From Inside the Hive

There is a super powerful message in here that I want you to keep and quote whenever it feels useful to you and whenever people say mean or undermining things to you that threaten to upend your day. Link to the Substack article - or head to quietthehive.substack.com for more Link to Jen Tibbits episode

Gabrielle Treanor is a Calm Coach, host of the brilliant Pressing Pause podcast and author of the 1% Wellness Experiment, released in the UK in December. She is also a rather lovely human! She speaks to us today from her home in the Brecon Beacons, getting ready for the US launch of her book. The 1% Wellness Experiment is a genius idea of a book which shows how with just 1% of your waking hours (a...

Do you ever have a moment when someone casually tosses a sentence into a conversation and you just know it's going to stick with you forever? I had one of those moments this morning, and I want to share it with you as I know it will be important for you too. Want to know more about Awakening Women's Lives? Find out more https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl

Claire Campbell (CEO) and Amy Butterworth (Consultancy Director) are flying the flag for Flexible Working in the UK through Timewise, a social enterprise working to create stronger and more inclusive workplaces, powered by flexible working. I worked closely with each of them both in my days as the Deputy Director of the London Leadership Academy and as Head of Flexible Working for the NHS. What I...

Carrie-Ann Wade is a Communications Director and Founder of Cat's Pajamas Communications. Today we are exploring how powerful it can be to work alongside others when it comes to your own development. Exploring your own growth and development with a group of other women can be so supportive, powerful and transformative to what you achieve. It's the reason we both run group programmes. There...

Caroline has always been a 'people person', from her early career as a nurse to her current incarnation as The HEAD Gardener. She talks here about what that means to her, and how she's created a model based on the language of gardening to help all of us talk about how we can grow and flourish where we are planted (or choose where to replant ourselves!). You can find Caroline here:  Hom...

Let me introduce you to one of the fundamental tools we use in Awakening Women's Lives. It is so simple, and yet can be absolutely eye-opening. This tool was the one that helped me to realise that my job was no longer the place I should be (not this one. I LOVE this one!). None of us can expect to make transformational change if we don't give ourselves the time and space to slow down and r...

Jess Harvey is a transformation coach and founder of the Female Mentoring Alliance. Having undergone her own career transformation, she now works with women to support them through their own career confusion and into clarity. Join us as we explore why mentors can be game changers, the power of women and the advice she'd give her 21 year old self. Find Jess at: www.thefemalementoringalliance.co...

Do we have to keep the narratives we are given? Welcome to series 11 of From Inside the Hive Sign up to substack - https://quietthehive.substack.com/ Find out more and sign up to Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/

Here I share with you 10 things for 10 days that can help you slow down, appreciate the good, navigate the challenges and remind you that perfection doesn't need to appear in your vocabulary this Christmas! If you want to take this work further in the new year, don't forget about my online, self-led programme The Compass https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass and that you c...

Annie Scott is a writer and approacher of midlife from the perspective of making our 40s a decade of self-discovery, confidence and joy. Join us in this bonus episode as we talk what three things you can do to avoid festive burnout, how to make shame lose it's power over you, and why trauma can lead to good stuff. There are a couple of sweary bits in here, so stick in the headphones if there a...

The very last episode in Series 10, but I'll be back with a couple of bonus episodes closer to Christmas and the New Year. Thank you so much to all of you who have liked, subscribed and shared the podcast this year; your endorsement means the world! Join me for The Retrospective here - https://quietthehive.com/product/the-retrospective-2023/ Get tickets for my in person 'Calm amongst the C...

Carving time out for you is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Let me tell you more... To take advantage of the amazing sign up offer for Awakening Women's Lives running until end of November 2023, find more here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/ To sign up for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender, or to find out more, head here - https://yourlifelessordinary.co.uk/ Drop me a li...

Jen is your Business BFF. With her education and career background in marketing, she brings her wisdom and knowledge to bear through supporting small business owners to rock their marketing.  In this conversation we explore what gives people the 'ick' about marketing, why it's not just for businesses and Jen gives you three great questions to think about in this context. Follow Jen, gr...

Many people don't like the autumn. Dark, wet and cold. But I'm here to let you know that (as a massive fan of autumn!) it's okay to give into it and take advantage of the need to hibernate and get introspective!

Katy is a PR expert, Energy Worker and parent to two sets of twin boys. We connected recently over LinkedIn after she lost a freelance role due to childcare challenges. We talked about all sorts including and beyond why the system is broken when it comes to 'working like you don't parent and parenting like you don't work'. We also talk about Katy's experience of Women's Aid...

In the latest episode of the From Inside the Hive podcast, I'll share with you why I speak at corporate events, why it matters to me so much, and why I'm on a mission to help us all make brave choices. I wonder what this episode will prompt you to think about in terms of making brave choices to find your work/ life harmony and seek the joy on even the most difficult days. If you'd like...

Steph Caswell is an author, writing coach and developmental editor. She supports female entrepreneurs to write unforgettable books that enhance their profiles, showcase their expertise, and elevate their businesses to the next level. She has written six books, the latest of which was a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards, and is the host of the Creating Happy Writers podcast. She is also, li...

It's a Me & My Musings episode today. A few thoughts on knowing when enough is enough, materialistically or in terms of where we are in our lives. From someone who has had a bit of an epiphany recently, and a lot of chats where a similar theme is occuring... Reach out via hello@quietthehive.com and head to the website to keep in touch www.quietthehive.com

*there are a couple of f-bombs in this episode, so don your headphones if there are littles in the room!* Kendall Platt is The Mindful Gardening Coach. She helps women take time out of their busy lives to quieten their minds whilst creating a garden that sets their heart on fire and creating with the flowers that they grow. She does this through her Cultivate your Wellbeing programme, helping wome...

Just me this episode, here to share some short thoughts with you about what nerves can tell you - even when you're excited! Also, a reminder that I'm running an Autumn Series of masterclasses starting with Finding Your Energy on 26/09. Find out more here - www.quietthehive.com/shop Finding Your Energy - 26/09/2023 5:30pm Making Brave Choices - 30/10/2023 5:30pm Living with Your Inner Criti...

Lucy Werner is an author, PR expert, teacher and all round energy radiator! I was lucky enough to have a mentoring session with Lucy shortly before the summer (when she headed off on maternity leave) and I was buzzing after speaking to her. I needed to bring some of that energy to you. Here we talk about making brave choices, how we can hype ourselves, what Lucy and Colin Firth have in common and...

Welcome to SERIES TEN of From Inside the Hive! I know, I can't believe it either! To kick us off, I want to reflect on some of the four steps you can take to think about how to reignite your autumn. As the nights start to get longer, and we become a little more inward facing, here are some of the things you might want to think about. Want to join a masterclass - do it here - https://quietthehi...

This musing was inspired by the final session of the Career Confidence programme. I'd love to hear what action you take as a result! Jane x

Sara Dalrymple is a sales trainer and mentor, helping show you how to promote your products and services without being "salesy" so that you book more clients and grow your business while keeping your integrity intact. I'm lucky enough to have been on one of Sara's programmes and love the driving force behind why she does what she does. Hear more about that, and her excellent advi...