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I think we have a semantics problem and a misunderstanding around what the words 'mental health' actually means.  So, in this week's episode, I dive into it. If you have ever been unsure on using the words 'mental health' at work, this will be a good listen for you!  And if you have ever felt judged or misunderstood for talking about mental health at work, this might feel...

Ever had those moments where you receive unexpected news and your whole body reacts? Maybe your face flushes, getting really hot, or your breathing hitches, and your mental focus blurs out everything but that news? I had that (in a smaller circumstance) recently, so I'm sharing what happened, how I navigated it - including the outcome!! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast?...

Ever feel like life is a GRIND, and you're just struggling through it alone? This episode is here to help you feel way less alone in that, and even provide you with some helpful ways through.  In this week's episode, Brylee Brooks - host of The Grind Lyfe podcast - joins me and we chat all things grind in workplaces, leadership, self care, and wellbeing.  You can find The Grind Lyfe podc...

This is a special episode this week, straight from Jess' guest spot on The Serena Hicks Show. In this episode, Jess is interviewed by her friend, mentor and coach Serena Hicks, and they chat all about self-leadership, understanding your own needs, and Jess' experience in confirming her autism and ADHD status.  Check out Serena's work at serenahicks.com and her podcast The Serena Hic...

In this week's episode, Lesa Frye joins me to share about her career journey from corporate America, to becoming a successful Realtor, through to being a Business and Life Coach for women.  Lesa shares her experiences of stress and recognising earlier in her career that she wanted to make some changes in how she did business to ensure she had more family time, and the steps and courage that r...

In this episode, we talk all about destigmatising mindfulness in the workplace and in life. Jess shares her personal experiences and emphasises the need for self-care and emotional intelligence. She also highlighted the significance of courage and communication in leadership and business, the importance of leading by example in communication and mindfulness, and the need to advocate for oneself an...

Pain points are really useful in clarifying your goals or what you want to move towards. And... sometimes they're holding you back, putting you through unnecessary pain when you already know, but just aren't moving on them. This week's episode explores examples of how pain points have been useful, and what could done without always needing them so that not everything needs to be so...

Welcome back to the podcast for 2025! To kick us off for the year, I'm joined by Tom Rawlins of Raw Lens Media. In this episode, Tom shares how his experiences of growing up in a backpackers hostel formed and influenced his ability to learn other people's stories - something he does now in his content creation agency. We also explore Tom's experiences in the importants of emotional...

In this final episode of the year, it's a delight to have Broadway and stage performer, and Life Coach Kelli Youngman join me. Kelli shares about her experience navigating the path to Broadway, including how her experiences fuelled her goals, and making intentional decisions that inform who she was BEING that got her there. A lovely, inspiring conversation for any time, but especially this ti...

The festive season can be a delight, and it can also be fraught with all the feelings - whether those are of loneliness if you happen to be on your own for the holidays, or triggering by seeing the family you love but also bring you right back down to Earth. So we're gonna talk about how setting boundaries is GOOD for your relationships (and your mental health ;) ) and ways to incorporate min...

Alright, we're gonna talk about it : The end of year, Christmas, festivities, silly season, goals, burnout, tired... You might be feeling all of these things, and not really know how to navigate either or both excitement with fatigue at this time of year. So in this episode, we dive into it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packe...

In this episode, we explore the journey of trying something new that’s good for you—like switching to contact lenses for the first time. It’s not always easy to step out of your comfort zone, but doing so can open up more options, improve your daily life, and help you grow in unexpected ways. Using my own experience with contact lenses as an example, I talk about the motivation behind making small...

Alison Acerra is a registered dietician, nutrition coach, and menopause specialist, so she knows a little something about supporting yourself WITH help through the journey to menopause - which can take a decade with symptoms lasting for years beyond reaching menopause. This is an insightful, relatable, educational conversation where Alison shares so much of her wisdom, making it relevant for anyon...

Deanna Schneider received a terminal cancer diagnosis 18 years ago - An incredible feat of survival and resilience by any imagination. Deanna shares with us her very real experience of receiving treatment for most of those 18 years, and what has helped her build such a resilience that is required - including how she has created what she calls a 'healing space' around her to help her alon...

In this episode, I'm joined by the lovely Liz Barry, who is a life and career coach. Liz shares her experience for decades as a career counsellor and coach, including 8 years at the University of Auckland. We talk about how she followed her own breadcrumbs in her career, so now she helps others do the same, and the difference between a 'revolution' and an 'evolution' when...

Like for many of you, it has been a busy time - I've been to New York City, spent two incredible weeks there, come home and spent almost three FULL weeks here and it got me thinking about how I structure my time.  One of my friends refers to me as the most organised person they know, but it doesn't come without effort.  If there's something you need and there is a lot of work on you...

Communication can feel HARD, especially when there are thoughts and emotions involved. Here is my FAVOURITE thing to remind clients (and myself) when there's friction between people in communication - and this habit and practice will improve SO much, not least your mental and emotional energy. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes pac...

In a return to our regularly scheduled episodes, I'm sharing what I've been up to on this unintended hiatus while I recover from surgery, and what I've learnt about wellbeing (even more so!) along the way. This episode explores our awareness around  what wellbeing is (or isn't), how we get stuck in our own way and forget to look around, when you should practice mindfulness, and...

When commencement speeches for graduates drop the ball and leave you feeling that goal just hasn't been kicked, where does that leave you? Based on my Substack article [by the same name], I wanted to give a space for anyone who feels like they want real encouragement and inclusivity as a graduate... or human.  So here is my version of a commencement speech, should that fulfil those needs for...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...

We're doing 19 days in June practicing taking small moments in our busy, busy lives to be mindful. Because it's so easy to let it slip by, and yet it's one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves regarding stress!  These are short 10-15(ish) minute practices that we'll be doing together! Interested in 1:1 coaching, VIP Day or group workplace Embodied Leaders Academ...