I am pausing with Hannah Godfrey

What does it cost to perform the version of yourself the world expects — and what happens when the armour finally starts to come off?   In this episode of I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey , Hannah sits down with Tom Glason — co-founder of ScaleWise, founder of the UK's Revenue Collective (now Pavilion), and one of the most authentic leaders she's encountered in over a decade in SaaS. Tom and Hanna...

What if the most radical act of leadership was simply learning how to breathe? In this episode of I Am Pausing , Hannah sits down with Anthony Abbagnano — founder of Alchemy of Breath, co-founder of ASHA (the Alchemy School of Healing Arts) in Tuscany, and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm . Anthony has trained over 2,000 breathwork facilitators worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the globa...

Five years of weekly talk therapy in Harley Street couldn’t reach what one hour of tapping did. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Ros Barber — academic, award-winning writer, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner — to talk about the modality Hannah credits with shifting things in her that years of conventional therapy couldn’t touch. This conversation is personal. Ros was Hannah’s...

Nick Sabine built one of the most beloved platforms in electronic music. Then he asked himself one question that changed everything: WHO AM I WITHOUT IT? In this episode, Hannah is joined by Nick Sabine — self-leadership coach, co-founder of Resident Advisor (RA), and the person Hannah credits with changing the course of her life. This conversation is deeply personal. Nick was Hannah's coach befor...

In this insightful conversation, Steven Ebbers shares his journey from clinical psychology to breathwork and embodied practices, emphasising the importance of awareness, understanding, and intervention in transforming mental and emotional health. Hannah Godfrey explores how these tools can be integrated into daily life and organisational culture to foster genuine wellbeing. Chapters: 00:00 Introdu...

What do you do when you've changed everything — the city, the relationship, the job — and you still don't feel happy? That's the question Alice Wyatt found herself sitting with not long ago. And in this episode, she answers it with a honesty that is rare, refreshing, and genuinely moving. Alice is a former VP of Marketing who cut her teeth in some of the UK's most exciting high-growth fintechs — B...

In this episode of I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey , Hannah speaks with Tejal Shah, former Global Head of Talent at Kantar, about navigating workplace transformation while keeping people at the center. With over 15 years of experience in talent strategy across private equity, financial services, and data consulting, Tejal shares invaluable insights on AI implementation, remote work, preventing bu...

In this conversation, I sit down with Sara Duxbury to explore the real challenges facing leaders and employees today—burnout, the hidden costs of remote work, and why most workplace wellbeing strategies are missing the mark. Sara's journey from aspiring forensic psychologist to occupational psychology expert reveals a passion for understanding what truly motivates people and how to create meaningf...

In this episode of "I Am Pausing," host Hannah Godfrey sits down with Lauren Lunniss, Health and Wellbeing Lead at BNP Paribas, to explore the evolution of corporate wellness strategy in today's hybrid workplace. From Personal Training to Strategic Wellbeing Leadership Lauren brings over 17 years of health and wellbeing expertise to the conversation. She shares her career journey from personal tra...

AI is making us more productive—but are we burning out faster? 🔥 Lauren Lunniss from BNP Paribas reveals what's really happening as AI rolls out across one of Europe's largest banks. The truth? Tasks that took hours now take minutes—but you're not getting those hours back. You're just filling them with MORE work. The AI paradox: ✅ More efficiency ❌ Higher expectations ✅ Faster output ❌ More b...

In this conversation, Hannah Godfrey and sleep expert Dave Gibson explore the intricate relationship between sleep, stress, and overall wellbeing. They discuss the impact of modern life on sleep hygiene, the importance of corporate wellbeing initiatives, and the challenges faced by younger generations in the workplace. Dave shares actionable tips for improving sleep and managing stress, emphasizin...

I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey Ever feel like life is moving a bit too fast? Join me, Hannah Godfrey, as I sit down with leaders and experts to explore the science of rest, the reality of burnout, and what true success looks like. Pop the kettle on, settle in with a cuppa, and let’s pause together. Visit us at https://iampausing.com Subscribe now.