It Starts with YOU

Disc Profile: Red & Blue (D&C) | In this episode of "It Starts With YOU" podcast, host Vic O'Farrell and guest, Ross Abbate, challenge the notion that great ideas only come from office environments, emphasising the impact of unconventional settings on sparking innovation. They delve into managing virtual meetings, understanding diverse personalities, and adapting to individual styles. With a keen...

Disc Profile: Yellow (I) |  In this episode of the "It Starts with YOU" podcast, host Vic O'Farrell and guest Rikki Arundel, delve deep into the fascinating world of behaviour and personality styles. Rikki shares their remarkable journey of changing their gender, and their profound passion for understanding people and coaching in speaking. With insights from their sales and marketing career, Rikki...

Welcome back to "It Starts With You," where we delve into the intricate layers of self-awareness and the impact of our personality styles on our interactions with others. In this episode, we're revisiting insightful discussions with some of our exceptional guests, notably Rob May, Rikki Arundel, and Ross Abbate, and unravel the art of effective communication through the DISC personality profiling...

Disc Profile: Yellow & Red (I & D) | In this episode guest Peter Edge and host Vic O'Farrell delve into the impact of personality styles on professional and personal lives. As former police officer now a professional speaker come comedian, Peter shares insights from his experience in policing and training, exploring the significance of understanding and respecting different personality types. From...

Disc Profile: Yellow & Red (I & D) |  In this episode we dive into the DISC system, with Dorrianne, a high ID profile. She shares her experiences as an influential, people-energised, individual with a dominant and compliant side to her personality. Dorrianne opens up about her struggles with focus and judgment, and she shares insights on adapting and being empathetic when interacting with people w...

Disc Profile: Yellow & Red (I&D) |   In this engaging episode of the It Starts With You podcast, host Vic O'Farrell and guest Antoinette Dale Henderson explore the impact of personality and behaviour styles on personal and professional lives. Antoinette, a gravitas expert and author, shares how understanding and managing her DISC profile has influenced her leadership approach and interactions with...

Disc Profile: Yellow & Green (I & S) |  In this invigorating episode, master coach and speaker Kate Trafford joins host Vic O'Farrell to delve into the nuances of personality profiling, self-awareness, and authentic success. As they explore the impact of overplayed strengths, finding inspiration through personal values, and navigating the dichotomy of fear and love in work, listeners are treated t...

Disc Profile: Yellow & Red (I & D) | In this insightful episode we dive into the intricacies of personal development with guest Sharon Lawton, a master DISC practitioner. Together, Vic and Sharon explore the profound impact of understanding personality styles and emotional intelligence. Sharon shares her personal experiences with DISC profiling, emphasising the transformative effect it has had on...

Disc Profile: Yellow (I) | In this episode, we explore the power of authenticity, self-awareness, and effective habit change. Vic engages with guest Heather Wright, a behavioural neuropsychology trainer, as they dive into the importance of understanding and adapting to different personality styles. From the challenges of habit change to practical strategies for emotional control and effective comm...

Disc Profile: Red and Yellow (D&I) | We are joined by Alison Edgar MBE, esteemed entrepreneur, businesswoman and celebrated author, with her book Secrets of Successful Sales being recognized as one of the top business books written by a woman in 2019 by The Independent. In this episode, Vic and Alison delve into the importance of fundamental life skills being taught in schools and discuss the lack...

Disc Profile: Green and Blue (S&C) | We are joined by Anita, an inclusion specialist and coach for the construction industry. Anita shares her journey of feeling undervalued and navigating workplace inequities as a woman and new mother, all while staying true to her values of fairness and empathy. • Host Vic O'Farrell delves into the impact of different personality types in managing stress and emo...

Disc Profile:  Blue and Green (C&S) | On this episode Vic is joined by guest James Perryman, together they explore the intriguing concept of "work me" and "home me" and how opposite personality styles can complement each other.  • James shares personal experiences and coaching successes, highlighting the impact of understanding behavioural preferences in both personal and professional interactions...

Disc Profile: Red and Yellow (D&I) | On this episode Vic is joined by guest Sam Rathling, a LinkedIn expert and social selling strategist. Together, they explore the intriguing topic of how to read a personality on a LinkedIn profile. • As Sam shares insights into her high "I" and "D" personality traits using the DISC profile, she illuminates the profound effect understanding her behaviour style h...

Disc Profile: Red and Yellow (D&I)  | On this episode, the tables are turned and the guest, Amy Rowlinson, interviews the Queen of Behaviours, Vic O'Farrell. • As an extreme "I" personality type, I am outgoing and people-oriented. However, I have also received feedback that I can be exhausting and irritating to some due to my full-on nature. This led me to reflect on the importance of self-awarene...

Welcome to the "It Starts with YOU" podcast. In this trailer, join your host Vic O'Farrell, the Queen of Behaviors, as she sets the stage for a captivating exploration into the world of personalities and behaviors. • Vic delves into how our own behavioral style impacts our relationships, both personally and professionally. Drawing from her expertise in the DISC profiling system, she shares persona...