Karen Davies Coaching Podcast

This episode is about something deeply unsexy, wildly practical, and genuinely life-changing: removing friction from your routine. I'm not talking about fixing your whole life or solving big, dramatic problems. I'm talking about the tiny, annoying barriers that quietly drain your energy every single day. The stuff that shouldn't be hard, but somehow always is. Packing your bag in the morning. Forg...

This episode is a look at the real cost of the choices we avoid, delay, or quietly justify. Not money, but the stuff that drains your confidence, self-trust, energy, and future while you're telling yourself you're being sensible. Episode 32 is about the moments where you realise something has cost you far more than you ever budgeted for. The "safe" job. The comfortable relationship. The conversati...

There are habits in your life that don't look like a problem. They're not dramatic, destructive, or obviously unhealthy. They're normal, defensible, and quietly woven into your day. And that's exactly why they're dangerous. In this episode, I unpack the micro self-sabotages that gently but consistently pull you away from your best self. Not the obvious stuff like alcohol, smoking, or junk food. Yo...

Episode 30 is about reinvention, not the Instagram kind, but the real, uncomfortable, deeply liberating kind. I've had plenty of "fine" chapters in my life. Fine jobs. Fine relationships. Fine versions of myself. And here's what I've learned: fine is dangerous. It looks good on the outside, but it quietly suffocates your potential. In this episode, I unpack the five lessons that shaped my biggest...

In this episode, I talk about how journalling went from " Dear Diary " embarrassment to a genuine life-changing practice for me. I share how I rediscovered journalling after moving to Australia, getting back into reading, and stepping into personal development, and why writing things down was the moment dreams started turning into actual goals. You'll hear real examples of how journalling helped m...

Most people think the quality of their life depends on their job, their car, or their relationships. But what if it actually depends on something far simpler, and far more powerful? The questions you ask. In this episode, Karen dives into how the quality of your questions directly shapes the quality of your life. From the seemingly small: "How can I get a job?", to the life-changing "How can I cre...

Sometimes the biggest turning points in life don't come from strategy, they come from sheer serendipity. In this episode, I'm diving into the magic (and science) of fate, those strange, unexpected moments that reroute your entire life when you least expect it. From the date that took me from Adelaide to Darwin, to the argument that led me to quit my job and move from the UK to Australia, to the ra...

Persistence isn't glamorous, but it's the reason every success story exists. In this episode, I talk about the one skill that underpins everything : persistence. The ability to keep going, keep learning, and keep believing: even when life gives you a thousand reasons to quit. I share my own story of persistence; from restarting my engineering degree in my 30s (after talking myself out of it once)...

  Choosing to blame others as the response to a situation, means that you are degrading yourself. You see, when we continuously blame others it can reinforce a negative self-image. It suggests that we view ourselves as a victim rather than someone who is in control of their life and who has the ability and power to make choices.    Blaming others can serve as a way to avoid facing uncomfortable tr...

If there's one thing I've learned in my life, it's that managing your thoughts is the ultimate game-changer for life, for business, for relationships…   Seriously, it's like having the control panel of your mind right there in your hands.    Because here's the truth: if you're not actively taking charge of your thoughts, then they are taking charge of you. And let me tell you, that's a slippery sl...

Woody Allen said, "The only thing standing between greatness and me, is me."   We all have excuses - in fact I am the queen of excuses.   Didn't go to the gym? I needed the lie in.   Didn't do that networking event? I had to stay in and catch up on some programs.    Ate too much? I was 'treating myself' (for the 6 th day this week)       Forget about motivation- there is only one thing that is goi...

It's funny how we often wrap ourselves in the warm, cozy blanket of our comfort zones, believing that it's our safe haven . But what if I told you that what you perceive as a comfort zone is actually just a cunning mirage and doesn't really exist?     What am I talking about? Well, I've been banging on about how we must get out of our 'comfort zones' for years.       Yes, my friends, the so-called...

On August 21 2021 - 2 years ago at the age of 40 - I stopped drinking.   I didn't put a time limit on it like I had done in the past, I literally just said to myself, "let's see what's possible".    In today's episode I talk about my journey to giving up alcohol and how it took my a few years of the odd week and the odd month off the booze here and there and I also talk about how you don't have to...

It's great to get out of your comfort zone, but there are occasions when we get this feeling and this experience of discomfort, and we have no idea of the impact that it will have later in our lives.  The first time I ever went abroad, was when I was 18 and it was just 4 hours from the UK and I was with 21 friends, but I felt hugely homesick.  At that moment, I was adamant that I did not like goin...

  Today we are going to talk about learning, formal education, mindset and about how war shaped the world wide school system!   When we are young we naturally do hard things: learning to walk, speaking in your mother tongue, and if you're in a developed country then almost 100% of us will be lucky enough to get a formal education by attending primary and secondary school to learn reading, writing,...

Age is just a number - you that you can achieving anything at any age.   If you've got a dream or a goal that you want to achieve, but you're   thinking "I'm too young, too old…", then I'm here to tell you that you are wrong!   In a world that often places arbitrary limitations on what can be accomplished at different stages of life, it's crucial that you don't get bogged down in these preconceive...

  I didn't consciously create change in my life until I was in my 30s. Don't get me wrong, I'd move jobs and cities, leave relationships, but all of this was done in silos, without any real strategy or game plan.   So what changed? I did! I started reading books on personal development, listening to podcasts, attending seminars and hiring coaches of my own. I literally spent thousands of dollars o...

If you're ready to change your life, then check out my new course Transformation 28 - where we take 28 days to work together and transform your mindset and your life.   Episode 15 is all about not settling. We talk about physics, Julius Caesar and why I think that Tony Robins made a ridiculous statement.   But seriously, if you're feeling like you're stuck, if you're a little bit down and you're n...

Are you too comfortable? Of course, everyone wants to be comfortable emotionally, financially, physically there's nothing better than feeling safe and secure, however this can be a problem. I was recently listening to a podcast that had Alex Hormozi as a guest - if you don't know; Alex Hormozi is now a millionaire, but he is also someone that went from having it all: having a safe secure job at th...

The irony of the fact that I started writing this episode on procrastination in January 2020 (no I am not joking), and that I am only now getting round to publishing it, is not lost on me. I promise you, I did not do that on purpose, but now that I have done it - it's a GREAT example of procrastination.   Procrastination is something that we all do, every single one of us, but why?   Procrastinati...

  I'm betting that your weekdays are on point and are dialled in: you know exactly what you're doing and when, you know what time you're getting up what time you're getting breakfast   and it's the same for the rest of the family; you know what time you're dropping the kids off and picking them up from school, at work you have all of your meetings scheduled, you have a to do list or a calendar wit...

Feeling stuck can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience, but with the right mindset and tools, you can break through those barriers and start moving forward towards your goals.   So, what does it mean to feel stuck?   It's that feeling of being trapped, like you're not making any progress in some, or all, areas your life, whether it's your career, your relationships, or your personal growth...

How do you view failure? What are your most cherished failures?  In this episode I share with just some of my multiple failures in life, and how they turned out to be blessings in disguise, or at least have silver linings. Failed relationships, failed jobs, failed moves, failed hobbies, the list is endless. I talk about why failure isn't a sign to stop - it's a sign to keep going - to try somethin...

From being 'self sufficient' and never asking for help, to falling from a step ladder and breaking my leg - this was the journey that taught me that asking for help can be a skill and a gift.  This episode is packed full of stories.  So if you, like me, are a recovering "I can do it myself" addict, then may I suggest that you give your friends and family the opportunity and the gift of helping you...