Kataholos Podcast

As we continue the series on the inner life and going through tough times, Michael shares more ways to cultivate the inner-life journey and discovering what the most important asset that you own really is. https://hbr.org/2016/09/the-elements-of-value ----- Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclasssessions.com/ How to keep in touch wi...

Michael continues this series regarding tough times, living well and moving forwards. In this episode Michel shares from his own experience - five ways to cultivate an inner life and way of looking after yourself which isn't dependant on your outer success, but from somewhere much deeper. Kyle Cease - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5jaRlwEv09c | https://youtu.be/yQLgZS9OuNg ----- Click below to exp...

Experiencing tough times is difficult, especially when it comes to dealing with it with the mental side. It's not an easy thing to just be happy sometimes. In this episode Michael shares four aspects that can be mentally challenging during though times with another eight ideas that help you over come them. Professionals mentioned in this episode: Dr Caroline Leaf - https://drleaf.com Dr Carol Dwec...

How can you find a way forward in tough times? In the first episode of season 4, Michael gives you 5 things to help you create an approach using the 'Three blocks framework' as well as another four tools as resources to stay inspired and committed to find a way forward. Our first Kataholos Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kataholos-Guidelines-wholistic-happy-life/dp/152890530X/ref =mp_s_a_1_1?keywo...

What is a teacher? In the final episode of the series, Michael shares what it means to inspire others and how much of a privilege it is to be a tutor or an instructor and how continuous learning is important for everyone. --- Our first Kataholos Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kataholos-Guidelines-wholistic-happy-life/dp/152890530X/ref =mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=kataholos&qid=1571843831&sprefix=...

In this episode, Michael explores how fitness has been part of his life, from football in primary school to skateboarding and jujitsu lessons, through to bodybuilding and running marathons with his dad. Today, Michael continues running and practises yoga as part of his mental well-being, how challenges can improve his body and his understanding of nutrition, rest and recovery, and how all these ex...

In this episode, Michael talks about his unexpected journey of veganism, the benefits he's experienced and where he sees it going while sharing how to understand some of the misconceptions about expertise, protein intake and meat alternatives. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclasssessions.com/ How to keep in touch with Kataholos:...

Following on from the previous episodes about writing a book, Michael dissects five challenges of writing, such as writers block, imposter syndrome, criticism, self doubt and time management and how the most notable writers in history managed to overcome them and how you can too. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclasssessions.com/...

Following on from last weeks episode, Michael talks about different disciplines to help you get started in writing. Whether it be writing a journal or blog or dipping your toes into poetry, there are many different ways to unlock your creative potential when it comes to putting your ideas on paper. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themaster...

Writing a book can be an exhilarating, yet daunting prospect for anyone to undertake. So what skills do you need to write a book, do you have to consider yourself as a writer, and how do you get your publication out to masses? In this episode, Michael shares his experiences of writing his own book and what it takes to get your ideas onto paper. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Mastercl...

Dogs are not just pets, if you have one in your life you will probably understand how they can improve the environment around you. In this episode, Michael looks at one of his favourite topics, his chocolate labrador, Cotchie. How can we take the behaviour, loyalty and bond we have with our dogs in everyday life, living in the present moment and caring for others. Click below to explore how our sp...

Do you make a lot of effort to help people, but sometimes feel tired and burned out by making yourself available for them? In this episode, Michael looks at compassion fatigue, what it means and how to manage yourself and the others you care about around you. Can you actually care too much? Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclassses...

Taking inspirational from Navy SEALs, Michael explains why we are not always at our best, our bodies don't run on to their full potential everyday and its not always your fault. Costs of living, Covid, exhaustion financial, emotional, physical and mental barriers you might have you running at just 10%, no matter how hard you try. In this episode Michael describes key is to working with whatever yo...

Learning a new second language can improve your life and it's achievable for anyone. In this episode, Michael shares the benefits he's experienced while learning Spanish and how he started his learning journey twelve months ago, his purpose, as well as the challenges and more importantly, the avenues learning a new language has opened - not just in this professional life but in his cultural unders...

Are you a good listener or could you listen even more - to become a great listener? Does listening only concern the things you hear, or does it go much deeper than that? In this episode, Michael shares ten different techniques to help you become more of an active listener, the benefits of clarifying with open-ended and calibrated questions and being more open and expansive in conversations with an...

Regardless of where you are in life or in business, forming good habits that stick are important. So when you recognise your own bad habits, how do you break them? In this first episode of a new series, Michael breaks down the benefits of creating good habits in terms of reaching your goals, becoming the type of person you want to be and how discipline and small, but positive implementations to ev...

How do you do your best work? Is it with people around you, or is it as part of a team or you more productive by yourself where you can focus all your attention on the tasks in hand? Do you like being busy and is being busy a good thing? In the final episode of this series, Michael looks at what constitutes work in the 21st century. What does it mean and how can you cultivate your best work in cre...

Would you like to be less stressed, less anxious, stronger emotionally and able to concentrate better without forgetting things, being kinder, sleeping better and not be in as much pain? Imagine lighting a candle, setting a timer and meditating every morning to set yourself up for the rest of the day. In this episode, Michael gives an honest experience about meditation and shares the many benefits...

In the third part of a journey of being happier, Michael shares ideas of how step beyond emotions by making shifts in your mood by visualising vast images to help expand the sense of who you are, developing personal skills to fix difficult problems and taking responsibility. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclasssessions.com/ How t...

Handling feelings and behaviours is a natural challenge for everyone finding emotional balance. In this episode, Michael looks at dealing with fear, anger, despair and overwhelm and the 'four paths of doubt' with an insight to 'meta-worrying.' Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Sessions - can help you - https://themasterclasssessions.com/ How to keep in touch with Kataholos:...

We all want to be happy, but how do we that, where do we go? Micheal describes how to tackle negativity bias by cultivating positive emotions and engaging in everyday things that trigger feelings that anybody can call upon, wether it be in business and in relationships by finding value in gratitude, patience, joy, curiosity, awe, hope, love and kindness - radiating good vibes brings success to you...

In this episode, Micheal looks at the mind. How can you help yourself declutter, free up space and slow down those racing thoughts? Inspired by Gregg Plitt, Michael describes how to treat your brain like your body, what should you feed it, what challenges should you give it and how to embrace the power of meditation, stimulation and rest. Click below to explore how our sponsor - The Masterclass Se...

In this episode, Michael looks at at pricing. How should business owners price for their services, what is the definition of value, how do we measure it and what is a money blue print? Understanding the mental framework, Michael shares how he developed high trusting relationships with clients and associates which has become the most important aspects of running his business. Read his blog for more...

In this final part in a series of five of Setting yourself up for success, Michael looks at at potential. Whats the difference between potential and capacity and how to recognise overflow. How can you improve things through focus, embrace imagination and start seeing the beyond with mind sight. This episode has some fun exercises showing how your own potential can be demonstrated... so have a pen...

In this fourth part in a series of five of Setting yourself up for success, Michael looks at at people. How do you interact with people and what is the relationship with the those around you, such as your family, your children, clients and colleagues. Can your actions empower a certain group of people? What is your success adding up to and how does your success affect and benefit others around you...