Lead with Less

In this episode I talk about 5 perspective shifts that have made a big difference to my life, how they relate to your mindset, and the impacts they may have on your day to day. I see a lot of these coming up in my programmes and client calls, so I thought it would be really helpful to dive in a bit deeper so that you can make some perspective shifts in your life too.  These are the perspectiv...

In this episode I speak with Michelle Weeks, a Life & Mindset Coach supporting mums to understand and lighten their mental load.  This is a pivotal episode as life gets fuller and busier. Being able to manage, clear out and better reset is going to be hugely beneficial for everyone moving forward.  Michelle also hosts the A Mother's Mind podcast, a candid podcast for mums exploring m...

In this episode, I share what Minimal Viable Planning (MVP) is, and how you can put a plan in place for challenging times.  MVP came up in a recent client session and is also something we do as a family when life gets a bit wild. This practice can be extremely helpful for overcoming overwhelm when you need it most! You will also learn about: How to choose the critical things you NEED to get d...

From the moment I decided to start the podcast, I knew I wanted to have Lotty Roberts on the show to talk about her mindfulness journey, and share practices that can help you thrive in this ever changing landscape of life. Lotty is the founder of MiND.U, a business that helps individuals and workplaces flourish from the inside out. She has 25 years of experience leading and coaching people through...

In this episode I talk about comparisons and how you can shift any feelings of envy into empowerment. I also dive into comparison psychology so that you can get a better understanding overall.   You will also learn about: Why we compare ourselves to others The difference between ‘upward’ and ‘downward’ comparisons  How to powerfully reflect and shift comparisonitis  Why it’s importa...

This is an eye opening episode with Professor Jarrod Haar on the statistics around burnout and psychological safety in the workplace, and how things have adapted post COVID. Jarrod was one of my business research lecturers at the University of Waikato,   and it was an honour to have him on the podcast sharing his research on this very important subject.   Jarrod has won industry and best...

In this episode, I talk about why you might doubt your decisions and what problems it can create when you spiral into doubting tendencies and patterns.   I am then going to share a really powerful question that I love to ask myself, and also use with clients, to help them get clearer and make the best decision for them with the information they have.    You will also learn abou...

From HR Advisor to CEO – in this episode I speak with Pene Barton, a coach, experienced people leader, and CEO of Crimson Global Academy.  Pene is passionate about building high-growth, scalable and successful organisations and has over 10 years of experience working with some of the fastest-growing global startups in people, culture, and performance roles. She was also my Leader when I stepp...

Let’s talk about overwhelm and how to take control of it! I am not immune to overwhelm and it regularly overtakes my brain when I have so many things to get through or ideas on my mind. I know for some of you, this might be the case too! In this episode, I share some common patterns of overwhelm that I see coming up for clients, and myself, then share some practical tips on how you can begin to ov...

In this episode, I talk to Emma Kirkman, founder of Anywhere Culture and a passionate culture transformation practitioner on a mission to help liberate organisations from traditional thinking. Emma has global experience across a range of industries including technology, banking, financial services, entertainment, retail and government. She loves using her swiss-army skill set of human centred desi...

In this episode I talk about my newest season, parenthood, and how I have been navigating the transition back into work. It has definitely been one of the most challenging times I have had so far so there was a need to be really intentional about how I navigated this shift and the biggest things I needed to change in my mindset AND the way I worked. This episode can also apply to any transition yo...

⚡What does it mean to have a Badass Career? ⚡Is it all about Passion? OR Is it about Purpose? ⚡How do I actually have a career that I really love? All of these questions are answered by the incredible Rosie McCarthy, CEO of Badass Careers in this week's episode of Lead with Less. Rosie’s purpose behind Badass Careers is leading a movement dedicated to helping goal-getting professionals figure o...

You ARE a Leader. Whether you’re in a “leadership position” or not, you’re a Leader. One of the most frequent conversations I have with my coaching clients is having them see and believe that they are Leaders. Whether in their personal life or their career. Yet, it’s something many still struggle to see and embrace. In this episode, I debunk some leadership myths and talk about how you can step in...

In this episode, I talk with Courtney Durr, a self-worth coach and Founder of Worthwild, who helps women cultivate a kinder, more healthy relationship with themselves. We talk about Courtney’s journey with self-worth and confidence, why she believes it’s so important, and so much more! Throughout the conversation, I also interweave the teachings from Courtney with the corporate working world so yo...

Your thinking has a BIG impact on your feelings and your actions, which then flows into the experience you’re having day to day in your life. Being intentional with your mind and ensuring that it works FOR you, is key to being your best and creating a successful feeling life. In this episode, I talk about rewiring your Mindset and the 3 C’s Framework that everyone can adopt straight away for posit...

In this episode I chat with Daria Williamson, a fellow coach who specialises in strengths based coaching. Her Zone of Genius is helping other people to find theirs, whilst discovering new ways to live and work from their strengths so that they feel more energised and engaged. Over her years of coaching, Daria has designed and launched her own strengths card deck that she uses to help her clients u...

Success is often something that is externally driven and a definition that we’ve taken from someone else. BUT, is that the truth of success for YOU? In this episode, I talk about why we need to redefine success and how to create your own unique version of it.   You will also learn about: How success varies across individuals The negative consequences of a narrow success definition What compar...

In this episode, I talk about one of the toughest talks I’ve had to do in my career to date, the DisruptHR talk. I also share the key takeaways from it that will help you thrive in the hardest era of work. You will also learn about: What’s causing us to be in the hardest era of work Why you might be feeling burned out, overwhelmed and doubtful How self-work can help you as a professional and/...

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