Life by YOUR Design

Are you’re desperately seeking inspiration for your next career or source of income? Do you find yourself listening to podcasts (like this one!), scanning social media, books, googling and attending workshops? Hoping they will give you a winning idea? What if this could be leading you further from the correct path for you? Inspiration is powerful, but following our personal strategy and authority...

There is a specific scenario that often plays out when people want to leave their professional and corporate jobs. Can you guess? It’s the one where they fall in love with a modality that has supported them, and they mis-understand this to be their calling. So, they train as a breathwork instructor, reiki practitioner, sound healer – [simply insert your chosen modality here]! But here is the thing...

Are you living your big dream of success – or are you playing a bit small? We all have more potential than we can imagine from where we are right now. Your next level of life requires you to come face-to-face with more of your potential. Are you ready to change the space you play in? In episode #33, I talk about how your beliefs create the parameters of your potential and how your Human Design is...

Stress is NOT normal. I invite you to put your job title aside. Don’t compare yourself to your peers or the industry. Now ask yourself: Am I comfortable with how stressed I am? If the reason you want to leave your job is because of how you feel and not for a bigger more noble purpose. I want you to know that is perfect! In episode #32, I talk about stress in the workplace, why we need a revolution...

My guest is Anita Kolni, a 6/2 Sacral Manifesting Generator. She is the Founder of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of ideas, art, music and actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Anita successfully staged the first Festival in April 2019 at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach and in a short...

Are you stuck in your zone of excellence? This is what people want to pay you for and recognise you for. It’s deeply integrated into our identity, and it can be tricky to escape. You may have impact in your zone of excellence, but you won’t feel fulfilled. Now imagine your zone of genius – the place where you are still excellent at what you do, but also more on-purpose and experiencing more vitali...

I have one question for you: Are you happy with how you spend your time? If your answer is not a full-bodies, hell yes! Then this episode is a must-listen! In episode #29 I talk about time, our relationship to time, how it speeds up and slows down and why you don’t have as much as you think. Life by YOUR Design is fundamentally about choosing how you want to spend your time and then designing a li...

Ever imagined what it would be like to quit your job and work from anywhere? My guest today is Liis Kaskpeit, a Brand and Website Designer and the Founder of Sparkle Creative Studio. She is a 4/6 Splenic Projector and she walked away from her 9-5, after exploring loads of different ways to make money! Liis got really raw and honest about the last two years. This is not the instagram sugar-coated,...

Did you know Projectors have only been on the planet for approximately 250 years and we’re 20% of the population? Discovering I am a Projector has been profound – and it’s helped me make sense and peace with many aspects of myself. The Projector is one of five types in Human Design. Download your BodyGraph now to discover your type. In episode #27, I’m sharing some of the aspects of being a Projec...

Do you consider yourself quite a successful person? I don’t mean you shout that from the rooftops, but when you look at your life, you recognise that you have achieved some stuff. Yet, you feel dissatisfied with aspects of your life – and perhaps feel bit guilty that you do? If so, it’s possible you’re following the incorrect definition of success for you. In episode #26, I discuss the three key s...

My guest is Helen Leith, Founder of Nokori , a Sydney-based company that provides a range of scar care products and support for people undergoing surgery. Helen is a 4/1 Emotional Manifesting Generator. We got frank about leaving a secure job to start a business, going back to corporate, self-doubt and the tipping point into success. There is no right way to leave a career and start your own busin...

Has your quest for self-discovery and purpose hit a roadblock? Do you wonder why you have more or less energy than other people? Perhaps you want to tap into the wisdom of a greater force to guide you down the correct path for you? What can I tell you…Human Design will give you all of this and more. On a personal level, delving into Human Design has been a profound experience, so much so that I&ap...

Are you fresh out of inspiration for what’s next for you? Perhaps you seem unable to come up with any new ideas or solutions to a situation you face?  What if I told you that it’s stress and the state of your nervous system which is creating tunnel vision, or a complete inability to move into action? A regulated nervous system provides the space to contemplate what’s next and tap into new ideas. I...

My first guest of Season 2 is the productivity powerhouse that is Rachael Sanderson, a 6/2 Sacral Generator. Rachael owns and operates Life a Little Greener , a community focused regenerative gardening business based in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia.  We discussed leaving her EA career in Hong Kong and moving her family back to Australia in search of healthier food. Her self-driven passion...

Ever wondered why some goals are a breeze, while others feel like an uphill battle, or escape you completely? The secret: new goals lack the subconscious programming for seamless achievement. In this episode, I break down how your conscious and subconscious mind team up or work against each other to shape the life you are living today.  Join me to explore the power of your subconscious mind and di...

If you find yourself stuck in your search for purpose, feeling unsure of how to navigate your desires and direction, you're not alone. But here's the truth: everyone has a purpose. It's not some elusive treasure hidden at the end of an over-analysed path.  Unfortunately, it's a journey which we've complicated with unnecessary dogma and misconceptions. It's not about s...

I pressed pause, now I'm hitting play again! 🎙️ Back on Tuesday, November 28th! The Life By YOUR Design podcast returns weekly.  If you've missed my musings and want to join the journey, hit that follow button. Let the countdown begin! ⏰ 

My guest today is Cam Scott who is a street & gallery artist and diversified maker who goes under the name of NOTNOT. He was born in New York, but grew up in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, where you can see his street art all over the community. He studied fine art at the University of New South Wales and has been exhibited in numerous shows both here and abroad. Predominantly working with reflecti...

In this episode I’m talking about how to decide whether to work as an employee, freelancer or start your own business. [2.51] Expansion: things will bubble up and it will change [3.12] When you leave a job there are two key considerations for what is next: What should I do and how should I do it? [3.46] What should I do is the heart question, to be led by your heart brain to ensure you have purpos...

My guest today is Tameera Kemp . For over 20 years she has brought healing, insight, clarity and empowerment to thousands worldwide working with the ancient sciences of astrology, numerology and Feng Shui to transform your world. She specialises in relationships, life direction, career, home energies, names and changes. She is featured in Vogue and has conducted readings for luxury brands, leading...

Guided Meditation: Simple Breath Meditation I've had requests for guided meditations on the podcast. So that is exactly what we are doing today! This simple breath meditation is around 20 minutes long. Simply turn off notifications, find a quite spot, get comfy and treat yourself. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode.  Find me on Instagram and say hi! Thinking about leaving your car...

My guest is Alex E Lamber who is passionate about raising the consciousness of our planet and uses entrepreneurship to bring this shift into manifestation. After studying at a prestigious business school in Paris and growing startups in Australia, Alex got a spiritual awakening that motivated him to use his skills to empower other lightworkers, healers, conscious entrepreneurs and heart-centred le...

Do you know what to expect when you go under hypnosis? Or what the difference is to meditation? Monday 4th January 2021 was World Hypnosis Day and I love hypnosis so in today’s episode we are talking all things hypnosis. I’ve giving you a bit of history, how it works, what you can expect, how it’s different to meditation and how it could be useful for you: [1.50] Some people think it’s all pendulu...

My guest today is Anna Kooiman, the creator of Strong Sexy Mammas : a virtual, home fitness for busy mammas.  She is an American TV personality who left a wildly successful career in New York City to move to Sydney to start a family with her Aussie husband. They now have a 2.5-year-old and 6-month-old. Baby Annabel joined us for today’s podcast record – you’ll hear her chiming in! Anna has a long...

What is the storying you are telling yourself about 2020? What are you planning in your next chapter? In this episode I’m talking about the importance of the story we tell ourselves, how to review and rewrite our stories to support to live the life we want: [1.40] How do you want to write your story of 2020? It’s your time to reflect. [2.50] Stories are important to us as humans – we use them to c...