New Insights On Life with Bill Burridge

Never give up on your dreams, no matter how big or small they may be and regardless of the degree and nature of the 'headwinds' you may believe you are facing. The universe rewards those who set clear intention, cast doubt and fear aside, and go after what they want. Let us know what you think!

We are all prone to occasional bouts of procrastination. It's human nature. But some are more susceptible than others. Serial procrastinators can take heart from the knowledge that, in just three simple steps, they can escape this trap and enjoy the personal growth and fulfilment that comes from getting things done.  Let us know what you think!

Most of us take day to day communication for granted. After all, it is something we do all the time. And yet, those who have mastered the art of effective communication are likely to lead far happier and more fulfilling lives. So it is well worth investing time to understand how to be a more effective communicator. In this podcast, Bill presents five of his top tips to help bring this about. Let u...

Life coaching is about transforming lives for the better. Maximising the reach and impact of life coaching is therefore clearly in the interests of our world as a whole. Despite that, Bill argues that  efforts to do so are hampered by issues that fall loosely into two 'buckets'. In this, Part 2, in the series, he deals with the second of the two 'buckets' he has identified. Thi...

One could easily argue that there are many more than just five keys to success when it comes to life coaches and life coaching ... but on this podcast Bill offers five (mentioned in no particular order) that he regards as amongst the most important. Let us know what you think!

Life coaching is about transforming lives for the better. Maximising the reach and impact of life coaching is therefore clearly in the interests of our world as a whole. Despite that, Bill argues that  efforts to do so are hampered by issues that fall loosely into two 'buckets'. In this podcast he deals with the first of the two 'buckets' he has identified. In this, Part 2, in...

Appreciating why the power of perspective is so amazing comes from an understanding that the reality we see or experience is simply our chosen perspective of that reality. In order to render a situation, event or experience that we found painful or negative in a more empowering light, we simply need to change the perspective from which we view it. Let us know what you think!

In our materialistic society, net worth is often seen as the primary measure of individual success. The problem is that it is a self centric concept that has little to do with promoting the greater good. In this episode, Bill argues that by replacing 'net worth' with 'net value', as a collectively agreed measure of success, our world would be a far better place. Let us know wha...

Despite its obvious power and effectiveness, even life coaching fails when clients are locked in a dependency mentality. Let us know what you think!

Happenings in the world right now are leaving many feeling frustrated, anxious and even downright depressed. A lot of how we feel can be attributed to the conditioning we receive about the definition of success and what it takes to feel valued.  But what if that conditioning is not in our best interests and there is a simpler, easier way to feel happy and fulfilled on an ongoing basis? In this pod...

There's no question that our world is rapidly becoming more uncertain. But is this a negative thing, or is there a positive side to it? In this podcast, Bill explores how we can improve our quality of life simply by redefining what we understand by uncertainty and turning our attention away from our worst fears and towards the opportunity that is presented. Let us know what you think!

If you have never experienced life coaching, you may be sceptical about some of the many amazing stories of human transformation attributed to it. And yet, life coaching works. It works for many simple yet powerful reasons, the most important of which are dealt with in this podcast. Let us know what you think!

Is freedom a birthright? Is it something that is bestowed upon you, and if so, by what authority and in what conditions? Is it a way of life? Is it a mindset? Or is it just an illusion? Bill explores what it means to experience true freedom in this podcast episode. Let us know what you think!

To really get the most out of life one needs to keep a thoroughly open mind as life is often not what it seems. We owe it to ourselves to constantly interrogate what we are told is truth, whether that be about us personally, or about the world around us.   A life of real meaning and purpose results, not from allowing oneself to be  'blown with the wind' but from making a conscious, resol...

As the holiday period sets in, many people get the chance to relax and destress and this promotes a 'what's possible' mindset. For many this results in the setting of New Year's resolutions about the changes that they intend to bring into their lives. In this podcast, Bill explains why most New Year's resolutions fail to deliver on their promises and he offers an alternati...

In this podcast, Bill explains why you should proudly celebrate your incredible individual uniqueness, even if you feel pressured to suppress this and conform to what others would regard as more the 'norm'. Let us know what you think!

Do these concepts strike you as incompatible?  The first three are rooted in human motivation and spirituality, whereas the fourth is clearly rooted in science.  But research has shown that these concepts are far more tightly connected than you may think. Let us know what you think!

It may surprise some to know that a great many people have difficulty describing, with any clarity, what it is they truly want from life. This is becoming more common in a world in which we are pulled in two directions by the demands of the external world and the desires of our hearts. In this podcast, Bill explores this phenomenon in more detail, along with ways life coaches deal with clients who...

In this podcast, Bill summarises the 12 key takeouts from a work called the World Book of Happiness, by Leo Borman, in which 100 top experts in positive psychology share the outcomes of global research on this crucial topic. Let us know what you think!

"Agents for change". This sums up exactly what life coaches are and what life coaching is all about.  Contrary to popular misconception, life coaches are not counsellors, consultants, advisers, mentors, or problem solvers ... So exactly what are they and what do they do?  Listen to the podcast and the interplay between Lindi, the (hypothetical) life coach and Carl, the (hypothetical) cur...

Distilled from years of experience in the life coaching industry, these 20 powerful tips will help anyone wanting to live a better life and find joy, happiness and fulfilment. Let us know what you think!

Right now our world needs more kindness all round!  Kindness is inherent in all of us but our propensity to dispense kindness diminishes with our levels of contentment. Contentment comes from within ... a place few of us get to visit properly in the frantic race to cope with all that this unpredictable life throws at us. Life coaching is a solution! Let us know what you think!

Levels of fear and uncertainty are growing in our world and may well be indicative of a control agenda, similar to the many we have experienced in the past history of our civilisation.  Fear grows the more one tries to avoid uncertainty and seek stability. In the words of a young Chinese writer and director, perhaps its time for us to break out, embrace uncertainty and risk and stop hiding behind...

The key to self confidence lies in gaining a conscious understanding of what holds us back and then engaging in a paradigm-breaking mindshift. Let us know what you think!

With an independence mindset, you can enjoy more of what life has to offer. but what is an independence mindset and what can you to to cultivate this? We explore these subjects in today's Podcast. Let us know what you think!