Personal Development Mastery: Mindset and Growth for Midlife Professionals

Snippet of wisdom 20.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Pat Quinn, a professional speaker and speaking and presentation coach.   The snippet I chose to play for you from that conversation is about the 2 most important stories that we tell ourselves.   I hope it is as ins...

Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and discover the healing power of playfulness? Join me in this captivating conversation with Alara Sage, the Ecstatic Life Mentor, as we explore the paradigm shift from productivity to creativity and dive into her incredible journey, which includes a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening that led her to find her true, radiant self.   Together, we discuss t...

Snippet of wisdom 19.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my first conversation with Dr John Demartini, who is a world-renowned specialist in human behaviour and one of the featured experts in the book and documentary “The Secret”.   The conversation took place in November 2021, and the snippe...

Welcome to an episode of Personal Development Mastery that marks a significant milestone in the podcast's journey. Get ready to witness a bold step forward that involves you directly!   I will unveil the exciting evolution that awaits the podcast and the role you play in shaping its future soon. During this time, starting from today the podcast will transition to a weekly format, delivering a...

What if everything you thought you knew about happiness was an illusion? In a captivating conversation with Martin O'Toole, we uncover the true meaning of happiness and how our society, family, and personal programming create false expectations of what success and happiness should look like. We discuss the profound idea that "happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness,"...

Martin O’Toole is “a man on the mend” - he was a high-functioning alcoholic adman for over 20 years, who eventually left his hectic existence in London to live a mindful life in Indonesia. He has been talked out of a suicide attempt by his dog, and this rock-bottom moment launched a journey of self-healing and personal transformation, during which he discovered the alchemy of everlasting happiness...

Snippet of wisdom 18.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Jean Atman, who is an energy medicine specialist.   The clip I chose to play for you from that conversation is about the importance of becoming aware and recognising every time we are in a state of suffering.   I ho...

My guest is Mary Henderson, a transformational leader and an internationally recognised personal branding specialist. She helps industry experts systemise, digitalise & commercialise their wisdom & skills into a profitable online business and a brand, so they become an authority in their niche or industry.   Mary shares her story of how she had a personal epiphany in 2011 that changed her...

Discover the true essence of personal development through my recent appearance on the fantastic Midweek Insights podcast, hosted by my former mentee, Dezzy Charalambous. Listen in as I discuss the true essence of personal development, which I believe is the journey towards becoming who we truly are. I emphasise the importance of removing the unnecessary, limiting beliefs and habits we've acqu...

Can feeling good really be the key to manifesting our desires and creating the life we've always wanted? Join me as I chat with Andrew Kap, best-selling author of "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read" and his latest book, "Just Feel Good." We explore the simplicity of feeling good, the power of gratitude, and practical techniques to help you culti...

Snippet of wisdom 17.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Mitzi Perdue, the author of the book “Mark Victor Hansen: Relentless”, which is the biography of Mark Victor Hansen, the co-author of the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, which has set world records in book sales w...

Dave Albin is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America, and he has worked with Tony Robbins for almost 20 years, as his Firewalk captain. His success had a scary and violent path, though: He had a challenging childhood, with adoption, drinking, and hard drugs from his early teenage years, reaching a point in 1988 when he put a gun to his head. He has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people, and he...

Snippet of wisdom 16.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with the entrepreneur Paul Shepherd, who over the years spent over half a million dollars on personal development courses.   I chose for you three short snippets from that conversation. They are all about becoming more a...

May Lam Rocco was born in Hong Kong to a very traditional Chinese family. Despite her traditional upbringing, she went on to become one of the most prominent businesswomen in Taiwan and Hong Kong, before the male-dominated Asian society caught up with her and forced her to walk away, losing everything except her son. She recently released her first book “Confi-Dance” where she shares her inspiring...

Snippet of wisdom 15.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Andrew Kap, author of the best-selling book “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read”.   I chose for you two short snippets from that conversation. Two methods you can use to engage with the law of...

Richard Friesen has 30 years of experience in the financial world and trading and he has also trained as a therapist, coaching traders and financial professionals. He is the author of the book “A Private Conversation with Money” discussing how our beliefs shape our financial situation. He is passionate about helping professionals and business leaders to increase their personal effectiveness with j...

Snippets of wisdom 14.    In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Mahima, a bestselling author and speaker, who has shared the stage with people like Richard Branson, Les Brown, and Lisa Nichols.   The snippet I chose from that conversation is about the ‘Yes activation’. ⠀ 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮...

Linda Bjork is a personal development expert, advocate for hope and healing, best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. Her personal mission is to empower people to become their best selves. ⠀ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:⁣ * Empowering People to Become Their Best Selves and Finding Hope and Healing * Trapped in a Dark Place, Masking Depression, and Finding Ho...

“What does personal development mean to you?” This is a question I have asked to almost 200 of the previous podcast’s guests. Today we continue this topic I started in episode #300 last week. I revisit this question with the answers of 8 more of my guests, as well as my own personal answer.   My intention for this episode is that through the wisdom of these answers you will gain an insight, a deep...

Jamie Fair is a speaker, author, visionary, and coach. He has over 30 years of professional leadership experience and a dozen years in the interpersonal workspace, and he combines his passion for teaching leadership skills along with his love of coaching life skills. In his life, he has come from penniless and nearly homeless to achieving heights professionally, financially and in his personal and...

Snippet of wisdom 13. In this series of "Snippets of Wisdom", I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Brian Tracy, the legendary speaker and author of 90 books. The snippet I chose from that conversation is about “eating that frog” - starting your day with the biggest and most difficul...

“What does personal development mean to you?” This is a question I have asked to almost 200 of the previous podcast’s guests. In this celebratory episode #300, we will find some answers! I took the opportunity to revisit this particular question, and out of all the previous episodes, I chose 11 of my favourite answers. My intention is that through the wisdom of these answers you will gain an insig...

Today I discuss and reflect on the previous episode #298 with Bernie Borges. There are 2 reasons why I’m doing this: First, the episode was about fulfilment and midlife, and I know that you can relate personally with both of these. Second, Bernie and I went as guests in each other’s podcasts and we both shared our appreciation about the other’s podcast. Realising that our podcasts have a lot in co...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of discussing midlife fulfillment with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast.  We discussed the difference between happiness & fulfilment, the most common misconception about midlife, and 2 things that you can do right now to feel more fulfilled. If you're seeking greater fulfillment in your midlife season, this conversation is definitely...

Snippet of wisdom 12.   In this series of "Snippets of Wisdom", I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Sophia Vasiliou, who is a holistic therapist and shamanic practitioner. The snippet I chose to play for you is about understanding how your beliefs and perceptions create your realit...