The 1 to ONE Thing

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! This week we talk Intimacy - our closest relationships! There are four types of connections that form intimacy: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. The strength of intimacy is determined by the number of types of connections formed.  Takeaway: Develop a safe space for discussing and exploring intimacy in relationships, focusing on the four aspects, to foster...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! This week we talk a bit about health - and things we can to to improve it. 74% of global deaths are caused by lifestyle diseases. Lifestyle diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes, account for 80% of global deaths, highlighting the significant impact of our lifestyle choices on our health and well-being. The Takeaway: Good nutrition...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! This is the second topic from our MenTalk discussion group. Emotional Intelligence is key to communication! In this episode we try to unpack what it means, the abilities we can develop and tools to build our emotional vocabulary to discern what we and others are feeling in communicating These are starting points for deeper discussions in the MenTalk sessions and I ho...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! Over the coming weeks we are exploring topics that will be part of a Men's Discussion Group being held in January called MenTalk, supporting men's emotional and mental health. The first topic in the discussion series is Communication - something men can find difficult in certain environments, myself included! We unpack what is understood by communication, wha...

Welcome to the episode! We're taking a look at how to answer this question: What is a good way to conduct a workplace conversation for feedback, follow-up or coaching discussions? I hope we can provide answer that you can use and explore both inside and outside the work environment! It's not the only way to get results from a 1 to ONE Thing, but I'm sure it will help! Like and subscrib...

Hi, and welcome to the podcast! In this episode we look at an FT (Financial Times) article and a Global Leadership Forecast that points out some trends of the challenges facing Leaders and managers across a wide range of organisations, countries and industries. The challenges are pretty universal - how do we engender trust within the workforce and motivate our people? The forecast provides interes...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! This is the third and final part of our coaching methodology, and we focus on the 3I's: Implement Investigate Iterate We look at how important these steps are and how they tie into and depend on the other parts of the process. If you have enjoyed this series, let me know! Join our weekly drop-in audio call on LinkedIn where we can chat! ONE Takeaway: Being aware...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! In this episode, we continue the our overview of the coaching process and uncover the 3 D coaching method of: -  Discovering  strengths and purpose -  Developing  a plan of action -  Dedicating  to the process and follow through We look at the power of a strengths wheel and what is takes to develop actions that move us towards our desired outcomes. To find out more a...

Welcome to The 1 to ONE Thing Podcast! ​In this episode, we dive into the importance of outlining a methodology for coaching and begin to explore our coaching methodology. ​​The methodology aims to equip leaders with the tools and skills to engage, empower, and motivate their teams. This episode introduces the Three P's - possibilities, purpose, and principles, which help build an expansive mi...

Join me in this week's episode of the One to One Thing podcast  where I share some insights on my 'ramble' chat  with Lon Stroschein, the founder of Normal 40.  I got a lot out of our time together and wanted to share some coaching insights that were helpful for me and might be helpful for you too. Lon's perspective as an executive coach offered valuable insights on how to show...

Join me in this exciting episode of the 1 to ONE Thing podcast as we dive deep into the concept of joy and its significance in our lives. We explore the definition of joy, its difference from happiness, and how it can create a positive default state. Discover how joy informs our mindset and influences our spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. In this episode, we also discuss how joy relates...

Welcome to "The One-to-One Thing" podcast! In this episode, we explore the topic of kindness and its impact on our lives. We delve into the definition of kindness and where it comes from, as well as the different types of kindness and how they play out in our lives. We go on a journey through the roots of kindness and explain that it isn't just a universal virtue; it is also rooted...

Welcome to another episode of the one-to-one Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the importance of energy in our daily lives and how it affects our physical and mental activities. We also explore three definitions of energy and emphasize the need to use energy wisely, take care of our physical and emotional well-being, and fuel our bodies with the right nutrients. Our key takeaway is that energy...

Welcome! In this episode of the Manage Your Mindset course content, we dive into the second element: Tenacity. We explore the different meanings of the word and how it applies to different people and contexts, from climbers to artists to trapeze catchers. We also discuss how to align purpose, passion, and meaning to build tenacity and overcome the fear of risk and effort. Our key takeaway is that...

Welcome to another episode of the 1 to ONE Thing. In today's episode, we’re looking at the first element from our “Manage Your Mindset” workshop: Integrity - what it means, how we can build it, and why it's so important for a positive mindset. Integrity is more than just being honest and having strong moral principles. It's about being whole and undivided, and fulfilling our human n...

Having difficult conversations is tough, but they're often the most important ones to have. In this episode, we talk about the four keys to a difficult conversation. We also cover some ground rules to consider, like creating a foundation of friendship and leading with curiosity. The framework for difficult conversations consists of four components, represented by the acronym CAEO. The steps i...

In a conversation, Are you struggling to choose the one thing?  Do you often find yourself wanting to choose everything or nothing at all?  In this episode as we explore the pitfalls of wanting it all and wanting it now,  and discover the power of focusing on the one thing at a time in our conversations. Please leave a review on apple podcasts if you like the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/po...

Are there  times when you have been physically present but mentally absent?  Like having your body been in one place, but your mind is somewhere else? There's no GPS that can track where our attention is or where it goes. Conversations work best within a context and a container, where the goal is to be fully present with ourselves and with others for meaningful conversations to take place Thi...

Q:  What can cut you without drawing blood? A:  A sharp tongue! Sticks and stones are easy to defend against, you can see them coming. But words are not. In this episode we look at the power of words, vocabulary and language. The book I referenced is Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut by Marcus du Sautoy. The mathematics can be heavy, easy if you have the audiobook, but the concepts are thou...

When your vocal cords don't vibrate and your ears are not listening, who do you sound like? What are 'voices' in your head, and what part do they play in communicating with ourselves and with others? We explore these questions in this weeks' episode! Please leave a review on apple podcasts if you like the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-1-to-one-thing/id16962160...

The strongest… and longest conversations we have are those with our inner self  In this first episode of The 1 to ONE Thing, we explore the inner conversation and the influence it can have on our outer conversations. in upcoming episodes we'll look at the components of the inner conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe. I'm hosting a LinkedIn live audio event on Tuesday...

Well, it had to start somewhere! Welcome to the podcast about our meaningful conversations - at work, home and with yourself! How do we keep focused on the ONE thing? This is a weekly podcast where I'll be coaching and conversing with people to share valuable tips and insights to the skill and art of conversations.  My particular interest is in the area of workplace one-to-one meetings, but t...