The Maisie Hill Experience

Do you ever catch yourself describing parts of your personality as flaws that need to be fixed? In this episode, I'm exploring how the labels you use to describe yourself shape the way you see who you are, and why some of the traits you criticise may actually be strengths viewed through a negative lens.        I explore how self-critical narratives often develop over time and why making yourself t...

Do you ever feel like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions? In this episode, I'm introducing the concept of the Inner Boardroom, a simple framework for understanding the different voices within you and how they influence the decisions you make every day.        I explore how the various aspects of your personality each bring valuable perspectives, from the visionary and strate...

Do you ever find yourself reaching the start of a new season, unsure what to focus on next? In this episode, I'm exploring why seasonal goals can be such a powerful tool for creating direction in your life and how having a clear focus can make decision-making simpler, even when you're feeling uncertain, exhausted, or pulled in multiple directions.      I discuss some of the common reasons people a...

Do you ever find yourself second-guessing purchases, delaying decisions, or worrying that you'll make the wrong choice? In this episode, I'm looking at the mindset behind buying and decision-making, and the hidden patterns that can affect everything from everyday purchases to bigger investments.       I share some of the filters and questions I use when making purchases and explain how understandi...

What if the biggest factor influencing your results isn't your circumstances, your timeline, or even your actions, but your level of belief? In this episode, I'm exploring the powerful role belief plays in what you create and achieve, and why two people can take similar actions but experience very different outcomes.        I discuss the difference between high and low belief, how belief influence...

Where in your life are you counting yourself out before you've even given yourself the chance to begin? In this episode, I'm exploring the power of heroic attempts and why the decision to enter, participate, and count yourself in is often far more important than the outcome itself.       Using stories from a horse camp adventure, I share what it means to keep going when things are uncomfortable, u...

Do you ever notice yourself feeling irritated when someone doesn't thank you or acknowledge something you've done for them? In this episode, I'm exploring the subtle expectations we can carry around gratitude and recognition, and how easily acts of kindness can become tied to validation, approval, and being seen in a certain way.         I talk about the emotional impact of wanting appreciation fr...

Do you ever notice yourself reacting to a situation and then immediately criticising yourself for having that reaction in the first place? In this episode, I'm exploring the layers of thoughts, feelings, and responses that exist within us, and how easily self-awareness can turn into self-judgement when we expect ourselves to "know better" by now.       I talk about what happens when personal growt...

Do you ever decide that you're ready for a goal, only to find your brain quickly offering very convincing reasons to wait? In this episode, I'm exploring what happens in the space between deciding to pursue something meaningful and actually beginning, especially when resistance, doubt, or seemingly reasonable excuses start to appear.        I break down the common ways your brain delays action, fr...

What could change if you fully committed to one meaningful goal for the next 30 days? In this episode, I'm exploring the power of working within a shorter timeline and sharing a unique opportunity for you to put that focus into practice.        I explain how a 30-day goal creates urgency, sharpens your priorities, and brings your habits, fears, and patterns to the surface much faster than longer t...

Do you ever wonder what self-coaching actually involves and how it can help you make real change? In this episode, I'm breaking down what self-coaching really means and addressing some of the most common misconceptions people have about it.       Self-coaching isn't about just reflecting on your thoughts or endlessly journaling. It's a skill that requires you to actively challenge your own thinkin...

Do you ever wonder whether the answer is to let a goal go altogether? In this episode, I'm exploring the idea of giving up on your goals and what's really going on when a goal starts to feel heavy, stressful, or tied to your sense of self.        I talk about the difference between clean and dirty goals, and why the problem is often how you're relating to the goal rather than the goal itself. When...

Do you ever find yourself knowing exactly what you're doing, understanding why you do it, and still not changing it? In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between recognising a pattern and actually shifting it, and why insight on its own doesn't lead to change.         I explain how self-awareness is an important first step, but it isn't the same as self-leadership. Many people spend y...

Do you ever feel frustrated by what people expect from you? In this episode, I'm exploring how those expectations are created in the first place and the role you play in training them through your behaviour, often without realising it.      I explain how patterns form through repetition and why what you consistently do matters more than what you say. Whether it's replying to messages, being availa...

Do you ever find yourself holding back because you want things to feel steady before you begin? In this episode, I'm sharing a story about teaching my son to ride a bike and the lessons it revealed about getting started, building momentum, and finding your balance along the way.           I explore how we often wait to feel ready or stable before taking action, but in reality, that sense of steadi...

Do you ever feel out of balance, as if everything around you is too much to handle? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story of how I experience dysregulation and the tools I use to recover. It's not about avoiding stress or difficult moments, but about how I navigate those times when I feel overwhelmed and bring myself back to a place of balance.       I explain how recognising dysregulation...

Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind fills in the blanks about what someone meant, why they behaved a certain way, or what a situation says about you? In this episode, I'm revisiting a conversation about the very human habit of jumping to conclusions and how easily our brains create stories from limited information.   I introduce the idea of noticing when you've wandered into what I call "a...

Burnout is a word we hear everywhere now. But what does it actually mean to be burnt out, and what does recovery really look like?   In this episode, I'm revisiting an important conversation about burnout and the experience many people have when they are exhausted, overwhelmed, and judging themselves for struggling. I share why that inner criticism often makes burnout harder to recover from and wh...

Do you tend to spend more time taking action or reflecting on what you're doing and why? In this episode, I'm exploring the balance between these two essential forces through the lens of yin and yang. Using ideas from Chinese Medicine, I explain how reflection and action operate as complementary energies that work together to guide meaningful change.       By the end of this episode, you'll have a...

How often do you find yourself feeling annoyed with someone, convinced they should have known better? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple approach that can shift your experience of other people in both personal and professional settings. It starts with examining your part in any interaction before focusing on theirs.      We look at how much frustration stems from unspoken expectations and the a...

What if your most important responsibility is not your to-do list, your clients, or even your goals, but yourself? In this episode, I'm sharing a concept that has reshaped how I approach my work and my life over the past few years. It is simple, though not always comfortable. It is about protecting the asset and recognising that the asset is you.       This episode invites you to look at where you...

What do you do when your capacity drops, but life and work still need your attention? In this episode, I'm talking about how to stay in relationship with what matters to you during low energy seasons without pushing yourself or disappearing altogether. If you've ever judged yourself for not operating at full speed, this conversation will give you a different way to think about effort, consistency,...

Do you have a lot of ideas and wonder what to do with them? In today's episode, we're continuing the conversation about managing your ideas effectively. Having many ideas is not the issue. How you engage with them is what truly matters. I'll explain how to embrace your nature as an idea generator and how to decide which ideas to focus on and which ones to let go of.    I'll also share why letting...

What if the effort you're putting in right now is counting for far more than you realise? In this episode, I'm talking about what effort actually looks like in winter and why this season often gets misunderstood. When motivation feels lower, progress looks smaller, or everything seems to require more energy, it's easy to assume you're falling behind. I want to offer a different way of understandin...

Have you ever reached the end of a busy season and thought, next time I want this to be easier? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process you can use to capture what actually worked for you while it's still fresh, instead of forgetting and repeating the same patterns again. This is about learning from your own lived experience so you can support yourself better the next time you face disruptio...