Vivid Imagination

On this episode I introduce a unique mother and daughter entrepreneurial duo, Yvonne and Jasmin Eskenzi, founders of The Zensory . The company provides a very cool, fun and playful way to incorporate multi-sensory mindfulness tools into your working life. Whether you are seeking to access a high performance focused state, or a more clam relaxed state, the Zensory has tools to support you. And all...

Daniel Kish, President at World Access for the Blind , and inventor of FlashSonar (Echo location) system for the blind has been described as The Real Life Batman! Having lost both eyes at 1 year old from retinal cancer, Daniel learned to address his challenges at an early age with a self-directed and self determined attitude supported by his very pragmatic parents who desired freedom first beyond...

Delighted to share this conversation I had with fellow Coach, Dante DiBattista , on his podcast The Pursuit of Self Actualisation . We discuss my own healing journey and the impact it has had both on my worldview and the work I do with leaders today. Specifically, I share my experiences working with the tribes of the African interior and with leaders in modern digital tribes of the west. This comi...

Teresa Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Wellness Revolution or to use her official title The Alchemist . The company is on a mission to inspire organisations to lead with purpose by putting wellbeing and human experience at the heart of everything they do. Loved this conversation that explored ways to foster cultural change at the organisational level, but also the importance of individuals exe...

Felix Hirschburger is a Professional Coach, licensed hypnotherapist, Switzerland's first Wim Hof ​​Method Instructor and co-founder of Psychological Fitness International and Louma Empowering People . I've know Felix for many years and it was great to sit down with him again to talk about the science and art of Breathwork. We discuss the benefit of certain breathing patterns to help relieve anxiet...

Jade Green is an Australian Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Trainer, Facilitator, Surfer and Chief Ripple Creator at VÄRE . Her mission is to be the ripple of change in the world and in the workplace, helping enable humans to be happier at work by leading teams through a Total Team Transformation.  I had the pleasure of first meeting Jade during my study with the Flow Research Collective and found h...

Today marks the 48th year of my journey around the Sun! So what better way to celebrate than to sit down with my South African cousin Eric Wiebols to talk about his Solar Energy business ( My Generation Solar ). I always find Eric fascinating to speak with and recently when I visited him in Johannesburg I was inspired by how he generates enough energy himself to run his entire house, plus his car...

How do you take your game to a whole new next level and 10X performance? The answer is Flow! Flow is a state where you feel and function at your best. And you can learn how to hack it! On this episode I share an interview I did with Katie Stoddart for her show The Focus Bee . We explore the preconditions for the flow state and the blockers for the state and I share how I work with corporate execut...

After a considerable break the Podcast is back and I'm delighted for the opportunity to sit down with a man who has been a great leader, mentor and friend to me. Simon Macklin is the Senior Vice President for Customer Success at Salesforce in the UK&I and France. I first met Simon while working at Salesforce a number of years ago. He was a wonderful sponsor for my work and an inspiring leader....

Sammy Seager is an actor, podcast host, YouTuber and film producer. On this episode we explore her journey to find balance between the demands her creative work and the demands of motherhood. Sammy talks openly and vulnerably about her struggles to overcome alcohol addiction and narcissistic abuse. And her most recent project to produce a new film called "Invincible" . An open and raw conversation...

On this episode of the Podcast I'm joined by Qigong practitioner and bodyworker Pawel Wiacek. Qigong literally means life energy cultivation. It is an ancient Chinese system of body movement, breathing and meditation that has its roots in Taoist philosophy. It's used for the purposes of health, spirituality and martial-arts. We explore Pawel's own journey with Qigong. How it has supported him in h...

This episode of the Podcast explores a topic that truly breaks my heart. Unfortunately, in 2021 slavery is still very much with us. In fact, modern day slavery is estimated to be a $150 billion industry globally with 46-64 million people still held in situations of slavery. I'm joined by Rachel Harper of UNSEEN, an international lawyer and manager of the modern day slavery helpline to discuss the...

The ways we are working are not working! Burnout and disengagement are serious systemic issues across the corporate world impacting both our wellbeing and performance. Now is the time for revolutionary change! Enter Milena Regos, a rebel entrepreneur, visionary, and founder of Unhustle, on a mission to inspire people to take their lives back from the “always-on” exhausting work culture, create sus...

Lock-down has many of us suffering with cabin fever and longing for the time we can travel again. On this episode of the Podcast I sit down with someone who has traveled to more countries and crossed more borders than anyone in history! Sasha Grabow is an adventurer, author, former ATP ranked tennis player, and photographer. Between 1998 and 2016 he visited all 193 UN countries. However, what is s...

What can you do to upgrade the space within which you work? On this episode I'm joined by Feng Shui Master practitioner, Sue Holmes of Professional Harmony. Sue works with a synergy of practicality, ergonomics, Feng Shui and aesthetics creating harmonious work environments that support and empower your optimum potential for success. We discuss some key Feng Shui principles to be mindful of when se...

Bokaye! A very special episode this month as I interview one of my teachers from the African spiritual tradition of Bwiti. Bwiti means 'emancipation' and the tradition comes from the country of Gabon in West Africa. A key pillar of the tradition is the use of a sacred plant medicine known as Iboga. In this conversation with Nganga Tatayo we discuss the tradition of Bwiti and also the tours that he...

Bjorn Heijligers describes himself as a Cosmologist gone rogue and an empowerment Coach for the intellectually gifted. On this podcast we explore the concept of embodied wellbeing and how by coming back to our senses we can engage with the deeper wisdom that resides within our bodies. Fascinating conversation. Enjoy!  For those interested in connecting further with Bjorn the best way is to re...

This week I'm joined by Dr. Mark Atkinson to talk about Psychological Fitness a unique approach to optimal well-being and performance. Dr. Mark is a long time mentor and friend who has been instrumental in my development as a Coach. For those interested in learning more about the system that is Psychological Fitness you can check out the Vivid Imagination website for details on my training program...

Belinda Raitt, owner of Relaxscape , has found her ikigai and her peace in the beautiful region of Tomar, in Portugal. Delighted to have had the opportunity to sit down with this remarkable woman who left the stress of life in the UK to rediscover herself in a new land. An inspiring story of courage, curiosity and one woman's quest to connect her passion with her purpose. 

Chris Bussing is one of my mentees and fellow colleague at Google. Chris YouTube channel 'Pursuit of Possibility' looks to build a community of people looking to take their game to the next level. Really enjoyed being a guest of Chris on his show and sharing some perspectives on how to enhance performance and avoid burnout as a corporate athlete.

This episode of the Podcast is a very special one, as I welcome the crew of Sail Saoirse, my sister Aisling Fenix and her husband Wolfgang Bee who have just completed a voyage across the Atlantic with their two small children Cúisle and Óisin. An inspirational story about family and connection. “You must know for which harbour you are headed, if you are to catch the right wind to take you there.”...