Excel against the Odds

The start of the new year often involves making New Year’s Resolutions and the chance to dream big about what we might achieve in the forthcoming year. We might have important goals in our business, decide to work on our fitness or even achieve some long-held ambitions in our personal life. However, without a plan, a goal is just a dream, a desire. It isn’t enough to just set a goal or ambition, y...

In this episode, Sarah Berthon, the host of the Excel against the Odds podcast, talks about living with ME, PoTS Syndrome, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Chronic Migraine. Sarah talks about how her health conditions have affected her work and how they have inspired her to set up a business helping other people with chronic illnesses in the work place. The interviewer for this podcast is David Pope. I...

In this week's episode we look at the benefits of gentle movement when you have a chronic illness. Our guest, Vicky Webster-Clamp talks about when you should exercise and when you should rest and gives some tips on how to increase gentle exercise in your daily life. She also provides information on how to make sure you don't push yourself too hard and talks about her own experiences of living with...

This special episode features members of the Entrepreneurs against the Odds Facebook group giving advice on running a business with a chronic illness and explaining why running a business works well for them. This episode has been made to celebrate Excel against the Odds being featured in the Small Biz 100 marking the countdown to Small Business Saturday. To mark this honour, I will be creating a...

Charlotte Carter is  high perfomance coach and in this episode she gives advice and techniques to help turn your business into a high performance business. Techniques covered in this podcast include: Understand what your version of success looks like Look at what's blocking you from achieving that success Understand whether you have any limiting beliefs Using affirmations to improve your mind...

In this episode, Jane Chappell talks about how her health conditions, which include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, took her away from a job that she loved but led her to writing her book "Staffroom Secrets". Jane talks about how her conditions effect her and her family, about her passion for teaching and the people that inspire her. I hope you enjoy the episode Jane Chappell: https://www.staffroo...

Elyssa is a thriving survivor of emotional and medical trauma, perfectionism, toxic relationships, people-pleasing and self-doubt. Having spent the last 5 years paving a road out of the darkness that resulted from all of life's unexpected twists and complications, she promised herself that when she got out to the other side, she would document the way for other women to also make it through to bei...

In this episode, we look at the power of following our own path, and not comparing ourselves to others. We look at some benefits of comparing ourselves: motivation, fresh ideas, innovation. However, we then look at the many negatives and look at the importance of celebrating our successes in our own right and not by comparing ourselves to others. Website: https://www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Face...

In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by sleep coach, Tracy Hannigan. We talk about different sleep issues that can affect us and Tracy provides insightful advice on how to overcome insomnia and get a better night's sleep. Website: https://tracythesleepcoach.co.uk    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracythesleepcoach   Facebook group is Sound Sleep Strategies   http...

In this episode I was fortunate to talk to Sandie Balls. We spoke about being aligned, understanding our values, knowing your 'why' which will help you both in your life and your business We also explore the benefits of gratitude, meditation, visualisations and affirmations. www.instagram.com/sandie_balls www.sandieballs.com Excel against the Odds Website: www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Facebook Gr...

In this episode, Jane Mucklow talks about living with Crohns Disease and her work as a photographer. Jane describes how she manages her time and her condition while working and she also talks about her diagnosis and how it affects her. I hope you enjoy the episode! Jane Mucklow: www.janemucklowphotography.co.uk / www.pictureyourbrand.co.uk Jane Muklow Facebook: janemucklowphotography / pictureyour...

In this episode, Sarah Butler talks about living with ME and how she has managed to work as a freelancer while managing her chronic illness. Sarah talks about self-care, how her condition affects her work, important lessons she has learnt along the way and about who inspires her. I hope you enjoy the episode. Sarah Butler: www.looseleafproductions.co.uk Website: www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Faceb...

Episode 3 In this episode, I look at the importance of self-care and how it can positively impact on your working life, allowing you to be more productive and focused. I look at what self-care means to someone with a chronic illness and the positive impact it can have on those around you. I also explore techniques to make self-care a priority Website: www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Facebook Group:...

Episode 2 In this episode, I look at how important it is to understand your health in a greater amount of detail and how it can positively affect your work making you more productive and focused. I then look at different methods for getting a better understanding of the way your health affects you. Website: www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursagainstt...

In this episode we discuss the challenges of working with a chronic illness whether it is working for an organisation or being self-employed. We also look at what will be coming up in future episodes. For more information see www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursagainsttheodds