Best Mari Williams The Mind Architect Podcasts (2024)

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Ken Okoroafor 52:51

2y ago52:51

52:51

Ken Okoroafar achieved financial freedom by 34, and alongside his wife Mary runs the Humble Penny. In this episode, Ken discusses his childhood, how his mother's entrepreneur spirit inspired him, and how he achieved financial independence and helps others achieve the same. Find Ken Okoroafor here: The Humble Penny: https://thehumblepenny.com/about/…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Corey Gaidzionis 53:00

2y ago53:00

53:00

Corey Gaidzionis Founder, Big Emotions Academy Corey is a passionate, heart-centred entrepreneur on a mission, and it's all about: "Creating positive change using simple tools to teach Emotional Intelligence to equip our next generation of leaders to have their own motional superpowers." With a background as a personal trainer and coach, Corey reco…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - John Spencer 59:33

2y ago59:33

59:33

John Spencer is an urban warfare and military expert, author, professor and scholar. He recently published the book Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War. John regularly consults for United States Army Forces Command units, Training and Doctrine Command, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the United Nati…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Joel Stone 1:09:04

2y ago1:09:04

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Content warning: Please note this episode discusses suicide Joel Stone runs his own successful marketing agency Codebreak, and in 2022 launched Andy’s and Joel’s Growth Academy, marketing coaching for solopreneurs. He is also the author of Amazon best seller book, Stay Hungry, and hosts the Stay Hungry podcast, a marketing and mindset podcast for b…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Brendan Turner 42:07

2y ago42:07

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Brendan Turner is a Personal Trainer and Human Biomechanics Specialist who coaches business owners and executives who are in pain to become pain free. Brendan runs workshops and 6/ 12 month 1-2-1 coaching programmes. He has a growing YouTube channel where he talks about his journey of losing 10 Stone (64 kilograms) in weight and recovering from Chr…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Emma Carmichael 57:29

2y ago57:29

57:29

I met Emma when I was interviewing Calvin Niles several years ago. Emma ran a beautiful bookshop called, ‘Travelling Through’ - now the name of her podcast. Emma worked talks about her experiences of working in the Balkans in post conflict cultural conservation. This work was about so much more than the conservation. She then began a journey drivin…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Gareth Squance 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

46:42

Gareth joined the police at aged 15. Since then, his life has been profoundly shaped by his experiences in the force, with two near-death experiences leaving him to navigate PTSD. Now full-time dad and 'part-time grass cutter', Gareth reflects on the impacts of his work, the importance of mental health and his ability to heal with the love of his f…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Clare McDonald 1:01:19

2+ y ago1:01:19

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In this episode I am joined by Clare McDonald to share her story. It's a story rooted in her childhood from when her parents separated to her father dying when she was just 12. It's a story of loss and grief but also immense strength and resilience. Taking Clare from a life where she believed she was living small to one where she's acting on stage …

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Anna McAfee 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

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Anna McAfee is a LinkedIn Trainer, Community Strategist and Author. Anna’s work is focused on helping people and businesses alike to build better and more authentic connections, as well as empowering companies and brands to create and scale their own communities. She created #LinkedInLocal movement, an initiative to meet online connections offline …

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Nola Simon 39:18

2+ y ago39:18

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In 2010 Nola applied for a leadership programme but was refused as she needs support to help with the extra learning and childcare around commuting. When she was going to the office it took so long that she didn’t see her kids. She changed jobs so she had a VPN and could work 3 days from home – then she broke her leg… So how do you leverage leaders…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle Minnikin 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

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Michelle grew up as an army kid travelling all over, she found this a struggle and asked to be sent to boarding school. She thrived at boarding school with structure and routine. However, she feels she fell into the good girl behaviour model, not speaking unless spoken to and not standing up for herself. As an adult and having gone through relation…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Terry Child 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

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Terry is a senior leader who believes passionately that leaders need to be aware of the impact of their behaviour on others. He finds it hard to watch poor leadership. He feels that a leader needs to create psychological safety for their team so they are happy to be fully open with any problems or issues.…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle Child 58:00

2+ y ago58:00

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With a background in aeronautics, avionics and optoelectronics, Michelle Child has been choosing to challenge assumptions, stereotypes and boundaries her whole career. After a 20-year career in the Royal Air Force as an Engineer Officer, and a 4-year stint in the Defence Electronics Industry, Michelle took on the challenge of moving to a completely…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Phil Jones 1:11:46

2+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Phil Jones is MD of Brother Ltd. Phil talks here about his journey from council house kid to MD, bypassing university on the way. Phil is passionate about leadership having learned that you have to look after yourself as a leader before you can meet the needs of your team. He shares his learnings around how to build strong relationships and how to …

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Lucy Barkas 55:10

2+ y ago55:10

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Lucy Barkas founded 3WH, a leadership and team development consultancy in 2013 after working as a leader in the energy industry. She works with leaders and their teams to build organisations they are proud of. Author, Podcast host and regular BBC Radio contributor, her clients include private clients to international conglomerates. She was the arch…

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Tammy Banks 58:15

3y ago58:15

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Tammy came out of an abusive childhood determined to enable others to do the same. Homeless at 15, she sought out education and turned her life around. A brilliant mother, partner and leader, she shines with passion about her mission to change training, so it is powerful, effective and creates lasting impact. After working in a variety of roles fro…

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Esther Stanhope - Having a heart attack, being a workaholic and how to overcome your fear of public speaking 59:59

3y ago59:59

59:59

After a heart attack at 45, Esther reviews her workaholic personality. Did it start when her father died when she was 5 or does she just love her work? Known as the ‘Impact Guru,’ Esther is a former “Live” BBC producer. She’s worked with Hollywood stars and other ‘big’ personalities and knows exactly how to get the best performance out of talent. S…

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Sophie Smallwood – How to balance parenting and professional roles as a leader 52:13

3y ago52:13

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From California to London, Sophie is the Co-Founder of Roleshare, a company that matches skilled people to job roles and enables companies to build a sustainable diverse workforce. Sophie shares her career journey, and how she's has managed to balance parenting with professional life as a leader. We reflect on how COVID has impacted the way we work…

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Ian - How my daughter has taught me to be a better leader 1:01:46

3+ y ago1:01:46

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Ian talks us through his journey from emergency caesarean to leadership. How did the birth of his daughter who has a very rare chromosome deletion help Ian to evolve both personally and professionally? What is the connection between the Caribbean and Amsterdam and how does getting it wrong safely apply to both parenting and managing your team? Ian …

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Lucy Squance - Dealing with grief, being diagnosed with dyslexia and a being a director for Alzheimer's Research 43:20

3+ y ago43:20

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Lucy talks us through her journey from growing up on a farm in rural Cambridge to becoming the Director of supporter led funding for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Her journey takes us through lessons she learned from a mother with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a husband with PTSD. Lucy is candid and open about the struggles she has been through. Diagnosed wi…

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Peter Snellgrove Hawkins - My journey with depression 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

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Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide In this episode, Peter talks about his experience with depression and reflects on his journey. Open and honestly, Peter talks about his struggles in the hope to remove the shame associated with mental illness. After a difficult childhood, lack of self-worth, and being in…

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Tobi Fasipe - From financial struggles to family heartbreak 50:05

3+ y ago50:05

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In this episode, fintech professional Tobi Fasipe unpacks his upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria. We explore the importance of family, through great challenges of loss and financial struggles, as well as through celebrations of success in education and the world of work. Tobi shares with us his vibrant energy, informed by his gratitude for life. You can …

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Connie Bramer - How Connie built a business from breast cancer 44:38

3+ y ago44:38

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At aged-39, Connie was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now a 12-year survivor. In this episode, Connie shares her experience of overcoming breast cancer, documented in her book, 'How Connie Got Her Rack Back'. She also supports others going through similar journeys, through her organisation 'Get Your Rack Back' (gyrb.org) Connie built an amazi…

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Jacqui Sansom - Why powerful parenting is so important. 53:37

3+ y ago53:37

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Jacqui Sansom is a Parenting Mentor, Childcare Lawyer and Trustee for The Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma. She is the creator of The Powerful Parenting Programme which is the culmination of both her professional and personal experience together with her training as a practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Techni…

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Lora Fachie - Riding blind and learning how to cook, Lora is an inspiration! 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

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Lora is a multi-award winning paraolympian cyclist, wife of Neil Fachie one of my previous guests, these two are a powerful team. Lora was born completely blind and not quite content with winning medals, she decided she wanted to start writing about her other passion, cooking. Here Lora talks about growing up in a family of blindness and how she is…

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Ben Kirk - How my friend dying affected me as a man 53:30

3+ y ago53:30

53:30

Ben Kirk is the founder of Inspired Schools. The organisation's aim is to raise the 'physical literacy' of kids in schools all over the country, and it came into being after the passing of Ben's best friend, Luke. In this episode, Ben explores the profound ways in which Luke's passing has affected his outlook and energy towards life, addressing the…

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Mo Haque: From stage 4 cancer to complete remission. 50:30

4y ago50:30

50:30

Mo has an amazing story! After being diagnosed in his early 30's with stage four cancer he set about the normal treatments. These did not work. Mo's doctors wanted to try a new and trial drug but it had to be privately funded so Mo's friends encouraged him to set up a crowdfunding page....here's the story of what happened and Mo is here to tell it!…

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Jude Jennison: Leadership & horses, what's the connection? 1:06:27

4y ago1:06:27

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After being told she would never have a career as a woman, Jude went on to have a very successful one and now runs her own business. Where do the horses come in? Jude runs an equine facilitated leadership company where she helps develop teams and helps them be more 'human.' The results are amazing with the horses picking up the individual tensions …

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Gavin Gallagher: From Fortune to crash, how to recover and rise again. 1:02:43

4y ago1:02:43

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Gavin Gallagher had it all, including the penthouse in New York, but when the recession hit he lost almost everything. Here he shares with you his lessons in how to build to a business in the property industry and avoid the pitfalls. In this candid interview Gavin shares the mistakes he made and the lessons he learnt. He also talks openly about how…

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Lorraine Gannon: How to create passive income so you aren't tied to your desk! 46:26

4y ago46:26

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In this episode, Lorraine Gannon (www.LorraineGannon.com) talks about her journey from the corporate world to becoming a best selling author of 'More Money More Fun' her book that enables to make reoccuring income from what you know. Lorraine's life changed irrovocably when her son Ben was born with Cerebral Palsy, having to change her lifestyle to…

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David Cann, MD and his 4 day working week! 33:33

4y ago33:33

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David Cann is MD of Target Publishing. David was a forerunner in reducing his employees to a 4 day working week and taking a paycut himself, even the Financial Times wanted to speak with him, you can read about it here. David talks here with me about this decision. David also talks about his journey from a life of pool staff and nannies to the deci…

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Neil Fachie MBE, Paralympian talks about riding blind! 42:39

4y ago42:39

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I'm joined on my first podcast by Neil Fachie MBE World champion Paralympian cyclist. Author of Earn your Stripes Neil was born with a congenital eye condition that has left him almost blind. However, that didn't stop him from competing in both Athletics or Cycling! Neil is also now in pride of place on a UK postage stamp. Neil talks candidly about…

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Becoming an Alternative Leader with Mari Williams, The Mind Architect. 10:16

4y ago10:16

10:16

In this pilot episode, your host Mari Williams shares her journey into Alternative Leadership. She wants you to join her crusade to for strong intentional leadership that starts with you and ends with world change. She tells you her story; from sitting in an apple tree as a child; to becoming a mother of 5 children and The Mind Architect as an adul…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mari Williams The Mind Architect Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Alternative Leader Podcast

Mari Williams, The Mind Architect

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Ken Okoroafor 52:51

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Corey Gaidzionis 53:00

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - John Spencer 59:33

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Joel Stone 1:09:04

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Brendan Turner 42:07

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Emma Carmichael 57:29

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Gareth Squance 46:42

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Clare McDonald 1:01:19

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Anna McAfee 27:37

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Nola Simon 39:18

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle Minnikin 31:55

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Terry Child 40:36

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle Child 58:00

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Phil Jones 1:11:46

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Lucy Barkas 55:10

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The Alternative Leader Podcast - Tammy Banks 58:15

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Esther Stanhope - Having a heart attack, being a workaholic and how to overcome your fear of public speaking 59:59

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Sophie Smallwood – How to balance parenting and professional roles as a leader 52:13

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Ian - How my daughter has taught me to be a better leader 1:01:46

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Lucy Squance - Dealing with grief, being diagnosed with dyslexia and a being a director for Alzheimer's Research 43:20

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Peter Snellgrove Hawkins - My journey with depression 50:33

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Tobi Fasipe - From financial struggles to family heartbreak 50:05

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Connie Bramer - How Connie built a business from breast cancer 44:38

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Jacqui Sansom - Why powerful parenting is so important. 53:37

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Lora Fachie - Riding blind and learning how to cook, Lora is an inspiration! 49:12

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Ben Kirk - How my friend dying affected me as a man 53:30

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Mo Haque: From stage 4 cancer to complete remission. 50:30

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Jude Jennison: Leadership & horses, what's the connection? 1:06:27

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Gavin Gallagher: From Fortune to crash, how to recover and rise again. 1:02:43

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Lorraine Gannon: How to create passive income so you aren't tied to your desk! 46:26

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David Cann, MD and his 4 day working week! 33:33

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Neil Fachie MBE, Paralympian talks about riding blind! 42:39

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Becoming an Alternative Leader with Mari Williams, The Mind Architect. 10:16

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