Around 4% of the 55,000 + coaches certified with the International Coaching Federation hold the revered status of Master Certified Coach. Why so few? I'm about to find out. Competency No. 5, the podcast, explores how we maintain presence when we coach, lead, and live our lives. We interview coaches and others whose very livelihood depends upon staying calm and present with those they serve. We also chronicle my attempts (as a self-retired professor and global business reporter from New Zeala ...
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A podcast where we embrace the challenging terrain of tricky conversations, where honesty meets empathy, and vulnerability meets strength. Join me as we peel back the layers of our lives, delving into the uncomfortable and awkward conversations we’d rather not have. I’ve been there, where it’s easier to avoid a conversation than front up and communicate it. And ultimately, it has cost me; friends, romantic relationships, family members, professional contacts, the list goes on. What I have le ...
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Welcome to The Wellness Breakdown where we explore the tricky world of wellness, discover what's new and interesting but more importantly weed out the fakes. In seasons 1-4 our two hosts, Eve Kalinik and Rose Ferguson, set challenges for each other to try a fad diet, test a heath gadget or explore an issue that's become the latest craze and report back. For Season 5 the focus will be more on issues that are personal to them and their listeners, so less of the challenges and more discussion a ...
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Mek We Coffee n Reason is an interview format podcast that utilises real life experiences to navigate the adolescent mind to deal with adversities. All while educating parents and guardians on the struggles adolescents face, so they can play their part in creating a more mindful and nurturing environment for their children. We aim to create a mentally safe space for them, for them to know that someone understands what they are going through, and they are not alone. We aim to inspire adolesce ...
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Darts' finest podcast - interviews with the players, reviews of major tournaments, gossip, and Tricky D and the Bachelor of Darts taking a light-hearted look at the wonderful wonderful world of dartistry. Series 3 began in September 2011 with episodes released every other Friday.
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This is your chance to BrandUp, with Anne D Ferguson, brand voice and messaging strategist. This podcast is for female founders (especially of the neurodiverse variety) whose growing businesses are just waiting to take off with the help of a consciously curated, unique brand voice. Listen for conversations about branding more broadly, brand voice specifically, case studies from Anne's own happy clients, and the occasional carefully selected expert guest, because we learn so much more when we ...
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Davide Sonten has been working in the music industry internationally for many years as Sound Engineer, Music Producer, Recording Artist and DJ. He started his career studyng Piano and Singing at Music College and afterwards he graduated in Audio Engineering at SAE College in London UK. Here he worked as a freelance Sound Engineer and Music Producer for many years meanwhile performinng as a Singer and DJ in many London Venues. He has been signed as Music Producer and Mixing Engineer to the re ...
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The challenges and joys of certifying as an ICF coach. Two coaches and their musings
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Certifying with the International Coaching Federation, the world’s largest nonprofit for professional coaches, challenges many coaches because it’s no easy feat. We must speak only 10% of the time, drive clarity, insights, and accountability too. Submitting a recorded coaching call to ICF evaluators for review often erodes our presence with our coa…
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How can I live longer and better? What supplement will make me more youthful? In the last of the current series we discuss the topic of longevity which has become a really popular biohacking subject in recent years. Can certain supplements or protocols promise the elixir of youth? Or is it just a lot more simple than that? If you want to know your …
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Ever been invited to an argument? Not like formally invited where you have to RSVP, but triggered emotionally and before you know it ,you’re in the trenches trying to ‘win’ or be ‘right’ and wondering how you got there and how to get out of there too?! In this episode we break down what an argument is, how to recognise how our own behaviours got us…
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I am the 'victor' and not the 'victim' with Zhara-Marie Mohansingh| Eps. 9| Adversity Series
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Zhara-Marie Mohansingh Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Zhara navigated loss and financial adversities. She went through her early part of high school navigating the different forms that the loss of her dad would've brought - or what she titled, 'daddy issues'. The mis…
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Will we ever get off the yo-yo diet train?
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does refer to binge eating and eating disorders at points throughout. Yo-yo dieting aka the binge-purge cycle is something that has been around for decades and even though it gets rebranded with other descriptions like detoxes or surrounded with phrases like ‘cheat days’ it’s still the same thing. Basically moving from…
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The Power of Grace with Scharlee Thompson| Adversity Series| Eps. 8
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Scharlee Thompson Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Scharlee shares with us what it's like to me a Caribbean in a foreign country. Though she was more accustomed to friendly smiles and welcoming faces, she had to learn to adjust to a new world for her new journey. While…
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How do we stay calm amidst heated emotions? Musings from Coach Karen du Four des Champs
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Solar eclipse. Mercury retrograde. New moon. Job layoffs. Overwork. No surprise many of us are losing it at home and at work. But if you’re a mental fitness practitioner with a goal to stay calm and peaceful no matter what, some ways exist to find the ease and flow and stabilize the mood and feeling in yourself and those around you. In our delightf…
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How bad is bread and are there any good loaves out there?
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Is bread all bad? We are a nation of bread lovers but we're also constantly told we should eat less of it. But IS ALL BREAD BAD? In this episode we explore some of the reasons bread got it's 'bad boy' reputation. Why more and more people are not tolerating it and discuss how today's farming techniques and supermarket breads may be a contributing fa…
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Apparently, we only use 10% of our brain capacity. So why does it often feel like we’re at 100% & feeling overwhelmed? Are you the family member who takes on the mental load of running the household? And I’m not referring to dishes or laundry, but all the unseen and often unvalued thinking & consideration of all the things for all the people for th…
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Growing Through What You Go Through with Aaliyah McKenzie| Adversity Series| Eps. 7
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Aaliyah McKenzie Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson and Sherona McKenzie "Education was my main plan, my backup plan, and my backup backup's plan" - Aaliyah. Have you ever been stuck at a place where you feel like you've just lost your only chance at a successful future? How about being …
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Fat jabs, skinny jabs, you will have heard about the controversial 'quick fix' semaglutides being used to lose weight quickly. It’s been splashed all over the media in recent years and with major celebrity endorsement we wanted to talk about the rise of semaglutide aka Ozempic and Wagovy as its trade name descriptions would call it. Is this the 'wo…
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The Power of a Strong Spiritual Foundation with Welton Bartley| Adversity Series| Eps. 6
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Welton Bartley Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson and Sherona McKenzie Rev. Welton Bartley takes us on a journey like many of us have never seen before - the journey of a spiritually formidable young man. Today, Mr. Welton Bartley stands as a Minister of Religion, Community Service Chapl…
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“Kindness is my legacy from adversity” Magdalena Kranz on luxury fashion and feeling happier with less
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My interview with Chicago-based fashion consultant and stylist, Magdalena Kranz, kicks off a series of ad hoc interviews across my two podcasts. (I also host the Sage Sayers on Apple podcasts). I love that dear Magdalena takes us from her turbulent past in Poland before migrating to the U.S. We hear that she arrived in Chicago as a teen with little…
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How do I know if I'm perimenopausal? Brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, all of these could be symptoms of the perimenopause. This week we look at perimenopause - what is it exactly and what are some of the changes we might expect to feel both physically and mentally. We talk about the vast array of symptoms, the possible role …
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What do you do when you feel there’s something that needs to be said but also feel that no one wants to hear it? I’m sure we’ve all been there and it’s not just me that at times has something on the tip of my tongue & my brain is furiously trying to work out if I should let my mouth open & the words out. Not everyone will be ready to hear the messa…
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Is there Really Beauty in Pain? with Venessa Cunningham D.| Adversity Series| Ep. 5
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DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be. |Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Venessa Cunningham D. Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Venessa takes us on a train ride to the USA. A place that looked promising at first, but proved to be much more trying than wh…
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Is adrenal health key to managing stress?
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Is modern living hammering our adrenals and how can we manage our stress response? In this episode we discuss what adrenal health really means. How do the adrenals influence symptoms and systems in the body including immune system health, hormone balancing, metabolism and managing inflammation? We also differentiate between positive and negative st…
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Beauty That is Found in Death with Andrae Bewry| Adversity Series| Ep.4
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DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be. |Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Andrae Bewry Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with Andrae Bewry, as he takes us through the grief of losing his grandmother. As a 13 year old who had…
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“I’m loving this new creative space.” Coach Malvika Joshi on the joy of entrepreneurship.
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Building your own venture can bring a whirlwind of creativity, problem solving, and joy from building something you love. Partner it with coaching and certifying as a coach and you’ve endless surges of energy and happiness. This becomes the life and outlook of Coach Malvika Joshi, a London-based coach who’s just launched her own coaching practice w…
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Are you always tired? Got low energy and constantly getting colds? Do you have psoriasis, eczema or asthma? You might be deficient in Vitamin D. In this episode we dig into vitamin D, why it isn’t strictly speaking a 'vitamin’ but how important it is for our overall health. We talk about how can we make sure we get enough of it and what happens to …
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The sweet, sweet sound of silence. It’s not for everyone but it can definitely be a very useful tool in a conversation when you understand how to use it. In this episode, we only scratch the surface on this topic with a couple of examples in work related situations and how silence can be your best friend. Whether you’re asking for a pay rise or the…
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Battle between self-love and self-awareness - Tanecia Nelson| Adversity Series| Ep. 2
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Tanecia NelsonHosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Takiece Nelson, and Zavaughna James In this episode, Tanecia Nelson-Mills shared with us the battle she faced between Self Love and Self Awareness. For the better part of Tanecia's teenage years, she struggled with accepting her physical …
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My Cervix, My Responsibility - The Cervical Talk (January 2024 Newsletter)| SND Series| Ep. 1
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Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James January 2024 Newsletter Review In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways: Not many children/adolescents are aware of the risks to developing Cervical Cancer because of them not being adequately exposed to the facts. HPV vaccination is free a…
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Standing for something or falling for nothing - Jordan Simpson| Adversity Series| Ep. 3
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Jordan SimpsonHost: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Zavaughna JamesJordan Simpson is no stranger to adversity, and has always been a resilient person - even in the midst of adversity.Jordan Simpson is a Diskjoc, Graphic Designer, and Music Producer. In this episode, Mr. Simpson shared with …
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The Stressed Heart (February 2024 Newsletter)| SND Series| Ep.2
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James February 2024 Newsletter Review In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways: Many times it is difficult for us to pinpoint the exact reason why we are stressed, which makes it difficu…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Show's hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James Sherona McKenzie Here we dive into a world of coffee and reasoning. Tamra explains why she saw the need to birth this podcast and how she believes it will help both adolescents and adults. The team shares the struggles the…
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Is Matcha a healthy alternative to coffee?
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What is matcha and is it better for you than coffee? How do you make it and why do people drink it? In this episode we take a look at matcha. Its origins, how to drink it, what differentiates a good matcha from a ‘junk' matcha and how to best source as well as its health benefits. Is it worth the expensive price tag? And could it be a healthier alt…
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“Yoga helps us notice our feet have toes.” Yasna Garcia Da Rosa on certifying as a yoga instructor
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If you’ve practiced yoga, you know: This ancient practice stills our busy mind and grounds us in our bodies while building stamina and strength. Yasna García da Rosa ACC (Associate Certified Coach) por ICF knows this shift well, especially from taking her love for yoga all the way to the top by certifying ( this quarter) as an instructor. Yasna sha…
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Should we be swapping out milk and meat for plant-based alternatives?
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Is oat milk better than cows milk? Are fake meats better than real meat? Is a plant-based diet the answer? In this episode we discuss the confusing, often misleading and controversial subjects of plant-based milks and meats. Should we be swapping out our milks for plant-based alternatives or not? And if we are what are the kinds of things should we…
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In the scheme of things, talking starts not long after we’re born and we spend a lot of our lives doing it. This doesn’t mean we’re good at it, or that it’s effective. We all know people who are great at conversing and others who are cringeworthy. Most of us, myself included, learn through mistakes, or hopefully we do! It’s hard work and involves a…
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Fertility - How young is too young to understand your fertility?
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We are back! And we have a big topic to start the season. This week we are talking around fertility including how to check your stats, the hormonal caveats of stress, sharing our own personal experiences including egg freezing, sperm donation and young parenthood, and of course our thoughts on nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplementation. Wheth…
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The Lost Sunglasses. The stress of losing lovely things
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Losing my first Tom Ford sunglasses in New Zealand’s Pacific Ocean at Ohope Beach on New Year’s eve this year reminded me that the fear of falling back financially never really leaves us. That's the fodder for this week’s podcast episode. I’m narrating an essay I wrote soon after losing my lovely Tom Fords and one I continued finessing during a sno…
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Taking radical self responsibility will be as confronting as it is rewarding. Stepping away from the victim mindset and feeling empowered to be able to change your circumstances is a huge shift and with practice will change your life, in whatever way you choose, or not. Either way, you are ultimately responsible for yourself and in this episode we …
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More trust is vital for mastery of coaching
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In this week’s musings, reading from my musings on Medium, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from completing 2:10 of the required mentor sessions with my MCC mentor coach as I strive to certify as a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. The insights I’ve gathered so far have changed how I feel, think, and how I coach — all …
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Let’s expand on the topic of boundaries to explore where people pleasing can be an obstacle to implementing or maintaining a boundary. I also raise some points not commonly known or talked about when considering what people pleasing is all about. Let’s grow through what we go through and turn the awkward conversations into straight forward ones!…
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Growing things gives us inner strength: Pamela Currall on finding peace in her garden
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Such a lovely way to launch season two for Competency No 5, my podcast focused on finding calm when we coach, lead, and live our lives. Meet Lady Pamela at the Sea, AKA Pamela Currall, a retired practice nurse in New Zealand. She’s also my dear Mum, and in our delightful interview (which takes place in her garden off of the Kapiti Coast) she shares…
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When boundaries are not clear, the communication won't be either. Before you know it, you're in the middle of chaos that, well, you created! Ouch! It's a hard reality to face! Join me while I unravel a recent experience where I had to backtrack to put some boundaries in place and clean up my communication with someone in a very straight forward con…
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Have you ever had to have an awkward conversation? One you really didn’t want to have but couldn’t avoid? Or, you could avoid it & to this day you still haven’t?? This is the short version of who I am, where I've come from and why I decided to do a podcast on Straight Forward Conversations.By The Helen Sarah
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020: Triumphs and Trials of an ADHD-Fuelled Entrepreneur: Learnings from a Bumpy Year in Business and Life
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2023 was both a beast, and the best, of years. Sometimes the most valuable lessons and strategies for business success and personal growth come from uncomfortable learnings. That was certainly true for 2023. To mark the end of the year, and the close of this second season of The BrandUp Podcast, I’m trying something new: a personal roundup of what …
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019: Branding DEI with a Difference, featuring Sara Kedge
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Meet Sara Kedge – a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant and neurodiversity coach to leaders across the UK and beyond. Sara’s voice stands out in a crowded industry – as much as her bright teal hair stands out in a crowd! DEI transformation can often feel heavy and hard, Sara brings play and joy. Most of all, she creates bespoke solutions for…
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For our special Christmas episode we invited our wonderful mums onto the pod to talk all around the festive holidays including food, booze and the emotions that can often come with this time of year. Expect funny anecdotes, shared wisdom and a few tips to help you navigate and celebrate the Christmas spirit without pressing the f&*k it button. List…
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I find calm, confidence, and joy from playing flute: Emma Zhou
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Boston-based project manager Emma Zhou has long found joy, calm, and courage from playing flute. What began as a hobby in her undergraduate studies in China has now become part of her personal branding and a delightful activity she maintains alongside advanced analytics work. She performs often with local musicians and solo in the greater Boston ar…
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018: Amplifying Diverse Voices: Dani Wallace's Mission of Inclusive Empowerment
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Ready to be inspired? This week you’ll meet Dani Wallace, public speaker, entertainer, and the powerhouse behind 'I Am The Queen Bee' and the 'Fly Anyway Foundation.' Dani is a force of nature, and someone whose gift lies in helping all people take up space and tell their stories. In this episode we talk about: Inclusive Excellence: Discover how Da…
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017: Pitch with confidence with Adela Hussain
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Media coverage is (generally) good for business. But how to get good coverage in a noisy news world? Adela Hussain believes that every story you pitch is a service – a gift to deadline-driven journalists who always need a fresh perspective. Adela knows first-hand what media coverage can do to grow a brand. Former transformational management consult…
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How Do Active Minds Learn to Meditate? Helio Fujita Knows
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If your mind wanders too much for you to effectively meditate, then this week’s interview might delight you. My guest is Helio Fujita, an HR executive based in Switzerland. And (among other things) he’s a student at a prestigious UC Berkeley school training the bright and gifted how to teach meditation, the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificat…
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016: How to evolve your brand out loud with Ebonie Allard
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What happens when you’re known online for one specialism, but want to change your work completely? Today’s guest shares how she did just that – more than once. Ebonie Allard is an artist, and a Master Coach who works with Multiple Brain Integration Technique with a special interest in neurodivergence. She’s a certified Human Design specialist and a…
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015: This makes marketing easier with Karin McGivern
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Karin McGivern is the epitome of the get-it-done entrepreneur. She’s a firm and opinionated presence in an industry traditionally dominated by men – and she’s not apologising for it. Her evolution from not ruffling feathers, to taking a strong stance and speaking up for her clients is one that took courage, clarity and conviction. On this week’s ep…
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How Feeling Thanks Boosts My Presence and Business
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This week is Thanksgiving in America. I love that this country I’ve made home stays one of a few nations around the world devoting an entire holiday to giving thanks. (How lovely. And perhaps more countries can follow suit?) As a mental fitness practitioner and coach, I find that feeling thankful daily helps me feel more confident, calm, and center…
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014: Branding Unmasked with G Sabini-Roberts
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You’re in for a treat this week. My guest G Sabini-Roberts is a brand designer, writer, trainer, speaker, activist and agender creative rockstar. Their unique and lightning-fast visual brand work is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. And it keeps me coming back for more. This episode is especially delicious for neurodivergent friends who live w…
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013: What brand allyship looks like with Aby Hawker
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Is your brand inclusive? Do you showcase your allyship with marginalised communities? Today’s guest, Aby Hawker, is here to help us do just that. A few years ago Aby founded TransmissionPR, a communications consultancy for brands, individuals and organisations committed to supporting the trans community. Aby features, elevates and advocates for peo…
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