Best Barry Winbolt Podcasts (2024)

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3 Questions to Ask When you Need to De-Stress 4:50

3d ago4:50

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Here's a simple formula to help you manage the stress in your life. Stress is everywhere, we all experience it to some degree. But, although we acknowledge it and it gets talked about a lot, the advice we get is often rather banal and not a lot of practical value (slow down, simplify your life, get a hobby…). Contours stress can lead to overwhelm, …

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What it Means to be Free; the Journey to Realness, with Oli Anderson 38:25

5d ago38:25

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Learn What it Means to be Free through the Journey to Realness with my guest, Oli Anderson, Transformational Coach and author. He explains why he thinks that "99% of our problems in life are caused by our mis-perceptions of what is actually real". We explore how becoming more self-aware can help you understand and break free from negative habits an…

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Embrace Your Imperfections and Move Forward in Life 4:50

7d ago4:50

4:50

Rather than perceiving imperfections as shortcomings, view them as reservoirs of strength. Embracing the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi involves recognising the beauty in imperfections, and applying this mindset to your life can be transformative. Understanding that perfection is an unattainable standard and accepting yourself allows more time and…

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Correcting the Myth about Confidence – Tinycast #30 4:57

11d ago4:57

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There’s a myth that confidence is something your either have or don’t have. While some of us seem to be naturally more outgoing, ready to engage, and sure of our actions, it doesn’t follow that we are confident in everything we do. We are all under-confident in some things, sometimes. Got a question? Contact me. Post: How to Grow Your Confidence #t…

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How to Defeat Rumination and Overthinking – Tinycast #29 4:45

13d ago4:45

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Overthinking happens when you overanalyse or overthink a problem to a point where it seems impossible to move forward or find a solution. You can’t make a decision, nor take action… You are stuck in an endless cycle of rumination. Instead of problem-solving, you dwell on an issue without finding a rational solution. It becomes an endless cycle of n…

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Creating a Leadership Culture – A Conversation with Rachel Stone 37:28

16d ago37:28

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In order to be a leader you must have those who are willing to follow you. Creating a culture of leadership means that Transformational leadership skills, performed well, will achieve this.By Barry Winbolt

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Ease the Pain of Heartbreak – Tinycast #28 4:57

17d ago4:57

4:57

Are you struggling with the pain of heartbreak? Discover effective ways to heal and move forward in my latest 5-minute Tinycast, Ease the Pain of Heartbreak. This practical guide offers instant tips to help you calm the emotional turmoil and find peace. You can manage your feelings, rebuild your self-esteem, and create a positive outlook for the fu…

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A Recipe for Resilience: 7 Habits of Highly Resilient People – Tinycast #27 4:43

18d ago4:43

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The seven habits of highly resilient people adds up to a recipe for resilience. If you are having a stressful time there is a lot you can do to help yourself. People who deal well with stress have certain characteristics which set them apart. Some of these factors are qualities we all have to some extent, and they can be learned and developed. Got …

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Keep Your Curiosity Alive for Improved Wellbeing – Tinycast #26 4:30

19d ago4:30

4:30

Here are five ways curiosity can benefit your wellbeing. Discover how embracing curiosity can enhance learning and growth, boost mental health, foster stronger relationships, promote resilience, and increase life satisfaction. Five minutes to reflect on why to cultivate curiosity and unlock a richer, more fulfilling life. Don't miss out on these in…

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Change is Scary, but it is also an Opportunity – Tinycast #25 5:00

20d ago5:00

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Change is Scary, but it is also an Opportunity. Major change impacts our lives in three ways. The first two are the change itself and the effect on our circumstances. The biggest impact, and the part we so often neglect, is the process of psychological adaptation to the change. You may not like the change, but there are always new possibilities. Go…

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A "Crisis of Manhood"; The Five Top Challenges Facing Men Today – Purdeep Sangha 45:30

22d ago45:30

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We are in an age where what has been called a 'crisis of masculinity' threatens men's sense of identity, as expectations of behaviour are shifting and traditional roles are eroded. In this engaging conversation, strategic coach and author Purdeep Sangha talks about how this could spell danger for the future of men's relationships, and the shifts th…

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Your Links Between Personal Values and Your Boundaries – Tinycast #24 4:12

27d ago4:12

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Your personal boundaries and your values are linked. Understanding the relationship is crucial for a balanced life. Our values define or boundaries, which in turn reinforces our values. This 5-minute Tinycast explores how your values and boundaries interconnect to create a life of integrity and balance. Got a question or comment? Contact me. Post: …

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Older Entrepreneurs Have More Success – a Conversation with Suzanne Mountain 39:52

1M ago39:52

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We tend to think of startups being the province of younger people, but older entrepreneurs have a higher success rate. Though a small set of exceptional individuals may have built amazing companies while young, the fact is that most successful entrepreneurs are older, often in their forties, fifties, or even later in life. This is the domain chosen…

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Break Free from the Curse of Comparing: Improve Your Mental Health – Tinycast #24 5:26

1M ago5:26

5:26

Break free from the trap of comparing yourself with others, embrace your authenticity, and improve your mental health. The lure of social media can lead you the wrong way. Got a question? Contact me. Related post: Break Free from the Curse of Comparing: Cultivating Authenticity in a Social Media Age #tinycast #tinycastuk #authenticity #curseofcompa…

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What We Should Teach Our Kids to Prepare them for Life – Tinycast #23 4:51

1M ago4:51

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Thankyou to the listener who contacted me saying "Let’s give our next generation the life skills that we didn’t learn at school". In this 5-minutes I share her 11 suggestions. What do you think? Would you add anything? I'll cover each individually in Tinycasts over the next few weeks. Got a question? Contact me. #tinycast #tinycastuk #lifeskills #s…

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7 Ways to Ease a Sensitive Conversation and Avoid Feeling Awkward – Tinycast #19 5:35

1M ago5:35

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If you are preparing for a sensitive conversation you’ll want to avoid creating unnecessary tension or awkwardness. In this Tinycast I provide the seven essential, practical tips to help you approach difficult discussions with confidence and empathy Got a question? Contact me. Free download: Planning a Sensitive Conversation – My Free Guide #tinyca…

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Strengthening Relationships Through Transparent Communication – Tinycast #22 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

In this episode I explain transparent communication and its power to strengthen relationships. Got a question or comment? Contact me here Post: Strengthening Relationships Through Transparent Communication #transparent communication, #successful relationships, #intimacy #authenticityBy Barry Winbolt

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Beware the Thought-Stopping Cliches that End Discussion – Tinycast #21 4:47

1M ago4:47

4:47

"It is what it is", "You can't win 'em all"... When a challenge stumps us, or we find ourselves with a dilemma for which we have no immediate explanation or answer, we tend to resort to platitudes that allow us to set the problem aside. Handy though this is, there is a more sinister side-effect of these 'though-stopping clichés'. Got a question or …

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Use these Simple Steps to Wellbeing and Thrive –Tinycast #20 4:08

1M ago4:08

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These proven steps to wellbeing are the basis of a good life, but they are the first to go when we are under pressure. Simple and free, they can be built into any day. Got a question or a comment? Contact me here. Post: Simple Steps to Wellbeing and Why You Need them #tinycast #tinycastuk, #wellbeing #resilience #mentalhealth #5minutepodcast…

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Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength – Tinycast #18 4:56

1M ago4:56

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Many people shy away from it, but asking for help or support can be seen as a personal strength. It shows that we are self-aware, that we understand our needs, and that we value ourselves, and that we trust others enough to approach them. Got a question or comment? Contact me here. Post: You Don't Have to be Lost to Ask for Help #Tinycast #Tinycast…

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Do this One Thing to Improve Your Listening and Get Noticed – Tinycast #17 4:29

1M ago4:29

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Have you ever noticed? People listen to people who listen to them! Here's a simple communication hack to improve how you listen. In this 5-minute Tinycast I outline the benefits that this one thing can bring. Show interest in others means that they are more likely to remember you. Got a question or a request? Contact me here. #tinycast #tinycastuk …

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Just Because you have an opinion it doesn't mean others want to hear it –Tinycast #16 4:51

2M ago4:51

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We all have a right to our opinions, and we tend ton think that our opinions are 'right'. But there is a clear distinction between a fact and an opinion, so beware of confusing the two, in both the giving and the receiving. Contact me via my website Post: #tinycast #tinycastuk, #opinions #factorfiction #fakenews…

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Don’t feel qualified? Take action anyway and be a part of positive change – Tinycast #15 5:08

2M ago5:08

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When it comes to helping someone in crisis, I often hear people saying something which includes the phrase “… but I’m not qualified.” It drives me nuts, because, any human being is ‘qualified’ to help another human being. Since when did you need to be ‘qualified’ to extend a helping hand, listen patiently, sit with another person, support others, o…

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Overcoming Anorexia – How one woman recovered from the illness 44:59

2M ago44:59

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What if you looked in the mirror and saw a skeletal version of yourself staring back at you? Would you be proud of your emaciated figure, or would you break down in tears? For Michele Mason, this haunting question became a daily reality when Anorexia Nervosa stripped her 5'11" frame down to a mere 96 pounds. Decades later, Michele realised the imme…

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The Two Step Life Improvement Plan to Boost Happiness and Success – Tinycast #7 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

There are millions of square miles go self-help books, videos, podcasts, and the rest with advice on how to improve your life. Here's a simple formula that makes all the rest redundant: the Two-step Life Improvement Plan. Got a question or a comment? Contact me. #tinycast #tinycastuk, #lifeplan #problemsolving #authenticity #self-help #yourbestlife…

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How to Stop an Argument and End the Pain – Tinycast #14 4:50

2M ago4:50

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Is it worth five minutes of your time to learn how to stop an argument? Take control and make yourself proud. Confident people know it's not about winning. Like most people, I learned the hard way how NOT to do it. But then, 30 years as a professional conflict resolver has taught me a thing or two about how to stop an argument, now I’m sharing it w…

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How your attitude predicts success, or failure – Tinycast #13 3:55

2M ago3:55

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Have you heard of self-fulfilling prophecies? Countless examples show that success is all about attitude. If you believe you can do something, chances are you will. But if you think you can't, you're likely to prove yourself right. It's about the power of positive thinking and how our mindset shapes our reality. Got a question? WhatsApp Tinycast Po…

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Why Single Session Therapy is Now Needed More than Ever! – Tinycast #12 4:28

2M ago4:28

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Single Session Therapy is a reality, but there are doubters. There would be, wouldn't there? Old ideas persist (or should that be 'resist'), not least among therapists themselves. Get over it, single-session therapy is needed, now more than ever. #tinycast #mentalhealth #sfbt #sst # solutionfocusedtherapy Got a question or comment? WhatsApp me at T…

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Conflict always ends in talking, so why wait? – Tinycast #11 6:06

2M ago6:06

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Conflict is a fascinating and absorbing topic and despite many people’s anxiety about it, not one to be afraid of. On the contrary, since it is inevitable that we’ll have to deal with conflict throughout our lives, it is naive and irresponsible to stay on the sidelines and remain ignorant of the basic rules of the game. But, before you wade in, rem…

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Tinycast #10 – What you Feed your Mind with will Grow 4:32

2M ago4:32

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We know about "you are what you eat", the food we put into our moths affects our bodies. The same applies to the stuff we feed our minds with, what's more, it will self-fertilise so, take care to protect yourself from pervasive negativity and bad news. Contact me here Article: What Happened When I avoided the News for 30 Days #tinycast #tinycastuk,…

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Tinycast # 9 – Writing about one problem often exposes others that are more important 4:51

2M ago4:51

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Today's Tinycast was not my idea, but it is one I use all the time. The title says it all, you can learn a lot by writing about your experience. Start with a short note, or a sentence or two, and build from there. Do it the old-fashioned way, in a notebook, because that helps the reflective process. Try it and see, writing I mean... Resources Got a…

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Tinycast #8 – Kindness, Doing Good Does You Good Too 4:46

2M ago4:46

4:46

Acts of kindness benefit the giver and the receiver, they can also ripple out. It's not just about being nice. Studies show that "kindness is an antidote to isolation and creates a sense of belonging. It helps reduce stress, brings a fresh perspective and deepens friendships. Kindness to ourselves can prevent shame from corroding our sense of ident…

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Tinycast #6 – Do You Love or Like Someone too Much to Tell Them the Truth? 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

We all do it, and mostly that's just give and take. Sometimes though, we are ignoring the early warning signs... #tinycast #tinycastuk #relationship #hardtruthsBy Barry Winbolt

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Tinycast #5 – This is Tinycast – Bite-sized audio to boost your day 4:53

2M ago4:53

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Tinycast explained, and, by the way, have you noticed the self-help has become mainstream? The figures prove it. Five minutes could change your day; I give out condensed self-improvement tips. Bite-sized audio to begin your day. #tinycast Got a question or a comment? WhatsApp me at Tinycast #tinycastuk #wellnesstips #personaldevelopment…

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Tinycast #4 – Just because you can.... 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

So many people say they are far too busy with daily demands, and it's true that life seems to be getting ever busier... So here's an idea that might help. #tinycast #wellnesstips #dontoverdoit #overwhelmBy Barry Winbolt

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Tinycast #3 – Personal Change Begins in the Imagination 4:50

2M ago4:50

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Every ambition starts with the imagination. You could say that everything we do starts with the imagination, good or bad. Ditch the bad and opt for the good? Resources Contact Barry Winbolt Blog post: Personal Change Begins in the Imagination #tinycastuk #useyourimagination #visualisation #positivepsychology…

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What To Do When You Get Stuck – How to Change the Situation.– Tinycast #2 4:58

2M ago4:58

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How do you behave when you are stuck with a situation you don't like? Do you do something to change it? Change your way of thinking, do something different... and a VERY SIMPLE exercise. You'll find more about this on my blog. Contact Barry Winbolt. Vaihinger – The Philosophy of 'As If' #changingdirection #newbeginnings #solutionfocused #tinycastuk…

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How to Bounce Back – Disappointments, losses, rejections, and setbacks 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

We all have to deal with disappointments, losses, rejections, setbacks... even bereavement. Common experiences and part of life, but it is possible to bounce back. Life will be different, but you'll be stronger. There are three steps to take if you want to begin the process of adaptation following any significant life change. #bouncingback #getabet…

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A Story of Victory over Insomnia – Manohar Grandhi 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

Do you find yourself tossing and turning every night? Are you burdened by anxiety when it comes to sleep? Do you feel like you're in a constant battle with your own mind, struggling to find that elusive state of rest? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm speaking to Manohar Grandhi, a software engineer who, like many of you wrestled interm…

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Time for Kindness, Bringing People Together – Sarah Browning 44:44

3M ago44:44

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Kindness and compassions are natural characteristics of our species. Though it’s mysterious and counter-intuitive in societies that live according to the gospel of personal identity and individual interest, there are countless daily examples of people doing nice things for each other with no reward in view, and spontaneously. Three years ago, Sarah…

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Seymour Jacklin – What Stories from the Borders of Sleep can Tell Us 36:24

3M ago36:24

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It takes a particularly creative and fertile kind of mind to write good fantasy fiction. Seymour Jacklin has an intriguing process for capturing the engaging stories he writes and presents in his podcast Stories from the Borders of Sleep. Seymour was born in Zimbabwe and enjoyed an African childhood, surrounded by a landscape that continues to haun…

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Is Finding Purpose a Modern Obsession? 28:12

3M ago28:12

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Discovering your purpose isn't a one-time event but a journey of self-discovery intertwined with values and contributions to community, or even humanity. Unlike seeking happiness, purpose offers fulfillment and meaning. This episode explores the process of finding purpose, emphasising its evolution over time and its vital connection to personal gro…

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Terry Tucker – Finding Purpose Amidst Chaos: Navigating Life's Biggest Challenges 57:07

3M ago57:07

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How do you stay upbeat and happy when Life throws the worst stuff at you? It helps if you know your purpose. I'm in conversation with Terry Tucker as he explains his quest for purpose amidst life's chaos, and finding clarity and direction during great uncertainty. Explore the importance of resilience, adaptability, and perseverance in navigating li…

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Nature, Wildlife and Business – Wellbeing at The Secret Campsite 43:35

4M ago43:35

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The Secret Campsite is a small tent-only campsite near Lewes, in East Sussex, in the UK. Focused on nature, peace and outdoor space, the ethos of the site is to encourage contact with nature, especially the local wildlife. You don't often find Nature, wildlife, and business in the same sentence, let alone in a fully functioning business with a spec…

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How to Create Headroom to Avoid Stress Overwhelm 15:17

4M ago15:17

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If unexpected events often leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, this podcast episode is for you. Whether you typically manage your stress levels well, or not, a sudden change of plan can push you past your limit, and into overwhelm. Listen to this episode and learn how better to cope with unexpected occurrences that can leave you feeling anx…

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Daniel Hauge – A Life Changing System 46:50

4M ago46:50

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Have you ever been desparate to change your life or something about yourself by you didn't know where to start? You knew exactly whare your goal was, but you just didn't know where to start or how to get there? If so, this episode is for you. Daniel Hauge is a young, Danish entrepreneur who worked that out. It wasn't easy, but he learned how to sti…

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Rick Gough – Giving and Receiving Recognition at Work 48:43

4M ago48:43

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How important is it to thank your colleagues at work? Listen how you can transform your workplace culture for the better, AND boost your own popularity. Regular contributor Rick Gough and I explore recognition at work from both sides, giving and receiving, and why acknowledging the efforts and accomplishments of colleagues is more than just a gestu…

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What I Learned about Having a Stroke – and don't blame Alexa! 19:07

4M ago19:07

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I was attempting to get Alexa to play my favourite track, but my words came out all wrong. I guessed I might be having some sort of cerebral malfunction, and it turned out to be right. It's what is called a TIA, or mini stroke, and it is also a warning sign. Fortunately, the NHS team came to the rescue. Don't let them tell you "the NHS is broken". …

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The Logic of Depression: A Starting Point for Getting Free 50:30

4M ago50:30

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There is, what I call the ‘logic of depression’. It completely skews your thinking when you are depressed. If you suffer from depression, you’ll know how utterly it can take you over and leave you feeling powerless to do anything about it. When we understand how this faulty logic hijacks the mind and narrows our ability to see beyond the restricted…

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How to Heal a Broken Heart – Coping to Bereavement and Loss 26:25

5M ago26:25

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Discover actionable strategies to heal a broken heart in this insightful podcast episode. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a universal human experience, but it doesn't have to consume you. Join me as I navigate the journey of healing, offering practical tips and comforting guidance. While the pain can feel overwhelming, remember that growth ofte…

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