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In a world where we are more connected than ever, human connection is in short supply.The world is a noisy, frenzied place, and content has saturated our info-addled neural pathways.So, let's get re-connected. Let's choose to add the experience of connection and change, and to stand apart from the messy, the mediocre, and the mayhem.Welcome to the Human Connection Experience podcast, where it's all about using content to create change and connection. Whether it's connecting your audience to ...
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Each week we chat to a different expert, giving you the professional lowdown on depression, wellbeing and the support available. Think of this podcast as a helping hand through the often-scary world of mental health – from eating well and getting a good night’s sleep to being there for someone who’s struggling, we’ll cover the practical stuff as well as the emotional.
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In this episode, Jo talks about how radically reducing your time on social media can grow your business – the concept isn’t as counterintuitive as it sounds. In this Episode: How constant connection affects mental health and productivity Taking action as a business owner, change-maker and human being Self-imposed, self-enforced habit rechecks Three…
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In this episode, Jo talks about habit stacking and adding behaviours onto pre-existing ones. In this Episode: Changing the way you behave to make things easier in your life Stacking habits and making micro changes for big effect Developing habits that allow you to input information and output it strategically, consciously and consistently Ensuring …
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In this episode, Jo talks about bringing human-centric marketing into your business, and using it to connect with your clients and audience. In this Episode: Using photography to inject personality and add a bit of an edge Using video – a tool like Loom – as an easy and relatable way to communicate Building a little bit of personal storytelling int…
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In this episode, Jo talks about creating content efficiently and effectively with ebb and flow, when you’re busy running your business. In this Episode: Ways to create content when you don’t have much time Checking in with yourself about when you feel most focused and productive Creating a habit, so you output content in a way that feels aligned to…
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Giving yourself permission to speak your truth and change your mind In this episode, Jo talks about showing up consistently, while also being true to yourself and speaking your truth. In this Episode: Showing up for yourself The importance of self-care Setting boundaries for yourself Articulating what you need Creating space for yourself ...and muc…
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In this episode, Jo is in conversation with film distributor Pat Kelman. Pat is also the creator of The Joy of Swimming podcast, which is where Jo met him, as they spoke about Jo's journey with wild swimming. In this Episode: Creating human connection via cold water swimming The impact of sea swimming on Pat’s self-confidence Capturing stories and …
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In this episode, Jo is in conversation with Jamie Greenberg. In this Episode: - How creativity sets us apart as brands - How to access your uniqueness - How play and creativity help us to capitalise on your uniquness. ....and much more, Find Jamie on his website, or over on Facebook. Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Jo on: Instagram Faceboo…
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In this episode, Jo is in conversation with Ebonie Allard In this Episode: - Why community works over competition - Working to our strengths - Finding spaces to experience full range living - The power of community ....and much more, Find Ebonie on her website and on Instagram. Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Jo on: Instagram Facebook Twit…
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In this episode, Jo is in conversation with Tara Jackson, a holistic health and wellness coach and colour therapist for highly sensitive people and empaths. In this Episode: - How our chakras link to our business - How Tara connects to the energy of her work - How and why our business is linked to our bodies - Tara's journey to creating human conne…
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There are two Jo's in this Episode, as Jo is in conversation with Jo Howarth, the founder of The Happiness Club, In this Episode: - How Jo is creating human connection in the turbulence of 2020 - The Happiness Club, and the ripple effect of happiness - How happiness is a full range of feelings - How all emotions are here to help us and to tell us s…
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Neil Greenwood is passionate about changing this world for the better. He runs a mindfulness agency that truly cares about sustainability, by partnering with brands that are committed to creating positive change in this world. In this episode: How Neil went from a corporate career in recruitment to creating human connection through morning raves an…
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Midlife can be a huge turning point for many women. How does a "midlife crisis" become a place for women to re-connect to themselves, to create change, and to radically re-assess life, work and purpose. In this wonderful conversation with Helen Rebello, the conversation unfolds to offer: - How midlife can serve to re-awaken to the voice within - He…
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In this episode, Jo talks to Lane Clark about difficult conversations. Listen in to hear about: How it's not the conversations are not hard, but the emotions behind them. How to approach conversations. Why an outcome is not necessarily required for a conversation to be considered a success. How conversations happen with words and body language. Wha…
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In this episode, Jo talks about: Why blueprints can be tempting, but why they stunt your voice How we need your energy on your content for human connection Why batching far in advance can cause future problems How regular creation and output helps hone your voice Mentioned in the show: Jo's book, Brilliance Unboxed on Amazon here and Barnes and Nob…
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In this episode, Jo talks about content creation as a sacred habit, and how to work in the way that suits you best. We talk about: - How to create a habit that works for you - How the ritual allows you to create and connect with impact - Reframing how you work to bring ease and flow Mentioned in the show: Jo's book, Brilliance Unboxed on Amazon her…
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In this episode, Jo talks about 6 ways that sharing your voice creates change and connection. Mentioned in the show: Jo's book, Brilliance Unboxed on Amazon here and Barnes and Noble here. Nicola Humber and The UNBOUND Press. Denise Duffield Thomas Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Jo on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Email…
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In this episode, Jo talks about transformational content, and how it transforms both you the creator and your audience as they consume it. Jo talks about: - Why the energy behind what you create is important - How content creation transforms you AND the person consuming it - Why it's important to change your environment to spark your creative proce…
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In this Episode, Jo speaks to Sarah Lloyd of Indigo Soul PR about connecting with the media, how she connects to clients, and how to create relationships with the press in a radically new, in flow, way. We talk about: - How Sarah calls in new clients - How her approach to PR is radically different from linear, corporate PR - How she creates connect…
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In this Episode, Jo speaks to Gina Sabini-Roberts about how brands connect to their audiences through design, and so much more. We talk about: - How branding works and why it's important - Gina's creative thinking process - How Gina has modified her in person offerings during the 2020 pandemic - How Gina connects with the humans she works with form…
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In this Episode, Jo speaks to Sarah Raanan of Sarah Raanan Photography about how visuals and photography connect brands to the humans behind them. We talk about: - How photography captures the essence of your personal brand - How Sarah connects to clients to work with them in a unique way - How Sarah connects to herself to know how to deliver an am…
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This is a short and sweet episode from me to share that the podcast will be back next week as Series 2, with some wonderful guests and more content on human connection. In the meantime, I am running a workshop next week called Create Your Connection Experience, and invite you to join me. So, if you are: 🤯Freaking out about how to serve your clients…
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In this Episode our very special guest, Michael Roderick of Small Pond Enterprises, shares his wisdom on connecting through active listening. Michael shares tips on: - How to create an active listening habit - How to use listening to create connection - Practical tips on active listening Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Michael on Twitter a…
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In this Episode, Jo talks about the release of her book, Brilliance Unboxed. Plus, we hear from some of Jo's community about how they are dealing with innovation and changing their content to create connection, Special thanks to Lisa Monger of Rebel Health and Fitness and Cat Paterson. Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Jo on: Instagram Faceb…
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This episode was such a joy to record. My dear friend, writing mentor and client Nicola Humber of the UNBOUND Press joins me on this show to talk about how books create change. Listen to Nicola and Jo talk about: - How books can activate the reader and create a legacy of change - How UNBOUND writing works and how it allows space for stories to arri…
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In this episode, Jo talks about how to start creating connection online. It's a short and sweet episode, with tips on how to build your first 10 and 100 raving fans, from collecting personalised info, to live streams, emailing, and more. Shout out to Membervault in this episode. Music credit: Joseph McDade Connect with Jo on: Instagram Facebook Twi…
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In this episode we talk about why we need values to connect to ourselves and our audiences. Jo talks about: How to choose your values Why values matter for your business and your life How to communicate your values Links mentioned in this episode: - Project Love podcast with Jo and Selina Barker - Fabrik brands article on brand values - James Clear…
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In this episode, Jo talks about how listening is such a core part of human connection, and how you can use it in your business. We talk about: - Why listening is so important - How to practice listening in your business (and life) - Steps to set up listening and keep being part of the conversation - Examples of how brands have used listening succes…
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In this episode, Jo talks about how to re-discover and re-connect to your own stories to use in your work. We talk about: - How to trigger ideas - How to remember your own stories and use them to illustrate a point - How and why details in stories work to connect us - How to paint a picture with stories Connect with Jo: Facebook Instagram Twitter…
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In this episode, Jo talks about how we need to connect to ourselves and to create space to output and develop ideas for thought leadership. We talk about: - How to create space and why it's important - Why outputting ideas helps us to develop our own work - How to capture ideas in a way that works for you - How to pinpoint the content you want to c…
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In this episode, Jo talks about how storytelling can connect with the humans who engage with your brand and your content. We talk about: - Why we need stories? - Why people get overwhelmed by how to use a story? - Why stories work with human connection in content - The research and data that back this up - How an eBay experiment proved that stories…
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In this Episode, Jo introduces the idea of content as a tool and medium for change. We look at different examples of change and how they can be effected through content, and why we need to consider a different approach in an ever increasingly noisy world. Key Take-aways: - There are many ways to create change in content - Many things can be thought…
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10 minutes a day to a stand out message for busy business owners.Brand your brilliance while they blend your beans - commit to a take out time with me over 10 days and get your daily brilliance shot.Tag me in Instagram @dexdiva on Snapchat dexdiva1, or use #takeoutmessagemastery on any platform.http://killercontent.link/takeout1www.jogifford.co…
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Our emotional needs and wounds affect all that we do. So, why don't we tend to them as we do physical needs and wounds?We invited TED Talk'er and licensed psychologist, Dr Guy Winch, to talk to us about emotional first aid - what it is and how we can practice it.Some questions we ask:Why are people more willing to talk about physical injuries than …
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We're often our own worst critics. The negative self-talk can be cruel, it gives depression power and eventually, we start to believe the things we tell ourselves.We invited one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, Dr Kristin Neff, to teach us a thing, or two, about being kind to ourselves.Some questions we ask:Why is self-compassion …
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Being an entrepreneur comes with its own set of trials and tribulations. The buck stops with you which can be liberating, extremely frightening and lonely.We invited trailblazing entrepreneur, Jo Gifford, to talk to us about managing the work/life balance.Some questions we ask:Did you make a conscious decision to be honest about your mental health …
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One of the first signs of depression is a change in sleep habits. People who have depression often say that they either have difficulty falling and staying asleep despite feeling tired (insomnia) or it’s all they want to do and they still feel tired (hypersomnia).We invited leading sleep neurologist, Dr Kirstie Anderson, to explain why sleep is imp…
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The stigma of mental health often prevents those who are unwell, from reaching out for the help and support they so desperately need and deserve. We invited Plymouth's newly-elected MP, Johnny Mercer, to tell us about his crusade to stamp out the stigma of mental health and to improve services for veterans.Some questions we ask:What it's like to be…
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Food is the fuel which keeps us ticking over. Our body and brain draw all the nutrients they need from the food and drink we consume.We invited award-winning dietitian, Lucy Jones, to shed some light on the role food and drink plays in our wellbeing.Some questions we ask:Why is it important to be mindful of what we eat and drink?How does what we ea…
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