Our ability to think is a double-edged sword. As a tool for creativity and problem solving, thinking is a wonderful ability indeed. But when the table turns and our thinking takes a negative turn, or persistent thought patterns become destructi

How to create confidence in the face of uncertainty.

Dec 31st, 2019 3m 12s

In this short piece, I talk about creating confidence at a point of uncertainty. Just enough confidence to do whatever is necessary and to provide space to reflect and plan the next single step. True confidence requires that you work in the mom

That Quiet Client, Friend or Colleague? They may not be an Introvert...

Dec 1st, 2019 6m 47s

Quiet comes in many forms. Introversion, shyness, lack of confidence perhaps - but there are many more powerful forces that can be at work when someone is, or becomes, quiet. Is it my job as coach to help release someone from a prison of quiet

How to be credible - by harnessing the power of your inner expert.

Nov 29th, 2019 10m 22s

if you don’t consider yourself to be an expert, reframe it this way. It’s not about status - it’s about behaviour over time. A true expert sets out to learn, to show up and to share for the benefit of others.

Authenticity - what it really means - and how to achieve it.

Nov 19th, 2019 6m 14s

We all aspire to be authentic - to be genuine, straightforward and believable. However, it's not a title we can simply bestow upon ourselves. How can we go about getting it? And where do we get it from?

The Power of Other People's Voices (and how to use it).

Nov 5th, 2019 7m 27s

It's hard to talk about yourself - so here's how to get other people to do it for you. Getting your ideas featured in print - or on blogs or podcasts - is the fastest way to grow an audience that isn't limited to your own pool of connections or

How (and why) I test all my ideas for workshops, group coaching and open events.

Oct 26th, 2019 5m 8s

Over the years, I've come to realise that everything I put out there is a test run. Even when I'm convinced it's the real thing, best ever, most perfect version or whatever - in the end it's a test. We learn from everything. This episode explor

Five steps to creating a loyal audience (and why you need to take your time)

Oct 22nd, 2019

We are all drawn towards the familiar. We tend to be drawn towards others who share our values - who find meaning and purpose in the same things. These are the people with whom we most readily find empathy. These are the people we will trust mo

How to use fewer words and tell a better story

Oct 20th, 2019 10m 3s

We are all storytellers now, like it or not. That creates a great deal of pressure, especially if you don't regard yourself as a writer. Apart from anything else, it's immensely hard to write about yourself anyway. This episode deconstructs the

Digging deep into values - an introduction

Oct 8th, 2019 11m 2s

In this introductory episode, I set out the underpinnings of this podcast series – that a clear understanding of values helps us find our place in the world and work towards success on our own terms. It's about understanding the stories we tell

Visualisation & Mental Rehearsal

Aug 30th, 2019 6m 19s

Great sportspeople and outstanding public speakers use visualisation & mental rehearsal to prepare for big events. It helps them plan ahead - especially in terms of reducing fear and conserving energy for the performance itself. This episode ex

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