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Jenine Butroid is the founder and CEO of Supporting Minds, a talking therapy business with an ethos based around making therapy affordable, it then becomes more accessible to everyone. In this chat with Steve Randall she explains more about talking therapy and why she started the business.Jenine is also the author of Healing Your Toxicity and she talks about why she and others sometimes become stuck in a cycle of toxic behaviour and toxic people - and how to heal the situation.Founded in 2014, Jenine set up Supporting Minds with the sole purpose of making talking therapies accessible through a range of affordable, quality services. Supporting Minds has rapidly grown over the years, training over 450 counsellors and supporting over 4,000 clients with its ethical therapy. It is now expanding into franchising to offer therapy that supports, empowers and values individuals across the UK.Find out more at supportingminds.com --Meet the Coach with Steve Randall is part of Improve Personal Development Radio -produced by Communication Generation.Find out more at https://improveradio.comThe producers rely on the contributions of third parties and do not necessarily endorse their views and techniques. Independent advice should always be sought.

Meet the Coach with Steve Randall is part of Improve Personal Development Radio -produced by Communication Generation.Find out more at https://improveradio.comThe producers rely on the contributions of third parties and do not necessarily endorse their views and techniques. Independent advice should always be sought.

Vonnie Alexander helps individuals and teams who want to get more out of work and life.In this episode of Meet the Coach, she shares her insights with Steve Randall about:-The role of a good coach-The things that hold us back-Managing remote/hybrid teamsFind out more about Vonnie at https://www.iamvonniealexander.com/--Meet the Coach with Steve Randall is part of Improve Personal Development Radio -produced by Communication Generation.Find out more at https://improveradio.comThe producers rely on the contributions of third parties and do not necessarily endorse their views and techniques. Independent advice should always be sought.

David Stark is a London-based music industry veteran and a big Beatles fan since 1963. He was lucky enough to meet all members of the group on various memorable occasions during the 1960s and beyond - often as the result of gate-crashing their events!!Hear how he got to sit next to the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and the time he popped round to Ringo Starr's house to invite him for a drink!Fascinating stories for any Beatles fan - or anyone interested in music and celebrities - as told in David's new book It's All Too Much.Find out more at: www.itsalltoomuch.net They Wrote The Book is presented by Steve Randall and produced by Communication Generation. Find out more at: theywrotethebook.com and communicationgeneration.co.uk

Eliot Kennedy is one of the best-known songwriters you've never heard of! But that's set to change.He's written some massive hits for the likes of the Spice Girls, Take That, Bryan Adams, and even Aretha Franklin but until recently, his own superb singing voice has been largely hidden away.Eliot's stepping out from the shadows though - largely due to his mate Gary Barlow - and released his first solo album 'A Yacht Named Sue' in February 2021. He's chatting with Steve about writing hits, the amazing people he's worked with, and how his long songwriting career got started in the first place,Find out more at: https://steelworksstudios.com/eliot-kennedy

INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW PODCAST:Mental health is one the biggest issues of our time and in this podcast, Harrison RB speaks about his own battle with anxiety/depression and talks to others who have stories and insights to share.In this episode, Tom Simmons, a young man who has suffered from debilitating anxiety but only took action after a double health blow. In his powerful story that took him from the invisibility of youth to an uncertain future, Tom shares his continuing journey to better mental and physical health. He is a mental health advocate and the founder of Fellas With Feelings.Subscribe to this podcast by searching for MIND MONSTERS on your favourite podcast app.Find out more at https://www.crumblefruit.com/mindmonstersFor general help on mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk/Outside the UK? Search for your local mental health organisations online - they are there to help.Mind Monsters is a CRUMBLEFRUIT production for IMPROVE Personal Development Radio.Presenter: Harrison RBExec Producer: Steve RandallMusic by audionautix.com

Sometimes when you start working on one area of your life, the real problem is something else.That means you may spend time and effort working on a symptom rather than tackling the root probelm.Aura E. Martinez is a self-discovery and empowerment coach who can help you tackle the real issues that are holding you back.She shares how to gain control of your whole life by taking responsibility and creating balance.Find out more at auraemartinez.comPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

Lisa Anna Palmer's contemporary leadership book - Light a Fire in Their Hearts - is designed for an era that demands strong and compassionate leadership.A compilation of real-life workplace scenarios and inspiring stories from over 30 leaders, this book combines wisdom and progressive approaches, while citing studies that underline the impact of leadership on people within organizations.Find out more at: https://lisaannapalmer.com/light-a-fire-in-their-hearts/Presenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

The menopause may or may not be something you know much about but chances are that you've heard some of the myths.In this episode, nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch explains the main symptoms and how eating well can help mitigate them.Invaluable insights for women but also for men because as Jackie says "everyone knows a woman" and every one of those women may go through 'the change' with varying degrees of symptoms.Find out more about Jackie at www.well-well-well.co.uk and read her latest book The Happy Menopause, from 13th October 2020, at: https://amzn.to/3iI0Myb (affiliate link).Presenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

We've all had - and hopefully still got - dreams and ambitions but what about those people who tell you it can't be done?!Stanley T. Crawford is an educator, businessman, and military veteran who brings his broad life experience to his book Determine, Persist, Achieve.The book provides you with a guide to the actions necessary to achieve your objectives.And as for those negative voices, Stanley says that "people have done a lot of things that people said they could not do!"Find out more about Stanley at https://www.stanleycrawford.com/Presenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

This year has been a real challenge for us all but as workers return to workplaces, there’s something that needs to change – apart from the abundance of hand sanitiser and social distancing.Empathy needs to be back on the agenda according to Mimi Nicklin, author of Softening the Edge (*) and presenter of the fast-growing YouTube show Empathy for Breakfast.Mimi says that empathy has been declining over the past thirty years but there are key benefits to making it a high priority for leaders and their teams.She says that empathy on a micro level allows us to better co-exist with colleagues and teams, providing a more collaborative environment.On a macro-social level, where we increasingly see a disregard toward truly connecting as people, first and foremost, the strengthening of our shared empathy is critical.Find out more at miminicklin.com and watch Empathy for Breakfast on YouTube.(*) denotes affiliate linkPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

Sleep is amazingly powerful but we often take it for granted. Great sleep helps us effectively 'reboot' our minds and bodies but bad sleep can lead to poor concentration, weaker memory, and other negative effects on both our mental and physical wellbeing.Dan Jones is a hypnotherapist who began helping children on the austistic spectrum and ADHD and now also helps adults to calm their minds for improved sleep and wellbeing.Dan is autistic and has a constant battle with an overactive mind, especially when trying to sleep, but using the sleep stories he creates during live YouTube sessions, both he and thousands of others are able to get a good sleep.Find out more at danjoneshypnosis.com and https://www.youtube.com/danjoneshypnosisPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

We all have things we'd love to achieve - wealth, career satisfaction, freedom from the rat race; but they are unlikely to be achieved without setting goals and having the right mindset.So how do you break free from negative behaviours and deeply engrained beliefs and focus on your goals?Alpa Pandya is a business coach and founder of Mind Matrixx Consulting and she's got some great insights to help you set and achieve your goals.Find out more at https://www.mindmatrixx.com Presenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

Today we’re talking about something that affects most of us from time to time but for some, it takes over their life and limits their ability to enjoy it and to reach their full potential. Josh Valentine was trapped in anxiety, shyness and depression for over a decade until he discovered a new way of thinking about confidence and the anxiety that was standing in its way.Josh talks about his book The Ultimate Confidence Game – Defeat anxiety in 6 levels and unlock your social potential. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C251HLSPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

IMPROVE Personal Development Radio is growing.Coming soon, we'll bring you even more great guests with valuable expertise on wellbeing, work, business, and life!New weekly episodes from Thursday 3rd September 2020.Find out more at improveradio.uk

Standing out and getting noticed is not always easy but when trying to land a great job it's necessary.John Lees is one of the UK's foremost career experts and his book The Success Code is designed to help you project yourself well, communicate effectively, and push yourself forward, even if you're naturally an introvert.It's important that you do all of this while maintaining your authenicity and John will help you achieve this.Find out more at johnleescareers.comPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

Dean Russell is a recognised communication and pitch strategist with nearly two decades of experience working in senior roles and advising many household name brands, global agencies, senior politicians, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. In his book, How To Win: The Ultimate Professional Pitch Guide , he shares practical tips, success strategies and checklists to help you win at every stage of the proposal, pitch and presentation process.Find out more at https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Win-Ultimate-Professional-Pitch/dp/1999602404Presenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

We all learn habits throughout our lives but not all of them are positive!Vicki Morris is an author and career coach whose book Happy Habits – Energize Your Career and Life in 4 Minutes a Day aims to show us that we can be happy NOW – all you have to do is change your mindset and introduce a few daily habits.Find out more at inspiredwork.comPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

When Claire Black’s marriage ended very suddenly in 2008, it felt like the end of the world. Shocked and betrayed, she felt afraid, overwhelmed, and confused.These days, Claire is a divorce coach and her book – Break Up, From Crisis to Confidence – was the book she wishes had been available at the time because it helps to change the thought process of those who are recently separated or divorced.Find out more at claireblackcoaching.comPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

Helen Ball is 41 but started having debilitating back pain in her 20s. Now, using the Alexander Technique, she is free from the pain and helps others improve their back health too.With increasing numbers of home workers sitting at their dining room tables or on their beds to work, Helen has created a simple new system called Desk-Life, to show how we can all prevent or reduce back and neck pain.Find out more on Helen's website: www.atyourbestmove.co.ukPresenter: Steve RandallIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought. Want to start a podcast? Visit communicationgeneration.co.uk

In this first episode, Kimberley tells us about how her unique programme can transform teams and lives forever. Ensuring that people are 'on key' helps boost productivity and wellbeing. Find out more at http://stayonkey.co.ukProduced by Improve Radio. Any claims made in the podcast are the reponsibility of contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Improve Radio.

Burnout is described as a ‘state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress,' but how do you know when you or someone you know is at risk?We've been speaking to Anna Pinkerton, the burnout & trauma prevention and recovery specialist who founded Burnout Awareness Day, to find out about the warning signs and how we can reduce the risk of burnout.Find out more at annapinkerton.com and burnoutawarenessday.comIMPROVE Personal Development Radio - improveradio.uk - a Communication Generation production. The producers rely on the information provided by participants and independent advice should always be sought.