Get Clarity with Jamie Smart

This week, I want to share with you a short clip from one of our recent sessions, and it's about something I really love exploring: trusting your inner guidance. One of the things I often find is that when people first come across this understanding, they love the idea of wisdom—that quiet voice of guidance. But a common question is, “How do I tell the difference between that and just regular thinking?” In this 5-minute clip, I share what I've seen about that, and why your system is already being guided by wisdom - more than you might realise.

There's a moment in nearly every breakthrough – one that's easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. It's often quiet, almost invisible… but it's where everything starts to shift. In last night's masterclass, I slowed things down and unpacked a recent coaching demo where one of these pivotal moments happened, and we explored: – What I was noticing beneath the surface – Why I asked the questions I did (including a few that might seem counterintuitive) – How the entire session pivoted on a single shift in perspective If you're a coach, change-worker, or just fascinated by the inside-out nature of real transformation, I think you'll find this especially useful. Big love, Jamie P.S. Towards the end of the session, I shared two possible next steps for anyone wanting to take their coaching to the next level: 1 - If you've been considering joining Clarity Certification Training and want to explore if it's the right next step for you, you can start your CCT application & diagnostic here. 

Ever had one of those moments where you just know it's time to act—no overthinking, just a deep click of certainty? Last week, I had a coaching session with Kate, a senior HR director scaling back her corporate role to grow her coaching practice. In just 15 minutes, we witnessed that exact moment of wisdom becoming visible right before our eyes. (Big thanks to Kate for generously allowing us to share her session so others can benefit.) A few breadcrumbs to listen for: The split-second move that turned Kate's empty Thursdays into a full coaching roster How a single felt signal (“Oh—it's now”) trumps months of spreadsheets and planning How genuine peace appears the instant intellectual “noise” steps aside And here's the thing: just by listening in, you might even find yourself on the receiving end of your own breakthroughs around growing your practice—just as Kate did. Big love, Jamie

Have you noticed how a coaching session can turn into a Netflix mini-series in about thirty seconds? Your client starts describing what happened, the cast of characters grows, sub-plots multiply… and before you know it, you're as tangled in the narrative as they are.  When we get lost in the story, it's hard to help them find the way out. In this week's short clip I share the mindset shift that keeps me from being “hypnotised by the content” and lets me hear what's really going on. A few hints of what's inside: - The unexpected move I make before a client even finishes their first sentence. - A “prehistoric” listening lens that slices straight through any story. - Three simple words that open the door to genuine insight. - This quick listen might change the way you hear every conversation. Big love, Jamie

This week for the podcast, I'm sharing something profoundly meaningful to me - an extract from a 2020 workshop on the topic of True Identity featuring two extraordinary mentors and dear friends, Chip and Jan Chipman. At the end of last year, I received the sad news that Chip had passed away. Chip and his wife Jan have been a profound influence in my life and understanding of the principles behind clarity. Their insights into “the beautiful feeling” and “who you really are” continue to shape the way I live, coach, and share this understanding with others. Towards the end of this clip, Chip shares one of my all-time favorite stories—the moment he and Jan realized they were destined to share the principles with the world. It's a story that has sparked deep insights for so many, and I wanted to make it accessible to everyone in our community. In this session, we explore: The profound connection between “the beautiful feeling” and understanding your true identity. How realizing the beauty and innocence within yourself opens the door to seeing it in others. The power of listening deeply and letting life guide you to what's next. And much, much more. The live participants asked some incredibly powerful questions that sparked remarkable insights throughout the session. This episode is an opportunity to reconnect with the wisdom and intelligence within you—and to reflect on what truly matters. I hope this conversation touches you as deeply as it has touched me—and that it inspires new insights into your own journey. Tons of love, Jamie

I used to be terrified of speaking to groups - so much so that I once packed my company chequebook to refund everyone if I bombed! In this short clip from a recent masterclass, I share the insight that flipped my whole relationship with impostor syndrome. You'll hear: Why that “I'm a fraud” feeling can be a compass, not a curse How your ego's panic is often your soul's signal to move forward The intuition shift that turned my self-doubt into momentum If you've ever heard the whisper, “Who are you to do this?” just before something big, this might turn impostor syndrome on its head. Big love, Jamie

What really makes the biggest impact – polished performance or authentic connection? This week, I've got a fresh clip from a recent workshop where I answer exactly that question. In it, I unpack: - Why deeply authentic communication creates transformation (and how it's different from motivational hype) - Reach vs. Depth: A powerful metaphor that helped me understand the difference - How your felt experience of life influences your presence and impact Whether you're a coach, a speaker, a business leader, or simply someone who wants to make a deeper impact in your interactions with others, this episode reveals something most people miss. Big love, Jamie

This week, I'm sharing a clip from one of my recent program calls, focused on discovering your authentic voice. Here's a glimpse of what's inside: - The unexpected insight I had about authenticity while attending a public speaking course. - A surprising comedy lesson that completely changed the way I think about developing your voice. - Why your audience might actually be your greatest ally in expressing your true self. If you've ever wondered how to communicate more authentically and resonate deeply with others, this video is for you. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 

I've got a short, 4-minute clip that dives into a question I hear all the time: Are non-duality and the Three Principles really different? And what if you love them both? In it, I explore why they're actually pointing to the same truth in different ways, a key distinction that sets the 3 Principles apart, and how you can blend whatever resonates to spark new insights - for yourself, your loved ones, and your clients. If this catches your interest, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 

This week, I'm sharing the full recording of the masterclass I delivered on Wednesday, exploring a topic that's clearly resonating with a lot of people: Impostor Syndrome. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside: - Why impostor syndrome appears exactly when you're on the right track (and what it's trying to tell you) - The most overlooked element in becoming an inspiring, transformational speaker (it's not about technique) - A live coaching demonstration on dissolving impostor syndrome in real-time If you've ever held back from stepping into your full voice—whether with a client, a group, or an audience—you might find this particularly valuable. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com     

My friend Jonathan Armes at Capital Shift invited me to have a conversation exploring the topic of “Transforming Setbacks into Success” and he's given me permission to share the full recording with you.   We took a deep dive into something that affects us all: how we deal with setbacks in life and work, and what changes when we really understand how our mind works.   So whether you're facing a challenge right now or want to support someone who is (friend, client, colleague or loved one), this was created with you in mind.  Here's some of what we covered:   - Why obstacles are often just stepping stones—raw material for your transformation.   - Why insight beats positive thinking every time (real breakthroughs come from fresh perspectives, not just pushing harder).  - How to break free from victimhood, remember who you really are, and move through setbacks with more freedom and flow.   Tons of love,   Jamie 

This week, I'd love to share a clip from a recent masterclass exploring how our everyday personality can align with who we truly are. Here's what's inside: - Why the spark of who you really are never disappears, no matter how disconnected you feel. - Seeing beyond old illusions of ugliness or brokenness within. - A simple shift that lines up your personality with peace and possibility. - An illuminating diagram (courtesy of my beloved Emma McDevitt) highlighting the relationship between the truth of our being, our unique qualities and our ego identity. If you're listening to the audio version and want to see the diagram, you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4eJbNoZ2yB8 “You might call it source energy, or god, or divine intelligence… Bohm calls it the implicate order [...[ Your soul or spirit - however you wanna think about it - that's a local  instantiation in you of that universal divinity.”  Tons of love, Jamie

On Monday, I hosted a masterclass called Speaking Behind the Mask, and it was incredible to see how much this resonated with people. I've decided to share this clip from the recording for anyone who wants to explore how to speak in a way that connects the true self in you to the true self in your audience. Here's a taste of what you'll discover in this episode: What “speaking behind the mask” really means - and why it's so important for a speech to be transformative. The role of the beautiful feeling - and how it can shape the natural flow of your conversation. A shift from pushing content to creating a space where insights unfold - and transformation happens effortlessly. If you're looking to have deeply impactful conversations and help others reconnect with their inner wisdom, this episode is for you. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

I want to share a brief extract from a recent session of one of my programmes, where I break down the fundamentals of delivering a talk on the principles. It's a quick, 7-minute cli  where I reveal the key elements that transform a presentation or talk  into an insight-friendly space - so your message resonates from the heart. Tons of love, Jamie Smart ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at a Masterclass hosted by my dear friend Simon Paine, co-founder of the Rebel Business School. Simon is a Clarity Coach and a successful entrepreneur in his own right, and it's always a pleasure to speak with his community. One of the highlights of the session was a live coaching demo I did with Evie, who shared her struggles with imposter syndrome and her dream of stepping into her full potential. What unfolded was one of those transformative conversations that cuts through noise and gets to the heart of what really holds us back - and what's possible when we trust the wisdom within. In this week's podcast episode, you'll discover: Why imposter syndrome is nothing more than a case of mistaken identity - and how to see past it. The truth about fear and courage How to uncover the path life is calling you to take (the one your heart already knows), even when your head doubts it. After our session, Evie sent me a heartfelt email about her experience. With her permission, here's what she shared: Hi Jamie ​I just wanted to drop a personal thank you for yesterday's Master Transformational Impact session via Rebel Business School. ​Whilst I found the whole session to be inspirational, the one on one section did exactly as it said on the tin. I've awoken today with a released sense of clarity and purpose. So much of what you spoke about resonated deeply with me, and our conversation cracked open something inside that I've been working on for a number of years.  It felt as though in that held space I finally felt my heart take over from the negativity in my brain. It was powerful. ​So, thank you again. I am truly grateful for our conversation yesterday. ​Warmest wishes ​Evie Jones This episode is a chance to reconnect with your own inner wisdom and say yes to what life is calling you to create. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

This week, I'm sharing a reflection on a topic that's fascinated me for a long time: vision, purpose, and the question of goals. Once we come into contact with the principles understanding, many of us discover that happiness isn't tied to achieving goals, and this realization can be incredibly freeing.  But sometimes, we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater, thinking that if life doesn't need to look a certain way for us to be okay, then goals don't matter at all. It turns out that (as with most things) there are subtleties at play here. In this session, I explore: Why your dreams, heart's desires, and creative impulses are a vital expression of life itself. How honoring your purpose and collaborating with life can lead to clarity and direction in surprising ways. A recent breakthrough my team and I had when we reconnected with the wisdom and intelligence within us—and how it's shaping our work. It turns out that when it comes to the goals that are deeply aligned with who you most truly are and what you're most inspired to create, there's a perspective that can be profoundly helpful. That's what we explore here: I hope it sparks fresh insights into how you approach your own vision, purpose, and goals. Tons of love, Jamie

A while ago, I was asked a bold question: “How do you know that people have innate health and wellbeing? How do you know this is true?” It's a question I've spent years exploring, and here's the thing: There are no sacred cows in this understanding. If you're familiar with my work, you'll know I often reference the principles behind clarity.  These principles don't require belief or blind faith—if they're “true” then they should be there to be seen, so they're fair game to be tested, questioned, and explored deeply. This week's podcast episode is all about that. It's an extract from a call in one of my advanced programs, where we explore: The two ways I've come to know these principles are true—through personal insight and universal application. A powerful story that illustrates how realization can instantly align us with reality. Why the principles of clarity, wellbeing, and resilience aren't just ideas—they're foundational truths that hold up to scrutiny. I hope this extract inspires you to test these principles for yourself - and see what emerges. Tons of love, Jamie  

You've probably heard me say this before:  the two most important things a person can realize are: How your experience is created Who you really are During a recent event, “Get Unstuck and On-Track,” I shared how these insights apply directly to breaking free from feeling stuck and moving forward with clarity. Why misunderstandings about where your experience comes from keep you stuck. How reconnecting to who you really are can bring the clarity, freedom, and ease to get back on track. A simple yet powerful formula for unsticking yourself (it's easier than you might think). If you've ever felt like something is holding you back - whether it's in your work, relationships, or life - this episode will give you a fresh perspective that can make all the difference. Tons of love, Jamie PS - Thanks to Roberto Talarico for organizing this online event!

I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. This week, I'm sharing a coaching demo where Roberto opens up about a challenge many of us face: feeling disconnected in relationships and life. In this session, we explored: Why the experience of connection comes and goes What you can rely on that's deeper and *always* present How resisting the feeling of disconnection can actually give it power The surprising insight that shifted Roberto's perspective—and might shift yours, too If you've ever felt “out of connection” and judged yourself for it, this clip is a powerful reminder that both connection and disconnection are valuable signals. ---  

  This week, I'm sharing a powerful coaching demo from one of my group sessions that explores a challenge so many of us face: bringing our work into the world. In this clip, Tracey—a coach and author—shares her struggle with launching her book. Despite having written it, she feels stuck, held back by doubts like “Does the world need another book?” and fears about what might happen once it's out there. What unfolded during our conversation reveals something essential for anyone wanting to share their gifts with the world: The connection between our fears and the very gifts we're called to share. What to align with so you can unlock the energy to move forward. I also share one of my favorite poems that captures the essence of why your work matters. If you've ever hesitated to put yourself out there, I think you'll find this episode relatable—and inspiring. I hope this demo reminds you that the world does need your gifts - and you have everything you need to share them.

A few weeks ago, I asked a group of coaches what they most wanted to improve in their practice. The top answer? Getting better at enrolling clients. That's why this week, I'm sharing a short extract from my ClarityPro programme, where we dive into what I call Deep Enrollment. Deep Enrollment isn't just about ‘signing people up'—it's about connecting with something else entirely… An ‘X-factor' that's deeply authentic, profound and highly motivating.  Because let's face it; if someone's going to invest their time, their money and their energy in working with you at a deep level, it's got to be for something that really matters to them.  And here's the most surprising aspect of it: you need to eat your own cooking first. Before you can ‘deeply enroll' your client, you need to deeply enroll yourself! In this episode, I share:  The ‘X-factor' that's essential for enrolling clients at a deep level  A personal story of how I hit a wall when trying to teach this concept—and the realization that got me unstuck.  Simple yet profound questions to help you uncover what truly matters.  How aligning with your own heartfelt desires can transform the way you connect with clients.  Enjoy the episode! Tons of love, Jamie  ---

In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple but profound coaching demo from a recent workshop. During this session, you'll hear Morag, a coach, open up about a “marketing problem.” She'd been struggling to connect with a key organization, feeling stuck on how to communicate the value of her work in a way that truly landed with them. Together, we explored what I know to be the two essential things you have to have before a client will decide to enroll with you. By the end of the session, Morag had a powerful realization - one that could shift your perspective on how to engage potential clients, too. I won't spoil the surprise here, but I'm confident you'll find plenty of value in listening to the coaching session. What I love about this demo is how relatable it is. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we've all faced moments where we've felt stuck or unsure of how to approach or connect with the people we'd love to work with. ---

When the event hosts asked me to deliver the final keynote speech at this year's Viva Event, I asked them what gift they'd love the participants to walk away from the conference with. Their answer inspired the title of my talk: Troubleshooting Enlightenment - How to Keep the Feeling Alive When You're Back in the Real World. During the talk, I shared: What gets in the way of that feeling staying with you, How to 'reconnect' to the principles, even in the midst of life's challenges, Practical insights to help you keep showing up with clarity and ease, and Insights for those looking to share the 3Ps professionally. So I invite you to ask *yourself* this question if you've ever wondered where the feeling goes: Q: How do you keep ‘the beautiful feeling' alive when you're back in the real world? This is exactly what today's episode is all about, featuring the full recording of my keynote. When I listened to the recording myself, I picked up on the Viva vibe of fun and playfulness throughout the episode. As well as being really enjoyable (if I say so myself) I heard from multiple people that they came away from the session with a quiet mind and new, fresh insights on the principles and what they make possible. There's something else you'll find relevant if you're a coach or therapist: During the talk, I asked who had asked themselves these questions: Why doesn't everyone know this? That's the question I hear most often from people when they first catch a glimpse of the principles, followed by... How can I get this out there? It was almost everyone in the audience (around 200 people). So, during my talk, I shared some of the distinctions and 'mindsets' that can make you unusually good at having a transformational impact with this understanding and experiencing more of the feeling in your own life. Because as Sydney Banks said: “The more you help others, the more you help yourself. Believe me, that's really true. The more you help others, the better the feeling you will get.” Delivering this speech made me realize how much more we can do to bring these insights into practical, transformative action for ourselves and the world. My team and I are already moving in this direction—more to come soon.

In today's brief (7 min) podcast, we'll dive into an intriguing question from one of my advanced programs—and into an answer that I believe reveals the #1 skill for creating deep, transformational impact. Together, we'll explore: The True Self: How do you explain to someone who they truly are? Beyond Words: Why words often fall short (and what to do instead) The Art of Connection: The importance of becoming a connoisseur of connection Fractionation: A fancy word for how Syd Banks used to ease people into the experience of their deeper selves Q: Are you a coach, thought leader, or change-worker looking to boost confidence, enroll clients with more ease and have a bigger impact? After 26+ years of research and training thousands of changeworkers, I believe this is your biggest (and perhaps counterintuitive) leverage point. Enjoy the episode!  Share the 3Ps with Impact & Confidence: Get Jamie Smart's Free Scorecard

Q: Want to really support others, the world, and yourself through the US election aftermath? With the US election results fresh on everyone's minds, there's been a palpable wave of emotions echoing across social media and personal conversations—some are celebrating, while others feel deeply unsettled. Even many folks outside the USA are feeling it, with some conversations turning to confusion, disbelief, and fear. In today's rapid-fire 7-minute podcast episode, we dive into how to navigate emotionally charged situations—whether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone who is. And even if you're feeling great, there's an opportunity here to embrace empathy and understanding. Here's a taste of what we'll cover: How media keeps us hooked by amplifying fear and uncertainty. Emotional reactions like shock, disbelief, grief, fear, and anger—and how they might be showing up. How seeing "separate realities" in this aftermath can help you deepen your understanding of how our human experience works. How the power of deep listening helps us truly understand someone's world, even if profoundly different from our own. And why there's a huge opportunity for connection here... ... because when we listen for each other's wisdom, we discover common ground—and that's where real personal and societal transformation begins. This episode is a recording from one of my advanced programs, where I answered a powerful question from a Clarity Coach. The insights felt especially relevant right now, so I decided to share them with you right away. ---

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. As you may know, I've long been fascinated with exponential technology and its impact on us and our world. With that in mind, I've decided that in this season of the 'Get Clarity' podcast, I'm going to be having conversations with people who can share insights to help us navigate this rapidly changing landscape from a psychological and spiritual perspective.   My first guest is Jeff Booth, a friend whose work I've been exploring for several years. Jeff is a bestselling author, tech entrepreneur and a very deep thinker. He's one of the founding partners of "Ego Death Capital", a fund for investing in technology startups, and Jeff coaches and mentors the tech entrepreneurs and teams the fund invests in.    And here's the thing that had me realise he'll be a great guest for the podcast.   I was reading his superb book, "The Price of Tomorrow", and many of the things he said let me know that Jeff understands something worth knowing about who we really are. Then, as I listened to some of his interviews, I realised he has a very practical understanding of "how life works" that I'd love to explore more deeply with him, and to share with you.    One thing: I had to listen to Jeff share his perspective a number of times before I really *got* what he's pointing to, so this may be one you want to come back to again and again. Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2025 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. In this episode, you're going to hear a conversation I had with my good friend and colleague, Ankush Jain. Ankush is a life and business coach, he's a consultant, a proud father, a published author, a podcast host and a public speaker. As you'll hear, he's on a mission to raise the consciousness of the planet through changing the coaching industry. And one of the vehicles he's using for this is his Coaching Career School which he launched in 2022, helping coaches grow impactful, ethical and sustainable practices.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2024 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And there's a special earlybird price if you book your place by the end of May. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. This episode is a coaching demo I did with Clarity Coach Jan Harte around weight loss and limiting beliefs. The demo itself took place during my Clarity Advanced Coach & Facilitator Programme, and only lasted 20 minutes, but it's followed by a 4-minute follow-up I did with Jan a year later (just a few weeks ago). As you'll hear, the impact of the coaching session was profoundly transformational. Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that on Friday May 10th, I'm getting together with a group of coaches to look at the fundamentals of belief-change, so you can increase your impact-confidence, dissolve limiting beliefs & transform lives (including your own). Here's what we're going to be exploring together:   You're going to learn the fundamentals of working with limiting beliefs, so you're standing on solid ground as you discern what's really going on for your client. As a result, you'll be able to increase your impact-confidence and make a bigger difference (it's a lot easier to help someone when you understand the landscape.) As a lovely side-effect, you'll start seeing through your *own* limiting beliefs so you can create the results that truly matter to you as well as your clients. You're going to be getting a felt sense of the nature of true identity (this is crucial, because this is one of the main ‘leverage points' you have to share with your clients). You'll also be learning the linguistic and sensory structure of limiting beliefs (language is a doorway into your client's world, so I'll be showing you specific questions you can ask to uncover what's been holding them back until now).  You'll be learning about the paradoxical nature of double-binds, and why most coaches innocently end up reinforcing the bind, rather than dissolving it (true story!)  You'll learn how to point people to their true identity and their innate capacity for realisation, the keystone for truly transformational impact. People regularly cry tears of relief when you help them see through their perceived limitations, and wake up to the truth of who they really are.   While this one-day workshop will be suitable for coaches and therapists of all skill and experience-levels, it's going to be of particular interest to experienced coaches who are looking to take their impact to a new level.   There will be several belief-change demonstrations, and everyone will have the opportunity to shift their own most pernicious beliefs. As I mentioned, it's on Friday May 10th via Zoom, and there's an earlybird price when you book your place by this Thursday May 2nd. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/belief to learn more and register now. That's www.JamieSmart.com/belief    So now to the coaching demo and one-year followup.. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “Coaching in the Midst of Crisis”, and it's a recording from the Clarity Coaching Experience event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “Increasing your Impact Certainty” and it was a beautiful weekend. We had coaches joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Clarity Coaches who are making a big difference in the world, and I picked their brains about their impact with their clients, and how this understanding has helped them increase that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Mahima Shrestha. Now, you may have seen an amazing conversation I had with Mahima a few years ago when I interviewed her about her experience of the 2015 Nepal earthquake. That was right at the start of her journey as a coach, and since then, she's developed extensive experience in coaching individuals and organizations through crisis. Mahima works with entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, and changemakers- bringing bright people together to solve complex problems. And you're going to hear how her certainty about what people have going for them is fundamental to the difference she makes with clients.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save over £4000 when you book your place by the end of March. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. The interview you're going to hear today is part two of the 3-part series of interviews I conducted with my dear friend and colleague, Dr Bill Pettit. Bill is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been working with patients & clients using the principles understanding for over 40 years. Dr Pettit has treated tens of thousands of patients, with diagnoses as diverse as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, panic attacks and many more conditions. In part two of this series, you'll hear Dr Pettit and I answering the first set of questions posed by members of our community.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save over £4000 when you book your place by the end of March. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach You can find out more about Dr Pettit and his programme, "Never Broken: Nothing Lacking, One Cause: One Cure, Fresh Hope" at his website https://drbillpettit.com/nothing-broken-nothing-lacking/   So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. The interview you're going to hear today is part one of a 3-part series of interviews I conducted with my dear friend and colleague, Dr Bill Pettit. Bill is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been working with patients & clients using the principles understanding for over 40 years. Dr Pettit has treated tens of thousands of patients, with diagnoses as diverse as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, panic attacks and many more conditions. In part one of this series, you'll hear Dr Pettit and I exploring his assertion that there's something you can learn and understand that is both the prevention and the cure to ALL mental illness and most physical illness.    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save over £4000 when you book your place by the end of March. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    You can find out more about Dr Pettit and his programme, "Never Broken: Nothing Lacking, One Cause: One Cure, Fresh Hope" at his website https://drbillpettit.com/nothing-broken-nothing-lacking/

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “Develop Your Intuition”, and it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held in November. The theme for the event was “Passion, Purpose & Personal Expression” and it was really great. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with people who are having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to bring your unique expression to life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Carl Harvey. Carl is the founder of the Abundance Book Club and The Big Life show. And he was also MindValley's head copywriter for a couple of years - Carl's a powerhouse!    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that my beloved Emma McDevitt and I are offering a new programme starting in January called the Clarity Professional Programme: Bring Your Unique Expression to Life.   The theme of uncovering and living your unique expression is one that's very alive for us both, so we're inspired to share it with a group of explorers.   We've created a brief video about the programme and a simple 'unique expression diagnostic' process. Its purpose is to continue deepening your awareness of your unique expression and to help us (me and Emma) get a sense of where you're at in your journey.   If you want to watch the video, do the diagnostic and find out more about the programme, just pop an email to support@jamiesmart.com with the word “video” in the subject line and we'll get everything over to you. And you can find out more about Carl and his work at www.CarlHarvey.com   So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “You Do You”, and I'm excited to share it with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held, just a couple of weeks ago. The theme for the event was “Passion, Purpose & Personal Expression” and it was really great. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with people who are having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to bring your unique expression to life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Cathy Casey.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that my beloved Emma McDevitt and I are offering a new programme starting in January called the Clarity Professional Programme: Bring Your Unique Expression to Life.   The theme of uncovering and living your unique expression is one that's very alive for us both, so we're inspired to share it with a group of explorers.   We've created a brief video about the programme and a simple 'unique expression diagnostic' process. Its purpose is to continue deepening your awareness of your unique expression and to help us (me and Emma) get a sense of where you're at in your journey.   If you want to watch the video, do the diagnostic and find our more about the programme, just pop an email to support@jamiesmart.com with the word “video” in the subject line and we'll get everything over to you.   So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And in this session you're going to hear a conversation I had recently with my dear friend and colleague, Ian Watson. Ian and I have been in each other's lives for the past 20 years, and those years have included many twists and turns as we've encountered obstacles, followed our inner guidance and found our way forward (sometimes more easily than others). Some of the topics we explored included   - Following your bliss - Trust in ‘the invisible' - Being willing to take ‘the road less travelled' - Doing what you love - And much more   By the way, our next ClarityLive! event is next weekend (November 19-20) and the theme is in a similar domain: Purpose, Principles & Personal Expression: How to bring dream projects to life for yourself and others (even if you don't know what they are yet).   We're being joined by guest speakers including my dear friend and colleague, Cathy Casey. Cathy pioneered taking the principles into the California prison system and is a master of stepping into the unknown and bringing unique expression to life. We're also being joined by another dear friend, Carl Harvey, founder of the Abundance Book Club and The Big Life show (he was also MindValley's head copywriter for a couple of years - Carl's a powerhouse). It's all going to be happening via live-stream, and you can find out more at www.JamieSmart.com/ClarityLive  And you can find out more about Ian Watson and his work at www.TheInsightSpace.com   

Teaching subtractive psychology to the brass at NATO   Welcome to the podcast; I'm Jamie Smart, and I've really been looking forward to this one.  Last summer, in August 2021, I flew to Rome to deliver a keynote speech to 80 military and civilian personnel at the NATO Defense College. My brief was to help them have greater clarity, less stress, more productivity and stronger professional relationships (the college has staff from 20 member states, so good communication is essential). There was one problem: my contact warned me that the military personnel wouldn't enjoy my talk. He explained these were experienced senior officers (colonels, generals etc) who already felt they had all the EQ they needed. He said they'd likely be checked out and checking their watches during my session. So here's the thing: I love a challenge. I made it my mission to get everyone fully engaged and have a big impact as I shared the principles with them. The topics we covered ranged from from Napoleon to Netflix, from strategic insight to the unsuspected superpowers everyone has. It was the first live in-person talk I'd done in over 18 months (because of lockdown). For the first 10-15 minutes, you may be able to hear the adrenaline in my voice, but this ended up being a great teaching point when we talked about the link between rabbits and your innate capacity for handling stress    My aim is always to be practical without being prescriptive, leverage spiritual principles without being woo-woo, to have a big impact without being earnest and to share a good feeling in the process, so I hope this keynote meets these criteria for you.   By the way, at the end of this month, I'm going to kick off the only Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme we're going to be running this year, and the last one I'm ever going to run in the 12-week form we've taken over 500 coaches, therapists and trainers through over the past 8 years.   As you may know, I love unpacking what I do; it really lights me up, so for the first time ever, over the course of this month I'm going to be ‘unpacking' my ‘simple, effective, fun' launch process and showing you how it all applies to getting clients and growing a coaching business. It's all free, so if you want to find out more head over to www.jamiesmart.com/business    This is the ‘simple, effective, fun' edition of the masterclass, and I'm going to be doing my best to embody and model for you the qualities that are at the heart of growing a successful coaching business. These include: - Building relationships by giving people an experience of you - Living and working in the feeling you want to share with others - Doing the things you're passionate about - Playing to your strengths and creating massive value - Being guided by realisation, wisdom and insight - Being of service to others - Doing all of this with honesty, simplicity and authenticity - Having fun!!!!! I'm going to be doing this all month, and it's all going to be free of charge. Some of it will be planned, and some will be spontaneous and on-the-fly. You can register for free at www.jamiesmart.com/business  Now here's the episode...

Welcome to the podcast. I'm delighted to present this episode, “Living a Beautiful Life” with Jan and Chip Chipman. The theme for the ClarityLive conference it was recorded at was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations.    And one of the highlights of the weekend was my session with my dear friends, mentors, colleagues and collaborators, Jan and Chip Chipman. Jan, Chip and I met nearly 13 years ago and have been friends ever since. We've run retreats together in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. They spent years being mentored by Sydney Banks, and one of the things you're going to love about this conversation is the feeling they bring. Chip also tells me favourite Syd Banks story in this session, so I hope you enjoy that too.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are about to close for the final intake of  our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have in the calendar for 2022. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We now have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 30 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 6 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And Jan and Chip Chipman are two of the teachers who do Masterclasses on the CCT programme, as well as mentoring our Advanced Clarity Coaches.    So if you want to join me for the last ever Clarity Certification Training, go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach   So now to the episode.

I'm really happy to share this episode with you, with the unusual title of ‘Burning It All Down', because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who've been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do exactly that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over a coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with business owner & entrepreneur Charlie Madison.    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to learn more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Charlie did a couple of years ago when he was earlier in his journey. So now to the episode.

This episode is one lots of people will relate to because it's called “Getting Out of Your Own Way, and really I'm delighted to share this episode with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who've been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do exactly that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over a coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with bestselling author & coach, Marie Arymar. And Marie specialises in working with young people and parents.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar for 2022. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We now have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to learn more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Marie did a couple of years ago when she was earlier in her journey. So now to the episode. 

I've called this episode, “The Power of Precision”, and I'm excited to share this episode with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held, just last weekend. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really terrific. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who have been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with the number 1 bestselling author, coach & trainer, Mamoon Yusaf.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to find out more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Mamoon did 10 years ago when he was earlier in his journey. So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. In this episode you're going to be hearing something I'm very happy to share with you. It's the recording of a conversation I had with Clarity Coach Louise O'Dalaigh at the last ClarityLive event a few months ago. Louise is trained as a nurse and has spent the last 30 years working in the healthcare field. Her current role is as a Quality Improvement Lead for an NHS organisation with over 10,000 staff. So it was a real treat to be able to have one of my ‘fireside chat' conversations with her and find out the kind of difference the principles understanding is making in her life and in her organisation.   Just before we get to that, a bit of housekeeping. I'm working on the second edition of my book, CLARITY, and I had a realisation. I realised that just as the release of CLARITY planted a seed that grew into everything I've been doing for the past 10 years, I now want to create the space for the seeds I'll be planting with the second edition. So I've made a decision. Between now and July 2022, I'm stopping all business activities except the delivery of the programmes that are already in the calendar for 2022. I have the strong sense that there's something new getting ready to emerge, and I want to create room for it. This means that the Clarity Certification Training I do starting at the end of this month - January 2022 may be the last one I ever do (or at least the last one I do in its current form).  It seems to me that the world has never had a greater need for this understanding, and that conditions have never been better to share it as widely as possible. In fact, the technologies that are playing a part in creating this crisis may also have the capacity to play a part in its solution. I don't know what part I'm going to play in all of this.   What I do know is that I'm interested in exploring emerging technologies and new models to align communities as we take this understanding out into the world in a brand new form.  To the people who have been through (or are preparing to go through) Clarity Certification Training, you're not just early adopters; you're trailblazers, and I'm grateful to be on the journey with you. In Syd Banks' final talk, “The Ultimate Answer”, he says that when this gets out into the world, “literally, it will help millions of people.” The more I've learned from Syd's work, the more I've learned to take him literally. And I think it might just be time. So, there are 11 places left on the Clarity Certification Training programme, and I've decided to really push the boat out, and added some extra bonuses including the chance to sit in on a live 1:1 coaching intensive. If you want to find out more, just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach that's www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast.    The recording you're about to hear is a conversation with my dear friend and colleague Garret Kramer on the state of the world today.   It often seems to me like we're living in the pages of a Marvel comic, and a lot has changed since Garret & I last spoke together in public, so it seemed like a good time to catch up.   We had a great conversation, and we covered topics as wide-ranging as the 3 principles, authoritarianism, true identity, various mandates and much more.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2022 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save up to £2000 when you book your place by the end of November. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach.   So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And in this episode you're going to be hearing something I'm really pleased to share with you. It's a conversation I had with transformative coach David Bird, and here's one of the things I think you're going to find particularly interesting. The thing that motivated Birdey to explore the principles was this: he was already working as a hypnotherapist and coach, and he started attracting clients who he didn't actually know whether or not he could help. He wanted to find a way to have more certainty about the impact he could have with his clients. At or recent ClarityLive event, we had people joining us from all over the world, and there was an incredible sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And the theme was 'Making your living from the inside out', so I wanted to spotlight people who are taking this understanding into the world in a variety of ways.   I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with four Clarity Coaches who have been having a big impact in the world. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing my conversation with, David Bird.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2022 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save up to £2000 when you book your place by the end of November. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach that's www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And in this episode you're going to be hearing something I'm very excited to share with you. It's a conversation I had with the director of a community interest company, a CIC, who's been putting the whole domain of wellbeing on the map in her local community. And here's why I'm so excited about it...    Last weekend, we had our ClarityLive event, and it really wonderful. We had people joining us from all over the world, and there was an incredible sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And the theme was 'Making your living from the inside out', so I wanted to spotlight people who are taking this understanding into the world in a variety of ways. One of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with four Clarity Coaches who have been having a big impact in the world. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with coach and CIC director, Liz Scott.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2022 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. By the way, the first 21 places are taken, so there are only 15 places remaining as I speak. And you can save up to £2000 when you book your place by the end of November. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach that's www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. Last week, I spent an hour with my dear friend and colleague, Kimberley Hare, for a wide-ranging conversation on topics including capitalism, climate change, prepping, financial collapse, nuclear weapons, synthetic biology and spiritual bypassing (among other things).   Here's the backstory - Kim and I met up in London two years ago, and she filled me in on what she was seeing about the state of the world re: climate change and related topics.   Last week, she invited me on her podcast to explore a number of topics including:   - How I'm making sense of the way we seem to be headed as a world and society - How can our understanding of the Principles help in allowing us to face into these from a place of courage, wellbeing and clarity? - How I reconcile my work as a coach and educator with the fact that clients are often hiring me to get better results in terms of the 'industrial capitalism narrative', & live in a better feeling for life. - If we have realised significant insights about Life, Truth and the human experience, shouldn't we be focusing on challenging what Kim calls our current ‘insane extractive and ecocidal economy', rather than helping people to get better at playing the crazy game? - My take on “spiritual bypassing”, and whether it's happening in the Principles community (as well as other spiritual communities)? And much more.   I really enjoyed our conversation, and Kim has kindly agreed to let me share it with my audience, so here's the episode…

This episode features a coaching demo around weight-loss and fitness during lockdown that I did during a recent masterclass, "The Language of Insight & Transformational Change". I start by talking about the six 'languages of transformation' before diving into one of them, the language of connection.   You'll hear me coaching my client, Angela on her topic, weight-loss and staying fit and healthy while working on her online business. And as I work with her, you'll hear me demonstrating the language of connection to 'get her world' and find my way into a deeper connection with her. Angela's one of the people on my current Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme, so she's already had some breakthroughs in her coaching practice. So she decided to be particularly brave and dive into a topic that she's never discussed publicly before.   So here's the episode...   PS So a few days after we recorded this coaching demo, Angela sent me a Facebook message. Here's what she said:   My Experience Of The Coaching was that it felt easy and simple and the realisation re 'do what you love' was bloody obvious doh! But I heard and felt it deeply...as if I was listening underwater. TBC...    Other realisations I've had since are:    1) SELF CARE listen to my body, ie. listen to wisdom about my body... If I need rest, rest. If I want to go out with the dogs do that. Feeling tired isn't telling me about anything other than feeling tired.   2) it's OK to feel under par and still do stuff and be OK with that eg keep commitments then rest afterwards.   3) BREATHING: I've noticed I've started to breathe diaphragmatically, Which creates more room in your lungs and the long out-breath tightens the core!   4)overall I feel an underlying deep sense of love, peace and well being... I'm reminded of this by Louis de Bernieres...   "Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being in love, which any fool can do.  Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident."   I know this is usually quoted about romantic love, but to me, I'm just seeing more and more deeply that to Love Life means to love and care for mySelf as well as others.   **re Louis de Bernieres... The similarity is with being in love with the principles, or the idea of them, now the 'Whoop whoop' has settled down and what I'm left with IS love.   And a more tangible difference... After 2 days of rest at home with my lovely other-half, open fires, and food that I enjoy, I had the energy to go to my paddock where I  trained/played/ran around with the pup. It was easy and fun.   The way it seems to me is it's like a balloon has been popped... And all the air inside has been released into the world. The air is now light and free to move wherever the breeze takes it. And the balloon no longer exists.   As you can imagine, that was a beautiful message to read. And if you want to increase your ability to have this sort of impact with people, it's one of the things we'll be exploring on The Language of Transformation, a six-week course I'm kicking off in December. We'll be diving into all six of the languages of transformation, all in the service of creating greater engagement, connection and impact. And it starts with the 2-day Conversational Transformation Bootcamp on 12 and 13 December, followed by six weeks of learning modules and group-coaching - we'll be focusing in on one of the six languages of transformation each week. And you can save £300 and get a bonus package worth over £1400 when you book your place before midnight on Monday, November 30th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/language to register now and save £300, that's www.JamieSmart.com/language.

The episode you’re about to hear is a mentoring session on visibility & growing your audience that I did with Matt Fox. Matt’s one of the coaches taking part in the Clarity Advanced Coach & Facilitator Programme, and he and I met just over a year ago when he joined the Thriving Coaches Blueprint. And one of the things he developed while he was on that programme was his podcast, “The Heart of Dad”. Matt’s a father himself, and he’s passionate about supporting dads to really be there in their children’s lives. In fact, many of his coaching clients are entrepreneurs who are also dads and want to experience more clarity and heart in their work and in their lives as a whole. So about a month ago, Matt mentioned that he was planning to do the ‘Heart of Dad’ summit, an event where he was going to interview coaches and teachers who have had an impact in Matt’s life, and who are also fathers. Many of these people are dear friends and colleagues of mine, guys like Dicken Bettinger, Dr Bill Pettit, Amir Karkouti and Dr Mark Howard. If you want to register for the summit, go to https://www.heartofdad.com/summit Matt invited me to be one of the people he interviewed, and he happened to mention that he wanted to get more visibility and grow his audience for the summit, and that’s when I had an idea. During my most recent Clarity Certification Training, I was talking to the students about the whole domain of business and the principles. We had a really great time, and everyone learned a lot, and it inspired me to start working on something new: the Clarity Pro Business Accelerator. I haven’t formally launched it yet, but I’m starting to get a group of founder members together, and I had an idea… I invited Matt to have a one-hour conversation with me where we’d explore how he can grow his audience for his summit, and we’d stream it LIVE as an example of Clarity Pro Business Accelerator content. We did the session, and lots of people found it really useful, so I’ve decided to launch it on the podcast. So here’s the episode! PS it’s worth knowing that we’ve only got 2 places left on the 2021 Clarity Certification Training. There’s an early booking price which expires at the end of this month, on November 30th, but it’s likely that the programme will be sold out by then (we’re limiting it to 36 places and the first 34 have already been taken), so if you want to find out more, go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach that’s www.JamieSmart.com/coach

The episode you’re about to hear is an excerpt from one of the private laser-coaching & Q&A sessions I do each month with my ClarityPro Members. Just to give you a bit of background, I’d been telling my clients about something my team and I do called ‘Project Gretsky’, inspired by a quote from the phenomenal hockey player, Wayne Gretsky who famously said, “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it’s been.” In Project Gretsky, my team and I look to the future, and make guesses about where the world’s heading, how we can best guide our clients and how we can inspire and educate a generation to experience lives of clarity, resilience and wellbeing. It’s how we ended up developing our state of the art live-streaming facility, as well as a number of other innovations we’ve got in the pipeline. So during last night’s Laser-coaching / Q&A session, one of our ClarityPro members (Andrea Bruno) asked a question that stopped me in my tracks. Andrea said he was thinking about Project Gretsky, and thought it would be very cool and useful to do something like that, but he said that in the past, whenever he tried to predict the future, he got frustrated because he wanted to be right about it. If things didn’t go his way he got increasingly worried, and in the end, he just stopped trying to make any predictions because it wasn’t worth the anxiety factor. But something in Project Gretsky spoke to him, and he wanted to get some clarity about that. So why did this stop me in my tracks? Because I’d never given much thought to how I relate to this whole domain of prediction and future trends. What you’re going to hear in this episode is this: first you’ll hear Andrea’s question, then you’ll get my counter-intuitive answer, then finally you’ll hear how it lands with Andrea. So here’s the episode: