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I'm in a conversation with Claire Perry-Louise who is a purpose-driven Entrepreneur, Author, and Speaker and has been consulting in the culture and community space since 2013. Her vision is for a world where employee happiness is the norm and not the exception.We discuss:Building trust and relationships through empathyWays of communicating with othersThe downsides of Social Media with anxietyGiving value and attracting opportunitiesKnowing your self-worth, and not giving all of you awayVideo also available over on YouTube https://youtu.be/3vXym7zlfXc

You can do all the planning in the world, but there will be unwelcomed events, or circumstances, that will happen despite your best efforts to avoid them.If your mind hasn't been conditioned to deal with unforeseen circumstances then they have the potential to send you, and everything you're working hard at, into chaos.When life throws your a curveball, you've really only got 2 options... tune in to find out what they are and how you can manage your mind better to deal with them.Video also available over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/dEg8w2sumoU

I'm sure you've heard before that you should be leaning into failure, and on paper it makes sense as to why you should, but why is it so damn hard to get comfortable with?In this episode, I talk about creative thinking, and ways to reframe the stories that you tell yourself so that they can mobilise you instead of paralyse you.Video also available over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nyI5CkTERUU

Fiona Murden is an occupational psychologist and award-winning author who has spent her career working with some of the world's most successful business leaders, entrepreneurs, surgeons, athletes, and prominent people from across different industries. Over the last 2 years, she has combined this with a focus on sharing behavioural science with a broader population and she is on a mission to use her knowledge and expertise to make our lives just a bit better, easier, and healthier.In this episode we discuss:The difference between psychiatry and psychology.The psychology behind social media use.How we can create more momentum and power in the world.Taking responsibility in building mental strength and building our capabilities.The power of visualisation and creating 'scripts' ahead of situation or event.Full interview also available over on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qmSTu3IZ8ew

Disappointment is simply a result of our expectations not being met and when you think of it like that, then dealing with it is actually very simple because there are only 2 ways to respond to it when it happens or to avoid it in the future.Those 2 responses are either change the result or change your expectation.In this video I run through 5 steps to deal with disappointment with acceptance, taking the lesson, taking responsibility, managing your expectations and setting your OWN expectations to start with, not other people's!

So here's the thing, what other's think of you is none of your business. It's also damaging to your mental health, and here's why:When you care what other's think of you then you are telling yourself that other people matter more than you do. And if you believe that everyone is more important than you, then what kind of messages do you think you are giving to yourself? And how do you think that impacts your self-worth? Tune into find out more...This episode is also available on YouTube

I'm in conversation with Matt Haycox who entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor. Matt has been building and growing businesses for both himself and his clients for more than 20 years and in this episode he honestly, and openly, shares his business journey, his bounce back from bankruptcy in 2008, and the importance of mindset, attitude as well as network.Find out more at https://matt-haycox.com/Full interview also available over on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawEsCyK1JhKDs5FMWPBi7g

I take a look at what high and low self-esteem means and discuss the benefits of building it in 6 easy (and fun) ways, which are: Spend some more time with yourself!Challenge YourselfCelebrate your wins.Audit your social circle.Reading autobiographies.Watch out on social media!This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/rWts8y6fXkc

Serena is a Certified Plant-Based Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer who has studied the subject of nutrition for over ten years and has a unique, holistic approach to health and wellness.Serena believes that it's not about giving people something that they don't already have but instead empowering them to realise what is weighing them down so that they can let go of it... and what they are left with is what they've always wanted.In this episode we discuss:Why you must be selfish and put yourself first.How health and wellness impacts every area of your life.Looking at the big picture to see what you are neglecting instead of doubling. down on what you are doing right.Fulfilling your potential by letting go of stuff that is weighing you down.

I've in conversation with Dani Wallace (A.K.A. The Queen Bee) fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation in this episode.She's a former serial self-saboteur, who grew on the council estates of Preston and has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and have quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time!In this episode we cover:Dani's personal story of overcoming struggles and rising up in the world.The loss of connection we have all experienced during the pandemic.Her lockdown business pivots and how she raised £20,000 for Women's Aid and Galop.The content and context that children can provide us with to change our perspective.How our actions dictate our outcomes.

I'm in conversation with Investor and currency trader, Jason Graystone, who has has successfully built and run multi million pound businesses both in the service sector and online.Jason believes that if you have the right balanced mindset, and adopt the right personality traits, you can use simple formulas to achieve anything you want in life; and it's this attitude that allowed him to achieve complete financial independence by the time he was 30 by strategically replacing his active work force income from passive investments.Since then, Jason helps to empower others around money and wealth creation and designing their best life.We cover A LOT in this episode:Giving yourself permission to follow your own path instead of other people's.Getting clear on who you are and what drives and motivates you.What it really takes to create success.Trading being the FINAL piece of the puzzle to accelerate returns, not the first piece.Why putting yourself first makes everything else workout.And so much more!

In this episode I'm telling you EXACTLY how to set and breakdown goals to ensure that you reach them! From dreaming up goals and finding your TRUE burning desires, to cross referencing all your goals to ensure they are aligned and not sabotaging each other... and then onto breaking them down and getting SUPER specific with them to ensure you reach them!

Zoe Aston MSc and founder of @YourMentalHealthWorkout is back on the podcast!! She's sharing around what's been happening with everyone's mental health over the last 6 months and speaking in particular around the physical boundaries that have been set that compliment our not so physical boundaries.Zoe suggests creating a 'self care menu' and gives you some sleep hygiene hacks, but perhaps most importantly, she talks of the importance of hope at this time right now in order to see you through the pandemic.

I've learned lots of lessons throughout my life but in this episode I'm sharing with you 5 of the most important ones I've learned in life and business.How important it is to keep goingNothing is ever wastedThat rest and play actually enhances work productivity The importance of letting go (quickly)Ever single one of us is capable of whatever we set out minds to BUT only if we really want it

Sharing from the heart on a real personal level in this episode on why I choose to be single, and why I am actually pretty happy about it! I discuss my own thinking around:Questioning wants and needs for a relationship or a family.Pressure from society to be in a relationship.What relationships mean and the potential sacrifices they require.Enjoying your own company.Feeling secure in yourself in order to contribute to the best of your ability to a relationship.

In this episode I'm revealing 5 tools I have in my 'personal development tool kit' which are:The Chunk It Down ToolThe Writing ToolThe Morning Routine ToolThe Time Out ToolThe Challenge Tool

All businesses need a USP (Unique Selling Proposition) and in this episode I'm guiding you to recognise your personal USP (Unique SELF Proposition.) I give you exercises to identify your value, your skills and your knowledge which are already the things that other people know you for and trust you with. Identifying your USP allows you to gain perspective on yourself and the things around you and live life in the most fulfilling way by drawing the right people closer to you quickly and easily and building your confidence and self-esteem as you go!

In this episode I talk about the power of your personal brand and the benefits of staying true to you by identifying more with yourself, following your intuition, and focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses.Take action with this and embark on my 10 day course - Building Confidence Mastery - https://mastermind.com/masterminds/13225

Have you ever thought that you may be bringing uncertainty into your life in order to be certain of it?We have a human need for certainty, so there is a possibility that some of the discomfort you are experiencing may actually be something you have subconsciously drawn to you life... it's a bit of a thinker that one, isn't it?Let's face it, if everything was a sure thing, life would be pretty dull so in this episode I explore some ways in which you can bring certainty into some areas of your day to fulfil that need so that you can then embrace the areas of uncertainty and have fun with it!

We create meaning for everything in our lives; nothing is good or bad, negative or positive, until we decided it is and attach a meaning to it.And we give power and meaning to our words just the same. But sometimes the meanings that we give are not helpful to us and so in this episode I'm encouraging you to challenge your words and their meaning to empower you, not disempower you.

In this episode I talk about the importance of routine from THE MOMENT you get up.I also cover:Creating structure and regiment in your day.How you can build your confidence with your morning routine.Creating "planning habits"Forward moving and forward thinkingWorking on 7 days cycles with your lifestyle and tweaking as you go.

Are the people, places and things in your life supporting you right now? In this episode I talk about decluttering, rejigging things to re-energise your space, and pose the question as to whether the people you are communicating with you are giving or taking your energy?Check out Building Confidence MASTERY: The System To Reinvent Your Life & Career! - https://app.mastermind.com/masterminds/13225

In today's episode I talk about taking a pause to gain perspective and regain sight of what we intended and set out to do as well as the dangers of outsourcing confidence and how to wean yourself off your "confidence crutches."

The podcast is 5 months old today... and it's time for a little change up!This episode features a little reflection back on the last 5 months along with the announcement of our new YouTube Channel 'The Pylot Show' and the new series of bite-sized solo episodes that will be coming up which are designed to motivate, inspire and enhance your personal growth.In this episode I speak of:Letting go of perfectionism.Leaning into failure.Learning "on the job."Collaboration.Creativity and Fun.

In this episode I'm talking with Axel Nu about self-confidence and pursuing your dreams.Axel is an actor, model, dancer and screen fighter and his work takes him all over the world. He was in the top 100 on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Australia and has toured with X factor, JLS and Little Mix. He also works regularly with brands such as Playstation, Samsung and Adidas and has featured in Star Wars: Rogue One, Maleficent and Hobbs and Shaw.In this episode, Axel and I discuss:Pursuing your goals and being results driven.The performing arts industry.What it takes to get noticed as an artist.Being consistent and not giving up.Being mindful and present and taking time to reflect on the journey that you've taken.How everything in life is a team effort.The importance of being yourself as there is only one you in this world.

Elisabeth Valentine is the founder of The Voice Campus and works with entrepreneurs and business leaders to develop their public speaking, pitching, presentation and networking skills. She has toured the world, playing in front of audiences up to 1'000'000. She has sung for royalty, performed at venues such as Shepherds Bush Empire, Hammersmith Apollo, Wembley Stadium and also lends her voice and coaching expertise to worldwide brands such as Disney, Apple, Fisher Price, Hasbro, Bose, Spotify, Just Eat and BBC…In this episode we discuss:Our body's response to fear and excitement.Why we dislike the sound of our own voice.How to overcome fear of public speaking.Breathing work to calm your body down.Focusing on the value you give to your audience through speaking up rather than your fear.The feedback loop of energy between performer and audience.Body Shaming in the performance industry.Nurturing self-talk and self-awareness.Examining and challenging our belief system.

Sam Horne is the founder of Supreme Minority. She helps female athletes get competition ready by mastering their inner game and figuring out their “why” to ensure that they are feeling the best that they can on show day, and that they get there without the negative self-talk or self sabotage.“if you're not assessing, you're guessing”We kick this episode off by talking about bodybuilding, competing and Sam's own personal experiences with eating disorders and over exercising, but we also cover a lot more....Controlling food and obsessive behaviour.Social media and body image.Keeping up appearances on instagram.How social media encourages you to find fault with yourself.Self-acceptance and the importance of people spending more time with themselves, on themselves.Living efficiently - routine, schedule and automation.

He's played for Wasps, Saracens, Gloucester, Bedford, Bristol, internationally for England Saxons and is currently the assistant head coach of the Bristol Bears women's team. In this episode the rugby sensation that is Tom Lindsay is talking with me about:The benefits of self-awareness.The importance of routine and having a 'mental toolbox'Performance anxiety and imposter syndrome.Binge eating.The importance of communication and trust with others.Mental health awareness and why we should think before we act on social media.

Rowena Bernardo has launched more than 700 cosmetic products, trained managers around the globe on branding by design and was responsible for the resurrection of a top global makeup brand.Her blog, Beauty & The Bullshit has been quoted and referenced by international beauty bloggers and was once heralded by Elle magazine as the cosmetic industry's answer to The Devil Wears Prada.Rowena helped me expose the marketing tactics of the beauty industry in the #NoFilterNeeeded book, and in this episode we're busting it open further in discussion around:How the beauty industry doesn't want you to be happy and wants you to love yourself and hate yourself at the same time.Women fearing old age when the fun is just beginning.Judging ourselves and handing over judgment on us to a 3rd party.Finding the language of our own genius.How we have become a seeing society of comparing visually and we have forgotten how to feel things.Appreciating things makes you become a better consumer.Trends being a goldmine for marketers to continue their marketing “bullshit”Sustainability & Consumerism.How in our rush for growth and our ambition we are taking for granted the most basic of things that are making our lives wonderful.How the economy's loss is nature's gain.Yes, there is TONNES in this episode! Make yourself comfortable and enjoy!

Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction.He ended up homeless and broken on the streets of Manchester, England until he found the courage to save himself. Since recovering, Dr. Kelly has made it his life's mission to assist other hopeless, chronic alcoholics and addicts and educate the public on the dangers and warning signs of alcohol and addiction.In this episode we hear Robb's harrowing personal story of alcoholism and addiction and speak about:Alcoholism being a disease not a choice.The power of words which can form out reality.Brain training and self-dialogue.Kicking fear to the kerb and winning at life.How the brain can be primed for anything.Your self-value dictating everything that you do.Judgment on others and yourself.

"when you are in the face of adversity you see straight through into the core of a human being" - You'll here quite the story on this episode! Michelle Mills-Porter is not only a communication expert and keynote speaker but a survivor of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.Michelle share's her story of waking up to crashing and banging to find her hotel was submerged in water and then tells of her journey of survival over the next 7 days to stay alive and what she learned about:Connecting with your core values.Recalibrating ourselves after adversity and learning what it meaningful in our lives.Common global enemies causing us to come together such as the Tsunami and Covid-19.The beauty of collective compassion.How vulnerability connects us.Allowing ourselves to evolve.Living with fulfilment.

Helen Sanderson is a professional organiser, interior designer and psychotherapist. She takes a holistic approach to home decluttering and in this episode we discuss:The psychological aspects of keeping your home.How self-care and self-respect is tied into it and taking care of your home is actually taking care of you.The drain on your energy from clutter around you.Conflicting relationships with your home stemming from childhood.Tackling emotions when it comes to clutter.How more physical space gives you more mental space which gives you more energy.

"I had nothing. No money. No job. No future. And no hope - all my hope was gone...”I'm speaking with Enton Barefoot who played semi-professional football and was on track to follow his dream of playing as a career when a sliding doors moment changed everything and he fell gradually into a whirlwind life of addiction and homelessness.I share some of my story too, with my own experience in rehab and addiction, and during this episode we discuss:Using substances to "run away."The behavioural patterns created to support addiction.The transition from alcohol to cocaine.Idolising celebrities and the influence of music and movies.Identity crisis caused by adopting aspects of other people's lives.Hitting rock bottom.Re-channelling the energy of addiction to positive use.

Homeless and pregnant at 17 to Managing Director at 30! I am in conversation with the super lovely, and very inspiring, Sonja Leason on her struggle to success journey. For anyone looking to start over, for whatever reason, this episode is for you.We discuss:Why you shouldn't be afraid of change.The importance of purpose in your career.The importance of asking for helpThe benefits of being curious.The resilience and transferrable skills you gain from going through periods of struggle.Being rational with our choices and not making them out of fear.How so many of us have been 'busy fools' pre-pandemic and the benefit of streamlining our lives.The need for more compassion in our fractured society.

Speaking with Tom Blackman, former body building champion and author of Target Lean, we discuss mindset, nutrition and his C.A.L.O.R.I.E method along with:Diet industry marketing tactics.How you don't burn more body fat by eating more fatThe diet trap.The 3 brains in terms of nutrition.What triggers us to eat.Using break cues to avoid mindless eating.The successful elements of a sustainable diet.Why you shouldn't use the number on the scales as an indicator of positive progress with your diet.Embracing carbs and how eating more can make you lose weight.If you've ever been on a diet then this episode is for you!

My goodness, there is so much in this episode, it was nearly impossible to choose a title for it!I am speaking with Henry Johnstone who is a rapid change therapist which means he can bypass the conscious mind and go straight to the subconscious to resolve trauma far more quickly than traditional therapy would take.We talk about:Our inner child and the importance of being able to self rescue/self soothe/self parentAlignment and Vulnerability - And questioning their use these days as buzz-words.Why we should take ownership and not fall into victim state and disempower ourselves.Rooting ourselves in gratitude and taking the lessons and growth from all our experiences - positive and negative.How the "alpha" and "beta" male tag actually shames men.And Henry has a call to action for all women who are listening, so stayed tuned for that near the end.

I'm speaking with Suzie Parkus, a relationship and communication expert. Suzie helps people to show up as the greatest version of themselves and communicate in a ways that feels natural and easy to them as well as the same for the person on the receiving end.We delve into Suzie's past as a matchmaker and discuss issues with dating today such as the lack of respect which causes people to tread more gingerly or people over amplifying who and what they are which is a hard persona to maintain.We look into identity crisis' and the effects on your mental health from being a 'social chameleon.' The way people treat us is in alignment with how we treat ourselves so it's so important to know yourself first so that you are able to know if someone is good for you.When we are open with people then we give them permission to be open too - openness breeds openness and Suzie calls it soul play.

In this episode I'm catching up with Noele Hammett who is the founder of skincare brand, One Skin.“I have a never give up attitude, but never giving up was actually going to the doctors"Noele openly shares with us her personal experience with postnatal depression when her son Hudson was born 8 years ago and we also discuss all things wellbeing with her latest venture - The Wellness Warriors - A group of health and wellness professionals serving beyond the skin in mind, body and spirit.

I'm speaking with long standing friend and aesthetic practitioner, Paula Waldman, about how the beauty industry has changed over the last 30 years and the pressure of keeping up with today's unobtainable beauty standards.We discuss the dangers of social media on the younger generation - well, all of us really - and how we should be enhancing our best bits instead of completely changing ourselves to look like someone else.“we just live in a culture where most people want to blend in… even if that means that they actually stick out like a sore thumb because they look ridiculous, to them they are blending in."

In this episode the lovely Sarah Moxom opens up to us about her past battles with mental health and body image . She talks about her fractured sense of identity in her youth, and her long battle with anorexia and addiction to cosmetic surgery.We discuss negative self talk and judgment and we look at how our environment contributes to who we become. It's real, raw and honest and is a reminder that each and everyone of us is an influencer to those around us.

My friend and videographer, Andy Napleton, opens up about his personal struggles with his mental health in self-isolation.We discuss why being creative at this time is important for us all to process our emotions and feelings and how it can positively impact others as well. We also share how easy it is to hit burnout after periods of intense creativity and Andy shares how (ironically) the fear of burnout pushes him to keep on going.We talk more about anxiety, addictive tendencies, and the importance of structure and routine at this time; we just need to take one day at a time the moment - however alien that may seem for some of us to do!

In this episode, I'm sharing some of my own recent insights and realisations at the beginning of lockdown and in self-isolation.I touch upon how mentally draining it is to live in two worlds - the online world and the offline world - and how I feel LESS isolated in self-isolation which demonstrates a connection with others only works when you are present in the moment, and intentional with it.

I talk to to Zoe Aston MSc, psychotherapist, and creator of the popular Instagram account @YourMentalHealthWorkout about mental health and the issues we face today with addiction, anxiety, and body image.We discuss body image vs. body reality and the unbalance that can result in body dysmorphia. We also explore a possible link between social media and codependency - with the new label of 'digital disorders' - as well as anxiety, dealing with triggers and ways in which you can reset your body and mind.This episode will raise your self-awareness and help you to understand and navigate yourself better.