OPEN UP with Amira

It's the final episode of season 4! Thank you for being here, for listening, sharing with a friend and has given you the inspiration, the motivation and the tools to understand yourself better and improve the relationships in your life. I thought we'd end this season with a personal share of just 5 of the communication lessons I wish I'd learnt sooner. And I'm going to guess that you might be able to relate to more than one. Whilst it's taken me years to truly understand my blueprint to communicating and how it impacts every area of my life, I don't want it to take you years to figure it out. As always, please tag me in your stories, DM me your feedback and after a short break, I'll be back for Season 5 with each and every single one of you. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

It's the final guest podcast episode of the season! What a season - I hope you've enjoyed it, found episodes that have resonated with you and loved the guest episodes where they get vulnerable with us. We'll be taking a break before we're back in the studio for season 5 where we'll be aiming to make it even better. Today I'm joined by Sarah Elisabeth, a certified Women's Health Coach specialising in supporting female leaders to optimise their health so they can reach peak performance in business & life. She's worked with 300+ women with everything from addressing gut issues & hormone imbalances to helping them heal their relationships with food. Her passion for empowering women to find health came after years of her own struggles with her relationship with food, hormonal and gut imbalances that took over her life. She eventually found that more restriction and punishment wasn't the answer, but learning to add nourishment both on and off the plate was the key to a sustainable healthy life. We've packed so much into this episode including Sarah Elisabeth's journey from her first binge aged 11, understanding why mindset is just as important as the practical tools, what looking after your gut health actually means and the fundamentals you're going to want to ensure you're doing in your life when it comes to your health habits. In this episode Sarah Elisabeth and Amira discuss: - What led her to making health her priority - Why we're willing to let things slide with our health - How to harness your health for high achievement - Signs that your health is out of sync - The importance of tracking your food (and we're not talking calories) - Understanding your body literacy - The causes of binge eating - What looking after your gut health really means - The impact of stress on your gut Sarah Elisabeth's Links: Website www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

In the penultimate solo episode of Season 4 we're discussing stress responses aka your fight, flight or freeze response and why it's stopping you communicating in the right way. Often we find ourselves in conflict, blissfully unaware of our stress response being activated long before the heat or intensity of the conversation you now find yourself in. And it's at this point we can wonder exactly how we got here. Today, I'm talking you through 3 of the 5 stress responses, how to identify yours and why you need to stop communicating when this happens. I know, it may sound like a rare thing you'll hear me saying. And I'll also share exactly what to do to when you find yourself in your fight, flight or freeze response. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

We are back with another powerful guest episode today. Jack Villiers is a Leadership Coach, Guide, and Public Speaker. His work is focused on enabling people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves so that they can increase their impact, lead authentically, and transform the way they relate to others. In today's episode, I truly believe we cover it all through the eyes of a strong, male communicator and the healing work he's done to communicate in a healthy, balanced way in his relationships. Jack shares the impact his dad had as an addict, his teenage years with an overriding need to belong and how someone taking a chance on him pivoted his professional career. Jack has spent the last decade working in leadership at some of the world's fastest-growing technology companies like Monzo, Just Eat, and MoonPay. During this time, he has worked at the cutting edge of leadership development, people strategy, and culture. Jack is passionate about self-leadership and embodying healthy masculinity because of the impact it has had on his own life journey. He is a Leader for Sacred Sons, a global menswork movement and facilitates deep transformational experiences across the world using relational, emotional, and physical practices. For the past few years, Jack has been captivating audiences with talks on leadership, mental health, organisational culture, masculinity, and overcoming life's obstacles. In this episode Jack and Amira discuss: - How he became a balanced communicator - Communicating from the heart rather than overthinking - Regulating your emotions when you're feeling triggered - Mastering the art of introspection - How his younger years gave him the curiosity - How the school system was the right support structure for him - His desire to belong and the impact this had on his teenage years - Healing his trauma from an absent father - His pivot into the corporate world - Re-writing your story - Where his inner boy recently made a reappearance - His work today with men as part of Sacred Sons Jack's links: Website: www.jackvilliers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack.villiers_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackvilliers/ https://www.sacredsons.com/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today we're building out your practical communication toolkit where I'll be taking you through 6 steps to master your inner influencing skills. And no I don't mean as a social media influencer, I mean having the ability to persuade and impact others but without doing it in an underhand way. It's the lesson we didn't get at school but the one in need both personally and professionally if we want to build trust, deepen our relationships and have an impact. So whilst you may think that you don't need it or you're wondering why you should bother, click play to listen and you'll find exactly how to level up the way you communicate and become the confident one you've been thinking of. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I'm joined by Grace who is a qualified intuitive spiritual leader and channelled meditation practitioner. She specialises in Magdalene womb healing and is on a mission to help women reclaim their feminine power. She supports people to step into their highest authentic expression. Today we have a different kind of episode for you. And I promise this isn't just for our females. Grace talks us through understanding our cycle as females, the impact it has in our relationships and how to master each stage of your cycle so you can really thrive in your life. She shares some of the lessons we weren't taught at school, why our negative self-talk can be so loud and when our cup is full how we can honour our partners. We also get spiritual as Grace shares her intuition and how she's healed her womb so her cycle no longer controls her. In this episode Grace and Amira discuss: - Understanding your menstrual cycle - What to look out for in each stage of your cycle - The impact your cycle has on your romantic relationships - How to design your life around the different phases of your cycle - When your negative self talk is likely to be loudest - What happens when we're pushing too hard - How to drop the blame mentality Grace's Links: Website www.bluebellspirit.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grace_.13._/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Graceprosser Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

There's different components to manifesting if you want to master how to do it. One thing you may have heard doing the instagram sweep is learning to let go. But we don't always talk about or understand why it can feel so hard. And this isn't just about letting go of the negative situations in your life. So today we're not only discussing why it can feel incredibly difficult to do but also how to practically learn to let go. How do you say goodbye to the things that feel good in your life? Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

One of the most sought after Personal Trainers in the world joins me today, for this week's podcast episode. Luke Worthington is a qualified sports scientist, trainer, nutritionist and strength & conditioning specialist with over 20 years' experience in the health and fitness industry. Whilst you may know of Luke, you may know very little about who he is and his journey into how he became one of the experts within the industry. Today he shares what life was like growing up in the north, the early days of the fitness industry and how his journey started. We tap into his expertise, the common mistakes he sees and his advice if you're starting out in the fitness world. And it is the OPEN UP podcast, meaning we get into the downsides of running a business, the impact a thriving career has had on Luke's personal life and some of his long standing beliefs that he's reframed to give him the life he really wanted. Luke reflects on understanding what works for him and not moulding himself into other people's expectations. He currently works with private clients and holds a consulting role with Nike. Holding additional qualifications in neuroscience, biomechanics and sports massage therapy, Luke's philosophy on fitness is that it consists of five key pillars:Strength, Aerobic Fitness, Mobility, BodyComposition and Emotional Wellbeing.He utilises his diverse knowledge to train and educate his clients on all five, as well as how they are all interconnected. A trusted advisor and voice of authority in the fitness landscape, Luke aims to not only train his clients but also educate them on their wellbeing. Luke is regularly featured in a wide range of press including British Vogue, Men's Health,Women's Health, London's Evening Standard and The Daily Telegraph. In addition to his personal training work, Luke has a number of altruistic ambitions both to elevate and enhance standards within the health and fitness industry, and to improve the quality and accessibility of health and fitness information to all. Luke hopes to achieve this through his series of professional educational courses and seminars in the UK, USA and around Europe, a grassroots education program through the YMCA, and through providing accurate, usable and accessible information through media channels. Luke appeared in the BAFTA nominated ITV series Harry's Heroes, and his personal training work features a roster of high-profile clients. In this episode Luke and Amira discuss: - His journey from growing up north to training his high profile clients - What he believes has made him good at what he does - How to find your superpower and make this your why - The common mistakes Luke sees in the fitness industry - Advice for health professionals who are at the beginning of their career - Luke's training app 3 x 52 - Whether it's really possible to achieve balance and thrive professionally - The pros and cons to having an analytical brain - Navigating personal life whilst being at the top of his career Luke's Links: Website - https://www.lukeworthington.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukewtraining/ App - https://sudor.fit/gym/3X52-Luke Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today we're defining the difference between your authentic self and adaptive self, so you can learn how to level up the way you communicate. We talk about why it feels so hard to be authentic and if it's really worth the risk of getting hurt or rejected. I also give you 3 tools to help you stand in your authenticity which in turn helps you level up your communication and the confident communicator you've always wanted to be. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I'm joined by Cameron who is a transformation expert who believes that with the right perspective and tools you can truly live a fulfilling and effective life. As a coach he will guide you to find your own path by creating deeper pathways of understanding and communications. Through his method you'll not only achieve results that last but will develop the resilience to become more assertive and understand your core competencies. By developing your presence, you'll become fearless, be consistent in taking action and confront uncomfortable situations. In today's episode we explore the world of energy, understanding our masculine and feminine energy and how we can get the balance just right. We also talk about the impact it can have on our romantic relationships and why Cam believes that women spending too much time in their masculine energy, is detrimental for society. In this episode Cameron and Amira discuss: - Understanding our energy states - The difference between your masculine and feminine energy - What happens when we lean into one too much - How to create an intentional day that embraces both - Practical tools to help you become aware of your masculine and feminine energy - What happens when you relationship doesn't have the right balance Cameron's Links: Website https://www.shiftintolife.me/ Instagram Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today I'm bringing you a slightly different conversation even though it's all about the solo podcast episode. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Kolby Kail for her Neurodivergent Families Summit and she kindly invited me to talk about all things successful communication. We delve into where to start with communicating as a family, your role as a parent or caregiver and how to have those tough conversations when you and your partner disagree about family decisions. I truly hope you love this episode as much as I loved recording it. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I'm joined by Harry Jameson, CEO of Pillar Wellbeing, who over the last 15 years has created wellness retreat programmes for top brands including the Four Seasons and Rosewood Hotels. He spent the beginning part of his career as an elite performance coach and has worked with some of the world's most successful names over a long 20-year career. Specialising in optimal daily performance, stress management, leadership and emotional well-being, Harry has worked with clients including ITV, the UK Prime Minister, Apple, Nike, Twitter and is also a Lululemon ambassador. Helping high achieving professionals stay mentally, physically and emotionally at the top of their game has been Harry's life's work. More recently, Harry founded Pillar Well-being, a global luxury well-being and hospitality concept, and Harry also writes a monthly column for The Times newspaper. We explore how Harry manages to do it all, the life of an entrepreneur and creating companies such as RAIN Wellbeing. We also take a deep dive into the world of leadership, what it really takes and the score he gives himself out of 10 for having those hard conversations. In this episode Harry and Amira discuss: - How to do it all from service based businesses to ed tech digital platforms - Differentiating between being self-employed v being an entrepreneur - Defining success in both business and family life - The consequences of celebrating your wins too early - The equation to being a great leader - What good entrepreneurs do and how to get into a flow state - Using conflict to create a healthy team environment Harry's Links: https://rainwellbeing.com/ https://www.pillarwellbeing.com/ https://www.futurepractice.org/ https://www.instagram.com/harryjamesonpt/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Hard conversations, love or hate them, they're a part of your life whether that's at work, with the in-laws or with your partner. You've heard me talk about what we put them off and a framework to have these conversations so they don't crash and burn. Today we're talking about ground rules. Think of them like your non-negotiables of hard conversations. It's the things you need to have them successfully. Don't you think it's time we learnt how to have these conversations instead of dismissing, avoiding and pretending? Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Richie Edwards is a professional MMA fighter turned Personal Trainer to some of the elite in London. He's now best known for being a boxing coach and supports individual training needs through both his online training platform and Team Shogun Training sessions. Richie shares life growing up in East Side New York, where his passion for reading came from and how the influence his mum and dad had in his life. We talk about his move for love to the UK and where he stands with his ex-wife. He openly shares some of the toughest experiences growing up and how this led to his dream of one day being a UFC fighter. In this episode Richie and Amira discuss: - Learning English slang and how he's got him into trouble - Growing up in East Side New York and being the geeky kid - His dream of being a professional UFC fighter - Richie's journey as a fighter and how he made it a reality - The impact the ‘hood' had on his life - The importance of the relationship he has with both his mum and dad - Moving to the UK for his love story Watch the episode on YouTube: Richie's Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/n.y.shogun/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Amira talks about being able to express your needs, communicate authentically and speak up. But how do we handle this when we're at work, want to communicate our needs and do it without rocking the boat? Or how are you going to approach this conversation with a difficult boss or a difficult team member? It's in these moments, it often feels harder to say what you mean, what you expect or what you need. But you're listening to this podcast for a reason! Today we're looking at exactly how to stand in your power at work, uncovering what's stopping you and being able to execute it in a way where you can also maintain strong working relationships. . Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Chelsea is a Fitness Instructor on the Queens Don't Quit app as well as in boutique gyms including Equinox and Soho House. As well as her career as a personal trainer, Chelsea is also the creator of the Tone & Lean Plan which is specifically designed for women looking to transform their bodies and minds in a healthy and sustainable way. With an extensive background as a professional dancer in London's West End as well as in TV and film around the world, Chelsea has always had a passion for fitness and wellness. Since lockdown, she's transformed her career and is now on a mission to make a significant impact in the fitness industry, offering truthful and honest advice to help people achieve their goals. We take a deep dive into Chelsea's world, her mission to help empower women to feel good in their body and why I think she's mastered being proactive over rejection. Chelsea also shares her previous life as a dancer, what she thinks set her apart and the secret to a beautiful romantic relationship after 11 years together! In this episode Chelsea and Amira discuss: - What made Chelsea a successful dancer - Dealing with rejection in the dance world - How lockdown helped pivot her career - The art of mastering connection and relationships for work - Undoing your unhealthy eating habits - Why her relationship still works after 11 years - How she's learnt NOT to communicate in her relationship Watch the episode on YouTube: Chelsea's Links: The Tone & Lean Plan https://www.instagram.com/thetoneandleanplan/ Website https://chelsealabadini.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chelsealabadini/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today you might be surprised by Amira's delving into the world of self-love and how this relates to communicating. But stay tuned as she makes the buzzword practical, shares how you'll create a better dialogue with yourself and come out with more authentic relationships when you put this into practice. For my perfectionists, my shoulda woulda coulda and my self-critical humans this is where you learn to stop beating yourself up, create a compassionate dialogue AND create a self-love journey that works for you. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Michael Gunning is an internationally recognised professional swimmer best known for participating in the 200-metre butterfly event. He holds dual nationality and has set numerous national records for both Team GB and Team Jamaica in his competitive swimming career. In 2018 Michael was awarded Sportsman of the Year in Jamaica for his contribution to sport and has been a public figure in the media and entertainment world since he came out as gay with NBC Universal on E! Entertainment. As one of the few mixed race swimmers in a traditionally white dominated sport, Michael continues to fight for diversity and equal LGBTQ+ rights around the world and recently appeared in BBC ONE's ‘Tom Daley: Illegal to be Me' documentary. Michael holds a first-class honours degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a regular pundit and international speaker for diversity, equality and inclusion; he hosted the swimming events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and is a Speedo Athlete Ambassador for Swim United. Michael openly shares the challenges of growing up in a sport where being mixed race was the anomaly and how he navigated this. We talk about the impact denying his sexuality had, why he thought he would secretly change and how up until appearing on E! hadn't dated a girl or a guy. He shares how to enjoy the journey when you don't hit your goals and what his dating life currently looks like! In this episode Michael and Amira discuss: - His journey into swimming as a 12 year old - Navigating race & sexuality as a mixed race swimmer - Suppressing his sexuality in the hope it would change - His identity and label and a professional athlete - Missing the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast despite getting the qualifying times - Learning to date in the digital world - What's next for the professional sportsman Michael's Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelgunning1/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelGunning1 Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today Amira's talking about all things small talk. Whether it's a love hate relationship or more hate hate relationship, there's a reason you need to be doing it and doing it well! New job? First date? Job interview? Small talk is the gateway into deeper, more meaningful conversations, connections and relationships. You simply need to learn the tools so you can do it the right way. My overthinkers, small talk avoiders, this episode is for you to learn the art of stress free small talk and getting over the awkwardness of it. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Lucy Sesto, former Great Britain Acrobatic Gymnast turned yoga teacher is on a mission to make movement as accessible as possible for everyone. She guides her students to explore their practice on the mat which is designed to challenge and inspire you to be your best self. Her welcoming and supportive atmosphere is what makes it easy for anyone to start their yoga journey. As well as teaching her public classes you can also find her online via The BodyCoach app. Lucy also hosts her own retreats and workshops both in the UK and abroad and you can click the link below, to check our details for her latest retreat. In Lucy's first ever podcast episode, we learn about how this yoga queen is navigating the self-employed world and how this has organically sparked her mission to create a community for people to come together through movement. She shares her insights into why we need to normalise therapy as well as her passion for personal development. In this episode Lucy and Amira discuss: - Why your passion doesn't need to be your career - How Lucy pivoted from a GB gymnast to dominating the yoga space - What a work/life balance means for her and navigating the world of being self-employed - Why she's on a mission to build her yoga community through her yoga retreats - Breaking the taboo of going to therapy and opening up about how you feel - The power of moving your body and the positive impact on your life - Finding the things that bring you joy Lucy's Links: Retreats https://sestoyoga.com/retreats Website https://sestoyoga.com/about-2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sestoyoga/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

Today Amira's breaking down the commonly used phrase, Imposter Syndrome so you can understand where, why and how it's showing up in your life and probably taking over. You might be surprised to know that at least 70% of the population are going to experience this at least once in their lifetime. But if you leave it to fester it'll magnify in ways you'd rather it didn't. This episode is for you if you're ready to learn how to communicate with yourself, feel confident in your abilities and stop allowing your self doubt from living your fullest potential! Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I'm joined by Made in Chelsea (MIC) star Miles Nazaire. Whilst he may be most known for his role in the hit reality show, he also has a few other strings to his bow. He is one half of the new podcast production company known as Playtime Podcast Production as well as being the host of the new show, Playtime Podcast along with Charlie Radnedge. Miles first appeared on our TV screens in 2018 as part of the MIC cast and it's fair to say his reputation with the ladies has been notorious. We talk about the impact of living your life on screen, the doors it's opened and the mental toll it took in 2022. And you may be surprised to know that Miles actually started life behind the camera, which is what really fuels his creativity. In this episode Miles and Amira discuss: - Managing the drama and gossip of a reality show - How playing a character took a toll on his mental health last year - How his morning routine sets him up for his day - Growing up on a council estate - Microaggression racism on a day to day level - Dealing with negative press when the facts get twisted - The different roles within a romantic relationship Miles' Links: https://www.instagram.com/milesjnazaire https://www.instagram.com/playtime.podcast/ https://www.playtime-productions.com/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

It's the first episode back of Season 4 and Amira is kicking off this season answering your dating and relationship dilemmas. Navigating your love life post pandemic, in the digital world can feel crazy and knowing what's the right thing to do can feel like finding your way out of a maze. So today, Amira's sharing when it's the right time to leave a situationship, how to ask the person you're dating your relationship status and handling your family relationships when they don't like who you're dating. Yup we're putting it all on the table. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I am joined by expert Anna also known as The Anxiety Coach. Anna is a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety. She supports women to come home to themselves and befriend their nervous system through somatic therapy, Breathwork, polyvagal & holistic practices. And today we get into understanding your nervous system and the impact it plays on the way you communicate. Anna shares how an accident at 10 years old shaped the approach she's taking to healing and the 13 year journey this took, before finding methods to help her show up in the way she wanted to the world. Anna has a way of breaking down the science behind your nervous system to help us understand how to cultivate a healthy one and the red flags to look out for when something's off. And we get into detail when it comes to understanding the impact a dysregulated nervous system has on the way that you communicate. You've got to know your survival states and how they're showing up. She also shares her beautiful bite size and practical tools so you can start implementing this today! What a way to close season 3! Thank you, whether you've just started listening or you've been here from the beginning. Here's to more experts, knowledge and putting it into practice to change our unhealthy communication habits. Topics we discuss: - Understanding the role of your nervous system - How to notice that your nervous system is out of sync - Tuning into your signs to find the unique way to regulate your nervous system - Busting the myths around a healthy nervous system - The unhelpful ways we respond when we're in survival mode - Why resting can feel difficult for many of us - A holistic approach to help your nervous system to function in a healthy way - Practical tools to regulate your nervous system - 3 quick fire round Links: Website - https://annatheanxietycoach.com/kind-mind-club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/

It's the last solo episode of the season and Amira's sharing 8 unhealthy communication habits you're going to want to drop this year. Understanding the communication habits you have that simply aren't serving you, means you can swap them for habits that do and level up your relationships. Whether you're new around here or have been listening from the beginning, thank you. I am already excited for what season 4 has in store. And if you want to hear something from me or a guest, drop me DM or email hello@amiras.co.uk with your questions! Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today I am joined by the wonderful Jem Fuller who is a trusted advisor and coach to CEO's and senior leadership teams across the government, private and not-for-profit sectors. He helps create more mindful leaders and healthier work-place cultures. Jem is an expert in human behaviour, specialising in communication and personal resilience. So it's no surprise we got on! Jem shares how men can master the art of communication (I promise guys I'm not singling you out), how he was a terrible communicator in his previous marriage and what his journey has looked like into conscious communication. Jem drops beautiful practical tools in our episode together which you can implement or share with your partner. We also discuss how he parents his son when he comes to communicating and the power of consent. It's fair to say from his punk days squatting in London to his years of barefoot backpacking around the Indian sub-continent and then years of corporate ‘high-flying', Jem has lived the extremes. Jem is also the Director and Facilitator for his own international leadership retreat company, and has been taking leaders to the remote Indian Himalaya, jungles of Northern Bali and Kimberley region of NW Australia since 2014. And he has recently published a book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, available through his website, on Booktopia, or Amazon. So please click the link below if you'd like to check it out! Topics we discuss: - Understanding what conscious communication is - How our filters, perceptions and bias impact the way we communicate - How the rules we create with our core values can lead to unhelpful expectations - His journey from being a bad communicator in his marriage to - connecting authentically in his current relationship - Why we freeze up and lose the words to express ourselves - How to cultivate having an open mind - Changing your behaviours when you're triggered - His tools to communicate with your sons - 3 quick fire round Links: Website - www.jemfuller.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/ Email jem@jemfuller.com Watch Jem's TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lxeRsIi1S0&t=74s Access Jem's resources - https://linktr.ee/jemfuller

Amira loves hard conversations and being able to support you to have them in a healthy, effective way. But where are you going wrong? Why are you putting them off? And will you ever really master them? It's a skill that you can learn. Maybe an uncomfortable one and an awkward one, But one that will help you feel good within yourself and build trust and connection within your relationships. So also very worthwhile having. In today's episode we'll delve into 5 common mistakes Amira sees that stop us having these hard conversations in the best possible way. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today's guest is Dr Darlene Rona Taylor who has a PhD in advanced studies of human behaviour. In today's episode we talk about what makes a successful marriage, where to start when you don't know how to communicate and the way your beliefs impact your love life. Dr Darlene and I also role play during this podcast interview so you can see exactly how not to do it and she shares when to put the work into your relationship and when you know to walk away from an unhealthy one. She is also an author, Keynote speaker, coach, influencer, Reiki master, NLP master practitioner and professor of psychology and communications. She has two and half decades of experience working one on one with clients creating quick and lasting change and also captivating large audiences with her larger than life personality. You're going to walk away with practical tools to power up your romantic relationship! Topics we discuss: - What makes a successful marriage - What to do when you don't know how to communicate - How your beliefs impact your relationship - Dropping the need to be ‘right' with your partner - How to communicate with self - Growing together with your partner - Knowing when to exit an unhealthy relationship - Why we keep arguing about the same thing in our relationships - 3 quick fire round Links: Website: www.whatstopsyou.com Insta: @thebestyearswithdrdarlene Youtube: @thebestyearswithdrdarlene

Amira talks a LOT about regulating your emotions, but what does this actually mean and how do you do it? More importantly, how is it going to make you a better communicator? Sometimes our emotions can get the better of us and it may be because we haven't learnt what to do with them. But if we don't change this as adults we'll find ourselves overreacting, shutting down or having an emotional outburst, which may not be the best way to communicate what we need. In today's episode we'll delve into exactly how to regulate our emotions to improve our emotional intelligence and to have healthier relationships with the people around us. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Today's guest is GRAMMY Nominated Songwriter, Sebastian Seville on Kanye West's DONDA album with the track “Come to Life". He is a Genreless songster with a background in hip hop, R&B, and dance with a no limitation, no boundaries ideology in his approach to lyricism and style. And I had the privilege to witness a small part of this. After he's spent the last 5 months in London, he kindly graced us with his presence on the podcast to talk about his experience, how he's cultivating his art form and the fact he's recently loved up. Sebastian shares how he's become a master at what he does and how we need to be willing to look bad if we really want to become an expert. He shares how his work ethic has truly enabled him to share his passion with the world. Sebastian is also Responsible for developing Janelle Kroll from thousands to millions of streams with the track “Sunny Days” which surpassed See You Again by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa on the Spotify charts. His forthcoming project “SkyBoy” is an experiential / interstellar 3 volume, body of work that encompasses and takes a look at human nature and who we can be if we look beyond, told thru the lens of an galactic being. He is currently executive producing and developing Brussells R&B artist LYNA on her upcoming project and developing OTF's (Lil Durk's label) Sydny August. (Terrance S Spencer on ASCAP). We've got vibes and soul for you in today's episode! Topics we discuss: - London life - The importance of energy - Where he's felt a lack of trust - Navigating a new relationship - Ingredients for a successful romantic relationship - How to fail and how to success - From rapper to songwriter - Mastering his art - 3 quick fire round Links: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_seville/

Let's talk about getting defensive and why you're choosing this unhealthy behaviour. It's not about being judgmental of yourself or other people, but you do need to understand how it's showing up and where it's coming from. We'll then discuss 5 tips to help you combat your defensiveness so it doesn't have a detrimental impact on your relationships at home or work and have you missing out on opportunities because your fears got the better of you! Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Annalie Howling an elite performance coach, joins me today on the podcast. And what an episode it is! She shares how it's taken a lifetime to get vulnerable and how she's evolved since her life working in corporate. She gives us the science in understanding how our inner critic works & how we can befriend it. Annalie shares how she uses EMDR with her clients and how we can have a better understanding of the trauma in our lives. She has over 20 years of experience working with leaders in business, elite sports persons, and members of the Armed Forces, including ex-UK Special Forces. She specialises in transitional support and, through her unique approach, can ensure her clients overcome any self-imposed limitations to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence and a more fulfilling life. Working with FTSE companies and leading organisations as well as private clients, Annalie acts as a fierce accountability partner to those she coaches. By uncovering her clients' unique attributes and skills, they are able to shape their own successful and authentic leadership style. Annalie's private clients are high level achievers from the world of business, sport and the armed forces, and each programme is tailored to suit individual needs. Annalie is a sought-after speaker and experienced facilitator, author, commentator, and podcast guest. Having spoken at multiple global conferences during her career, she has successfully transferred her skills from in-person conferences to webinars and has found the results to be very positive. As an Ambassador for the charity Hire A Hero UK, Annalie mentors ex-veterans through the transition to civilian life. Topics we discuss: - How to show up vulnerably - Understanding how our brains have evolved - Surviving in a high performance culture - Masking your authenticity - Our biggest fear as humans - Dealing with your inner critic - Anxiety v Social Phobia and using self-compassion - What trauma really means - 5 trauma responses - 3 quick fire round Links: https://incasaconsulting.com/annalie.html https://www.instagram.com/annaliehowling/?hl=en

It's a brand new year and I couldn't not start with an episode on how you manifest your goals to set you up for the year ahead. If you're feeling lost or if you feel like it's a lot of rubbish then this episode was made for you. I'm sharing what manifestation isn't and how you can set intentions so you feel inspired and empowered to create the life you actually want to live. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Tom Bliss, a former professional rugby player turned personal trainer & online coach, is co-founder of the online fitness coaching & programming platform the Ultimate You. In today's episode Tom shares how he became a professional rugby player and why this wasn't always on the cards. We discuss the highs and lows of playing professionally and what happened when he suffered a severe injury, twice. He opens up about getting into fitness and feeling lost but why self belief was key. We debate what finding your purpose really means and how it sounds like he might have nailed it. And he shares life as a business owner with his partner Courtney and how they communicate to make this a successful relationship, both in and out of the ‘office'. During Tom's career as a pro rugby player, and then as a Personal Trainer in London, he's seen people from all walks of life benefit from training. He's never known anything as epic as functional fitness for building strong minds and bodies. ‍He's passionate about making functional fitness accessible so more people can get involved. The Ultimate You is our way of opening up the benefits of this style of training to you - wherever you are. Topics we discuss: - His journey into professional rugby - The highs and lows playing for both the Wasps & in the states - Overcoming 2 serious injuries - How he's cultivated self belief - Starting life in the fitness world - What finding your purpose really means - What lead to creating The Ultimate You - Running a business with your partner - 3 quick fire round Links: https://www.theultimateyou.me/ https://www.instagram.com/tomblissy/?hl=en

In today's episode we're talking about how it's hard to say what you really mean with your partner, particularly if you're starting from a place where you're not sure what your needs are. We'll be talking about your unhealthy communication habits, why they're damaging your relationship and how to change these into healthy ways of talking to each other. You'll leave this episode being able to communicate what you need to your partner and knowing when to have these types of conversations! Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Courtney Hanson is a best-selling author of Within: Healing Through Sacred Feminine Archetypes - Awaken the Goddess Within & podcast host of The Sweetest Little Life Podcast. Today we delve into the world of generational trauma and how as millenials we're here to break the cycle. Courtney openly shares her traumatic childhood and what the healing journey has looked like. She gets vulnerable about what it looks like to have it all together on the outside and why we never truly know what's going on for someone. Courtney also shares how her breakdown has brought her and her husband even closer and we talk about how she's being mindful when it comes to breaking the cycle with her kids. She is also a yoga instructor, reiki master, hypnotherapist, trauma-somatics healer, and inspirational speaker. She helps women remember their soul's purpose and return home in their bodies. She is a wife, mother of three, fur mom to three, and successful entrepreneur. Her journey through life is the framework that has led her to serve others. She has overcome pain and trauma that she has used as lessons and stepping stones to mould her into the woman she is today, helping others reach their goals physically, mentally, and spiritually. Topics we talk about: - Taking back your power - How a trauma therapist inspired her - The different archetypes - Knowing how your mother and father wound shows up - Understanding your triggers and where they show up - Breaking generational trauma as a mother - How her breakdown brought her closer in her marriage - What it looks like to really do the work with each other Links: https://www.amazon.com/WITHIN-HEALING-THROUGH-FEMININE-ARCHETYPES/dp/1982275510 https://www.instagram.com/thesweetestlittlelife/?hl=en

In today's episode I'm taking you through the 4 communication styles so you can nail the way you communicate in the most authentic way. And once you do it's about pinpointing your blind spots so you can start understanding how to communicate effectively with other people. The goal: to see, hear and understand the other person whether that's in a personal or professional relationship. Oh and if you missed the last masterclass of the year, ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt', something's coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Lauren White is a transformation mentor specialising in trauma, addiction, mental health and well-being. Today she joins me on the podcast where we take a deep dive into understanding addiction and not just how it shows up with drugs and alcohol. Lauren shares her experience with discovering alcohol at age 12 and how everyone thought she had it ‘together' growing up. We also talk about masking our true selves, how to get to know who we truly are and why both exercising and working too much are unhealthy glamourisations. Lauren shares her tools to healing, the journey she's still on and when her negative self talk shows up the most. She works with successful hard working and high achievers who struggle to break free from toxic behaviours, self sabotage and addiction to help them fight through these behaviours and truly break free to create a pathway of freedom to the life you deserve to live no matter what it takes. Lauren also now works for the Amy Winehouse Foundation & Princes Trust where she shares what life was like dealing with addiction, including an eating disorder and aims to inspire young people to cultivate the ‘right' mindset. Topics we discuss: - Why we stay busy and overwork - The different types of addiction - Whether addiction is genetics or environmental - What the healing journey really looks like - How to cultivate happiness from the inside out - Masking our authenticity - Why boundaries is the root to self love - Dealing with self-sabotage Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenwhite/

In today's episode we're discussing how to deal with the people in your life that just can't seem to listen to your boundaries. We'll recap the benefits of boundaries and why we're striving for healthy ones. Amira will also share exactly how to have an effective conversation which will help deal with the people that find it hard to understand your boundary or how they may need to adapt to it, rather than ignoring it or doing the opposite. The clue: repetition is key. Oh and if you missed last month's masterclass on ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt', something's coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Hannah is a BANT Registered Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner and founder of The Positive Method®. Today she joins me on the podcast where we take a deep dive into understanding nutrition and how the foods you eat have a major impact on, well literally everything. Hannah shares her journey into nutrition and why she created the Positive Method, in addition to giving us an education on why listening to your hormones is a key piece of the puzzle. Get ready for a conversation filled with women's health, hormones and why Hannah's thankful for her failures in life, including not getting into RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) She works with women to balance hormones, positively lose weight for good and find happiness. With a background deep rooted in the Arts, she thrives on pulling together my passion for people and nutrition in a creative and colourful way. She is on a mission to empower and educate women with the tools to positively reach their health goals, feel fabulous and improve quality of life. She sits on the medical advisory board for the PCOSAA (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Association) and was appointed an Ambassador 2020. Hannah is a thought leader in her area of expertise, regularly contributing to articles in international media and industry webinars. Hannah has helped hundreds of women rewrite their story. Stories of discomfort, overwhelm, frustration, helplessness and longing to feel like themselves again. Topics we discuss: Her journey into nutrition How failure impacted Hannah's life The importance of creativity in everyone's life Overcoming diet culture Why losing weight is never the goal What it means to live with PCOS & endometriosis The balance between hormones and your genetic blueprint Understanding how to take a holistic approach to your health 3 quick fire round Links: www.hannahalderson.com www.thepositivemethodclub.com

In today's episode we're talking about how to cultivate self-compassion and why it's the key to mastering your negative self-talk, self doubt and letting go of the shame you're feeling. Amira shares examples of how her clients have managed to create compassion in their life and how they manage the feeling of failure and learn to continue striving. And she's going to be taking you through the 7 ways that you can cultivate self compassion. It's not about doing all of them at once but it is about creating new habits that change the way you communicate both now and in the future. Oh and if you missed last month's masterclass on ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt', something's coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert's weekly newsletter where you'll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Elaine Cunningham-Walker is Forbes Featured and Award Winning Educational Strategist and founder of Global Education consultancy GMA Education. Today we talk about where she sees parents going wrong, how we should be talking to our children and how she's challenging her own beliefs as a mother. We also talk about cultural influences and redefining your educational journey. Elaine is the mother of two award winning children who were endorsed by MENSA when they appeared on Channel 4 series Child Genius in 2015. We also talk about the power of trusting your children, breaking the stigma of how you ‘should' parent and how you children are already different based on the order in which they're born. Elaine's experience in raising genius children and securing them at top boarding schools with music and drama scholarships, has led to parents reaching out to her asking how they can get the best out of their children at home and in the field of Education. The Consultancy specialises in bespoke educational roadmaps, tuition and strategies to help children win places at top boarding schools including St Pauls, Ashdown House School, Eton, Harrow, Lancing College and Shrewsbury School. Elaine's Mantra is ‘There is Genius in every child, just needs nurturing' Elaine also has a passion for women being at the top of every sphere of their life. She has several communities Sister Circle, Networks of Power, Women & Wealth and Elite Mums Network. She has started the GMA Group which embodies all of her passions and the education consultancy. Elaine is also an advisory board member of Girl Code Africa. The core mission is to advance STEM in females in Africa. The first project of building a coding lab in a container has been completed. Topics we discuss: - What resilience really means - Her job as an Educational Strategist - Life as a single mum - Breaking the educational norms - Why age doesn't matter in the world of work - How to stop labelling our kids - Getting the balance between expectations and being your true self - 3 quick fire round Links: https://www.instagram.com/elainecwalker/ https://www.elainecunninghamwalker.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaine-cunningham-walker

In today's episode we're breaking down how you can choose to respond and not react, which is an integral part of resolving conflict. We're also going to explore both the mental and physical impact it has on your health and how responding isn't the same as agreeing, giving up or accommodating the other person. This might be one of the hardest skills to master, but I promise it's worth it. Oh and don't forget this month's masterclass “How to break the cycle of self-doubt” is happening Tuesday 29th November. This £22 investment will help you go from being indecisive, constantly seeking reassurance, feeling like you aren't good enough to showing up confidently for that presentation, feeling worthy of that new job and dropping the need to prove yourself to your clients or your team. If you're ready to feel worthy exactly as you are, join me for this 90 minute workshop where I'll share exactly how. Click the link below to save your seat and if you can't make it live at 6pm, you can catch the replay: https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses

Today I'm joined by one half of DIRTEA which was founded by serial entrepreneurs and brothers, Simon and Andrew Salter, who were named in The Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2020. In today's episode Simon shares what life looked like before Dirtea, how burnout led them to a whole new world and how they're sharing the education of the power of mushrooms, with the world. We also get into life as a business owner with your sibling, the techniques Simon's using to heal his ACL in an alternative way and the different types of mushrooms you need to know about. The brothers have been instrumental in the conception and growth of social movement Feeling Nuts, the management and promotion of heavyweight champion David Haye, lifestyle concierge app Velocity Black, venture firm; The Venture Collective, clean meat start-up, Mosa Meat and live events Indaba X and Letters Live. Their hectic lifestyles and decade spanning careers eventually led to chronic burnout and the birth of DIRTEA which was conceived through their desire to combat stress, anxiety and fatigue as well as boosting creativity and increasing their overall sense of wellbeing and connectivity with nature. They travelled the world immersing themselves in the ritual of tea ceremonies, learning how transformative drinking functional mushrooms can be and becoming fascinated with the long-term benefits of mushrooms they were experiencing. Now they are on a mission to bring the powerful healing benefits of these potent functional mushrooms to the masses! Topics we discuss: - Life before Diretea - How burnout led to building a new business - The art of failing forward - Navigating running a business with your sibling - Myths about mushrooms - The magic healing power of mushrooms - Using natural methods to heal his ACL injury - 3 quick fire question round Links: https://www.instagram.com/dirteaworld/ https://www.instagram.com/mrsimonsalter/ https://www.dirteaworld.com/

Self-doubt can be crippling. Take it from me, who spent most of her adult life doubting herself, her career and her relationships. But you have to be honest about where it's showing up in your life and how it's stopping you taking the opportunities and jobs that you actually deserve. And if you don't get a handle on it, self-doubt will end up controlling your life, rather than you learning how to control it. And if you want to take this further and truly break free from self-doubt, join me in this month's masterclass “How to break the cycle of self-doubt” to learn the tools to do exactly that. When: Tuesday 29th November. This £22 investment will help you go from being indecisive, constantly seeking reassurance, feeling like you aren't good enough to showing up confidently for that presentation, feeling worthy of that new job and dropping the need to prove yourself to your clients or your team. If you're ready to feel worthy exactly as you are, join me for this 90 minute workshop where I'll show you how. Click the link below to save your seat and if you can't make it live at 6pm, you can catch the replay: https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses

Under Armour Athlete and 1500m silver medalist in the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2021, Holly Archer, joins me today on the podcast. Holly opens up about her inspirational journey to turning pro at 27 and explains why this is late in an athlete's career. She also shares how she wasn't the best runner at Uni but why that didn't matter. We also talk about her resilient mindset and what failing means in her world. Although 2022 was set to see her enter 3 major championships including the Europeans, World Athletics and the Commonwealth Games, life happened and didn't see her compete which almost led to her quitting the sport in Summer 2022. Holly's life looks drastically different to 18 months ago, where she was working full time up to 60 hours a week and navigating a full training schedule. She also opens up about her most recent heartbreak and how she's navigating this. Topics we discuss: - Her recent late entry into the Copenhagen half marathon - Her prep for big races and why it went out the window for this race - How to create the mindset of an athlete - How she knew she wanted to go to university in America - The juggle of a 50 hour week and training as an athlete - The surprise of going pro at 27 - How she asked her employees for support whilst going pro - Overcoming 2022 failures and how she almost quit - Dealing with heartbreak - 3 quick fire questions Links: https://www.instagram.com/hollyaarcher/

In today's episode Amira answers your most asked questions including how to say no without feeling, how to know your boundaries are proportionate and what shifting your energy looks like in practice. If you want to ask your question and hear it answered anonymously on the podcast, drop Amira a message on IG @the_communicationexpert or send her an email hello@amiras.co.uk. Amira will be running the How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt masterclass on Tuesday 29th November @6pm for her overachievers that don't feel like they're experienced or knowledge enough, feel they can't keep meeting expectations, are concerned with what other people think and are often left struggling to make a decision about their desires. She'll be sharing how you identify your level of self-doubt, understand your triggers, get clear on the behaviours keeping you in the cycle and the tools you need to break free from self-doubt now and in the future. Sign up here:https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses And if you can't make it live, you'll receive the replay to watch at a time that works for you.

In the last episode of season 2 I am joined by our former Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson. She shares how a lifetime of reflecting naturally led her to transition as a life coach. We talk about how she went from growing up in North West London to our Olympic champion, the support and insight her mum has given her along the way and gaining perspective when you don't reach your goals. She also shares why the way you speak to yourself is crucial, how she's continuing to grow her mindset and how she navigates bossing her career and motherhood with 3 beautiful children. Michelle knows what it's like to experience life outside elite sport, as a successful businesswoman and mother of three. Michelle draws on her own experiences to inspire and encourage others in her work as a Lifestyle coach, Personal trainer, Mentor, and Ambassador for Women's Aid, The Menopause Charity & Diabetes UK. Michelle's overarching mission statement is to ‘empower women and girls to unlock their true potential'. Michelle has regularly featured in Hello Magazine around the growing topic of menopause and lifestyle, and is currently on the front cover of the July edition of Women's Health. Michelle features in the current powerful campaign ‘Abuse is not love' in collaboration with Marie Claire, YSL beauty and Women's Aid! Topics we discuss: - Michelle's journey as an Olympian - The influence and role her mum played - Life growing up in North West London - Why authenticity is key - How she's evolved from Olympian, to PT to Life Coach - How she juggles her career and being mum - 4 questions - quick fire round Links: www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/michellegriffithrobinson/?hl=en

You've moulded yourself into the version of yourself you think the world wants to see. But the longer you wear these masks, the more disconnected you'll become from who you really are. So if you're feeling stuck or that you're not living the life you want to, it's a good indication that it's time to choose you, not a diluted version of you. But it's a journey so be patient, take your time and allow yourself to figure out what being authentic means to you. If you loved this episode we'd love to see you tag us in your stories @the_communicationexpert and if you think a friend or family member could love it too then please send it to them too! And if you want to join the communication hub, why not sign up to Amira's weekly wisdom newsletter where she'll give you insights and practical tools to level up the way you communicate! Click here https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Alice is the founder of Alice's Boutique, a company that creates bespoke designs that are made to order and is a concept label that born from a love of fashion and desire to bring imagination to the industry. After studying at the London College of Fashion it was clear to Alice that the industry was crying out for clothes that caressed and framed a woman's shape, rather than asking them to change their body. In today's episode Alice shares where her work ethic came from and how it also formed part of her identity. She shares her perspective on the ‘hustle-hard' culture and what's shifted for her. Alice also shares how she's navigating her mum's illness and what she's learnt about the way she copes. Thank you Alice for being so open and vulnerable. If you need to hear this today, I truly hope this episode helps you. Topics we talk about: - Work ethic v hustle hard culture - How work became her identity - Navigating the challenges of a business owner - What changed her perspective on work life balance - How she let go of the dark side of positive vibes - Navigating her mum's illness - 4 questions - quick fire round Links: https://www.alices-boutique.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/alicesboutique/?hl=en

In today's episode we're talking about how to avoid conflict. Amira will explain what exactly conflict means, why you're avoiding it and the tools to do this differently. If you are burying your head in the sand, pretending something isn't a big deal or dismissing how you feel then this episode has been created for you. Amira guarantees that when something bothers you and you fool yourself into thinking it'll pass or it's not that big of a deal that it'll only come back to bite you on the bum. In this episode you'll learn how to express yourself in an effective way because every time you don't you're hurting yourself and your relationships. It's time to stop keeping the peace and speak up for yourself. If you loved this episode we'd love to see you tag us in your stories @the_communicationexpert and if you think a friend or family member could love it too then please send it to them too! And if you want to join the communication hub, why not sign up to Amira's weekly wisdom newsletter where she'll give you insights and practical tools to level up the way you communicate! Click here https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef