Inspiring stories from inspirational people, who have found their passion: their true north! Take inspiration from people who have been there, experienced the same, and taken action to create a more fulfilling life in line with their values and passion. Learn about what helped them and what they did to create the momentum. Change takes time but listen to our weekly episodes for a shot of inspiration! There are so many toxic messages around what success looks like, which can leave us feeling unsatisfied and overwhelmed. At Inspiration North, we've created inspirational resources and programmes to help you find your True North. You can go from living someone else's life to living your life full of meaning, purpose and joy.
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#148 Sheri-Leigh Miles - Playing around at the edges Sheri-Leigh talks to us about the joy of playing around at the edges. We talk about: The power of making sure you're doing what you enjoy. Knowing environmental science was her thing, before it was a thing. And learning all she needs to know about rocks in a week! Sheri-Leigh is Co-Founder and Director of NETpositive Futures. She helps organisations, teams and networks understand how sustainability links to organisational excellence. Her Master's degree is in Education for Sustainability and her career has focused on learning and education in its broadest sense. She was involved in the development of the UKs first sector-level sustainability strategies and spent 7 years on the Board of the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges alongside her main role as part of the award-winning Ecoversity team at the University of Bradford, the first whole-institution sustainability engagement programme in the UK. She was invited to become a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) in 2018 in recognition of her sustainability work in the education sector. She teaches sustainability on Newcastle University Business School's Executive Education programmes as a visiting lecturer and collaborates with the team on an innovative project to embed the Sustainable Development Goals into their programme. She is also Director of a Social Enterprise and Worker's Co-operative called 4Seasons which supports individuals who are differently able to ‘live the life they choose', primarily through supported employment linked to the outdoors. She has recently become an ‘accidental software developer' and her current focus is based around the NETpositive Software developed to support sustainability engagement across complex organisations. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Sheri-Leigh on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-leigh/ NETpositive Futures Website - https://netpositivefutures.co.uk/
#147 Shelley Farnham & Julia Harris - Complex Strengths and Complex Connexions Shelley and Julia talk to us about navigating complex strengths and the importance of connections! We talk about: Julia navigating school when neurodivergent and feeling that her ‘soul was too loud'. The importance of authenticity and being able to be themselves. And what they would choose to eat if they were invited to lunch with the Queen! Julia (JuliaArtsJulia) is a neurodivergent (ADHD+) mum of two neurodivergent/not-so-typical sons. An artist, children's entertainer, and also neurodiversity mentor, educator and trainer at - Complex Strengths and The Neurodiverse Universe. Shelley worked as a teacher in South Africa and then as a Teaching Assistant and SEN Support in the UK. She also has a son who is Autistic and ADHD. She started Complex Connexions as she is passionate about supporting other parents to focus on understanding, communicating and so, most importantly, on building connection with their neurodivergent child. Julia and Shelley have combined their strengths to create and deliver their fabulous 'All on Board for Families' course, a 5-week group coaching course to support parents of neurodivergent children. The course uses the analogy of the family being the crew on board a ship, moving from the overwhelm and confusion of struggle rock towards calm. Full Bios Julia Harris (JuliaArtsJulia) is a neurodivergent (ADHD+) mum of two neurodivergent/not-so-typical sons. An artist, children's entertainer, and also neurodiversity mentor, educator and trainer at - Complex Strengths and The Neurodiverse Universe. Julia has about over 30 years' experience of supporting neurodivergent individuals both professionally and personally, which adds to her personal experience of over 50 neurodivergent years. Driven by a passionate belief, present since childhood, that much was amiss about how adults interact with Young People, Julia has independently studied many modalities that explore human traits and behaviours, and how to heal the many relationships that are part of human life. Shelley Farnham worked as a teacher in South Africa and then as a Teaching Assistant and SEN Support in the UK. She also has a son who is Autistic and ADHD. Although she had a teaching degree and worked in education, when her son began to experience difficulties at home and school, she had to embark on a steep learning curve - with little information and support available at the time, this was very self-directed and involved a lot of late night googling! When she began a course for parents of neurodivergent young people and realised how much it was helping her as a parent and also as an educator, she knew she had to share its principles and so Complex Connexions was created! She wants to support other parents to focus on understanding, communicating and so, most importantly, on building connection with their neurodivergent child. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Julia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaartsjulia/ Julia Arts Website - https://juliaarts.co.uk/ The Neurodiverse Universe Website - https://www.theneurodiverseuniverse.com/ Complex Strengths and The Neurodiverse Universe on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ComplexStrengths All On-Board Families Course - https://www.theneurodiverseuniverse.com/all-on-board-families Complex Connexions Website - https://www.complexconnexions.co.uk/ Shelley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shelley.farnham/ Shelley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyfarnham/ Complex Connexions on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/complexconnexions Shelley's previous Inspiration North Podcast - https://www.inspirationnorth.com/podcast/episode/363b735b/75-shelley-and-jess-farnham-dont-judge-a-person-by-what-you-see
#146 Michelle Jones - A world where kindness is currency Michelle talks to us about imagining a world where kindness is currency. We talk about: How being content in the moment is a huge gift. How in helping others we can help ourselves. And watching Father of the Bride so many times! Michelle is the Founder and Director of Kind Currency, she also owns a successful wedding consultancy and has had other businesses. She's a Champion of Kindness, A believer in the power of community and an eternal optimist who is always smiling. As a North East Entrepreneur, Charity Worker & Volunteer - Michelle was recently awarded with a 'Friendship Bench' for her social impact work. She's incredibly Resilient and describes herself as a Chronic Illness, Mental Health and Invisible Disabilities Warrior. Michelle is also an Ambassador for Inclusion - working with local and national movements such as BE HEARD and Northern Power Women. And most importantly, she is Wife to Steven and Mam to Dylan and Isla. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Kind Currency Website - https://www.kindcurrency.co.uk/ Michelle Jones Weddings Website - https://www.mjweddingplanner.co.uk/ Michelle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/shellskindworld Michelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindnessmakestheworldsparkle/ Kind Currency on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KindCurrencyCIC Kind Currency on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindcurrencyclub/ Kind Currency on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindcurrencyclub/ Kind Currency on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kindcurrencyclub Michelle Jones Weddings on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mjweddingplanner/
#145 Kev Price - It all ends up good Kev talks to us about how it all ends up good! We talk about: His hard-won entrepreneurial lessons. The importance of finding great people to work with. And how he found his current adventure! Kev has more than 15 years of business experience. From co-founding a full-service digital agency in 2007 he then transitioned to digital tech products co-founding back to back start-ups. Both companies, Reframed and Ricochet, were backed by investment from both angels and VCs, the latter being successfully acquired in December 2020. Prior to founding businesses Kev got a degree in Physics, worked freelance as a developer/programmer and online marketer then went on to work at a few digital agencies in the North East. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Kev on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevprice/ Kev on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KevPrice Sub 10 platform sign up - https://sub-10.co.uk/safeguarding/ Sub 10 on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SUB10Learning
#144 Linzi Trafford - Say yes and see what happens Linzi talks to us about saying yes and seeing what happens. We talk about: Going on holiday to Thailand and deciding to stay there for 13 years and counting. Being in the right place at the right time. And the absolute joy of salt & vinegar crisps! Linzi is a passionate writer and content marketer specialising in creating original and engaging web copy and blog articles. She hates bad grammar, but loves a good pun. She likes to travel, but sucks at packing. She laughs loudly and often, and her spirit animal is a zebra. When she's not at her keyboard, you'll find her hiking in the jungle, scuba diving, sunset gazing, or running around on the beach with her rescue dog, Blix. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Linzi on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/linzi.trafford Palm Tree Digital on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PalmTreeDigi Linzi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linzi-trafford-b106591b5/
#143 Maria Watson - Creating order from chaos Maria talks to us about the joy of creating order from chaos We talk about: Not really having any ideas about what she wanted to do when she was little. How to make a living doing something she is great at. And her hunt for the perfect Chinese takeaway! Maria Watson - The Details Director - helps creative-minded solo business owners find simple ways to bring calm, order & organisation to their life & business so that they can get more done with less stress. After 18 years in Accountancy, working with hundreds of small businesses, she took her love of details, deadlines and talent for improving efficiency and created her own small business which is in its 7th year. Originally from Lancashire, Maria now lives in Cornwall working remotely with clients across the UK and the globe but she remains a no-nonsense Northerner who has an innate ability to bring calm and clarity to any business project, and that's what her clients love. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Maria's Website - www.thedetailsdirector.com Maria on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/maria-watson
#142 Suzi Payton - Listen, accept, commit! Suzi talks to us about how the 3 golden rules of comedy improvisation also help with life! We talk about: Her childhood dream of wanting to be a stunt woman! How making stuff up is the best thing in the world. And how reward charts are not just for children! A dynamic life coach, comedian/improv teacher and neurodiversity trainer; Suzi supports amazing people to access their strengths, build confidence and achieve their goals. She spreads the joy of comedy improvisation and helps absolute beginners to take their first steps into a world where we make short scenes up 'on the spot', play and have SO MUCH FUN! As an autistic ADHDer, Suzi is passionate about delivering meaningful autism and ADHD training where outdated stereotypes are kicked out of the window! She promotes a strengths based approach where ND people are accepted and understood and not 'encouraged/made' to be neurotypical. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Suzi's website - www.suzipayton.com Suzi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_coach_comedian/ Suzi on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhdwarrior Suzi's Driven ADHD+ mindset warriors Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/353964556132593
#141 Fiona Kearns - Being CEO confident Fiona talks to us about being CEO confident We talk about: How we should all work at being good at public speaking. Becoming self employed during the pandemic. And what her hilarious DJ name would be! Fiona Kearns is a Business Psychologist who helps people get rid of self-doubt, own their skillset and feel confident about playing huge in life and work. She is experienced in the IT/Telecom and non-profit worlds. Fiona is a member of the Association for Business Psychology and author of ‘How to Increase your Confidence'. She specialises in helping leaders fulfil their potential in business. She loves the thrill of helping clients manage their imposter syndrome to become confident, visible and more impactful. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Fiona's Website - https://kearnsconsultancy.com/ Fiona on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakearns/ Fiona on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KearnsConsultancyGlobal/ Fiona on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kearnsconsultancy/ Fiona on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FionaFKearns Create Your Signature Talk - https://kearnsconsultancy.thinkific.com/courses/createyoursignaturetalk Fiona's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VP8Y4RP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
#140 Adna Sablyich - Living life gracefully Adna talks to us about how to live life gracefully. We talk about: Coming to the UK from Bosnia as an 18-year old au pair to escape the war. How acting to her is the juice of exploring the limits of our humanity. And her son's awesome business idea! Adna Sablyich is an actress and coach, who uses the expressive and collaborative properties of drama and stage performance, to heal the post-lockdown traumas of isolation. With over a decade in the arts and entertainment industry and as long in education, Adna brings her own brand of understanding of the benefits of drama and acting, as transformative human engagements, which surpass the narrow boundaries of arts consumption we have been accustomed to for decades of the pre-pandemic life. Under the flagship statement: 'improvisation is the antidote to isolation', Adna brings together adults from all walks of life, to a shared experience of awakening and recovery, at a new level of interactive fun. Check out her blogsite, to find out more about her dramatic performance expertise acourseingrace.weebly.com. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Adna's Website - acourseingrace.weebly.com Adna on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adna.sablyich/ Adna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adnacadabra/ Adna on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ACourseInGrace
#139 Paula Donnelly & James Hanson - The importance of building business relationships Paula and James talk to us about the importance of building relationships. We talk about: The value of critical thinking and different skill sets in business. Good design doesn't mean reinventing the wheel. And how their 2 dream clients involve pizzas and fighting. James and Paula met at the Campus North, a (now closed) digital coworking space based in Newcastle, when James first founded Layers in 2016. Now 5 years old, Layers is growing with a team of 8 and serving clients internationally. They both love their work and believe that anyone can be good at something with enough practice but to be truly great at something you need to love what you do. They believe that having an end solution that looks great should be a given and functionality doesn't need to be sacrificed for aesthetics. Their mantra is to work collaboratively with clients to deliver purpose-driven solutions, not just pretty pictures. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Layers Website - https://layers.studio/ Layers on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/layers-studio Layers on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LayersStudio Layers on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/layers.studio/ Layers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/layersstudio/ James on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hanson-17407b105/ James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesGHanson James on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesyhanson/ Paula on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-donnelly/ Paula on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Paula_Mae_Donn Paula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulamae90/
#138 Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale - Counting your blessings and being the blessing Dr Rebecca talks to us about the importance of counting your blessings and being the blessing. We talk about: Helping others to see their own goodness and capability. How to keep going and be courageous in the face of challenge. And what brings her the most joy in life. And here's a poem about her that her dad wrote! There is a writer we know, whose books are perceptive, Wisdom abounds, for those if receptive, Dr Bec is her name, her mentoring renowned, Coping and thriving, all problems she'll confound. So she's your solution, whatever the task. She'll make your day brighter, as soon as you ask. Dr Rebecca is a prize-winning triple graduate whose work is to encourage your Lifejoy through beautiful books, kindly coaching and tremendous talks. Her unique combination of education, empathy and experience is used to help you to shine ever brighter. She took her first school assembly at just seven years old and has been inspiring audiences ever since. She has become an expert in adversity after severe chronic illness resulted in 12-40 weeks a year in bed or housebound for more than twenty years. Her education was disrupted continually but she learned her Lifejoy strategies to build immense resilience. The University asked her to give motivating talks to their new Post-Graduate students. When they responded so well, she knew this was her purpose. As well as offering a range of inspiring talks, she worked as a Celebrant where she led almost a thousand loving funeral services. Dr Rebecca is now an author, coach and speaker with her latest book entitled: Your Lifejoy Year ~ An Enriching Thought for Every Day. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Rebecca's Website - www.drrebecca.org.uk Rebecca on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drrebeccad Rebecca's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/667353417187728 Rebecca on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_w_dinsdale/ Rebecca on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rebecca-williams-dinsdale-b514824b/
#137 Dr Hannah Bryan - Unhook from trauma and get back to your life Hannah talks to us about the importance of unhooking from trauma and getting back to your life. We talk about: Getting feedback from her daughter that led to leaving the NHS after almost 2 decades. The challenge of deciding which clients to work with after being institutionalised in her focus. And hear all about her non-cheesy tunes. Dr Hannah Bryan is a passionate and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant and Facilitator. After working in the mental health field for 24 years Hannah recognises that trauma is something that many people sadly experience throughout their life. She strongly believes that just because people have been through these tough times they can still live a fulfilling, rewarding life. Hannah supports clients that have experienced trauma by providing therapy. She also offers coaching helping her clients work through their performance blocks and struggles so they can realise their potential and be their best. Hannah supports clinicians who are passionate about working in the field of trauma by providing supervision, online webinars and facilitating on EMDR trainings (EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Hannah's Therapy/Coaching - https://drhannahbryan.com/ Hannah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trauma_psychologist/ Hannah's Supervision and Training - https://theemdrsupervisor.com/ The EMDR Supervisor on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theemdrsupervisor/
#136 Becca Brighty - Everyone can be happy and brilliant at work Becca talks to us about how everyone can be happy and brilliant at work. We talk about: How doing a coaching qualification was transformational. How we all need to stop, reflect and take in what we're doing in life. And studying psychology as her dad wouldn't fund a photography degree. Becca Brighty is a Business Psychologist and Coach. She helps driven professionals to understand their purpose, achieve their potential and live successful and balanced lives. She strongly believes that everyone can and should be happy and brilliant at work: It's just a matter of them understanding and playing to their strengths and finding the right environment. Becca has collected many qualifications over the years (a Degree in Psychology, Masters degree in Organisational Psychology, several psychometric testing qualifications, a post graduate certificate in business and personal coaching etc), but it is her personal experience of workplace misery, generalised anxiety disorder, imposter syndrome and difficulty identifying her purpose that helps her really connect with and empathise with her clients. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Brighty People Website - https://brightypeople.com Coaching in the workplace - https://brightypeople.com/employee-coaching-in-the-workplace/ Becca on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccabrighty/
#135 Nicola Jayne Little - Building a MINT community Nicola Jayne Little talks to us about building a MINT community. We talk about: Taking 10 years to work out what she wanted to do. Her starting new things super power. And the importance of “merch”. Working for yourself takes courage. The members of Nicola's business club work for themselves. They are MINT and the Club was named after them. People are Nicola's joy, and every day she gets to do what she loves most; support the small business community to help their businesses thrive. She has worked with 1000s of business people from the North East and Yorkshire and they continually inspire her. MINT is the membership club for solo and micro business owners who want to keep learning, keep growing and be part of a community of people who just ‘get it'. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north MINT Website - www.mintbusinessclub.co.uk MINT on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MINTBizClub MINT on Instagram - www.instagram.com/mintbizclub MINT on I LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolajaynelittle/ MINT on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mintbizclub
#134 Melissa Armstrong and Marie Ranson - The importance of well-being Melissa and Marie talk to us about the importance of well-being. We talk about: Starting their working relationship as coach and client. Figuring out how to help as many people as possible. And how mental health is as important as physical health. Melissa and Marie are the Co-founders of Key Wellbeing, a Workforce Wellbeing Company. They are passionate about helping employees to be healthier, happier and more productive at work. They achieve this by delivering bespoke wellbeing programmes and initiatives, enabling employers to support their staff. Their flagship service 'The Key Wellbeing Hub' is an on-demand platform offering a wide range of video e-learning, audio guides and downloadable resources to support employees with their mental and physical wellbeing. With their diverse backgrounds, ranging from training to therapy, to providing change management support, guidance and solutions to organisations, they have the tools required to assist with this ever-growing problem of ‘workplace burnout'. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Key Wellbeing Website - https://www.keywellbeing.co.uk/ Key Wellbeing on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/key-wellbeing/ Key Wellbeing on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/keywellbeing/
#133 Jez Kay - Flying the flag for effective communication Jez talks to us about flying the flag for effective communication. We talk about: How his first job could have been the inspiration for the tv series The Office. His first Pirate stance in wearing ‘weird' suits to the City. And going viral on TikTok. Where is Jez at? During the day he's a communication coach and helps business leaders to put their message across. He's the Founder of My True Talent, a portal for talented working individuals who want to improve their communication skills. Jez wrote Peter True, The Early Years, the story of what happens to a young boy who's sent to a girls' school. He has a modest fanbase on TikTok, where his daughter Theo teaches him to dance. But he's a Dad so he can't dance. Jez has also produced a local TV show The Chair - interviews with inspiring people. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Peter True Website - http:/thisispetertrue.com My True Talent Website - http://mytruetalent.co.uk Jez on TikTok - http://tiktok.com/@jezandtheo Jez on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezkay/ Jez on Twitter - https://twitter.com/
#132 Emma Baylin - Creating a business around your passions Emma talks to us about creating a business around her passions! We talk about: The importance of investing in staff happiness and wellbeing. The physiological response we have when we sing. And how things feel easy when you're on the right track. Emma's passions include the power of human connection, improving health & wellbeing and singing. She is a highly recognised trainer and facilitator with 30 years' experience delivering on a range of organisational development topics. She has developed national programmes for clients including NHS England / Improvement. Emma specialises in helping organisations address complex challenges and implement solutions by guiding participants through an experiential journey, applying learning to their own practice and developing clear actions. With Shared Harmonies CIC, she has worked with some of the UK's leading companies including Nissan, Hermes, Royal Canin, Pinsent Masons and PwC. Shared Harmonies reinvests profits into community programmes for participants affected by health & wellbeing conditions. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Shared Harmonies Website - https://www.sharedharmonies.co.uk/ Shared Harmonies on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SharedHarmonies Shared Harmonies on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SharedHarmonies/ Shared Harmonies on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharedharmonies/
#131 Sonya Morton-Firth - Finding fulfilment Sonya talks to us about the importance of finding fulfilment We talk about: Being told she'll never amount to anything and doing everything to prove them wrong. How the best way to get good at something is to give it a try. And the importance of exploring your gifts and who you really are. Sonya grew up in a single parent family, in Newcastle in the seventies where divorce and children of mixed race were not the norm. After many fights in the playground with school bullies she was told that she would never amount to anything and would be lucky to even make it to higher education. Sonya worked as a high-flying sales executive in the City for many years, travelling between London, New York, and Miami, and enjoying the challenge of the fast-paced, high-pressured lifestyle; A woman in a man's world, Sonya's passion and enthusiasm always drove her to be the best, she was successful but felt unfulfilled, the ultimate failure. Sonya left the rat race, the corporate lifestyle, to become an Entrepreneur and pursue her passion of health, wellbeing, and personal fulfilment. She qualified in fitness and nutrition, launched a brand of glamourous fitness wear for women; and competed on stage in Physique competitions. By bringing her focus to healthy nutrition and disciplined training, Sonya went from Briefcase to Bikini, proving that it's never too late to change the way you look and feel. She is dedicated to body building and the benefits that weight training brings for women in confidence in mind and body. As well as being an Entrepreneur, Sonya is a property investor and has built a multi-million-pound property portfolio that gives her the financial freedom most people dream of. They say you must reach a break down before you make a breakthrough and Sonya reached this point after a relationship breakdown, finding herself jobless and homeless all within the same week. What followed was a true transformation and Sonya reinvented herself again. She qualified as an Executive coach and became leader of the largest personal growth community in the UK where she organised large events and was MC on stage with some world class Speakers. Now Host of her YouTube channel and Podcast ‘The Sonya Morton Firth Show', she has interviewed over 100 inspiring guests from Amir Khan to Dr John Demartini. Entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and Bikini Athlete, Sonya Morton-Firth is the Queen of transformation! “When you learn to understand your mind, you will realise that happiness is a choice. That you do not have to depend on the external world to experience happiness and inner peace, but you can cultivate it from within. When you master that skill, you will start to enjoy everything that life presents to you. Life is amazing when you learn to see its beauty.” – Sonya Morton-Firth Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Sonya's Website - https://www.sonyamortonfirth.com Sonya on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesonyamortonfirthshow Sonya on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesonyamortonfirthshow Sonya on LinkedIn - https://www.instagram.com/thesonyamortonfirthshow Sonya on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSonyaMortonFirthShow
#130 Jacqui Marson - Know who you are and speak your truth! Jacqui talks to us about the importance of knowing who you are and speaking your truth. We talk about: Being very good at persuading people to do things. How being a martyr doesn't serve anyone. And how Newcastle is the best city in the world. Jacqui Marson was one of the first female independent war reporters in the UK. She set up Wildcat Films in the North East with cameraman David Baillie when she was 26, and they went on to win numerous awards for exclusive reports from remote and hostile locations. She covered previously unreported wars in Pakistan's Siachen Glacier, in South Sudan with the rebel army and Nicaragua with the Sandinistas. After becoming a mother she sold the company and retrained as a Chartered Psychologist, working with women in Holloway prison and then in private practice. Jacqui wrote the worldwide bestseller The Curse of Lovely: How to break free from the demands of others and learn to say No, and appears regularly on TV and radio. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Jacqui on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxt2Eugj9bKMppNbA8V_55g Jacqui on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marsonjacqui/
#129 Bethany Wright - Don't shy away from who you are and what you want Bethany talks to us about not shying away from who you are and what you want! We talk about: Being authentic without the fear of what others think. Being willing to explore and experiment. Deciding she didn't want to be a fashion designer after cutting up her Nana's clothes! Bethany Wright is a Next Step Career Coach at her female-oriented coaching and e-commerce brand Her Empowerment Room, which she launched last year during the pandemic alongside her high level marketing job. Drawing on her own savviness and experiences, she is on a mission to help ambitious women at a crossroads in their career to navigate their next step with clarity, courage, confidence and ease. Gone are the days of waking up to your alarm to seize yet another lifeless cup of corporate ambition to simply pay the bills. Bethany empowers women to redefine their path to success, whether that be a career shift or entrepreneurship, through the use of her signature FIRE Process. Family girl first, Bethany channels the mantra “woman first, work second” each and every day – a musing inspired by the words of one of her biggest inspirations in the industry, Cara Alwill. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Bethany on Instagram - www.instagram.com/herempowermentroom Bethany on Facebook - www.facebook.com/herempowermentroom Book in to chat - https://calendly.com/herempowermentroom/complimentary-call
#128 Brian Bush - Don't be a lemming! Brian talks to us about the importance of forging your own path. We talk about: The value of networks and connecting people. How he has a purpose not a career. And the joy of embarrassing Porsche drivers at headlights in his Rally version Skoda. Brian is a sales/business development and relationship specialist having worked in a number of areas across the private and public sectors. From involvement in growing business (small to large) to creating and growing his own ventures Brian has a real passion for business. Driven by purpose, able to motivate and inspire others, Brian brings connection to a team or business ensuring a positive culture can exist to enhance efficiency and therefore profit. A very well networked individual Brian always brings his extensive connections to all projects and businesses that he works with and uses strategic partnerships to drive forward opportunity. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Brian's website - https://bbushonline.co.uk/ Brian on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/bbushonline Brian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbushonline Brian on Clubhouse - @bbushonline
#127 Sakshi Bansal - Doing Something Different Sakshi talks to us about the joy of doing something different. We talk about: Having a rebellious streak growing up. The challenge of calculating the effect of the ripples of kindness. And her next move towards humanitarian psychology. The meaning of the word Sakshi in Hindi is "witness". After moving to the UK to finish her masters in Occupational Psychology, Sakshi has witnessed her name transform into "Saskia", "Siski", "Sexy". That does not bother her. What bothers her is the lack of diversity & inclusion in the field of psychology; the lack of support for international students, the needs of youth volunteers around the world and of course the weather! Sakshi likes working on 10 projects at a time, is a passionate solo-traveller, a total linked-in nerd and claims she once drank more beer than an Irishman! Since 2018, she is a "UNESCO Kindness Leader" and is just discovering what that means in the world of business, psychology and change. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Project Leap Website - http://www.theprojectleap.org/ Sakshi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshi-bansal/ Project Leap on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/project_leap/
#126 Lorna Helps - Making hybrid working work Lorna talks to us about the importance of making hybrid working work. We talk about: Wanting to go to Newcastle University way more than becoming a Doctor. Cutting through challenges in workshops by painting pottery. And being told she couldn't start a business as didn't have the entrepreneur gene! Lorna Helps is the founder of Vibrant Thinking which helps organisations implement hybrid working to transform their workplace. Prior to starting her own business she worked at Procter and Gamble for 17 years. She was based in Newcastle but was part of teams based in London and Geneva so has some understanding of the challenges of hybrid working where teams are not in the same physical location. With Vibrant Thinking she combines her experience at P&G with unlocking creativity and innovative thinking within people to get better solutions for the client organisation. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Lorna's Website - www.vibrant-thinking.com Lorna on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornawatkinsonvibrantthinking/ Lorna's Facebook Group Vibrant Thinking for Hybrid Working : https://www.facebook.com/groups/279814446471530 Sarah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vibrant_thinking/ Sarah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VibrantThinkUk Management today conference link: https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/reinventing-the-workforce/agenda
#125 Sarah Taylor - Take the leap and see what happens Sarah talks to us about the importance of taking the leap and seeing what happens. We talk about: Being environmentally conscious from a young age. The importance of being who you are and being proud of it. And hear all about the backstory of the Pamoja name. Sarah Taylor is a trained skincare formulator and founder of Pamoja, a multi-award winning sustainable skincare brand based in Newcastle upon Tyne. During an eight-year career break, Sarah experienced skin allergies and set out on a journey to understand what she was putting on her skin. She found a solution and her purpose. Sarah is passionate about helping busy Mums achieve happy, healthy glowing skin and a moment of calm - daily self-care that can help us to bring the best version of ourselves to everything we do. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Sarah's Website - https://pamojaskincare.com/ Sarah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pamojaskincare/ Sarah on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pamojaskincare
#124 Claire Walton - Making a Difference Claire talks to us about the importance of making a difference. We talk about: The commendable job HR professionals have done during the pandemic. How we should all ask for help when needed. And her wanting to be Wonder Woman growing up. Claire is a High-Performance Coach and Author. Previously an Executive Director, Claire is now focussed on coaching Executive and C-Suite leaders to improve their performance, and that of their teams and organisations. Claire has an Advanced Diploma in Leadership Performance Coaching from Northumbria University and an MBA with Distinction from Newcastle University, amongst many coaching qualifications. Claire's first book, Super Neuro You is on sale on Amazon April 22nd. Claire is an active Sponsor of ‘My Sister's Place', a North East Charity supporting women suffering from domestic abuse. She is a volunteer mentor for The Girl's Network and mum to Emily. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Claire's Website: www.leadersaremad.co.uk Claire on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leadersaremad/ Claire on Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/leadersaremad Claire on Twitter - https://twitter.com/leadersaremad Claire on LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/clairewaltonchangeagent
#123 Dr. Becky Quicke - The menstrual cycle holds all the wisdom. Becky talks to us about how the menstrual cycle holds all the wisdom. We talk about: How becoming a psychologist always felt right. Setting up a business to be the psychologist and Mum she wanted to be. And becoming a free range human. Dr. Becky Quicke is passionate about sharing scientifically proven psychological skills to help other women let go of anxiety and have the self belief to flourish and fly. She empowers women who experience anxiety during the menopause to slow down, let go of worries and live with more joy and ease. Becky delivers online courses, workplace workshops and a monthly membership to help women navigate their way through the psychological storms of perimenopause so they can step forward with more peace and confidence. She also supports a small number of women who want personalised 1:1 guidance through coaching and therapy. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Becky's Website - https://www.beckyquicke.com/ Becky on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menopausepsychologist/ Becky on Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/beckyquicke Becky on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeckyQuicke Becky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-becky-quicke%E2%9C%A8menopause-psychologist-965268b5/
#122 Cameron Shaw - Small changes, big difference Cameron talks about making small changes can make a big difference We talk about: How small businesses have the power of big corporates by taking small actions together. Why the first steps into entrepreneurship can be the most difficult. And how a hotel slogan of “so good, so clean” can be fairly misleading! Cameron is an innovation expert specialising in the creation of value focusing on the end user's needs. Cameron has recently founded The Eco-Agency which helps SME's take their first steps into sustainability. Cameron is an avid traveler as well a coffee addict. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north The Eco Agency website - www.theecoagency.com Cameron on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-shaw-59b65ba2/
#121 Gwen Young - Bringing courage and culinary creations to people at home. Gwen talks about how she is bringing courage and culinary creations to people at home. We talk about: Being into IT from a young age. Her abilities in intertwingling recipes thanks to her project management skills. And her strategic pregnancy that helped her leave teaching. Gwen's portfolio career is currently in stage 3, food. Stage 1 was as an IT professional and stage 2 was in education. Having sold her last food business (an organic food delivery scheme) in June 2020 she has created It's From Scratch Ltd with a mission to make recipes a reality. She hopes to get everyone cooking by removing ingredient, time and skill barriers. When people ask for volunteers Gwen has to sit on her hands, she sings in a choir and is in an unofficial clothes swap arrangement/battle with her teenagers. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Gwen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolineyoung/ It's From Scratch website - www.itsfromscratch.co.uk It's From Scratch on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fromscratchfood It's From Scratch on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/its_fromscratch/ It's From Scratch on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/itsfromscratch
#120 Jeni Smith - Networking is making friends for grown ups. Jeni talks about how Networking is making friends for grown ups! We talk about: How we need the small talk and awkwardness of networking. The challenge of showing ROI to managers for networking activities. And having proper banter with Prince William about Smurfs! Jeni is passionate about connecting people. When people come together powerful things happen: relationships are built, knowledge is shared and sparks of innovation are fired. With fifteen years' experience in the networking industry, Jeni now teaches networking skills and creates networking strategies to help people come together and build effective, long-term relationships. During her career she has won several awards in enterprise including being named within the ‘Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs' in the UK in 2010, and ‘Growth Accelerator Programme' winner 2012. Between 2017-19 she conducted two rounds of academic research with Durham University, exploring her unique strategic business networking model. The research results spurred her on to launch Networking KnoWho, a new networking consultancy, to help individuals and businesses become more confident, efficient, and strategic networkers. Jeni truly believes that networking has the ability to change people's lives, unlock hidden potential, spark world-changing ideas and be the catalyst for positive change: all starting with a simple "Hello". Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Networking KnoWho on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NknoWho Jeni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeni_Smith_ Networking KnoWho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/networking-knowho Jeni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeni-smith/ Networking KnoWho on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NetworkingKnoWho
#119 Ben Hulme - Sales Piracy and Good Trouble Ben talks about his journey to sales piracy and good trouble. We talk about: How being a disruptor is now cool but wasn't at school. Why supporting others to build their dreams is one of his measures of success. And hear all about his very romantic story! Ben has spent 22 years in leadership, sales, business development and relationship management across healthcare, technology, HR, consultancy and services. Seeing how slow and complicated the health and care system can be, and the missed opportunity because big corporate companies are… too big and too corporate. He founded Hulme Redwood to give innovators and start-ups access to the experience and skills to grow, and work in a way that is healthy and rewarding for all. They called him disruptive at school, but he hears that's bang on trend now. He calls it Sales Piracy Ben lives in Preston, Lancs, with his lovely Claire and their four teen-angels. Out of hours he is at his happiest up a mountain or in a lake somewhere.. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benphulme/ Ben on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hulmeredwood
#118 Hülya Erdal - It's the journey, not the destination that matters Hülya talks about how it's the journey, not the destination that matters! We talk about: How Cypriot life revolves around food and the kitchen. Unlearning our social conditioning. And listen to her pitch for an awesome new tv series! Hülya is a Chef, Transformation coach, REBT practitioner and Mindfulness Teacher. Using her unique blend of cooking and coaching style, she helps you challenge and crush old belief patterns replacing them with a fresh, uplifting outlook on yourself and your life. Empowering you to change the way you see who you are and what you are capable of becoming. Changing your behaviours and thoughts so you live a more fulfilled, happy and successful life. "The road to your dreams is in the journey to yourself." Hülya - The Recipe For Life. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north The Recipe For Life Website - https://www.therecipeforlife.com/ The Recipe For Life Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_therecipeforlife_/ The Recipe For Life Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Recipe-For-Life-104230001648332 Made By The Chef Website - http://www.madebythechef.com/ Made By The Chef on Twitter - https://twitter.com/madebythechef
#117 Carmen Rose - Finding Your Authentic Voice Carmen talks about how important it is to find your authentic voice! We talk about: Coming from a very musical family. Hearing the beauty in anyone's voice. And what the street name would be for coffee if it was illegal. Carmen Rose is a passionate, energetic and dedicated performer, with a vocal talent stemming from her vibrant personality. With a desire to inspire, entertain and ignite joy to her audiences and students, Carmen specialises in singing, song-writing, performing and teaching. Trained in performing arts, she's had extensive experience on the UK music circuit, performing across many musical styles; Gospel, Rock, Soul, Blues, Metal, Country, Classical and Musical Theatre. Carmen has a developed an 4 octave range which consists of a whistle register. Her repertoire includes: Performances at The BBC, The Roundhouse, The Richmix, The Royal Albert Hall, Parliament, Canterbury Cathedral, The Queens Jubilee as well as Wembley to name a few. She has performed internationally around Asia and Europe. Carmen Rose has had the pleasure of performing alongside Brett Manning, Foreign Beggars, Ben Lochrie, Kele La Roc, Ed Skrein, A Noise Next Door and many more. She has gleaned from epic musicians like Stevie Vann, Jenny May and Stanton Moore and has enjoyed every minute of it. Carmen has been trained in the following disciplines: Husler, Classical, Opera, Belt, Gospel, Speech Level Singing (SLS), CVT, Method Acting, Musical Theatre, Brecht, Belly Dancing, Stage Presence, Public Speaking, Live Performance Singing and Mic Control, Studio Vocal Recording, Business Pitching. Carmen is enthusiastic about the success and well-being of her vocal students, through Vitality Vocals. She continues to learn about the voice daily and enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping people reach their goals. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Vitality Vocals Website - https://vitalityvocals.com/ Carmen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-rose-0711314b Vitality Vocals on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vitalityvocals/ Vitality Vocals on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/vitalityvocals/
#115 Darren Tate - Suiting Up to Help Others Darren talks about how he helps others by suiting them up! We talk about: The difference wearing a suit can make to how we feel. Filling his mum and dad's garage and attic with suits. And the dangers of 5-a-side football. Darren was approached in 2019 by one of his participants on the Moving On Tyne and Wear programme asking for help finding suitable clothing for an interview. He had secured his first interview and didn't have anything suitable, or any money to buy any. Darren was aware of a brilliant service for women called Smartworks who offer free interview clothing but there wasn't anything set up for men within the North East. Following this, he donated his own suit for him to wear when attending his interview and he was successful. Suitability was born. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Suitability on Twitter - https://twitter.com/suit_ability Suitability on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/suitability Suitability on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suitabilitycic/
#115 Mark Pitcher - Lighting A Spark In People Mark talks about how he loves to light a spark in people in his work. We talk about: Not being afraid of the dark but always going for the light. A family trauma that instantly shifted his purpose. What he'd do if he could slow down time. Mark is the Founder of Holistic Adventures, an offline (& sometimes online) experience that helps men and women release emotional pain and trauma. Part holistic retreat, part coaching workshop, part adventure camp, the experience offers Connection, Healing, Purpose & Escape in a safe environment. Mark is married with 4 children and divides his time between London, Cornwall & Barcelona. Mark says; “Dealing with painful emotions and trauma doesn't have to be done exclusively within the white walls of a therapist's office. Getting together outdoors in nature and finding connection with other like-minded people can also help ease trauma, release stress and improve one's overall quality of life in so many areas.” Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Mark on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/holisticadventuresMarkPitcher Mark on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markpitcher_holisticadventures/ Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pitcher-
#114 Richard Tubb - Being a Go-Giver Richard talks about how it is more important to be a go-giver than a go-getter! We talk about: Learning to ask for help. Making a living from sharing his mistakes. Getting a lovely bear hug in a lift in Las Vegas. Richard is one of the best-known experts within the global IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) community. He launched and sold his own MSP business before creating a leading MSP media and consultancy practice. Richard helps IT business owner's take back control by freeing up their time and building a business that can run without them. He's the author of the book “The IT Business Owner's Survival Guide” and writer of the award-winning blog www.tubblog.co.uk Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Website: https://tubblog.co.uk Podcast: http://tubb.co/TubbTalk Email: richard@tubblog.co.uk Twitter: @tubblog Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tubblogMSP LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/richardtubb YouTube Channel: http://tubb.co/TubbTube Instagram: www.instagram.com/tubblog
#113 Alex Barker - How To Be More Pirate Alex talks about her journey to becoming more pirate! We talk about: Having childhood dreams of exploration. Her initial scepticism of Be More Pirate, but this benefitting the movement. And how her first book was a little bit shit. Alex is a speaker, facilitator, writer and community builder. And a Pirate Captain. She joined Sam in 2019 to give life to Be More Pirate as something beyond a book. Before piracy she was Communications Manager at the RSA (Royal Society of Arts), and has spent a decade or so in the non-profit sector building networks and supporting social entrepreneurs. Alex leads the network and would like nothing more than to see a less conventional approach to social change take root. In September 2020 Alex and Sam's new book How to: Be More Pirate was published – an update on the original which dives much deeper into how to effectively rebel & rewrite ‘the rules'. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Alex's Website - https://alexbarker.co.uk/ Be More Pirate Website - https://www.bemorepirate.com/ Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabrkr/ Alex on Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexebarker Alex on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barker-46745471/ And Sam's Podcast - https://www.inspirationnorth.com/podcast/episode/c41c6386/17-sam-conniff-allende-there-is-no-greater-tragedy-in-the-world-than-a-life-half-lived
#112 Debbie Haynes - Follow your heart, not your head Debbie talks about how she has learned to follow her heart and not her head! We talk about: Growing a business from £500k to £24 million. Bringing her son to a meeting for a volunteering project then signing up herself. This being her first job where she hasn't taken all of her holidays. Initially working as a Wildlife SOS volunteer in 2018, Debbie was inspired and moved to see how the Wildlife SOS team makes such a positive contribution to the protection of wildlife and the environment. And so, after 25 years in the commercial arena, she took a leap, putting her skillset in Sales, Management and as a company Director into an organisation where she truly believes she can make a difference. The challenges are huge but the gains beyond words. Debbie wanted to be a part of the change that we humans must make, and now she is! Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Debbie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-haynes-8a1b4a64 Wildlife SOS Website - https://wildlifesos.org/ Wildlife SOS on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wildlifesosindia/ Wildlife SOS on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wildlifesos/ Wildlife SOS on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WildlifeSOS Wildlife SOS on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDVWIdbYk0mCnL9nkRHSxw
#111 Martin Gillespie - Thriving through adversity! Martin talks about how he has been able to thrive through adversity. We talk about: Using his stage four cancer to become a better person. His Mum knitting him a jumper to stay warm in Australia. And being known as the “Bud Stud!” Martin is a Holistic Coach with a focus on the wellbeing of men. Ditching the corporate blazer after 25 years to become a trailblazer in wellness, growth and developing into an empathetic human. Martin addresses his purpose of combining nutrition, meditation, epigenetics and questioning the programmed mindset. He is a resilient, charismatic and successful strategic leader, having overcome mental challenges including personal trauma and healing from cancer. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Martin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillespiemartin/ Martin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/martin.gillespie.581 Email Martin - martinegimartin@gemwellnesswarriors.com.au
#110 Rebecca Deller - Laughter is the best medicine Rebecca speaks to us about how laughter is the best medicine We talk about: What laughter yoga is. A serendipitous trip to China that led to a job in Japan. And why she forgot that we like to queue in England. They say ‘Laughter is the best medicine' and a phrase that motivated Rebecca Deller to run laughter workshops during 2020. Rebecca is a Well-being Consultant, Laughter Facilitator and Chief Happiness Officer who works with organisations to help them thrive by helping them to invest in the well-being and happiness of their employees. Rebecca's background spans 12 years working in learning and development teams three years of which were spent in Japan and France. Her specialisms include people management, mentoring and coaching. Her passion for well-being was ignited when living and travelling around Asia. A trip to India inspired an interest in yoga and Ayurveda where she even got to star in a Bollywood film. Rebecca likes to take the road less travelled which makes for a bumpy road at times but it is certainly full of adventure! Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Rebecca on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-deller-5221932/ Rebecca on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/l1febalance Rebecca's blog - https://rebeccalifecoach.wordpress.com
#109 - James Eves & Michelle Minnikin - Focus on what you can control and look for the positives! In today's podcast - our 2nd anniversary edition - we reflect on the lowlights and highlights of 2020, our lessons learned and what's next! We talk about: Creating even more authentic relationships. James's new secret identity being revealed. And Michelle using Twitter as a baby monitor to check in on the US during the elections. We are co-founders of Inspiration North and we're on a mission to help people live happier, more fulfilling lives. James is a Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach, Inspiration North Podcast Host, Co-Captain of Work Pirates, and a happiness spreader. He gets energy from helping people discover and develop their talents to perform at their best. Michelle is a Chartered Psychologist, Inspiration North Podcast Host, Co-Captain of Work Pirates, and a happiness spreader. She loves helping people and organisations fulfil their potential. Key Resources: Year in Review Workbook - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFqown37OfnZFZcZJ8tsoZ5K9a4qX06O/view?usp=sharing Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north James on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameseves/ Michelle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mminnikin/ Zira Life Website - https://www.ziralife.com Work Pirates Website - https://www.workpirates.com/
#108 - Shamshad Shah - It's not luck - it's what we make of it Shamshad talks to us about how it's not luck - it's what we make of it. We talk about: Being who she was expected to be versus who she was authentically. Connecting with your emotions, gut and heart to make life changing steps to reach bigger goals. And how the world is your oyster but you don't have to eat them. Shamshad is an expert in helping you to transform your wellbeing, by giving you a toolkit to create simple daily habits and understand your behaviours to live your best life. Prior to establishing Simply Wellbeing UK Shamshad worked in the NHS for 27 years as a specialist Dietitian. She also utilised her teaching degree to create innovative Nutrition courses. Highly experienced in intuitively listening and creating a holistic map to navigate your wellbeing journey, Shamshad created the 3 steps to Vitality System giving you everything you need to transform your wellbeing. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Shamshad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ShamshadShah Simply Wellbeing Group on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/wellbeingwishes/ Simply Wellbeing on Facebook - www.facebook.com/simplywellbeinguk/ Simply Wellbeing Group on Instagram - www.instagram.com/simplywellbeinguk
#107 - Niall Tudor McKay-Mount (AKA Mr Chimp) - Merry Chimpmas! Niall talks to us about how he got to be Mr Chimp! We talk about: The name of his first sauce for a chicken wing eating competition. Finding the meaning of life at 42. And how his funky dance moves got the attention of Mrs Chimp. This is Niall's 43rd job since leaving school in 1990. In 2015, he was suffering from depression and needed serious help. His friend Paul kindly gave him some of his chilli seedlings and said, “Grow them mate, they may take your mind off things!” A few months later his sister asked him to make a “Man Vs Food” challenge sauce. He made a chilli sauce that went down so well that shortly after that Screaming Chimp was born! They provide a range of chilli sauces that are perfectly paired with all the meat you can eat or fish you can dish. From their County Durham home, they grow a variety of chillies which go into every one of their sauces. There are seven sauces in the range, from mild to wild! Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Screaming Chimp website - https://www.screamingchimp.com/ Screaming Chimp on Twitter - https://twitter.com/screaming_chimp Screaming Chimp on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxCjO5-VlI0lWV4eMRao_g Screaming Chimp on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/screamingchimp1/ Screaming Chimp on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/screamingchimp/
#106 - Laura Rothwell - Understanding people and making connections Laura speaks to us about how marketing is all about understanding people and making connections. We talk about: Wanting to make a difference. Not growing the business for the sake of growth; exploring what is “enough.” And how her famously weak wrists became a twist of fate in her career. “Clearly not afraid to give opinions via professional social media accounts” and “If you want to succeed you're going to have to forget about your principles” are two of the pieces of feedback Laura has had, which probably tells you everything you need to know. She didn't forget about her principles and she swears a lot on Twitter. Laura is an accidental marketer of 17 years and founded Crystallised in 2013 to do marketing ethically, honestly and creatively. They work with socially or culturally minded organisations to create beautiful conversations and change the world. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Crystallised Website: www.crystallised.co.uk Crystallised on Twitter - https://twitter.com/crystalliseduk Crystallised on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crystalliseduk/ Crystallised on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crystalliseduk Laura on Twitter - https://twitter.com/_laurarothwell_ Laura on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarothwellmcbeth/ Laura on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurarothwell_/
#105 - Nicole Johnston - From the wrong side of the tracks to Downing Street Nicole tells us her story about how she went from the wrong side of the tracks to Downing Street. We talk about: Wanting to be Australia's Prime Minister when she was five years old. Her first meeting with Gordon Brown and White House officials. And her advice for Donald Trump. Nicole had a misspent youth in politics and government advising senior ministers in the UK and Australia, including Gordon Brown and Boris. She loved working in government. She felt she could change the world. Nicole is now an author, ghostwriter and book coach. She loves helping people finish their books – whether business or fiction. She is a passionate believer in the healing capacity of writing. Seth Godin is right – the book that will change our lives is the one we write ourselves. Her latest book, co-authored with the amazing Anna McAfee, launched on 10th September and her crime novel, is with her editor. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Writing Tribe Website: www.writingtribe.com Nicole on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/novelnicole1 Nicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolejohnstoncomms/ Nicole on on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-johnston-communications/ Nicole on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nicolejcomms
#104 Neina Sheldon - Helping others to live their fullest lives all year round Neina talks to us about helping others to live their fullest lives all year round. We talk about: Building your life and work around your light needs. How self care, boundaries and looking after your own needs are important. And how she used to feel like Tigger and Eeyore at different times of the year. Neina was diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in 2003 and now helps people and organisations understand how light impacts on health as the Founder and Director of Lightopia CIC, the home of light nutrition. With a third of UK adults experiencing SAD and Winter Blues for up to six months every year and many experiencing Vitamin D deficiency, sleep problems and social jetlag, the reality is that many of us aren't enjoying the full quality of life that we deserve. Lightopia aims to change this, encouraging everyone to make positive behavioural and environmental changes to 'live your light ideal'. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Lightopia Website: https://www.lightopia.co.uk Lightopia on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LightopiaUK Lightopia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lightopiauk/ Lightopia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightopiauk/ Lightopia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LightopiaUK
#103 Philip Lancaster - Helping people to achieve their life goals Philip talks to us about helping people to achieve their life goals! We talk about: How money is almost a taboo dinner table topic. Delivering financial education masterclasses in schools. And his tendency to flee the country when big decisions need to be made. Phil has been described as a modern-day saint, a red-haired version of Ryan Gosling, and an everyday superhero. All by his mum (so we're told) who we assume loves him unconditionally and hasn't yet listened to this podcast. In reality, Phil's someone who didn't know what he wanted to be when he was younger and has taken time out to travel and enjoy himself at important stages in his life before jumping into university, jobs, and uprooting his long-suffering wife to move back up North. As a financial adviser, Phil is passionate about financial education at an early age, supporting young entrepreneurs and professionals who may have never thought about planning, and helping charities with both his expertise and his time. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Philip's Website - partnership.sjp.co.uk/partner/philiplancaster Philip on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lancaster-90a54839/
#102 Eldon Jobe - The risks worth taking Eldon talks to us about the risks worth taking! We talk about: Just winging it in his first business but still managing to do well. Raising £1.2 million in VC money to get a business going. And how he is still able to do a wheelie and bunny hops on his son's BMX! Eldon is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded several tech and recruitment businesses over the last 20 years. From recruiting in software and tech to founding an IT recruitment company, Eldon's journey then took him on to co-found a software company designed to help the recruitment industry. After several years of working in Software, Eldon got the urge to return to Recruitment and co-founded a niche recruitment business specialising in IT infrastructure, Software and Cybersecurity. In every business Eldon has been involved in, there was one recurring theme. The mysterious dark art of cybersecurity was always both expensive and difficult to get right, yet was becoming increasingly important, yet overly complicated. This became the driving force behind Eldon Co-Founding Melius Cyber. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Melius Cyber Website - www.meliuscyber.com Eldon on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/eldonjobe
#101 Phil Jackman - You don't have to always follow the rules Phil talks to us about how you don't have to always follow the rules! We talk about: Crafting a different approach to management. How you should trust people and allow them to do what they're good at. And how people doing things the same way they've always done them, keeps Phil in employment! Phil is a Guerrilla Worker, strategic thinker, occasional maverick and reluctant over-achiever with an interest in culture change, creative opportunities and regional development. He is Director of Guerrilla Working Ltd consultancy working at the point where technology meets the organisation's people. Phil is a Director of Dynamo North East, an industry-led initiative focusing on growing the tech sector in the North East where he leads on the CyberNorth cyber cluster including the delivery of #CyberFest. Phil is also a Director of North East Initiative on Business Ethics, working to make the North East the most ethical place to do business. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Guerrilla Working website - https://guerrillaworking.com/ Phil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philjackman/ Phil on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PhilJackman
#100 Lisa Shaw - Don't be afraid to say yes to opportunities! Lisa talks to us about how you shouldn't be afraid to say yes to opportunities We talk about: Her career being a bit of an accident. The privilege of being part of listeners' lives each day. And her embarrassing Russell Crowe story. A County Durham lass through and through, Lisa has a radio career of over 20 years in the North East. Having worked on several of the regions commercial radio stations, winning a Sony Gold Award for co-presenting The Best Breakfast Show in 2012, she now presents the Mid-Morning Show, (the best of all the radio shows) on BBC Radio Newcastle. She is also an event host and Voice Over and is married and has a son. She pretends she enjoys cooking, but really just likes watching other people do it on her TV. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Lisa on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lisashawradio Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisashawradio Lisa on BBC Radio Newcastle - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p044vxpr
#99 James Ibbitson - Recognising your Yoda moment James talks to us about recognising your Yoda moment! We talk about: How he never set out to run his own business. The importance of mindset and resilience for entrepreneurs. And hear all about his Mexican Mind Monkey! James runs a video marketing agency Visual Punch. They create exciting and engaging video content for their clients. James in a past life was a forklift truck driver and a flat roof installer to mention a few of his previous career choices before having his Yoda moment. Fast forward several years, a degree later, and noticing a gap in the market James started his own business. Visual Punch has since gone from strength to strength Visual Punch specialises in creating video content that allows their clients to communicate with their target audience quickly, clearly, and concisely. With exciting new services being launched they are excited to work with you on your video journey. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north James on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesibbitson/ Visual Punch Website - https:/www.visualpunch.co.uk Visual Punch on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisualPunch/ Visual Punch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/visual_punch Visual Punch on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visualpunchvideo/ Visual Punch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvO2qBwBmg1LWoQNieDHaQ
#98 Amin Sorour - Driven by the idea of making change. Amin talks to us about how he is driven by the idea of making change. We talk about: You don't always have to get things done - just feel like there is progress. Choosing training from a strengths focus. And how he sees the Pyramids every day but never goes there. Amin stands at the forefront of the fast-changing Organisation Development; Human Resources sector, known for his tireless work ethic and hands-on approach to organisation and people development. With more than 15 years experience in HR, Amin currently works as Regional HR Manager, responsible for the Middle East and North Africa, for a European pharmaceutical company. He has a profound interest and passion to contribute immensely to the strength-based movement and the notion of self-managed teams, devoting himself to promote autonomy, intrapreneurship, and collective intelligence as key drivers of organisational growth and human performance. Amin is a committed and proud husband and father of twin boys. Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/ Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Amin on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amin-sorour-1804b212/ Amin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AMEN.M.SOROUR Amin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SorourAmin Amin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amensorour/ Amin on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user93630096
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