Your Time To Grow

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Your Time To Grow is a podcast for busy women who feel lost in their career, want to make a change and build momentum to grow their potential and create a career they love. In it, Charlie, mum of three and experienced careers coach, shares her own experiences of being a working mum and how she created a balanced career around her family. You'll find guests, case studies as well as tons of practical advice and support.

Charlotte Ashley-Roberts


    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 180 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Your Time To Grow

    Food, Fat, and the Fight to Belong to Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 36:03


    In this deeply personal solo episode, I step away from scripts and strategies and speak directly into the mic — raw, real, and unrehearsed. I explore my complex relationship with food, body image, shame, and the invisible weight of perfectionism. From childhood scarcity to dieting cycles, emotional burnout, and the longing to feel visible without performing, this is a reckoning and a homecoming.If you've ever felt like your worth was measured by your size, your willpower, or your ability to keep it all together — this is for you.No answers. No neat endings. Just the honest truth of what it means to stay loyal to yourself, even in the mess.

    Where the Heart Leads: A Journey of Self, Service, and Strength with Clair Slade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:03


    In this soul-stirring conversation, I'm joined by Clair Slade, whose leadership is rooted in love, service, and fierce commitment to community. She's a champion for others — the kind of woman who creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and held. But behind her public presence is a deeply personal story of self-mastery.We explore what it means to serve without losing yourself, how to honour your own needs while holding space for many, and the unspoken truths about burnout, boundaries, and identity when you're constantly showing up for others.This episode is an invitation to all women who lead, give, and support — to come home to themselves without guilt. To reclaim their own power while still being a force for good.It's honest. It's tender. And it's a powerful reminder that true leadership begins within.Richard's fundraising: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mayor-of-stneots-2024?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

    Taking Off the Good Girl Armour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 67:08


    In this honest and heartfelt conversation, we unpack the concept of good girl armour — the protective layers we've built over time to stay liked, safe, and in control. We explore how this armour has served us, how it can silently limit our self-expression and power, and what it takes to begin putting it down. Expect stories, insights, and a few truth bombs as we name what we've often kept hidden.⚠️ Just a heads-up: the F word appears in this episode — because sometimes, no other word will do.

    From Passion to Purpose with Jenny Armitage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 27:26


    In this episode, I'm joined by Jenny Armitage, a brilliant therapist who shares her journey of transforming her passion for helping others into a successful business. Together, we explore the joys and challenges of building a business, the role of self-mastery in staying grounded, and how cultivating the right mindset can lead to lasting success. Whether you're just starting or looking to take your business to the next level, this conversation is full of practical advice and heartfelt insights. Discover how hypnotherapy can support confidence, clarity, and resilience on the entrepreneurial path. It's a thoughtful and inspiring discussion you won't want to miss!

    Finding your Inner Guidance with Monique Bertetto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 48:58


    Podcast Title: Finding Your Inner Guidance with Monique Bertetto Description: In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Monique Bertetto to explore the transformative journey of finding and trusting your inner guidance system. Monique shares her wisdom on tuning out external noise, reconnecting with your intuition, and embracing the calm within — even amidst life's chaos. Whether you're seeking clarity in decision-making, navigating challenges, or simply yearning for a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful insights to help you step into alignment with your authentic self. Tune in and discover how to quiet the chaos, listen to your inner voice, and unlock the guidance you've always carried within.

    The Confidence Muscle: How to Build It and Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 11:30


    Confidence isn't being perfect - it's about showing up, trusting yourself and growing through action. In this episode we explore what confidence really means, why we lose it, and most importantly, how to build it. I'll share three practical strategies to help you celebrate your wins, reframe negative thoughts, and, step outside your comfort zone. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need a boost, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to strengthen your confidence, muscle and thrive in every area of your life.

    Embracing New Energy in September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 7:30


    In this episode we explore the transformative energy of September and how to harness it for personal growth. As the season shifts, it offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the year so far, set fresh intentions, and embrace change with confidence. September is an ideal time to realign your goals and I'll share practical steps to invite balance into your life, and how to use this fresh energy to fuel your transformation. Plus, get actionable tips on reflection, intention-setting, and embracing the natural changes that come with this season. Tune in for insights that will help you step into this new season feeling empowered and ready to thrive. And don't forget to join the free master class on September 27th to dive deeper into how you can make the most of September's energy: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceGvrzoqEtUpZJEriUNvkG94XYl7EY4v

    Sovereign Leadership with David Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 54:11


    In this episode of the Your Time To Grow Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of sovereign leadership and how it transforms how we lead ourselves and others. My guest, David Brown, unpacks sovereign leadership and how it impacts our whole life. We explore the key characteristics and habits that define sovereign leaders and share practical strategies for cultivating these traits. David also shares powerful personal stories of transformation, offering insights and inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their leadership game. Tune in to discover how you can master yourself to lead with authority and influence.

    Finding Confidence Through Exploration with Emma Sargent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 49:37


    In this inspiring episode, we chat with Emma, who embarked on a solo journey that transformed her life and career. Discover how stepping out of her comfort zone empowered her to build the confidence to secure a new job. Join us as Emma shares the motivations behind her adventure, the challenges faced, and the self-discoveries made along the way. Learn how this experience gave her invaluable skills and a renewed sense of self. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own solo adventure or insights into personal growth and self-mastery, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement. Tune in for Emma's remarkable story and get inspired to embark on your journey to confidence and mastery.

    Adventures in Self-Mastery with Harriet Teare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 50:45


    I am delighted to be in conversation with Harriet, a dear friend and someone who is dedicated to her journey of Self-Mastery. In this episode Harriet and I talk about running endurance events, how the lessons from these events help us in other areas, plus how to overcome barriers and build resilience.

    Heart-Led Leadership with Rebecca Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 46:42


    The soul-full Rebecca Shannon joins me for a talk about heart-led leadership and the difference it makes - plus practical ways to tap into your intuition and the magic of this practice.

    Journey to Antarctica with Guest Coach Lisa Hopper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 55:51


    Embark on a captivating journey to the icy landscapes of Antarctica with our guest coach, Lisa Hopper, as she shares her profound insights on self-mastery amidst the frozen wilderness. In this special episode, Lisa shares invaluable insights from my recent stewardship journey to Antarctica, where she had the privilege of connecting with 150 visionary thought leaders and business pioneers. This transformative experience has profoundly impacted her perspectives and practices. Stay tuned as we uncover how these learnings can enhance your leadership journey and personal evolution. Discover how the principles of self-mastery guided Lisa to ask an outrageous request, and learn how you too can apply these transformative insights to your own journey of personal empowerment. Whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles or cultivate greater inner strength, this episode promises to ignite your spirit and propel you toward a path of self-discovery.

    How our thoughts shape our actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 11:04


    The first in a series of Self-Mastery topics, today we look at the intricate relationship between our thoughts, emotions and actions

    Peeling The Onion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 22:00


    Join me for the latest episode of the your time to grow podcast as I delve deep into the metaphorical concept of peeling the Onion. In this episode we explore the rich symbolism behind the age-old metaphor and its significance in various aspects of life including psychology personal growth and societal understanding. Discover the intricities of peeling the engine as we discuss its origins and how it's been used throughout history to describe the process of uncovering deep players of complexity from its routes in problem solving to its application in therapeutic settings we explore how this metaphor captures the essence of exploration introspection and self-mastery.

    The power of small actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 8:45


    In today's episode, I want to talk about a topic that many of us can relate to: feeling like we're not doing or being enough, despite our best efforts.

    Exploring Paradigm Shifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 8:17


    I explore how paradigm shifts act as catalysts for profound growth and self - discovery.

    Ask Me About What I Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 17:30


    Let me tell you about a challenge I've been set and how it might be helpful to you too

    How our words create our reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 9:41


    Today we're looking at speaking things into existence (specifically our career in this case). So, how do our words shape our reality?

    Embracing Your Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 11:23


    Your emotions are not the enemy, inviting them in and sitting with them will help you on the path to personal growth

    Reflect, Renew and Rejoice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 7:43


    Do you make space for reflection at the end of the year and honouring your journey for the year past and the one ahead?

    Show Up For Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 8:32


    Sometimes we confuse showing up with showing off, but it's time to shed this idea...

    Are you the master of your emotions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 16:45


    Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are running high, your ability to make decisions and perform tasks diminishes?

    Do you implement your learning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:33


    Learning is an ongoing adventure, but have you ever wondered why some people make rapid progress while others get stuck? Today we're unraveling the magic that occurs when we put our knowledge into action?

    Tapping into your wisdom in a meaningful way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 26:26


    I am winging it slightly this week as I reflect on tapping into the wisdom that resides in all of us

    Trusting The Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 29:55


    In this episode I share a personal example of trusting the process and I invite you to listen for what is relevant for you

    The magic of committing to yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 11:29


    What happens when you commit to yourself? Something magical! ✨ Let's explore...

    Taking care of the soul line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 6:52


    My coach Lisa said "take care of the soul line and the goal line will take care of itself" and I was intrigued. Let's explore...

    There is no perfect timing (you create it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 13:33


    I pushed myself to create what I wanted at the "perfect time" but I learned it's not about perfect timing, we get to create what we want at any time, from who we are being

    Busy is not best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 24:41


    I wanted to share a little mantra that my coach, Lisa, shared with me. Let's explore why busy isn't best.

    Reflecting on Mental Health on World Mental Health Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 12:34


    Today is World Mental Health Day and I'm discussing mental health in general and specifically the importance of tapping into our inner voice

    What is my biggest worry if I were to do it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 7:17


    Today we're diving into the question of 'what if I were to do it?' and my counter question as a coach which is "what is your biggest worry if you were to do it?".

    You are worthy, just as you are

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 9:48


    Your worth is not determined by the judgments of others or external measures of success. It's an inherent part of who you are. Embracing your innate worth is a journey, but it's a journey well worth taking.

    How thoughts create our feelings and experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 15:20


    What would you say if I said that 100% of our experiences come from our thoughts? Today I'm going to explore this idea.

    The Power of Mindful Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 17:59


    Today we are discussing the benefits of mindfulness meditation PLUS a short loving kindness (Metta) meditation. Please don't drive whilst listening to this episode!

    Creating yourself into being

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 15:08


    This week I'm diving into the idea of creating yourself into being - and what that means!

    How to trust your intuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 11:39


    Today I'll be exploring how to trust your intuition and tap into its wisdom

    Why is it so hard to slow down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 26:24


    I find it really hard to slow down and in this episode I share two things I've learnt about why I find it so hard to slow down and the steps I'm taking to release the guilty feelings I have around resting

    The 'I am too much' game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 25:15


    Have you ever been told you're too much? I have and I told myself a story that being myself made me unacceptable...so here's how I'm challenging that story

    How do you receive a compliment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 13:59


    How do you receive a compliment? Compliments are gifts freely given, expressions of admiration, recognition, and appreciation. They have the power to uplift our spirits and boost our self-esteem. Yet, far too often, we find ourselves stumbling when faced with a genuine compliment. We deflect, downplay, or even reject them altogether. But why is this?

    Do you feel like there's a missing piece of the puzzle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 27:05


    In this week's episode I talk about the profound impact of being coached and how I found new perspective on having a missing piece of my own puzzle

    How do you play the victim?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 24:07


    We all fall into the victim mindset sometimes (not to be confused with experiencing a traumatic event) and the key thing is recognising it and making a difference choice. In this week's episode I go through an exercise to help you get out of the victim mindset.

    Effortless Action

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 10:36


    In our fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it can be difficult to slow down and live in the moment. We are always rushing to the next thing, and as a result, we miss out on a lot of the joys that life has to offer, and sure, sometimes, busy is best...but, do we always have to exert effort? Is that a prerequisite for success? What if we could take effortless action?

    It's the difference that makes the difference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 9:57


    Today, we're going to be talking about the difference that makes the difference. The what? I hear you ask! Yeah, when I heard someone say that in a workshop the other day I was intrigued, confused and strangely understanding. In my head, it conjures an idea of two people standing opposite each other with space in between and it is in that space where the difference is, where the magic happens and so it is the difference that makes the difference.

    Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 16:02


    Life is full of situations that can make us feel uneasy, whether it's stepping outside of our comfort zone, having difficult conversations, or taking on new challenges. But instead of avoiding discomfort, what if we learned to embrace it and use it as a tool for growth?

    Life's about creating yourself not finding yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 9:39


    In this week's episode there's an apology for being sporadic and an insight into what it means and takes to create yourself

    Do you use a tripwire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 11:14


    Mental tripwires are a tool that gets triggered in advance to help us make better choices

    The middle path to a balanced life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 16:24


    I've been receiving signs from the universe on the middle path and using it to create a more balanced life and I felt like it's important that I share it with you.

    What's going on when you can't focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 25:48


    In this episode I'm noticing that my focus is waning and I explore why that might happen.

    How have you contributed to this situation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 17:44


    A question asked by my coach which got me thinking about how we do/don't take responsibility for our actions

    What kind of leader do you want to be in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 12:47


    In today's episode I talk about how you step into your authentic leadership through self-awareness and self-reflection and aligning your values, behaviours and leadership vision.

    Do we need to regulate our emotions at work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 20:49


    Humans are emotional creatures and it's hard for us to keep a lid on our emotions...but should we? I believe that EQ is an important part our awareness and there's a difference between being vulnerable and authentic and losing our temper with a colleague or worrying over every little step. In this episode I talk about strategies you can use to keep your emotions appropriate at work.

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