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How do you build a culture where people feel empowered instead of just pushed? In this episode, I talk about the difference between motivation and empowerment, and why generous leadership creates lasting ownership, clearer thinking, and better execution. Motivation can spark action for a moment, but empowerment changes how people show up every day. When people feel trusted, informed, and capable, they do not just wait for direction. They contribute, decide, solve, and grow. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
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How does a generous leader get stuff done without turning the workplace into a pressure cooker? This episode answers that question by showing how to direct people clearly, build trust, and keep momentum moving in a way that feels respectful and effective. Bob makes the case that generous leadership is not soft leadership. It is thoughtful leadership. When people feel supported, trusted, and clear on what matters, they move faster and do better work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
In this week's episode I am speaking with Adam Crymble and Rachel Rich about a really exciting piece of research looking at the complexities of feeding the households of King George III and his eldest son George who was Prince Regent whilst George III suffered from his “madness”, and eventually succeeded him as George IV. The focus of the research is the ledgers that still exist, listing the ingredients ordered, foods that were prepared and the people who ate them. Over 40,000 dishes were counted.They have analysed the ledgers from two royal palaces – George III's Kew Palace and the Prince Regent's Carlton House – with two other food historians Sarah Fox and Lisa Smith, and assimilated them to produce a book called The King's Dinner: Family, nation, and identity on the British table, 1760-1820, which was published by UCL Press on 11 June 2026. The book is available from wherever you buy your books, but it is also available open access as a free PDF. So is the data they used in their analysis.We talk about the differing characters of the two Georges and how these were expressed in the foods they ate, Georgian food identity, the concept of oeconomy, the exotic food cultures NOT appearing on royal dinner tables, French cuisine and famous French chef Careme's tenure in the Prince Regent's kitchens, as well as their fruit and veg suppliers, one of whom was called Savage Bear, amongst many other thingsThose listening to the secret podcast get some bonus material where we discuss the upper servant's fancy foods, the huge amounts of meat consumed, and the politics of wine.The King's Dinner: Family, nation, and identity on the British table, 1760-1820(open access)3000 dishes on a Georgian tableAdam's bio on the UCL websiteFollow Adam on social media: @adamcrymble.bsky.social (Bluesky); @dradamcrymble (Insta)Rachel's bio on Leeds Beckett University websiteFollow Rachel Rich on social media: @drrachelrich (Insta)Season 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.The mixing and sound engineering were done by Thomas Ntinas of The Delicious Legacy podcastIf you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeRachel's articles on The Recipes ProjectHugh Laurie playing the Prince Regent on Blackadder the Third Previous pertinent podcast episodesEating Out in Georgian London with Peter Ross18th Century Tavern Cookery with Marc Meltonville18th Century Dining with Ivan DayThe Philosophy of Curry with Sejal Sukhadwala Neil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
My DMs have been flooded with questions from women trying to figure out what their bodies actually need — how many calories, how much protein, how to structure their macros. So I decided to turn it into a case study episode and share it here with all of you, because one woman's struggle is never just one woman's struggle. In this episode, I walk you through: Why the number the calculator spits out terrifies you — and how you unconsciously manipulate formulas until you land on a number you're already eating (and already not seeing results on) The multi-billion dollar wellness industry's role in conditioning women to under-eat, and why 1,200–1,600 calories is not a starting point — it's a myth A full case study: 42-year-old, 5'6", 160 lbs, perimenopausal, chronic yo-yo dieter — and exactly what I'd do with her step by step Why maintenance calories are almost always higher than you think (and why that's actually good news) The Zone-method macro split I start most women on: 40% carbs / 30% protein / 30% fat How to actually track progress — measurements over the scale, every time. (One client lost 12 inches while the scale barely moved three pounds.) The real metrics that matter: biofeedback, performance, sleep, hunger, recovery When to reduce calories, when to increase them (spoiler: more often than you'd think), and why I never slash protein My strength training framework for women 35–70: 4 days/week, lower body twice, upper body twice, why most women are doing warm-up sets and calling them working sets Zone 2 cardio, step count sweet spots, and why fat loss is a muscle preservation problem — not a cardio problem Realistic expectations: what 12 weeks of genuine compliance actually looks like Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.
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You can be a generous leader in a way that attracts people regardless of your title. The point is not comfort for comfort's sake; it is doing the right thing in the moment so people feel respected, coached, supported, and eager to contribute. I will show you that generous leadership is not tied to title. Whether you are the CEO or on day one, you can build a culture that feels clearer, fairer, and more trustworthy by how you manage people, measure work, give feedback, and recognize what really matters. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
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Today I am talking with returning guest Peter Ross who was, until recently, the Principal Librarian at the City of London's Guildhall Library. His fantastic book called Insatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London, published by the Bodleian Library was published last month, May 2026. Today we are talking about the collections in the Guildhall Library, which is a staggering 600 years old.We mention quite a few books and collections, but there are links in the shownotes, and there will be images on the accompanying blog post, so do check that out too.We talk about the history of the library and how it got some of its collections such as the Elizabeth David collection, but also some of the lesser known ones such as the Robert Miller collection, the splendiferous feast put on for James I by the Merchant Tailors, the importance of the author's voice when it comes to writing popular cookery books, Hannah Glasse's sauerkraut, and Elizabeth David's Fanny Cradock avoidance techniques, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get some bonus material where we discuss the Hannah Glasse recipes that don't work, the Worshipful Company of Brewers, poisonous pears in pewter pots and more.The Guildhall LibraryInsatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London by Peter RossPeter will be at the Chalke History Festival on 27 June 2024 talking about Georgian FeastingAccompanying blog post on British Food: A HistorySeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.The mixing and sound engineering were done by Thomas Ndinas of The Delicious Legacy podcastIf you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeThe Guildhall Library CollectionsThe Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy by Hannah GlasseThe Closet of the Eminently Learned Sir Kenelme Digby kt. OpenedChoice and experimented receipts in physick and chirurgery by Kenelm DigbyLi tre trattati on Abebooks for a mere £12,500A Creative List of Meat Carving Terms from the Middle AgesPrevious pertinent podcast episodesEating Out in Georgian London with Peter RossFanny Cradock with Kevin GeddesEarly Television Cookbooks and Tie-ins with Kevin GeddesThe English Table with Jill Norman50 Years of 'English Food' by Jane Grigson with Sam Bilton, Annie Gray, Ivan Day & Jill Norman18th Century Female Cookery Writers with the Delicious Legacy PodcastPrevious pertinent blog postsCharles Darwin and the OwlNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Most meetings fail because they waste time transferring information that could have been shared another way. This episode argues for a more generous kind of meeting: one that respects people's time and energy, creates real contribution, and moves work forward with clarity and momentum. My point is simple: meetings should not feel like a necessary evil. They should be a place where people can contribute, understand the mission, and leave with a clear plan. Generous meetings are not softer or longer, they are smarter, more focused, and more human. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Welcome back to The British Food History Podcast. Today I am talking with Deborah Albon and Amy Palmer about the history of children's food. Deborah Albon is a former early years professional and Amy Palmer is a former infant teacher, and both are lecturers at the University of Roehampton, London. They have written a book called First Helpings: A History of Children's Food. It's comprehensive, well-researched and an entertaining read. I recommend it.We talk about the early years: the changing ideas about breastfeeding and wet nurses, the Victorian moralistic ideas surrounding withholding food, weaning the kids on wine and turtle doves, and children's birthday parties, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get 20 minutes of bonus material where we discuss in more depth Deborah and Amy's approach to writing the book, breastmilk alternatives, including the changing advice with respect to formula milk, creepy feeding schedules plus more.First Helpings: A History of Children's FoodFollow Deborah and Amy on Instagram @albonandpalmerDeborah & Amy's websiteSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.The mixing and sound engineering are by Thomas Ntinas of The Delicious Legacy podcastIf you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeYork Festival of Ideas 2026 Previous pertinent podcast episodesRetro Foods with Briony May WilliamsThe School Meals Service with Heather EllisFood in Gothic Literature with Alessandra Pino Previous pertinent blog postsSago & Tapioca PuddingColostrum (Beestings)NegusNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Negotiation is something you do all the time, not just in formal business settings. You negotiate with family, with colleagues, with clients, and sometimes even with yourself, so the way you show up in those moments says a lot about your character and your leadership. This episode is about becoming a better negotiator by thinking generously. That does not mean giving everything away or pretending value does not matter. It means understanding the other side, protecting your own value, and moving through each stage of negotiation with clarity, respect, and good faith. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Money is powerful, interesting, and tempting, and that is exactly why I have a love-hate relationship with it. I learned in finance that the healthiest people usually have the healthiest relationship with money, not because they magically have more focus or discipline, but because they understand money as a tool that can be used for good, for harm, and for everything in between. This episode is really about how money shapes character, choices, and generosity. I want to talk honestly about why money can be such a useful tool and such a dangerous temptation at the same time, and why generosity gives money the right purpose. When money becomes status, it loses some of its value; when it becomes a tool for good, it becomes much more meaningful. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
My DMs have been blowing up lately with one specific question: "Britt, what do you think of this advice?" It seems like every time I open Instagram, there is a new business coach telling stylists that the way they've been working for years is suddenly obsolete. This week, I'm taking those viral posts to task and ranking them on a brand-new scale to see which ones are actual breakthroughs and which ones are just noise! I'm digging into the "Saturday hustle" myth, the reality of a la carte versus tiered pricing, and some incredible innovation in the bridal space that I can't wait for you to hear. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice or wondering if you're falling behind the "latest trends," this episode is for you. We're cutting through the hype, looking at the actual numbers, and making sure you have a clear, actionable plan that prioritizes your success and your sanity. I would love to hear what you think of this type of episode, and if you found it helpful and informative, let me know so I can bring more of this type of content to you here on the podcast! If you need a tool to keep your numbers (and business!) organized, you'll want to check out our Wealthiest Year Yet Planner. Join the waitlist now at www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet/. The beauty industry is changing faster than ever. What worked in 2022 or even 2024 won't cut it in 2026, so are you ready? Grab our FREE 2026 TREND REPORT, The 2026 Must-Know Business Realities, Strategies & Trends for Stylists and Salon Owners now at https://thrivingstylist.com/mustknow/. Thriving Leadership Method hands salon owners a step-by-step strategy to implement an irresistible culture and create a powerful growth path…all while setting themselves up for structure and profit, and you can join the waitlist NOW at www.thrivingstylist.com/thrivingleadershipmethod/! With Grow My Clientele Calculator, you'll get instant clarity on how many new clients you'll need to hit your 2025 financial goals! Enter just four numbers, and this tool will show you exactly how many new guests you need monthly and yearly to reach your target income. No guesswork or complicated math required, and you can get it now at www.thrivingstylist.com/growmyclientele/. Do you have a question for me that you'd like answered in a future episode like this one? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast! If you're not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You're not going to want to miss out on this. Learn more at: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/
Welcome back to The British Food History Podcast. In this episode, I am speaking with Peter Ross. Peter was, until recently, the Principal Librarian at the City of London's Guildhall Library. He is an historian of both food and crime in Georgian London, an Arts Society lecturer, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.He has also written a fantastic book called Insatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London, published by the Bodleian Library. Published 14 May 2026. We talk about the migrating mealtimes of the Georgian period, chophouses, the importance of satirical cartoons when studying food history in this period, turtle soup, and why you wouldn't want to be seen hanging around the saloop stand – amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get some top drawer bonus material where we discuss what Georgian chocolate was really like, and the beautiful and amazing Vauxhall gardens + more. Insatiable Appetites, Eating Out in Georgian London by Peter RossPeter will be at the Chalke History Festival on 27 June 2024 talking about Georgian FeastingSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeAccompanying blog post showing the Gilray cartoon + moreThe Guildhall LibraryPeter's London street food exhibitionThe British Housewife by Gilly LehmannThe London Art of Cookery by John FarleyThe English Art of Cookery by Richard BriggsBefore Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential Housekeeper by Neil Buttery Previous pertinent podcast episodes18th Century Tavern Cooking with Marc Meltonville (& Richard Briggs)London's Street Food Sellers with Charlie Taverner18th Century Dining with Ivan DayElizabeth Raffald with Alessandra Pino & Neil Buttery Previous pertinent blog postsMock Turtle SoupNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History' The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of Sugar Knead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistory Mentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
I'm digging into the power of questions and why they matter so much in a generous culture. The way you ask something can build trust, create safety, and help people feel capable, or it can make them feel tested, guarded, and small. This episode breaks down five question styles that healthy teams need: courage, reflection, empathy, clarity, and encouragement. Each one helps you serve people better, understand them better, and lead or contribute in a way that strengthens the whole team instead of creating competition inside it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
This episode is about how to join a generous workplace culture, not just build one from the top down. It helps you show up in a way that makes you easier to hire, easier to trust, and easier to work with inside a healthy team. The focus here is simple: the way you speak, the questions you ask, and the signals you send tell people a lot about how you see work, responsibility, and human interaction. I walk through the phrases and attitudes that can quietly push generous cultures away, and I show a better way to communicate so you can fit into the kind of environment that values curiosity, humility, preparation, and contribution. By the end, you'll know how to signal that you are ready to grow with a team, not just take from it. You'll also see why team-first language, thoughtful questions, and a positive attitude toward feedback create stronger opportunities in interviews, meetings, and everyday work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Welcome back to the British Food History Podcast. In this episode of the podcast, I am speaking with fish and seafood cookery expert CJ Jackson, author of The Great British Seafood Revival, published by Merlin Unwin We talk about cod alternatives like coley and hake; the loss of the street fishmonger; sustainability; fish farms, and whether they are a good thing; the future of Billingsgate Market; and my old fear of bivalves, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get to hear about the popularity of seaweed and disco scallops!Great British Seafood Revival by CJ JacksonCJ's websiteFollow CJ on Instagram @cjkentseafoodSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. Things mentioned in today's episodeFollow Billingsgate Seafood School on Instagram @theseafoodschoolLeith's Fish BibleThe Ration Book DietBillingsgate MarketPrevious pertinent podcast episodesC is for Cod, Cockles and Caviar Previous pertinent blog postsTo make KedgereeNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History' The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of Sugar Knead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistory Mentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
I believe generous workplace culture is built by people who manage their piece of the puzzle wel,… …not by people trying to control everyone around them. This episode is about five leadership myths that sound strong but quietly damage teams, and I make the case that anyone, no matter their title, can choose a better way. I walk through why visibility is not the same as leadership, why results without sustainability are a bad trade, why "having all the answers" kills curiosity, why control does not create true alignment, and why pressure is not the same as performance. My bigger point is that generosity shows up when people create clarity, safety, and space for others to contribute. I also want listeners to hear this as encouragement, not criticism. We are all managing something, and when we do that well, we help build a culture where people can do their best work without fear, confusion, or burnout. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Welcome back to the British Food History Podcast. In today's episode, I am speaking with Great British Bake Off alumnus Briony May Williams about retro foods. She's on a mission to bring back some of the foods of the 21st century that are maybe not being enjoyed as much as they should be in the 21st. I am very much in agreement with this – obvs.We talk about how Briony became interested in retro foods and historical cooking (we all have an origin story, don't we?), memories of Bake Off, puddings as comfort food, Waldorf salads, our shared appreciation of frozen peas and Kitchen Aids, plus the infamous banana candle salad.The Retro Food Society by Briony May Williams is out nowFollow Briony on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @brionymaybakesBriony's SubstackSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here.Things mentioned in today's episodeThe BBC Travel Show episode featuring both Briony and meGreat British Bake Off New Year specialDelia Smith boils an eggSam Bilton's banana candle saladCar Fest 2026Southport Flower Show 2026My kedgeree blog postPrevious pertinent podcast episodesNeil's accompanying blog postB is for Banana, Banting & BerriesPrevious pertinent blog postsToad-in-the-holeNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson'Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryMentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
In this episode, I talk about what it means to be a giving communicator. The core idea is simple: most people enter conversations trying to get something, but generous communicators focus on what they can give first. That shift changes the tone of meetings, leadership, public speaking, sales, and everyday relationships. When you communicate generously, you help people feel seen, comfortable, capable, and part of something bigger than themselves. And when you give that well, you usually receive plenty back without needing to take anything. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Today, we are going on an excursion to the Netherton Foundry workshop, nestled in the Shropshire countryside, to find out about spun iron cookware – something that was essentially extinct in this country until owners Neil and Sue Currie brought it back.Neil and Sue are very kindly sponsoring season 10 of The British Food History Podcast makers of high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.We talk about designing the original range (and how the range increased), celebrity requests, why spun iron cookware lost out to aluminium cookware, croustade irons, and how Netherton Foundry cookware brings some extra authenticity to historical foods cooked at home, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast will hear about the pros and cons of working with copper, how Netherton Foundry go about seeking out their vintage machinery, how their stockpots came to be, their outdoor range, plus more.Netherton Foundry websiteFollow Netherton Foundry on social media: Insta/threads @nethertonfoundry; BlueSky @nethertonfoundry.bsky.social; Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NethertonFoundryIf you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here.This episode was mixed and engineered by Thomas Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy podcast.Things mentioned in today's episodeNF Bread Pan with ClocheNF Prospector PansNF Chef's PansVal Stones' Baking SheetNF Croustade IronsNF FlambadouNF Outdoor Cookery RangeVideo: spinning ironVideo: Sue using the croustade ironMana RestaurantFrom the Oven to the Table by Diana HenryRepast and the tiffin tin Jenny LinfordPrevious pertinent blog postsToad-in-the-holeYorkshire Curd TartFour Scone RecipesNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson'Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryMentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Clarity is one of the most generous things a leader can give a team. When people know what winning looks like, they move faster, waste less time, trust themselves more, and contribute with more confidence and less fear. Clarity is not just a productivity tool. It is a culture tool. It reduces confusion, prevents rework, lowers anxiety, and helps people do great work without constantly needing to be rescued or second guessed. I talk about why clarity is one of the most practical ways to build a generous culture. When leaders communicate clearly, teams do not have to guess, overthink, or waste energy trying to decode expectations. That means people can focus on doing meaningful work, helping one another, and moving the mission forward together. I break down 12 signs that clarity is working inside a team. Each one points to a simple truth: when people know where they are going, they bring more confidence, more ownership, and more generosity to the work. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
My guest on The British Food History Podcast today is Mark Dawson, a food historian specialising in the food and social history of the early modern period, but also on the regional food of the Midlands. Today we are talking about the traditional food and drink of his home county of Derbyshire.You may remember he was on last season talking about Derbyshire Oatcakes, well, since then he has written a fantastic book called Lumpy Tums: Derbyshire's Food & Drink published by Amberley and out in the wild from the 15th April 2026.We talk about oat-based foods like thar cakes, which were traditionally eaten on All Souls Day, thin pudding and savoury pudding, the origins of the Bakewell pudding and Derbyshire's very high proportion of drinking establishments per head, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get more than a quarter of an hour of bonus material where we talk about Derbyshire cheeses, the return of small-scale breweries to the county, wakes cakes and Ashbourne gingerbread.Lumpy Tums: Derbyshire's Food & Drink by Mark Dawson and published by AmberleyMark's websiteMark's Speakernet profileFollow Mark on Instagram @lumpytumsSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, who make high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here.This episode was mixed and engineered by Thomas Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy podcast.Things mentioned in today's episodeCounty Recipes of Old England by Helen Edden (2008)Good Things in England by Florence White (1932)Tindall's of Tideswell – purveyors of Thar CakesThe English Alehouse by Peter Clarke (1983)Bakewell Pudding ShopKnead to Know: A History of Baking by Neil Buttery (2024)The Rutland ArmsIvan Day's blog post about the Bakewell puddingVegetable Cookery by Martha Brotherton (1833): the page with the potato Bakewell pudding!Anne Lister of Shibden HallBetty's Vintage Tea RoomsPrevious pertinent blog postsTo Make a Bakewell PuddingTo Make a Bakewell TartYorkshire ParkinDock Pudding#321 Sweetmeat CakePrevious pertinent podcast episodesDerbyshire Oatcakes with Mark DawsonTraditional Food of Lincolnshire with Rachel GreenGingerbread with Sam BiltonOrmskirk Gingerbread with Anouska LewisNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson'Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryMentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txtbobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txtbobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Welcome to a brand new season of The British Food History Podcast!On the podcast today is medieval scholar Katherine Harvey, a scholar specialising in medieval and early modern history.Kathryn's new book The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living is out now, published by Reaktion Books.We talk about humoral theory and health, the dangers of eating fresh fruit and fish, the importance of sauces, drinking and drunkenness, how obesity was viewed by medieval society and the importance of cleanliness amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get bonus material where we talk about the importance of mealtimes when thinking about health, and the poorer members of society who don't necessarily have much of a choice when it comes to healthy eating.The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living by Katherine HarveyThe Fires of Lust: Sex in the Middle Ages by Katherine HarveyKatherine's websiteFollow Katherine on social media: Instagram @katherinee.harvey; X @keharvey2013; Bluesky @katherineharvey.bsky.socialSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, who make high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here. This episode was mixed and engineered by Thomas Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy podcast. Things mentioned in today's episodeYork Festival of IdeasGerald of WalesThe filthy peasants in Monty Python and the Holy GrailMy recent toad-in-the-hole recipeMy cabinet pudding recipeA is for Apple Season C, Episode 1My recent appearance on BBC BreakfastPrevious pertinent blog postsMediæval DiningMedieval Blanc MangeTo Make Frumenty/Furmenty Previous pertinent podcast episodesSubversive Feasting in Medieval King & Commoner Tales with Mark TruesdaleMedieval Meals & Manners with Danièle CybulskieEel special: 2. Silver Eels with John Wyatt GreenleeForme of Cury with Christopher Monk Neil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson' Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryMentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
In this episode, I talk about why your reliability is your real job security… and how generosity is the engine that makes that reliability real for the people around you. I share why extravagant one off giving is not enough, and why being reliably generous through your habits, your consistency, and your presence is what makes colleagues, leaders, and clients feel like they can truly count on you.paste.txtbobdepasquale+2 I walk through three steps: developing generous habits as your foundation displaying reliability through consistent behavior people can feel before you speak practicing presence so that your very arrival lowers anxiety and raises confidence before the work even starts I want you to see that generosity does not require extreme intelligence, it requires a desire to be great for others and the discipline to show up that way again and again. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
In this episode, I take you through the Kübler Ross change curve… …and show how it applies when you are shifting from a selfish culture to a selfless, generous one. Change like this is not just a new slogan or a new policy, it is an identity shift that takes people through shock, denial, frustration, depression, experiment, decision, and finally integration. I break down what each stage looks like inside a company that is trying to build generous culture, what you will actually see in your people, and what they need from you at that moment, from simple context and concrete examples all the way to small wins, support to experiment, clear guidance, and long term reinforcement. My goal is not to help you push people to the end of the curve but to help you recognize where they really are so you can guide their next step with clarity, care, and generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
I talk a lot about generous workplace culture, but in this episode… I flip the script and walk through eight signs that your culture might actually feel like a trap instead of a mission. If top talent and great customers keep slipping away, it is often not because of one big failure but because of subtle patterns that quietly tell people, "You do not matter here, your growth does not matter here, and your time is just a transaction." I unpack what it looks like when people do not feel they are making a meaningful impact, when they believe they are only growing the company brand and not their own, when titles matter more than growth, when the calendar seems to own them, when politics outweigh purpose, when safety is not prioritized, when potential is capped, and when work feels like trading time for money. My goal is to help you spot these traps and start making small but powerful shifts so your culture becomes a place people are excited to join, contribute to, and stay. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Welcome back to part 2 of my amazing conversation with Morgan Barkus! If you missed part 1, check that out here first! Morgan is an Empowerment Coach who helps women rebuild their relationship with their bodies, while growing their confidence and self-worth. In this episode, we continue our honest conversation about body image, where our beliefs about our bodies come from, and how we can start rewriting those stories so we can move through life with more strength and freedom.Listen in for more on: • How early experiences and comments can shape the way we see our bodies for years • Why dismantling old beliefs about body image is the first step to building real confidence • The difference between chasing a number on the scale and focusing on power, energy and longevity • How small habits and routines can help build self-confidence and self-loveLet this episode be your reminder that the relationship you have with your body is allowed to evolve. You get to question old beliefs, give yourself grace, and decide what confidence and strength look like for you now. Let me know if this chat inspired you as much as it did for me! My DMs are always opened for your thoughts @AlliArruda!Morgan's Links:Website: https://www.morganbarkus.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/morganbarkus/Podcast: Your Unapologetic Life Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSh27vzSXeQ5lshNgJhq9wWant to Make More Money in 2026? You Need to Be Seen!Secure your spot in the Visibility Accelerator!https://www.inspireandmove.ca/visibilityacceleratorGet on the Mentor Collective Mastermind waitlist:https://chrisharder.me/mentor Let's Connect!• INSPIRE + MOVE EVENTS• Instagram• Private Coaching• Website• Facebook• TikTok
This is a link post. Forum note: this post embodies the spirit of a new project I—Matt Reardon—am starting to reinvigorate in-person EA communities. I'm hiring a co-founder and I'm interested in meeting others who want to collaborate on this vision. My DMs are open. Sequence thinkers will be forgiven and rejoice In some fleeting moments lately, I catch glimpses of 2022—the year Effective Altruism's ascent seemed unstoppable. Universally positive (if limited) press, big groups at top universities across the world, a young EA entrepreneur was the darling of the financial industry, the first EA running for Congress calling in enormous financial and personnel resources for his campaign. More than those public-facing facts though, was a feeling on the ground that if you had a good grip on things and a plausible idea, you would get funding, go to the Bay, and make it happen. I actually regret how slow I was to see it at the time. You could just do things, and yes, that's always been true, but at that time, you didn't even have excuses. In my first year as an advisor at 80,000 Hours, I allowed people a lot of excuses. I think this came from [...] ---Outline:(02:37) The Retreat(07:03) What Greatness Demands(10:59) Effective Altruism is Good and Right --- First published: March 7th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/uHhcqagBBkhFTTGpq/effective-altruism-will-be-great-again Linkpost URL:https://open.substack.com/pub/frommatter/p/effective-altruism-will-be-great --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.
Too many leaders have been told they are "giving too much" and that their generosity is the reason they're exhausted. The real issue is not generosity at all, but people pleasing masquerading as giving. I break down how approval-driven "help" hurts you, your team, and the mission, and why reasoned, radical generosity actually builds healthier people and stronger organizations in this episode. You'll learn how to spot when you are saying yes just to avoid conflict, why giving people what they want is often the opposite of what they need, and how sustainable generosity requires boundaries, courage, and discernment. You'll end with a practical framework for radical generosity so you can give from strength instead of burnout and lead in a way that truly serves your team and your purpose. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
We joke about "brain rot" all the time… But the way we use our phones and feeds is quietly changing how we think, focus, and work. In this episode, I dig into why doom scrolling is not just a personal bad habit but a cultural and environmental problem that leaders can and should help solve. There are five practical ways to design a more generous work environment that protects people's attention, reduces the urge to escape into endless scrolling, and makes deep, meaningful work feel more rewarding than another hit of dopamin. You will hear how to create real "deep work" zones, what healthy breaks actually look like, how to set team notification norms, why curating your online feeds matters for identity and purpose, and how making brain health a visible priority can transform how your team feels day to day. This is not about shaming employees for taking "brain breaks" or trying to control every minute of their day. It is about building generous cultures where people can think clearly, do work they are proud of, and go home with more energy instead of less. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
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We say time is our most valuable resource… But most of us waste huge chunks of it without realizing it. Not because we are lazy, but because we built habits around one off situations and never stopped to ask if they still make sense. In this solo episode, I share five common time wasters that feel productive on the surface yet quietly steal time from what matters most, building a generous culture, serving people well, and doing meaningful work. From bloated meetings and inbox spirals to proposal perfectionism, over engineered replies, and long monologues where no one feels heard, I show how these patterns train your team to believe their time does not matter. I then reframe each one with a generous mindset, so you can reshape meetings, set boundaries around email, simplify proposals, communicate faster, and ask better questions that create connection instead of just more noise. If you want to stop looking busy and start investing your time in people, purpose, and real impact, this episode will help you see exactly where your habits need to change. It will also challenge you to use the time you get back not for distraction, but for generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
This is a storytime on how I manifested a $2K check that fell from the sky, and how I used wealth energetics, detachment, and attraction to bring it into fruition through a twisty, windy journey that required faith, trust, and conviction. Looking back, I feel like the way it happened-- and even in the moments where it looked like it likely *wouldn't * happen-- all came together for me to share this story with you all. Wherever you are, whatever you're calling in- is desiring you, too. Open and allow it in. For spirit-led, intuitive leaders who desire to anchor in your CEO Identity as you scale and attract illogical wealth, The Chamber membership focuses on the core aspects of growth: personal power, wealth energetics, sales magnetism, and identity. Every month, you'll get coached by Tiffany and receive teachings that drive you and your business forward with momentum and power from within- inside an epic community of women leaders who are here to cheer you on and walk shoulder to shoulder with you. Join The Chamber membership (and read more): HERE Ready to go to the top? Join the inner circle, small group mastermind with Tiffany to scale your business beyond limits. Get close proximity mentorship with Tiffany for a full year inside Magicmind. Read more and apply: HERE Want to chat about it? My DMs are always open! Connect with me on Instagram: @tiffanycheung.co
Some of the "best" performers on your team might be quietly falling apart. They hit every target, say "I'm fine," and get celebrated for their numbers but inside they're exhausted, anxious, and one tough week away from walking out. I have a powerful story from my financial career about a colleague who pushed so hard for production that they ended up quitting, never fully grasping their value to the team or to the clients they served. The leader focused on the bottom line, not the human being, and everyone lost in the long run. Real leadership is not just managing output; it's seeing the person behind the performance and leading with a generous mindset. Output‑only leadership is different than generous, human‑centered leadership where empathy, psychological safety, and genuine connection are strategic tools, not "soft" extras. There are six practical practices that help generous leaders notice subtle shifts, create safety, ask better questions, address the whole person, lead with humanity before productivity, and invest in inner capacity so performance becomes sustainable instead of fragile. This episode will allow you to examine how you're treating your own high performers, and yourself, and challenges you to lead in a way that protects people from breaking on the inside while still driving meaningful results. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
Most leaders live on autopilot and hope things work out. In this solo episode, Bob unpacks five "quiet laws" that high‑impact, generous leaders live by, often without even realizing it. When you infuse these laws with generosity, you create compounding wins: stronger teams, better systems, and a culture where people feel capable, trusted, and excited to contribute. Bob shares stories from his financial planning days, where mastering technical knowledge wasn't enough until he learned to own results, share what he knew, and build relationships through generous action. He then walks through Gilbert's, Falkland's, Wilson's, Kidlin's, and Murphy's Laws and reframes each as a practical tool for building a generous workplace culture that can handle mistakes, grow through challenges, and avoid burnout. Throughout the episode, Bob challenges you to shift from self‑protective leadership to generous leadership: owning outcomes, timing your generosity, focusing on mastery over money, giving radical clarity, and building systems that absorb chaos rather than fear it. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
We're stepping into 2026 and it's time to talk about real change. Resolutions come and go, but growth that lasts comes from building a consistent, generous culture at work. Forget starting over every January. Let's focus on the habits and systems that make people feel valued, productive, and excited to contribute. I break down how simple acts of generosity can shift your workplace from competitive to collaborative and from results-driven to purpose-driven. When one person feels joyful and confident in their work, it spreads through the entire team. That's how positive culture takes root. You'll also hear how to focus on daily actions instead of lucky breaks, why humble leadership matters more than flashy performance, and how giving people what they need fuels trust and success. It's not about titles or rewards. It's about people. If you want your organization to grow and feel stronger this year, this episode will show you how to make it happen. If you haven't joined my free 7-day Feeling Generous email course yet, now's the time. It's quick, practical, and a great way to live and lead generosity every day. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course
I'm convinced companies want to hire generous communicators. Imagine flooding inboxes with vague, typo-riddled applications while your competition gifts crystal-clear, respectful emails that scream "Hire me. I'll make your team better." Job search communication seems obvious, but most miss the generosity edge: making busy recruiters' lives easier from subject line to follow-up. Here are 7 game-changing habits that reduce friction, build instant trust, and position you as the thoughtful leader companies crave. Don't just apply. serve your way to the offer. And if you already have the job. This is how you communicate with your team and prospects to build great relationships and culture. Have a generous year of communication.
The holidays are supposed to be "the most generous time of the year,"… …but for ambitious professionals, they often feel rushed, performative, and exhausting. Let's get real about why even generous people struggle during December. I have four simple shifts I make now to build authentic generosity into my life and work all year. These things weren't apart of my routines throughout the year until recently and they've helped me be more intentional during the holidays. Stick around for a special invite to the new Feeling Generous email course (pre-launch now, starts Jan 6). Have a generous rest of your year.
Interviewing for a new role is hard. Don't make it harder than it needs to be to stand out. A lot of interview advice is all about preparing great answers. I'm not opposed to having an idea of how you want to respond to things but there is something that is more important. It's the questions you ask. Make no mistake that your questions don't just seek information, they give it to. What you ask and the way you ask it says a lot about yourself and shares something unique with and interviewer. This topic is important when seeking and building generous workplace culture. Listen in and tell me what you think about these questions.
Are you relatable or debatable? Had to go with the rhyming title this week. We talk a lot about being nice, kind, and having EQ these days but I think we might be missing something when it comes to being a great colleague - or person in general. It's too easy to just to what everyone else is doing. In fact, I think it's easier than ever before to follow the crowd. Standing it out is actually a big exercise in relating to the right people. Some might say that being relatable is just being a "normal person" or not standing out too much. What actually leads to growth is standing out in unique was that has elements of relatability to others. This episode is all about helping you do that and not have a brand that's "debatable" Have a generous rest of your week.
It's the 100th episode of the Travel Creator Podcast!! We are two years old officially!! Today is a bit of a special episode as I have my boyfriend Matt interview ME about our past year travelling out west in a rootftop tent and some of my spiciest travel opinions. This episode is basically a collection of my most unfiltered travel stories, weird “how is this my job?” moments, and personal opinions I usually keep to myself. Consider this a thank-you gift to everyone who's been here listening, DM'ing me, and building this community with me over the last two years!
Are you ready to finally enjoy the holidays without feeling like food consumes you?!If you're heading into the holidays worried about food, weight, overeating, or that familiar “f*ck it, I'll start in January” mentality, this episode is EXACTLY what you need.What you're about to learn is that having a completely different experience with food this year is not as hard as you think.Inside today's episode, I'm walking you through 3 surprisingly simple steps that will help you enjoy holiday meals without guilt, anxiety, or losing control. These are the exact tools I teach my clients and the ones I wish I had years ago when December meant stomachaches, shame, and mentally checking out of my own life.And if you try these steps, come tell me how it went. My DMs are always open, and I love hearing from you!!!✨ Watch my FREE workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today
Building workplace culture is hard but I have an easy way to understand it. Most companies will try to find their culture by displaying a vision and values that's very noble. But that doesn't make culture. It's the people. Hold up! It's not just the people. You can't hire a bunch of nice guys and expect their to be a nice culture - or anything you desire. Culture is built and not found. You need a process and strategy. This is why I came up with the "case" for generous workplace culture. I love a good acronym, so I had to drop this one for you. Have a generous rest of your week.
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