Podcasts about prioritising

The master does nothing .... yet he leaves nothing undone.In Episode #503 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why the mindset of mastery may matter more than the title of “master", Robert Greene's book called Mastery, the role of obsession, whether teaching is required for mastery, “unearned” mastery and savant talent and a pragmatic take on how to design your own path toward improvement without sacrificing what matters most. Huge thanks to Petar for the support, very much appreciated! Stan Link: https://stan.store/meremortalsTimeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:08) Why read Robert Greene's 'Mastery'?(00:04:54) Podcasting as a case study: from basics to refinement(00:06:58) Local mastery vs global mastery and reference frames(00:10:33) Choosing what to master: obsession, trade-offs and limits(00:13:16) Mastery as mindset vs outcome; daily improvement lens(00:17:25) Boostagram Lounge(00:19:00) Challenging outcome-first goals; internal vs external focus(00:21:11) The costs of global excellence and life balance(00:24:39) Prioritising self-mastery: emotions and immediate circles(00:26:29) Unearned talent? Kyrgios, training minutiae and masters(00:32:56) Reframing goals: skills, learning and public speaking(00:35:00) Applying lessons like biographies, not blueprints(00:39:11) Do you need to teach to be a master? Savants vs transferable methods(00:41:14) Mastery (process) vs Master (status)(00:45:59) Wrap-up and ways to support Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Labour says some corporate owned GP clinics don't prioritise community needs. It announced a new cheap-loans policy to help GPs and nurses to buy or set up their own practices. Cecilia Robinson is the founder and co-chief executive at Tend Health and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Returning to the business after maternity leave as a mama of three has been both expansive and stretchy – and in this episode of the Feminine Fire Podcast, I'm giving you a raw and real-time look at exactly what I'm prioritising in this season.This is a grounded, honest, CEO-level update on what I'm focusing on now that I'm back in it. Because I've had a lot of questions lately – about how I'm juggling business with a newborn and a toddler, what I'm focusing on first, and how I'm holding space for big 2026 goals while still very much in the early postpartum season.I'm not here to sugarcoat it or pretend I have it all figured out – but I want to share the strategic shifts, energetic practices, and mindset work that are anchoring me as I expand my capacity, evolve my business model, and gently find my rhythm again.If you're in a stretchy season, navigating life, motherhood and business, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone – and that there's no one “perfect” way to do it.These priorities are deeply personal to this season – but they're also universally relevant no matter where you're at in your business journey.If you're craving more self-compassion, strategic clarity and soulful support as you grow, this one's for you.Links mentioned:Spiritual Business Mistressmind: beccuzzillo.com/mistressmind Want more?Connect with me on Instagram @bec_cuzzilloDownload my FREE Guide: The ChatGPT Prompts To Create Your Body Of Work To Stand Out AND Sell OutWebsite: www.beccuzzillo.com

Welcome back to The Groupchat besties!!!In The Groupchat, we share some of your TMI & embarrassing stories that always leaves us on the end of our seat and crying of laughter! We share our advice around YOUR dilemmas and help you navigate different situations in life from dating, friendship, family, life & everything in between! As always your secret is safe with us and whatever happens in The Groupchat stays in The Groupchat!If you'd like to join The Groupchat and share any TMI stories, have your say in our dilemma debates or need any advice please DM or email us from the below: Instagram: @thegroupchatTik Tok: @the.groupchatpod Email: hello.thegroupchatpodcast@gmail.com follow Liv on socials: Instagram: @oliviamesciaTiktok: @oliviamesciafollow Ash on socials:Instagram: @ashleymesciaTik Tok: @ashleymesciaSee you next Thursday xx*We'd like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land in which we are able to record this podcast. We would like to pay respect to elders past, present and emerging and any aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the most important elements of training that often get ignored - How you warm up and recover from every training session. These are non-negotiables that'll help to prevent injury, move past injury, improve your skill set and develop power, speed and endurance. But they are often neglected due to being time poor or not fully understanding what the best exercises are. In todays episode Kriss explain how having a short, effective warm up and recovery routine that you can do daily will help to move the needle towards to injury or performance goals (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Overcoming Injuries and Plateaus (02:03) The Importance of Warmup Routines (02:23) Addressing Imbalances and Weaknesses (03:37) Consistency in Warmup and Recovery (06:46) Tailoring Warmup to Individual Needs (09:22) Effective Recovery Strategies (12:04) Integrating Warmup and Recovery into Daily Life (13:04) Final Thoughts and Call to Action Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance 

What are the moments that defined you?Last week we had an in depth conversation with star investor Halle Tecco about creating massively better healthcare in the US.Today, she joins us to talk about the 3 moments that defined her and the wisdom gained so far in life. From choosing a life partner, to deciding whether to have children, to choosing to leave your home town and prioritise adventure. About Halle Tecco:Halle Tecco is an entrepreneur and investor passionate about fixing the healthcare system.She is the co-founder of Co-fertility - a company rewriting the egg freezing and egg donation experience. She is also the founder of Natalist and Rock Health, one of the pioneering digital health early-stage venture funds.Now, as Course Director at Harvard Medical School and Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, she supports future healthcare leaders through teaching.She is also the creator of The Heart of Healthcare Podcast, the #1 podcast in health tech, and is about to release a book, “Massively Better Healthcare: The Innovator's Guide to Tackling Healthcare's Biggest Challenges”.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

The Congress of the People, COPE has criticized the Government of National Unity, GNU for prioritising self-preservation over the needs of ordinary South Africans. COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi expressed concern over the GNU's recent statement, which he described as "shallow" and failing to address the country's pressing challenges. With unemployment standing at 33.2% and 63% of the population living in poverty, COPE demands that the GNU focus on delivering for the millions of South Africans who remain forgotten. Elvis Presslin spoke to Pakes Dikgetsi, COPE's Acting National Chairperson

In Episode 47 of The Classical Circuit, Ella chats to Tom Herring, conductor and Artistic Director of SANSARA, about prioritising the wellbeing of the group, remaining true to its values, and his struggles with burnout. Ahead of SANSARA's performance at Britten Weekend at Snape Maltings this Friday, Tom also talked about their Traces of the White Rose project, engaging with political ideas in artistic spaces, and what it is about music that prods us to think critically.-------------------Sansara at Britten WeekendTraces of the White RosePodcast - Traces of the White Rose-------------------Sansara-------------------Follow The Classical Circuit on InstagramDid you enjoy this episode? If so, ratings and follows help a lot with visibility, if you have a spare moment... *bats eyelashes*No offence taken if not.--------------------Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les MaillotinsPerformed by Daniel Lebhardt--------------------The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would it look like if our whole church prioritised the next generation? In this message from our Honour series, Youth Pastor Ben Dainton shares four practical ways we can help kids, teens and young adults meet Jesus and grow strong in faith.

In this episode of the OhSoSpurs podcast, the hosts analyse Tottenham's recent defeat against Newcastle, discussing lineup decisions, player rotations, and the impact of injuries on the team's performance. They delve into the controversial referee decisions during the match and preview the upcoming clash against Chelsea, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by both teams. The conversation emphasises the difficult injury crisis Thomas Frank is navigating. Chapters: 00:00 - Defeat Against Newcastle 14:16 - Lineup Decisions 28:54 - Injury Crisis 29:20 - Squad Depth 31:49 - Referee Decisions 34:51 - Chelsea Match Preview 45:42 - Fun Segment #spursnews #tottenham Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyOVS9_WQa0KaoSU06CaFQ/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Shadow Health Minister has weighed in on the revelation that the St. Vincent's Hospital Emergency Department is prioritising First Nations patients over others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been revealed that a Melbourne hospital emergency department is fast-tracking the health needs of indigenous patients over non-indigenous patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prioritising health when selecting materials and products is simply common sense, and the best thing about healthy materials – they are also brilliant for the environment. In today's episode we move on to our next sustainable design theme – healthy buildings.We'll investigate the design of a house on an off grid site located in Mullumbimby in the Subtropical northern New South Wales hinterland. I talk with architect, Michael Leung, the director of Balanced Earth Architects, who will share the inside story on his Sky Farm project. Today we'll learn about:The key design considerations, materials and products for a healthy home,We talk further about the process, costs and benefits of using hempcrete in custom architectural construction, andWe'll also cover a wealth of other insights and practical information drawn from Michael's extensive experience as both an architect and a builder.Australian Architects can claim formal CPD hours for these podcasts. MORE INFORMATIONFind everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website. www.renovationcollaborative.com.auPODCASTKey points summary, timestamps and resource linksFREERESOURCESTranscript edited into clear Q&A.CPDAustralian architects can find more information on CPD, andCOURSESEleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process. KEY POINTS SUMMARY1. Healthy building is about interrogating the detail of materials. Often that's not presented on websites and you have to dig deeper into the Material Safety Data sheets.After extensive research, Balanced Earth Architects now work with a simple palate of materials and the basics include: hempcrete, recycled timber and other materials from demolition, galvanised steel, timber windows, and natural finishes including clay and lime renders. 2. A hempcrete and lime rendered wall composition prevents mould growth. Hempcrete is vapour permeable, allowing moisture to travel from the inside to outside. In addition, lime render has an alkali surface preventing mould growth. 3. A hempcrete wall is set up as follows: It can be constructed on a timber framed or concrete floor.In timber framed construction, the joists or bearers may be doubled up to carry more load when the hemp is wet. Then a 10 or 20mm compressed FC board is fixed on top as a base for the hempcrete.To build the wall, a timber stud frame is setout 80mm in from the external wall line. The 90x45 stud sits centrally in the 250mm hempcrete wall, allowing 80mm of cover on both inside and outside.The entire house is constructed with standard timber stud frame construction. All timber can be untreated pine because the lime in the hempcrete protects the timber, andThe services are clipped into the stud wall, and...

This trialogue continues a series of discussions exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death. Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine. Dr Michael Sheehy is the Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Center in the Department of Religious Studies in the University of Virginia. Dr Julian Schott is an Indologist, Tibetologist, and assistant professor at the University of Vienna. In this episode, the panel explore the ethical and methodological challenges of the studying Buddhist tantra; consider the various agendas behind scientific research into meditation, gtummo, and dream yoga; and argue for the centring of human liberation alongside human wellness and profit motives. Dr Sheehy presents his working model for achieving contemplative fluency across a range of meditation styles, suggests that scientific study of meditation can be seen as a type of cultural translation, and considers the use of etic frameworks and methods to study religious and cultural forms. Dr Tidwell argues for the validity of subjective experience, Dr Schott points out the tensions within religious traditions, and the panel consider if neuroscience might one day teach Buddhism something new about itself. … Link in bio. Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Why study tantra with science? 04:01 - Complexity of tantra 05:10 - Skills and transformations 05:50 - Michael's meditation model of “instances and styles“ 08:48 - Multi-modular styles and ngondro 11:17 - Contemplative fluency 13:58 - gTummo and overriding the autonomic nervous system 16:21 - 2 reasons why Vajrayāna is said to be the fast path 17:55 - Why is tantra so complex? 19:37 - Pushing to one's limits is key to tantra 22:29 - 3 classic contemplative approaches in Buddhism 25:27 - Radical transformation and social transgression 27:56 - A tension within the tradition 29:03 - Changing practice along the path 31:04 - Sādhanā is not linear 34:25 - Critical challenges when studying tantra 35:41 - The importance of neurophenomenology 39:44 - Scientific vs traditional explanatory frameworks 43:28 - Relative and the absolute 46:08 - Transmitted blessings 48:07 - Trust in the traditions 50:33 - Moving beyond the traditions with science 52:38 - A second order, cultural translation 54:58 - Paradox of the paradigm 56:26 - Defending the etic perspective 58:06 - Multi-disciplinary teams 59:37 - The fundamental academic principle 01:01:58 - Pros and cons of the etic and emic 01:03:16- Will science improve the Buddhist tradition? 01:04:56 - Neuroplasticity and aging 01:06:50 - Reshaping Buddhism is imperative 01:09:26 - A cultural-religious looping effect 01:13:13 - Dream yoga training with VR 01:18:50 - Secular extraction approaches and making the traditions better 01:21:25 -MBSR and Healthy Minds 01:22:57 - Subjective experience is valid 1:25:16 - Human freedom beyond the social and political 01:31:59 - Admitting the religious aspect 01:34:07 - Prioritising human freedom 01:35:48 - A reflexive process 01:37:09 - Is scientific study for the good? 01:38:30 - Future episode plans Previous panel discussions: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=sheehy Previous episodes with Dr Julian Schott: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=schott To find our more about the panel, visit: - https://michaelrsheehy.com/ - https://centerhealthyminds.org/about/people/tawni-tidwell - https://stb.univie.ac.at/en/about-us/team/julian-schott/user/schottj85/inum/1083/backpid/198178/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

What happens when the way you live doesn't match what you value most?In episode 223 of The Alcohol ReThink, join host Patrick Fox as he goes deep into the topic of values, what they are, how they drive your decisions, and how alcohol often conflicts with them.He explores why your brain is wired to choose the path of least resistance, and why drinking can feel easier in the moment, even when it goes against what truly matters to you.Drawing on insights from Tony Robbins and James Clear, Patrick breaks down the link between your beliefs and your values, and why understanding both is key to creating lasting change. You'll learn how to spot the hidden values behind your drinking habits (like relief, control, or comfort), how to start realigning with what you actually care about, and how to make good choices more convenient than bad ones.Some of the awesome takeaways from this episode:- Every decision you make is influenced by your values and beliefs.What you say you value and what you show you value can often be different.When your actions don't match your values, you feel conflicted or out of alignment.The brain is wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy, which is why alcohol feels like the easier option.Habits are a byproduct of convenience, make good choices easier and bad choices harder (James Clear).When you drink, it's not alcohol you value, it's the feeling or relief you believe it gives you (comfort, control, connection, escape).Beliefs can distort your values, e.g. believing you need alcohol to relax or be confident.Real change happens when you start valuing not drinking more than drinking.Every time you act in line with your true values, you rewire your brain to make better choices more natural.Practising curiosity over judgment helps you understand your behaviour instead of beating yourself up.Ask yourself: What's my brain valuing right now? What do I really need? How can I meet that need differently?Living by your values makes it easier to feel good and harder to feel bad, that's when alcohol truly loses its power.Here are some powerful questions to help you reflect and reconnect with your true values:What's most important to me in life? How is alcohol conflicting with that?What's my brain valuing in the moment when I want to drink?What do I believe alcohol gives me? is it true? how do I know it's true?What belief is connected to the relief or escape I'm seeking?How can I make my true values more convenient to act on?What would it look like to value not drinking more than drinking?Disrupt Your Life Register Interest here: https://www.patrickjfox.com/disrupt-your-lifeWork with Patrick:Discover how coaching can support your goals in rethinking alcohol.

In this episode I discuss what it means to re-prioritise things when things aren't necessarily going to plan.

On this week's episode I share tips for figuring out what is a priority to you in your life and how to build habits as well as priortise your time effectively. I also chat about being kinder to yourself along the way and how to live with an over-critical mind.

Four years ago, Carr Mill Primary School in St Helens, Merseyside, embarked on a new whole-school approach to mental health that has delivered some remarkable results.Overcoming hurdles such as low attendance, limited aspirations and a lack of trust among families, the school has experienced a 75% decrease in referrals to tier three mental health services, improved attendance, fewer persistent absences, and much more. Its approach earned the school the Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year award in the 2025 Tes Schools Awards.But what does a whole-school approach to mental health look like in practice? From embedding ‘botheredness' and curriculum time to sing-alongs, social media and staff training, Carr Mill Primary's deputy head teacher for pastoral and inclusion Katie Alexander shares the school's journey with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.For more insightful and engaging discussions on key issues in education and school leadership, explore NAHT's online magazine, ⁠Leadership Focus⁠.

In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Marcie Shaoul, award-winning founder of The Co-Parent Way and Author of The Co-Parenting Method to discuss co-parenting post-separation. Marcie shares:- Her personal journey with co-parenting which began over 15 years ago- The inspiration for writing her book which has been endorsed by Sir Andrew MacFarlane, the President of the Family Division- Six steps to raising happy kids after separation and divorce including long-term mindset, setting boundaries and communicating without conflict - Prioritising self-care activities to build resilience and the ability to thrive as a co-parent- How to address challenges like new partners and stresses the importance of focusing on the child's long-term well-beingLearn more: Purchase Marcie's book, The Co-Parenting Method, here: https://amzn.eu/d/bx0ynjZFollow Marcie on Instagram: @thecoparentwayLoved this episode?Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or Amazon MusicLeave a 5⭐ review – it helps more people benefit from this podcast or please share with someone contemplating separation or divorceFollow us on:Instagram: @candiddivorcelawyerTikTok: @candiddivorcelawyerWebsite: www.candiddivorcelawyer.com

In today's soulful and expansive conversation, I have the honour of being interviewed by the incredible Chasca Summerville, Ayurvedic practitioner, ritualist, and author of Ayurvedic Rituals, as we explore the art of remembering your divine nature and living in alignment with your unique design.In this conversation, we explore:My story: why I left my corporate career for a bridge job, and then how I started my business in Human DesignHow Human Design has shifted how I see myself and the worldDaily practices that root and inspire meWhat “prana” or life force means to me and how I tune into itDiscerning intuition from limiting beliefsEmbracing your dharma as a living, evolving journeyObstacles I've faced and how I navigate through themThe role of vulnerability, trust and self-compassionMore than anything, this episode is an invitation to remember that you are already whole. Your design, your energy, your story, none of it needs fixing. It's all an unfolding, a remembering, a returning home to who you truly are.Enjoy! XxChasca's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/designed-as-you-human-design-podcast/id1704773887?i=1000720627050Connect with Chasca: https://alchemyofayurveda.com.au/Want to dive deeper, explore more here: ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR SPRING/AUTUM COHORT: BECOME A HUMAN DESIGN READER AND CREATE YOUR DREAM CAREER & BUSINESS with the Advanced Human Design Certification POWER PRACTICE AND TIMELINE SHIFTING PODCAST CREATE SPACE: Course for future conscious entrepreneurs to clarify & launch their most expansive business offering, their way. 1:1 Breakthrough Session with Hillary PATH TO PURPOSE: A roadmap to uncovering and stepping into your purpose, mission and life's work. Instagram Get your free Human Design Chart

The Health Minister has indicated that HIQA is not prioritising a new hospital for the MidWest, despite including it in its recommendations following a landmark review of the region's emergency capacity. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told the Dáil that the health watchdog believes expanding services at Dooradoyle or extending the campus would be a less costly and time consuming option than building a new hospital. In the meantime, the first of the two new 96 bed blocks, which will increase UHL's capacity in real terms by 71, is expected to open imminently. Responding to Clare TD Cathal Crowe, the Health Minister says it could open this week.

“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” That is possibly one of Stephen Covey's most famous quotes. It's at the heart of almost all time management and productivity advice today. It addresses one of the biggest challenges today—the cycle of focusing on the urgent at the expense of working on the important. If you focus on the urgent, all you get is more urgent stuff. If you focus on the important, you reduce the urgent stuff.  It's all about priorities, and that's what we're looking at today.  You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 387 Hello, and welcome to episode 387 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  There are two natural laws of time management and productivity that, for one reason or another, are frequently forgotten, and yet they are immutable and permanent, and you or I cannot change them. They are: You can only do one thing at a time, and anything you do requires time.  When you understand this and internalise it, you can create a solid time management and productivity system based on your needs and what you consider important.  This doesn't change at any time in your life. When we are young and dependent on our parents, these natural laws still hold true.  These laws are still then when we retire from the workforce and perhaps gain a little more agency over our time. You can take the time to landscape your garden and travel the world, yet you cannot do both simultaneously.  Even if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford to hire a landscape gardener to do the bulk of the heavy lifting for you, you will still need time to plan what you want done and find the right landscaper.  What this means is every day you have a puzzle to solve. What to do with the time you have available that day.  And the secret to getting good at solving this daily puzzle is to know what your priorities are. And that is where a little foresight and thought can help you quickly make the right decisions.  And that neatly brings us to this week's question, which means it's time for me now to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice.  This week's question comes from Mel. Mel asks, Hi Carl, I've followed you for some time now and would love to know your thoughts on prioritising your day. I have family commitments and work full-time, and I often struggle to fit everything in. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Hi Mel, Thank you for your question.  I must confess it took me many years to understand these natural laws. Like most people, I felt I could get anything done on time, that I had plenty of time to fit in more meetings, accept more demands on my time, and still have time to spend with my family and friends.  Yet, I never managed to accept more meetings and requests, meet my commitments, and spend quality time with the people I cared about.  I found myself working until 2:00 am most days and starting earlier and earlier each day to keep my promises.  And, like most people, I thought all I needed to do was to find another productivity tool. A new app would surely solve my time problems.  This was at the height of the “hustle culture” trend ten to fifteen years ago. It was all about working more and more hours. I fell into the trap of believing that to be successful, all I had to do was throw more hours at the problem.  Well, that didn't work out. All that happened was I felt tired all day, and my productivity fell like a brick.  It felt good to work until one or two in the morning. I felt I was doing what I needed to do to be successful. Yet, I conveniently forgot I was having to take naps throughout the day, and when I was awake, I procrastinated like I was in the Olympic procrastination final.  And all those new tools I was constantly downloading, looking for the Holy Grail of productivity apps, meant I had tasks, events and information all over the place, which required a lot of wasted time trying to find where I had put the latest world-changing idea.  What I was doing was violating the laws of time.  You can only do one thing at a time, and everything you do requires time.  The lightbulb moment was realising that I had a limited amount of time each day, which meant that if I was to get the most important things done each day, I needed to know the most important things.  Here's what's important to you. The promises you make to other people, particularly those you make to the people closest to you.  And it doesn't matter who you are. Anything you promise you will do for another person becomes a priority.  On a personal level, this means if you promise your daughter that you will take her to the theme park on Sunday, you don't look for ways to get out of it because your boss asked you to finish a report and have it on her desk Monday at 8:30 am.  You take your daughter to the theme park, and you negotiate with your boss. If your boss won't negotiate, you find a way to finish the report before Sunday, so when you do take your daughter to the theme park, you are 100% committed and present.  Meetings you have committed to are a promise. It's a promise that you will be in a given place at a specific time. Once you have confirmed the meeting, you're committed and, except for exceptional circumstances—illness, for example—you turn up on time.  When you treat your promises as a commitment you cannot break, you start to see that your time is limited.  It's limited because no matter what, you get twenty-four hours a day, and that's it.  Now, it's a little more complicated than that. We are human beings, and an inconvenient truth about being human is that we need a certain amount of sleep each day to perform. Without enough sleep, you will discover what I discovered when I was all in on the hustle culture: Your productivity drops significantly.  You might think you are working sixteen to eighteen hours a day. Yet, your output will have dropped, and your results will only be as if you have been working eight to ten hours.  There are other factors too. A poor diet and a lack of movement will also significantly lower your performance and overall productivity.  In the end, when you think you can fit everything in and continue to say yes to every request, “Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash”, as Stinger said to Maverick in the movie Top Gun.  You will quickly find you're making promises you cannot keep because you're constantly tired, not in the mood and letting the people around you down.  Prioritising your day starts with you. The first thirty minutes of the day should be focused on you and the things you enjoy. That could be a freshly brewed cup of tea, ten minutes of meditation, a few light stretches, or a few moments writing your thoughts down in a journal.  I know many of you may have young kids; if they are waking up with you, could you engage in some quiet activities that involve them? Perhaps you could sit quietly together and read a real book or do some light exercise together.  Next, come your confirmed appointments. When are they, and where do you need to be? These appointments give you structure to your day. You've committed to them, so you are now obliged to turn up on time.  Then comes your core work—the work you are employed to do. What is that, and what does that look like at a task level? In other words, what does doing the work you were employed to do look like? Finally, from a work perspective, comes everything else. The work you volunteered for, the emails and admin and any other non-core work activities you may have said yes to.  One way to look at your day is how your grandparents would have seen their days. There's work time and then there's home time. When at work, your priorities are your work promises and commitments. When at home, your priorities are your family and friends.  As Jim Rohn said: "When you work, work; when you play, play. Don't play at work, and don't work at play. Make best use of your time" A simple philosophy and one that works superbly well today.  I've found that a simple daily planning sequence helps people to focus on the right things at the right time.  First, review your appointments for the day. This gives you a good idea of your available time for everything else. Second, look at your list of tasks for today and curate it based on how much time you have left after your meetings. It's no good thinking you will get ten or more tasks done today if you have seven hours of meetings. That won't happen.  Yet, on days when you have one or two meetings, you can schedule more tasks.  Finally, prioritise the list of tasks. For non-core work tasks, you can prioritise based on time sensitivity and your promises.  If you told a client or colleague you would complete the work they asked you to do by Friday, and today is Thursday, that task would be your priority. You made a promise, and your integrity is at stake. If you fail to meet the deadline, you don't keep your promise, your client or colleague has every right to question your integrity and reliability.  One more idea you could adopt, Mel, is to think elimination, not accumulation.  It's easier today to collect stuff than it's ever been. We see something online we'd like to buy and send the link to our task managers. Someone recommends a book, send it to your task manager.  This results in a task manager stuffed with promises you've made to other people and random items you've seen online that you found attractive. It's the Magpie Complex—attracted to shiny objects. (Although that's apparently not scientifically true. Magpies are not naturally drawn to shiny objects.) By all means, collect these items if you wish to, but when you process your task manager's inbox, you move low-value items somewhere else. For example, things you'd like to buy can be moved to a purchase list in your notes app.  Then, create a task that reminds you to review the list once a week. I do this every Saturday as part of my admin time. I'm relaxed, have no meetings, and the house is quiet. I can review those lists and decide whether to buy something from the list or eliminate items.  The goal is to keep your task manager clean and tight, showing only what matters and eliminating the things that don't.  This has the advantage of making your daily planning faster and easier. You don't need to go through a long list of random stuff to find the essential tasks for the day. Your only decision is, “Will I have time to do that today?” So, there you go, Mel. Be aware of things you've promised others—they will always be your priority. Ensure you have enough time protected for your core work and eliminate, don't accumulate.  I hope that has helped. Thank you for your question.  And thank you to you, too, for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

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The Secret Workflow Letting LeeRon Manage 100 Accounts With a 2-Person TeamWhen tasked with managing 100 accounts with just two people, most leaders would immediately start hiring. Not LeeRon Yahalomi. Instead, the VP of Customer Success at Aligned built her own team of AI agents inside ChatGPT that handle customer handoffs, meeting prep, and even communication coaching.In this mind-opening conversation, LeeRon shares how she scaled her team without adding headcount, how she uses AI to deliver “11-star” customer experiences, and why she believes customer success is no longer about post-sales; it's about the next sale. Whether you're an AI skeptic or already experimenting with agents, this episode will change how you think about scaling teams, designing workflows, and the future of CS.What you'll learn:1. Why AI agents are the new teammates in customer success.2. How to use ChatGPT for handoffs, prep, and communication.3. Why CS is not just “post-sales”.4. How to balance AI automation with human empathy.5. How Customer Success can drive revenue when it focuses on expansion, not just retention.Check out the Key Takeaways & Transcripts: https://www.gainsight.com/presents/series/unchurned/Where to Find LeeRon YahalomiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeron-yahalomi-1b066819/Where to Find Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/In this episode, we cover:0:00 - Preview1:32 - Meet LeeRon Yahalomi & Learn about Aligned's mission 3:31 - The thrill of working in early-stage startups4:55 - Why AI became the only path to growth11:00 - Will AI replace jobs in CS?13:20 - AE to CS Handoff Agent17:55 - Meeting Preparation Agent20:57 - Communication Coaching Agent23:20 - Orchestration CS with Agent26:26 - Prioritising learning AI28:28 - Why CS isn't post-sales anymore; it's the “next sale”Referenced:- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/- n8n: https://n8n.io/

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Jeannette explores the transformative power of rest as a crucial strategy for entrepreneurs and business leaders. She challenges the hustle culture that often glorifies overworking and neglecting self-care, sharing her personal experience with burnout and hospitalisation. Jeanette explains why rest is not a luxury but a competitive advantage that enhances clarity, creativity, and decision-making Jeannette explains why: Rest should be viewed as a conscious strategy rather than a reward for hard work. Rest is essential for maintaining mental clarity and overall well-being, similar to how businesses have strategic plans for growth. Prioritising rest leads to sharper thinking, better decision-making, and increased creativity. Well-rested individuals are more capable of spotting opportunities and managing crises calmly, which ultimately benefits their businesses. Common myths include the belief that resting makes one lazy or that it takes time away from work Implementing micro breaks, using techniques like the Pomodoro Technique for focused work, and scheduling digital detox times can help integrate rest into a busy schedule without sacrificing productivity. Subscribe to Brave Bold Brilliant for weekly wisdom on leadership, legacy, and living boldly. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

In an enlightening and intense discussion, I sat down with James Laughlin, a globally recognised high-performance coach and a seven-time world champion musician. Through our conversation, we explored the essence of peak performance, personal belief systems, and the integral role of habits in fostering success. James offered valuable insights into his journey and the mental and physical frameworks that cultivate true high performance. What You'll Learn: The Foundation of High Performance: Understand James's perspective on how true peak performance is about exceeding norms while maintaining healthy relationships and well-being—not just relentlessly pursuing success at the cost of everything else. Radical Clarity: Learn why getting radically clear on your wants and needs is crucial in defining your path and avoiding distractions influenced by external pressures. Belief Systems and Their Impact: Discover how intrinsic and extrinsic motivations shape our drive and affect our outcomes, and why fostering strong, empowering beliefs is key. The Role of 'Meds' in Performance: James introduces the 'Meds' concept—mental training, exercise, diet, and sleep—as a holistic approach to supporting high performance and general well-being. The Pitfalls of Traditional Education: We discuss how conventional educational systems may not always support creative or high-performing individuals, emphasising the role parents play in filling the gap. The Dangers of Quick Fixes: James explains why there are no shortcuts to peak performance and how high achievers cultivate success through habits, not hustle or luck. Influencing Neurotransmitters Holistically: Explore how habits like meditation, cold therapy, and exercise naturally enhance motivation by regulating neurotransmitters. Motivation and Success: Understand why purpose, mastery, and autonomy, as identified by Daniel Pink, are vital to sustaining motivation and achieving long-term success. Key Takeaways: High performance integrates personal wellness: James believes maintaining balance across all life's facets leads to sustainable success. Understand the 'why': Clarifying your motivations is critical in staying focused and aligned with your true goals. Intrinsic motivation carries greater longevity: Unlike rewards and recognition, personal fulfillment and passion drive deeper and more enduring engagement. Education needs flexibility: Traditional systems may stifle creative potential; external support can nurture expansive thinking. Slow and steady builds mastery: The discipline of practice, as highlighted through deliberate learning, is vital for true accomplishment. Holistic health habits matter: Simple practices like adequate sleep and proper nutrition form the bedrock of cognitive and physical performance. Resources: Connect with James Laughlin for more insights into high performance and personal growth strategies: LinkedIn: James Laughlin Podcast: Lead on Purpose Website: jjlaughlin.com James' new book: Habits of High Performers Support the Podcast: If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing to our podcast and leaving a review. Your feedback helps us continue bringing important conversations like these to a wider audience. Sharing this episode could help someone on their path to achieving high performance and personal fulfillment. 00:36 High Performance Coaching and Background 01:21 Relocation and Early Life Experiences 04:25 Realising Transferable Skills 06:30 Getting Radically Clear on Goals 12:25 Belief Systems and Their Impact 19:24 The Importance of Taking Your MEDS 26:47 Neurotransmitters and Peak Performance 30:36 Understanding Dopamine: Cheap vs. Earned 32:24 The Power of Delayed Gratification 34:12 Celebrating Small Wins 35:07 The Role of Journaling in Self-Development 36:38 Traditional Education vs. Peak Performance 38:17 Tall Poppy Syndrome Explained 41:59 The Myth of Quick Fixes and Instant Success 45:34 Visualisation and Deliberate Practice 51:44 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation 58:03 Prioritising for High Performance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, we are talking about the crucial role that sleep plays in our career success.Key Takeaways: Sleep isn't a nice to have; it plays a fundamental role in cognitive function and emotional regulation. Sleep deprivation negatively impacts our productivity and decision-making abilities in the workplace. By prioritising sleep, we can significantly improve our mood, creativity, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for career success. Actionable strategies to enhance sleep quality, including establishing a consistent bedtime routine and minimising blue light exposure. About Nicola SempleI help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals.You can book a free no-obligation chat about how I can support you to achieve your career goals: https://nicolasemple.com/chatYou can get my free guide "Back Yourself: Your 7 Step Plan to Build Confidence and Achieve Your Career Goals": https://nicolasemple.com/backyourselfYou can buy my book The Career Confidence Toolkit: Take Control of Your Career and Fulfil Your Potential: https://nicolasemple.com/bookConnect with me on Linked In to carry on the conversation: https://linkedin.com/in/iamnicolasempleA new episode of The Career Confidence Podcast is released every second Friday. Hit the subscribe button and you will be the first to know when a new episode goes live.

In today's whiteboard training, we break down one of the biggest problems facing men in business: you've built success… but it's crushing you. You're holding up the world — your business, your family, your responsibilities — but you're not at the top of your own priority pyramid. And it's burning you out. This session tackles: Why most men feel misaligned, overwhelmed, and hollow The 4 big reasons you're not showing up as the man you want to be A visual breakdown of the Priority Pyramid™ The shift from reactive, overworked operator to composed, in-control leader A 14-Day Plan to start the change — with simple, powerful actions This is for the man ready to take back control of his time, energy, and identity — one priority at a time.

In this episode of Nuggets On The Go, Melvin Lim and George Peng from PropertyLimBrothers break down the property strategies available to buyers in their late 40s — from stretching tenure for better cash flow, to deciding between consolidating into a landed home or maintaining two condominiums.   They explore the “equity triangle” framework, where age, debt, and equity interact to shape long-term financial outcomes, and unpack how lease reset analysis can reveal hidden pitfalls in older resale projects. The discussion also covers the harmonised layout effect, the strategic use of 2M1B for multi-generational planning, and the concept of a “reverse BTO” — securing a new HDB flat later in life for retirement convenience.   For those weighing growth versus preservation, the episode offers grounded perspectives on timing, loan sustainability, and exit planning. If you're in your 40s or 50s and preparing for your final major property move, this is one to take notes on.   00:00 Intro 01:20 George's most stressful deal 07:44 What is "2M 1B"? 10:00 Why is age important? 12:30 Equity triangle 18:33 Real estate investment is also DCA 20:19 2 interest-rate cuts in September 23:50 Resale market movement in the future 27:03 Lease Reset Disparity 31:00 Dual-income, no children investment case study 35:30 Quantum disparity challenge 36:55 What should be the gap for quantum? (New Launch & Resale) 43:14 Future audience of the property you're going to sell 48:33 Effect of TDSR 50:03 Advice 51:50 Landed property to be a dual-key 53:00 Strategy for the case study 58:58 What happens in repricing? 1:02:49 Prioritising your happiness 1:06:07 Outtakes

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Need to systemise your clinic? Start your free trial of Allie!https://www.allieclinics.com/For Episode 310 of the Grow Your Clinic podcast we're joined by Shane Davis to discuss the need for clinic owners to identify the single most important task they should be working on. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding team strengths through DISC profiling and crafting a 12-month action plan. Shane shares insights on effective planning, advocating for regular quarterly sessions to maximise impact. Hannah also dives into the concept of "whitespace" in scheduling and how it can affect productivity.Tune in for valuable tips on preparing for a successful week, along with Shane's recommendation of an underrated productivity tool for clinic owners. What You'll Learn:

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Gallup's 2025 State of the Global Workplace research reveals a drop in global engagement for only the second time in twelve years. In particular, it shows a sharp drop in manager engagement. This is particularly concerning at a time when all organisations need unity, cohesion and goodwill to combat increasingly challenging market conditions. Shetal Joshi has been a lifelong advocate for the soul of business since the start of her career in the late 1990s. As Head of Internal Communication and Employee Engagement, she's a firm believer in the value of active listening and hearing what's on people's minds as they go about their day-to-day business. In this episode, Jen, Dom and Cat chat with Shetal to discover more about the soul of business and its link to colleague engagement, purpose and high performance. About Shetal Joshi Shetal Joshi is a seasoned internal communications and employee engagement expert with over 20 year of experience shaping strategic communication frameworks across global organisations. Currently serving as the Head of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at Ørsted UK, Shetal has established internal communications as a strategic enabler, driving employee trust, culture and belonging. She partners closely with executive teams, leading global transformation and change projects, and has been instrumental in enhancing the visibility of senior leaders and strengthening employee connections. Prior to her role at Ørsted, Shetal led internal and external communications at RAPT Dev London, where she developed strategic communication initiatives to engage frontline employees and external stakeholders. She also spent over 18 years at BT Group, where she held senior roles in internal communications, change management, and brand alignment, supporting major campaigns and diversity initiatives. Shetal is an Accredited Life Coach with the Association of Coaching and a Mental Health First Aider, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth, resilience, and wellbeing. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) and has contributed to the development of the IoIC Charter for AI. Shetal's expertise in influencing executive narratives, stakeholder engagement, and employee voice makes her a trusted advisor in navigating change and fostering organisational alignment. In addition to her professional achievements, Shetal is a former Board of Trustee Member for Sands, The Baby Loss Charity, where she supported diversity and inclusion in maternal health. She was honoured with the Sheila McKechnie Amplifying Voices Award for her advocacy work in highlighting disparities in Asian baby loss. Shetal brings a wealth of knowledge in leadership communications, change management, and employee engagement, making her an insightful and inspiring speaker.   Find Shetal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shetal-joshi-fiic-62318b1/

When we got to a certain age, we're seeing our friends and us picking some sort of hobby that will determine our personality for the next several years. Maybe it's podcasting (I might be guilty), rebuilding cars, baking bread, or running a marathon to name a few... In this episode we chat about what we're doing to stay active/fit, and maybe we can reflect on this in a few years' time thanking our younger selves that we chose some of these things that we're doing to stay healthy.This episode is in partnership with the Australian Government. @healthgovauTo find out more, visit https://www.health.gov.au/vaping---Guests: Matt & NathanItems mentionedWHO Bacon article---Chapters0:00 Intro1:50 How has your approach to health changed? Hyrox?6:18 What happens when you train too much9:01 Pain tolerance, doctor scales11:25 Necessity of warming up before exercise, extreme vs minimal activeness13:45 Why is it taking me so long to recover from sickness, calisthenics17:36 Doing more fitness for your future19:55 Vaping segment28:45 Why is it a challenge to be more fit now? Trying other sports31:55 Body image, Nathan's experience with body dysmorphia42:02 Cultural attitude towards fitness, nutrition50:04 'Everything' can cause some sort of health issue53:58 Eating is a CHORE59:21 Prioritising eating at home1:05:03 Mental health, career goals1:10:30 What you can do to better yourself

Want to perform better? Start by subtracting—not adding.In the latest InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith shares a powerful truth: lasting performance doesn't come from piling on more—it comes from removing what's no longer serving you.Whether you're an athlete, business leader, or coach, this episode dives into:

In this heartfelt episode, Patricia shares wisdom from her Dad, centred around his favourite phrase, “Time waits for no man” and the paradoxical advice: “Hurry up and take your time.” Reflecting on his calm, witty nature and her own journey from burnout to balance, Patricia explores how rushing often leads to mistakes, exhaustion, and missed moments. Key takeaways include embracing mindfulness, presence, and intentional pacing to prioritise what truly matters and avoid burnout. I reveal how shifting from chaos to calm and replacing harmful habits with purposeful ones transformed my relationship with time and energy.   Key Themes “Hurry up and take your time” meaning Time management wisdom Mindfulness and presence Avoiding burnout and exhaustion Prioritising daily habits Intentional living Remembering Dad and his life lessons Emotional intelligence and self-care The power of words and simple phrases Balancing productivity and peace Mental health and time mindset   Summary: This episode dives deep into a powerful paradox; how slowing down in a hurry can actually save time and improve well-being. Drawing from personal stories and a father's enduring wisdom, learn how to cultivate a calm, clear-headed mindset that embraces presence, purpose, and balance in everyday life. What if who you are isn't something you discover but something you remember? There comes a moment, quiet, often inconvenient where life grabs you by the soul and whispers, "There's more." This episode is about that moment. And what happens when you dare to listen. I sit down with Howard Falco, once a man chasing the American Dream in the world of finance, now a spiritual teacher, guide, and author of I Am and Invincible. But this isn't just Howard's story, it's an invitation. A call home to your deepest self. Together, they dive into the mystery of who we really are, the power of choice, and what happens when we stop living from fear and start creating from love. From coaching children to navigating heartbreak, from job interviews to spiritual breakthroughs — this is self-awareness with its sleeves rolled up. If you've ever asked yourself: "Why do I feel stuck?" "Is this all there is?" "Can I really change?" This conversation holds keys.

On the 130th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to welcome our guest, Ella Fryer-Smith. Ella is the founder of Do You Research, an agency established with the intention of drawing on over 15 years of research experience, collaborating with the amazing researchers she has met along the way, and maintaining a clear focus on inclusion to deliver exceptional research, consultancy, and training. Specialising in qualitative research methods, particularly film ethnography, her work has taken her around the world—observing people's everyday lives and exploring everything from toilet roll and white goods to how people manage their money. She has also helped policymakers navigate the future of health services and travel. Ella is the Vice Chair of the Association of Qualitative Researchers (AQR) board and sits on the Market Research Society (MRS) Social Inclusion Group.In this engaging conversation, Ella shares her journey of embracing uncertainty and the paradox of confidence in admitting what we don't know. We explore the importance of presence in parenting, the significance of her parents as role models, freedom within constraints, and the need for research to reflect the voices of the unheard.For me, this discussion really emphasises the significance of lived experience in understanding—and truly seeing—each other.For more of Ella's work, check out the following:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-fryer-smith-91281723/Website: https://www.doyou-research.com/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week What is a Good Life? group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring one-on-one coaching: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/one-on-one-coaching- What is a Good Life? Course: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-what-is-a-good-life-course00:00 Letting go of saying I know05:15 Arriving into confidence09:55 Embracing of the unknown12:15 Constraints within freedom and creativity 16:00 Prioritising presence with children21:30 The importance of parental role models28:10 We may have more flexibility than we think32:00 We are inundated with messaging35:00 Research for social issues39:30 The significance of meeting people42:00 Making sense of people's lives44:30 Engaging with unheard voices52:30 Foregrounding lived experience more1:00:50 What is a good life for Ella?

Which skills really make the difference at the top of the HR profession?In this episode of HR Coffee Time, you'll meet the brilliant Jane Beeston, Chief People Officer at Colart. With nearly 40 years of experience in HR – spanning generalist roles, transformation, and international work – Jane has a huge amount of insight to share.We learn from her about the shift from HR Director to CPO, what the role really involves, and how she's built strong relationships with her CEO and board. Jane talks openly about the communication skills she's had to develop, how coaching training changed the way she works, and why staying curious (and occasionally sticking her nose into things!) has helped her make a bigger impact.Whether you're working towards a CPO role or simply want to grow in confidence and influence, there's plenty to take away from Jane's story.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Welcome & introduction to Jane[02:00] Jane's path to becoming a CPO[04:00] Why the CEO relationship really matters[07:00] What changes when you move into a CPO role[08:00] What a board does (and how to work with them)[10:30] How Jane improved her communication skills[12:00] Staying connected across a global team[14:00] Getting your message to stick across the business[15:00] Why coaching skills have made such a difference[16:00] How curiosity helps you grow and influence[18:00] Common challenges in the CPO role[19:00] How Jane approaches communication in practice[22:00] Looking after your wellbeing in a demanding role[24:00] You don't have to do it all alone[25:00] Advice for anyone who wants to be a CPO one day[27:30] Jane's experience of cross-functional projects[30:00] Prioritising what matters most[32:00] If you're stepping into a CPO role: own it![34:00] Courses and continuous learning that helped[36:00] Learning to work across different countries[37:30] Final thoughts and thank youUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's websiteFay's HR leadership programme – Inspiring HR LeadershipConnect with Jane Beeston on LinkedInOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 53: Why Coaching Skills Can Help Your HR Career (and How to Develop Them) with Charlie WarshawskiEpisode 130: Build Managers' Confidence and Skills with the Coaching Two-Step with Jude SlaterEpisode 43: The One Thing That Will Boost Your Resilience Throughout Your HR Career with Tom ClearyEpisode 32:

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Cultivate resilience by raising your hand and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Leadership is about learning to delegate and trust others so that we create empowerment and collaboration rather than keeping control. Prioritising self-reliance and financial independence provides you with the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions. As you navigate different careers and experiences, understanding that your perceived expertise will shift helps you to evolve your personal brand and remain authentically you.     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Susan Knight is a global traveler, former financial advisor, board diversity leader, and transformational guide. After years living across Europe, Africa, and South America, she's now blending her passions—adventure, equity, and reinvention—into bespoke journeys through Fora Travel. She specializes in African safaris, sabbaticals, and cultural escapes designed for women leaders ready to explore the world and themselves. Susan is also a certified PQ and Profit-First Coach, founder of 50/50 Women on Boards – Houston, and a future Peace Corps Volunteer. Her motto: “Some journeys find you. Some you have to choose. The best ones are the kind that change everything.”     CONNECT WITH SUSI KNIGHT: Email - susi2401@gmail.com LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/smknightconsulting Website - susan.knight@foratraveladvisor.com                   5050wob.com/events/houston/     ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy. In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally. She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ Request to join the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/   HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services  

Ambitious team members can be exciting to lead, but they can also be tricky to manage. So how do you support them without burning out yourself? In this episode, I explore what to do when you're leading someone with big goals, a strong drive, and a desire to move quickly. These employees often have great potential but without the right leadership, they can become frustrated, disengaged or even disruptive to your team. If you've got a team member who's eager for more, this episode will help you navigate their energy in a healthy, productive way. What You'll Learn: Common challenges leaders face with highly ambitious employees Three key principles to lead with clarity: honesty, accountability and follow-through How to help your team member see the real gap between where they are and where they want to go Why telling them to “just be patient” is usually a mistake Practical ways to give effective feedback and keep expectations clear

You know that feeling when you keep seeing the same artist's work in every shop?That's exactly what happened during my recent holiday - I kept spotting the same distinctive ceramics everywhere I went. The work was so recognisable and impossible to ignore that I knew I had to track down the artist behind it.That artist is Sophie Holt, an artist and illustrator with a real love for clay. Born in New Zealand but raised in The Netherlands studying Graphic Design, she returned to discover her roots and fell in love with the country all over again. Since setting up Studio Soph in 2015, she's been making a living creating art.In this episode, Sophie breaks down wholesale in a way that actually makes sense - how to approach retailers, build genuine relationships, and why working in collaborative studios has been massive for her business. She also shares why focusing on play is crucial for any artist and how being around other creatives taught her most of her business tricks.Her diverse range spans ceramics, stationery, and textiles, proving you can build a recognisable brand across different mediums. After nearly a decade of Studio Soph, Sophie's living proof that you can turn your passion into profit while staying true to your creative vision!Connect with Sophie Holt (Studio Soph):Instagram: @studiosophWebsite: www.studiosoph.comEpisode mentions:Little BeehiveZappekinTikitibu–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

On the 127th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to welcome our guest, Andrew B Brown. Former Commander, Chief Inspector (retd.) Andrew is an internationally renowned negotiator with specialist knowledge and experience in dealing with kidnap for ransom and hostage/crisis incidents, particularly in humanitarian environments; in designing conflict de-escalation skills for field operations and acting as an expert witness to judicial inquiries on the response to hostage taking.A Fellow of the Chartered Management and Security Institutes, he has developed advanced negotiation and crisis leadership skills for major corporations, public bodies, and Olympic sports coaches. His doctoral studies and experience in Afghan & African kidnappings have led him to research, critique and advise INGOs on how to prepare, prevent and respond to the threat of international kidnap. As a Fulbright Alumnus, he continues to teach advanced negotiation tactics to many law enforcement agencies including NYPD, USMS and the FBI. Published in his field, he remains an Advisor to the Editorial Board of the Crisis Response Journal.In this episode, we explore Andrew's journey toward finding purpose through helping others. He shares pivotal moments that shaped his path, from working with NGOs in crisis zones like Afghanistan to exploring the power of authentic human connection. Andrew reflects on the importance of listening, vulnerability, and sharing our common humanity. He also discusses how spirituality supports his work and the vital role of grounding stress in high-pressure environments. This conversation is a wonderful invitation to find balance and perspective throughout the various chapters of our lives and the full range of life.For more of Andrew's work, check out the following:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-b-brown-00148024/Website: https://www.the-right-path.com/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week What is a Good Life? group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring one-on-one coaching: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/one-on-one-coaching- What is a Good Life? Course: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-what-is-a-good-life-course00:00 Finding Purpose in Helping Others04:45 Prioritising listening and humanity09:11 Navigating Health Issues12:05 Transitioning from Policing to Humanitarian Work14:50 Negotiation and Crisis Management18:00 A Defining Moment in life and purpose22:15 The power of heartache or pain in connecting27:45 Finding balance with work and family31:50 Moving between negotiations and ordinary life33:43 The level of responsibility for others36:30 The range of this life & prioritising humanity40:50 Grounding processes for stress45:15 A pivotal moment for realising his calling50:00 Continuing to help and guide others 53:10 The importance of vulnerability59:53 The power of listening and presence1:07:14 What is a good life for Andy?

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead.  Transformational coach Emmy Brunner joins us to explore what it means to truly "wake up" to yourself. Emmy reflects on how many of us carry feelings of shame, unworthiness, and disconnection from our needs. She shares her own turning point and how choosing to honour her needs, especially as a mother, was the start of real change. In this episode, you're going to take away powerful insights about breaking inherited patterns, living more consciously, and why prioritising your own wellbeing is the key to showing up fully for others. Listen here for more powerful insights from Emmy: How to become your true self Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠⁠  For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your product manager, designer, developer, AND CEO were all AI?In this game-changing conversation, Xiaoyin Qu, Founder of HeyBoss, joins Pankaj Agarwal (VP @PrimeVP_in) to share how she's building a startup where software is shipped in minutes, led entirely by AI agents.Before founding HeyBoss, Xiaoyin was a Product Manager at Facebook and Instagram. Today, she's scaling her company with support from the OpenAI Startup Fund.What you'll learn:

In this powerful hypnosis session by Adam Cox, you'll awaken the focused discipline of a samurai and the calm precision of Winston Wolf from Pulp Fiction. Designed to help you break free from procrastination, overwhelm, and indecision, this experience will guide you into a state of clarity, control, and deliberate execution.

In this episode I'm chatting with my longtime friend Laura Pashby ( Small Stories with Laura Pashby) - an author, photographer, and creative, who you might also know online as Circle of Pines. Laura shares her journey from a craft blog in 2010 to becoming a published author, and how building an online audience helped her leverage opportunities like brand work, teaching courses, and ultimately, writing her wonderful books.Things we talk about:• Instagram Then vs. Now• Working through ‘platform fatigue'• Maintaining authenticity online• Migrating an audience from one platform to another - or from online to offline• The discipline of a weekly creative writing practice• Prioritising meaningful engagement over viral reach• Charging for your writing, and how Laura built confidence in thisLinks for this episode:Co-writing hour with me this Friday, 2nd May at 11:30am BSTMy Substack Soiree class - enrolling now!Hashtag Authentic Podcast on SubstackLaura's Substack, Small StoriesLaura's InstagramLaura's books, Little Stories of Your Life and Chasing Fog*Laura's websiteThanks for listening! * Connotes affiliate links, where I receive a small commission if a purchase is made. Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

This week, I dive into what makes a truly effective salon manager in today's rapidly changing business landscape. I've titled it "The 9 Traits of a Modern Salon Manager", and I've consciously used the word 'Modern' because, like everything else in life and business, what worked yesterday may not work so well today.I explore the nine essential traits that modern salon leaders need to cultivate to build successful teams, create thriving businesses, and adapt to the evolving demands of our industry. While certain principles remain timeless, other elements of management and leadership become more or less important over time.Whether you're a salon owner looking to strengthen your leadership skills or a stylist with ambitions of salon management, this episode offers practical insights to help you develop your management approach. And, If you're serious about elevating your management skills, be sure to join me on my FREE Masterclass: The 4 Essential Lessons in Salon Management - Save your seat here  IN THIS EPISODE: [2:00] The importance of your role as a manager and leader [2:52] Why the "hands-off" management approach often fails [4:55] Trait 1: Having a clear vision for the future [5:42] Trait 2: Understanding that leadership is about developing people [6:23] Trait 3: Building relationships and showing empathy [7:07] Trait 4: Offering flexibility in the workplace [8:23] Trait 5: Driving productivity through goal-setting and accountability [9:35] Trait 6: Embracing technology in salon management [10:01] Trait 7: Creating and protecting your salon's culture [10:51] Trait 8: Prioritising effective communication [11:36] Trait 9: Embracing and adapting to change [11:57] Final thoughts on continuous learning as a manager   Want MORE to help you GROW? 

Marty sits down with Tom Luongo to discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs.Tom Luongo on Twitter: https://x.com/TFL1728Tom Luongo's Website: https://tomluongo.me/0:00 - Intro0:36 - Breaking down the tariffs13:24 - Fold & Coinkite15:01 - Trump and Bessent's messaging19:11 - EU and British psyops30:33 - Red tape is falling, corporate press floundering36:47 - Unchained Event37:12 - Helping American economy39:39 - Debt based colonialism, financial warfare48:00 - Closing the arbitrage55:33 - Prioritising the correct enemies1:01:15 - Trump media strategy 1:08:25 - Overthrowing managerial class1:14:52 - Biggest risk is a forced war1:19:38 - Deshittification1:23:56 - Bitcoin and miningShoutout to our sponsors:Foldhttps://tftc.io/foldCoinkitehttps://coinkite.comUnchainedhttps://unchained.com/tftc/Join the TFTC Movement:Main YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videosClips YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQWebsitehttps://tftc.io/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/tftc21Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/Nostrhttps://primal.net/tftcFollow Marty Bent:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martybentNostrhttps://primal.net/martybentNewsletterhttps://tftc.io/martys-bent/Podcasthttps://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/