Podcast appearances and mentions of suzy walker

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Suzy Walker is an explorer, she went out of her way to set up a new life for herself, travelling the country and finally settling down...  In this episode, Nicola speaks to Suzy about having the freedom to do what you want and how fulfilling it can feel, she also explains her journey with her son and when the darker times took hold. Join Suzy: https://heartleap.substack.com/ How ready are you for PR? Check out our FREE quiz here to find out: https://pr-quiz.com    Want to connect? Find Nicola here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCommunicationsCommunity Email: nicola@njrpr.com Website: https://www.nicolarowley.com

It was a JOY to meet my pal for the Sparkle on Substack podcast. Suzy talks to us about ‘starting from scratch', making the most of our presence online and following your heart even when it tells you to leap!Suzy is a coach (once named one of the top ten in the UK) and former Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies magazine.She's been privileged to have interviewed some of the best self-development greats in the world, from Oprah to Brené Brown, and loves finding tools, books, and experts that support us in making our own leaps in life.When I met Suzy, my entire life and the way I was building it felt more possible. She told me; “Claire look at this, you are living it.” And I felt that. Those moments where friends, colleagues, new pals really see you - it's like a lightening bolt. Suzy is my lightening bolt of confirmation often. At the time, two things were true; I was living it and my husband was very sick and I was very scared. Later in our friendship, we met for coffee and I was telling her my goals for Sparkle on Substack and my hope for replacing income from a tricky commissioned project. She looked at me again and said - £350 a month? You can do that. And again I realised yes, yes I can. The income arrived in a flash and I let go of that tricky comissioner. “You can build your own creative universe on Substack. It's like heaven and you can also earn money. I can't believe it.” Suzy Walker Here's in her own words;The newsletter is about tools, ideas, and people who help us make a leap in thinking so we feel inspired and uplifted rather than trapped, stuck, and downhearted.It's for writers who want to write and get their books out into the world but who find writing a hard slog but don't want to give up the dream. Think of Heart Leap as your very own cosy writing nook.Heart Leap is also for people starting again, literally or metaphorically. I've just left a big job and my life in London to start again in the wilds of Northumberland, so I'm right here beside you.For paid subscribers, we have the Heart Leap Club, which has monthly self-development workshops with brilliant experts and weekly writing hours where you get to hang out with writers for two hours a week and get your books and blogs finished.(Here's me by my magic tree on a hill, which overlooks a fairy tale castle and whispers ideas and grants wishes.)“Live a life that makes your heart leap” Timeline00:00 Loving work, overwhelmed but in growth phase.04:06 Transitioned from busy London to peaceful Northumberland.08:23 Substack offers new freedom for creators.12:41 Substack fosters creativity and kindness in business.14:32 Sustainable, joyful approach to consumer education.17:09 Excited to collaborate on self development portal.20:30 Substack offers collaboration and networking opportunities.25:35 Honing in on sophisticated editing process.26:56 Finding audience interest through experimentation and response.30:14 You are kind, reassuring, and trustworthy.34:22 Prioritising safety and giving oneself grace.38:05 Podcasting allows for diverse and engaging content.39:21 Juliet Thomas turns play into successful novel.44:19 Positive impact of memoir serializations on sales.48:16 Embracing neurodiversity, simplicity, and pursuing dreams.49:45 Balancing digital consumption for a clearer mind.52:35 Finding a space for uplift and joy.More connects * Weekly writing sessions - https://heartleap.substack.com/p/room-to-write* Suzy on Instagram * Buy the Heart Leap necklace!! * Join the Heart Leap community. * at Under the Trees * Alnwick Story Fest website - 28 Feb - 2 March 2025 - see you there!! Also in this episode* The Rejection Palace - Open Call We'd LOVE to hear from you in the comments!Claire and

Think it's too late in midlife to find happiness, reinvent yourself, and create something truly fulfilling? Allow this week's guest to change your mind!Join me for my chat with Suzy Walker, former editor-in-chief of Psychologies Magazine and now writer and freelance journalist for The Daily Telegraph, Metro, and The Guardian. On the eve of her 50th birthday, she changed her surname, beginning a wild adventure of personal transformation and self-discovery.In this episode, she shares inspiring stories about her journey over the last 6 years, ultimately crafting a roadmap to happiness for anyone feeling lost in midlife. Her honest reflections and actionable lessons will empower you to rewrite your own story and create the fulfilling life you deserve, no matter your age.Head over to YouTube to watch our interview; https://youtu.be/03P3WvRuksgAnd if you need help with your hormones or health issues, do contact us at www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

I am really excited to bring to you somebody that I was first introduced to, like years and years and years ago when we were both working in journalism.We talk all things spiritual paths, daily practices and the power of not accepting rejection.I am so excited for you to get to know this amazing woman, get comfy and enjoy.Quotes "Using your art or using your creativity to actually make a living and earn money was, to me, it was just such a joy.""I thought, if I'm going to keep going forward, I can either do it in despair or I can do it in a positive way.""There's no guarantees, there's no certainty. But what you can trust in is love."Highlights 06:50 In a time of intense trauma, I found a way through my imagination and my creativity to reconnect with myself and reconnect with them. So it was a really big deal for me. It's like, I mean, imagine if you didn't have that. What do people do if you haven't got that and how disconnected you would feel or alone you would feel. And using my imagination was everything at that point.22:11 I was being really codependent with my husband at the time, and I was saying, oh, you go and live your dreams. You be a musician. You go and learn how to play the saxophone. And so he did. And then I sat in the audience and I watched him, and I didn't feel pride or love. I felt envy. And I was like, oh, my God, what is this? What is this disgusting emotion? 34:37 And by about, you know, second day, you're exhausted, you're knackered, and then you realize, I'm not my stories.The question is, if you're not your stories, which I've spent all life doing about I am my story, who are you?Find Suzy Online Find Suzy on Instagram Find Suzy on Facebook Ways to work with me: Order The Infinite Receiving Book here and get 7 days of The Gateway for FREE. Join The Momentum Portal here. Apply for Ascend here. Find Suzy on Instagram. Join The Quantum Success Hub on Telegram. Faith + Action = Miracles

Today's guest has led a compelling life journey, driven by a commitment to self-development, resulting in a highly successful career where she interviewed notable figures like Oprah Winfrey, Brené Brown, and Gabrielle Bernstein. Suzy Walker, a journalist and businesswoman, served as the editor-in-Chief of Psychologies for 8 years. Join us as Suzy shares the lessons she learned from these remarkable experiences. Our conversation explores self-awareness, strategic thinking, and the transformative power of storytelling. Discover the insights that shaped Suzy's path and gain practical wisdom for your own journey of growth. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that will leave you inspired with fresh perspectives on life and success. You can reach Suzy here:  linkedin.com/in/suzy-walker www.heartleap.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsuzywalker/ You can reach us here: www.academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com ceylan@academywe.com Follow me: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/academyforwomenentrepreneurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWEntrepreneurs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceylanboyce/ Join us for Create your Game Plan Q2 planning workshop with a special 25% discount: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/SIA-discount

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Interview Time with a Difference as I'm the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from Metro.co.uk asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father's Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood. See what you think  “School for Fathers Podcast is like an ice cold drink on a hot day” 

Interview Time with a Difference as I'm the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from Metro.co.uk asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father's Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood. See what you think  “I love School for Mothers, it's an injection of badass” 

Janey chats to Suzy Walker, author, writer and former editor of Psychologies, magazine who has taken some ‘big leaps' in her life that wouldn't have been possible if she had still been drinking! We talk about the power of writing, stream of consciousness and creative writing and just how much more brave we become when we are sober.  Grab a copy of The Artists Way by Julia Cameron - The Artists Way Don't forget the power of connection Join us in The Sober Club www.thesoberclub.com Events We have a Sober by the Sea Day Sat June 11 in Southend Champneys Tring, Selfcare in Sobriety Sun-Mon 26-27 June Family Constellations Sun July 17 

Never miss a show, get notifications direct to your inbox. http://bit.ly/TheLoveldaShow Covered in this Episode Give value to the past, but look forward Control and vent emotions The charm of being authentic The importance of self awareness About Your Host: Entrepreneur & international MC, Moderator & host, Lovelda Vincenzi has been speaking and performing on stages since the age of 13 (www.lovelda.com). On a mission to unleash authentic powerful female voices, Lovelda runs World Class Female Speakers supporting women to get found, booked, and paid as speakers. As an MC and Moderator Lovelda has been trusted by organisers to introduce and facilitate conversations with political figureheads such as Margrethe Vestagar (European Commissioner for Competition) & Toomas Hendric Ilves (Former President of Estonia). In addition to celebrities such as Monica Lewinsky, Kunal Nayyar (Big Bang Theory), Andy King (Netflix Documentary Fyre Festival) and Business Executives and Entrepreneurs such as Paul Polman (Former Unilever CEO), Karan Bilimoria (CEO & Founder Cobra Beer) and Daniel Priestly (4-time best selling author and founder of Dent). Connect with the show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoveldaVincenzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveldashow About our Guest: Suzy Walker is the Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies magazine, the UK's number one mindful living magazine. Named as one of the top ten coaches in the country, Suzy is also founder of Big Leap Life Ltd and author of Making The Big Leap and The Big Peace. Connect with Suzy Walker: Psychologies Magazine Instagram: www.instagram.com/psychologiesmagazine/ Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzy_skywalker/ Big Leap Life Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigleaplife/ Links shared in this episode > > > FREE Speaker Marketing Blueprint: https://www.worldclassfemalespeakers.com/speakermarketingblueprint/ > > > UPCOMING TRAINING: LinkedIn Speaker Profiles Intensive : https://bit.ly/LinkedInProfileIntensive > > > SUBSCRIBE TO PSYCHOLOGIES: join our Life Leap Club with a free coaching course every month www.psychologies.co.uk/free-coaching-when-you-subscribe-today > > > MAKING THE BIG LEAP https://amzn.to/37Al36z > > > THE BIG PEACE: https://amzn.to/3jk4ka9 > > > THE ARTISTS WAY: A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self https://amzn.to/2IMQdNM

Join your host Emma and her Clown Barbara talking all things Slow. What happens to your life when you really Slow down? How did Suzy get to live her Slow life on her boat and how has that affected her work and life? How can Barbara use more knitting to get her to Slow down? What can you do to Slow your life down so you can have even more flow and much, much more… Follow Suzy… Facebook: psychologiesmagazine Instagram: @psychologiesmag About Suzy Suzy is Editor in Chief of Psychologies Magazine, a magazine that is inspiring women to live a happy and fulfilled life.

In today's episode I'm joined by the amazing Editor in Chief of Psychologies Magazine Suzy Walker. Suzy has been editor at Psychologies for almost 7 years and has an incredible passion for wellness. With a following of over 1.3 million people on Facebook Psychologies is the leading female wellness magazine in the world. Listen in as Suzy and I discuss how losing both parents in her teens lead her on a path of self discovery and why its so important to know ourselves in order to manage our mental health journey. Suzy also shares her favourite tips and tricks to help keep those moods high. SPONSOR Liz is an experienced Commercial and Business Director, having set up Chesil Infinity, named after the beach in Dorset to support more small businesses and charities in the UK and Internationally. Liz has worked with some of the largest children’s charities in the UK and offers unique approaches to strategy through to high energy business development - going for whole journeys of performance improvement. Liz is also our co-ordinator for MIBA Dorset. If anyone is thinking of starting a not for profit can get immediate support and a framework to get cracking http://www.chesil-infinity.co.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chesilinfinity Instagram - @liz_chesil_infinity Linked In -https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-rowe/ Twitter - @Chesil_Infinity Follow MIBA on: Instagram - http://mumsin.biz/instagram Facebook - http://mumsin.biz/fbpage Find all the MIBA podcasts here: https://www.mumsinbusinessassociation.com/category/podcasts/

Here is my creative and eternally optimistic friend, Juliet who shares the deeply personal story of her chaotic childhood and how she has not let it define her life as an adult. She's a huge advocate for creativity for mental health and despite currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkins lymphoma, is busy creating opportunities for creativity and networking in her local community. Juliet was recently interviewed by Suzy Walker, Editor in Chief of Psychologies magazine.  

Suzy Walker, Editor-in-Chief at Psychologies in conversation with voice coach Caroline Goyder, author of Find Your Voice. In this podcast, we'll discover the secret to talking with confidence in any situation- be it in your day to day life, hosting an event or appearing on a podcast. Caroline's Ted Talk The Secrets of Speaking with Confidence has over 15 million views. Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor in Chief talks to Nick Williams, a coach, trainer and author of over 10 books, including the bestselling 'The Work You Were Born To Do' about stepping up into leadership. ‘We all have a deep hunger to be seen,' he says . ‘We can easily forget how amazing we are, how powerful we are, how gifted and creative we are and how resourceful. There are people who will value and benefit from your wisdom and what is obvious to you. They are waiting for you to show up – you can get clear on who you  and are most called to serve.” In this podcast, learn how to tap into your inner power and be the leader you want to be.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Suzy Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies , in conversation with coach artist, content creator and ‘dream chaser' Kia Cannons, host of the immensely popular Happy Hacks podcast. They chat about how to find joy in your work, not settling for less – because you really don't have to – and how to connect with your true passions while forging a successful career.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

In this episode, Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor-in-Chief, interviews Beverly Landais, Barefoot certified coach, certified psychometric test user and a trained facilitator based in Kent. Beverly comes to coaching from a senior business background, including board level. In this podcast, we discuss how to beat imposter syndrome, how to step up into leadership, the common pitfalls you will face when you become the boss and help you discover the leadership style that suits you best. Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor-in-Chief, in conversation with top coaches Alastair Creamer and Letetsia Gibson about why truth is so important now.  Living in an age where dishonesty and a lack of truth is almost becoming the norm, our experts discuss why the truth really is important  and how In truth-telling cultures, problems are solved at source, confidence grows, creativity and collaboration run freely, equality and inclusivity prevail, and change happens more readily. In this podcast you will learn how best to listen, speak, and lead more truthfully in all interactions and relationships.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

LIVE from the Women in Business Expo; I was joined by Suzy Walker, editor of Psychologies Magazine, Debbie Gilbert, serial entrepreneur and founder of Mums Unltd and Gemma Antikides, Founder of All by Mama. We discuss all things business, giving without being depleted, what keeps us up at night and emotional intelligence. Thank you for bearing with us whilst we get our live podcast tech up to scratch! Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●  School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, and hit global headlines upon release of his book The Little Book of Hygge (pronounded Hugge) in September 2016. To date, his books have sold over one million copies worldwide. He lives in Copenhagen and today he talks to Suzy Walker, Psychologies editor in chief about his new book The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments. 

Sometimes life gets too fast, Psychologies editor Suzy Walker joins me to explore the joy of SLOWing down. Suzy reveals how she navigated SLOWing down while holding a ‘big job’, parenting, and all the other projects in her life.  We discuss blind spots, finding home within yourself, and the value systems we use to judge our own lives. Take an hour and SLOW down to enjoy this wonderful conversation. Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ● School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram ● School For Mothers Patreon  

Suzy Walker is the Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies Magazine. She is also the Author of 'Making the Big Leap'. The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Suzy's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. @nickihbc @julesnicholls @Suzy_walker101

When I first became a coach in 2000 I was one of the first wave of coaches in the UK. Generally young, successful women who'd come from the corporate world, we saw coaching as a way to help people move forward in their lives and make conscious choices about how they wanted to live and how they wanted to feel. Suzy Walker is one of the biggest names to come from that wave of coaches. Now Editor of Psychologies Magazine, she is author of the bestseller “Making the Big Leap” and for many years ran her own highly successful coaching business. In our interview we talk about changing your name mid-life, returning to a “proper job” having worked for yourself, and our beliefs around money... and we end up making a pact together to change our attitudes towards financial security. You'll enjoy this interview if you're at a crossroads, if you're interested in working on your intuition and shifting long-standing beliefs, especially about money, if you're looking for more balance in your life or you're keen to pare down your life to a more simple way of living. You can follow Psychologies Magazine on Facebook and find out about all the live videos they broadcast every day including my next one of October 18th! If you want to work on your own beliefs and assumptions and create a life that's more meaningful for you - sign up to A Brilliant Gamble Online NOW! This self-paced online coaching programme takes you step-by-step from designing your ideal life to figuring out how work and everything else will blend into that life. You'll discover and think about how you want to FEEL about your life and how to make it a reality. Plus, you'll have lifetime access to tonnes of videos and tried and tested exercises that have worked for, not only, my clients but that I use to make changes in my own life. Find out more here. And you can stay in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and of course, the website.

One of the biggest misconceptions people have about introversion is that we are all shy, quiet and social recluses. It's just not true! In fact, both introverts AND extroverts can be shy - it really all depends on other social factors and life experiences. In short, introversion/extroversion is more to do with where you get your energy from. Introverts tend to get their energy recharged by spending time alone, whereas extroverts tend to get their energy from being around people and interacting with others. OK - with that cleared up, I'd like to move onto another myth - and this is one that I've held in the past - clung onto it, in fact. And that is: that if you're an introvert, you're better off doing as much as you can alone. I took this energy from spending time alone thing SERIOUSLY. Five years ago I quit my job as a web designer in a busy little London agency in order to go freelance. I wanted to work for me, myself and I. The less people I had to deal with - the better. I was also under the impression that I would get clients and commissions purely from people finding me online, through my fancy website. I sat back, and waited for the jobs to come in. And before long… I started to panic. It turns out, my theory of just attracting clients through my website was not going to fly. I actually had to go out there and meet other people. Yikes. Now, I don't know about you but I am pretty allergic to networking. A bunch of strangers standing around, pushing business cards in each others face, totally bored and uninterested - most people just desperate to get a new lead. Pretty gross. This creates a bit of a dilemma, if you're an introvert trying to build a business or go self employed. If the one thing you need is people - connections, recommendations, referrals - but you only have so much energy for these networking events - what do you do? I struggled with this for quite a while until I - accidentally - realised there were other ways to meet people, connect on an authentic level and actually get a lot of new business. All without having to play ‘extrovert' or be something you're not. Now, I'd love to share with you the three discoveries I made in my years of experimentation. These are the discoveries that led to me ultimately being booked out, collaborating with people who are top of their game, and doing things that I couldn't have fathomed doing alone - like co-hosting Wildfire Women, a live event for ambitious, creative women coming up this October. Ok so without further ado… let me share the first of these three discoveries:   1) We need Community I grew up thinking that community was something for people who lived in small villages, not for someone who grew up in London suburbs. In the same way, I assumed that as a small business owner, I could do everything myself. I assumed that as an introvert, I was better off alone, and that anyone doing the same work as me was competition. This mindset is a scarcity mindset. It assumes there isn't enough of the pie to go around. Not only is this totally untrue - it is actually harmful to hold this belief. It prevents you from getting the support that emotionally we ALL need, regardless of whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. Having a community of like minds who you can meet for coffee, co-work with, bounce ideas off, get questions answered and get encouraging words of support is so, so vital - especially if you're attempting to build a business or take on a big project. And I've found that the more you cultivate a community, the more opportunities arise - the pie starts to expand, not get gobbled up. When I moved to Brighton, I didn't go to intimidating networking events - I went to Meetup groups - if you're familiar with Meetup.com you might know there are tonnes to choose from - something for everyone. And if there isn't one that suits you? Start one! I started my own creative meetup group and before long, I had formed solid friendships, gained clients and contacts and I did it all in a way that felt suited to my introverted tendencies. So, have a think about how you might be able to join in in your local community - it might be yoga classes, mum's coffee mornings, creative writing groups - have a look around and give it a try. I promise they're much nicer than most formal networking groups and you never know what might come from it. Ok next up, discovery two is…   2) Magic happens when we Collaborate Something else that came out of my dabbling in community is collaboration. This is the combined effort of two or more people, for a mutually beneficial cause. Again, my introversion made me very skeptical about collaboration - i figured if you want something done right, you've got o do it all by yourself. How wrong I was. For one, I was missing the fact that I didn't have all the skills required to do many of the big dream projects on my bucketlist, like create a live event. I so badly wanted to create an event that was introvert friendly, that inspired us without leaving us feeling slightly depressed because the speakers were so perfect and so different from us that we can't possibly soar to their levels of success. I wanted an event where I would feel welcomed, comfortable and included. I wanted to be able to talk to the speakers, learn from them and ask questions and walk away feeling ready and raring to take action, and make my wildest dreams happen. Oh - but I knew doing this alone would never happen. I needed an extrovert, someone with a very different skillset to mine, and someone I could get on with and giggle with even when things got tough. Amazingly, I did find this person, Thea Anderson - who you heard from on this episode of the podcast, but I would never have found Thea had I not been open to community and collaboration. I had to let go of my control as a self-sufficient introverted solopreneur, and be open to sharing the workload, and admitting where I needed help. The result was hosting a phenomenal live event last year that was everything we had dreamed of, and coming back this year once again to level up even more, at this year's Wildfire Women. Where in your life can you share the load? Where can you collaborate? This doesn't have to be in business or work related - it might be in your personal life. May be it means asking for help when in the past you'd try to take on even more and struggle with the load. Who in your life has complementary strengths and skills to you? Have a think and may be ask them if they'd be up for joining forces. Finally, we have my third discovery:   3) Success depends on Communication Now, one of the things that kept me stuck in my lonely loop of doing everything myself was… I was afraid to ask. I was afraid to communicate what I needed to anyone else. Without this piece, communication, you're unlikely to get very far with community or collaboration - because no one will know what your dreams are, what you can offer or how you can help each other. It's true: good communication does require a level of vulnerability that many of us, introvert or extrovert, do struggle with. It feels like we're laying down our armour as we prepare for a reply that isn't what we hoped for. Of course, no one says this better than Brené Brown: “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” And communicating our needs is anything but a weakness. What I've discovered time an time again is the pleasant surprise that: people on the whole, really like to help. People really want to connect and they want to collaborate. When you give someone the opportunity to join forces with you, anything is possible. More on asking for introverts >>   OK so community, collaboration and communication - my three discoveries which hopefully will be of some help to you, regardless of what your big dreams are. And as I mentioned, we'll be showing what comes from these three C's very soon, at Wildfire Women happening on October 6th, in London. We'll have incredible speakers you're no doubt familiar with: Psychologies editor-in-chief, Suzy Walker, as well as Cate Mackenzie, Mary Fenwick and so, so many more. Like I said, we make a big effort to cultivate an environment that suits both introverts and extroverts, we'll make sure you feel welcome and you'll walk away with real advice and action steps to apply to your own calling. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE  

Suzy’s story of gradually moving ever closer to her sweet spot of purpose will likely sound familiar. A definite deep desire to follow a certain path, but an initial lack of self-belief hits the pause button and then life itself intervenes and a detour takes place.  

What triggered your journey into self-discovery? And how has it changed your life? We ask these questions and more to the Editor-In-Chief of one of Britain's best loved women's magazines - Psychologies - the amazing Suzy Walker!   Suzy shares with us her incredible personal story of how she managed to overcome losing both parents by age 20, build a successful coaching business and ultimately obtain her most recent role at Psychologies magazine. Whilst talking through her incredible story, Suzy and Pete pick out key Mi365 principles including 1) the need for a coach and 2) the power of acting from the heart and unpick what makes these principles so important. The pair move on to discuss 'survival mechanisms' - the ways we learn as children to cope in society - and how removing these blocks is critical for connecting with your true self.   Learn how Suzy is living the "brave life", tackling mental health issues in men and her bold, new reinvention of herself in another brilliant episode from the Mi365 Podcast series.   Would you reinvent yourself like Suzy did? Are you up to living the brave life? Share with us what you've learnt from this episode in the comments below!   This episode of Mi365 Podcasts is proudly brought to you by Mi365 Elite - Sign up today at https://mi365.me/elite   Mi365 Elite is for people who are committed to being better than their best every single day. This unique online coaching service gives you the opportunity to invest in yourself 365 days a year. It is for those people who want to do their best and to do more. Mi365 Elite is all about Mastery. Each month, Pete will introduce you to game-changing ideas, tools and challenges and coach you as you work on yourself every single day. If you are ready to live your life to it’s fullest potential and to invest in yourself EVERY day, then Mi365 Elite is for you!   Connect With Pete Cohen:   https://www.facebook.com/Itspetecohen https://www.facebook.com/mi365.me/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ https://twitter.com/petecohen_ https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/   About Pete Cohen:   Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted on the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes and the everyday person.   Pete has coached world-class athletes and sporting greats, such as Sally Gunnell, Ellen MacArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Arsenal Football Club and Tim Henman to achieve peak performance. Pete focuses on the importance of having a strong belief in yourself. He teaches that you need to be positive and you have to develop self-confidence to achieve your potential and be successful.   He is the author of 17 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

What does it mean to be brave? Is it about having bullet-proof confidence, or smug certainty? If so, I've been doing it wrong all my life. Reflecting on the times when I've been brave, I can't recall a single episode where I've felt bullet-proof or certain. The time I moved countries to attend grad school? I was terrified. For months, I had major imposter syndrome. The time I left my marriage? (...because, to paraphrase Cheryl Strayed, I realised I didn't love him hard enough or true enough or big enough or right). Was it the brave and right thing to do? Absolutely. Was I scared and uncertain? You bet. The time I left a well-paid, but soul-destroying career to start my own business? I was totally wracked with self-doubt. And yes, it turned out to be the bravest, best career choice ever. But still, I felt more weenie than winner at the time. I've learned one thing about bravery: Being brave doesn't mean you're not terrified. It's being terrified and proceeding anyway, in spite of the fear and uncertainty. And if you splatter, it's about getting up again. Today I'm in conversation with Suzy Walker, the editor of Psychologies magazine. Suzy is also a life coach, the author of two books, Making the Big Leap and The Big Peace, and is momma to Charlie (human) and Oscar (canine). Suzy and I discuss what it means to be brave; why resilience is key (especially if you've splattered); and why you don't have to be the smartest or the most talented to be successful. Some highlights: Suzy dreamt of crashing her car - a sign that she needed to be brave and make a change Bravery vs. talent Handling your inner critic Tips on making a big leap Suzy puts her coaching hat on and answers some of your listener questions (on becoming self-employed; on struggling with self-promotion; and on busting a rut) Please enjoy my conversation with Suzy Walker.   Psychologies Magazine Making The Big Leap The Big Peace The Artist’s Way The Hero With a Thousand Faces Big Magic If you have enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to our weekly inspiration email list and leave us a review on iTunes.   Quotes by Suzy: “Courage is moving forward when you’re scared to death... and knowing when not to move forward.” “By being brave, you open all of the doors.” “You’ll never be confident enough to do it. You have to do it so you’ll become confident.”