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For way too long, toxic masculinity has run rife. Men have been taught to be tough, not to cry, don’t show emotions and all the other damaging rhetoric. They’ve also been subjected to abuse and put downs for showing signs of kindness and warmth. This has to stop. The four men I talk about in this episode are indeed putting a stop to the harmful narrative that causes many men to self-loath and in some cases, take their own life. Mark MacManus, Matt Ferguson, Leigh McDonald and Steven Baker aren’t afraid to cry, and are actively sharing their stories in an effort to support men and others to ask for help and believe in themselves. Essentially they want people to know they are ok just the way they are. Socials: The Restoration Project https://www.facebook.com/restorationgippsland/ Build Grit with Steven Baker https://www.facebook.com/buildGRIT https://www.buildgrit.com.au/ Matthew Ferguson https://www.instagram.com/mattyferg21/?hl=en CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY According to the Boston University CTE Center, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. CTE is caused in part by repeated traumatic brain injuries, which include concussions and nonconcussive impacts. https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CT
Tracie Lund is the Manager of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and has worked tirelessly in the community since starting there in 2012. She has introduced and championed much-needed initiatives, resulting in the Morwell Neighbourhood House becoming a renowned hub where vital support is available for everyone, no matter their circumstances. One significant initiative of the Morwell Neighbourhood House, is People’s Kitchen. Each week, community volunteers work together at A Kinder Cup, another initiative of MNH, to cook meals for local people experiencing food insecurity. Tracie is passionate about grassroots democracy and strongly believes that investment in and support of the community improves health and wellbeing, resilience, and employment opportunities. Her experience in supporting the local community every day on the ground has given her insight into what is required as the community navigates the future. SOCIALS: Website: Morwell Neighbourhood House https://morwellnh.org.au/ FB: Morwell Neighbourhood House https://www.facebook.com/morwellnh A Kinder Cup https://morwellnh.org.au/programs/a-kinder-cup/ cafe Website: Tracie Lund https://tracielund.com.au/ Mentions: Latrobe Health Assembly https://www.healthassembly.org.au Energy Australia https://www.energyaustralia.com.au Yallourn ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/Q2gUyGssP9w
Tiffanee Cook is a boxer, trainer, epigenetics coach, speaker and host of the podcast ‘Roll With The Punches’, who uncovered her childhood trauma when she stepped into the boxing ring at 29. “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face” Tiffanee has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. Coming to the realisation that, in order to have one’s hand raised in triumph, adversity, discomfort and combat must be navigated. In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee? Fuelled by the unexpected. Tiff's exposure to the corporate boxing experience opened her eyes to the connection between our physical, mental and spiritual selves. It lifted the lid on a world full of opportunities far beyond the one in which she once lived and it paved a path to growth, success, health and above all happiness. Tiff is also the inspiration behind the latest album from Australian rock legend, Mark Seymour and has been honoured with a song dedicated to her. SOCIALS: Website: tiffaneeandco.com.au https://www.tiffaneeandco.com.au Youtube: Tiffanee Cook | Roll With The Punches Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWK3Ph0nTwh30NsIfjjRiA Insta: Roll With The Punches Podcast @rollwiththepunches_podcast https://www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ FB: Roll With The Punches @rollwiththepunchespodcast https://www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast Twitter: Roll With The Punches | Tiffanee Cook https://twitter.com/TiffaneeCook ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/T9IIe2EVMQY
Rosemary has been in alternate dispute resolution for over 15 years with a specialisation in family mediation and restorative justice practices. As a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has helped many families to separate and re-establish in a respectful and child focused way. She is on various Restorative Justice panels for Commonwealth agencies, including the Defence Force Ombudsman https://www.ombudsman.gov.au/complaints/defence-force-complaints, the National Redress Scheme https://www.nationalredress.gov.au, and the Territories Stolen Generation Scheme https://territoriesredress.gov.au. Her practice draws on being present with clients as they navigate the changes and challenges that confront them, doing so in a trauma-informed and strengths-based way. As a facilitator & trainer, she has been able to share her knowledge and experience on a larger scale, assisting mediators and mental health practitioners to work with a strengths-based lens. Her interest and continued professional development in the area of child development, trauma and neuroscience have added another layer of meaning to the way in which she works and has placed her in a unique position to observe, learn, reflect and share. Rosemary also holds a strong academic record, which includes undergraduate and postgraduate law, couples and family therapy and family dispute resolution. Her initial interest in mediation was sparked by her undergraduate studies and led her to further study mediation and negotiation at Harvard University. Merging her experience as a family mediator with her study of neuroscience and trauma, Rosemary's first book explores trends in managing personal adversity and proposes a strengths-based tool for self-reflection and has been endorsed by leaders in the field of the treatment of trauma. She offers workshops and information sessions on these concepts, in high schools, businesses and with mental health practitioners. As a chronic over-thinker, Rosemary experienced first-hand the transformative impact of rewriting overthinking into strengths reflection and is committed to sharing this with the world. SOCIALS: Website: http://www.rosemarygattuso.com/ LinkedIn: Rosemary Gattuso https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarygattuso/ Insta: Rosemary Gattuso @rosemarygattuso https://www.instagram.com/rosemarygattuso/ FB: Rosemary Gattuso https://www.facebook.com/rosemarygattuso ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/iSxewF2vf24
Emotional Intelligence can be quite an elusive thing. We all think we have it, many don’t, and some excel at it. But what does it really mean? In this episode I discuss how we all have emotions, they are all positive even thought they don’t always feel that way, and that we always have a choice about how we respond. I talk about how suppressing emotions can make you sick and you will always have leakage, often at the most inconvenient time, and how reacting can create very damaging outcomes. There are 6 questions for you to answer if you feel like digging a little deeper. This episode is not a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence, more so a brief snapshot to inspire more exploration.
Brock Williams is a 4th year chiropractic student who left his home town of Rosedale to pursue his career. But with his heart still back in Rosedale, and a mate with cancer requiring ongoing care, Brock decided to take on a challenge to show his support to his mate Xavier. His big audacious goal was to run 1,000 kilometres from Adelaide to Rosedale and raise money and awareness for children’s cancer, and specifically for the Sony Foundation Australia https://www.sonyfoundation.org. Brock raised $45,000 which is estimated to help up to 300 families with away from home accommodation while supporting their loved one in hospital. While crossing the finish line in his beloved home town was as grand as a king’s homecoming, the challenges he faced along the way were not so wonderful. Multiple physical injuries and unkind weather conditions, also left Brock also battling the mental demons until he finally overcome all that was thrown at him and glided through the final few days Brock’s ultimate message to anybody who’ll listen, is that he’s just an ordinary guy who found something bigger than himself to care about, and with meaning and purpose, we can do anything. SOCIALS: Insta: Brock Williams @brockwilliamss https://www.instagram.com/brockwilliamss/ FB: Brock Williams https://www.facebook.com/brock.williams.9028 ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/dm-cA8WSBi0
Up until 2003, I was a lazy Buddhist and a Trauma/ ICU/ ER Nurse who inconsistently meditated, read the occasional self help book, and was too overworked to recognize or remember my gifts. I was a single Mom, exhausted, and not seeking anything remotely resembling the metaphysical except maybe a good night's sleep with a prophetic dream. Abruptly, on a random Tuesday, changed. In October 2003 I found out my closest friend at work was murdering people. This was a true friend I confided in, shared secrets with, and trusted with my life. I adored him. After I helped the Detectives from the New Jersey Prosecution put him behind bars, I set out on a magical path to answer my scariest question: How the hell could I love someone so dark? The journey down the Rabbit Hole to that answer brought me face-to-face with spiritual gurus, energy healers, visionaries, and real-life, spontaneously awakened, modern day Buddhas. I read book after book and took every workshop I could find. I had set out to heal myself and in that process, I had many Spiritually Transformative Events. I also was shown my own gifts, my own team of Spirit Guides, and surprising intuitive abilities which I effortlessly access every. single. moment. of. every. day. I now have created a life filled with abundance, exotic travels, and beautiful relationships. My amazingly full and adventurous life was created through a deep understanding of this Matrix we live in. I DID receive and answer to my question, and it was surprisingly beautiful and simple. The answer appeared loudly during an energy healing session. “Without being inspired by the intense darkness, I would not have been open to receiving all that this physical/spiritual Realm had to offer me.” ‘The darkness in him was also in me and it was leading me to the light within this world.’ I am now a Reiki Master, a Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Meditation Instructor, DreamSculptor Practitioner, Reconnective Healer, Integrative Energy Healer, Past Life Regressionist, Crystal Language Reader, Medical Intuitive, and learned "The Work" from Byron Katie. Pulling from dozens of different learned modalities and my own special access to the other Realms, I now help others develop a unique Guidance Plan for deeper connections. SOCIALS: Website: https://www.amythegoodnurse.com/ https://www.amythegoodnurse.com Website: https://www.mostimportantpatient.com/ Insta: Amy Loughren Ridgeway @amythegoodnurse https://www.instagram.com/amythegoodnurse/ ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/Rnvt3AbrAZE
Time out is critical. It’s way too easy to hustle and grind and think we have to live up to the expectations of other people. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can succeed and achieve amazing things, even if you take the time to rejuvenate and take care of yourself. It’s that old oxygen mask analogy in play here. Put yours on first or you won’t be able to help anybody else.
Terry Tucker is a sought-after speaker who believes in the power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, virtual events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Terry is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Boston University. He has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a customer service manager, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, a high school basketball coach, and a cancer warrior. He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines. In addition, he is quoted in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong Terry has also developed to encourage, guide, and support the audiences he speaks with: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. SOCIALS: Website: motivationalcheck.com https://motivationalcheck.com ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/7x1dRdpCmYo
Let’s rethink rats. There are still around 110 million active landmine around the world, and detecting and destroying them is not a cheap or easy process, partly due to the weight and inefficiency of humans. Rats on the other hand, are extremely efficient at detecting landmines and other explosives and are being used around the world to help return land to local communities. The organisation leading the way with rats is APOPO https://apopo.org. Not only can the rats detect TNT, they are also used to detect tuberculosis and are now being trained for search and rescue, to detect people trapped under rubble.
Kindness, gratitude, simplicity and community are four words that easily come to mind when thinking about Cambodia. During a recent trip to deliver an accelerate version of my Confident Leaders Program, so many other things became apparent about the privileged way we live in developed countries. As well as how impactful it can be when you bring your whole self to work and truly invest in loving those around you.
ANISHINAABE, MUSIC COMPOSER, MULTI-MUSICIAN Growing up in a musical household, Jaimi was singing before she was talking; and it was only a matter of time before she picked up an instrument of her own. At the age of four, her father brought home a mini keyboard, and she immediately started training her ear and taught herself how to play. When she was 12, Jaimi had asked to learn how to play guitar as well. As she grew older, she taught herself how to play more instruments, and write music. One late night out, Jaimi was at a concert with one of her friends who was going through a rough time with her partner at the time. Her friend told her that she felt like the villain because her partner kept playing the victim card all the time, and said she was tired of it and SHE wanted to be the victim for once when she ends the relationship. Jaimi thought about it, and said that she didn’t have to settle for being either the villain OR the victim, she could be her own hero. A couple days later, thinking about this conversation, Jaimi sat at her piano and wrote a song for her friend, saying exactly that. Just a few weeks later, her friend ended her relationship with her toxic partner, and is now in a better place. This experience planted the idea that Jaimi could actually HELP people with her music in her mind, she just couldn’t quite figure out how. She and her husband attended a seminar called The Hero Round Table https://heroroundtable.com later that year, which included a workshop tailored towards using your talents to help people. Filling out the worksheet, an idea was formed. Jaimi was always able to write her own music to heal her own heartbreaks and celebrate her triumphs. While her friends had popular songs written by other well known artists they had connected to in their own battles, they couldn’t write their own music. But… What if Jaimi could write songs for them? Finally, it clicked. This workshop helped form the idea that people could come to Jaimi with their own struggles to get a different perspective, to help them heal their hearts, to help them get closure, through a song tailored specifically to them. Jaimi could take their thoughts, feelings, and any phrases or questions they might have and write them a song. It’s still new, and Jaimi is still putting everything together so she is able to make this dream into a reality, but steps are being taken every day to make this happen. There is currently a portfolio being put together while Jaimi is learning the software so there can be examples of how she uses her music to help heal the hearts of people who are struggling. SOCIALS: Insta: Jaimi Magyari @jaico.music https://www.instagram.com/jaico.music/ FB: Jaimi Magyari https://www.facebook.com/jaimi.nicole.7/photos_by Spotify: Jaimi https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EfeNEZkXW3MCJktJLENdH?dlsi=29d027047fa14431&fbclid=IwAR367FDIVAcV-l1BAG9C-vvWVGPfedCiSrsW9YyDou10-KHiETf3fxcwbhU&nd=1&si=mCyrCSy4R0WXRMjrFTCk9A Blurred by Jaimi (album) - https://music.apple.com/us/album/blurred/1697607052 ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/ql-tD-n1pcE
As we move into 2024, let’s focus the impact we can make, to humans, animals and the planet. But with flow and not with resistance, always moving our intentions and actions in the right direction.
Let’s slow down a little over this holiday break and consider the things and people we have around us to be grateful for. It’s a stressful time and people do and say some pretty ordinary things due to these conditions. We don’t have to push and shove and place huge expectations on each other. We can choose to slow down, reflect, and extend love and compassion to ourselves and those around us.
In this episode, I talk about values and how important they are as a lens to make great choices. Also, when communicated and demonstrated effectively, they help others to feel a sense of trust around you.
In this episode, I talk about the power of gratitude and joy, and how both of them can transform your life.
In this episode, I talk about taking action. Last week we had our 5th annual Girls With hammers conference, and Gem Gale spoke about her new book that’s about to be released. At last year’s conference, Gem talked about this being an idea. She took action and made it happen. MENTIONS: Girls With Hammers https://girlswithhammers.com.au Daughters of the Deep https://daughtersofthedeep.org Kate Gale https://www.kategaleauthor.com Tiffanee Cook https://www.tiffaneeandco.com.au Nelly Thomas https://www.nellythomas.com Gem Gale https://www.gemgaleauthor.com
In this episode, I talk about the power of one idea, and how that one idea can change lives. The problem is, we often give up on our ideas because we fear failure, rejection or criticism. Also in this episode I introduce two amazing young men who are actually saving lives through their ideas. One, Heman Bekele, has invented a soap that has the power top heal melanoma, and is accessible to all. The other, Jack Andraka https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Andraka who was featured in my book ‘Magnificent Kids’. Jack invented a pancreatic test strip, extremely cheap and far more accurate than the regular test methods. What’s your idea?
Megan Munckhof is the co-founder of Lead n Hand, and product for keeping ropes and leads looped perfectly without the tangles. The idea of Lead n Hand was dreamt up many years ago by Megan’s Dad (Darcy White) who is a farmer and contractor in Queensland. It came about due to a need to tidy up his service vehicle and to provide a storage for all his leads and hoses. The issue of tangled ropes and cords is a problem a lot of people have, and this is what drove him to find a solution. The handheld device is secured to your cord, hose, rope etc on one end so you will always have it handy. The size of your loops depends on the length of your cord and where you wish to store it. The ergonomic shape is suited to both left and right handers and many different sized cords etc. You simply just click your item into the Lead n Hand and keep it secure for storage. Darcy started by making a prototype in his shed then advanced to the family kitchen, where he heated up the plastic to mould it into shape. The family toyed with many ideas about how to over engineer it, but then simplified the shape and functions to what exists today. Megan and Darcy have gone through the process of Patenting, trademarking, and securing the design in many different countries. This has taken a long time but has been well supported by a fantastic team. Lead n Hand is an all Australian made and owned product registered with the Australian Made Campaign. Lead n Hand is very new to the market but has already received great feedback and fantastic ideas about how others are using the product for their own application, from electric car/bus leads to people with disabilities with limited hand mobility. Megan and Darcy are excited to see the growth of Lead n Hand, and hope that people will love it as much as they do. SOCIALS: Website: https://leadnhand.au/ FB: Lead n Hand https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551711107782 Insta: Lead n Hand @leadnhand https://www.instagram.com/leadnhand/ ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/HlJtcGkdH5I
In this episode, kindness is the focus. I always wonder why we need specific International Days for particular things, and wonder why we can’t be decent human beings every day of the year. Despite my personal thoughts, November 13th is International Kindness Day, and that should extend to self, others, animals and the planet. By the way, kindness has scientifically proven health benefits, so why wouldn’t be practise it?
In this episode I ponder the answer to the question “What question would you like to ask a time traveller from 200 years in the future?”. Firstly, I’d be surprised that humans still exist at that time! But I’d be curious about what solutions humans found to resolve problems. I’d also want to know what I could do better today to contribute to a better world in the future.
Jan Clarke has been a finalist in many awards across the decades. Teacher of the Year, Telstra Business Woman of the Year, and Nominated for Australian of the Year, but her proudest moment was when she pitched the Door 2 Story and won Founder of the Year in the Launch Victoria pitch event. Jan describes herself as an ‘old lady with a startup’ but in reality she has always been telling stories, advocating on behalf of others for their voice to be heard. A passionate advocate for people on the inside of an eating disorder ‘Insiders’, and their families on the outside, struggling to understand how to reach their loved on and be effective in supporting their recovery. With a Master of Education, Jan is recognised Australia wide as an expert in Developmental Education with close to 40 years experience in the delivery of programs across multiple sectors. Her expertise in the field of Eating Disorders has led to opportunities to consult, coordinate and lead teams of multiple stakeholders to deliver humane, sustainable and positive outcomes for people with complex eating disorders and their families. After a lifetime working in the Eating Disorder and Education fields, raising 4 fabulous adults and 9 wonderful grandchildren, Jan retired to the farm to enjoy the view from her verandah. It was Audrey who pulled on her heartstrings and got her off that porch and out of retirement. In 2019, after 6 years of ‘evidence based’ mainstream eating disorder treatment, the arrival of adulthood and the independence that comes with this, Audrey had relapsed and her family was in the fight of their life to save her. For the first time in her eating disorder treatment, Audrey was given the space for her voice to be heard. . Working together, Audrey, her family, Jan and her treatment team supported this amazing Insider until she gained the insight, skills, strength and capacity to lead her own recovery. In 2021, Jan pitched an idea that was novel and untested. A program to help families and carers understand the ‘Inside’ experience of their loves ones with eating disorders. What was intended to be a 6 week pilot program of education, skills and support, hosted by Jan and guided through the ‘Insider’ experience, delivered unexpected outcomes. A beautiful symbiotic relationship between Insiders and carers ‘Outsiders’ emerged. One where both sides felt validated, understood and supported. A relationship based on genuine connection, trust, honesty and commitment to one another was the result. Door 2 has evolved from this original idea into a comprehensive program that is backed by research through practice informed evidence. SOCIALS: Website: https://door2.com.au/ Insta: Door 2 - Recovery from Eating Disorders @door2eatingdisorders https://www.instagram.com/door2eatingdisorders/ Podcast: Inside Door 2 https://open.spotify.com/show/7kYOfMi3qx3R4P4CcACKcI ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/OxnQq9QLIcw
In this episode I chat about the myth that is overnight success. If we were to imagine success as an iceberg, on the top we would see all the accolades, awards, and maybe even what we imagine that person has regarding finances. But we don’t see the stuff beneath the surface that has to happen first. The sacrifice, the tears, the rejection, and so on. We often feel the need to criticise the success of others, but perhaps before we do, we should reframe our thoughts and admire them for their persistence and courage.
Emilia A. Leese, is the co-author of . Emi is also the host of the podcast, Think Like a Vegan. She writes essays on life, travel and veganism for a variety of online publications and is closely involved in a long-term forest rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands. Emi is a speaker on vegan ethics at a variety of events and developed life skills and ethics workshops for underserved youth. She has been a corporate finance lawyer for over twenty years. She and her husband Roger, who is also vegan, live in London and the Highlands. SOCIALS: Website: https://emisgoodeating.com/ Website: Birchfield Rewilding https://birchfieldhighlands.org/ Insta: Emi Leese @emisgoodeating https://www.instagram.com/emisgoodeating/ Birchfield Forest Rewilding @birchfieldrewilding https://www.instagram.com/birchfieldrewilding/ Think Like a Vegan @thinklikeavegan https://www.instagram.com/thinklikeavegan/ Think Like a Vegan https://thinklikeavegan.com (Book) Think Like a Vegan https://emisgoodeating.com/2023/05/31/think-like-a-vegan-the-podcast/ (podcast) MENTIONS: Trees For Life https://treesforlife.org.uk ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/i-UT78gb2pU
In this episode I chat about the Polynesian concept of whakapapa (pronounced Far-ka-pa-pa). Whakapapa is about an endless line of people with interlinked arms that stretches back to the beginning of time in one direction, and in the other continues on until the end of time. We hold our place in that line, and when the sun shines upon us, which is our lifetime, it is our turn to be the custodians of what has been passed on to us, and how we must take ownership of that and do right by others, particularly our tribe. MENTIONS: Habits of Leadership podcast https://www.podcast.habitsofleadership.com Belonging (book) - Owen Eastwood https://www.amazon.com.au/Belonging-Ancient-Togetherness-Owen-Eastwood-ebook/dp/B08HQKG9HZ
Harry is a 12 year old reptile breeder & keeper in Gippsland. He currently has 17 reptiles in his collection including 7 snakes ! Harry is also a public speaker and advocate for reptiles. Harry is seeking to change the way people view reptiles – especially snakes – and the language parents use about them so as not to create fear about these animals, but awareness instead. He wants people to understand that snakes are not as nasty as the movies would have people believe and to help them realise how incredible these animals actually are. Harry also wants to be the youngest person to build and own a reptile zoo in Australia and is well on his way. SOCIALS: Youtube: Next To Nature With Harry https://www.youtube.com/@nexttonaturewithharry4170 Insta: Next To Nature With Harry - Reptile Enthusiast @nexttonaturewithharry https://www.instagram.com/nexttonaturewithharry/ FB: Next To Nature With Harry https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095286261392 ENJOY THE VISUAL HERE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/Uvv0cJek8EM
In this episode I chat about being impressive as opposed to leaving an impression. Too may of us worry about impressing people, or living up to the expectations of others, but what we really should be worried about is whether we left an impression on somebody. And hopefully one that will shift the other person’s life in the right direction.
In this episode I chat about the key ingredients to building confidence, and it’s not that hard if you’re willing to take courageous action and put in the effort to improve with practice. So many people say they are lacking in confidence and it paralyses them, so they end up doing nothing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Of course you have to have some basic underpinning skills and knowledge, and then start messy. We need to look at confidence in relation to our ability to take the next step, rather than our perceived inability to fulfil the big picture. Then we can conquer confidence one tiny action at a time. If you think you’re lacking confidence, this one’s for you.
In this episode I chat about the four personality types in DISC. There’s the Dominant Driver, the Interactive Influencer, the Steady Supporter and the Conscientious Complier. They are all amazing and they each play such an integral part in the big picture. Which one are you? Once we understand personality types and what motivates and drives us, we can then do better at building strong and effective relationships. We can also communicate and interact better. We have become disconnected and having this tool in your pocket will help create lasting connections that are valuable and much needed.
In this episode I chat about the fact that humanity is becoming more mean. It’s been bothering me for quite some time as I have not really known what to do about it because the problem seems so big. But, I actually think that flooding the world with kindness is the best place to start. We often don’t and up or speak up because the perceive the outcome of doing so puts us at too much risk, but by extending kindness, we eliminate that concern and the ripple effect takes hold for the greater good.
