Resilience Unravelled

Keywords - Resilience - HIV - Grief - Loss- Caregiving - Affordable Healthcare - 30/30 ProjectIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Julie Lewis, a 38-­year AIDS survivor, and mother to Grammy Award winning musician, Ryan Lewis, talks about how she was infected with HIV in 1984 following a blood transfusion. She was not diagnosed thorough until the early 1990s when she was given three to five years to live. After years of silence about her disease, she found an unlikely community of friends to fight alongside and began using her story to make a difference. Her experiences as a woman living with AIDS offers insights about grief and loss, caregiving, spirituality, and the importance of community.More than 38 years later and she is living life to its fullest and her priority is to make quality affordable healthcare available to those in underserved communities. Through the non-profits she founded the, 30/30 Project and has raised funds to build 30 health facilities in 9 different countries including Africa, India, South America and the US for those who need it most.Main topicsHow one phone call can change the track of your lifeNavigating an AIDS diagnosisPreparing your family for your deathThe importance of having a foundation for the futureBuilding the 30/30 ProjectTimestamps1.     Introductions – 00.00 – 01.542.    Getting an AIDS diagnosis – 01.53 – 02.303.    The 30/30 Project – 02.31 – 04.464.     Navigating an AIDS diagnosis – 05.17 – 10.535.     Building a foundation for the future – 10.54 – 14.526.     The motivation for the 30/30 Project – 14.53 – 20.567.     Information about Julie’s book and contact information – 20.57 – 25.04Action itemsFor further information go to: https://stillpositive.comRead Julie's book  STILL POSITIVE. All net proceeds from the book will go to support the 30/30 Project Legacy Fund.

KeywordsResilience - Autonomic Nervous System - Nature - Martial Arts - Human BiologyIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Frank Forencich, an internationally recognised leader in health and performance education with black belt rankings in karate and aikido talks about the autonomic nervous system and its influence on our health and performance, as well as our relationship with the natural world. Frank introduces two African concepts: ubuntu, which refers to social identity and group membership, and biophilia, which is an innate love for nature, and he discusses the concept of biophilia and its importance for humans to connect with nature in order to thrive. The conversation also touches upon the importance of debate and dialogue in resolving conflicts, using examples from martial arts such as Aikido where opponents harmonise with each other's movements rather than fight against them.Frank shares the importance of meditation, relaxation, exercise, and sleep for overall health. He also talks about his book 'The Enemy is Never Wrong' which is aimed at educating young activists on strategies and tactics for making a difference in the world. He emphasises the need to approach activism as medicine, as it can have positive effects on mental health and well-being. Main topicsThe study of human history and how people perceive the world.How to turn on the autonomic nervous system at the appropriate moment to avoid chronic stress.How martial arts develop the whole person and help people understand the environment to take appropriate action.The importance of education and not criticising the enemyThe need for engagement to improve people’s health.The lost art of conversation and verbal dexterity and the importance of harmony in martial arts to avoid conflict.The value of sleep.Timestamps1: Introduction and Background. The host introduces the guest, Frank Forencich, and asks about his background in martial arts and human biology. - 00:00-01:102: Martial Arts and Philosophy. Frank talks about how martial arts is about understanding the world and taking appropriate action, and how this philosophy is present in Eastern culture and philosophy - 01:10-06:173: Ecology and Understanding Our Place in the World. Frank discusses the importance of understanding our place in the natural world and how modern ecological science is telling us this story - 06:17-09:344: Human Animal and Physiology. Frank explains why he uses the term "human animal" and how it relates to his background in human biology and physiology - 09:34-12:565: The Enemy is Never Wrong. Frank talks about his book, which is written for young activists, and emphasises the importance of being fluid and adaptable in conflict situations - 12:56-18:296: Engaging in the World. Frank discusses the importance of engagement and how it can improve our health and verbal dexterity - 18:29-23:047: Dialogue and Debate. Frank talks about the lost art of conversation and how dialogue is more effective than debate in conflict situations - 23:04-27:18.8: Conclusion - 27:18-28:40Action itemsCheck out Frank's website at https://www.exuberantanimal.com or get social with him on Facebook or Twitter.His book is The Enemy is Never Wrong: Martial Art, Activism, and the Fight for a Functional Future.

Keywords - Resilience - Bold Voice - Communication - Self-talk - Verbal Regulation In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Vasavi Kumar talks about the power of resilience and developing a bold voice. She emphasises the importance of being kind to oneself and how negative inner voices stem from external sources like parents or authority figures. Vasavi stresses that tone of voice is crucial in communication, especially when giving feedback, and offers training programs to help people play with their voices. Furthermore, she believes that discovering one's bold voice can empower marginalised communities who often lack representation.Vasavi also discusses the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's own voice and beliefs, while also acknowledging the role of collective responsibility and helping people overcome negative self-talk and organise their thoughts through verbal regulation. Main topics●      The concept of developing a bold voice ●      Practical ways to get clear on what you want and don't want in your life.●      How verbal regulation helps organise your mind and ideasTimestamps1: Introductions - 00:00-01:14 2: Understanding the Power of Resilience - 01:15-03:593: Inner and Bold Voices - 04:21-06:034: Tone of Voice - 07:33-09:475: Using Your Voice for a Force of Good - 10:11-11:346: Practical Ways to Organise Your Life - 13:18-14:467: Conclusion - 15:10-15:24Action itemsFollow Vasavi on Instagram. Find out more about her Bold Voice Training Program Visit her website to find out more. Purchase her book Say It Out Loud

Keywords  - Resilience – Neurodiversity – Neuroplascity – Creativity – Brain - EmotionsIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Chris Marshall, a behavioural scientist who specialises in decision making and foresight. discusses the relationship between stress and pessimism. Chris has a wealth of life experience and a unique perspective. As a High Functioning Autistic (HFA), Chris has always seen the world a little differently. But this different perspective has fuelled his curiosity and led him on a series of adventures – from ski racing to behavioural science to global macro strategy – to becoming a Master Distiller and owning an international award-winning distillery. Chris is now director of the Fast Paced Complex Environments (FPCE) Institute, which brings together a wide range of fields to address some of the most complex challenges facing society today and he uses his unique perspective to offer fresh insights and new ways of thinking about the world around us.In this podcast Chris discusses neurodiversity, the diversity in both brain wiring and thoughts and talks about how it has been seen as a disorder or disease in the past, but now it's being seen as a real source of creativity and different thinking. He also talks about his work in foresight, where he looks at trends and megatrends driving change globally. He believes that if we can harness humanity's natural abilities to be innovative, adaptable, and creative, we can overcome all obstacles ahead of us. Main topicsHow stress can elevate pessimistic viewpoints due to neuroplascity effects on our brain circuitsWhy becoming aware of our emotional state is important for controlling it.How emotions are just signals representing ease of thinking about a specific concept and not necessarily positive or negative.Timestamps1: Introductions (00:02 - 00:45)2: Discussion on Chris’s research on behavioural science, risk-taking, and foresight (00:45 - 07:52)3: The relationship between creativity, innovation, adaptability, and resilience (07:52 - 11:37)4: The role of self-inflicted stress and pressure in creativity (11:37 - 14:34)5: The importance of understanding the wider context and the uncertain and unsettling landscape of change (14:34 - 23:08)6: Human history's ability to be innovative, adaptable, and creative (23:08 - 24:27)7: Chris Marshall’s book, Decoding Change, and how to find more information about it (24:27 - 29:16)8: Conclusion and final remarks (29:16 - 29:42)Action itemsFind out more about Chris at Fast Paced Complex Environments (FPCE) Institute or https://www.theuncertaintyscientist.com/ or https://www.chrismarshall.uk/ Chris’s book is "Decoding Change"

KeywordsResilience - Passion - Purpose - Female Entrepreneurs - Leadership - Values - RenewalIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Julie Perkins. After a 20-year career with Specsavers which included opening up the business in the Netherlands and Northern Europe, Julie decided to use the experience and learning she’d gained to support female entrepreneurs as grow their businesses in a more seamless way.Julie has witnessed the ins and outs of a business founded in a spare room and launched onto the world stage, to surviving cancer, to writing books (The Wyse Way) and hosting her own podcast, She is now sought after for her advice and guidance for decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs, and translating experience and researched theories into a language that helps her clients to see the path to growth, whilst ensuring it remains an exciting adventure.Main topicsWhy we need to step back and stop ‘doing more and more’Why we need to ask ourselves the right questionsCreating space between yourself and the purpose of the organisationThe importance of constantly renewing yourselfFostering purpose led growthTimestamps1.     Introductions. 00.00 – 04.512.     The greatest learning. 04.51 – 08.313.     Growth and success. 08.34 – 11.214.     Questions that give perspective. 11.21 – 17.335.     Learning through failure. 17.33 –20.496.     Passion into purpose. 20.49 –26.557.     Contact details and action points. 28.02 – 30.33Action itemsFind out more about Julie at http://www.wyseminds.com

Keywords - Resilience - Success - Failure - Vision - GoalsIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Jim Harshaw, a personal performance coach and host of the Success Through Failure podcast. Despite humble beginnings as the son of a construction worker and secretary, Jim became an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and later the youngest Division I head coach in the country.Jim initially struggled to achieve his goal of becoming an All-American wrestler but on the eve of his last season as a senior wrestler, he gave up on obsessing over the outcome and instead focused solely on putting in his best effort without worrying about whether it would lead to achieving his goal or not. This mindset shift allowed him to perform at his best and enjoy competing more than ever before.  Now as president of The Harshaw Group, his performance coaching firm, he has helped CEOs, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 leaders, and athletes from the NFL, UFC, NCAA, and Olympics maximize their potential, build high-performing teams, and increase resilience by leveraging failure for successim. Jim emphasises that while having a vision and goals are important for success, it's equally crucial to let go of any fear or fixation on outcomes so that you can focus fully on performing your best in each moment without being held back by anxiety or pressure.Main topicsThe elements of the four-part framework for successThe importance of mental focus, hard work, and inspired action.The importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome.How creating a vision in all areas of life (relationships, self, health, and wealth) is critical for setting goals that align with one's purposeThe importance of failure in personal growth The need for infrastructure to support resilience in real-world situationsThe difference between hard work and inspired action and the significance of having both in alignment with one's vision.The importance of having a clear vision and values to create an environment of excellence.Why having goals, micro-goals, coaches, and people around you is essential for achieving success consistentlyTimestamps1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled - 00:00-00:33 2: Four-part framework for success - 05:35-11:11 3. Applying the framework - 11:11-17:57 4: Mindset and Performance Psychology - 18:22-22:43 5: Learning and Growth - 25:17-26:32 6: Conclusion and Call to Action - 27:39- 34Action itemsVisit Jim’s website, jimharshawjr.com/resilience to schedule a30-minute conversation about how the framework applies to your life, or tolisten to some episodes and access the action plans from those episodes.

Keywords - Resilience – Subconscious Mind – Emotions – Mind Body Healing -BalanceIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD a physician, researcher, personal development coach and author talks about mind-body healing and the importance of balancing emotions and thoughts for overall wellness.Dr Friedemann shares his background as a physician specialising in cardiology and how he eventually transitioned to focus on the mind-body connection and subconscious mind. Realising the enormous potential of conscious-subconscious collaboration, he extensively studied mind-activating modalities and became a certified master practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy TM and a certified trainer in clinical hypnotherapy. Based on this wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr Friedemann created a Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment Program specifically designed to eliminate deep-seated emotional baggage, self-sabotaging patterns and limiting beliefs that prevent us from leading productive, fulfilling, and balanced livesMain topicsMind-body healing and starting the process of assessing people's balance.The pattern resolution process and using the language of the subconscious to find resolution for past events.Working with the subconscious mind to overcome self-sabotaging patterns and beliefs that lead to disempowerment. The need for people to take responsibility for their emotions and learn how to navigate through life in a more balanced or empowered way instead of relying solely on medication. How past events can affect us emotionally and physically in the present and how to neutralise those patterns using subconscious language. Living a fulfilled life by being true to oneself and avoiding patterns of people-pleasing or avoidance. How individuals have the power to tap into their innate healing abilities by being more empowered in their own health journey. The need for medicine to catch up with these ideas, as well as exploring deeper reasons behind emotions like anxiety and stress rather than simply medicating them away.Timestamps1. Russell introduces the conversation and sets the tone for an authentic and free-flowing discussion. 00:01-00:202. Russell introduces Dr Friedmann and asks him about his background and location. 00:20-02:083. Dr Friedemann talks about his journey from being a physician specialising in cardiology to focusing on the subconscious mind and self-healing. 02:08-07:314. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about his book, The Empowerment Solution, and they discuss how it helps people reprogram their subconscious to switch from surviving to thriving. 20:11-23:305. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about the language of the subconscious and how it understands visualisations. 23:30-24:376. Russell asks Dr Friedemann about the pattern resolution process and how it helps people learn from their past and find resolution for events. 24:58-26:297. Russell and Dr Friedemann discuss how to find your purpose and where to find Dr Friedemann's book. 28:47-30:358. Russell and Dr Friedemann wrap up the conversation and discuss future plans. 31:35-36:26Action itemsPurchase Dr Friedemann’s award-winning book The Fear + Anxiety Solution: A Breakthrough Process for Healing and Empowerment with Your Subconscious Mind.Find out about his  Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment ProgramVisit his website doctorfriedemann.com.

KeywordsResilience - Grief - Loss - PurposeIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Russell Thackeray talks to Marv Weidner about his experience with grief after losing his wife to cancerbvin 2017. After he lost his wife, Marty, Marv was unsure how to find the resilience and sense of purpose to begin living his life again. With the help of Carol, a counsellor for over 22 years who specialises in grief, Marv learned valuable lessons about facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of trauma, de-stressing in healthy ways, and reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose. Marv discusses the intense physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief, as well as the importance of embracing it rather than pushing it away and also talks about rediscovering a sense of purpose after loss and how living with an open heart has become his new purpose. Marv also discusses his new book, "When the Rocks Sing," which serves as a guidebook and handbook for those who have experienced loss. The title of the book comes from an experience Marv had on a rocky beach in New Zealand where he was able to hear rocks chattering against each other due to having a calm mind and clear heart The book grew out of journaling during the grieving process and has been both cathartic and thought-provoking for him. Main topicsRediscovering a sense of purpose after lossUnderstanding and characterising grief Why embracing loss and similar challenges is an integral part of lifeTimestamps1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled with Dr. RussellmThackeray - (00:00-00:06)2: Setting the scene with Marv Weidner - (00:27-01:31)3: Understanding Grief and its Nature - (02:49-04:50)4: Characterising Grief and Dealing with Loss - (05:04-07:37)5: Rediscovering Your Sense of Purpose - (10:08-12:30)6: Writing as a Tool for Coping with Grief - (13:43-15:51)7: A Guidebook for Grief and Loss - (15:22-16:13)8: The Title "When the Rocks Sing" and Its Significance - (16:25-17:08)9: Engaging the Grief Process and Finding Peace - (17:51-19:12)10: Conclusion with Marv Weidner - (19:33-19:34)Action itemsContact Marv Weidner through Facebook Read his book When the Rocks Sing

KeywordsResilience – Science – Spirituality – Positive ChangeIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Susan Bauer-Wu discusses her background in nursing and meditation research and how she became President of the Mind and Life Institute. This is an organisation co-founded by the Dalai Lama in 1987 that aims to bring science and contemplative wisdom together to better understand the mind and create positive change in the world. In her work with Mind & Life, Susan has championed “human-earth connection” as a priority. Susan began her career as a registered nurse specialising in oncology and end-of-life care, and later completed PhD studies in psychoneuroimmunology. She has held leadership, teaching, and clinical positions in non-profits, higher education, and health care, and is the author of Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious & Life- Limiting Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion & Connectedness. Main topicsConnecting inquiry with important issues in the world today, including climate change. Reversing climate crises through heart-based practices.Bridging science and contemplative wisdom to create positive change in the world.The need for resilience and political will in addressing climate change, The challenges of changing capitalism and overcoming prejudice against women like Greta Thunberg.Timestamps1:  Introduction of speakers. Susan introduces herself and her role in Mind and Life Institute -00:00-01:542. Mind and Life Institute.  Susan talks about Mind and Life as an incubator for meditation researchers, shares the history of the first Mind and Life dialogue and talks about the 35 years of archival footage that Mind and Life has recorded - 02:08-04:033. A Future We Can Love. Susan talks about the importance of connecting inquiry with real-world issues - 06:31-07:344. The urgency of the climate crisis - 08:34-09:305. Susan talks about her latest book; A Future We Can Love - 20:45-22:376. The Climate Emergency feedback loops videos - 22:10-22:377. Capacity for Change. The capacity for humans to change their behaviour - 26:40-27:34.8. The concept of wonderment or awe - 27:34-28:229. Taking Action. The importance of taking action - 28:22-29:18 Action itemsTo learn more, please visit Mindandlife.org Purchase Susan’s latest book A Future we can Love

Keywords Resilience - Perpetual Style Theory - Perception - SensesIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Lynda-Ross Vega, and Gary Jordan about their Perceptual Style Theory which focuses on a strengths-oriented approach that helps people understand what they do well. Lynda-Ross has over 35 years of experience in senior management and as a business owner/entrepreneur and is an expert at harnessing the power of perception to help individuals and organisations implement change, empower collaboration, and develop talent.  Gary has over 40 years of experience in clinical psychology, behavioral assessment, individual development, and coaching. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Berkeley in 1980. In 1983 he joined forces with Lynda-Ross Vega and created Perceptual Style Theory™, a revolutionary psychological assessment system that provides the answers for people to tap into their natural strengths and find more meaning and satisfaction in life. Perceptual Style Theory identifies six different styles based on how people perceive the world through their senses. The six styles are vision, goals, methods, adjustments, flow, and activity and each style has relationships with its neighbouring styles as well as opposites and one-offs. Activity is described as being focused on people and networks while building meaning through personal experience. Adjustments make meaning through observation and see complexity in things. Each style has its own unique characteristics and strengths and Lynda and Gary emphasise the importance of self-awareness in understanding one's own style and how to use it effectively. They also suggest that understanding other people's styles can improve communication and relationships. Main topicsHow Perpetual Style Theory helps people understand their natural and acquired skills.The different styles involved in the Perpetual Style TheoryHow the tool can be useful for self-awareness and communicationThe importance of self-awarenessAction items Find out more about Lynda and Gary at https://www.yourtalentadvantage.com/Look at the free assessment as a taster Read their book "Unlock the Power of Your Perception”

Keywords Resilience  - Negotiation – Conflict Resolution – Mindset – Authenticity – Bias – Cultural DifferenceIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Beth Fisher-Yoshida, a global expert and educator in intercultural negotiation and communication. She’s the program director of Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and a negotiation consultant for the United Nations. IN this podcast Beth talks about how everyone can make a difference by being open to learning how to negotiate differently.Beth talks about negotiation and conflict resolution and the importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in different cultures or dealing with conflicts, the challenges posed by media polarisation and the loss of objective news reporting. She also touches on the importance of debate and learning from arguments, even if one doesn't "win."Beth highlights the importance of being open-minded, adaptable, and respectful in relationships and learning, the challenges of bias and cultural differences that affect negotiations and the different contexts in which negotiations occur. She also outlines the tools and skills necessary for successful negotiations as well as the need to be both a teacher and a learner. She then touches on the concept of authenticity, emphasising that it does not mean being uncontrolled or inflexible but rather embracing all facets of oneself while adapting to different contexts. Main topicsThe importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in a different culturethe importance of listening and considering another person's point of viewtools and techniques for negotiationthe language of conflict resolutionthe importance of debatehow you can learn from losing an argumentTimestamps1: Introduction - Russell Thackeray introduces Beth Fisher-Yoshida - 00:00-00:232: Background - Beth talks about her background and how she got interested in conflict resolution and negotiation - 02:02-03:293: Language and Conflict Resolution - Russell asks Beth about the development of language in conflict resolution and negotiation - 04:32-05:534: The Art of Debate - Russell and Beth discuss the importance of debate and the possibility of losing an argument while still learning from it - 08:21-09:015: Learning and Adapting - Russell and Beth talk about the different ways of learning and adapting to different cultures and environments - 11:23-13:426: New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation - Beth talks about her book, New Story, New Power, and its contents and structure - 17:34-20:127: Negotiation Tools and Techniques - Russell asks Beth about some of the tools and techniques for negotiation that are discussed in her book - 20:20-21:178: Real-Life Examples - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida discuss some of the real-life examples of negotiation that are presented in her book - 21:17-22:459: Conclusion - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida wrap up the conversation and discuss how to find out more about Beth Fisher-Yoshida and her book 24:02-25:06Action itemsRead Beth’s book ‘New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation’ which focuses on negotiation strategies for womenFind out more about Beth at bethfisheryoshida.com

KeywordsResilience – Valuepreneurship – Productivity – Value – Perspective In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Sanjeev Loomba, a distinguished business leader and an expert in the field of Valuepreneurship™. Sanjeev has worked with leaders from major companies like Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Reckitt Benckiser, Cognizant and in this podcast he shares his background, starting as a junior auditor, his disillusionment with the way business was done and eventually of establishing his own company Real Potential. He also talks about his journey in industry as a finance director, marketing director, strategy director and CEO of different corporations across different countries and industries. He also talks about his methodology valuepreneurship, which is about looking at the world differently and focusing on end impacts for customers or whoever they serve to drive productivity up. His book, The Ninth Gear, provides a method for implementing valuepreneurship and is divided into five sections with a focus on understanding what constitutes value. The first section focuses on establishing a culture and understanding value. The second section is about developing strategy for any profession or pursuit. In the third section, Loomba encourages readers to examine their mindset and become resilient leaders. The fourth section explores what it means to be a leader in today's world, while the fifth and final section addresses unifying people and building relationships. Sanjeev believes that his book can benefit anyone pursuing a professional career, from CEOs to small business owners, sportspeople or musicians etc.Main topicsthe importance of perspective and context in understanding value, and how organisations can become too siloedthe concept of valuepreneurship, where individuals prioritise making an impact on others over selling products or servicesthe need for collaboration and calculating return on investment to show the value of decisions. Timestamps1: Introduction and greetings - 00:00-00:252: Sanjeev's Background and Approach - 00:41-02:083: Sanjeev's approach to looking at the world differently and finding hidden talents - 05:12-05:594: Sanjeev's example of helping a company re-strategise and think about the impact of their work - 06:12-09:45:5: Sanjeev's ability to make discontinuous leaps and links between different subject areas - 10:10-13:186: The importance of perspective and context in developing resilience - 13:54-15:037: Overview of Sanjeev's book, The Ninth Gear - 24:36-30.508: ConclusionAction itemsRead Sanjeev’s book The Ninth GearFind out more about Sanjeev at valuepreneurship.com

Keywords - Resilience – Future Proofing – Adaptive Transformation – Processesand Systems In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Lisa L. Levy an author, speaker, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur talks about future proofing your organisation. Lisa is the author of  FutureProofing Cubed and founder of Lcubed Consulting, a management consulting firm that focuses on aligning  people, processes and technology. Her secret sauce to success is leveraging key elements of Project Management, Process Performance Management, Internal Controls, and Organisational Change Management to build teams with the skills and capabilities to drive strategic results.Lisa focuses on helping her clients narrowed down the top 3 challenges they usually face.Clarity - complete analysis to identify your business & revenue inhibitors.Enablement - mind control empowerment for your entire team and organisationPerformance - clear objectives and frequent accountability and performance reviewMain topics●      The importance of processes in organisations and the need to break them to be more innovative and efficient. ●      The importance of process building, system design, and leadership management in future-proofing an organisation. ●      The challenge of aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve organisational goals. ●      The need for effective communication and training to ensure the successful implementation of systems and processes.●      The importance of adaptability, innovation, and ideation in business. ●      The need to constantly generate new ideas to stay ahead of competitors and avoid stagnation.●      The importance of learning from failures. ●      The lack of understanding of process and statistics among managers. ●      The need for businesses to be agile and adaptable in order to succeed in an ever-changing world.Timestamps1: Introduction from Dr Russell Thackeray - 00:01-00:382. Lisa’s background - 01:31-02:30: 3. Russell asks Lisa about her concept of future proofing - 04:48-05:57: 4. Lisa explains her adaptive transformation framework and how it can be used by companies of any size - 05:26-06: 34:5. Russell asks about Lisa’s personal background and experience with future proofing.06:47-07:39: 6. Russell asks Lisa about the critical processes that business owners and board members need to be aware of to future proof their organisation - 13:41-15:25 7. Lisa discusses the importance of organisational change management and leadership in future proofing - 15:26-17:03: 8. Lisa discusses her book, Future Proofing Cubed, and its focus on the Adaptive Transformation Frameworks - 20:06-21:139. Lisa describes her favourite chapter in the book, which addresses the problems that keep leaders up at night - 21:27-22:35: 10. Russell and Lisa discuss the importance of ideation and learning in future proofing. - 26:06-26:4111. Russell thanks for her time and asks how listeners can find out more about her - 27:28-29:45:Action items●      Find out more about Lisa’s book Future Proofing Cubed Action items to find out how to gain tactical ideas on how to use the Adaptive Transformation Frameworks https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-Cubed-Productivity-Profitability/dp/B089781S7D●      Contact Lisa to learn more about her work and expertise at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevy/ or https://lcubedconsulting.com/

KeywordsResilience – Communication Style – Leadership Alignment – Performance –Talent-centricIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Carol Schultz a talent equity and leadership advisory expert. Recognised for her proficiency in corporate leadership, Carol has spent three decades helping executives gain clarity in their careers, make bold leadership moves, and create cultures of performance. In this podcast Carol talks about her work helping companies build talent-centric organisations. She explains that leadership alignment is crucial to achieving this goal and that she often starts with discovery meetings to identify gaps in vision and communication. She also discusses generational differences in communication preferences, the importance of diversity for avoiding groupthink and the challenge of dealingwith conflict as a leader. Carol also explains the importance of communication and coaching for effective workplace relationships. She believes that blind spot awareness is crucial for building a talent-centric organisation but acknowledges that not all successful organisations prioritise this. She also talks about the challenge of working with people who have different beliefs or backgrounds, and how to navigate personal issues in the workplace. Finally, she mentions her book "Powered by People," which focuses on recruitment, retention, and revenue in talent-centric organisations. Main topicsdiscovering gaps in vision, business strategy, and communicationthe differences in communication between generationsthe importance of effective communication and understandingcoaching to uncover blind spots and give AHA momentsgetting leadership teams aligned so they can take action on other mattersthe need for effective team communication understanding the preferred communication style of team membersaddressing personal issues that may affect an employee's performance in the workplacewhy leadership teams should be open to conversations about improving organisational performanceTimestamps1: Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00-0:24)2: Aligning Leadership Teams (0:50-2:58)3: Communication Differences (3:06-4:37)4: Effective Communication Strategies (5:20-6:35)5: Coaching for Improved Communication (15:06-17:16)6: Overcoming Personal Biases (18:10-20:47)7: Addressing Organisational Issues (21:03-23:26)8: Guest's Book and Interview (25:09-27:39)Action itemsRead Carol’s book Powered By People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention, and Revenue (and How to Build One)Find out more about Carol at  verticalelevation.com.

KeywordsResilience – Working Remotely – Travelling - ChangeIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Ali Green, a digitaln nomad who has been traveling full time since 2017, shares her experiences of working remotely and living a life of constant change. She talks about how she learned to keep in touch with her company while traveling and how she found success as an employee, freelancer, consultant, and writer. Ali also discusses the challenges of building deep relationships while constantly on the move and emphasises that it's possible to find your tribe even when you're not physically around them. She shares her most challenging experience in Asia where being far from her support system made her feel isolated at times. Finally, she reveals some of her top experiences so far as a digital nomad- including skydiving in Brazil and organising a trip to Japan for remote co-workers which helped deepen their bond despite never meeting again in person. She is also the co-author of the book "Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus," which discusses her experiences with remote work and travel. She emphasises the benefits of embracing a resilient mindset to navigate the challenges that come with this lifestyle, such as language barriers and cultural differences. The book offers practical advice for managers on how to effectively lead remote teams and maximise productivity.Main topicsAli's top three experiences while traveling.How Ali developed resilience while traveling and working remotely.The future of remote work.How to form and maintain connections while traveling.The importance of having a support system while traveling.The challenges of working remotely and managing a team in different time zones.The benefits of asynchronous communication in remote work.Timestamps1: Introduction and Background 00:02-03:172: Early Childhood Experiences 03:35-04:423: Professional Struggles 05:52-06:444: Nomadic Lifestyle 06:55-08:155: Top Experiences 12:46-15:476: Remote Work 19:01-22:167: Conclusion 23:30-24:27Action itemsRead Ali's book on remote working, "Remote Works Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus".Look for Ali on LinkedIn to connect with her.

Keywords - Resilience – Leadership – Intentionality – Implicit Bias In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Kristen Albert, a leadership coach and podcaster with 30 years of experience in education, discusses her definition of leadership, the importance of intentionality and the aspects positively correlated to leadership effectiveness. Kristen believes that everyone at every level is capable and responsible for leading within their sphere of influence and talks about the need to change the traditional paradigms surrounding what it means to be a leader. She also discusses how intuition can be misleading but that listening to one's body can provide valuable insight into decision making and her advocacy for diversity and equality in leadership positions. Main topicsthe leadership circle profilehierarchy and leadershipthe need for intentionality in leadershipthe importance of personal work in recognising implicit bias and benefiting from systems that have been created over time. the need for leaders to remove fear from the workplace and create psychological safety. Timestamps1: Introductions 00:02--00:402. Defining Leadership 02:05-03:453: Details of Leadership 04:18-06:574: Harnessing Potential of Difference 14:30-16:255: Personal Leadership 22:10-23:086: Ways to Work with Kristen Albert 23:26-25:467: Conclusion 25:48-26:20Action itemsFind out more about Kristen's Turning Points program which offers leadership coaching, a community, and positive intelligence coaching.Listen to her Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Visit Liveworksatisfied.com to learn more about Kristen's coaching services.

Keywords Resilience – Leadership – Poetry – Control - AIIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Aneace Haddad, an executive coach and author based in Singapore who talks about his background as a former tech entrepreneur turned leadership coach and writer. He talks about his recently published book, "The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar," which explores the concept of lyrical leadership through the five-step path of transformation - entering the path, resilience, limiting beliefs, innovation, and mindfulness – to enable leaders to let go of limiting beliefs and labels to become more resilient. The book is structured as a fictionalised account of his experiences and draws on Eastern philosophy principles without explicitly mentioning mindfulness.Main topicsThe importance of relinquishing control to create a new culture that can solve complex problems.The concept of lyrical leadership The value of letting go of rigid labels and authority while maintaining some controlThe illusion of self and mindfulnessOvercoming contradictions and balancing innovation and resultsTimestamps1: Introductions 00:00-00:362: Aneace’s background and career 00:41-02:193: Aneace's novel and writing process 02:19-04:114: Lyrical Leadership and Aneace's approach to coaching 04:46-06:395: Aneace's Book "The Dream", Five Steps to Resilience, and Letting Go 06:56-09:496: Detaching the illusion of self and mindfulness 11:29-14:337: Overcoming contradictions and balancing innovation with results 15:04-16:438: Chat GPT and the future of writing 17:43-21:159: Contact information 21:52-22:3910: Conclusion and Farewell 23:00-23:17Action itemsFind out more about Aneace at aneace.comRead Aneace’s book The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar

Keywords - Resilience - Storytelling - Narrative - JournalingIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Molly Sider,  a storytelling coach, shares her journey to discovering the power of personal narratives and how telling our stories can create connections with others. She encourages people to get vulnerable and share their stories in whatever way feels comfortable for them, whether it be with friends or writing it down. Molly emphasises that sharing our stories helps us humanise ourselves and others and creates compassion and empathy. The act of hiding our true selves takes up unnecessary energy, so we should aim to release these little bits about ourselves in order to live more authentically.Main topicsThe benefits of sharing personal stories and experiences.How opening up can help individuals understand their core identity and values.How privacy is okay for those who are uncomfortable with sharing personal details. The importance of interpersonal communication in calming one's nervous system and reducing stress.How listeners can start small by journaling or listening to others' stories before sharing their own. Timestamps1: Introduction Russell welcomes the audience and introduces Molly. 00:022: Getting to Know the Guest. Russell asks Molly how she is and about her background and how she discovered storytelling. 00:14-00:473: The Power of Storytelling. Molly talks about her experience with storytelling, the benefits of storytelling, and how it can create an immediate connection with the audience. 02:38-06:234: Sharing Your Story. Molly and Russell talk about different ways to share your story, including journaling, talking to friends, and professional help. They also discuss the importance of picking and choosing when and how to share your story. 08:33-15:225: Listening to Other People's Stories. Molly and Russell discuss the importance of listening to other people's stories and how it can help you understand yourself better. 19:25-20:046: Working with the Guest. Molly talks about the work she does as a life coach and how she helps people share their change stories. 20:23-22:137: Conclusion. Russell thanks Molly and provides information on how to contact her. 22:13-22:18 Action itemsListen to Molly’s podcast I Am This Age a platform for people who have made big life changes beyond 40 years old. Find out more about Molly at mollysider.comListen to The Moth, a storytelling event, available as a podcast.

Keywords: Resilience – Leadership – Empathy – Entertainment Industry – Executive CoachingIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dawn Kohler a writer and executive coach in the entertainment industry discusses how media and entertainment are going through cataclysmic change right now due to streaming services like Netflix and Amazon. This has kept her busy coaching leaders who struggle to develop themselves and their teams during times of uncertainty or turbulence. She discusses the evolution of leadership styles in the industry and the focus on empathy and accountability and also touches on the importance of proper nurturing in parenting and how organisations can value the wisdom of elders while embracing diversity for growth. Main topicsHow the media industry reflects our society and shows how ithas moved forward.The evolution of leadership style and approach behind the screen.Why adults need to hold space for somebody and listen to the acknowledgment of somebody being hurt by something they unintentionally or intentionally did.A generational shift towards people who are resilient is happening because of leaders' great intentions with zero competence.Building resilience means having the ability to get things wrong and put things right.Why organisations should value the wisdom of the elders and have good mentoring programs.Timestamps1: Introduction to Dawn and her work as a writer and executive coach (00:00-01:34)2: How Dawn found her path in the entertainment industry and her success dealing with the human dynamic during times of change (01:51-03:07)3: The role of entertainment in reflecting society and representing different sectors of the population and emotional issues(03:38-05:56)4: The evolution of leadership style or approach (06:01-07:01)5: The power of communication and social media in giving viewers the ability to share their opinions and bring things to the surface (07:11-08:12)6: The importance of empathy and acknowledging hurt when unintentionally or intentionally offending someone (12:07-14:11)7: Dawn's work as an author and her latest book, "The Messages," which is a memoir that tells the underbelly of her own story(14:19-18:37)8: The need for resilience and the importance of learning the ability to get things wrong and put things right (19:48-23:00)9: The value of wisdom from elders in organisations and the importance of passing down corporate history (23:08-24:59)10: The importance of escalation and having challenging conversations in organisations (24:51-26:14)Dawn is also the author of three books, including her latest memoir "The Messages," which discusses her personal journey through severe abuse in childhood, which led to a shift in perspective and ultimately into the field of executive coaching. Action pointsLearn about Dawn at dawnkohler.comRead Dawn’s book ‘The Messages. A Memoir’

Keywords: Rewiring the Brain - Resilience - Mental Health - Repairing the BrainIn this episode of Resilience  Unravelled, Scott Warwick, an attorney and human resources professional for over 41 years, talks about his interest in mental health which stems from his son's Asperger's autism diagnosis. Scott has conducted subsequent research that revealed western medicine has a limited understanding of how the brain works. He highlights that chronic distress is the number one threat to people’s health and that people need to change their lifestyle holistically rather than rely on pills. Furthermore, that getting rid of toxic individuals in your life is crucial for maintaining good mental health as they can drain your energy like vampires.Scott discusses the importance of taking care of our brain and how it affects overall health. He talks about the negative effects of stress and anxiety on the brain, as well as poor nutrition and lack of hydration and emphasises that a holistic approach including things like meditation, positive thinking, conflict resolution skills, and emotional intelligence training for managers is necessary. He also shares his personal story and authenticated scans in his book ‘Healing the Human Brain’ which highlights how he overcame challenges to repair his own brain function and how his son’s brain scan revealed issues which led to a journey of discovery and healing. The book also talks about the brain's ability to rewire itself and techniques for stress management.Main topics:Why chronic distress is the number one threat to health according to Harvard Medical College and the American Psychological Association.How meditation and positive thinking can help rewire the brain.Why a brain healthy workplace involves conflict resolution and emotional intelligence training for supervisors and managers.How learning a new language can also help heal the brain.The art of debate and mutual learning versus self-destruction in today's society.The importance of finding a lifestyle that works for each person's unique needsThe need for better treatment of people in the workplace to promote productivity and leadership. How to improve their brain health through activities such as meditation and sports.Timestamps:1: Introduction - 00:02-00:392: Background. Scott discusses his unusual background and how it led to his interest in brain healing - 01:21-02:433: Healing Brain Concept. Scott discusses his son's brain condition and the journey they went through to heal it - 02:43-07:124: Rewiring the Brain. The process of rewiring the brain and the various methods used to achieve it - 07:12-17:545: Brain Healthy Environment. The importance of creating a brain healthy environment, including emotional intelligence and conflict resolution - 18:48-23:356: The Book. Scott discusses his book on brain healing and shares information on how to purchase it -  24:09-28:507: Conclusion and contact information - 28:50-29:13Action points:Learn more about Scott and his research and strategies for brain healing at https://scottwarrick.com/ His site allows viewers to access free videos on repairing their brain.Read his book ‘Healing the Human Brain’ which is available on Amazon.com

Keywords: Resilience - Addiction - Running - Therapy – Psychosocial - GriefIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Jess Keefe, a writer and advocate for mental health and substance use disorders, discusses her personal experience with the issue after losing her younger brother to addiction. She highlights the need for science-based addiction treatment and challenges the stigma surrounding it. The conversation also touches on societal factors that contribute to addiction, including glamorisation of drug use in American culture and unfettered capitalism.Jess and Russell discuss the conflicting messages in American society, where people are expected to be moral and responsible while being bombarded with toxic advertising. They debate the effectiveness of 12 step programs for addiction treatment, highlighting that it works best when individuals actively choose to participate and the lack of access to addiction treatment options is due to a complex system that prioritises profit over patient care. Effective addiction treatment involves ongoing support, medications, therapy, and social supports such as housing and jobs. The stigma surrounding drug use makes it difficult for people to seek help when they need it most.Main topics:·     The issues related to high overdose rates in the US.Why early intervention is important to prevent drug abuse.Jess's own experiences with drug abuse.Why traditional forms of therapy, such as the Twelve Steps, are only effective for those who actively consent and want to participate.The different forms of talk therapy and medication that can be used to treat addiction.Why additional support such as career counselling and housing assistance is also important for sustained recovery.Why the current healthcare system is not well-equipped to handle addiction treatment.Timestamps:1. Introduction - 00:00-00:252. Personal Experience with addiction - 00:30-03:023. Early signs and coping mechanisms - 04:50-10:214. Treatment options and efficacy of Twelve Steps - 15:14-17:045. Challenges in getting help and support - 21:13-25:046. Writing a book and target audience - 26:19-30:187. Conclusion and contact information - 30:52-31:52Jess also discusses her new book "Remind Me 30,000 Steps," which follows her journey through grief after losing her brother. The book is for people who have experienced addiction or know someone who has, explores the psychosocial factors of addiction and drug use while also providing a human story that people can relate to. She hopes the book will help others who have experienced loss or are curious about the issue of addiction.Action points:Learn more about Jess’s work as a writer and editor by visiting her website at jesskeefe.comRead Jess’s book, "Remind Me 30,000 Steps: A Memoir of Sprinting Toward Life After Loss" for a practical and pragmatic insight into the human side of substance abuse.

Failure and success can be defined in many ways and, because we are all constantly evolving, failure can be part of the journey. People often don't even know what success looks like for them because it is different for everyone. There is more than one indicator of success and Andrew defines it as finding a way to join yourself with your calling, by identifying and using your talents to their highest impact which many not necessarily be monetary.In this podcast:The definition of failureThe five rules of failureWhat success looks like.

Some people never have an actual sense of awakening but if you’re not happy to get out of bed and face your life then it can be a sign you’re stuck. People can throw themselves into their professional life because they’re not happy in their personal life whilst others seem externally happy but know something is missing or not quite right. You might not realise it but if you’re on the wrong path something will be tapping on your shoulder. There is a feeling that we should be somewhere else and if you keep this down for a number of years, your brain will eventually start telling you that its OK, that this is where you're comfortable. If however you start telling it that you need to find a way to get out of here it can work a lot better! In this podcast: Why people get stuckThe importance of having good role modelsFinding yourself through joy.

Family businesses are the backbone of the global economy but one of the biggest challenges they face is the relationship between different aspects of the business, the corporate role/personal relationship or the owner/employee. Although their share in the company may be small, people may want to to put their ownership hat on when really they need to be wearing their employee hat. There is also the relationship between the founders of the business, the 2nd generation who drive things forward and then the 3rd generation where things sometimes start to go wrong. There is a lot of background evidence around the ideas of succession and moving the business forward. Bringing new ideas on board can be difficult because of the power dynamics in a family business.In this podcast:Why it’s important to spend some time working in an outside organisationNine character traits important for business execs The dynamics of managing family business relationships.

The sense of the collective and feelings of emptiness when the focus is solely on the self comes from recognising that we are part of the greater fabric of humanity. We are the behaviours we engage in; in how we think and in the actions we take. When somebody engages in their own leadership journey and comes to this awareness, there is more conversation as people move up the hierarchy of basic needs. In this podcast:How leadership is a personal journeyThe 7 Pillars of leadershipHow to be a courageous leader

Nick wanted to know if he was the only one suffering from the feelings of isolation so he sent out a survey to other senior executives to find out how lonely they were in their roles. His first finding in 2019 was before the pandemic and showed that 30% of the senior executives he surveyed actually admitted they were suffering from loneliness in the workplace. He went back to the same group in 2020 during the pandemic and the figure had gone up to 59%. The next question he asked then was whether this was something they would talk to HR or their boss to. The answer was that 84% wouldn't. The type of role they were in meant they were the people who needed to be seen as being the strongest and stereotypically not able to ask for help. Some people have external executive coaches but many people find it hard to trust internal bosses or HR so who did they turn to? When asked do you seek professional help 75% said no they were coping by themselves. Nick feels that one of the few good things that came out of the pandemic was that psychologists and therapists could be seen online so people could start to reach out without being seen in a waiting room somewhere. Anonymity is there now so there has been some progress but people are still reluctant to talk about it and seem to deny it because the stigma is still there.In this podcast:How leaders can find themselves in the isolation trapWhy leaders find it difficult to ask for helpHow negative feelings can build up and take a mental and physical toll

Grief is a big emotion. It’s challenging and there's no right or wrong way to grieve. There is also no right or wrong way to deal with different types of grief. There can be a sudden loss or longer-term illness, the death of a child or a suicide. No matter how prepared you are for someone to die there is always an element of shock even if you've been grieving for a while. When it comes specifically to suicide, there are so often things that we want to say to people and don't. With any type of loss part of the shock is that you don't get to say what you wanted to say or you don't get to hear what you wanted to hear. In this podcast:The individuality of griefThe importance of setting boundariesWorking through emotions

Any time we define anything in our external world we use ourselves as the foundational context. Who you are affects how you define something. We start with the mind and a simple question is who am I or what have I become. Everything starts with how we think. Narrative is the foundational understanding of who I am. The more we learn about our own narrative the more we can recognise the narrative of others.In this podcast:Moving from problem orientated thinking to solution orientated thinkingApproaching change by defining problemsThe importance of narrative.

Under the surface of our awareness, our body, mind and spirit are constantly communicating using energy. This communication is a language that we can learn to participate in and speak. It influences our health and wellbeing and, to a certain extent, what happens around us. Energy medicine helps to shift the dynamic of energy. Our culture helps us believe that if we have a headache we can get rid of it with a pill but we have trouble in believing that doing a yoga pose will do the same thing. It has to do with our culture and how we are raised but we can learn what’s needed, by letting our body show us what’s needed. In this podcast: How energy medicine activates healingWhy we need to listen to our inner wisdomLearning to recognise what your body needs.

Cindy Benezra is an author, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, sexual abuse advocate and founder of CindyTalksTM, a platform where she discusses healing tools and stories of hope for other trauma survivors.  Cindy grew up in a family in middle America but her Father was a pedophile and she has gone through a long process of healing to help her deal with the sexual, physical and mental abuse she suffered.Cindy thinks pedophilia is still a taboo subject and that people are still very resistant to talking about it but she wants to have a platform for discussions about sexual abuse predators. She feels comfortable talking about what happened to her now because she doesn't define herself by the abuse or want to be seen as a victim. There is nothing holding her in that place anymore because she has no grief or shame about it and feels free of any words, feeling or emotions around it. In this podcast:Why a willingness to heal is essential to the acceptance processThe importance of not defining yourself by abuseWhy we need to share hope.

Nowadays the way you promote yourself, the way you get your message out and market your business is through online means. You need to figure out how to communicate what you do to the right audience, to message it properly, to engage people and show a different side of your personality. We are all living in a social age where having a public persona is no longer a choice and the question is how do we maximise ourselves and put that best version of ourselves out there. In this podcast:How to stand out in a crowded marketMaking structural shifts to get unstuckEmotionally tapping in to your sense of purpose.

For many people their resilience comes from their ability to believe and having a path laid out for them. Lorna feels her angels have given her the courage and resilience she needed to overcome the obstacles and ridicule she has faced. If you are secure in yourself it doesn't matter what other people think about you. It doesn't matter what the source of your security is, whether it's a rational, cognitive thing or a faith, belief or spiritual, the idea of being a strong version of yourself is whats important.In this podcast:How Lorna sees her angelsConnecting with the soul How her angels have helped Lorna overcome problems and obstacles.

There is so much resilience required in writing a book because you are being judged and critiqued about what you've written very personally. Even if it's a non-fiction book that critique is about something you generated yourself. It’s very hard to separate ourselves from the words we’ve written and the content we’ve delivered. If you remember a time in your life where your examination was being graded, there were times when you felt as though the evaluation that appeared on your report card exhilarated and empowered you to do even better next time but there were other times when you felt diminished, disheartened and that quitting would have been the best choice. In this podcast:Why you need resilience to write a bookThe importance of starting with the ‘why’Why multitasking accomplishes nothing.

Brian started asking why did he experience post-traumatic growth rather than post-traumatic stress? He looked at his peers and although they had had the same stimulus, they had different results. Brian felt he had grown from his experiences and that they had increased his resilience and ability to see things as opportunities rather than obstacles or things that would drag him down. Other guys on the alternative end of the spectrum were thinking about taking their own lives - that's a very big spectrum for the same stimulus. In this podcast:How to prepare the mind to survive difficult decisionsDefine your honourable missionHow to practice chair flying.

Following her own personal infertility experience, which included seven miscarriages and two rounds of IVF, Amy Beckley used her PhD in Pharmacology to create Proov, an at-home progesterone test. This helps to provide women with more information on why their bodies may be miscarrying. As well as sharing, her personal story with fertility, Amy has made it her mission to empower and change the conversation around understanding infertility. In this podcast:Why blood tests don't provide the full pictureHow tracking the menstrual cycle can help woman’s healthThe importance of optimising and balancing hormones

There is also a feeling that as we skill leaders up somehow their rational skills diminish - as we improve one, the other falls away.  In the past this meant technical staff didn't want to take on a leadership role because they thought their technical skills would become obsolete or because it was somehow seen as a lessor role. This is perhaps because the skills needed to be a good leader are seen as more transferable or easier to obtain but these things are massively important in themselves. Combining well-developed people skills to existing technical skills provides the basis for a great leader!In this podcast:Why leaders need emotional intelligence and people skillsWhy awareness needs to be actionableHow technical skills and people skills come together in a great leader.

There are a lot of ways we can improve the remote experiences, but we need to learn the signs that our needs aren’t being met in our virtual interactions, for example why Zoom calls are physically exhausting, why what we intend to say gets lost and distorted in virtual settings and why being part of a remote team can increase stress.To understand what is missing from these remote interactions, we need to look at how we use space, sensory cues and group dynamics and then explore the challenges people face when their innate need for human connection is unmet.  In this podcast:Why the latest brain science is network basedThe use of psychopharmacologyHow we can improve the remote experience.

Buddhists approach grief and loss in a different way. The traditional westernised view is that it’s something that's not talked about, something that’s slightly embarrassing and that if we talk about it, it might happen sooner. Buddhism seems to integrate ‘passing on’ in a more obvious way so people are less ashamed to talk about it, can remind themselves that life is brief and that our words and actions can benefit ourselves and other’s. In the US there is a struggle to know how to grieve and how to talk about it. There is a superstition about it so people who are grieving have little access to tools to help them develop resilience in the face of that change.In this podcast:The difference between Buddhist and non-Buddhist meditation practicesHow Buddhists approach grief and lossThe link between meditation, compassion and wisdom.

Originally from Democratic Republic of Congo, at the age of two, Desange Kuenihira and her six siblings moved to a refugee camp in Uganda. She was told repeatedly that she was meaningless and that her only potential worth was the dowry a much older man. Desange lived in Uganda for twelve years as a refugee before moving to the U.S. and building her life in Utah where she gained a Bachelor of Science in criminology and a Bachelor of Science in health, society, and policy. Desange was given an opportunity to have a different future when she went to the U.S. but she always remembered the girls left behind. She founded unDEfeated for the countless young women in Uganda who don’t have someone valuing their worth and she hopes to break the cycle of poverty by creating opportunities for women to start and operate their own businesses. In this podcast:Desange talks about her journey from civil war in Congo, to a refugee camp in Uganda and finally to the U.S.The hardships facing women in UgandaHow education is the key to change.

At the moment we are in a unique position. The average lifespan of a white woman in the early 1900’s was 51. Although there were people who lived to their 80s or 90s this was not as a cohort or large sector of the population. Now is the first time that there is a large number or high concentration of people in this space. The Baby Boomers, the Gen X’s and now even the older Millenials are all entering this space and the exciting thing is that we get to define what that seed change looks like and the new paradigm. Women are hungry to look for the modeling of ‘what can my life look like in my 60s 70s and 80s?’ In this podcast:How women can feel ‘less than’ as they get olderThe dangers of loneliness and isolationWhy the menopause can be a time of reassessment

One of the messages for families dealing with addiction has been that if a loved one is struggling, you need to step away and take care of yourself. The tough love idea that you have to let someone hit rock bottom before they will change. This has nothing to do with evidence or effectiveness and is an approach that is heartbreaking for families who are scared, concerned and asking for help. The approach Jeff has been working on over the last ten years is called the Invitation to Change‘ which is an invitational idea rather than a command one. Its basis is in community reinforcement and family training, an approach called CRAFT which is the most powerful evidence based approach for helping families help loved ones. What we know from CRAFT and other psychological based approaches is that you can take care of yourself and stay connected and that this is actually the most powerful way to help someone to change. In this podcast:Jeff explains the role families can have when helping their loved ones with substance issuesHow the ‘Invitation to Change’ programme worksWhy Science and Kindness can help people change

People step out of marriage for different reasons but in Nanci’s experience it’s usually because communication has broken down or people are just not being honest. They don’t feel secure enough to say what they mean and mean what they say. The failure of communication leads to a lack of accountability and people get entrenched into positions of misery and want to blame and point the finger at others. They are just not feeling satisfied but they don't have the emotional training to engage in difficult conversations about important things like Am I happy? Am I satisfied? Am I feeling constricted about money? Am I not feeling fulfilled in my work? If you don't have the capacity for that or take the time to dig deep during a marriage you’re likely to end up at the divorce lawyers. There is a choices – do it yourself, go to mediation or through a collaborative process or go to court and make a public display of all your trauma.In this podcast:Nanci explains how the collaborative divorce process worksWhy we need to reposition, reconfigure and take feedbackHow to use divorce for personal growth and transformationalchange..

The states to traits progression in people who meditate, especially those who meditate effectively, means that they are able to increase neural mass in parts of the brain such as the corpus callosum and the memory and learning system. There is an increase in neural tissues in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex that hooks the executive centres in to the emotional brain and down-regulates all the irritations and distractions of everyday life and focuses on happiness joy and wellbeing. In this podcast:Dawson explains how temporary states can become traitsThe three most effective things you can do to achieve brain remodelingHow meditation can deactivate the default mode network.

Martha Aviles is a marketing executive based in Austin, Texas. Her parents were Nicaraguan immigrants who arrived in Miami, Florida in the 1970s. Martha was born and grew up in Miami before moving to southern California and then Austin, Texas in the early 90s where she became involved in high-tech marketing, the career she has pursued for the last twenty years. She focuses on impacting high-growth companies with innovative, measurable marketing strategies and her dynamic background is in leading and building high-performance marketing teams that include demand generation, integrated marketing, product marketing, digital marketing, public relations, brand management, analyst relations, and crisis communications. Martha feels she has tenacity and stubbornness which was built up over time by having to deal with a lot of challenges. Children are often very resilient and Martha feels that there is an immigrant work ethic that tells you that you don't quit. She was also an oldest child so knew the pressure was on her to blaze a trail for the family in the US. This was difficult at times because her parents didn’t know what she was going through but as an adult she now feels that what was a difference and a negative when she was a child is now her superpower. In this podcast:Martha talks about some of the pressures of being the eldest child in an immigrant family Why what seemed a negative as a child is now a ‘superpower’What she would tell her ten year old self.

Living a life of discord and emotional suffering doesn’t need to be the norm. When we unravel the stories that the mind holds on to so tightly and become aware of our patterns and triggers, it can lead us to an awakening of a very different reality filled with ease and grace.Beth Bell’s soul journey has taken her around the world to live, starting with humble beginnings in North Dakota, to California, New York City, Singapore, India, Bali, and now back in California. She spent 15-plus years in strategic brand management in the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming an entrepreneur and developing inspirational products, including a silver jewelry line for both eCommerce and a retail shop in Bali. In this podcast:Beth explains the importance of intuitive risk takingWhy we need to unravel the storylines in our mindHow psychedelics have helped her to embody intellectual concepts with her spiritual learning.

Nowadays there is a lot of discussion about the impact of childhood trauma but not a lot of time has been given to the relationship between siblings who are part of emotionally abusive families. It can be difficult to realise that you grew up in a home with these dynamics because denial that these things are happening is common. Sometimes this denial lasts to adulthood.The relationship between siblings is nearly always damaged in some way. The dynamics parents set in motion often sets children against each other in very explosive ways. Children can grow up and have really tough relationships with their siblings or be estranged from them and still not realise that it’s not their fault. In this podcast:How siblings can be treated differently and play 'roles' in emotionally abusive family dynamicsHow many children don't fully realise they have been in emotionally abusive relationships until they reach adulthoodHow its possible to break the cycle of emotionally abusive relationships and move forward. 

Like all high level sport speed skiing is about failure, rectification, incremental gains and constant evolution. It’s an extremely tough sport mentally and physically – you know you'll have crashes but you have to have a long-term vision and know where you’re tying to go. You have to put goals in place that are incremental – you’re not going to get to your end goal of skiing at 200 kms an hour on your first run but you can set goals to get towards it and look at it with a long term perspective.In this podcast:Jacob explains exactly what speed skiing isHow he manages the anxiety that comes with skiing at over 100mphHow his speed skiing and engineering careers overlap

There is a criticism of some awareness approaches. The critical thing is what comes next, of having awareness not for the sake of awareness but of making choices and taking meaningful action. We can’t just pretend to live joyful lives, we can’t just hope and affirm. Being consciously brave is about being able to know what is needed in any given moment and then doing it. When we have the capacity to be free of all feelings and not judge ourselves we can come into our whole being and say ‘I can do this’. We need to be able to know who we truly are – to know I’m not my situation or defined by my loved ones - I’m defined by my essence which is never changing In this podcast: Why we need compassion when dealing with addictsThe importance of linking the mind and bodyWhat conscious bravery is.

Where there is a rupture in a team or where people don't necessarily agree, there is often a desire to get to a place where it is a little less uncomfortable, where it’s ‘nice’. We need to move, not to ‘nice’, but to a place where we can generate fresh ideas, where we can have discussions that move the organisation, team or a group of individuals to a new place, a new solution or a new way of doing things. This is what psychological safety is facilitating. It’s learning within a group environment and how we overcome any change in the world.In this podcast:What psychological safety is and isn’tThe link between psychological safety and respectWhy critical feedback is important

Laura Purdy feels telehealth and digital health are the progression and future of healthcare. She sees healthcare as following the way the banking industry has evolved – we do almost everything remotely, rarely go to the bank and when we do its’ an inconvenience. If healthcare follows that trend, as technology is developed and adoption increases, it will get to the point where the first thing we think about in getting care is how do we do it digitally! After fourteen years as a military physician, Laura comes across circumstances every day where she finds herself reflecting back to people she knew, positions she had, decisions she needed to make, life lessons learned and the values of the military. She feels her military experience has had a tremendous positive impact on everything she does. In this podcast:Laura talks about some of the challenges life in the military can bringMaking he transition from military physician to telehealth entrepreneurThe future of telehealth.