The Power Of Vulnerability

The Power Of Vulnerability

The more you can embrace and express your unique truth the better your relationships will become, the more compelling your content will be, and the more engaging you will be as a speaker.

This isn’t always easy and for some people it doesn’t come naturally, but it is certainly worth the effort.

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Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?

Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?

If you identify as introverted, anxious, empathic, neurotic, or easily overstimulated, you may be a ‘highly sensitive person’ - a term taken from the book by the same name.

It promotes self-awareness and acceptance, as well as the reframing of those traits as a positive and necessary component of a healthy society. We need decisive people of action as well as a sensitive class of advisors to guide them. That way, the right stuff gets done…

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Give Yourself Effective Self-Care

Give Yourself Effective Self-Care

Effective self-care is more than just eating cake. Ideally it should make you feel good over the long term: diet, exercise, meditation, relaxation, medication, study, and practice.

Of course, if you need to do something to survive, do it. But also consider what will help you NOT to have to do those short term fixes again.

Morning rituals can help you, as well as a list of ‘go to’ activities that work for you in different contexts (calm breathing, breaks, books, music).

Self improvement + Relaxation = Effective Self-Care

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How To Give & Receive Good Feedback

How To Give & Receive Good Feedback

Well delivered and received feedback can make good projects truly great.

Learning how to navigate the ego and deliver appropriate critiques with tact, timing is a skill that can be learnt.

It can also be taught. If you are an artist, writer, entrepreneur or creative, it is vital you know how to get those around to give you feedback that you can use.

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Aim For The Top Like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Aim For The Top Like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger has achieved amazing amounts of success in many diverse areas; business, body building, acting and politics.

His autobiography teaches us to:
1: Aim for the top because there is space there (most people settle for the middle, thus it’s full).

2: Approach life like a happy puppy (focus on what can go right, deal with problems when they arise).

3: Visualise success (picture your future success so vividly that it feels inevitable).

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Breaking Societal Norms - Embracing Unique Approaches To Work, Romance & Parenting

Breaking Societal Norms - Embracing Unique Approaches To Work, Romance & Parenting

What is considered ‘normal’ may not be right for you.

Take a moment to consider the underlying and unspoken rules that dictate your decision making around relationships, work and family. You may find that there are some changes that can be made that more align with your values and desires.

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Fix Your Phobias - Lean Into Your Fears... Just Make Sure To Do It Gradually

Fix Your Phobias - Lean Into Your Fears... Just Make Sure To Do It Gradually

All fear is learnt: something happens in our environment and our brain creates or strengthens your ‘phobic’ neural pathways. This cycle repeats itself every time the fear causes a change of behaviour.

Fortunately, fear can be unlearnt.

So if you are struggling with driving, spiders, heights or other fears, this episode is for you.

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Bird By Bird – Approaching Challenges One Step At A Time

Bird By Bird – Approaching Challenges One Step At A Time

If we approach a task step by step, we are far more likely to be able to accomplish it; without the associated anxiety and overwhelm we typically face.

If you have a project or a dream that you are struggling to begin, this is the episode for you.

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Take Extreme Ownership - It Is On You To Heal, Grow & Succeed

Take Extreme Ownership - It Is On You To Heal, Grow & Succeed

Everything is on you. If something happens in your life, it is your responsibility to address it. Extreme ownership is a recipe for self-efficacy and agency. It is time to take control of your life in all aspects. The buck stops with you – and that’s a good thing, because you’re going to fix it.

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Attack The Lead Domino - Take The Smallest Action To Produce The Largest Result

Attack The Lead Domino - Take The Smallest Action To Produce The Largest Result

There is potentially an endless list of tasks that must be done. How do you choose which one to prioritise?

In this episode we discuss the concept of attacking the lead domino - determining the task that will have the largest positive impact possible.

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Destroy Resistance - Don't Let Anything Stop You From Taking Action

Destroy Resistance - Don't Let Anything Stop You From Taking Action

There is always a reason not to take action, yet in order to be successful we must push through resistance in all its forms.

In this episode we break down how fear of failure, life pressure, family commitments, self doubt and even prior successes can cause us to stop.

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