FREE FAST THREE 27th March 2025 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version, go here: SIGN UP - GET THE FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX Here are the links: A.I. REVOLUTION OR GARBAGE SPEAKING WITH POWER SOBER INSIGHTS PODCAST Tired of thinking about drinking website Get in Touch: Visit our Website t...
Mar 30, 2025•5 min
FREE FAST THREE 13th March 2025 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version, go here: SIGN UP - GET THE FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX Here are the links: THE SOUND MATTERS PODCAST EDITING VIDEO WITH YOUCUT USING CHAT GPT INSTEAD OF GOOGLE Get in Touch: Visit our Website to learn more about what we...
Mar 16, 2025•6 min
What a CRACKER of a conversation! It was a delight to meet Dan and Karyn from Vitae Vi in the SPARK Community space podcast room and record this chat. We discovered how to shift our mindset and our relationship with breathing, and we also touched on cold exposure. The impact of working with these 3 areas is powerful: Change your physiology Improve your immunity Strengthen your cardiovascular system Reduce stress Develop resilience Improve your approach to difficult situations I could go on and o...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr
FREE FAST THREE 27th February 2025 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version, go here: SIGN UP - GET THE FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX Here are the links: END-OF-DAY ROUTINES WASTING MONEY ON TRAINING BREATHING And the bonus podcast link: TRAVEL FOR CURIOUS MINDS Get in Touch: Visit our Website ...
Feb 27, 2025•3 min
FREE FAST THREE 13th February 2025 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version, go here: SIGN UP - GET THE FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX Here are the links: SUNDAY RESET GOALS WITH PURPOSE TRAVEL Get in Touch: Visit our Website to learn more about what we do. Follow us on Instagram And LinkedIn...
Feb 13, 2025•5 min
FREE FAST THREE 16th January 2025 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - GET THE FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX And here are the links: COMMUNICATION LEARNING STRATEGY OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM Get in Touch: Visit our Website to learn more about what we do. Follow us on Insta...
Jan 16, 2025•5 min
Belonging at Christmas STP096 - We were gonna call this episode "Naked Christmas" after our opening line. But we backed off a little when we saw it in print! Why naked? Because both Naomi and I verbally 'bare all' in our chat about Christmas, families and the challenges of trying to meet everyone's expectations. Over at "How to Belong" Naomi talks to lots of people about how they have learned that if you try to meet other people's expectations - you're gonna find it tough. This episode is a join...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 96
FREE FAST THREE 5th December 2024 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - GET FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX And here are the links: THE SCIENCE OF JOURNALLING SLEEP AND SKILLS BREATHE WELL Get in Touch: Visit our Website to learn more about what we do. Follow us on Instagram...
Dec 05, 2024•6 min
FREE FAST THREE 21st November 2024 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - GET FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX And here are the links: DOOM SPENDING MOTIVATING LEARNERS THE POWER OF VISUALISATION and the BONUS Tip... TODOIST DEADLINES Get in Touch: Visit our Website to learn m...
Nov 21, 2024•7 min
FREE FAST THREE 7th November 2024 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - GET FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX This time - the podcast is AI-generated! Yikes! Yes we've used Google's NotebookLM to create a conversation between two AI bots who talk about the newsletter. And CLEA...
Nov 07, 2024•15 min
FREE FAST THREE 24th October 2024 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - GET FREE FAST THREE NEWSLETTER INTO YOUR INBOX And here are the links: Inclusivity NON-BINARY CHARACTERS IN SCENARIOS Tidiness THE RIGHT WAY TO VACUUM ACCORDING TO A DYSON ENGINEER Productivity THE PRODUCTIVITY SHO...
Oct 24, 2024•5 min
Every two weeks, we send out 3 FAST top tips to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here: SIGN UP - FREE FAST THREE Hello , It’s gonna be a quick fire 1-2-3 email this week (maybe you even prefer them that way?) Here goes… CHECKLIST I love a checklist – they are more powerful than you might think. They: ✅ Save time ✅ Keep your head clear for what matters...
Oct 08, 2024•4 min
If you are on our 'tips and ideas' mailing list, you will know we shared a link to this episode because we think you'll really like it! If you're not on the list - go to sondevelopment.com/contact add your details to be in the gang! I've updated the links in these show notes to remove old stuff, and make it more relevant. Episode 95 - In this episode, we are resharing one from the archives about the humble checklist. In today's complex and sophisticated life, we often have equally complex soluti...
Oct 06, 2024•27 min•Ep. 95
Episode 94 – "Passepartout People & Places" from Jules Verne At sondevelopment we produce podcasts professionally for a range of clients. From full production (gear, setup, editing, hosting, reporting) to just helping people get their podcasts off the ground – we know our stuff! In this episode, we reshare one such podcast from a lovely client called Voyages Jules Verne. We've been producing Passepartout People & Places since 2022. It's a wonderful podcast combining: Travel stories Ideas...
Sep 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 94
Episode 93 – "How to Belong with Naomi E. Lloyd" Not only do we make sharppodcast, but, at sondevelopment.com, we also produce podcasts professionally for a range of clients. From full production (gear, setup, editing, hosting, reporting) to just helping people get their podcast off the ground – we know our stuff! In this episode, we reshare one such podcast from a lovely client called Naomi Lloyd. Naomi’s creation – How To Belong – is amazing and we’re proud to have helped her produce it. This ...
Aug 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 93
Episode 92 – "The LinkedIn Revolution with Jodie Goodchild" In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jodie Goodchild about how LinkedIn has become a must-have tool for professionals and businesses. Whether you’re working for a company, running your own business, or leading a big team, LinkedIn can help you build your brand and generate leads. And Jodie can help YOU do it. What We Covered: Why LinkedIn matters: LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV anymore – it’s a powerful business tool. The huge bo...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Episode 91 – Blimey - we may have lost our marbles this time! There are a few things you're getting with this episode. Yes this is a FREE sample, a free insight into our brand new course CLEAR®. The course is NOW live, and we've had amazing feedback from people. The common theme is how it's changing people's lives. From Directors to Filmmakers, Interior Designers to Regional Managers, and Individual Accountants to teams of 20+ people; the feedback is overwhelming... "less stress", "greater sense...
Jun 02, 2024•26 min
Episode 90 – "At the Kitchen Table" PART II with Steve and Lisa If you haven't already heard the first half of this conversation, it might be a good idea to go back to episode 89 and listen to that first. In this second half of our conversation, we talked about leadership, and how it's possible to be a leader without being a d***. Here's what we covered: Authenticity Why it matters The place for vulnerability Psychological safety Poor leadership Stifling innovation Smelling your own farts Stayin...
May 05, 2024
Episode 89 – "At the Kitchen Table" with Steve and Lisa It's been a while. After a 4 year gap, we're back at the kitchen table for a conversation soooo long, we had to make it into two episodes! So in this first part, we talked about the benefits of planning the NON-WORK stuff. Here's what we covered: Weekly Planning Why people think we're weirdos How it helps Why asking these questions helps our relationship: What brought you joy or excitement this week? Is there anything I did to hurt you this...
Apr 28, 2024
Episode 88 – Speaking with confidence with Helen Walker From church mouse - to Miley Cyrus! What a brilliant conversation this was with Helen Walker. Helen shares her transformative approach to boosting confidence and mastering your mindset. Whether you're taking the stage, networking, making videos, selling products, or in any situation where you need to speak about yourself confidently - this will help! Helen's insights are designed to empower you to step up with confidence and authenticity. H...
Mar 31, 2024•49 min
Episode 87 – Energy: Your Superpower In this enlightening episode, we dive into how transforming your health can significantly impact your work performance and personal life. Our guest, Aaron Morton, shares his expert insights on harnessing the power of energy to become more effective and fulfilled in all areas of life. Here's what we covered: The Energized Mind: Explore the five crucial aspects that contribute to a vibrant and focused mindset. Nutrition for Energy: Learn how the right dietary c...
Mar 03, 2024•43 min
Episode 86 – Using the batch system to create social media content for a whole quarter in 5 hours! We chatted with Rob Osborne about his amazing system for compiling and creating all of your social media content (or marketing) in a super-efficient, effective way. Freeing you up to spend the time on running your business, delivering your service, or doing anything that you'd rather be doing. And this way of working doesn't just apply to social media. You can use the 'batching' process to deal wit...
Jan 28, 2024•50 min
Episode 85 – As we crash into 2024, we thought it would be good to review last year. We released 7 episodes in 2023, some were brand-new subjects, some were interviews, and some were re-releases of our favourite episodes from the past. In this episode, we're taking a peek back at them, with a small sample from each. If you're new to sharppodcast, or you just didn't manage to catch everything from last year - this is a great place to start. Here's what we covered, with the link to listen again at...
Jan 07, 2024•23 min
Episode 84 – Yes this is a FREE sample, a free insight into our brand new course CLEAR® Due to be released next year, the course is designed to help people who feel overwhelmed, too busy, under pressure, or who just don't feel like they are getting to the things that matter. The course will be released over 3 Levels, with Level 1 coming first to explain the CLEAR® framework, how to get it going, and where to start. Each chapter of the course will have a 'podcast' at the end, with all the audio f...
Dec 03, 2023
Episode 83 – A more serious episode than usual. We look at mental health. Specifically the power of the subconscious, trauma, and – importantly – how to overcome these challenges. Trigger warning – in this conversation we address (briefly – no details)… · Phobias – animals, dentists, tight spaces · Smoking, car accidents, domestic violence, domestic abuse, suicide, child loss BUT...Sandie talks about bringing JOY to all these people’s lives. Listen to find out how she does it… Look at all this s...
Nov 05, 2023
Episode 82 – This is a CRACKERJACK of a conversation! As Melanie says in the opening line - "The biggest relationship we will ever have in our life, is the one we have with our body". As so begins a fabulous conversation about movement. And it may not be quite what you expect Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode: What does Melanie mean by moving? 700/200 Mel’s experience movement beating cancer Sedentary jobs – why lack of movement not great Fitness vs movement – not the same t...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do. This month we're listening again to our episode where we challenge the notion that 'positive' is automatically good. We hope you enjoy it!... Episode 25 - This week, we challenge the idea that being 'positive' is always the best approach. In fact, we discovered some research that suggests it could even hold you back: Some of the stuff in there...
Aug 06, 2023•21 min
Episode 81 – You're gonna love this episode. No matter what you do, at some point, you've got to deal with money. You may even need to account for money professionally. Many of us don't enjoy it and don't find it interesting. And yet, if we could get better at dealing with our finances, we're highly likely to operate better and get better results. So I decided to talk to an expert - Hayley Jones - the non-stereotypical accountant. Whether you're employed, self-employed, or run a business - I'm c...
Jul 02, 2023•53 min
We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do. This time it's a second outing for our Work-Life Balance episode. We hope you enjoy it!... Episode 70 – We investigate the idea of work-life balance. What is it? Is it really a thing? How do we get it? Look at all this stuff we covered: What really IS work-life balance? Why much of the advice seems to be unhelpful It means different things to ...
May 26, 2023•43 min
We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do. This time it's a second outing for our Pomodoro story. We hope you enjoy it!... Episode 33 - We go on a journey from modern-day Manchester to 1980s Rome and learn how you can solve YOUR procrastination problems. Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is: Who on earth is Bradley Griffin Why is he in Starbucks? (The clue is that the episode is about ...
Apr 06, 2023•29 min