“There are two types of people in the world. Dreamers and haters and the only difference is one thing, haters gave up on their dreams.” – Answer to the author of this quote is found in the podcast. Joe Pardo is a New Jersey-based dreamer, who has always believed that society starts with you, and that to make changes in society you must first change how you yourself think . His innate curiosity about people inspired him to start the motivational Dreamers Podcast and he now aptly considers himself...
May 02, 2015•45 min
Our thoughts are critical. “If you realised just how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.” - Peace Pilgrim The wrong types of thought, the negative thoughts that often come to mind throughout our day, can make you feel bad and stop you achieving our best. So today we’re thinking about NATS. And we don’t mean those pesky little insects that buzz around you and over your head when you’re enjoying a warm summer’s evening walk or drink outside the pub. We’re talking ...
Apr 25, 2015•39 min
What are the ingredients for a fulfilled life, how can you get them and what gets you going in the morning? Just some of the massive questions we’re discussing with Gary Ware from Breakthrough Cocktail.com on today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast. We’re delighted to welcome back Gary to talk about these massive questions and more and to share with us an exciting online event he’s organising - The Elixir of Life Summit . And you don’t get a better name than that for an event – after all wh...
Apr 18, 2015•42 min
What have self-development and improv got in common – well quite a lot it turns out, according to our guest in today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast - Gary Ware. Gary is a breakthrough mixologist! (Listen to find out what that means!) By day a digital marketer, by night a comedian specialising in improv comedy. At the end of a busy day, he also has his own website BreakthroughCocktail.com and a podcast of the same name helping ambitious professionals live up to their full awesomeness pote...
Apr 11, 2015•51 min
‘Learn to appreciate what you have before time makes you appreciate what you had.’ We often look to the future to make us happier. We think about the changes we want and that somehow we’ll be happier once they’re in place. Or we think we want more of something to make us happy, more money, more cars, more holidays, more tech. It might seem counter-intuitive but studies indicate that in reality these aren’t the things that make us happy. It doesn’t mean we don’t want to change or improve things i...
Apr 04, 2015•30 min
‘Gratitude is a habit of the heart.’ Alexis de Tocqueville It’s all very well knowing gratitude is the best attitude but how do we actually do it – how do we do gratitude? Because we’re not talking about noticing a lot of nice things today that make us feel all warm and fuzzy and then forgetting it all for the next month. That’s not going to help us much. And the evidence tells us that gratitude and appreciation are helpful to us. They make us feel happier right now, and in our lives in the futu...
Mar 28, 2015•29 min
If you want to jump out of bed in the morning shouting ‘I love my life’ at the top of your voice (and mean it) - the time and place to start is here and now. It’s brilliant to have a vision of how you want life to look – and goals to get you there. It’s great to use tools like affirmations and visualization to put you in the right frame of mind to achieve those goals. But it’s not just about looking forward to happiness in some future time. It’s about where you are now, being happy with who you ...
Mar 21, 2015•39 min
You think you have time Does this apply to you? “ The trouble is you think you have time” Buddha The answer, if you’re being honest, is probably - yes it does. We all think we will always have more time. We know on an intellectual level we wont. We understand the concept that our time here is limited. We see the evidence all around us. And yet we often don’t accept it on an emotional level, and don’t act in accordance with it. We carry on living our lives as if there will always be a tomorrow. A...
Mar 14, 2015•38 min
What is it that stops us doing what we want to do? We’re not talking about the things we think we should be doing but those things we think we truly want to do. Yet even though we want to do them, something gets in the way of us actually doing them. It might be starting that new business, or the novel you know is inside of you. Maybe it’s shedding the excess pounds getting you down, or eating the healthy food that’ll give you more energy. Whenever you want to do something but you don’t see it th...
Mar 07, 2015•49 min
Are you a rudderless boat being tossed about in life’s sea or are you on course to get what you want from life? These might be difficult questions to answer but the secret to getting the changes you want in life starts here - being clear about how you want your changed life to look. “Do you know where you’re going to, do you like the things that life has shown you, where are you going to, do you know?” Whether you recognise the song or not, the words capture the first technique to manage your mi...
Feb 28, 2015•34 min
‘If you don’t like it – change it - may be simple to say but not so simple to do. Change can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be. You see it’s not your fault. Change is supposed to be difficult because that’s how we’re programmed to be. Yet once you understand that programming and how to work with it, you have a way to increase your success in whatever you want to do.’ This excerpt from Changeability – Manage your Mind – Change your Life sums up what we aim to do, not only with this book, but als...
Feb 21, 2015•23 min
Do you like to daydream? As a child were you told off for daydreaming in the classroom when you were supposed to be doing your school work? Maybe you were imagining what you were going to do with your friends after school, or what you wanted to be when you grew up, or how great it would be when you were old enough to do what you wanted. If so don’t knock it, you were practicing a useful technique to help you get that life you dreamt of having. Because visualization is like daydreaming on purpose...
Feb 14, 2015•38 min
What does it take to be successful in any part of your life? Yes, setting goals. Yes, being clear about what you want. Yes, doing the work and putting in the hours to create or improve or develop the skill or the relationship – or whatever it is you want to achieve. But what if there was another ingredient that you could throw into the mix to give you that extra edge? Would you use it to up your game or even get ahead of the competition? These might sound like sporting metaphors and we’ve used t...
Feb 07, 2015•35 min
If visualization is one of the key mind management techniques sports people use to perform better and reach their goals, then mentally rehearsing what you want to achieve can do the same for you. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to experience the benefits of using your imagination to visualize the future you want. But how to visualize to get what you want? What’s the best way to do it? In episode 27 of the Changeability Podcast we take a look at what you can do to get the most out of visual...
Jan 31, 2015•36 min
This week we’re talking about a straight up, full on, mind management tool you can use in life and business to help you make changes and achieve your goals - VISUALIZATION. Visualization uses the power of your imagination to create the life you want, by creating in your mind’s eye what you desire or want to achieve, and repeatedly visualizing it. Far from being something way out or weird, visualization is natural and we all do it everyday of our lives. We visualize when we’re being creative or p...
Jan 24, 2015•35 min
If you want to get inside the mind of a successful entrepreneur and businessman, then episode 25 of the Changeability Podcast is your chance. Because this week we talk with Chris Ducker who takes us on the roller coaster experience of what being an entrepreneur has been and is for him. Chris shares the highs and lows, fears and rewards of his entrepreneurial journey so far and we chat about the mindset, techniques and tactics, which have made him the success he is today. And it’s not all sweetne...
Jan 17, 2015•56 min
5 words for a great year ahead The power of words There is power in words. We all know the power of words to motivate, educate and communicate. We use words to communicate with each other and also with ourselves. Our thoughts are formed in words and we have an inner-voice that commentates on what we do and think, and not always in the most positive of ways! So why not use your words to your advantage? One way of doing this is to have a few well-chosen words that sum up the essence of what you wa...
Jan 10, 2015•39 min
The first of January was dedicated by the Romans to their God of Gates and Doors - Janus. Janus had a distinctive and unusual look – he had two faces which rather cleverly meant he could look behind him with one face whilst simultaneously looking forward with his other face. Just as doors and gates look in two directions, this god could look both backward and forward at the same time. This made him not only the guardian of exits, entrances and transitions, but just as you go through a door or ga...
Jan 03, 2015•30 min
We’re at the end of the year – so how was it for you? What have been the highlights and achievements of your year? If you were to give this year a mark out of ten, how would you rate your year? Would it be a derisory 1, measly 2 or a paltry 3 - a poor 4, average 5 or respectable 6 - a good 7, a great 8 or maybe even a fabulous 9 or totally brilliant 10? What is it about the end of the year that makes it a good time to take stock? We have a culture of looking back around this time of year – with ...
Dec 27, 2014•40 min
If you’ve ever doubted what visualization can do for you, or about the power of your subconscious mind to influence what you do and how you do it, listen to the interview with our guest on today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast - Dr Eva Detko. Dr Eva talks about how she used the power of visualization in her bid to compete in Latin and Ballroom competitions from a regional level right up to the national finals at the international home of ballroom dancing – in Blackpool, England. At the he...
Dec 20, 2014•48 min
What does the word ‘visualization’ mean to you – what image does it conjure up in your mind? Or maybe you’ve never given visualization much thought before now. In today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast we’re introducing visualization. We look at the basics of what is visualization and why visualization can be a powerful mind management technique to add to your self-development tool-kit. Visualization is about using the power of your mind, and your imagination in particular, to help you liv...
Dec 13, 2014•39 min
Why use affirmations to manage your mind? Positive affirmations are a powerful tool and technique when it comes to managing your mind. They are positive, specific statements that focus you on the self-beliefs, behaviours and characteristics you need to achieve your goals and live the life you want. “An affirmation opens the door. It’s a beginning point on the path to change.” Louise Hay The idea behind affirmations is that through repetition you gradually implant them into your subconscious mind...
Dec 06, 2014•44 min
You know you want to change or improve something in your life or business. So you set yourself a goal to state your intention to do something about it. And because you’ve listened to the Changeability Podcast you recognise a few negative self-beliefs and unhelpful limiting thoughts lurking in your mind that could potentially scupper the whole thing. Well now comes the exciting part – because this is where you start to tell your new story, as you affirm yourself and whatever it is you want to ach...
Nov 29, 2014•40 min
Ever thought about the power of your words? We’re not talking about the affect your words have on others when you say something encouraging, uplifting or downright hurtful and unkind. No, we’re talking about the affect your words have on you. Every day we think thoughts in words and we tell ourselves things about what we’re doing, what we should do and what we have done. We interpret the world through our words and thoughts. Our words influence our thoughts and at the same time our thoughts infl...
Nov 22, 2014•31 min
What do you call the negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that clog up your mind and get in the way of you living your best life? In today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast we are delighted to be joined by a guest who calls them our ‘ Head Trash ’. The last few episodes of the Changeability Podcast have been about how to discover your negative limiting thoughts and self-beliefs – and last week (in episode 15) we explored a way of examining and releasing them. Today we look at it from a ...
Nov 15, 2014•41 min
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” ~ Socrates We all have thoughts and self-beliefs that impact how we go about every aspect of our life and business or work. Some are positive and some negative – and the negative ones limit what we do and how we do it – they get in the way of us achieving the goals we set ourselves and our vision for the life or business we want. So to stop this happening we want to find a way of minimising t...
Nov 08, 2014•37 min
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare Do you want more money? Ever feel you want more time to yourself? Think you’re too old or young to do some of the things you want to do? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’ll like today’s episode of the Changeability Podcast. Because we’re looking at examples of the limiting thoughts we all have – and what self-beliefs hold you back. The type of thinking that narrows our horizons, holds us back from ...
Nov 01, 2014•38 min
Getting what you want in life and business is not just about having vision and goals – great though they are. In episode 13 of the Changeability Podcast we take a step back from thinking about where you want to get to and what you want to achieve. We take you back to the all-important starting point, to discover what’s sabotaging your best intentions and desires. To tease out what’s stopping you reaching your potential and getting in the way of positive change in your life or business. This is t...
Oct 25, 2014•35 min
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn In episode 12 of the Changeability Podcast we talk about making goals happen with entrepreneur Chris Marr. Yes, we’re super excited to have our first guest on the show, because Chris is a real-life example of someone who takes massive action when it comes to using goals in his life and business. Chris set out two years ago with a mission to become an expert goal setter and in this practical session he shares the challen...
Oct 18, 2014•49 min
How to set goals that work "Humans work best when they have a sense of purpose. It doesn't seem to matter what it is, as long as there is one! Without a sense of purpose the Human lacks direction and meaning to life." Dr Steve Peters Goals help us define what we desire, give us clarity about what we want to achieve and articulate a sense of purpose. Goals are a way of making our vision and ambitions manageable and achievable. In setting goals we state our intentions, based on the big picture of ...
Oct 11, 2014•38 min
