Ever felt stuck in a job that doesn't fulfil you? Leadership development expert Andy Follows has a clear and compelling vision and mission. Helping people to harness their potential in the workplace, Andy encourages them to look at their unique blend of talent, intelligence, creativity, capability and resourcefulness. Championing people to realise and apply their abilities in their professional lives, Andy guides them to fully focus on agency, authenticity and the impact of a growth mindset all ...
Aug 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 416
Do you aspire to be superwoman? If so, you’ve been sold a lie. Superwoman doesn’t exist. Trusting her intuition and focused on accomplishing the One of many® mission to equip one million women leaders with the tools to be able to sustainably change their corner of the world, Jo has published her book Superwoman: Escaping the Myth: How to Increase Your Impact without Burning Out. Providing women with the ability to create impactful change without sacrificing their well-being, Jo is empowering wom...
Jul 30, 2024•46 min•Ep. 415
Ever wonder how to align your vision with the rhythms of nature? Embracing nature's wisdom to co-create a future abundant with purpose, resilience, and harmony, Sarah Spencer shares her insights on regenerative leadership, rebalancing societal traits and the interconnectedness of our actions which offer a fresh perspective on thriving in turbulent times. Sharing how keen observations, emotional envisioning and small changes can yield profound impacts, Sarah speaks of how 3.8 billion years of suc...
Jul 23, 2024•47 min•Ep. 414
Are you prepared for retirement? What does retirement mean to you? Sharing how she is spending her retirement, Charlotte Mannion emphasises the importance of self-awareness, acceptance of identity shifts, and the need to embrace technological advances irrespective of age. Charlotte highlights the significance of building trust, the value of nonjudgmental behaviour, the unexpected joys of multigenerational living and how to create reciprocal relationships through volunteering. She challenges soci...
Jul 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 413
Focus on WHY launched on 30 April 2020 and this new trailer reflects the evolution of the podcast over the years. Host Amy Rowlinson explains the intention of the show and how it will inspire, enable and empower you to achieve self-fulfilment and encourage you to focus on your WHY. Packed with stories, strategies and insights shared by Amy and her many purpose-driven guests, these episodes will help you to design your own purposeful way of life. KEY TAKEAWAY ‘Purpose is the overarching intention...
Jul 16, 2024•5 min
Curious about how faith intertwines with business values and personal growth? Recognising the perpetual pressure to achieve and stay busy, Mark Saxby shifted his focus from doing to being, to savour the present moment and embody a more mindful existence. Committed to this holistic approach, Mark’s new perspective marks a significant chapter, underpinned by living authentically and exploring how his faith intertwines with business values. Sharing his revelations on balancing work, family and fait...
Jul 09, 2024•34 min•Ep. 412
After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of screen addiction, existential threats, gender balance, engagement at work, spaciousness, D-Day commemorations, legacy, visual storytelling, retirement, choice, mental and physical health separation and transformation, Amy shares her Reflection...
Jul 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 411
Is your child struggling with fear, anxiety or peer pressure? Committed to improving children's mental health, building resilience and encouraging growth, Lorna Davies and Jac McGill are actively transforming anxiety into confidence. With proactive prevention such as explaining the role of fight-flight-freeze responses to children, they enhance self-awareness and empower young minds. Changing the landscape of children’s mental health and wellbeing, Lorna and Jac’s holistic perspective combines b...
Jul 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 410
Are you asking longer life questions? What are you passionate about? How well do you adapt to challenges? Monty Halls, marine biologist and adventurer dives deep into the high standards of military life, the challenges of screen addiction in children and the reasons behind his focus on empowering the next generation to protect our planet. Monty’s journey from adventure seeker to conservation advocate will inspire you to embrace life’s pivotal moments with gratitude and resilience. Urging you to ...
Jun 25, 2024•45 min•Ep. 409
Do you ever find yourself living just for the weekends? Ditching the perfection trap and unpacking societal pressures, Clare Foley demonstrates the power of embracing vulnerability and authenticity. Clare’s transformative journey and shift of mindset to personal growth led to a life filled with purpose, peace and calm. Sharing how to find joy in daily moments and key insights on managing busyness, Clare will inspire you to rethink your approach to life. If you desire more joy and meaning in your...
Jun 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 408
Ever pondered the dynamic force of life or the profound beauty amid challenges? Visual storyteller Riccardo Sai dives deep into these themes, exploring how nature, storytelling and purposeful living intertwine to inspire and drive change. Riccardo discovered the significance of crafting meaningful connections especially in testing times. Riccardo shares his evolving journey, from renaming his company to supporting ethical, value-driven and purpose-led brands, all while capturing the transformati...
Jun 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 407
How essential is gender balance for business success? Does your workplace view challenges as growth opportunities? After a health crisis, Kathy Coleman shifted from a “just get on with it” mindset to valuing the vital role of emotional intelligence and gender balance in thriving organisations. Now through her work in gender balance and corporate transformation, Kathy emphasises the importance of balanced leadership traits for success, happiness, and well-being. Challenging the status quo and red...
Jun 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 406
After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of celebration, synchronicity, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, keynote speaking, change, meaningful action, fulfilment, passion, talent, genius, nature, personal responsibility and freedom of choice Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from the...
Jun 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 405
Tired of the corporate world grind? From burnout to brilliance, Ben Wales was once there, but he found his calling in guiding values-driven founders/CEOs and their teams from high performance to high transformation accelerating both the growth and impact of their companies. At the core of Ben's practice is his desire to enable leaders and teams to reach their full potential because they are growing the companies that create opportunities in our communities. Shifting into his zone of genius, and ...
May 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 404
Ever wondered how to control your mind and be free to choose positivity? Dajana Paliokaite, founder of Mindset Kitchen, transformed personal tragedy into a passion project combining cooking and deep conversations. Sharing her powerful journey of self-awareness, authentic living, and the importance of gratitude, Dajana embraces freedom in work, life, and mind. Her personal stories of hardship, loss and growth show how choosing positivity can redefine your purpose and impact lives. Embrace your ow...
May 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 403
From broadcast journalism to creating unique adventure retreats, Jenna Dominique’s journey highlights the importance of purposeful living. Reflecting on the transformative effects of motherhood, her struggles with perfectionism and the vital practice of adaptation and letting go, Jenna navigates the complexities of life while prioritising self-care to avoid burnout. Sharing how her values, purpose and motivation have played their roles up to this point in her life, Jenna’s current Focus on WHY u...
May 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 402
Are you feeling disconnected from nature in our tech-driven world? Environmentalist, speaker and solutionist Nicola Peel shares profound insights into rekindling our bond with the Earth. With over two decades of experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nicola delves into the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the urgency of protecting existing rainforests, and the transformative power of community-focused initiatives. Nicola stresses the importance of personal responsibility and collective action in add...
May 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 401
What happens when you combine magic with synchronicity and serendipity? You get goosebumps! For this special 400th episode milestone, hosted by Beverley Glick, discover the power of purpose with Amy Rowlinson as she shares her enlightening journey writing ‘The Book’ with her late grandfather, using his wartime commonplace scrapbook for wisdom. This is a magical tale of personal growth and the search for meaning, as Amy boldly confronts self-doubt to find her voice. This conversation will inspire...
Apr 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 400
After several guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of self-worth, connection, humour, fulfilment, introspection, kindness and trust, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these four recent podcast episodes: 395 Build Better Relationships with Sarah Fox 396 Threads of Alignment with Lis Cashin...
Apr 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 399
After a life-altering accident, burn survivor Marc Convey defied odds, choosing post-traumatic growth over limitation. Through resilience and healing, Marc discovered the pivotal role self-awareness plays in shaping destinations. Finding contentment and authenticity from his inner freedom, with positive momentum Marc is no longer running away from trauma instead he’s running into life. KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It's about the way you run as well. Holding yourself in the right way, being very self-aware and ...
Apr 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 398
Is humour the universal love language of connection? With a flair for comedy, speaker, Emmy award-winning comedy writer, comedian and speechwriting consultant Beth Sherman believes it is. Having mastered the immense heart-warming power of humour to create and strengthen emotional connection, engagement and likeability, Beth bridges gaps with humour showing how it can be used to create healthy workplaces and profitable business relationships. Whether personally or professionally you want to break...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 397
Are you in a prison of your own making? Are you caught in the pursuit of perfection? From battling undiagnosed PTSD to her transformative path through trauma and the awakening of leadership potential, Lis Cashin navigated life’s complexities with resilience and grace. Now embracing her role as a catalyst for women’s empowerment in leadership, Lis’s journey epitomises the quest for the deeper understanding of purpose. She embodies hope and resilience, proving that overcoming adversity can lead to...
Apr 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 396
Are contracts your nemesis? Is legalese leaving you lost? With her holistic approach, recovering lawyer Sarah Fox is transforming the way people do business advocating for simplicity and transparency in business agreements. Weaving in learnings from tandem cycling across Europe, Sarah drives home the importance of understanding the small print, both in contracts and in life’s grand adventures. From deals to wheels, Sarah’s focus is on how to build better relationships. KEY TAKEAWAY “We don't kno...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 395
After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of life rules, mental health, voice dialogue, managing inner critic, serendipity, bravery resilience, determination, stress, purpose, fear, intuition, contribution and impostor syndrome, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five rec...
Mar 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 394
Be unique but conform. Stand out but look like this to fit in. With a deep desire to make it in the music industry these were the paradoxes Bernii Mac faced. Taking on board the messaging she felt might help elevate her career meant Bernii got swept up in the machine and lost touch with her authenticity which affected her mental health and wellbeing. This experience formed the foundation of Bernii’s purpose-driven focus to empower new musical artists. Helping them build their music career with a...
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 393
Do you ever find yourself trapped indoors lost in the digital shuffle craving fresh air? Having attributed nature to saving his life, it is nature which now fuels eco-adventurer, international keynote speaker and philanthropist Isaac Kenyon’s purpose-driven mission. Leaving behind him the deepest depths of digital burnout to redefine human endurance through many world-record achievements and by raising millions of pounds for environmental conservation and mental health causes, Isaac’s purpose is...
Mar 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 392
Do you make it a daily habit to push yourself every day? Do you take credit for the tremendous talents and abilities you have? Do you have a crisis management mindset? Employing a step by step, bit by bit approach to breaking down seemingly impossible challenges into more manageable chunks, award-winning, international and TEDx Speaker Hilary Briggs pushes through barriers every day. Facing down personal, professional and sporting challenges, Hilary applies drive, determination and purpose to tr...
Mar 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 391
Overcoming personal tragedy and surviving extreme adversity, motivational speaker and coach Richard McCann transformed his pain and suffering into purposeful change. This shift meant that for almost two decades now Richard has empowered people with his iCan philosophy enabling them to chart their own paths from darkness to purpose, to overcome challenges and to unleash their own potential. Delivering over 3000 presentations worldwide on resilience, determination, responsibility and change, Richa...
Feb 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 390
How well are you navigating the complexities of organisational design and leadership in your business? With forty years of experience spanning corporate and business start-ups in different industry sectors, Adrian Brown focuses on creating transformative conditions within teams. From social contracts in small groups to the broader impact on global challenges, Adrian advocates for fostering a culture of contribution and innovation. In today's perplexing business landscape, helping businesses unlo...
Feb 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 389
After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of sobriety, giving, charity, networking, storytelling, creation, self-reflection, purpose, relationships, intuition and love, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 383 Sobering Reality with Duncan Bhask...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 388
