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Impactful Authenticity

Lucy Rowellwww.buzzsprout.com
Impactful Authenticity is a weekly podcast for anyone who is looking for inspiration and actionable insights into how to both develop themselves to show up more authentically in life as well as to create teams and organisations with authenticity at their core. I hope you enjoy the show. Lucy x
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Episodes

Live with intention: Finding Joy, avoiding perfectionism and learning through grief

Today I’m super excited to chat with Marybeth Gregg. Marybeth is the President and Founder of the Gregg Resource Group and the International Center for Women's Leadership. Marybeth is an International Coach, Speaker and Author of the book How to Soar with a Broken Wing - Finding Tiny Moments of Joy Every Day. She is also a contributing author in the new book, Wellness Wisdom. What you’ll hear about : Learning through grief Knowing you’re not alone It’s not selfish to receive help Finding small m...

Aug 11, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 23

The beauty of silence: Being aware of the advice monster, creating space for others and staying curious

Today I welcome Alun Bedding to the show. Alun has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 30 years and four years ago qualified as a coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2020, gaining the International Coaching Federation credential of Associate Certified Coach in 2023. Since 2020, he has amassed over 400 hours of coaching working with individuals and teams. A passionate advocate of coaching, he has appeared on podcasts, webinars and blogs extolling the be...

Jul 28, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Love and Hope. The power of telling your story, asking for help and breaking down the stigma of mental ill-health

Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite. He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising ...

Jul 14, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Life is too short to be boring! Leverage community, compassion and creating a safe harbour for teams to fail

Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital – a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity. As a proud Filipina, Kristelle founded the Asian Business Collaborative to support Asian business owners – an often underrepresented group in the business community. The collaborati...

Jun 30, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Prioritising yourself. Commitment, true authenticity, being your own hero and owning the room

I’m super excited to chat with Michele Kuei today. Michele is your go-to coach in Visibility Marketing and a wizard at content and email marketing strategies. She’s the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she's all about helping Female coaches turn their passion into a thriving business. Her journey has taken her from playing small with physical disability to hiking Machu Picchu, and now, she's a rising star in the marketing world. Michelle is the kind of person who not only knows her stuff b...

Jun 16, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Get out of your head: Tough love, managing expectations and the importance of using your personal story

Today I chatted with Brian Sachetta. Brian is the author and owner of Get Out of Your Head®, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression. By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading their own psychological demons. Brian currently has two books launched, “Get Out of Your H...

Jun 02, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Book Club 11: Religion, Business, Introverts and Trailblazers

Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Darby Vannier, Claire Brittain, Victoria Pelletier, Margaret Mary O’Connor You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Let it Go by Dame Stephanie Shirley Quiet by Susan Cain What they don’t teach you in Catholic College. Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ by John Wijngaards Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more a...

May 19, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Keep questioning. Get out of your comfort zone, stand up for what you believe and women in the priesthood

Today we chat with author Margaret Mary O’Connor. Margaret has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings. Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul , Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with. She also hosts her own podcast Your Radical Truth for those wanting to get monthly insights from Margaret and her guests. What you’ll hea...

May 05, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Strategic Intentionality: Whole human leadership and understanding you're the CEO of your career and brand

Today we welcome Victoria Pelletier on the show. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest ...

Apr 21, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder

As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity. Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career. Claire has...

Apr 07, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Be Kind. Own your mistakes, understanding your impact and making the right decisions, not the easy ones.

Today we welcome Darby Vannier on the show. Darby has over 20 years of experience, as a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organisations. As President & CEO of Indispensable Leadership Group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, speaker, and fractional COO, focusing on strategic and leadership development. Darby built his career on the philosophy that developing the right people is the key to success. Which is something we are absolutely going to dig into more. He is also ...

Mar 25, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Book Club 10. Fantasy, Ideology, Peace and Genius

Today you’ll hear about 5 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Kristin Demoranville, Jack Leigh, Bernadette Smith, Kate Galli You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix Throne of Glass series by Sara J Maas The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell The World Peace Diet by Will Tuttle Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on ...

Mar 11, 202418 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Back yourself. The importance of mindset, language and finding alignment

Today we welcome Kate Galli on the show. Kate is a health coach and author. She is relentlessly focused on creating a healthy, happy, compassionate world. She specialises in creating the Mindset that makes your best eating and exercising choices simple and sustainable. She also hosts the The Healthification Podcast. What you’ll hear about : Walk the talk Align a goal with a value Meet people where they are in any advocacy work Censoring yourself all the time Lead with delicious food The importan...

Feb 26, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Authenticity is a journey of self worth and self love

Today we chat to Bernadette Smith. Bernadette is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Speaker and is also a Bestselling Author. Her 4th book, Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization was an instant bestseller. For over 10 years, Bernadette has spoken to thousands of enthusiastic business leaders and her expertise has been sought after by the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Fast Company. She’s appeared on the Today Show, the BBC, National Public Radio, CNN a...

Feb 12, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 10

All things video: Confidence, influencing, space, listening, creativity & comfort in making mistakes

Today we chatted with Jack Leigh. Jack has been working in the video production industry for 12 years, involved in a variety of projects, from high-end film and TV productions like 'Fast and Furious 6', 'Peaky Blinders', and 'Last Tango in Halifax', to directing documentaries around the world in Africa, the US, and even the Arctic. For the last seven years, Jack has been leading a production company called Eight Engines, which produces commercial and marketing films, as well as broadcast and art...

Jan 29, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Being Brave : Advocating for yourself , the importance of diversity and embracing who you are

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary Founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture. She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes. Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses and an academic background in Environmental Management equip her w...

Jan 15, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Book Club 9: Pressure, Productivity, Power and Relationships

Today you’ll hear about 5 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Michael Ostland, Genevieve Piturro, Bill Benjamin, Jenn Cordz You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : J. P. Pawliw-Fry - Performing Under Pressure Heinrich Boll - An Anecdote Concerning the Lowering of Productivity Ed Mylett - The power of one more Emily Frisella - Relationships first Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find o...

Jan 01, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Social Authenticity: Embracing imperfection, being open to vulnerability and setting your boundaries

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Ryan Hamilton. Ryan is the creator and founder of the wine experience which has been going for over 12 years and in 2022 he founded Universimm which is an Entertainment app that focuses on hyper-relevant content, like-minded engagement & better social connections! Universimm is a tale of the underdogs who dared to challenge the titans of social media with an opposing business model. Their ultimate goal is to revolutionise a new market s...

Dec 18, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Being skillfully authentic, understanding your emotional triggers and showing up as your best in the difficult moments

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Bill Benjamin on the show. Bill is a partner at the Institute for Health & Human Potential, who are global leaders in delivering Culture and Emotional Intelligence training. Bill is a mathematician & computer scientist who learnt the power of managing emotions while he was in the tech industry. He is known for his honesty about the struggles he had early in his career as a leader. His degrees in mathematics and computer science lead...

Dec 04, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Comfort in being a novice: Holding your space and being undeniable at what you do

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Jenn Cordz. Jenn is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Avnir. Jenn is leading the digital transformation of two decades of professional services methodology into a Generative AI-enabled platform to digitize strategic relationship identification, nurturing, development, and capitalization. She currently serves on two non-profit Boards, lending her expertise to various environmental and sustainability initiatives. Jenn is al...

Nov 20, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Book Club 8. Creativity, insights and breaking down class divides

Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Kelly J Mendenhall, Derek Newborn, Sean BW Parker and Cynthia Corsetti You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho A heartbreaking work of staggering genius by Dave Eggers The down and out in Paris and London by George Orwell The universe has your back by Gaby Bernstein Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode...

Nov 06, 202318 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Is this enough? Finding Purpose, Confidence & the power of Pajamas

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Genevieve Piturro. Genevieve is all about Purpose and The Human Connection . She was a successful television marketing executive until a sudden inner voice challenged her direction and she dramatically altered the path of her life. She found her true purpose when a simple question from a six-year-old girl in an emergency shelter changed everything. In 2001, she jumped off the corporate ladder and founded the hugely successful national non-p...

Oct 22, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Curiosity is the superpower! Building networks, the evolution of careers and being constructively difficult

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Michael Ostland. Michael has led large statistics functions, he’s also led large matrix teams driving the R&D and commercial side of a number of drugs and now is the Head of development in Europe for Denali therapeutics. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael for many years and watching the interesting and diverse career he’s had. I was extremely curious to know more about Michaels motivations and how authenticity had played into...

Oct 08, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The power of creativity: Choosing laughter, refinding your childhood dreams and knowing your value

This week I share a wonderful conversation I had with Kelly J Mendheall. Kelly describes herself as a disabled author, artist, speaker, and advocate. Kelly has been raising awareness about and fighting against medical gaslighting since 2017. When she had a sudden medical disability. Kelly made a name for herself as a medical journalist and blogger, writing the websites BlastingNews.com, SpineNation.com, and her own blog, Nerdzilla Lives! In 2019, Kelly published her first book, Skin in the Game:...

Aug 27, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Extreme Ownership: Living two lives, removing what isn’t serving you and realising the common denominator is you!

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Derek Newborn. Derek has been a teenage father, a construction worker, a personal trainer, a fitness model, and a business owner. He describes himself as having been a liar, a cheater, a back stabber, and a narcissist. Through his trials, tribulations, and downfalls he has learned that it’s never too late to turn your life around. He now dedicates his time to helping victims of narcissists gain back control in their own lives through the Ne...

Aug 20, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Taking control. Stammering, being in prison and not letting things define you

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Sean BW Parker. Sean is a British writer, artist and academic in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He lived in Istanbul for ten years until 2014 where he lectured at Istanbul University, and gave a TEDx talk 'Stammering and Creativity'. He has published or contributed to a number of books, won six Koestler Arts awards (including a platinum for his play The Wolfstadt-Wire) and a Perrie Lectures essay award in 2019. Sean is Editor of F...

Aug 13, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Dark Drivers. Understanding your belief systems, building empathy and choosing who drives your bus

This week I spoke to Cynthia Corsetti. Cynthia is an executive coach and author of the upcoming book "Dark Drivers". With more than 20 years of corporate leadership roles and over 11 years of executive coaching experience, she works with high-performing executives, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. What you’ll hear about : What are dark drivers The goal of coaching is not therapy, but making connections Understanding your brief systems that are driving behaviours Choosing which version of you...

Aug 06, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Book Club 7. Culture, habits and lots about our wonderful bodies

Today you’ll hear about 5 different books. From our last five guests on the podcast : Jenn Fenwick, Kyle Dufford, Louise Coughlan, Danny Covey and Natalie Mullin You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : Atomic Habits by James Clear Walking the Amazon: 860 days one step at a time by Ed Stafford The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle How to be a Human by Ruby Wax a neuroscientist and a Monk When the body says no by Gabor M...

Jul 30, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Disruptive wellness. Breaking free of the hustle, finding inspiration and choosing joy

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Natalie Mullin. Natalie is a Certified Wellness Educator, Speaker, Facilitator, and Life Coach. As the host of "From a Full Cup," a mental wellness podcast, Natalie inspires women to dream big and take action. She draws from her own struggles during a mental health breakdown. She has now emerged as a thought leader on Disruptive Wellness. Through focusing on her holistic wellbeing, conducting a thorough life gap audit and crafting a strateg...

Jul 23, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Risk responsibly: Focusing on small incremental steps, being grateful and embracing what scares you

This week I share a wonderful conversation I had Danny Covey on the show. Danny has faced many battles in his life. He underwent eight heart surgeries. He has nearly died on the operating table three times, and was repeatedly told he would never physically excel. And yet, after much blood, sweat, tears, and prayer, he fulfilled an unimaginable childhood dream. The fact that he is alive and well, and has achieved what many believed to be impossible, is a miraculous story that I’m excited for him ...

Jul 16, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 22
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