I wrote this song when I was feeling particularly sad and lonely. It was based on a poem, which then turned into a song. I hope you enjoy... LONGING FOR LOVE All I long for is love..cried the sad little boy.. tears streamed down his lonely face.. In the darkness, all alone… Then the voice came, from somewhere, everywhere, nowhere.. deep, piercing, loving was the voice.. ‘Then just sit in the silence and feel love.. don’t wait for it from others My Son Feel your own love well up inside you, soak ...
Jun 27, 2025•3 min
🔥 Bold & Catchy When in Doubt, Sell The Sales Cure Sell or Stall Sales: The Lifeblood of Business Fix the Sales, Fix the Business 🎯 Strategic & Thought-Leader Style Sales: The First Lever of Growth Why Sales Solves More Than You Think Build Sales, Build Freedom Sales: Your Business Growth Engine Everything Starts With Sales 💡 Inspirational/Transformational Angle Sales is the Strategy Master Sales, Master Your Business From Surviving to Scaling – The Sales Shift Sales is the Answer (Yo...
Jun 26, 2025•15 min
“Healing for Joy” Lyrics by Leigh Farnell / Inspired by a Therapist’s Truth [Verse 1] I walked into that room with my battle-scarred heart Wore pain like armor, been broken from the start Said, “I’m just trying to be strong, to survive the storm” He looked in my eyes and said, “That’s not what healing’s for” [Pre-Chorus] “You already know how to carry the weight You’ve lived through the fire, you’ve walked through the gate” And then he smiled — like he’d opened a door And said something I’d neve...
Jun 24, 2025•5 min
This is a song I wrote years ago. It started as a poem.. then in became a song. I wanted to capture the joy of seeing my new baby's face connecting with my darling wife's face.. This is the original poem that led to this song.. Hope you enjoy the poem and the song. Good morning Daddy, isn't it a beautiful day ? Aren't we going to have a great day together Daddy ? Play with me Daddy, just let me be near you, watch you do the things you do. I learn so much just watching you Daddy. And when you pic...
Jun 23, 2025•4 min
How many ways can we get this powerful message across?? 🔥 Powerfully Concise & Benefit-Driven Sales Systems = Scalable Freedom Scale Smarter: The Sales System Advantage Unlocking Freedom Through Sales Systems From Chaos to Control: Sales Systems that Scale Build, Scale, Repeat: The Power of Sales Systems 🎯 Problem-Solution Framing Tired of Hustling? Let Sales Systems Do the Heavy Lifting The Sales System Fix: From Stuck to Scaling Why Sales Systems Are Your Business Growth Engine No System...
Jun 23, 2025•16 min
Absolutely — a brutally honest self-audit can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs. Here's a list of 30 hard-hitting questions to help any self-employed entrepreneur confront the real issues and reset for success. 🔍 30 Hard Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask Themselves What time do I start work each day — and is it consistent? How many proactive calls or messages to prospects did I make this week? How many meetings did I have with decision-makers in the past 7 days? Are my short- and long-t...
Jun 16, 2025•19 min
In this podcast, we dive deep with ex-police diver Luke McCulloch. Luke has written about his time as a diver in his book 'Tales of a Diver'. Follow Luke "Macca" McCulloch and the Western Australian Water Police Dive Squad through a series of dive jobs over a 10-day period. The team travels from Perth to Geraldton, Esperance, and Denmark to assist with search and rescue jobs, locating missing evidence, and even come on contact with a Great White or two. "Captivating true stories of what our prot...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This podcast came about after being hit over the head with a fantastic meme from the Buddhist Facebook page. How does this quote resonate with you? Key Points in this Podcast 1. Practice Conscious Language Action: Pay close attention to the words you use when talking to yourself and others. Replace negative self-talk like “I’m tired” or “I’m depressed” with more empowering alternatives such as “I’m recharging” or “I’m working through challenges.” 2. Speak Gratitude Daily Action: Begin and end ea...
Jun 09, 2025•10 min
In this podcast, I show you just one way to use AI in your life and business. Have a listen to this Sting written and created by AI and let me know what you think. Here are the Lyrics AI created from the briefing I gave it.. [Verse] Wake up now time to rise Chasing dreams through burning skies Building empires breaking chains Leading life where passion reigns [Chorus] Leading your best life with Leigh Light the fire set it free Entrepreneur seeker thrive Drive the force to come alive [Verse 2] S...
Jun 05, 2025•15 min
In this podcast, we go behind the scenes of International Finance Consultant Hadouken Consulting Managing Director Stacey Varsani. Stacey is Founder and Managing Director of Hadouken Consulting, where she specializes in finance, supply chain, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and sales growth. With over 10 years in this role, she has helped clients across various industries optimize their operations and achieve lasting profitability. Stacey was previously Senior Vice President at Inte...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Vijendran Watson shares the lessons he learned as one of South Asia’s leading mobile communcations pioneers in this candid Leading Your Best Life interview. His journey starts in the United Kingdom and takes him to Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia, allowing him to lead seven different companies in five different countries. He influenced the development and delivery of mobile communications that millions of people relied on. With the advent of mobile technology, a fisherman off the co...
May 26, 2025•54 min
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what may be happening internally for a man who says, “I am having mental health problems at the moment,” including: 20 Disempowering Internal Thoughts/Beliefs 20 Empowering Replacement Thoughts/Beliefs Key Lifestyle Actions & Behaviour Changes 🔻 20 Disempowering Thoughts & Beliefs "I’m weak for feeling this way." "Real men don't talk about their feelings." "No one would understand or care." "If I open up, I’ll be judged." "I have to fix this on my own...
May 22, 2025•15 min
The newspaper is full of the Adam Selwood tragedy and the Eagles win and the value of a ‘mental health round’. Everyone knows a hashtag or a football round might make us feel a bit better but the issue is way deeper than that. Asking RUOK? is a touch better but way more needs to be done.. Research into what works and what to do when some things don't work.. Answers -- practical, science based, proven strategies Healing stories, not just problem stories. Too many mental health talks are on the pr...
May 19, 2025•21 min
Summary: In this episode of Leading Your Best Life , Leigh Farnell dives into the world of sales and why it’s crucial to invest in yourself to become a better salesperson. He presents compelling statistics showing the scale and value of the sales industry in both the US and Australia, emphasizing that billions are spent on sales training and kickoffs. Leigh outlines what it takes to thrive in sales—communication, emotional intelligence, persistence, and structured skill-building. He introduces t...
May 15, 2025•7 min
Over $1.5 billion is spent on Sales Kickoff and Launch events in Australia each year. (Australian Census and ATD State of Sales data) Your annual sales kickoff is more than just a high-energy get-together — it's a strategic opportunity to align, motivate, and launch your team toward breakout performance. But too often, kickoffs generate short-term excitement with little long-term impact. Here are five proven ways to make sure your sales kickoff delivers lasting value: 👏 1. Start with Strategy, ...
May 13, 2025•10 min
What is the difference between Sales Enablement and Sales Training? Why bother knowing this? How does it relate to you and your business? If you have a business that wants better sales results, you will be interested in this podcast. When you combine the power of Sales Training with Sales Enablement, you harness the power of 1 + 1 = 3. Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life? Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session Schedule a free Lead Your Best...
May 08, 2025•10 min
Why would you bother with a Sales System Audit? What happens if you do not bother with a Sales System Audit? When companies do not audit their sales system , they risk missing out on: What They Miss Out On: Hidden Revenue Opportunities – Untapped potential in existing leads, clients, or cross-sell/upsell paths. Clarity on Sales Bottlenecks – Missed insights on where deals are stalling or why they’re being lost. Team Underperformance – Salespeople may be winging it without a consistent process, c...
May 05, 2025•6 min
In this podcast I share insights from a recent coaching session with a manager from one of my client organisations. I share how we have consistently unlocked higher sales, higher productivity and better team performance using our incredible Team Dynamics diagnostic tool and coaching system. If you want 10-50% higher productivity, harmony, sales and performance from your Management, Project Management, Sales Team or Operational Team - this process and system is for you. Highly affordable - Incred...
May 01, 2025•10 min
In podcast I share information from one of our live Sales Webinars. 4 Power Insights -- and more.. to help you with your sales strategies. Plus we share several Sales Breakthrough case studies that you can immediately learn from and apply. We also introduce you to the many services and solutions from Performance Development Consultants (PDC) at www.pdc-growth.com Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life? Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session Sc...
Apr 28, 2025•17 min
Lead Your Best Life: Why Healers, Coaches & Leaders Must Heal Themselves First If you're on a journey of personal development, transformation, or helping others lead their best lives—this powerful podcast is for you. Join us for an insightful conversation with Bryn Edwards, Occupational Psychologist, as we explore why true healing starts within—especially for those in roles like coaches, consultants, therapists, and managers. Before you can help others thrive, you must first do the deep inne...
Apr 24, 2025•58 min
In this podcast I cover off on the importance of healing yourself first if you are serious about leading your best life and helping others lead their best lives.. I let you know about the upcoming fantastic podcast with Organisational Psychologist Bryn Edwards where we talk in depth about the importance of coaches, consultants, healers and managers working on themselves first. Lead Your Best Life: Why Healers, Coaches & Leaders Must Heal Themselves First If you're on a journey of personal de...
Apr 21, 2025•11 min
This podcast came about after a wonderful yoga session last night followed by a great swim this morning. I wanted to share the 5 very powerful benefits of Yoga - what some of the research has shown and why yoga is particularly important if you are over 40. Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life? Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session Schedule a free Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life Coaching call here now: 15-Minute Strategy Meetin...
Apr 17, 2025•10 min
In this podcast we discuss Increasing Sales using Sales Coaching. There is so much good data proving the value of high quality sales coaching. Here is just some of the data you should be using and considering. Sales Coaching Statistics: 1. A company can improve win rates by as much as 29% with effective sales coaching. 2. A whopping 60% of companies take a random or informal approach to sales coaching. 3. A total of 79% of business buyers claim that it is of the utmost importance to interact wit...
Apr 15, 2025•8 min
This podcast was inspired by watching Elon Musk on Youtube this morning explaining the progress he and the DOGE team were making to save Billions and Trillions from USA Government spending.. (Now don't start arching up and getting all political on me..) I'm not talking Politics here.. I'm talking Process.. 6 power principles of process you can use in your sales team and your business in every department. I'm not talking cutting spending - I'm talking optimising performance. The Psychology Musk a...
Apr 07, 2025•8 min
The Harsh Truth: Most Sales Training Doesn’t Stick Businesses invest thousands (Billions) in sales training, yet months later, salespeople fall back into old habits, and results barely improve. Why? Because traditional sales training alone isn’t enough. Without ongoing coaching, accountability, and a structured sales system, knowledge fades, motivation wanes, and performance plateaus. To achieve real, lasting sales success, you need more than a one-time workshop—you need an integrated approach. ...
Apr 03, 2025•13 min
In this podcast we talk about the power and value of an OSM - Outsourced (or Virtual) Sales Manager - Sales Coach. In today’s fast-paced business environment, having the right sales leadership is critical to your company’s success. An outsourced Sales Manager – Sales Coach (OSM) can be the game-changer your business needs, offering high-level expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. This guide will walk you through the seven key steps to choosing the right outsourced Sales ...
Mar 31, 2025•9 min
If you're not up with the use of AI in the new world of marketing you will be left behind. Here are some powerful lessons and powerful experiences you really better tune into. How GPT Chat and other AI tools are leaving Google behind.. How you need to adjust, adapt and pivot with your SEO activity. Find out more here. Want me to Coach You Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life? Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session Schedule a free Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your...
Mar 27, 2025•7 min
This podcast is based on two fantastic quotes. One from Mahatma Ghandi and the other from Muhummad Ali. How and Why Lose Yourself in the Service of Others if you want to Lead Your Best Life. Such a profound idea. Selfishly Unselfish.. Here 3 Powerful Reasons to do this: 1. You Discover a Deeper Purpose When you serve others, you connect to something larger than yourself. You move beyond personal gain and tap into meaning, purpose, and contribution. It’s in giving that we often find the deepest s...
Mar 20, 2025•12 min
In this podcast we go into 5 powerful reasons you must KNOW YOUR NUMBERS to GROW A BACKBONE with your Business Sales. Discover just how empowering it is to do this simple calculation using the Financial Model Calculator I outline in this podcast. We also go back and listen to a key part of the Mark Jackson interview where he outlines how his father was the one to challenge him then change his whole business experience by doing the numbers and knowing the numbers. Here are just some of the key po...
Mar 17, 2025•15 min
Qualtrics XM Institute in a study of over 28,000 people across 26 countries concluded that $3.7 Trillion in Global Sales were lost last year due to bad customer experiences. Qualtrics estimates that $74 billion was lost in Australia due to poor customer service. According to Moira Dorsey, Principal XM Catalyst at the Qualtrics XM Institute, "All it takes is one bad experience or wrong move for an organisation to be punished...that's why in 2024 companies need to be more careful than ever not to ...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 14 min
