Resilience is one of those words that we often hear yet its meaning can be confusing or uncertain. Why is resilience so popular in much modern thinking on psychology and wellbeing? In today's episode I am going to share some key points to help us all grow in our ability to deal with setbacks and hardship. No matter our life story so far, we can grow in resilience and hope for the future. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking ...
Oct 04, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 103
Does your life ever feel like a crazy blur of intensity and manic activity? Do you ever feel overloaded, overworked or overwhelmed? In today's episode I am going to lay out a series of important ideas and practical steps you can take to begin to turn things around. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: https://go.jonatha...
Sep 24, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 102
Sadly, one of the most popular topics on this show has been the troubling reality of toxic people and how to deal with them. In this episode I go deeper into how we can make choices about the people who impact us in negative ways. We all have the right to pursue happiness and spending our lives dealing with negative and destructive people is not a good way to find it. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: h...
Sep 23, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 101
Today I respond to another great listener question about burnout, overwhelm and what we can do to take some control back and build the lives that we more deeply desire. In the busyness and tension of modern life there is still much we can do to reconnect with what really matters. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: htt...
Sep 22, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 103
We have all been born into an incredibly busy and demanding moment in history, Technology made a promise of more free time and leisure but the opposite has come to pass. In today's message I share some practical insights into how you can work out what really matters and how to dial down the busyness and upscale the focus on what actually matters. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyl...
Sep 21, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 102
Life is hard enough without beating ourselves up relentlessly. Why are we so often hard on ourselves? What drives that internal self-critic? In today's episode it's time to explore some simple ways we can overcome the forces that stop us from moving forward in life with more joy and peace. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan...
Sep 18, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 100
We live in a world where taking offence has been raised to the level of a moral duty. Anywhere you turn there is someone or something that can easily offend someone. How can we deal with this challenging human experience that can so rapidly hijack our emotions and thinking. In today's episode it's time to discuss some practical ways we can overcome the hold of offence over our lives and relationships. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire ...
Sep 17, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 99
This is a summary I did in the studio of a live parenting seminar I recently gave for 500 parents in Sydney, Australia. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/coaching Jonathan is on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCYnW4yVdd93N1OTbsxgyw Karen's MasterClass for Women is here: ht...
Sep 17, 2022•39 min
We all have many moments when life seems incredibly complex and demanding. No matter how difficult things become there are simple ways we can learn to overcome the sense that we are going backwards. In this episode I respond to a listener question about how to manage our emotions and how to take practical steps to beat overwhelm. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt...
Sep 16, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 98
In today's episode I continue with the theme that so much of the modern technocratic system is designed to keep you in fear so that your attention and energy can be monetized. I suggest how we can all learn to focus more on decisions that increase hope and optimism. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/KZZu5tLdUQ8 Find out a...
Sep 05, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 97
In today's episode I want to talk with you about a massive new issue that is determined to steal your happiness and the happiness of the people you care about. In the modern 'attention economy' there are so many forces that seek to stop you from focusing upon what truly matters in your life. This is an important episode where I want to help you take back your power and focus upon what is most important. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquir...
Sep 02, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 96
I've just started reading Chris Brady's new book called Rascals. It's another great reminder about how much we need to resist the 'compliancy pressures' of the modern incarnation of late stage capitalism. If you're ready to press ahead with the essential project of becoming your truly unique and wonderful self then this episode will be another step of encouragement along your special path. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about bookin...
Aug 23, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 95
In today's episode I share a powerful insight from famous actor and theatre teacher, Uta Hagen. She reminds us that there is no prize for spending your life looking, acting and thinking the same way as everyone else. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/0Rp1Tn3Ysv4 Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: https:...
Aug 20, 2022•7 min•Season 6Ep. 94
In today's message I want to share with you a couple of incredible quotes from one of the most amazing women in history, Hellen Keller. She is going to help us realise that there is an incredible power in learning to press into the hardships, difficulties and problems we all face on a daily basis. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Youtube version is here: http...
Aug 18, 2022•9 min•Season 6Ep. 93
What is the power of 'state' and why does it predict so much of the success or failure we experience on a daily basis? How can small steps in shifting our personal physiology create large gains in the areas of life that matter to us.? If you want to unlock the secrets of your own wellbeing then this episode will really help you make some changes and get moving ahead. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: ht...
Aug 17, 2022•8 min•Season 6Ep. 92
The biggest changes in our lives don't need to come from elaborate and expensive systems and strategies. The most important changes can often come from taking small actions in the areas that really matter. In today's episode I am going to share with you what I think will be the single best way to truly change your outcomes in life over time. It's a simple idea but it takes time, attention and commitment. If you're ready to unlock that incredible potential within then this episode can really help...
Aug 13, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 91
In today's episode I explore one of the great inconvenient truths about the nature of existence itself. It's the fact that if we are not moving forward then there is a very good chance we are going backward. I share a great quote from Dale Carnegie who reminds us that it does not matter how small our steps may be as long as they are heading in the right direction. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https...
Aug 12, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 90
In today's episode I share a simple but powerful insight from one of the giants of the personal development universe, Zig Ziglar. In this message Zig reminds us that there are three core things we must do in our life to make the most of the time we have been given. If you are ready to go to work on moving your life forward then this is an episode that is going to make a big difference in your life. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire abo...
Aug 11, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 89
In today's episode I share quotes from Confucius and also from St. Ambrose of Milan. They both remind us that one of the crucial aspects of a life well-lived is the ability to keep getting up each time we fall. Being human means being imperfect. However, collapsing into despair when we fail is optional. Today I want to inspire and encourage you to keep going even when you feel you have messed up or have some area of life that keeps holding you back Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap he...
Aug 09, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 88
In today's episode I share some great quotes from Steve Maraboli, Donald Miller and Jim Rohn about how the hardships of life are also a powerful invitation and gift to growth. When we go through the hard times it is understandable that we want them to stop. Who would'nt? But behind every season of trial there is also a massive opportunity for personal change and transformation. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan t...
Aug 05, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 87
In a world of victim culture and blame it becomes a revolutionary act to let go of bitterness and resentment and take radical responsibility for you life. In today's message we explore a very challenging insight from the 19th century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that I came across in Douglas Murray's new book, The War On The West. If you are ready to find a way to a deeper experience of life and its possibilities then this is the episode for you. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap h...
Aug 04, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 86
We have all seen those press conferences when boxers talk about their unassailable greatness and how they can never be beaten. We also know people who constantly put themselves down and indulge in relentless self-criticism. Surely there must be a middle path? In today's episode I want to talk with you about the value of authentic and healthy self-belief and how it can make a positive difference in your life but also in the lives of people you care about. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the ...
Aug 03, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 86
Are there times in life when we need to less rational and more impulsive? In today's episode I share a great insight from H.L.Mencken that reminds us all that sometimes action is what we need to keep growing and cooperating with the essence of cosmic order itself. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Get the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/dqbW2J52Vrc Find...
Jul 29, 2022•8 min•Season 6Ep. 85
For many years I lived my life thinking that whatever negative or destructive thoughts were rolling around in my head were objective reality. I seemed to live like a passive observer and suffered years of negative feeling states as my thoughts played havoc with my life. In today's episode I explore a great insight from famous author David Foster Wallace who reminds us that if we want to live full and productive lives we need to start getting very good at noticing and directing our thinking. Grab...
Jul 28, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 84
How can you know when to persist at something and when it's time to let go and move on? In today's episode I share a great insight from author Tobias Wolf that will help you realise why persistence matters and how to know when to press on. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Get the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/y20C-TB3GZQ Find out about coaching with ...
Jul 27, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 83
Does every single person ever created have a purpose in life is it just for a special few? How does a sense of purpose relate to how we manage our time? In today's episode we explore more insights from Marcus Aurelius and also from Randy Pausch who reminds us that the barriers and blockages in life may be there for a reason we may have not fully realised - a reason that can help us press on when things get tough. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-...
Jul 26, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 82
It would be reassuring if the reason people don't reach their goals was simply a case of talent or circumstances. The reality is something very different. In today's episode I share one simple idea that could transform your experience of goals how quickly you reach them. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Youtube version is here: https://youtu.be/kjQQM1WS_90 Fi...
Jul 25, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 81
There is one reason why some people achieve their God-given potential and so many don't. It does not matter if you are a bus driver or a president. This one thing explains why some people achieve incredible results while others reach the end of their life wondering what it was all about. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Get the Youtube version here: https://y...
Jul 24, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 80
You are going to get a lot out of this special episode. I may have had too much coffee but I ripped into some deep musings on the tension between Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Merton's self-actualisation thesis and why Tom Cruise impresses me. If you are ready to keep growing then this is the episode for you. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Watch the Youtube ...
Jul 22, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 79
In today's episode I take you through a simple process for finding a deeper sense of gratitude in the small details of your day. There is so much difficulty and stress in the world that it is very easy to only see the potential darkness instead of the constant radiation of points of light and goodness that surround you. I also discuss another great quote from Alfred Adler that reminds us of the rampant problem of 'safetyism' and why we need to take more risks. You do not want to get to the end o...
Jul 21, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 78
