Feeling Forwards: Recent Episodes
Elizabeth Gould
Elizabeth Gould is a bestselling author, speaker and personal reinvention coach. Elizabeth also teaches and coaches with the Zuckerberg Institute - the world's first values based entrepreneur training school. Elizabeth hosts 'Feeling Forwards - how to become the person who has the life you want'.
Tune in for a few minutes a week to uncover the strategies and techniques uncovered by decades of research and used by people around the world to harness the power of your emotions and transform your life.
When I interviewed Lifestyle and Interior designer Shana Francesca, she revealed the tell tale warning sign that her clients display when they are stressed in their own home.
What is that sign?
In this episode, I talk about - What that sign is - and it's not what you expect; - What are the tell tale signs that all is not well and why people so often ignore them; - The numerous and serious diseases that arise when your mind and body is not aligned; - What those tell tale signs might be in your own life;
And so much more!
My guest today, Kate Eckman is an incredible example of grace under pressure in all of her various careers. A competitive swimmer for 17 years, a broadcast journalist and international TV personality, model, author of the The Full Spirit Workout, as well as a coach, public speaker, and is now the Senior Vice President of Programming and Talent Acquisition on the the new shopping platform Market.
There is so much wisdom in this episode where we talk about ; - How developing a curious mind rather than an anxious mind will change your life - How to train your attitudinal muscles - The impact of childhood belief and how to unwind a negative story - The importance of connection on our confidence and mental health
And so much more!
https://www.amazon.com.au/Full-Spirit-Workout-Self-Doubt-Strengthen/dp/160868721X
In this episode, I share
- The all important difference between living authentically and being congruent;
- How sports stars can sometimes reflect the difference in these values after a fall from grace;
- Why it can be harder to be congruent than authentic - -BUT it can be so much more powerful to develop self respect;
- How congruence is closely aligned with Feeling Forwards - how to behave in alignment with the future you want to enjoy;
And so much more!
Mike Diamond is an Author, Television Personality, Director, Life Coach and Interventionist. Known for his work on the hit TV shows ‘NY Ink’ and ‘Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew’, nominated for Awards for Best Reality Series. Mike has also recently appeared as co host in the Amazon Prime/Bloomberg TV production of ‘Office Hours’ hosted and produced by David Meltzer. Mike has also written, “7 Steps to an unbreakable Mindset“ and his new book “Dose of Positivity” will be out soon. In this wide ranging interview and fascinating interview,
Mike revealed - The one emotion that transformed hims lifestyle from decades of addiction, overnight; - How Mike follows his instinct in making decisions, even when it appears sometimes his instinct is leading him away from his goal; - Mike’s daily routine and how he ensures he always feeds his mind; - The point at which most people give up just before they have achieved true excellence;
And so much more!
Instagram @themike_diamond
https://diamondlifefuel.com
Yes you can create the future you want - it all depends on the stories you create in your mind and the the words you use in those stories. But what if you get stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and self talk? What if you could use a scientifically proven ratio of positive to negative comments to make sure your self talk isn't creating stories dragging you down into a future you don't want?
Today I share: - The proven positive to negative ratio of comments and actions to predict whether a relationship will thrive - How this applies to our relationship with ourselves - How to stop a negative spiral of self talk using the ratio - How to apply this ratio in everyday life; - The four most damaging kinds of comments to make to yourself and others
And so much more!
Shana Francesca is a professional interior designer and life designer with 15 years of experience. She is the founder and lead designer at Concinnate. She established the firm five years ago with the desire to work with clients around the world. She believes infusing our lives and the spaces in which we dwell with curiosity and intention creates space for us to be our full, unique, and authentic selves-to design our lives, beautifully. What I loved about this interview was Shana's unique and fresh approach to designing your home space including her advice 'Rulles be darned!" plus - How Shana uses her clients' body language to understand their needs; - Why it can be great to reduce or even remove all furniture from a room; - The role that natural elements play in design; - Writing yourself a permission slip when starting the design process; - How Covid has jolted us into taking a fresh look at why we live like we do;
And so much more!
https://linktr.ee/CONCINNATE
Wil Slickers is a stand out example of an entrepreneur that has taken a traditional industry, given it a fresh twist and created a business that delights customers and creates new standards of excellence. Since 2018, Wil has hosted the Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast and through his super-successful Pacific Northwest rentals company Recreation Rentals, Wil has a track record of understanding how hosts and property managers use tools such as smart technology to revolutionise their operations and continually improve guest stays.
Now Wil has also created Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry. From Food & Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, and so much more, Hospitality.FM is passionate about giving the industry a prominent and louder voice to reach more listeners by “Going All In On Audio.”
In this interview full of wisdom in business and entrepreneurship, Wil reveals: - How constantly asking questions in all Wil's roles lead to a unique business idea; - The important shift from a consumer to a producer mindset; - Exactly how to assess what tech you do and don't need in your business; - How to wake up one day as the entrepreneur that you want to be; - How being generous to your competitors can lead to new business opportunities
And so much more!
I know the idea of positive thinking not being the best answer to becoming the person who has the life you want is controversial. But this week I want to share not only my own experience with the limitations of positive thinking but to offer some scientific proof that proof that there is a more effective strategy.
Today I share: - The science behind the power of emotions and make believe creating more impact than positive thinking; - The secrets of athletes and how they immerse themselves in their future before it has even happened; - The one thing you can do right now to impact and create the future you want to enjoy
And so much more!
In Part 2 of this interview with leading psychologist Andrea Wilkinson Ph.D, we continued our journey into brain health - why it is so important and what you can do every day to strengthen your brain throughout your life and into the later years. We picked up the interview when I was intrigued by Andrea's explanation of how the language we use affects our emotions, affects our brain and then has a direct impact on our overall health. I know you will enjoy Part 2!
As we dive deeper into brain health, Andrea reveals: - How our emotions and particularly stress play a huge part in brain health which is directly impacted by our language - The way we frame our response to everyday events and how this can reframe our brain - The power of gratitude as it affects our brain but how this gratitude has to be active! - Introducing you to the Reticular Activating System which literally determines what you do and don't notice - How you can reframe childhood negative beliefs to positively impact your brain - What is that decides when affirmations do and don't work; - Creating a brain friendly, magical morning routine
And so much more!
I previously had the privilege of being interviewed on Andrea's fabulous podcast, the BrainShape Podcast and was in awe of her ground breaking work in understanding and revealing how to achieve optimum brain health. A leading psychologist in this field, Andrea and I had such a broad ranging discussion about the interconnection between the brain, metabolism, growing new brain cells,managing emotions and stress, I had to share the whole interview in 2 parts. Andrea has a unique approach and shares so much wisdom about how to achieve brain health, happiness and a beautiful life,
In this insightful interview Andrea reveals: - What brain health really covers and how brain health affects our mental health as well. - Why muscle strength is so critical for our brain. - How your blood sugar levels can affect your brain health into your later years; - Why your metabolism is way more important than just helping your control you weight
And so much more!
Doubts are the worst! Why? Because they are usually based on outdated, negative stories about yourself that you often absorbed from childhood and all they do is hold you back! Today we are ditching your doubts and exploring the idea that maybe there is one BIG doubt you have about yourself that is stopping you reaching your full potential . Today I share How doubts lurk in your subconscious (like wild jungle creatures) and how to uncover them. The impact of the past in growing your doubts and how they can be based on a distorted memory of what actually happened; How I helped a client get rid of her doubt about her verbal communication and how uncovering her 'one big thing' that was holding her back and how it transformed her life. PLUS big news about my new programs including one on one coaching with me! And so much more!
Did you know that the story of Goldilocks holds some valuable clues to consistent success? And that 'Goldilocks conditions' is a scientific phenomenon? In this episode I share: - Why the legendary scientist Stephen Hawking coined the phrase 'Goldilocks conditions' - How this childhood fairytale can be seen as a blueprint for success. - How top athletes have used 'Goldilocks conditions' in their training and to win medals, over and over again. And so much more!
Yes you can create the future you want - it all depends on the stories you create in your mind and the the words you use in those stories. But what if you get stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and self talk? What if you could use a scientifically proven ratio of positive to negative comments to make sure your self talk isn't creating stories dragging you down into a future you don't want? ?
Today I share - The proven positive to negative ratio of comments and actions to predict whether a relationship will thrive - How this applies to our relationship with ourselves - How to stop a negative spiral of self talk using the ratio - How to apply this ratio in everyday life; - The four most damaging kinds of comments to make to yourself and others
And so much more!
You all know I am passionate about harnessing the power of your emotions and confidence is one of the most important emotions to reinvent your present and create your future!
But what happens when everything around you is uncertain or worse? How do you create confidence then? This week I am revealing the three ways to create confidence even when logic might suggest that it's not possible.
I share the three ways you can create confidence through uncertainty including: - How to know that confidence is a force, a feeling and how not to overthink it - How to distinguish between fact and opinion to make sure your emotions aren't swayed to the negative; and - How to take the same circumstances and choose confidence not overwhelm.
And so much more!
What is the most compelling reason to have a habit reinvention routine? Because everything you do has an impact, and what you do consistently, creates your life.
In the last episode of my three-part podcast series on habit reinvention, I share the three elements of a habit reinvention routine.
Plus, the good news that having a routine to consistently and easily keep habits on track is more accessible than you think!
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.
Instagram: @elizabethgould_
Want to discover the optimal way to stop worrying what other people think?
I've just launched la new course, The 21 Day Habit Reinvention Challenge and I wanted to share three key takeaways from the course with my podcast listeners.
In the second of my three-part podcast series about reinventing habits, I tackle the crippling problem of comparisonitis
How does this happen?
Comparing yourself to others and finding yourself wanting isn't , - a personality problem, or - a character trait; and - definitely isn't something you have to carry around for the rest of your life.
The good news is that comparisonitis is nothing more than a nasty habit.
Listen to this week's episode of 'Feeling Forwards - the podcast', to listen to my tools and tips to get out of the habit of comparing yourself to others.
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.
Instagram: @elizabethgould_
The biggest secret to easily ditching bad habits? It's not making a New Year's resolution!
Today I'm launching the first in a three-part series of podcasts around reinventing your habits. Soon I am launching a new course, The 21 Day Habit Reinvention Challenge. I thought I would share three key takeaways from the course with my podcast listeners over the next three weeks.
In this week's podcast, I reveal the biggest secret to easily ditch bad habits. Is it - Fantastic willpower? - Is it a louder alarm clock? ⏰ - Is it having an accountability buddy? or: - Is it throwing out your old routine and starting again from scratch?
The great news is that it's none of these things.🎉 Listen to today's podcast where I reveal the number one reason why your bad habits cling to you and how to ditch them for good.
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.
Instagram: @elizabethgould_
Stephanie Spence is a Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist, Entrepreneur. Stephanie is the former CEO of Spence Communications and has been featured on TV and editorially in books and magazines around the world including Mantra Wellness Magazine, YOGI TIMES, Shut Up & Yoga, The Yogi Press, Bad Yogi and many more. I recently read Stephanie’s book,Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On And Off Your Mat and sat down for a chat with her on life, yoga and the eternal journey towards ourselves.
In this interview, we chatted about - How Stephanie left a privileged lifestyle to travel around the USA for a year, studying yoga every day - The path Stephanie took to create a different life focused or adventure instead of comfort - Stephanie's personal morning routine to super charge her with serenity and confidence - The life rules Stephanie has to stay true to herself; and SO MUCH MORE.
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and learn more about Stephanie and her personal and yoga wisdom.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieyogini/?hl=en
https://www.stephaniespence.com
Oh my goodness it's December!
Does it feel like this year has flashed past in some kind of quasi 2020 time-warp? So do you feel ready for the year that's about to start? Are you feeling super confident you have it ALL together and are good to go?
If you're not feeling ready, I am here to tell you that this is a truly GREAT sign. 👏
Why? Because successful people never feel ready and they rarely feel 100% sure that everything will work out. The just go ahead anyway. 🏃♀️
In this episode I am sharing how to make the feeling of not being ready, feeling uncertain and even a bit anxious, work for you not against you! In this video newsletter I also reveal - Exactly how successful people feel when they head towards their dream future; - How I taught myself to feel confident, no matter what, through reading particular books from my local library; - When you let go of 'how' something will happen, it's much more likely that it WILL happen; - The ability to generate self confidence even when you haven't done something before; and SO MUCH MORE!
It was so much fun to dive into tips and tools focusing on high performance concepts in business, fitness and life with Sam Kleckley! Sam is the host of the podcast 'Live Life in Motion', a podcast designed to motivate you to be the best version of yourself, focusing on Mental and Physical health.
In this broad ranging and fun interview we covered: - How to break down routines into small and easily accessible habits. - The importance of a positive support person or family member and the incredible impact that can have on your mental health - Discovering the magic of SLEEP and how that can sometimes trump the morning routine - FInding time for yourself is much more important than you think:
And SO much more.
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and learn more about Sam and his high performance wisdom. Learn more about Sam Kleckley here. Instagram: @skleckley Podcast: https://www.astirlife.com/live-life-in-motion
I loved sharing the connection between finance and emotions with 20 year finance veteran, podcaster with over 900 episodes!!!, writer, speaker and compelling human, George Grombacher.
George has held senior roles at a Fortune 100 company, he's the president of Financial Consulting Professionals, the Founder and Chief Community Officer of Money Alignment Academy and the host of Lifeblood podcast.
In this insightful interview we share:
- The emotional push and pull between risk and safety and the role of ego when when it comes to emotions and finances.
- How to peel back long held beliefs about money and find out - is it real?
- 'You gotta level up' is a slogan about growing your wealth or reaching the next level in life, but George reflects on how the awareness of what you want can be at odds with your beliefs and what is familiar.
- George reveals how he has helped clients move forward to get more comfortable with their financial future; plus
- What the emotional response might be to how people handle their finances post covid
And SO much more.
I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and learn more about George and is own incredible podcast.
Learn more about George Grombacher here. Instagram: @lifeblood.live Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifeblood/id1312646351
Struggling with finding your why, your purpose, or despairing whether you're on the right path? Stress no more! This week I am sharing news about the launch of my course 'The Fabulous Future Formula - The step by step guide to create the future you really want.' PLUS sharing a tool which helps you work out what your aim is once and for all.
In this episode I also reveal Working out the hidden themes in your life, Using the 'the golden thread' to determine the path you should take when creating your future; The three questions to ask yourself to determine your personal aim; and
SO MUCH MORE! As always, I would love to hear from YOU.
Any ideas or topics around creating your best future and my book 'Feeling Forwards - How to become the person who has the life you want', or any guests you would think would fit in well with the show, message me on elizabeth@elizabethgould.com.
Sitting down with incredible human, entrepreneur and philanthropist David Meltzer to talk about life, success and his mission to make over 1 Billion people happy. It takes a while to describe everything David has done - Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, and formerly CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, (which inspired 'Jerry Maguire'), Sports Humanitarian of the Year (Variety Magazine), Ellis Island Medal of Honor. winner PLUS the Executive Producer of the Bloomberg and Amazon Prime television series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours.
But most importantly, David's mission is both inspiring and humbling to witness how much one man can achieve with passion and belief.
In this must listen interview we share:
- How positive and negative emotions have played a key role in not only David's success but also in shaping his path to massive contribution;
- How to navigate other people's opinions and pressures as you build your success and not lose your way;
- The difference between emotion and intention in finding your true path;
- The intense origins of David's mission to make over 1 Billion people happy, the 5 daily practices he teaches to achieve happiness and empower other people, to make other people happy:
And SO much more.
David Meltzer shows up with incredibly valuable content on a number of platforms.
Learn more about David Meltzer here: https://youtu.be/1UOJH4zkdwE
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2
This episode I caught with Loren Lahav, international speaker/emcee and producer of major events and also a best-selling author, life and business coach. I first met Loren when I was a guest on her podcast Get Real & Stay True. Loren is the CEO of Stay True and has mentored and coached entrepreneurs around the world.
In this episode Loren reveals: - How to pivot through disappointment when all the goal posts for your business are moved; - The misconceptions about entrepreneurship and overcoming doubt; - How to use an invisible camera to stay true to your values and purpose.
And so much more!
Recently I've become concerned about hearing from many friends and coaching clients revealing they feel there is no time to achieve any form of self care. Between working from home, juggling childcare, home schooling, ageing parents and side hustles, studies from 2019 onwards reveal that self-care is taking a back seat. But are there some unexpected solutions?
In this episode I reveal: - How major companies are presenting products in a different way to help consumers feel cared for - How true self-care is different from what you see on social media; - Why more self-care can be achieved on a schedule;
And so much more!
Today is all about authenticity as I sat down with Ze Ann Walter Ng. Ze Ann has a communications and corporate marketing background and is now a Business and Personal Advisor and Speaker with Lawrence Walter Seminars, the leading training and coaching specialist in Malaysia.
Ze Ann is currently engaged in ground breaking analysis into the role that Authenticity plays in Social Media and has a wealth of information but also practical tips to share.
In this episode Ze Ann reveals: - The best and also the simplest way to define Authenticity making it easy to check in with yourself; - How to define and measure authenticity in social media when deciding what to post; - An easy to remember acronym to test the level of your authenticity in daily life:
And so much more!
Today is a special treat because I am interviewing Vanessa Bell who is a true Adventurer and rural pioneer entrepreneur. Vanessa’s career as an international model, morphing to financial services and then a founding role in a leading media company, collided with love when she met her husband, Philip Bell a 4th generation grazier . Now splitting her time between 3 properties of Greendale, Wirchilleba and Moothumbil with a family history of over 100 years at Greendale in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Vanessa has launched her Sarah Jane Baby Bond bespoke baby blanket brand, as well as being an expert on self care and her new course Knitting for Mindfulness I believe is just what a locked in world needs right now.
In this episode Vanessa reveals: - The common factor and motivation through her numerous successful careers in fashion, business and now agriculture and her Sarah Jane Bond brand; - The incredible properties of Merino wool and why every baby needs a Merino wool blanket for their health; - How knitting is actually just as if not more effective as meditation for your health: And so much more!
Married to the Land Podcast - Vanessa Bell Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/married-to-the-land-vanessa-bell-part-1/id1530484692?i=1000528234986
Sarah Jane Bond www.sarahjanebond.com Instagram @sarahjanebondbabyblankets Knitting For Mindfulness https://info.knittingmindfulness.com/ Instagram @knitting_for_mindfulness Vanessa's e-book “Self-Care Craft” https://sales.knittingmindfulness.com/scc-book-sales-page-2102061612566072319 Life In An Australian Shearing Shed This video is called ‘Merino The Team’, part of the Fashion To Farmer series. https://vimeo.com/588199462
A School Library is like the Bat Cave: it's a safe fortress in a chaotic world, a source of knowledge and the lair of a superhero. - Tom Angleberger
Sometimes it's only when you look into the past that the most important decisions, which seemed so small and mundane at the time, are revealed as some of the most important decisions you ever made.
For me, it was a childhood challenge which sent me straight to the library to seek the answers. In this episode I share:
- How the type of book I switched to reading as a priority when I was nine years old was the best decision I ever made:
- What I learned about what was 'normal' when striving to achieve something big:
- The magical pattern in every single success story;
And so much more
Speaking with my friend Carly about juggling career demands, her side hustle and being a single Mom of three, she shared a concern that she might be considered lazy. And more, that she believed it was actually her periods of being 'lazy' that actually helped her be as productive as possible!
In this podcast I share how being lazy is actually a positive for busy people including:
- Scientific research that shares how the brain can more easily focus on long term goals when you're doing nothing
- How a helped a client use being lazy to motivate her to get out of bed;
- A transformational morning and evening routine that focuses on doing nothing;
And so much more!
A reader reached out this week and shared, “I was always told to think, not feel. To plan not dream. It’s as though I was brainwashed that thinking and logic were always the answer. I was told to think about my future, not follow my passions. But how was I supposed to think the right way when I felt I felt overwhelmed and hopeless? Why was I told that my emotions are the enemy? ”
In this podcast I share how I reached out to my reader and write about all this issues he raised i including: - Surely, it’s better to focus on thinking rather than feeling right? Wrong. - Doesn’t thinking create feelings? Don’t thoughts always come first? - But do your emotions really have that much impact? - How can you access increasing the emotions you want? - How did I respond to my reader?
And so much more!
Thought leader, prolific podcaster (more than 860 episodes), serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, business adviser and author, Greg Voisen was an incredible source of wisdom and practical advice in this interview about his book and about life as well!
In this interview we covered so much about taking an idea from concept to success, harnessing emotion and energy including: - The spiritual forces in business and how it reveals itself in your intuition; - The vital difference between inspiration and motivation; - The line between being and doing and why it is so important; - How to use the SIlence Solution to enable your intuition to blossom. And so much more!
“At every moment of our lives, we all have one foot in a fairy tale and the other in the abyss.” Paulo Coelho ('The Alchemist')
It's never fun feeling stuck. And whether it's the middle of a challenging year, a new project or a venture that hasn't turned out the way you planned, the middle of any new venture can be disheartening. And fairy tales bear out this malaise - nothing great ever happens in the middle.
Whatever challenge you are in the middle of, there are three strategies to prevent you getting stuck or overwhelmed.
In the episode I share: - How you handle the middle of your story determines the outcome; - Why success isn't a destination, just the next part of the journey; - How to use Feeling Forwards to create the emotions around the success you will feel in the future to keep moving forward. And so much more!
It's that time of year - Graduate season in the USA and it's a graduation season unlike any other. Instead of a celebratory flurry, with on campus careers fairs and internship opportunities, it's a year when many student have spent more time at home than at college. I had the opportunity of advising a friend about to how to use Feeling Forwards to prepare for an interview in a radical new way and her success inspired this episode!
Whether you are interviewing for a role at any stage in your career, in this episode I share: - How to use Feeling Forwards to prepare as the person who already has the role not as the person you are today; - Why this affects your interview preparation to take it to the next level; - How my friend Carrie used this technique to achieve success which spilled over into her new role in a Top 100 company;
And so much more!
I was inspired to create this episode after being interviewed by the incredibly successful entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Top 100 business coach and bestselling author David Meltzer on his show 'Office Hours." Together with his powerhouse panel of interviewers - Mike Mumola and David Moreno - we dived deep into how quantum science can impact your daily decisions and change your future.
The questions on 'Office Hours' inspired this episode because I wanted to dive even deeper and share: - A quick and easy way to understand the elements of quantum science that you can use in an incredibly powerful way; - How you already use quantum science in the way you think and feel every day; - Sharing how a coaching client overcame a negative childhood belief through using the principle of quantum science; - How you can shuttle between past and present to create the future you want.
And so much more!
David Meltzer's Office Hours: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:activity:6801476862196486144/
Talking about overcoming anxiety, why age really doesn't matter and building a blogging empire! Join me and Melissa Vera, host of Chats from the Blog Cabin - Adventures of a Frugal Mom. Melissa is a host of a podcast, a youtube channel and a website under the banner of Chats from the Blog Cabin - Adventures of a Frugal Mom. But Melissa hasn't always been someone who relished writing, recording and appearing on camera. It has been a tough and sometimes painful journey away from anxiety that once prevented her from stepping out into the spotlight and pursuing her passions.
In this interview we share:
- How family relationships can create and increase feelings of anxiety;
- Why talking about your feelings and creating boundaries to protect yourself is so powerful;
- The release of energy and creativity when you don't care about your age; and
- How to create an environment where you can be unstoppable! And so much more!
Insta: @frugalmom
Website: https://adventuresfrugalmom.com/chats-from-the-blog-cabin/
Through decades of executive leadership as a CEO, coach, sustainability lobbyist, successful Amazon entrepreneur and expert marketing strategist, Theo creates exponential growth and profits for her own companies and hundreds of others. Today I am chatting to her in her role of bestselling author and her latest book, 'The Balance between Hustle & Flow.'
In this interview we share:
- The secret sauce revealed in the book - How you can be in both flow and hustle at the same time.
- How to navigate other's opinions and pressures as you head towards your dreams;
- The delicate dance of managing the expectations and criticisms of family and friends; and
- The emotional ups and downs along the journey to success.
And so much more!
Get your copy of 'The Balance between Hustle and Flow' here: https://www.amazon.com/Balance-Between-Hustle-Flow-Knowing-ebook/dp/B08KSWCYSB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Find Theo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoprodromitis/
As Mother's Day approaches, there are so many different views about how to celebrate the day, why we celebrate it and whether it's even appropriate to celebrate it at all? But what if Mother's Day could be re-shaped to fit changing times? And of all years, when mothers have sometimes have been out of reach, maybe there have been other (M)others that could be celebrated!
In this episode, I share:
- How a childhood experience impacted me about what the role of a Mother really represented;
- The different women who 'Mothered' me as child and as an adult in difficulty;
- An alternative of how to celebrate Mothers' without being commercial; plus
- An idea of celebrating Motherhood in a different sense.
And so much more!
Why is it important to feel confident before you get out of bed?
Surely, it’s what is going to happen through the day that creates confidence? Once you get something done or something good happens then you will feel confident. Right? Wrong!
My latest book ‘Feeling Forwards’ reveals how to create positive emotions, whenever you want, no matter what is happening. Learning this Feeling Forwards technique will transform how you live your day and lead to a different future.
Today is the past of your future. Or in other words, everything you do today, creates tomorrow.
Even if life is more lemons than lemonade, here are three ways to kick start your confidence as soon as you wake up.
In this interview I share: - How to Reverse your To Do list to change how you remember yesterday, for the better; - How to create a 'highlight' reel of yesterday and play it in your mind when you wake up: - How to choose a Feeling Forwards focus to start the day; plus - How Abraham Lincoln and George Bernard Shaw felt about designing the future and future circumstances
And so much more!
Internationally acclaimed business woman, author and coach, Raluca Gomeaja reveals the secret world inside the hearts and minds of entrepreneurs.
We dived deep into how emotions can help or hinder entrepreneurs on their path to success.
In this interview we discuss:
- How to overcome loneliness when you are an entrepreneur
- The challenge of managing the expectations and criticisms of family and friends;
- The danger of entrepreneurs getting stuck and unable to be vulnerable or ask for help;
- Is it possible to manage how entrepreneurs feel about hearing 'no' over and over;
And so much more!
Get your copy of The Entrepreneurs' Story: https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Story-Guide-Business-Owners-ebook/dp/B08RQTNF1C
Find Raluca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raluca-gomeaja-bb89161/
This is the second part of my delightful conversation with Tom Sumner on his radio program from Flint, Michigan, also on podcast. Tom has a relaxed but inquisitive interview style and together we discussed how to use Feeling Forwards to become the person who has the life you want!
In this interview I share:
- How your emotional energy can be scientifically measured, whether your emotions are positive or negative;
- A real life story how positive emotion can lift you and others up, but negative energy leave you drained and can drag other people down;
- The exact technique to can bend time and create your future through how you react to everyday circumstances.
- How to harness your emotions through the 'cloud' of current circumstances to reach the outcome you truly desire;
- I explain why 'Today is the past of your future'; and
- How you can start to harness the power of Feeling Forwards tomorrow!
And still SO much more.
I was delighted to chat with Tom Sumner on his radio program from Flint, Michigan, also on podcast. Tom has a relaxed but inquisitive interview style and together we discussed how to use Feeling Forwards to become the person who has the life you want!
In this interview I share:
- How I define the idea of Feeling Forwards;
- What elite athletes can teach you about creating your future;
- Why I am so grateful to Tony Robbins for his quote supporting this book;
- What is the strategy to align emotions with energy?
- How to generate positive emotions in times of despair;
- The difference between positive thinking and positive focus;
and SO much more.
Imposter syndrome is that sinking feeling that you're not quite good enough and that others will find out and expose you you being a fraud. I meet so many people who believe that it's normal top have some degree of imposter syndrome thinking and I am passionate about helping as many adventurers as possible ditch this feeling for good!
In this episode I share:
- Which habits of thinking and speaking create imposter syndrome
- How to know if you are being held back by imposter syndrome from achieving your true potential.
- The three signs of imposter syndrome to watch out for and;
- The reversing your To-Do list exercise that will blast through these negative habits.
And so much more!
I love diving deep into 'Feeling Forwards and I was so grateful that Ashley wanted to ask incredibly insightful questions. In this interview, we covered:
- What is the essence of Feeling Forwards and how you can use it right now;
- How you can use Feeling Forwards every day, even when you are going for a jo interview: and;
- If you feel hopeless and helpless, how Feeling Forwards can help you.
And so much more! More wisdom from Ashley at the end of the interview.
Dolly Parton once said 'Find out who you are and do it on purpose.'
This is wonderful advice but in a confusing world, what if you're not sure who you are? How do you find out and then move to being yourself on purpose?
In this episode I share; - How discovering the golden thread in your life will reveal who you are - The three questions that will lead to your discovery: and - What does doing it on purpose mean, now and in the future?
Plus how to use Feeling Forwards to help you do it on purpose and so much more!
Have you ever achieved a goal and it didn’t feel as good as you thought it would?
You're not alone. The untold secret about post success blues is it can affect the most successful and accomplished person. The Good news is that it's avoidable!
In this episode I share; - The downside of treating a goal as the end instead of a new beginning. - What is success, really? Why a goal is only a step, not the end… and: - How Feeling Forwards can stop the post success blues
Plus real life examples and so much more!
As the author of 'Feeling Forwards', one of the many questions I get asked, is about the power of childhood make believe. Is it really a power or just a nice memory?
In this episode I share;
- How in childhood you knew how to transform yourself in an instant;
- Remembering how you had the confidence to change without needing to compare yourself with anyone else and:
- Examples of the connection between make believe and performance. including scientific proof connecting make believe with an improvement in eyesight.
Plus the wisdom of Cary Grant and so much more!
When I am explaining the concept in my latest book, 'Feeling Forwards', I often share that all of us are using Feeling Backwards already. Did you know you already use Feeling Backwards? And you use it every day, more than once?
In this episode I want to share;
- How I helped someone overcome a lifelong belief they couldn't communicate effectively through using Feeling Backwards.
- Through using Feeling Backwards, you can shift your present limiting view of something that happened in the past or at least consider other possibilities; and
- How to move from Feeling Backwards to Feeling Forwards to create your future.
And so much more!
I love planning for a shiny New Year but how to maximize the NYE potential is very different this year.
In this episode I want to persuade you that a reset from 2020 will be more powerful than resolutions. I will share why I am
Starting the year with a daily focus on - What I did accomplish not what I couldn’t or haven’t done yet, - Appreciating it’s the small personal decisions will add up to the life I have a year from now; and - Behaving with intention not reacting on the run.
And so much more!
It was such a please sure to be interviewed by Allie van der Lei, businesswoman, Community Leader and fabulous female entrepreneur. In this interview we covered key aspects of my new book 'Feeling Forwards' including
- How you can create your future and the impact of quantum science.
- What you can take from 'Feeling Forwards' to help maintain mental health during this challenging time; and
- Why 'Today is the past of your future.'
And so much more!
Find Allie on Instagram @moggill_home.
It was such a please sure to be interviewed by Allie van der Lei, businesswoman, Community Leader and fabulous female entrepreneur. In this interview we covered key aspects of my new book 'Feeling Forwards' including
- Why I put emotions at centre stage instead of thoughts.
- The moment I discovered the power of my own emotions; and
- How your life can change when you train your mind.
And so much more!
Find Allie on Instagram @moggill_home.
I heard this question and i was intrigued. It relates to how you react when you are in a tough situation. If a pandemic is up there with tough situations,what is there to learn from this question adn the last words of Galileo?
In this episode, I will share - The different reactions to a tight situation in this classic query. - What did Galileo say when he died that reflects our experience in the pandemic?: and - Will you be happier to farewell 2020 or welcome 2021?
And so much more!
In my new book 'Feeling Forwards - How to become the person who has the life you want', I share a story about a young filmmaker, Harry who was trying to make an award winning short film that would get him out his pre success phase to profitable stardom. I take Harry's story for the subject of my podcast today and share how Harry made his film and how his own journey of self discovery unfolded along the way.
In this episode, I will share - How the wind echoes the power of our emotions. - The one theme that is present in any story or any movie: and - A new way to look at how your emotions reaches out to others.
And so much more!
The kindness of strangers has inspired me and carried me through so many dark times. In my daily planning, allocating part of the day to spread kindness has pride of place.
But being kind has been scientifically proven to have a greater impact than a 'feel good' factor.
In this episode, I will share - How a new study shows whether your ability to be kind is genetic How you perfectly understood how to use Feeling Forwards as a child - you just forgot how to use it when you grew up.
And so much more!
All around the world we are waiting for our lives to get back to normal, however that new normal will be.
But in the meantime, we are all waiting for news, for statistics, for any sign that the news is getting better, not worse.
So how can you keep calm and win the waiting game?
In this episode, I will share - The three principles I apply to myself each and every day to make sure that at the end of the day, I can look back on something I did and feel good. - How we can use the positive energy of others to spread more joy in our community; and - Why it is important to have set habits around controlling the information we absorb, every day.
And so much more!
I've been in isolation without feeling I had time to be alone - and I missed it!
I read a recent article about seeking wisdom from scientists who chose to be alone for months in Antarctica and how they handled it. I never expected their advice would be the opposite of what I expected.
In this episode, I will share: - Just because you have been in solation, it doesn't; mean you have had time to yourself; - Even in extreme isolation, you need your alone time; and - The link between solitude and creativity according to Picasso. And so much more!
I had a conversation recently with a dear friend who was being down on herself because she was struggling with the massive and unwanted changes forced on her in the last two months. Please don't be glad! I urged her. Why?
In this episode, I will share: - Just because you are not glad about unwanted events doesn't mean you aren't coping or aren't resilient - How I have navigated through a number of crises and come out strong without ever being glad they happened; plus - How to look forward with hope when you don't know what is going to happen And so much more!
With so much unwanted change, personal and financial upheaval. I definitely not talking about hustling, pushing the work out and constantly improving on productivity.
In this episode, I will share: - The way I transform my day, no matter how much I do or don't get done - How to spot the often amusing ways we are all unravelling (just a little); plus - The quote that summarises where unspectacular actions can lead.
And so much more!
We are in a dark time when you rightly have fears about your financial welfare as feeling at risk for your health. But what do you need to worry about and what are the best issues to focus on?
I teamed up with my husband, Financial Adviser, Award winning CPA and my finance go to guy Rob Gould to talk about Money, Mind and the Market!
This excerpt focuses on Mind and I will share: - What I do every day with regard to thinking about Covid-19 - The difference between positive and negative uncertainty; plus - A fun fact genius discovery that resulted from working at home over 300 hundred years ago!
And so much more!
All around the world we are waiting for our lives to get back to normal, however that new normal will be.
But in the meantime, we are all waiting for news, for statistics, for any sign that the news is getting better, not worse.
So how can you keep calm and win the waiting game?
In this episode, I will share - The three principles I apply to myself each and every day to make sure that at the end of the day, I can look back on something I did and feel good. - How we can use the positive energy of others to spread more joy in our community; and - Why it is important to have set habits around controlling the information we absorb, every day.
And so much more!
At the moment, the world is gripped with uncertainty about the impact of the coronavirus. The good news (and I use this phrase very loosely) is coping with uncertainty requires the same habits and behaviors, no matter what the situation. In this episode, I will share - How to understand why uncertainty can have such a strong hold on your thinking - The two mental strategies that can make dealing with uncertainty more manageable, and - How to use this period in a positive way for yourself and your loved ones. And so much more!
I find watching the Oscars both uplifting and confronting. This year there were two clear messages for me, one for my work and one for my life.
If you’re a business leader or entrepreneur you know what it’s like to work really hard. Whether it’s spending ten thousand hours to become an expert or working late and getting up early, you’ve been there. But when do you know when you’re about to hit change overload and you need to pause? In this episode I will share - Why it’s the small changes that can tip you over the edge - How not to confuse feeling overwhelmed with being uncomfortable and needing to pivot: and - How taking a pause doesn’t mean you’re slowing down And so much more!
I started the New Year with an Instagram challenge #Gettingunstuckin2020.
The response was amazing but what I could never have expected was; - Several generations of one family were reunited as a result of the challenge - Participants went from small changes to make massive decisions; and - I decided to embrace massive discomfort and change my direction as well.
And so much more!
The answer is everything! I came across a quote from Elizabeth Peabody about dreaming and what age you are and it reminded me of ....fried chicken! In this episode I will share: Why the twenty something billionaire success story is an outlier in the history of success. The surprising reason why some people become successful. When is it time to give up on your dreams?
And so much more!
I meet so many people whether for work or socially who joke about their supposed flaws and failings. Poking fun at yourself can be an endearing trait but when does it start to undermine your confidence?
In this episode I will share: How self-deprecating humour is different from being modest Why developing the habit of poking fun at yourself can be damaging How it makes someone feel when you deflect their complimentary words.
And so much more!
There used to be a limit to the amount of screen time you could enjoy but now there are no restrictions. Did you know that if you watch a screen for pleasure just four hours each day it adds up to twenty years of viewing? In this episode I will share: How you can drift into excess screen time at the end of the day. Why your brain is not designed to help you restrict screen time for pleasure. Easy hacks and strategies to control screen time. And so much more!
I learned an incredibly powerful lesson from a waiter in San Diego that I use every day. In this episode I will share: I changed one thing about my day that changed my life - for the better. How I wire myself to observe what is positive about each day. The surprising response other people had to the Wonderful Project And so much more!
In a world of never-ending communication and access, when do you know you are saying too much? In this episode I will share: What I learned from Abraham Lincoln and how much he spoke. How the Queen felt when she ‘couldn’t get a word in’ during a meeting What is more important than making your point And so much more!
A recent study concluded reaching out to strangers could decrease your happiness. I was intrigued because my own experience is so different. In this episode I will share: * Why and when you choose to reach out to friends or strangers. * When friends aren't always 'friendly' when you're going through a tough time * How strangers have created a special bond with me And so much more!
Being stuck in the middle of a tough situation or an unwanted challenge is hard. And it can feel as though getting unstuck is impossible. In this episode I will share: * Why we have to get stuck in the middle of every life stage. * How incredible events and even essential inventions happened when their creators were stuck. * My two key strategies to getting unstuck And so much more!
In a world focused on how we look, how much we love ourselves, self-care and image, the notion of self-respect seems to have been pushed into the background. But it was the small actions that I took during the hardest times, that me a sense of self-respect and the courage to take bigger steps. In this episode I will share: * Why pride can be a powerful feeling to move you forward * The difference between self-respect and self love * How to build your own blazing self-respect And so much more! Please also check out this amazing podcast Optimal Health Daily with guest Ross Enamait.
We talk about 'what we do' to family, colleagues and strangers but how good are we at describing who we are? Is there a way to cut through the way we label ourselves to reveal who we are at our core? In this episode I will share: * The three words that can reveal who you truly are * Situations where everyone can be seen as their intrinsic selves; and * Why identifying yourself with what you do, can be a negative association leading to unhappiness.
And so much more!
How can you tell when you are giving in to impossible circumstances and when you are quitting, just giving up? In this episode I will share: * Why the attitude of crushing, pushing and hustling doesn't always help you move forward * Real life examples of the difference between giving in and giving up * The three questions you need ask to know if you need to pivot or quit?
And so much more!
Remember how Clark Kent dashes into the phone booth and re-emerges as Superman? Thinking of all the roles you juggle at home and at work every day, where do you find your phone booth? In this episode I will share • How to create space so you can transform from one of your roles to another during the day; • Real life stories sharing how other people transform themselves; • How effective event the strangest phone booths can be! And so much more!
In this episode I explore the way small things become the biggest in having a positive impact on your life and others. I share a story of my friend Dan, who was affected by the small daily act of a stranger, but it changed his day in a big way. In this episode I will share • That everything we do can affect others around us – even when we don’t mean to have an impact. • How to create small acts of kindness that grow. And so much more!
Did you know most of your thoughts are the same as yesterday? In this episode I will share: * The ratio of negative to positive thoughts in your mind every day. * My own stories about my own negative thoughts or negative thoughts from someone else can be paralysing; and * Practising the ideal positive/negative thought ratio to create balance in your life. And so much more!
When we start a chat inside our heads, is it fact or story? Through my own creative experience! these are the secrets to stop your thoughts running away in the wrong direction! In this episode I will share; * Why it's great to rearrange the facts to create a story that makes our audience feel great. * How it's so easy to change the facts to the negative when we are chatting to ourselves; and * What is the question we can ask ourselves to check whether our internal stories are out of control? And so much more!
An Instagram follower reached out and asked if I have bad days? And if I do, how do I coach myself through them? Great questions and hell yes, I have bad days but I have a key hack that gets me through. In this episode you will learn: * Why I would rather have the occasional bad day than be calm all the time. * How the little things can be more annoying than big problems. * The one hack I use which always works for me when I need to snap out of a bad mood. And so much more!
Do you get energized by being the first, the best, the strongest and the best known in your area? Or do you leap into action when it feels like you might miss out?
In this episode you will learn: Motivating yourself is a mix of push and pull depending on where you are - sometimes you can drive forwards relentlessly and other times you have to coax yourself to take the next step. When do you need to push and when is it best to allow yourself to be pulled along - one step at a time? And so much more!
What is it about the entrepreneurial spirit that can channel anger to create something unique? In this episode you will learn:
- The two sides of anger and how to harness the positive energy of anger.
- The different levels of anger that drive entrepreneurs forward.
- The test to determine whether you are using anger for a force for good……or not. And so much more!
Have you ever looked at houses for sale online and noticed how the magic camera makes rooms look bigger, brighter, whiter? What if you could use the magic camera in your own life to make the parts of your life you want to celebrate to look bigger, brighter and whiter?
In this episode you will learn: * It’s all about focus and what you choose to notice. * How ‘re-labelling’ events in your mind will change your focus. * I’ll share the quickest way to change the camera angle of your magic camera to get the result you want. And so much more!
Is finding your ‘why’ a gentle organic process or can it strike you unawares? Is your why always something you like to do? Is it even something you’re good at?
In this episode you will learn: * Two very different real life stories about how two incredibly successful people found their why – through desperation * The concept of realising your why, rather than finding it. Stories And so much more!
Is it really possible to alter a situation in two and a half seconds? When i was researching the communication patterns of couples who divorced after more than 20 years of marriage, I discovered that two and a half seconds could change everything.
In his episode you will learn: * How two and a half seconds can stretch much longer in time and have an impact years later. * The extra two and a half seconds a stranger chose to spend with me that I will never forget. And so much more!
When we talk about being in a state of grace what does that actually mean? Is grace a state reserved only for holy people or can you harness grace to enrich and charge your day?
In this episode you will learn : * How a chance encounter in a cafe was one of the most powerful examples of grace in everyday life I have seen * How choosing grace can create calm and certainty during the toughest times And so much more!
You might have been taught that making an assumption about a person or a situation is a bad thing – but is it? What if the constant stream of small assumptions we make every day could be reinvented as a powerful mindset tool?
In this episode you will learn: * How to overcome the natural bias we all have towards making negative assumptions. * Overcoming the negative assumptions that many entrepreneurs make about raising finance; and * How to turn on positive assumptions that will become reality at least 50% of the time. And so much more!
Each of us has a weird talent that isn't related to our job or our roles. How do we discover and recognize our weird but wonderful talent in a world obsessed with fame, youth, money and looks? And if we embraced our weird talent could that be our weird superpower to make the world a better place?
In this episode you will learn: * How one man stumbled across his weird talent and saved the lives of over 2 million unborn children. * How your weird talent can enrich your life separate from making money. * I'll share my own weird talents - one works for my career and one is just fun! And so much more!
How is it that some people seem to attract a steady stream of good luck? Is it because it 'just' happens or is it because they approach life a certain way that attracts luck to them?
In this episode you will learn: * Real life examples of how to attract luck towards you not send it another direction. * How being lucky is a state of mind. * Exactly how hard you need to work to get lucky. And so much more!
Have you ever found yourself skirting around the most important issue, too scared to ask the question? Have you ever walked away from a meeting, upset with yourself that you didn’t have the courage to ask about the one thing you really wanted to know about?
In this episode you will learn: * How to make asking about the hardest thing, the easiest question every time. * Real life stories sharing how everyone else in the room is waiting for you to ask that question And so much more!