OPEN UP with Amira: Recent Episodes
OPEN UP with Amira
In this podcast series, Amira, The Communication Expert is bringing you semi-weekly soulversations. These conversations will feed your soul, grow your mind and leave you with food for thought. She's all about helping you OPEN UP so you can truly communicate as your true self AND get the best out of your relationships. Whether that's with your partner, friends, family or team at work. She puts it all on the table and gets deep, raw and honest with her guests so you can walk away with bite-size tools that will help you develop the communication skills you truly desire. Listen on Apple Podcast & Spotify and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. So grab a seat, join us at the table and let's OPEN UP.
Here’s the truth....Big changes don’t come from big actions. They come from the small, consistent things you do every day. It’s called the power of marginal gains and whilst that might sound a whole lot less exciting, it’s a game-changer if you want to achieve your goals this year.Marginal gains come from making small, incremental improvements in various areas of your life. While each change might seem insignificant on its own, the compound effect is what gives you the big changes you're looking for.All you need to do is choose one area you want to improve and pick a habit that aligns with your values and goals. Now set a tiny goal - make it the smallest actionable step you can make it. Track your progress whether that's on an app or in a journal. And celebrate your wins because the goal is consistency not perfection.Studies show that about 40% of our daily actions are driven by habits, not conscious decisions. This could be your missing piece of the puzzle and why you haven't achieved your goals in the past. So shall we change that?Let the class begin.Powered by DiD Media.
Let's ditch the new year, new me narrative.And instead let me take you through the tools you need to not just start your year strong but to really set yourself up for success, whatever that means to you.In episode 1, I'm sharing why the words you speak to yourself will always be the most important words you'll ever speak. And if you're being nonchalant about this, it's going to stop you achieving what you really want this year.The key points? Identify your most unhelpful story and change it. Go easy on yourself and stop trying to eliminate the negative thoughts, just learn the tools to navigate it. And stay tuned until the end where I'm sharing this week's challenge so you can re-write your story and achieve the goals you've created this year.It's time to step into a more confident and resilient version of you. Let me know how you get on this week.Powered by DiD Media.
Most people talk about values, but few actually live by them.Think about it—how many times have you written down a value like ‘honesty’ or ‘kindness,’ only to make decisions that don’t align with it? If that hit a nerve, then this week's challenge might be for you.Today, we’re not just talking about values; we’re diving into how to define, live, and make decisions based on them. By the end, you’ll know how to use your values as a compass to set powerful intentions for 2025.Your values are the foundation of who you are and how you navigate the world. They’re not just words on a page; they’re the principles that guide your actions and decisions.They help you stay grounded during tough decisions.They bring clarity when life feels overwhelming.They ensure you’re living authentically, not just reacting to external pressureWhen you define them and live by them, decision-making becomes clearer and life feels more aligned. This week, take the time to uncover what truly matters to you and set intentions that honor those values. Are you ready for challenge no.2?Let the class begin.Powered by DiD Media.
Most people dream too small.They set safe, achievable goals because they’re afraid to fail. But here’s the thing: the only way to create the life you truly want is to dream so big it scares you.It's the final week of The Playbook Challenge and today we're talking how to dream big, visualize your ideal life and develop the mindset to make it happen in 2025. This is your four-part series designed to set you up for success in 2025.Big dreams fuel motivation and give life purpose. When you allow yourself to dream beyond what feels possible, you tap into creativity, resilience, and potential you didn’t know you had.According to a study by Dr. Gail Matthews, people who vividly describe their goals are 1.4 times more likely to achieve them than those who don’t. Visualization works.And I share why you need an abundant mindset to make your dreams come true. It's the belief that there’s enough success, resources and opportunities for everyone. It shifts your focus from scarcity (“I can’t”) to possibility (“I can”).If you’ve been following along with The Playbook Challenge, I’d love to hear what you've loved & learnt. Drop a comment below and let me know your biggest takeaway from this series. And if you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s make 2025 what you really want to be!Powered by DiD Media.
In this episode, we’re switching things up and Louis takes the driving seat as today's podcast host. Together, we break down the concept of "marriage meetings," diving into why we started doing them, what we include in our meetings, and how they’ve helped us stay connected. Whether it’s discussing goals, checking in on each other’s feelings, or making plans for the future, these meetings have become a key part of how we navigate life as a team.We also share practical tips on how to start your own meetings whether that's family ones or relationships ones and share insights from friends who do this too. If you’re curious about a simple but effective way to stay on the same page with your partner, this episode has you covered.
In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into how we communicate, love and fight. You've heard us talk about the differences in our styles on social media but you'll hear how this plays out in our day to day life and the lessons we've learnt along the way. And yes we're getting real about how we fight too. It’s an open conversation about how we've learned to understand each other better, even when we don’t always speak the same language (literally!). We share our dynamics that shape our relationship, sharing both the moments we love and the ones that'll make you cringe. If you’ve wondered how to navigate the ups and downs of communicating in a relationship, this episode will give you a few insights—or at least make you feel like you’re not alone on the journey.
In this episode, Louis Q is back for part 2. We’re sharing the story of how we met (spoiler: no dating apps were involved) and reflecting on some of the healing we both had to do before we had even met. For me it was working through trust issues and for Louis this centred around processing loss. It’s an honest conversation about how those experiences shaped our relationship from the start and how we lean into hard conversation in our relationship today. We also take a look at some of the dating challenges in today’s world, offering our perspective on what it's like to navigate love in 2024. Whether you’re navigating love, loss, or dating apps, this episode is about growth, connection, and how we’ve navigated our journey together, not just the good.
Welcome back to a brand-new season of the podcast! We're kicking off this season with a very special episode, and I couldn’t be more excited (maybe a little nervous). This time, I’m joined by none other than my husband, Mr. Quaye, making his first-ever appearance on the podcast. To celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary, we’re sitting down for a candid chat about our journey together.In this season, we’re reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between from our first year of marriage. From the whirlwind of wedding planning to the small and big lessons we’ve learned, this conversation is a look into how we’ve navigated life as newlyweds. Join us as we celebrate love, growth, and the adventure that has been our first 12 months as husband and wife.
Does anyone ever really talk about how hard friendships can be? And why losing them can feel just as hard as a romantic break-up?In today's episode, Amira shares how to navigate and communicate through your changing friendships, why every friendship isn't for life and when your expectations might be misaligned. We tend to have rigid pre-conceived ideas of what friendships should look like but maybe it's time to break these myths so you can build healthy connections that light you up. Amira shares her experience with her friendships and why she's focusing on nurturing hers this year. Grab your headphones and join us for an insightful and relatable conversation that might change how you view the friendships in your life. Click the link in the bio and listen to your go-to podcast for valuable insights on communication and relationships.
In honour of International Women's Day earlier this month, how to show up confidently at work and speak up professionally, Amira's bringing you a medley of topics to equip you with the conversational skills you need. Think of this as your 101 work survival guide. She takes you on a deep dive through imposter syndrome and reminds you why it might not be the worst thing that's happened to you.And if you're not just struggling with self-doubt but you're wanting to ask for that pay rise, disagree with your boss professionally and walk into a hard conversation with the tools to do just that, Amira's going to be sharing her secrets to help you do exactly that. Click the link below to sign up for The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Charlotte and Olivia launched Toco in 2017 after feeling frustrated by the lack of options when it came to finding high-quality, 'cheeky' swimwear in the UK market. Having been spoilt for choice throughout their late teens and early 20s with vibrant, bold and flattering cuts bought in their Mum's home country of Trinidad, they decided to solve their problem and set to designing their first bikini set. After a lucky feature in The Daily Mail, their first collection sold out in 3 months. Lots of hand-written thank you notes and late-night packing sessions later (all whilst moonlighting alongside their full-time jobs as auditors and mums to 5 children between them), the sisters grew the business to a point where they were able to leave their corporate jobs and grow Toco full time. With year-on-year growth doubling and a 40% repeat customer base, what was once a 'cult' brand with a die-hard fan base, Toco is now on track to becoming one of the fastest-growing independent swimwear brands in the UK this year.Whether you're a business owner or not, you're going to leave today's episode with some gems. These co-founders share why it's possible to start a business and how they learnt to shut out the dismissive comments when people can't see your vision. They talk about the importance of putting your energy into the growth-focused tasks in the business, delegating and the lessons they wished they'd learnt sooner. From parenthood to doubling down on your finances, hearing their journey from accountants to business owners is powerful. It's the sisters & co-founders first podcast episode so please show them the love they so truly deserve. In this episode, Charlotte, Olivia and Amira discuss:What the early days of running a business looked likeHow a quickly drafted press release led to their PR breakThe way they navigated the negativity around leaving a 'secure' corporate careerWhere the inspiration for Toco came fromTheir risk-adverse approach and why your financials are crucialLearning from the challenges within the businessThe power of delegating your non-growth tasksHow to ask out a potential mentor What to expect from the new season of Toco in 2024Toco's Links:Instagram www.instagram.com/tocoswimWebsite www.tocoswim.comFollow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
This is a highly requested episode and one of the questions Amira gets asked the most is how she fits so much into her day. Whilst she is an organisation queen she shares her system and how this could work for you.In today’s episode she’s breaking it down into 3 sections so you know exactly what you’re prioritising and why, how to plan in a way that works for you and what works on a month to month basis.This is your deep dive into making your time work for you. We all work differently and it’s about creating your bespoke method that works for you.Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Amira sits down with Daisy Morris, a social media strategist and founder of social media consultancy and online community, The Selfhood. She is also a TEDx speaker and author of Community Is Your Currency, a book which has been dubbed as ‘the social media bible’ by Refinery29. Clients and collaborators of Daisy range from tech companies such as Microsoft and Adobe, to mental health organisations such as Mind and The Selfspace. Daisy is on a mission to make URL feel as human as IRL and has a community first approach to her work.Daisy takes us through her journey from social anxiety to now hosting regular workshops as a speaker. She opens up about her experience with self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, and how she teaches people the method to microdosing their confidence. Our conversation explores the importance of self-love, embracing alone time, and recognising why we might be avoiding our own company.Catch the insightful discussion about the shift from hustle culture to slow living and the advocacy for creating content from a place of love and joy.We hope you leave this episode feeling inspired and knowing you're not alone. In this episode Daisy and Amira discuss:The power of taking a timeout, healing and how to be aloneThe shift from hustle culture to comfort creatorsHow to make new friendships and connectionsHer 3 step framework to microdosing your confidenceHer practica coping mechanisms for social anxiety Navigating a panic attack before her TedX talkDaisy's Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/ Website https://www.theselfhood.com/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_self_hood Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/06:17 Mix things up for inspiration and creativity.12:46 Constantly creating and adding value to others.22:08 Focus on creating meaningful content, not quantity.35:32 From feeling lonely to finding myself, exploring new experiences.38:21 Prepare with purpose, stay open, people are kind.45:24 Embrace vulnerability, find inspiration, and be kind.48:50 Conquering fear of public speaking and anxiety.55:32 Boost confidence with small actions and affirmations.58:33 Success takes time and authenticity really matters.01:04:37 Totally obsessed with Dr. Joe Dispenza's mind-blowing insights.
One of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. And a huge way to improve and harness this is controlling your negative self-talk, the unhelpful stories you’re repeating and challenging your beliefs. Especially if you’ve got some big goals you want to achieve this year. This is a subject Amira passionately loves to talk about. In the next 30 minutes you’ll identify how your negative self-talk shows up, how to combat the hard wiring of your brain’s default to negative thought patterns and an understanding of how badly it’s affecting your goals.You’ll walk away with the 3 C’s to reframe and retrain your brain, questions to challenge your beliefs and examples of where you might be compromising your needs or struggling to advocate for yourself. Click subscribe, leave a comment and share this episode with a friend who’s working on changing their negative self-talk into a more helpful one this year. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Tasha is a qualified psychotherapist, award winning content creator and author of Real Talk. She’s on a mission to destigmatise therapy, make mental health and wellness talk feel relevant and inclusive. Being a black British second-generation immigrant, plus-size woman in the therapeutic field is a rare but important perspective to bring in for systematic change. Her hope is to influence positive innovation in the world of mental wellness. Today’s episode is going to take you on your own healing journey, as you take a deep dive into your childhood relationships from parents, to teachers and friendships. We talk about friendships, the heaviness when they don’t work and how to navigate your world as they change and you heal. Tasha makes this episode vibrant, practical and shares her analogies that’ll make us think honestly about our own relationships. And I promise you, you’ll walk away with your own toolbox for your healing journey.In this episode Tasha and Amira discuss:Understand the role our childhood plays in adulthoodIdentifying the subliminal messages you’ve absorbed growing upFinding your hidden messages and how they’re limiting youThe role culture plays in your healing journeyThe unspoken truth of friendships Navigating changing friendships as you’re on your healing journeyGetting specific about the people you’re bringing along with youThe impact of growing up in the 90sHow to communicate with your parentsBreaking down what sitting with your emotions really meansThe dynamic of sibling relationships within your familyWhy self-boundaries might be you’re missing keyHow to create play with your inner childTasha’s Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realtalk.therapist/ Website https://www.realtalktherapist.co.uk/ Buy Tasha’s book here https://www.amazon.com/Real-Talk-Lessons-Therapy-Self-Love-ebook/dp/B0BGXKR5T2 Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
You know that romantic love is that type of love that can have you in your feelings. But it’s not the only type of love we should be looking for if we’re hoping for a life filled with happiness, healthy relationships and a career we love. It’s self-love. It’s something that feels like an airy concept, leaving many of us feeling at a loss of how to actually, practically apply this to our life, regardless of your gender or relationship status. So before you cringe and turn this episode off, press play to hear exactly why this might be the missing piece of the puzzle for you. If you’re feeling that you overgive in your relationships, are an expert at beating yourself up or have no idea how to put your needs first, for fear you’ll come across as being selfish, you’ll learn the steps to change it in today’s episode. If you’re overworking, settling in a relationship, being hard on yourself or feel like you’re thriving in your career but not in your love life, this is your sign to focus on giving yourself the love you need. And yes, I’m going to guide you through this in a bitesize, practical way in this month’s 7 day challenge. Join the self-love challenge, starting Monday 12th February, where you’ll receive daily emails straight to your inbox, with 1 tip to help you foster self-love habits to last a lifetime. Click here to join: https://thecommunicationexpert.myflodesk.com/your7dayself-lovechallengeHere’s your journal questions Amira shares in today’s episode:What’s 1 thing you’re doing for yourself today?What are the parts of yourself that you hide from the world?How do you show yourself gratitude?What are you celebrating about yourself?Links to previous episodes Amira references:Ep 1 - Drop your labels - https://open.spotify.com/episode/43ZlMtbkqqFGcUCyulGyhe?si=7edaea9a353d4965 Ep 101 - Mastering your self-talk for a healthier you - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jt4jZ9AvfWn04mAcMxj13?si=7m5m9cG6Qk2mGW87P3EZ1QClick the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
As Maria is currently writing her auto-biography (and one I cannot wait to read), today we have the privilege into her world and how she keeps evolving throughout every chapter of lifeMaria is the Founder and Director of MARIA TIBBLIN LTD, a Medical & Health promoting Interior Design Firm. Maria is an advocate about the pivotal link between wellbeing & holistic design, and how environments impact our health. Maria has spent her life and work supporting behaviours which help determine our sustainable health. She advises various sector industry leaders about how well-designed environments promote general wellbeing.Today she shares how she found her unique niche, the way this journey evolved, learning to listen to her inner voice and how she makes this look so easy. We go on our journey of a blended world between interior design and wellness, how compassion has also led to her recent qualification as a coach and what life looked (and felt like) raising 2 young daughters with a successful career. Maria shares the tools she used to navigate the loss in her life and the skills she embodies as a mother to empower her daughters. No matter what stage of your life you’re in, there’s something in this episode for you. In this episode Maria’s and Amira discuss:Why she chose interior design to harness her creativityHow compassion led her to her early career as a nurseThe impact her mum’s stroke had in her life Creating environments for patients that aids their healingWhy females struggle to price themselves correctly Navigating a successful career and life as a single parent Dealing with the loss of her ex partner and father of her childrenHow Maria feels about Love and romantic relationshipsHer recent achievement qualifying as a Jungian CoachWriting her autobiography and moving into the next chapter of her lifeMaria’s Links:Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-tibblin-843487104/ Website www.mariatibblin.com Contact Details fo Jungian Coaching/Public Speaking maria@mariatibblin.com Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
This week’s episode we’re talking about giving yourself the permission slip to start the new year in the way that you need. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. As the beginning of the year seems filled with a huge focus on resolutions, goals and achievement, Amira shares her blueprint for building new habits and why you need them if you want to change a few things in your life. You’ll walk away understanding why goals aren’t enough, how to set intentions and the crucial steps you need to create habits that actually last. This episode is packed with practical tools that will make setting your habits feel like you’re a pro. You know what to do, click subscribe, leave a comment and share this episode with a friend who wants to get the best of their year. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today’s guest is The Self Development Coach aka Johnny Lawrence who is a certified behavioural change coach and a sought-after speaker. Johnny is a childhood witness to domestic violence and a survivor of physical child abuse. Due to what he witnessed, he later developed a problematic relationship with alcohol as he struggled with his traumatic memories of the past and used this as a method of coping. He has been alcohol-free since2020.Today he shares for the first time the harrowing way he felt as an 8 year old, why he’s grateful to alcohol for saving his life and how we can deal with change when it leaves us feeling uncomfortable and stops us taking action. This is a vulnerable episode filled with not only his experiences but his expertise as a coach and the impact he has with his clients. He also hosts the popular podcast, The Self Development Podcast. He has helped many individuals make lasting positive changes, such as transitioning careers, overcoming addiction, starting a business, or finding an action-based solution to feeling stagnant and stuck. Johnny has spoken at various events, businesses, festivals, charities, fitnesscommunities and educational institutions, such as the Rewriting Wellbeing for Educators conference and the Latitude Festival, to name a couple.In this episode Johnny and Amira discuss:Why change feels hard as humans and how to still take action in these momentsWorking through uncomfortable situationsWhat feeling angry is really aboutHow therapy helped him redefine being strongWhat the 8 year old version of Johnny wanted to doWhy he’s grateful to alcoholThe difference between your primary and secondary emotionsNavigating his childhood trauma and Johnny’s Links:Website https://www.theselfdevelopmentcoach.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0B8NDCsgac35spzByftAiY?si=6b5a22f3126c4474&nd=1&dlsi=215aacc131b54949 How to Control Your Anger Workshop https://www.theselfdevelopmentcoach.co.uk/challenge-page/902bb83e-d488-4c90-b833-edc41f2b40de Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
In the next solo episode in this season Amira recorded a highly asked-for episode - how to plan a wedding and do it in less than 6 months. She talks through why non-negotiables are important, what you should be spending on your wedding ‘production’ and how they both created a vision that was authentically representative of them. And she might be adding ‘unofficial wedding planner’ to her CV in the not too distant future!You know what to do, click subscribe, leave a comment and share this episode with a friend if they’re in the lead up to planning their wedding day. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today we have our first guest episode of Season 5. I’m joined by Elizabeth Ruddick who is the founder and designer of 29 Atelier which is a bridal brand created for the eco-conscious bride. However,they’re currently expanding to include a range beyond bridal wear, so check them out if you’re looking for sustainable clothing, inspired by British heritage and an effortless French chic. Liz shares her journey into sustainable bridal wear, growing up in a family where her female role models made their own clothes and how she always wanted to be a fashion designer. She takes us on the twists and turns of the road life’s taken her down, how her resilience has allowed her to to pivot and grow and what the next chapter has in store for her.Elizabeth’s Links:Website https://www.29atelier.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/29atelierlondon/ Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
We’re back! It’s the first episode of Season 5 and do we have some newness for you?! There’s been a few changes around here, both professionally and personally, so in today’s episode Amira’s sharing exactly how she manifested her dream wedding dress, in just a few months. Now if you’re one of our male listeners or couldn’t care less about getting married, you’re going to want to stick around for this episode as Amira shares some of the key principles you need to manifest the job, career, partner, family or friendships you’re dreaming about. She’ll be calling out those manifesting myths along the way, giving you practical takeaways and explaining why you need to learn the art of visualising. And we’d love it if you subscribe, rate the episode and leave a review so our community can continue to grow. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
It’s the final episode of season 4! Thank you for being here, for listening, sharing with a friend and has given you the inspiration, the motivation and the tools to understand yourself better and improve the relationships in your life.
I thought we’d end this season with a personal share of just 5 of the communication lessons I wish I’d learnt sooner. And I’m going to guess that you might be able to relate to more than one. Whilst it’s taken me years to truly understand my blueprint to communicating and how it impacts every area of my life, I don’t want it to take you years to figure it out.
As always, please tag me in your stories, DM me your feedback and after a short break, I’ll be back for Season 5 with each and every single one of you.
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It’s the final guest podcast episode of the season! What a season - I hope you’ve enjoyed it, found episodes that have resonated with you and loved the guest episodes where they get vulnerable with us. We’ll be taking a break before we’re back in the studio for season 5 where we’ll be aiming to make it even better.
Today I’m joined by Sarah Elisabeth, a certified Women’s Health Coach specialising in supporting female leaders to optimise their health so they can reach peak performance in business & life. She’s worked with 300+ women with everything from addressing gut issues & hormone imbalances to helping them heal their relationships with food.
Her passion for empowering women to find health came after years of her own struggles with her relationship with food, hormonal and gut imbalances that took over her life. She eventually found that more restriction and punishment wasn't the answer, but learning to add nourishment both on and off the plate was the key to a sustainable healthy life.
We’ve packed so much into this episode including Sarah Elisabeth’s journey from her first binge aged 11, understanding why mindset is just as important as the practical tools, what looking after your gut health actually means and the fundamentals you’re going to want to ensure you’re doing in your life when it comes to your health habits.
In this episode Sarah Elisabeth and Amira discuss: - What led her to making health her priority - Why we’re willing to let things slide with our health - How to harness your health for high achievement - Signs that your health is out of sync - The importance of tracking your food (and we’re not talking calories) - Understanding your body literacy - The causes of binge eating - What looking after your gut health really means - The impact of stress on your gut
Sarah Elisabeth’s Links: Website www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/
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In the penultimate solo episode of Season 4 we’re discussing stress responses aka your fight, flight or freeze response and why it’s stopping you communicating in the right way.
Often we find ourselves in conflict, blissfully unaware of our stress response being activated long before the heat or intensity of the conversation you now find yourself in. And it’s at this point we can wonder exactly how we got here.
Today, I’m talking you through 3 of the 5 stress responses, how to identify yours and why you need to stop communicating when this happens. I know, it may sound like a rare thing you’ll hear me saying. And I’ll also share exactly what to do to when you find yourself in your fight, flight or freeze response.
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We are back with another powerful guest episode today. Jack Villiers is a Leadership Coach, Guide, and Public Speaker. His work is focused on enabling people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves so that they can increase their impact, lead authentically, and transform the way they relate to others.
In today’s episode, I truly believe we cover it all through the eyes of a strong, male communicator and the healing work he’s done to communicate in a healthy, balanced way in his relationships. Jack shares the impact his dad had as an addict, his teenage years with an overriding need to belong and how someone taking a chance on him pivoted his professional career.
Jack has spent the last decade working in leadership at some of the world's fastest-growing technology companies like Monzo, Just Eat, and MoonPay. During this time, he has worked at the cutting edge of leadership development, people strategy, and culture.
Jack is passionate about self-leadership and embodying healthy masculinity because of the impact it has had on his own life journey. He is a Leader for Sacred Sons, a global menswork movement and facilitates deep transformational experiences across the world using relational, emotional, and physical practices.
For the past few years, Jack has been captivating audiences with talks on leadership, mental health, organisational culture, masculinity, and overcoming life's obstacles.
In this episode Jack and Amira discuss: - How he became a balanced communicator - Communicating from the heart rather than overthinking - Regulating your emotions when you’re feeling triggered - Mastering the art of introspection - How his younger years gave him the curiosity - How the school system was the right support structure for him - His desire to belong and the impact this had on his teenage years - Healing his trauma from an absent father - His pivot into the corporate world - Re-writing your story - Where his inner boy recently made a reappearance - His work today with men as part of Sacred Sons
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Today we’re building out your practical communication toolkit where I’ll be taking you through 6 steps to master your inner influencing skills. And no I don’t mean as a social media influencer, I mean having the ability to persuade and impact others but without doing it in an underhand way.
It’s the lesson we didn’t get at school but the one in need both personally and professionally if we want to build trust, deepen our relationships and have an impact. So whilst you may think that you don’t need it or you’re wondering why you should bother, click play to listen and you’ll find exactly how to level up the way you communicate and become the confident one you’ve been thinking of.
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Today I’m joined by Grace who is a qualified intuitive spiritual leader and channelled meditation practitioner. She specialises in Magdalene womb healing and is on a mission to help women reclaim their feminine power. She supports people to step into their highest authentic expression.
Today we have a different kind of episode for you. And I promise this isn’t just for our females. Grace talks us through understanding our cycle as females, the impact it has in our relationships and how to master each stage of your cycle so you can really thrive in your life.
She shares some of the lessons we weren’t taught at school, why our negative self-talk can be so loud and when our cup is full how we can honour our partners. We also get spiritual as Grace shares her intuition and how she’s healed her womb so her cycle no longer controls her.
In this episode Grace and Amira discuss: - Understanding your menstrual cycle - What to look out for in each stage of your cycle - The impact your cycle has on your romantic relationships - How to design your life around the different phases of your cycle - When your negative self talk is likely to be loudest - What happens when we’re pushing too hard - How to drop the blame mentality
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There’s different components to manifesting if you want to master how to do it. One thing you may have heard doing the instagram sweep is learning to let go. But we don’t always talk about or understand why it can feel so hard. And this isn’t just about letting go of the negative situations in your life.
So today we’re not only discussing why it can feel incredibly difficult to do but also how to practically learn to let go. How do you say goodbye to the things that feel good in your life?
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One of the most sought after Personal Trainers in the world joins me today, for this week’s podcast episode. Luke Worthington is a qualified sports scientist, trainer, nutritionist and strength & conditioning specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry.
Whilst you may know of Luke, you may know very little about who he is and his journey into how he became one of the experts within the industry. Today he shares what life was like growing up in the north, the early days of the fitness industry and how his journey started. We tap into his expertise, the common mistakes he sees and his advice if you’re starting out in the fitness world.
And it is the OPEN UP podcast, meaning we get into the downsides of running a business, the impact a thriving career has had on Luke’s personal life and some of his long standing beliefs that he’s reframed to give him the life he really wanted. Luke reflects on understanding what works for him and not moulding himself into other people’s expectations.
He currently works with private clients and holds a consulting role with Nike. Holding additional qualifications in neuroscience, biomechanics and sports massage therapy, Luke's philosophy on fitness is that it consists of five key pillars:Strength, Aerobic Fitness, Mobility, BodyComposition and Emotional Wellbeing.He utilises his diverse knowledge to train and educate his clients on all five, as well as how they are all interconnected.
A trusted advisor and voice of authority in the fitness landscape, Luke aims to not only train his clients but also educate them on their wellbeing. Luke is regularly featured in a wide range of press including British Vogue, Men’s Health,Women’s Health, London’s Evening Standard and The Daily Telegraph.
In addition to his personal training work, Luke has a number of altruistic ambitions both to elevate and enhance standards within the health and fitness industry, and to improve the quality and accessibility of health and fitness information to all. Luke hopes to achieve this through his series of professional educational courses and seminars in the UK, USA and around Europe, a grassroots education program through the YMCA, and through providing accurate, usable and accessible information through media channels. Luke appeared in the BAFTA nominated ITV series Harry's Heroes, and his personal training work features a roster of high-profile clients.
In this episode Luke and Amira discuss: - His journey from growing up north to training his high profile clients - What he believes has made him good at what he does - How to find your superpower and make this your why - The common mistakes Luke sees in the fitness industry - Advice for health professionals who are at the beginning of their career - Luke’s training app 3 x 52 - Whether it’s really possible to achieve balance and thrive professionally - The pros and cons to having an analytical brain - Navigating personal life whilst being at the top of his career
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Today we’re defining the difference between your authentic self and adaptive self, so you can learn how to level up the way you communicate. We talk about why it feels so hard to be authentic and if it’s really worth the risk of getting hurt or rejected.
I also give you 3 tools to help you stand in your authenticity which in turn helps you level up your communication and the confident communicator you’ve always wanted to be.
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Today I’m joined by Cameron who is a transformation expert who believes that with the right perspective and tools you can truly live a fulfilling and effective life. As a coach he will guide you to find your own path by creating deeper pathways of understanding and communications.
Through his method you’ll not only achieve results that last but will develop the resilience to become more assertive and understand your core competencies. By developing your presence, you’ll become fearless, be consistent in taking action and confront uncomfortable situations.
In today’s episode we explore the world of energy, understanding our masculine and feminine energy and how we can get the balance just right. We also talk about the impact it can have on our romantic relationships and why Cam believes that women spending too much time in their masculine energy, is detrimental for society.
In this episode Cameron and Amira discuss: - Understanding our energy states - The difference between your masculine and feminine energy - What happens when we lean into one too much - How to create an intentional day that embraces both - Practical tools to help you become aware of your masculine and feminine energy - What happens when you relationship doesn’t have the right balance
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Today I’m bringing you a slightly different conversation even though it’s all about the solo podcast episode. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Kolby Kail for her Neurodivergent Families Summit and she kindly invited me to talk about all things successful communication.
We delve into where to start with communicating as a family, your role as a parent or caregiver and how to have those tough conversations when you and your partner disagree about family decisions. I truly hope you love this episode as much as I loved recording it.
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Today I’m joined by Harry Jameson, CEO of Pillar Wellbeing, who over the last 15 years has created wellness retreat programmes for top brands including the Four Seasons and Rosewood Hotels.
He spent the beginning part of his career as an elite performance coach and has worked with some of the world’s most successful names over a long 20-year career. Specialising in optimal daily performance, stress management, leadership and emotional well-being, Harry has worked with clients including ITV, the UK Prime Minister, Apple, Nike, Twitter and is also a Lululemon ambassador.
Helping high achieving professionals stay mentally, physically and emotionally at the top of their game has been Harry’s life’s work. More recently, Harry founded Pillar Well-being, a global luxury well-being and hospitality concept, and Harry also writes a monthly column for The Times newspaper.
We explore how Harry manages to do it all, the life of an entrepreneur and creating companies such as RAIN Wellbeing. We also take a deep dive into the world of leadership, what it really takes and the score he gives himself out of 10 for having those hard conversations.
In this episode Harry and Amira discuss: - How to do it all from service based businesses to ed tech digital platforms - Differentiating between being self-employed v being an entrepreneur - Defining success in both business and family life - The consequences of celebrating your wins too early - The equation to being a great leader - What good entrepreneurs do and how to get into a flow state - Using conflict to create a healthy team environment
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Hard conversations, love or hate them, they’re a part of your life whether that’s at work, with the in-laws or with your partner. You’ve heard me talk about what we put them off and a framework to have these conversations so they don’t crash and burn.
Today we’re talking about ground rules. Think of them like your non-negotiables of hard conversations. It’s the things you need to have them successfully. Don’t you think it’s time we learnt how to have these conversations instead of dismissing, avoiding and pretending?
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Richie Edwards is a professional MMA fighter turned Personal Trainer to some of the elite in London. He’s now best known for being a boxing coach and supports individual training needs through both his online training platform and Team Shogun Training sessions.
Richie shares life growing up in East Side New York, where his passion for reading came from and how the influence his mum and dad had in his life. We talk about his move for love to the UK and where he stands with his ex-wife. He openly shares some of the toughest experiences growing up and how this led to his dream of one day being a UFC fighter.
In this episode Richie and Amira discuss:
- Learning English slang and how he’s got him into trouble
- Growing up in East Side New York and being the geeky kid
- His dream of being a professional UFC fighter
- Richie’s journey as a fighter and how he made it a reality
- The impact the ‘hood’ had on his life
- The importance of the relationship he has with both his mum and dad
- Moving to the UK for his love story
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Amira talks about being able to express your needs, communicate authentically and speak up. But how do we handle this when we’re at work, want to communicate our needs and do it without rocking the boat? Or how are you going to approach this conversation with a difficult boss or a difficult team member? It’s in these moments, it often feels harder to say what you mean, what you expect or what you need.
But you’re listening to this podcast for a reason! Today we’re looking at exactly how to stand in your power at work, uncovering what’s stopping you and being able to execute it in a way where you can also maintain strong working relationships. .
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Chelsea is a Fitness Instructor on the Queens Don’t Quit app as well as in boutique gyms including Equinox and Soho House.
As well as her career as a personal trainer, Chelsea is also the creator of the Tone & Lean Plan which is specifically designed for women looking to transform their bodies and minds in a healthy and sustainable way.
With an extensive background as a professional dancer in London’s West End as well as in TV and film around the world, Chelsea has always had a passion for fitness and wellness. Since lockdown, she’s transformed her career and is now on a mission to make a significant impact in the fitness industry, offering truthful and honest advice to help people achieve their goals.
We take a deep dive into Chelsea’s world, her mission to help empower women to feel good in their body and why I think she’s mastered being proactive over rejection. Chelsea also shares her previous life as a dancer, what she thinks set her apart and the secret to a beautiful romantic relationship after 11 years together!
In this episode Chelsea and Amira discuss:
- What made Chelsea a successful dancer
- Dealing with rejection in the dance world
- How lockdown helped pivot her career
- The art of mastering connection and relationships for work
- Undoing your unhealthy eating habits
- Why her relationship still works after 11 years
- How she’s learnt NOT to communicate in her relationship
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Today you might be surprised by Amira’s delving into the world of self-love and how this relates to communicating. But stay tuned as she makes the buzzword practical, shares how you’ll create a better dialogue with yourself and come out with more authentic relationships when you put this into practice.
For my perfectionists, my shoulda woulda coulda and my self-critical humans this is where you learn to stop beating yourself up, create a compassionate dialogue AND create a self-love journey that works for you.
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Michael Gunning is an internationally recognised professional swimmer best known for participating in the 200-metre butterfly event. He holds dual nationality and has set numerous national records for both Team GB and Team Jamaica in his competitive swimming career.
In 2018 Michael was awarded Sportsman of the Year in Jamaica for his contribution to sport and has been a public figure in the media and entertainment world since he came out as gay with NBC Universal on E! Entertainment. As one of the few mixed race swimmers in a traditionally white dominated sport, Michael continues to fight for diversity and equal LGBTQ+ rights around the world and recently appeared in BBC ONE’s ‘Tom Daley: Illegal to be Me’ documentary.
Michael holds a first-class honours degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a regular pundit and international speaker for diversity, equality and inclusion; he hosted the swimming events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and is a Speedo Athlete Ambassador for Swim United.
Michael openly shares the challenges of growing up in a sport where being mixed race was the anomaly and how he navigated this. We talk about the impact denying his sexuality had, why he thought he would secretly change and how up until appearing on E! hadn’t dated a girl or a guy. He shares how to enjoy the journey when you don’t hit your goals and what his dating life currently looks like!
In this episode Michael and Amira discuss: - His journey into swimming as a 12 year old - Navigating race & sexuality as a mixed race swimmer - Suppressing his sexuality in the hope it would change - His identity and label and a professional athlete - Missing the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast despite getting the qualifying times - Learning to date in the digital world - What’s next for the professional sportsman
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Today Amira’s talking about all things small talk. Whether it's a love hate relationship or more hate hate relationship, there’s a reason you need to be doing it and doing it well! New job? First date? Job interview? Small talk is the gateway into deeper, more meaningful conversations, connections and relationships. You simply need to learn the tools so you can do it the right way.
My overthinkers, small talk avoiders, this episode is for you to learn the art of stress free small talk and getting over the awkwardness of it.
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Lucy Sesto, former Great Britain Acrobatic Gymnast turned yoga teacher is on a mission to make movement as accessible as possible for everyone. She guides her students to explore their practice on the mat which is designed to challenge and inspire you to be your best self. Her welcoming and supportive atmosphere is what makes it easy for anyone to start their yoga journey.
As well as teaching her public classes you can also find her online via The BodyCoach app. Lucy also hosts her own retreats and workshops both in the UK and abroad and you can click the link below, to check our details for her latest retreat.
In Lucy’s first ever podcast episode, we learn about how this yoga queen is navigating the self-employed world and how this has organically sparked her mission to create a community for people to come together through movement. She shares her insights into why we need to normalise therapy as well as her passion for personal development.
In this episode Lucy and Amira discuss: - Why your passion doesn’t need to be your career - How Lucy pivoted from a GB gymnast to dominating the yoga space - What a work/life balance means for her and navigating the world of being self-employed - Why she’s on a mission to build her yoga community through her yoga retreats - Breaking the taboo of going to therapy and opening up about how you feel - The power of moving your body and the positive impact on your life - Finding the things that bring you joy
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Today Amira’s breaking down the commonly used phrase, Imposter Syndrome so you can understand where, why and how it’s showing up in your life and probably taking over. You might be surprised to know that at least 70% of the population are going to experience this at least once in their lifetime. But if you leave it to fester it’ll magnify in ways you’d rather it didn’t. This episode is for you if you’re ready to learn how to communicate with yourself, feel confident in your abilities and stop allowing your self doubt from living your fullest potential! Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today I’m joined by Made in Chelsea (MIC) star Miles Nazaire. Whilst he may be most known for his role in the hit reality show, he also has a few other strings to his bow. He is one half of the new podcast production company known as Playtime Podcast Production as well as being the host of the new show, Playtime Podcast along with Charlie Radnedge. Miles first appeared on our TV screens in 2018 as part of the MIC cast and it’s fair to say his reputation with the ladies has been notorious. We talk about the impact of living your life on screen, the doors it’s opened and the mental toll it took in 2022. And you may be surprised to know that Miles actually started life behind the camera, which is what really fuels his creativity. In this episode Miles and Amira discuss:- Managing the drama and gossip of a reality show- How playing a character took a toll on his mental health last year- How his morning routine sets him up for his day- Growing up on a council estate- Microaggression racism on a day to day level - Dealing with negative press when the facts get twisted- The different roles within a romantic relationshipMiles’ Links:https://www.instagram.com/milesjnazaire https://www.instagram.com/playtime.podcast/ https://www.playtime-productions.com/ Follow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/
It’s the first episode back of Season 4 and Amira is kicking off this season answering your dating and relationship dilemmas. Navigating your love life post pandemic, in the digital world can feel crazy and knowing what’s the right thing to do can feel like finding your way out of a maze. So today, Amira’s sharing when it’s the right time to leave a situationship, how to ask the person you’re dating your relationship status and handling your family relationships when they don’t like who you’re dating. Yup we’re putting it all on the table. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today I am joined by expert Anna also known as The Anxiety Coach. Anna is a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety. She supports women to come home to themselves and befriend their nervous system through somatic therapy, Breathwork, polyvagal & holistic practices.And today we get into understanding your nervous system and the impact it plays on the way you communicate. Anna shares how an accident at 10 years old shaped the approach she’s taking to healing and the 13 year journey this took, before finding methods to help her show up in the way she wanted to the world.Anna has a way of breaking down the science behind your nervous system to help us understand how to cultivate a healthy one and the red flags to look out for when something’s off. And we get into detail when it comes to understanding the impact a dysregulated nervous system has on the way that you communicate. You’ve got to know your survival states and how they’re showing up. She also shares her beautiful bite size and practical tools so you can start implementing this today!What a way to close season 3! Thank you, whether you’ve just started listening or you’ve been here from the beginning. Here’s to more experts, knowledge and putting it into practice to change our unhealthy communication habits. Topics we discuss:- Understanding the role of your nervous system- How to notice that your nervous system is out of sync- Tuning into your signs to find the unique way to regulate your nervous system- Busting the myths around a healthy nervous system- The unhelpful ways we respond when we’re in survival mode- Why resting can feel difficult for many of us- A holistic approach to help your nervous system to function in a healthy way- Practical tools to regulate your nervous system- 3 quick fire roundLinks:Website - https://annatheanxietycoach.com/kind-mind-club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/
It’s the last solo episode of the season and Amira’s sharing 8 unhealthy communication habits you’re going to want to drop this year. Understanding the communication habits you have that simply aren’t serving you, means you can swap them for habits that do and level up your relationships. Whether you’re new around here or have been listening from the beginning, thank you. I am already excited for what season 4 has in store. And if you want to hear something from me or a guest, drop me DM or email hello@amiras.co.uk with your questions!Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today I am joined by the wonderful Jem Fuller who is a trusted advisor and coach to CEO’s and senior leadership teams across the government, private and not-for-profit sectors. He helps create more mindful leaders and healthier work-place cultures. Jem is an expert in human behaviour, specialising in communication and personal resilience. So it’s no surprise we got on!Jem shares how men can master the art of communication (I promise guys I’m not singling you out), how he was a terrible communicator in his previous marriage and what his journey has looked like into conscious communication. Jem drops beautiful practical tools in our episode together which you can implement or share with your partner. We also discuss how he parents his son when he comes to communicating and the power of consent. It’s fair to say from his punk days squatting in London to his years of barefoot backpacking around the Indian sub-continent and then years of corporate ‘high-flying’, Jem has lived the extremes.Jem is also the Director and Facilitator for his own international leadership retreat company, and has been taking leaders to the remote Indian Himalaya, jungles of Northern Bali and Kimberley region of NW Australia since 2014.And he has recently published a book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, available through his website, on Booktopia, or Amazon. So please click the link below if you’d like to check it out!Topics we discuss:- Understanding what conscious communication is- How our filters, perceptions and bias impact the way we communicate- How the rules we create with our core values can lead to unhelpful expectations- His journey from being a bad communicator in his marriage to - connecting authentically in his current relationship- Why we freeze up and lose the words to express ourselves- How to cultivate having an open mind- Changing your behaviours when you’re triggered- His tools to communicate with your sons- 3 quick fire roundLinks:Website - www.jemfuller.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/ Email jem@jemfuller.com Watch Jem’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lxeRsIi1S0&t=74s Access Jem’s resources - https://linktr.ee/jemfuller
Amira loves hard conversations and being able to support you to have them in a healthy, effective way. But where are you going wrong? Why are you putting them off? And will you ever really master them?It’s a skill that you can learn. Maybe an uncomfortable one and an awkward one, But one that will help you feel good within yourself and build trust and connection within your relationships. So also very worthwhile having. In today’s episode we’ll delve into 5 common mistakes Amira sees that stop us having these hard conversations in the best possible way. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today’s guest is Dr Darlene Rona Taylor who has a PhD in advanced studies of human behaviour. In today’s episode we talk about what makes a successful marriage, where to start when you don’t know how to communicate and the way your beliefs impact your love life. Dr Darlene and I also role play during this podcast interview so you can see exactly how not to do it and she shares when to put the work into your relationship and when you know to walk away from an unhealthy one. She is also an author, Keynote speaker, coach, influencer, Reiki master, NLP master practitioner and professor of psychology and communications. She has two and half decades of experience working one on one with clients creating quick and lasting change and also captivating large audiences with her larger than life personality.You’re going to walk away with practical tools to power up your romantic relationship!Topics we discuss:- What makes a successful marriage- What to do when you don’t know how to communicate- How your beliefs impact your relationship- Dropping the need to be ‘right’ with your partner- How to communicate with self- Growing together with your partner- Knowing when to exit an unhealthy relationship- Why we keep arguing about the same thing in our relationships- 3 quick fire roundLinks:Website: www.whatstopsyou.comInsta: @thebestyearswithdrdarleneYoutube: @thebestyearswithdrdarlene
Amira talks a LOT about regulating your emotions, but what does this actually mean and how do you do it? More importantly, how is it going to make you a better communicator? Sometimes our emotions can get the better of us and it may be because we haven’t learnt what to do with them. But if we don’t change this as adults we’ll find ourselves overreacting, shutting down or having an emotional outburst, which may not be the best way to communicate what we need.In today’s episode we’ll delve into exactly how to regulate our emotions to improve our emotional intelligence and to have healthier relationships with the people around us. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Today’s guest is GRAMMY Nominated Songwriter, Sebastian Seville on Kanye West’s DONDA album with the track “Come to Life". He is a Genreless songster with a background in hip hop, R&B, and dance with a no limitation, no boundaries ideology in his approach to lyricism and style. And I had the privilege to witness a small part of this. After he’s spent the last 5 months in London, he kindly graced us with his presence on the podcast to talk about his experience, how he’s cultivating his art form and the fact he’s recently loved up. Sebastian shares how he’s become a master at what he does and how we need to be willing to look bad if we really want to become an expert. He shares how his work ethic has truly enabled him to share his passion with the world. Sebastian is also Responsible for developing Janelle Kroll from thousands to millions of streams with the track “Sunny Days” which surpassed See You Again by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa on the Spotify charts. His forthcoming project “SkyBoy” is an experiential / interstellar 3 volume, body of work that encompasses and takes a look at human nature and who we can be if we look beyond, told thru the lens of an galactic being. He is currently executive producing and developing Brussells R&B artist LYNA on her upcoming project and developing OTF’s (Lil Durk’s label) Sydny August. (Terrance S Spencer on ASCAP). We’ve got vibes and soul for you in today’s episode!Topics we discuss:- London life- The importance of energy - Where he’s felt a lack of trust- Navigating a new relationship- Ingredients for a successful romantic relationship- How to fail and how to success- From rapper to songwriter- Mastering his art- 3 quick fire roundLinks:https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_seville/
Let’s talk about getting defensive and why you’re choosing this unhealthy behaviour. It’s not about being judgmental of yourself or other people, but you do need to understand how it’s showing up and where it’s coming from. We’ll then discuss 5 tips to help you combat your defensiveness so it doesn’t have a detrimental impact on your relationships at home or work and have you missing out on opportunities because your fears got the better of you!Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Annalie Howling an elite performance coach, joins me today on the podcast. And what an episode it is!She shares how it’s taken a lifetime to get vulnerable and how she’s evolved since her life working in corporate. She gives us the science in understanding how our inner critic works & how we can befriend it. Annalie shares how she uses EMDR with her clients and how we can have a better understanding of the trauma in our lives. She has over 20 years of experience working with leaders in business, elite sports persons, and members of the Armed Forces, including ex-UK Special Forces. She specialises in transitional support and, through her unique approach, can ensure her clients overcome any self-imposed limitations to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence and a more fulfilling life.Working with FTSE companies and leading organisations as well as private clients, Annalie acts as a fierce accountability partner to those she coaches. By uncovering her clients’ unique attributes and skills, they are able to shape their own successful and authentic leadership style.Annalie’s private clients are high level achievers from the world of business, sport and the armed forces, and each programme is tailored to suit individual needs.Annalie is a sought-after speaker and experienced facilitator, author, commentator, and podcast guest. Having spoken at multiple global conferences during her career, she has successfully transferred her skills from in-person conferences to webinars and has found the results to be very positive.As an Ambassador for the charity Hire A Hero UK, Annalie mentors ex-veterans through the transition to civilian life.Topics we discuss:- How to show up vulnerably - Understanding how our brains have evolved- Surviving in a high performance culture- Masking your authenticity- Our biggest fear as humans- Dealing with your inner critic- Anxiety v Social Phobia and using self-compassion- What trauma really means- 5 trauma responses- 3 quick fire roundLinks:https://incasaconsulting.com/annalie.html https://www.instagram.com/annaliehowling/?hl=en
It’s a brand new year and I couldn’t not start with an episode on how you manifest your goals to set you up for the year ahead. If you’re feeling lost or if you feel like it’s a lot of rubbish then this episode was made for you. I’m sharing what manifestation isn’t and how you can set intentions so you feel inspired and empowered to create the life you actually want to live.Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Tom Bliss, a former professional rugby player turned personal trainer & online coach, is co-founder of the online fitness coaching & programming platform the Ultimate You.In today’s episode Tom shares how he became a professional rugby player and why this wasn’t always on the cards. We discuss the highs and lows of playing professionally and what happened when he suffered a severe injury, twice. He opens up about getting into fitness and feeling lost but why self belief was key. We debate what finding your purpose really means and how it sounds like he might have nailed it. And he shares life as a business owner with his partner Courtney and how they communicate to make this a successful relationship, both in and out of the ‘office’. During Tom’s career as a pro rugby player, and then as a Personal Trainer in London, he’s seen people from all walks of life benefit from training. He’s never known anything as epic as functional fitness for building strong minds and bodies.He’s passionate about making functional fitness accessible so more people can get involved. The Ultimate You is our way of opening up the benefits of this style of training to you - wherever you are.Topics we discuss:- His journey into professional rugby - The highs and lows playing for both the Wasps & in the states- Overcoming 2 serious injuries- How he’s cultivated self belief- Starting life in the fitness world- What finding your purpose really means- What lead to creating The Ultimate You- Running a business with your partner- 3 quick fire roundLinks:https://www.theultimateyou.me/ https://www.instagram.com/tomblissy/?hl=en
In today’s episode we’re talking about how it's hard to say what you really mean with your partner, particularly if you’re starting from a place where you’re not sure what your needs are. We’ll be talking about your unhealthy communication habits, why they’re damaging your relationship and how to change these into healthy ways of talking to each other. You’ll leave this episode being able to communicate what you need to your partner and knowing when to have these types of conversations!Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Courtney Hanson is a best-selling author of Within: Healing ThroughSacred Feminine Archetypes - Awaken the Goddess Within & podcast host of The Sweetest Little Life Podcast. Today we delve into the world of generational trauma and how as millenials we’re here to break the cycle. Courtney openly shares her traumatic childhood and what the healing journey has looked like. She gets vulnerable about what it looks like to have it all together on the outside and why we never truly know what’s going on for someone. Courtney also shares how her breakdown has brought her and her husband even closer and we talk about how she’s being mindful when it comes to breaking the cycle with her kids. She is also a yoga instructor, reiki master, hypnotherapist, trauma-somatics healer, and inspirational speaker. She helps women remember their soul's purpose and return home in their bodies. She is a wife, mother of three, fur mom to three, and successful entrepreneur. Her journey through life is the framework that has led her to serve others. She has overcome pain and trauma that she has used as lessons and stepping stones to mould her into thewoman she is today, helping others reach their goals physically, mentally, and spiritually. Topics we talk about:- Taking back your power- How a trauma therapist inspired her- The different archetypes- Knowing how your mother and father wound shows up- Understanding your triggers and where they show up- Breaking generational trauma as a mother- How her breakdown brought her closer in her marriage- What it looks like to really do the work with each otherLinks:https://www.amazon.com/WITHIN-HEALING-THROUGH-FEMININE-ARCHETYPES/dp/1982275510 https://www.instagram.com/thesweetestlittlelife/?hl=en
In today’s episode I’m taking you through the 4 communication styles so you can nail the way you communicate in the most authentic way. And once you do it’s about pinpointing your blind spots so you can start understanding how to communicate effectively with other people. The goal: to see, hear and understand the other person whether that’s in a personal or professional relationship. Oh and if you missed the last masterclass of the year, ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt’, something’s coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Lauren White is a transformation mentor specialising in trauma, addiction, mental health and well-being.Today she joins me on the podcast where we take a deep dive into understanding addiction and not just how it shows up with drugs and alcohol. Lauren shares her experience with discovering alcohol at age 12 and how everyone thought she had it ‘together’ growing up.We also talk about masking our true selves, how to get to know who we truly are and why both exercising and working too much are unhealthy glamourisations. Lauren shares her tools to healing, the journey she’s still on and when her negative self talk shows up the most. She works with successful hard working and high achievers who struggle to break free from toxic behaviours, self sabotage and addiction to help them fight through these behaviours and truly break free to create a pathway of freedom to the life you deserve to live no matter what it takes. Lauren also now works for the Amy Winehouse Foundation & Princes Trust where she shares what life was like dealing with addiction, including an eating disorder and aims to inspire young people to cultivate the ‘right’ mindset. Topics we discuss:- Why we stay busy and overwork- The different types of addiction- Whether addiction is genetics or environmental- What the healing journey really looks like- How to cultivate happiness from the inside out- Masking our authenticity - Why boundaries is the root to self love- Dealing with self-sabotageLinks:https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenwhite/
In today’s episode we’re discussing how to deal with the people in your life that just can’t seem to listen to your boundaries. We’ll recap the benefits of boundaries and why we’re striving for healthy ones. Amira will also share exactly how to have an effective conversation which will help deal with the people that find it hard to understand your boundary or how they may need to adapt to it, rather than ignoring it or doing the opposite. The clue: repetition is key. Oh and if you missed last month’s masterclass on ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt’, something’s coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Hannah is a BANT Registered Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner and founder of The Positive Method®.Today she joins me on the podcast where we take a deep dive into understanding nutrition and how the foods you eat have a major impact on, well literally everything. Hannah shares her journey into nutrition and why she created the Positive Method, in addition to giving us an education on why listening to your hormones is a key piece of the puzzle. Get ready for a conversation filled with women’s health, hormones and why Hannah’s thankful for her failures in life, including not getting into RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)She works with women to balance hormones, positively lose weight for good and find happiness. With a background deep rooted in the Arts, she thrives on pulling together my passion for people and nutrition in a creative and colourful way. She is on a mission to empower and educate women with the tools to positively reach their health goals, feel fabulous and improve quality of life. She sits on the medical advisory board for the PCOSAA (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Association) and was appointed an Ambassador 2020. Hannah is a thought leader in her area of expertise, regularly contributing to articles in international media andindustry webinars. Hannah has helped hundreds of women rewrite their story. Stories of discomfort, overwhelm, frustration, helplessness and longing to feel like themselves again. Topics we discuss:Her journey into nutritionHow failure impacted Hannah’s lifeThe importance of creativity in everyone’s lifeOvercoming diet cultureWhy losing weight is never the goalWhat it means to live with PCOS & endometriosis The balance between hormones and your genetic blueprintUnderstanding how to take a holistic approach to your health3 quick fire roundLinks:www.hannahalderson.comwww.thepositivemethodclub.com
In today’s episode we’re talking about how to cultivate self-compassion and why it’s the key to mastering your negative self-talk, self doubt and letting go of the shame you’re feeling. Amira shares examples of how her clients have managed to create compassion in their life and how they manage the feeling of failure and learn to continue striving. And she’s going to be taking you through the 7 ways that you can cultivate self compassion. It’s not about doing all of them at once but it is about creating new habits that change the way you communicate both now and in the future. Oh and if you missed last month’s masterclass on ‘How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt’, something’s coming your way soon so you can catch the replay. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s weekly newsletter where you’ll be the first to hear the news, receive weekly tips to level up your relationships and motivation so you keep growing:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef
Elaine Cunningham-Walker is Forbes Featured and Award Winning Educational Strategist and founder of Global Education consultancy GMA Education. Today we talk about where she sees parents going wrong, how we should be talking to our children and how she’s challenging her own beliefs as a mother. We also talk about cultural influences and redefining your educational journey. Elaine is the mother of two award winning children who were endorsed by MENSA when they appeared on Channel 4 series Child Genius in 2015. We also talk about the power of trusting your children, breaking the stigma of how you ‘should’ parent and how you children are already different based on the order in which they’re born. Elaine’s experience in raising genius children and securing them at top boarding schools with music and drama scholarships, has led to parents reaching out to her asking how they can get the best out of their children at home and in the field of Education.The Consultancy specialises in bespoke educational roadmaps, tuition and strategies to help children win places at top boarding schools including St Pauls, Ashdown House School, Eton, Harrow, Lancing College and Shrewsbury School.Elaine’s Mantra is ‘There is Genius in every child, just needs nurturing’Elaine also has a passion for women being at the top of every sphere of their life. She has several communities Sister Circle, Networks of Power, Women & Wealth and Elite Mums Network. She has started the GMA Group which embodies all of her passions and the education consultancy. Elaine is also an advisory board member of Girl Code Africa. The core mission is to advance STEM in females in Africa. The first project of building a coding lab in a container has been completed. Topics we discuss:- What resilience really means- Her job as an Educational Strategist- Life as a single mum- Breaking the educational norms- Why age doesn’t matter in the world of work- How to stop labelling our kids- Getting the balance between expectations and being your true self- 3 quick fire roundLinks:https://www.instagram.com/elainecwalker/ https://www.elainecunninghamwalker.com/https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaine-cunningham-walker
In today’s episode we’re breaking down how you can choose to respond and not react, which is an integral part of resolving conflict. We’re also going to explore both the mental and physical impact it has on your health and how responding isn’t the same as agreeing, giving up or accommodating the other person. This might be one of the hardest skills to master, but I promise it’s worth it.
Oh and don’t forget this month’s masterclass “How to break the cycle of self-doubt” is happening Tuesday 29th November.
This £22 investment will help you go from being indecisive, constantly seeking reassurance, feeling like you aren’t good enough to showing up confidently for that presentation, feeling worthy of that new job and dropping the need to prove yourself to your clients or your team.
If you’re ready to feel worthy exactly as you are, join me for this 90 minute workshop where I’ll share exactly how.
Click the link below to save your seat and if you can’t make it live at 6pm, you can catch the replay: https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses
Today I’m joined by one half of DIRTEA which was founded by serial entrepreneurs and brothers, Simon and Andrew Salter, who were named in The Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2020.
In today’s episode Simon shares what life looked like before Dirtea, how burnout led them to a whole new world and how they’re sharing the education of the power of mushrooms, with the world.
We also get into life as a business owner with your sibling, the techniques Simon’s using to heal his ACL in an alternative way and the different types of mushrooms you need to know about.
The brothers have been instrumental in the conception and growth of social movement Feeling Nuts, the management and promotion of heavyweight champion David Haye, lifestyle concierge app Velocity Black, venture firm; The Venture Collective, clean meat start-up, Mosa Meat and live events Indaba X and Letters Live.
Their hectic lifestyles and decade spanning careers eventually led to chronic burnout and the birth of DIRTEA which was conceived through their desire to combat stress, anxiety and fatigue as well as boosting creativity and increasing their overall sense of wellbeing and connectivity with nature.
They travelled the world immersing themselves in the ritual of tea ceremonies, learning how transformative drinking functional mushrooms can be and becoming fascinated with the long-term benefits of mushrooms they were experiencing.
Now they are on a mission to bring the powerful healing benefits of these potent functional mushrooms to the masses!
Topics we discuss: - Life before Diretea - How burnout led to building a new business - The art of failing forward - Navigating running a business with your sibling - Myths about mushrooms - The magic healing power of mushrooms - Using natural methods to heal his ACL injury - 3 quick fire question round
Links: https://www.instagram.com/dirteaworld/ https://www.instagram.com/mrsimonsalter/ https://www.dirteaworld.com/
Self-doubt can be crippling. Take it from me, who spent most of her adult life doubting herself, her career and her relationships. But you have to be honest about where it’s showing up in your life and how it’s stopping you taking the opportunities and jobs that you actually deserve. And if you don’t get a handle on it, self-doubt will end up controlling your life, rather than you learning how to control it.
And if you want to take this further and truly break free from self-doubt, join me in this month’s masterclass “How to break the cycle of self-doubt” to learn the tools to do exactly that.
When: Tuesday 29th November.
This £22 investment will help you go from being indecisive, constantly seeking reassurance, feeling like you aren’t good enough to showing up confidently for that presentation, feeling worthy of that new job and dropping the need to prove yourself to your clients or your team.
If you’re ready to feel worthy exactly as you are, join me for this 90 minute workshop where I’ll show you how.
Click the link below to save your seat and if you can’t make it live at 6pm, you can catch the replay: https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses
Under Armour Athlete and 1500m silver medalist in the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2021, Holly Archer, joins me today on the podcast.
Holly opens up about her inspirational journey to turning pro at 27 and explains why this is late in an athlete’s career. She also shares how she wasn’t the best runner at Uni but why that didn’t matter. We also talk about her resilient mindset and what failing means in her world.
Although 2022 was set to see her enter 3 major championships including the Europeans, World Athletics and the Commonwealth Games, life happened and didn’t see her compete which almost led to her quitting the sport in Summer 2022.
Holly’s life looks drastically different to 18 months ago, where she was working full time up to 60 hours a week and navigating a full training schedule. She also opens up about her most recent heartbreak and how she’s navigating this.
Topics we discuss: - Her recent late entry into the Copenhagen half marathon - Her prep for big races and why it went out the window for this race - How to create the mindset of an athlete - How she knew she wanted to go to university in America - The juggle of a 50 hour week and training as an athlete - The surprise of going pro at 27 - How she asked her employees for support whilst going pro - Overcoming 2022 failures and how she almost quit - Dealing with heartbreak - 3 quick fire questions
Links: https://www.instagram.com/hollyaarcher/
In today’s episode Amira answers your most asked questions including how to say no without feeling, how to know your boundaries are proportionate and what shifting your energy looks like in practice.
If you want to ask your question and hear it answered anonymously on the podcast, drop Amira a message on IG @the_communicationexpert or send her an email hello@amiras.co.uk.
Amira will be running the How to Break the Cycle of Self-Doubt masterclass on Tuesday 29th November @6pm for her overachievers that don’t feel like they’re experienced or knowledge enough, feel they can’t keep meeting expectations, are concerned with what other people think and are often left struggling to make a decision about their desires.
She’ll be sharing how you identify your level of self-doubt, understand your triggers, get clear on the behaviours keeping you in the cycle and the tools you need to break free from self-doubt now and in the future.
Sign up here:https://www.amiras.co.uk/masterclasses And if you can’t make it live, you’ll receive the replay to watch at a time that works for you.
In the last episode of season 2 I am joined by our former Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson. She shares how a lifetime of reflecting naturally led her to transition as a life coach. We talk about how she went from growing up in North West London to our Olympic champion, the support and insight her mum has given her along the way and gaining perspective when you don’t reach your goals. She also shares why the way you speak to yourself is crucial, how she’s continuing to grow her mindset and how she navigates bossing her career and motherhood with 3 beautiful children.
Michelle knows what it’s like to experience life outside elite sport, as a successful businesswoman and mother of three. Michelle draws on her own experiences to inspire and encourage others in her work as a Lifestyle coach, Personal trainer, Mentor, and Ambassador for Women’s Aid, The Menopause Charity & Diabetes UK.
Michelle’s overarching mission statement is to ‘empower women and girls to unlock their true potential’. Michelle has regularly featured in Hello Magazine around the growing topic of menopause and lifestyle, and is currently on the front cover of the July edition of Women’s Health.
Michelle features in the current powerful campaign ‘Abuse is not love’ in collaboration with Marie Claire, YSL beauty and Women’s Aid!
Topics we discuss: - Michelle’s journey as an Olympian - The influence and role her mum played - Life growing up in North West London - Why authenticity is key - How she’s evolved from Olympian, to PT to Life Coach - How she juggles her career and being mum - 4 questions - quick fire round
Links: www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/michellegriffithrobinson/?hl=en
You’ve moulded yourself into the version of yourself you think the world wants to see. But the longer you wear these masks, the more disconnected you’ll become from who you really are. So if you’re feeling stuck or that you’re not living the life you want to, it’s a good indication that it’s time to choose you, not a diluted version of you. But it’s a journey so be patient, take your time and allow yourself to figure out what being authentic means to you.
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Alice is the founder of Alice's Boutique, a company that creates bespoke designs that are made to order and is a concept label that born from a love of fashion and desire to bring imagination to the industry. After studying at the London College of Fashion it was clear to Alice that the industry was crying out for clothes that caressed and framed a woman’s shape, rather than asking them to change their body.
In today’s episode Alice shares where her work ethic came from and how it also formed part of her identity. She shares her perspective on the ‘hustle-hard’ culture and what’s shifted for her. Alice also shares how she’s navigating her mum’s illness and what she’s learnt about the way she copes.
Thank you Alice for being so open and vulnerable. If you need to hear this today, I truly hope this episode helps you.
Topics we talk about: - Work ethic v hustle hard culture - How work became her identity - Navigating the challenges of a business owner - What changed her perspective on work life balance - How she let go of the dark side of positive vibes - Navigating her mum’s illness - 4 questions - quick fire round
Links: https://www.alices-boutique.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/alicesboutique/?hl=en
In today’s episode we’re talking about how to avoid conflict. Amira will explain what exactly conflict means, why you’re avoiding it and the tools to do this differently. If you are burying your head in the sand, pretending something isn’t a big deal or dismissing how you feel then this episode has been created for you. Amira guarantees that when something bothers you and you fool yourself into thinking it’ll pass or it’s not that big of a deal that it’ll only come back to bite you on the bum. In this episode you’ll learn how to express yourself in an effective way because every time you don’t you’re hurting yourself and your relationships. It’s time to stop keeping the peace and speak up for yourself.
If you loved this episode we’d love to see you tag us in your stories @the_communicationexpert and if you think a friend or family member could love it too then please send it to them too!
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Today’s guest is Hailey O'Neill who is the Founder and CEO of MindBar - the MasterClass of Mental Health. Hailey started MindBar because of her own experience with therapy and coaching, which saved her life. She became obsessed with the idea that if everyone had access to the types of tools and benefits she had found in therapy, they couldn't help but thrive. MindBar teaches the tools of therapy and coaching in one convenient place, at your own pace, and has just launched on July 14th! Aside from being a passionate mental health advocate, Hailey is an avid reader, cat lady, and foodie.
She shares her journey from fired to thriving entrepreneur and how she navigated the deep feeling of failure. Hailey’s also open about her mental health journey, how she pro-actively sought therapy and why it’s been integral in building her business. We also delve into her relationship with her husband, how their communication style has changed for the better and how they still keep working at it because of their different approaches.
I have the pleasure of collaborating with Hailey on MindBar so if you like this episode head to the links in the show notes to find out more!
Topics we talk about: - Dealing with feeling like a failure after being fired - How Hailey navigated the depressive episode that followed - Why it was a blessing from the universe - When she became in tune with her mental health - Why proactive therapy is a thing - How she navigates communicating her husband - The obstacles they’ve overcome - The challenges they’re dealing with
Links: Website link – https://mind-bar.com/ Instagram link – https://www.instagram.com/mind.bar/ Check out the latest Mind Bar classes here - https://app.mind-bar.com/classes Click this link here https://app.mind-bar.com/?rfsn=6658752.f098d1f and use code AMIRA10 for 10% off
In today’s episode we’re talking about the red flags in communication that you need to look out for and what they mean. Should you leave a relationship if these keep coming up? What do you do if you’re guilty of one of these red flags? Today Amira shares what to do if you notice you’re on the receiving end and how to take ownership if you realise that you’re actually doing this to someone else!
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Brett Bartholomew is a performance coach, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and host of a top-ranked podcast. After nearly losing his life as a teenager, in part due to poor medical care, Brett founded the leadership development company Art of Coaching™ which focuses on the unique role optimised communication plays within organisations and elite teams.
His experience includes working with members of Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Special Forces, and sporting organisations and professional athletes. His book, Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In, achieved international “Best Seller” status in two categories and has been ranked as “Amazon Top 100 Books Overall.”
In today’s episode we delve into how his obsessive use of exercise led to a year in hospital and an insight into the world of communicating without care. He shares why there’s no blueprint and how to get better at conversations across different types of relationships AND how he’s mastering open conversations about sex in his marriage
Topics we talk about:
- Dealing with depression and anxiety as a teenager
- How he used exercise as an obsessive outlet
- How a year of his life spent in hospital forced him to do the inner work
- Why communicating is a minefield and where to start
- The best way to evaluate the way you communicate at work
- There’s no one size fits all when you’re communicating
- How Brett code switches with his wife when they work and live together
- Mastering open conversations about sex in his marriage
Links: - Brett's Company: Art of Coaching - https://www.artofcoaching.com/ - Brett's Book: Conscious Coaching - https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Coaching-Science-Building-Buy/dp/1543179479 - Brett's Social Media: @Coach_BrettB - https://www.instagram.com/coach_brettb/ - Brett's Webbsite - https://brettbartholomew.net/
To my overthinkers this episode is for you…
If you’ve found yourself walking out of a work meeting, kicking yourself for not saying what you meant, or you’re obsessing over that message you’ve sent the person you’re dating in case they think you’re too much or you’re worrying about all of the situations that haven’t quite happened yet, then hit the play button now!
We’re going to talking about why you overthink what you say, why you find it difficult to speak up and find your voice and how you can break the cycle because I get how exhausting it can be.
If you loved this episode we’d love to see you tag us in your stories @the_communicationexpert and if you think a friend or family member could love it too then please send it to them too!
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Lisa Conway-Hughes is a Chartered Financial Adviser and a Fellow of The Personal Finance Society. Lisa joined the financial industry 16 years ago and in October 2020 was voted Financial Adviser of the Year – London by Professional Adviser Magazine – WIFA.
Lisa, also known as Miss Lolly, writes, speaks, tweets, and blogs on all things money related. Lisa is passionate about making financial education open to all and loves taking the jargon out of the financial world. Lisa is the author of Money Lessons and features regularly as a media expert in the female press and newspapers as well as having been interviewed by the BBC News. Lisa also co-hosts the Ladies Finance Club podcast with Molly Benjamin and together they run The Ladies Finance Club.
Today we talk about how you should be talking to your kids about money, the best way to talk it through with your partner and some money habits that are going to help shift your money mindset.
Topics we talk about: - How your childhood impacts your relationship with money - Why fear is holding you back in the way you look at money - Whether we should be talking to our kids about money - How compound interest is your best friend - Investing isn’t about your salary - Money habits you can implement today - Whether debt is bad for you - 4 question round
Links: https://www.instagram.com/misslollymoney/
Join her community here https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclubuk/
Or purchase Lisa’s book here: Money Lessons: How to manage your finances to get the life you want https://www.waterstones.com/book/money-lessons/lisa-conway-hughes//9780241379349?awaid=3787&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvqeUBhCBARIsAOdt45b1hvOZq0ZrDd8E-0f5SlkeaFOpe2z4idqSBILY5Jcz27ku99ezDdEaArucEALw_wcB
Breaking out of a victim mindset isn’t easy and usually has been formed from some sort of unprocessed trauma. And so compassion is a huge part of communicating people with this mindset.
However, when they feel that everything is against them and think the universe is conspiring against every good thing that possibly comes their way, it can be challenging to know the most effective way to communicate. It also depends on what type of relationship you have with the individual. So today, Amira will explain exactly what a victim mindset is and what tools you need to communicate with them.
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James aka @breathewithjames is a breathwork practitioner who helps people heal from chronic and traumatic stress through the breath. His aim is to provide people with knowledge and practices that rewire the nervous system through neuroplasticity. In doing so, restoring people’s ability to self-regulate and build resilience.
In today’s episode James shares why even if you don’t think you have time for breathwork in your life, you’re going to want to make time. He also shares how needing time alone may be more than a sign of being an introvert. And that the problem is usually too much carbon dioxide and not a lack of oxygen when it comes to how we breathe.
To my overthinkers, high achievers who think they can do it all, this one's for you!
Topics we talk about: - How breathwork became a huge part of his life - Why the mind and body are intrinsically linked - How chronic stress can manifest physically in the body - Signs to know you have chronic stress - Different types of breathwork exercises you can do - The science behind regulating your nervous system - The impact of too much carbon dioxide - Why neuroplasticity means you can change your type of nervous system - How breathwork can help when you’re overthinking what to say - 4 questions - quick fire round
It’s not a coincidence when you walk away from a group of people and feel drained, misaligned or feel like you don’t have energy left. You get to choose what to do with your energy.
It has such a huge impact on how you feel about yourself and how you show up in your relationships. So today Amira is sharing 5 ways to help you protect your energy so people can’t drain it!
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Today’s guest is Kelsey Brown who is an aspiring sexual embodiment and lifestyle coach who believes mindset is everything. Her mission is to inspire and empower women both emotionally and spiritually. She also helps and provides and provides those energetic steps so you can heal from the toxic relationships and codependency habits, so you can fall back in love with yourself.
There’s no surprise today that we’re talking all things sex. Before you get uncomfortable and think about turning off this episode, you’ll want to hear us discuss how to communicate your sexual needs when you’re dating and with your partner and why your self love journey plays a key role in how you show up in the bedroom. I hope you stay tuned even if you’re not used to talking about sex!
Topics we talked about:
- What self love means
- Kelsey shares her self-love journey
- How she was labelled at school
- The stigmas of having sex at a young age
- Why your intuition is important and how to improve it
- The energy you’re bringing to your sex life
- How to communicate what you need sexually
- 4 question round
Amira believes that we don’t talk about friendships enough, yet they’re relationships that make us feel good and keep us grounded. And when they go wrong, it can feel like we’re breaking up with a partner. So what do you do when your friendships start breaking down? Should you ever cut a friend off and let them go? How do you communicate well to stop that happening? And how do you respond to your friendships growing and evolving in a way you didn’t expect?
In this episode Amira talks about it all, whether this is a time you ‘should’ cut a friend off and how important it is to have the hard conversations to have friendships that last for the right reason.
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Marvin is an independent Osteopath, Trainee Counselling Psychologist at City University and Personal Trainer at BXR London who has expertise in the intersections of the mind and body.
The Jamaican native and seasoned health and wellness professional has a decade of experience working in the NHS across multiple roles, in physical and mental health. Marvin has a particular interest in Men’s Mental Health, Intergroup Relations and Intersectionality.
He shares how his experience has and hasn’t influenced his life and whether the 2 cultures impact the decisions he makes. We also take a deep dive into understanding the lens in which you see the world and how this shapes your behaviour. Marvin shares his perspective on opening up and the risk of being vulnerable when it just isn’t your style.
Topics we talk about: - Life in Jamaica - How moving to the UK in his teens influenced his mindset - Understanding your filter and perceptions of the world - How you can open up - Why being vulnerable is a risk worth taking - 4 quick fire question round
In today’s episode Amira shares how living up to other people’s expectations means you’re missing out on living your most authentic life. She shares the difference between expectations that have been expressed and those that are inferred. And she explains why cultural expectations carry so much weight and how you can navigate these in a way to release the ones that aren’t serving you without ostracising yourself!
And if you find it difficult to let go of the expectations and create new boundaries for you and your relationships, join me in this month’s masterclass where I’ll be sharing how you can create boundaries that feel good for you and the people around you. Wednesday 29th June @ 6pm and if you can’t make it live, you’ll have access to the replay the following day. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947
Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owns two group private practices in Arizona. Dr. Fedrick has a doctoral degree in Psychology, as well as a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is trained in various therapeutic modalities, and specialises in relationships, trauma, depression, and anxiety. In addition to providing therapeutic services, Dr. Fedrick teaches psychology courses for Grand Canyon University. She also hosts a mental health talk show and podcast (Calm, Cool, and Connected), which airs through Cox Communications and on all major podcast platforms. Dr. Fedrick presents mental health talks throughout her community and is seen on AZTV7, as well as authors mental health articles for various media outlets.
In today’s episode Liz shares the unhelpful behaviours she continues to work on in her relationships, why being a counsellor doesn’t mean you have it all together and how dating is going after her divorce 2 years ago. I appreciate Liz’s openness, wisdom and willingness to get vulnerable!
Topics we talk about: - How your relationship patterns are influenced from your caregivers - Why you keep attracting the same unhealthy relationships - The reasons you stay, when the relationship doesn’t serve you - The signs of toxic behaviour - The 4 attachment styles - What happens when you’re doing the inner work and your partner isn’t - The things Liz is focusing on now - How her ex-husband played a part in understanding her needs - 4 questions - quick fire round
Links: Follow us on Instagram: @drelizabethfedrick www.evolvecounselingaz.com
In today’s episode Amira shares the secret to communicating and why as humans we’re not very good at it. Have you ever thought about what type of listener you are? Do you listen better in some relationships than others? But do you know why and do you know how to do it differently? Because there is a difference between recapping back what somebody said and understanding what they’ve just said.
You’ll walk away with a framework that’s practical and you can apply straight away to your conversations and relationships.
And if you want to work on becoming a confident communicator why not join the next masterclass with Amira, June 29th @6pm where she’ll be guiding you to Bossing Your Boundaries. You can sign up to the masterclass here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947] and if you can’t make it live, you’ll have access to the replay!
From hairdresser to Muay Thai Champion, I’m joined by Charlie Peters today where he shares his performance mindset that led him to winning his first world title at the age of 21.
After living in Thailand since the age of 18 and mapping out his professional fighting career he returned back to the UK in 2013 to teach and train full time under coach Kieran Keddle. After living his dream he’s pivoted into teaching in boutique gyms across London to help us everyday people level up the way we train.
In today’s episode Charlie talks about building a performance mindset and even if you don’t train or fight why this is still relevant for you. And you may be surprised that even as World Champ he still has the negative self talk that likes to creep in, particularly as he’s training for his first triathlon and has an injury that could change the course of what happens.
I can’t wait for you to walk away with tips to help you build a resilient mindset to handle the curve balls in your life.
Topics we talk about: - 5 key steps that led him to being world champion - Why consistency and marginal gains are important - Learning how to be a beginner again - How to overcome the setbacks you didn’t see coming - What he does to overcome the negative voice inside his head with showing up online - Dealing with injury - How he’s learnt to overcome self-doubt - 4 questions - quick fire round
In today’s episode Amira shares why you’re going to want to get better at setting boundaries even if it’s something you’ve not done before. You know that boundaries are part of creating healthy relationships but it can feel totally different to saying no to someone in your head, to actually saying it out loud. Amira is taking you through 3 tips to help you boss your boundaries and 3 tips to help you communicate when someone is violating your boundaries.
Amira would love to hear from you and see how you found this episode. So please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google and tag her on IG when you’ve listened to this episode!
If you loved this episode and want to take this further, join the Bossing Your Boundaries Masterclass [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947] on 29th June @6pm. If you can’t make it live you’ll receive the replay the following day so you can do this at a time that works for you.
Caitlin(otherwise known as The Compatibility Coach) is a Love & Relationship coach who helps amazing women ditch the heartbreak of dating emotionally unavailable partners, so they finally find the love they deserve.
Today Caitlin shares how the hell to date in a world full of apps and technology and whether you should be focusing on this. She also shared her opinion on whether men really don’t want to commit – controversial I know and you may be surprised that whilst she recently got married, she actually used to avoid commitment.
So tune in not only to find out how she went from uncommitted to crazy in love but to help you navigate the dating world in a way that feels good for you.
Topics we talk about:
- Why do you keep attracting unavailable partners?
- What to do when you think you can change the person you’re dating
- How Caitlin went from unavailable to totally committed
- Learning to trust yourself and surrendering to the process
- Identifying your dating story
- The difference between compatibility and chemistry
- How to enjoy the process of dating
- Stop rushing the process and enjoy the journey instead
- Whether you ‘should’ invest your time and energy into dating apps
- How manifesting plays a part in finding your dream partner#
- 4 questions - quick fire round
Links:
https://www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/the.compatibility.coach/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFLUwwM9AqjSvFnWvD9i0g
P.S. Sign up to this month's masterclass Bossing Your Boundaries - eventbrite.com/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947 - to learn the courage to love yourself, honour your needs and deepen your relationships
In today’s episode Amira talks all things manifesting and why you’re struggling to get the things you want. Do you feel that you’re doing everything you’re supposed to and it’s still not happened? Do you keep checking and wondering why something hasn’t happened yet? Or perhaps you don’t realise that you’re manifesting all the time, so why not learn how to be intentional about it?
Amira would love to hear from you and see how you found this episode. So please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google and tag her on IG when you’ve listened to this episode!
Don’t forget you can sign up here - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947] - to the Bossing Your Boundaries masterclass on 29th June @ 6pm. If you can’t make it live you’ll receive the replay the following way so you can do this in a time that works for you.
Today I’m joined by Kash who is a motivational speaker and Director of Simplex Media, a results based London agency who help you grow effectively and authentically on social media, including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook.
After dropping out of Uni to pursue his true alignment he shares how he told his traditional asian parents the news and went from partying full time to being a monk, which impacted the way he viewed relationships. He’s picked himself back up after his business hitting rock bottom and dealing with betrayal in his relationship.
In today’s episode we explore how ‘woo woo’ spirituality actually is, and what that looks like for him as an entrepreneur. He gives us the low down on masculine and feminine energy and what to do when dealing with a breakdown in your relationship. This perspective is refreshing!
Topics we discuss:
- What being a monk looked like
- The lessons he’s learnt
- How he incorporates spirituality into his life
- Balancing entrepreneurship and spirituality
- The difference between masculine and femine energy
- Dealing with a breakdown in business and a break up
- How he’s rebuilt a successful business
- 4 quick fire question round
Links: https://simplexmedia.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/kashtalksx/?hl=en
P.S. Don't forget to sign up to this month's masterclass, Bossing Your Boundaries, to learn the courage to love yourself, honour your needs and deepen your relationships https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947
In today’s episode Amira answers your most asked questions including how you can finally get your partner to open up, how to get out of being in conflict with your boss and how to move forward and take action in your life when you feel like.
If you want to ask your question and hear it answered anonymously on the podcast, drop Amira a message on IG @the_communicationexpert or send her an email hello@amiras.co.uk.
Amira will be running the Bossing Your Boundaries masterclass [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bossing-your-boundaries-masterclass-tickets-346873155947] on 29th June @ 6pm so you can learn exactly how to set boundaries for yourself before you think about how to communicate them with the people around you. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to find time for yourself, or get a feeling of guilt when you try to set a boundary you’ll want to join this masterclass and find out how to do this differently.
And if you can’t make it live, you’ll receive the replay to watch at a time that works for you.
Today’s guest is Phillip Morris. At the age of 27 he found himself, a young black man, divorced from the person he planned to spend the rest of his life with. In this episode, Phillip shares so openly how he’d grown up being the Head Boy at school, being the friend everyone expected to get married first and how he had to unpack a life of expectations to find out what he actually wanted. In this beautifully honest and vulnerable episode, he also brings a sense of lightness and reflection and shares how these experiences have shaped his relationship now.
Phillip is a Theatre Director and has directed productions at theatres across the country including, the Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic, Soho Theatre and his latest production in German Theatre Redisenze Theatre. Some of his recent productions include ‘Sessions’ at the Soho Theatre’ about a young black man who wants to go to therapy before he’s 30 and ‘Bitches’ about 2 female Vloggers, who through the process discover the difference in their privilege. Phillip is also the Artistic Director of Trybe House which is a theatre company working closely with young black men in order to create a space for them to be able to express themselves.
It’s a privilege to end season 1 with Phillip’s episode and I hope this speaks to your soul in the same way it did to mine.
For all things communication, come and say hi @the_communicationexpert over on Instagram.
Want to stay up to date with Phillip’s productions or get involved with Trybe House? Check him out @phillipjmorris and @trybehouse over on IG.
In the last solo episode of season 1 of the podcast, Amira is answering your most asked questions. Whether you’re not sure how to set boundaries in general or with particularly difficult people, Amira shares 3 steps to help you not only assert them but commit to them too! She also explains why you seek reassurance rather than learning to trust yourself and whilst it may feel impossible to change it is totally do-able. And she couldn’t record this episode without talking about relationships and not only how to talk about the hard things but when to do it too!
Get ready for examples, personal shares and info to help you navigate these situations differently.
In today’s episode it’s all about the conversation you’re having with the Universe. It doesn’t matter whether you believe in God, Allah, spirit guides or the Universe, the way you’re speaking has a direct impact on the way your life looks and feels.
But it’s a 2 way street so it’s not just about what you’re saying, it’s also if you’re prepared to listen to the Universe. But how the Universe has that conversation is different for everyone. Amira also shares her personal examples to help you bring self-awareness to your core beliefs, the things you’re saying and the signs the Universe is giving you.
If this episode helped you, why not share this with a friend or drop Amira a message over on IG @the_communicationexpert. Amira is also running the ‘Reframe & Retrain Your Brain’ masterclass this month, Wednesday 23rd Feb @6pm. This is for you if you’re ready to learn how to change your story so you can level up your life. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reframe-retrain-your-brain-tickets-261664755327 and if you can’t make the live, you’ll get access to the replay!
Today’s guest is Hannah Jarrah aka Wholesome Han. Her mission is to share her imperfect journey to allow you to do the same. She takes a holistic approach to the way she looks at her health, and whilst she started with a focus on nutrition and healing her skin through the foods she eats, she’s an advocate of looking at how you’re spending your time, how you’re nourishing your mind and the way you speak to yourself.
In this episode, Hannah talks openly about what mental health means to her and how she’s learning to navigate how hers has an impact, particularly over the last 12 months. She shares how it’s been one of the toughest years with some dark moments and also filled with achieving some of her dreams when it comes to her business and dream location to live. We also talk about the impact of friendships breaking down, knowing when to let go and how to accept people for who they are. We also touch on family dynamics and how to address communicating with them in a totally different way than you were used to when growing up!
This episode is packed with goodness for your soul, you’re going to want to listen again so you can take it all in! So be my guest and go right ahead.
For all things communication come and say hi @the_communicationexpert over on Instagram
Want to stay up to date with what Hannah is sharing with her community? Check her out @wholseomee.han over on IG or watch her latest You Tube video here or why not join her on TikTok?
In today’s episode we talk about all things love languages and whilst it’s good to know yours, it’s even more important to understand the other person’s love language whether you’re dating or in a relationship! It is a great way to learn about what’s important to you both and to improve the way you communicate.
Amira shares examples to help you understand if this is your dominant love language or your partner’s! And just because you may have figured it out, it will probably take time to learn how to actually speak their language. So if you’re feeling the pressure this Valentine’s Day, why not start the conversation with your date or your partner and see what language they're talking?
If this episode helped you, why not share this with a friend or drop Amira a message over on IG @the_communicationexpert. Amira is also running the ‘Reframe & Retrain Your Brain’ masterclass this month, Wednesday 23rd Feb @6pm. This is for you if you’re ready to learn how to change your story so you can level up your life. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reframe-retrain-your-brain-tickets-261664755327 and if you can’t make the live, you’ll get access to the replay!
Today’s guest is Jennifer Lam, CEO and CO-Founder of Stitch & Story, which is the modern solution for the amateur crafter. They reinvent the traditional concepts of knitting and crochet to inspire a new generation of hobbyists. And trust me this is the coolest company who I cannot wait to see continue to grow. Jen created the company from her kitchen table as she saw a gap in the market where crochet and knitting were being lost on a whole generation of millennials. Her and co-founder Jen have grown the business from selling at market stalls like Spitalfields, to now partnering with Liberty’s and Selfridges.
In this episode, Jen talks about what it really means to be a woman in business and a female CEO. I don’t usually highlight the differences between gender, however for this episode it was so necessary. We explore what motherhood looks like as a business owner and whether she’s nailed the art of doing it all. She is honest and upfront with us about the challenges she faces and how she’s learnt to manage her chimp. We also talk about how she’s committed to communicating really well with her husband and how she’s learnt how to embrace hard conversations.
This episode is not just for the business owners. It’s for the mothers, the creators, the people trying to do it all and the ones that like to avoid a difficult conversation. By now I hope you expect nothing less than an episode packed with information, practical tips and whole lotta wisdom!
For all things communication come and say hi @the_communicationexpert over on Instagram
Fancy trying a new crafting activity? Why not head over to https://www.stitchandstory.com and check out something for every level. Or check them out over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stitchandstory/
In today’s episode Amira shares why you find it hard to express your needs and say what you really mean. She shares where this comes from and why it could be a mixture of fear and habit. But it’s also about giving yourself permission to express your needs and drop the guilt in the process.
And whilst speaking up looks different depending on the situation and person, Amira talks you through some practical tools for your next conversation including why you need to be assertive and why saying what you mean is more than simply saying no.
If this episode helped you, why not share this with a friend or drop Amira a message over on IG @the_communicationexpert. Amira is also running the ‘Reframe & Retrain Your Brain’ masterclass this month, Wednesday 23rd Feb @6pm. This is for you if you’re ready to learn how to change your story so you can level up your life. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reframe-retrain-your-brain-tickets-261664755327 and if you can’t make the live, you’ll get access to the replay!
Rory Knight is an elite fitness expert who is internationally renowned for his unique style of motivation and innovative training techniques. He is Performance Director at WITHUtraining app and is passionate about helping people maximise their potential. Omar Mansour has trained under Great Britain coaches as an 800m athlete himself and is always ready to unleash your inner athlete. He brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge as a Running Coach and specialist in his field. They’ve co-founded Track Life LDN, a running community for all abilities to get you fitter, faster and stronger but most importantly to have fun.
In today’s episode these co-founders bring their infectious energy and all the LOLs. They share what it’s taken to build a community who genuinely want to keep coming back and how they’ve mastered being friends and business partners! They also share their communication fails over the years and how they’ve adapted individually to tone down the fieryness or dial up the assertiveness. They also share their tools for overcoming tough conversations with each other and how they master leadership.
You’re going to find it hard not to love these guys and leave this episode on a high as well as the wisdom they drop.
Why not check their running community out @track_life_ldn and head over to www.tracklifeldn.com to book your space at one of their sessions.
Want more tips on communicating? Give me a follow @the_communicationexpert and come say hi!
Ever feel that all the good things happen to everyone else except you? That you always seem to be struggling and never get the things you want? But all you want is a job that you love, a partner who cherishes you and a home that you’re proud of. Well, it’s all in your mind and whilst it may not be as simple as ‘just think it and it’ll happen’ it is totally possible with some insight and work.
In this episode, Amira shares what it feels like to have a mindset where you’re constantly feeling like you’re lacking and her 3 steps to how you actually can change this to calling in everything you can imagine and oh so much more. And remember you don’t need to go and implement all 3 things straight away. Start with one and build from there.
If this episode helped you, why not share this with a friend or drop Amira a message over on IG @the_communicationexpert. And if you want to take this a step further and put this into practice sign up to Amira’s newsletter here (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef) where you’ll be the first to hear how!
Today’s guest is Carly Ann who is a Coach, podcaster, and recovering anxious dater who leads in supporting women who suffer in dating, love, and relationships by supporting them to interrupt and reshape their attachment style, heal past pain, and develop a true sense of self.
Determined to put an end to you feeling ‘too much’, ‘crazy’, or ‘needy’ by giving you the inside scoop on why love makes you feel that way and how you can break free from people who enhance your insecurities.
Whether it is through her Podcast (Lessons in Love), free workshops, or private coaching, Carly Ann helps you go from insecure, anxious, and losing yourself in love, to feeling complete by yourself, totally irreplaceable, and standing in your power as the leader of your love life.
Using her background in Psychology & own personal experience I help women quit repeating the same toxic patterns in love so that you can feel complete by themselves, excited about their love life, and feel hopeful that their dream relationship is just around the corner
In this episode Carly Ann explains so clearly what attachment theory is and explains the different types to help you understand yours. And yes it applies whether you’re dating or in a relationship! She takes us on her dating journey where her attachment styles stemmed from and how she’s not only brought awareness to them but also learnt the behaviours to change these patterns. So if you want to learn how to value yourself and bring yourself back to safety after a dating or relationship experience has knocked you, I have a feeling this episode is just for you.
You’re going to walk away with a whole lot of insight into your world of relationships so get ready to have those ah-ha moments.
Want to hear more? Check me out over on IG @the_communicationexpert
Like what you heard? Give Carly Ann a follow @carly.ann_ over on Instagram Or check our her free course (Attachment Styles: The NEXT Level): https://carly-ann.mykajabi.com/attachmentstyles_nextlevel Or joiner her Follow Your Fire Membership: https://www.carly-ann.co.uk/follow-your-fire-membership/
In today’s episode Amira shares her 7 relationship truths to help you communicate on a whole new level with your partner. It’s not easy to understand yourself deeply, understand your partner and ensure your needs are met and theirs! But it can be done.
She’ll talk you through how to take ownership of your emotions, how to identify the way you like to love and be loved and understanding why your initial reaction isn’t always the best way to respond. We’re all different and communicating in relationships doesn’t have a blueprint for you to follow. But there are some tips you can take on to deepen the connection you have with your partner.
This episode is packed with a lot of food for thought so take time to just take one thing away and work on that. Trust me, it’ll be a game changer!
Today’s guest is Courtney Pruce. Self proclaimed ‘mini but mighty’ she is not only a renowned Fitness Coach and PT but also co-founder of the online functional fitness platform The Ultimate You. Her and partner Tom Bliss believe fitness is about more than how you look. Their motto is all about “When you love the way you train, you love the way you live”
The Ultimate You programming makes it easy to get involved with functional fitness. Whatever your background, goal or experience their platform has something for everyone. It’s like having a coach and team mates in your pocket.
Courtney wants you to focus on what your body can do, not what it looks like. She’ll teach you how to put your training first, get excited about your program and in turn you’ll build momentum and consistency as your body becomes a product of that passion. She wants you to learn new skills, challenge yourself and in turn build your self belief.
In today’s episode Courtney shares her journey from dancer to fitness coach, why it’s not just about the aesthetics, how she became an advocate of crossfit training, balancing her relationship and business when you work with your partner. You may also be surprised to hear how Imposter Syndrome has showed up for her and her tools for navigating this.
Courtney gives you so much value in this episode with tools you can go and implement for yourself!
Want to hear more? Check me out over on IG @the_communicationexpert
Like what you heard? Give Courtney a follow over @courtneypruce and why not join her & Tom Bliss’ online functional fitness training program, which you can join here https://www.theultimateyou.me
In today’s episode Amira is sharing all things self-doubt, where it comes from, the different ways it could be showing up for you and why a little sprinkling of self-doubt isn’t a bad thing. However, she’ll also share her tools to help you overcome this so you can show up as your confident self.
Whether your self-doubt shows up at work, in your love life or with your family and friends you can totally overcome this, or at least reduce the amount that it’s happening. So if you’re ready to leave behind the thoughts that you aren’t good enough, the indecisiveness around making a decision or undermining your goals, this episode is filled with techniques to help you do exactly that.
If you’re doubting yourself in spite of everything you’ve achieved, imagine what you’re capable of when you actually learn to feel confident doing what you do?
Today’s guest is Hannah Rose Cluely. Having had 5 years' experience building wellness brands on social media, as well as teaching both yoga & fitness, Hannah realised her passion was helping wellness entrepreneurs build strong and loyal communities online. In the past 2 years she's worked with over 100 womxn on growing their businesses, particularly when it comes to social media, marketing and also building a mindset that says, actually, you DO deserve to be successful, and help people along the way. Hannah is both a Business Coach & Mentor, meshing together traditional mindset coaching with practical teaching and mentorship around business strategy and planning.
In this episode we talk about getting vulnerable and the power of doing so, how to tell someone you have genital herpes, how she strives for diversity in her business, the impact of growing up as a white privileged female and how this year has been her hardest and longest period of depression yet her most financially successful year in her business.
This is an emotional episode, so take your time and pause where you need to
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Like what you heard? Give Hannah a follow over @hannahrosecluely and see if her Vulnerable & Visible course is for you www.hannahrosecluely.com
In today’s episode Amira explains what conflict is and the difference between conflict and opposition. She shares why it’s natural to experience conflict but the art is learning to lean into these uncomfortable moments. It’s a skill she advocates in order to deepen the relationships with the people in your life.
She also shares what makes conflict difficult and whilst practice is hugely important it’s also about making small habits and shifts that in turn will help you navigate these situations rather than running in the opposite direction. Amira also explains how the things you’re frustrated about or aren't quite sitting right are never usually the things you’re actually arguing about!
And it’ll come down to one of 3 things - pretty crazy right?
Today’s guest is Jermaine Binns, a phenomenal London photographer. He sees the world through pictures and his mission is to help businesses and personalities build their vision. Previously having run his own men’s jewellery brand, Kreshendo, he now uses his creative eye to work with renowned brands and well-known individuals to capture moments that are so uniquely them. In this episode Jermaine opens up about what it means to be a man! What toxic masculinity actually means and how he’s learning to change the narrative around who he thinks he ‘should’ be. He also touches on how he’s learnt to say what he really means in his relationships and how he’s learnt to love rejection! You’ll hear his practical tools that helped him shift his mindset, which I hope are going to help you too Don’t want to miss the next episode? Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow me over on IG @the_communicationexpert for the latest info
Want to stay up to date with this amazing photographer? Then check out his website www.imagegod.co or give him a follow over on IG @imagegod
In today’s episode Amira highlights why the way you communicate with money matters. She’ll help you understand what your money blueprint is, where it came from and how it’s impacting your life right now. Your words and language with money are key if you want to change your relationship with money.
She highlights how she grew up around money, why it felt hard to ask for a pay rise (and find out you were underpaid) and why you need to understand the relationship you have with money in order to help you have the conversation with your partner and understand their relationship with money
She’ll take you through steps to identify your blueprint and how factors such as culture have played a part in this. And the magic will be unleashed when you learn how you change your blueprint to create a life of financial freedom.
Today’s guest is Ellie Natasha Baker, 800m GB female athlete who recently broke her sub 2 minute PB along with her fastest time over the 1500M earlier this season. To say she’s taking the world by storm would be an understatement. This season saw her place 4th at the Euro Indoor Championships along with her GB senior debut. And I know she has so much planned for next season so I’d keep an eye on her if I were you. In this episode Ellie shares how she masters her mindset, performs under pressure and her tips and tricks for navigating your negative self-talk. If you want to adopt those habits that will truly shift your life this episode is for you. We also talk about Ellie’s relationship and how they both navigate being GB athletes performing at the top of their career, why energy is so important and how it takes a team to truly get to the top of your game! Get your notes out because there are gems you’ll be taking away from this episode. Don’t want to miss the next episode? Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow me over on IG @the_communicationexpert for the latest info
Want to stay up to date with this inspirational woman as she takes on her races next year? Check her out @ellienatashabaker over on IG
In today’s episode Amira shares when too much positivity becomes dangerous. She explains the difference between toxic positivity and reframing your negative self-talk.
She also shares both sides of the coin; whether it’s something you're experiencing or something you’re engaging with, without realising.
She’ll give you the signs to help you spot toxic positivity and phrases you can swap for something else so you can hold space and not only show up as your authentic self but give them the ability to be true to themselves too.
Today’s guest is Jamiel Thompson. Jamiel is a freelance Creative Strategist in the Marketing & Advertising World and has worked on campaigns for some of the most renowned brands including, Spotify, Wray & Nephew and Footlocker. He’s also worked on one of the first ever ClubHouse brand campaigns and worked with Artists such as Ghettz, Millonz and Jordz. So I think it’s fair to say he’s pretty good at what he does. More recently, he’s been creating an initiative to provide free haircuts to kids across Croydon and London.
In this episode, Jamiel shares what it was like growing up as an immigrant in the UK and how this impacted his mindset and view of the world. We get deep about money and learning how to understand your money blueprint. In a surprising turn we also talked about spirituality and how this plays a role in his life today. As a freelancer it would be rude not to talk about hustle culture and how Jamiel’s mastered the art of balance!
This episode is packed with diverse topics, raw, heartfelt moments and practical tips. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
For more go to @the_communicationexpert over on Instagram
Want to stay up to date with what Jamiel’s doing? Check him out @jamiel.july over on IG
In today’s episode Amira shares if the fear of success is different to the fear of failure, if it’s even a thing and what it actually means.
She shares why you might not realise it’s something you’re experiencing and why it feels shameful to admit this is how you feel.
And if it’s something you resonate with, she’ll share her 3 steps to help you overcome this so you can learn to accept all the goodness your so truly deserving of receiving.
Today’s guest is Emma Kirk-Odunubi. She’s a Under Armour Athlete, Fitness Coach at some of the most renowned London gyms including Third Space and Equinox, a self proclaimed foot gait geek and CEO/Co-founder of Bullet Proof Athletic, a running community for you, no matter how fit or fast you are. The last couple of years have been transformational for Emma and in this episode we take a look at how she’s learnt the art of communicating as her true self, navigating internal conflict, how her childhood played a part in thinking who she thought she was, dropping the labels we’ve picked up as part of our identity, why communication is key in her relationship, how it feels to own her truth and sexuality and the power of journaling. Strap in because you’re in for a beautiful ride! For more go to @the_communicationexpert over on Instagram
Want to stay up to date with what Emma’s doing? Check her out @emmakirkyo over on IG
Fancy joining her running community? Click here to read more www.bulletproofathletic.com
In today’s episode we take a look at unpacking the labels you’ve collected, the boxes you’ve been put into and how this affects your identity, whether that’s the way you perceive yourself or the way you think you’re perceived.
We explore the restrictions with these labels, how having it all figured out is overrated and why learning how to drop these labels is crucial if you truly want to live your life according to your rules.
Amira (@the_communicationexpert) share’s her experience, how the labels she collected meant she moulded and adapted and didn’t allow for her to explore who she really was.
Listen to this episode to hear more about who I am and what I'm going to be sharing with you throughout each and every episode of the Open Up podcast