The Ambition Incubator Podcast: Recent Episodes
Deirdre Morrison
Tap into weekly interviews and insights that join the dots between brain science and business, learning and life. I'm your host, Deirdre Morrison. I'll be discussing brain-based neuroscience concepts and hacks, and bringing you insights from almost two decades in business, as well as interviews with professionals whose expertise can increase our understanding of the things we can do to stay on top of our game without falling victim to the rat race.
Speaking with Beth Schofield about the dos and don'ts of making yourself visible to event professionals when you want to share your ideas with the world.
This episode covers a lot of ground. Jan shares her experience and insight into what's currently facing employers, particularly start-ups, and shares some key advice to help business owners start for success.
You can check out Jan's books at www.JanCavelle.co.uk
Investing in yourself is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your success and happiness. Whether it's through skills development or self-development, taking the time to focus on yourself can have a huge impact on your life.But what exactly is the difference between skills development and self-development?We explore the concept of investing in yourself, on a personal level. Practical skills that will directly benefit you in some way – either professionally or personally. By investing time and effort into improving your existing skillset, you'll be able to open up more opportunities for yourself and increase your chances of success. Self-Development Self-development, on the other hand, focuses more on personal growth rather than specific skill sets.
Self-development activities are designed to help you become more aware of who you are as an individual and how best to use those qualities for success in both professional and personal settings.
The benefits of investing in both types of development are numerous: improved confidence levels; increased job satisfaction; greater ability to handle stress; improved problem solving abilities; enhanced communication skills; increased motivation levels; improved decision making capabilities; better relationships with colleagues/friends/family members; increased creativity levels…the list goes on!Want to explore more than bite-size brain science? Visit https://NeuroCreative.Studio to find out more about my applied neuroscience personal development programmes.
Would you rather have 100% of 100, or 80% of 500?
This is one of the key mindset shifts that many businesses have to make when they consider a partnership with investors.
In this episode, I had the chance to dig into this with Esmond Greene, of Melior Equity, a leading Irish private equity fund.
Despite the ongoing popularity of shows like Dragon's Den and Shark Tank, in my experience, there's a lack of understanding about the role of private equity investors, and what they are offering and looking for.
Check out the episode to hear more about
- some of the misconceptions about funding, and how they might prevent businesses taking advantage of the benefits available through investment partners
- some examples of how funding has been able to expand a well-known Irish brand, in a way that the founder would not have been able to without investment
- the advantages of being well connected, beyond your own industry
To find out more about Melior Equity and the kind of companies they work with, visit https://meliorequity.com/
I meet so many amazing people as a podcast host, and in looking back at 2022, there are a few conversations that have stayed with me more than others.
Click on any of the links to go straight to the episode in question.
Judith Keys' journey from a corporate career to running her own business in Provence, France is an inspiring story of courage and determination. After years of working in the corporate world, Judith decided to take a leap of faith and pursue her dream of owning her own business.
She moved to Provence, France and now runs cookery programs and helps people enjoy, understand and cook their own cusineDuring the interview, we explored the lessons learned from Judith's journey and how they can help you transition from a corporate career to running your own business.
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Believe in Yourself: The first lesson that Judith learned was that it is important to believe in yourself and your abilities. When she first started out, she had no experience running a business or managing employees.
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Take Risks: The second lesson that Judith learned was that taking risks is essential for success when transitioning from a corporate career to running your own business.
3 .Persevere: Finally, one of the most important lessons Judith learned during this journey was perseverance; no matter what obstacles came up along the way, she kept pushing forward because she knew deep down inside that if she kept going eventually things would work out.
Listen to the full episode and don't forget to hit subscribe for more inspiring stories from interesting people.
If you want to find out more about what Judith's doing, and maybe get a little taste of France, then you can check out her links, and take advantage of 7 free days inside her membership by clicking here!
he importance of building relationships with customers and other businesses in order to create long-term success for her venture in Provence, France.
If this topic, or applied neuroscience in general, has resonated with you, then you might like some of my other work.
Come visit neurocreative.studio for more, the resource sheet I mentioned, or come find me on LinkedIn. I'm always happy to hear from the brain-curious!
We are all looking at the same picture, just through different keyholes. Regular listeners will probably have noticed that I love to talk to people who can shed more light on the picture, by letting us see it the way they do. I’m speaking to the ‘disruptive and provocative’ Rebecca Hartnell today, and we open the conversation with some insights into the discipline of avoiding burn-out, and then ventures down the path of intuitive understanding, metaphors of divine masculine and feminine, how that reflects the cultures we see in the workplace, ANNND can be used to make necessary changes. We also look at completion, and the role of celebration as part of that cycle. All in all, if you’re looking for food for thought, you’ve come to the right place!
Rebecca Hartnell, founder of two businesses - the Daemon Career Coach & The Divine Feminine, explores the innate wisdom we already hold in our bodies, emotions, and intuition that can enable each of us to make wise decisions in leadership, life & business.
To get in touch with Rebecca, you can visit her website, find her on LinkedIn, or check out her instagram.
In this episode, I’m talking to Jason Skeesick, a man who is evangelical about entrepreneurship. We discuss the risks, and the rigour, as well as how romantic notions of escaping the 9-5 often need to be countered with a more integrated approach to life beyond work.
Jason also shares what he sees as the difference between entrepreneurship and being self-employed.
A US Army veteran, coach, father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things, Jason's company, Spear and Clover, helps businesses with good leaders, talented teams, and strong playbooks go from perennial contenders to championship dynasties.
Don’t forget to check Jason’s resources, including this spreadsheet of his weekly breakdown, this free miniclass, and you can also head over and check out his Spear and Clover podcast too!
Talking about global shifts and business badassery with Ross Arntson and Garry Johnson of The Infinity Matrix channel.
In this episode, I'm talking to the pro to whom the pros go for help. Rob King enables the work of other creative professionals through his specialised services. He's seen the good, the fgreat and the indifferent, and has shares his thoughts on what distinguishes them.
We also talk about the generation gap that’s opened up in certain creative sectors, and we look at the reasons why a business might not be best placed to promote themselves, because of what Rob refers to as a sort of 'proximity bias,' in which they fail to see their own selling points.
If you’re in any kind of business where you need to understand the power of selling your own strengths, then this episode is for you, and if you’re in the creative sector, then double that.
You can connect with Rob on Linkedin for great content on the future of the creative sector, or visit The Client Key to discover more about his work, and download his free resources.
Patty Smit has been on a journey with the elusive condition known as fibromyalgia. This hard to pinpoint condition has been part of her life for two decades, since her 4 year old daughter started showing mysterious symptoms.
Patty relentlessly pursued the root of these symptoms, and when the diagnosis finally came, she turned her two storehouses of knowledge - nutrition and coaching - to good use to create a lifestyle system to help minimise and manage the symptoms of this condition, for which there is as yet, no known cure.
In this conversation
- we get into the details of what it's like to live 24/7 with fibromyalgia - which takes the form of clusters of symptoms, from a list that runs to well over 100.
- we talk about what employers can to assist those living and working with the condition.
- we talk about the toll it takes on both the individuals themselves and their families, and finally,
- we talk about what can actually make a difference to this chronic condition, and improve quality of life.
I invite you to visit Patty's website to see her resources, including
- a check list of symptoms that can indicate if you are suffering from fibro
- a pdf journal to track symptoms, which is critical to help your GP understand your case
- ways to start working towards a more lifestyle that will make fibro more manageable
visit Patty at her Easy Healthy Choice website.
Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and talent innovator who is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development.
With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture.
Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Tyrese Gibson, Lauren Conrad, Diane von Furstenberg, Rob Lowe, Danielle Fishel, Peter Thomas Roth, Kelly Osbourne, Kristin Cavallari, Nasir “Nas” Jones, Molly Sims, Vanessa Lachey, Susie Castillo, Damien Fahey, Quddus, Suchin Pak, Gideon Yago, Will.i.am, Ebro, DJ Clue, LaLa Anthony, Hilary Duff, and Leah McSweeney among others.
I Have A Podcast with Vinnie Potestivo, a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives, can be found on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to yours. ihaveapodcast.com.
Vinnie can be seen on linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo where he shares business and brand strategies for people looking to inspire and impact with media. You can also find him at instagram.com/vinniepotestivo The resources that Vinnie mentioned for podcasters can be found at https://vpetalent.com/
Dom “Slice” Teich brings his fighter pilot background and applies them to guide pilots, athletes, business owners, and students with afterburner techniques that American fighter pilots use to ensure mission completion. As an Amazon best-selling author, business owner, entrepreneur, civilian and military instructor pilot, he knows that busy individuals and teams struggle with information overload.
Since 2002, “Slice” has guided hundreds of students toward their goals. His blueprint is called Single Seat Mindset; an impactful group of 40+ fighter pilot guides with a combined experience of 700+ years. They share proven formulas and life advice to the insider circle community to ensure success and big goal achievement all while avoiding overwhelm, overload, and flameout. They dive deep into the productivity world to provide guidance through short, impactful steps.
During this episode, we discuss the difference between the perception of a solo operator in a single seat fighter jet, versus the reality of the tight-knit teams that make such operations possible, and how this relates to building a business. We discuss the importance of debriefing on any action or set of actions, and we also delve into motivation - and why we need to carefully analyse notions of success.
To follow Dom, or find out more about his work, check out his links:
https://singleseatwisdom.com/Discover powerful stories, life advice, and strategies from 20 of America's elite fighter pilots in this action packed book!Social MediaFaceBook: https://facebook.com/domteichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominicteich/ (“domteich”)Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomTeich (@DomTeich)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-teich/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4UagfE9ltaJWP4yOBuafw/videosPinterest: https://pin.it/EfTqaTT
On meeting Ralph Watson, a number of things struck me, among them, his mission-driven approach to his work, and his seemingly endless energy and enthusiasm for developing and training coaches.
Ralph and I discuss
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The importance of the coaching relationship
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What to look for to find the right one
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What can go wrong, and why that matters so much
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Whether everyone can or should coach.
If you want to find out more about the APC, head to the website, where you can find information about coaching and being coached.
“I believe that having a basic grasp of neuroscience is essential to being a citizen in the 21st Century.” Dr Ginger Campbell MD
My guest today is a physician and veteran podcaster, with a passion for neuroscience. Dr Ginger Campbell has been podcasting on the topic of Brain Science for 15 years now, and has created more than 200 episodes of her monthly show.
We touch on several key topics, including the critical developments that she has seen over the years, why consciousness is such a hot potato, how scientific literacy levels impact our overall progress, and what she means when she says that she believes having a basic grasp of neuroscience is essential to being a citizen of the 21st century.
As well as listening to the Brain Science Podcast, Ginger has kindly shared many resources from her work, which you can access by heading over to her website
Today’s guest is allegedly retired, but he’s still juggling more projects than anyone I know. Jeff Ostroff is a multi-faceted career as a marketing and communications professiona, hel has enabled him to work with and for many organizations: small to large, fledgling to established, public to private sector. In that capacity, he has used his skills and is here to talk about how that is both a blessing and a curse, , about being creative over the long haul, and about ways of sifting the creative wheat from the chaff.
Jeff Ostroff's multi-faceted career as a marketing and communications professional has enabled him to work with and for many organizations: small to large, fledgling to established, public to private sector. In that capacity, he has used his skills and experience to promote businesses, ventures, products, services, and major initiatives.As an entrepreneur, Jeff has started three businesses, two of which have capitalized on marketplace trends: Scenic Cycling (which tapped into both the growing singles market and fitness movement) and Ostroff Associates, which specialized in helping organizations identify and profit from trends and opportunities created by the gigantic over-50 population, including baby boomers. He also launched Over-40 Marketing, a division within a market research firm, focused on the 50+ customer group.Over the past few years, Jeff has added new skills and services to his portfolio, including podcasting, professional interviewing, voice-over work, and his presentations on how to be more lucky in your life. His own podcast, Looking Forward, continues Jeff's interest in and passion for trends and opportunities to be found in the marketplace. This was one of the things he covered in his book,"Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer" (Prentice-Hall).
Visit Jeff and find out more at https://jeff-ostroff.com
If you put off getting your legal house in order, then this episode is for oyu.
With his 13 phase Business Legal Life Cycle, Jermey Streten specialises in educating business owners on their legal risks and making legal advice as accessible as possible to all business owners.
Jeremy is an Australian based lawyer, and CEO of the award winning Business Legal Lifecycle, a virtual SaaS (software as a service) tool for small businesses to identify the legal blindspots in their business.
Jeremy has kindly offered listeners a discount on one of his products.You can check it out here. https://businesslegallifecycle... Please note that the Ambition Incubator does not receive commission or payment from any of our guests, and nor do we vet or stand over any of their services.
In this episode we talk about the key legals you need to look at from day one, the simplest way to play the name game, and of course, we take a walk through those 13 phases.
If you want to know more check out this link: http://ambitionincubator.com/b...
And! don’t forget if you head over to check the blog or show notes, you’ll find some of the resources Jeremy has created for small businesses.
You can follow Jeremy on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremystreten/
Visit his website: https://businesslegallifecycle.com/
Find his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Legal-Lifecycle-Successfully-Navigate/dp/064841812X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1SUZ6N3QJZF4J&keywords=the+business+legal+lifecycle&qid=1662975884&sprefix=the+business+legal+lifecycle%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-3
I love the opportunities I get to learn as I interview people for this podcast. For instance, I was totally unaware that a concussion - which is something that quite a few people have experienced - is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI for short.
Just recognising this, the impacts it can have on someone’s personal or working life, and what being aware of current best practise for treating and healing such injuries is can make a big difference in someone’s life. It can also make a big difference in the workplace.
This is the work that Dr Jen Blanchette focuses on. She’s the host of the TBI podcast, and has a clinical practise dealing with TBIs. From sports injuries to slips, trips and falls, Jen works with a wide range of patients.
We also talk about memory and concentration, and get into some discussion on how to help your brain function.
Dr. Jen Blanchette is a licensed psychologist and private practice owner in Freeport, ME. Her specialization includes psychotherapy after brain injury incorporating cognitive rehabilitation, trauma therapies, and mindfulness approaches. Dr. Blanchette is the host of the TBI Therapist podcast which explores the intersections of mental health, trauma, and brain injury or "the heart of brain injury'.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by concussion or other TBI, Jen has kindly provided us with access to a helpful free resource, and you can also check out her podcast here.
You can also follow Jen on Instagram - @tbitherapist
and facebook
Talking about podcasting, life, consistency and the importance of role models with Next Level University's Kevin Palmeiri.
Your ideas about personal branding might get a shakedown during this episode with personal branding expert, Mary Henderson.
When Steven Rudolph suggested an episode based on feeding tigers I was intrigued. The tigers are of course metaphorical, but how you feed them is no less important because of that. In this episode, I get to be the guinea pig, as Steven takes me through his strengths analysis tool, helps me understand multiple natures and reveals my own personal tigers. He also tells me more about how he developed this insightful system and we talk about how it could help you get the most ‘bang for your buck’ when deciding how to spend your days. We talk about understanding how to identify and lean into your tigers, aka strengths,Why wanting something is not enough for successWhy people fall prey to spending on courses and programmes that are not right for themWhy your tigers may not be fed in your day jobThe phenomenon of ‘Remixing’ our livesWhat happens when you OVERfeed your tigersHow to find out about your tigersWhy retirees should also understand their tigers, not just those thinking about careers
About Steven:In 1989, while pursuing a career in music in New York, Steven Rudolph took up a part-time teaching job to make ends meet. In his first class he had an epiphany: that he had an innate capacity to teach. Though he had no formal training, it was as if he already knew how to do it—as if he were a fish in water.The realization led him on a 21-year quest to India, where he uncovered 5,000-year-old secrets to self-understanding and achieving one's potential. Steven has taken those principles and crafted them into an easy-to-use, enjoyable program--Feed Your Tigers.Steven lives in Cambodia where he serves as CEO of MNI, and explores how ancient Eastern wisdom can help people (and their tigers) become more aligned.Want to know more about your Tigers? Click here!
Ann Hince is a professional speaker, author & spiritual teacher. Shewas born in Cornwall in England and has lived in Barbados, Sierra Leone, Hong Kong and Bahrain. With a BSc in Computer Science, Ann moved to Silicon Valley in California and worked as a software engineer and project manager. While raising her two boys, Ann started, and ran, a natural foods buying club which has since changed hands and morphed into what is now the Jamestown Heritage Marketplace, in Jamestown, California. Ann is married to an engineer (also from England), and has two sons. She lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California.
Ann's book, 'A Pathway to Insight' is available on Amazon.
She also has a Youtube Channel and is on Facebook.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Vic Manzo, author of Decoding the Matrix, a book he wrote to help unleash potential and accelerate spiritual awakening.
Vic’s training as a chiropractor gives him unique insights into developing effective strategies for success - and indeed unique views on what success really is.
We talk about situations when the physical elements we typically describe as ‘healthy’ just don’t add up to health, much as when some of the typical signs of success don’t feel like success at all.
We discuss how the mind makes a difference that other resources can’t. And why having a vision can change your life like nothing else.
Vic’s story will resonate with anyone who wants to extend their reach in order to maximise the impact of their experience.
Vic has kindly made given us access to a chapter of his book, so click here to find out more!
This is Vic's website.
And socials....
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/drvicmanzoInstagram: www.instagram.com/drvicmanzoTikTok: www.TikTok.com/@drvicmanzoLinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/drmanzoPodcast: www.TheMindfulExperiment.com
Jason Butler has been in executive leadership for twenty years, and is now a consultant in the DEI/Belonging space who helps companies and leaders build spaces of belonging for their employees. He is also a speaker and author, and bases his concepts and ideas around empathy, compassion, brain science, and our biological need to feel safe and known.
If Jason isn't working or reading, he is either in his garden or on his motorcycle! He and his partner live in Raleigh, NC with their seven children. And an emotionally needy cat.
Check out Jason's work by visiting villagemindsetmodel.com
Find out more about Brenda's work with TRY Global at her website: https://www.tryglobal.org/ukraineTRY Global's Crisis Response Team will be in Lviv, Ukraine this summer to train up to 60 Ukrainians to become certified Trauma Recovery Yoga instructors. With Lviv considered a safe haven for displaced folks from the East, they'll also be providing community classes to these individuals.
You'll also find information on the specifics of Trauma Recovery Yoga, as well as details of how to become a TRY trainer on the site.
You can also visit Brenda's own website https://www.brendahershey.com/
Head over to Brenden's youtube channel to head some of his great advice and analysis of some of the world's most effective communicators.
And if you want more, Brenden hosts free 90 minute training on effective communication over Zoom every few weeks. It's LIVE and interactive, it is not a webinar, and coaches people for free on the call directly. Here are some topics he covers:
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How to Present Succinctly
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How to Run Effective Meetings
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How to Master Presentation Confidence
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How to Present Yourself Effectively in Any Setting
I'll def be signing up! Maybe see you there!
To find out more about The Red Dress, and the places it will visit, check out the project website: https://reddressembroidery.com/
To see Kirstie's work, visit her site: https://www.kirstiemacleod.co.uk/
Cathy Nesbitt is a Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters, Cathy’s Laughter Yoga, Organo Gold.
Cathy never intended to run a worm business, but she saw a problem and she saw a solution, and like a true entrepreneur, she put them together. 20 years, and many thousands of workshops, and perhaps millions of worms later, Cathy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her business, and she's inviting you to join her for a free laughter yoga session.
30 minutes of super fun, self care. As a Laughter Yoga Teacher Cathy incorporate brain gym, tapping and other healing modalities. Laughter goes with everything.Here are the details. All are welcome. Zoom Laughter TuesdaysWhen: 9:30 AM Eastern Time, Every Tuesday
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfuihrj8jGdGXpEcAbWVnXAX32PoM_DGU
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Check out Cathy's other work here: http://www.cathyscomposters.comhttp://www.cathyssprouters.comhttp://www.cathysclub.com/https://crnesbitt.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Head to the Ambition Incubator website for more info and access to the weekly reading group.
If you want to know what all that affirming was about, then head over to The NeuroDevelopment Institute and find out what we're up to!
Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe for more, and if this was useful, a nice review is always helpful!
PS: Did you spot the fluff? ;) Treasure hunt!
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The book I referred to is "Seeing What Others Don't" by Gary Klein, and if you'd like to discuss it with me and my colleagues at the NeuroDevelopment Institute, then click here to sign up.
I know I'm not the only one who gets distracted. I'd really appreciate if you shared your funniest squirrel moment with me -
So, you've got an idea, and you want it to be good. You want it to be better than good - you want it to be perfect before you launch it to the world...
Nope.
According to Claire Gallagher, you're doing it all wrong, and you owe the swear jar a coin, for using the P word.
Yes, P*rf3ct is a swear word in Claire's book, and she's very clear on why!
Claire helps service providers connect with their clients through digital strategies that focus on helping them to do less, but do it better, without getting pulled in all different directions, and she has very kindly provided a digital strategy template for coaches and service providers that you can get by clicking here.
You can also catch up with her over on the award winning Grow Out Loud Podcast!
If you're a creative professional, or someone who depends on your creativity to make your business succeed and thrive, then there are some things you need to consider.
In this episode we're putting a toe in the water, and we start looking at the creative ecosystem.
If you're in a creative career, and want to know how charged your creative battery is, you can take this diagnostic to find out. And remember, it is a diagnostic tool, not a diagnosis!
https://creativebattery.scoreapp.com/
If you want to find out more about working with me to reclaim your creative blueprint, head over to NeuroCreative.Studio to find out more.
Meanwhile, please like and subscribe to the Ambition Incubator Podcast! Thank you!
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A conversation with Steve Fredlund, founder of Small Small Business, on the importance of leadership and access to proper business advice for micro-businesses and non-profits.
Claire Tchaikowski is a great big passionate melting pot. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, as you'd expect from a creative who has not only written and recorded a solo album, and contributed to many of TV and cinema's most popular scores, but also founded the Human Milk movement, that snowballed into an international, independent collective. Claire shares her thinking on collaboration and co-creation, and how Human Milk is changing our perception of women's bodies and the value of breastfeeding and motherhood, rethinking business and upscaling our global societal structures to support parents and planet.
An incredible opportunity to hear from Alisa Cohn, the world's leading start-up coach about what it takes to be a succesful leader, and how to grow into that role.
This week, I'm speaking with Professor Mihaela Plugarasu about the concept of self-leadership, and how it impacts not just our current professional abilities, but also how it can potentially change the trajectory of future generations.
When you start your business, developing a talent strategy may not be at the top of the list of priorities. In this episode, Jen Thornton, CEO of 304 Coaching, shares her experience of helping clients build talent strategies that complement their business strategies to ensure exponential growth, to show us why the talent strategy is, in fact, mission critical.
A fun look at the ins and outs, ups and downs of public speaking with international and TEDx speaking coach, Britta Wenske.
In this episode, Clint Arthur talks about his Pulitzer nominated work, The Wisdom of the Men, why he abandoned writing for 9 years, and how the words of a shaman finally got him writing again.
From an inauspicious start in a strange country, to a very successful business model, Raquel Queral is a woman on a mission to change the way we think about housing.
Fascinating episode, in which professor of sociolinguistics, Dr Valerie Fridland, joins Deirdre to discuss umming, ah-ing, and other speech patterns that affect our communication - but not always in the way that we think!
In this episode we're talking to Creative PRO, Jill R Stevens, author of 44 books, some of which you've probably read, even if you don't know her name. That's because for more than 2 decades, Jill's worked as a 'ghost writer' - an author called in to collaborate with someone who's got a story to tell, but wants to get help to tell it. In this fascinating episode, we're going to find what it's like to be creative for other people, why goats are so inspiring, and why Jill has finally chosen to come out of the creative closet and write a book in her own name.
Starting a new business or taking the step to change your career path can be daunting enough, but doing it on a financial wing and a prayer won't help. In this episode, I'm talking to Patrick Venn, founder of TOMII Tribe, about how a little financial realism can make a big difference in supporting your ambitions.
Looking at why and how play can benefit strategic thought in the workplace, with Lego Serious Play facilitator, Sinan Rabee.
In the first of an occasional series, I'm talking to animation lecturer and graphic communicator, Darren C Fisher about why he doesn't believe people who say they can't draw.
A fascinating look at Jan Cavelle's journey, from starting a business as a means of surviving, to 7-figure scaling, and doing it old-school, with a phone book and a fax machine! Jan defeated the odds and went from her kitchen table start-up to being a highly successful entrepreneur. So what kept her going when she had no orders coming in? And what inspires her to write entrepreneur-focused books now? Check out this episode to find out!
This phenomenon is so widespread, it's even got a name: The Great Resignation. But in this episode, career planning expert, Mark Herschberg helps tease out why that urge to leave might not be the most effective plan, even if it feels like the best option.
In this episode, I invite you to beat the January Blues by sharing my shinrin yoku experience in the pristine forests of North Eastern Slovenia. Shut off the notifications, and just give your attention to the sounds of the forest. Notice how this slowing down makes you feel. Ask yourself how comfortable you are with that. And don't forget, you can come back anytime!
In this episode, Gordon Van Wechel shares his 'Letter to My Younger Business Self', and it is a masterclass for developing a successful and fulfilled approach to building a business and understanding the nature of success.
Meet Justin. A recovering capitalist, he knows that he's got to keep his workaholism under check, and that investing in bitcoin would be like 'shooting heroin'. So, how did he get from high finance and hedge funds to a Masters in Mindfulness-Based Intervention Techniques? Listen to the episode to find out!
If, like many, you've over-indulged over the holidays, and are wondering how to get lean for the new year, never fear. In this episode I'm talking to Bruno Pešec, a specialist in lean start up strategies. Bruno shares with us some amazingly simple tactics that will help you make the most of every step along the way to success, so start your year right, and treat yourself to 20 minutes of top notch advice from this renowned consultant.
IN this episode, inclusion specialist, Abbiola Ballah of Phern Education Studios talks to me about why making inlusive policies part of your business strategy is important, and why people can be intimidated by it. Inclusivity is not just a buzz word, or some kind of 'right on' accessory. It's a way to tap into potential that might otherwise remain hidden.
In this episode, we celebrate the outstanding guests who resonated most with listeners - including the woman voted most outstanding guest, Bec Mitchell. Bec's seemingly superhuman personal challenge of living on a water-only diet for 40 days challenged our thinking in a way that struck a chord with many people.
When I bought my new espresso machine, I nearly got sucked into making totally the wrong choice. And for many of us, more is not always more when it comes to decisions regarding our business - check out Episode 36 to find out why.
So here's an interesting thing. Whether you think it's 100% the real deal, or you think it's a load of old cobblers, the fact is that more and more people are talking about manifestation these days. And as I see it, while the words and the general vibe are not the same, some of the basic principles in manifestation are not all that different to what's being taught in neuroscience informed coaching techniques. But how do you avoid the pitfalls of something as ethereal as this? Or should you just give it wide berth? I spoke to intuitive business success coach, Louisa Havers to find out more.
This is a collection of edited highlights from my guest episodes this year. Covering everything from leadership, to visibility, to scaling, legacy, and visibility and so much more. It's absolutely clear that I couldn't choose a favourite from this amazing lineup. That's why I need your help! So, treat yourself to 25 minutes of awesome, and don't forget to let us know who you think is the outstanding guest of 2021, by heading to ambitionincubator.com/guests to let me know who stod out for you! Share with anyone who's starting a biz, changing careers, or generally enjoys a good selection of thought provokind conversations!
The Letter to my Younger Business Self format is fast becoming my favourite way to create episodes. In this episode, Rob Fitzpatrick distills the wisdom of 15 years entrepreneurship and multiple best-selling books into a value-packed episode. Strongly recommended for anyone on the path of entrepreneurship.
Brains be weird. We all know that. And the topic of creativity is one of the weirdest, most ineffable bits! So what is it? How does it happen? Let's throw some ideas around....
Following on neatly from last week's episode, this conversation with Robert Riopel has some detailed insights into whether or not you should be spending money on coaching, mentoring or masterminding to develop your business or career - and more importantly, what you need to know before you do. PLUS we've got a copy of Robert's best-selling book, 'Success Left A Clue - 6 Life-Changing Habits to Achieving Your Dreams While Keeping it Real, Relevant & Repeatable' for you!
When I found myself comparing the value of investing in myself versus investing in a qualification, I had to stop and take stock of what was going on in my head. This is what I found....
In this episode, Kohila Sivas, founder of MathsCodes, and professional maths interventionist, talks to us about her life-affirming relationship with maths, and how it turned her life around after a teen mental health crisis. We talk about - how maths is a metaphor for many of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs - how a bad start in maths can hold us up as adults, but doesn't need to and - why Albert Einstein's problem-solving advice means so much to her.
OMG, I LOVE this episode. What does it take to be a leader in this fast-changing world? Can anyone do it? This week, Jessica Tietjen shares with us some of the wisdom from her career in leadership and talent management. Her insights will be useful to anyone in, or looking to step into a leadership role, whether within an organisation, or as an entrepreneur. Seriously, awesome episode!
In this episode, I'm looking at why it's so often really hard to go back to something we used to love when we've had a break from it. This could be a hobby, sport or practice, and can also have implications for those who take longer career breaks, such as for childcare.
We often accept that it's part of growing up to 'put away childish things.' But what if those are the things that bring us a certain type of magic - magic that helps us withstand the onslaught of everything else. So, why do so many of us let these things slip away, and what are the costs? Join us for this heartfelt discussion on why we need to ensure that we aren't just work machines.
In this fascinating episode, Bec Mitchell shares her experience of water fasting, which she has done on many occasions for up to 40 days. She shares the ins and outs of how the body responds to this practice, which is seen by many as extreme or worrying, and what she believes are the benefits for the mind and body.
In this episode, I'm talking to Ari Galper, the world’s #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling and the creator of Unlock The Game®, a new sales mindset and approach that overturns the notion of selling as we know it today. We talk about why the old school of selling hard is no longer working, and why the sale is often lost at hello. We also talk about why you need to fall OUT of love with the thing that you do. This informative and sometimes thought provoking episode comes with my strongest recommendation.
20:20 hindsight is a great thing. In this episode, I'm giving myself the best advice I wish I'd had earlier in my career. Is it what you'd tell yourself? Is it something you need to hear? Let me know!
In this episode, I chat with Rob Cook, host of the Contenders Wanted podcast about his passion for this medium, and why he believes that legacy is about the here and now.
My guest today is Carrie Leaf, a practising psychotherapist, and a life coach. Carrie is also the author of Therapise Yourself, which is designed to help people build a foundation for good mental health, and begin healing by identifying negative beliefs and patterns in the unconscious mind - including the ones that get in the way of success.
Sometimes we resist levelling up to what our business needs. Why is that? And can the words we use make a difference? Have a listen for some thought-provoking ideas about what might be going on.
In this episode, we're looking at blindspots, how we get tripped up by what we know vs what other people know, and why getting customers is a bit like attracting wild birds.
Possibly my favourite episode so far, in which I had the pleasure of talking to up-and-coming entrepreneur, 10 year old Juliana, who has been in business for three years already! We talked about what's important when you're putting your business out there, and strategies for on-screen confidence, amongst other things. Check. It. Out!
Journalling. Love it or hate it, it's a very powerful tool for self-analysis and self-discovery. In this episode, I'm talking to Alison Butters, and we'll look at why journalling works so well, and how to tackle it if you have residual beliefs about writing as a challenge or a skill that you don't enjoy.
Today's guest is prosperity coach Lateisha Johnson. Lateisha, who is also the best selling author of '5 Money Mistakes that are Costing You A Fortune, and the founder of the Wealth and Wellness Network, shares some of her insights into what gets in the way for entrepreneurs who are trying to create wealth successfully.
Affirmations... Mantras.... We hear about them all the time. But what are they, and are they worth using? Check out this episode to hear more!
Mirror mirror.... Sometimes, we start to sync with those around us. What could be going on when we respond to a stranger's smile, for example? And what does it have to do with marketing or FOMO? We tend to replicate the behaviours of others, and are affected by - and affect - their energy. How can we use this more mindfully to bring our best to whatever we're doing? Well, I'll be looking at that and more in this episode. Check it out!
Today, I'm talking to gallery owner, Francesca Biondi, about how when it comes to our own business, it's often hard to put into practise the skills that we regularly use to help other people.
Mistakes are one of the keys to neuroplasticity, so why are we so set against them? In this episode, I look at why we try so hard to avoid them, and how we can use them better.
In this episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur and educator, Keili Raven, to discuss the well-worn business classic, Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. Is it still worth reading, and if so, should you consider a new approach to reading it? Stay tuned to find out in the next 20 minutes or so!
For many, the idea of going live, or speaking on stage - or even promoting their business in person - is a daunting prospect. Veteran actor and professional voice coach Vicky Blades talks to Deirdre about why it's so hard and getting over it.
This week, Deirdre digs into how reading has changed with the advent of technology, and how we can use these advances to increase our absorption of some of the most insightful thinking and discoveries by top strategists and scientists. If leaders are readers, then there's never been a better time for entrepreneurs to make the most of what books offer us.
How can learning about neuroscience help with stress management? Check out this episode to hear how a typical, stressful situation was made much easier with some bite-sized brain science.
Some people believe they can improve luck with a charm or a trinket. Are you one of them? Well, you might just have a point. Luck doesn't take the place of preparation and determination, but check out this episode to explore the connection between use of 'luck objects' and brain science.
Focus and attention are mission-critical when we want to succeed in a project, or change. Check out this episode, as Deirdre shares a technique to examine your thinking and train your focus and attention.
You are what you eat, right? And you are what you think..... But how much do you think about what you eat? We're joined today by Nutritional Therapist, Robert Cavaliere who shares how his business journey has been impacted his by dietary choices, and some simple steps we can take to level up our game. This can mean the difference between being unable to focus, or feeling constantly exhausted to having the right energy and clarity of thought to take us to where we want to go, both in our personal and professional lives.
Ever wonder why you've got an inner critic, but not an inner cheerleader? Ever wonder why we pay so much attention to those voices that tell us we're rubbish, or what we should do, or all the other mean stuff they say? In this episode, we look at why they have so much influence over us and some things we can do to override them - or even learn how to have fun with them!
Productivity: Are you crushing it, or is it crushing you? In this episode, we take look at how deeply rooted emotions keep us busy, but not necessarily effective. And Deirdre's dark, secret addiction is finally revealed!
Determination, goals, burning desire... all these concepts are commonly accepted as things we need to have if we're going to succeed. But what about when you don't have those things? Is it still possible to create your vision? In this episode, Deirdre looks at how our unrecognised emotions and brain functions might actually be putting the brakes on the things we want to achieve.
In this episode, we look at - why our brains are NOT for thinking, - why what we think should be treated with circumspection if we want to get beyond where we are now, - how an ancient Greek philosopher still influences what we think we know - and how science now views the workings of our brain.