The John Borland Podcast: Recent Episodes
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John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Lee Hill to talk about his experiences of being publicly criticised on a scale most of us could never imagine experiencing. Finding himself in the midst of a media storm, Lee shares the story of how he dealt with being hounded by the press and personally vilified to the point where he even received death threats.
Lee Hill is an Executive Head Teacher of two schools in East Yorkshire
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Dr Tim O’Neill to talk about our education system and his journey from a being a teenager on the verge of exclusion, to an adult completing a PHD. As Tim shares his personal challenges around education, John ponders how relevant our current education system is, whether it truly fosters our young people’s love of learning and how we might create something better?
Dr Tim O’Neill is an Executive Director in Social Care.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Professor Jo Clarke to discuss the importance of setting and maintaining strong personal boundaries in our lives. Boundaries are crucial for our health and happiness, yet so many of us struggle to be clear on what our boundaries are and find it even more difficult to fiercely protect them. Jo shares what she discovered about boundaries from her time working in high-security prisons, and how all of us can develop the skills needed for good boundary setting.
Professor Jo Clarke is the founder of Petros, a not-for-profit organisation helping build resilience for life, and a former forensic psychologist in the criminal justice system.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Will Evans, who bravely and openly shares the story of his challenges with mental health. How his belief that, as a strong, resilient Farmer, it would never happen to him led to a mentally dark place, and how only his wife’s insistence that he sought professional help enabled him to find the road to recovery.
Will Evans is a 10th generation farmer based in North Wales, columnist in Farmer’s Weekly and the former host of the Rock n Roll Farming Podcast.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Jon Donohue to discuss the impact of discovering his ADHD in adulthood. Jon talks about his challenges with mental health, exasperated by the difficulties in interacting with a neurotypical world, and how realising he had ADHD made a difference to his understanding of himself and his own needs.
Jon Donohue is a Service Desk Manager based in Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Steve Sylvan to talk about the importance of feeling in control and how we deal with being out of control. Life can place us in numerous circumstances where we lose any sense of control and learning how to deal with it is vital to sense of well-being. John and Steve take on the whole spectrum of control, from why it matters so much to us to what it even means to feel in control and everything in between.
Steve Sylvan is a coach and a lover of the great outdoors based in Northern Lincolnshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently
John is joined by special guest Taryn Slade to talk about aging well. Getting older is something which affects us all, yet how we approach our own aging process can make a huge difference to our experience. Taryn and John share their thoughts on how to age well, from movement to mindset, and from Hollywood to a holistic approach.
Taryn Slade is a Pilates and Movement Enthusiast who supports women throughout their life cycle.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently
John is joined by special guest Will Clement to discuss the Dark Side of Trust. So often ‘trust’ is thought of as a wholesome part of our lives, as something which is only pure and good. Will brings his unique perspective on the other side of trust, where it can be used in more sinister and manipulative ways. John and Will discuss our conditioning around trust, why we place our trust in untrustworthy things and why learning to align our trust is so important for us.
Will Clement is the Director of Clement Leadership Development
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently
John is joined by special guest Ben Smith to talk about the hidden disease that he lives with and how it impacts him on a day-to-day basis. From struggling to get a diagnosis and being told there’s was nothing wrong to the challenges of learning how to manage his disease, Ben shares candidly his struggles of living with a condition that is unseen by others.
Ben Smith is a Principal Energy and Carbon Officer at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
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John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Louise Watkinson to talk about her yearly challenge of setting herself 10 different goals. From what goal setting brings to her life, to how she handles not achieving them all, Louise shares her experiences on how best to use goals in our lives. John and Louise discuss how to reframe our failures, the power of accountability and how to get the most out of the next 12 months.
Louise Watkinson is an Operations Manager based in Humberside.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Shelia Daisy Inkoom Larsen to talk about the art of practising gratitude. Learning to be grateful in all circumstances is not an easy task, yet Shelia shares her own ideas on the benefits it brings and why we should all be saying ‘thank you’ a lot more than we do. John and Shelia discuss why gratitude matters so much, what it has to do with our happiness and how learning to be grateful makes us even more grateful.
Shelia Daisy is a Ghanaian born and Danish bred, Self-Worth Coach.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Sam Moor to unpack the idea of how you can do everything, and whether that’s even possible? In our modern, busy world with the cultural messages we are given, so many of us feel as though we need to stive to do and have everything. Sam shares her journey of being driven to severe post-natal depression, how she has flipped her perspective round and made peace with the idea that she can’t possibly do everything.
Sam Moor is a Senior Performance Marketing Manager and mother of two.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Tina Greaves to discuss what it takes to give up a corporate career and go self-employed. From dealing with the highs and lows of forging their own path, to learning to trust themselves, John and Tina share their experiences and lessons of giving up salaried work to establish their own businesses. Discussing self-trust, the unknown and learning to hold their nerve.
Tina Greaves is a Leadership Coach based in North Lincolnshire
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Sheena Johnson to discuss her thoughts on how we handle and overcome burnout. With our often hectic modern lives, burnout poses a potential risk to all of us. Working as a nurse through the Covid pandemic, Sheena shares her own experiences and struggles to admit burnout was happening and how she has foundd ways to overcome it. From learning to say ‘no’ to finding the magical place somewhere between ‘burnout’ and ‘rust out’.
Sheena Johnson is a Nurse and Wellness Coach.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Melissa Marris to talk about the idea of Progress Over Perfection, and how focussing on the journey of development is so much more beneficial to us than striving after perfection. John and Mel discuss the pitfalls of perfectionism, how our expectations hinder us and why even our view of progress can cause us to stumble.
Melissa Marris is an executive Head Teacher of an Independent Special Needs School and a Coach based in North Lincolnshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Wendy Kettleborough to talk about the first 1001 days of our lives and why they matter so much. As an expert in early years development, Wendy shares her thoughts on everything from brain development to how learning really takes place, from the crucial role that parents play to why interaction is so vital for our growth.
Wendy Kettleborough is a Brain Architect, Conceptual Engineer and specialist in Early Years Development.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Rachel Haith to discuss the importance of self-belief and how we cultivate it in our lives. From her own personal experience of being driven by ‘naivety’ to the point of breakdown, Rachel shares her journey of building and growing self-belief. From what self-belief brings, to what makes it different from confidence, John and Rachel give their own unique take on why all of us desperately need to believe in ourselves.
Rachel Haith is a Coach, Speaker and the Owner of Inspired Life Group.
Find out more from Rachel Haith: www.inspiredlifegroup.co.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Kerry Castledine to talk about the importance and challenges of the Mother-Daughter relationship. Drawing from her own lived experiences of being both a daughter and a mother, along with her training in Mother-Daughter Coaching, Kerry delves into the heart of this unique and special relationship. Sharing how and why it can so often go awry, along with ways in which mothers and daughters can begin to create healthier and happier connections with each other.
Kerry Castledine is a Mother-Daughter Coach and responsible for Operations at Mother-Daughter Coaching International.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Lee Davy to talk about men’s mental health, and the challenges men face in maintaining good mental health in our modern world. Sharing their own experiences and struggles along the way, John and Lee discuss the blockers to men having good mental health, from the inability to express emotions to the toxic messages being placed upon them, and much more in-between.
Lee Davy is a Well -Being Activity Worker based in Leeds.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Callum Kirkley to talk about change, and how we go about making changes that are right and good for us. From his own recent experiences, Callum shares what propelled him to make major changes in his life and how he managed to figure out what the right changes were. John and Callum talk through the challenges of making changes, how self-awareness holds the key and how all of us can learn to approach change differently.
Callum Kirkley is a Careers Advisor based in Sheffield.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Louise Eastwood to talk about all things Menopause. From exploring why so many people still treat it as taboo, to what the benefits of talking about it openly and honestly are. Louise candidly shares her insight into her own experiences of navigating the menopause, and the variety of attitudes she encounters in the people around her.
Louise Eastwood is a Personal Trainer and Life Coach based in Lancashire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Jack Moore to talk about the challenges of going from apprentice to manager in the same organisation. John and Jack talk through the struggles of making peace with transitions, the power of self-belief and the part our inner critic plays. Drawing on Jack’s own experience of the mental and emotional difficulties in keeping pace with the changing roles, and how other people around him have responded.
Jack Moore is the Marketing and Communications Manager for the mental health charity Mind in Hull and East Yorkshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Harry Gamble to talk about his experiences and thoughts around reverse ageism. Being a younger person in a management position, Harry shares his challenges of having to prove himself and overcome the assumptions that exists around youthfulness in the workplace. John and Harry also discuss the narratives that exist within our wider culture about young people, and what we can all do to contribute to improving this.
Harry Gamble is a 24-year-old Project Manager based in Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Sarah Linley to talk about the emotions involved in the creative process. Being and author and crime writer, Sarah shares her experiences…
Katy Robinson is a Project Manager with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Katy Robinson to talk about her experiences with career anxiety. Katy shares the detrimental impact that comparing herself to others has had upon her confidence and why career anxiety is more prevalent than we might realise. From the external pressures of social media to the internal feelings of imposter syndrome, John and Katy discuss how we can learn to deal better with the negative thoughts in our heads and find a collaborative way to approach work and life.
Katy Robinson is a Project Manager with East Riding of Yorkshire Council
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
In this 100th Episode celebration the tables are turned as James Ash takes over the reins of host and John Borland becomes the guest on his own show. James takes John on a reflective journey exploring the real reason behind his podcast, how it started, why he keeps creating it and what the future might hold. Find out about John’s own personal story of the challenges and progress that over the past 2 ½ years this podcast have taken him on.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Amy Mumby to talk about mental health, her own challenges with anxiety and what she has discovered about the things that help and hinder her. Addressing ideas from how much ownership we have over our own mental health to the impact that social media plays, John and Amy share their own perspectives and lived experiences of improving and maintaining their mental well-being.
Amy Mumby is a HR and Business Support Manager based in Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Emma Palmer to talk about the importance of belonging. It’s something we all need and yet many of us can struggle to truly find a sense of belonging. John and Emma share their thoughts and experiences of how to find and create belonging in our lives, how to dodge the mistakes that so many of us fall into and why feeling like we are on the ‘outside’ is so difficult for us.
Emma Palmer is a Foundation Year Tutor at the University of Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Jess Neary to talk about the Quick-Fix Mindset and the negative impacts it can have upon us both individually and collectively. John and Jess share their own thoughts on how growth and development really happen, how all of us can fall into the trap of chasing overnight success, and how learn to focus on the direction of our lives rather than the destination.
Jess Neary is a Health and Well-being Coach, a Personal Trainer and the founder of S3LF, a health and fitness online coaching company.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Ben Oliver, a sex and relationship educator to talk about pornography and the impact it has. Sharing their thoughts and understanding, John and Ben delve into the world of porn to talk about its prevalence in society, the affect it has on culture and how it’s a topic we all need to be more aware of.
Ben Oliver is a Sex and Relationship Educator based in North-East England.
If you ever come across anything online that you believe to be child sexual abuse, you can report this to The Internet Watch Foundation at www.iwf.org.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Andrew Yeomans to discuss the idea of creating and maintaining deep friendships. In our modern social-media driven world of ‘likes’ and ‘follows’, where being popular seems more important than true connection, how do we develop the deeper friendships that we all so desperately need. John and Andrew share their own experiences of friendship and their journey to develop the deeper ones.
Andrew Yeomans is a director of The Education Exchange based near Doncaster.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Sharon de Villiers to share their thoughts on stepping more and more into uncertainty. Talking through what happens when we are able to let go of our desperate need to know and learn to embrace the unknown in life. John and Sharon discuss their own personal journeys of discovering that the more they grow the less they know.
Sharon de Villiers is a Youth Worker and Mentor based in Bradford, West Yorkshire
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Naikmal Hamdard to share his story of losing his whole life in just one day. On 15th August 2021, when the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Niakmal knew his life was in imminent danger. He shares with John the incredible story of his evacuation to the UK, his new life as a refugee and how he has coped with losing everything he had worked so hard to build.
Naikmal Hamdard is a project co-ordinator, refugee and former executive director now based in West Yorkshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his childhood friend and first ever podcast guest, Dan Theobalds to talk about the lessons learnt from a year of cancer treatment. Dan joins John again to share his journey of dealing with cancer and what he has discovered about himself and others throughout this process. Talking about finding peace with mortality, learning to hold things lightly and knowing how to do the things that are beneficial, Dan talks openly and honestly about his insights from the past year.
Dan Theobalds is a Head Teacher, Husband and Father based in Lancashire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his sister-in-law, Rachael Wooldridge, to talk about her experience of being a grown-up orphan. Rachael shares how as a teenager she handled the death of her mum, dealt with her father’s subsequent struggles with mental health and how following her dad’s passing she is now raising her own young family without her parents. John and Rachael talk loss, grief, filling the voids and being aware of the walls we put up to protect ourselves.
Rachael Wooldridge is a church curate and mother of two young girls, based in London.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Claire Borer to delve into the topic of why we are so obsessed with upsetting people and how we find peace with it. From worrying what people are thinking of us, justifying why we don’t say the difficult words and understanding how much we actually choose to upset ourselves, John and Claire reveal their own challenges of finding harmony with others’ upset.
Claire Borer is Freelance Coach based in Berkshire who also works part-time for Guide Dogs.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Billie Richardson to talk about the idea of owning our own excellence. Many of us can struggle to not only know what we are brilliant at, but to truly take ownership of our strengths. John and Billie discuss their own journeys of becoming aware of their excellence and striving to unashamedly display those qualities.
Billie Richardson is a Practice Consultant based in Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Sarah McCarten-Williams to talk about how we can learn to do our own thinking. So often the thinking we do is so dictated by others, culture and social norms that finding our own thoughts can be tricky. Sarah reveals how being able to disagree helped her develop her own mind, whilst John ponders on how our desire to be ‘right’ causes us to stunt our own development and growth of our thinking.
Sarah McCarten-Williams is a development worker and coach currently based in Oxford.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Rachel Oatridge to talk about the art of Travelling Light through life and how we find rest and space along that journey. John and Rachel talk about the importance of discovering how we find our own rest and the space we truly need, whilst sharing personal thoughts and stories about everything from busyness to minimalism along the way.
Rachel Oatridge is a coach, children’s occupational therapist and mother of two currently based in North Lincolnshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Jessie Perkins to talk about the transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s a journey that all of us undertake and yet it can be incredibly difficult to navigate. Becoming a grown up is a process that many of us find trickier than we perhaps expected. John and Jessie talk honestly about their experiences, a generation apart, of becoming a grown up. The fails, the successes and the unexpected moments that adulting brings.
Jessie Perkins is a 20-year-old student from Nottinghamshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Michael Carr to talk about the nagging sensation that something is bound to go wrong. Michael shares his story of realising just how much this feeling has impacted his life and his leadership. John and Michael discuss how this thinking lingers even through success and achievement, the pros and cons of feeling this way, and where these negative thoughts may have come from.
Michael Carr is a Head Teacher and Coach, based in York.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Claire Mackenzie to discuss the idea of ‘Finding Your Voice’. Sharing personal experience of times when they have both struggled to feel heard, John and Claire talk about how vital a sense of being understood is to all of us. In the process, revealing the importance of belonging, finding our tribe and stepping away from places that stifle our voice.
Claire MacKenzie is a Career Transition Coach based in London
www.clairemackenziecoaching.co.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his very good friend, Mark Oliver, to talk all things Cancel Culture. In an age where people are being ‘Cancelled’ and ostracised for opinions they voice and actions they have taken. John and Mark discuss the rights and wrongs of Cancel Culture, how we balance accountability with grace and whether it is Cancel Culture itself that perhaps needs cancelling?
Mark Oliver is a sports outreach worker based in the North East of England.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Jessica King to talk all things ego. Jessica shares her story of discovering her ego, getting to know it, and recognising how much it has affected her life. She opens up about her struggles to be aware of her ego and how she is learning to lessen its influence. John and Jessica discuss the negative impact that ego has on all of us and how we can best start to understand and deal with our own ego.
Jessica King is a Franchise Partner for Boots based in East Yorkshire
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Chris Baker, to talk about what it is like to work a ‘Thankless Task’ and to do a job where the successes and rewards are far and few between. John and Chris discuss their own experiences of dealing with disappointment, learning to stay motivated and constantly looking for the ‘small wins’. From the struggles to the rewards, they share their own stories of finding ways to keep the faith and continue believing in the work they were doing.
Chris Baker is a retired Police DCI and Coach, who previously worked for a social housing organisation helping the long-term unemployed to find work.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Annie McKinnon, to talk about sexuality, pronouns, and gender identity. Annie shares her journey of understanding and accepting her own sexuality, how she has embraced who she is and why she is now such an active member of the LGBTQ+ community. John and Annie discuss their thoughts on how to make sense of these topics and how as a society we can all expand our understanding.
Annie McKinnon is a Life Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Writer currently based in Hastings.
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John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Emma Hardy to talk about her experience of ditching the life plan she had, and finding a new path in life. John and Emma discuss just how strong our life plans can be, and how often the plan we are following isn’t even our plan. Understanding where these life plans come from, knowing when to ditch the plan and learning how we can find our own way forward, John and Emma share their thoughts on how to deal with a plan that needs ditching.
Emma Hardy is a Business Development Manager based in Hull.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Danielle Thomas to talk about her experience of having her first child in the middle of lockdown, and the loss she experienced of things not going as she had imagined they would. John and Danielle share their thoughts on learning to deal with life when it doesn’t go the way we thought it would, and how we can flip our thinking to help ourselves flow through this unpredictable life.
Danielle Thomas is a Talent & Develop Manager and a mother of one, based in Humberside.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Marie Govan to talk about the pressure of being outstanding. As a teacher, Marie shares her experience of living with the constant burden of having to achieve an ‘outstanding label’, and how that has translated into her wider life. John and Marie discuss the idea of letting go of the striving to be exceptional, and learning to embrace being good enough. Marie Govan is a teacher and mother based in Bolton.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Master Stuart Usher, to talk about the life lessons he has learnt through his dedication to martial arts. From a bullied child to a real-life Mr Miyagi, Stuart shares the disciplines, principles and mindsets he has developed through his life-long passion and the difference they have made to him and his students. John and Stuart talk through the importance of discovering balance, positivity and resilience for all of our lives. Master Stuart Usher is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Messingham Martial Arts, the 2017 winner of the BBC Sports personality of the year Unsung hero Award for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and Chief Instructor of the British Taekwondo Association.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his old friend and team-mate, Chris Brass, talking about how to deal with public humiliation. Sharing his story of scoring one of the most bizarre and viewed own goals of all time, Chris describes how he has handled the pressure of such a public mistake. He describes where he has found the resilience to bounce-back from it and how he is now using the experience to help others. John and Chris talk through the fear of embarrassment and ridicule and how all of us can find perspectives to help us move beyond it. Chris Brass is a former professional footballer and manager, who is the current Head of Recruitment at Nottingham Forest Football Club.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Elly Dolan, to talk about the importance of both playing and pausing. With a background in early years and vast experience of helping people to learn within nature, Elly shares her thoughts on why rediscovering the art of play is so vital for us. From letting go of the shame that so often comes with playing to learning how to truly play.
John and Elly share their own experiences of play, whilst also talking through the power of learning to pause and find those in-between spaces. Elly Dolan is the founder of Liminalis, an organisation using natural spaces to help people transition and connect with nature.
Find out more from Elly here: https://buff.ly/3isUItU
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Jude Simpson, to discuss the idea of being confident within our own creativity. As a poet and performer, Jude shares her experiences of finding and losing confidence and how different factors in life have had an impact upon her confidence levels. John and Jude discuss the challenges of creating material and putting it out into the public domain, how their confidence has changed over the years, and what they have learnt about maintaining, growing and harnessing their belief in their own abilities.
Jude Simpson is a poet, wordsmith, writer and performer. She’s also a mother of four based near Cambridge.
Jude's website: http://www.judesimpson.co.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Paul Edworthy to discuss the idea that life is a journey not a destination.
Inspired by the thinking of Carl Rogers, Paul shares his thoughts on how he has learnt to shift his perspective from living a life of destinations to a life of journeying.
In learning to be more present, discovering how to navigate life’s challenges and being less goal-orientated, John and Paul reveal their thinking about finding joy and happiness along the journey of their lives. Paul Edworthy is a husband, father, and pastor of King’s Church, based in Hastings.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by old friend Derek Jones to talk about the importance of finding rest within our lives.
Busyness is all around us, the hustle and bustle of our modern lives can be overwhelming.
John and Derek share their thoughts on how we can step back from the rush of life, learn to slow down and find rest within our modern lifestyles. From actively planning slow moments, to taking charge of our time, John and Derek reveal what they have discovered about how we find this all too elusive thing called rest.
Derek Jones is the Priest in Charge at St. Oswald’s and All Saints, Little Horton. He’s a husband, dad and BMXer.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by Coach and Communication Specialist, Nicola Ellwood, to talk about life as a new mum and how she’s managed the transition to motherhood whilst continuing to work in her business. There is possibly no greater change we experience than parenthood which comes with untold pressures, expectations and shifts in our lives. Nicola shares how she has manged to find her own way of doing things amidst the ever-changing world of being a new mum. Nicola Ellwood is a Coach, Communication Specialist and mother, based in Lincoln.
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John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Aimee Moore to talk about her experiences of wanting so desperately to be a mum but finding it difficult to conceive. Through the hope and the hopelessness, Aimee shares her story of this often-taboo subject and how her journey took her from polycystic ovaries to life-threatening complications and a whole variety of medical intervention. She shares with John the raw emotions and isolation she felt throughout this period of her life. Aimee Moore is a wife and mother currently living on the South Coast of England.
Follow Aimee here: https://www.facebook.com/aimee.bloismoore
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Rebecca Hewick to discuss how we can reframe failure to be a force for good in our lives. So many of us fear failing so much that we avoid anything that might even risk the idea of falling short. Rebecca shares with John her experiences in the world of body building and how failure has played its part in spurring her on. How she has been able to fail over and over again and yet draw so much from there experiences.
Rebecca Hewick is the Operations Director of BRC Wealth Management and a Body Builder.
Find out more from Rebecca here: Website: https://buff.ly/3lh2zNPInstagram: @brcwealth & @rebeccahewick
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by 9-year-old Charlie Smith to talk about his life with cerebral palsy. As a school pupil and part-time model, actor and voice-over artist, Charlie has some incredible insight into the impact his disability has upon him. His attitude towards his cerebral palsy is perhaps surprising but most definitely inspiring, as he shares with John his thoughts on the pros and cons of disability, what reaction he gets from others and the life lessons he has learnt. Charlie Smith is a 9-year-old school pupil, part-time model, actor and voice-over artist who has cerebral palsy.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Elliot Needham, to talk about his experiences of being raised as an only child. There are so many myths, beliefs, and ideas around the positive and negative impacts of being raised without siblings.
Elliot shares his journey through childhood and into adulthood of how being an only child has and hasn’t affected him, blowing away some of those myths in the process.
John and Elliot delve into the world of family, siblings and how misguided beliefs can impact us. Elliot Needham is a Digital Marketer based in Hull, who grew up as an only child.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Graham Daniels, to discuss the power of culture; how we change it, build it and maintain it. As a director of Cambridge United FC, Graham reflects on how to develop culture within the cut-throat world of a professional football club. John and Graham share their thoughts on the influence that culture has within all our lives and how we can consciously build better cultures. Graham Daniels is the General Director of Christians in Sport and Director of Cambridge United FC.
Find out more from Graham here:
www.christiansinsport.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ChristiansinSport
https://twitter.com/CIS
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
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John is joined by special guest, Joe Rafter, to talk about how growth and self-development can come from loss. Joe shares his story from processing grief after the loss of his son, to finding ways forward and the choices he made to grow himself. An inspiring insight into the extreme lows and highs of life, Joe reveals his own philosophies on how growth and development is possible for all of us.
Joe Rafter is an entrepreneur, business owner and bereaved father based in the East Midlands.
Find out more from Joe here:
https://www.theharleyjaetrust.org/
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John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Luke Thompson, to talk about stepping out of comfort zones and in particular the social comfort zone which we all have. Luke shares his own fears and struggles with stepping away from the known and into the unknown. Worrying what others may think and fearing losing face. John and Luke talk through the challenges and benefits of exploring life beyond our social comfort zone.
Luke Thompson is Commercial Manager at Graypen, based in North East Lincolnshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Janice Woodcock, to talk about the importance of communication and the impact that developing good social skills in early life has on our success, health and happiness in later life. From the ‘30 Million Word Gap’, to ‘Invisible Children’ and how language plays such a huge part in our overall development, John and Janice reveal why communication is the most important thing and how we can help ourselves and our children to grow social skills.
Janice Woodcock has over 40 years of experience working with children in early years. As a teacher, advisor, trainer and researcher.
References: Carol Dweck – Process Praise
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Emily Proctor, to talk about the contradiction of self-confidence. The idea of feeling at times like we are lacking self-confidence and yet also doing things that take real high levels of confidence. This contradiction, that many of us experience, can lead to a sense of confusion and holding back in life. John and Emily explore how they have built their own self-confidence, whilst dealing with the swing from high to low confidence and back again.
Emily Proctor is the co-founder of Green Ginger Digital based in Hull.
www.greengingerdigital.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-proctor-78331a5b/
Instagram: @greengingerdigital
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Laurie Kennedy to talk about his life as an autistic person, who also supports others with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Laurie speaks openly about the highs and lows of autism, what it has brought to his life in blessings and challenges, and how the world around him responds to autistic people. Whilst John shares some of his own journey as the father of a child recently diagnosed with ASD.
Laurie Kennedy is autistic, an autism support worker and Director of the Faraway CIC.
Find out more from Laurie: http://www.thefarawaycic.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefarawaycic
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thefarawaycic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefarawaycic
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Jessica Crawford, who at 28 years old learnt she has a genetic mutation meaning she will develop dementia in her fifties. Jess talks openly about her future facing Frontotemporal Degeneration Dementia (FTD), how she has witnessed her own mum suffer at its hands and how she has dealt with her own diagnosis. From the fear of the unknown to the impact it has had on her loved ones, Jess shares her journey of acceptance, positivity and learning how to face the future.
Follow Jessica on socials: @ftdandm
Website: www.ftdandme.co.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Karen Locking, to talk about her experience of being child-free by choice. In a world where the norms, expectations and assunptions are for women to want to be a mother, Karen shares her story of going against the grain. Revealing what life has been like, how she has been treated and the assumptions she has had to dispel. John and Karen share their thoughts on the challenges of living counter-culturally.
Karen Locking is the director of Evolve, married to Stuart and child-free by choice.
Follow Karen Locking:
https://www.evolvebd.co.uk/
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by an extra special guest, his sister, Anne Borland, as they discuss toxic relationships. Anne shares her experience of finding herself in toxic relationships, how she got there and what she has learnt from it. From the impact it had on her to the recovery she has made, Anne candidly speaks of her journey through shame and silence to reflection and courage.
John and Anne reveal their thinking on toxic relationships and the lessons we can all learn from these negative experiences.
Anne Borland is successful senior leader in her career, an extreme sports enthusiast, and the best sister John has ever had.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Dave Scholes, as they discuss the idea that when it comes to mental health and well-being, you don’t always have to be an expert to help people. Sparked by the loss of a friend to suicide and his own experience of mental health issues, Dave reveals his thinking on how we can all play our part in the mental wellness of others. John and Dave talk openly and frankly about the importance of making mental health conversations an everyday thing.
Dave Scholes is the founder of Mindsight and Six Connections, which are flipping the focus on mental health and well-being.
Follow Mindsight here:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mindsight_connect/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindsight-connect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsightconnect
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3ssCaMKQFvTZFDGaDu9gQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mndsght_cnnct
Follow Six Connections here:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/six_cnnctns/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/six-cnnctns/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixCnnctns
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78OEw93l4vfC6S-Ebmr6vQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/six_cnnctns
More from Dave Scholes here:
www.mindsight.org.uk
www.sixconnections.co.uk
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Jess White, to talk about the idea of self-love. Often loving ourselves has been seen as an arrogant way of being. Yet self-love is vital to our happiness, confidence, purpose and ability to love others. John and Jess share their own diverse journeys with self-love and reveal their thoughts on why self-love is so important. They talk through what holds us back from self-love, why we find it so difficult and how we can all learn to love ourselves more.
Jess White is a coach, IT support worker and Mother of two based in North East Lincolnshire.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Malcolm Smith, to discuss why we care so much about what others think of us. Many of us can be crippled by our over-concern of others’ opinions of us and find we spend too much time and energy trying to be liked. John and Malcolm share their thoughts and personal experiences of learning to step away from needing to be liked and finding ways to lessen the obsession with how other people perceive us.
Malcolm Smith is a youth worker, coach, husband and father based in North East Lincolnshire.
Find out more from Malcolm here: https://youthworx.co.uk/
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Mel Hoban, to talk about the other pandemic we’ve been experiencing in recent years, which is a pandemic of loneliness. Sharing their own thoughts on how we create meaningful connections and combat loneliness in our lives, John and Mel talk about their own moments of loneliness, and the loneliness they see in the world around us. Mel also draws on her own experience of losing her entire community and social connections at the age of 18, learning to start again and build new relationships.
Mel Hoban is a coach and the facilitator of The First Ladies Club in Grimsby.
Follow The First Ladies Club here:
https://www.facebook.com/FLCGrimsby/
https://www.instagram.com/firstladies_club/
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Tim Robinson, to talk about the role that our environment plays in our levels of performance. Taking what he has discovered from the world of sports coaching and applying it to life, Tim shares with John his research into Ecological Dynamics and the difference that our interaction with our environment makes. It is all too easy to overlook the impact that our environment has on us and believe our performance and output in life is solely down to our abilities and talents. John and Tim flip this thinking on its head by revealing the true significance that our environment, and how we respond to it, has upon us.
Tim Robinson is a senior lecturer in Spots Coaching and PE at Sheffield Hallam University and the Head Coach of Scunthorpe RUFC
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by writer, Simon Cross, to discuss the idea of the importance of doing the little, mundane things in life. We can be so obsessed in our culture with the big, the important, the famous and the grand, that we forgot to focus on the details of life. John and Simon discuss their thoughts on the spiritual aspect of learning to find contentment, peace and purpose within the mundane, repetitive aspects of our lives. From folding socks to making tea, embracing the details in life changes the way we see ourselves, others and the world around us.
Simon Cross is a writer, journalist, activist and academic, working at the intersection of well-being, spirituality, mental health, social science, and theology.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Reenie Hollis to talk about what ‘Making it’ looks like. As a former member of indie-rock band, The Long Blondes, who rose to fame in the 00’s, Reenie shares her story of what making it looked like. From having their debut album reach number 1 in the UK Indie charts, to playing Glastonbury, touring the world and experiencing a sudden break up of the band. In turn, John reflects on his own ambitions of making it in the world of professional football. The pair discuss their experiences of the idea of ‘making it’, how we know when we have ‘made it’ and whether ‘making it’ even exists.
Reenie Hollis is the former bass player of The Long Blondes, based in Sheffield.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his old friend, Andrew Evans, to talk about life as adoptive dads. Andrew and John share their thinking on fatherhood, parenting and what adopting children has meant for them. With two quite diverse stories, these two dads, living in two different countries, chat through the challenges, fears and joys of adoption. Dispelling some of the myths and getting to the heart of parenting, John and Andrew, take us on a journey from their initial thoughts on adopting to the adventure of everyday life raising adopted children.
Andrew Evans is a father of two (soon to be three) adopted children, based in California.
You can follow Andrew and his wife Marguerite on their adoption journey here http://www.adoption-journey.com/tribe
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by his friend and special guest Selina Witts to discuss living in a place of possibilities. They share their thinking on the richness that choice, options, spontaneity, and the great unknown bring to our lives. Many of us can fear uncertainty so much that we squash and diminish the possibilities available to us, leaving us stuck, frustrated, and bored. John and Selina reveal how embracing and actively seeking out possibilities has impacted their own lives and how all of us can learn to live in a place of possibilities.
Selina Witts is a Deputy Head Teacher and a Coach, who lives by the coast and loves playing out.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Geoff Dawson, who shares his inspiring story of being the parent of a child with cancer. Geoff openly and honestly, reveals how he and his family not only coped with the circumstances of their son’s diagnosis, but found ways to grow through them. He takes us on a journey through the feelings, thoughts and challenges he faced from the early signs of a health issue, through diagnosis, treatment and the years that followed.
Geoff Dawson is a Senior Assistant Pastor and a married, father of three, based in the North East.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
Guest Website: https://www.braintumourresearch.org/
John is joined by special guest Jemma Akers-Jacklin to talk about her life as a gay woman, but how she grew up pretending to be heterosexual. Jemma shares her story of how she hid her sexuality even from herself, and the denial she lived with. Revealing the challenge of finding acceptance of herself, and learning to embrace who she really is, Jemma gives great insight into the struggles she faced as a young person. John also candidly shares his own journey and evolution in thinking, from adopting the cultural norms he grew up with, to finding greater awareness and understanding.
Jemma Akers-Jacklin is a youth worker and founder of Jen’s Special Place, a charity helping children and young people grow through bereavement.
Follow Jemma:
https://twitter.com/Jem_JemA
Jemma Akers-Jacklin | LinkedIn
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Andy Kennedy to talk about how we can learn to let go of the mental and emotional baggage that many of us carry around. John and Andy discuss the benefits of learning to let go of the things which do us no good and how we start the process of putting them down and moving them aside. Sharing their own personal experiences of letting go they unpack the challenges and advantages they have found in learning to let go.
Andy Kennedy is a university lecturer, coach, trainer and former police officer.
References:
The Chimp Paradox- Steve Peters
Inside Out Revolution- Michael Neill
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest Bhavn Khaira to discuss what fighting for freedom and choice is really like. Bhavn tells her life story of growing up in Britain in an Indian family, and the struggles of freeing herself from her cultural ways. Recognising her lack of freedom and choice, she reveals how she has found a way to create liberty for herself and her children. John and Bhavn share their ideas on what real freedom looks like, the cost it comes with and how all of us can learn to fight for our own freedom.
Bhavn Khaira is a British, first-generation Indian immigrant, based in the West Midlands.
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by one of his personal heroes, Jan de Villiers, to talk about his work in transforming communities and loving the unlovable. Jan shares his experiences of trying to make a difference with young people and families in the inner-city, amongst high levels of crime, unemployment, and anti-social behaviour. John and Jan tell their stories of what it really takes to commit to loving those who at first appear unlovable, revealing the passion, pain, tears and joy along the way.
Jan de Villiers is the fonder and CEO of Futurekraft, an organisation supporting charities and churches to transform their local communities. Born in South Africa, he settled in the UK over 25 years old to establish a transformational youth work in one of the most deprived communities in Britain.
Find out more from Jan de Villiers here:
https://www.facebook.com/futurekraftLTD
www.futurekraft.org
References: Richard Rohr – Upside Down
John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and raw discussions between John and his guest, as they discuss their thoughts, feelings and experiences of life topics that affect each and every one of us.
Full of insight, philosophies, mind-set, and life-changing thinking, this is a podcast for anyone interested in their own personal development, growing their awareness and discovering new ways of doing life better.
This podcast will make you think differently.
John is joined by special guest, Tim Elgar to talk about Psychological Safety and why it is so important for all of us.
Sharing their thoughts of how it impacts workplaces, teams, families and other aspects of our lives, John and Tim take us on a journey through what it means to be psychological safe and what happens when we’re not.
Challenging us to think about how it impacts us personally and also how we can create this level of safety for those around us.
Tim Elgar heads up Leadership Development and Organisational Culture at Twinkl, a rapidly growing, innovative company helping those who teach.
Find out more at: www.twinkl.co.uk
References: Brene Brown – Call to Courage (Netflix)
John is joined by special guest, Steve Johnstone, to talk through how we get to know ourselves. Its one thing to try and become more self-aware, but where do we even start and how do we make this happen. John and Steve share their thoughts on how all of us can begin to better get to know ourselves. Disclosing what has worked in their lives and the benefits it has created, John and Steve offer some great insight into the process of getting to know ourselves.
Steve Johnstone is Programme Lead for Professional Coaching at BPP University. An educator, coach and coach supervisor based in North Lincolnshire.
Find out more from Steve here:
bpp.com
Book References: Anthony De Mello - Awareness
John talks with special guest, Karl O’Reilly about the effects of Imposter Syndrome on our lives. We all suffer from this sense of not really knowing what we are doing, or not feeling good enough for the role we are in and can create for ourselves a sense that one day we will get ‘found out’. John and Karl share their own experiences of imposter syndrome both within their professional and personal lives. Openly sharing how this doubting voice in their heads has impacted them, and how they have found ways to deal with it.
Karl O’Reilly, is an Executive Head of two specialist schools in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
John talks with special guest, Dave Warman about the stories we tell ourselves of who we are and who we’re not. All of us hold stories of who we believe ourselves to be and these stories affect us more than we realise. John and Dave openly share their experience of noticing their own stories of themselves, learning how to change them and finding the freedom this has created. If you want to change your life the best place to start is by changing the stories you tell yourself.
Dave Warman is the founder and CEO of SHAPED, an alternative provision in education based in Sheffield.
Find Dave Warman at:
www.davewarman.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-warman-5b061329/
John talks with special guest Dan Vockins, about how we create greater happiness in our lives. Happiness is the ongoing desire for so many of us and yet it can so often prove elusive. John and Dan share their thoughts on how they bring happiness into their lives and what gets in the way of them feeling happy. Talking through the different elements of happiness they reveal how all of us can begin to do more of the things that contribute to our happiness.
Dan Vockins is a coach, counsellor, tutor and former primary school teacher based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Follow Dan:
Facebook @DanVockinsCoach
LinkedIn - Dan Vockins
Instagram @danvockinscct)
John talks with special guest, Dave Houchin, about the importance of self-awareness and how tricky it can be to get to know ourselves. John and Dave share their insights and personal experiences of the benefits and struggles of trying to raise their awareness. From self-limiting beliefs to how to use criticism, and the negative bias in our brains, John and Dave delve through various aspects of how to better understand who we really are.
Dave Houchin is a recently retired Police Superintendent and trainer at the College of Policing where he has helped develop senior leaders in human behaviour, organisational culture and personal development.
Book Reference:
Daniel Kahneman – Thinking Fast and Slow
John talks with special guest, Rev. Matt Norris, about the impact of beginnings and endings in our lives. All of us are constantly experiencing some things starting and other things finishing, yet we’ve never really considered how we approach and handle these transitions. How we approach these changes is vitally important for our happiness and success. John and Matt openly share their own struggles and joys with new beginnings, and the impact that endings have had upon them.
Matt Norris currently leads a church community in Bristol. He’s also a recently qualified coach, husband and father of three.
Visit the Spacious website here: www.spaciouscoaching.co.uk
Visit Matt Norris' website here: www.freshgroundcoaching.com
Book References:
Transitions – William Bridges
The Examined Life – Stephen Grosz
John talks with his old friend Junior Mcdougald about trying to make a difference in this world. From a career in professional football to founding and running a children’s charity, Junior shares his story of how he has found a way to play his part and impact the lives of vulnerable young people. John and Junior reveal their thoughts on where the drive, inspiration and will to make a difference come from. Sharing stories as they go, these two friends offer some real insight and tips into how to create a vision and make it happen.
Junior is the founder of children’s charity, Sports Connections Foundation, an ex-professional footballer and father of three.
John talks with his wife Rachel about what really makes relationships work. After 18 years of marriage and 3 children, John and Rachel share their thoughts on the ups and downs of being a couple and how to create a relationship that lasts. Dismissing some of the media portrayals about relationships, John and Rachel reveal what a real marriage looks like and discuss how they’ve manged to stay close, work through differences and find ways to create their own culture.
Rachel Borland is a coach, wife and mother of three based in North Lincolnshire.
John talks with special guest Andy Green about how he has continually exceeded expectations throughout his life. From predictions at his birth that he would never be able to talk to becoming a public speaker, Andy shares how despite having cerebral palsy, he has managed to face and conquer each challenge in his life. John and Andy reveal their thinking on ways to find our own ways to achieve in the face of adversity.
Andy Green is a 23 year old entrepreneur, business owner, public speaker and mentor based in North East Lincolnshire. He is a father of one and has cerebral palsy.
Andy's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lykeandygreen/)
Andy's Twitter: @meisandyg @lykeltd
John talks with special guest Katy Humphrey about what success really looks like. In our modern world where we are bombarded with images and idea of what success is, it can be difficult to discover our own version of success. John and Katy share their thoughts on how they have stepped away from other ideas of success and found ways to uncover what success really looks like for them.
Katy Humphrey is a business owner, coach and mother of two based in Newark. After a successful career in the corporate world, she established her own business at the very beginning of the Covid19 pandemic.
In this Christmas Special edition of his podcast, John talks with four of his best friends about connection, friendship and how 2020 has changed us all. Dan Theobalds, Jon West and Mark Oliver join John to share their thoughts on how they make and maintain quality connections in their lives. Connection is at the heart of our happiness and these four friends reveal their own approach to relationships and how that impacts upon their well-being.
Dan Theobalds is a Primary School Headteacher based in Lancashire, Jon West is a solicitor from Lincolnshire and Mark Oliver is a Sports Development Consultant based in the North East.
John talks with special guest Mo Younis about learning to make the most of all you have. Mo shares his heart-wrenching story of living with a life limiting, ultra-rare skin condition and how he has managed to become an inspiration to millions. From winning the Pride of Britain awards to befriending celebrities and being an ambassador for his beloved Aston Villa, Mo opens up not only about his great achievements but also about his daily struggles and how he has managed to defy medical opinion his entire life.
Mo Younis is a 20-year-old Pride of Britain winner, Aston Villa Super fan, charity ambassador and Instagram influencer. He was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa when he was just two months old.
John talks with special guest Eileen Gricuk about what we do when we feel invisible to the world. These two old friends share their thoughts on the importance of belonging and being seen. We have a yearning desire as human beings to be noticed and acknowledged, yet so often we can feel unnoticed. John and Eileen reveal their own experiences of both the positive and negative aspects of feeling invisible, and how they have found ways to deal with it.
Eileen Gricuk is a Leadership Coach and Social Cohesion Facilitator currently based in Belfast.
John talks with special guest Holly Crosby about how she dealt with a sudden change in her personality. At the age of 22, Holly had an experience that not only changed her life, but also transformed who she was. Through sharing her story, she explains how she learnt to accept and adapt to being so different. John and Holly offer their insight into how all of us can learn to deal with change and navigate the unknown.
Holly Crosby is a coach, trainer and well-being practitioner based in South Yorkshire, where she lives with her husband and son.
John talks with special guest James Ash about how we find calm from the chaos that life throws at us. James shares the heart-wrenching story of loss that sparked a chaotic lifestyle which he lived for over six years. Offering insight into the disruption and turmoil that ensued for him, and how after some self-reflection he managed to dramatically turn his life around. John and James express their thoughts on the contentment they both now experience, and how we make the changes needed to walk the path towards greater peace, happiness and calm within our lives.
James Ash is an entrepreneur, content creator, marketeer and DJ currently based in Turkey. He has ADHD but didn’t know it until he was in his mid-thirties.
John talks with special guest Ben Harper about the importance of knowing and living our values. All of us have our own personal set of values, whether we know it or not and they have huge influence over our levels of happiness. John and Ben share their own experience of the difference identifying and using their values has made to their lives, whilst also explaining ways to get to know our values and how to ensure they are honoured within our lives.
Ben Harper is a well-being specialist, mentor, educator and trainer based in Sheffield.
You can find Ben here:
@wellbeingteach
John talks with special guest Yvonne Hemmings about how to find true happiness after hitting rock bottom. Five years ago, Yvonne found herself floundering with her confidence at an all time low. She shares her experiences with John, about how she managed to journey from that dark place, to discover the happy and fulfilling life she now has. John and Yvonne share their thoughts on the keys to building confidence, happiness and fulfilment in our lives.
Yvonne Hemmings is an Automation Consultant and business owner based in North Lincolnshire.
You can find Yvonne here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-hemmings/
https://www.facebook.com/yvonneautomationmadesimple
John talks with special guest Ella Beale about her experience of developing and recovering from anorexia nervosa. Ella openly shares her own journey and relationship with food, which led her scarily close to death. Talking through the underlying issues, where it all began and how recovery has happened, Ella and John discuss the details of this often, taboo topic.
Ella Beale is a 24-year-old charity worker, currently based in Sheffield. She was hospitalised twice in her teenage years as a result of anorexia nervosa yet found a way to recover from this life-threatening condition.
John talks with special guest Steve Kirby about achieving success despite having insecurities and self-doubt. From starting out life in a poor family, to becoming a master of his trade, Steve shares his story of achieving success despite the insecurities that have followed him through his life. John and Steve share their thoughts on how to handle self-doubt whilst staying motivated to reach goals and conquer challenges.
Steve Kirby is a jeweller, antiques dealer and owner of The Old School Café in Messingham, North Lincolnshire. He had a successful career in Hatton Garden and has made numerous television appearances over the years.
John talks with special guest Melissa Tindall about the problem with perfectionism and how striving to be perfect can create struggle in life. Melissa shares openly her own journey of ‘being perfect’ and how she has found ways to begin to step away from an ideal version of herself. Discussing the impact of wanting to be perfect and how we can free ourselves from its grasp, John and Melissa delve into the reasons behind perfectionism and how we can find our way to accepting that good enough is enough.
Melissa is a primary school teacher, coach, wife, and mother of two, based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
John talks with author and songwriter Robert Williams. These two old school friends talk through the trials and tribulations of following their creative passions. Robert shares his thoughts with John on life as an author and songwriter, explaining the barriers, set-backs and rejection that plague this way of life. Discussing the vulnerability, hopes and fears that come with creating work and putting out into the public domain, and how they measure success in this notoriously fragile industry.
Robert Williams is a critically acclaimed author and songwriter based in Manchester. His first novel, Luke and Jon, won a Betty Trask Award and was called 'a hugely impressive debut' in the Daily Telegraph. His second novel, How the Trouble Started, was shortlisted for the Portico Prize for Fiction. Into the Trees is his latest. His books have been translated into ten languages. He is currently working on his fourth book and has previously released music under the pseudonym ‘The Library Trust’.
John talks with former Premier League footballer and old friend, Brett Ormerod, about what happens when life goes in different directions. Sharing their life stories John and Brett talk about the moments that sent their life in opposite directions and how they both handled that. Sharing the twists and turns that life brings and how they coped with their different life paths. From achieving hopes and dreams, to handling disappointment and rejection and what happens when the dreams are all over.
Brett Ormerod is an ex-Premier League striker, FA Cup finalist, and the only player to score in all four divisions of professional football for the same club.
John talks with special guest, Simon Jones, about what being single is really like in 2020. These two friends at different ends of the relationship spectrum share their thoughts on finding love, relationships and singleness. Simon openly reveals what life as a single man in his thirties is really like. Reflecting on the modern world of dating, what he is really looking for and what really matters most for him. From marriage to Love Island, John and Simon cover the whole range of relationships, sharing some great insights along the way.
Simon Jones is 34 years old, single, entrepreneur based in Hull. He’s the owner of Identify, recruitment agency and the creator of the Top 30 Under 30, a year long journey of self-discovery and improvement for young professionals.
John talks with special guest, Vicki Gregory, about the importance of really listening. These two friends and self-proclaimed talkers delve into the topic of listening, why it really matters and the incredible difference it makes to our lives.
Sharing their own experiences of both good and bad listening, John and Vicki discuss the power of listening, why we neglect to listen and how we can begin to improve our listening skills. Recognising their own lack of recognition for the power listening holds whilst openly sharing their own journeys to being better listeners.
Vicki Gregory is a successful business owner, coach and mum based in Lincolnshire. A self-confessed lover of talking who has learnt to step back and truly listen.
John talks with special guest, Christopher Day about how to be adaptable and roll with life’s challenges. These two friends from different generations, share their thoughts on the importance of innovating, setting challenges and learning to constantly adapt. Talking through how to navigate life and all the changes it brings, whilst maintaining enthusiasm, positivity and a zest for living.
Christopher Day is a farmer, B&B and fisheries owner, flag enthusiast and keen runner, based in North Lincolnshire.
John talks with special guest, Mike Chudley about personal development and self-growth. Delving into ideas of why people do or don’t chose to focus on their own development and asking why so many people have never really thought about their own personal growth. John and Mike share their own journeys and lessons they’ve learnt about how to develop themselves.
Mike Chudley is a 23 year old content creator based in Essex. He’s amassed huge followings on YouTube and TikTok since launching his career as a 14 year old.
John talks with special guest, Bex Pyrah, about the negative voice that exists within our heads. They share openly and honestly about their own negative thoughts and the way in which these have affected them over the years. Talking through how they have learnt to notice the negative voice in their head, whilst also revealing the ways they have learnt to handle these thoughts and move into a place where the negative thoughts no longer have as much impact.
Bex Pyrah is an activity teacher and CAS co-ordinator and mother of two, based near Oxford. She’s been working on her negative thinking for years and has great insight into how to find ways to move beyond it.
John talks with special guest, Elijah Gumise about privilege, prejudice and unconscious bias. Sharing their ideas on how we get to the roots of our own issues, John and Elijah tackle this emotive subject head on. These two great friends, who grew up in very different worlds, not only reveal their own experiences and thoughts, but set the challenge of how to look inwardly at our own prejudice and bias.
Elijah Gumise is a mental health nurse working in the NHS, who left his native Zimbabwe as a teenager and has lived in the UK for over 20 years.
John talks with special guest, Jonathan Oatridge, about why death is still such a taboo in society, how we make peace with our own mortality and what might be the good parts of death. They share their ideas and thoughts on death, how they’ve handled facing their own mortality and what the fragility of life has brought to them. Tackling this subject head on they express their fears, hopes and experiences of death in and around their own lives, and talk through how to find the balance in our thoughts of our own mortality.
Jonathan Oatridge is a church minister, former civil engineer, coach, husband and father of two.
Identity, Ego and True Self
Welcome to episode 12 of The John Borland Podcast.
John talks with special guest, Phil Scaife, about identity, ego and finding our true self. Chatting through how lockdown and recent events have shaped their thinking on these matters. They share their ideas on their own and others’ struggles to know who we really are, step away from our ego-driven culture and reconnect with our true self.
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John talks with special guest, Jayne Moran, about what it means to be truly authentic, how it impacts on our lives and whether is ever fully achievable. John and Jayne share their own struggles in being authentic, the realisations they have come to over the years, and how they have aligned their own lives to fit with who they really are. Revealing the power that finding our own authenticity can have and all the benefits it brings to our lives.
Dr Jayne Moran is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with people with autism through her roles within Careplus and The Faraway CIC, a not-for-profit organisation.
John talks with special guest, Mark Smith, about what life is like being the father of a son with cerebral palsy. They talk through Mark’s experiences of the challenges and joys that raising Charlie brings. Discussing the highs and the lows of Charlie’s life living with disability and all the impact that has upon family, friendships and education. John and Mark give a raw and real insight into what being a dad looks and feels like for them both.
Mark Smith is an NHS Paediatric Audiologist, husband to Louise and an amazing dad to Charlie and Poppy.
John talks with his 12-year-old son, Jaxon, about unconditional love. Revealing their own thoughts on love and whether unconditional love is even possible. They share their thoughts on the different levels of love that they have for each other and discuss their ideas on falling in love, staying in love, and making relationships work. They give an intriguing insight into what takes place between a father and son when they begin to discuss the deeper aspects of life.
John talks with his special guest Andy Hutton about how to cope with losing things in our life. We are always losing things in life and yet losing can still be really difficult for us to handle. When lockdown happened all of us lost something in someway, but why do some people seem to handle loss well and others really struggle.
John and Andy discuss their own experiences of what they have recently lost and how they have navigated their way through. Sharing their perspectives, emotions and thoughts on how they have dealt with the loss they have experienced over the last few months.
Andy is a multiple business owner, coach, husband and dad based in Lincolnshire.
John talks with his special guest and close friend, Mark Oliver, about why men don’t have friends and what gets in the way of men forming deep bonds with each other.
We can so often witness the men around us only able to form shallow friendships and therefore, miss out on the value that deep relationships create. John and Mark discuss their own successes and struggles in creating close friendships. They talk through the things that help and hinder in the process, whilst also discussing the conditioning and role-modelling that has affected them along the way.
Mark Oliver is a Sports Development Consultant based in the North East of England.
John talks with his special guest and Women’s Health Physio, Emily Elgar, about why we don’t do the things that make us well, and what gets in the way of us really looking after our health.
We are so clued up on the knowledge of how to take good care of ourselves, yet we so often don’t turn this information into action. John and Emily share their thoughts and experiences of why we fall short in looking after our own health, and what we can do to make this happen for ourselves.
Emily Elgar is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist based in Sheffield.
John talks with his special guest and business partner, Jayne Chudley, about how to create bounce-back-ability and the resilience to respond to set-backs in life.
All of us experience difficulties and disappointment, but some people seem to be able to handle them more than others. John and Jayne share their thoughts and stories on their on resilience and ability to bounce back from the obstacles, problems and challenges they’ve faced.
Jayne Chudley is a highly respected entrepreneur, coach, mentor and speaker. She is the co-founder of Spacious Coaching and has been working alongside John for well over a decade.
John talks with special guest Jon West about the ‘curve balls’ that life throws in, and how life events can and will scupper our best laid plans.
We can be so obsessed with our goals in life, we forget that life also has a plan for us. In this episode, Jon West shares his own life story of how in the face of the greatest adversity and loss, he has learnt to accept life’s plan and find happiness.
John talks with special guest Ellie Phillips about the challenges and cultural pressures of trying to juggle and balance all the aspects of modern life.
We live in a culture where so many of us are striving to look successful in all aspects of our lives. Yet, in reality, most of us are barely coping with trying to find that elusive balance between the different roles and responsibilities we have. In this episode, John and Ellie reveal their own experiences of struggling with the juggling of life.
Ellie Phillips is a mum of two and a woman in transition from being a primary school teacher to a full-time coach. She is the creator of two successful facebook communities, supporting woman to make changes and navigate their way through the pressures of modern-day life.
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John talks with special guest Steve Sylvan about the benefits of being outdoors and connecting with nature. Revealing how essential nature is for our own well-being.
Welcome to Episode 1 of The John Borland Podcast.
John talks with special guest and his childhood friend, Dan Theobalds, about the power and freedom of realizing that none of us really know what we are doing. We live in a world so obsessed with knowledge and knowing we can often be paralyzed by even the mere thought of being in the unknown. In this episode, John and Dan reveal their own experiences of not-knowing and how we can all learn to thrive through embracing the unknown and making it up as we go along.
Dan Theobalds is now a successful Headteacher of a Primary School in Lancashire. A leader within education, Dan shares his own experiences of stepping away from the myth that we must always be in control and always know what we are doing.