Grow Your Own Way: Recent Episodes
Kevin Roberts
A podcast for those who want to reclaim the power of their own personal growth and be exactly who they want to be. Listeners will join the belief that there is no one right way to grow and be inspired to live a life true to them.
This episode focuses on something that can be a blight on our careers and confidence levels; and that is Imposter Syndrome. Just saying those words can conjure up a whirlwind of emotions inside of us.
Throughout the episode we explore what Imposter Syndrome is, how it affects us, how and why it appears, and some crucial tips that can help us battle those thoughts and regain some previously submitted power in our lives.
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This episode focuses on the much-debated behaviour of Altruism. Whilst it is referred to as 'a selfless concern for the wellbeing of others', how possible is that?
Throughout the episode we explore what altruism is and what it could look like, as well as discussing the impact it can have on you, the people around you, and the world. There will also be some tips on how you can bring more altruistic moments into your life.
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This episode focuses on the fascinating topic of Love Languages. It is a phrase that is becoming more commonplace in relationships and on social media; but what does it actually mean?
Throughout this episode we go back to the beginning and discover where Love Languages were first identified and their original purpose. We then move on to how they are being used today, and explore how they can be used across any relationship to strengthen the connection. We will then share some ideas on how you can talk the Love Language of anyone in your life to show that you love, admire, respect, or value them.
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- Book your free Coaching Discovery Session to see if coaching is right for you
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In another first for the Grow Your Own Way podcast, this bonus episode is Kevin's first appearance as a guest on another podcast - The Can Do Way Podcast.
Listen in as Gail Gibson, Master Coach for Female Leaders in Tech, talks with Kevin about “those moments when the clouds pass, and people begin to forge their own paths in this world.”
This conversation explores how a reframe from ‘should’ to ‘could’ sets the scene for Kevin’s Can Do story to explore his new life path and grow his own way.
Listen to more episodes of The Can Do Way Podcast here***.
If you would like to connect with Gail, you can do so on:
- LinkedIn here**.
- Instagram here*.
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On this history-making episode, we welcome the first ever guest to the Grow Your Own Way podcast; Learning & Development professional Mike Lee.
Mike shares with us his own definition of Growth, as well as giving us a guide through his career and the pivotal moments that shaped his future.
Throughout this episode we discuss the advice that has helped Mike move forward, the connection between strong relationships and growth, and the importance of self-reflection, as well as sharing some laughs along the way.
If you would like to connect with Mike, you can find his LinkedIn page here.
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- Start your coaching journey with an e-mail to kevin@growyourownway.com
Thanks for listening and remember to Grow Your Own Way!
This episode focuses on the powerful, yet often underutilised skill of listening. It’s a skill that we have the potential to use every day, and certainly one we expect others in our lives to have – so why do we have so few ‘good listeners’ in our lives?
Throughout this episode we explore what listening actually is, the impact it can have on ourselves and others, a variety of different styles of listening and even a listening process. We also discuss some top tips on how we can take our listening skills to the next level.
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- Start your coaching journey with an e-mail to kevin@growyourownway.com
Thanks for listening and remember to Grow Your Own Way!
This episode focuses on the dangers of Toxic Positivity which, despite sounding like a Britney Spears song, could be doing a lot more harm than we realise. How often have you said or heard phrases such as "Don't worry about it, things will turn out OK in the end"?
Throughout this episode we explore what impact these 'positive phrases' could be having on us, as well the difference they can make to our happiness and our health. We also discuss ways to prevent toxic positivity from creeping into our thinking and our conversations.
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This episode aims to answer some long-standing questions about multitasking; What is it? Can we really do it? What impact does it have?
Multitasking is often cited as a productivity lifesaver, but throughout this episode we explore whether this is actually true or whether it is having a more harmful impact than we may first think. Plus, we look to share some tips on how we can truly use our focus to set ourselves up for success.
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This episode focuses on the idea of living a life with intention and explores what this means for our day to day lives. People often talk of 'drifting through life' without any sense of direction or purpose, so throughout this episode we discover what impact this could have. We also discuss the benefits of a life with intention and share some tips that we can all implement in our daily routines.
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This episode focuses on the importance of managing our energies effectively and aims to understand the meaning behind the phrase 'I've just got no energy left.' Throughout this episode we explore how to understand your different energy levels and the risks of giving constant access to your energy. We also share some hints and tips on how to manage your energy to allow you to be the best version of yourself.
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This episode focuses on the powerful emotion that is regret and the impact it can have on our lives. As we go through life, we can collect regrets along the way; those moments that we wished we did something different. Throughout this episode we look at the most common regrets and discuss some top tips that will help all of us live a life without regrets.
This episode aims to give everyone the permission to feel their own feelings, rather than hiding them away. We are often told that 'being emotional' is a bad thing, but when did we all agree to this?
Throughout this episode we aim to understand why it it is important to really be able to feel our feelings, and share some tips on how you can embrace your emotions to lead a happier and healthier life.
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This episode continues our discussion on feedback and the role it plays in our lives, more specifically how we receive feedback. We can all to often put barriers up the moment someone offers their input which can prevent us growing. Throughout this episode we discuss why we resist feedback and share discuss some methods to help revolutionise the way we use this invaluable information.
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This episode begins our discussion on feedback and the role it plays in our lives. In order for us to grow, we constantly rely on input from our environment and the people in our lives, yet we can miss out on vital information due to the way thoughts are communicated. Throughout this episode we discuss the importance of feedback, explore valuable methods and identify the most common pitfalls that occur.
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This episode focuses on the concept of Comfort Zones and the impact they can have. A common narrative is that you should step far outside of your comfort zone but is that always right? Throughout the episode we explore what comfort zones are, the risks of stepping too far outside them, and discuss new ways of thinking.
This episode explores what it means to 'Control the Controllables' and the impact it can have on our own wellbeing and happiness. We are bombarded daily with stories and situations that we have little to no control over and focusing on these can often leave us feeling powerless. Throughout this episode we explore the impact this can have as well as discussing some hints and tips on how we can refocus our attention.
This episode aims to explore the art form that is goal setting. The start of the year is often a time for people, teams, and companies to look ahead for the next 12 months and decide what they want to work towards. Throughout this episode we discuss what goals we could set ourselves, take time explore SMART targets, and focus on making development planning as simple as it can be.
This episode focuses on the art of reflection and it's role in our growth. As the year ends people begin to reflect on the last 12 months, including those end of year reviews at work. Throughout this episode we look at why reflection is an important development tool and share some exercises to help everyone find their own reflection perfection.
This episode focuses on lessons learned after being able to travel for the first time since the pandemic. The absence of holidays, meeting new people, and seeing new places, can mean we forget the power that this time away can have. Throughout the episode we explore some key life lessons that a recent trip to Iceland provided, and we look at how we can implement those lessons into our lives again.
This episode focuses on the impact that rejection can have on our lives and our growth. Being rejected is often seen as this purely negative experience, but is there another way to look at it? Throughout the episode we explore why rejection impacts us the way it does, what lessons we can learn, and how we can take steps to reclaim our power back from the rejections we face.
This episode aims to share the message that self-awareness does not have to mean self-criticism. When we take the time to look inwards and learn more about ourselves, it can be all too easy to fall down the rabbit hole of focusing solely on the negatives. Throughout the episode we look at some key lessons that can help refocus the art of self-awareness as well as understanding how it can benefit many areas of life.
This episode aims to help listeners see the beauty in mistakes and take lessons from the Japanese art form of Kintsugi. Mistakes are often seen as negative acts that should be avoided at all costs, but throughout the episode we explore why this is not the case. We discuss the benefit that mistakes have on our growth, understand why we avoid them, and share some tips on how we can use them to our advantage.
This episode focuses on the discussion whether curiosity killed the cat or whether it is actually an incredible attribute to support your growth. At times inquisitiveness can be seen as a negative trait and we aim to turn that perception on its head. Throughout the episode we explore how important curiosity is to our growth, including how it can help our health, happiness, relationships, and career. We also share some tips on how each and every one of us can be a little bit more curious every day.
This episode challenges you to consider whether Instant Gratification could be delaying your personal growth. Our basic psychology can often mean we spend too much time looking at ways to get immediate success and look less at longer term goals. Throughout the episode we explore what Instant Gratification is, what causes it and the impact it can have on our development. We also discuss some possible ways of improving our ability to delay gratification.
This episode encourages you to ask yourself the question "What does your own personal roadmap look like?" Recent announcements has the country focused on larger scale roadmaps, but how often do we look at our own?
Throughout this episode we remind ourselves why it is important to create development plans, the impact they have, what lessons we can learn from national plans, and how we can apply these lessons to our own personal growth journeys.
This episode invites you to answer the question "How much do you focus on the basics?" All of our successes can be broken down into some core fundamental actions, yet when things get tough, we can instantly forget them. This episode aims to remind everyone of why 'The Basics' are so important, explore the impact of forgetting them, and we share some key tips to help us keep us focused.
This episode takes on the tradition of setting New Year's Resolution and tries to answer the question whether they help or hinder us. Throughout the episode we explore the impact that these resolutions have, especially when we fail so soon, and we discover the core differences between those who succeed and those who don't.
This episode aims to help listeners improve how they recognise, understand and manage their emotions by growing their Emotional Intelligence. This is Part Two of our exploration into the topic, and through this episode we look at how we can control our automatic reactions, use empathy improve our social awareness, and identify core social skills that allow us to strengthen our relationships.
This episode aims to help listeners improve how they recognise, understand and manage their emotions by growing their Emotional Intelligence. This is Part One of our exploration into the topic, and throughout this episode we understand what Emotional Intelligence is, how it impacts our daily lives, and begin our journey by improving our self-awareness.
This episode aims to understand what it means to defer happiness and why so many people say, "I'll be happy when...", often waiting to achieve a goal, for restrictions to lift, or for a life situation to change. Throughout this episode we explore the impact of treating life as a journey instead of a goal and share some tips on how we can be happier, right now.
This episode investigates how easy it is to give away the power of our own happiness. So many people seem too willing to hand over their positivity to external events that they simply cannot control. Throughout this episode we explore why this happens and what we can do to reclaim the power of our own happiness, including some practical tips that can be implemented straight away.
This episode aims to look at the relationship between the belief we have in our own potential and the results that we see daily. Why do some people consistently achieve whilst others seem to hit stumbling blocks? Through the episode we explore the Belief and Success cycle as well as some tops tips that can help change people’s attitude towards their own potential for success.
This episode aims to share the very important message that it is OK to not be OK. It is far too easy to dismiss thoughts about your own wellbeing when you compare it to what is going on in the world, but how healthy is this approach? Throughout the episode we discuss observations and share thoughts about how we can work together to give our wellbeing the attention it deserves.
This episode is Part Two of the exploration of the Japanese term Ikigai, which very loosely translates into 'A reason for being'. After discovering what the different elements of Ikigai and asking some insightful self-reflection questions in Part One, we dive back in and review our findings. Throughout this episode we explore what elements of our lives are connected, where some possible gaps could be, and what we can do to get a more harmonious life.
This episode is Part One in the exploration of the Japanese term Ikigai, which very loosely translates into 'A reason for being'. This term is becoming increasing popular with some claiming it is a secret component of living a longer and happier life, due to it's impact on both mental and physical wellbeing. Throughout this episode we explore what the term means, what claims are being made, and how you can start your own journey by asking some important questions.
This episode opens up the conversation about Post-Lockdown Anxiety, which relates to the feelings and concerns people are having as the restrictions begin to lift and the country begins to get going again. People are responding to the situation in various ways so throughout the episode we explore what could be causing this anxiety and discuss some coping mechanisms that will help people grow through potential Post-Lockdown Anxiety.
This episode continues the conversation about Growth Mindset and how you can make positive changes. Embracing a Growth Mindset will allow you to take the power back over your personal development, so we explore 7 top tips that can help you change your mindset and begin to enjoy a new lease of growth.
This episode focuses on the power that a Growth Mindset can have on our personal growth. Dr Carol Dweck coined the terms Growth & Fixed Mindset which impact our approach to challenges, obstacles, effort, and criticism. Throughout this episode we share examples of both mindsets at work and invite you to consider how they impact your own growth journey.
This episode introduces listeners to the concept of Grow Your Own Way and helps to realise there is nothing you 'should' be doing. With the help of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we understand how our needs dictate our actions and try to ignore people's expectations or instructions of how to act or behave. By the end of the podcast you will be ready to reclaim the power of your growth and really begin on the path to live a life that is true to you.