Have you ever struggled to listen to the voice in your own head? We all have! But how can we expect other people to listen to us, if we can't even listen to ourselves? This episode is your golden ticket to explore a tool revolutionising communication and strategy development throughout countless organisations. Joining Finola this week is special guest Per Kristiansen, one of the original master trainers in the LEGO® Serious Play® Method. Yes, you read that right. LEGO.

Per delves deep into the fascinating connection between our hands and brains, exploring how the LEGO Serious Play method engages our minds, stimulates creativity, and allows us to reach new levels of understanding. Hear how the process of building and sharing LEGO creations can lead to personal growth and self-discovery and how the method creates a safe space for participants to share their stories. Per also highlights the importance of waiting and embracing stillness and how it can help us think differently. Key points throughout include:

The magical link between strategy, communication and LEGO Serious Play
The key to unleashing your imagination
The therapeutic use and language of LEGO Serious Play
An insight into the hand-brain connection and the flow experiences of LEGO Serious Play
How to create a shared understanding within a group
Why you should never interrupt the builder
A moment to pause: Do you allow time for standing still?

"We need to take the time to listen to the voice in our own heads. If we can't hear ourselves, how can we expect other people to listen to us?" – Per Kristiansen.

Resources:

YOU'RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!

But it hasn't translated into the success you wished for. It's time to do something about it. It's time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-day Experiential Workshop running from 11-16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Get connected with Per Kristiansen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/perkristiansen/

https://www.trivium.international/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Do you feel like you’re living an inauthentic life? Are you tired of feeling like an imposter and getting in your own way? It’s time to get real and start uncovering your truth! Brent Perkins, a tenured CEO who left his corporate job to explore inner work and write his first book, ‘Papercuts’, joins Finola to discuss the challenges of embracing change, fostering healthy relationships, and achieving personal and professional success.

Throughout the discussion, Brent explores embracing the seasons of life, the concept of comfort zones versus fear zones, and how it’s essential not to let fear and discomfort hold us back from embracing possibilities. With his relatable experiences and wisdom, Brent encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones, let go of self-imposed limitations, and embark on a transformative journey of self-exploration. Key points throughout include:

How to embrace the seasons of life and combat the fear zone
The art of self-delusion and the five human senses
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and turning the lens on yourself
Self-exploration and identifying the fear of having a choice
Get out of your own way and let the magic happen!
Is money tied to self-worth?
The value of showing up, surrendering and being bold
Grant yourself permission to get curious

“When we know our value, when we love and trust ourselves fully, we’re not willing to give a piece of us away for less than the full value of what it can be.” – Brent Perkins.

Resources:

Papercuts: The Art of Self-Delusion by Brent Perkins

https://www.amazon.com/Papercuts-Art-Self-Delusion-Brent-Perkins-ebook/dp/B0CC6PDMCZ

YOU’RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!

But it hasn’t translated into the success you wished for. It’s time to do something about it. It’s time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-day Experiential Workshop running from 11-16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Get connected with Brent Perkins:

https://www.3xbold.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentrperkins/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Are you in midlife and feeling overwhelmed with the expectations society has put on you? Midlife is often seen as a slump or crisis, but research shows that happiness increases after this period. Women have been expected to conform to societal norms for too long, but it's time to throw out the checklist and find out what you really want.

This week, midlife coach and author Alana Kirk delves into midlife's transformative power, stepping off survival mode and entering thrival mode. Alana explores the post-midlife happiness experienced, particularly by women, as they embrace newfound independence and explore previously unavailable choices. Join this enlightening conversation to uncover the possibilities and potential that midlife holds. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Alana Kirk
Being grateful for the good, the bag, and the ugly in life
The dance between self-acceptance and self-improvement
The happiness curve and why midlife is such a unique time
The boost in life expectancy and the rise in choice for women
Breaking through limiting beliefs and building a new future
How to say yes to what you really want and overcome the struggle of juggling
Redefining your life with a coloured marker in hand

"The goal in life is to be able to manage and go through a wide range of experiences and emotions and stay connected to yourself. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly." – Alana Kirk.

YOU'RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!
But it hasn't translated into the success you wished for. It's time to do something about it. It's time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-Day Experiential Workshop running from 11 - 16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Resources:

Alana Kirk sits down with Tommy Tiernan

https://www.themidlifecoach.org/TommyTiernanShow

Books by Alana Kirk

https://www.themidlifecoach.org/midliferedefined

Dr. Edith Eger

https://dreditheger.com/

Get connected with Alana Kirk

https://www.themidlifecoach.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanakirk

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

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Do you wish to master the art of branding but are unsure where to begin? Well, fear not! This week, expert brand designer Aisling Griffin joins Finola to discuss the power and purpose of effective branding and its beautiful ability to connect businesses with their customers.

Aisling explores how branding has evolved from mere logos to encompass positioning, messaging, and customer-centricity, something we are all for here on Your Truth Shared. Aisling also uncovers her personal experiences and expert advice on choosing purposeful clients, letting go for growth and the importance of creativity in the design process. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Aisling Griffin and the journey to becoming a brand strategist
The evolution of branding and customer connection
Living your market research and why you should seek out client testimonials
Choosing to work with businesses that make a positive impact on the world
The importance of giving space to all our parts and letting go of the old to embrace the new
Wildlight: Creating statement pieces that shine
Everything is possible: Embracing variety in entrepreneurship
Aisling’s top tip for business branding

With her passion for teaching and growth, this episode will empower entrepreneurs to embrace their brand’s potential and make a positive impact. But that’s not all! Keep an eye out for Aisling, as she will also be live at the Design Your Own Success workshop this November to help people one-on-one with discovery sessions, mood boards, marketing and more.

“You have to connect with your customer, or else there’s no point in doing what you’re doing.” – Aisling Griffin.

YOU’RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!
But it hasn’t translated into the success you wished for. It’s time to do something about it. It’s time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-Day Experiential Workshop running from 11 - 16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Get connected with Aisling Griffin:

https://treetopstudio.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisling-griffin-7b503123/

https://wildlight.theevaplatform-members.com/my-story/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

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Have you ever felt like you just couldn't take the next step in life? In this part two episode of Your Truth Shared, Finola continues her conversation with Joanne Sweeney to unpack her journey from feeling stuck to taking action and creating the life she desired.

Clarity of purpose is vital to success. In this episode, Joanne explores the transformative power of intention and purpose, the work of healing, opening your headspace and heart space and the importance of surrounding yourself with growth-oriented individuals. Through Joanne's fascinating story and insights, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can embrace transformation and make meaningful changes. So, if you have ever wondered what it takes to make a lasting transformation, pursue your purpose with intention and boost your confidence - we’ve got the answers right here! Key points throughout include:

Living with purpose: Joanne's five-year process of transformation
Intentional change VS passive change
The importance of niching down when scaling a business
The value of identifying your zone of genius
Owning it: The turning point from embodiment to taking action
Why clarity of purpose in life and business matters
Choosing to care for a space that refused to care for you
Unlocking growth and strength through times of hardship
Is overnight success a myth?
The benefits of switching up your network and stretching your mindset
Daily practices to help boost your confidence

"I always know that when I either write something or say something out loud, it becomes real. And that's your truth. When I'd spoken those words, I was ready for action." – Joanne Sweeney.

Resources:

Joanne Sweeney Upspeaking at TEDxOmagh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LaKVYVfFZI

Business mentorship and coaching:

https://www.sigrun.com/

https://chrisducker.com/coaching/

YOU'RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!
But it hasn't translated into the success you wished for. It's time to do something about it. It's time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-Day Experiential Workshop running from 11 - 16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Get connected with Joanne Sweeney:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstalksdigital

https://publicsectormarketingpros.com/

https://digitaltraininginstitute.ie/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Do you ever feel like you have a vision for the future but don’t know how to get there? Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and challenges. However, it is crucial to maintain a clear vision, trust one’s instincts, and seek guidance when necessary. In this two-part episode, Joanne Sweeney, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary, joins Finola to share her inspiring journey from broadcast journalism to establishing her own successful PR brand and launching Public Sector Marketing Pros.

With valuable insights on the power of vision, trusting the process, and embracing vulnerability, Joanne offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, so whether you’re looking to build a thriving brand or seeking guidance on navigating the entrepreneurial journey, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their dreams into reality. Key points throughout include:

An Introduction to Joanne Sweeney
The importance of listening to your audience and the value of vulnerability
The need for significance and identifying what is the blueprint you desire
The tipping point from broadcaster to entrepreneurship
Facing challenges: Your most significant obstacle is yourself
Driving your vision forward and seeing the goal at the end of the road
Embracing the practice of saying no
Joanne’s three pieces of advice for fellow entrepreneurs

“I think I’m a bit of a visionary because I always see the end goal. I don’t know how I will get there, but I’ve realised I don’t need to know how to. It will figure itself out.” – Joanne Sweeney.

Resources:

Joanne Sweeney-Burke Upspeaking at TEDxOmagh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LaKVYVfFZI

YOU’RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!
But it hasn’t translated into the success you wished for. It’s time to do something about it. It’s time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-Day Experiential Workshop running from 11 - 16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com

Get connected with Joanne Sweeney:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstalksdigital

https://publicsectormarketingpros.com/

https://digitaltraininginstitute.ie/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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#58 Design Your Own Success with Finola Howard and Lucy O'Reilly

Are you ready to get to the next level faster? In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs often seek new strategies to attract the right customers and achieve better results. This week, Lucy and Finola come together to share their insights on the power of branding and collaboration and announce their highly anticipated five-day "Design Your Own Success" event, which will be taking place in County Wicklow this coming November.

Lucy and Finola have joined forces to create this comprehensive program that will cover positioning, brand photography, content planning, some axe throwing, and much more. The event will offer a transformative experience for female entrepreneurs seeking to unlock their potential and propel their businesses forward. Key points throughout include:

What prompts a client to come in the door?
Nailing your positioning and identifying your zone of genius
Taking the leap: What keeps you from progressing to the next level?
An insight into the essential elements of branding
Why it is time to get comfortable with blogging and the value of hiring marketing assistance
You are invited to the Design Your Own Success event

"We've seen what happens when women in business get together in the one room, it's just so invigorating, and everyone is so encouraging and supportive, and you just learn so much from each other like that, in itself is, is really, really powerful." – Lucy O'Reilly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE DESIGN YOUR OWN SUCCESS EVENT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.DESIGNYOUROWNSUCCESS.COM

Resources:
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

Get connected with Lucy O'Reilly:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-oreilly

Get connected with host Finola Howard:
https://www.finolahoward.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/
https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward
https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward
https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks
https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

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Are you ready to learn the secret sauce to success and hear why podcasts are the only fair medium for storytelling? This week's special guest, Jason Allan Scott, is here to share his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, from selling smiley face t-shirts to securing a significant deal in South Africa and launching his own successful podcast. Jason also delves into personal struggles, including being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how he turned these challenges into opportunities.

Jason emphasises the importance of preselling, delivering on promises, and creating valuable content in today's competitive business world through his insightful stories. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone looking to unleash their entrepreneurial power. Key points throughout include:

An Introduction to Jason Allan Scott and his first lesson in business
The importance of delivering on your promise
The benefit of starting at zero
Retiring at 29 and coming to terms with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Finding ways through the impossible and overcoming the conditioning of imposter syndrome
What is the secret sauce to success?
Make your podcast great: How to monetise your podcast and the power of storytelling
Why setting an intention for each podcast episode is vital

"My little business is one of the top 100 businesses in the UK. I went to number 10 Downing Street, sending emails and bringing people on. I sold a bunch of books, cups, mugs, T-shirts, merchandising, consulting, and a mentorship course. And that was mad to everyone because they built these incredible businesses. I just had a microphone, a laptop and an internet connection." – Jason Allan Scott.

Get connected with Jason Allan Scott:

https://jasonallanscott.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-allan-scott/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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There’s so much talk about Menopause that sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. In this episode of Your Truth Shared, Host Finola Howard speaks with Wellness Warrior Catherine O’Keefe about her experience of being ambushed by perimenopause both personally and professionally. Since then she has made it her mission to empower women with the knowledge they need to navigate the unique experience that is menopause successfully.

Catherine is a Menopause Wellness and Workplace Consultant and creator of the Menopause Success Summit. Hear Catherine’s reassuring take on menopause as an opportunity for life assessment gifted to us as part of the natural order of things.

Further key points throughout include:

An Introduction to Catherine O’Keefe
Shattering the Taboo of Menopause and the Shame that Engulfs It.
Menopause is like the iceberg analogy. There are parts you can’t see from the outside that lie on the surface and there’s so much more underneath.
Once you get a handle on the symptoms there are opportunities in menopause.
4 Key Things that will transform your approach to menopause
Find Your Passion
Deepen Your Education
Build Your Support System
Let Go.

"What you learn in menopause are the key steps to optimum health for your 80’s, 90’s and 100’s" – Catherine O’Keefe.

Resources:

Check out Catherine’s book – All You Need To Know About The Menopause - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BL24WF58

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy:

52 Dressing for Success in Business and Beyond with Aoife Dunican

46 Embrace Your Magnificence with Julie Silfverberg

40 How to Discharge Anxiety with Deirdre O’Connor

Get Connected with Catherine O’Keefe

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswarrior.ie/

Website: https://www.wellnesswarrior.ie/

Get connected with host Finola Howard:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

Website: https://www.finolahoward.com/

Courses: https://www.howgreatmarketingworks.com/

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Are you ready for a branding masterclass!? Well, strap yourself in! Marty Neumeier - Brand expert, author and Liquid Agency director of CEO branding, is here to gift you the ultimate branding formula – tips, tricks and tools that will set you on the right path to conquering the fast-paced world of business.

Marty works and consults with leaders and renowned companies across the globe, helping them take their branding skills to new heights resulting in remarkable business transformations. Marty also kindly shares his expertise at large through his must-have books and riveting workshops. Throughout the discussion, Marty delves into brand-driven culture, unpacks how branding is much more than a logo, shines a light on customers’ power, and responds to burning questions from global brand design agencies and consultants. Further key points include:

The role of art in early childhood and influences on career choice
The fundamentals of graphic design
The powerful tool of strategic thinking in business
How to set yourself apart from competitors
Building a tribe and aligning your brand with your culture
Branding in the modern age: What is the future of branding?
Understanding your customer and aligning your brand with culture
The key to influencing consumer choice
Understanding where your brand needs to go
The benefits of collaboration in business
Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable
Is the value of visual assets dying out?
Top learnings and favourite client experiences

‘’This is something companies are realising, that they need someone to manage customers, the whole customer community because that’s how they’re going to succeed. Customers have a voice. They’re volunteers. They’re not conscripts. You can’t make them do anything. You need them.’’ – Marty Neumeier.

Resources:

https://www.martyneumeier.com/the-brand-flip

https://www.martyneumeier.com/brand-az-book

https://www.martyneumeier.com/scramble

Get connected socially with Marty Neumeier:

https://www.martyneumeier.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyneumeier/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Annoyances can greatly wind us up from time to time, but have you ever thought of your biggest annoyance as being perhaps an untapped opportunity!? Joining Finola this week is engineer, serial entrepreneur and social entrepreneur David O’Halloran - a dynamo driving significant change and sustainable developments throughout Europe, Africa and Latin America.

David shares his whirlwind career with us, from stepping out of college and jumping ship to Holland to work with Petroleum business giant Shell and the stepping-stone back towards home, Ireland. David opens up about how he created his own opportunities whilst always keeping his family at the forefront of his mind and how he transitioned from engineering to international business development. David reminds us that our future is in our hands, and we always have the power to choose which route we wish to take. Through his moves, visits and work, David has touched all corners of the globe and offers valuable advice in this episode for those considering venturing down the entrepreneurial route. Further key points throughout include:

An introduction to David O’Halloran
Awakening the environmental side of a dirty business
Making the most of life’s opportunities
Our moral obligation to help others in need
Starting a business by solving problems
The organic journey of creating opportunities and working with communities
Dreaming bigger with the fuel of collaboration
How to overcome challenges and attain your goal
The roles of promise, trust and faith in business
Does the definition of success boil down to money?
Taking control of your work-life balance
Never work for nothing. Always work for something
The importance of connections and seizing opportunities

‘’Collaboration is all about not going into something wondering what you can get out of it but going into something wondering what you can put into it.’’ – David O’Halloran.

Get connected socially with David O’Halloran:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dohads/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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A new era of sales and marketing is here, and this week Finola is joined by sales enablement strategist and author Ciara Feely. Are you on a mission to wow and win in business!? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you as Ciara reveals how you can truly understand your customer's journey, champion selling and obtain and maintain your customers for the long run.

Throughout the discussion, Ciara unpacks the digitisation of sales and how marketing is a vital component of the sales process. Ciara also explores why you should look at your business from your client's point of view and offers valuable tips on how you can create productive and professional relationships virtually. Further key points throughout include:

An introduction to Ciara Feely
The mighty combination of sales and marketing
Business DNA: managing organisational culture
Communication 101: How to earn a conversation
The power of a pause in business
Digitalisation of sales: A new era of selling
Creating real connections virtually
Scratching the career itch and welcoming a pandemic pivot
The key to building productive and professional relationships
Top tips for winning in business and overcoming sales challenges
The Love/Hate relationship with CRM
An insight into customer ever-boarding

"Sometimes it does take that stepping back and being so thoughtful of where they are right now. It's not where you are in your sales journey. It's where they are in their buying journey. Sometimes you just have to slow down because something else consumes them." – Ciara Feely.

"Marketing is too important to be left to the marketing people." – David Packard.

Resources:
Ciara's 1 Minute assessment: How effective is your team?
https://www.ciarafeely.com/assessment

Pointillist: Customer Journey Analytics Software
https://www.pointillist.com/company/

Get connected socially with Ciara Feely:
https://www.ciarafeely.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciarafeely/
https://twitter.com/WINwithCiara
https://www.instagram.com/winwithciara/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/
https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks
https://twitter.com/HowGMW
https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

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Are you shying away from putting yourself out there? Do you fear change, discomfort and the unknown? Joining Finola this week is author, international health, and life coach Helen Walsh who helps her clients unlock their power.

Helen takes us back to her childhood and shares how she got a bite for entrepreneurship from a young age. Helen also opens up about growing up in a tough home, leaving a domestic relationship and navigating through the hustle and bustle of business.

Evident from her social initiative, #PassItOn, Helen is a sparkling example of how an ordinary person can make a significant difference. If you want to triumph with kindness, become fearless of fumbles and step forward as your best self, this episode is a must-listen. Helen also kindly shares a wonderfully valuable exercise of future projection.

Further key points throughout include:

An introduction to Helen Walsh
Childhood aspirations leading to entrepreneurship
The power of music and fitness when dealing with grief
The art of hustling and negotiating in business
Igniting curiosity and erring on the side of cheeky
The entrepreneurial challenge of identity
How change and discomfort can lead to growth
How to boost your self-esteem and confidence
The drive towards pleasure and away from pain
Helen’s tips for choosing your perfect life coach
Overcoming trauma and repairing the nervous system
A true reminder: You’re not bad on your own
How you can make the world a better place

‘‘I think I’ve always just erred a little bit on the side of cheeky. I also have a thing where I never want to walk away from a situation and feel, Oh, my God, why didn’t I say that? And why didn’t I do that? Because the moment has gone and it could be a very important moment.’’ – Helen Walsh.

Get connected socially with Helen Walsh:

https://helenwalsh.ie/
https://helenwalsh.ie/pass-it-on/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-walsh-thecoach

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/
https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks
https://twitter.com/HowGMW
https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks

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Get ready to bee inspired! Former serial self-saboteur and now fearless public speaking coach Dani Wallace is here to share her powerful life transformation journey. Through Dani’s I Am The Queen Bee movement and Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people from all corners of the globe to show up, wise up and rise.

Dani candidly shares how she and her sister were on a mission to break the generational cycle of domestic violence and how she overcame homelessness and rerouted her life path. Dani discusses the pressures we burden ourselves with and the importance of setting boundaries and shares a fantastic exercise that will help you nail your elevator pitch! Further key points throughout include:

An introduction to Dani Wallace
Seeking validation and a means of escape
Breaking the generational cycle of domestic violence and beginning a new chapter in life
Running away from yourself and the duality of self-awareness
The royal spark of Queen Bee and living audaciously
Aligning with your birth rights: health, wealth and peace
A home truth: closed mouths don’t get fed!
The relationship between money and fair energetic exchange
Why you should surround yourself with people whose growth game is strong
Ask yourself; what is a life well lived for you?
The vocal business card exercise: master your elevator pitch

‘‘I’ve found the more people that I work with, the more successful people that I’ve worked with, the millionaires and billionaires, the thing that I’m learning is there’s nothing at the top of the rope. They’re all climbing this rope to a destination I don’t know what, because when they get there, they want to climb to something else.’’ – Dani Wallace.

Resources:
Nate Postlethwait on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/nate_postlethwait/

Steven Bartlett on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/steven/

Get connected socially with Dani Wallace:
https://www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk/
https://www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk/flyanyway
https://www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/
https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks
https://twitter.com/HowGMW
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowGreatMarketingWorks

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Are you living the life you truly want to, or is self-sabotage disempowering you!? Joining Finola this week is special guest Leisha McGrath. Leisha is a chartered work and organisational psychologist, transformational coach, shaman, key speaker, and soon-to-be author who reminds us of our birthright of happiness and how we can boost our quality of life by living from the inside out.

Leisha opens up about her chronic illness and reveals how our bodies know how to self-heal. Leisha shares wonderful tips and tools on how we can lead a happier and healthier life by reconnecting with ourselves and discusses the future of work and how transformative changes are happening and how they won’t be stopping any time soon! Key points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Leisha McGrath
Moving forward with a chronic illness
Healthy living barriers: Are we normalising poor behaviours?
The danger of normalising the state of stress, overload and busyness
The key to living intentionally and unlocking fulfilment
How small steps can lead to significant change
Why a self-check-in should be part of your routine
The silver lining effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and driving well-being at work
Understanding that your staff are people, not just your staff
The damaging impacts of faulty thinking and non-thinking
The powerful practice of shamanism and the art of living from the inside out

‘’It’s not rocket science, any of this. It’s actually quite simple to live in a way that’s a lot more authentic and fulfilling, and useful. It’s just a question of seeing it, I think of seeing the fallacy and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.’’ – Leisha McGrath.

Resources:

Book: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Podcast: The Doctor’s Farmacy by Dr. Hyman
https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Get connected socially with Leisha McGrath:
https://leishamcgrath.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leishamcgrath/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/
https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks
https://twitter.com/HowGMW
https://www.youtube.com/channel/HowGreatMarketingWorks

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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Did you know that the criminal economy is the third largest economy in the world, worth between five and six trillion dollars annually!? It is no wonder why people across the globe have become incredibly nervous about data and how their personal information is being consumed.

Joining Finola this week is special guest Rob Leslie. Rob is the president and Co-founder of Nillion, CEO and founder of Sedicci and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Rob is a serial entrepreneur with a shatterproof passion and drive for problem-solving and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of data.

In this episode, Rob talks us through his professional career, which kickstarted in Japan. We learn the magic of cryptography and the importance of preserving trust throughout the wild cycle of business and explore the future of data autonomy.

Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Rob Leslie
Moving abroad with the hope of finding work
Staying on track with business trends and macroeconomic factors
Why ceaseless business assessments are essential
Award season: shine a spotlight on your business
Preserving privacy and preventing fraud before it happens
How valuable is your data?
What does the future of digital look like
Business exploration: generating new business ventures
Business transparency: building a foundation of trust
The highs and lows of serial-entrepreneurship
Ask yourself, what would MacGyver do?

‘’Every entrepreneur needs to keep an eye on what’s happening. Part of the trick is trying to move to where the ball is going, where the puck is going, and be there when it arrives. But you don’t want to be there too early because you’ll be standing there waiting for a good period of time if you misread it. Trying to keep an eye on what’s happening is really important.’ – Rob Leslie.

Get connected socially with Rob Leslie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblesliesedicii/

https://sedicii.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/c/HowGreatMarketingWorks

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Did you know that you are the proud owner of three brains!? Did you know that authentic communication has the power to transform your personal life and your professional life!? Here to tell us more is special guest Joseph McGuire. Joseph is an author, online training coach, curious thinker, and body language and facial analysis expert. He helps individuals and teams build remarkable relationships by enhancing their communication skills and deeper human connections through his Clearsight Communication training programs.

There is so much to unpack in this fascinating episode. We learn of Joseph’s ability to read people from a very young age, how he has transformed it into his profession, and his journey of stepping into the corporate world with his services. Even though we may speak the same language, Joseph reveals how we can communicate with one another more effectively. Joseph discusses the importance of fully tuning in to ourselves and paying attention to our feelings and shares a fun political exercise for you to try out in the comforts of your living room. Lastly, would you believe us if we told you that your eyebrows could reveal a lot about you and your character!? We kid you not. Hit play now to hear all about it! Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Joseph McGuire
Trusting your intuition when making career choices
Levels of empathy: emotional and cognitive empathy
Living in alignment with your values
The human experience: moving beyond drama and difficulty
Breaking down barriers virtually online and the universal sense of insecurity
What your eyebrows can reveal about you
The impact of manipulative behaviour
The concept of thin slicing and the power of slowing down: how to communicate with authority
Tuning into your three brains and the power of kindness
The need of exceptional relationships in your personal and professional life

‘‘Neuroscience has demonstrated that we actually have three brains. We have a brain in our gut, we have a brain in the heart and we have a brain in the head, but we tend to think in terms of the one of the head only. But our gut is telling us a lot. Our heart is actually telling us a lot.’’ – Joseph McGuire.

Resources:

Book: Face Facts by Joseph McGuire

https://clearsightcommunications.com/book/

Book: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669

Book: The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X

Get connected socially with Joseph McGuire:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearsightcommunications

https://clearsightcommunications.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life's Perfection

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Many things can go wrong when starting a business. However, with strategic business planning, robust connections, great marketing and perseverance - things can go oh so right! This week, serial entrepreneur Ben Cronin joins Finola to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of building businesses and solving problems. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of two technology companies, Kyckr (formerly GBR) and UBO Service. Kycker is a B2B business verification provider, and UBO Service is the leading online provider of anti-money laundering services, facilitating smaller to medium size businesses.

Ben is in the heart of a fascinating sector. In this week’s discussion, he kindly shares his journey and development tactics of launching products when the banks were in turmoil along with staggering statistics around the harsh reality of global money laundering. Ben also reveals his experience of successfully launching, scaling, exiting a business, and starting all over again. Are you ready to learn why marketing is worth prioritising and the key to creating and optimising a customer journey map? If so, hit that play button! Key points throughout the episode include:

An introduction to Ben Cronin
The rise of anti-money laundering services
Tweaking and defining your service to reach product-market fit
Making ends meet before striking gold in business
The power of strong business connections
The benefits of introducing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Implementing a business exit strategy: what happens if the business outgrows you
Prioritising marketing and getting it right from the get-go
Understanding your customers and mastering the client experience
Carrying valuable lessons into future businesses
Why implementing customer tracking software is a must
Managing time zone differences when working from abroad
How Enterprise Ireland can support you and your business
Ben’s biggest learning in business

GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC:

Are you ready to build the business you’ve always dreamed of? Finola Howard invites you to a live 12-week, GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC program, which will help you build a business that matches your dream. Get ready to learn an A to Z guide on how to successfully position your business, connect with your ideal customers and discover your pathway to success. Reserve your place today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/

Resources:

https://www.hubspot.com/

https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/

Get connected socially with Ben Cronin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cronin-1907925/

https://www.uboservice.com/ubo-ultimate-beneficial-owner

https://www.kyckr.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Many learnings and discoveries have occurred over the last twenty-two episodes, so this week we are shaking things up with this special solo episode, an episode of reflection to delve into the pattern and dots that connect throughout the entrepreneurial map. During the discussion, Finola shares the importance of knowing before going, offering clarity and advice before you embark on your business journey. Finola also reveals the key to levelling up in business and the top three challenges every business faces. Key points throughout include:

The rollercoaster ride of the entrepreneurial journey
Finola’s business challenge: it’s time to dot out your journey
Navigating through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship
The three core challenges of business: identity, systems, and people
Identifying opportunities and owning the ‘white space’ in your market
Building for scale and choosing the right people for your team

‘’My purpose with my business is to actually make it easier for entrepreneurs to succeed. And the way to make it easier is to show them the journey before they take it.’’ – Finola Howard.

GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC:

Are you ready to build the business you’ve always dreamed of? Finola Howard invites you to a live 12-week, GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC program, which will help you build a business that matches your dream. Get ready to learn an A to Z guide on how to successfully position your business, connect with your ideal customers and discover your pathway to success. Reserve your place today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/

Resources:

Access the entire library of Your Truth Shared episodes:

https://www.finolahoward.com/podcasts/your-truth-shared

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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‘’Clients appreciate business owners who support other business owners because we’re all trying to do the same thing. We’re all people in business.’’ – Lucy O’Reilly.

Joining Finola on the show this week is web and brand designer, marketer and online course creator Lucy O’Reilly. Lucy specialises in bringing her client’s businesses online, building captivating Squarespace and Kajabi sites that not only build trust but propel sales too.

Since meeting in 2019, Finola and Lucy have frequently collaborated together in business, and this week’s topic covers just that – the collaborative pathway to business growth. Throughout the discussion, Lucy highlights the key to gaining customer attraction within six seconds and mastering brand identity. Listeners will also uncover how to embrace your customer’s mind and the magic that lies within a collaboration. Key points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Lucy O’Reilly
How to make your customers feel at home
Aligning your service with your customer’s goals
The importance of building a visual identity
Identifying and expressing a brands voice through copywriting
How video interaction can break down customer engagement barriers
Striving for growth: the benefits of creating a collaborative business structure
The role of trust in effective collaboration
Fair exchange in business: an insight into referrals and affiliate marketing
How to help your customers by leveraging your network

GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC:

Are you ready to build the business you’ve always dreamed of? Finola Howard invites you to a live 12-week, GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC program, which will help you build a business that matches your dream. Get ready to learn an A to Z guide on how to successfully position your business, connect with your ideal customers and discover your pathway to success. Reserve your place today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/

Resources:

Squarespace
https://www.squarespace.com/

Kajabi

https://kajabi.com/

Get connected socially with Lucy O’Reilly:

https://www.lucydesigns.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-oreilly/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is biologist, educator, barefoot enthusiast and nature explorer Tasneem Khan. Tasneem is the proud founding partner of EARTH CoLab, which curates and broadens the learning experiences for diverse individuals and institutes through their immersive learning expeditions.

Tasneem’s love for nature, curiosity, and experiential learning shine bright throughout this episode. Get ready to embark on a journey with Tasneem as she reveals how she helps individuals of all ages embrace a new lens for exploration and learning. Tasneem reveals her experience of working across different zones, the key to engaging your desired market, and unpacks how opportunities can arise during significant times of change. Key points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Tasneem Khan.
Tuning into place-based education.
The value of experiential and active learning.
The sense of disconnect in a hyper-connected environment.
Building resilience through learning processes.
Taking control of your learning and development.
Venturing beyond postcard travel destinations and exploring through multiple lenses.
The possibilities that lie within a diverse target market.
The significance of curiosity and psychographics in marketing.
The challenges and opportunities of a business spread between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
A closing slice of advice from Tasneem.

GUIDED BY GET STRATEGIC :

The link for the course advertised in this episode is: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/guided-by-get-strategic

Resources:

A library of discussions by Sir Ken Robinson:

https://www.sirkenrobinson.com/watch/

Get connected socially with Tasneem Khan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-khan-8a6092b9

https://www.earthcolab.com/

https://www.instagram.com/earthcolab

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is successful entrepreneur, angel investor and connector Jan Van Leeuwen. Jan talks us through her entrepreneurial journey, from brainstorming business ideas over a glass of wine in her twenties to becoming co-founder and director of iQ Branding Solutions.

Do you have an interest in start-ups and investment? If so, this episode is a must-listen as we venture upon the authentic route to success, learning how the powerful duo of Jan and her husband led their business to seven figures with double-digit profit growth in just four years. Jan also highlights the importance of networking, the value of connection and trusting your gut, and offers advice for those seeking investment and advice for people looking to start their investing journey. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Jan Van Leeuwen.
Travelling the unknown path to entrepreneurship.
The importance of networking and building customer relationships of confidence.
Characteristics of entrepreneurship: recognising opportunities.
Tapping into and trusting your instinct of risk.
The belief that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Why clarity and kindness matter in business.
The skill of avoiding misunderstandings in communication.
Seeking autonomy and exploring new business projects.
Setting personal parameters in a business plan.
Getting started with the flow of investing.
Jan’s top tips for entrepreneurs.

POSITION WITH PURPOSE:

Finola Howard will be hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR on how to market so it feels like you AND pulls your customers to you. The final date available for the webinar is 8th September 2022. Reserve your seat today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/position-with-purpose

Resources:

iQ Branding Solutions
https://www.iqbrandingsolutions.ie/

Get connected socially with Jan Van Leeuwen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannetje

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is the wonderful Michelle Bailly. Michelle is a mental health and change facilitator with over 20 years of experience in helping organisations, leaders and teams discover mental wellbeing and how to ignite their emotional resilience during unsettling times of upheaval.

In this episode, Michelle guides us on aligning with the present moment and finding comfort in our space and shares valuable tools on how instead of resisting change, we can overcome it and adapt positively. As an experienced coach and pointer, Michelle has many fascinating insights and stories to share to help you forge a deeper self-connection and understand your superb senses. Listeners will also learn the key to our survival and will be treated to a powerful exercise to help you embrace being in a state of peace and stillness. Further points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Michelle Bailly.
The aware mind VS the thinking mind.
How there is more beyond the thinking window.
Becoming adaptive to change in the midst of chaos.
A reminder that it’s not personal; it’s just your conditioning!
Understanding the mind’s complexity.
The witness posture: It’s okay to embrace a sense of being and not knowing.
A guided practice of entering a peaceful space of being.
How to overcome limiting beliefs of productivity.
The importance of nurturing your creativity.
The benefits of living values and radiating care and love in business.
Michelle’s challenge: Can you gift yourself 5 minutes in the morning?

‘’The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift.’’ – Albert Einstein.

POSITION WITH PURPOSE:

Finola Howard will be hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR on how to market, so it feels like you AND pulls your customers to you. There are only TWO available dates for the webinar: 31st August 2022 and 8th September 2022. Reserve your seat today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/position-with-purpose

Get connected socially with Michelle Bailly:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bailly-b117413/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Joining Finola on the show this week is business consultant, trainer, communications strategist and captivating storyteller Sally Murphy. Sally works with clients from all corners of the globe, including giants such as Microsoft, Google, Paddy Power and many more. Strategic communication and storytelling can spark tremendous change, and Sally’s mission is to help people share better stories to transform their business.

This episode is packed to the brim with valuable nuggets and takeaways as Sally shares her communications 101 and reveals how to illuminate your life and business through storytelling. We learn about Sally’s grafting road to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how valuable life experiences and lessons can help shape your entrepreneurial journey, the importance of inclusivity and belonging, how we can recall memories from welcoming waves of recollection, and we also hear of Sally’s newfound love for Elvis. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Sally Murphy and her origin story.
Climbing through chapters: laddering up and down through life.
Tapping into core skills and learnings from running your own business.
The customer experience: the power in telling the truth and sharing stories.
Tackling false self-beliefs and overcoming low self-esteem.
Why we should pay attention to the people around you and carry kindness.
Lodging stories into your story bank: casting your mind back to map your pathway forward.
Creating movement through emotion.
The importance of storytelling in business and the impact of storytelling on company culture.
Becoming a better leader through self-reflection.

POSITION WITH PURPOSE:

Finola Howard will be hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR on how to market so it feels like you AND pulls your customers to you. There are only TWO available dates for the webinar: 31st August 2022 and 8th September 2022. Reserve your seat today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/position-with-purpose

Resources:

TEDx: Homework for Life by Matthew Dicks

http://matthew-dicks-j47u.squarespace.com/matthewdicksblog/2015/12/13/tedx-berkshires-homework-for-life

Finding and telling your leadership story with Brené Brown and Doug Conant

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-doug-conant-on-finding-telling-your-leadership-story/

Get connected socially with Sally Murphy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/welltoldsally

https://www.welltold.ie/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Joining Finola on the show this week is inspirational health activist, pain and fatigue specialist and founder of the First Aid For Feelings social enterprise, Thor A Rain. Thor has been on a remarkable journey to coping with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and PTSD, and even against all odds, Thor embarked on a seven-year journey to a full recovery. For over a decade, Thor has been smashing goals and helping thousands of people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety through their social enterprise First Aid For Feelings and the meditation tool, Insight Timer.

In this episode, Thor candidly opens up about their journey of surviving to thriving: how their crippling overnight illness shook their world upside down and the road to recovery. This episode glitters with so many wonderful nuggets and tools as Thor takes us along the bumpy road of their entrepreneurial journey and reminds us that we all have a choice. Thor also shares excellent tips when seeking medical care and reveals their effective rule of three.

An introduction to Thor A Rain.
Understanding the world through words.
The common issue of health illiteracy and vulnerability to health matters.
An insight into non-binary identities.
Creating an emotional first aid kit and why self-awareness matters.
Curiosity is key: the power in asking is it helpful.
Gaps in the medical care system and how to take charge of your wellbeing.
The empowering model of social enterprise.
The high and low points of Thor’s entrepreneurial journey.
The definition of ISOP and Sherlocking.
The relationship with Me, Myself and I.
The impact of Covid-19 and embracing new opportunities.
Why self-care and checking in with yourself are essential.

POSITION WITH PURPOSE:

Finola Howard will be hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR on how to market so it feels like you AND pulls your customers to you. There are only TWO available dates for the webinar: 31st August 2022 and 8th September 2022. Reserve your seat today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/position-with-purpose

Get connected socially with Thor A Rain:

https://firstaidforfeelings.com/

https://insighttimer.com/thorarain

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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This episode is dedicated to Maureen’s brother, Johnny McGowan, who was diagnosed with ALS – an aggressive Motor Neurone Disease in September 2021. To help support Johnny and his family, donations are most welcome via the link below:

GoFundMe: Fight for Johnny’s Girls

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fight-for-johnnys-girls

‘’I can’t imagine going back to the classroom. But this time, four years ago, I couldn’t imagine being out of the classroom. So you know, none of us know what life has in store for us.” – Maureen McCowen.

Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. The task of public speaking can be daunting and anxiety-inducing for many, and today’s guest, Maureen McCowen, is here to banish those fears.

Maureen is the proud founder of Soft Skill Success, where she is dedicated to working with individuals and teams to unlock their confidence and flourish as public speakers. In this episode, Maureen takes us along the steppingstones of her professional path from secondary school teaching to coaching the art of effective communication. Interested in improving your communication skills!? Keep an ear out as Maureen kindly shares her top three tips for enhancing your public speaking abilities. Key points throughout the episode include:

An introduction to Maureen McCowen.
Not letting the fear of rejection get in your way.
Unlocking speaking confidence.
Is confidence building prevalent in education?
Switching the focus to your audience.
Having a methodical approach to business.
The significant turning point in Maureen’s solopreneur journey.
Adapting and thriving in a rapidly changing environment.
Maureen’s top three tips for becoming a better public speaker.
How to master engagement and grasp people’s attention.

Get connected socially with Maureen McCowen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmccowen/

https://www.softskillsuccess.ie/

https://twitter.com/MaureenMcCowen

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Ever wondered what the key to building a successful business from scratch is? If so, you are in for an educational treat with this week’s guest, Andy Lambert. Andy is the co-founder of ContentCal, a social media and content planning tool which has since recently been acquired by multinational giant, Adobe. Andy is also the author of Social 3.0, a guidebook serving thousands of businesses across all corners of the globe to unleash the power of social media.

Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. In this episode, Andy shares the valuable learnings from the stages of his professional journey, the power of people when building a business, explores the multiple paths one can take into entrepreneurship and reveals how to build an audience and foundation for future growth. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Andy Lambert.
Stepping away from the corporate comfort trap.
The new normal and what the future of work looks like.
Stepping into entrepreneurship and building a successful business from scratch.
The power of people in business and the impact of word-of-mouth.
Organic marketing -VS- paid marketing.
Nailing product market fit.
The importance of humanising your brand.
Adobe’s acquisition of ContentCal.
Social 3.0 and marketing your agency.
Why you should build your audience first.

‘’The best investments that you could make is those investments in yourself.’’ – Andy Lambert.

Resources:

Book: The Startup Owner’s Manual by Bob Dorf and Steve Blank.

https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/0984999302

Book: Social 3.0: How forward-thinking B2B’s can unleash the power of social media by Andy Lambert.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SOCIAL-3-0-forward-thinking-unleash-social/dp/B09TN35BC3

CEO, Co-founder and author, Rand Fishkin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/

Get connected socially with Andy Lambert:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycontentcal/

https://www.contentcal.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

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Joining Finola this week is the wonderfully brave and inspirational Amanda Grace. Amanda is an artist, speaker, life coach and overall creative powerhouse who opens up about her artistic entrepreneurial journey and the common thread that arises every time.

Trust us when we say, this episode focused on creating your masterpiece and the art of entrepreneurship is packed to the brim with many golden nuggets. Amanda discusses how you don’t owe your decisions loyalty and introduces us to her newfound friendship with resentment and clean decision-making. We also hear Amanda’s take on overdelivering, how to avoid financial exhaustion, the dangers of straying away from the truth and much more. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Amanda Grace.
The concept of finger pointing to the moon.
The superpowers of an artist.
Embracing wreckage and tackling anxiety.
The rise of Pilgrim Soul and the red flag of resentment.
Facing resistance and putting a cap on growth.
The power of listening and making changes.
Breaking artistry stereotypes and disciplining chaos.
How to avoid financial exhaustion.
The dangers of straying away from the truth.
Setting goals and the experience of hitting target figures.
Trying, testing and the process of elimination.
The value in community and growing your network.
The failure of living in a hated situation.

‘’No matter how difficult and painful it may be, nothing sounds as good to the soul as the truth’’. - Martha Beck.

Get connected socially with Amanda Grace:

https://www.amandagrace.ie
https://www.instagram.com/amandagrace_ie/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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In some form or another, our profession impacts our day-to-day life, and after all, we are not just what we do. To explore this further, Finola is adding a new dimension to the Your Truth Shared podcast this week with the help of special guest, Dr Julie Meehan.

Julie is a clinical psychologist, strategic interventionist coach, parent guide and proud imperfect mom with over 20 years of experience working with children, parents, and families. In this episode, we hear about Julie’s brave move from a secure job with the Irish Health Service Executive into entrepreneurship, why we should never ignore our inner voice, the imperfect dance of parenthood, and coming home to ourselves. Julie also reveals the statistics of high sensitivity in the population, and the numbers may take you by surprise. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Julie Meehan.
Leaving the HSE and going solo.
The independent pathway of training as a clinical psychologist.
The system of managed care.
The importance of listening to your inner voice.
Being an imperfect parent and the messiness of motherhood.
The dance between getting it right and wrong in parenthood.
Developing self-connection and self-trust.
How to embody your soul in day-to-day life.
Navigating through a sensitive world.
An insight into Elaine Aaron’s DOES acronym.
Democratic education and empowering children in the world we live in.
Handling sensitivity in marketing and choosing how you market.
Julie’s guided pathway for parents to follow.

‘’The human soul doesn’t want to be advised, fixed, or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed, to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.’’ – Parker Palmer.

Get connected socially with Julie Meehan:

https://www.juliemeehan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drjuliemeehan/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRdEP5IRrgZd2D0dfqYDPA

https://www.juliemeehan.com/the-parent-course-pathway

https://www.juliemeehan.com/One-to-One-Parent-Guidance

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Predica is a proud Microsoft partner offering IT services and IT consultations with a mission to give people the freedom to do meaningful work. The business came to fruition by four inspiring founders, Greg, Pawel, Andrzej and Tomasz, each with different personalities but with the commonality of sharing a purpose and a robust set of values. Last week, we met Greg, and this week welcomes a lovely continuous flow as co-founder and self-leadership coach Pawel Szcecki joins Finola to discuss his Predica journey and the greater good in business.

There is no doubt that Pawel is an introverted listener with a remarkable ability to pay attention and empathise. In this episode, Pawel kindly opens up and shares his insights and vulnerability with us. We learn about how Pawel adapted to being a founder, his journey from IT technology to coaching, the different perspectives and challenging conversations around the acquisition of Predica, the power of values-based decision making, emotions in the workplace, and so much more. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Pawel Szczecki.
Traits of a successful leadership team.
Vulnerability on a personal and operational level.
Handling disagreements and avoiding conflict within a team.
Transitioning a company into a new reality.
The power of values-based decision-making.
Business acquisition: finding the perfect match.
Reassuring employees during a time of transition.
The superpower of empathy.
Overcoming the challenges in leadership and tackling difficult conversations.
Personal development: the key ingredients to business growth.
Why everyone should have a thinking partner.
Mindlessness: Taking time to switch off your mind.

Get connected socially with Pawel Szczeki:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelszczecki/

https://www.predicagroup.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola this week is special guest Greg Chuchra. Based in Poland, Greg is the proud co-founder and CEO of two technology titans, Predica and Tedee. Predica was included in the Technology Fast 50 and FT 1000 rankings, acknowledging Europe’s fast-growing companies. In this episode, Greg shares his fascinating journey of launching Predica in 2009 and how he scaled the high-growth business and handled its acquisition. We also get Greg’s take on the value of meaningful work, leadership without ego, and business problem solving and learn how he transitioned to launching Tedee, a product-focused business.

Trust us when we say that Greg is a book guru, so keep an ear out at the end of the episode as Greg kindly shares his top 3 bookshelf must-haves for entrepreneurs. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Greg Chuchra.
The road to Predica and its business origin story.
The value of meaningful work.
Improving lives with the use of technology.
The benefits of continuous learning in business.
Designing a company for growth and keeping your ego in check.
Tackling scalability issues and implementing business change.
Igniting an authentic business culture from day one.
Greg’s experience with handling a business acquisition.
Reinventing the way we work.
Developing and establishing Tedee, a product-focused company.
Greg’s top three book recommendations for entrepreneurs.

Get connected socially with Greg Chuchra:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzegorz-chuchra

https://tedee.com/

https://www.predicagroup.com/

Resources:

Book:

Getting Things Done by David Allen.

https://gettingthingsdone.com/books/

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful-ebook/dp/B01069X4H0

Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard

https://heathbrothers.com/books/switch/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the podcast this week is special guest Brendan O’Hara. Brendan is the co-founder and CTO of Untapped AI, a powerful self-awareness company on a mission to help leaders flourish in business by tapping into their self-awareness to learn and understand more about themselves as well as their clients.

In this episode, Brendan discusses the journey of cultivating self-awareness and accelerating business growth, shares his experience of adapting to challenging and ever-changing environments and reveals the advice he would offer to his younger self. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Brendan O’Hara.
The rise and evolution of Untapped.
The link between coaching and self-awareness artificial intelligence.
Why self-awareness is essential.
Data protection: security, privacy and confidentiality.
The concept of change fatigue and the cost of failure.
Advice for Brendan’s younger self.
Discovering insights and seeing the business grow.
Establishing your business identity.
An introduction to the objective observer.
The highs and lows in the journey of business growth.
The impact of Covid-19 on business.
Prejudice and privileges: Tackling difficult conversations.
The power within understanding your team.

Get connected socially with Brendan O’Hara:

https://www.untapped.ai/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-ohara-110/

https://twitter.com/brendanohara10

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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‘’The words we say internally, and the visualizations we allow ourselves to form, create our reality.’’ – Rachel Gotto.

Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week Finola is delighted to welcome best-selling author, clinical hypnotherapist, personal success coach and speaker Rachel Gotto. Rachel ‘s story is astonishing and is unveiled in Flying on the Inside, a memoir of her trauma and recovery, released in December 2021 following the sudden loss of her husband and facing a life-threatening brain tumour.

In this episode, Rachel shares her journey from tragedy to triumph, her joyous connection to living and life, how she overcame physical, mental and emotional hardships over the last 25 years, the power of the mind and why we need to treat ourselves with more kindness and compassion. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Rachel Gotto.
How we are born to survive.
The strength within: creating your own reality.
Moving through hardship and strengthening your resilience.
The importance of flexing your mind.
Why we must treasure our physical and mental autonomy.
The power of fostering curiosity and brainstorming.
Overcoming the turmoil of imposter syndrome.
Finding the richness in your story and unlocking your greatness.
Self-compassion and managing your internal dialogue.
The impact of negative self-beliefs and self-talk.
The power of repetition for the brain.
Showing up for our own transformation.

Get connected socially with Rachel Gotto:

https://www.rachelgotto.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgotto

https://twitter.com/RachelGotto

Resources:

Book:

Flying on the Inside by Rachel Gotto

https://www.rachelgotto.com/flying-on-the-inside

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola this week is special guest Paul McClatchie. Paul is the inspirational proud founder of the award-winning recruitment firm, Engage People, which takes great pride in creating happier and more productive workplaces by aligning business with talent.

In this episode, Paul rewinds in time, sharing how he made a big decision and an even more significant move by transitioning from his director role at Cpl Resources Plc to growing his own business into the thriving company it is today. Paul also discusses shaping your company culture, the power of differentiating your business from others, how to support, inspire and lead your team to greatness and much more. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Paul McClatchie.
The key to cultural alignment.
Embracing a strategic thinking mindset.
Paul’s experience of financial recruiting in challenging times.
Career moves: leaving a job to start a business.
Developing and sustaining employee engagement.
Influence at work and the determination to improve operations.
Differentiating your business from others.
The business mindset: creating more leaders and followers.
Why self-care in business is vital.
Paul’s 3 F’s – Focus, Fit and Fun.
The importance of setting and clarifying clear expectations.
Setting team goals and measuring performance.
Communicating with your team and learning about their ambitions.
The map of recruitment and driving your business mission.
The highs and lows of growing a business.

Get connected socially with Paul McClatchie:

https://engagepeople.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmcclatchie/

https://twitter.com/PaulMcClatchie

Resources:

Book: The Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve Peters.

https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Have you a passion for retail!? If so, you are in for a treat! Experienced strategist and retail guru Miriam Simon joins Finola on the podcast this week to discuss her fascinating entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of retail.

Miriam takes us behind the scenes and unpacks what it was like to work at senior and board levels for renowned brands such as Dunnes Stores, TK Maxx, Monsoon and B&Q – to name but a few. Miriam also reveals the importance of believing in your career path and opens up about her transition from retail to non-retail.

Miriam is a highly sought-after mentor offering startups strategies destined for success and growth. If you are interested in growing your business, visit https://www.miriamsimon.ie/ for further details. Key points throughout this episode include:

An introduction to Miriam Simon.
Valuable learnings from an early career.
Managing parental leave.
The key to nurturing talent in business.
Miriam’s need for challenges.
Navigating through Ireland’s financial crisis.
Recognising business opportunities and mastering attention to detail.
The power of retail marketing and observation.
Why we should believe in our career paths.
The big move into non-retail: self-discovery and new beginnings.
The impact of Covid-19 and what’s next for the future of retail.
It’s time for change: the concept of the circular economy.
Why we should not fear educated guesses in business.
Welcome to the new digital age: the rise of subscriptions and gamification.
The balance of power within SMEs.

Get connected socially with Miriam Simon:

https://www.miriamsimon.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamasimon

https://twitter.com/mirms09

https://www.facebook.com/PTO.ie/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, Finola is joined by the inspirational Mick Kelly. Mick is a social entrepreneur, author, TV presenter and founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself) – a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to educate and enable a global movement of food growers to help rebuild a sustainable food system.

In this episode, we learn how Mick connected his passion with a purpose following a supermarket encounter with a bulb of garlic. Mick opens up about the opportunities and challenges of growing a sustainable social enterprise and reveals the organic evolution of GIY. Keep an ear out at the end of the episode as Mick plants a sign-off seed sharing his advice for making your business dreams a reality! Key points throughout the episode include:

An introduction to Mick Kelly.
A rewind to the roots of Grow It Yourself.
Identifying gaps in the market and taking action.
Sharing knowledge and expanding a local community into a nationwide community.
Mick’s accidental step into social enterprise.
An insight into the food system and climate change.
Business growth: striving for global success.
Building confidence to achieve your goals.
How one person can make a significant difference in the world.
The power of vision setting and goal setting.
Building a culture and the importance of organisational core values.
Finding courage and overcoming fears in business.
You are not alone: how business supports can help you.
Mick’s advice for making your dream business a reality.

Get connected socially with Mick Kelly:

https://giy.ie/

https://www.facebook.com/GIYIreland

https://www.instagram.com/giyireland/

https://twitter.com/giyireland/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GIYIreland

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. We have a fascinating episode in store this week as special guest Carrie Eddins joins Finola. Carrie is a result-focused communication expert with beautiful energy who reaches into people’s hearts for a living, specialising in helping leaders on a mission of expressing themselves fully and pumping heart into business.

Throughout the show, Carrie opens up about her dyslexia, her courageous path to The Blondepreneur, and the importance of building connection through communication and content and reveals her exciting plans for the future. Key points throughout include:

An introduction to Carrie Eddins: a sparkle, a volcano, a bubble, a squeak.
The key to building emotional connections.
Women and men in business: is there a difference?
The need for safe networking spaces for women.
The struggles of millennial women.
The connection recipe: reading people’s hearts.
The challenge of identity.
Stepping into your truth and how to cultivate self-trust.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Building up the courage for change.
Going back to the content marketing roots.

‘’Content without connection is like tea without cake.’’ – Carrie Eddins.

Get connected socially with Carrie Eddins:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieeddins

https://www.theblondepreneur.com/

https://twitter.com/blondepreneur

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.finolahoward.com/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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‘’Everybody has the entitlement to feel beautiful, happy, confident, and comfortable in their own skin. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. It’s classless. It’s raceless.’’ – John Murray.

Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, joining Finola on the podcast is one of Ireland’s leading headshot photographers, John Murray. John is on a mission to close the gap between how we think we look and what we think the rest of the world expects us to look like and the gap between who we feel we are, as opposed to who we believe the rest of the world expects us to be.

This week’s discussion focuses on identity, which is such a fundamental aspect of marketing and seeing through the lens of unconditional love. John shares his journey of stepping into photography thanks to a concert cancellation, the importance of self-awareness, and his passion for empowering others to see and embrace their whole selves through his work and image wellness talks. Key points throughout the show include:

An introduction to John Murray.
Becoming a photographer: converting a hobby into a profession.
Overcoming the discomfort of getting your photograph taken.
How to smile with your body?
Hijacking your hormones: The fight or flight response.
The impact of identity distress.
Tackling imposter syndrome and low self-esteem.
You are the writer of your own story.
The path to self-acceptance.
Knowing your why and finding your purpose.

Get connected socially with John Murray:

https://www.johnmurrayheadshots.com/

https://www.instagram.com/johnmurrayheadshots/

https://www.facebook.com/JohnMurrayHeadshots/

https://twitter.com/JMPhotodub

https://www.youtube.com/channel/JohnMurrayHeadshots

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward/

https://twitter.com/FinolaHoward

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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"Because we spend so much of our time at work, I think it's really, really important to make sure that you are happy at work because it leaks into every aspect of our lives." – Aoife O'Brien.

Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Have you ever wondered what the secret is to obtaining job satisfaction or what makes people truly happy at work? Well, wonder no more as joining Finola on this week's episode is Happiness at Work expert and host of the same-titled and booming business podcast, Aoife O'Brien.

Having worked in multiple countries across the globe, Aoife kindly shares many interesting learnings from her extensive professional experience. Finola and Aoife cover great ground in this episode discussing human behaviours, discovering your calling, aligning your career and personal values and much more. So go ahead and dive right in!

Key points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Aoife O'Brien.
Gaining an interest in employee retention and human behaviour.
How to identify your strengths and discover your calling.
Overcoming the fear of data.
Fitting in at work and understanding organisational behaviours.
Are company values established and being lived?
Aoife's approach to hiring.
The importance of identifying your values and needs.
The hiring process: aligning recruitment with company values.
Striking the balance of workplace autonomy.
Put people first, and the profits will follow.
Why you should treat employees like customers.
The human side of the business.
The key to achieving life harmony.

Get connected socially with Aoife O'Brien:

https://www.happieratwork.ie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien

https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ

https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie

https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, joining Finola on the podcast is inspirational business founder and Chairman David Walsh. David has such a fascinating story, amongst so many learnings to share. We begin by rewinding in time as David opens up about his childhood growing up on a small family farm in County Kerry and discloses his parents' surpassing influential impact on his beliefs and development.

David maps out the steppingstones of his professional career from agriculture, progressing to a market director at Keenan's, to entering the realm of entrepreneurship with Netwatch and HaloCare. During the show, David delves into the ripple effect of positivity, his experience of navigating through recessions, realising the necessity of change and shares the key to sustainable growth. Further key points covered include:

An introduction to David Walsh.
Manifesting dreams, the ripple effects of positivity and avoiding energy vampires.
Becoming an entrepreneur.
No invoice, no money – why business sales are vital.
Why does strategic positioning matter?
Time for change: The rise of Netwatch.
Creating a vision statement and striving for global success.
Maintaining motivation and establishing credibility.
Harnessing the business origin story.
The fundamentals in David's recruitment process.
Developing and maintaining organisational culture and behaviours.
The evolution of business and the hardship of stepping down as CEO.
The impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Solving buyer's needs: how HaloCare is tackling elderly isolation and enhancing social inclusion.

Get connected socially with David Walsh:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwalsh7/

https://halocaregroup.com/

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

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“When we allow people to show up fully, and if as leaders, we recognise the whole of the person at work, then we are in that space where thriving can happen.” – Mary Ann McGowan.

Welcome to the debut episode of Your Truth Shared. Are you a budding entrepreneur ready to ignite your vision and make your business a success!? If so, this is the perfect podcast for you! Intuitive marketer and founder of How Great Marketing Works Finola Howard lives by the mantra that great marketing is your truth shared. Get ready to embark on a journey with each weekly episode alongside your host and her guests of inspiring leaders as they unveil the fascinating stories and learnings behind their businesses.

Joining Finola to kick-start the podcast is leadership development trainer, coach, and founder Mary Ann McGowan who will shine a light on human-centred leadership. Mary Ann also discusses her passion for helping organisations ‘Put Who First’ and unveils how the pandemic has changed leadership styles for the better. Key points throughout the discussion include:

An introduction to Mary Ann McGowan.
An insight into leaders who care.
Creating a psychologically safe workplace.
The impact of COVID-19 on work connections.
Together, we are better: shifting from power over to a power with dynamic.
Root cause analysis -VS- root cause success.
How to communicate with customers effectively.
The art of mindful communication and being present.
Self-sabotage: how to stop getting in your own way.
Handling difficult conversations at work.
How to become the boss of your own mind.
The path to compassionate leadership.
A parting truth from Mary Ann.

Get connected socially with Mary Ann McGowan:

https://www.maryannmcgowan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/putwhofirst/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannmcgowan

Get connected socially with host Finola Howard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/

https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks

https://www.instagram.com/makeitbitesized

https://twitter.com/HowGMW

https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

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