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Helen is a hypnotherapist specialising in helping people overcome anxiety, trauma, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and all manner of fears and phobias.

She is based in Ipswich but also sees people from all over the UK and internationally via Zoom. These past two years has seen her working in Germany, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Canada, USA and Pakistan helping her clients find freedom when they have felt trapped by anxiety and fear.

Helen used to be a teacher and uses all the skills she learnt from teaching – in the USA, in a mud hut in Zambia and the UK - to help her connect with people and make a difference to their lives.

Find out more at https://www.advancehypnotherapy.biz/

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is hypnosis?
The origins of hypnosis.
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Am I still in control when being hypnotised?
The kinds of challenges hypnosis can help with.
Focus on Anxiety & Trauma - How hypnosis can help.
When clients usually come to Helen for hypnosis.
Some of the stories we tell ourselves about why hypnosis would not be a good fit for us.
Online hypnosis - How it works.
How often do I need to be hypnotised to get results?
What to look out for when searching for a hypnotherapist.
The process Helen takes her clients through when working with them.
Success stories Helen is proud of.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Laura Cruise helps women who are stuck, trapped and unfulfilled in corporate life to build the confidence and self-belief alongside a practical plan so that they can transition into their own freedom based business in order to experience freedom, flow, fulfilment and fun in every aspect of their life.

Laura has been working for herself for two years, having left her corporate role just as the pandemic hit. She works mainly with women who dream of more but lack the clarity, confidence and the clear steps to make the break from corporate. She wants to help other women to do what she did!

When you work for somebody else you don’t have full control of your life. You are limited. You are not able to show your true potential. When you work for yourself you have no limits or barriers. You can push further, harder and with more energy because you are the driving force. You have it in you to create the most magical business that is entirely your creation. Believe in yourself!

Find out more at https://lauracruise.com/

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is meant by 'Our Story' or 'The story we tell ourselves'?
Where unhelpful stories come from.
How unhelpful stories can hold us back.
How unhelpful stories show up when we interact with others.
The benefits of rewriting a story that doesn't serve us.
When the need for rewriting an unhelpful story usually presents itself.
Why we sometimes hold back from rewriting our story.
The best place to start for someone who wants to start rewriting an unhelpful story.
When and how often should we be writing.
What we could be writing down.
What if we get stuck and can't think of what to write?
How we can ensure that slip-ups, failures or experiences do not negatively affect our overall, ongoing story.
What happens when we've rewritten your story. Do we refresh it every now and then?
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
How Laura runs her coaching.

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Pam Davis, Managing Director of Fashion Candy Style launched in 2010. Fashion Candy Style is a unique contemporary brand of Fashion Fusion - “Empowering people through Style”. Based in Suffolk also covering Norfolk, Essex, and London

Find out more at https://fashioncandy.style

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is the role of a personal stylist?
When do people usually come to a personal stylist for help?
How feeling more confident in our wardrobe can have a positive impact in business.
The importance of colour in our clothing and finding colours that suit us.
Why we are sometimes cautious of colour in clothing.
Understanding your shape and working with what flatters you.
Tips for moving out of your comfort zone and embracing new types of clothing.
The best place to start for someone who wants to start owning their wardrobe.
Reviewing what we have in our wardrobe and cutting out what doesn't serve us.
How what we wear in business has changed over the years.
Tips for people that just don't like clothes shopping.
Some of the main benefits Pam has seen her clients achieve through personal styling.
What to look out for when looking for a stylist to work with.
How Pam runs her personal styling sessions.
Pam's favourite thing about being a personal stylist.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Sally is the 'Strategy with Soul’ straight-talking results-driven breath of fresh air you and your business have been craving!

She works with soulpreneurs and service-based business owners pouring over 20 years experience into their hearts, minds and businesses.

Sally combines high-level commercial and strategic thinking with soul-level success mindset to help you grow a robust, sustainable and profitable business.

Her philosophy is grounded in doing the most with the least, so expect to learn a lot about Minimalist Evergreen Marketing Strategies and Automated Sticky Sales Systems when you join Sally’s community

Find out more at https://sallyoddy.com

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is journaling?
The benefits of journaling and how it can impact other areas of your life.
When the need for starting to journal usually presents itself.
Can anyone benefit from journaling or is it a better fit for certain types of people?
Why peoples sometimes hold back from journaling.
The best place to start for someone who wants to start journaling.
When and how often should we journal?
What should we be writing down?
What if we get stuck and can't think of what to write?
Manifestation - What it is and how it plays into journaling.
The use of manifestation prayers and affirmations.
Some of the main benefits Sally has seen her clients achieve through journaling.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
How Sally mentors her clients.
Sally's favourite thing about being a mentor.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Instagram: @sally_oddy

Sally's Journalling course.

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Helen Walker, self-confessed neuroscience geek, knows firsthand how building a business brings challenges, overwhelming stress, and impostor syndrome. Without the mental strength to manage her emotions, building her first business felt like an everyday uphill struggle.

Now, Helen helps female entrepreneurs step off that emotional roller coaster and build rockstar confidence and unshakeable self-belief.

Her transformational 6-month group coaching and accountability program, A Confident New You, gives women in business a practical psychological system to retrain their brain and reprogram unhelpful thoughts beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.

Helen is passionate about up-skilling women and providing the tools that will finally allow them to get out of their own way, get unstuck, and create an extraordinary life and business they love.

Find out more at helenwalkercoaching.com

Discussed in this episode:

What it means to be confident?
Can anyone be confident, or is it something we're just born with?
What has the past couple of years meant for confidence in business owners?
When the need for working with a coach on confidence usually presents itself.
Why we sometimes feel that we need to put ourselves out there more, but continue to hold back.
Imposter syndrome
Comparison and how to leverage our own uniqueness.
The importance of feeling confident when running your business and how this affects marketing, sales, finance & money mindset
The knock-on benefits of putting yourself out there in business.
The best place to start for someone who wants to start putting themselves out there, more.
How we can work on our confidence, day-to-day.
Should we have goals when working on our confidence?
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
How Helen runs her coaching?

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Helen Walker

Instagram: @thisishelenwalker

Website: helenwalkercoaching.com

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Milo Dunne has been networking since starting his first business over 10 years ago. He has a unique approach to both traditional networking and social media networking. This made him huge returns on investment from his efforts so he started his own networking events over 3 years ago to bring like-minded individuals together.

Discussed in this episode:

In respect of Covid-19, what the past couple of years has meant for networking.
When the need for exploring in-person networking usually presents itself for business owners.
Why we sometimes feel like we should be attending networking events, but have still not taken the plunge.
The knock-on effects of not attending networking events as part of your marketing.
Can any business owner benefit from in-person networking, or does it best serve certain niches?
The best place to start for someone who wants to explore networking events but is a little hesitant/worried.
Do we need to invest a lot of time and money in networking in order for it to be effective?
How often we should be attending networking events.
Should we have a goal for each attendance at an event?
The importance of building a strong network and accountability in networking circles.
What makes a great networker?
Some of the main benefits Milo has seen his attendees gain through his events.
What to look out for when looking for a networking event to attend.
Why Milo's events have been so successful.
The format of Milo's events.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Instagram: @pubnetworking

Website: https://pubnetworking.co.uk/

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Nicole Louise Winer is a Business Strategist, Mentor & Coach, and ex-Global Investment Banker who has worked with 100s of clients worldwide. She combines practical business skills with a BSc in Psychology and a no-BS approach to help her clients build profitable businesses they love.

She is a well-respected coach, is an anti-bullying champion, and is passionate about bringing more kindness into business through building communities of support.

Discussed in this episode:

What it means to 'Take your business online' when it comes to service-based business owners.
Why people usually come to Nicole for coaching.
When the need for exploring serving online usually presents itself for offline service-based businesses.
Why some offline service-based business owners may have felt for while that they needed to offer an online service approach, but have still not taken the plunge.
The knock-on effects of holding off, staying just offline.
Why any service-based business owner can have an online offering.
The best place to start for someone who wants to explore serving more people by using an online approach in their service delivery.
Which tech & tools to consider when starting to build an online offering.
How we decide what to work on first.
When setting goals, how much detail we should be going to and how big our goals need to be in order to be effective.
How often we we should be tracking our progress and how we can measure it.
The importance of accountability and sharing the journey with a coach or others.
Rewarding ourselves and our progress.
Some of the main benefits Nicole has seen clients achieve through working with a coach to take their business online.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
The process Nicole goes through when working with clients.
Nicole's one tip - What action could we take, tomorrow if we wanted to start to explore serving more people online.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Instagram: @nicolelouiseonline

Website: https://nicolelouiseonline.com/

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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At the age of 40, Rachel was frazzled! As a busy mum with a career in IT, she had been managing a Chronic Autoimmune Disease since her 20s and it was taking its toll on her physically and mentally.

After quitting her 9-5, Rachel recovered her health through natural routes. Realising that so many others could do the same she studied Functional Medicine and Mind-Body techniques and has supported many people in recovering their health by addressing their lifestyle, emotions, and past trauma so they can feel confident and energised from the inside out.

Discussed in this episode:

Why people usually come to Rachel for coaching.
What parental guilt is and if it is the same for everyone.
How parental guilt usually presents itself.
Why we know that feeling guilty is not healthy, but we often keep hold of it.
The knock-on effects of holding on to long-term guilt.
The best place to start for someone who wants to ditch the parental guilt in their life.
How do we decide what to work on first when dealing with parental guilt.
Some effective tools to consider when working either alone or with a coach.
The importance of accountability and sharing the journey with a coach or others.
Rewarding ourselves and our progress.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
Details of Rachel's online course on Parental Guilt and a fantastic gift for listeners of the show: https://rachel-turner-wellness.teachable.com/p/mum-guilt-makeover

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Instagram: @rachelturnerwellness - https://www.instagram.com/rachelturnerwellness/

Website: https://www.rachelturnerwellness.co.uk/

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. In each episode, I chat to thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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If you’re needing change in your life, feel like you can’t move forward, have burnt out or want to see improvement in your wellbeing, then coaching with Bianca Topham is for you.

Working with your strengths, you'll partner with Bianca to have space to reflect and consider the 4 cornerstones in your life (physical, emotional, mental & spiritual) and create a powerful plan for the future. Within this transformational journey, you'll build healthier more sustainable habits within your life and overall well-being.

Discussed in this episode:

Why & when people usually come to Bianca for coaching.
What exactly is burnout and is it the same for everyone?
How burnout usually presents itself.
Why many of us know balance is important, but often disregard it.
The best place to start for someone who wants to build balance in their life.
How we decide what to work on first when it comes to finding balance.
Down to how much detail our goals should be.
Should our goals be conservative or should we always be pushing higher?
How often should we be tracking our progress and how?
The importance of accountability and sharing the journey with a coach or others.
Rewarding ourselves and our progress.
Some of the main benefits Bianca has seen when working with clients.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
The process Bianca goes through when working with clients.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Bianca Topham:

Instagram: @bianca.topham.coach
Website: https://biancatopham.com/workbook/

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Caroline Gould is a straight-talking business coach helping mums in business to balance, not juggle and thrive, not struggle.

Caroline launched her first business in 2009 whilst on maternity leave - looking back this timing was not great! But she did it.

Since then she has launched and run 5 businesses (some successful and some not), so has a lot of experience to share.

She's made mistakes along the way and is here to tell you all about them to make sure that you don’t. She will also tell you about all the things that went really well so you are inspired to do the same in your business (whether you’ve launched it yet or not).

Caroline is a business coach specialising in productivity, organisation & accountability for mums in business

Discussed in this episode:

Why & when do people usually come to Caroline for help with their business.
How caroline defines goals in business and if they’re the same for everyone.
What successful goal setting means to Caroline.
Why many business owners procrastinate on setting goals.
The best place to start when someone wants to set goals.
How to decide on what goal to work on first.
Down to how much detail should our goals be.
If our goals should conservative or should we be pushing higher.
Which format is best for setting & recording goals.
How often we should be tracking our goals.
The importance of accountability and sharing the journey with others.
Rewarding ourselves when goals are reached.
Some of the main benefits Caroline has seen clients achieve through effective goal setting.
What to look out for when looking for a business coach to work with.
The process Caroline goes through when working with clients.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Caroline Gould:

Website: www.carolinegould.co.uk

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolinegould

Instagram: @carolinegouldcoaching

Facebook: Caroline Gould Coaching

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Claire Durrant is an experienced Social Media & Personal Branding Consultant helping businesses achieve growth with strategy led social media & no-nonsense expert support.

Claire also helps individuals build memorable Personal brands that help them make an impact online.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is a social media strategist & Why/when do people usually come to Claire for help.
What LinkedIn is and how it can be powerful to your business.
Why LinkedIn isn’t always the first choice for some when it comes to social media.
Is LinkedIn for B2C as well as B2B?
Making the most of your LinkedIn Profile. What we should be thinking about in terms of:
- Profile photo
- Cover photo
- Headline
- 'About' area
- 'Featured' area
- 'Experience & Education' area
Creating & sharing content - What types of content should we be creating?
Navigating the different types of content activity:
- Posts
- Articles
- Documents
Making connections - Who? When? & etiquette.
How to effectively use the ‘Recommendations’ feature.
Do I need LinkedIn Premium?
Some of the main benefits Claire has seen clients achieve through the use of LinkedIn.
What to look out for when looking for a social media strategist to work with.
The process that Claire takes her client through when working with them.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Claire Durrant:

Website: www.clairedurrant.me

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant

Instagram: @clairedurrantmedia

Claire’s Free LinkedIn Profile Cheatsheet: www.clairedurrant.me/linkedinprofile

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Based just outside Bury St Edmunds, Phil Budd, Business Coach, focuses on driving growth in businesses of all sectors and sizes.

Having worked in sales and marketing for 16 years, Phil reached the position of Board Level before deciding to become a Business Coach. For the past three years, he has enjoyed working with business owners, leaders, and teams to help them take their businesses to the next level and achieve the results they want quicker.

For many business owners that Phil meets, it can feel like their business is stuck, and getting clarity on how to move their business forward, may seem difficult. It can take someone from outside a business to help a business owner gain the perspective, focus, and clarity required to make a difference to the growth – Phil merits on taking a business from good to great.

Phil’s coaching can be through a variety of formats; 121 coachings, group coaching, quarterly planning sessions, and alignments, where he works with clients to shape the goals for both their business and personal life.

Those involved in his Business Growth Programme 2020, experienced a 44% uplift in income across the programme: success and business growth were possible in one of the most challenging years ever in business.

Phil’s role isn’t to tell someone how to run their business, it is to help them get clarity and focus, to help them run their business the best it can be, and take their team to the next level.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is a business coach?
Why & when businesses usually come to Phil for help.
The types of things a business coach can help with.
The main benefits of sharing your business with a business coach.
The knock-on benefits of working with a business coach.
Some preconceptions that people have around business coaches.
The most common blocks people have around using a business coach.
The main benefits of working with a business coach.
What to look out for when looking for a business coach to work with.
The process Phil takes clients through when working with them.
The client success stories Phil has been most proud of.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Phil Budd:

Website: philipbudd.actioncoach.co.uk

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philip-budd

Instagram: Phil Budd

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Doug Sands is a consulting hypnotist who helps adventurous people all over the world overcome fear and anxiety.

Doug is also the host of the Making Meaning podcast. This show interviews top adventurers to learn how they've built their ideal life and to inspire listeners to start building their own.

Discussed in this episode:

What hypnosis is and why it can be so helpful.
The origins of hypnosis.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
The kinds of daily challenges hypnosis can help with.
Anxiety - How hypnosis can help.
Weight loss- How hypnosis can help.
How hypnosis can help with business & sports performance.
Why clients usually come to Doug for coaching.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we haven't tried hypnosis before.
The benefits of online hypnosis.
How often do I need to be hypnotized in order to get results?
What to look out for when looking for a hypnosis coach.
The process Doug takes clients through when working with them.
Success stories from Doug’s clients.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Doug Sands:

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Cory McKane is the founder and CEO of the WeStrive personal training marketplace.

He has dedicated the last several years of his life to building out this software and absolutely loves the tech/startup space.

In addition to his company, Cory also created the tech networking group, Entrepreneurs of LA, and hosts a podcast all about Founders who have exited their companies called Building Fires.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is meant by 'automation' when it comes to running a business.
Why we sometimes put off automating our business, often just carrying on with manual processes.
What effective automation means to Cory when it comes to running a business.
The tools Cory uses to streamline his business processes.
How automation has evolved to where we are today.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves around why we cant automate our business.
How Cory’s app, ‘WeStrive’, came about.
The importance of feedback from your target audience when building anything for your business.
The value of building a company culture.
Enhancing client experience.
How automating & streamlining saves time.
What to look out for when looking for tools to help you with streamlining your business.
Some of the benefits Cory’s clients have experienced from working with the WeStrive personal training app.
How Cory started the networking group ‘Entrepreneurs of LA’
How creating events can enhance your personal brand.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Cory McKane:

Check out WeStrive App: westriveapp.com

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Cee is a mom to two little boys, a wife, a cog in the wheel in the tech world, a barre instructor, and the founder and principal trainer of Mindful You Fitness.

Cee has worked in and out of the fitness industry for 19 years and after much soul-searching has created a program for people to find a more meaningful, lasting lifestyle change through using mindful meditation.

A daily meditator for the past 12 years, Cee has found that mindful living and fitness have contributed not only to a more pleasant work/life balance but has also brought more peace within, given the crazy pace at which everything around us moves.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is meant by the term 'mind-body connection'.
Which practices can encourage this type of synchronicity in the body.
Mindfulness vs Meditation - Is it the same thing?
Why clients usually come to Cee for coaching.
The kinds of daily challenges these types of practices can help.
How enhancing the mind-body connection can help both our personal and business lives.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't be mindful.
Incorporating mindfulness and movement into our daily lives.
What to look out for when looking for a mindful coach.
The process Cee takes clients through when working with them.
The client success stories Cee is super proud of.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Cee McDermott:

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Gemma Brown is a personal and business coach who helps individuals and organisations embrace their identities - uncovering their values, needs, and true purpose - enabling them to confidently move forward.

Gemma works with clients (1-2-1, through workshops and group facilitation) to discover their strengths, build confidence, and support them in the process of achieving their career and personal goals.

Gemma’s belief is that ‘We could all thrive if we had the confidence to be our true, authentic selves.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is imposter syndrome and who it generally affects.
Triggers for imposter-type thoughts.
Why clients usually come to Gemma for coaching.
Why imposter-type thoughts so hard to shake off sometimes.
How listening to these thoughts affect our personal and business lives.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't believe in ourselves fully.
Tips for managing these types of thoughts.
The benefits of working through imposter-type thinking.
What to look out for when looking for a coach.
The process Gemma takes her clients through when working with them.
What Gemma feels is the best thing about being a coach.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Gemma Brown:

Gemma’s forthcoming Imposter workshop: https://www.gemmabrowncoaching.co.uk/imposter-syndrome

Web: https://www.gemmabrowncoaching.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-brown-81b6443/

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Andrew Laws is a digital marketing and SEO consultant with over twenty years of experience.

When he's not busy helping his clients make more money he spends his time falling off bikes, grazing his knees on skateboards, and making loud noises in an attempt to be musical.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is SEO?
Is SEO just about websites and the words we use within it, or is there more to it?
Why businesses usually come to Andrew for help with their SEO?
Why we sometimes put off optimising our website and other marketing assets, putting aesthetics first.
What effective SEO means to Andrew when it comes to marketing a business online.
What most businesses doing wrong when it comes to using SEO.
How SEO has evolved over the years, to where we are today.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves around SEO.
Andrew’s Top 5 first steps to effective SEO.
How to keep consistent with your SEO.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help you with your SEO.
The process Andrew takes clients through when working with them.
Some of the benefits Andrew’s clients have experienced from working with him.

Mentioned in this episode:

DuckDuckGo
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Andrew Laws:

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LinkedIn: Andrew Laws

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Life coach, author & motivational speaker, Besweri Kamya (Kam) is passionate about helping young adults 16+ find their life purpose so that they can go after their goals & dreams to live a fulfilling, happier, and meaningful life.

Kam's drive to inspire others to discover their life purpose is based on personal experience after he struggled to discover what truly brought the best out of him.

This inspired him to start his search for his life purpose which he was able to discover and now helps others do the same so they don’t have to take the hard way.

Kam delivers personal development seminars on topics such as, Finding Your Life Purpose, Living an Authentic Life, Confidence, Facing fear, and many more since 2018.

He is also the author of the book '3 Lessons I Learned From My Dad That Will Change Your Life' and the Online course ‘How To Discover Your Life Purpose’.

Discussed in this episode:

What 'discovering your life purpose' means to Kam.
Why checking in with where we are in our lives, every now and then can be helpful.
Telltale signs that we may need to evaluate our purpose.
Why we sometimes put off working towards our dreams.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't do all the things we'd ideally love to do.
What Kam believes we are missing out on when we do not live with purpose.
The role of a life coach and how working with one can help.
What to look out for when looking for a life coach.
The process Kam takes clients through when working with them.
How Kam’s father was the inspiration behind his book.

Mentioned in this episode:

Jim Rohn
Tony Robbins

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Web: www.kambeinspired.com

Instagram: @kambeinspired

Facebook: @kambeinspired

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Aaron Clarke is a working-class man from Colchester in Essex, Aaron is an entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 21, 17 years on and he has since built 3 other companies and created a brand.

When Aaron reached financial freedom he and his family took a year out in Spain where he wrote and published his first book ‘ Yes You Can’ A working-class man’s guide to turning your life around.

Within this book and through Aarons social media platforms it is Aarons's passion to help as many people as possible in self-development.

Aaron has battled with his mental health, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, low confidence to name a few issues throughout his life.

On his journey, he has spent in excess of £150,000 on his own personal development. Aaron has worked with countless counselors, psychotherapists, and life coaches.

He has attended courses all over the world with the likes of Tony Robbins, The millionaire mind intensive and success resources.

Aaron is currently developing a transformation mindset camp for men.

Discussed in this episode:

Why many of us will be feeling anxious when returning to 'normal life' after lockdown, be it for business or just life in general.
Why anxious thoughts so hard to shake off sometimes.
How listening to these thoughts can affect so much of our day-to-day lives.
Other telltale signs that we might be suffering from anxiety.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't push through these feelings.
Tips for managing anxious thoughts on a daily basis.
The general benefits of working on your anxiety, day-to-day.
The story behind Aaron’s book 'Yes you can" and what he wanted to achieve with it.
What to look out for when looking for a coach.
The process Aaron takes clients through when working with them.
The benefits of working with a Coach.

Mentioned in this episode:

Monumental Ink
Aaron’s forthcoming ‘Man Camp’

As mentioned in this episode, if you’re suffering from anxiety and haven’t already done so, talk it over with a trusted friend, family member, or colleague. Things are so much better, shared.

Further to this, if you feel like you need some help navigating through what to do next, you can speak to your GP or get in touch with an organisation like the following:

MIND - the Mental Health Charity
The Samaritans

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Zoe Patterson is a confidence and body image coach who supports introverted women to break free from who they think they should be, silence their inner mean girl, and connect to who they really are so they can start reclaiming their power and live the life they deserve.

She runs The Hideout, where introverted women can come together and connect and is the founder of She Is Coaching.

Discussed in this episode:

Why clients usually come to Zoe for coaching.
Why we can sometimes be so worried about what others think.
Why worrying about what other people think is sometimes so hard to shake off.
How listening to these thoughts can affect our personal and business lives.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't put ourselves out there more in business or in life in general.
Tips for managing negative thoughts on a daily basis.
The general benefits of not worrying about what other people think.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
The process Zoe takes her clients through when working with them.
The benefits of working with a Coach.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mean Girls

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Zoe Patterson:

Web: www.she-is.co.uk

Instagram: @she.is.coaching

Facebook: @sheiscoaching

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Sophie French is a life coach, business mentor, and NLP Master Practitioner who supports creative business owners to back themselves instead of attacking themselves and to shift their self-doubt for unshakeable self-belief so they can create the kind of life and business they actually want.

Sophie supports her clients through 1:1 coaching, workshops, online courses, and in-person retreats across the UK + Europe.

Discussed in this episode:

Why business owners usually come to Sophie for coaching.
What 'self-belief' means to Sophie.
Why we sometimes put off working on our self-confidence, even though we know its work we need to do.
What we are missing out on when we do not try to build our self-confidence, where needed.
How can we show more self-belief whilst keeping authentic to our personality.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't do certain things in business.
The long term benefits of having more self-belief in business.
How to manage thoughts of low confidence.
How to keep the confidence muscle in trim, day-to-day.
What to look out for when looking for a coach.
The process Sophie takes her clients through when working with them.
The benefits Sophie’s clients have seen whilst working with her.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sophie’s Self Belief Sessions

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Sophie French:

Web: sophiefrench.co

Instagram: @sophiefrenchuk

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LinkedIn: Sophie French

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat with thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Molly Wilson is the owner of MW Media, based in Suffolk, UK, who help luxury brands connect with their audience through social media.

Formerly known as ‘Bee Social & Design’, Molly has just rebranded her company to keep up with her luxury target audience.

Discussed in this episode:

Why businesses usually come to Molly for help with their social media.
Why businesses sometimes put off marketing their business on Instagram.
What ‘effective Instagram marketing’ means to Molly.
What most businesses are doing wrong when it comes to using Instagram for business.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't use Instagram for business.
What to post on the Feed, in Stories, and on IGTV.
When the best time to post is.
Scheduling vs ad-hoc posting.
The potential benefits to your business from being more active on Instagram.
How to keep consistent with your Instagram marketing.
What to look out for when looking for a Social Media Manager to work with.
The process Molly takes her clients through when working with them.
The overall benefits of working with a Social Media Manager.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Molly Wilson:

Instagram: @mwmediauk_

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Hannah Allsop is a quarter-life coach helping women to get un-stuck from their quarter-life crisis, working with them to undo their conditioning, uncover their purpose, and discover themselves so they can start living life on their terms.

Discussed in this episode:

What 'finding your purpose' actually means.
What we may be missing out on when we do not live with purpose.
Why evaluating where we are in our lives, every now and then can be helpful.
The telltale signs that we may be 'stuck' & may need to address some things in our lives.
Why we sometimes put off working towards our aspirations and instead just keep going in the same old direction.
The myths we tell ourselves about why we can't do all the things we'd ideally love to do.
The potential knock-on effects of not listening to ourselves.
The common mistakes people make when trying to move forward in different directions in their lives.
Where we start with moving more towards our purpose.
What exactly is a life coach and how can working with one, be helpful.
What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.
The process Hannah takes her clients through when working with them.
The benefits Hannah’s clients have experienced whilst working with her.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Hannah Allsop:

Web: www.hannahallsop.com

Instagram: @hannah.allsop.coach

Facebook: Hannah Allsop

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Loai Omar is a body transformation coach, nutritionist, and founder of ‘Beatbox45’, the only boutique fitness studio in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

Known for his results-driven programs and founding the brands ‘Re-Shape’, ‘Beatbox45’, ‘Hybrid’, ‘Team Predators 1:1 training’, and his new online training website ‘Coach Loai’ which includes ‘Coach In The Kitchen’, Loai’s new cooking masterclass.

Loai is known for improving and even saving people’s lives through their health, fitness, and mental wellbeing.

His wide portfolio of transformations is down to his knowledge, experience, and dedication to his passion.

People who meet Loai leave his company feeling inspired and motivated, wanting to better themselves through his support and guidance.

Discussed in this episode:

Why it is important to keep well in these times of lockdown.
Why eating well & keeping active can be helpful for people when staying at home.
Why we sometimes do not put exercise & eating well high on our to-do list.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't move more & eat well at home.
What we are missing out on, when not looking after ourselves during times like these.
How we can recreate the same progress at home that we may have already been experiencing in the gym.
How long we ideally need to be moving every day/week.
What equipment we need to effectively work out at home.
The common mistakes we make when working out at home.
How to start incorporating movement at home into our daily practice.
How important is eating well is vs exercise in reaching our health goals.
The common mistakes we make when planning our meals at home.
With so many diets and approaches to eating around, how we can cut through the noise and find something that works for us.
How to start eating better at home.
The importance of community and accountability when making any lifestyle changes.
What to look out for when looking for a health & fitness coach.
The process Loai takes clients through when working with them online.
The benefits Loai’s clients have seen whilst working with him.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or another qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat with thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Michelle O’Neill has been in the beauty industry for almost two decades.

After travelling the world whilst working in first class as an in-flight Beauty Therapist for Virgin Atlantic, Michelle decided to open her own beauty salon in her home town of Ipswich.

Purity was born in 2011 and has since led the way in professionalism and high standards of beauty treatments within Suffolk, UK.

Discussed in this episode:

What is meant by a 'boutique experience'.
Why going above and beyond for our clients can be really beneficial to our business.
Why some business owners do not put the client experience high on their to-do lists.
What businesses are missing out on, when not delivering a higher level of service.
The common mistakes businesses make when it comes to delivering their client experiences.
Some of the myths we sometimes tell ourselves about why we can't deliver a higher level of service.
How to start incorporating a higher level of customer service.
How Michelle knew what her clients wanted when it came to planning the experiences she offers.
How working with a strong creative team was integral to the success of Michelle’s recent re-branding.
The overall benefits Michelle has seen whilst delivering great experiences in her business.
The surprising ways that Michelle’s clients’ lives have been impacted as a result of the level of service she offers.

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Gerard Francis is the Owner and Managing Director of the Colchester based recruitment company Lighthouse Personnel Ltd.

Leaving college at the age of 18 without any sense of career direction; Gerard began a career in sales, (spending 3 years in insurance, 5 years in apprenticeships and training, and 2 years in healthcare staffing).

Combining his experiences of training and helping others, Gerard launched Lighthouse Personnel to provide worthwhile, transparent support to those looking for a new opportunity.

Discussed in this episode:

Why we sometimes put off going for our dream job.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't move jobs.
What we are missing out on, when not going for the jobs we would really love.
The things we should be doing in preparation for looking for a new job.
CV strategies.
How to use our existing networks for opportunities.
Using LinkedIn effectively.
Where should we be looking for opportunities and what resources are most effective.
Job Descriptions & Applications.
Just how important are desirable skills?
What to do if you don't quite fit the job on paper.
General tips for approaching interviews.
Anxiety - How to help calm nerves before interviews.
Clothing - What is deemed 'interview worthy' for interviews.
Tips for when you are asked to do tests on interview
How to ask great questions.
How to deal with challenging questions.
How to follow up after an interview and asking for feedback.
The common mistakes that people make when applying for jobs.
What to look for in a company to work with, when searching for a new job.
The process Gerard takes clients through when working with them.
The success stories Gerard has seen whilst working with his clients.

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Web: www.lighthousepersonnel.co.uk

Email: gerard@lighthousepersonnel.co.uk

Instagram: @lighthouse.personnel

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Sarah Gartshore is a yoga teacher based in Suffolk, UK, passionate about empowering people to create more physical and mental balance in their lives through yoga, breath, mindfulness and meditation.

Through her company ‘Bright & Well Yoga’, Sarah teaches yoga for all, pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, as well as classes for kids

An enthusiastic advocate of self-care, prioritising wellbeing and living with intention, Sarah believes yoga is the perfect tool to bring these practices into people's lives.

Discussed in this episode:

What is actually meant by 'Living with intention'.
Why can living with intention be helpful for people, in their day to day lives.
Why we sometimes don't put yoga and mindfulness high on our to-do list, even when we know the benefits.
What we can be missing out on, when we are not living with intention.
Mindfulness vs Meditation.
How to start to integrate yoga and mindfulness into your daily routine.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't live with more intention.
The overall benefits of living with intention.
What to look out for when looking for someone to work with, when it comes to incorporating a mindfulness or yoga practice.
The process Sarah take clients through when working with them.
The benefits Sarah’s clients have seen whilst working with her.

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Web: www.brightandwellyoga.com

Email: brightandwellyoga@gmail.com

Instagram: @bright.and.well.yoga

Facebook: Bright & Well Yoga

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Alex Cameron is a video production and marketing expert with over a decade of storytelling experience.

In 2016, he founded Depiqd to help passionate yet overloaded business owners find new customers using high-quality video production for social media and beyond.

This year, Alex aims to help more and more companies use YouTube successfully to grow their email lists and drive traffic to their websites.

In addition to all this, Alex also has a love and speciality in producing online courses for savvy business owners looking to leverage their knowledge to generate additional income from digital products.

Alex is happily married to his wife, Emma, and father to three children, Dulcie, Rory and Beauden. Alex is an avid golfer, cinema-goer and martial artist.Discussed in this episode:

What is actually meant by 'storytelling' when it comes to your business and how you can use it to enhance your efforts.
Why the use of storytelling in marketing is important for businesses.
Why some businesses are not telling many stories in their marketing.
What businesses are missing out on, when not telling great stories in their marketing.
When it comes to creating content, the common mistakes that some businesses make.
How to start incorporating great storytelling into your marketing.
Some tips for crafting stories and where to start.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't start tell stories in our marketing.
The overall benefits of adopting compelling storytelling in your marketing efforts.
What to look out for when looking for someone to work with, when it comes to video creation
The process Alex takes clients through when working with them.
The benefits Alex’s clients have seen whilst working with him, to tell their stories.

Mentioned in this conversation:

Muse Storytelling

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Verity Gaida is a life coach and writer who inspires & supports others to embrace a slower life from the inside, out.

Her website inspireandenjoy.com and Instagram (@veritygaida) share her journey living a slow, soulful life in a countryside cabin with her young family.

She loves working with curious, creative business owners to help them overcome the belief that busy = success.

Discussed in this episode:

What exactly is meant by the term 'slow living'?
When and why people usually find themselves drawn to a slow living lifestyle.
Why 'The Hustle' of a fast-paced life just isn't sustainable for some people.
What some of the effects of 'lifestyle overwhelm' can be on our body and mental health and how we can identify them.
When it comes to managing our lifestyles, where we’re sometimes going wrong.
The overall benefits of adopting a slow living lifestyle.
How to start incorporating slow living into your life.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't slow down.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with transitioning to slow-paced living.
The process Verity takes her clients through when working with them.
The benefits of working with a coach when it comes to adopting the slow living lifestyle.

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Web: www.inspireandenjoy.com

Email: verity@inspireandenjoy.com

Instagram: @veritygaida

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The Media Bros, Jack & Jake, specialise in social media marketing and content creation. Working with companies such as Boots, Talk Sport along with a majority of fitness influencers.Discussed in this episode:

Why the use of video so important for businesses these days.
Why businesses are sometimes reluctant to use video to market their business.
What businesses are missing out on, when not using video in their business.
The common mistakes when it comes to creating engaging video content.
How to start incorporating video into your marketing.
Where we should be sharing our video content.
Tips for making video creation sustainable.
The myths we tell ourselves about why we can't use video.
The overall benefits of adopting video in your marketing efforts.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with their content marketing.
The process The Media Bros. take clients through when working with them.
The benefits The Media Bros’ clients have seen whilst working with them.

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Web: mediabros.co.uk

Email: hello@mediabros.co.uk

Instagram: @themediabros

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Joanne Malocca is a Registered Dietician based in Ipswich.

Joanne has a Postgraduate Certificate in Eating Disorders, a Masters Degree in Community Healthcare and is the Chair of the East of England Branch of the British Dietetic Association.

After witnessing again and again the futility of weight loss diets, Joanne established her blog, Anti-Diet Answers, to coach her clients to rebuild a healthy relationship with food, find satisfaction in their meals and actually enjoy food again.

Joanne hails from County Louth in Ireland & is really enjoying the marvellous local produce that Suffolk has to offer.The information in this episode is for educational purposes only and not be used as a substitute for individualised advice from your GP, nurse or health care professional.

Discussed in this episode:

Why the knee-jerk reaction for many of us is o turn to commercial diets when we're looking to either lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle?
Why we sometimes just accept what's always been and keep behaving/accepting in the same way, year on year?
Why commercial diets aren't always sustainable, long term.
The effects some commercial diets have on our bodies.
When it comes to making changes in lifestyle, where we’re going wrong, generally, when it comes to managing what we eat.
The alternatives to commercial diets.
The overall benefits of choosing real food instead of dieting.
Incorporating movement, to support a new way of eating,
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't get help with our eating.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with your diet/nutrition.
The process Joanne takes clients through when working with them.
The benefits of working with a professional when it comes to your diet.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Joanne Malocca

Web: antidietanswers.com

Email: jo@antidietanswers.com

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Katrina Love is a Positive Mindset Coach, LIFECHECK Therapist, Columnist, Motivational Speaker, and International Corporate Trainer. She is the author of “LIFECHECK”, “The Later Dater”, “From Heartbreak to Happiness” as well as being a founding member of Happy People Solutions.

Her philosophy and techniques are forged through personal life experiences of trauma and vicarious trauma and the impact that this has on the quality of everyday life and relationships with self and others.

Combining her experience as a qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Life Coach she has developed a pioneering Personal Development Programme, that enables groups and individuals to learn how to reset their negative thought patterns, old behaviours and bad habits.

Discussed in this episode:

Why the festive season is a stressful time for some people?
Why we sometimes just accept what's always been and keep behaving/accepting in the same way, year on year?
When it comes to the festive season, where we sometimes go wrong, generally, when it comes to managing our stressors?
A brief chat around:
Planning overwhelm
Money stress
Spreading ourselves too thinly.
Dealing with toxic family members.
Dealing with toxic work colleagues.
Overeating / Overdrinking.
Taking time for you.
Staying in the moment.
The overall benefits of taking positive action during the festive season.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with therapy/life coaching.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't get help with our mental health/life coaching.
The process Katrina takes clients through when working with them.
The benefits of working with a professional when it comes to your mental health /life coaching.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.Follow Katrina Love

Web: www.lifecheck.love

Email: katrina@lifecheck.love

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifecheck.love/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/katrinalovelovelife

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After 10 years within the finance and administration sectors, Katie wanted to fulfil an ambition of creating a Virtual Assistant business, focused on making her client’s lives easier, more organised and stress free. And so, KM Virtual Office was born. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Katie and her team provide a whole range of support services from Email Management, right through to Human Resources support.

Discussed in this episode:

Why people usually come to Katie for help with their business?
What most business owners doing wrong when it comes to managing their time?
Why many business owners come to a point of overwhelm, at one time or another?
What exactly is outsourcing and the role of a virtual assistant?
The benefits of using a VA (Virtual Assistant)
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't outsource.
Katie shares some examples of how she has really made an impact in the businesses of her of clients and what challenges they overcame.
What to look out for when looking for a VA (Virtual Assistant).

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Follow Katie Mellor

Web: https://www.km-virtualoffice.co.uk/

Email: hello@km-virtualoffice.co.uk

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KM.VirtualOffice/

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Lauren owns Reclaiming Interiors, a professional decluttering and organising business in Suffolk, where she helps her clients restore the love for their home.

Lauren is also a yoga teacher and she is not running her businesses, she loves to write children's books and is in the process of publishing her first book.

Discussed in this episode:

Why Lauren’s clients usually come to her for help with their decluttering?
Why we sometimes put off decluttering or rearranging our home?
What most households are struggle with with when it comes to arranging their possessions?
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't get help in the home, decluttering.
The benefits of decluttering.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with your decluttering
How Lauren works with her clients.
Tips on how to keep consistency with your new arrangements, once decluttered.
The other services Lauren recommends her clients consider alongside decluttering.
Decluttering for business.
The benefits of working with a professional company.

Resources mentioned on the show:

APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers

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Georgia Watson is a journalist, blogger, and founder of the digital marketing agency, Bloom Content Creation.

She started Bloom after her blog, See Suffolk, expanded and clients began asking for help with their own website copy and content for social media.

Supporting local Suffolk companies is very much at the heart of both of her businesses and she aims to share fresh, innovative content marketing ideas alongside traditional print options to her clients.

Discussed in this episode:

Why businesses usually come to Georgia for help with marketing?
Why do we sometimes put off marketing our own business?
What 'authenticity' means to Georgia, when it comes to marketing business online?
What are most businesses doing wrong when it comes to authenticity online?
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't be authentic online.
The benefits of being more authentic online and the trouble with not being yourself.
How to keep consistent with your marketing.
What to look out for when looking for someone to help with your marketing
The benefits of working with a marketing company.

Resources mentioned on the show:

Canva: https://www.canva.com/

Buffer: https://buffer.com/

Facebook Creator Studio: https://business.facebook.com/creatorstudio?mode=facebook&tab=home&collection_id=all_pages

Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop.html

Snapseed (IOS): https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/snapseed/id439438619

Snapseed (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en_GB

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9 years ago Kayleigh was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and since then, has been on a mission to change her life, so that she can thrive and live her most happiest and healthiest self.

Kayleigh believes we are all here to be of service to the world and share our gifts in our own unique way.

Through this, Kayleigh loves to help others understand that this is possible and inspires them to create simple but effective habits, which can change the way they think and feel about themselves.

This is why her blog, livinghealthybeatingcancer.com, was born. On her blog and through Instagram , Kayleigh shares her story and tips on how to live our best life.

Discussed in this episode:

The areas of life Kayleigh has found to be the foundations for living her best life?
Why is it that we sometimes know what these areas are, but still sometimes choose to neglect them?
The benefits of building solid foundations in all the areas of our lives.
The myths we tell ourselves about why we can't change our lifestyles.
Who to go to for help with starting over?
How to navigate new routines when those around you may not be fully on board?
How to keep yourself on track once you begin.
The importance of community.

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Follow Kayleigh Norris:

Blog: https://livinghealthybeatingcancer.com/

Email: Please contact via the above blog.

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

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Sophie Robinson runs a full service marketing agency, SoRo Studio, in Ipswich, UK, which was started in September 2018.

Prior to this, Sophie cut her teeth in the music industry working as a concert promoter, DJ, working in high profile celebrity and fashion events and later, a full service marketing agency in Suffolk, before having her daughter and starting SoRo Studio.

Discussed in this episode:

Why businesses usually come to Sophie for branding help.
What exactly makes a great brand when it comes to business?
What do businesses usually get wrong when it comes to branding?
The benefits of having a solid brand.
What to look for when employing someone to help you with branding?
The importance of finding someone who is a great fit for your personality and your business.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't get help with our branding.
How to keep your brand consistent once you’re all set up.

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SoRo Studio: https://www.sorostudio.com/

Email: sophie@sorostudio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soro.studio/

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Natasha’s 40 year struggle with eczema and weight gain led to her quest to find answers as to why conventional advice does not lead to good health.

She was shocked to find that all the accepted guidelines we are told to follow and currently perceived as fact, are just plain wrong.

Desperate for answers to the question of what our bodies need for great health, she embarked on a research journey which included gaining a diploma in Nutrition.

She has been working on eating plans with clients since 2014 in her business Wide Eyed Nutrition.

Currently she runs corporate training and weekly groups coaching the importance of real food for great mental health in collaboration with Katrina Love, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Positive Mindset Coach.

Their business is Happy People Solutions. Natasha’s ultimate aim is to educate to reverse the worldwide trend of increasing chronic illness.

Mentioned in this show:

Why people usually come to Natasha for help with their nutrition.
Popular diets and their sustainability long term.
How you can still eat well and lose weight/feel great.
The mental health benefits of great nutrition.
What to look out for when choosing a Nutritionist to work with.
The importance of finding a plan that works for your own lifestyle.
How to deal with existing food cultures in the household that do not resonate with your journey.
Some of the myths we tell ourselves around why we cannot obtain better nutrition.
How to keep to a new style of eating, once you start.
How to surround yourself with like-minded people, for ongoing support.

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Follow Natasha Hodge at:

Wide Eyed Nutrition: https://wideeyednutrition.com/

Happy People Solutions: https://happypeoplesolutions.com

Email: natasha@wideeyednutrition.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/natasha.highonhealth/

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Gemma Scopes is on a mission to cure and banish the taboo of loneliness through her award-winning blog, podcast and coaching.

After completing her own year-long friend project to make new friends she now helps others do the same as well as building their self-worth and self-confidence.

Mentioned in this show:

Why/when do we find ourselves feeling lonely from time to time?
Men & Women - the differences in how we all approach friendships.
The health benefits of positive friendships.
How to deal with toxic friendships, which do not serve you.
Finding comfort spending time with yourself.
How to meet more people (Online and offline).
The importance of finding your 'Tribe'.
How to continue to nurture great relationships.

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Follow Gemma Scopes at:

Online: https://www.howtomakefriends.co.uk/

Email: hello@howtomakefriends.co.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howtomakefriends0/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howtomakefriends_/

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 20mins of fresh conversation served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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With over 10 years of experience between them, Caroline Gould & Tori Ewing, otherwise known as The Wedding Planners, plan luxury weddings and events across the UK and beyond. In 2015 Caroline was awarded 'Best Independent Planner' in the UK by The Wedding Industry Awards and was once again shortlisted as a regional finalist in 2019. Based in Suffolk, UK, The Wedding Planners truly believe that you should feel relaxed on your wedding day and be able to take in all the magic, safe in the knowledge that every details is being taken care of.

Mentioned in this show:

Why do so many people feel overwhelmed when planning the day-to-day within their household?
What can we do to make things a little easier, especially when we're juggling home life with work?
The mistakes people often make when planning events at work.
How overthinking things can often lead to party disasters.

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 20mins of fresh conversation served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner. Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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Gavin Damant is a performance coach with over 20 years of experience in both policing and high-performance training. Gavin works with clients on both a 1-2-1 basis as well as in groups through hosting professional self-development courses, in both his home county of Suffolk as well as across the UK. His clients range from business leaders to professional sportsmen and women to people who just want to take their lives to the next level.

Mentioned in this show:

What is our 'state' and why is it so important?
What can be the effects of being in a negative state? & what are the benefits of being in a more positive state?
How can we self identify when our state isn't serving us?
How Gavin manages his state to get the most out of his day.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

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Email: pioneeringchangeltd@gmail.com

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 20mins of fresh conversation served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner. Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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In this very brief introductory episode, I share a little more about myself and what to expect in future episodes.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website. Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Ross Dean at:

Website: http://rossdean.com

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You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at:

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto

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Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 20mins of fresh conversation served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner. Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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