From Inside the Hive: Recent Episodes
Quiet the Hive
Quiet the Hive helps women identify what they want from their lives and careers, and arms with the toolkit and confidence to go you and get it.
Listen in to thoughts, reflections and conversations with Jane, Founder & Director of Quiet the Hive, to craft a life and career that you love.
Lauren & Jo are the co-founders of Women's Work Social, a Surrey based Women's network which is creating a community that is as vibrant and supportive as they are.
Join us here as we talk about why coming together is so important as women, and as female founders, discover whether it's Jo or Lauren who is super organised (clue, one of them is also a VA!), and find out the incredible advice they would give their 21 year old selves
(PS part of that advice contains a word you might not want the littles to hear, so headphones on if you're in the office or there are kids around)
You can find out more about Jo, Lauren and the Women's Work Social over on:
Instagram Jo & Lauren - Community for Business Women in Surrey (@womensworksocial)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-s-work-social/
Details of how to join the Women's Work Social Hub subscribepage.io/womensworksocialhub
Sign up to our emails here subscribepage.io/womens_work_social
Link to the Directory Women's Work Social Hub Directory | Touch Stay
I recently hosted a workshop where we addressed the question 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?'. It clearly struck a chord as 96 people signed up for it, with more requesting the recording after the event!
In this episode, I share the questions that I shared on the workshop to help you think through whether it's time to stay and fall back in love with your role, or time to move on to the next best thing for you.
If you want to find out more about Career Confidence, you can do so here. https://quietthehive.com/courses/career-confidence/
On there you will also find a handy download on how to request funding for the programme through your employer. Don't forget there are three scholarship places available too. All the deets are available via the link above.
Vicki Knights is a Branding Photographer, Visibility Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner. She is the brains behind the wonderful 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' podcast, and is here on From Inside the Hive to share some tips with you about just why getting visible matters.
Listen to the end to get her genius advice to her 21 year old self, that question I ask ALL my guests.
I promised to share these:
The book Vicki mentioned is The XX Brain: The groundbreaking science empowering women to prevent dementia by Dr Lisa Mosconi
The link to my story about Gratitude Journalling and the day my Mum died is here: https://quietthehive.com/reframing-2/
Vicki also mentioned Barbara Fredrickson and her Broaden and Build Theory
You can find out more about Vicki, her work and how to work with her, here:
Website - https://vickiknights.co.uk
Instagram - @Iamvickiknights
Podcast and other resources - https://vickiknights.co.uk/personal-brand-mentoring
Feeling a bit 'meh'? Not sure how to shift it? Here are 20 ways that you can shake of the funk and begin to move from meh to marvellous!
Want to print off the list for your fridge? Find them here - https://quietthehive.substack.com/p/a-prescription-for-meh
Keen to listen to the episode about how clothes can change how you feel? Go find the one with Abbey Booth - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-inside-the-hive/id1502993742
Abbey Booth, aka Stories With Clothes, is a personal stylist and body shape expert, but so much more than that she is a pop of inspiration and joy. I am delighted that she agreed to come on the podcast and explore the power of clothes together.
We talk about the impact of clothes, including colour and texture, how you don't need to feel invisible, the power of tiny tweaks and why carrot cake icing and neon underwear are the codes you need to know!
You can find Abbey at:
Website - https://www.storieswithclothes.com/
Instagram - @storieswithclothes
There is a super powerful message in here that I want you to keep and quote whenever it feels useful to you and whenever people say mean or undermining things to you that threaten to upend your day.
Link to the Substack article - or head to quietthehive.substack.com for more
Link to Jen Tibbits episode
Gabrielle Treanor is a Calm Coach, host of the brilliant Pressing Pause podcast and author of the 1% Wellness Experiment, released in the UK in December. She is also a rather lovely human! She speaks to us today from her home in the Brecon Beacons, getting ready for the US launch of her book.
The 1% Wellness Experiment is a genius idea of a book which shows how with just 1% of your waking hours (around 10 mins a day) you can create big shifts for yourself.
Here we explore some of those tiny changes, why they work and the secret technique with a kettle that you can take up too!
Find Gabrielle and all her work at:
Website: gabrielletreanor.com
Substack: https://gabrielletreanor.substack.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pressing-pause/id1347545786
Instagram: instagram.com/gabrielletreanor
Find and buy the book: gabrielletreanor.com/book/
Do you ever have a moment when someone casually tosses a sentence into a conversation and you just know it's going to stick with you forever? I had one of those moments this morning, and I want to share it with you as I know it will be important for you too.
Want to know more about Awakening Women's Lives? Find out more https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl
Claire Campbell (CEO) and Amy Butterworth (Consultancy Director) are flying the flag for Flexible Working in the UK through Timewise, a social enterprise working to create stronger and more inclusive workplaces, powered by flexible working. I worked closely with each of them both in my days as the Deputy Director of the London Leadership Academy and as Head of Flexible Working for the NHS. What I love about them is their depth of knowledge of and drive of working for flexible working across the UK.Here we talk about why flexible working matters, how you can approach it as a individual and as a manager, and the impact it can have for all involved.If you want to know more about the work of Timewise, you can do so here - https://timewise.co.uk/If you are ready to make your own brave choices this year, you can find out more and apply for Awakening Women's Lives here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Carrie-Ann Wade is a Communications Director and Founder of Cat's Pajamas Communications. Today we are exploring how powerful it can be to work alongside others when it comes to your own development.
Exploring your own growth and development with a group of other women can be so supportive, powerful and transformative to what you achieve. It's the reason we both run group programmes.
There are a couple of tiny swear words in here, (and if you're really lucky you might hear Mr Carrie-Ann singing!) so you may want headphones if you have Littles about.
Find out more about Carrie-Ann, Cat's Pajamas and the Thrive Programme here:
Website - https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catspjs_uk/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-ann-wade-12b86912/
Join the Thrive Programme - https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk/thrive
Join Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Sign up for The Compass - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
Get in touch for 1:1 Coaching - hello@quietthehive.com
Caroline has always been a 'people person', from her early career as a nurse to her current incarnation as The HEAD Gardener. She talks here about what that means to her, and how she's created a model based on the language of gardening to help all of us talk about how we can grow and flourish where we are planted (or choose where to replant ourselves!).
You can find Caroline here: Home - The Head Gardener
And buy her books here: Products - The Head Gardener
PS There are one or two pieces of 'language' here - my fault! - so you might want to use headphones if the Littles are nearby.
Let me introduce you to one of the fundamental tools we use in Awakening Women's Lives. It is so simple, and yet can be absolutely eye-opening. This tool was the one that helped me to realise that my job was no longer the place I should be (not this one. I LOVE this one!).
None of us can expect to make transformational change if we don't give ourselves the time and space to slow down and reflect, so here is my gift to you to kick start that process.
For more about:
Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Quiet the Hive on Substack - https://quietthehive.substack.com
The Wheel of Life download - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6085438699645e35fed48580
And the supporting article - https://quietthehive.com/springclean/
Join the Compass - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
Jess Harvey is a transformation coach and founder of the Female Mentoring Alliance. Having undergone her own career transformation, she now works with women to support them through their own career confusion and into clarity.
Join us as we explore why mentors can be game changers, the power of women and the advice she'd give her 21 year old self.
Find Jess at:
www.thefemalementoringalliance.com
and over on Instagram
Do we have to keep the narratives we are given?
Welcome to series 11 of From Inside the Hive
Sign up to substack - https://quietthehive.substack.com/
Find out more and sign up to Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Here I share with you 10 things for 10 days that can help you slow down, appreciate the good, navigate the challenges and remind you that perfection doesn't need to appear in your vocabulary this Christmas!
If you want to take this work further in the new year, don't forget about my online, self-led programme The Compass
https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
and that you can reach out to find out more about 1:1 coaching with me - drop me a line at hello@quietthehive.com
Annie Scott is a writer and approacher of midlife from the perspective of making our 40s a decade of self-discovery, confidence and joy.
Join us in this bonus episode as we talk what three things you can do to avoid festive burnout, how to make shame lose it's power over you, and why trauma can lead to good stuff.
There are a couple of sweary bits in here, so stick in the headphones if there are littles around!
Hang out with Annie at:
Substack: https://anniescott.substack.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/island_annie_/?hl=en
Website: https://www.anniescott.co.uk
The very last episode in Series 10, but I'll be back with a couple of bonus episodes closer to Christmas and the New Year. Thank you so much to all of you who have liked, subscribed and shared the podcast this year; your endorsement means the world!
Join me for The Retrospective here - https://quietthehive.com/product/the-retrospective-2023/
Get tickets for my in person 'Calm amongst the Chaos' session at Well & Good in Godalming, here - https://bewellgood.co.uk/events/2023/11/24/coffee-amp-connection-december
Find me on substack @quietthehive
Carving time out for you is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Let me tell you more...
To take advantage of the amazing sign up offer for Awakening Women's Lives running until end of November 2023, find more here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
To sign up for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender, or to find out more, head here - https://yourlifelessordinary.co.uk/
Drop me a line to find out more about 1:1 coaching. Hello@quietthehive.com
Jen is your Business BFF. With her education and career background in marketing, she brings her wisdom and knowledge to bear through supporting small business owners to rock their marketing.
In this conversation we explore what gives people the 'ick' about marketing, why it's not just for businesses and Jen gives you three great questions to think about in this context.
Follow Jen, grab one of her Happy Hour slots and get in the know for when her group programme is launched:
Instagram: @the.businessbff https://www.instagram.com/the.businessbff/
LinkedIn: Jen Tibbits www.linkedin.com/in/jen-tibbits
Website: https://www.businessbff.co.uk/
Many people don't like the autumn. Dark, wet and cold. But I'm here to let you know that (as a massive fan of autumn!) it's okay to give into it and take advantage of the need to hibernate and get introspective!
Katy is a PR expert, Energy Worker and parent to two sets of twin boys. We connected recently over LinkedIn after she lost a freelance role due to childcare challenges. We talked about all sorts including and beyond why the system is broken when it comes to 'working like you don't parent and parenting like you don't work'. We also talk about Katy's experience of Women's Aid, and an awakening she experienced with a tribe deep in the Amazon.
Find Katy at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-walton-7058a814a
Instagram: @katyannwalton
See the work of Women's Aid
Buy The Land of the Belching Bog - https://amzn.eu/d/b1b3NGv
In the latest episode of the From Inside the Hive podcast, I'll share with you why I speak at corporate events, why it matters to me so much, and why I'm on a mission to help us all make brave choices. I wonder what this episode will prompt you to think about in terms of making brave choices to find your work/ life harmony and seek the joy on even the most difficult days.
If you'd like to have me come and talk to your team, organisation, or at your event, drop me a line at hello@quietthehive.com
Steph Caswell is an author, writing coach and developmental editor. She supports female entrepreneurs to write unforgettable books that enhance their profiles, showcase their expertise, and elevate their businesses to the next level. She has written six books, the latest of which was a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards, and is the host of the Creating Happy Writers podcast. She is also, like me, a self-confessed stationery lover!
Here we explore the brave choice that led Steph to a career in writing and supporting other budding writers, how the shitty first draft is always the place to start and how you should always choose the things that make you happy.
There are a couple of swear words in this episode, so find your headphones if there are Littles around!
Go hang out with Steph:
Instagram - @creatinghappywriters
LinkedIn - Steph CaswellWebsite - stephcaswell.com
Free PDF - 5 Steps for Planning a Best-Selling Book in Your Niche
Steph's amazing book - Dare to Write: How to Confidently Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business
We mention all sorts of things here including:
James Clear - Atomic Habits
Tim Ferris - Fear Setting
Feel Better live More - Bronnie Ware
And these three past podcast episodes:
Beth Kempton
Sara Dalrymple
Lucy Werner and
Kendall Platt
It's a Me & My Musings episode today. A few thoughts on knowing when enough is enough, materialistically or in terms of where we are in our lives. From someone who has had a bit of an epiphany recently, and a lot of chats where a similar theme is occuring...
Reach out via hello@quietthehive.com and head to the website to keep in touch www.quietthehive.com
there are a couple of f-bombs in this episode, so don your headphones if there are littles in the room!
Kendall Platt is The Mindful Gardening Coach. She helps women take time out of their busy lives to quieten their minds whilst creating a garden that sets their heart on fire and creating with the flowers that they grow. She does this through her Cultivate your Wellbeing programme, helping women to create their green haven, garden their way to calm and banish their anxiety in just 5 minutes a day.
She is the founder of The Mindful Gardening Club the UK’s only online gardening and floristry for wellbeing course and community for women who want to take their garden from bland to brightly coloured and feel fabulous as they do it! Designed to give you a simple month by month plan to get you gardening for your wellbeing without adding to the mental load.
Kendall has been featured on This Morning, BBC radio and in multiple publications such as The Independent, The Telegraph’s Stella Magazine and Happiful magazine.
Listen in as we talk about why gardening isn't actually all that much to do with gardening, why we celebrate little girls doing what they want to, and how my cosmos turned out this year!
Come and hang out with Kendall at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallmarieplatt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureswithflowers
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-marie-platt/
Website: https://www.adventureswithflowers.com/
Substack:Come and read the Seed my publication on Substack.
Just me this episode, here to share some short thoughts with you about what nerves can tell you - even when you're excited!
Also, a reminder that I'm running an Autumn Series of masterclasses starting with Finding Your Energy on 26/09. Find out more here - www.quietthehive.com/shop
Finding Your Energy - 26/09/2023 5:30pm
Making Brave Choices - 30/10/2023 5:30pm
Living with Your Inner Critic - 30/11/2023 10am
The Retrospective - 19/12/2023 7pm
Lucy Werner is an author, PR expert, teacher and all round energy radiator! I was lucky enough to have a mentoring session with Lucy shortly before the summer (when she headed off on maternity leave) and I was buzzing after speaking to her. I needed to bring some of that energy to you.
Here we talk about making brave choices, how we can hype ourselves, what Lucy and Colin Firth have in common and why we should all be making our children embrace improv! It's a conversation of sheer joy.
Hang out with Lucy on all the socials @lucywernerpr (especially on Instagram where she loves to hang out and hand out really practical, translatable hints and tips.
Buy Brand Yourself - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brand-yourself-a-no-nonsense-brand-toolkit-for-small-businesses-lucy-werner/5014578?ean=9781788602730
Buy Hype Yourself - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hype-yourself-a-no-nonsense-pr-toolkit-for-small-businesses-lucy-werner/3876593?ean=9781788601238
Get the online learning with Domestika - https://www.domestika.org/en/lucywernerpr
PS It's a 'clean' episodes but there are a couple of uses of the word 'crap' - forewarned is forearmed!
Welcome to SERIES TEN of From Inside the Hive! I know, I can't believe it either!
To kick us off, I want to reflect on some of the four steps you can take to think about how to reignite your autumn. As the nights start to get longer, and we become a little more inward facing, here are some of the things you might want to think about.
Want to join a masterclass - do it here - https://quietthehive.com/shop/
Up for Refinding You with the Compass? This is where you want to head - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
The next cohort of Awakening Women's Lives Starts on September 22nd - find out more and grab your place here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
This musing was inspired by the final session of the Career Confidence programme. I'd love to hear what action you take as a result!
Jane x
Sara Dalrymple is a sales trainer and mentor, helping show you how to promote your products and services without being "salesy" so that you book more clients and grow your business while keeping your integrity intact.
I'm lucky enough to have been on one of Sara's programmes and love the driving force behind why she does what she does. Hear more about that, and her excellent advice to us all in this episode. This was a dream of a conversation and I know it will get you thinking...
Find out more about Sara and her programmes at https://saradalrymple.co.uk/
Connect and follow here https://www.instagram.com/saleswithsara/
Is a quickie today, but nonetheless powerful for it! Why do we find it so hard to talk about and celebrate our achievements? Let's explore this here.
Charlie is co-founder of the epic studio and co-working space, Well and Good. Situated in Godalming, Charlie and her co-founder Anna have created a space which is welcoming, warm and fun, building a community and a vibe that is unique.
Here we explore the challenges and joys of running your own business, why you should always do what you love and love what you do, and why asking questions is key.
Find out more about Well & Good here - https://bewellgood.co.uk/
Go and become part of the instagram community - @bewellgood.co.uk
This one contains some BIG news.
If you chose to act on any of the ways you could help, THANK YOU. I'm beyond grateful.
Jane x
I was at the Love Her Wild South Weekender on Saturday delivering a session all about Making Brave Choices. Here are some of the things I shared and the thoughts that were inspired!
Find out more about Love Her Wild - https://www.loveherwild.com/
Interested in a Making Brave Choices session for your group or team? Get in touch - hello@quietthehive.com
Chelley Wild is one of those people that you're just drawn to, and on meeting her I knew we needed to hear more from her on the podcast! Chelley works as a business strategist through The Business Whisperer helping passionate service providers, coaches, consultants, therapists and artists to build thriving, peacefully profitable businesses that are a joy to run.
Find out more or connect with Chelley here (and grab one of her free downloads that we talked about too...):
- Website (in particular check out her blog)
- Instagram (where she hangs out most)
- Visionboard Template
- Mental Health Masterclass
- CEO Self Care Playbook
Anyone else starting to get a bit daydream-y? A bit 'what if' or 'if only'ish? I find it always hits me when I take time out over the summer months. If you're starting to feel like something has to change, but you're not sure what, here's my process...
Grab your spot on Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Get in touch - hello@quietthehive.com
Head's Up! This episode talks about death, so if you're not feeling in the right place for that right now, feel free to head into the back catalogue and find yourself something to suit you.
Sarah Boyd has completed her training as a Death Doula and I was so keen to talk to her about her training, why she chose to pursue it, and what she's learned along the way. Sarah's conversation feels uplifting and life-affirming. It's so important that we start and continue the conversation about death. Listening to this is a great place to start (and don't forget to go and listen to the episode with Beth Nascé if you're interested in this).
We mention:
Living Well Dying Well - https://livingwelldyingwell.org/
We can do hard things podcast - How to live so we can die peacefully - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id1564530722?i=1000563434679
National End of Life Register - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/end-life
Passionate Communities
Find a Death Doula - https://eol-doula.uk/
(We didn't mention this, but Sarah has been in touch to recommend it and I'll be adding it to my 'to read' list! Listen – How to find the words for tender conversations - Kathryn Mannix)
To get in touch with Sarah, you can email me and I will pass it on (hello@quietthehive.com) or head to twitter to find Sarah - https://twitter.com/SarahBoydH
Just me today, and I'm using this short episode to share with you a big tip to help you not fall at the first hurdle! When that inner voice gives you all the reasons why you should just give up now as it's bound to lead to failure/ embarrassment/ humiliation, here's what you can say to move past it.
You're welcome!
Jane x
The book I mention is Playing Big by Tara Mohr
A fab episode with Toni Jones, Founder of the Shelf Help Group; the world’s first self-help book club and platform. Through the community, Toni is dedicated to celebrating, inspiring and supporting personal development and self-discovery.
I normally leave a bigger gap between podcast series, but this episode was too good to make you wait for! It comes in perfect time as we enter Mental Health Awareness week from 15-21 May. In this episode we discuss where Toni's love of self help books came from, why she thinks we should all love ourselves a little bit more, and how we can all take what we need to from the incredibly broad range of self help books. It's a lush conversation, and I encourage you to spread the word in support of mental health week.
Things Toni mentions:
Paul McKenna - Change Your Life in Seven Days
Hal Elrod - Miracle Morning
Sharon Izadi - The Kindness Method
Kristen Neff - https://self-compassion.org/about-kristin-neff/
Follow Toni and join the Shelf Help Club:
https://www.instagram.com/shelfhelp.club/
https://www.shelfhelp.club/
Join the community - https://the-shelf-help-club.mn.co/share/6iBgKnmtQRWxAIX_
Beth Nascè is a writer, teacher, celebrant and lover of the Archers - and that's just scratching the surface! Beth is a self-described Multi-hyphanate and thrives on creating a range of different opportunities and outlets.
Books we mention:
The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron
One Day - David Nicholls
The Multi-hyphante Method - Emma Gannon
Books I ended up buying all of after Beth's workshop..!
The Power of Ritual - Casper Tea Kuile
The Self-Care Year: Reflect and Recharge with Simple Seasonal Rituals - Alison Davies
The Wheel of the Year: A nurturing guide to rediscovering nature's seasons and cycles - Rebecca Beattie
Rituals for Every Day - Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
Find out more about:
Death Cafés - deathcafe.com
Coffin Club - coffinclub.co.uk
Careers and development are on my mind at the moment as I start the brand new Career Confidence programme. Here are some of the questions that have come into conversations recently. I hope they help you think about your career and the path you may want to take.
The books I mention are:
Squiggly Careers - Sarah Ellis & Helen Tupper
You Coach You - Sarah Ellis & Helen Tupper
You can listen to their podcast at - https://www.amazingif.com/listen/
Previous guests individually, together Carrie-Ann and Lee host brilliant leadership podcast How to Take the Lead. Today we talk leadership challenges, friendship, Lee-isms and try not to get teary!
Find out more and get in touch through:
Website: www.howtotakethelead.com
Insta: @howtotakethelead
Twitter: @how2takethelead
Substack: https://howtotakethelead.substack.com
Grab the leadership booklist over on the website, and you can listen to the podcast on your favourite platform, just type in How to Take the Lead.
It's a short one this week. Listen as I share a few hints and tips on moving past the imposter syndrome. If you'd like me to run a session for your network, team or group on this, drop me a line att hello@quietthehive.com
A tiny little swear word appears - so listen with headphones if there are sensitive ears around!
You may know Jo as my co-collaborator in joy through our joint venture, Your Life Less Ordinary. You may know her through her writing, or her coaching or her facilitation... If you don't know her, you need to! Jo is a constant source of inspiration and appreciation for me, and I know she will be for you too.
Here we talk about adventure, the importance of ritual, tribe and making brave choices.
Book your place on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender - www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Find out more and contact Jo:
Insta: @infinite.pathways
Website: infinitepathways.co.uk
I have some questions for you...
They're big, but they will really help you start to get to the bottom of who are you, and who you might want to be. I try and weave some big questions into all my programmes and as I develop my career confidence sessions, they're coming up again for me. Helping answer some of these questions and getting to know yourself better can help you know how to prioritise, say no more often, shift outside your comfort zone, and hold your boundaries.
Grab the download, and work through the questions over time. Let me know how you get on.
Want to explore these questions, and others like them, with some more time and support?
Join us for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender - yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Find out more about Awakening Women's Lives - quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Find out more about the Career Confidence Programme - quietthehive.com/courses/career-confidence/
Lizzy Maskey is the founder of Pippin and Gile and has been fascinated by fire and foraging since she was a child.Find out more about Lizzy's amazing approach to adventure, why she loves the natural world and the secret ancestor she has in her family (clue: it's no wonder she's connected to nature!)Lizzy has brilliantly shared some of her inspiration, favourite apps and a few bonus recipes here...Get in touch and book your courses here...Email: hello@pippinandgile.co.ukWebsite: www.pippinandgile.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PippinandGileInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippinandgileYou Tube: https://youtube.com/@pippingile-bushcraftandfor8852Books mentioned:The Lost Words -Robert MacFarlane and Jackie MorrisConqueror Series - Conn Iggulden Foraging ones I love:River cottage, hedgerow & preserves.The Forager Handbook - Miles IrvingID ones I keep coming back to:The Wild Flower Key -https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9780723251750/the-wild-flower-key/usedColins - Tree GuideColins - Mushroom GuideBritain’s Birds - WILD GuidesApps mentioned:Merlin Bird ID - I really like the sound ID feature on this one.I forgot to talk about this one - Colins Birds - its £15 but has all the information from the book, easy search functions and you can play the different bird songs.My blog has a number of recipes on it:https://pippinandgile.co.uk/pippin-and-gile-blog/Including four for elderflowers (two types of fizz, a cordial and fritters) Find out more about Ellen Hutchins - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_HutchinsOr going the festival - https://ellenhutchins.com/festival-events/See some of her incredible illustrations - https://ellenhutchins.com/ellens-treasures/
Happy IWD 2023 listeners! That's when this episode was recorded. I have been thinking a lot about female friendships recently, as I always do on the run up to IWD. Here are my thoughts and reflections.
If you'd like to read the blog in full and find 12 inspirations for how to invest in your friendships, you can do so here - quietthehive.com/an-ode-to-female-friendships/
Stacey is the founder and creative force behind Black and Beech. Through Black and Beech she champions feminism and supports a range of charities, including the Abortion Support Network (www.asn.org.uk) who we mention in the podcast. I am delighted to bring this conversation to you at the start of a new chapter for her.
I'm totally in love with Stacey's knitwear, and she has gifted you all 15% off at the Black and Beech store (blackandbeech.com) (woohoo!) - simply fill up your basket and check out using QUIETTHEHIVE15 (I can personally recommend the 'Take No Harm, Do No Shit' cardie and the 'Sororité jumper, and I might have to treat myself to a necklace now..!).
Sign up for the Black and Beech Newsletter - https://blackandbeech.com/pages/be-first-to-know
The artists mentioned are: Philip Morgan @pmillustration, Layla Holzer @laylaholzerillustration, and Rebecca Strickson, @rebecca_strickson_illustration
We also talk about our obsession with Elizabeth Day podcast 'How To Fail'.
HEADS UP: We mention abortion and we also use the odd swear word, so you might want headphones if you're in a public space or there are Littles around!
In mid-February I took a few days out to be away from the everyday and focus on writing and strategy for Quiet the Hive. I was free of both wifi and phone signal, and was very surprised how long it took me to settle... here's what I learned.
PS the Book I mention is Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
If you only listen to one episode of From Inside the Hive, make it this one. I am so proud to introduce the Director of Training Legs First Aid to you. Jenny Legg is a trainer, co-founder of the first aid Facilitator Forum, a mental health first aider, has been recognised by f:entrepreneur and is the Head Ambassador for the Bra Off Debif On campaign. Here we talk about her new campaign based on a truly shocking statistic, and invite you to be part of it.
Book Jenny for her exclusive defibrillator or first aid training, and find out more at www.traininglegsfirstaid.co.uk
Connect with Jenny on Instagram @traininglegsfirst, and remember to use #titsoutforthepads #braoffdefibon
The book we mention is Invisible Women: data bias in a world designed by men by Caroline Cried Perez
Find out more about the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act (2015) at bills.parliament.uk/bills/1406
If you want to understand a bit more about what might be getting in the way of making brave choices, and why sometimes our choices come from a place of fear, here's what you need to know...
Join the next Awakening Women's Lives cohort - www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl or get in touch hello@quietthehive.com
I am hearing from people at the moment about how disconnected they are feeling from themselves. Not sure what drives them or what their dreams are. Here I'm sharing three simple things you can do TODAY to reconnect with you.
Links I promised to share:
For the Wheel of Life - https://quietthehive.com/podcast/ - head to the Spring Clean Your Life Resource
Join the Awakening Women's Lives Programme - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Follow me over on instagram - @quiet_the_hive
I'm all in for a High Vibe Year, how about you? Not sure what that is? Listen here to find out more. If you want to see the scale in full along with some ideas of how to use it, head to the latest blog post - quietthehive.com/high-vibe-new-year/.
Other things I mention in this podcast:
1) Blog post about how gratitude journalling helped me find the joy in the toughest day so far - quietthehive.com/reframing-2/
2) Book recommendation - Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart
Helena Hjort is co-founder of Do the North, and chef extraordinaire (in my eyes!). I was lucky enough to spend some time with her on a culinary, wild camp and kayak expedition in Sweden earlier this year, and was amazing by her journey and tenacity. I'm so delighted to be talking to her about her journey and what led her to create the amazing adventures as part of Do the North.
I cannot recommend Do the North highly enough. Go book a trip with them, and find out more at dothenorth.com or follow them on Instagram @dothenorth
The one we did was the culinary adventure. Yum!
Hannah Loy is one of the most interesting women I've had the pleasure of talking to, and I'm so pleased to bring you this episode with her. You can follow Hannah on Instagram @radioloyski - and don't forget to drop her a line if you're a local interested in 'auditioning' for the Aberystwyth Book Club!
Links to what we talk about:
The Aberystwyth Book Club - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000wd6t
The Lost Women of Jazz - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06ys8kf
Please be aware there is one utterance of the 's' word so if you're listening with littles around, you might want to listen with headphones.
A short episode to share with you some of the ways you can move past the pre-Christmas overwhelm and honour your own need for rest.
Gemma David is a wellbeing practitioner, mental health and emotional awareness trainer and facilitator, acupuncturist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and writer. As well as owning and managing a thriving private practice in Bristol, she also works in schools, universities, businesses and charities all over the UK.
I first meet Gemma at Fforest, and feel utterly under her spell during an incredible Sound Bath experience. She is a beautiful, wise soul and just a lovely person to be in the company of.
TRIGGER WARNING: Our conversation touches on miscarriage. You can find Gemma at http://quietheart.co.uk on on instagram @thequietheart and on Facebook as The Quiet Heart Bristol
We mentioned a couple of books and articles in this episode, here they are:
Books:
Brené Brown - Atlas of the Heart
Maisie Hill - Period Power
Articles/ Instagram:
Bella Mackie - It's Good to Talk
Dr Becky Kennedy - https://www.goodinside.com/about/ and on Instagram as @drbeckyatgoodinside
Heart Math - the electromagnetic field and the heart research
You too can head to Fforest by heading to https://www.coldatnight.co.uk (but don't nick my place!)
There are a couple of swear words in this podcast, so you might want to listen with headphones if there are Littles in the room.
It's nearly my birthday, and here are a few reflections on what that means for me in December!
Join me for The Retrospective on 19th December (https://quietthehive.com/courses/)
Beth Kempton is an author, Reiki Master, yoga teacher, traveller, mentor and Mama! She is the author of five books and has been translated into 25 different languages. She's featured in magazines such as TIME, British Vogue, Psychologies, The Simple Things (where I first met her) and The Sunday Time (amongst so many more).
One of Beth's courses (Excavate Your Life) is one of the reasons that I'm on a sabbatical right now.
Speaking to Beth was an absolute joy and this conversation is full of wisdom. I hope you enjoy it too.
Find Beth at bethkempton.com and on Instagram as @Bethkempton
Listen to Calm Christmas and her new The Way of the Fearless Writer podcasts at bethkempton.com/podcast
Here are the lessons I've learned from the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender. I'd love to hear yours.
@quiet_the_hive
www.quietthehive.com
www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Welcome back to the brilliant Jo Lee, my friend and partner in joy through Your Life Less Ordinary. We talk here about tribe, where to find one and the difference it can make.
Join us for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender where you can find an incredible tribe just for you!
Find Jo over at https://infinitepathways.co.uk or follow her on instagram (@infinite.pathways)
Buy her book, Camp Epic
We're kicking off series seven! Jane shares a bit about what to expect this series, and three things NOT to do with your inner critic...
Want the last place on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender? Head to www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
It's the season finale! Thanks to all my amazing guests this season, and to you for listening.
If you want to find out more about AWL: Awakening Women's Lives then hop on over to www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl or make it super easy and book via this link.
Wow! What an incredible conversation between the co-founders of Flexpo, Madeleine Cole and Ursula Tavender. This conversations takes us EVERYWHERE! We talk about friendship, work, death and illness. This conversation was a joy to record and I know you're going to love it. Ever wanted to go into business with a friend? Here are all the reasons why you should go for it!
Warning: I think Ursula was joking when she said that she would consider a timeshare on Maddy friendship - we'll have to find our own!
Find Maddy & Ursula (and book your ticket for Flexpo) at www.flexpo.co.uk or connect with them over on LinkedIn
Ursula: www.linkedin.com/in/ursula-tavender/
Maddy: www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-cole-66931b32/
You heard us mention Brene Brown's BRAVING model - find it here
And you know that I'd recommend Glennon Doyle's book Untamed
PS This gets a little sweary - headphones in if littles are around!
Enjoy!
It's the night before the day before my sabbatical starts... and here are my reflections!
Get in touch and let me know what you'd like to see from Quiet the Hive over the next year.
Book your place on the next Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender
Rebecca Hanley has 16 years of marketing and communications experience, but in 2020 she took a pause on it all. Hear me talk to Rebecca about her career break; why she took it, what she learned and where she's going next. Rebecca shares some brilliant advice for us all, whether we have a career break in mind or not!
Find Rebecca at thecuriousmarketer.co (head to the bottom of the home page for her newsletter) or follow her on Instagram at @thecuriousmarketer.co
Rebecca recommends The 100 Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
Inspired by the episode of the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day and Michael Rosen, I want to talk about onion Les and what you find between the layers rather than at the centre of the onion!
Jess Foreman, or Nurse Jess as she's known to me!, is a thoroughly lovely person who is not only caring for people through her nursing role in the NHS, but also through her side hustle. There is a pretty big reveal in this podcast, but it felt important to share it with you - I'd love to know your thoughts! Find Jess over on instagram at @jessicaaliceaesthetics and book a slot with her here
In this episode I explore energy - how to use it, where to find it and understanding more about it. We're exploring this in more depth over on www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk this month. Head over to read the blog, and follow us on instagram for more hints, tips and resources around energy this month.
I was first drawn to Jo from the title of her book - No Longer Last on the List. Jo has an impressive resume and has started a number of businesses, she is now focussed on helping female entrepreneurs grow a profitable business.
You can find out more about Jo (and the book) over on her website - www.jobevilacqua.com
Some ramblings and musings on being on the cusp of change. Recorded during the hottest day on record in the UK and waiting for the weather to break.
Get in touch if I can help you navigate change hello@quietthehive.com
Listen to the podcast episode with Heang Forbes
Benefit from the wisdom of Jo Lee and join us on a Your Life Less Ordinary weekender
Izzy is the host of the incredible podcast What the Austen? (available on your favourite podcast platforms). Izzy and her guests explore all aspects of Jane Austen and her works, and she is just fascinating. I invited Izzy along to hear more about why Jane Austen is still relevant today, and what key messages we can all benefit from hearing from her characters and writing.
Find out more:
Insta WTA: https://www.instagram.com/whattheausten/ (@whattheausten)
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/izzymeakin/ (@izzymeakin)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6qnkpX6OCYmx7f5xstPGQ/featured
WTA website: https://www.whattheausten.com
Enjoy!
Do you wish it was easier to take a risk? To make a brave choice? To step outside your comfort zone? Here are three tiny tips for you on how you might be able to make it easier for yourself.
I'd love to hear if you have any other tips, and let me know if you'd like me to be your virtual hand holder to take your own shift outside of your comfort zone.
hello@quietthehive.com
Karen Campbell is the Founder of Hotsy Totsy; a London based networking club for women who want to be inspired, empowered and ignited. She is also part of the incredible team behind the fentreprenuer #ialso100 celebrations.
Hear Karen talk about why creating a safe and engaging space for women to network is so important to her, what they get up to, and what she's learned along the way.
Find out more about Hotsy Totsy on the website - hotsy-totsy.co.uk or follow over on Instagram - @hotsy_totsyers
I want to share some big news with you in the last episode of the current series. It feels big to me anyway! Have a listen and see what you think.
Drop me a line with any advice you have for me hello@quietthehive.com
Find out more about:
Amazing Women Leaders - www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl
Your Life Less Ordinary - www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
This week's episode builds on our theme of time, but this angle comes from the importance of patience and in trusting in the process.
Enjoy!
(I mention the Kubler Ross grief cycle - find out more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_stages_of_grief)
We ALL struggle with time sometimes! I'm hearing that this is one of the biggest challenges you do battle with when it comes to putting you, your priorities and dreams front and centre. Let me share a couple of tools and thoughts with you that might help.
Things I mention in this podcast:
The Doorstep Mile by Alastair Humphreys
Playing Big by Tara Mohr and
the Beating Procrastination Toolkit
I'm in the midsts of running a free, 7 day challenge called the Quarterly Personal Review. I wanted to take some time to talk about why I think it's so important to check in with where you've been, where you are and where you're heading to on a regular basis, and some of the questions you can use to do that.
Join the next challenge
Listen to the episode that inspired the challenge
In this episode, I talk about why having a sense of purpose is so important and share some hints and tips on how you can get closer to finding out what that is if it all feels a bit overwhelming!
The book I mention is Breath: the new science of a lost art by James Nestor.
Enjoy!
Jane x
How do you feel when someone asks you the question "Where do you see yourself in five years time?"? Are you someone who still doesn't know the answer to "What do you want to be when you grow up?"?
This episode is for you if either or those questions made you say "How am I supposed to know that?"
Let's talk about the gap - and here's the link to your toolkit!
Drop me a line if you'd like to be able to at least describe where you're headed in the next quarter or so..!
Today we explore edges, the jagged ones, the softening out and the stepping off. Enjoy!
In the conversation, I mention a blog on communicating with power - find that at quietthehive.com/communicating-with-power/
The play mentioned is Private Lives by Noel Coward
The Danielle LaPorte quote is "You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge"
Reflections this week are inspired by this great podcast episode from Glennon Doyle from her podcast 'We Can Do Hard Things'. Her book (Untamed) is WELL worth a read too!
If you're interested in finding out more about Beth Kempton, head to bethkempton.com
I'd love to hear if any of this resonates for you, and if you'd like to talk get in touch (hello@quietthehive.com)
In this episode, I share my top ten tips for filling your resilience bucket (and a bonus one for free!)
The episode I refer to here is Dr Kat Lederle - https://anchor.fm/quietthehive/episodes/Dr-Kat-Lederle---Conversations-from-Inside-the-Hive-e17kg58
You can grab my downloadable guide to personal resilience here
The book is Prof Stephen Joseph - What Doesn't Kill Us: a guide to overcoming adversity and moving forward
This episode explores a bit about journalling and shares some hints and tips around getting started and how to get the most out it.
Some of the resources I mentioned are:
Beth Kempton Writing Courses - https://bethkempton.com/courses/
Conversation with Heang Forbes about journalling - www.quietthehive.com/podcasts
Get some journalling prompts over at @yourlifelessordinary on instagram.
Let me know how you get on, if you have other hints and tips about journalling, and if you'd like to get involved in a live journalling class. hello@quietthehive.com
In this episode we explore how old questions can bring a different perspective with new framing.
The podcasts mentioned here are:
Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert (look for S1, E12 featuring guest: Brené Brown) - http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/
How to Fail with Elizabeth Day (look for S13, E1 featuring guest: Brené Brown) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jGUfJhFKy2GUUlbjonrYD?si=ebuIBymXTDm6kBXbX0XB6Q&nd=1
Why is it that change and endings feel scary, but when we reframe them to new beginnings and opportunities it feels so much better?
Let's explore it a bit, and how reframing can help
Sarah Norquoy is the author of the wonderful book Salt on My Skin; a book she wrote about a year of wild swimming following the death of a close friend and her Mother's dementia diagnosis.
Sarah and I talk about wild swimming, making brave choices and the lessons we'd wish we'd known when we were younger.
Follow Sarah on Instagram - @seasaltandsarah
Buy her book - sarahkennedynorquoy.com/#MyBook
Find out more - sarahkennedynorquoy.com
To get support with dementia - dementiauk.org
I have recently developed and been testing a concept called the guilt free focus day; a chance for you to focus on all the things that get put to the bottom of the to-do list. Let me tell you, it was revolutionary!
Find out more by making sure you're subscribed to the newsletter (it has all the good stuff!)
Do you find yourself using qualifying statements or hedges in your conversation? No idea what I'm talking about, or think you do, but want to know more to allow yourself to communicate with impact, tune in to this episode and learn which habits you need to stop to allow yourself to communicate powerfully.
Dr Kat Lederle is the Founder and Sleep Therapist and Body Clock Expert at Somnia, and author of the book Sleep Sense. She works with people, and women in particular, who suffer with problems of sleep to devise a plan that will help them.
She's fascinating to talk to, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
Kat says in our conversation that there are lots of great books about insomnia out there, here are her recommendations.
Get in touch with Kat via LinkedIn or over on instagram on @somniasleepwell.
Trigger warning: Depression and suicide
Shivonne Graham is an absolute marvel. She's just recently left her role as MD for Women for Women International, is ViceChair at Kindfest and a trustee at Khalisa. I was lucky enough to meet her at a RADA development programme and am delighted to share her story with you.
We discuss all sorts, including Shivonne's recent mental health challenges, and what she's learned about sisterhood, mental health and saying yes. Here are some of the links to support that conversation:
https://womenforwomen.org.uk and specifically, sponsor a sister
Team Kind and Kindfest - https://www.teamkind.org.uk (and Susie Hills)
Parkrun
Shrill (the tv programme)
And finally, the amazing Shivonne herself - find her on Instagram (@shivonnegraham) or LinkedIn
(this contains a little bit of 'language' but nothing too hideous!)
During summer holidays we can have revelations and insights about what's important, and where we feel we might be putting our energy and efforts that is no longer deserving. We make big decisions and have big dreams, but they often fade away once September comes around. Rather than waste that 'back to school' energy, make it work for you and see September as a chance to refresh.
Find out more and apply for Amazing Women Leaders
Read the blog.
Just a short one this week, but recent experiences got me to thinking about stepping outside of your comfort zone in a tiny way.
Find out more about the Find Your Flow Weekends
Join the Amazing Women Leaders Programme.
Rupa Ark is an incredible women dealing with an everyday occurrence, but no longer doing it quietly. Hear Rupa share her journey so far through the menopause, how it has impacted her, and the advice she wants to give you.
Reach out to Rupa via LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.
The book Rupa mentioned is 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway' by Susan Jeffers
All too often we put ourselves at the bottom of the to-do list. I wanted to share with you three tools I use to remind me I'm important too and that my goals and dreams count.
Join Three Things Sunday over at Instagram (@quiet_the_hive)
Grab my vision board guide here
Join the next free seven day Quarterly Personal Review Challenge
Come on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender
Join us at the AWEsome Women's Retreat
Grab your place on the limited Amazing Women Leaders Programme
Ever found yourself seeking something that you just can't find? Seen a niche and turned it into a successful, thriving business as a result? Camilla Bourquin has! Camilla is founder of the gorgeous luxury subscription box Moi Meme and is in conversation here sharing her journey.
Subscribe to Moi Meme via https://www.moi-meme.co.uk and follow Camilla and Moi Meme over on instagram (Jane is a huge fan of the quarterly box!)
Why is it so hard to make time for ourselves, and why is it so important? As we move into the school holidays, here's a really good reminder about how important it is to invest in ourselves. It's not an indulgence, it's not selfish, it's essential self-maintenance.
Grab your free copy of the AWEsome 'Create your side hustle in 15 minutes a day' materials.
The Doorstep Mile by Alastair Humphreys.
In this (short) episode, the last in the current series, I share some of my learning points through the personal challenge I've faced over the last few months.
The new series will be back in just a few weeks in early July. In the meantime you can join the next free, seven-day Quarterly Personal Review Challenge kicking off on 28th June 2021
Claire Oatway is Founder of Neon Juno and a leadership coach and consultant. She is also an incredible source of energy and inspiration. Hear us talk about why you need to lead yourself before you can lead others, how the work around confidence is never complete and why she's not really an evil genius..!
Reach Claire at:
IG www.instagram.com/neonjuno or www.instagram.com/claireoatway
linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/claireoatway
web: www.neon-juno.com
Sign up for the next Quarterly Personal Review Challenge here
There's a technique I use all the time, and hadn't even realised I was doing it until recently.
Listen in and let me help you get familiar with reframing; a tool used in coaching and therapy to look at a thought, feeling, emotion or situation from another angle.
If you want the free download I mention with all the questions and tips you can use, find it here.
Follow me on instagram (@quiet_the_hive) or join the community on facebook for more insights.
Lisa Anderton describes herself as a Menovist, and it's an accurate term. A menopause coach, she's on a mission to support women through the menopause in the best way possible.
In this discussion, Lisa and I talk about the Davina McCall Documentary and the book The Shift by Sam Baker
You can follow Lisa on instagram and twitter @thelisaanderton and email her lisa@eightcoaching.com
Join me as I reflect on the four reasons that I think you might still be playing small when I think you should be playing big.
I was delighted to contribute a guest blog for Liz Price of Full Frame Coaching recently. Find the full article at www.fullframecoach.com. You can also follow Liz over on instagram (@fullframe.coach) and join her great community (which I gave the wrong bloomin' name to; it's actually Three Good Things!) here.
If you want to sign up for the AWEsome Women's Retreat, bookings are now open for the weekend of 1-3rd October 2021
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Harri Paddan and I met through the day job, and every conversation I have with her inspires and energises me. Last time we spoke, she shared her story with me around her changed relationship with food due to a diagnosis of Type Two Diabetes. It's thanks to Harri's own determination to explore and find out more about food and how her body needed her to change that she has reversed that diagnosis. Join us as we explore her story, and I share a little of mine.
You can reach out to Harri on Instagram @harripaddan
In this episode, I share a little with you about how this episode was supposed to focus on the experience of change, but (due to things out of my control) has now morphed into how you can get back your control when it feels like you have none.
Download the free worksheet to accompany this episode.
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Heang Forbes is a coach and all round lovely human. Today we are exploring all things journalling; what it is, why you should do it, what the benefits are and HOW to do it! We would LOVE to hear from you if you give this a go. Leave a comment in the podcast episode or connect over on instagram with either of us.
You can link in with Heang on Instagram (@HeangForbes and @your_journal_coach)
The book Heang mentioned regarding 'the morning pages' was 'The Artist Way' by Julia Cameron
Let me know how you get on @quiet_the_hive
Have you ever wanted to take the wonderful feeling of a spring clean out of your home and into your life more broadly? Join me for a six step process to spring clean your life!
Download the supporting worksheet and read the blog here (www.quietthehive.com/springclean)
Join the next Quarterly Personal Review Challenge
Be part of the Three Things Sunday community over on Instagram @quiet_the_hive
I am delighted to bring this conversation with Alie Harwood to you. Alie is a Holistic Wellness & Confidence Coach & Embodied Dance Facilitator, helping shy introverted women to discover and embody their most empowered selves so they can live their lives with more inner peace, passion and purpose.
Visit Alie's website to receive her 2 free guides: The Confident Introvert's Pathway and Mindset Mastery!
Website: www.wellnesswithalie.com
Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.introverts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithalie
Recently I've got to thinking about running and what it's taught me. I hope this inspires you to think about a journey you've been on from beginner to a bit more experienced, and what it might have taught you.
Let me know if it brings up anything for you. I'd love to hear your stories of inspiration.
Jane x
Back by popular demand, and kicking off the third series of conversations from Inside the Hive, it's Jo Lee! Jo Lee is an adventure Coach, Author and so much more. She's back today talking about how lockdown has changed our thinking, and exploring how we create our own path through the roadmap.
If you want to join the free masterclasses we talk about where we will help you create your own path through the roadmap out of lockdown, please make sure you're in the Quarterly Personal Review Challenge private Facebook Group or the Find Your Flow Community closed group.
You can find Fins and Googles on Instagram.
Connect with Jo as @infinite.pathways on all the socials.
In this episode, join Claire Hay and I as Claire shares her powerful story of strength and rebuilding through dark times.
This conversation includes stories of domestic abuse and suicide attempts, so please be aware before listening.
We do use some 'choice' language here as well as discussing sensitive issues, so you may choose not to listen when there are little around.
If you need help or support around this issues, you can find useful information and contacts here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
For support with suicide, there is further information here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Suicide/
This week I talk with Alix Coleby, founder of Core Stories Yoga. Join us as we explore her journey from never wanting to do yoga again into yoga instructor and how yoga changed her life.
You can find Alix (and all her yoga genius!) at:
Website: www.corestoriesyoga.co.uk
Instagram: @alixcoleby
Facebook: @corestoriesyoga
YouTube: Alix Coleby
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafIcNuOZ1z48OPobGTGO1g?
My Core Stories Blog Series: https://www.corestoriesyoga.co.uk/blog/categories/energy
A little exploration of Pigeon Pose mentioned in the Podcast Discussion:
https://youtu.be/jYPeG788-GA
And a link to Alix's favourite, Sadie Nardini https://sadienardini.com
Lee has over 20 years experience in Comms and PR, and has recently left the corporate world to seek her own path. I always find it fascinating to talk to people who've made that leap, and Lee is no exception.
You can get in touch and follow Lee here:
www.sundayskies.com
www.instagram.com/sundayskiesuk or @leecgriffith
https://twitter.com/sunday_skies or @leecgriffith
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegriffith
I am delighted to bring you a conversation to inspire. Nikki Hadcroft is just amazing; a force to be reckoned with and the most inspirational woman I've met in quite a while.
This podcast touches on breast cancer, alcoholism and death and is pretty sweary (understandable given the context, right?!), so don't listen with the littles nearby.
We talk about a few books and resources so I'm listing them below along with a few other resources that might be useful.
You can follow Nikki on her journey, and get in touch with her here:
www.instagram.com/thrivingat50_something
and find out more about the fitness app here:
www.instagram.com/collective.fitness.official
The Universe Has Got Your Back by Gabriella Bernstein - https://gabbybernstein.com
Marisa Peer - Rapid Transformation Therapy - https://marisapeer.com
For support with breast cancer - https://breastcancernow.org
For support with addiction - www.mind.org.uk and www.actiononaddiction.org.uk
The Poem
The Guest House by Rumi (13th Century Sufi Mystic)
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
— Jalaluddin Rumi, translation by Coleman Barks (The Essential Rumi)
I'm so delighted to introduce you to the wonderful Lesley Thomas, Money Mastery Business Coach. We talk all things money mindset, and why it's so important to connect with your purpose, values and future self.
Join the Money, Mind, Set, Go! Challenge here https://lesleyathomas.com/challenge/
You can get in touch with Lesley via email: lesley@lesleyathomas.com or through her website at www.lesleyathomas.com
Follow her on Instagram at @themoneymasterybusinesscoach
Do you ever put things off? Procrastinate? Of course you do! We all do at some time or another. Today I want to talk to you about 12 simple, actionable tools to beating procrastination.
(Features one small swear word - twice! Listen without littles, or with headphones - advance warning of when it's about to feature!)
Beating Procrastination Toolkit:
Download the accompanying Beating Procrastination Toolkit https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ec2be871bb822002649cf6c
Get on the waiting list for:
The Compass - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f47bc91c19d1e002cade306
The AWEsome Women's Retreat - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f54987622a9aa00261eb565
Amazing Women Leaders - https://quietthehive.com/amazing-women-leaders-programme/
Books I mention:
Playing Big by Tara Mohr (of course!)
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Getting Things Done by David Allen
This is a short episode saying there isn't an episode this week! Take some time to focus on you and what you need.
Book onto the Inner Critic Webinar on 28th October at 8pm via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/124110926121
Kathy Weeks is a Mindset Transformer and a thoroughly fascinating one at that! We talk all things mindset, embracing failure and how to help children find a positive mindset early on.
For the resources for You Are Awesome and Dare To Be You: https://www.youareawesomebook.co.uk/teachers/
For the corporate work: www.matthewsyed.co.uk
And stay tuned for Kathy's books!
If you struggle with your inner critic or imposter syndrome and would love to be able to tame her a little, you might want to come on my Living with Your Inner Critic webinar taking place on the 28th October. LIMITED SPACES available. Sign up here... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/124110926121
For those of you who follow me closely, you'll know that I have a huge professional crush on Gemma Munro after she saved me from a horrendous meeting (listen on to find out more!). I stalked her until she agreed to work with me, then become my friend, and now record a podcast for you! Join us as we explore manifesting, guidance and making leaps.
Follow Gemma on www.instagram.com/drgemmamunro
And find out more at www.drgemmamunro.com (including how to join a coaching circle)
There are a couple of naughty words in this one, so listen with headphones if the littles (or your boss) are around!
If you struggle with your inner critic or imposter syndrome and would love to be able to tame her a little, you might want to come on my Living with Your Inner Critic webinar taking place on the 28th October. LIMITED SPACES available. Sign up here... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/124110926121
I'm sharing what we've done so far on the free, seven day Quarterly Personal Review Challenge. Are you in? It's not too late - but there is a bit of catching up to do!
Join here https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f394d7bcce9ca0026e55fde
And for Three Things Sunday it's www.instagram.com/quiet_the_hive
Have you ever struggled with your day job? Does it leave you feeling like it's the last place you want to be? Ever wanted to explore a side hustle as a way to move out?
Listen to the incredible Lorna Reeves, Founder & Director of My Oh My Events and My oh My Weddings tell her impactful story about her shift away from the public sector. Be prepared to be moved.
Follow Lorna at @myohmy_events or @myohmyweddings on the socials
Find more at www.myohmyweddings.com or www.myohmyevents.com
The book Lorna couldn't remember the name of was Heal Yourself by Louise Hay
Book your slot on the AWEsome Women's Retreat waiting list here or via www.awesomewomensretreat.com
This bonus episode focusses on all things AWEsome Women's Retreat. The October Retreat is fully booked, but the waiting list is open for the Spring Retreat running from 19th - 21st March 2010.
Find out all you need to know at www.awesomewomensretreat.com
The waiting list can be accessed by clicking here or via www.awesomewomensretreat.com/the-retreat/
Carrie-Ann Wade and I are delighted to have been recognised in this years Small Business Saturday, a campaign to showcase the top 100 inspirational small businesses in the UK. We thought we should talk a bit about what lead to us setting up our own side hustles; Cat's Pajamas and Quiet the Hive.
Find Carrie-Ann and Cat's Pajamas at www.cats-pajamas.co.uk and on the socials as @catspjs_UK
If you'd like to nominate someone (or yourself) for the ialso100, you can do so here https://f-entrepreneur.com
Follow f:entreprenuer, Small Business Saturday and i:entreprenuer on instagram at @fentrepreneuruk, @smallbizatuk and @ientreprenueruk
PS There are two swear words in quick succession - you might want to listen away from littles!
I want to talk to you a bit today about purpose. It's a quick one, but with actionable steps you can take to think about what your purpose is and values are.
Enjoy!
Head to courses.quietthehive.com to sign up for The Compass before doors close on 21st August
Emma left a corporate role with no safety net and no new role. Five years later she runs the successful and award winning business Boatman Admin Services. Want a virtual assistant? Emma's your woman! Hear her share her wonderful story.
Emma has kindly shared an incredible freebie with my listeners. Find the guide to delegating on her website, or just click here.
You can reach Emma on Instagram @boatmanservices or on LinkedIn @emma-boatman
Find her at www.boatmanadmin.co.uk
Check out her amazing services and get yourself ½ a day a week back!
Jo Tocher is a loss specialist practicing the energy alignment method and is completely fascinating! She and I explore her role as a loss specialist and the way in which she works with energy.
I found Jo's approach interesting and thought-provoking (and yes, I did carve a mental path to avoid the clutter this morning and managed a meditation and yoga session!).
Enjoy!
Find out more about Jo on her websites www.light-after-loss.com and www.jotocherholistics.com (don't forget to sign up to her newsletter to be altered to the next visioning session)
Follow her on facebook @Yourhealthyheartandmore and find the energy hub group she mentioned @theenergyalignmentmethod
Find Notes to My Younger Self: Volume Three on Amazon
My co-collaborators and I talk about the AWEsome Women's Retreat. Carrie-Ann Wade (Founder and Chief Collaborator, Cat's Pajamas Communications) and Lorna Reeves (Founder and Director, My oh My Events) are two thirds of the AWEsome Women crew (I'm the third!) and we want to share with you the story of the retreat.
We are down to just a couple of places left on the retreat and I wanted to be sure that you had all you needed to secure your place now before it's snapped up. I hope any remaining questions you have (including getting to know us a bit!) will be picked up here.
Get in touch via awesomewomensretreat@gmail.com
Find out more and book your place today over at www.awesomewomensretreat.com (that's also the home of AWEsome Women Online)
Follow us on instagram at @awesome_womens_retreat
Margaret Sherer is the Founder and CEO of Cittadine Marketing, has been recognised as an f:entrepreneur ialso100 (awarded to the most inspiring businesses in the UK run by women) and is, as I discovered, a really fascinating and fun woman to talk to.
You can find Margaret at www.cittadina.co.uk and you can follow her on instagram at @cittadinamarketing and join her community at @cittadinamarketing
You can also reach her personally via LinkedIn at Margaret Sherer or link in with her business via cittadina-marketing
Some of the things we talked about were:
The book, Atomic Habits - James Clear
And resources that might help are available via www.quietthehive.com/freebies
Beating Procrastination Toolkit
Making Brave Choices worksheet
The Personal Review questions we suggested were:
1) Brainstorm your barriers and blockers. What's getting in your way (either self-imposed or otherwise)
2) Reflect on what you've done brilliantly. What are you great at? What have you got through? What have you achieved?
3) Who could you ask for help? Who could you help?
4) What do you want? What's important?
5) What am I feeling guilty about that I don't need to hold onto?
For this last step, you could sign up for The Compass at courses.quietthehive.com
Annie's book FLEX: The Modern Woman's Handbook is a revelation. Packed full of discovery of how flex can be brought into all aspects of your life, helping you to make the most of your work, home, mind, body and future. Join Annie and I as we talk all things FLEX; and a few other bits.
There are a couple of mild swear words in our conversation (just to give you a heads up!) so headphones might be good if you're with littles!
You can find Annie's book in all good bookstores including here
Follow Annie on Instagram @annie.auerbach
Find out more about Starling at starlingstrategy.co.uk
Verena is the Founder and Director of the wonderful social enterprise Leaders Plus. Leaders Plus work with individuals during maternity leave, shared parental leave and beyond to progress in their careers whilst enjoying their young families.
You can find out more about the Fellowship here
Become a mentor for a fellow by reaching out here
Verena also hosts a successful podcast which you can get from your favourite podcast platform by search 'Leaders Plus' or clicking here
You can reach Leaders Plus and Verena at www.leadersplus.org.uk
Lowri Morgan is blooming' incredible. She is an ultra runner (despite a being told after a rugby accident that she would never run again), BAFTA winning presenter for S4C, Eisteddfod winner, and has lived with a nomadic tribe in Namibia.
She is one of the few people on the planet to have taken the 2.5 hour submersion journey underwater (that's just to get to the sea bed) to see the Titanic in her final resting place.
She has completed the 200 mile Dragon Back Ultra Race, the 350 mile Arctic Ultra and the 220km Jungle Marathon. She is quite possibly the toughest women I've ever met.
She is a lesson in perseverance, in saying 'yes' and the woman who brings us the nine life rules of Nel.
Buy Lowri's book, Beyond Limits from your local book shop or the usual outlets.
Follow Lowri on Instagram @_lowrimorgan
You can view the reruns of Her 333 (the journey of the Arctic Ultrarun) on player (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04gtqd8) and Ras yn Erbyn Amser (The Race Against Time) on BBC iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04yrqyc)
In this conversation Liz and I wanted to explore goals, but our conversation couldn't help but be impacted by all that's in the news at the moment and so we discussed some of the feelings and actions that the Black Lives Matter campaign is highlighting. It felt like a good place to go with the conversation. We pick this up at the beginning and towards the last third of the podcast.
I promised to drop some of the things we spoke about here:
If you're in the NHS contact your local leadership and life long learning team to access the coaching register (https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/impact/about/local-delivery-partners-ldps/)
The article Liz referred to is here
(https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2020/06/11/racism-grows-in-places-black-people-cannot-reach-margaret-ochiengs-approach-to-active-listening-in-the-work-place/)
If you want to make your own vision board, head here (www.quietthehive.com/freebies)
The fabulous post from Gem Cunnigham (@ggcunninghamis here (https://www.instagram.com/p/CBXcukWDduu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
And you can find Liz here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizpriceffc). You can also contact Liz at fullframe.coach@outlook.com to arrange a free chemistry conversation
Carrie-Ann is the Founder and Chief Collaborator at Cat's Pajamas Communications and an expert in her field. I wanted to talk to her about brand; what it is, why it's important and how you can create it. This is not just about business, but about you as an individual thinking about your career and your approach to it.
Enjoy!
Reach Carrie-Ann at www.cats-pajamas.co.uk
and follow her on all the socials - @CatsPJs_UK
Join us at the AWEsome Women's Retreat
Join The Compass to get to work on understanding your values, your drivers and what's important to you
Sign up to the Quiet the Hive newsletter for a unique discount on both the Cat's Pajamas Collaborative and The Compass.
Read one of Carrie-Ann's recommendations:
The Squiggly Career - Helen Tupper
Hype Yourself - Lucy Werner
Gemma Brunton is an award winning photographer, Say Yes More team member, sometime adventurer, and just happens to have been one of my best friends for nearly 25 years! Listen in as we talk imposter syndrome, making brave choices and how we all have a bubble of specialness (my new go-to phrase!). Find out more about Gemma and book her for a shoot here - www.gemmabrunton.co.uk Join in with the Children of Salisbury Charity Project (Life After Lockdown) - www.childrenofsalisbury.co.uk And follow her on instagram and facebook.
Find out more and join your local (super, super friendly) Yes Tribe here And find out more about the AWEsome Women’s Retreat at www.awesomewomensretreat.com
Have you ever considered getting a coach? Want to know how to find a good one, or why you would need one? Listen to Eleanor and I ask we talk all things coaching; from the transformations that can occur, how it's helping during covid19 and why we both love it!
You can reach Eleanor via email or through LinkedIn. She is going to be in high demand, so be quick off the mark if you are interested in having a chemistry conversation with her.
Find out more about Eleanor and her coaching approach at www.wabi-sabicoaching.com
You can also reach out to me for coaching too via quietthehive@gmail.com
I adored recording this episode with Jo. She is such a wonderful example of what we can achieve in life. The children's books she is writing will be just wonderful - I know it!
We reference all sorts of things through out the conversation, so here they are incase you want to know more...
Follow Jo on Instagram at @JoLee_2014 and on her blog over at www.infinitepathways.co.uk
Join The Compass
Find out more about AWL (the Amazing Women Leaders Programme)
Find out more about Vision Boarding with this free Quiet the Hive How to...
...and download the Beat Procrastination tool kit
Read - The Doorstep Mile or Microadventures by Alastair Humphreys
Join This Mum Runs (TMR)
The most inspiring and dangerous (for your purse!) hashtag out there on instagram #artistsupportpledge (also #makersupportpledge). You've been warned!
PS It's 168, not 178 (I gave us 10 extra hours in the week...imagine!)
Joining Jane as the first From Inside the Hive guest, Coach Debz talks to us about all things energy. Find out what it is, why we need it, how to get it and (importantly as this goes out during week 8 of lockdown) how to balance good energy with bad.
Get some practical hints on how to keep an eye on your energy levels, and find out what Coach Debz and Jane share in common as an instant energy lift!
Find Coach Debz at @strongerinsideandout or connect with her over at her website for more amazing content!
Join me, Jane from Quiet the Hive, as I explore what brave choices are, why they're important, what gets in the way of making them, and how to get past that.
Headhere to download the Making Brave Choices worksheet, and access other great free content designed to help you be who you want to be.
Head here to join The Compass, a four week online programme designed to reconnect you with what's important to you, for here for the AWEsome Women's Retreat.
Join me for #threethingssunday over at Instagram
Sign up to be the first to hear new content, get early access to programmes, and get exclusive material designed to inspire and motivate.
Happy week ahead!
Jane x
Hear my top 10 tips for building your resilience.
In times of worry or anxiety, we all need to keep our leaky resilience buckets topped up. I'd like to share with you what I know works in terms of looking after our resilience. Use what you learn here to help others too. Why not send the link to someone who you think would benefit from building on their resilience.
Join me for #threethingssunday over at Instagram
Head here to see other great free content, designed to help you
Sign up to be the first to hear new content, get early access to programmes, and get exclusive material designed to inspire and motivate.
Happy week ahead!
Jane x
This is a guided visualisation to support Session Five of the Quiet the Hive Amazing Women Leader's Programme; Overcoming Barriers.