Exploring the creativity of the human spirit with just five simple questions. Those questions give us a window to explore the journey and life story of people that look like they have it sorted.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Today’s guest is RJ Singh, podcast host and advocate for Ultra Habits.
Have you considered how we live within a framework? Models for behaviour might come from extended family, church or other communities. But what if, growing up, you were not given enough structure.
RJ Singh had a fend for himself childhood, and he gravitated toward trouble. As you will hear, it did not go well, but continuing the theme of this podcast, there is a story and a message.
RJ’s story is a journey through drugs, alcohol and violence. It is about finding a healthy framework to build a new life that embraces the power of mentor-ship and endurance.
Today, RJ is a father with 2 young children and a business partner in a successful logistics business. He is a podcast host for Ultra Habits podcast and he trains high-performance sales teams, using his positive habits model. He is also a sponsored endurance runner with marathon times are around 3 hours. If you know me, you’ll know I’m in awe of running ability.
His mission is to lead by example and share the Ultra Habits needed to achieve ultra-performance in all areas of life. His message is about creating a better life for people, by finding what works. I hope you enjoy this conversation with RJ Singh.
Further details about this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
https://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/rj-singh-ultra-habits
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
When Dai Manuel first introduced himself to me, he said he was a purveyor of happiness. He certainly comes across that way now but, as with all of my guests there is a journey to be discovered.
Our conversation is about transition, it's about change, it's about living with difficult feelings and addictive behavior. We are talking about food, drink and drugs, and Dai did it all. He understands what it means to be a man seeking balance between health and connection.
For example, one of the issues many men face is how to seek connection with others without falling into unhealthy habits. For example, what do you do when the pub is where you meet your mates but alcohol addiction is a problem?
Dai is well aware of these pitfalls and opens doors for other men who face similar issues. This is the story of a man coming to terms with who he is and who he wants to be. Who knows what it takes to fully live and connect with others without pretense.
Dai has taken his life experiences and turned them into a tool to support others and models his work on five F's:
Fitness, Family, Faith, Finances and Fun.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dai Manuel.
Further details about this podcast along with Dai’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/dai-manuel-breaking-habits
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
How has 2022 started for you? Is it back into the normal routines, or is this your year to be Awesome?
In today’s Shortcast I am exploring the value of dreaming as a way to beat the January blues.
January can be the hardest month to get through. Particularly if you have enjoyed the Christmas festivities and a break from your normal routine. I guess that’s why many people set New Year resolutions. It always feels inspiring to be moving towards something positive, and getting stuck into a project often releases those feel-good chemicals.
But life’s not about doing stuff to feel happy. It’s about being happy to be doing stuff. The point is, we are here to experience life and it is our responsibility to make that life the best we can.
Time and time again it comes up in the Podcast with the final question “What is the meaning of life for you”. There are 3 common responses:-
- To experience it all.
- To help and support others.
- To be and experience love.
On some level it all comes down to one thing. Life is about creating a worthwhile journey, something you can be proud of, something that you will be remembered for.
We take nothing with us when we go and we are remembered by the lives we have touched and the legacy we leave. So to me, being awesome is part of that and it’s important to set a plan and go for it.
Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interview with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.
The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions
Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/
Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Happy New Year. Now that 2021 is over, what will this year bring your way?
The new year offers a unique transition point. It's a time when most people become reflective, looking at where they have been and where they are going. But I don't think there has been a time as strange as this in my life.
I saw this meme just after the midnight bells:
"Welcome 2022; come in, sit down and don't touch anything."
It made me smile, and I get it. The past year has been challenging for so many; so there is a lot of expectation for this new year. Have you set some goals, or are you being more cautious?
I started 2021 slowly. The pandemic I thought would be over quickly, was re-surging and it was clear we were in for a journey. In last year's 2020 review, I said be gentle and flexible with your goals, and I was not wrong.
In this reflection and review, I will give you some ideas on how to approach this year with the goals you have already set. But if you are goal resistant, I also offer something to think about that might lead to some intention and direction.
Check out the website for more details and links to Simon Jordan and Focus Coaching in the resources tab.
Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interview with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.
The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions
Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/
Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Simon Jordan was my first ever podcast guest, but he was also a friend and someone I admired. Our connection goes back nearly 10 years, so it was a bit of a shock when I learned that he had died just before Christmas. This podcast is a tribute to the man and his legacy:
- Branding wisdom on his main website and Simon Jordan YouTube channel
- #5ThingsClear environmental project – cleaning beaches across the worlds
- One Planet One Place environmental YouTube channel with loads of inspiring videos
- His latest book Simplicity of Success
(Links to these and other resources below)
I was first introduced to Simon when our kids were at school together and we worked remotely on some publicity for an event. At the time I saw him as the pinstripe man, a brand specialist with a YouTube channel called Simon Jordan TV. We stayed in touch through our social channels, connecting and having many great chats, on the phone or Skype.
I witnessed his transition from the suits to outdoor gear, climbing mountains and cold water swimming. The new, more genuine Simon became a bit of a hero for me. So when I started the podcast four years ago he was my first choice of guest. Simon stood for everything that Life Passion & Business is about.
The recording you are about to hear was the interview I did with Simon as part of our Reasons & Results virtual event that took place in August 2020. We called it ‘Taking Aligned Action’. I hope you enjoy my last conversation with Simon Jordan, he was an amazing man and I will miss him.
Be well my friend, it is clear that you have touched many in your short life and you clearly made a difference and contributed to so much.
Support for Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Simon Jordan’s websites and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/simon-jordan-tribute-to-a-friend
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
This week I am talking to Moyra Gorski about wellness. The importance of looking after the mind the body and being open to exploring the journey.
Moyra is a fellow podcast host who, like me was guided to start her own show to share a message of hope. It was her daughter’s health issues that lead her to start sharing stories of health and recovery.
Morya Gorski is one of 4 siblings her mother said was always the peacekeeper, the relationship person the caregiver.
Growing up she was fascinated by hospital TV shows and had an interest in science. When to college to study chemistry, but on hearing about a nursing programme she signed up.
With Bachelors in nursing, she went to specialise in rehabilitation to help paraplegics and stroke patients. She did that for 8 years before leaving and going into medical sales for specialist hospital equipment.
That is where she met a future husband and left it all behind to be a full-time Mum of 4
It was the medical problems with one of her boys that lead her into a new field of wellness and prevention. She started to think differently, about nutrition the living environment and natural products. Moyra became a distributor for the company and built a business.
It is a multi-level marketing company. As a traditional marketer, I have a bias against MLM as many people get caught ( including myself) in the story and are disappointed when they do not have what it takes to live up to it.
However, The show is not about MLM so please don’t run…
Despite my prejudice, MLM can work if you do it right, you need the right personality and be willing to put in the time. It is very much about people development and a good company with clean values and a good system can change lives. Moyra landed well with the organisation and has developed a business that has served her for 20 years.
However, the personal shift came 7 years ago when her daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening mental health disorder. She learned that she need to take care of herself first and foremost in order to show up for life, the family and her business.
Our discussion is not about MLM it is about her development, change and discovery, it is about health and wellbeing. How being open to change is freedom plus how ballroom dancing could be a metaphor for life.
I hope you enjoy the conversation with Moyra Gorski
My full introduction for this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/moyra-gorski-dancing-back-to-life
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
This week I am highlighting some of the pitfalls of the pursuit for happiness, it’s what I call the Happiness Trap. Typically this is the perpetual pursuit of external pleasures that leads us away from the true source of inner happiness that sustains us through all the ups and downs of life.
In my last Shortcast, ‘Finding Your Story’ I was talking about the requirement to have a strong vision for yourself, to have a story that you can invest in and that you are working towards. I realised afterwards that I had repeated the word Happiness a number of times on that podcast and I think it needs some qualifying.
So on this podcast, we will explore the Happiness Trap, how to avoid it and how to envision your way towards a better future without falling down that hole.
The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions
Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/
Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Today's conversation with Casey Grey is Part 3 of my ‘Sustainable Future Initiatives’ series. The topic is Buildings; our homes and businesses, the places we spend most of our waking hours. Which is exactly why they are so important in our efforts to reduce our reliance on carbon fuels.
We all want to live and work in comfortable spaces that are warm in winter and cool in the summer. That means heating, cooling and insulation, and just better buildings. So when I received a message from Casey Grey to say that he builds passive houses, I was excited to hook up and have a conversation.
Like any father, Casey wants to be a great role model for his children. So when it comes to sustainability, that means consciously working towards solutions in his construction business.
I hope you will join me for an interesting insight into the huge potential that could literally be on our doorsteps.
My full introduction for this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/sustainable-future-initiative-casey-grey
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
This conversation with David Farquhar is Part 2 of my ‘Sustainable Future Initiatives’ series. David is truly a serial entrepreneur who came out of retirement to head up ‘Intelligent Growth Solutions’ (IGS).
It started with a phone call in 2017… “David, would you like to see my dad’s R&D Project, it is a vertical farm.” After some initial reluctance, he went to visit the project.
“It totally blew my mind, it sits at the nexus of food and environment. Its feed the world and will do it sustainably.”
To give you a bit of background about why I wanted David on the show. The population of the world is growing and is expected to hit 8 to 9 billion by 2050. What with climate change and other factors reducing our capacity. Food production will be the next challenge going forward.
Over the next 50 years, the world will need 30% more food, using less water and less land. Vertical farming is about growing food indoors under controlled conditions and it promises to deliver real food and real change for people in the most difficult places of the world.
My full introduction for this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/sustainable-future-initiatives-david-farquhar
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
‘Sustainable Future Initiatives‘ is a series of podcast interviews with people who are responding to Climate Change by actively taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Three years ago Howard Gunstock was an HR professional working in people development. It was the start of the worst year of his life. In the space months, all of Howard’s close relationships ended or changed leaving him bereft and believing his life had become meaningless.
Our conversation explores Howard’s ‘Road to Damascus’, the background to his project ‘Carbon Kapture’ and his personal shift in consciousness that made it all possible.
My full introduction for this podcast along with Howard’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/sustainable-future-initiatives-carbon-kapture
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Today’s conversation with Psychotherapist, Nicoleta Porojanu brings the world of psychotherapy into a wider dimension, with her recognition that it is about the integration of body, mind and soul healing. From a turbulent childhood with an alcoholic father, through the journey of healing from a rare form of breast cancer, Nicoleta brings a staggering depth to the insights gained through her life experiences.
My full introduction for this podcast along with Nicoleta’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/nicoleta-porojanu-soul-healing
You may also be interested to know that Nicoleta interviewed me for her podcast which is also being broadcast today (3rd November 2021):-
Open To Happiness Podcast Episode 43 – Do you follow your life passion?
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
What matters to you? I’m not just talking about the big things, although they are relevant. But what about the little things that we take for granted every day. Like our health for instance.
This week I have had a cold. I rarely get them these days, but I guess face masks and social distancing hasn’t given the immune system much of a boost. It is passing through quickly enough but, I notice that colds always hit me emotionally, tinkering with my mindset, so the head trash gets loud.
So whilst stuck in my cold inspired funk, I have been trying to decide what my core story is. What is the narrative that’s playing out and what’s most important to me at the moment. This led to considering what really matters and what doesn’t. So this week I am sharing my reflections with you and invite you to explore the things that matter most in your life.
Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interview with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.
The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions
Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/
Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Finding Your Joy is an exploration of thoughts, feelings and anxiety with today's guest, Erin McCullough. She reveals how finding joy is possible at any time, and that we do not have to do anything to matter. We are always relevant and our existence is enough.
Erin had no idea what to expect when she agreed to couples therapy. During the first session she had an unexpected reaction which the counsellor explained was a panic attack. She had never experienced a panic attack before, nor had she any awareness of her suppressed emotions.
“It was a defence mechanism to not feel the emotions of when I was a kid”
Our conversation explores the life transitions that occurred for her through a near-fatal accident, divorce and meeting the man of her dreams on the first 'swipe-right'. It's also a story about the baggage we carry always, wherever we go.
Towards the end of the podcast there is an exercise to explore and discover your own joy.
My full introduction to this recording, along with Erin’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/erin-mccullough-finding-your-joy
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Claudia Goetzelmann has a knack for seeking out the hidden beauty in people and in situations, even in death. She also has an implicit trust that life will support her. How does she use this to express her passion? Through photography, and coaching women through midlife transitions.
If you listened to my shortcast a couple of weeks ago, you will know that I danced with the idea of going into photography when I left school. I allowed myself to be persuaded that this was not a good idea and my life took a very different path.
Claudia’s passion for photography started a lot earlier in life. At just four years old she started taking pictures with a little Kodak camera which is still a treasured family possession. Maybe it was this long romance with photography that eventually gave her the courage to follow her dream career, even though she was strongly advised against it by her German parents.
Full overview of this podcast along with Claudia’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/claudia-goetzelmann-living-photography
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
This week’s shortcast explores the question “Who am I?” and is a follow up to last week’s conversation around passion and work.
If you tune in regularly, you will be familiar with the conversation about bringing your passion to the work that you do. Last week I pondered the question about the need for this and came to my own conclusion.
It fits with the idea that no matter what we do in life, our passion and mission will always find a way out. It gets expressed because that is who we are and may be what we are here to do.
But what does a job look like if you are not clear about your mission or your purpose? And how do you discover what you are really passionate about when you are not sure?
I have been there and on some level I was resisting my calling for years. And yet when I took the time to do the work and answer the above questions I discovered that I had been following my passion and bringing it into my work all along.
This week I will take you on my journey of discovery and reveal the tools that I found most beneficial. I will share what I discovered and of course there is the usual invitation for you to take this voyage of discovery for yourself.
Here are the links I mention in this shortcast:
The 16 personalities test: https://16personalities.com
The Spark-E-Type test: https://sparketype.com/sparketest/
Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interview with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.
The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions
Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/
Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/