Andreena Leeanne is an out and proud lesbian, Lived Experience Speaker, Writing Workshop Facilitator & Poet who writes and performs poetry to come to terms with and speak out about her personal experiences with homelessness, mental health, childhood sexual abuse, identity, relationships & many other challenges she has faced in her life. https://www.instagram.com/survivor.andreena.leeanneContact email is [email protected] Foster, Founder of Reebok, born with the ‘DNA of an improver’, shares his incredible story in this fascinating conversation. Joe’s grandfather was the founder of J W Foster & Sons (Athletic Shoes) Ltd and the inventor of the Spiked Running Shoe and the Trainer (Sneaker). https://www.instagram.com/reebokthefounder/  ‘The Shoemaker’ - https://bit.ly/ShoemakerJoeFosterAngela Burton is the Founder & Chief Writing Motivator of Feet to the Fire Writers' Workshops®, a creative program that inspires older adults to challenge themselves through expressive writing. Started in Louisville, KY in 2014, Feet to the Fire has expanded to develop a licensed train-the-facilitator program for senior living communities and wellness organizations.The program currently operates in seven U.S. states; in 2020, amidst the COVID pandemic, Feet to the Fire pivoted to launch a consumer version – writer’s kits and virtual groups for those who are socially isolated by the pandemic, a needed way for people to fill up their days, writing the stories of their lives, finding purpose along the way. https://www.facebook.com/onfirewriters Dr Poonam Malik is an entrepreneurial academic business strategy leader and an investor in Innovation. She has extensive experience of working in research, innovation, enterprise, governance, health and business sectors globally.  Russell Wardrop is a short, broad Glaswegian who teaches the skills and behaviours of the Rainmaker. A chartered architect and former academic, 20 years ago he co-founded Kissing with Confidence teaching public speaking, his first love.www.kissingwithconfidence.com                                               *                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing  [email protected]

Lis Cashin is an award-winning author, TEDx and global speaker, and passionate mental wellbeing consultant. In this inspiring episode, Lis shares the shocking trauma she experienced at the tender age of just 13 which triggered years of dealing with undiagnosed PTSD and laid the foundations for the work she does today.Lis delivers mental health and workplace wellbeing consultancy and trainings to empower organisations to develop mentally healthy cultures that increase employee engagement and productivity and in which everyone thrives. Social media linksTEDx 'Mental health awakening, suffering is optional'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLRGBohTTJ Power is a young, passionate Psychological Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of TJ Power Health Ltd. He is also the Director of Mental Health & Wellbeing at Whitecalm, The Wellbeing Company Social links:Instagram: www.instagram.com/tjpower/Michelle Janse Van Rensburg – Harnessing ‘Gifted ADHD’Michelle is an accountant by trade, but a serial entrepreneur inspiring others to open their own business.Michele is also a superb sportswomen with several successful ‘Iron man’ evenys under her impressive belt.Links to social mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-janse-van-rensburg-15465356Nikki McGowan is the founder and CEO of ‘Higher Self’, a Glasgow clothing line with a difference. A percentage of the profits is ploughed into running projects for ‘at risk’ and vulnerable teens throughout Scotlandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimcgowan/ Graham McWilliam  is the Managing Director of Glencraft (Aberdeen) Ltd and Glencraft Luxury, a social enterprise, providing dignity through work to their disadvantaged staff.https://www.linkedin.com/company/glencraft-luxury-mattresses/mycompany/Ricky Locke is a professional magician of The Magic Circle, behavioural trainer, speaker and the host of the successful Unlocked podcast.Website :  http://www.rickylocke.co.uk/*                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing  [email protected]

Dawn Breslin is a leading light in the field of coaching and personal transformation. Through her work as a TV & Radio presenter, best-selling Hay House author, inspirational keynote speaker and media consultant for some of the world’s leading brands, she has inspired thousands of individuals to heal, re-energise and transform their lives. Dawn’s newest project is Harmonizing Coaching, a NEW innovation in coaching which offers coaches, healers, therapists a suite of coaching tools designed to guide clients into a more nourishing, meaningful and sustainable experience of life & success. https://dawnbreslin.comDeri Llewellyn Davies.  Specialising in understanding and conquering the complex and unknown and overcoming epic challenge, whether that be Corporate board room, mid sector scale up, 6 marathons across the Sahara desert or facing one of the biggest earthquakes in a century whilst being one of the highest men in the world on Everest.  BooksStrategy On A PageLife’s Great AdventureKaren Sommerville  founded Angels’ Share Glass in 2013 with father, Tom Young MBE. Growing the business from a small craft enterprise to commercial production.  She said:“I’m very tenacious and if someone says that I can’t do something then I will prove that I can! I’m very determined and if something doesn’t work out, I am very quick to find another solution or jump round something to get to where we need to be. www.angelsshareglass.comCalvin Jodisi is founder & CEO of ASENTI AFRICA, ASENTI’S vision is to unlock the potential of Africa's start-ups to unleash the innovative force needed to solve the problems across the continent and enhance regional trade. Calvin Jodisi | FacebookCourtney Lukitsch is the founder and CEO of Gotham PR which is ranked as a top specialty firm in New York by the Commercial Observer.www.linkedin.com/courtneymlukitsch *                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing  [email protected]

More of the best in depth conversations to help you Become More Significant, today beginning with...Sean Foley -A really frank and open conversation about the many highs and lows that Sean has faced, overcome and taken valuable lessons from that truly enrich the work he does today. He helps to develop you into the kind of leader that high performing teams would follow into battle.He believes that:“The Most Important Assets In Any Venture Are You, Your People, Your Influence. www.eq2lead.ukBest Selling Book: Fit For Purpose Leadership #1 Katharine Henley leads Baringa’s People and Change Practice. She has over 25+ years’ experience in organizational development and transformation, working in the UK and overseas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-henley-fcipd-52b9922/Book recommendation - Difficult Conversations http://bit.ly/difficultconversationsBMSIan Houston serves as President of the Scottish Business Network (SBN) US and as Ambassador in Washington, DC. He creates linkages between Scotland and the U.S. across sectors. In addition, he writes a monthly column for the Herald Scotland called 'Letter from America.' He quotes Picasso in the very open and honest conversation – “The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away”. Pablo PicassoFeed a child through  - Mary’s Meals - https://www.marysmeals.org.uk  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-houston-048957102/Book of Poetry - http://bit.ly/UnderCandleBrightCo-founder of IllumiNation, Firecracker Events & Marketing and Africa Scotland Business Network, Nicola is driven by making a real and lasting change in the world around restoring balance to our societies, workplace and planet. She holds the strong belief that we all have the power to change the world. IllumiNation is a movement to inspire people to take action to restore balance in their own lives, in the environment and in their communities. It’s our belief that we are all out of balance. https://weareillumination.co.zahttp://www.firecracker.prohttps://africascotland.networkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-probyn-07779a15/Twitter @NicolaprobynInstagram. @NicolaprobynNicola Probyn Co-founder of IllumiNation, Firecracker Events & Marketing and Africa Scotland Business Network, Nicola is driven by making a real and lasting change in the world around restoring balance to our societies, workplace and planet. She holds the strong belief that we all have the power to change the world. http://www.firecracker.proLee Chambers is a British psychologist, entrepreneur, coach and radio host. Born in Bolton in the United Kingdom in 1985, he is the founder of both PhenomGames and Essentialise. He is the host of the Self Aware Entrepreneur Show, and was voted in the Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50 in 2020. You can connect with Lee at: Website: https://leechambers.orgBook a 20 minute free call - emailing  [email protected]

More of the best of the best....An Engineer & Chartered Accountant by profession, Becky Woodhouse founded PURE Spa & Beauty in 2002 after recognising a gap in the market for accessible spa & beauty services catering for time-starved professionals like herself. She now owns 15 Spas across the UK with plans to open more in the coming months Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckywoodhouseuk/Web: www.purespauk.comJamie McGowan is the driving force behind multiple businesses on the Isle of Harris, including Loomshed Hebridean Brewery, Norserv Facilities Management and award-winning candle and home fragrance company ‘Essence of Harris’. They needed to get the story of Harris out there and they make sure they weave the DNA of the island into everything they do. https://essenceofharris.co.ukSaskia Larsen  is an intuitive leader with a real desire to make a difference and add value. She sets high standards for her own performance and encourages those around her to do the same.  She believes everyone is capable of doing amazing things as long as they want to do it and as long as they feel supported and there is a safe psychological space to allow them to explore and take risks and feel the fear and do it anyway!Reach out to Saskia here: [email protected] Foster is the Founder of ‘One Golden Nugget’ sharing the wisdom he receives from incredible people all over the globe in books, the online platform and at ‘Nugget Live’ events. Steve and his business partner are on a journey to raise the consciousness of humanity by sharing wisdom, truth, vulnerability positivity and kindness. https://onegoldennugget.comConversation with the fabulous Cilla McKay who has over 25 years’ experience in leading and growing businesses.  Cilla delivers real results in transformational leadership, performance development, customer experience transformation, employee engagement, motivation and communication. Cilla talks about the need to balance periods of change, creativity and curiosity with periods of reflection. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cilla-mckay-22753ab/https://babington.co.uk*                             *                                  *                                  *Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, confidence, focus, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call by emailing  [email protected]

We revisit the best of Sylvias podcasts, kicking off this time with Geoff Thompson, a former doorman, now BAFTA award winning screenwriter.Author of fifty books, he has appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list several times.  He says – ‘Get yourself out of the way and be a conduit for all the insights and wisdom you that come through you to share. Make yourself small – it’s not about YOU!’ Books The Divine CEO - http://bit.ly/Thedivineceo Notes From The Factory Floor - http://bit.ly/notesfromfactoryEx Police officer and Epic Trail Runner - Nicola Dawson’s motto is “You can do anything if you try”.  Nicola worked within law enforcement and legal compliance for over 20 years. She studied law at university, became a police officer and is now ensuring legal compliance within ScotRail. In 2020 Nicola set up her own trail running group to encourage and support trail running and get more people out into the trails, improving their fitness and wellbeing.http://linkedin.com/in/nicola-dawson-b5b83a1a5Camilla Long is a Public Speaking Coach for corporate & SME leaders and business owners and a TEDx Public Speaking Partner. And a computer scientist to boot!Learning lessons from doing business with the world’s leading hedge funds and banks in the cut and thrust of the capital markets, Camilla will help you to take on those challenges that stretch you because stepping up means that you’ll grow and expand your influence and feel more fulfilled in your role. Camilla holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Strategic Management.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillalong/Christian Kromme is a world-renowned futurist, entrepreneur, and author of the bestseller book Humanification - Go Digital, Stay Human. He gives inspiring keynotes about the impact of disruptive technological developments on people, organizations, and society. Website:Https://www.christiankromme.com Mastercourse link:https://future-proof-yourself.teachable.com/p/become-future-proof3Maria Bell is the MD of Mesomorphic, a Shetland based company known for it's software development and helping to put Shetland on the map for it's sustainable digital economy. https://www.mesomorphic.co.uk *                             *                                  *                                  *Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call by emailing  [email protected] 

Here is another collection of the wisdom of a lifetime from many diverse fields.These guests are a wayshower for many as they Become More Significant.Midcap companies hire Janice B Gordon, The Customer Growth Expert, she uses her 20+ years sales, customer experience and business experience to unleash hidden potential and accelerate growth by investing in customer relationships. She developed the Essential 4Ps model Personality, Purpose, Pleasure and Process to help the reader get into the mind of their most valued customers.Janice is also an international mentor for the Cherie Blair Foundation for Womenhttps://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/people/janice-b-gordon-14507370https://janicebgordon.comGraham Brown is a former army musician and Gulf war veteran and has been at the helm of Forces Recruitment for the past 20 years, helping over 10,000 servicemen and women into work. His mission is to rid the world of bad hires and help the next 10,000 Veterans into work.He is also a behavioural coach, specialising in Contribution Compass, a platform which is also at the heart of his other businesses, Fitness Club Dynamics and Military Dynamics, a new veteran training programme for people looking needing help in their new careerContact Graham on:Email : [email protected]://www.forcesrecruitment.co.uk Tel: 01353 645004 Lynda is an experienced entrepreneur, having owned 3 businesses.  She holds a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience, specialising in unconscious processing of emotion and behavioural change.  She works with senior leaders and their teams who want to better understand the science of change and development and then harness this power through heightened awareness of how their brain works, limiting beliefs and how to take charge of one’s behavior for the better in this fast-changing world.Contact Lynda here:[email protected]   Brian Williamson  is an award-winning entrepreneur, an investor and a professional businessman.He believes he is fortunate to be working in great companies and with extremely talented individuals. His remit? To be the wind beneath their wings.  He is a cancer survivor and off the scale optimist.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-williamson/ Christine Esson is Co-founder of Scottish Business Network, an international membership organisation for Scottish entrepreneurs and business leaders.  She shares the importance of really listening and the wonderful energy we get from being truly present with inspiring peopleChristine keeps fit through running and boot camps and has a love of the arts, music and performance.Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineessonscottishdiaspora/Throughout Sylvia Baldocks  varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant. CONNECT WITH SYLVIA BOOK A FREE 15 MINUTE CALL.https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/15min

Sometimes it's so good to relive the best of the insights from Becoming More Significant series.These things have a canny knack of reappearing at the right time.First: Maria -Maria Franzoni has held senior positions with 2 leading bureaus; CSA Celebrity Speakers and London Speaker Bureau – named by the New York Times as “the only international speaker bureau”.  In 2007 she founded her own multi-million pound Speaker bureau whilst maintaining her role at London Speaker Bureau. She now spends most of her time working with professional speakers helping them to build profitable speaking businesses.  Maria has worked with the “who’s who and the who’s that?” of the speaking world, including first man on the moon Neil Armstrong; business magnate Richard Branson and racing champion Jacques Villeneuve …. To name a few.  Maria is former co-chair of the European Association of Speaker Bureaus. Director of We Do Things Differently cultural change consultancy founder of Speaking Business Academy and host of  Speaking Business podcast www.linkedin.com/in/maria-franzoniThen we revisit Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth - a large financial planning company, "Lighting the torch, creating the vision"https://www.murphywealth.co.uk/Then the ingenious idea from Jennifer Petch, "Share My Home" a brilliant solution allowing older people live in their home as long as possible, while also being an advocate for health and wellbeing with simple daily actions.https://www.sharemyhome.co.ukAnd finally, Tony J Selimi, International Speaker, Ted X Talk Speaker and filmmaker- on his passion of maximising human potential.https://tonyselimi.com/*                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.

Sometimes it's so good to relive the best of the insights from Becoming More Significant series.These things have a canny knack of reappearing at the right time.We revisit the story of Madeleine Black who is an incredible inspiring woman, who now speaks out against sexual violence against women, after healing from her traumatic experience. She has her own inspiring podcast - Unbroken- Healing Through Storytelling.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1386718Then Paul Avins, who is an award winning business coach after overcoming his own adversity.www.paulavins.comClaire Alexander the entrepreneur who successfully linked Scotland and Africa! And so much more...https://africascotland.networkwww.weareillumination.co.zahttp://www.firecracker.prohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-alexander-2576aa38/And Martin Perry, who was born with no hands and one leg and has over 50 international gold medals for his athletic achievements...https://www.facebook.com/MartinPerryTT/*                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing  [email protected]://podfollow.com/becoming-mo

Sometimes it's so good to relive the best of the insights from Becoming More Significant series.These things have a canny knack of reappearing at the right time.Today we hear from the best of the podcasts, from Dan Keeley and his brilliant contribution to the mental health field.www.dankeeley.co Amy Rowlinson, who already has her own incredibly popular podcast.https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinsonSerial enterpreneur Russell Dalgleish.uk.linkedin.com/in/russelldalgleish/  And branding expert Barnaby Wynter.www.barnabywynter.comThere is so much good and useful and easy content packed into this episode, you can't but help gain from listening.*                         *                            *                            *                           * Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, credibility, confidence, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call on https://calendly.com/sylviabaldock/1-2-1-discovery-call or by emailing  [email protected]