In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with Career Alchemist Baiba Wisse to explore how somatic movement - Qigong and Tai Chi - can help us reduce stress, ease anxiety, and create a more aligned career. Baiba shares her journey from 15 years in corporate talent acquisition to launching the Career in Technicolor podcast, and how “moving mindfulness” became the energy management tool that changed everything.We dive into: practical “movement snacks” you can do during Zoom calls or between meetings, why sitting all day drains your body and focus, and how tuning into your body helps you tell the difference between normal discomfort and a true misalignment. We also talk about beta-testing your next step (instead of waiting for the perfect plan), bust a few introvert myths, and reframe productivity through nervous-system care.If you’re a business owner or professional who feels stuck, stressed, or stuck-in-your-head, this conversation will help you reconnect with your body, build sustainable energy, and take aligned action.More about Baiba:Baiba Wisse is on a quest to design her own dream job and call you up to join! She is a Tai Chi Qigong Coach and Career In Technicolor Podcast HostAfter 15 years in corporate recruitment her love for interviewing people led her to starting a podcast and sharing stories + tools of designing work that is energizing and fulfilling so you can fall in love with Mondays!How does Qigong fit into the puzzle? Well after years of sitting behind a computer, Baiba started having unexplained aches, pains, and anxiety issues. She  was feeling fatigued much of the time and often didn’t have enough energy to play with her son, meet up with friends or go out in the evenings or weekends.She’s always been a seeker, obsessed with learning and trying new things that could give her more energy and on that journey she came across Tai Chi and QiGong.These gentle energy balancing movements helped her bring in more lightness, ease and joy into her day to day and now she wants to share them with you !Connect with her on IG: www.instagram.com/reigniteyourvitalityGet the FREE 5 day stress release movement mini series:  https://stressless.reigniteyourvitality.com/ Connect with your host, Toni Addinall:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok 

In todays episode, I am joined by Natalie Mackenzie, The Cognitive Strategist, for a fascinating and practical conversation about brain health, cognition, and performance for founders and leaders. We explore how neuroplasticity underpins both brain injury rehabilitation and everyday business growth, and why repetition + consistency change outcomes. We also discuss the very real impact of AI on our brains, the productivity boost and the risk of cognitive “laziness”, plus how to use AI well by keeping your critical thinking switched on.Natalie shares powerful stories from 20 years in brain injury rehab, showing how personality, grit, and the right support shape recovery. We get into decision fatigue (and how to limit big decisions to protect your prefrontal cortex), the link between sleep quality and cognition, working with your chronotype and 90-minute circadian ultradian rhythms, and why social connection + daily learning are non-negotiables for long-term brain health.If you’re an entrepreneur or leader who wants better focus, smarter decisions, more energy, and sustainable performance, this episode will help you understand your cognitive profile and build a brain-friendly strategy for work and life.What we cover:What cognition actually covers and why it matters in businessNeuroplasticity: how repetition rewires resultsAI & brain health: productivity without losing your edgeDecision fatigue: simple rules to protect your best thinkingSleep, chronotypes, and planning hard vs. creative tasksSocialisation and daily learning as brain-health foundationsMore about Natalie:Natalie Mackenzie is a cognitive health expert for business owners, with a background in Psychology, Neuropsychology and business strategy. She works with founders, leaders and entrepreneurs to optimise their cognitive performance, overcome decision fatigue and avoid burnout-through blending cognitive science and practical business frameworks. Natalie is sought after media expert, regularly sharing her expertise on cognition in publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Independent.Connect with Natalie:Www.thecognitivestrategist.comSign up to receive a daily brain boost to your inbox:shop.thecognitivestrategist.com/widget/form/QGz8mxL0mBz4k4w3lxHJConnect with your host, Toni Addinall:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

This episode contains discussion of burnout, grief, and traumatic events.In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with Angela Hodgson, founder of Ignite Improvement, to explore how to build a brilliant business without burnout. Angela shares her journey from early entrepreneurship to nine years at Bentley Motors, through a breakdown and reset during COVID, and back to leading change for scaling UK SMEs.We dig into why teams stall: misaligned leadership, weak communication, and resistance to change and how to shift from assumption-led to aligned leadership. Angela introduces POWER (Purpose, Organization, Work Habits, Engagement, Results); the practical framework behind her Build Brilliant Businesses programme. We also talk about using AI safely with clear policies.You’ll hear how Angela's university collaborations (Salford, Leeds Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University) and the government’s Help to Grow programme shape her approach, why simplicity scales, and the early signs your business or team is heading toward burnout, plus actionable steps to reignite momentum.More about Angela:I am the founder of Ignite Improvement Ltd, where I help busy SME leaders build brilliant, people-first businesses without burning out. After senior roles at Bentley Motors and a personal crash into burnout, I left corporate life to support my two neurodiverse sons and create a business that fits my life - not the other way around. With over 20 years’ experience in consultancy and coaching, I combine practical tools, honest advice and hard-won lessons to support leaders through the messy middle of business and leadership.Connect with Angela:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahodgson/ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/angela_hodgson_official/Take The Quiz here:You’ve got good people and a growing business. But you’re stuck between strategy and firefighting. This quick quiz helps you spot the gaps - and what to streamline, simplify or shift to get your time back.https://igniteimprovement.co.uk/quizConnect with your host, Toni AddinallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, I’m joined by Business Strategist and Mentor, Emma Hine, for an inspiring conversation about what it really means to build a business you love.Emma shares her journey from running a 7-figure business that looked successful on the outside but left her feeling unfulfilled, to creating a business and life fully aligned with her values and happiness.We talk about:Why so many entrepreneurs lose sight of their true visionThe difference between evolving your business and constantly pivotingHow to find the right communities and mentors The importance of values, accountability, and consistent actionEmma’s DREAM Framework (Dream, Reality, Exact Steps, Action & Accountability, Measure) for creating a business that works for youIf you’re ready to stop chasing “shoulds” and start building a business that feels right for you, this conversation will give you clarity, inspiration, and practical steps to move forward and build your dream business.Download Emma's Clarity Before Strategy, free journal prompts here: https://membership.emmahine.co.uk/cbsMore about Emma:Emma Hine is a certified business strategist & mentor who supports ambitious, values-driven business owners to align their strategy, offers, and systems so their business feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. She believes real success starts with a clear vision of the life you want to live and a business designed to support it, not take it over. After building a million-pound e-commerce business that once consumed her world, Emma now helps others grow in a way that feels purposeful, sustainable, and truly aligned. As an Amazon bestselling author of The Calibrated Life and host of the Dream Business, Dream Life podcast, Emma inspires others to build with passion, lead with integrity, and stop sacrificing themselves for strategies that simply don’t fit. When she’s not supporting her clients or sharing her message, you’ll find Emma being wife, mum to three and nanny to three more, at her happiest when she’s surrounded by loved ones, sunshine, and a glass of wine in hand.Connect with Emma:https://www.emmahine.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/iamemmahine ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-hine https://dreambusinessdreamlife.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaHineStrategyConnect with your host, Toni Addinall:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with business mentor, leadership strategist, and subconscious reprogrammer, Antoinette Coffey for a powerful conversation about breaking free from the beliefs and patterns that hold us back.We dive into how your subconscious mind drives 95% of your thoughts, actions, and decisions and how those deep-rooted patterns, often formed in childhood, can silently shape your business results. Antoinette explains why you can have the best strategy, a magnetic offer, and a strong work ethic… but if it’s built on a foundation of self-doubt, scarcity, or unworthiness, it will never feel aligned or sustainable.We explore:What subconscious programming is and why it’s the hidden reason behind procrastination, overthinking, and self-sabotageHow to identify and interrupt the patterns keeping you stuckThe link between emotional intelligence, leadership, and business successWhy busy hustle culture fuels burnout and how to choose ease without losing momentumAntoinette’s personal journey from corporate burnout to building a business in alignment with her valuesIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” in your business but not seeing the results you want, this episode will help you see where internal work meets external strategy. Antoinette shares practical insights you can apply immediately to reprogram your mind, step into your vision, and lead yourself, and your business, to the next level.Listen now to learn how to shift from operating from your past to taking action from your vision.More about Antoinette, in her own words:"I build women who lead legacies. I work with high-performing, soul-led entrepreneurs who are done with playing small, tired of strategy loops, and ready to lead their next-level life and business. I see what others miss, the blind spots, the subconscious sabotage, the identity misalignment keeping you circling. I don’t do surface We dismantle subconscious beliefs, rewire your mind, regulate your energy, recalibrate your leadership and align your business to match."Connect with Antoinette and find details on her 1:1 coaching and mastermind group coaching:Website: www.antoinettecoffeycoaching.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/bizcoachantoinette/Connect with your host, Toni Addinall:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, I sit down with Paul Culshaw, Certified Business Strategist and AI Innovator, to explore how service-based entrepreneurs can start, grow, and optimise an online business in today’s fast-changing digital landscape.Paul shares his Growth Optimizer System, a practical framework built on four pillars: Foundation, Framework, Fellowship, and Finesse. From clarifying your messaging and creating a content strategy, to building visibility and turning engagement into loyal clients, Paul explains the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that can drive sustainable growth.We also dive into the evolving role of AI in business; how to use it to create authentic content, analyse data, and prepare your business to be cited in AI-generated search results as technology advances. Paul offers straightforward tips for keyword research, time-blocking for social media, and staying intentional online without falling into endless scrolling, plus insights on adapting to Google’s AI-driven search changes.If you’re an early-stage coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur who wants to:Build a consistent online presence that attracts your ideal clientsUse AI strategically while keeping your unique brand voiceFocus on the daily actions that move your business forward…this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can use right away.Listen now to discover how to combine strategy, systems, and AI innovation to take your business to the next level.More about Paul:Paul Culshaw is a Certified AI Innovator and Business Strategist with over 25 years’ experience in marketing, specialising in SEO, AI integration, content and visibility. Paul supports early-stage and established businesses through online courses, group programmes, and his Success Academy membership. He also hosts the Fuzzled: Confusion to Clarity podcast, where he shares easy-to-follow strategies to help business owners feel more focused and less overwhelmed. Paul is known for making strategy feel simple, doable, and genuinely supportive, bringing patience, structure, and clarity to every step of your business growthConnect with Paul:Website: https://www.paulculshaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pculshaw1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpaulculshawPaul's Membership:"The Success Academy membership provides a step-by-step marketing training library and hand-on-help from me inside a supportive Facebook group": https://www.paulculshaw.com/marketing-coaching/digital-marketing-success-academy/Connect with your host, Toni AddinallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, I am joined by the incomparable Lindsay McGlone: Instagram expert, activist, producer, and all around incredible human!We spoke about a lot! Here's a taster:How Lindsay went from being bullied at school to building a 10k+ community on InstagramHer transition from care work to full-time entrepreneurHow she built a values-driven sales method that actually feels goodThe difference between growing an audience and building a communityThe power of showing up as your full-self in business (even when the world tells you not to)How burlesque changed her life and why she’s investing £10,000 back into the community that gave her so muchWhat it really takes to create unforgettable 'fuck off moments' in your business and brandAnd why success has nothing to do with how you look and everything to do with how you feelThis is more than a conversation about social media growth. It’s about taking up space, reclaiming your story, and remembering who the f*ck you are!More about Lindsay:Lindsay McGlone is an Instagram strategist who helps business owners, solopreneurs and self-employed people get better reach, engagement and make more sales through Instagram. Lindsay boldly states that no one teaches Instagram like they do, adding perspective as an influencer/content creator and creative. She teaches new and innovative ways to use the platform that makes you stand out in the crowd, that go beyond vanity metrics. Making sure that Instagram is the place that you create sexy leads, convert and sell time and time again.Follow Lindsay on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rollinwithlindsay_And if you want Lindsay's eyes on your Instagram, she has a great offer, so go connect now!Follow your host, Toni Addinall:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, host Toni Addinall is joined by social media strategist and mentor Abigail Mills, founder of Rose and Thistle Social. Abigail shares her inspiring journey from being a music graduate to an accidental entrepreneur who built a thriving social media business from scratch.We explore:How Abigail went from posting on Instagram for fun to running a successful businessThe tough lessons she learned after her business took a sudden downturnWhy consistency and visibility are non-negotiable for sustainable growthThe importance of investing in the right support at the right timeThe future of social media marketing and why personal branding and community matter more than everPractical tips for showing up online in a way that builds trust and drives salesWhether you’re a social media manager, service-based business owner, or early-stage entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, strategy, and taking aligned action.More about Abigail:Abigail is a social media manager, mentor, and director of Rose & Thistle Social Ltd, a results-driven social media marketing company turning service providers into industry leaders who stand out, sell more and become impossible to ignore on social media. With over five years of experience in the social media industry, Abigail is passionate about sharing her expertise with business owners and marketers. Her collaborative and authentic approach encourages businesses to view social media as a powerful means to attract customers, generate leads, and drive sales by putting people at the forefront of their brand. She creates strategic content that builds trust, boosts your personal brand, and turns followers into buyers, while helping you spend less time online and more time doing the work you love. Abigail's expertise and dedication have been recognised with nominations for multiple business awards, reflecting the impact and success of our work. She is also regularly invited to speaking engagements as a social media marketing expert at universities, podcast features and community events (including Glasgow Caledonian University; Adventures in Marketing 2025; Success On Your Terms Podcast by Natalie Potts; Mother's Meeting (Soho House, London); Alice Benham's UK Book Tour).The Freelancer Blueprint is my 12 week live programme to help social media managers go from overwhelmed to in control, with clear services, confident pricing, seamless systems and a community that actually gets it. So if you’ve felt stuck somewhere between survival mode and scaling - this is your sign to take action!https://services.roseandthistlesocial.com/tfb/Where to find Abigail:https://www.roseandthistlesocial.comhttps://www.instagram.com/roseandthistlesocialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailmills97/Follow your host, Toni Addinall here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode, Toni speaks with Law of Attraction and Manifestation Coach Lynsey Forbes, who shares her powerful journey from anxiety in a toxic corporate job to building a fulfilling, aligned life and business.Lynsey explains how working with the law of attraction, manifestation techniques, and daily mindset practices helped her overcome physical and emotional health struggles, including IBS, anxiety, and disordered eating. She now teaches others how to shift their energy and beliefs to consciously create the life they want.We explore:🔹 What manifestation really is (and what it isn’t)🔹 Dream Day Journaling as a tool to visualise your ideal lifestyle🔹 The power of self-awareness and mindset in healing and transformation🔹 Why you don’t need to know how your dream will come true, just how it feels🔹 Simple daily practices to raise your vibration and attract opportunitiesThis episode is perfect for anyone interested in personal development, energy alignment, self-healing, or starting their manifestation journey from a place of burnout or feeling stuck."I discovered Law of Attraction and Manifestation at a real rockbottom in my life back in 2015 and I used them to completely change my life and I am now helping others do the same" Lynsey ForbesConnect with Lynsey on Facebook: Quantum Manifesting with LynseyConnect with your host, Toni AddinallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok

In this episode of Next Level You, I'm joined by the brilliant Jenn Wilson, also known as Irregular Jenn, who brings a completely fresh lens to the idea of consent. Far beyond GDPR or sex education, Jenn explores consent as a daily practice, a way of making aligned choices in life, business, and relationships.Jenn shares how they help purpose-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers build businesses rooted in ethics, boundaries, and self-awareness. Together, we discuss how self-consent, guilt around charging, and internalised “shoulds” are silently running the show, and how to reclaim your agency.What you’ll learn:The four levels of consent (including self, business, and social systems)Why resentment is a red flag for misaligned actionHow to run an ethical business without burnout or manipulationJenn’s Consent Compass and how it helps you make sustainable decisionsWhat it looks like to practice consent as a mindset, not a transactionWhether you're a coach, creative, or simply someone trying to do life and business differently, this conversation will open your eyes to what's really driving your decisions and how to take your power back.More about Jenn:Jenn Wilson ( they/them) helps purpose-driven people harness their personal capacity to make a meaningful impact in the world. In life, relationships or business, Jenn invites you to reject “normal” and be more irregular. Jenn is a values-led strategist, facilitator, activist and artist - and the founder of the International Day of Consent. Their work is rooted inqueer and neurodivergent lived experience, knowledge and action, and a fierce belief in the power of personal rebellion for collective social changeConnect with Jenn:https://bemore.irregular.org.uk/everythinghttps://www.facebook.com/jennwilsonirregularhttps://www.tiktok.com/@irregularjenn https://www.instagram.com/irregularjennJenn's 'Irregular Membership' opens between 13th - 20th July. You can find the details here:https://bemore.irregular.org.uk/membershipConnect with your host, Toni AddinallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniaddinall Tik Tok: Toni| Action & Accountability (@getaccountablewithtoni) | TikTok