For many of us, The last month of the year is when we spend more time with family and friends....for others of us, we may spend time on our own. Whether with others or on our own, This is a time for RELATIONSHIPS. Relationships are central to our human experience .....and indeed what makes us...'US' When we think about relationships - what works, which ones sustain us - or otherwise - it's easy to think only of the relationships we have with other people. We consider what has happened in those relationships and how they have shaped us, in the last year, the last months...or even for longer periods of our lives. We may plan to do better, make changes - or to give thanks for what has happened so far. However, in thinking about relationships we often forget one fundamental key relationship...that with ourselves. In this podcast I will be speaking with Women's Relationship coach Sandra Wood Sandra shares with me the importance of relationships in steering our path to a fulfilling life...With the most important the relationship being that with ourselves. Sandra openly invites us into her own story of relationships and experiences she in her life so far ...and what drives her commitment to helping other women find the key to reconnecting with their own self worth and having the fulfilling relationships - often with themselves - that they dream of. It is a conversation about courage to explore and connect with your own self....in order that we can better connect with and appreciate others....a conversation of learning to be. Speaking with Sandra is engaging and accepting! Listen to the podcast...I hope you enjoy it and find some little space for your own reflections....Just as I did. If you wish to connect with Sandra her details are: Sandra Wood Speaker, Author, Coach https://sandrawood.coach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraswood/ https://www.instagram.com/sandrawoodcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/sandra.s.wood

We are familiar with the phrase 'life is a journey, not a destination" and that's true. No one really knows which paths their life will take and which opportunities will come their way. But the distances we travel are measure in more than miles - life is a journey of becoming.. passing through phases of development marked by fortune misfortune and chances taken. As we move through our experiences we are shaped by what happens to us but we also have the ability to affect the world around us, and the people we meet on the way. In this podcast I will am speaking with Professor Calvin Moorley. Calvin shares with me the journeys he has taken in his life so far from growing up in Trinidad, coming to the UK and training as Nurse through to working as a clinical academic through the COVID19 pandemic. It is a story of learning to stand up, speak up and stand out...until speaking becomes a roar....and speaking out enables others to speak - and to be. Speaking with Calvin is infectious, engaging and fun! Listen to the podcast...I hope you enjoy listening it as much I I did recording it. You can connect with Calvin on  Twitter: @CalvinMoorley email: [email protected]

As we travel through life we learn about ourselves and where we belong, through the the experiences we have and choices we make. All of this leads to our sense of identity, what we are here to do, what contributions we make to the world.... Our purpose in life often takes time to become known to us - life itself 'gets in the way'. But eventually we reach a space where we think about our place in the world and what actions we need to take. Speaking with Kathy Sienko O.B.E she shares her thoughts on the importance of self and belonging - navigating life's journey with "Faith and Boldness" - learning most importantly to be at one with yourself and what the lights the flame inside you. .... I hope you enjoy the podcast!  You can contact Dr Kathy Sienko as follows: email: [email protected] Instagram - @drsienko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-sienko-2604/

Sometimes in life things don't go as planned...the dreams we had as youngsters may be changed or impacts by what happens to us.  At these times we may feel tired and we can feel that it's just too hard. However, it is rare that our potential to achieve or to regain a different version of our futures, is ever truly lost. Sometimes we just need to pivot. Pivoting requires us to harness our gifts, our dreams and our potential....using these are fuel to boost our energies and to give us the courage to go on. This is as true in business as it is in our personal life. Today I am speaking with Dr Tamu Petra  Browne from the fabulous island of St. Kitts & Nevis in the Caribbean. I was privileged to meet Tamu a few years ago and was struck by her vision, foresight and infectious zest for life. Tamu describes herself as a 'Edupreneur' - an educationalist and entrepreneur. During our conversation she shares with us her own personal journey of 'learning to pivot' from recognising 'visions of herself' in the adult learners she taught and using her entrepreneurial skills to build a group of businesses that helps women in the Caribbean recognise their own natural entrepreneurship and build their own business futures.  This is my first 'cross time zone' podcast in the series and I am excited for you to hear our conversation.  You can contact Dr Tamu Petra Browne as follows: Innovative Education and Training Solutions - A 'Levels and Training and Curriculum Development - https://tamubrowne.com/ Coaching by Tamu - entrepreneurship services - https://tamucoaching.com/ Instagram - @coachingbytamu Facebook - @TamuBrowne LinkedIn - Dr. Tamu Petra Browne

Do you have a life plan? How did you come to be where you are now? These are questions we are often asked - or ask ourselves. In reality, few of us (me included) are where we imagined our life would take us. Experiencing the ups and downs, the twists and turns that come our way, is something we all share as human beings. In reality, it is not the 'unpredictable' nature of life's journey that distinguishes us, or makes us unique...but HOW we travel....and what we use to guide us through. In this episode I am speaking with Clare Froggatt, Branding and marketing expert with her very aptly named company "Make a Brew" (MakeaBrew.co.uk) Over a virtual 'Brew' We talk of what guides #branding #selflove and drives her through life's journey - Clare shares her personal and professional experiences through life, her honest reflections on challenges and the importance of learning to love yourself, and listen to your own Inner compass are enlightening and humbling. What clearly comes over with Clare is 'what you see is what you get' her zest for life and straight talking are infectious...So put the kettle on, relax and prepare yourselves for a treat! If you want to learn more about Clare or your own journey to Branding and being your best business self - contact Clare at Make A Brew via the details below T: 0798 994 3339 e: [email protected] s: linkedin.com/in/clarefroggatt w: www.makeabrew.co.uk

Life Transitions: Illness, identity, loss and growth....These are natural and normal part of being human. Transitions come in many guises - social, emotional and physical. Sometimes we expect these stages to happen in certain ways, and they do. At other times we are caught off-guard....blindsided even...and in those instances we can feel a range of feelings including being alienated in our own life. Unable to describe, explain or even speak of what happens to us. In those times it is most important that we are able to tell our stories and have someone 'hear us' - helping us to reset our own way though, emerging energised into the next phase. In this podcast I am speaking with Pamela Ann Windle, Women's health specialist and menopause coach. We talk of the expected and unexpected aspects of transitioning through life,  Pamela has 20+ years of experience in health and wellness as a certified women's health coach, hypnotherapist, and personal trainer. She understands the unique physical and psychological challenges that modern women face throughout their lives. For five years, she struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and she was forced to quit employment and sell her home.  Pamela shares her personal and professional experiences of Finding her own voice, power and purpose through life. something that all of us can relate to - irrespective of age or gender To connect with Pamela Website: www.smarterchange.co.uk Email: [email protected] Instagram: Pamelawindlehormonecoach Mobile: 07971651 698

We all have people we admire, those who inspire us at different times in our lives....it's easy to see them at the 'top' of their game or career and believe that they were 'lucky'  - Often our heroes only become known to us at that point. Success in any field usually results not from simple 'luck' but from talent, perseverance and the ability to keep going, keep striving even when no-one is watching. In this podcast I am speaking with Counsellor, wellbeing advisor, trainer and speaker, Dr Delroy Hall.  Delroy is a success, a man with an infectious laugh and a great mind. I spoke with him a couple of weeks ago - after the agony of the European championship finals, when English football was reeling from not only the loss in the final - but more from the racism and reactions that followed. We talked about his work to support men in counselling and his own story of effort, failures and continuing to grow. He shared his journey as a sportsman through to supporting footballers with the emotional pressures of "success" ...The words above are from our conversation - it's true, when we look at those who have 'made it' it is easy to be blinded by the 'glory' without full knowledge of the 'story' it takes to get there. What Delroy shared in our conversation was the importance of remembering how to support each other, and ourselves - most importantly to remember "this too shall pass"  - we must be kind to ourselves....always....failure is part of life. So instead of asking why did it go wrong? Follow Delroy's advice and ask yourself "how far can I grow" I hope you enjoy the podcast! If you want to hear more from him join his regular facebook live talks on a Tuesday evening at https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Delroy-Hall-104349474580663/ Contact Delroy at  Website: www.delwes.com Twitter: @DelroyDr

Life happens... As human beings we have a life plan, sometimes expressed and shared, and sometimes just known to ourselves.  No matter who we are, sometimes life does not go the way we planned. However one of our enduring strengths as human beings is our ability to continue to move on, move upwards and to change our destiny - through our own actions.  Today I am speaking with an extraordinary woman - Professor Debbie Carrick-Sen. Debbie is at thrive coach and an Expert in 'thriving' herself. In this podcast Debbie shares what drives and motivates her - often in the face of challenges which many of us could not imagine. Her positive outlook has helped her not only face her own challenges but fuels her passion to help others do the same...She urges us to remain positive and see opportunities where challenges exist. It reminds me of what mighty power we have to determine our own happiness when we take control for ourselves  You can connect with Debbie  via  linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-carrick-sen-85131327 email: [email protected] twitter: @CarrickSen mobile: 07377 932 004

This week has been National Fertility Awareness week in the UK - One week in which we are encouraged to focus on the challenges of living with infertility and those living with fertility concerns. In a world in which we are often defined  by our ability to reproduce, to bear the next generation , finding that this is not as straight forward as we imagined - or even choosing not to do so, can be socially, culturally and spiritually challenging. For many, this can be met with a range of responses from others, from quiet disapproval to downright rejection - in the face of such responses attempting to find yourself, hold on to your relationships and become the person you are destined to be can be exhausting.  In this podcast I am speaking with Alice Rose...this strong, feisty ray of sunshine shares with me her own journey and her fabulous work with individuals and couples living with fertility challenges while  'learning to thrive despite cycles of hope and despair'.  Alice Rose and I met a few years ago at the BBC where we were both part of a programme on infertility; our conversation then took place in the corridor! I am grateful we had time to chat, I hope you enjoy the podcast - It is a reminder of the strength of character of our friends, family members and colleagues who live with, and through, fertility journeys....remembering them everyday, not just one week a year, is our responsibility as allies and advocates. Alice Rose is an inspiration...I urge you to follow her and catch up with her work - Whether you are walking the fertility Journey yourself or not...The silence around fertility is deafening. You can find Alice Rose here: website: https://www.thisisalicerose.com/ instagram: Thisisalicerose

Often, in life we spend a lot of time working out what is the right thing to say, and when to say it!..Trying to present the best of ourselves at all times - but in doing this we often filter out what makes us truly ourselves, our authentic selves...that part of us which is the greatest gift to the world. In this podcast I speak with Rob Green - singer songwriter, inspirational artist....and my son ( proud mum moment).  In our conversation we talk about the power in our stories of self, and how we can share those stories with the world through many media and opportunities to engage with others. Rob shares with me the experiences that have shaped and informed himself as an artist and the pleasure or nurturing other artists in that shared space of expression, performance and self. I learned a great deal about my son, the artist in this podcast - but more importantly I learned about the importance of freeing yourself to gift your true stories of self to the world 'minimally edited and unspoilt' I hope this podcast will also help you to see the power in 'not editing yourself too much'  Hopefully 2021 will see rob being able to perform live once more...in the meantime follow Rob on across social media on  web: www.robgreenmusic.com twitter: @robgreenmusic instagram: robgreenmusic facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robgreenmusic/