*Trigger warning: discussions about death.David Smith, MBE, is a Nike Athlete, 2 x World Champion, London 2012 Gold Medalist, Speaker, Writer and Coach - he has competed internationally in several sports including GB Rowing, and British Cycling.David has over come tremendous adversity and now shares both his experience in high performance sport and his first hand experience of fighting for his life with a rare tumour and living with paralysis.In this episode we cover:Having compassionFacing mortalityLiving in the present momentPower of goal settingDefining your own success and happinessKnowing your values, needs, non-negotiablesTaking an individual approachBe a good human beingand so much more!For more from David follow him here:@davidsmithmbeLinkedInWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From beauty therapist and makeup artist to pet sitter and dog walker.Zoë would never have known that after looking after her friends dogs back in 2017, it would lead to her creating a new business venture offering pet services. When she stepped into the self employment world back in 2012 she was also introduced to self development, through joining a network marketing company. “This has allowed me to do the inner work, dig deep to figure out who I truly am and peel back the layers to discover a happier, more aligned me, and it feels amazing!”Zoë is now doing something she absolutely loves after a real rollercoaster ride of ups and downs and fine tuning her path! She is really excited for where things are heading and what's next to come in this new chapter of her life.In this episode we cover:Past versions of successRedefined what success feels and looks likeWhat is happiness?Unique approach - do what’s right for you!The power of words and language For more from Zoë follow here:Peachy Pets and Pads FacebookPeachy Pets and Pads InstagramZoë’s FacebookZoë’s Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: addiction, eating disorders, mental healthAngie is a yoga teacher and one of the owners of Lila Yoga in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. She has had an interesting journey from French teacher in Sri Lanka and England to teaching French in Edinburgh. Circumstances then lead her to becoming a yoga teacher and an advocate of finding one’s unique purpose and path in life. She is so grateful to be here and sober, and enjoying life with my husband, Francis, of 25 years, and my two grown up children, Nancy and Tom. Love really does make the world go round.In this episode we cover:Embracing the inevitability of changeFollowing your dharmaHitting rock bottom and making a changeAspects and benefits of yogaFor more from Angie and Lila Yoga follow here: @angie.lake @_lila_yoga Lila Yoga website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire is a Dating and Relationship Coach, who is passionate about empowering women to build a secure, loving and trusting relationship with themselves first, so they can then create the love life they truly desire.In this episode we cover:Relationship with selfApproaching and managing relationshipsA compassion and curiosity approachFeeling v ThinkingManaging your nervous systemFor more from Claire check her out:@claire_grigson_coaching@vetempoweredTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born Barikor is the Founder and CEO of Our Parks.Our Parks Ltd was created in 2013 to deliver free group exercise in parks and outdoor spaces. Our Parks is a unique initiative bringing free group exercise classes, led by fully qualified instructors, to parks near you in partnership with local authorities. They now have over 250,000 Parkers.It is their aim to ensure that easy access to exercise is available for all in the local community. By partnering with Local Authorities, businesses and partners, Our Parks’ aspiration is to create a fitter communities across the UK.In this episode we cover:Changing lives, communities and the worldGrowth mindset and living by your valuesThe benefit of innovation and disruptionGetting inactive people activeImportance of celebration‌For more from Born and Our Parks:Our Parks WebsiteOur Parks InstagramBorn Barikor LinkedInBorn Barikor Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey co-founded AR+CO in 2020 with her sister Amy. Now owned by the sisters and Molly, AR+CO has grown from strength to strength.They focus on making affordable luxury vegan leather accessories that can be reworn, restyled and reloved.Stacey runs AR+CO along side being a mother and a NHS nurse.In this episode we cover:Having a figureoutable attitudeThe ins and outs of creating and running a businessDiscovering what sets your soul on fireTime spent does not equal productivity & time management hacksAcknowledging imposter syndrome and working on stopping comparing yourself to others*The wifi signal drops a couple of times (at 32:37, 34:37 and 42:41) - apologies - please stick with us!For more from Stacey and AR+CO check her out here:@ar_co_ukwww.arcouk.storeAR+CO have kindly given all ‘The Refreshing Change Podcast’ listeners a discount code to go and shop at AR+CO. Visit www.arcouk.storeEnter CHANGE10 promo codeHappy shopping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trigger Warning: death, suicide & grief*Karen is a Mindful Talent Transformational Coach, a Mindfulness Teacher (Mindfulness CIC), and Principle Led Coach Supervisor (Institute of Leadership & Management). Before launching her transformational coaching business, Karen led a professional career in Marketing and Communications, accruing 25 years’ experience in both the private and public sector and four years within a senior strategic capacity, she has always enjoyed supporting others to see the bigger picture and to evolve and grow.Karen coaches and mentors individuals and supervises coaches through groups, both private and corporate clients to form a deeper relationship with themselves and the world around them by creating deep self-awareness, balance and lasting transformational change. Karen also utilises her previous marketing and comms experience to support clients to see and share their bigger picture vision and communicate their own unique personal message and purpose in the world.Combining deep transformational coaching approaches, mindfulness tools and techniques, Karen is passionate about helping her clients generate clarity, vision, purpose and fulfilment in their lives and work. Supporting them to have a clear understanding of their sense of who they are, their unique voice and develop their natural intuition, her coaching has been described as compassionate and life-changing.Her mindful approach has helped Karen to grow through personal relationship challenges, grief and loss. Her meditation practice and a deep connection with nature has enabled her to hold a deeply present space and share wisdom and teachings with others by creating and supporting events and retreats with coaching, speaking and mindful meditation guidance.Karen has also embarked on a journey supporting charity & mental health coaching through a personal tragedy losing her partner to suicide in 2019 She facilitates [#loveYOUmore] – a support group and charitable movement dedicated to inspiring self-love, bringing hope, compassion and unconditional love to all who need it.In this episode we cover:Self awareness and it’s benefitsCreativity comes from spaceHow precious life is and the value of being in the presentThe beauty of natureFor more from Karen, check her out here:WebsiteTikTokInstagram@supervisioncoach (for coaches)@loveyoumore_karen (self-love journey and coaching)Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paula is a Menopause and Lifestyle Coach, who believes we can keep thriving, no matter our age. Paula helps peri and post menopausal women navigate the changes in their life and body holistically, without hormone replacement therapy.As a Registered Learning Disability Nurse she has a special interest and passion in the menopause. She has completed various courses, including life coaching and yoga to support her clients and patients. In this episode we cover:The journey and transitions of ageingGetting to know your body and figuring out what works best for youA holistic approach to health and wellnessThe male menopauseAsking for help and seeking support For more from Paula check her out:Website@thrivewithmenopause on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth is highly experienced learning and development professional with extensive knowledge gained in a variety of local and national roles largely within the UK sport and leisure industry. She has led and engaged teams throughout her career which ignited her passion for self-improvement and supporting individuals to achieve their full potential. Executive Coaching and leadership development where a natural progression.Beth was fortunate to represent Scotland in Rugby on many occasions and this experience has been invaluable in her development as a coach, enabling her to draw the parallels between high performance sport and business. In addition to sport and the leisure industry, Beth’s client base includes financial services, the NHS and businesses owners.In this episode we cover:Understanding selfWhat makes a strong leaderHow to get the best out of a teamPlaying to your strengthsParallels between sport and corporateFrom more from Beth Macleod, Bespoke Consulting Email LinkedIn Other links:The Four Tendencies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle is a business founder, certified transformational coach and qualified yoga teacher. Having progressed to Director level in one of Londons most competitive sales industries, Michelle chose fo follow her intuition and walked away from the big salary, the title, the all expenses paid holidays and the hustle and bustle to create a business that makes a positive difference. In 2021, Michelle founded her business, The Holistic Leaders in the cross-section of what she is passionate about: business and wellness and where she feels she can make the greatest impact by working with conscious leaders, founders and entrepreneurs. Taking a whole-person approach and combining both scientific and intuitive methods, Michelle’s clients achieve clarity, business and personal growth and a renewal of purpose through her coaching. Her personal and business values are Human Connection, Energy, Purpose and Freedom.Through her work she authentically lives out every single one of these and this is experienced by her clients who range from partners in law firms, leaders at LinkedIn, creative entrepreneurs and tech start-ups COOs. Michelle is passionate about travel, music, festivals, movement, self-development, books, fashion and holistic wellness. A little wilding at heart, she has already been to 50+ countries and now works with her clients on a 1:1 basis online and her backdrop can vary from the Irish countryside to table mountain in South Africa or a beach in Mexico. In this episode we cover:Is peace the new successWhat makes a holistic leaderHow to get rid of burnoutThe journey of practices - what is right for you.For more from Michelle, check her out here:Website:  www.theholisticleaders.com Instagram:  @the.holistic.leaders Facebook:  www.facebook.com/the.holistic.leaders/ LinkedIN:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleryancoach/ Always keen to connect, she offers free Discovery calls to new clients:https://theholisticleaders.com/calendly/ Other links:Simon Sinek on Diary of a CEO Wim Hof Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.