In this week’s podcast episode, I talk in much more detail about my own experiences of comparison, how it has held me back and what we can do to help ourselves to get free from it. It really is the thief of joy in the vast majority of cases and means we end up missing out on all the wonderful things right before our eyes. I shed some light on what we can do when the comparison gremlins strike, how we don’t have to feed it and be passive to it, and what we can do instead. 

In this episode, we explore the often negative label of "people pleaser" and its impact on our lives. We reflect on why we sometimes say yes when we mean no, driven by fears of rejection, conditional approval, and low self-worth. Sharing personal insights, we discuss how these patterns leave us feeling stretched and frustrated. We delve into the importance of recognizing our own needs and making mindful choices. Join us as we discuss how to reframe people pleasing into a positive, intentional act of kindness and learn to say no when necessary.

This episode will leave you with a greater confidence in who you are and your ability to lead and influence authentically. It will give you the courage to be you, but even better, and how to use that self-awareness effectively. It will help you see that we can all influence and how we can do it in our own way!

In this week’s episode of the podcast we talk about the Imposter phenomenon in detail. I open up about my own experiences and some of the factors that I think have attributed to my own sense of ‘not measuring up’. We’ll also look at the 5 distinct types of Imposter Syndrome (the work of Valerie Young) to help you work out which is your imposter of choice, and how we can learn to silence the imposter voice inside our heads, gently demonstrating more kindness to ourselves, using a more fact-based approach rather than just the feelings in the moment. To book onto my workshop click here: hello sidekick.co/imposter. Use code PODCAST15 for £5 off

In this week’s episode of You’re Better Than That, we have an honest chat about overwhelm and get honest about a few home truths that we might need to come to terms with, and, what we might be able to do about it. We chat about: • Why labour-saving devices are the original con • The burden of unpaid labour • How we’re living out our very own Greek myth  • Why we find ourselves doing it (this is a bit deep) • What we can do about it - some actual ways to resist overwhelm

In this week's episode, we're exploring a new way to approach time management and embrace the concept of living with limitations. We're challenging the conventional wisdom that says we need to be highly productive and excel at everything. Instead, we're focusing on intentionality, balance, and the beauty of simplicity. 

Why are we so obsessed with it? Why do we feel the need to keep hacking it? How many clocks do you have in your house? The reality that we all need to come to terms with is, we never really have time. What does he mean by this? Well, you’ll need to listen to get the full explanation but essentially, we don’t ever actually control time. We may see it as something to control and master - but it’s never truly ours to do that with, really. 

Procrastination is a part of life. It’s a part of life that can drive me crazy - when I see it in myself, but probably even more so when I see it in others. most of the things we struggle with can't just be solved by slapping a sticking plaster on the situation. Irritatingly we need to go a bit deeper and look at the reasons behind why we are doing what we are doing. Only then can we start to make the right kind of plan to change and grow. In this week’s episode we get stuck into the topic of procrastination and rather than just berating ourselves for sometimes not getting the right stuff done, we look a little deeper under the surface!

I would love to introduce you to our first guest, my friend, Olivia Barker-White. Along with her friends Corrie and Sam, Olivia founded a fantastic charity called Kids Club Kampala, back when she was too young to know better. Before she was too young to realise she didn’t have all that it takes to do this. And yet, look where she is, doing it anyway, and doing a fantastic job. Olivia is mum to three little ones and a wife to her husband. She’s currently on her third mat leave and so she kindly took some time out from the day to day to have a chat with me. In this episode we have an honest chat about: • Leading an organisation and coming to terms with your own shortcomings • Doing things before you are ready (and how to be braver) • Juggling work and parenting • How to take the first step Connect with Kid's Club Kampala: https://www.kidsclubkampala.org Connect with Olivia Barker White: https://www.instagram.com/oliviabarkerwhite/

In this episode, I delve into the significance of Easter Saturday and how it resonates with moments of disappointment in our lives. It's a quiet, in-between phase where many of us feel adrift and unfulfilled. I share personal insights on the importance of managing expectations, stressing the need to communicate them clearly in relationships to avoid unnecessary disappointment. Reflecting on my own experiences, I discuss strategies for coping with disappointment, such as adjusting expectations retroactively and evaluating personal control over situations.