Life Beyond The Numbers
Life Beyond the Numbers is a podcast about what makes work-life fulfilling beyond metrics and performance targets. Host Susan Ní Chríodáin, an award-winning author, talks with leaders, thinkers, and creatives about the human side of work. Through open and honest conversations, the show examines how people, purpose, and well-being matter more than numbers alone.
Episodes
What is Mine to Say? Live Well in Turbulent Times with Lisa Moldau
"What is the writing that is mine to do? What is mine to say?" Susan Ní Chríodáin
Lisa Moldau and I explore what it means to navigate turbulent times not just in the world, but in ourselves. I was a guest a podcast, where she has been collaborating with Martin Farrell on his Substack, Live Well in Turbulent Times. Lisa invited me to share what had struck me in their writing.
We talk about the fu
I've Got Me - Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour
"Whatever happens, I am whole, I am complete. I do not need fixing. I am not broken. So whatever happens, I've got me." Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour
Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour and I talk about trust in yourself. She's a Possiblist: her word for how we're designed. The glass isn't half empty or half full, she says - it is full. The invisible part is where possibility lives. We talk about what ge
My Assumptions Is That ... Archana Mohan
"And what I've noticed is by using the words, 'My assumption is that,' leading with that, what I find is a lot more openness and a lot more dialogue amongst teammates about what they disagree with, or indeed what they agree with." Archana Mohan
Archana Mohan and I talk about some of what is intangible or invisible in a room with a team like the assumptions we make about others and the ones we m
We Create Magic - Dr Susanne Evans, David Lee & Me
"When our best selves show up, we create magic in ourselves, for ourselves, for others, with others." Susan Ní Chríodáin
Dr Susanne Evans, David Lee and I explore what it really takes to show up as our best selves. David opens with a story from the morning of 9/11 that reframed what "making a difference" actually means. Susanne shares her participation in a resilience panel where her story felt
That Conversation Matters with Janine Van Someren
"The data really is about giving you an insight that allows a conversation to take place. That conversation can be with yourself. You can journal and you can reflect. You can have a really good chat with your mate who's keen on the data as well. But I would definitely encourage it; it's the conversation that matters about your habits, your environment, your lifestyle. That conversation matters muc
An Ocean of Energy - Bianca Riemer
"There's always energy all around us. We live in an ocean of energy, whether we can see it or not." Bianca Riemer
Bianca Riemer and I explore what happens when an accountant turned Morgan Stanley analyst follows her curiosity into energy medicine and why the two might not be as different as they sound. Bianca speaks about pranic healing in an accessible and practical way: protocol-based, science
Are You Listening? A solo episode
"There's a lot more that hasn't been said. A lot of the book is about voice and not leaving things unsaid. And I sometimes realise that I don't use my voice as much as I could. I can retreat from things. In a way, that's what writing the book does. It brings things to the surface that wouldn't otherwise come through. I don't think that's done. I just think there's a lot of creativity still waiting
More Interesting Stuff - Ben Legg
"I'm going to get rid of the day job because it's getting in the way of doing more interesting stuff." Ben Legg
Ben Legg and I talk about what it actually takes to build a portfolio career and why the people drawn to it tend to share a particular kind of independent bloody mindedness. Ben brings his own journey from the Royal Engineers to McKinsey to Google to founding the Portfolio Collective,
Everything is up for Grabs - Faris Aranki
"Everything is up for grabs. The good thing is the world doesn't care." Faris Aranki
Faris Aranki and I talk about what it really takes for teams to perform and why the thing standing in the way is rarely strategy or intelligence. Faris talks us through his equation (Success = IQ × EQ × FQ) based on 20 years of watching some brilliant organisations fail to execute on perfectly good ideas. We get
A Full Spectrum Life - Jess Goyder
“It’s called being alive. It’s what kind of life do you want? Do you want a slightly muted shut down life, or do you want a full spectrum life?” Jess Goyder
Jess Goyder and I explore grief as part of everyday human life, not just something linked to death or bereavement. We talk about loss, change, identity, leadership, and what it means to be fully alive. We talk about how grief is often misund
Surprised By What They Can Do with Mike Porteous
"And if I can coach in a way where someone is really attuned to what's happening in their mind and body as one, not as two separate things, then I think, well, I've found it. It's just magical... They would kind of find themselves at their best. They go on to do things where they're, the phrase I like to use is, they're surprised by what they can do." Mike Porteous
Mike Porteous is an endurance
Connect with Yourself - Caroline Harvey
“Communication is all about connection, right? And getting your message across to your audience. And to do that effectively, you have to first connect with yourself….” Caroline Harvey
Caroline Harvey and I explore why impactful communication starts with connection. Caroline shares how “communicate better” can sound simple until you realise it asks something more personal: being connected to who
Healthy High Performance - Sheila Walsh (From the Archives)
"We're really focused on the core fundamentals of organisational clarity, communicating that clarity, over-communicating that clarity, minimising confusion and politics. And when that's present, then you have the good stuff. And for me, the good stuff is that you're creating that environment for people to flourish and thrive." Sheila Walsh.
Sheila Walsh takes me through the tumultuous year in a
To Be Heard - Deirdre de Bhailís
"So it's just giving people multiple ways to feed into this and to be heard. To be heard is the most important thing, is what I've learned." Deirdre de Bhailís
Deirdre de Bhailís and I talk about what it really takes for change to happen in communities — and why being heard matters so much when people are navigating uncertainty, sustainability, and the future of the places they live. Prompted by
This Universal Human Experience - Rachel Morris
"For me, the human experiences is a universal one and the book aims to address core aspects of something that we all experience. So fear, learning boundaries, identity, all those different principles. [ ] So this universal human experience, I think is really, really important." Rachel Morris
Rachel Morris and I explore what she describes as this universal human experience — the fear, uncertainty
The Space Between - Dr Susanne Evans, David Lee and Me
"It's not an emptiness or a void, it's actually full of possibility. And once I started to explore it, how they explained it, the Japanese concept is about when you listen to music, there's always space between the notes. And then if you apply that to a book or a page, there's always space between the words. So that space, that white space, another way of describing, it is necessary." Susan Ni Chr
If We Can Do Good - Max MacGillivray
"I'm only a small cog in this. I'm developing this thought about trying to do good, but we can't all do it alone. If we can all collectively hold hands and all just have this thought that if we can do good in this world… I do think that there's a lot to be said for farming and fresh produce because it's feeding the world in a sustainable manner and it's doing good." Max MacGillivray
Max MacGilli
A New Type of Thinking - Marsha Ramroop
"A new type of thinking is essential if humankind is to survive and reach higher levels." Marsha Ramroop (quoting Einstein)
Marsha Ramroop explains how her purpose, giving the unheard voice a place to speak, first emerged during her broadcasting career, and how it now shapes her work in cultural intelligence and organisational change. We explore inclusion and why under-representation is a sympto
The Power of Proximity - Dave Delaney
“But getting back to the power of proximity, let's say I would meet people on Twitter … then we would all go to South by Southwest Interactive, the big tech conference in Austin … Suddenly we'd meet in person and as I wrote about in my book, it's hugs, high fives, handshakes.” Dave Delaney
Dave Delaney joins me to talk about the thing that most connects us - communication. From improv stages to
The Unique Story of Everybody - Blanka Campbell
“80 years ago, the Institute for Functional Medicine started collecting the data, doing the research, and that's their number one priority, that it's really evidence-based and you will have clinical studies for everything. But then they also wanted it to be patient-centred. They wanted to listen to the unique story of everybody." Blanka Campbell
Blanka Campbell and I talk about the wisdom — and
Beyond the Solar System - Angelo Vermeulen
"My interest is beyond that. Beyond the solar system. Of course I have this interest in Mars, but what I'm really interested in is the post planetary condition of humankind.” Angelo Vermeulen
Angelo Vermeulen and I talk about imagination, exploration, and what it means to lead and collaborate beyond boundaries. Angelo is a scientist and a visual artist, who loves to build crossovers between tho
Being Yourself - Eamon FitzGerald From the Archives
"As it turns out being authentically me means more sales when it comes to marketing and everything. So that was the big lesson I learned early on. It took a very tough learning experience. But that sense of being yourself for all its flaws and all its good things as well that was a huge learning for me." Eamon FitzGerald
Eamon FitzGerald and I talk about wine. Eamon has a passion for connecting
I Back Myself - Julie Smith
“There’s probably something about confidence that I back myself, that I can do more or I can strengthen this particular skill. I can learn to do a new thing.” Julie Smith
Julie Smith and I talk about the realities of confidence, humility and self-doubt and how these play out in both life and leadership. Julie describes confidence as “trust in yourself” and reminds us that nobody feels confident
Beyond the Words - Solo Episode
This is a special episode to mark the 5th anniversary and the launch of the audio book version of Leading Beyond the Numbers.
In this episode I share:
5 reflections from 5 years of podcasting:
Hosting or facilitating
Holding space and listening
The most surprising thing...
The power of voice
Why this podcast still matters to me
A short interview by Rob Lawrence recorded in JMS Group Studios a
We Eat Stories - Mari Giuseppe
"We don't eat nutrients, we eat stories." Mari Giuseppe
Mari Giuseppe and I delve into the intricate relationship between food, culture and self-perception. Mari, a dietician with a unique approach, explains how food isn't just nutrition; it's deeply intertwined with the stories we tell ourselves. We discuss the pressures of cultural ideals, the impact of trauma on eating habits and the harmful
A Very Different World - Laura Haycock
"When I first become aware that I was experiencing perimenopause, or at least put a name to what I had been experiencing for years without knowing what was going on, it was a very different world. That was just 10 to 15 years ago." Laura Haycock
Laura Haycock and I talk about her recently published book, M-Power, which addresses menopause as a critical issue that intersects with organisational c
Availability is Not a Skill - David Lee, Dr Susanne Evans & Me
"I'm a great one for saying yes to things because I like saying yes to things .... and my husband always says, availability isn't a skill, Susanne. So, I have to remind myself of that sometimes." Dr Susanne Evans
Susanne, David and I speak about burnout. Not as a concept, but as something that we may well have to navigate in our work-lives. We talked about signs like exhaustion, disconnection, l
Future Proof - James Culmer-Shields
“I want to create something which fit that space and would help those people... to future-proof themselves.” James Culmer-Shields
James Culmer-Shields and I recently sat down at my kitchen table and talked about something that touches all of us: how we stay well enough as we age to live the lives we want to live. James has spent decades in the world of fitness - from his time in the military tra
All Stories are Useful - Jay Perry
"So by that definition, all stories are useful. The question is: to what end?" Jay Perry
Jay Perry and I explored what happens when we begin to see story not as decoration or distraction, but as data - the language we use to survive, connect and create. Jay shared his definition that “a story is language put to use” and reminded us that “all stories are useful” - the real question being to what
The Artist Inside Us - Alexander Inchbald
"There is a pilot light running in all of us, and to me that pilot light is the artist inside us." Alexander Inchbald
Alexander Inchbald and I have an in-depth conversation about creativity and the courage to listen to something larger than ourselves. Alexander equates our inner spark - our "light" - with the artist within, present in all of us, even when dimmed. We explore the roles of differen
What My Heart Beats For - Compilation Episode
"At this particular moment, am I in alignment with, am I in resonance with my values, with what I stand for, with what my heart beats for?" Migena Gjerazi
In this special compilation episode, I revisit conversations from Episodes 100 to 200, to bring together moments from conversations to explore how choice isn’t always obvious, but it’s always there. Awareness opens the door. Articulation gives
The Joy of Conversation - Episode 200 - A solo episode
I didn’t set out to reach 200 episodes—I set out to follow the joy. And in this episode, I reflect on how joy hasn’t come from numbers or milestones, but from the moments in between - from the magic of sitting down and having real, honest conversations.
Over the years, I’ve explored everything from emotional intelligence to leadership transitions, from burnout to belonging, from accounting for our
Playfulness - Chris Marshall
"Playfulness is our natural state of well-being. We are playful when we are well." Chris Marshall
Chris Marshall and I explore why playfulness isn’t frivolous or childish but fundamental to how we thrive at work and in life. We discuss how playfulness helps us embrace complexity, navigate uncertainty and show up as our whole, human selves. Chris shares his multi-faceted career journey and how br
Stay Inquisitive Longer - Martin 'Murph' Murphy
"... you take people outdoors. They get into a resourceful state, you're able to explore more. You can use nature. I call it wayfinding, just like you use a compass and things like that. You can use the path you're on as a metaphor. And because you're outdoors, you can stay inquisitive longer." Murph
Murph and I explore the incredible benefits of movement, nature and human connection in leaders
Hear the Silence Emerging - Carissa Bub
"You can hear the silence emerging in the room. You can hear the sound of silence. There's a peace that comes with, a harmony that comes from it. It offers an opportunity for more sharing, more cooperation, less competition. So it's very generative." Carissa Bub
Carissa Bub and I explore the transformative power of silence in leadership and life. We dive into the paradox of silence - how it can
And They Pay Me - Ana Clements
"When I realised how much joy there was to be had in life, full stop, in your job and in people paying you to do something you actually enjoy, blew my mind. After 20 years of office work, I was like, wait, wait, I get to have fun and they pay me. I was really surprised by that." Ana Clements
Ana Clements and I explore the journey of rediscovering passion, pursuing creativity and embracing reinve
We're All Imperfect - Dr Susanne Evans, David Lee & Me
"...because we're all imperfect if we have any kind of power, including even just like having a strong personality, that we can be doing things that we don’t even realise are intimidating or shutting down other people." David Lee
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Susanne Evans and David Lee for one of our irregular but always insightful conversations. Today, we dive into the topic of bad beha
Transfixed with James Thirlwall
"I was completely transfixed by the idea of these very tiny teapots and these tiny tea cups that were serving small amounts of tea." James Thirlwall
James Thirlwall and I explore the connection between tea and creating connection. I venture out of my usual space to record in a delightful and intimate setting: a tiny teahouse in East Oxford. We delve into the world of Japanese tea ceremonies as w
Unlimited Futures - Solo episode
"Any given moment contains unlimited futures that can become real. The reality that occurs is the one you pay attention to." [Quoting] Penney Peirce
In this inaugural episode of 2025 I reflect on three recent inspirations — a movie and two exhibitions — that explore themes of creativity, certainty and choice. Drawing connections between the iterative nature of creativity, life’s constant rewrites
Beyond the Status Quo - Compilation
In this year-end episode of 'Life Beyond the Numbers,' I explore the theme of going beyond the status quo. The episode features a compilation of interviews and stories from previous episodes focused on creating a more fulfilling work life by emphasising the human side of our work-lives. I share a selection of snippets with insights on topics such as the importance of avoiding short-termism, the v
The Actions That We Take - Katie McLaughlin
"The actions that we take are the things that are going to get us results, whether we like it or not. And so looking at those results, which business leaders are looking at all the time. We're always looking at those results. Are we meeting our outcomes? Are we meeting our metrics? And if we're not getting those results, well, we're not taking the right actions." Katie McLaughlin
Katie McLaughli
Just a Couple of Centimetres of Care - Marc Haine
"For everything that we do, if you cared this much - just a couple of centimetres of care - it would make all the difference in the world". Marc Haine
Marc Haine and I discuss how small, intentional acts of care can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. From building trust to creating a culture of excellence, this episode is packed with insights on why daring to care just a little bit m
Fulfilment - Kate Jones
"We can do so much better for ourselves in terms of the way in which we live and the degree of fulfilment and meaning that we derive from life." Kate Jones
Kate Jones shares her unique approach to fostering personal and organisational fulfilment. We explore her Wheel of New Horizons, a framework for helping successful yet unfulfilled individuals reconnect with their heart's desires and navigate
Creating New Knowledge - Jackie Eaton
"If they're not applying creative and intuitive thinking in addition to critical and judgmental thinking, then they're not creating new knowledge for the organisation. They're just taking old knowledge and rearranging it. And for me, that's not adding value." Jackie Eaton
Jackie Eaton shares her unique career path from obtaining a mathematics degree to working in operational research for NATO.
Willing to Take Risks - Liz Jarman
"...they were willing to take risks for the experience .... and I think I've really taken that on." Liz Jarman
Liz Jarman and I discuss her planned departure as CEO of Living Goods at the end of 2024. She shares her fascinating approach to succession planning, leadership transitions and a non-linear career path. We chat through some of her achievements, including fostering a strong organisationa
Sense of Humour - Beth Sherman
"Don't be funny, be human - you don't have to force it. Have a sense of humour. Have the ability to look at situations and see the humour that you do when you're outside of work. How often do you go home from work and you're sitting at the dinner table saying to your partner, or your family, you just wouldn't even believe what happened today..." Beth Sherman
Beth Sherman and I place a lens on t
Your Experiences - David Lee & Me
"This is about what you are experiencing. And I think the beauty of your experience is it's your experience and no one can argue with that."
David Lee and I delve into the significance of emotional self-regulation and co-regulation, highlighting the impact they have on psychological safety and productive workplace environments. We discuss concepts from my book 'Leading Beyond the Numbers' includ
#184 Finding Your Way - A Solo Episode
I am thoroughly enjoying reading "Wayfinding: The Art and Science of How We Find and Lose Our Way" by Michael Bond and have drawn from it to put together this episode. The parallels between how we do this out there in the wild and within the daily confines or our work-life struck me.
I've used excerpts from this book, in particular the psychology of being lost, for this episode and added some of
Energy Levels - Steve Wright
"There's schools of thought around us; the quantum nature of humanity in terms of us being energy and vibrations. And whether you think of it as woo-woo, pseudoscience or whatever, I'm not concerned about that as much as understanding that when we got on this call, our energy levels were higher than usual and matching each other. And I think that is something that as people we really need to tap i
On Purpose - Phil Brown
"It's doing it on purpose, and knowing you can do it on purpose; that's what's really important when it comes to negotiations." Phil Brown
Phil Brown and I delve into the nuances of negotiation. Phil emphasises the significance of human interaction, confidence-building, and specific skills such as active listening, questioning, and observation. He shares insights on purposeful negotiations vers
Human Dynamics - Tasneem Virani
"So even in that dynamic of a relationship, how can I have a growth mindset and see my mother or father in the way they are now? How can I have conversations that may have triggered me in the past? But now I know I'm an adult, not that child reacting, to build my parent in the future. It's the same with organizations. It's the human dynamics." Tasneem Virani
Tasneem Virani and I speak about the
Top 10 of 10k
The podcast reached a milestone of 10,000 downloads during the month of June.
It has been listened to in 80+ countries and of those 10 what are the top 10 by downloads? And do those top 10 have a central theme to them?
I was delighted to find that yes, of course they did.
Many of the guests that I speak to talk about aspects of their work-life journeys and graciously share with us how they na
#179 Compassion - A Solo Episode
In this episode I explore the concept of compassion and self-compassion.
I unpack what compassion is and why it’s crucial in our lives, the incredible benefits of self-compassion for both mental and physical health and cover some ways you can begin to cultivate compassion for yourself and others.
Special insights from the work of Kristin Neff and David Whyte as well as some books enrich the exami
#178 A Metaphor For Our Lives - Alison Smith
"I then realised that if gardening can be a metaphor for supplier management, nature's landscapes could be a metaphor for our lives." Alison Smith
Alison Smith and I discuss her unique approach as a facilitator, coach, and author, of using nature and its landscapes as powerful metaphors to bridge understanding in business and life. Over a 24-year journey, Alison has developed various techniques,
#177 Sleep - Dan White
"There's four key components that I focus on in my work and my programs. The environment [ ]. There's behaviour. You would be shocked if I told you that almost every single thing that we do from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed, is an amalgamation of the quality later that night of how we sleep." Dan White
Dan White and I discuss the critical role of sleep in our daily lives.
#176 Trust - Kevin Chevis
"The one thing ..... there's so many. I would probably say, as a reaction to your question, trust yourself and other people." Kevin Chevis
Kevin Chevis shares valuable insights from his extensive career in a variety of leadership roles, highlighting his diverse experiences, including with mergers, acquisitions, and navigating financial challenges. He discusses the significant shift he experience
#175 Book Launch - LinkedIn Live Replay with Introduction
"Susan, I've taken enough time with these questions. Firstly, I just want to say, I'm thankful that I've met you. And two, this is an absolutely brilliant book and I love it." Matt Phelan
In this episode I celebrate the launch of my new book Leading Beyond the Numbers: How accounting for emotions tips the balance at work. The book was launched during a LinkedIn Live on Monday May 13th with the hel
#174 Variation is the Norm - Susan Ni Chriodain
"Variation is the norm, that actually we're all unique. We are all different. And even how we approach learning and decision making, we're all different." Susan Ni Chriodain
In this special episode of 'Life Beyond the Numbers,' I take on a unique role as the interviewee, giving Dr. Susanne Evans the reins to explore the themes, inspirations, and key takeaways from my about to be launched book, 'L
#173 Momentum - a solo episode
"When momentum really comes into play so much of the background noise fades further into the background. And then momentum builds momentum. You become unstoppable, mostly!" Susan Ni Chriodain
In this episode you are invited to explore the multifaceted journey of writing and self-discovery, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards. I delve into the inner and outer challenges faced durin
#172 Really Listening - Rob Lawrence
"Most of the time we're not listening, really listening. We're actually just thinking, what do I want to say next or what shall I say next? And just listening for the odd word or phrase that we need to hear in order to meaningfully respond in a way that satisfies us." Rob Lawrence
Rob Lawrence and I talk about the power of sound, the art of listening, and the journey of discovering and living on
#171 Books with Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee & Me
"Basically it's books that we recommend a lot or books that have really changed our practice." Dr. Susanne Evans
In honour of World Book Day and the value of reading Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee and I recorded a conversation that explores a wide range of reads that have significantly impacted us including personal development, reflective practice, storytelling, neuroscience and touching on histo
#170 Leaping Forward with Helen Joy
"Imagine if we create this whole chain of psychologically safe environments that every single individual in that chain had that sense of psychological safety. The innovation, the creativity and the sheer drive, growth, productivity and all of those things mean that we would be leaping forwards in terms of how we do things and generating new opportunities and new ways of doing things and better way
#169 Insights Compilation
"Insights" is a compilation episode that explores themes of resourcefulness, inner resources, and personal responsibility in accessing those resources.
Through excerpts from previous episodes in 2024, you are introduced to various perspectives on living vibrant lives, self-leadership, the significance of listening to one's inner voice, and taking personal responsibility for one's joy and mindse
#168 Leading. Beyond. The Numbers. - Solo Episode
"This book is about telling a different version of a story. That might begin to rebalance and imbalance. It is about leading beyond the numbers and still knowing our worth contribution and value. It is about recognising people as people and not as numbers on a payroll or statistics in a report." Susan Ni Chriodain
In this solo episode I talk more about my upcoming book, Leading Beyond the Num
#167 A Future Possibility - Nathan Simmonds
"What we need to then do, though, is, rather than trying to create tomorrow based on all the clutter and the stuff that has and hasn't worked, we need to rewire to a future possibility." Nathan Simmonds
Nathan Simmonds and I discuss the importance of facing life challenges, overcoming personal struggles, and finding the strength to embrace a new path. Nathan shares his compelling life story, det
#166 Emotional Overdraft with Andy Brown
"An Emotional Overdraft is the way that founders and entrepreneurs and leaders subsidise a business at the cost of their own mental or physical reserves and that can be very unhealthy and very damaging." Andy Brown
Andy Brown and I discuss how acknowledging and understanding our emotions is crucial, not just for business owners, but for anyone in a workplace. Although emotions and feelings might
#165 Work Joy Formula - Beth Stallwood
"I always think about the work joy formula as how do you actually go from where you are to getting more joy in your life?" Beth Stallwood
Beth Stallwood highlights the importance of personal responsibility for one's joy in a work environment. She talks us through her journey of discovering joy in her work. She cleverly contrasts work joy from work gloom. We cover the three key components of work
#164 A Look Inside My Upcoming Book
"I delve into that in the book - the fact that none of us ever really know what's going on for someone else." Susan
In this solo episode I talk about my upcoming book, Leading Beyond the Numbers: How Accounting for Emotions Tips the Balance at Work. I talk about the inspiration behind the book. I read out some of the endorsements I have received to date. And I read some extracts from two separat
#163 Pick Your Lane - Sally Oddy
"If there's one huge piece of advice I can give, it's pick your lane and stay in it .... Don't worry about what anyone else is doing, just decide what you want, decide how you're going to get that and focus." Sally Oddy
Sally Oddy, an established entrepreneur, shares insights about her journey from being an employee to become a successful business owner. We delve into the details about her exper
#162 Never Think You Are Reaching Too High - Margaret de Valois (From the Archives)
"Never think you reaching too high. If you want to do something, go for it, go for what you actually want." Mags de Valois
Note: This episode from the archives was originally episode #13 on Oct 20th, 2020. For this episode I have recorded a brief introduction and a summary at the end with my key takeaways.
Margaret de Valois shares her journey of embracing her individuality while navigating
#161 All Roads Lead to Centre - Claudia Anghel
"I'm consistently, continuously discovering this... I discovered that the key is the centre. Not losing your centre. This message constantly comes to me, all roads lead to centre. Because of course it's normal, human, to go into extremes." Claudia Anghel
Claudia Angel talks about her transition from a traditional career in human resources to working with the resources of humans and guiding them
#160 Create!
"Every conversation we have is co-created with other people."
In this solo episode I reflect on the influence of creative thinking in daily life. The World Economic Forum's top 10 skills of 2023 highlights creative thinking as the second top skill. Although creativity is often linked to monumental achievements or works of art, creativity emanates from all humans in our everyday activities. It is
#159 Freedom to be Human - Karina Rook
"We are always at our best when we have freedom to be human. And what I mean by that is when we remember, or lean into, what makes us human, oh my gosh, that's octane for our performance and it's so much easier." Karina Rook
Karina Rook is an advocate for the virtue of 'freedom to be human' in our work-lives. In our conversation we cover the importance of genuine connection, overcoming stress an
#158 Wake Up - Caroline Tanja Banz
"This is my mission, I think this is what I really want to do and what I'm born to do, to help people wake up." Caroline Tanja Banz
Caroline Tanja Banz shares her journey of self-discovery, which led her to 'marry herself' symbolically as an act of self-love and commitment to her own needs. Prior to this she said she had been a chameleon, adapting to situations and people around her instead of u
#157 Being Human (from the archives + new intro)
"Happiness comes from a wide variety of different sources. And actually happiness is not the one single thing that we should pursue because part of being human is the whole world of emotion and feelings. And all of them are valid." Gavin Andrews
In this episode, we explore the concept of mind-body connection and its implication for workplaces. The excerpts highlight the importance of understand
#156 2023 in episodes - Susan Ni Chriodain
In this final episode of 2023, I take a reflective look back at the year, highlighting some guest interviews, insights and personal journeys. The journey from episode 116 to 156 was marked by diverse conversations traversing topics like personal growth, slowing down, challenges the significance of creativity, self-expression and giving people the chance to be themselves in order to create a more p
#155 Friends - Susan Ni Chriodain
"I felt younger, I felt nostalgic, I felt the preciousness of life and the genuine appreciation of true friends." Susan
In this episode, I reflect on the significance of friendships in my life and the joy that they bring. I share experiences with friends from different phases of life, including colleagues from Deloitte, a friend from Pakistan, and school friends. I highlight the importance of fr
#154 Be Curious - Dr Susanne Evans, David Lee and Me
"If I'm working with somebody and they don't do their agreed upon "homework" and I'm telling myself a story like, Oh, they're not motivated. They're lazy. They don't take it seriously. And instead of coming from that judgey point of view, asking, so what happened? And it turns out they didn't understand what the assignment was or whatever. Get curious, not furious. Get curious instead of judging
#153 Self-love - Stephan Pfingsten
"When people realise that I don't have enough self-love, I don't think you can teach somebody to have self love or to have a connection to your heart, but you can, become more conscious with the lack of it. And by doing that you start to vest in your own love and then in the love for other beings." Stephan Pfingsten
Stephan Pfingsten and I discuss his concern for the imbalance in global consciou
#152 Asking for Help - Migena Gjerazi
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