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Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#170: Julie DeLucca-Collins is a certified Tiny Habits and Thrive Global Coach, a speaker, podcaster, and top selling author. She explains the way we automate certain behaviours, why you can’t rely on motivation to achieve results and how to change the neural pathways in your brain. What you’ll learn[2:11] How Julie learned what makes people successful. [6:26] The benefits of working in corporate America. [8:20] How Julie found out about the power of habits and habit creation. [10:23] Why you can’t rely on motivation to change. [12:25] How to create a habit. [13:35] The link between habits and emotions. [15:05] The best way to build tiny habits. [17:50] How to celebrate yourself without being cringy. [21:04] Why you should always acknowledge your achievements. [22:40] What happens in your brain when you make a new habit. [24:17] Common misunderstandings about neuroplasticity. [25:35] Techniques to make it easier to rewire your brain. [28:29] The human brain's ability to change. [29:50] How long it takes to form a new habit. [31:43] How to know what habits will serve you best. [35:07] The best way to manage your inbox. [36:30] What to do if you stop practising a good habit. [42:42] Why easy wins are so important. [44:50] The strength of old habits and how to break them. [49:10] Using apps to help you build habits. [50:22] What causes addictive behaviours and how to overcome them. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.How Habits Give Us the Confidence to Dance in Life | Julie Delucca-Collins | TEDxMellen StreetPat Flynn, Smart Passive IncomeTiny Habits, BJ FoggTiny Habits free five day habits coachingJoe WicksHabitBull appFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/from-motivation-to-automation-how-to-create-change-through-consistent-habits/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#169: Joshua D. Smith is a coach, consultant and public speaking trainer.  He explains how to prepare for a presentation, keep your audience interested, and overcome public speaking nerves. What you’ll learn[1:52] Organisations that can help improve your public speaking. [4:30] How Joshua got started with Toastmasters. [6:05] The ways Joshua helps people find their voice with his business. [7:07] The three core values of Joshua’s business. [8:25] What ”glossophobia” is and how to overcome it. [10:35] The difference between nervousness and a fear of public speaking. [13:25] Why authenticity is so key in public speaking. [14:52] Practical steps to reduce nerves before giving a presentation. [19:34] How to put content together for a specific audience. [22:50] The difference between having a general purpose and a specific purpose. [24:09] What you can do to keep your audience focused. [25:08] What materials to give your audience and when to hand them out. [30:20] How much content to include in a PowerPoint presentation. [32:04] How to position your body when giving a presentation. [32:40] The benefits of using notes instead of a script when giving a presentation.[35:20] How to write notes for a presentation. [38:11] The preparation time that goes into a presentation. [42:06] Effective ways of practicing a presentation. [47:00] How to get comfortable with your voice. [48:30] A checklist of what you need in order to avoid presentation mistakes. [52:35] How to recover when a presentation goes wrong. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.ToastmastersNational Speakers AssociationGlossophobiaPreziCanvaFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-give-engaging-presentations-at-work-and-beat-your-fear-of-public-speaking/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#168: Susan Pasley is a registered nurse who transitioned from bedside nursing to working with healthcare SaaS organisations.  She explains how a career can be wrapped up with your identity, how to identify your transferable skills, and how to maintain your identity when changing careers.  What you'll learn[1:56] How Susan transitioned from bedside nurse to the business world. [3:54] How to transition from a nurse role to working in business.[5:44] What attracts people to a career in nursing. [8:58] The emotional and physical toll of working in healthcare. [10:20] The lack of education new nurses receive around burnout and self care. [14:11] Why Susan transitioned from a nursing career. [21:52] Why being a bedside nurse is such a rewarding career. [24:07] What to do if your identity is based on a career you're unhappy in.  [29:45] How colleagues respond to nurses who stop practising nursing. [31:06] Identifying your transferable skills. [35:44] The first step to change a career that’s wrapped up with your identity. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.In the Business of NursingLinkedInEpisode 76: Changing your career, changing your identity - with Liana Ling of Power Up StrategyFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/career-identity-transition-and-avoiding-burnout/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#167: Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer are internationally recognised speakers, authors, and coaches.  They explain why everyone needs to embrace leadership, how people in subservient positions can enact change, and how we can all be more influential.What you'll learn[2:00] How think2perform helps people reach their potential. [3:30] The need for people to embrace leadership. [5:08] How to be influential if you’re not in a position of power. [6:35] The shifting definition of leadership. [8:00] The difference between being reactive and proactive at work. [12:35] How junior members can get the confidence to speak up about change. [18:25] The lessons you can learn if your suggestion is shot down. [22:04] How to enact change and what failing successfully looks like. [26:05] What a serenity prayer looks like and how to be your ideal self. [27:35] How to identify your key values. [29:00] Using the ‘Freeze Exercise’ to make more conscious decisions. [31:46] How to effectively reflect on your values. [33:40] The key to life and being happyResources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Don’t Wait for Somebody Else to Fix It, Doug Lennick and Chuck WachendorferSteven M R Covey“Be the change you wish to see in the world”, attrib. GandhiThe Serenity PrayerFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-lead-when-youre-not-a-leader/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Christopher Volk, commercial banker and entrepreneur, discusses the importance of effective business models, employee happiness, and finding your skill. He explores the connection between leadership and starting a business, navigating career ruts, and overcoming fear and insecurities. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to take action and start their own business.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#165- Dan Freehling is a career coach specialising in working with top millennial leaders seeking to develop their leadership pipeline.  He explains the different career types there are, the common career pitfalls people face, and how to uncover the category your career falls into.What you'll learn[1:26] What a ‘leadership pipeline’ is.[3:30] The main challenges of transitioning to a full-time coach.[4:17] The four different meaningful career types: contributor, go-getter, expert and executive.[8:43] How to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your career.[11:02] The danger of falling off a career path.[15:17] The difference between an expert and an executive.[17:33] The transition from a go-getter to an executive.[20:47] The different aspects of being successful in the workplace.[22:59] How to identify what you really want from your work.[24:35] How to succeed in the modern career landscape.[25:45] How flexible the working landscape is.[27:25] How career progression works in the modern world.[31:00] Ways to make your CV stand out for a leadership position.[33:28] The danger of invisibility, arrogance, disengagement and burnout.[37:36] How to know if you’re too arrogant and the negative impacts this can have.[39:30] Exercises to keep your career on track.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):The Career Design Map, Dan FreehlingCareer Design QuizThe New Reason to Work, Roshan PaulChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/the-four-career-types-which-one-are-you/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#164 - Michele Phillips is a happiness expert who specialises in individual performance in the workplace.  She explains how your mindset affects your happiness, the way you can make happiness a habit, and how to stay positive when working a job you don't enjoy.What you'll learn[1:30] How to talk to people about happiness.[4:15] The key factors that affect your happiness level.[6:27] How to stay optimistic in challenging circumstances.[9:17] The innate nature of happiness and optimism.[12:04] Actionable steps to make yourself more optimistic.[13:35] The power of journaling and how to start writing a journal.[16:48] How to put an optimistic spin on negative situations.[18:45] The personal nature of journaling.[20:10] How much time it takes to keep a journal.[22:43] How to be more positive about your job.[26:24] The importance of knowing why you’re leaving a job.[28:45] Five processes to analyse your mentality.[30:44] How to know the right time to make a job change.[32:42] Toxic positivity and the danger of blind optimism.[35:00] How to improve your mental state.[36:35] What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor FranklLearned Optimism, Dr Martin SeligmanThe How of Happiness, Sonja LyubomirskyHappiness is a Habit, Michele PhillipsThe Untethered Soul, Michael SingerFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/the-optimists-guide-to-surviving-a-toxic-workplace/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#163 - Andy Goldstrom is a parent coach and founder of Parents Journey Coaching, where he works with struggling parents across the globe.  He explains the different challenges dual-income families face, the four key styles of parenting, and the ways couples can balance the demands of parenthood and professional life.What you'll learn[1:40] Why it’s so challenging to balance work and family life.[3:25] Navigating tech and social media with your children.[7:18] The four different types of parenting: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved.[11:00] At what age children become mature enough to make their own decisions.[17:00] How to balance a child's autonomy and well-being.[20:33] Ways to balance the demands of parenthood and professional life.[22.03] The danger of taking on the emotional burden of your child’s happiness, and why after-school clubs and wrap-around care are no bad thing.[23:20] How to maintain the connection with your spouse throughout parenthood.[24:30] The most important aspects of being a parent.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Episode 142: Relationships and careers: how to talk to your partner about career change - with Executive Coach Yosef LynnThe Four Agreements, Don Miguel RuizWinning Parenting podcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/integrating-work-and-parenthood-in-dual-income-families/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#162 - Terry Cralle is a Registered Nurse, clinical sleep health specialist and co-author of two sleep-related books.  She explains the effects sleep has on your body and mind, how to optimise your sleep environment to improve your sleep quality, and the benefits of having a sleep routine.What you'll learn[2:15] How to get back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night.[3:02] The way your brain chemistry changes throughout the day.[4:57] The ‘brain dump’ technique to calm your mind before bed.[6:45] How to optimise your bedroom for sleep.[7:07] What causes people to wake up in the middle of the night.[7:53] The impact sleep has on your well-being and health.[10:36] The negative perception modern society has around sleep.[12:03] How many hours of sleep a human adult needs.[15:05] The danger of getting too much sleep.[16:00] The benefits of using a sleep tracker.[17:15] How to repay “sleep debt” and the problems with ‘yoyo sleeping’.[18:30] How sleep deprivation affects the body.[20:30] The origin of the human sleep cycle.[22:05] The research around the benefits of napping.[23:30] The risk and danger of sleep inertia. [25:58] How to know if there is an issue with your sleep.[28:15] Why you need to start your sleep routine in the morning.[29:40] How exercising in the evening affects your sleep.[31:09] How sleep deprivation can affect your food cravings.[32:14] The benefits of having a bedtime routine.[33:25] How to maximise your melatonin production before bed.[34:50] How toothpaste can affect your sleep cycle.[35:42] Lighting hacks to improve your sleep.[36:26] Why reading a book helps you go to sleep.[37:10] How blackout blinds can help your sleep quality.[38:32] The modernisation of sleep masks.[39:30] How to create a good sleeping environment if you're scared of the dark.[41:00] How to stop noise from disrupting your sleep.[42:20] How your partner affects your sleep.[43:20] The advancements in mattress technology.[44:00] The effect sleep apnea has on people.[47:10] The easiest way to improve your sleep habits.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):At Day’s Close, Roger EkirchBetter Sleep CouncilAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineWhy We Sleep, Matthew WalkerFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/sleep-well-live-well-expert-tips-for-restful-nights-and-productive-days/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Insta

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!From the archive: Episode #063 - Personal development coach and mindfulness teacher David Frank Gomes explains the benefits of having a coach to support you and help you find purpose in your life.What you'll learn[1:28] David explains that people come to him as a coach out of a desire to become more present in their lives.[3:50] How David focuses on ensuring that his clients enjoy the process of getting to a happy place as they look to get away from the excesses or “lack” in their lives.[6:54] How people attract the coach they’re interested in and the different energies coaches bring to relate to whomever they are interested in coaching.[9:21] David describes how he has managed transition in his life before becoming a coach at the age of 47.[13:22] The meaning of “success” and how the “being and doing” pieces of life drive people towards coaching.[16:01] Why fundamentally there is no such thing as a “new” problem and the importance of asking the bigger questions.[19:14] How it’s helpful to have the right mindset before working with a coach.[21:18] How a coach can help you discover and practice your own simple mindfulness techniques that will work for you.[25:59] How to go about finding and choosing the right coach for you.[28:34] The cost of engaging a coach and how you can find one to suit your budget.For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/63Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!