

The Focus Bee Show
Katie Stoddart
Katie Stoddart, award winning, international & transformative self-leadership coach, interviews world wide leaders & high performers on the topics of leadership & performance, such as: goals, habits, happiness, vision, focus, productivity, motivation, success, creativity, purpose, mindset etc If you want to boost your leadership and performance to the next level, this podcast is here for you! More information about Katie: www.thefocusbee.com
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Feb 28, 2023 • 51min
(205) What I Had Never Realised About Learning with Anamaria Dorgo
(205) What I Had Never Realised About Learning with Anamaria DorgoAnamaria Dorgo, a learning specialist totally swept me off my feet with these amazing insights, models and ideas around learning. Some of the gold we covered: How learning plays a role in constant changePerception and mental models – shifts through learningWhat social learning is and why it mattersKey learning models – the spinning model! And so much more! ABOUT Anamaria DorgoWith degrees in psychology and human resources, as well as being a true lifelong learner, Anamaria Dorgo creates engaging learning experiences for two global communities. She is the Head of Community at Butter, a platform for planning and hosting collaborative virtual workshops and meetings, and the founder of L&D Shakers, an international community of practice for L&D professionals. As a freelance Community and Learning Consultant, she is also advising companies and NGOs on how to build their internal communities of practice to boost their learning culture, innovation, employee engagement, and sense of belonging, as well as driving change from within.CONNECT withAnamaria Dorgo:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariadorgo/VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/sP-Trvv21SA ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

Feb 21, 2023 • 13min
(204) Leading Brain: Master Your Inner Voice
(204) Leading Brain: Master Your Inner Voice We all have a tendency to be critical towards ourselves, whether this is due to society, our upbringing or our personality – it is something we all struggle with. In this episode, some of the magic: Recognise our self-talkWhy self-talk mattersShifting your self-talk to have greater self-belief & confidenceEmpowered vs arrogantAnd so much more! VIDEO of this episode:YouTube VideoABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, transformative leadership coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to sustain peak performance and thrive in their life & business. Katie is also a facilitator for two core programs: ‘Mindful Self Discipline’ and ‘Make Time’. As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders in peak performance.Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbeeBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

Feb 14, 2023 • 35min
(203) Ultimate Vision: Craft a Life Vision with Caterina Kostoula
Caterina Kostoula, executive coach who specialises in vision. Some of the magic we covered: How to start creating a visionWhat often gets in the wayWhy some goals hold you back from progressingBest vision board practisesAnd so much more! ABOUT Caterina Kostoula:Caterina Kostoula is an executive coach and founder of The Leaderpath, a leadership coaching company. She has worked as a Global Business Leader at Google where she was also a 5-star rated internal coach. She has coached leaders and teams from Google, Amazon, Vodafone, Workable, as well as a number of startups. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and coaches for INSEAD and Hult Ashridge Business School. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company and Thrive Global. Her best-selling book “Hold Successful Meetings” is part of the Penguin Business Expert Series. She holds an INSEAD MBA and an Executive Coaching MSc from Hult Ashridge Business School. CONNECT withCaterina Kostoula:LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/ckostoula/Medium: https://ckostoula.medium.com/Twitter: Twitter.com/ckostoulaFacebook: Facebook.com/ckostoulaInstagram: www.instagram.com/caterina_kostoulaVIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

Feb 7, 2023 • 14min
(202) Why Personal Development Leads To Spirituality
Through my own journey of personal development, I have noticed that it often is linked to spirituality. This is also something I have picked up on with many other personal development junkies 😊 In this episode, I share: The journey of personal developmentDefinition of spiritualityWhy personal growth & spirituality are linkedAnd so much more! VIDEO of this episode:YouTube VideoABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, transformative leadership coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to sustain peak performance and thrive in their life & business. Katie is also a facilitator for two core programs: ‘Mindful Self Discipline’ and ‘Make Time’. As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders in peak performance.Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbeeBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

Jan 31, 2023 • 37min
(201) Enneagram: The Ultimate Short Cut To Finding Fulfilment with Nhien Vuong
Nhien is a contemplative Enneagram thought leader. In this episode, we dive into the world of the enneagram & personalities. Some of the magic we covered: - Why understanding our personalities helps us grow- What are some of the passions & fixations for each personality- How we can find fulfilment- The traps of the ego- The importance of presenceAnd so much more! ABOUT Nhien VuongNhien is a contemplative Enneagram thought leader who mentors conscious evolutionaries in overcoming barriers to systemic and sustainable change. A gifted listener, poetic storyteller, and international presenter, Nhien passionately champions the often underrepresented voices within ourselves and our communities, helping to meet our life challenges from a perspective that is integrated and whole. Nhien is an internationally accredited Enneagram professional and the Founder of Evolving Enneagram. She has been studying the Enneagram since 2002, teaching it since 2007, and training other Enneagram professionals since 2017. She holds a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law, a Masters of Divinity from Unity Institute & Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts Philosophy from the University of California Irvine.Nhien has presented professionally at the IEA Global & Regional Conferences in countries including Egypt, the United States, and Stockholm and at the Enneagram Global Summit hosted online by The Shift Network—an event that reaches 40k+ people in over 150 countries.An ordained interspiritual Unity minister, Nhien marries intellectual rigor with a heart for a more collaborative, compassionate world. Born in Vietnam and raised in the United States, she comes from a family of refugees who built their lives from the ground up. Nhien regularly offers scholarships for Evolving Enneagram’s many transformational programs and donates her time to various non-profits and the incarcerated. Her extensive experience in pastoral care, community building, and conflict resolution help to foster a world where everyone belongs.CONNECT with Nhien VuongFB Business Page: Evolving Enneagram - https://www.facebook.com/EvolvingEnneagram FB Community Page: Evolving Enneagram Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2110196922427652 IG: @evolvingenneagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolvingenneagram/ Linked In: Nhien Vuong - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhienvuong/VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog

Jan 24, 2023 • 11min
(200) Crafting Your Vision, Aspiration and Purpose
(200) Craft your Vision, Aspiration and Purpose Vision is a fundamental tool for growth and development. In this episode, I shareBest practises for creating your visionJourney vs goals, shifting the focusTools such as aspirational identity, role models and finding your whyBalance between vision & actionVIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/TrTQiHWehLI ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, transformative leadership coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to sustain peak performance and thrive in their life & business. Katie is also a facilitator for two core programs: ‘Mindful Self Discipline’ and ‘Make Time’. As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders in peak performance.Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbeeBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

Jan 17, 2023 • 28min
(199) How High Performing Leaders Create Psychological Safety with Kina Liungman
Kina Liungman works with high performing leaders, and on this show we went through some of the core components of leadership & team development. Some of what we covered: - Improve psychological safety as a leader- What helps to build trust- One thing you see that leaders are not doing enoughAnd so much more! ABOUT Kina LiungmanKina Liungman is currently exploring how to develop high-performing leaders at scale through her company High-Performing Leaders Institute. With a strong passion for leadership and team development she also works directly with leaders and organizations to develop psychologically safe teams and cultures to boost performance, innovation and engagement. She has a background as Chief People & Performance Officer at the Nordic insure-tech Hedvig, and has previously worked with employer branding and been part of IKEA Group’s Global People & Culture team.CONNECT with KinaWebsite: highperformingleaders.institute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kina-liungman/VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

Jan 10, 2023 • 16min
(198) Happiness: the ultimate practise for happiness (presence, & peace)
(198) Happiness: The Magical Practise For Daily Happiness Happiness is a topic I have always been passionate about. We all want to be happy – yet, we can’t quite grasp it. It feels challenging to master happiness. In this episode, I coverWhy we struggle to be happyWhat we have misunderstood about happinessThe magical practise of happinessAnd so much more! VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/6asoXI_cXIwABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, transformative leadership coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to sustain peak performance and thrive in their life & business. Katie is also a facilitator for two core programs: ‘Mindful Self Discipline’ and ‘Make Time’. As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders in peak performance.Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbeeBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

Jan 3, 2023 • 30min
(197) What Does The Future Of Work Look Like with Emily Carter
(197) What Does The Future Of Work Look Like with Emily CarterEmily Carter, an enthusiast about the future of work, covered some deep & insightful topics here. Some of the magic we covered:- What the future of work looks like- Designing a better future for the workplace- How to maintain company culture when working remoteAnd so much more! ABOUT Emily CarterEmily is a workplace futurist and mother of two, who helps translate the noise around future of work into tailored plans of action. A workplace futurist may be a person who dares to dream, observes trends and attempts to predict the future, or a totally made up, rather silly title. However you view it, Emily is there to keep on top of the big picture, trends, and evolutions, and help design proactive, conscious strategies that make sense for every organization. This could be through employer branding, recruitment marketing, or processes and strategies for a distributed workforce. Emily is a storyteller with a dry sense of humor and a love for gastronomic tourism. She hopes to help build a future where all individuals have access to opportunity, are supported to reach their full potential, and together build successful, financially, mentally and socially sustainable businesses.CONNECT with Emily CarterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymeicarter/ VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/6wS0e8Bjy0Q ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@thefocusbeeLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

Dec 27, 2022 • 12min
(196) Karpman Triangle: Stop Being a Victim Or Savior
(196) Karpman Triangle: Stop Being a Victim Or Savior In all types of relationships, there are dynamics, patterns and habits. This often shows up as Karpman Triangle: savior-victim – persecutor. In this episode, I shareWhat is Karpman TriangleHow to stop being a saviorHow to stop being a victimWhat other patterns can show up and can be avoidedAnd so much more!VIDEO of this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/jCGCY8eEsxwABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, transformative leadership coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to sustain peak performance and thrive in their life & business. Katie is also a facilitator for two core programs: ‘Mindful Self Discipline’ and ‘Make Time’. As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders in peak performance.Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddartINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbeeBLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/