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How to better understand what goes on in our brain and what you can do to have greater levels of wellbeing in your life.  Understanding the Sympathetic & Parasympathetic nervous systems. If you are always in ‘go, go, go’ mode, you are more likely to burn out. You need to rest regularly during the day to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.  Accessing your pre-frontal cortex in terms of stress – not letting the amygdala take over by over-focusing on fear. Often deep breathing is enough to access the prefrontal cortex.  Mastering emotions – noticing where they happen in the body, how they manifest, and being in tune with the emotions.  Always have an inner camera that is checking: how you are feeling, what are you thinking, how are you breathing – so that you are in tune with yourself. This is a powerful way to stay aligned with what matters to you – it is sometimes referred to as self-regulation.  Understanding the brain can be useful to better access wellbeing – but also no amount of neuroscientific jargon will ever be enough if you don’t practice some of this directly. Some tools, such as: breathwork, meditation, regular breaks – can have a huge impact on your wellbeing (and you don’t need to know all the names of the brain for that!) Access the FREE Masterclass on ‘INNER TRANSFORMATION for OUTER SUCCESS’ here: https://bit.ly/3I636MI VIDEO of this episode: YouTube Video 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. 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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERBLOGINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFACEBOOK GROUP

Zoltan Vardy, business growth mentor with 30 years of business experience and creator of ‘the launch code’, shares his wisdom on business performance Some of the gold we covered: The fundamental pillars of the launch code  How can business owners can develop a systemic approach to outbound sales  KPIs to track business performance The most important lesson Zoltan learned while developing the launch code And so much more!  ABOUT Zoltan Vardy Zoltan Vardy is a business growth mentor with 30 years of global corporate and entrepreneurial experience who helps B2B startup founders scale their business internationally by applying his 9-step business development framework called ‘The Launch Code.’ Zoltan spent 20 years as a senior media executive, and 10 years as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor. He has experienced both corporate comforts and entrepreneurial uncertainties, and knows the thrill and challenges of creating “something from nothing” first-hand. Zoltan created ‘The Launch Code,’ a 9-step business development framework that helps B2B technology startups boost their revenues by adapting corporate planning, sales and management techniques to a startup environment. He has a unique insight into international business built over a distinguished career in senior management based in New York, Budapest, London, and Los Angeles. As an entrepreneur, investor and advisor, Zoltan has helped launch a dozen successful international media, technology and professional services businesses including eEuropeMedia, Brainient and Antavo. He shares his knowledge and insights via ‘The Launch Code’ blog, and the ‘L(a)unch Stories’ startup podcast to help entrepreneurs experience the personal satisfaction and rewards of building a successful global business. Zoltan has a multi-cultural background. He was born and raised in the United States, graduated from Cornell University, and spent his youth travelling across Europe. He divides his time between London and Budapest, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He likes to test his personal limits by training for and participating in the Spartan Race obstacle course races. CONNECT with Zoltan Vardy LinkedIn TwitterFacebookWebsite VIDEO of this episode: YouTube VideoABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERBLOGINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFACEBOOK GROUP

Time is our most precious resource – yet how often do we feel that we are lacking time? What can you do to ‘gain’ more time – i.e. create time for what matters most to you?  Take ownership & responsibility for how you are spending your time. Switch from victim to ownership mindset – stop thinking that things to you but change it to things that happen for you and realize that you choose how you are spending your time.  Avoid scarcity mindset: believing that there is not enough time in the day. Instead, start changing your beliefs so there is always enough time for what matters.  Notice that how you spend your time is always linked to a current decision or a precious decision you have made. You are the driver & pilot of how your time is spent. Choose your direction wisely.  Tune in with your future self and notice how your current decisions affect your future.  Work on energy management and not time management. Time is not created equal. Energy is what makes the difference.  Crafting out more time comes down to understanding what is important to you and making space for this. You can do this by taking ownership, having clear boundaries, and mastering your energy!  Extra Resources:  Episode on Connect with Future Self: https://youtu.be/6gbh4Z8oXjc Episode on Energy Management: https://youtu.be/E37JCStprEs Episode on Energy Fuels & Drains: https://youtu.be/HoL8_z-Ymk0 Episode on Parkinson & Pareto: https://youtu.be/iVU5js_mLBE Access the FREE Masterclass on ‘INNER TRANSFORMATION for OUTER SUCCESS’ here: https://bit.ly/3I636MI 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. 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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERBLOGINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFACEBOOK GROUP

Amelie Beerens, a CX consultant and coach, shares with us her insights on success and how we can redefine what success means to us.  Some of the magic: How do you define success? Reflection & thoughts As a goal-oriented person, how to focus more on the process  Success is a feeling and not an achievement How to deal with impatience Slowing down and enjoying the process And so much more!  ABOUT Amelie Beerens Twelve years in CX leadership roles in eight industries with solid expertise in digital + an obsession with putting humans at the heart of everything = Amélie. She’s a CX consultant and career coach who helps ambitious CX professionals to take action, get confidence and deliver with radical human centricity. Every week she defies the unsustainable growth frenzy through her progressive content and practical resources, among which you can find the podcast ‘People & Digital’, ‘The CX attitude’ newsletter, and the practical CX mini-course which will give you the tools you need to get things done confidently and become an outstanding CX professional.  CONNECT with Amelie Beerens WebsiteLinkedInInstagramPodcast VIDEO of this episode: YouTube Video ABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERBLOGINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFACEBOOK GROUP

It is so easy for all of us to get stuck in the daily routine, and in our comfort zone. We forget that we can constantly be learning and growing!  To Level Up, we can look at the different areas of our lives and think: what next? What is the next challenge or goal we can set for ourselves to go to the next stage?  It’s equally important to remember that leveling up is not only in our business, hobbies, etc., it is also in the way we show up. How we interact with others, the thoughts that we have.  Our connection and interaction in the world are a great indication of leveling up. If you are a natural people-pleaser who always put people first, and you start to have boundaries, and more self-respect – that is leveling up!  Anything that you do to go that is challenging and uncomfortable is leveling up.  In essence, the secret to leveling up is always keeping in mind that there is room for growth and learning – and embracing that journey!  ‘The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.’ Instead of shying away because of this, we can choose to love the journey, the learning, and the growth that comes through!  Access the FREE Masterclass on ‘INNER TRANSFORMATION for OUTER SUCCESS’ here: https://bit.ly/3I636MI 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. 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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM

Laurie Wang, the award-winning digital marketer, reveals the mysteries of growing your audience and marketing for social media.  Some of the magic: The myths around growing your audience Some of the most underused & effective methods  The greatest struggles and mistakes of audience-building Optimizing time & energy with social media & content creation And so much more!  ABOUT Laurie Wang  Laurie is an award-winning digital marketer and online educator through her YouTube channel who gets businesses seen by audiences that are hungry for their products or services. Her knowledge and understanding of the digital landscape have benefited an eclectic mix of clients from young start-ups to FTSE 100 giants, from Google to global advertising agency Ogilvy. In 2017, she was named by the British Interactive Media Association as a top Rising Star in the Digital industry. Find out more about Laurie at https://lauriewang.com. CONNECT with Laurie Wang Website YouTube LinkedIn Instagram VIDEO of this episode: YouTube VideoABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM

When we think of energy, we often think of the physical aspects of energy such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise. These are fantastic ways to be more energized. But there are not enough!  Our thoughts have a HUGE impact on our energy levels. If we are constantly beaten down by negative thought patterns and ideas, this will affect how we show up every day. By changing how we perceive the world around us, and our beliefs, we will directly influence our energy levels.  Simple hack to have more energy in one second: think a happy and grateful thought. You don’t even need to move from where you are.  The second way to have more energy is to work on our emotions. Directly correlated with our thoughts, emotions have a tremendous impact on our energy. Learning to master emotional intelligence, and management is amazing!  External people, places, work all impact our energy too. Being mindful of how we spend our attention, and what we choose to let into our attentional space makes a big difference too.  Energy comes from a combination of physical factors (NEST: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Time Out (Meditation)), mental & psychological factors (thoughts and emotions), external factors (people, places, work, music, books, etc.). To take your energy to the next level, do an audit of your energy, and start to actively manage these different factors!  Access the FREE Masterclass on ‘INNER TRANSFORMATION for OUTER SUCCESS’ here: https://bit.ly/3I636MI 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. 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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM

Clotilde Bouaoud, a professionally trained high-performance coach, uncovers the magic of high-performance habits and leading a high-performing life & business.  Some of the gold: - The 6 high performing habits by Brendon Burchard - Optimizing energy and productivity for business owners - How to leverage courage to thrive as a leader - Create purpose and stay engaged in your business And so much more!  VIDEO of this episode:YouTube VideoABOUT Clotilde Bouaoud Clotilde Bouaoud is a Certified High-Performance Coach who works with international excellence-driven entrepreneurs and leaders committed to having a positive impact. Clotilde ditched her 10-year career in the corporate world after periods of burnout and deep disengagement, in favor of finding her own way towards more purpose, personal freedom, and contribution. On her own journey to create a better life for herself, she discovered the concept of High-Performance life developed by Brendon Burchard and fell deep into the rabbit hole! She now helps entrepreneurs and leaders operate with higher levels of clarity, courage, influence, energy, and productivity so that they can create a more balanced and enjoyable life while having the big impact they dream of! CONNECT with Clotilde Bouaoud https://www.linkedin.com/in/clotilde-bouaoud/ https://www.instagram.com/the.expanded.way/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5XDGtVE5Ixc8QDTVoyd6g ABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-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': PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM

Innovation is the creative process that enables change and transformation in our business. It is a powerful method that can be used for scaling, leveling up or radical change in an organization.  One model explains innovation as: Generating ideas, Problem-solving, and Implementation.  To generate ideas, we need to use different perceptions, brainstorm and tap into creativity. This is the fun, exciting part of innovation.  Problem-solving is where clarity is key. Without a clear understanding of the problem at stake, we cannot be innovative.  Implementation is when the innovation really happens.  Some people are reluctant to change. Others are overly-enthusiastic about change. Somewhere, we need to meet in the middle and find the right middle-ground for innovation: avoid reluctance & stagnation, but also be mindful not to constantly innovate for the sake of it.  There is radical innovation and incremental innovation. We are often tempted by radical innovation when sometimes, we only need to incrementally innovate.  Innovation can be a very powerful way to shift things in our business. We must be mindful of how we use and apply innovation in order to reap the best results!  Access the FREE Masterclass on ‘INNER TRANSFORMATION for OUTER SUCCESS’ here: https://bit.ly/3I636MI VIDEO of this episode: YouTube Video 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. 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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM

Avinash combines science, quantum physics, the law of attraction, and ancient wisdom with the law of attraction. In this episode, Avinash reveals how science backs up the law of attraction and how it works!  Some of the magic: Science experiments that are in tune with the law of attraction How do have more energy through energy auditing The link between quantum physics and the law of attraction  The role of neuroscience in the law of attraction And so much more!  ABOUT Avinash Anand Avinash is a Transformational coach working with top C-level executives, directors, owners of companies, entrepreneurs & professionals who are looking to perform at peak level in their life.  He is a former member of Forbes Coaches Council, REX - United Nations Karmaveer fellow, an NLP certified coach, co-active fundamental coach, and one of the foremost trainers of Law of Attraction & Subconscious Mind in India.  In the last 9 years, he has conducted more than 300+ sessions across 12+ cities in India and served participants from 5+ countries.  His passion is in the area of connecting science and ancient wisdom to help people & organizations connect to their Inner Genius to Manifest their Greatness. His vision is to touch the lives of 1 billion people by the year 2030.  Being a spiritually rooted entrepreneur, he is also working on multiple ventures aimed to create more Love, Wisdom, Happiness, and Joy in this world.   CONNECT with Avinash Anand  www.linkedin.com/in/avinashanandsingh www facebook.com/avinashanandsingh www.instagram.com/coach_avinash  VIDEO of this episode: YouTube VideoABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-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':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOGINSTAGRAM