The Focus Bee Show

We are always taught that success is external. Yet, in order to be truly fulfilled, we need to tap into our inner worlds. External success comes from inner transformation. Inner Transformation is directly related to identity.  Our identity is constructed from experiences, memories, what people tell us, our filters…  To tackle any new goal, we need to learn to transform our identity.  To change our identity, we can begin by noticing our thought patterns, our beliefs, our conceptions around our abilities… As Tony Robbins says: ‘the past does not equal the future.  Incrementally, beginning to shift how we view ourselves can have a huge impact on our identity and our self-perception.  Once we start to trust and believe in ourselves, things begin to shift around us.  Inner Transformation is the key to tapping into our potential, to find freedom and joy in our life. If we are dependent on external results, we will never be satisfied. Yet, inner transformation can both provide the inner peace we need AND help us to achieve our external goals! It is a win-win! 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

Milena Regos, the founder of Unhustle, shares with us her framework on Unhustling and how it can support us in reaching high performance in our business!  Some of the magic:    - How Unhustle was born    - Why Unhustle is more sustainable and powerful than Hustle    - The essential elements & the framework of ‘unhustle’    -Building a purpose-driven business And so much more!  ABOUT Milena Regos Milena Regos deconstructs how we live, work, and play. As the founder of Unhustle, she’s on a mission to replace Hustle Culture with Human Culture and inspire type-A overachievers to create sustainable LiveWorkPlay Design for relaxed success. Speaker at World Economic Forum | Entrepreneur Leadership Contributor. Milena Regos is an international speaker, founder of Unhustle®, and ex award-winning marketer, on a mission to inspire people to a new way to live, work and play for sustainable success without sacrifices through delivering content and transformational experiences to innovative leaders and organizations. She also hosts The Unhustle Podcast. Milena Regos, founder of Unhustle® is a rebel entrepreneur on a mission to inspire 100 million people to change the way they work, live, and play, a counterintuitive but science-based approach to burnout Hustle Culture. Unhustle has been called “Amazing” by Arianna Huffington (Founder and CEO of Thrive Global) and “Legendary” by Christopher Lochhead (#1 Apple Business Podcaster). Milena has spoken on global stages like the World Economic Forum and Wisdom2.0. Her work has been featured in CNN Business, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and multiple podcasts, like Deloitte’s Work Well. She believes that when you focus on well-being, resilience, and purpose you can tap into higher creativity, productivity, and optimal performance. She lives the Unhustle values between Lake Tahoe and Baja with her Australian husband and Mexican rescue dog. Download her free ebook to start your journey to Unhustle at unhustle.com/ebook.  CONNECT with Milena Regos Website Instagram Unhustle Facebook Page Unhustle Facebook Group Unhustle Twitter Unhustle Twitter Personal Unhustle Podcast Linkedin Pinterest Unhustle U Community Download her free ebook “7 Superpowers of High-Performing Unhustlers” at unhustle.com/ebook and sign up to be a beta tester for her upcoming book at www.unhustle.com/book. 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.  Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance.   CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee':  PODCASTLINKEDINTWITTERFACEBOOKBLOG

How can you be a transformational leader? What does it take to inspire others to go to the next level?  The term Transformational Leadership was first coined by James McGregor Burns. He explains that transformational leadership can be thought of as: "leaders and followers make each other to advance to a higher level of moral and motivation." There are four pillars that will make you a transformative leader.  1. Intellectual stimulation: Providing others with the freedom, creativity, independence and autonomy to ensure that they can tap into their potential. It is the opposite of micro-managing.  2. Connection: Building rapport and connection with your followers. This can be if you are the CEO of your business, or a thought leader. People need to feel connected with you for you to have an impact on their work.  3. Motivation: Having a compelling vision that your followers buy into, and that also drives them. Sharing that vision and motivation with your team.  4. Inspiration: Having the self-leadership skills so that you can be an inspiration to your team and they are inspired to go the next level, be their better selves etc.  These four pillars of ‘transformational leadership’ enable you to be a greater leader, and also to be more inspired and motivated in your daily work. It is a virtuous cycle. Inspiring others, being inspired. That is what transformation is all about!  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, high-performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives 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 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

The Power of Self-Awareness, Wellbeing and Connection with Francoise PrandiFrancoise Prandi, air hostess turned wellbeing coach, shares with us the importance of self-awareness, wellbeing and connection.Some of the magic:Her journey from air hostess to coachEssential tools to master self-regulationHow to be feel more connectedThe huge power of coachingAnd so much more! ABOUT Francoise Prandi   Francoise Prandi is a wellbeing coach who helps driven professionals who have suffered from burnout. She helps them to mindfully reflect, explore and implement the changes they need to self-regulate and importantly, never go back to how they once felt.  Francoise is also launching a product: My Mindful Cards which helps children explore emotions and develop a healthy sense of self. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate their unique creations!CONNECT with Francoise PrandiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoiseprandiWebsite: www.mymindfulcards.comVIDEO 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': 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    

How often do we over-complicate things when really it is all simple? If we work on simplifying many aspects of our life, we will generate much greater focus & freedom!  Simplifying is often linked with minimalism or the Marie Kondo method of sorting material possessions. Decluttering your physical space can greatly contribute to a sense of inner peace and well-being.  Simplicity can be related to many other areas in your life: reducing the amounts of goals that you have thought you can be laser-focused on the goals that matter most to you.  Work projects, processes, can also do with a good amount of simplifying! Look at your workload with new eyes and ask yourself: what is unnecessary? What can change, delete or delegate?  Social life and friendships, as harsh as this may sound, can also benefit from this. Being extremely mindful of how you spend your time and energy, and which friends you choose to spend time with is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.  Digital world! How many apps clutter your phone, folders on your computer, or email addresses? Simplifying the lot can help you to think more clearly and gain focus and mental space!  I used to be a fairly scattered person (there is a reason why I got into focus!) and I have found, time and time again, that a good dose of simplifying can be real magic! When you are feeling scattered, or overwhelmed, simplify your life and your commitments.  Mentioned in this episode: The minimalists' podcast The life-changing magic of tidying up, Marie Kondo 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 founders and executives 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 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

David Blum, TEDx speaker, and coach focus on meaning & purpose. How can we ‘find’ meaning in our life? What contributes to living a fulfilled and purposeful life?  Some of the magic: The number one ingredient to purpose Main reasons why we lose our sense of purpose How play and purpose are related What questions can we ask ourselves to ‘find’ purpose The main myth about ‘purpose’  And so much more!  ABOUT David Blum   David Blum is a TEDx speaker & coach who helps curious, life-hungry people find even more joy and fulfillment in their job. If they want more serenity, more adventure, more meaning, David addresses these!  He expands on the following questions: -What really fulfills me - above all professionally? -Is there even more in life? -What is my personal adventure? -What do my next steps look like?  CONNECT with David Blum   LinkedinWebsiteLinkedinFacebookInstagram  Podcast (German)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 founders and executives 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

You might want to be more creative but feel stuck and blocked. This can happen for several reasons and there are a few ways to get un-stuck.  Creativity can be blocked when: you are going through a challenging time in your life, when you have not rested or played enough, if you fear imperfection, after a period where you have created a lot! Journaling is a great method to help you to release and unleash your creativity. The morning pages, recommended by Julia Cameron for instance, can help you with reducing the judgment and being more accepting of your creativity. It can also give you more clarity on your work, your goals, your ideas, etc.  Lack of rest impacts your creativity a lot! If your mind is always racing, then you don’t have the mental space to create! Taking a weekend away in nature, a day off, or unplugging for several days, might be all it takes to get the creative juices flowing again.  Seek inspiration from books, videos, conversations, new experiences, podcasts etc. Sometimes all it takes is a dose of inspiration to spark a new idea or concept!  Creativity is a fascinating topic with so many different angles and aspects to it! If you are feeling stuck, remember that this is an indication that you need a break. Lack of creativity can be a great indication of how we are feeling, how our workload is etc. It is useful information that can raise our awareness and can be used to modify our environment. Once you are rested, play more, and journal, creativity will pour back into your life!  Mentioned in this episode: The artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 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 founders and executives 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 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

Chuen Chuen Yeo, named one of the top 101 global coaching leaders, and author of ‘the 8 paradoxes of leadership agility’ reveals how we can learn to be more agile, flexible, and resilient in this VUCA world.  Some of the magic: How to develop an agile mindset as a leader The most common paradox of agile leadership The four steps of the Re4 coaching model How agility and resilience are connected And so much more!  ABOUT Chuen Chuen Yeo   Chuen Chuen Yeo is an executive coach who specializes in developing agility in professionals, thereby raising the quality of leadership in every organization. Named one of "Top 101 Global Coaching Leaders" and "Woman Super Achiever" at the 28th World HRD Congress, Chuen Chuen's outstanding work in shaping the future of leadership development makes her a highly-sought after individual in the business world. She works with business executives, enabling them in their organizational and leadership transformations through strategic mindset shifts.  Her clients hail from nearly 40 countries including Fortune 500 companies and senior officers from the Singapore Civil Service. Chuen Chuen is also the author of '8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility' where through stories of transformation, she shows how mindset shifts are made possible with her proprietary Re4 Coaching Model. CONNECT with Chuen Chuen Yeo   WebsiteLinkedinFacebookBookAgile Leadership WebinarVIDEO 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 founders and executives 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

Focus is one of the topics I am most passionate about! I have found, time and time again that focus contributes to freedom and fulfillment.  There are three types of focus: short-term focus (on the task at hand), long-term focus (goals & directions), selective focus (thoughts & emotions) Short-term focus helps you to work effectively on any activity. This helps you to be inflow. Flow, also known as optimal experience, makes you feel fulfilled at the moment, and also is one of the main factors of high levels of productivity.  Long-term focus – clarity on your goals – provides you with a clear direction. This gives you the freedom to decide how you want to reach your goals. Having a clear direction actually provides you with freedom – and it also contributes to your fulfillment.  Selective focus comes down to managing your thoughts and emotions. Focusing on what is in your control – your own thoughts, emotions, and actions – drastically shifts how you place your attention and energy. You feel more fulfilled the more you develop this ability to switch between different thoughts and manage your feelings.  Focus is a fantastic vehicle for freedom and fulfillment. It is one of the fundamental tools that can support you in leading a fulfilled life. It spreads its light and magic in all areas of your life!  Mentioned in this episode: Flow, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 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 founders and executives 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 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

Lorraine Margherita, a catalyst for organizational change, covers the fundamentals of company culture, vision, and how to empower cultures in organizations!  Some of the magic: How to remove barriers between decisions and actions Key pillars of company culture Values: alignment, and impact And so much more!  ABOUT Lorraine Margherita  Lorraine Margherita defines herself as a catalyst for organizational change: she co-designs and facilitates collective dynamics for better governance and performance, in general large and multicultural organizations. Most of her work focuses on removing the barriers between decision and action: she helps companies bring decision-making to lower levels, given their specific culture and ambition. She has worked with more than 6,000 managers and leaders, in groups of 8-300 people in a number of industries in Europe, the Americas, and Australia. She is a French national who loves to travel the world and who lived in the US twice; she is based in Paris. CONNECT with Lorraine Margherita LINKEDIN  TWITTER 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 founders and executives 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