
The Focus Bee Show
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
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2024 • 37min
(275) Gary Fabbri: Unlock Your Inner Artist
(275) Unlock Your Inner Artist with Gary FabbriGary Fabbri. Some of the magic we covered: - How to unlock your inner artist- The surprising ways in which creativity shows up- Difference between creativity and art- The importance of appreciationAnd so much more! VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/-ILXRd6FfI8 BOOK:📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review🚀 Check out the Substack Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ RELEVANT LINKS: 📘 The Artist Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ WATCH NEXT: 🎬 (175) Overcome Your Inner Critic, And Skyrocket Your Writing with Kim Marsh 🎬 (218) Big Magic, Creativity and All That Jazz 🎬 (219) Wonder and Rigor with The Creativity Whisperer, Natalie Nixon EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee📋Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuideABOUT GARY:As an artist and creative catalyst, Gary’s mission is to inspire and guide people to unlock potential and drive for success in all aspects of life … personally and professionally. In the same way that an artist struggles to convey their ideas and feelings through their work, we explore how to overcome the blockages and challenges to self-expression and authorship in your life. Gary is dedicated to tapping into inner wisdom to transform lives and celebrate success along the way.CONNECT WITH GARY✨ WEBSITE: www.garyfabbri.com 📷 INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/garyfabbri🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyfabbri/ CONNECT WITH KATIE:✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ABOUT THE HOST:💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance company.🚀 As a keynote speaker, I frequently speak at summits, conferences & podcasts. For my weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, I interview thought leaders, speakers and authors. 🔥My mission is to empower people to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that they can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
(274) How To Skyrocket Your Effectiveness
(274) How To Skyrocket Your Effectiveness Throughout this podcast I discuss how you can produce results in your life and in your work, all while staying energised, motivated, and inspired. I explain the magic of skyrocketing your effectiveness to efficiently produce high quality work without facing burnout. Although it is a tricky balance, it is possible to achieve. VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/pqyEHUbqgqc BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review RELEVANT LINKS: 📘LINK 1: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/ WATCH NEXT: 🎬 Video How To Tune Into Abundance At Any Moment: https://youtu.be/y_4ru5P7bcI 🎬 Video How to Breakthrough Your Identity Plateau?: https://youtu.be/lEo485hfu5c 🎬 Video Core Points During Your Self Development Journey: https://youtu.be/RpvsHediQsU EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📖Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/ WHO AM I? 💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance group, that provides coaching, workshops, and trainings on sustainable high performance and leadership. I started my career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and I now support high achievers (entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and leaders) to thrive in their life & business. 🚀 As a keynote speaker, I frequently speak at summits, conferences & podcasts. For my weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, I interview thought leaders, speakers and authors. 🔥My mission is to empower people to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that they can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

Jun 18, 2024 • 34min
(273) Nicholas Samstag: How To Stop Our Fear of Our Own Psychology
(273) Nicholas Samstag: How To Stop Our Fear of Our Own Psychology Nicholas Samstag, Ph.D., PC, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst working in person and digitally in New York City’s Financial District. Some of the gold we covered: The art of real conversations Shifting from auto-pilot to intentional living The stories we tell ourselves – are not the full story! How to develop more nuances in ourselves How to not fear our own psychology And so much more! VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4rUJMQ3782s BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review 🚀 Get your free FOCUS Score: https://tinyurl.com/ScoreFocus RELEVANT LINKS: 📘 Book The Six Pillars of Self Esteem: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79352.Six_Pillars_of_Self_Esteem 🧐 Understanding emotional granularity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_granularity WATCH NEXT: 🎬 The Secret Sauce to Success & Fulfilment: Self Compassion with Katie Rossler: https://youtu.be/YsjPF3Joea4 🎬 Transformation & Raising Consciousness Through The Enneagram With Beatrice Chesnut: https://youtu.be/WxQMF435DTE 🎬 Finding Purpose Daily: On Meaning, IKIGAI & PERMA with John Puts: https://youtu.be/ezctyL4CIro EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📋Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide ABOUT NICHOLAS SAMSTAG: Nicholas Samstag, Ph.D., PC, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst working in person and digitally in New York City’s Financial District. He treats adults and couples in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Samstag was on the faculty at New York University’s Graduate Program of Arts and Science for over 20 years and is currently a Clinical Supervisor at Adelphi’s Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies. CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS SAMSTAG: ✨ WEBSITE: https://www.nicholassamstag.com/ CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

Jun 11, 2024 • 10min
(272) The Four Types of Motivation
(272) The Four Types of Motivation In this podcast I explain the four types of motivations and the affects each one has on our lives. As I compare each type of motivation, I discuss the magic of being motivated from deep within your soul, and how that allows us to maintain high levels of performance in the workplace and throughout life. VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/9dxl6z8wxIs BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review RELEVANT LINKS: 📘LINK 1: https://katiestoddart.com/the-four-types-of-motivation/ WATCH NEXT: 🎬 Video Turning High Achievers into High Performers: https://youtu.be/B1a2RWI-h1g 🎬 Video How To Avoid The Trap Of The Arrival Fallacy: https://youtu.be/6IeHzePD7lg 🎬 Video Why You Feel Stuck And What To Do About It: https://youtu.be/zdNgT-kPgYY EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📖 Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/ WHO AM I? 💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance group, that provides coaching, workshops, and trainings on sustainable high performance and leadership. I started my career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and I now support high achievers (entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and leaders) to thrive in their life & business. 🚀 As a keynote speaker, I frequently speak at summits, conferences & podcasts. For my weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, I interview thought leaders, speakers and authors. 🔥My mission is to empower people to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that they can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

Jun 4, 2024 • 31min
(271) Derek Smith: Expand Your 3D Persona & Craft Your Authentic Message
(271) Derek Smith: Expand Your 3D Persona & Craft Your Authentic Message Derek Smith, MC, host and public speaking coach – shares his insights on mastering speaking and sharing your message! Some of the magic we covered: How to expand your 3D persona Main struggles of speakers How to be authentic Craft and practise your message And so much more! VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/vM8a6vnY9mY BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review 🚀 Get your free FOCUS Score: https://tinyurl.com/ScoreFocus RELEVANT LINKS: 📘 Book: Start with why:https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ WATCH NEXT: 🎬 Transform by Stepping Into Your Genius with Manuel Guidice: https://youtu.be/w4Tr-UMhXuM 🎬 Level Up Your Speaking On Stage & On Camera with Nausheen I. Chen: https://youtu.be/iGVQK1IQS6c 🎬 How To Define Your Why: https://youtu.be/xhDH_qUUSo4 EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📋Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide ABOUT DEREK SMITH: Mr. Derek Smith is a Public Speaking Coach, Event Host & Master of Ceremonies known for his speaking events, brainstorm & practice sessions with remote teams. Based on a simple methodology that encourages making mistakes, his coaching helps speakers practice & grow. Derek engages audiences with professionalism, humour and media-ready delivery. CONNECT WITH DEREK SMITH: ✨ WEBSITE: https://mrdereksmith.com/3-month-virtual-training-space-full/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mr-derek-smith 📷 SPEAKER TIPS: https://mailchi.mp/mrdereksmith.com/mr-derek-smiths-hot-minute CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart WHO AM I? 💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance group, that provides coaching, workshops, and trainings on sustainable high performance and leadership. I started my career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and I now support high achievers (entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and leaders) to thrive in their life & business.

May 28, 2024 • 11min
(270) How To Define Your Why
(270) How To Define Your Why In this podcast I discuss the importance of starting with “why” and how it affects our bodies in a biological way. As Simon Sinek says, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” due to an emotional response that happens in our brain. Listen in to this episode to learn the magic behind tuning into your “why”. VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/xhDH_qUUSo4 BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review RELEVANT LINKS: 📘LINK 1: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ WATCH NEXT: 🎬 How To Get Unstuck In Your Career with Else Schlassberg: https://youtu.be/0cJuyc7hIU4 🎬 Authenticity Magic: How to Figure Out What You Want & Get It! with Frida Alderin Harling: https://youtu.be/ywxmZHyki_k 🎬 Are We Meant To Be Successful?: https://youtu.be/eyAZ2iNB-ZI EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📖 Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/ WHO AM I? 💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance group, that provides coaching, workshops, and trainings on sustainable high performance and leadership. I started my career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and I now support high achievers (entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and leaders) to thrive in their life & business. 🚀 As a keynote speaker, I frequently speak at summits, conferences & podcasts. For my weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, I interview thought leaders, speakers and authors. 🔥My mission is to empower people to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that they can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

May 21, 2024 • 35min
(269) Michael Glassock: Catapult Your Career: Career Transition & Growth and Values
(269) Michael Glassock: Catapult Your Career: Career Transition & Growth and Values Michael Glassock, career coach, speaker and podcast host of ‘catapult your career’, shares his insights on career growth and transition, and the importance of values. Some of the magic we covered: Career growth and transitions Using values as a compass ‘You in 3 years’ tool And so much more! VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1fY_Ii3-ze0 BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review 🚀 Get your free FOCUS Score: https://tinyurl.com/ScoreFocus RELEVANT LINKS: 📘 Book: The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek WATCH NEXT: 🎬 Vision for your future: https://youtu.be/rPxFUJlVpGo 🎬 How to get unstuck in your career: https://youtu.be/0cJuyc7hIU4 🎬 Design think your life & work: https://youtu.be/Ig1ZtWLOygw EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📋Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide ABOUT MICHAEL GLASSOCK: Michael holds a deep passion for everyone in this world to gain self awareness and take action on creating and following their own path. Only once we stray out of what society, peers and even our parents deem what a success is we realise what our own version of success looks and feels like. Ultimately Michael’s goal is to wake up every day with the sole focus of inspiring people to do what inspires them and pursue a life worth living. After experiencing an awakening in his mid-twenties, Michael left a six year career in the Healthcare industry, he is now a Coach and Speaker for those wanting to change careers, Unleash their Potential and Embrace a life full of Purpose and Fulfilment. Michael believes that the more people thrive in their careers and wider lives, the more compassionate and caring the world becomes. Michael reaches people via his podcast Catapult Your Career and via his active social media platforms. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL GLASSOCK: ✨ WEBSITE: https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/ 📷 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michaelglassockcoaching/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglassock/ CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

May 14, 2024 • 11min
(268) Core Points During Your Self Development Journey
Discover the beauty of gradual growth in self-improvement. Learn why change is a continuous journey and how small, consistent habits can lead to significant transformation. Explore the concept of Kaizen, emphasizing internal measurements of success over societal expectations. This refreshing perspective on personal development inspires listeners to embrace their unique paths without the pressure of overnight results.

May 7, 2024 • 55min
(267) Ed Hess: Adapt To Change Through Growth & Hyper Learning
(267) Ed Hess: Adapt To Change Through Growth & Hyper LearningEd Hess, expert in organisational and human high performance, author of 12 books and hundreds of articles, shares his insights on hyper learning. Some of the core learning points of our conversation: Defining hyper learning How to rewire our minds and emotions How to orchestrate your emotions Collective collaboration to adapt in age of AIAnd so much more! VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/DFEsDRvXz8A BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review 🚀 Get your free FOCUS Score: https://tinyurl.com/ScoreFocus RELEVANT LINKS: 📘 Book: Hyper Learning https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Learning-How-Adapt-Speed-Change/dp/1523089245 🧐 Episode on Transformation: https://youtu.be/dgq07hBSsbo EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📋Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide ABOUT ED HESS: Professor Ed Hess spent more than 20 years in the business world as a senior executive at Warburg Paribas Becker, Boettcher & Company, the Robert M. Bass Group and Arthur Andersen. He is the author of 15 books and over 160 practitioner articles and over 60 Darden cases, etc. dealing with innovation and learning cultures, systems, and processes. The common theme of his work is high individual and organizational performance. Six of his books were published by Academic Presses: Cambridge University Press; Stanford University Press; and Columbia Business School Publishing. Hess's work has appeared in Fortune magazine, European Business Review, HBR, SHRM, Fast Company, WIRED, Forbes, INC., Huffington Post, Washington Post, Business Week, the Financial Times, and in more than 400 other global media publications as well as on CNBC Squawk Box, Fox Business News with Maria Bartiroma, Big Think, WSJ Radio, Bloomberg Radio with Kathleen Hayes, Dow Jones Radio, MSNBC Radio, Business Insider, and Wharton Radio. He currently consults and does executive coaching in the areas of Organizational and Human High Performance using a mindset and behavioral approach. He is a Certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach© CONNECT WITH ED HESS ✨ WEBSITE: https://www.edhess.org/about 📝 WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_D._Hess 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-hess-41638b16/ CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: http

Apr 30, 2024 • 11min
(266) Number One Hack To Boost Your Self Confidence
(266) The Number One Hack To Boost Your Self Confidence Self Confidence comes from full belief in yourself. This is something I learned a lot more about in the fantastic book ‘Wise Confidence’ by Giovanni Dienstmann. Here I share the core idea around this concept and how you can boost your confidence in your life and business, to be more successful, and fulfilled. VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: 🎬 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Yr83lS3eNtA BOOK: 📖 Check out my book on Focus: The Magic of Focus 📚 If you’ve read the book, please rate it here: Leave a Review RELEVANT LINKS: 📘LINK 1: Book Wise Confidence, by Giovanni Dienstmann https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Confidence-Overcome-Self-Doubt-Self-Esteem-ebook/dp/B0CD5LJ1JN WATCH NEXT: 🎬 ‘Focus on the Gain not the Gap to be Successful’: https://youtu.be/CflPgxVWc9w 🎬 ‘Why you feel stuck and what to do about it’: https://youtu.be/zdNgT-kPgYY 🎬 ‘Mindful Self-Discipline: Live Your Purpose – Giovanni Dienstmann’: https://youtu.be/L33oCpNX_VU EXCLUSIVE: 🔥If you want to access exclusive VIP High Performance Coaching – contact me here: https://katiestoddart.com/contact/ 🎯FREE Weekly Magic & Focus Insights: https://tinyurl.com/WeeklyFocusBee 📖 Download your FREE Full Focus Guide: https://tinyurl.com/TheFocusGuide CONNECT WITH ME: ✨ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 🎤 PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 🌟 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📝 BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/ WHO AM I? 💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur. I am the founder of The Focus Bee, award-winning, international, high-performance group, that provides coaching, workshops, and trainings on sustainable high performance and leadership. I started my career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and I now support high achievers (entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and leaders) to thrive in their life & business. 🚀 As a keynote speaker, I frequently speak at summits, conferences & podcasts. For my weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, I interview thought leaders, speakers and authors. 🔥My mission is to empower people to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that they can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!