Power Hour

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing an episode from the beginning of 2024 - with the brilliant Charles Duhigg.From the show notes...Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker and other publications, was previously a senior editor at The New York Times, and occasionally hosts the podcast How To! Charles' new book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection is out now available in stores and online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Viv Groskop.From the episode notes...Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It's how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength and energy to your interactions, big and small, and is a way of projecting status, minimising self-doubt and moving effortlessly through life. Viv's book is out now!Drawing on research, practical tips and lessons from the worlds of comedy, film, television, politics and sport, Viv Groskop offers a masterclass in how you can access this new form of confidence at any time. All, crucially, with no risk of anyone thinking that you are your own biggest fan.Viv Groskop is an award-winning writer, stand-up comedian, playwright and TV and radio presenter. She is the host of the podcast How Own the Room, with over 2 million downloads and guests including Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, Nigella Lawson and very occasionally a man like Brian Cox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Thomas Curran.From the episode notes...Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. Thomas' book The Perfection Trap is out on June 1st and has been described as "a powerful, poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness, health, and success". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing Adrienne's look back at some of her favourite episodes of the Power Hour, we look at the brilliant episode with Dr Helen O'Neill, founder of Hertility.From the show notes...Dr Helen is the co-founder and CEO of Hertility, and is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science. She has a Masters in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine and a PhD in Stem Cell Biology from UCL. Her research focuses on pre-implantation embryo development and the use of CRISPR genome editing to assess understanding and treatment of disorders of infertility.You can follow Dr Helen @dr.helenoneill and Hertility @hertility_healthWhy Hertility was born…For too long, women have been dismissed by the healthcare system. Their bodies are ’too complicated’ to understand and their health conditions remain ‘elusive’. So, we’re revolutionising reproductive healthcare and putting women front and centre of everything we do.By bringing reproductive science out of the lab and into the hands of every single woman worldwide, we’re setting a new standard of scientific rigour and education in female health to nurture the Mother of all movements - one powered by a new generation of women who back their bodies and their life choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Professor Tim Spector.From the episode notes...Adrienne speaks with Tim Spector. Tim Spector is Professor of Genetics and Director of TwinsUK registry at King's College London.He writes about about common dietary misconceptions, why diversity of food matters and whether we should be looking to a more personalised approach when it comes to supporting optimal health. Find out more about Tim's website Zoe here joinzoe.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Simon Alexander Ong.From the episode notes...Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life but they share one trait; they all believe that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. Simon’s book Energize is available now in which Simon explores energy, citing that energy is the fuel that drives your success and gives you the power to achieve your potential. And when managed well, it will transform the way you live and work. Go to getenergizedbook.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays.Today we're sharing 2022's episode with the brilliant Dr Rangan Chatterjee to discuss all things happiness.From the episode notes...Dr Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK. A practising GP for the last two decades, Dr Chatterjee wants to inspire people to transform their health and happiness through making small sustainable changes to their lifestyles. Leading the charge on how healthcare and medicine is understood in the UK, Dr Chatterjee has co-created and teaches the widely acclaimed 'Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine' course with the Royal College of GPs, that has now been delivered to thousands of doctors and healthcare professionals.His latest book Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day is full of easy-to-understand tips and activities that will help anyone feel calmer and experience more joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2021's episode with the brilliant neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, discussing all things visualisation and more!From the episode notes...Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’ which has translations in 36 global territories.Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. You can find Tara’s website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives on Thursdays.Today we're sharing October 2020's episode with the fantastic James Clear. James Clear's a best-selling author and since this conversation has released more books about habits.From the episode notes...This week Adrienne speaks with James Clear. James is the author behind New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 1 million copies. He is the man who is going to help you live better! He also has his popular 3-2-1 newsletter, which you can find here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing and episode from 2021, with the brilliant Grace Beverley.From the episode notes...Grace is an Oxford graduate, an influencer, one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, and the owner of two businesses: Shreddy and Tala. All this at the age of 24! However she’s also a big believer in down time, so much so she’s written a book about it - Working Hard, Hardly Working. Which you can buy now! You can find Grace’s Instagram here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.