Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders

Jay Abbasi is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach specializing in mindfulness, resilience, and leadership development. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies and coached leaders from organizations such as Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo, Jay brings a unique blend of corporate experience and deep insight into human psychology. His approach is rooted in practical strategies that help individuals and teams thrive in high-pressure environments.   Jay’s passion for personal development stems from his own transformative journey, which began after the sudden loss of his father in 2014. Determined to turn pain into purpose, Jay dedicated himself to understanding how people can overcome adversity, break through self-imposed limitations, and find fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.   Through his work, Jay has empowered thousands to shift their mindset, embrace change, and build habits that lead to greater clarity, focus, and success. He combines evidence-based techniques with engaging storytelling to inspire action and lasting growth.   When he is not on stage or coaching, Jay is a devoted father, podcast host, and avid advocate for living with intention and purpose. His mission is to help people unlock their potential and lead lives of meaning and impact. In this episode you will hear:   00:00 Intro 02:05 the fundamental six 03:00 who is Jay Abbasi? 05:55 the impact of losing a Father 11:22 why so many workers are unfulfilled, stressed and burnt out 14:00 what the world’s leading employers do differently 16:00 Jay’s opinion on the real Elon Musk 18:00 the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance as a leader 21:45 open-hearted leadership 26:00 why we need a daily practice to be conscious and intentional 36:00 time to lose ourselves this year 40:00 think about a time you were incredibly joyful – what comes to mind? 44:20 your homework – how do you want to feel every day? 48:16 Jay’s heartprint   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Jay Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi    Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty  Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #JayAbbasi #ConsciousLeadership #MotivationalSpeaker

Mimi Nicklin is the multi award-winning and internationally bestselling author of ‘Softening The Edge’ and 'Empathy at Work', and Founder of the world’s widest-reaching empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MimiYouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media including recently appearing live on the BBC to 85 million people.   She is an experienced executive coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to create more empathy in the world. She trained over 16,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally and has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader 2024.   Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, Multi Generational Engagement, Psychological Safety and D&I. Her second book ‘The Connection Prescription’ is due for release later this year.   In this episode you will hear:   00:00 Intro   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Mimi Website: https://www.empathyeverywhere.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/   Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty    Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #MimiNicklin #EmpathyEverywhere #EmpathyDeficit

Michele is the chief operating officer at Multiply Group and a Working Genius Certified Facilitator. Michele's journey started as a youth intern at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA. This experience paved the way for her to step into the role of interim student minister. She later joined the team at Heritage Christian Church in the same area, where she served in various ministry areas. Michele's primary focus during her time there was to enhance the First Impressions Ministry. In 2012, Michele began working with Mac Lake (ep 274) at the Launch Network, immersing herself in the world of church planting. That experience ignited an unshakable passion within her. In 2015, she came on staff with the North American Mission Board, where she focused on Church Planter Assessments. In 2021, Michele started training leaders with Multiply Group in what is now called Leadership Accelerator, which equips staff teams to develop a healthy, high-performing team, which she is now the Master Trainer of.   In this episode you will hear:   00:00 Intro 04:52 Mac and Cindy Lake 08:31 Who am I as a leader? 10:45 Intention and Intuition 15:37 The Battle for Pure Motives 26:30 The Vulnerability and Openness Paradox 30:48 Working Genius 36:37 The Art of Debriefing 37:57 Michele’s Greatest Contribution 43:04 Michele’s Heartprint   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Michelle Website: https://www.multiplygroup.org/team-members/michelle-barnett IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelebarnett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-barnett-62b230268   Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty     Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact   Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #MicheleBarnett #LeadershipDevelopment #MultiplyGroup

Andrew Anderson is a father, husband and real estate entrepreneur. Prioritizing spiritual connection, he utilizes his seemingly common role as a householder to embody, demonstrate and teach a life of love and absolute abundance in all facets of life. Andrew shares his remarkable journey of resilience and transformation after adopting his late sister's four children, blending two families into one. He opens up about the profound lessons learned through grief, leadership, and unity, as well as his spiritual awakening that reshaped his approach to life and business. We explore topics such as integrating spiritual practices into daily life, the power of fasting, and how authenticity and alignment influence success. Andrew’s story is filled with moments of profound spiritual connection and practical insights into navigating life’s challenges. Listeners will gain inspiration to embrace resilience, tune into the non-physical aspects of life, and lead with love and purpose in their personal and professional lives. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 Intro 02:43 In for a spiritual awakening 05:07 the tragic loss of Andrew’s sister and brother in-law and adopting their four children 10:54 becoming a family of 9 15:50 learning to listen to my inner guide and infinite source of wisdom 19:00 a self-confidence that cannot be taken away 21:17 Andrew’s spirituality 26:37 soulful residential real estate 32:50 Team A family values 38:18 how Andrew stays in good health 40:00 a discussion on fasting 48:40 maintaining a spiritual connection with his sister 52:38 Andrew’s heartprint Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Andrew Email: andrew@iventuresrealestate.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ateamfamilyadventures/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #AndrewAnderson #RealEstate #InspiringStories

Charles Stone is a pastor, author, and leadership expert with over 40 years of ministry experience, including roles as lead pastor, church planter, and coach. He has authored 8 books, including If Jesus Gave a TED Talk and Holy Noticing, with Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience releasing in March 2025.   Holding four advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. and certifications in neuroscience and leadership, Charles specializes in integrating biblical principles with brain-based strategies. His work focuses on coaching pastors to navigate ministry challenges, enhance leadership, and prioritize well-being.   A certified coach and trainer, he has equipped over 3,000 leaders worldwide. Charles lives in Laurel, MS, with his wife of 43 years, Sherryl. Together, they enjoy their three adult children, four grandchildren, and their dog, Sammy. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 Intro 02:20 a brain tumour that sparked a fascination with neuroscience 05:15 what is the Biblical perspective on leadership? 07:00 How to discover the leader within you 09:30 the author of 8 books 11:22 If Jesus gave a TED talk 17:23 WAIT – why am I talking? 19:45 Stress Less – biblical brain-based science to build resilience and reduce anxiety 23:58 Daughter’s Gone Wild, Dad’s Gone Crazy 30:59 Charles’ Heartprint   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan   Connect with Charles Website: https://charlesstone.com/ Books: https://charlesstone.com/csbooks/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #CharlesStone #IfJesusGaveaTEDtalk #neuroscience

Julie Morin is a respected meditation and mindset coach whose life story is a testament to the power of resilience and self-transformation. After overcoming a chronic illness that left her unable to walk for four years, she has made a full recovery and now dedicates her life to guiding others on their paths to wellness. Julie co-founded Envol, a holistic platform dedicated to helping individuals tap into their inner strengths, reclaim their power, and transform their lives. Through Envol, she inspires countless people to embark on their own healing journeys and realize their full potential.   For a commitment free 30-day free trial of Envol – use code ABTY30   In this episode you will hear:   00:00:00 Intro 00:04:20 Julie’s story of an antibiotic that nearly killed her 00:13:00 The glimmer of hope and how things started to improve 00:16:20 Julie was ‘floxed’ 00:21:05 Your body speaks to deliver a message 00:23:21 Developing conscious awareness 00:25:38 Julie’s healing protocol 00:34:00 Envol – to take flight 00:44:23 The power of visualising yourself healed 00:48:41 What you can experience on the Envol App 00:55:18 The frequency of orchestral music 01:00:20 Julie’s Heartprint Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Julie Website: https://www.julieshealing.com/ Envol App: https://envol.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliewithjoy Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #JulieMorin #Envol #NaturalHealing

Anne McGinty is the host of the How I Built My Small Business Podcast. Prior to this, Anne co-founded and led San Francisco Holiday Lighting, Inc., the leading professional holiday lighting company in the Bay Area, until it was acquired in 2020. Anne also co-founded and ran The Pop Nation, a gourmet ice pop brand that catered to various events and clients, including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival, Fleet Week, Off The Grid, Salesforce, Google, Facebook, and many more, until it was acquired in 2015.   In this episode you will hear:   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Why Anne started her podcast 00:07:30 Daughter of immigrant parents from the Philippines 00:13:42 Oral history culture 00:20:45 Anne’s business ventures 00:23:10 The journey to understand and heal her autoimmune conditions 00:26:27 A Heartbreaking WhatsApp message 00:29:00 Experiencing a state of transcendence and Father’s legacy lives on 00:35:34 Running a business with your husband 00:44:44 How Anne would run a business today knowing what she knows now 00:59:20 Anne’s Heartprint    Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Anne Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-my-small-business/id1723848765 Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #AnneMcGinty #SmallBusiness #HowIBuiltMySmallBusiness

Dr. Claudia Thompson is a conscious leader, quantum activator and multi-dimensional guide helping her clients and community heal through meditation, subconscious neural reprogramming, guided energy work and past-life regressions via My Quantum Soul Sessions (MQSS).   Claudia learned how to reach into the depths of herself and learned how to create the love, health, success and abundance she was searching for.   Claudia woke up to the worthy, infinite being that she is and now empowers others to do the same, helping you heal from limiting beliefs and past experiences and uncovering the most authentic version of you.   Dr. Claudia has a PhD in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness and is a Registered Dietitian in addition to the quantum work she does. In this episode you will hear:   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Dr. Claudia reacts to the impact of her social media messages 00:08:30 Waking up to being a spiritual messenger 00:14:00 sharing the messages on TikTok for the first time 00:15:40 Developing discernment 00:17:00 Levels of density 00:22:00 Our early teachers aren’t usually identifying with a spiritual path 00:24:20 Who is Dr. Claudia Thompson? 00:29:21 Dr. Claudia’s emotional story of connecting with her guides 00:34:10 Ryan’s experience of heaven’s army assembling 00:37:12 Disconnection is an illusion 00:41:23 Why Dr. Claudia’s uses the same intro in her videos   00:45:30 Energetic follow the leader 00:50:12 How to work with Dr. Claudia 00:59:34 Dr. Claudia’s Heartprint   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan   Connect with Dr. Claudia Website: https://www.drclaudiathompson.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaudiathompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drclaudiathompson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drclaudia     Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #DrClaudiaThompson #SpiritualGuides #SpiritualAwakening

Katia Vlachos is a reinvention coach, speaker, meditation teacher and bestselling author of Uncaged: A Good Girl's Journey to Reinvention.    With a master's from the Harvard Kennedy School and a PhD from the RAND Graduate School, Katia began her career as a policy analyst before pivoting into coaching, specialising in helping women to reinvent their lives and pursue their aspirations without being weighed down by guilt or overwhelm.    Based in Switzerland, Katia has also spent over 25 years' as an expat and is an expert in cross-cultural transitions and global mobility, which led her to write her first book A Great Move: Surviving and Thriving in Your Expat Assignment.   In this episode you will hear: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:55 Identifying your cage 00:05:15 Katia’s memoir process 00:08:27 Katia’s ‘Good Girl’ story 00:16:49 Learning to use the heart 00:24:00 Unlearning that love requires earning and embracing unconditional love 00:28:00 Healing the mind and body connection 00:38:00 Be alert! Your cages will show up 00:41:00 Creating home, belonging and your tribe 00:52:00 Katia’s Heartprint     Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan   Connect with Katia Website: https://www.katiavlachos.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatiaVlachosCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiavlachos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.vlachos/ Book: https://uncaged.net/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday  Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #KatiaVlachos #Uncaged #Reinvention

Mark Walsh teaches embodiment, trauma education and resilience. He is the author of Embodiment, Working with the Body in Training and Coaching, and Embodied Meditation.   He hosts The Embodiment Podcast, and led The Embodiment Conference.    In this episode you will hear:   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:47 Bottom 1% agreeableness 00:04:40 The Importance of free speech and the consequences of not speaking up 00:08:00 Trauma has been politicised 00:11:40 Spineless, emasculated men and the philosophy of virtue 00:16:22 Most women aren’t interested in truth 00:20:05 Everyone worships an ideology – our decadent, nihilistic, hedonistic culture 00:22:49 Coaching young men in the gym 00:28:50 Forget DEI, go with competence 00:32:02 True compassion is not idiot compassion 00:34:46 We need more crusades 00:37:22 Why Mark loves coaching in the gym 00:43:24 What do you want to survive you? 00:50:31 Why Mark is leaving England behind – the degeneration of western and northern Europe. 00:55:44 Mark’s Heartprint Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Mark  Website: https://embodimentunlimited.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.walsh.9256 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwalshintegration/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Theembodimentchannel Feral Philosophy: http://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw   Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty     Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact     Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #MarkWalsh #Embodiment #EmbodimentUnlimited