

Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders
Ryan Hartley
This podcast exists to equip and inspire your heart-centred leadership.
You will hear from world class guests each Wednesday plus daily insights from our host, Ryan Hartley.
Be sure to email us your questions to podcast@abty.co.uk
Our interviews are also available to watch, just simply head over to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/alwaysbetterthanyesterday
If you'd like help with anything you hear on this podcast, please do email podcast@abty.co.uk or take a look at how we may serve you best at www.abty.co.uk.
You will hear from world class guests each Wednesday plus daily insights from our host, Ryan Hartley.
Be sure to email us your questions to podcast@abty.co.uk
Our interviews are also available to watch, just simply head over to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/alwaysbetterthanyesterday
If you'd like help with anything you hear on this podcast, please do email podcast@abty.co.uk or take a look at how we may serve you best at www.abty.co.uk.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 6min
#1069 Reservoir of Self-Discovery
Here's a commitment to speak from our reservoir of self-discovery in the hope the personal becomes universal.
Ep 116 with Matthew McConaughey: https://youtu.be/I3m8c0JZpLg
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Sep 2, 2024 • 6min
#1068 Short Episodes are Back!
We are back sharing short heart-centred insights in the hope it may create new possibilities for you.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 274 Interview Sessions with Mac Lake | Discipling Leaders
Mac Lake is a passionate leader dedicated to enhancing organizations' abilities to develop leaders and build intentional leadership development strategies. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he has successfully founded a church, served as a Leadership Development Pastor for a large multisite organization, and established the LAUNCH Network, a groundbreaking church planting initiative.
As the founder of Multiply Group, Mac is now applying his leadership principles to help companies achieve growth and leadership excellence.
An author of seven influential books, including "The Multiplication Effect" and "The Discipling Leaders Series," Mac continues to inspire and educate others through his work.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:33 Mac’s heart for leadership
00:08: 50 God wants you to lead
00:11:15 Mac’s early ministry
00:12:43 Don’t let your leadership be a faded photocopy
00:16:00 Your home has to be your first ministry
00:21:35 Tips for new Christian Dads
00:25:39 How do we become better disciples?
00:33:07 Mega Church leadership
00:42:48 the gift of a great worship leader
00:49:00 Revelations from studying the life of Christ
00:55:38 Discipling leaders book series
00:58:01 Mac’s Heartprint
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
Connect with Mac
Website: https://www.maclakeonline.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maclake24/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maclake24/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maclake/
YouTube: http://youtube.com/maclake
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/
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#MacLake #ChurchLeadership #DisciplingLeaders

Aug 21, 2024 • 57min
Ep 273 Interview Sessions with Dr. Andy Cope | The UK's Doctor of Happiness
Dr. Andy Cope is a wellbeing expert, best-selling author and recovering academic.
Andy specialises in positive psychology and the science of human flourishing. The reward for grinding out his Loughborough PhD is that he gets to call himself a Dr of Happiness.
Andy’s books are frequently on the best-sellers list. ‘The Art of Being Brilliant’, ‘Shine’, and ‘Zest’ have all topped the personal development charts. ‘The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence’ and Leadership:
Multiplier Effect’ are riding high in the business charts and ‘Happiness Route Map’ was nominated as The Independent’s best self-help book of the year.
Andy also moonlights as a children’s author. His ‘Spy Dog’ series has sold in excess of a million copies worldwide.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:53 Positive Psychology – The Science of Flourishing
00:10: 21 Human Zoochosis
00:18:15 The Power of Presence
00:24:51 Collective Action Problem
00:25:49 Discover Your Brilliance
00:34:00 The Top Two Percenters
00:43:45 Do It Better than You Have To
00:49:40 Working With His Son
00:52:48 Dr. Andy’s Heartprint
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
Connect with Dr. Andy
Website: https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Brilliance-185597948129457/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/artofbrilliance/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/art-of-brilliance/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artofbrill
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Website: https://abty.co.uk/
Instagram:
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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
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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
#DrAndyCope #Happiness #ArtofBrilliance

Aug 16, 2024 • 28min
016 Community Conversations | Cultivating Community
The episode features hosts Abbie Asadi and Ryan Hartley discussing the themes of "cultivation" and "experience" in relation to community. Abbie shares personal stories from a recent weekend in London, where she attended concerts with her son and mother. These experiences led her to reflect on the significance of creativity and individuality within a community, and how personal journeys can inspire and connect with others.
Ryan and Abbie explore how these concepts of cultivation—nurturing relationships and experiences—and experience itself play a critical role in building and sustaining communities. They delve into the idea of personal growth and shared experiences as the foundation of a strong community, emphasizing the importance of being present and supportive in each other's journeys.
The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes, insights into the creative process, and reflections on the importance of community in their lives. This episode offers listeners an intimate look at how personal experiences can foster a deeper sense of connection and belonging within a community.
The hosts also touch on the broader implications of these themes, suggesting that by cultivating meaningful relationships and embracing our individual experiences, we contribute to a more vibrant and supportive community. This episode is a celebration of community, creativity, and the shared human experience.

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 272 Interview Sessions with Larry Levine | Selling in a Post-Trust World
Larry Levine is the co-founder and a key figure at Selling From the Heart, renowned for his dedication to transforming the sales profession through authenticity and trust-building.
As the best-selling author of "Selling from the Heart" and co-host of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry brings over 30 years of in-field sales experience within the B2B technology space. His mission is to help sales teams grow revenue, develop personally, and enhance their clients' lives by leveraging the power of authenticity.
Larry coaches sales professionals worldwide, from seasoned representatives to new millennials, leading a movement focused on authenticity, integrity, and substance. His philosophy underscores that people prefer doing business with genuine sales professionals rather than those who are inauthentic.
In addition to his foundational book, he has written "Selling in a Post-Trust World," addressing the challenges of selling in an era of skepticism. Since starting Selling From the Heart in March 2017, Larry has been actively involved in providing resources such as books, podcasts, and training to help sales professionals build trust faster and close more sales.
Pre-order Selling in a Post Trust World here: https://sellinginaposttrustworld.com/
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:49 Community First
00:07:00 Don’t Leave Your Heart at Home
00:10:40 the Moment That Sparked Larry’s New Book
00:20:30 Selling in a Post-Trust World – the Soft Skills That Yield Hard Dollars
00:24:08 Why There is an Absence of Trust
00:30:45 Consistency in an Inconsistent World is King and Queen
00:34:22 Building Character to Sustain Success
00:41:15 How Many People are Chasing Inner Success?
00:46:33 Creating Inspirational Experiences
00:52:32 Larry’s Heartprint Hope for the Book
00:56:54 Does Everyone Need to Be a Bit More Jonathan Darling? (see video https://www.instagram.com/p/C9GPQYdx3c_/ )
01:00:59 How to Pre-Order Selling in a Post-Trust World
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
Connect with Larry
Website: https://sellingfromtheheart.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellfromheart
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sellingfromtheheart/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingfromtheheart/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheart
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/
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Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact
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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
#LarryLevine #SellingfromtheHeart #SalesProfessionals

Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 271 Interview Sessions with Neale Donald Walsch | God's Message to You
Neale Donald Walsch, a best-selling spiritual author known for his Conversations with God series, joins the discussion to share profound insights. He delves into how to recognize conversations with the divine and the idea that life's challenges are opportunities for growth. Neale explores the illusion of separation, emphasizes that God is never negative, and teaches that feelings are the soul's language. He also highlights the importance of viewing relationships as lessons and encourages embracing appreciation without attachment.

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 270 Interview Sessions with Prof. Stephen Wyatt | Antidote to the Crisis of Leadership
Stephen (Steve) Wyatt is the Professor of Leadership at the University of Bath as well as the founder and lead consultant at Corporate Rebirth.
He is author of four books, the two most recent being 'Antidote to the Crisis of Leadership' (April 2024, Degruyter) and 'Management & Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution' (Nov. 2020, Kogan Page).
His perspective on leadership whilst refined through rigorous research is also informed by his direct personal experiences.
Prof. Steve previously lived in Asia leading, founding and building several enterprises as well as advising governments and companies through his roles as Regional Managing Partner at Monitor (Deloitte) and at Heidrick & Struggles (Leadership Consulting).
Notable in his national policy work has been revitalisation, growth and navigating significant unfolding changes in sectors including HealthCare, Tourism, Retail and Media.
His corporate work has mainly focused on transformation to thrive in the dynamic 4th Industrial Revolution and managing international growth and complexity.
His most recognised personal venture is the introduction of the sport of polo to mainland China (taking the ‘Sport of Kings to Communist China’), where he founded the legendary Nine-Dragons Hill Polo Club and inaugurated the Gold Cup international polo tournament under the umbrella of the International Federation of Polo.
Prof. Steve’s approach is to partner with leadership teams in a process that holistically reimagines complex systems such that they are future-fit; embracing multiple
stakeholders with divergent perspectives to create break-through insights and ideas and then to navigate adaptive change journeys whilst building the capacity and expectation of ongoing evolution.
Steve currently lives in Bath whilst continuing to provide consulting support globally.
His two most recent books are available from Amazon.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:08:15 the tapestry of leadership
00:13:10 the crisis of leadership
00:24:18 leading with values
00:29:21 bringing Polo to China
00:34:45 corporate leadership support
00:47:43 leadership mindset axioms
00:59:02 the war for talent is over and nobody won
01:03:26 Prof. Stephen’s Heartprint
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
Connect with Prof. Stephen
Website: https://www.corporaterebirth.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-steve-wyatt-b81521/
Connect with Always Better than Yesterday
Website: https://abty.co.uk/
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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
#Leadership #LeadershipCrisis #ProfStephenWyatt

Jul 18, 2024 • 29min
015 Community Conversations | How to Know You Belong
In this episode of community conversations we talk about how to know if we belong to a community and what the signs are of a lead who put ME or WE first.

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 269 Interview Sessions with Lorena Bernal | Live Love Better
Lorena Bernal is a life coach, mindfulness expert, and founder of Live Love Better.
Born in Argentina before moving to Spain as a young child, Lorena began modelling at the age of seven and took her first acting class aged 11. She was crowned Miss
Spain in 1999 before competing in Miss World and built a successfu entertainment career which took her to Hollywood, appearing on screens as an actress and TV host across Spain and the US.
Lorena's multifaceted career as a model, actress, life coach, entrepreneur, and mother has given her a unique perspective on what it means to find happiness and purpose.
As a life coach and spiritual coach, Lorena supports individuals through the transformative process of achieving their goals and becoming their authentic
selves.
Combining practical techniques with spiritual practices, Lorena’s unique approach to coaching empowers her clients to tap into their inner wisdom and build a more
fulfilling, enriching way of life. She offers a new perspective for achieving personal growth, and has extensively studied parenting, children, and adolescent therapies, as well as qualifying as a mindfulness practitioner.
Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Lorena also offers support for celebrities and their families on navigating the pressures of life in the public eye, as well as corporate coaching for organisations wanting to enhance the personal growth and mental health of their leaders and employees.
Lorena currently resides between the United States, Spain, and the UK where she continues the development of her career and shares her life with her three sons and her
husband, professional football manager Mikel Arteta.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:57 alleviating the suffering of humanity
00:07:50 a calm heart
00:11:50 resolving the duality within us
00:17:30 what is the source of your drive?
00:22:40 an insiders perspective on celebrity
00:29:15 how to withstand the pressure and remain true to who you are
00:36:50 there are no leaders when it comes to human
experience – we are all equal
00:40:15 the courage to be who we are and the first rule of parenting is to shut up and learn
00:46:05 parenting three boys in modern times
00:52:03 what if the boys want to follow in Dad’s footsteps and become professional footballers?
00:57:33 it’s just a game
01:01:25 Lorena’s Heartprint
Those with ears, let them hear.
Always love
Ryan
Connect with Lorena
Websites: https://lbcoach.co.uk/ https://www.livelovebetter.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lober99 https://www.instagram.com/livelovebetter_/
https://www.instagram.com/lbcoach_/
Connect with Always Better than Yesterday
Website: https://abty.co.uk/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/
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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
#lorenabernal #lorenabernalcoach #lbcoach #livelovebetter


