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PASSION PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIESAlison Smith - Landscaping Your Life: Getting Back On Track with Nature & MetaphorsHere's what to expect on the podcast:How being in nature can heal the mind.Some metaphors Alison uses to help her clients overcome life's challenges.How to use nature as a tool to help people get unstuck.What inspired Alison to dedicate her work to helping people?Alison's book and what readers can expect from it.And much more! About Alison:Alison Smith is a speaker, coach, and author of Can't See the Wood for the Trees?: Landscaping Your Life to Get Back on Track.With over 20 years of experience, s...
2025-06-0554 min
Sew-organised-styleAlison Smith, MBE Alison Smith, MBE, is a visionary in the world of sewing and couture techniques. As the UK’s leading sewing educator, she has revolutionized garment construction, corsetry, and tailoring, making intricate skills accessible to all. Founder of the School of Sewing, Alison teaches hands-on workshops that empower sewists of all levels. She’s also a celebrated author, with books like The Sewing Book and Dressmaking selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. Her expertise extends to online courses and the Members Club, where she shares advanced techniques, pattern hacks, and professional finishing methods. Alison discu...
2025-05-1224 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastUnlocking the Power of Metaphors in Podcasting with Alison SmithSend us a textUnlock the art of communication as Alison Smith, a seasoned coach and speaker, joins us to unveil the power of metaphors in making complex ideas more accessible. Imagine transforming intricate concepts into relatable stories that stick, much like Alison's genius use of gardening metaphors to break down the complexities of supplier management. Her insights will revolutionize how you convey messages, turning confusion into clarity with the vivid imagery and curiosity that metaphors inspire.Venture into the creative realm of podcasting with Alison's pioneering series, "Landscaping Your Life." This innovative journey, born...
2025-02-0633 min
The Mindful JourneyLandscaping Your Life: Using Nature’s Wisdom for Clarity and Growth with Alison SmithWelcome back to The Mindful Journey, where we dive deep into mindfulness, personal growth, and human consciousness. In this episode, we are joined by Alison Smith, a seasoned coach and author renowned for her unique approach to problem-solving through nature metaphors. Alison shares how we can leverage nature to understand our challenges, overcome overwhelm, and unlock creative solutions to life’s problems. She also explores the role of mindfulness in reducing stress and staying present. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for navigating life's complexities with the wisdom of the natural world.
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2024-11-2422 min
Mind Over MatterNature Metaphors: A Path to Clarity and Problem-Solving with Alison SmithEpisode Summary:
In this episode, host Sanghamitra sits down with coach and speaker Alison Smith to explore the power of nature metaphors in problem-solving. Alison explains how idioms and natural imagery can help us view our challenges from a fresh perspective, moving beyond feeling stuck. Through thoughtful examples, she highlights how stepping into a "nature mindset"—like envisioning a mountain as a problem to climb—can spark new ideas for solutions. Together, they also discuss the value of being present and staying grounded, using simple nature-based activities to relieve stress and bring clarity.
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2024-11-1328 min
The Unstuck Movement with Rob Z WentzNature's Clues: How Words Unlock Solutions w/ Alison SmithCan the words we use when we're stuck reveal the path forward? This episode is with Alison Smith, a coach who helps people get back on track by using nature-based metaphors like 'can't see the wood for the trees' and 'stuck in a rut.' We explore how the landscapes of our language can guide us when we're feeling lost.
Alison Smith uses nature as a metaphor to help people navigate through life when they’re feeling stuck and unsure of what to do. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Alison has developed tools that are also sh...
2024-11-0639 min
The Mindful LivingNature’s Wisdom: Using Metaphors to Navigate Life’s Challenges with Alison SmithEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, Sana is joined by Alison Smith, an experienced coach, speaker, and host of the podcast Landscaping Your Life. Alison has over 23 years of experience helping people overcome life's challenges by using nature as a metaphor to guide them. Together, they explore how nature’s lessons can provide valuable insights when feeling lost or trapped, and how shifting one’s perspective can lead to inner clarity. Alison shares practical exercises, like drawing a mountain to represent challenges, and emphasizes the power of metaphor in problem-solving. The episode also delves into A...
2024-10-1527 min
Aspire to Lead304. Building Resilience in Education: Featuring Alison SmithIn this thought-provoking episode, Alison Smith discusses the pressing challenges facing both educators and educational leaders, including burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional dissonance, and a lowered sense of mattering. Alison delves into how cultivating resilience can not only help individuals overcome these challenges but also build collective efficacy, which in turn positively impacts student success.
We also explore how educational leaders can actively support and foster resilience within their teams, ensuring long-term well-being and productivity. Alison introduces the THRIVE Design Principles, a framework that can help schools and educators create environments that encourage growth, support, and resilience.
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2024-09-0732 min
This Is The NorthEp 13. Building Fences, Not Just Ambulances: David Smith's Journey from Charity Leader to Political CandidateWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need for a more equal and inclusive society.In this episode, Alison speaks with David Smith, CEO of Oasis Community Housing and the Labour candidate for North Northumberland. The discussion delves into David's extensive career, his motivations for ente...
2024-06-2136 min
Life Beyond The Numbers#178 A Metaphor For Our Lives - Alison Smith"I then realised that if gardening can be a metaphor for supplier management, nature's landscapes could be a metaphor for our lives." Alison Smith
Alison Smith and I discuss her unique approach as a facilitator, coach, and author, of using nature and its landscapes as powerful metaphors to bridge understanding in business and life. Over a 24-year journey, Alison has developed various techniques, including drawing, walking, and storytelling metaphors, to help individuals gain insights while leaving their logical minds aside. Alison also highlights the significance of language, mindset, and creativity, and shares how her journey fr...
2024-06-1548 min
Brainwave ExchangeSowing Seeds of Change: Alison Smith's Use of Metaphor as Tool for Growth
How can metaphors from nature illuminate our personal and professional lives? Join us as we welcome Alison Smith, the insightful author of "Can't See the Wood for the Trees," and host of the "Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith" podcast. Alison takes us on a journey from her roots in the Midlands, UK, to her current life in Scotland, revealing how her early career in purchasing evolved into a passion for leadership and self-awareness. Alison's unique approach to using nature as a metaphor to foster growth, both personally and professionally, promises to inspire and invigorate.
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2024-06-011h 02
The Modern Mompreneur PodcastE57: Empowering Mompreneurs: Crafting Your Personal Brand with Alison McFarlaneIn this episode, host Dai Smith interviews Alison McFarlane, founder and CEO of Alison McFarlane Inc., about her journey as a mompreneur and the importance of personal branding. Alison shares how she decided to step out on faith and start her own business after working in corporate America for over 20 years. She emphasizes the need for a strong personal brand in the digital age and offers tips on optimizing LinkedIn profiles. Alison also discusses the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship and the importance of setting boundaries and aligning with the right opportunities.
2024-05-3133 min
Success In Mind; Motivation, and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs#304: Transforming Mindset Through Metaphors with Alison SmithIn this episode of Success in Mind, I'm joined by Alison Smith, a distinguished coach, speaker, and author known for her innovative use of nature's metaphors to solve problems and transform mindsets.
Alison shares her journey from personal challenges to discovering the power of neuro-linguistic programming and metaphors, which led to her career as a coach.
She explains how metaphors, especially those derived from nature, can help individuals and teams shift their perspectives and find solutions to their problems.
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2024-04-3036 min
About Small BusinessAbout Small Business Episode 5 - Alison Smith - Mark Stanley AccountantsJoin us for a compelling discussion on the challenges and triumphs of women in business with Alison Smith, Chartered Accountant and manager at Mark Stanley Accountants. In this insightful podcast episode, Alison shares her experiences navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry, offering valuable insights into overcoming obstacles and fostering inclusivity.
Delve into the complexities of self-promotion for introverted individuals as Alison candidly discusses strategies for asserting oneself in the professional sphere while staying true to one's authentic self. From cultivating confidence to embracing networking opportunities, Alison's wisdom is invaluable for anyone navigating the intricacies of career advancement.
As a seasoned...
2024-04-0752 min
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best FriendNora Smith and Pete Smith Nora Smith (Bob's Burgers) and her dad Pete Smith (Adult Swim, Space Ghost Coast to Coast) join the show and now I want them to come on every week! We talked about Roll Up a Song, the debut album by Gonzales Smith. Pete wrote the lyrics and Jay Gonzales of Drive-By Truckers did the music. We also talked about boundaries, Pete being propositioned by the CIA, the best person in the Smith family, Pete's journey from art school to animation to writing, promos and music. Nora's path to becoming co-showrunner on Bob's. Nora's mom's optimism. The fartvan...
2024-02-261h 49
Landscaping Your Life with Alison SmithSpecial episode: How to stop life feeling like groundhog dayIt’s Groundhog Day and if you’re using the idiom to describe how you’re feeling then why not try this 5-minute technique to release the feeling and help you get you back on track. If after listening you would like more information just sign up for the Landscaping Your Life newsletter and the latest newsletter includes the pdf with more detailed instructions. https://mailchi.mp/8191a411923f/alisonsmith We’ll be back very soon with the 4th series of the Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith podcast.
2024-02-0206 min
Madness RadioCrazy or Religious? | Alison Smith | Madness RadioDoes hearing God’s voice make you mentally ill? Will psychiatry help you cope with grief and rejection – or make things worse? After a distressing romantic breakup Alison Smith went to her college clinic for help – and was locked up, drugged, and labeled psychotic. Positive and mysterious voices – including visions of Jesus – suddenly turned dark and persecutory, and Alison was driven into psychiatry-induced madness. Co-hosts Will Hall and Jacks McNamara join Alison to discuss religious voices – and psychiatric violence to suppress them. Alison’s writing has appeared in Granta, Real Simple, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and her acclaimed me...
2024-02-021h 14
Madness RadioCrazy or Religious? | Alison Smith | Madness RadioDoes hearing God’s voice make you mentally ill? Will psychiatry help you cope with grief and rejection – or make things worse? After a distressing romantic breakup Alison Smith went to her college clinic for help – and was locked up, drugged, and labeled psychotic. Positive and mysterious voices – including visions of Jesus – suddenly turned dark and persecutory, and Alison was driven into psychiatry-induced madness. Co-hosts Will Hall and Jacks McNamara join Alison to discuss religious voices – and psychiatric violence to suppress them. Alison’s writing has appeared in Granta, Real Simple, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and her acclaimed me...
2024-02-0200 min
Healthy Lifestyle with Lori AnneEpisode 253 Alison Smith - Helping You See The Wood For The Trees 1-20-24HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Alison Smith looking at how we landscap our lives. Over recent years she started to use poetry to support the use of metaphor and recent poems about talking to the brick wall, drawing a line in the sand and coming out of the shadows have been very impacful. Like Coach Lori Anne, Alison loves getting people unstuck - getting you to hear your inner wisdom and getting back on track - She loves that no session is ever the same and gets so excited...
2024-01-2041 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastExploring Metaphors and the Power of Language with Alison SmithHave you ever felt like you’ve hit a brick wall, unable to find solutions to life’s problems?Meet Alison Smith!Prepare to be challenged as renowned trainer, coach, and author, Alison Smith, lends her wisdom on how the seemingly simple elements of language and metaphor can drastically shape our lives. Step into a world where gardening isn't just about nurturing plants, but a metaphor for personal growth, where the phrase 'talking to a brick wall' is not defeat, but an invitation to find hidden solutions cloaked within our language choices. This conve...
2023-12-0438 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison SmithPlease join me for a online live event! Join us at 6pm UK time on Monday, 13th November for an evening with Alison Smith. If you feel like you're talking to a brick wall in an area of your life, why not come along for this live, virtual event on Zoom. Alison will be using her poem 'Talking to the brick wall' as a basis for an interactive conversation, to help you to identify solutions and actions to resolve the situation. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-alison-smith-how-to-talk-to-a-brick-wall-tickets-736679336727 #alisonsmith #landscapingyourlife #talkingtoabrickwall #event
2023-11-0102 min
Meltdown to Mastery: Empowering Women In Crisis To Manifest by Rewiring The Subconscious Mind.STUCK, OVERWHELMED, Can't See The Forest For the Trees? Manifest Your Way, in Midlife Crisis - with Alison SmithEver felt completely lost and overwhelmed in life? Wondered how to find your way out of the meltdown? Have you ever been so stuck that you couldn't see a way forward? Join us today as we explore the art of mastering life's challenges with Alison Smith. Alison shares a unique approach using nature as a guide. How can the wisdom of the natural world help you regain your clarity and direction.
Alison Smith, who will help us navigate the path from feeling utterly stuck and overwhelmed to finding clarity and purpose. Alison's unique perspective, which uses nature...
2023-10-2538 min
Chaos to Peace with Conny: clearing the clutter and getting organized in your space, files and finances - with a spiritual twist192. From Stagnation to Transformation: Landscape Your Life with Alison SmithHave you ever felt stuck in your life, unable to decipher the wood from the trees or feeling like you're up the creek without a paddle? Then this enlightening chat with the dynamic and lovely Alison Smith is just the tonic you need. Alison has mastered the art of using nature's metaphors to guide people through periods of feeling overwhelmed or stagnant, turning phrases we often use to describe our problems into solutions.Our conversation isn't just about metaphors, though. Alison also opens up about her journey into writing stories and poems that resonate with...
2023-10-1652 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#63 How to stop the circlingAs a postscript to episode 36 Alison shares some additional insights to help stop you going round in circles in your life. She’s also written a poem on the subject which you’ll hear at the end of this very short episode. You’ll find all links mentioned, details of the Can’t see the wood for the trees book and the words of here https://www.alisonsmith.co/stop-circling/
2023-09-1806 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#62 How to come out of the shadowsIf you know you need to come out of the shadows in an area in your life you may it helpful to join Alison in nature and explore being in the shadows and non-shadows to get a sense as she does about your relationship to them both and to understand what stepping out of the shadows might require from you. You’ll find all the links mentioned, the book and the words of the poem here https://www.alisonsmith.co/how-to-get-out-of-the-shadows/
2023-09-1126 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#58 If your problem was a landscape what sort of landscape would it beRather than venture outside into nature and the rainy weather for this episode Alison uses drawing as another means of using nature as a metaphor for a problem you’re grappling with. So, get your pens and paper ready and be open to something a little unconventional to enable that breakthrough you’ve been searching for. You’ll find links mentioned in the podcast here https://www.alisonsmith.co/if-your-problem-was-a-mountain/
2023-08-1424 min
Speaking Podcast#235 Alison Smith- When You Can't See the Wood for the TreesAlison Smith has a unique, quirky perspective - using nature as a metaphor for our lives - allows her to help people in an unconventional way that they may not be used to, but which always gets results!
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2023-08-1053 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#57 How to go for a walk and find solutions to a problem you’re grappling withIn the majority of episodes Alison invites us to join her to find solutions in a landscape that represents how we’re feeling whether that’s when we can’t see the wood for the trees #28, are treading water #23, or life feels like an uphill struggle #25. In today’s episode she shares with us a more general technique she uses called a Landscaping Your Life walk that can be applied to any situation you’re stuck about. You’ll find links mentioned in the podcast here https://www.alisonsmith.co/going-on-a-landscaping-your-life-walk/
2023-08-0727 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#50 Using nature as our coach - where it all started The podcast is two years old this week and to celebrate I thought I’d share more about where the idea came from to use nature as a metaphor for our lives, and also a few of my favourite examples of the sorts of solutions people have found by taking a problem they’re grappling with out into nature. You’ll find more about my book, and how to sign up for my newsletter and other links mentioned in the podcast here https://www.alisonsmith.co/landscaping-your-life-with-alison-smith-podcast/
2023-06-1923 min
Innova.buzzAlison Smith, Uncovering Inner Wisdom Through Nature's Metaphors - Innova.Buzz 576Our guest in this episode is Alison Smith, a specialist in guiding individuals through challenging moments using an inventive, nature-inspired approach. With over two decades of coaching and problem-solving expertise, Alison offers a unique perspective that consistently produces results. As an accomplished speaker, coach, and author, she brings joy, laughter, and connection to every interaction. Her book, ‘Can’t See the Wood for the Trees,’ and podcast, ‘Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith,’ showcase her exceptional tools and insights.In our conversation Alison and I discussed the power of metaphor and how it can help us find solutions...
2023-06-0747 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#48 What to do when you’re beating yourself upShort and sweet today. Due to unexpected family issues today’s episode revisits the I reclaim all my parts poem shared in more detail in episode #45 with reference to episode #29 where you’re asked to put the stick down you’re beating yourself up with. You’ll find the words of the poem, my book, and how to sign up for my newsletter and other useful Landscaping Your Life resources here https://www.alisonsmith.co/landscaping-your-life-with-alison-smith-podcast/
2023-05-0103 min
In TurnInterview with Alison SmithIn today’s episode, I interview Alison Smith who is an author, a poet, a speaker, and a podcaster. Alison helps you to see the wood for the trees when you’re stuck and don’t know what to do. She uses nature as our coach and their landscapes as metaphors for our lives.
Her unique, quirky perspective - using nature as a metaphor for our lives - allows Alison to help people in an unconventional way that they may not be used to, but which always gets results! For example, when you can't see the wood for the trees, the an...
2023-04-2840 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#45 An uprooting & lack of confidence in myself Today’s episode provides insight when you’re feeling ungrounded, out of sorts and lacking confidence in yourself. Where that ungroundedness is providing a disconnect between you and your life. Or you may simply want a different perspective about a situation you’re grappling with. You’ll find the words of the poems, my book, and how to sign up for my newsletter and other links mentioned in the podcast here https://www.alisonsmith.co/landscaping-your-life-with-alison-smith-podcast/
2023-04-1029 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#44 Paths or destination that is the questionToday’s episode uses the premise that when you’re stuck and don’t know what to do it’s often about the paths and destinations – you may not be clear about the destination or goal, or you’re not on the right path to get to your destination or perhaps you’re even judging the path you’re on because you don’t know where it’s headed, or fear it won’t get you where you want to go. You’ll find the words of the poem, signing up for my newsletter and other links mentioned in the podcast...
2023-04-0328 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#43 Stand in nature and hear your inner wisdom’s whispers Today we dive straight into the heart of Landscaping Your Life – using nature as a means of hearing your own inner wisdom. You’re asked to consider “if your life was a landscape what type of landscape would it be?” and to “stand in nature and see your own inner wisdom reflected back at you” in that landscape, and to then make changes to that landscape to release the stuckness and even overwhelm you might be feeling about a situation. You’ll find the words of the poems and other links mentioned in the podcast here https...
2023-03-2718 min
Healing the Patriarchy with LoveEp 18: Guest: Alison Smith - Facilitator of Human Potential Through Soulful OfferingsEp 18 - Luna talks to Alison Smith who is a Counsellor, Teacher, Writer and Coach who nurtures and empowers women to reach greater levels of self-awareness and to break through into their fullest, most heart and soul-centred selves.
Alison is also an incredible woman who is passionate about what she does and how she is being in the world. She is a deep listener who listens not only to the women that she works with but also to the world around her and she responds in the most beautiful ways you can imagine by facilitating human potential...
2022-11-0957 min
Fearless PracticeAlison Pidgeon: Turn Your Passion Into Another Business | Ep 44Do you have ideas that you want to explore within the mental health field that lies outside of the therapy room? Or do you have one great idea that you want to try out? Or do you have a passion that you want to try to monetize while growing your private practice? Whatever is on your mind, or wherever you are in your Canadian private practice and professional business journey, in this podcast episode I chat with Alison about her extensive experience with building multiple businesses. From starting her group practice to creatings side hustles, we...
2022-10-2645 min
Fearless PracticeAlison McCleary: Navigating the Journey From Studying to Practicing Therapy| Ep 42Are you working with your passions? How can you find a bridge between what you like to do and what you need to do? Could you develop a small avenue of passive income in your Canadian private practice? The road from being a student to a therapist is long with many twists, turns, and brave steps! Imagining your future Canadian private practice may feel very far away while you are in grad school or finishing your dissertation, but you can take small steps now to make that transition easier for yourself – and more successful for your future bus...
2022-10-1246 min
The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast4 Landscaping Your Life and Getting Unstuck with Alison SmithDiscussing Self Aware Leadership with Thinkers from Around the GlobeIf you are an organisational psychologist, leadership coach, organisational leader, people manager or working in human resources, this podcast will be of interest to you. If you’ve worked in organisations that have positive cultures or suffer from bullying and incivility this podcast will interest you too. If you’re interested in working relationship, the behaviour of individuals and being a better colleague, please listen it. Join me as I talk to Alison Smith about self awareness, leader effectiveness and leadership at all levels...
2022-09-2926 min
Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly SmithWhy You Should Have a Blog (Including Tips on What to Blog About) with Alison Ver HalenIf you want Google to find your website, establish yourself as an authority, and educate your audience, start blogging. In this episode you will learn: 1. Blogging is an important tool for SEO and for establishing yourself as an authority in your field. 2. You can use blogging to educate your audience about your products or services. 3. Blogging can help you sell more products or services by making it easier to communicate with potential customers.Here's a breakdown of what we covered:[00:00:05] - Create fresh content on your website every week.[00:03:08] - Let's meet Alison...
2022-09-2242 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#41 Highlights from series 2 to help you get unstuckToday Alison shares highlights from this second series of the podcast where she went into nature to discover insight when you’re stuck and off track. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find useful references and blogs mentioned in the podcast here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-08-0832 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#40 What to do when you’re feeling ungroundedToday Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re feeling ungrounded. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find useful references and blogs mentioned in the podcast here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-08-0129 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#39 How to get back on trackToday Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re off track and want to get back on it. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find useful references and blogs mentioned in the podcast here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-07-2527 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#38 How to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to beToday Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find useful references and blogs mentioned in the podcast here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-07-1827 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#37 What to do when you’re lostToday Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re lost & explores the difference between being physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually lost. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find useful references and blogs mentioned in the podcast here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-07-1122 min
Making Money Online with Lisa Johnson057 How to reframe trauma, with Alison SmithA quick trigger warning before we start - This episode has conversations about trauma and upsetting incidents, so please skip this one if you need to. Alison Smith is a trauma-informed coach and EMDR therapist who works with high-functioning entrepreneurs aiding them to re-frame trauma so they are no longer held back by past experiences. We’ve all been through things that have a lasting impact on us, they can be big or small events, but if we can learn how to re-frame trauma we can break out of survival mode and move forward toward the...
2022-07-0422 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#36 What to do when you’re going round in circlesToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when you want to stop going round in circles. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog & other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-07-0423 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#35 What to do when you want to turn a corner in your lifeToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when want to turn a corner in your life and are resisting doing just that. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog & other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-06-2717 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#34 What to do when you feel like you’ve missed the tideToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when you’re feeling like you’ve missed the tide – that one perfect moment to take action. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog & other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-06-2024 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#33 Happy First Podcast Birthday – 7 of the highlightsCelebrating its 1st birthday Alison shares 7 highlights from the last year including 2 poems & 5 idioms we use when we’re stuck. You can sign up for Alison’s free webinar on 20th June @ 1900 UK time https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-opportunities-metamorphosis-for-solstice-tickets-339788736257 You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-06-1333 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#32 How to stop feeling like you’re talking to the brick wallToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you’re feeling like you’re talking to a brick wall and would prefer to be listened or paid attention to. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-06-0623 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#31 How to put your head above the parapetToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you’re afraid to put your head above the parapet. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-05-3016 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#30 What to do when you feel like you’ve been pulled through a hedge backwardsToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you feel like you’ve been pulled through a hedge backwards. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-05-2318 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#29 What to do with the stick you’re beating yourself up withToday Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you want to put the stick down you’re beating yourself up with. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-05-1611 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#28 How to see the wood for the treesPutting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes back to a topic she first shared in her book, Can’t see the wood for the trees (available from all online stockists), and shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you can’t see the wood for the trees. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-05-0924 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#27 What to do when you’re at a crossroads in your lifePutting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you’re at a crossroads in your life. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-05-0215 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#26 How to build a bridge with anotherPutting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison shares insights from several bridges from recent walks to help find metaphorical insight you can apply to a situation where you want to build a bridge with another person. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-04-2526 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#25 What to do when life feels like an uphill strugglePutting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison walks up a hill to find metaphorical insight you can apply to a situation you feel is like an uphill struggle. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find Alison’s blog and other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-04-1820 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#24 What to do when you want to see the light at the end of the tunnelPutting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes back and forth with eyes open and closed through a tunnel obtaining metaphorical insight you can apply to a situation you’d like to see the light at the end of tunnel about. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-04-1111 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#23 How to stop treading water in a situation in your lifePutting distance between you and the situation you don’t know what to do in is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes swimming in the sea in Fife, Scotland to discover metaphorical solutions when you resonate with either feeling like you’re treading water or are trying to keep your head above water. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscap...
2022-04-0409 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#22 What to do when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place?In this series of her podcast Alison is visiting the landscapes within the words you use when you’re stuck and don’t know what to do to help you find solutions and alternate perspectives currently hidden from view. Today she’s helping you get back on track when you feel like you’re between a rock and a hard place. You can buy Alison’s book, Can’t see the wood for the trees, from all online stockists. You can find other means of keeping in touch with Alison here https://linktr.ee/landscapingyourlife
2022-03-2719 min
Talent Intelligence Collective PodcastThe one with Ian Addison Smith from EYWelcome to the 16th episode of the Talent Intelligence Collective Podcast!
Or should I say welcome back?
We owe you all a big apology. It's been faaaaar to long since we released one of these. To the point that our last guest - Randy Bailey - messaged us last week asking whether he'd killed the podcast forever.
Thankfully not. It's alive and kicking, and we're pleased to release our latest episode!
In this one, myself, Alison Ettridge and Toby Culshaw co-hosted an episode where we spoke to Ian Addison-Smith of EY...
2022-01-271h 04
Walking Distance#20 | Bear Safety ft. Tom SmithIn this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Tom Smith, a professor of wildlife sciences at Brigham Young University in Utah. Initially Smith’s research specialities included bighorn sheep and caribou, but when he began working at Katmai National Park in Southwest Alaska, he shifted to studying the most common animal there: bears. In the last 20 years, Smith has conducted research in Alaska, India, and in bear country in the lower 48 states. Blissful Hiker covers why it’s important to have bear deterrent, rules of th...
2021-11-2353 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#21 How to use these episodes to get unstuck and back on trackIn today’s episode Alison shares insight from her book Can’t see the wood for the trees – landscaping your life to get back on track. Insight that uses the landscape within the words you’re using when you’re stuck to find metaphorical solutions to help you get back on track. Words and sayings such as: Stuck in a rut Can’t see the wood for the trees (also see episode 1) Up the creek without a paddle (also see episode 6) Like a fish out of water (also see episode 7) Head in the sand Out on a limb (also see epi...
2021-11-0821 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#20 Can’t see the wood for the trees and other idioms that keep you stuckIn today’s episode Alison shares insight from her book Can’t see the wood for the trees – landscaping your life to get back on track. Insight that uses the landscape within the words you’re using when you’re stuck to find metaphorical solutions to help you get back on track. Words and sayings such as: Stuck in a rut Can’t see the wood for the trees (also see episode 1) Up the creek without a paddle (also see episode 6) Like a fish out of water (also see episode 7) Head in the sand Out on a limb (also see epi...
2021-11-0118 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#19 How autumn can be your coach and help you get back on trackWhat do you need to let go of – or perhaps you need to turn over a new leaf – or be a little colder with someone? All potential insights from patterns in nature during autumn. As always, it’s certainly preferable to think of a situation you’d like more insight on to have at the back of your mind as you listen to Alison sharing hints, tips and tools about how to see situations from different perspectives. Otherwise, it’s a little theoretical and doesn’t give you an experience of how transformative these tools can be. You’ll...
2021-10-2510 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#18 When doing nothing is doing somethingTalking about this episode Alison said “I could have pushed on, I could have waffled and said something, and yet the words wouldn’t form. A great reminder, like in episode 16 when I was headed for that crossroads, that impatience and the ought/must/should/need to make progress is not always our best friend. Today I am honouring the fact that nothing came, no great idea, no fabulous insight. Just an invitation to sit with the doing nothing and that be ok. After all, a seed knows when it’s the right time t...
2021-10-1801 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#17 How to use nature as your coachYou can of course just go for a walk in nature and find that when you return that the situation you’re grappling with feels different. As Alison shares in today’s episode there are, however, numerous other ways you can proactively invite nature to be your coach to help you get insight about challenges or problems to help you get back on track. As always, it’s certainly preferable to think of a situation you’d like more insight on to have at the back of your mind as you listen to Alison sharing hints, tips and tool...
2021-10-1126 min
Brand Tuned - Rounded Business DesignInterview about Brand Tuned by Alison JonesIn this episode, Alison Jones, director of Practical Inspiration Publishing, the publisher of Brand Tuned, interviews Shireen Smith. As host of the successful podcast, The Extraordinary Business Book Club Alison is an experienced interviewer and draws out some interesting information.Alison asks questions about the process of writing Brand Tuned, what I found out along the way and the reason I chose to write the book. I also share my hopes and what I want to achieve as I release the book. This episode covers:My insights on providing holistic advice around branding — understanding the market nee...
2021-10-0830 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#16 Paths and destinations to get back on trackTake a situation you’re struggling to know what to do next on a walk with Alison as she uses her poem ‘paths & destinations’ as a means of finding different perspectives from which to view the current situation. The aim of the Landscaping Your Life podcast is to share and demonstrate tools, even if they’re a little unconventional, that help you uncover what you’re missing about a situation you’re grappling with. To see the situation from a different perspective, to uncover what’s hidden, and understand there are many more options or opportunities than you might orig...
2021-10-0423 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#15 When the source of the tweed has insight to shareToday’s episode demonstrates using nature as a source for insight in a couple of very different ways both accessed whilst travelling through nature’s landscapes as Alison travels south from Fife, Scotland to Staffordshire, England. You may get insight from Alison’s own insights or simply be inspired to take a journey for yourself through a familiar or unfamiliar landscape. The aim of the podcasts is to share and demonstrate tools, even if they’re a little unconventional, that help you uncover what you’re missing about a situation you’re grappling with. To see the situation fr...
2021-09-2721 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#14 When separation is setting you back and stopping you achieving your goalsContinuing the theme of demonstrating the tools in the LANDSCAPE coaching toolkit today’s episode follows Alison as she uses the Framework for change coaching process to help obtain insight about a situation she was mulling about – ie marketing her business. Insight that can also be applied to any situation you’d like more clarity about. More about the Frameworks for change coaching process, cards and insights chosen in this episode: https://www.alisonsmith.co/are-you-setback-by-separation/ More about the Transformation Game: https://www.alisonsmith.co/are-you-ready-for-personal-transformation/ The poem mentioned that markets the work Alison...
2021-09-2023 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#13 When you can go for a walk in nature and find solutions to your problemsToday’s episode follows Alison’s commitment to do something different every day for 28 days and encompasses the three elements she’s shared in previous episodes and yet doing it differently. Instead today’s episode is a recording of a Landscaping Your Life walk with Susan who is at a crossroads on her life. The episode shares Susan’s exploration of the patterns she notices as they walk in nature helping her to see the situation from a different perspective and to understand what to do next. See #DoSomethingDifferentEveryday on social media channels or this blog post for more a...
2021-09-1324 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#12 How to get a seat at the table when you’re not invitedIn this episode, Alison explores metaphorical solutions if you’re wanting a seat at the table - as her professional colleagues in procurement often do with senior management – solutions your mind can than translate back into the real life situation to help uncover more options than you thought you had about what to do. Alison also invites you to think about the language you’re using to describe the other party you say you’re wanting to collaborate with and yet your words perhaps don’t support that intention. Alison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes...
2021-09-0622 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#11 When you’re sick and tired of treading waterAlison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is an invitation that next time you judge another to think about how that judgement might be more about you than the other person – ie a behaviour they demonstrate that you don’t like is actually something you also do or perhaps even something you need to do more of. The tool from the LANDSCAPE toolkit shared in this episode includes drawing and metaphor – that is using imaginary landscapes to represent the current situation and making changes to the landscape in order to shift per...
2021-08-3024 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#10 When you’ve forgotten that you are already enoughAlison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is about knowing those places or activities when you’re most being your unique and authentic self, and then going there when you need insight on a situation you’re grappling with. Alison shares a poem she’s written entitled ‘Grounded to me’ which reminds you to see ungroundedness as a sign you’ve simply forgotten who you are. Alison also explores the unconventional solutions to getting back on track when you’re feeling like you’re out on a limb. You’ll f...
2021-08-2315 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#9 When doing nothing is the right thing to doAlison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is about “doing nothing” and how often you can forget that doing nothing is something you can decide or even intuit to do and yet too often think you have to do something even if you have no idea what! Alison shares more about how the language and words you’re using can be negatively impacting the outcome you’re getting. Bringing the impact words are having into your conscious awareness allows you more choice about what words to use going forward. Alison a...
2021-08-1613 min
The Playful MompreneurTPM#22 When the going gets tough, the tough get playful — with Alison Deary of The PaperyWhen the going gets tough, it’s often really difficult to feel playful. We have to feel safe to play and I think for many of us, feeling safe has been a bit of an issue over the past 18 months or so.My guest today has had her share of tough times in business and with her own health. Alison Deary, is the co-owner of The Papery, a proudly South African online store that sells beautiful diaries, journals, and other stunning stationery products. In 2020, The Papery lost out on five week’s worth of sales during the hard...
2021-08-0945 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#8 How to get out of a corner when you’re backed into itAlison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is about remembering that there are always more solutions than you think. That is you’re never as stuck as you think you are – you just need to open the doors in your mind to see those other options. Alison explores metaphorical solutions if you’re backed into a corner – solutions your mind can then translate back into the real-life situation to help uncover more options than you thought you had about what to do. Alison goes back to the origins of her...
2021-08-0925 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#7 How to put the stick down you’re beating yourself up withIn this episode, Alison explores metaphorical solutions if you’re beating yourself up, and also (because we’re exploring 2 idioms this week) if you feel like a fish out of water – solutions your mind can than translate back into the real life situation to help uncover more options than you thought you had about what to do. Alison also uses her poem I reclaim all my parts as a wonderful means of getting more perspective about accepting yourself. Alison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is about remembering...
2021-08-0218 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#6 What to do when you’re up the creek without a paddleIn this episode, Alison explores metaphorical solutions if you feel like you’re up a creek without a paddle – solutions your mind can then translate back into the real life situation to help uncover more options than you thought you had about what to do. Alison also demonstrates drawing as a wonderful means of getting more perspective about a problem you’re facing. Alison’s ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is about adapting your behaviour to suit the other and a reminder that doing that is NOT about giving...
2021-07-2622 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#5 What to do when life is an uphill struggleIn this episode, Alison explores metaphorical solutions for when life is feeling like an uphill struggle – solutions your mind can then translate back into the real-life situation to help uncover more options than you thought you had about what to do. Alison also explores a poem she wrote entitled Chasing the tide, and her ‘if you only have a few minutes to listen to the podcast topic’ is values – and specifically how your judgement of others is impacted by your values. What are your values blog - https://www.alisonsmith.co/what-are-you-values/ Chasing the tide...
2021-07-1925 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#4 How to stop juggling so many ballsIn this episode, Alison shares a wonderful, if unconventional, tool to give you more insight when you’re struggling to know what to do in your dealings with another person by stepping into their shoes. Alison also explores some solutions to help you when you feel like you’re juggling too many balls or spinning too many plates in a situation in your life. There are 3 versions of any situation blog: https://www.alisonsmith.co/there-are-three-versions-of-any-story/ Standing in their shoes blog and instructions: https://www.alisonsmith.co/when-did-you-last-stand-in-their-shoes/ Are you juggling too...
2021-07-1216 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#3 How to turn a corner in your lifeIn this episode, Alison shares Paths & Destinations, a poem she has written and explores common themes about getting back or staying on track and even whether the track is of importance! Alison also explores some unconventional solutions to help you when you need to turn a corner in your life. A copy of the Paths & Destinations poem - https://www.alisonsmith.co/paths-and-destinations/ Alison’s blog on ‘what are your values?’: https://www.alisonsmith.co/what-are-you-values/ Alison’s vlog on turning a corner demonstrating what’s possible: https://youtu.be/LJuIREwG2NY ...
2021-07-0518 min
Landscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#2 How to stop going round in circlesIn this episode, Alison demonstrates with the help of Amy how to use nature as a means of obtaining new insight and alternate perspective to a situation where you don’t know what to do. Alison also explores solutions to help you stop going round in circles that can be metaphorically applied to any situation you currently feel like you’re going round in circles about. You’ll find the going round in circles pdf mentioned here - https://www.alisonsmith.co/are-you-going-round-in-circles-2/ And sign up for the Landscaping Your life newsletter here - http...
2021-06-2824 minLandscaping Your Life with Alison Smith#1 - What is normal?In this episode, Alison shares What is normal?, a poem she has written and explores the themes that might be relatable to you, as you come out of lockdown or experience new challenges. Alison also explores solutions to help you see the wood for the trees that can be metaphorically applied to any situation you currently can’t see the wood for the trees about. You’ll find a copy of the What is normal? poem here - https://www.alisonsmith.co/what-is-normal/ The can’t see the wood for the trees pdf mentio...
2021-06-1422 min
Marketplace MinistryCreating Good Habits with Alison BradowHabits are routines we usually perform without thinking about them. Because they become second nature, we might find that we have developed both good and bad habits over time. Many people will admit they have habits they would like to change, but it can often be tricky. Alison Bradow talks about why habits can often be challenging, and she provides a strategy for setting new habits. In this episode, we explore:
Why changing your habits can be difficult
How to become more self-aware and intentional about your habits
How habits are relational and how developing good habits requires ac...
2021-03-1517 min
All Things MontessoriDiscussing Dyslexia with Alison AwesThe amazing Alison Awes joins Jamie and Rachel on the podcast this week to sit down and talk all about dyslexia! Alison Awes has been the Director of Elementary Training at the Montessori Center of Minnesota since 2010 and serves as an adjunct faculty member for Saint Catherine University, St. Paul. She holds Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diplomas for Primary (ages three to six) and Elementary (ages six to twelve) levels, a B.A. in arthistory from Smith College, an M.A. in Latin-American studies from Tulane University, and an M.Ed. in Montessori education from Loyola University Maryland. She...
2020-04-0344 min
The Alpha Female PodcastAF 007: A Neuroscientist, Health Coach & Sugar Free Alpha Female with Alison SmithAlison Smith is a neuroscientist and health coach who teaches women how to discover a way to empower their health through sugar-free & gluten-free living. Alison is the creator of Sweet Liberation, 30-Days to Kick Sugar to the Curb: a one-on-one coaching program that teaches women how to live a sweet sugar-free life without feeling deprived. Alison also coaches women on how to create an award-winning blog & business. Alison lives and breathes by the motto: Live healthy. Live happy. Live now. Learn more about Alison on her website or follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
2020-03-0836 min
On and Off Your Mat Yoga PodcastDharma and the Bhagavad Gita, with Alison SmithFor our 21st episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Alison Smith. Alison is a San Francisco yoga teacher. I met her in one of her workshops. Her presence when she’s teaching is kinda hypnotic. She’s warm, passionate and super knowledgeable. As a student, she made me feel seen and I connected right away with her, I felt this deep trust. If you can’t tell, I really I look up to her as a teacher. She’s been offering some very special things outside of her classes, one of them is called a yoga club and t...
2019-02-0446 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensFinding the Need Beneath the Behavior with Alison SmithMeet Alison Smith, mother to two adorable kids, proud wife, former elementary school teacher and now teacher coach, advocate and revolutionary in win/win parenting. Like many of us Alison had visions of being the best, doing the best and really being that one adult that impacted her students lives powerfully. As a self identified recovering perfectionist, Alison entered the teaching world and become a mother. It did not take long to identify that something in the work with children had to change. Fueled by her passion and her journey, Aliso identified a need for teachers to feel supported in...
2017-09-1946 min
Boiling Point PodcastBoiling Point - Episode 146 - Alison Smith and Parent Learning CommunityCoaching the Parent Introducing Alison Smith and Parent Learning Community Obviously, we at the Boiling Point are great advocates of coaching. We know that the coach approach works because we have experienced in in our own lives. The coach approach can help us navigate all numbers of aspects in our lives from business, to athletics, to life in general. Today’s Boiling Point guest takes her coach approach to parenting. Alison Smith is a former educator, mom, parenting coach, and writer living in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. With her coaching, sh...
2017-05-1527 minThe Boiling PointBoiling Point - Episode 146 - Alison Smith and Parent Learning CommunityCoaching the Parent Introducing Alison Smith and Parent Learning Community Obviously, we at the Boiling Point are great advocates of coaching. We know that the coach approach works because we have experienced in in our own lives. The coach approach can help us navigate all numbers of aspects in our lives from business, to athletics, to life in general. Today’s Boiling Point guest takes her coach approach to parenting. Alison Smith is a former educator, mom, parenting coach, and writer living in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. With her coaching, sh...
2017-05-1527 min
Leaders Of TransformationAlison Smith: Gentle Parenting Tips That WorkAlison Smith is a parenting coach supporting and empowering families through education and coaching to create a win-win relationship between parent and child. She is a certified life coach, writer, speaker and former teacher living in Saint John, New Brunswick with her partner and two children. Alison's passion lies in teaching parents how to connect more effectively with their children and building the next generation of happy, healthy adults. In this episode Nicole and Alison explore and expand upon some of Alison's recommendations for parents, which are truly principles that work in any relationship. So wh...
2015-11-1433 min