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Hands Up If You're HumanFrom "Good Girl" to "Good Girl Deprogrammer" - Finding Your Freedom with Michelle MinnikinThis time I’m speaking with someone on a mission. A mission of “Good Girl” deprogramming. An Occupational Psychologist by training, a diagnosis of ADHD in 2020 was the spotlight Michelle Minnikin needed to understand herself and highlight the coercive control the systems society and culture impose on women especially.Michelle is crystal clear when it comes to her own values, freedom (perfect for this podcast), fun and autonomy, and that to break the patterns of coercive control whatever she now does has to meet two of her three values. Anything less and whatever it is it's a...2025-04-291h 04
Good Girl Deprogramming25 - Permission to Be Too Much with Angie ColeeEpisode 25 - Permission to Be Too Much with Angie ColeeAngie is a business coach and marketing strategist working with creative entrepreneurs - the rule breakers and rebels. She helps you turn ideas into assets and assets into revenue streams... all without becoming a completely different person or losing your edge.Angie has a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon and has consulted with and run creative teams for Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula (PLF), MasterClass, Lowe’s, Copy Chief, Orzy Media, and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad brand.Angie is the author o...2025-03-3033 min
Finding My Voice PodcastGood Girl Deprogramming – Unleash the Rebel Within with Michelle MinnikinStacia, your host, is joined by Michelle Minnikin, a chartered psychologist, coach, author, and co-founder of multiple businesses, along with her partner James Eves. With 20+ years in leadership, organisational development, coaching, and personal development, Michelle is passionate about transformative change. She specialises in positive psychology, guiding individuals towards clarity, purpose, and fulfilment with warmth and playfulness. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, she enjoys family life with James, her son Oliver, and their four pets. In today’s episode, Michelle shares her journey towards her Good Girl Deprogramming, which started with her ADHD diagnosis in December 2020. Th...2024-09-131h 19
Unf*cking WorkAlexandra Couzens - Unf*cking WorkIn this episode of the Unfucking Work Podcast, Michelle Minnikin and James interview Alex, who shares insights into their journey of realising the flaws in the traditional approach to work and life. Alex discusses the importance of living intentionally and mindfully, rather than on autopilot, and reflects on the pivotal moments in their life that led to this realisation. She also explores the concept of post-traumatic growth and how personal tragedies can accelerate our journeys towards self-discovery and fulfilment. Alex shares her perspective on finding a balance between work and personal life, as well as her upcoming...2024-04-2335 min
Unf*cking WorkThe Voyage so Far with James and MichelleRaise the sails! We’re five episodes into the Unf*cking Work podcast, and James and Michelle are dropping anchor, to pause and reflect on the voyage so far. Dive into this episode where we explore: What will the work strikes across the country achieve and should we start a Work Pirates union? How do the Swedes do break times better than any other country? What is the 4-day work week trial in the UK and will it change anything? The one workplace that’s too f*cked even for the Work Pirates...2022-07-2127 min
Unf*cking WorkClimb Aboard with James & Michelle#1 James & Michelle - Climb Aboard! James Eves & Michelle Minnikin are the Co-Captains and Co-Founders of Work Pirates with a mission of Unf*cking Work. James is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and Michelle is a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and coach. They are both passionate about re-writing the rules of work. In episode 1, James & Michelle chat about why they decided to start a new podcast plus; The sweary mission and what it means. More about them and their journey to becoming Work Pirates. What to expect in future episodes. Climb aboard and join the movement! If yo...2022-05-2122 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastThe Alternative Leader Podcast - Michelle MinnikinMichelle grew up as an army kid travelling all over, she found this a struggle and asked to be sent to boarding school. She thrived at boarding school with structure and routine. However, she feels she fell into the good girl behaviour model, not speaking unless spoken to and not standing up for herself. As an adult and having gone through relationship breakdowns Michelle started to understand herself differently and realised that she may have ADHD. Having gone all, ‘Hermione Granger’ in gathering the information, she was diagnosed with combined ADHD. Michelle wants to help others -especially women...2022-04-2031 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMichelle Jones - A world where kindness is currency#146 Michelle Jones - A world where kindness is currency Michelle talks to us about imagining a world where kindness is currency. We talk about: How being content in the moment is a huge gift. How in helping others we can help ourselves. And watching Father of the Bride so many times! Michelle is the Founder and Director of Kind Currency, she also owns a successful wedding consultancy and has had other businesses. She’s a Champion of Kindness, A believer in the power of community and an eternal optimist who is alw...2021-09-201h 11
The Inspiration North PodcastPaula Donnelly & James Hanson - The importance of building business relationships#139 Paula Donnelly & James Hanson - The importance of building business relationships Paula and James talk to us about the importance of building relationships. We talk about: The value of critical thinking and different skill sets in business. Good design doesn’t mean reinventing the wheel. And how their 2 dream clients involve pizzas and fighting. James and Paula met at the Campus North, a (now closed) digital coworking space based in Newcastle, when James first founded Layers in 2016. Now 5 years old, Layers is growing with a team of 8 and serving clients internationally. Th...2021-07-311h 12
The Inspiration North PodcastJames Eves & Michelle Minnikin - Focus on what you can control and look for the positives!#109 - James Eves & Michelle Minnikin - Focus on what you can control and look for the positives! In today’s podcast - our 2nd anniversary edition - we reflect on the lowlights and highlights of 2020, our lessons learned and what’s next! We talk about: Creating even more authentic relationships. James’s new secret identity being revealed. And Michelle using Twitter as a baby monitor to check in on the US during the elections. We are co-founders of Inspiration North and we’re on a mission to help people live happier, more fulfi...2021-01-0346 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJames Ibbitson - Recognising your Yoda moment#99 James Ibbitson - Recognising your Yoda moment James talks to us about recognising your Yoda moment! We talk about: How he never set out to run his own business. The importance of mindset and resilience for entrepreneurs. And hear all about his Mexican Mind Monkey! James runs a video marketing agency Visual Punch. They create exciting and engaging video content for their clients. James in a past life was a forklift truck driver and a flat roof installer to mention a few of his previous career choices before having his Yoda mo...2020-10-2539 min
The Inspiration North PodcastClare Talbot-Jones - Take risks, try new things and seize opportunities#94 - Clare Talbot-Jones - Take risks, try new things and seize opportunities Clare talks to us about how you should always be taking risks, trying new things and seizing opportunities. We talk about: How she forgot to take risks, be bold, or be fearless for over a decade. Her journey from being a teacher to being voted the rising star in insurance. And how she loves selling her husband at networking events! Clare loves all things Risk and Resilience. As co-founder and director of Gateshead-based chartered insurance brokerage Talbot Jones, her growing company supp...2020-09-2035 min
The Inspiration North PodcastEle Barker - What have you done today to better yourself?#93 - Ele Barker - What have you done today to better yourself? Ele asks us all - what have you done today to better yourself? We talk about: Helping women to get their motivation and enthusiasm back again after giving birth. Being on the non-plan plan and experiencing life in all its different ways. And being asked to make sexy toast in the style of Nigella Lawson. Fitness Guru, Ele Barker talks to us today about her enthusiasm for life! Owner of Real Mum Fitness and Nutrition, Ele helps he...2020-09-1348 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLucy Kendall - Trust in serendipity!#92 - Lucy Kendall - Trust in serendipity! Lucy talks to us about how you should trust in serendipity. We talk about: If you have a job that you love there is no reason to not do it. COCO’s Never More Needed campaign to support ongoing projects. And hear all about her secret talent! Lucy is CEO of COCO (Comrades of Children Overseas) an International Charity based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Lucy has worked at COCO for 17 years, working her way up from volunteer to a position of leadership, shaping the development and di...2020-09-0644 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAlan Green - Life through a lens#91 - Alan Green - Life through a lens Alan talks to us about finding his passion, running with it and seeing life through a lens. We talk about: The influence parents can have on career decisions. The importance of a mentor in getting started with his photography business. And how some photos of drag racing and polar bears led to him doing weddings! Alan is a keen professional photographer, living near Newcastle upon Tyne. He started taking photographs at a young age and continues to love photography as his main hobby. A...2020-08-3043 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMark Hill MBE - Keep going, you’ll get there eventually#90 - Mark Hill MBE - Keep going, you’ll get there eventually Mark talks to us about how you should keep going as you’ll get there eventually. We talk about: The Army giving him the passion to learn languages. Moving house 19 times in 24 years. And his accidental STEM activity in Iraq that led to saving lives. Mark joined the British Army at the age of 17, with 30 years’ Regular and Reserve service as a modern day Sergeant Major. He is passionate about developing his soldiers to be their best. He’s had some fant...2020-08-2354 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJoanne Lockwood - Lucky things happen to lucky people who do lucky things#89 - Joanne Lockwood - Lucky things happen to lucky people who do lucky things Joanne talks to us about how lucky things happen to lucky people who do lucky things. We talk about: Overcoming imposter syndrome and using her own experiences to help others. In two years going from not being able to get out of bed to being an international speaker. And how you should just keep winging it! Joanne is a leading authority on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging who engages with organisations to develop policy and best practice to be more i...2020-08-1657 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAndrew Silver - Growing a business head and heart#88 - Andrew Silver - Growing a business head and heart Andrew talks to us about growing a business head and heart. We talk about: How health, well-being and connections have become more important thanks to Covid. Working with those who have an inner purpose. And changing his dream from being a lumberjack to being a management consultant. Andrew has extensive director and Board experience working with, and for, a number of SME’s over the last 30 years. With a law degree from Northumbria University and a post graduate in management from Sunderland University he...2020-08-0944 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMatt Atkinson - Understanding the art of the possible#87 - Matt Atkinson - Understanding the art of the possible Matt talks to us about understanding the art of the possible. We talk about: him knowing every button on a Boeing 747 as a boy. What digital transformation actually is. And isn’t. And his small part in the TV show Tomorrow’s World. Matt is an experienced digital leader and innovator, skilled in strategic business design and digital tech. In his role as a digital transformation specialist he works with businesses to understand what's holding them back and to identify suitable solutio...2020-08-0241 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAnna McAfee - How a hashtag changed the world#86 - Anna McAfee - How a hashtag changed the world Anna talks to us about how a hashtag changed the world. We talk about: The official story of LinkedIn Local. Creating a sense of belonging and purpose. And developing authentic connections that humans crave in a digital world. Anna McAfee is a Community Curator, LinkedIn Trainer and Author. She co-founded the #LinkedInLocal movement, an initiative to connect offline in real life that spread to more than 90 countries in 22 months, and has since been validated by LinkedIn. She has co-authored an upcoming book...2020-07-2647 min
The Inspiration North PodcastHannah Brooke - finding out where you’re meant to be!#85 - Hannah Brooke - finding out where you’re meant to be! Hannah talks to us about finding out where you’re meant to be. We talk about: How posting a photo of her children got things rolling. Meeting 270 families on their doorsteps thanks to lockdown. And how nobody has a global pandemic in their business plan! Hannah is a Yorkshire based photographer, specialising in documenting families and weddings. Her photographs are joyful, expressive and warmhearted. She lives in Wetherby with her husband, 2 children aged 6 & 4, and a black Labrador. She decided to go p...2020-07-1941 min
The Inspiration North PodcastCat Baverstock - Finding your inner knowing#84 - Cat Baverstock - Finding your inner knowing Cat talks to us about how you should find your inner knowing! We talk about: How magical things can happen when people overcome their limiting self beliefs. Her passion for working with people. And why she is known as the “witchy” psychologist. Cat is a consultant clinical psychologist, yoga teacher and reiki practitioner. She has worked in the area of mental health and personal development for over 25 years. Having worked for many years in the NHS Cat now runs a successful private clinic in Sevenoaks Kent...2020-07-1248 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLydia Laws - Turning a passion into a viable career#83 - Lydia Laws - Turning a passion into a viable career Lydia talks to us about how she turned her passion for music into a viable career! We talk about: How she never thought she could get a career in music and doing something she loved. Her non-profit involvement to remove single use plastic from the music industry by 2025. And how being a trained marine mammal paramedic isn’t a chat up line. Lydia Laws (LLPR, Bye Bye Plastic, LIFTING THE LYD) is the founder and director of Lydia Laws PR, an international bou...2020-07-0541 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJen Tait - Keep going until you’ve got it right#82 - Jen Tait - Keep going until you’ve got it right Jen talks to us about how you have got to keep going until you’ve got it right We talk about: Her love of talking in front of an audience and wanting to be a newsreader. How you should surround yourself with supporters. And hear our favourite German words. Jen is Director of Rise Learning Group, a training consultancy based in the North East. Having spent 14 years in L&D, she has witnessed the transformation of the industry first hand. Jen has a...2020-06-2839 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLyndsey Britton-Lee & Lynsey Harbottle - Creating Equal Opportunities for Everyone#81 - Lyndsey Britton-Lee & Lynsey Harbottle - Creating Equal Opportunities for Everyone Lyndsey and Lynsey talk to us about creating equal opportunities for all. We talk about: Having passion as a driver to get things done. How everybody has a role to play in diversity and inclusion. And what their best bad decisions were! Lyndsey and Lynsey met at the first North East’s digital coworking space - Campus North, which Lyndsey Britton-Lee Co-Founded in 2013. They went on to develop education initiative Tech for Life CIC in 2016. They are passionate about women and m...2020-06-2155 min
The Inspiration North PodcastDean Fox - You are already all you need to be#80 - Dean Fox - You are already all you need to be Dean talks to us about how you are already all you need to be. Here’s what you’ll learn: Growing up with the idea that he had to be the best at everything. Coming to a standstill physically and psychologically. And how you don’t have to be part of the 5am club! By 2007 Dean had been a National Sales Manager for a Major Company and built a multi six figure property business, but just a few years later, he had los...2020-06-1447 min
The Inspiration North PodcastPaula Gardner - Being more visible and taking that step#79 - Paula Gardner - Being more visible and taking that step Paula talks to us about being more visible and taking that next step. Here’s what you’ll learn: A date that led to her changing her thinking about studying business psychology. How being impatient can help you with achieving your goals. And how she literally chased her first client down the street. Paula Gardner is a Careers Psychologist and coach who uses psychometrics to help those who are contemplating a mid-life career change or facing redundancy and wondering what to do next...2020-06-0742 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRachel McGuinness - Inspiring people to get healthy and change their lives#78 - Rachel McGuinness - Inspiring people to get healthy and change their lives Rachel talks to us about how she inspires people to get healthy and change their lives. Here’s what you’ll learn: Her OMGWTF moment in a hotel room in Barcelona. How we should get all the facts and just JFDI. And what she would do if appointed health minister. Rachel is a workplace wellbeing expert. Up until 2004 she worked in marketing and events in the telecoms industry. Since then she’s been helping business people to get healthy and reclai...2020-05-3146 min
The Inspiration North PodcastWendy Kendall - Follow your passion and stay with it till it works out#77 Wendy Kendall - Follow your passion and stay with it till it works out Wendy talks to us about following your passion and staying with it till it works out Here’s what you’ll learn: Helping people embrace highly disruptive transitions. Inspiring psychologists to have valuable and sustainable practices. And how she announced at 5 that she was going to be a scientist. Formerly a military psychologist, Wendy recognised key parallels between the strategies for high impact military leadership performance and transitioning influential corporate leaders across international borders. Her business, founded in 2003, creates exec...2020-05-2452 min
The Inspiration North PodcastBarbara Nixon - Give yourself permission to lead yourself first#76 Barbara Nixon - Give yourself permission to lead yourself first Barbara talks to us about giving yourself permission to lead yourself first. Here’s what you’ll learn: Needing to learn to say no and guarding her time. Busy does not equal important or productive. Going where the fun is. Barbara helps Business Owners and Leaders, get unstuck, improve their mindset, grow their confidence and maximise their productivity so they can get the success they really want. After 20+ years in the People Development arena and helping hundreds of people achieve...2020-05-1738 min
The Inspiration North PodcastShelley and Jess Farnham - Don’t Judge A Person By What You See#75 Shelley and Jess Farnham - Don’t Judge A Person By What You See Shelley and Jess talk to us about how you shouldn’t judge a person by what you see. Here’s what you’ll learn: How there is not enough awareness of neurodiversity. How to respond when your child has been given a diagnosis of ADHD. And we need to teach children that asking for help isn’t a weakness. Shelley and Jess are mother and daughter- Shelley, most of her work in teaching of some kind, Jess, always interested in business...2020-05-1048 min
The Inspiration North PodcastKartick Satyanarayan - Getting To Live Your Dream#74 Kartick Satyanarayan - Getting To Live Your Dream Kartick talks to us about how you have always got to live your dreams! Here’s what you’ll learn: His decision to use his life to protect nature and give something back. Helping people to realise their dreams so they no longer need sloth bears to make a living. And getting infected by a disease called “Not knowing how to say no to an animal in distress!” – it’s very infectious and doesn’t let go of you. Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife...2020-05-031h 06
The Inspiration North PodcastJo Darby - Adapting, Eating Cake and Staying Sane#73 - Jo Darby - Adapting, Eating Cake and Staying Sane We talk to Jo about adapting, eating cake and staying sane Here’s what you’ll learn: What happens when you lose all your business in a couple of days. How the whole world suddenly has to speak and lead through a screen. And how the world needs more human connection so don’t be a robot! This is the second time we have done a podcast with Jo. We thought we would catch up to see how she is getting on. Jo...2020-04-2639 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAnna Price - Trust your intuition and know that you’re enough#72 Anna Price - Trust your intuition and know that you’re enough Anna talks to us about how you have got to trust your intuition and know that you’re enough. Here’s what you’ll learn: How a business can only be better for having people that are different. How being so open and honest can be difficult for people who are more guarded or political. And after you get kicked in the arse, you come back a little stronger! A senior strategic Communications and Marketing professional, Anna has devoted her life...2020-04-1948 min
The Inspiration North PodcastNathalie Paris - If you’re passionate, just have a go#71 Nathalie Paris - If you’re passionate, just have a go We talk about how if you’re passionate about something, you should just go with it. Here’s what you’ll learn: Her love for languages and how anyone can learn one. Becoming self-employed and making her family nervous. And how French cheese is, of course, the best! Nathalie was a secondary school languages teacher for 19 years with responsibility for outreach, primary languages teaching and transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3. Since 2014, she has been self-employed as a part-time primary la...2020-04-1252 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAndrea Newton - Having difficult conversations that matter in tough times#70 Andrea Newton - Having difficult conversations that matter in tough times Andrea talks to us about having difficult conversations that matter in tough times Here’s what you’ll learn: Having the courage to walk away from anything that isn’t right for you. Having the balls to have crucial conversations that could be the difference between life or death. And just like we all have dental health, we all have mental health! With over 25 years as a qualified trainer, combining leadership development skills with real life experience, Andrea helps organisations create...2020-04-0534 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLynsey Walton - Things You Can Learn While Naked#69 Lynsey Walton - Things You Can Learn While Naked Lynsey talks to us about the things you can learn while naked. Here’s what you’ll learn: How there’s a niche for everything. Getting good at sales after multiple rejections. You don’t have to please everyone. You get nowhere just being vanilla. Lynsey is a HR leader and personal growth specialist who uses her unorthodox career path to create connections in unlikely places. For over a decade she kept her corporate and strip club personas separate (like an X rated Hann...2020-03-291h 02
The Inspiration North PodcastNaomi Woods - You have to keep evolving and growing#68 Naomi Woods - You have to keep evolving and growing Naomi talks to us about how you have to keep evolving and growing. Here’s what you’ll learn The missed opportunity of the apprenticeship levy for leadership development. How food manufacturing is taken for granted. Everyone needs support to grow and develop but they also have to want to. Naomi has a passion for supporting people to flourish and grow at work, building personal and organisational capability that sticks. Her business, Maoni Consulting Ltd, delivers that purpose primarily through organisational and leadership develop...2020-03-2251 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLaura Cook - Start with what you want and then plan how to make that happen#67 Laura Cook - Start with what you want and then plan how to make that happen Laura talks to us about how you should start with what you want and then plan to make that happen. Here’s what you’ll learn How having a strong female leader as a boss opened her eyes as to what is possible. No matter what size of business there is always stress around money. And how the path of scaling rapidly doesn’t suit most businesses. Laura Cook is a Business Finance Strategist for business owners who are...2020-03-1544 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJohn Ryder - Make a career doing something you enjoy#66 John Ryder - Make a career doing something you enjoy John talks to us about how you should make a career doing something you enjoy Starting a business that is full of purpose. How much he loves solving problems. How the hardest part of building a company is practicing what you preach. John Ryder founded Hive (HR) in 2016; creating HR technology to challenge the traditional corporate approach to employee surveys and employee engagement. Product and service design has always been John’s forte. A Design Marketing graduate, John spent over a decade working in di...2020-03-0841 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRob Baker - Job crafting and bringing your whole self to work#65 Rob Baker - Job crafting and bringing your whole self to work Rob talks to us about job crafting and bringing your whole self to work How you should focus on doing fun things where you don’t know what the outcome will be. Crafting his own jobs and working flexibly before it was fashionable. And sacking enough people to get his HR hands dirty (unsurprisingly, he didn’t enjoy this!). Rob is a specialist in bringing positive psychology to life within organisations. He is the founder and Chief Positive Deviant of Tailored Thinking, a lead...2020-03-0144 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJacqueline Carson - Don’t listen to what other people have to say: It’s your life not theirs!#64 Jacqueline Carson - Don’t listen to what other people have to say: It’s your life not theirs! Jacqueline talks to us about how you shouldn’t always listen to what other people have to say: It’s your life not theirs. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The effect on her health of 25 years of stress, working too many hours, and not looking after herself. How hypnotherapy helped with her cancer treatment. How working for herself is one of the best things she’s ever done. Jacqueline is a qu...2020-02-2349 min
The Inspiration North PodcastFiona Setch - You don’t have to be trapped in something you are unhappy in#63 Fiona Setch - You don’t have to be trapped in something you are unhappy in Fiona talks to us about how you don’t have to be trapped in something you are unhappy in. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Her work in an AIDS Hospice. How she found a company that wanted to buy her enthusiasm. And how she’s been going for 18 years without a business plan. Fiona is a passionate Geordie woman whose motto for life is ‘Carpe Diem’: Seize your day! After a first career in...2020-02-1644 min
The Inspiration North PodcastCraig Smith - Being Born an Entrepreneur#62 Craig Smith - Being Born an Entrepreneur Craig talks to us about how some people are born entrepreneurs! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How he realised in school he wasn’t like other kids. His ability to turn a fiver into a tenner. Taking a call from Coca Cola in his bedroom. Craig Smith is the Founder and Director of The Printed Bag Shop: one of the UK’s Leading suppliers of printed bags and packaging. Some of his entrepreneurial ventures include raffling 50p mix ups at school, and...2020-02-0939 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRob & Kennedy - A Hypnotist and Mind Reader Started a Software Company#61 Rob & Kennedy - A Hypnotist and Mind Reader Started a Software Company The Great Rob & Kennedy talk to us about how a hypnotist and mind reader started a software company. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Using their need to understand people to help others sell. The benefits of building email lists driven by surveys. And how one of them was heckled by a Macaw! Rob and Kennedy are the most unlikely entrepreneurs you’ll ever meet. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a hypnotis...2020-02-0257 min
The Inspiration North PodcastCeryn Rowntree - Just because no one else is doing it, doesn’t mean that you can’t!#60 Ceryn Rowntree - Just because no one else is doing it, doesn’t mean that you can’t! Ceryn talks to us about how just because no one else is doing it, it doesn’t mean that you can’t. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why everyone should have some time away from the daily grind to get perspective on life. How she counsels for the soul not just for the person in front of her. And hear all about her Divine Feminist Podcast. Ceryn Rowntree is a Soul-Led Ther...2020-01-2652 min
The Inspiration North PodcastPaul Karter - Competition Is Important For All In Life#59 Paul Karter - Competition Is Important For All In Life Paul talks to us about how competition is important for all in life. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: What Rec2Rec or Recruitment to Recruitment means. The great satisfaction he gets from making people happy and seeing them do well. And the story he’s dined out on for 30 years! Paul is a locally educated individual who has worked his whole career in the recruitment industry. Having worked for a global recruitment organisation for over 20 years, he took the decision t...2020-01-1939 min
The Inspiration North PodcastYoga Hens - If You’ve Got A Body, You Can Do Yoga.#58 Yoga Hens - If You’ve Got A Body, You Can Do Yoga. Stacey and Angela talk to us about how if you have a body, you can do yoga! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How their idea of success is helping people while staying well themselves. Why they’re making yoga inclusive, holistic and accessible! How we are supposed to rest and retreat but it doesn’t seem to be on anyone’s agenda. Yoga Hens combines nursing skills with yoga, mindfulness & therapeutic coaching to deliver unique holistic wellbeing suppor...2020-01-1253 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJames Eves - Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable#57 James Eves - Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable James talks to Michelle about how he got comfortable with being uncomfortable Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why his first goal was to be international. How his passion and dedication to rugby transformed his life. What MBA really stands for! And see his skill performing monologues. James Eves is the Co-Founder of Inspiration North and a Director of Insights Business Psychology. He has had an unusual career within Real Estate, Construction, Manufacturing and Training across 3 continents. He speaks 3 languages, has an MBA and...2020-01-051h 00
The Inspiration North PodcastMichelle Minnikin - Harness The Inner Rebel#56 Michelle Minnikin - Harness The Inner Rebel Michelle talks to James about how you should always harness your inner rebel! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why she had a Northern Irish accent and spoke French before English. How and why she keeps bad guys out of organisations. How volunteering opens doors, creates opportunities and makes a difference. And why she would love to do Donald Trump’s psychometric profiling! Michelle is the Co-Founder of Inspiration North. She is a Chartered Business Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Fou...2020-01-0555 min
The Inspiration North PodcastDonna Elliott and Cheryl Lee - Having a Strong Why#55 Donna Elliott and Cheryl Lee - Having a Strong Why Donna and Cheryl talk to us about how we all need a strong why! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How what’s going on inside your mind impacts your output. The fear of regretting not doing something being greater than the fear of taking the leap. And how they are helping people to live their best lives. Donna and Cheryl are two powerhouse business women who’ve worked together for 10 years, having cut their teeth working in high level corporate l...2019-12-2946 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMatt Bishop & Reece Gilkes from As Seen From The Side Car - The World is a Friendly Place!#54 Matt Bishop & Reece Gilkes from As Seen From The Side Car - The World is a Friendly Place! Matt and Reece talks to us about how the world is a friendly place. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Holding the Guinness world record for the longest journey by scooter and sidecar (54,962 km). The trials and tribulations of their amazing journey around the world. Relying on the kindness of strangers. And Reece eventually tells us the punchline of his US border story. Matt and Reece are the first people to ever...2019-12-241h 08
The Inspiration North PodcastLaura Perry - Your Imagination is Your Limit#53 Laura Perry - Your Imagination is Your Limit Laura talks to us about how the only limit is your imagination. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Having the job of her dreams - quite possibly the best job in the world. Her guiding principle of only ever doing things that are fun. And how she probably has some elf DNA! Having worked as a professional Christmas decorator since 2013 and with more than 13 years' experience in the wider events industry, Laura is the youngest sole director of a Christmas Decorating company in the UK...2019-12-221h 11
The Inspiration North PodcastAndrew and Pete - Being in Business with a Friend#52 Andrew and Pete - Being in business with a friend Andrew and Pete talk to us about being in business with a friend Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Which one is Andrew and which one is Pete. Cutting multiple income streams to one to ensure maximum growth. Focusing on things they enjoy, make the most money and are scalable. And what each of them want for Christmas! Andrew and Pete are the fun business duo who help small business owners scale their business so they can stop swapping t...2019-12-1552 min
The Inspiration North PodcastXeniya Jones - Being Obsessed with Perfection#51 Xeniya Jones - Being Obsessed with Perfection Xeniya talks to us about her obsession with perfection (and the tastiest cakes we have ever eaten!) Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Finding her passion in Newcastle. Training with world-renowned chef Cédric Grolet. And her top tips for budding chefs and bakers. Xeniya is a chef who immigrated to the UK from Kazakhstan. Having spent years traveling the world and attending masterclasses hosted by some of the world’s best chefs, she feels inspired to give back. She makes the most d...2019-12-0838 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMichael Grahamslaw - Passion, Positivity and Persistence#50 Michael Grahamslaw - Passion, Positivity and Persistence Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: His childhood dream of being a journalist. Being thrown in the deep end at the age of 21. And his passion to develop a magazine which showcases the best of the North East. Michael is Managing Director of Northern Insight Magazine - a regional publication which provides a window into North East business & cultural life. The magazine gives local business a voice as well as showcasing the opportunities present in such a vibrant part of the country. Michael himsel...2019-12-0136 min
The Inspiration North PodcastPeter Lillie - It’s All About Understanding Your Why#49 Peter Lillie - It’s All About Understanding Your Why Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Having a role where you wake up happy every day. Sustainability, performance and profitability is a scalable model. And how any decision isn’t final - you’ve always got a choice. Peter has over 25 years’ experience in implementing commercial strategies and partnerships for start-ups and large multi-national organisations across Europe. For the last five years he’s been active as the Co-founder of GRN Sportswear Ltd and its co-brand Presca Teamwear which was formed...2019-11-2443 min
The Inspiration North PodcastDominic Platt (AKA Fat Lad to Fighter) - It’s just the beginning#48 Dom Platt (AKA Fat Lad to Fighter) - It’s just the beginning Dom talks to us about how this is just the beginning! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The scary event that spurred him to take action to change. The dedication and support needed to be fight ready. If someone tells you, you can’t do something, prove them wrong. And how pretzels and pizzas are his biggest downfalls! Dom is a 28 year old Muay Thai enthusiast who decided to try his hand at fighting. Venturing down a rabbit hole...2019-11-1744 min
The Inspiration North PodcastCarly Morgan - Embracing The Madness#47 Carly Morgan - Embracing The Madness Carly talks to us about how you should always embrace the madness and love your individuality. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How you should always surprise and delight your audience. Disrupting her industry and the importance of sustainability. And how creating sprinkle mixes spawned a creative beast inside her! Carly is the owner and founder of The Shire Bakery, an online store selling Giftable baking supplies, and over 150 colourful and fun sprinkle mixes. They also run a Sprinkle Subscription. Launched in 2014, the comp...2019-11-1043 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLome Fa'atau - Self-Belief Is Key To Reaching The Top#46 Lome Fa'atau - Self-Belief Is Key To Reaching The Top Lome talks to us about how self-belief is the key to reaching the top We talk about: Having a consistent mindset, keeping things simple and not succumbing to the pressure of being on a world stage. Transitioning from being a professional athlete to figuring out what’s next. The significance of Samoan traditions, the war dance, and tattoos. Lome is a former professional athlete turned personal trainer. Born in New Zealand, he had the opportunity to play in 2 rugby World Cups representing a sm...2019-11-0351 min
The Inspiration North PodcastGreg Johnston - Always Moving Forwards#45 Greg Johnston - Always Moving Forwards Greg talks to us about how no matter what, you need to always move forwards. We talk about: A decision they made to ensure that Evie’s life has a positive impact on the world. Stopping and reflecting on how much you have achieved. Having compassion for yourself and others; you don’t know what they are going through. And the amazing impact Team Evie has had on the lives of thousands of children and families. Greg was a primary school teacher in Cumbria, until the birth of his...2019-10-2748 min
The Inspiration North PodcastHelena Sansum and Ian Blackburn - The most important skill you can learn is how to keep someone alive#44 Helena Sansum and Ian Blackburn - The most important skill you can learn is how to keep someone alive Helena and Ian talk to us about how the most important skill you can learn is how to keep someone alive. We talk about: Starting a business to have the flexibility to do what you want. How you should always know where your nearest defibrillator is. And how jelly babies fix everything! Ian achieved a Law degree before honing his skills as an expert trainer in a variety of high profile management, training and de...2019-10-2044 min
The Inspiration North PodcastDee Coxon and Tracey Tait - Getting the conversation started about Menopause.#43 Dee Coxon and Tracey Tait - Getting the conversation started about Menopause. This is a special release for World Menopause Day We talk about: The misunderstanding of menopause Busting myths and talking symptoms A company that isn’t open to having discussions will suffer more than the women going through it. How are you looking after your people on #WorldMenopauseDay? Listen to our podcast with Dee Coxon and Tracey Tait and find out why these 2 “meno mavens” have joined forces to create Menocourse...... an online solution to managing menopause in the workplace. Menocour...2019-10-1849 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJimmy Armitage - You’ve only failed if you stop#42 Jimmy Armitage - You’ve only failed if you stop We talk about: The benefits and lessons from playing rugby. How you treat others will come back to you. And why he was nicknamed Captain Dorito. Jimmy has spent his 34 years on the planet becoming comfortable in his own skin, understanding what he enjoys, what he’s good at and what makes him happy. His 3 main focuses presently are; Family, Martial Arts (a Rugby substitute) and his business Wavelength. He gets to live the values he holds most dear in all aspects of his...2019-10-1352 min
The Inspiration North PodcastWajeeha Husain - You don’t have to be rich to be happy#41 Wajeeha Husain - You don’t have to be rich to be happy We talk about Putting pressure and boundaries on ourselves. Dealing with criticism and learning from feedback. And how she sold her first bar of chocolate on national television! Having worked in the automotive industry for 8 years after gaining a Computer Science degree at Northumbria University, she didn’t feel happy. Her passion for food, combined with the challenges of eating chocolate daily and having a high risk of developing diabetes drove her to quit her job to follow her dream. She st...2019-10-0643 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJessica Williams - Having Massive Goals#40 Having Massive Goals - with Jessica Williams Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Surrounding yourself with amazing people. How much she loves Teesside. Maximising the time we have. And find out what time her alarm goes off! Jessica is the Managing Director of Just Williams. She focuses on the key issue many businesses face, of how to increase sales consistently and effectively. She has worked in the sales industry for over 12 years, across a broad range of sectors, advising, managing and growing organisations through effectively implementing a structured sales strategy and developing relati...2019-09-2944 min
The Inspiration North PodcastTom Maley - Aim to be a world champion in life#39 Aim to be a world champion in life - with Tom Maley Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The gift of having amazing role models. You’ve got to be thick skinned as art is subjective. If people don't like you, it doesn't matter how good your work is, they'll not buy it from you. Tom was born in Northumberland in 1962, the fourth of five children. He is a designer, artist and sculptor. Tom originally trained as a design engineer making the switch to full time artist in 2000 with the...2019-09-2350 min
The Inspiration North PodcastSteph Shilling - Don’t sweat the small stuff#38 Don’t sweat the small stuff with Steph Shilling Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: If you lose your passion for something, you can find another. Everyone does not have to like you. If you trust your intuition and follow your heart, things have a way of working out. Steph is the creator and owner of Studio Velo, a boutique fitness studio close to the coast in Whitley Bay. Having worked as a general dentist for 14 years Steph ceased practicing dentistry in March this year to teach Pilates and run the heal...2019-09-1545 min
The Inspiration North PodcastKieran James - Go Big or Go Home#37 Kieran James - Go Big or Go Home Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Providing financial clarity. Leading a deliberate life. It’s ok to re-route to your destination. Kieran James is a husband, father of two, amateur athlete, relentless reader and has a passion for education; particularly financial. He is Managing Director of Accountancy and training firm Stryde whose aim is to provide financial clarity to the franchise sector through services such as business plan creation, financial training, accountancy and supporting the automation of financial processes. He's also Non Executive Director of the C...2019-09-0846 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLisa Vescio - Listen to the whispers in your heart.#36 Lisa Vescio - Listen to the whispers in your heart. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How having a profession as a nurse enables you to travel the world. Seeing gaps in the level of care and creating a solution to meet patients’ needs. You can create a wonderful life after burnout. Lisa Vescio is a qualified mental health professional with over 18 years of experience in mental health and 12 years as a company founder and managing director. As ‘The Director Doctor’ she now works with senior leaders and business owners, helping them...2019-09-0242 min
The Inspiration North PodcastNevil Tynemouth - There is nothing in life you have to do#35 Nevil Tynemouth - There is nothing in life you have to do Here’s what you’ll learn: Having everything and not enjoying it The importance of doing things you really love when you have downtime And choosing a career based on the company car on offer Nevil Tynemouth, director at New Results is an international speaker, author, and co-creator of the psychology of consumer and seller behaviour with 30 years of commercial acumen and experience. Nevil delivers high impact business techniques for organisations, teams and individuals. He gives you real-world business advice about growing...2019-08-261h 13
The Inspiration North PodcastDennis Westgate - It’s never too late to work on your passion#34 Dennis Westgate - It’s never too late to work on your passion Dennis speaks to us about how it’s never too late to work on your passion! Here’s what you’ll learn: Working as a Geordie in Yorkshire. The invention of the printing process for scratch cards. How an impromptu sales call changed his life and business. His love of musical theatre and his own writing. His desire to give young people an opportunity to perform original songs and musicals. Dennis ‘Alfred’ Westgate’s story began in a very musical hou...2019-08-181h 14
The Inspiration North PodcastTeresa Peters - Anything is possible#33 Teresa Peters - Anything is possible Teresa speaks to us about how anything is possible! Here’s what you’ll learn: Setting up a business post-recession, redundancy and having twins. What DiSC profiling is and how it can be used for coaching. Tips for running a business with your spouse. Teresa Peters is a double business owner who wishes to share an honest personal account of running a business with 3 children, the obstacles she has overcome to get where she is today, and she has some great advice about how to run a s...2019-08-1157 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLaura Currer - Redefine your story, reignite your sparkle, and create a life that you love#32 Laura Currer - Redefine your story, reignite your sparkle, and create a life that you love Laura speaks to us about how no matter what happens you can always redefine your story, reignite your sparkle and create a life you love! Here’s what you’ll learn: Using her experiences to improve current support services. Your story is what you make it. Choice, hope and empowerment are key messages surrounding sexual violence. In 2015 Laura was raped. But that's just the beginning of her story. Since then, she has gone on to create a life...2019-08-0452 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMandy Barker - Don't ever follow convention because life's meant for taking risks!#31 Mandy Barker - Don't ever follow convention because life's meant for taking risks! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: A brand is not just a logo but what you stand for. Co-creating tribes and communities around brands. If you've got a skill and you’re a hard worker, you can create a sustainable business. Mandy is a creative designer passionate about equality and activism. Working in various admin, retail and hospitality jobs from 16, she attended uni at 24 to follow her passion. She founded branding studio Sail Creative in 2016 with an aim to i...2019-07-2840 min
The Inspiration North PodcastPaul Cheetham - Finding your Joy with Emotional IntelligenceHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Starting a business as a naturally conservative person. How it’s all about networking and building relationships. His creation of the joy sh*t scale! Paul Cheetham is a big advocate of kindness. He loves his family and friends. And crisp sandwiches. Oh yes…and puns. With over 30 years working in HR across a range of sectors, Paul finally took the plunge this year to follow his passion by setting up EightCoaching – which is a consultancy designed to help individuals, teams and organisations be their best selves and b...2019-07-2147 min
The Inspiration North PodcastThe PIE Project - Primary School EntrepreneursToday’s special episode was recorded live at the PIE Project celebration and awards event in July 2019. We talk with some of the children and teachers who took part. And hear about their experiences and their lessons learned. We really enjoyed the day and well done to all the budding entrepreneurs who could teach us adults a thing or two. The Primary Inspiration through Enterprise (PIE) Charity was established in 2013 when 4 primary schools in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne came together to set-up and run a shop. Since then the programme has grown and has...2019-07-1726 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMichaela Thomas - We need more Compassion and ConnectionHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The three types of compassion. The cultural differences between the Swedish and British. And how she’s the worst Swede ever (she hates the cold). Michaela Thomas is a Clinical Psychologist, Couples therapist and the Founder of The Thomas Connection - a private psychology company helping people find their purpose and perform better without the pressure of perfection. Compassion is her passion and she helps individuals, couples and companies. Michaela is writing her first book, The Lasting Connection, on how to navigate...2019-07-1446 min
The Inspiration North PodcastGraham Sleep - Go beyond your own limitationsHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How not to do leadership. You have to change the people or change the people. We need to be more confident about what we have in the North East. In spite of having battled a debilitating illness for over 25 years, Graham has developed people and their businesses for over 30 years. This included; growth from $30-300M of a corporate division in the US, and then as General Manager of an SME, taking it from 0 to £750k EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation) in 3 years. He then b...2019-07-0745 min
The Inspiration North PodcastEmily Pearson - Good mental health is the big umbrella: without it there’s nothingHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Her battle to get well. The importance of asking if someone is ok! Mental health first aiders in the workplace need proper support. Emily is a visionary and thought leader in the corporate mental health field. She is a corporate Mental Health Programme expert with 20 years’ experience and qualifications enabling her to work as a professional in the mental health, substance misuse and health and social care fields. Emily has designed and delivered safe and ethical approaches to corporate mental health cul...2019-06-3056 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJon McNeish - The most rewarding and secure place is being in charge of your own destinyHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Likeability and credibility. Knowing what good looks like and planning for success. Why Newcastle is a great place to start a business. Born in Preston, Lancashire, Jon attended Sedbergh school in Cumbria where his rugby career took off. He signed his first professional rugby contract in '96 & spent the next 3 years juggling university life along with club, university & representative rugby. Since 1999 Jon has been building and leading consumer & retail recruitment companies across the UK and Europe, supporting a vast portfolio of clients and candidates, from entrepreneurial SMEs...2019-06-2331 min
The Inspiration North PodcastGillian Jackson - Using your strengths to build a career you loveHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How using participation changes people’s lives. Why social enterprises are good businesses. And how getting thrown in the deep end, far out of your comfort zone increases confidence. Gillian’s role at Livity is incredibly diverse. As the central point for youth engagement, she heads up Livity’s huge variety of youth programmes, which include work experience, mentoring, advice, skills, contacts and support, as well as personally working with hundreds of young people that come through Livity’s doors each month. She often devotes her time - inside and o...2019-06-1630 min
The Inspiration North PodcastMari Williams - Most of us can be better than we areHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How she helps people find themselves quickly. The fear of failure and the fear of success. The more happy people we make – the better the world is going to get. Mari works with professionals and high level talent. These people are smart, successful and doing well. However, they tend to have one or more areas which they know they could improve in, for example, confidence, micro managing, delegation issues or just over working and not switching off. These people want to find balance in their lives. Mari al...2019-06-091h 05
The Inspiration North PodcastNiki Hutchison - It doesn’t seem like work when you’re having so much funHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How marketing is often seen as a dark art. Surrounding yourself with positive people. Kids need a positive role model and an activity that they love. Niki Hutchison is a double business owner (The Simplicity Concept and Step It Up Dance) and marketing strategist. As well as constantly working on her own marketing, she also works with female founders teaching them how to use marketing to grow their businesses. Niki has a free facebook group for female founders, Brilliant Business Builders, and also offers an online memb...2019-06-0238 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAlex Galviz - Sometimes it takes to getting to where you want to be… to realise it’s not where you’re meant to beHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The impact of working in an industry not aligned with her values. Taking the opportunities that scared her the most. Growing a global movement and community with no money. By day, Alex coaches C-suite, consultants and entrepreneurs on how to get noticed on LinkedIn, grow their personal brand and leverage the platform to achieve their goals. By night, she turns into a superhero LinkedIn blogger under the hashtag #AuthenticAlex. Every single thing that people would be scared of sharing publicly, she has either written, videoed or spok...2019-05-261h 03
The Inspiration North PodcastClaire Standen - Sometimes you’ve got to take the leapHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How there’s no wrong path. You have to harness the rebel! And everyone has personal responsibility for rising themselves up. Claire is a coach specialising in helping women recover from emotional abuse, using neuro linguistic programming and her own particular brand of inspirational empowerment through her brand Rising Strong. Her work with clients focuses on bringing out the potential that she believes we all have within us to take us way beyond what we may perceive as possible, particularly if we have faced challenging circumstances or disempowering relati...2019-05-1936 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJenn Fenwick - Things won’t always go to plan, but that’s part of the adventureHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Building a business around doing the things she loves. How we use coaching to prevent people burning out. And how her boob tried to kill her! Jenn Fenwick is a career transition expert and part-time adventurer. After a 14-year career working in STEM organisations to attract, retain and develop key talent, she created Rebel Road; the coaching solution to help leaders, and STEM organisations, navigate the complex world of onboarding and talent retention. Jenn lives in Edinburgh and works with clients across the g...2019-05-1255 min
The Inspiration North PodcastFi Munro - Live Like You’re DyingHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Happiness is the only measure of success. How terminal cancer was a wake-up call to start living her life. Does Fi’s cancer like Disney movies? Fi Munro, Ph.D. is a specialist in helping people to turn their lives around and start living for today. As a best selling author, a multi award winning researcher, award winning blogger and public speaker recognised internationally for her presentations and articles on holistic health and the importance of living for today, she is renowned for inspiring people to change their lives2019-05-051h 00
The Inspiration North PodcastSam Conniff Allende - There is no greater tragedy in the world than a life half livedHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: You can’t really help anyone, but you can provide a platform for people to help themselves. Finding your passion is a problematic question. When someone asks you what your exit strategy is, show them the fire escape! Sam is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, with 10 successful start-ups to his name, including the Bafta Winning content agency; Don’t Panic, the genre defining interactive TV Series Dubplate Drama; and the industry leading Creative Youth Network; Livity.He is also the best selling author of the MOST awesome book, Be...2019-04-2841 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRoss Tomkins - Change your mindset, change the worldHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Thinking bigger. Working on your business vs working in your business. What masterminding is and the effect it has on business growth. Ross qualified from Teesside University in 1999, is an experienced MSK physiotherapist and expert in workplace health and ergonomics. Although still based in the North East of England he has a global focus and vision of improving health and wellbeing worldwide. He started Therapy Direct Healthcare in 2006, became involved with remote medical services and virtual physiotherapy in 2014 and cofounded a unique Health & Fitness Retreat business, CF36...2019-04-2152 min
The Inspiration North PodcastClaire Robinson - Having Courageous ConversationsHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Shame and imposter syndrome are one and the same thing. Managing burnout imperfectly. Conversations around feelings and not processes are really important. Claire is an impatient disruptor on roller skates with a mission to reclaim humankind from the *bs that gets in the way of our relationships with ourselves and each other, at home and in the workplace. She believes that courage and a tolerance of uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure are hardcore skills that can be learnt by everyone. This is why she no longer apol...2019-04-1448 min
The Inspiration North PodcastAmmar Mirza - You can absolutely achieve whatever you wantHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Failure shouldn’t be your goal. Practice rather than preach. Having hope is one of the best things a human can have. Ammar Mirza CBE is a serial entrepreneur with interests and investments across a number of sectors. Over a 15 year period he has helped establish several hundred new businesses within the North East. As chairman and founder of Asian Business Connexions, a not-for-profit social enterprise that aims to connect, support and promote the Asian wider community, Ammar has helped make a significant social and economic impact across the Gl...2019-04-0747 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLou Willis-Keeler - Feel More in Control of your ParentingHere’s what you’ll learn in this special Mother’s Day episode: How to connect with and not control your children. How to respond to your child’s behaviour. The 7 habits that will improve your relationship and increase your influence. How to deal with supermarket meltdowns and screen addicted teenagers. Lou Willis-Keeler has over 20 years’ experience of working with the hardest to engage young people who are disengaged from their families, education and employment and displaying very challenging and difficult behaviours. Working frontline both in the UK and Harlem, New York she has also managed tea...2019-03-311h 00
The Inspiration North PodcastPaul Lancaster - How and Why to become a SuperConnectorHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The ingredients you need to create a vibrant community. The three types of people you require to make your idea a success. How taking action opens doors. Paul Lancaster is an award-winning 'SuperConnector' helping to start & grow businesses in the North East of England. After spending over 15yrs helping other people start and grow their businesses in the North East and across the UK whilst working for Generator, Project North East, Shell LiveWIRE, Sage and Tech North (part of Tech City UK / Tech Nation), Paul launched his...2019-03-241h 09
The Inspiration North PodcastJenny Davidson - Individuals can have an impact on global issuesHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: What sustainability is. How pracademics are influencing society. Being happy in what you do. Dr Jenny Davidson has been working in the field of sustainability for over 20 years within senior public and private sector roles. After moving to the North East in 2013 she took on her first academic role at Newcastle Business School becoming the Director for Learning and Teaching and MBA Director in the Corporate and Executive Education Dept. In 2018, Jenny moved to work for Newcastle University Business School in the new Leadership Development and Orga...2019-03-1732 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRachel Fay - Anyone can create the life that they wantHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Seeing a gap in the market, using her experience and doing something about it A less risky way into self employment Creating a multi-award-winning franchise from an airing cupboard Rachel Fay always wanted to work with children, and she qualified as a primary school teacher in 2011. While on maternity leave from teaching in 2014 she began thinking about a themed, pre-school class that would help children avoid being overwhelmed by attempts at mark-making when starting school. After trialling classes, Rachel was delighted by their popularity - and how well runn...2019-03-1043 min
The Inspiration North PodcastLizzy Hodcroft - It’s OK to not know where you’re headedHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Finding your purpose and seeing what happens The stigma around failure Stealing the downing street cat Lizzy is a one-woman force of nature: a tsunami of passion and commitment that typifies entrepreneurs. Her enormously ambitious and passionate vision and her proactive stance on Mental Health in entrepreneurs certainly helps to address a subject that is not always pushed into the limelight. Lizzy originally fell in love with start up when starting her business, The Sweet Beet, which recently appeared on Dragons Den. She is often busy with...2019-03-0337 min
The Inspiration North PodcastTamma Carel - Saving the Planet Starts with the Little StuffHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Becoming a surprise business owner Sustainability is really important Hedgehogs are really cute Tamma is a Senior Environmental Consultant and the Director of Imvelo Ltd – her passion is STEM engagement and using her expertise to facilitate industry to meet the growing demands of sustainable practices. She works with businesses in all sectors to ensure legal compliance, reduce environmental risk, prevent pollution and increase resource efficiency. Imvelo stands out because it links sustainability in business with environmental needs. So not only will she advise...2019-02-2432 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJoshua Riffe - Dancers, Squirrels, Unicorns and EntrepreneurshipHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Being an unintentional entrepreneur. Treat time as your currency. A cool way to scale a business when you are your brand. Joshua began his career with disappointment in Grade 5 outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, when he was NOT permitted to perform in the schools annual Talent Show. Rather than letting him perform, the teaching staff decided they needed little Joshua to be the Master of Ceremonies and Compere the event, instead. He probably would have been excited.....if he had any clue at all of what a Com...2019-02-1738 min
The Inspiration North PodcastJo Darby - Be the Voice in the RoomHere’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Everybody has the potential to be the voice in the room when it matters most. Being a great speaker is a skill that can be learned. Seeing the potential in others and how to reach it. Jo Darby is the Founder of Voice in the Room, delivering public speaking and communication training that transforms teams and individuals into confident speakers and influential leaders so they can step up and nail the meeting, presentation, or pitch with authenticity and impact. Jo is an expert in effec...2019-02-1036 min