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Conversations with Lisa: This Moment in TimeMikey Ellis on What Our Boys Really Need Right NowWhen my son came home from school and told me the smartest kids in his class were discussing future careers had decided (smartly!) on being carpenters because "AI can't build houses yet," I knew we needed to talk about what this unique time means for our boys. So I sat down with Mikey Ellis - a friend whose work is crucially important - especially now. He curates men's circles and has a deep understanding and passion for working with our boys'. We dive into the big questions: Should we be worried? What do our boys actually need? And how...
2025-06-201h 02
Humans of Purpose372 Mikey Ellis: Modern Culture's ComplexitiesMy guest this week is Mikey Ellis – a leadership coach, storyteller, and advocate for human-centred workplaces. With a background in teaching and coaching, Mikey brings a deep understanding of what drives human behaviour and connection—whether in the classroom or the boardroom.
Mikey believes that while workplace culture is nuanced, human needs remain the same across generations. In this conversation, he shares insights on the challenges of modern leadership, the parallels between guiding 12-year-olds and leading teams, and how fostering trust and connection can transform workplace culture.
In this episode, we explore the evolving nature of wo...
2025-03-1759 min
A Satisfied MindEp 97 – End of Year Check-InIt's been a while, almost a year! Just wanted to check-in, say hi, and thank you. Thank you for listening. I've got a couple of updates to share in this episode but really I just wanted to dust off the cobwebs.I mentioned the rituals resource library I collated, you can access that here. I also asked for some feedback, if you've got a minute you can contact me via email at hello@mikeyellis.com or message me on Instagram @mikey.ellis
2024-12-1209 min
The Re-Connection Revolution with Celeste HallidayDemystifying Relationships, Self-Connection and Exploring Healthy Masculinity with Mikey Ellis | #1Men’s expert and facilitator Mikey Ellis joins The Re-Connection Revolution to explore what it truly means to be a connected man, and why mastering the skill of learning nervous system regulation is the key to fostering healthier relationship dynamics. Plus, we unravel the impact of a patriarchal system that affects us ALL. In this episode Mikey vulnerably shares his own experiences, highlighting the responsibility we all share in both deconstructing and reconstructing a more equitable system, as well as the very real struggle a lot of men face when it comes to shame. If you're...
2023-11-2027 minA Satisfied MindEp 93 - What can we do when it feels like it's all falling apart?Hi,I need to have conversations like this, albeit with you via a podcast. It helps. I hope it helps you, too. I mentioned some quotes from John O'Donohue in this episode, you can listen to the full conversation here with Krista Tipppet, it's pure magic - The Inner Landscape of Beauty. And you can find out more about Tara Brach and RAIN here. With love,Mikey
2023-10-1614 min
A Satisfied MindEp 92 - Season 3 Launch. Seasons, patterns, back to work and the metacrisis.Hi,What a time hey. I don't know about you but I feel like it's time to do things differently, very differently. This next 'season' of A Satisfied Mind podcast will both exploring how we might do this and documenting my experience.In this episode I share an update and an invitation to join me. I also mention some words I wrote back in 2020 about going 'back to work'.And there's this interview with Daniel Schmachtenberger which will blow your mind in the realest way. Like, subscribe, do the...
2023-10-0816 minA Satisfied MindEp 77 - Remembering and honouring David. A conversation about life, loss and lessons learned with my sister, Sharyn.This conversation is a sensitive and vulnerable one. On the day I write this intro and publish this episode, my family gathers to remember the one year anniversary of my nephew David's passing. I've had a number of conversations with my sister Sharyn about his passing and her experience over the past 12 months. Each time I've been humbled and inspired by her strength and courage in the face of unimaginable grief. I asked if she would be willing to share some of her experience with me, with us, on this podcast as I think these difficult conversations...
2022-06-2656 minA Satisfied MindEp 92 – Emotional Maturity for Men, an IntroductionA big topic, an important one. Consider this a conversation starter – how can we men take greater responsibility for our emotional awareness and development and how can we support each other in doing so.I provide more context as to why this is an urgent conversation in the episode, as well as addressing some definitions. I suggest five considerations when approaching this work: Acknowledging that you are a multitude of parts and personalitiesRealising you are a result of the conditioning you experienced throughout your life, especially the conditioning of your childhood yearsUnderstanding thes...
2022-05-2237 min
Soul Sunshine#016_Self Awareness in Life and Work_A Meaningful Conversation with Mikey EllisI sat down with Mikey @mikey.ellis to talk about what you can do in order to create better self awareness that will benefit you in life as well as at work. We are exploring how Mikey's personal work benefits the teams and organisations he is working with and how it is all intrinsically linked. We are also talking about Mikey’s journey. He shares his own struggles and how self development work supported him through some challenging times and how this work is a huge part of his life. We are looking at why...
2022-04-281h 11A Satisfied MindEp 76 – (IFS Series 3/3) Self Leadership, Self Energy and Self Awareness.This where the magic happens, this is how self love happens – Self Leadership.For more on this and the IFS model, including guided meditations, check out these resources:No Bad Parts - Richard SchwartzGreater Than the Sum of Our Parts - Richard SchwartzWith love,Mikey
2022-04-1223 minA Satisfied MindEp 70 – Season FinaleI started this podcast in March 2020 and have done 85 episodes since. It's been one helluva ride and in this episode I reflect on the conversations, the learning, the transformation that has been our shared experience. I wanted to keep it short but there was a lot to cover. It gets real. There is negroni so there are tears and so much appreciation, for it all. To listen to the wisdom of Francis Weller I suggest this conversation with Mark Groves.And for an introduction to the IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy model, check...
2021-12-081h 04A Satisfied MindEp 84 – TransitionsI recorded this episode directly into my phone in the middle of a beautiful forest in the Luxulyan Valley in Cornwall. There was no mic so the sound might be a bit dodgy. I had just written some words in my journal and felt like it was time to share an update. For more words please visit my newsletter here.I hope this finds you well. MichaelShow notes and links to places I recommended:Mt Morris House, New YorkCornhill Farm Cottages - Cornwall
2021-10-1516 minA Satisfied MindEp 83. Weekly Catch Up – Gratuitous gratitude, generous friends, jellyfish and shared journeysIn this episode I share a few of the things that matter most at the moment. Things like:Spending time with friendsVisiting and sharing special placesWitnessing beauty and the magic of natureRituals and routinesI talk about jellyfish, 250 year old tress, sardines and swimming with starfish. For show notes and links to all the things I mentioned that you might want to follow up on, go to the newsletter here.For shortcut to those links, here you go:Angus and Julia Stone's new albumSpotify's new 'blend' feature
2021-09-0826 minA Satisfied MindEp 82. Weekly Catch Up – The perfect bookstore, telling the truth and the getting to know those voices inside your headYour weekly dose of inspiration, education, links and resources is here!In this episode I share:One of the greatest bookstores I've been toHow Internal Family Systems is will help you feel truly seenHow telling the truth will change your life and Martha Beck's 'Way of IntegrityThe Green Knight and how it is the perfect hero's journey film, replete with pagan, christian and other mythology and symbologyFor links to all the resources mentioned in this podcast go to the newsletter - you'll find all them and more here. Lotsa love,...
2021-08-2722 minA Satisfied MindEp. 81 – How to Have a Mid Life Crisis in Lockdown During a Pandemic in 13 Difficult StepsIn March 2020 I was 45, unemployed, single and living alone. I needed to make some changes and I felt like this was an opportunity to do it. I decided to let go and allow the Universe to dish up whatever lessons I needed to learn and committed to face them and see it through, no turning back. And so I got my arse kicked. I chose to feel through my fears and take 100% responsibility for my life. I learned a lot and still am a work in progress, whole and incomplete. In this episode I sh...
2021-08-2236 minA Satisfied MindEp. 80 – 'How To Do The Work' by Dr Nicole LePera. A book summary.This is the most important work we can be doing right now, the work to 'recognise your patterns, heal from your past and create your self'. Author Dr Nicole LePera is the @the.holistic.psychologist on Instagram, you may be one of her 4.2 million followers and have seen her work. She's a great communicator and has an ability to take extremely complex human experiences like trauma and conditioning and not only explain them clearly, but in a way that empowers you to take responsibility for doing the work to heal your self. In this episode...
2021-08-211h 48A Satisfied MindEp 79. Weekly Catch Up – Uncertainty, Hope, Kindness and Permission to FeelIn this episode I talk about:UncertaintyHopeKindnessPermission to feelThere are links galore, there's heaps of wise and inspiring quotes and a transcript from a most lovely conversation I had with a customer service agent online.There are quotes from David Whyte, John Steinbeck, Marc Brackett, Nicole LePera, Kerrie Basha and more. It's a veritable quotefest. You'll be heaps smarter from just listening to this podcast. There's also giant margaritas and funky wine. Oh, and those cool bikes from that old TV show, CHiPs.You can find all the links and a...
2021-08-1932 minA Satisfied MindEp 78. Weekly Catch Up – Travelling, How To Do The Work, The Difference Between Making a Point and Making a Difference, Taking off the Masks and My Book.Welcome to the weekly catch up! It's kinda like Friday drinks with friends, talking about the week - highlights, lessons learned, what we're looking forward to etc., but it's a podcast, because 2021. In this episode I talk a little bit about what I'm doing here in the US, lay some love on Santa Cruz, figs and French Cider. I share some insights from Dr Nicole LePera's book, 'How To Do The Work - recognise your patterns, heal from your past and create yourself.' I share more insights from the great Seth Godin...
2021-08-1329 min
A Satisfied MindEp 69 – Taking Off The Mask with Ashanti BranchI first saw Ashanti and learned about the work he does in the documentary, 'The Mask You Live In'. It hit my deep, it moved me and it inspired me. More recently I participated in a workshop he facilitated titled, Taking Off The Mask. So, what are these masks?In this episode we talk about what it means to take off the mask. We talk about what masks are – what's on the front of our mask and what's on the back of it. Ashanti shares a few examples of these too from people he's worked wit...
2021-08-0359 minA Satisfied MindEp 68 – Saving Turtles, Protecting Biodiversity and Radical Social Justice with Vital ActionsI've been excited to share this episode with you for some time. I met Tim when I first arrived in Nicaragua. I went out for a surf with only a few others in the water and there was Tim, having the time of his life, ripping into every wave, cheering on others, full of stoke. I didn't talk to him at that time however, it wasn't until a few days later that I actually met him.I had found a baby opossum in a bucket of water outside our home, it was drowning and barely c...
2021-07-191h 13A Satisfied MindEp 67 - Tales of a Modern Nomad, with John EarlyJohn not only wrote the book – Tales of a Modern Nomad, he is the modern nomad. He's also a modern renaissance man – working to bring more play, more creativity, more magic, more conscious connection , awareness, love and laughter into our lives.I've been living next door to John for the past few weeks and he's full of surprises. He's a singer songwriter, a poet, a yoga and breathwork teacher and co-founder of Momentom Collective. He's spent the last 14 years travelling and sharing his experiences and lessons with others.In this episode we discussed what it's like...
2021-06-2349 minA Satisfied MindEp 66 - Appreciation and how it can change your lifeIn this episode I share a couple of stories of how appreciation has changed my life. It's a powerful practice, one that is innate but one we may be out of practice in. I'll show you what appreciation is and how to cultivate more of it in your life. I shared a quote from John O'Donohue's interview with Krista Tippett on On Being, the link to that episode is here.The link to the Tim Ferris podcast featuring Greg McKeown I mentioned is here. You can follow me on Instagram here...
2021-06-1520 minA Satisfied MindEp 73 - The power of reflecting, my reflections for this year and a process for you to apply.In this episode we talk about the power of reflections and I share my experience of focusing on five questions over this past year. It's typically something you might do at the start of the year or at significant milestones, like birthdays. My birthday is coming up and it's always a time of reflection for me. Some years it's a celebration, other years it's quite difficult.When you look at where you were, where you are and where you want to be some inconvenient truths arise. And so, we deal with them. Reflecting at times...
2021-06-1024 minA Satisfied MindEp.65 – Eleanor Carey Part 2. Post Traumatic Growth: Engineering Opportunity Through Adversity.Trigger Warning – this episode includes a conversation about sexual assault, trauma, PTSD and post traumatic growth. Eleanor contacted me a couple of months ago and said that there was something she'd like to share. I spoke with Eleanor on Episode 24 of this podcast where she shared some of her adventures. I've always been fascinated by what drives people to do extraordinary things and Eleanor has done plenty of extraordinary things. She has rowed 62 days from California to Hawaii, is the first Australian woman to row the Pacific, she's cycled solo across Europe and is a 2 x worl...
2021-05-1356 minA Satisfied MindEp. 71 – Transformation Survival Guide Week 3. Identity, Astrology and other Tools for Self Exploration (with special guest, Katie Akbar)Your Transformation Survival Guide, Week 3.How are you? I hope you're well and finding some value in this series. This week we're looking at identity. This will be a theme that we continue to revisit and dive a little deeper each time. We explore what Esther Perel calls, 'the identity economy'. I'll share some tools I use regularly to help gain insights into myself and others, including:Gallup StrengthsEnneagramHuman DesignAstrologyFor the second half of this episode I'm joined by my partner, Katie Akbar, who reads astro charts and shares her in...
2021-05-1251 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 70 - Transformation Survival Guide Week 2. Values and Boundaries.Hey,Firstly, thanks for listening. I appreciate you being here, sincerely. This week we're talking about values and boundaries – both are essential if your transformation is going to be sustainable. I mentioned plenty of resources in this episode, you can find these and more in the corresponding newsletter so make sure you're subscribed to that. If you're following along at home and doing your homework, I mentioned some journalling prompts which you can find below. Simply write responses to the following:What are your values?Is your life and lifestyle refl...
2021-05-0535 minA Satisfied MindEp. 69 - Transformation Survival Guide Week 1. A Packing List of Tools and Techniques.*apologies for the echoey audio on this one, I was recording in the bathroom - the only place that wasn't too noisy. #travellingpodcasterlife. Imagine you were to embark on a journey of transformation and you could only pack a few essentials to take with you – you can't afford to pack anything that's superfluous that would slow you down, only the essentials. This is what I would pack. In this episode I share 8 x tools and 6 x techniques to support you.We discuss these tools:VulnerabilityAwarenessKindnessCuriosity and a Sense of WonderPatienceAntifragilityThe Unknown...
2021-04-2731 minA Satisfied MindEp. 68 – Transformation Survival Guide Week 0 – The Introduction.Are you ready to transform your job, your relationship, your life? Yes, no? We're never quite ready enough, but perhaps it's time. Rather than start at week 1, like any journey of transformation we start where we are - week 0. Here and now. In this episode I discuss some of the core tenets of this program, it's philosophy, what to expect, who it's for and who it's not. You will find more details, all the links and resources mentioned in the corresponding newsletter.Let's go, ready or not.
2021-04-2034 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 67 – The Mid Life Crisis Survival Guide.The past couple of episodes have generated the most responses of all, they certainly appear to have struck a chord. Each of the comments and emails fall into one of two themes, people are saying:"I can totally relate, this is is my experience too! I just didn't have the words to describe it.""What do I do next? I know I need to make a change but feel trapped and don't know where to begin"Me too. This past 12 months has been a conscious decoupling from my identity and a commitment to reconditioning and redefining what...
2021-04-1318 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 66 – But first, wading through The Waiting Place.This conversation is a follow up to Ep. 65 where I talked about decoupling from your old identity.This is what happens after you take the leap, after your departure from all that you know. This is The Waiting Place and it's your initiation. It can be pretty brutal, I hope these lessons learned help you though.
2021-04-0628 minA Satisfied MindEp. 65 – Decoupling, Letting Go and Creating Space for What's NextThis is one of those 'so much easier said than done' episodes - decoupling and letting go.Truth is however, if we want to create something new – a new experience, a new way of life, a new way of being... we need to create space. And we create space by letting go. That's the 'easier said' bit. The hard part, is the process of letting go and what that brings up. Fear, so much fear! Frustration, disillusionment, resentment, uncertainty... it's a minefield of fears to navigate. But go there we must.Th...
2021-03-3022 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 64 - Good Morning Questions #36. “What is Required of You Now?”This is a fascinating question to ask yourself. Take note of the subtle distinction however – I'm not talking about what others require of you, but what is required of you, by you. What do you need to be doing right now? What does your body require of you, what does your heart require of you? Do you need to stop, to start, to rest, to let go, to launch something, to create, to sleep? Do you need to step up and speak up? Do you need to step back and listen?This requires a couple of...
2021-03-2415 minA Satisfied MindEp. 63 – 'The Practice' by Seth Godin. A Book Summary.If you've ever wanted to write, create, make, do, build or launch something and have been too [insert fear here] to do it, you're going to love this book.The last book summary episode I did was the most popular of all the podcast episodes to date, apparently the format is resonating. So here's another one! When Seth Godin writes, I read. He has a unique ability to make complex concepts concise and he understands and communicates contemporary culture and its challenges so well. His latest book, The Practice is brilliant - I dare you to...
2021-03-0546 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 62 - Good Morning Questions #35. “How has your personal definition of success changed?”As far as email subject lines go, this one from Ester Perel grabbed my attention – 'Questions that meet people where they are now'. I've learned so much from Ester regarding relationships (much of what I've learned is how much I have to learn, and unlearn) and so I read everything she shares. This email contained a list of questions to 'meet people where they are now' and there was one that stood out for me, which is the the question for this episode. This past 12 months has changed everything for everyone and so too has our definitions of...
2021-02-0412 minA Satisfied MindEp. 61 - 'The School of Life' - an emotional education by Alain de Botton. A book summary.In this episode I try something different. It's not quite a book review, nor is it just a summary. I share plenty of quotes and passages from the book with the intention to provoke thought and stimulate discussion. This is one of the best books I’ve read on personal development, growth, emotional awareness and generally understanding yourself and how you relate. Reflecting on it while recording this podcast I was reminded just how important this education is right now. And how much this has positively impacted my life at a time when I really need the su...
2021-01-261h 49
A Satisfied MindEp 60 – Good Morning Questions #34. "What if...?"One of the all time great questions this one. In fact it's more of a statement starter than a question.What if...?It's what comes after this is where the gold is. It challenges our beliefs or presumptions, it opens up possibility. Enjoy indulging in imagination, in potential, in possibilities...I mentioned a Seth Godin blog post in this episode - here it is.To subscribe to podcast episodes and blog posts, simply click here. To leave a review, please do so here. Cheers,
2021-01-1314 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 59 – Happy New Year? A message for the disillusioned, disappointed and disengaged.It's a couple of weeks into the new year. Do you have big goals, visions and dreams for how you might start? New year, same you? Yep, me too. If you're feeling a bit disillusioned already, this episode might help. We talk about the current reality v expectation contrast and how that's messing with your flow. I share a few resources with links below to approaches that might help with Goal setting (that works)Finding your word for the year (that's sustainable)Connecting with others who are sharing a similar experience (that's challenging)I h...
2021-01-1120 min
A Satisfied MindEp 58. – Happy New Year, you made it!Happy New Year. There’s no question to answer no lessons to learn, no year to reflect upon. I know you’re all doing that already in your own way. And there’s no resolutions to make, no goals to set, no declarations of massive change to make. Instead, just a pause, to acknowledge this present moment. For who you are right now, in this present moment, for all that you’ve become and are, now, for all that you are already, for all you are to be. What I want to say here...
2020-12-3106 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 57. Good Morning Questions #33 – "Who do you need to acknowledge or appreciate right now?"So, Christmas. What at time - It’s certainly a new experience for me, it's winter in lockdown in a small apartment on the other side of the world with my partner who I met online 8 months ago and only met for the first time in person two weeks ago. Love in lockdown, it's been quite the adventure. How about you? What are you doing, how is your experience? And what are you grateful for? But more specifically, WHO are you grateful for? Who has influenced you, supported you, inspired you, loved you, backed you, helped you...?...
2020-12-2313 min
A Satisfied MindEp 56 – Good Morning Questions #32. "What is something you accomplished this year – big or small – that you're really proud you did?"What is something you accomplished this year – big or small – that you're proud you did?Let's talk more about that. Let's acknowledge and celebrate these things, the things YOU did despite the clusterfuckery of the circumstances you did it in and the challenges you had to overcome to pull it off. That needs to be celebrated. Write it down, and when you get on a roll, keep going...And share it. Share it out loud with someone whose counsel you respect. Share it out loud to yourself - read it back. Stick it on the...
2020-12-2207 min
A Satisfied MindEp 55 – Good Morning Questions #31. "What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned from this past year?"This episode is released on a significant day. It's the 21st of December (and they're ringing the last bells, for the Paul Kelly fans), it's the holiday season, covid is fucking things up, restrictions are imposed, plans are thwarted, we're forced to reflect, it's the great conjunction, the planets are aligning to shake it up even more... it's all happening. It's a few days before Christmas, most of us are winding down work, planning a break, looking forward to some time with family and friends... and perhaps all of these plans and expectations are thrown into chaos b...
2020-12-2111 min
A Satisfied MindEp 54 – Good Morning Questions #30. "What do you want to leave behind in 2020?"It's that time of year when we typically reflect on the year that was. And what a year it was. Holy shit. There's just so much that has happened, challenged and changed us. So much.What of it do you want to leave in 2020 and not carry into 2021? Now is a good time to acknowledge how you've changed, how you've grown, how much you've evolved. With that growth there's some stuff that needs to be left behind. It could be a belief, a story you have on loop, a habit, a friendship or relationship... Visualise i...
2020-12-1606 min
A Satisfied MindEp 53 – Good Morning Questions #29. "How do you want this to end?"Whether it be today, this year, a conversation you're having, the relationship you're in, your life – how do you want it to end?If you have an intention for how you want things to end... the real question is whether what you're doing now is aligned to that outcome?
2020-12-0612 min
A Satisfied MindEp 52 – Good Morning Questions #28. "What do you need to speak up about?"There's probably something on your heart that you feel strongly about, we'd love to hear it. I'd say that if it's important to you that we need to hear it. Perhaps your uncomfortable sharing it, it's vulnerable sharing what's on your heart. But it's there for a reason - whatever it is that matters to you is important simply because it matters to you. And chances are it matters to others too and they are waiting, wanting for someone to speak up, start a conversation, share what needs to be said.This question was inspired by a...
2020-12-0311 min
A Satisfied MindEp 51 – Good Morning Questions #27. "What's the story you're telling?"You might need a coffee, or a stiff drink for this one. Maybe come chamomile tea, or some mushrooms? We dip our toes into the deep end of awareness, consciousness and what we're making it all mean. This is not about prescribing a practice, it's not about telling you how you should think nor what you should be thinking. Instead, it's an invitation for you to simply observe what's going on around you and then acknowledge the meaning you're making. And what stories are you telling as a result – what's the narrative you're cre...
2020-11-2514 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 50 – Good Morning Questions #26. "What's your reason to rise?"This question came about via a message from a mate. He was referring to a series of sunrise pics I was sharing a little while back, suggesting I share more, as the people need a reason to rise. That turn of phrase really stuck with me – 'a reason to rise'.Got me thinking, what's my reason to rise? What's my reason to get out of bed in the morning? What's my reason to stick with the hard things, to lean into fear and frustration, to persevere, to be patient, to do what it takes? What's my reason to...
2020-11-2311 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 49 – Good Morning Questions #25. "What are you choosing?"It's the choices we make that define our lives. I don't know of a single context or circumstance where this isn't the case. All day every day we're making choices with what options are available to us as to what we'll do, what we wont' do, how we'll respond, what we choose to believe. It's both liberating and empowering as much as it is perhaps a burden of responsibility. Depends on what choices you're making and whether they're aligned with what you value.For more information on Peak Persona and the Next Level program click...
2020-11-2211 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 48 – Good Morning Questions #24. "What is the invitation that is being made to you?"This question is inspired by a series of talks presented by David Whyte. It's a beautiful question. I speak more about the context of this question and the nature of invitations in this episode. It's a perfect morning question - listen to this before you get out of bed. Or late at night with a glass of wine.Either way, enjoy exploring the invitation that is being made to you now. For more information and links to David Whyte's November series I mentioned throughout this episode, click here.
2020-11-1913 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 47 – Good Morning Questions #23. "What do you want to be known for?"Today's question follows on from yesterday's. It's similar, but there is an important difference – the focus is on the present rather than the future. Rather than think about our legacy after we've gone, how 'bout now?What do you want to be known for now?Is what you're doing aligned with that, in service of that?So many questions. Enjoy asking and answering this one with friends and loved ones and the conversation that follows.
2020-11-1506 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 46 – Good Morning Questions #22. "What do you want to be remembered for?"My family and friends celebrated the anniversary of Edna May's passing today, 13 years ago she took a bow before heading to the after party to dance the night away. We celebrated her life with some rituals that have become tradition and I reflected on the impact she had on me throughout my life.It got me thinking about impact, legacy and what I'd like to be remembered for. And not after I'm gone, but more importantly – while I'm here. What do I want to be known and remembered for? To some degree I think we can influence th...
2020-11-1408 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 45 – Good Morning Questions #21. "What's your favourite ritual or tradition?"For the past few months my Dad and I have headed down to the beach at 5pm on Friday afternoons for a debrief. We'd chat about the week over a beer and a bag of chips and we'd connect. It was a precious time. It was a one-off event that became a tradition for us. I missed doing that this Friday but when I called Dad to see how his week was and debrief over the phone – he was at the beach with Mum, continuing the tradition. It was so beautiful to witness them evolving and...
2020-11-1310 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 44 – Good Morning Questions #20. "What does 'home' mean for you?"Home. What does it mean for you? Is it a place, a person, a context, a time, a feeling? It's been fascinating to reflect on this over the past few months and redefine or at least question what home means. I'd love to hear what home means for you?
2020-11-1206 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 43 – Good Morning Questions #19. "What advice would your future self give you right now?"We receive plenty of feedback and advice throughout the day – from others, and even from ourselves. We have to be selective with regards to what advice we take on board, for as well intentioned as some of it may be, it's not always what we need to hear. I wonder what advice your future self would give you, assuming you've learned, grown, evolved and become a better person as a result of whatever it is you're currently experiencing. What advice would that version of yourself give you now, that might help put things into perspective?
2020-11-0310 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 42 – Good Morning Questions #18. "If you could get paid to do anything as a job, what would that be?"Before 2020 went ahead and 2020'd everyone, there was a lot of speculation about 'The Future of Work' – what that would look like, what skills would be required and how we might prepare for it. Then everything changed, especially work and our priorities. I acknowledge that at this time there are too many people who simply either don't have a job, any job, or the opportunity to choose what kind of work they're doing. But we can dream, and this question is an invitation to dream and indulge a little. If you've survived 2020 so far, yo...
2020-11-0208 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 41 – Good Morning Questions #17. "What are you looking forward to?"Good Morning!It feels like there's not been a lot to look forward to lately, so much doomscrolling and negativity bias. Sure, we have plenty to fix, and there is plenty to look forward to also.What are you looking forward to?I get amped just thinking about this, talking about this, sharing the good vibes and all the things we have to be grateful for, to look forward to, the things we're hoping go bring to life. It feels good to talk about these things. And feeling good is...
2020-10-2807 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 40 – Good Morning Questions #16. "Who do you need to forgive?"Good Morning.Forgiveness is an exercise in compassion, for yourself. It's a conscious and deliberate letting go of resentment that may be harming you emotionally, psychologically and even physiologically. It's not admitting defeat or surrender, nor does it condone what happened. Instead, it can be a liberating experience where you get to choose what to let go and leave behind. It may be someone else you need to forgive, it may be yourself. This question may trigger some trauma, please listen with caution.
2020-10-2707 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 39 – Good Morning Questions #15. "What matters to you?"Good Morning.This is a big one, an important question. In this episode I talk about the difference between what matters to you and what you value. The point being, that it's not what we say we value but what we do and whether values and behaviours are aligned. There is a second part to this question which I also dig into further in this episode. I'd love for you to have a listen and let me know what comes up for you as a result of these questions. These are important questions to...
2020-10-2610 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 38 – Good Morning Questions #14. "What is one courageous thing, you could do today?"Good Morning!You're going to do plenty of things today. Why not make one of them really matter by doing something courageous? Could be big, could be small, could be courageous. It'll most likely take some vulnerability. It most likely won't be easy.And it will almost certainly be worth it. I mentioned Alexandra Franzen in this episode, check out her work and writing here.
2020-10-2507 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 37 – Good Morning Questions #13. "What are you focussing on?"Good Morning!With so much happening, with our senses being saturated by stimulus, what do you focus on?What we focus on matters and it's something we have more control over than you might think, literally. What you're focussing on will influence what you think about, what you feel, what you do, what you believe. And vice-versa– what you believe will influence what you focus upon. The point here is to simply be aware of it all.Have an awesome day.
2020-10-2007 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 36 – Good Morning Questions #12. "Who do you need to thank today?"I think it's a tragedy that too many people go through life not knowing the positive impact they've had on others' lives. Often it's not until it's too late that we really make a point of acknowledging the people who have helped us, who love us, who we appreciate. Today, make a point of thanking that person. You'll never know how much they might need to hear it.
2020-10-1806 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 36 – Good Morning Questions #11. "What brings you joy, that you've not done for too long?"Life feels a bit serious at the moment. I get it, there's a lot going on.But I think we've forgotten to have fun, to do those things that feel good, that bring joy. I wonder if there's even a feeling of guilt around making time to have fun, instead of being more optimised or productive and working harder.If ever there was a time when we need to connect with those things, those activities, that music, those people that bring joy to your life, it's now.What does that look l...
2020-10-1603 minA Satisfied MindEp. 35 - Dixon Patten of Bayila Creative shares stories of connection, identity and translating this into art.Dixon Patten is a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man and Founder, Director at Bayila Creative.In this conversation we covered plenty of ground and we went deep. One of the themes that ran through this conversation was connection. Dixon shares what connection means for him, how this translates to his work, to his art and the way in which he works with clients. We talk about his process and how important, how essential it is to take time, to allow space for art to be expressed.We talk about what it means to connect, t...
2020-10-161h 33
A Satisfied MindEp. 34 – Good Morning Questions #10. "How are you spending your time?"The most valuable commodity is time. How are you spending it?Is it an investment, or sunk cost expenditure?And is how you're spending your time aligned with your intentions for what how you want to live, aligned with what truly matters to you?So many questions, so little time!
2020-10-1405 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 33 – Good Morning Questions #9. "What are you pretending not to know?"This question was inspired by a conversation I had with Dixon Patten of Bayila. That conversation will be published soon in another episode, look out for it, it's full of so much truth, integrity and wisdom. We spoke about tall poppy syndrome and what a waste it is when we don't acknowledge or share what it is that we love, what we love to do, what makes us great. Today's question relates to that thing you know you need to do, but aren't, yet. Perhaps for fear of failure or not getting it right, or no...
2020-10-1304 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 32 – Good Morning Questions #8. "And What Else?"Good Morning!This question comes from the great Michael Bungay-Stanier, whose book The Coaching Habit is the best book I've read on coaching – buy it, read it, you'll be a better person for it.For more info on Michael's work visit his 'Box of Crayons' website here.Buy the book here. And do some great work through asking better questions. There is perhaps no better question than this one. Have an awesome day!
2020-10-1207 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 31 – Good Morning Questions #7. "How Can I Help?"Good Morning!This is one of my favourite questions, for a few reasons:1. It a generous and humble question - it's a offer to help without the assumption or presumption that you know exactly how to help. 2. It's an invitation – it's easy to brush off an offer to help by saying, "Nah, I'm all good thanks". With this question, instead of asking whether you can help, it's an invitation for the other to share how you can help. 3. It's elegant and efficient. Rather than tip-toeing around vulnerability, it cuts straight to ide...
2020-10-1108 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 30 – Good Morning Questions #6. "What are you waiting for?"When it comes to doing that thing you know you need to do, that thing you want to do... this is a rhetorical question. The answer is in how you feel responding to it as you rattle off a list of fears dressed up as excuses. You know what you need to do.So go do it. What are you waiting for?
2020-10-1005 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 29 – Good Morning Questions #5. "What are you letting go of?"Your new life is going to cost you your old one. Time to create space, to let go.What are you letting go of?
2020-10-0906 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 28 – Good Morning Questions #4. "What have you gained as a result of recent loss?"Good Morning. Today we're stepping back and looking at all that's happened recently, acknowledging both what we've lost and what we've gained.We've all lost plenty this year – collectively and individually, we're faced with that reality daily. When grieving loss or weighing up choices, changes, challenges – it's easy to quantify what we've lost or what we stand to lose. It's not always as easy to see what it is we have to gain.I wonder what it is you've gained as a result of recent loss.
2020-10-0806 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 27 – Good Morning Questions #3. "If you had 3 months left to live, what would you do?"It's a pretty sobering question for first thing in the morning.Or is it?I find questions like this inspiring and a really important pattern disrupt whereby we're reminded of a few things. Such as the value of time, and the fact we can take it for granted and assume we have enough time to do all those important things we'd been waiting for, waiting for the 'right time'.How about now?What would you do if you had 3 months to live? This question sure helps put the things we value...
2020-10-0705 min
A Satisfied MindEpisode 26 – Good Morning Questions #2. "What are you proudest of yourself for saying "no" to recently?"Good Morning!Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like life is constantly, incessantly demanding your attention? With so many invites for events, for catch ups, for meetings, for zoom calls, for donations, for your time, your energy... It's not always easy to say no. But it feels good. And it establishes and reinforces boundaries which are essential. This question came from a deck of cards called We're Not Really Strangers – it's a purpose driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections. You can check out the deck here.
2020-10-0605 min
A Satisfied MindEp. 25 – Good Morning Questions, #1. "What does your heart want you to hear right now?"In this episode I introduce a new series of questions. These are questions I've asked myself and pondered, they're a wonderful insight into new perspectives, into new awareness and truths. I ask questions like this in the morning, perhaps you'd like to do the same. This episode is an invitation to do that. Enjoy the adventure!
2020-10-0510 minA Satisfied MindEp. 24 – Rowing across the Pacific Ocean and other everyday adventures, with Eleanor CareyEleanor Carey considers herself an ordinary person. She just so happens to have done some rather extraordinary things. Like rowing a boat across the Pacific Ocean, riding a bike across Europe and founding a company that takes people on overnight adventures to show just how easy it all can be. We talk about how an email and following her gut ended up with her being one of a crew of three women - the youngest crew of three to ever row an ocean. Eleanor shares how that experience shaped her and how she survived after having spent...
2020-09-291h 10A Satisfied MindEp. 23 - Talking Moody, women's mental health and the challenges of starting your own business with founder, Lou McCannA few years ago I met Lou McCann while interviewing her for a job. The job didn't end up happening but a wonderful friendship did. Formalities aside, it was in talking with Lou that I heard about a brilliant idea she had. It was inspired, it was important and it had the potential to change lives. So we sat down and discussed it further and I encouraged her to make it happen despite the fear. I could see how important this was to Lou and the people she would go on to support. Soon after, Moody was...
2020-09-221h 17A Satisfied MindEp. 22 – Let's DanceIt's been a while in between episodes. In the spirit of progress over perfection, doing that thing that you love even before you think it's ready or even worth sharing... here's episode 22! Do you ever feel like you have eleventy thousand things you want to do, to say, to create, to share... and end up feeling kinda overwhelmed and doing nothing?Me too. So that's what this episode is about - doing the thing. I share some of a beautiful text message conversation I had with a dear friend regarding the wondrous documentary, My Octopus...
2020-09-2019 minA Satisfied MindEp. 21 – The Power of AppreciationI appreciate you. When was the last time you heard someone say that, and how did it make you feel? We need to acknowledge and share appreciation now, more than ever. Appreciating something or someone and sharing that, has the power to change lives, save lives or at least help someone feel better. And that's a good thing, we need that.It's simple, it's free, it's a win / win outcome and an antidote to the fear and overwhelming uncertainty that we're all experiencing right now.I mentioned Eddie Jaku in this...
2020-09-0212 minA Satisfied MindEp. 20 – The life changing power of perspective, cultivating connections and simply, having fun. A conversation with everyone's Uncle Brian.I had the pleasure of working as a tour guide for Brian Duncan in his business, Uncle Brian's - Fun, Falls and Forest tour in Cairns. It was one of the best years of my life and I learned first-hand the power of moments and shared experiences.Not only did I have a helluva lot of fun leading those groups, but I developed a deep connection with the World Heritage listed tropical rainforests of North Queensland and an insight into human behaviour across various cultures. The experience was life changing, not just for me but...
2020-08-231h 41A Satisfied MindEp. 19 – How to deal with decision making analysis paralysis and let go of what others think. Or in other words – just do something, nobody caresYesterday I had a coaching conversation with a client who was stuck making a decision. Overthinking it, catastrophising and idealising various outcomes, paralysed by what to do next. Tricky little fucker ego is hey! This was compounded by the need to make the 'right' decision according to everyone else's arbitrary and subjective judgements. Cue overwhelm, paralysis, frustration and anxiety. Can you relate? I can. What to do? Just do something, one step. And don't worry about what others think 'cause they're not thinking about you're worried they're thinking about. In th...
2020-08-2216 minA Satisfied MindEp. 18 - No Ego, Choosing Love Over Fear in the Workplace with Cy WakemanI've been a fan of Cy Wakeman's work for the past few years. Her New York Times bestselling book, 'No Ego' and her 'reality based leadership' methodology has changed the way I work and understand the role of personal and professional development, coaching and leadership in the workplace. She has a unique ability to cut through the bullshit to connect and share heart to heart. Her philosophy and methodology is exactly the kind of approach we need right now, one that demands accountability, truth telling, empathy, vulnerability and integrity. In this episode Cy shares her...
2020-08-111h 10A Satisfied MindEp. 17 – Conscious Culture Series (Part 6/6) – IntegrityWe wrap up this short six-part series by looking at integrity and integration. It's one thing to develop awareness and understanding, it's another to live it. In this episode I look at what integrity means and how we might develop greater alignment between what we think, what we believe, what we say and do. This is where we bring to life and deploy our awareness and understanding.Integrity is living what we know, where we practice what we preach and learn through doing. I share examples of how to develop greater integrity with reference to t...
2020-08-1133 minA Satisfied MindEp. 16 – Conscious Culture Series (Part 5/6) Manifesting and Co-CreatingIn this episode we look at what we're doing with all this awareness and understanding we're developing and ask, what are you creating? Who are you co-creating with? What is it you're manifesting and how much control, input, influence or impact are you having on what's going on around you?Good questions, don't you think?
2020-07-2722 minA Satisfied MindEp. 15 – Conscious Culture Series (Part 4/6) Unblocking and Letting GoIn order to become more of who we want to be, of who we truly are – we need to let go of who we've become.This episode of the Conscious Culture series looks at how we might do that.
2020-07-1921 minA Satisfied MindEp. 14 – Life, Death, and Life Again. A Conversation with Carly Jay MetcalfeCarly is a self-confessed expert in death and dying, she's come close on several occasions. In this raw and vulnerable conversation Carly shares the brutal reality of what it means to live with Cystic Fibrosis, to have had a lung transplant followed by cancer, and to be surrounded by death your entire life.It's a heavy topic. But Carly is anything but – she shares her experience with such humility, honesty and with a very healthy dose of humour and a perspective that is truly remarkable. Follow Carly and Billie on Instagram at @carlyjaymetcalfe for behind the...
2020-07-091h 14A Satisfied MindEp. 13 - Conscious Culture Series (Part 3/6) - Understanding in RelationshipsEverything is changing, we need to adapt. So how do we do this? Show up. Do the work.Do the best we can with what we've got. This episode is raw, freestyle, as is. It's shared with the intention of facilitating greater understanding. Of self, and others. Understanding beyond:Assumptions about what things meanExpectations of how others should behave and what they should doAttachment to our own identityUnderstanding ourselves and each other, so that we might connect more meaningfully. We need this now mo...
2020-07-0728 min
Backstage With...Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Cats, Oliver, My Fair Lady)Best known as the first British Elphaba in Wicked, Kerry Ellis made her name as the one of the most popular actors in musical theatre. Follow Kerry on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Backstage With... online, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can send Mikey your guest requests and questions on Twitter and Instagram.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/backstagewith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0752 minA Satisfied MindEp. 12 - A conversation about life, family and lessons learned with my dad – George EllisHow do I introduce my next guest? For those of you who know me, you’ll know how important my Dad is in my life. From the youngest of ages, from my earliest memories he’s not only been my father, he’s been my mentor, my teacher and my best mate. He, along with my Mum, has taught me more than anyone else, and what I’m so grateful for is how he’s done it. He’s taught me what it means to be a good man, a good human, through the example he’s set, through hi...
2020-07-021h 11A Satisfied MindEp. 11 - Conscious Culture Series (Part 2/6) - Self AwarenessIn this episode, the second of this conscious culture series I’m doing each Tuesday, we’re talking about awareness. As far as I’m concerned, unless we are aware of what’s happening within, unless we’re aware of what we’re thinking, what we’re feeling, what we’re experiencing, we can't change it.And things need to change – lives and the future of our planet depends upon it. In order to change, to grow, to create something new, something better, we must have an awareness of where we are and how we got here if we are to be ab...
2020-07-0230 minA Satisfied MindEp. 10 – Everyday Creative - A Dangerous Guide to Making Magic at Work, with Mykel DixonCreativity. What is it and how do we do it? Do we do it, or is it who we are? In this episode we talk all things creativity. What I love most about this conversation is we look at how to redefine creativity and challenge our assumptions and identities about what 'being creative' or what 'being a creative person' is.We discuss:What it means to be an 'architect of atmosphere'Why 75% of people don't feel like they're living up to their creative potentialHow to redefine creativity and tap into your magicHow to be more c...
2020-06-261h 26A Satisfied MindEp. 09 – Conscious Culture Series (Part 1/6) – New Way of Working.The way we work is changing, it has changed and these are big changes. We need conscious leaders who will guide us through these times, towards are more compassionate, creative, diverse and inclusive future. How are you changing and what role will you play in this evolution?In this episode we look at a new world of work and how we might design a more conscious workplace culture. This conscious culture needs champions, it needs leaders – courageous souls to lead by example.If you're curious about what a more conscious culture is and how you mi...
2020-06-2331 minA Satisfied MindEp. 08 – Dr Jason FoxYou're going to need a stiff drink and a comfy chesterfield for this one, ideally you'd be seated next to a cosy fire with some flickering candle light dancing around the room. I love what Jason Fox writes, I love how he thinks and this conversation is an insight into what makes him such a great conversationalist. We start by talking about making meaningful progress, future relevance, setting the torch to everything you've done and starting again. We meander through awakening from the meaning crisis, interconnected dividuals, ritual, relevance, insight porn and epistemological humility. I lo...
2020-06-181h 41A Satisfied MindEp. 07 – A New NormalIt's time for a change. Normal is broken and there's no 'going back'. At least I'm not, and I reckon there's plenty of you out there who feel the same. So let's create a new normal. In this episode I introduce a new Tuesday podcast series that I'll share each week for the next few months. Each episode will feature a lesson in self awareness and how what we can do as individuals to contribute to a better future. I share what has happened for me over the past few months, lessons learned and...
2020-06-1529 minA Satisfied MindEp. 06 - Kath KoschelTrigger warning: this episode contains conversations about depression and suicide. If you've not heard about Kath Koschel and the work she's doing, you will. She's making the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. In this episode we dig into her personal story and it's one of the most incredible stories of adversity, resilience and courage I've heard. Kath has transformed her life threatening challenges into a global kindness movement. She is one of the toughest, most courageous, brave, hardworking, humble and genuine people you'll meet. Kath has founded the Kindness...
2020-06-041h 20A Satisfied MindEp. 05 – Loss, Letting Go and Loving Hard. A Conversation with my Sister.This is a conversation about living well and leaving a legacy that impacts lives for generations to come. We're not great at talking about grief, it's difficult. And so when Tracey said she'd be honoured to discuss her experience and share the story of her daughter, Kiara, I was humbled. And so we chatted. The lessons learned though heartbreak and loss are perhaps the most powerful. In this conversation I was reminded of how precious life is, how much of it we waste in worrying about the past and the future, and that the best wa...
2020-05-281h 14A Satisfied MindEp. 04 – When Things are Just a Bit ShitSometimes things are just a bit shit, and that's OK. Sometimes you need to make a pot of tea. Sometimes it's a shot of tequila, and that's OK too. Sometimes you might need to crank Rage Against the Machine, loud. It's all OK. Even when it's not. This episode is a reminder of that.
2020-05-2613 minA Satisfied MindEp. 03 – What's Your Story?Stories are everywhere, and they have the power to change lives. What's yours? What would you like to share? Please share, you never know who needs to hear it. There are three elements to a story - the story itself, the storyteller and the audience. In this episode I look at how to make the most of each. And wine, there is wine. Cheers.
2020-05-2122 minA Satisfied MindEp. 02 – The Stories That Need TellingIn this episode I share a story that changed the way I see life and set me on the path to uncover, understand and share stories about what truly matters.
2020-05-1418 minA Satisfied MindEp. 01 - The IntroductionYou've gotta start somewhere, right? Getting started, hitting 'launch', putting that thing you care about out there into the world, it's daunting. So here it is, a podcast for the curious – for those of you who want to know more about why it is we do what we do, so that we all might live a little more consciously and treat ourselves, each other and this planet with love.
2020-05-0817 min
Reality-Based LeadershipS2E41: Mikey Ellis, Building Great Work CulturesThis week's guest is Mikey Ellis, a Culture Strategist at Pragmatic Thinking. In our chat, we explore the age-old question of what it takes to build a great work culture, including the leader's responsibility, as well as that of the employee. Mikey and I share a passion for creating workplaces that empower people to do great things together, as well as a love and appreciation for a glass of great wine from time to time! Follow Mikey on IG @mikey.ellis Follow me everywhere on social @cywakeman
2019-06-1753 minReality-Based LeadershipS2E41: Mikey Ellis, Building Great Work CulturesThis week's guest is Mikey Ellis, a Culture Strategist at Pragmatic Thinking. In our chat, we explore the age-old question of what it takes to build a great work culture, including the leader's responsibility, as well as that of the employee. Mikey and I share a passion for creating workplaces that empower people to do great things together, as well as a love and appreciation for a glass of great wine from time to time! Follow Mikey on IG @mikey.ellis Follow me everywhere on social @cywakeman
2019-06-1753 min
Florence GuildEp 22: Beyond Engagement: How To Align Your Team With Your Mission - Mikey EllisSpeaker
Mikey Ellis
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Companies do a lot of work and spend a lot of time and money on employee engagement. Whether it be surveys, workshops, motivational speakers and off-sites, it is believed that engagement translates to productivity and profit.
In this podcast, Mikey explores what’s worked and what hasn’t for Vinomofo, with a focus on what it takes to have your team truly engaged and aligned with the company’s mission.
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Mikey is an experienced educator, facilitator and speaker specialising in human behaviour and building revolutionary company culture.
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