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Leadership Behind the Scenes61. You can trust yourself more if you don't need to get it rightSelf-trust expands when you stop trying to be perfect and start trusting yourself to adjust.In this episode, I explore why the pressure to "get it right" often stems from fear and how releasing that pressure can help you build deeper self-trust. Humans are wired for survival, which makes us naturally fearful; but most modern leadership challenges are not about life-or-death situations. When we’re driven by fear, we become tense and closed off, making it harder to access intuition and wisdom. Self trust grows not from always being right but from being wi...2025-04-0113 minLeadership Behind the Scenes60. Experimentation is required if you want to reach your full potentialIf you want to unlock your full potential, you have to be willing to take risks, try new things, and sometimes get it "wrong".After almost two years away, I'm back with new content for Leadership Behind the Scenes! In this episode I reflect on why I left the podcast to focus on Female Inner Power—and why coming back now feels so right. This episode is all about the power of experimentation. I share personal insights and real-life coaching examples to show you why experimenting is essential for growth and success, why the fear of...2025-03-2519 min
Female Inner Power38. Answering emails in masculine or feminine mode: which is best?How do you respond when someone emails you to ask for a meeting or a call at a time that’s not going to work for you? How much do you share and what boundaries do you set?When I became a mother I discovered something in my quest of how much to share about what I was really up to in an afternoon or in a day, and why I may or may not be available for a call. Whether you have kids or not, I think you'll find this episode really helpful to sta...2024-11-1910 min
Female Inner Power37. A personal lesson that makes your success-momentum strongerAs we draw closer to the end of the year, are you already starting to plan for next year? We often just look ahead, when we really want to feel like we're building on something, not starting afresh every time.This episode is really helpful as you start reflecting back on a year or on a period of your life.I share a major shift for me from 2022 around finding the lesson in our experiences, and using that to move us forward, and explore the value of celebrating your achievements, and the need to trust...2024-11-0512 min
Female Inner Power36. Productivity with Joy: How long will you choose to give this thing?Not all time is equal. How much energy something takes matters. There is power in choosing how much time you want to give to a thing. "How long will I choose for that thing to take?" is such a different approach to "How long will this take me?" In this episode I introduce my 21-day audio course, Productivity w/Joy, and share one of the daily trainings.Productivity w/Joy blends the masculine and the feminine for more productivity – and more joy. Because if you’re like me, you may have foun...2024-07-0912 min
Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber HurdleTap Into Your True Potential Using Quality Thinking with Noomi NatanThis week’s guest, leadership coach Noomi Natan, focuses on the mental load of business. Whether you are an entrepreneur or part of a corporate team, Noomi discusses how to slow down to examine your thoughts and honor your inner knowing to be your most productive, fulfilled self.
Noomi’s advice centers on:
Productivity and the effects of trying to “do it all”
How to honor both your masculine and feminine energy in business
What is a solo CEO retreat and why is it important?
Recognizing that you are an asset in your business
The link of joy and impact
When feel...2024-01-0445 min
Female Inner Power32. Journaling Worth DoingThis episode is a little bit different - because in this one I am the one being interviewed! Amy Richards is normally behind the scenes of my business, helping me make the podcast happen, but today she is interviewing me about my new book.Yes, I wrote a book! And not only did I write it, I actually got it all the way to publication. I am so excited to tell you that Journaling Worth Doing is now available on Amazon.In this episode I share:Why journaling is worth doing - and how...2023-12-0526 min
Female Inner Power30. What no one tells you about choosing a coach [S2 E11]So you’re trying to figure out how to find and choose a coach? Maybe you’ve had coaching in the past, and it didn’t feel like a good fit. Maybe you’ve never had coaching.Now you’re wondering how you will know if someone is a good coach for you.It’s a big leap, and it’s a big investment (whether it’s your company’s money or your own), so you want to make sure you choose the right coach for you.In this episode I share some of th...2023-09-1921 min
Female Inner Power28. From compliant to powerful: How we can show up authentically and unapologetically while uplifting each other [S2 E10]As Kareem Gayle-Fagan says, she came from ‘humble beginnings’ to become a Human Resources Executive for luxury retailers, developing a passion for cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, where all are empowered to thrive. Now working at Dior, Kareem has over 15 years of experience working with iconic brands on culture evolution, performance management, learning and development, and driving inclusion and talent management strategies.A proud mother, Kareem is also a dedicated Board Advisor to Gyrl Wonder, where she empowers young women of colour through mentorship and guidance. Gyrl Wonder aims to empower the next gener...2023-09-1251 min
Female Inner Power27. Three magnificent success lessons to antidote a mean inner critic [S2 E9]Is your inner critic a familiar companion? If you’re finding yourself losing momentum, feeling stuck or disconnected from your intuition, your goals, and the impact you want to have, or your actions are feeling fruitless or not worthwhile…In this episode, I offer three ideas to support you when your inner critic is making you hesitate.Why it’s important to keep in mind that your life is already a masterpiece.Why letting go of resistance - even to those things we don’t like or want - is the key to bringing in desire...2023-09-0521 min
Female Inner Power26. No more people-pleasing: leveraging career opportunities, knowing when to say no, and investing in things that matter [S2 E8]Sabine Flechet has spent over 15 years immersed in the world of venture capital, private equity, strategy consulting and investment banking. She is a ForPurpose and ForProfit investor and business angel, delivering social impact, sustainable governance, and financial returns.She is a Co-Founding Partner at Masawa, the first Nurture Capital fund to invest in early-stage European founders catalysing mental health and wellness. Masawa's Nurture Capital approach minimises human capital risk by screening for and enhancing leadership effectiveness, founder and team wellbeing, and social impact, improving financial and social outcomes.Sabine also advises the Purpose Foundation on...2023-08-2957 min
Female Inner Power25. It’s time you ask for more than is reasonable [S2 E7]We are very aware these days that men get paid more, get more funding, and as a generalisation ask for so much more… assuming they will get it.Growing up, us women don't get taught to ask for that much. Instead we are encouraged to be helpful.We’re taught to be ‘good girls’.To be grateful for what we’ve got.To be careful what we ask for.To be cautious and humble.And when we do ask for something, we tend to ask for just a little bit...2023-08-2219 min
Female Inner Power24. CEO at 26: motherhood, board membership and challenging what it means to be a leader [ S2 E6]Loui Törnqvist is the Managing Director of Edition Wilhelm Hansen, the largest and oldest music publisher in the Nordics. She became the CEO aged just 26, and has run the company for 14 years. Now 42, she lives in outer Copenhagen with her husband, three children, dog and chickens. Her garden is her zen space. Loui is also the chairperson of the board of Koda, one of the biggest and most influential music companies in Denmark, with an annual turnover equivalent to £128 million. She is passionate about DEI and sustainability in leadership and life generally, and exploring the...2023-08-151h 13
Female Inner Power23. Nutrition, female intuition, health and hormones - and why biochemistry is the key to unlocking women’s wellbeing [S2 E5]Dalia Weinreb is a registered dietitian who has been in clinical practice for 15 years. Living and working in Cambridge in the UK, Dalia is a mother of three children and deeply passionate about women's health through the life cycle. Her clinical interests span from gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome, to autoimmune disease and hormonal health. In addition, Dalia is fascinated by how our relationship with food impacts the way we engage with life and all it has to offer. Dalia treats many women with disordered eating and feels very strongly about fighting for true recovery by t...2023-08-081h 03
Female Inner Power22. It’s time to uplevel your self importance [S2 E4]Who gets to decide if you’re important?This week I explore why knowing your own importance matters – and what happens when you don’t know how important you really are.This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ‘good enough’, been told you’re too much, been the ‘good girl’ who has looked to others for validation, outsourced your self worth, or ignored your own body, mind and needs.Uplevelling your self importance has absolutely nothing to do with arrogance, comparison, superiority, or your ego. It’s not about...2023-08-0117 min
Female Inner Power21. Overcoming unconscious bias and finding happiness in Teal leadership [S2 E3]Hazel Beasley is a Board Member, Engineer and Consultant who works in an organisation that doesn't believe in traditional hierarchy and titles. While having young children Hazel worked as a teacher but when she was ready to transition back into engineering she found it more tricky than she had imagined. Lots of people had unhelpful opinions and she also found herself experiencing unconscious bias in several ways.After a number of jobs, Hazel is now thrilled to be working at the consulting firm Hatmil, a company that embraces Teal leadership and encourages employees to bring...2023-07-2555 min
Female Inner Power20. Finding success as a female board member: authenticity, self belief and smart networking [S2 E2]Emma Voss currently leads the global commercial offshore wind team at Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy. She is also a Board director of Statkraft UK Limited, a member of their ED&I steering committee and acts as mentor for junior women in her organisation. As a mother of two teenage girls, Emma is passionate about being a good role model and helping to shape a workplace where everyone can fulfil their potential.In this conversation Emma shares her experiences and thoughts on…How women can get started finding and getting board posit...2023-07-1848 min
Female Inner Power19. How to make space for your personal development when you have no time to invest in yourself [S2 E1]I’m so excited to welcome you to Season 2 of the Female Inner Power podcast. In this season, we’ll be delving further into the topic of female empowerment in male-dominated spaces, and in particular the experiences of women on boards. Board positions can bring prestige and influence, and unlock so many possibilities for women, providing not only influence and status but also flexibility. But we are underrepresented on boards, and this is something I felt was important to explore.One key piece in securing a board position is investing in your personal development. But this...2023-07-1118 min
Female Inner Power18. Bonus: Reframing Power and how to bypass the imposter syndromeThis bonus episode is Noomi being interviewed on another podcast called the Imposter Syndrome Files. The interview was so valuable and aligned that Noomi asked to be able to share it also here on the Female Inner Power podcast.Find out more about Noomi’s Imposter Syndrome course here: https://noominatan.com/imposter/ And here are the show notes from the Impostor Syndrome Files:In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about power. Many of us reject the idea of power, because we don’t like the concept of power over...2023-06-2037 minFemale Inner PowerJoin the movement: Time-Sensitive Offer to join the Female Inner Power ClubThis is not a regular episode of the Female Inner Power podcast. This is a big THANK YOU to all listeners and a time-sensitive invitation to join the Female Inner Power Club with a life-time offer.First up, Season 1 of the Female Inner Power podcast is now complete. Season 2 will start early July. If you have enjoyed listening to the podcast, please consider taking a couple of minutes to write a review by following this link: https://lovethepodcast.com/fipAlso, if you have requests for podcast topics or suggested guests for future episodes, you c...2023-06-1319 minFemale Inner Power17. Self-Trust #5: What does your inner guidance say?Have you ever heard yourself say: I’m not even sure what I want or what I think?Sometimes we are so overloaded and our schedules are so full that we don’t can’t hear or feel what our inner guidance wants to tell us. And without clarity it’s hard to trust someone – let alone trust yourself. Welcome to Bonus Week! This week I am sharing five episodes about Self-Trust, originally published as a series of articles on my LinkedIn newsletter.In today’s episode I share some simple things you can...2023-06-0909 minFemale Inner Power16. Self-Trust #4: 4 powerful ways to listen deeper to yourselfHow would you rate your relationship with yourself - and the quality of your listening to yourself?If you want to build greater self-trust (which is a foundation for confidence, because how can you have confidence in your ability to handle anything if you can’t trust yourself?) then listening to yourself is a core ingredient.Welcome to Bonus Week! This week I am sharing five episodes about Self-Trust, originally published as a series of articles on my LinkedIn newsletter.In this episode I share 4 powerful ways to deepen your listening to...2023-06-0812 minFemale Inner Power15. Self-Trust #3: How are you with decision-making? 8 tipsCan you trust yourself with your decision-making?If we can’t trust ourselves with the decisions we make and the speed we make them at, then we limit so much for ourselves.Having coached extraordinary leaders and business owners over the last 15 years, here's some of what I learned around improving your relationship with decision-making.Welcome to Bonus Week! This week I am sharing five episodes about Self-Trust, originally published as a series of articles on my LinkedIn newsletter.EPISODE LINKSTo find out more about Noomi Mel...2023-06-0717 minFemale Inner Power14. Self-Trust #2: Can you trust yourself with how you use your time?Have you ever asked yourself this question: What have I got to show for it? (it = this day, that leadership retreat, that client meeting, all these years in this job etc.)Welcome to Bonus Week! This week I am sharing five episodes about Self-Trust, originally published as a series of articles on my LinkedIn newsletter.In this episode, I talk about how you can shift into self-trust around how you think about time, and invite you to explore what it will take for you to TRUST YOURSELF with how you use your time, a...2023-06-0612 minFemale Inner Power13. Self-Trust #1: Always trust yourself more than you trust anyone elseWelcome to Bonus Week! This week I will be sharing five episodes about Self-Trust, originally published as a series of articles on my LinkedIn newsletter.Trust yourself more than you trust others.That’s obvious, right?But how many times in the last month have you looked for input on decisions – personal, professional and otherwise?In this bonus episode I share 3 reasons why I tell people to always trust themselves more than they trust anyone else.EPISODE LINKSTo find out more about Noomi Melchior Nata...2023-06-0511 min
Female Inner Power12. Slowing down is not the answer you’re looking for [S1 E12]Do you treat yourself as an asset?In this episode of Female Inner Power, I dive into how we can look after ourselves better - without having to slow down or achieve less.I explore the importance of self-care and treating yourself well, and how seeing yourself as a valuable asset can impact how others see you, and the impact you can have in the world.I also talk about the concept of extreme self-care and the benefits of incorporating pauses into your routine, finishing up with actionable steps to help you invest...2023-05-3018 min
Female Inner Power11. Hiring mistakes, sustainable fashion and not giving up [S1 E11]Silje Lübbe is the owner of Nova Octo, a luxury evening wear rental company she founded five years ago, when she realised that increasing numbers of women had plenty of disposable income, but didn’t want to spend thousands on an outfit they’d wear just once. Born and brought up in Norway, Silje moved to Denmark alone aged just 16, attended university in London and worked for high fashion companies in Dubai and Kuwait before moving to New York to begin her entrepreneurship journey.In this conversation Silje shares her experience and wisdom around:The...2023-05-2356 min
Female Inner Power10. Finding the power in empathy and the benefits of strong female networks [S1 E10]Sara Diez is the VP Women’s Category and Private Label at ZALANDO, Europe’s biggest online-only fashion retailer.Originally from Spain, currently living in Berlin, Sara is a highly energetic, driven leader and board advisor with 20+ years of executive experience in fashion, sports retail and digital platforms. She has worked for worldwide leading companies, such as Zara (Inditex), Nike and Zalando. Sara is results-oriented, with a track record of delivering growth in challenging environments, managing large P&Ls and teams of more than 500 employees. She is also passionate about sustainability, innovation, digital transformation, customer trend...2023-05-1648 min
Female Inner Power9. The power of who you BE when you take action [S1 E9]What actions are you just longing to take?When we’re deep in our masculine energy we tend to focus on just taking action.But it matters who we are being while we take that action.It matters how we show up.So how can we show up as who we truly want to be?In this episode I show you how you can change your energy, be present in the moment and start from a place that feels true and grounded – by setting your intentions, moving out of self...2023-05-0919 min
WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #67 Noomi Natan, Female Leadership Courage Catalyst I Executive Coaching I podcaster @Female Inner Power | Founder of the Female Inner Power ClubWhat will you of tomorrow, thank you for doing today. Noomi Natan joins us for a wonderful conversation about why making the most of your potential is worth it, by having no regrets and unleashing your full inner power. Noomi is a certified Euro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Adult Training and Development, and Family and Organizational Constellation Coach. Her work is about helping you move from playing small to having an impact every day. Looking at life 10 years out and asking yourself “What or How do I want to be remembered and did I play to my full potential”? W...2023-05-0339 min
Female Inner Power8. Navigating office politics and climbing the corporate ladder with warmth and integrity [S1 E8]Nicola Payne began her impressive and varied career in retail and HR at just 12 years old – and got her first promotion and pay rise a year later. By 22, she was managing 80 employees at ASDA in her first graduate role, and later on a 12-year period at VISA culminated in the role of HR Director, in charge of all aspects of operational HR from hiring (and firing!) to business partnership and major change projects. She now blends all that expertise in her role as Executive Coach and Mentor specialising in mid-career strategy and support.In...2023-05-021h 02
Female Inner Power7. Decision making, balance, and solo parenting as a CFO [S1 E7]Kanu Nusser is the Group CFO at Global Savings Group, an affiliate marketing company – in her own words, her ‘dream job’. She grew up in an army family, moving around a lot, and as an adult spent time in Berlin, before relocating to Munich for work. After finding herself close to 40 with no partner, Kanu made the decision to become a solo parent, while continuing with her successful career. She says that for her, it’s about having everything that matters to you – and it never occurred to her to choose.In this conversation Kanu shares her...2023-04-2552 minFemale Inner Power6. Three mindset shifts to empower you for success on your terms [S1 E6]Are you asking for too little? Setting limitations on your dreams? Putting yourself and your needs last? It's not always easy to know what we want or what’s possible, and sometimes we limit ourselves with self-imposed restrictions. In this solo episode of Female Inner Power, I dive into three mindset shifts that will empower you to have success on your own terms. I share my insights on tuning into your desires, negotiating and dreaming big to create a life that makes your heart dance, and the importance of prioritising your own mental, emotional, and phys...2023-04-1816 min
Female Inner Power5. Learning to lead from our feminine power in male dominated spaces [S1 E5]Nanna Bülow Mertz has enjoyed a highly successful career in the financial sector – something she didn’t expect as a creative young person with an interest in architecture. She started out as a Student Assistant at Danish investment bank Saxo Bank, and quickly found that the work ‘was fun and felt right’. Her first full time position saw her working under a visionary female boss, who set her on the path to successfully navigating a male-dominated environment, while staying in her feminine energy.Since then Nanna has held leadership positions including Global Head of Onboarding at Saxo Bank...2023-04-1153 min
Female Inner Power3. Can you be a strong woman leader if you show a lot of emotion? [S1 E3]Do we need to stop ‘being so emotional’ at work?Can we be strong and credible female leaders if we show a lot of emotion?I’ve coached countless women who’ve been told (by a man) to be less emotional. And we see this so much in the media and in so many political debates. But what does it even mean to be ‘too emotional’?In this episode I unpack the four levels of feelings, and explore why it’s time to change the tide that showing emotion is bad for business –...2023-03-2718 min
Female Inner Power2. Changing the culture, not the women [S1 E2]Jane Sassienie is a Director of Bridge Partnership, a global consultancy that helps evolve leaders and organisations to be a force for good in the world. Bridge’s recently published research paper, ‘How did she get there’, looks at what organisations can learn from women in senior roles who are succeeding – without changing themselves to fit the prevailing paradigm.Jane has an unusual combination of training in fine art, psychology and psychotherapy, an interest in human systems, organisational constellations and systems theory that give her unique insights into what is going on in a business culture and how to s...2023-03-2759 min
Female Inner Power1. Feeling safe to shine as women, while loving our dark parts [S1 E1]Mialy Dermish is Executive Director at SIRIUS Policy Network for Migrant Education, an NGO that works towards helping pupils from migrant and refugee backgrounds achieve the same educational standards as their native peers. Mialy has a Masters in International Education Policy from Harvard and over 15 years’ experience in research, policy, and programme implementation.She sees herself as a citizen of the world, and she believes that “belonging is something that needs to be cultivated.” She developed an interest in advocacy and activism from childhood, and set up a youth nonprofit in Madagascar aged just 26.The j...2023-03-271h 04Female Inner PowerWelcome to the Female Inner Power podcastReady for an energy boost and practical insights on how to be a woman fully in your power? Each week Leadership Coach and Courage Catalyst Noomi Melchior Natan shares refreshingly honest conversations about how to trust your intuition more, the power of sisterhood, cultivating faith in yourself and the Universe, trusting the decisions you make and balancing the best of the feminine and the best of the masculine.Women in the workplace are done with self-sacrificing and overworking. It’s time to embrace our imperfections and line up support so we can thrive in all are...2023-03-2705 min
Leadership Behind the ScenesFinal episode: 3 key learnings for success, favourite episodes and a new podcastIt’s the final episode!After three and a half years the Leadership Behind the Scenes podcast is coming to an end. But I’m definitely not going anywhere – a brand new podcast is coming! (And the Leadership Behind the Scenes episodes will continue to be available, so you can still go back and listen to earlier ones).The Female Inner Power podcast: inspiration from strong women leaders is launching at the end of March, with a mix of solo episodes and interviews exploring what it means to lead from our female inner power, balancing our fe...2023-03-2115 min
LIVETHEFUELWhat is a Family Constellator with Noomi NatanDigging into Leadership Coaching and the Family Constellator:
Noomi Melchior Natan is an internationally-experienced leadership coach and courage catalyst who helps leaders and business owners generate the results they want, while also increasing their joy. Noomi’s work centers on embracing being fully human in every part of life, including work. She often helps unlock deep layers of imposter syndrome and other success blocks, by diving into patterns that were created all the way back in the client’s childhood. She helps those with integrity tap into their inner power, so they can achieve their goals, make the...2023-02-1454 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes3 signs you are playing small and 2 questions to ask yourself to shift into playing big nowWhat does ‘playing small’ mean? It means being less than what is possible for you.We can all get complacent as we get older. At school we get used to relying on others tell us how or where to grow, but there are fewer expectations on us to grow and develop once we leave school. Unless we challenge and motivate ourselves to grow, there’s no guarantee that we’ll keep expanding.When we’re not stretching, growing, or expanding we’re staying stagnant. And when we stay stagnant we ca...2022-10-1117 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes3 reasons why praising yourself makes you a better leaderHow often do you praise yourself? Compliment yourself? Point out all the things you admire about yourself? Or are you afraid of being ‘full of yourself’? Getting complacent?Most people love getting great feedback from others. But what about from yourself?Why does praising yourself make you a better leader?In this episode I share three reasons why praising yourself is an important element in being a grounded, courageous and successful leader. We are not talking fake compliments or self-arrogance. This is something entirely different. Listen to explore what happen...2022-09-2716 min
Leadership Behind the ScenesHow to be in controlDo you like to feel like you’re in control?What do you fear might happen if you’re not in control?Are you holding life tightly – and shutting yourself off from surprises and new possibilities, ideas, innovations?Our world is fast.As we’ve learned over the past couple of years, anything could happen at any moment.We can’t control what’s on the outside of us.But we can learn to feel in control in our INNER world, and then we can handle the pace of life...2022-09-1421 min
Leadership Behind the ScenesThe ONE shift that instantly makes a leadership team more productive & impactfulIf you’re part of an executive team, where does your loyalty lie within your company or organisation?Do you think of yourself as head of your department first? Or as an executive team member?In this episode I talk about how when leaders think of themselves FIRST AND FOREMOST as senior leadership team members, everything shifts and the whole team becomes more productive and impactful.Because you’re not there to defend the needs of your department.(Or to pump up your own ego!)As executive team members, you’...2022-08-3114 min
Leadership Behind the ScenesCan forgiveness increase your Leadership Power and give you a better future?Why is forgiveness important in leadership?Forgiveness is often something that’s kept for therapy, not the workplace.So what’s the connection?When you’re holding a grudge or you’re angry at a previous boss or organisation for a past situation (such as the way something was handled, redundancy, being passed over for promotion, unfair dismissal) feeling sad, angry or disappointed is a normal response.But if it’s been a while and you’re still feeling it, you haven’t shifted. You’re still stuck – and if you want to move forwa...2022-08-1616 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes4 simple ways to love your life moreWhy do some people seem to love their life so much more than others – no matter what it looks like?In my experience there are four very simple things you can do to start loving your life more, even if it’s not perfect. 1. Tell yourself you love your lifeFind your happiness from the inside out: what you tell yourself has a huge impact on whether you love your life or not. 2. Be presentJoy is right here, right now. So don’t miss this moment! Something changes in us whe...2022-08-0219 min
Leadership Behind the ScenesWhen you need answers and can’t find themWhat do you do when you need answers and can’t find them?Perhaps answers to big life questions.Or just answers that will help get you through the day or onto the next stage.When you can’t find an answer, what do you do?Questions and answers come from very different energy; the frequency of an answer will be very different from the frequency of a question. So to receive an answer you have to shift out of the question…Listen to this episode to figure out:Wher...2022-07-1915 minLeadership Behind the ScenesDesigning your own leadership curriculum for continued successThere’s often an assumption that if you’re employed, your organisation will tell you ( or even teach you) everything you need to learn.But a lot of the learning we need is deeply personal and depending on your organisation they might offer something appropriate or not. And some organisations offer nothing at all.It’s all too easy to get complacent, lazy, reactive with your own learning journey.Just because you’re no longer in fulltime education, doesn’t mean your learning should stop. In fact, the best leaders are lifelong le...2022-07-0520 minLeadership Behind the Scenes[EP 50] 7 steps to take when you can’t let go of the angerAnger can be helpful. It can move us into action. Like all emotions, it’s healthy to let ourselves feel it, not squash it down. But what about the anger that doesn’t go away? Staying mad doesn’t serve us, and it can be toxic to hang on to anger. So what can we do?In this episode I talk through my process for releasing anger and moving forward.You can just listen – or, if you’re experiencing this situation right now, you could treat this episode as a mini coaching ses...2022-06-2125 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 49] Leading change and having difficult conversations: What if you open a can of worms?Do you avoid having awkward conversations? As a leader, what comes to mind when you think about, for example, making someone redundant? I’ve had so many leaders ask me “What if they cry?” or “What if I open a can of worms and don’t know what to do?”In this episode, I tell the story of what happened when I coached one large retail organisation through massive organisational change, and I share why making space for people to air their feelings out loud - even, and perhaps particularly, when the content is difficult - makes chang...2022-06-0718 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 48] When women brag: 3 ways to uplift all your female relationshipsWhat happens when women brag?Have you noticed how women often connect around the lowest common denominator? Even underplay and undersell themselves to each other? There’s a good reason for that. Throughout history, woman have needed each other for safety and survival. So outshining other women never felt like a good idea – it seemed safer not to shine than be fully in our power. But by doing the three things I talk about in this episode, we can all be in our power and build stronger female relati...2022-05-2425 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 47] How to 10x your productivity and impact when you don't have time to think“I’m so busy. I don’t have time to think!” Whenever one of my clients says that, my alarm bells go off. Because if that’s your belief, you are probably overwhelmed, lost in the weeds and you can no longer see what’s important.And if you’re saying that you don’t have time to think, you’re probably spending your time doing all the wrong things. In this episode we explore the questions you can ask yourself to get back to what matters:Do you stop and wash your mind clean betw...2022-05-1020 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 46] How to make something difficult easierWhen something seems difficult, we easily spend oceans of time thinking about it, procrastinating, building it up in our head… So much energy and time wasted. Mostly, much more time & energy than what it would have taken to just do the thing or to have the conversation!But there’s a magic trick for this.For making everything easier. Whether it’s a work task, a conversation, a new habit you want to embed, a relationship to improve… this trick helps.Listen to the episode to find out what it is!2022-04-2610 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 45] 4 truths about work life balance and how to create itWhat does good work/life balance really look like?In this episode I dispel some of the myths around work/life balance, and talk about four key ideas to take on board if you want to achieve extraordinary results in life and work ‒ without getting burned out.1. Balance is not static. The things you need to prioritise, and the time you need to spend on them, will fluctuate day to day, week to week, month to month. Extraordinary results require extraordinary focus on one area ‒ but not all the time...2022-04-1221 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 44] How to get the ultimate boss (who will bring out the very best in you)Would you like a boss who gets the very best out of you? A boss who makes you feel confident, be courageous and show up radiantly, while having a massive impact and creating all the right results? (And not just for the short term, but for the long term. And it being in full integrity with who you are and what you want to create in your life.)Sound good?In this episode I talk about how to become your own ultimate boss through:Reclaiming and expanding your inner powerImproving the human...2021-08-1019 minLeadership Behind the Scenes[EP 43] What no one tells you about choosing a coachSo you're trying to figure out how to find and choose a coach? Maybe you've had coaching in the past, and it didn’t feel like a good fit. Maybe you've never had coaching. Now you're wondering how you will know if someone is a good coach for you.It's a big leap, and it's a big investment (whether it's your company's money or your own), so you want to make sure you choose the right coach for you. In this episode I share some of the questions to ask and the things to l...2021-07-2720 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 42] The 3 questions you need to answer if you want to inspire othersIf you want to have an impact, whether as a leader who is employed, or whether you're running your own business, how to inspire and be inspiring is incredibly important. So often clients come to me wanting some quick tricks and tips on how to to be inspiring and how to inspire others. People show up saying, “Tell me the steps I need to know to be inspiring! Is there a book I can read? How do I make this happen?”There isn't a simple three step formula. But there are three questions you can a...2021-07-1314 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 41] The most common block to trusting and following your intuition – and how to shift itWhat’s the most common block to trusting and following your intuition? When you have a strong intuition, you are more powerful, you make decisions more confidently, and you make them faster. You're not so reliant on others; you are more tapped into your inner power. It's just more joyful, and there's more ease. You can trust yourself in your decision making process. And that feels great. So why is it so hard to trust our intuition?In this episode I share the reasons why it’s so hard to do – and how...2021-06-2914 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 40] 3 reasons why your peers hold the key to your future successAre you connecting with your peers? Do you support and challenge them?Are you inviting their connection, support and challenge in return?How can you leverage powerful peer support in your life?In this episode I dive into your most undervalued resource in terms of future career success: your peers. And share three reasons why you really want to look at your peer relationships if you want to have a brighter, more successful future. These are three really valuable things that can support your personal growth, your leadership ability, and y...2021-06-1509 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 39] How to tap into your inner power to enjoy success from the inside outWhen you don't have inner power, it's like you are at the mercy of whatever is going on around you. Your confidence and your feelings about who you are in the world plummet. But when the power is inside of you and you can tap into it, you can feel your power, no matter what goes on around you.There are plenty of people who manage to be successful, that don't do their inner work. But they usually break a little (or probably a whole lot) along the way. They might break their relationships, their health, their...2021-06-0130 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 38] Reconnect with inner power, courage and potential after a year of COVIDIt’s a year since COVID began in the UK. It’s been a tough year for some, an amazing year for others, and for many a year of ups and downs.But there have been so many really rich learnings from this time.In this episode I share my learnings from the year of COVID. As you listen, I’d like you to notice which lessons are true for you - and what else have you learned or noticed about yourself?For me, some of the things that have come up hav...2021-03-1624 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 37] What to do when your colleagues reject your helpYou’ve noticed a colleague might need some help with something. Maybe they’ve missed something or haven’t spotted a problem that’s obvious to you. You know you can help! You have the answer. But when you offer your help, they don’t thank you for it - and they ignore your advice.You wonder where you’re going wrong. Maybe you start to think you had better just stop trying to help your colleagues. This definitely isn’t about not helping. Creating a culture of helping each other in the workplace is im...2021-02-0915 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 36] Why over-givers don’t get rewarded or appreciatedWhat could be bad about someone who wants to give a lot to their colleagues, their leaders and their organisations?Have you ever noticed that the people who give the most are very often not the ones who are promoted, valued or appreciated? In this episode I talk about the Law of Exchange, what can happen when someone is an over-giver (and why) and how the flow of giving and receiving has to be balanced if you want to feel - and be - appreciated, and get rewarded for your hard w...2021-01-2617 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 35] Find your dream work with this powerful, inside-out approachThis episode is for you if you’re asking any of these questions...What should I do next?How do I find my dream job?Should I start my own business?Should I become a coach?I’ve just been made redundant - how do I figure out what the right next step is?So, what do you do when you don’t know what to do?It’s common for people not to know how to make these decisions when they’re at a crossroads...2020-12-1515 min
AntiFool with Norman ChellaNoomi Natan on Leading with Inner PowerNoomi Natan is the executive coach mapping out the constellations for leadership and change. She is the AntiFool.In this episode, we're talking about the human element of leadership: the inner leader.If you want to elevate your business, what's the best way to go from where you are to where you want to be? It starts off with leading yourself, and Noomi knows this best!Noomi Natan is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant and Host of the Leadership Behind the Scenes Podcast. She has coached leaders in more than 15 countries for over 13...2020-12-141h 03Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 34] 3 Reasons to Trust Yourself More than You Trust Anyone ElseIf you’re the kind of person who leans towards “under-confident”, and you know you could really do with trusting your intuitive powers more, this episode is for you.2020-11-1714 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 33] Vedic meditation for leaders and business owners with Jillian LavenderA brief summary of this episode2020-10-271h 02
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 32] Your genius doesn’t show up at your deskA brief summary of this episode2020-10-0612 min
Change Work LifeWhat is leadership and becoming a leader - with Noomi Natan of noominatan.comQuestions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#054 - Executive coach Noomi Natan explains what leadership is and how we can tap into our inner leader.For the show notes for this episode, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/54Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make su...2020-09-2239 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 31] The no-line-manager “Teal” organisation with Simon DixonA brief summary of this episode2020-09-221h 05
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 30] How to boost your success memory – 5 TIPSA brief summary of this episode2020-09-0812 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 29] Special announcement and learnings from COVIDA brief summary of this episode2020-05-1816 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 28] 9 Tips to Ride the Wave of Uncertainty with GraceA brief summary of this episode2020-03-1621 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 27] The productivity mistake that will have your leadership stagnate. Even experienced leaders fall into this trapA brief summary of this episode2020-03-0310 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 26] 11 tips on how to give feedback the human-friendly wayA brief summary of this episode2020-02-1818 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 25] Are you working in your Zone of Genius?A brief summary of this episode2020-02-0416 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 24] Has everyone got what it takes to be successful?A brief summary of this episode2020-01-2113 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 23] What drives success – learnings from a CEO, Professional Footballer and ExplorerA brief summary of this episode2020-01-0718 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 22] 1 Clear Question to Guarantee Your Leadership GrowthA brief summary of this episode2019-12-2412 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 21] 3 Ways to Lower Organisational Anxiety during Restructuring and ChangeA brief summary of this episode2019-12-1019 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 20] Myth: To become more successful copy those at the topA brief summary of this episode2019-11-2615 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 19] The antidote to perfectionismA brief summary of this episode2019-11-1212 minLeadership Behind the Scenes[EP 18] Where is my role model?A brief summary of this episode2019-10-2916 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 17] Organisational Change HangoverA brief summary of this episode2019-10-1519 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 16] Key mistake leaders make when they’re starting a new jobA brief summary of this episode2019-10-0110 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 15] 5 reasons why judging your parents impact your leadership powerA brief summary of this episode2019-09-1720 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 14] How you do one thing is how you do everythingA brief summary of this episode2019-09-0310 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 13] Classic mistake leaders make when they want to motivate their peopleA brief summary of this episode2019-08-2016 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 12] The one decision that snowballs a million good onesA brief summary of this episode2019-08-0615 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 11] 3 surprising ways your childhood impacts your ability to lead and be ledA brief summary of this episode2019-07-2323 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 10] Your impatience minimizes your Leadership Power and 3 things to ground your powerA brief summary of this episode2019-07-0914 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 9] Do you know the difference between taking it personal and being emotionally invested?A brief summary of this episode2019-06-2515 min
Leadership Behind the Scenes[EP 8] The ejector seat – part 2 – what to do when you have a role where nobody seems to stayA brief summary of this episode2019-06-1110 min