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Success On Your Terms7 Questions That Will Change How You Run Your Business Next Year | Ep 109Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.On this podcast, you’ll learn how to clarify your message, attract the right clients, create demand, and grow a business that actually pays you without the confusion, overwhelm, or guesswork most entrepreneurs get stuck in.Want to grow a business that finally creates consistent revenue? Click here.Follow Natalie:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
2025-12-2321 minSuccess On Your TermsIf your ‘sales strategy’ is posting a link and praying… this episode will sting with Kerry Boland | Ep 103Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.In this episode, I am joined by Sales Mentor & Strategist Kerry Boland about selling in a way that’s ethical, human, and actually converts. We unpack the difference between marketing and sales, why you can’t automate connection, how to build an always-on offer so you’re not forever launching, and why your energy/health is part of sales. It’s a call-out for business owners who are great at delivery but hiding behind content.You'll L...
2025-11-051h 13
DeviateTalking with my parents about how to handle it when your parents die (in memory of Alice Potts, 1943-2025)Note: This encore episode is dedicated to the memory of Alice Potts, who died on August 20, 2025, aged 81.
“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and...
2025-09-3049 min
Deviate with Rolf PottsRolf's parents on parental mortality (encore)Note: This encore episode is dedicated to the memory of Alice Potts, who died on August 20, 2025, aged 81.
“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and...
2025-09-3049 minDeviateRolf's parents on parental mortality (encore)Note: This encore episode is dedicated to the memory of Alice Potts, who died on August 20, 2025, aged 81.
“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and...
2025-09-3049 min
Happy Healthy Whole & RichThe Comfort of Illusion: Why Lies Feel Safer Than TruthIn this episode of Happy, Healthy, Whole, and Rich, Tina Brinkley Potts delivers a sacred rebuke to the comfort of illusion — and exposes the hidden cost of psychological pain.Illusions feel safer because they soothe. They tell us the relationship will get better, the job will fulfill us, the leaders will protect us. They let us dress our wounds with words like “It’s fine” or “This is just how things are.” But illusions are counterfeit comfort. They delay healing, drain energy, and keep us bound.Tina goes deeper, naming the filter of pain many of us carry...
2025-09-2219 min
The Rev Rx Podcast | Bible-Based Strategies to Strengthen Your Faith, Family, and HealthEpisode 79: 'Start Poorly: Why Perfectionism Kills More Dreams Than Failure Ever Will' with Justin GriffordMost of us fear failure. But the truth? Perfectionism kills more dreams than failure ever will.Pastor and author Justin Grifford joins the Rev Rx Podcast to talk about why waiting for perfect conditions is a death sentence for your calling—and why starting poorly is actually the way God grows us.We dig into:The 5 phases of growth: Dream → Plan → Start → Grind → FinishWhy “perfect plans” end in dead dreamsHow perfectionism is really fear in disguiseWhy progress matters more than polishPractical ways to sidest...
2025-09-1032 minSuccess On Your TermsStop Avoiding This One Thing (Or Stay Stuck in Low Sales) | Ep 97Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.Today I’m cutting through the noise and talking about the real reason your business isn’t growing as fast as you want: you’re not in enough conversations.This episode dives into The Rule of 100; a principle that will shift the way you approach sales, content, and consistency. No fluff, just straight talk and action steps to help you stop playing at business and start creating real momentum.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why cons...
2025-09-0810 minSuccess On Your TermsIf This Isn’t Big Enough, Your Business Will Fail with Amanda Miller | Ep 95Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.In this episode I sit down with Amanda, a family photographer who shares her journey of building a photography business rooted in connection, authenticity, and personal values. From overcoming the fear of showing vulnerability online to creating a business that aligns with family, health, and freedom, Amanda opens up about the mindset shifts and strategic changes that have helped her transform her passion into a thriving business.Together, we explore the power of personal branding, consistency, and...
2025-08-2954 minSuccess On Your TermsOwn Your Identity, Own Your Sales with Enfys Maloney | Ep 93Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.Sales isn’t about pressure, it’s about confidence, clarity, and connection. When you step into who you really are, selling stops feeling hard and starts feeling natural.In this episode, I’m joined by Enfys Maloney, Sales Mentor, who helps service-based business owners transform how they see themselves in the sales process. We break down why sales is less about pushy tactics and more about identity, trust, and genuine connection.From redefining what selling really...
2025-08-2851 min
The Bellingham Real Estate PodcastEP: 0043 - Will Potts on VA loans & benefits in Whatcom, Island & Skagit CountyIn honor of Veterans Day, navy veteran and John L. Scott Realtor Will Potts joins the podcast.Will shares his background in the navy, and some stories from multiple trips to Iraq. Will also shares some of the many benefits of VA loans along with resources available to active military and veterans in Whatcom & Skagit county and throughout the Pacific Northwest. You can reach Will at willpotts@johnlscott.com
2024-11-1122 min
Leadership, Love & LaughterGoodbye | Ep 19Welcome to the final episode of Leadership, Love, and Laughter with your hosts, Victoria Dioh and Natalie Potts.
In this episode, Victoria and Natalie reflect on the journey of their podcast and the reasons behind its conclusion.
They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries, learning to say no, and making space for new opportunities.
Natalie shares her plans for an exciting new signature program, focusing on leadership and personal growth.
Victoria shares her plans for a new programme too and delves into the challenges and emotional complexities of her work in i...
2024-09-1050 minLeadership, Love & LaughterUnlock the Hidden Truths of Leadership and Loneliness: What You Need to Know! | Ep 16Ever felt alone at the top?
Natalie Potts and Victoria Dioh dive into the shocking reality of leadership and the hidden loneliness that often comes with it. Natalie reveals jaw-dropping personal stories and game-changing insights from top books that you can’t afford to miss!
Discover why self-awareness and personal growth are crucial for leaders and learn how to build rock-solid empathy and trust. Both speakers spill the beans on maintaining mental health and offer powerful tips for compassionate leadership.
Action Steps to Transform Your Leadership Journey:
Reach Out: Connect with 5 people to ch...
2024-08-2133 minLeadership, Love & LaughterThe Fear of Success, Failure & Rejection | Ep 15In this vulnerable and yet relevant episode, Victoria and Natalie discussed their fears surrounding success,
including self-doubt and the fear of not being happy with success marred by various levels of self-sabotage.
They emphasised the importance of. confronting these emotions to achieve true success. Victoria stressed the need to acknowledge and manage fear to fulfill one's purpose, while Natalie highlighted the importance
of facing fears and moving forward.
Both encouraged listeners to embracen their true selves and be unapologetic about it, and to stop procrastinating and take action.
Action Items for yo...
2024-08-0637 minLeadership, Love & LaughterBurnout To Breakthrough | Ep 14Victoria Dioh and Natalie Potts discuss burnout and emotional exhaustion, they share personal experiences with these concepts. They emphasise the importance of recognising signs of burnout and taking steps to prevent it, such as prioritising self-care and seeking support from others.
They also discuss their experiences with overwhelm and mental health challenges in their leadership roles, highlighting the need for open and honest conversations about mental health and the importance of prioritising self-care in maintaining wellbeing.
The impact of burnout on creativity and productivity are also discussed as well as ways that have helped to...
2024-08-0630 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP41: - THE FOUNDATION TO STRONG BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IS YOUR HEALTH - WITH ROSA MARIA SMITHIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Rosa Maria who is a lifestyle coach who helps those who are seeking positive lifestyle changes.
The work that Rosa does in centred on personal development and whole. In this Rosa discusses the "Me Project" which she works through with clients.
Join us as we talk about awareness, change and the cost of not taking action to achieve what you want in life and business.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Connection and our values
Notice what...
2023-12-0425 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP40: - MANAGE MONEY & PROTECT YOUR CASH FLOW - WITH FLO CHADAWAYIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Flo Chadaway who is not only a qualified accountant and mentor, but also a successful entrepreneur who owns two businesses. Her firsthand experience in managing businesses gives her a unique perspective in supporting fellow entrepreneurs like you.
Flo is passionate about helping startups and existing business owners establish strong profit margins and healthy cash habits, ensuring that their businesses not only survive, but thrive.
Join Flo and I as we talk about how you can focus on your financial education to feel in control of the cash f...
2023-11-2030 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP38: - WHAT IS AVOIDANCE PROTECTING YOU FROM? - WITH DR. CLAIR BURLEYIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Dr. Clair Burley who is a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in relationships. Dr. Clair is passionate about helping people transform their relationships through evidence-based therapy, for lasting change.
Join us as we talk about resistance, fear, avoidance and how disconnected we are. Nothing in life is black and white and we have to focus beyond the layers to build awareness, self-compassion and psychological safety whereby with this true connection to ourselves, we can shift from a head space to a heart space.
You will leave this episode...
2023-10-3032 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP37: - YOU'RE IN TROUBLE IF YOU FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT - WITH THE FOUNDER OF THE CONFIDENCE CRAFT NICOLE GREENFIELD-SMITHIn this weeks episode, I am joined by the inspiring Nicole Greenfield-Smith as we talk about one of my favourite subjects: confidence in business.
We explore what it really means to get out of your comfort zone and what your project out to the world.
Join Nicole and I as we talk about tools and strategies you can use to help you find confidence from within and how fake it to you make it is not the message we need to be fixed on.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and...
2023-10-3038 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP36: - I WANTED TO BE ACCEPTED & HELP PEOPLE FEEL GOOD - WITH PT, HEALTH & FITNESS SPORTS COACH MIKEY SPICEIn this weeks episode, I am joined by the incredible Mikey Spice talking one of my favourite subjects - business and fitness!
If you follow my stories on social media, you will know I am always relating business and fitness as they compliment one another so well. I also believe their is a direct relationship between successful business owners who focus on their mindset and performance; a conversation I have with Mike on today's episode.
Join Mike and I as we talk about the consistency, commitment and discipline required to achieve incredible results. The kind...
2023-10-1631 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP35: - A JOURNEY TO £1BILLION IN SALES FOR CLIENTS - WITH THE UK'S LEADING EXPERT IN SALES NAVIGATOR, LINKEDIN & SOCIAL SELLING, SAM RATHLINGIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Sam Rathling who is the UK's leading expert in Sales Navigator, Linkedin and Social Selling.
Sam has been in her business for over 13 years and on the Linkedin platform since 2005 with a focus on business development and helping educate clients to leverage Linkedin whether you are a small business owner or corporate business.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
The top 3 things you need to do to build an audience
How to follow up and engage in conversation in...
2023-10-0240 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP34: - WHY CAN'T IT BE ME? - WITH ZOE POULTONIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Zoe Poulton, who works within change management, working with people who want to become change managers and want to pivot with mostly importantly accreditation, application and support.
Zoe was in the RAF for 16 years working as a leadership instructor working with cadets specifically on the practical application of their training and not just the theory. The focus is centred on bringing this all to life so clients leave feeling confident about their new change manager role.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as...
2023-09-291h 03Success On Your TermsS5EP33: - CLEARING THE BURDEN OF DEBT - WITH SANAE FLOYDIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Sanae Floyd, Business Breakthough Coach and Sales mentor. Sanae made the leap from her corporate sales career to start her full time coaching business in 2015. Offering a unique blend of deep dive psychology, plus business strategy, Sanae has helped hundred of coaching entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams and goals with greater ease than they ever imagined possible.
Sanae published a no.1 bestselling book called Paid In Full - Free Yourself From The Burden of Debt and Live Your Best Life NOW! after she overcame her personal 23 year struggle with...
2023-09-0844 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP32: - WE NEED MORE WOMEN TO MENTOR & GIVE BACK - WITH ZOË HAYDN JONESIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Zoë Hayden Jones who runs a membership for women to come together, interact and empower themselves and look after their health and wellbeing.
After being in PR and Marketing for over 10 years and having children experienced post natal depression, Zoe and her family moved up north where she trained to be a yoga teacher whilst doing freelance marketing and it was then when she created Jobs for Women.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Being a yes person
Equality a...
2023-09-0829 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP31: I DIDN'T WANT TO BE FAT AND FORTY - WITH EMMA HEALEYIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Emma Healey who is on a mission to help dedicated daughters and lost lovers to develop the confidence to re-emerge, make plans for their future and flourish when their caring role has come to an end.
After establishing Way To Fitness which helps people start moving and loving their fitness, Emma realised her passion for helping people through coaching. With a nursing background, she took her skills of being empathetic, caring and aligned them with her Values to create Shine Brighter Coaching.
You will leave this episode...
2023-08-2136 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP30: DIM DOWN IMPOSTER SYNDROME - WITH CLAIRE HILLIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Claire Hill who helps leaders, entrepreneurs and small business owners dim down imposter syndrome and power up self-belief.
Claire shares her 6 components of self-belief and how to be a warrior boss.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
The six components of self-belief
Being resilient and tenacious in business
How to switch off from your business
Values aren't just for corporate businesses
Keeping promises to yourself
Why you don't do what you know you need to
...
2023-08-1436 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP29: MAKE MONEY WORK FOR YOU - WITH SAM HOYLEBefore Sam started her own business, she worked in a variety of accountancy roles, both in practice and industry, meaning she had insights from both sides – the accountant and the customer. Sam set up my own accountancy practice to help females in business not to worry about speaking to their accountant and being bombarded with accounting jargon.
Imagine how it would feel if you didn't stress about keeping on top of the numbers and instead could focus on the exciting things in your business.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we...
2023-08-0728 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP28: COACHES, COFFEE & CONVERSATION - WITH NICK FEENEYNick and I met in a Mastermind group over 18 months ago where we instantly had rapport. Nick supported and offered sound advice in conversations and I loved how well he genuinely listened. Since then, we meet regularly talking all things coaching, strategy and of course putting the world to rights.
Join Nick and I in this rich conversation on Instagram Live, where we share some simple, practical and direct coaching advice around your business and life’s challenges.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Ch...
2023-07-2536 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP27: WHAT DOES YOUR RICH LIFE LOOK LIKE? - WITH LAURA PARRIs your business really giving you what you want?
Join Laura and I as we speak about being conscious from the start, wherever you deem this to be. What do you really want in your business and what does it mean to you?
By asking ourselves these deeper questions, we can really understand if what we are working towards making the a reality.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Your rich life and what it looks like.
The importance on focussing on mindset with your strategy.
What...
2023-07-1741 min
Stir the PottsStir the Potts #16 (Danger Blake)Host Rickie Potts is joined by Danger Blake to debate who's the best CB in the NFL, talk about how Victor Wembanyama will impact the Spurs, and preview the mega fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou!
2023-07-1430 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP26: HOW I DEAL WITH OVERWHELM & HELP MY CLIENTSHow often are you hearing "I'm overwhelmed?"
Maybe it is the story you tell yourself?
Maybe it is what you hear from clients?
Either way, I want to share with you a different perceptive on why I think it is a privilege to be overwhelmed.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Everything is about perspective
Why it is better to be overwhelmed rather than underwhelmed
How you can reframe feeling overwhelmed
Striking a balance between overwhelm and clarity for your...
2023-06-2921 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP25: HOW TO MAKE MORE SALES IN BUSINESS WITH GENEROSITY & INTEGRITY - WITH ANNA PAYNEThere are many misconceptions when it comes to selling in business. Some people even think sales is a dirty word.
Join Anna and I in this incredible episode as she shares the three key parts of sales, the importance of a sales funnel and how she helps clients sell with authenticity and integrity.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
How con convert leads into sales
Stop doubting yourself and make more sales
Sales is a seamless process of attraction, engagement, nurturing...
2023-06-1935 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP24: MASTERING SALES - MORE CLIENTS & MORE REVENUE WITH MATT ELWELLSolely relying on generating new leads to grow your business is futile.
When you learn how to utilise your existing leads using the Lead Converter Framework, your number of clients and revenue increase.
Join Matt and I in this incredible episode as he shares how he teaches a proven system that can take marketing leads and turn them into paying customers, at a rate infinitely higher than you can do online.
The fact is you are leaving money on the table and it is costing your business if you don't confidently know how...
2023-05-2637 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP23: CURATING A LUXURY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HIGH TICKET OFFER WITH DEEP BAJWACurating a luxury experience in business is a strategic move that differentiates you against your market competitors. It's all about understanding the psychology of your customers and going above and beyond to deliver an experience that leaves them breathless.
First and foremost, customer satisfaction is the name of the game. Luxury experiences aren't just about meeting expectations; they're about blowing them out of the water. When you curate a luxury experience, you create a bond with your customers that makes them feel like they've found something truly special. This not only keeps them coming back for more...
2023-05-2442 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP22: DOING THE BORING WORK VS. CHASING SHINY OBJECTS IN YOUR BUSINESS WITH CHARLOTTE WIBBERLEYHow crazy does it sound to say be bored in your business?
Last year, I was struggling through a period of personal growth in my business when my mentor said you need to be bored in your business. Focussing on right things that are working and only the priorities. Don't let anything distract you from the vision.
I believe this truly is a key to success and it is a discussion Charlotte Wibberley, the Launch and Funnel Expert talk openly about. We share how to stay focussed on the goal and why you should avoid...
2023-05-1534 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP21: IT IS EASY TO CREATE MORE SALES IN YOUR BUSINESS WITH CHARLIE DAYHere how to get more leads in your business with Charlie Day - the Queen on sales being easy.
Are you struggling to close sales opportunities in your business?
Join this rich conversation as I ask the one and only Charlie Day how you can get more leads.
This is gold dust if you take on what we share.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
Leads are all around you
What needs to happen in a sales conversation
How to make sales feel natural
Money is not a dirty...
2023-05-0829 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP20: FROM VISION TO REALITY: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH KATIE GODFREYWhy do you need a business strategy?
Strategy is definitely becoming a buzz word right now.
In this episode I am joined by Katie Godfrey as we both discuss exactly why we have focussed on becoming qualified in business strategy and how we are using this to help more business owners grow sustainable businesses.
Far too many businesses fold within the first three years if not the first. We know success leaves clues.
We share our successes and most importunely the many failures which have been profound learnings towards the vision...
2023-05-0132 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP20: GREAT SALES IS A CONVERSATION BASED ON TRUST WITH ALEX GAYLEHow would it feel to be excited about taking a sales call?
In this episode I am joined by Alex Gayle who was a client last year. We worked together on building his business and combined with his previous sales experience we discuss how to genuinely connect with people and sell.
Alex joined my Connect & Collaborate day earlier in the year and here we share how you can find out how to make others tick, help them move forward in their lives and make sales without feeling pushy.
We share the power of...
2023-04-2421 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP19: HOW TO TURN £60 INTO £1 MILLION WITH NO ONLINE FOOTPRINT WITH ADAM HULMEImagine having a successful business with no online footprint?
In this episode I am joined by Adam Hulme who was my leadership performance coach helping me transition from the corporate world and into building and growing my own business.
Adam joined my Connect & Collaborate day earlier in the year and here we share how you too can attract your ideal client, serve, propose confidently how they work with you and generate more income into your business.
Success is not the amount of followers on your social accounts. It’s about building an audience of...
2023-04-1755 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP18: HOW TO MAKE £23K IN YOUR FIRST 90 DAYSIf you aren't making money in your business, you need to question if it is a business.
Wanting to make money should not be seen as a bag thing. It absolutely should not be the focus. The focus should be what you want to do with money. What is the result of what money brings?
I am sharing how to align your business to your purpose and develop your business so you too can achieve £23k in your first 90 days.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as I discuss:
2023-04-0917 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP17: 5 REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO ATTRACT HIGH-PAYING CLIENTSWho doesn't like having clients who invest and bring you financial stability?
The truth is, you need to be attracting high-paying clients to have a higher income, so you can save for the future, pay off debts, and invest in yourself and your business.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as I discuss:
The new heights of excellence
How you have more time freedom
Ways to soar your confidence
How to feel a sense of achievement in what you achieve
How to build your network
The benefits of earning more...
2023-04-0314 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP16: THE POWER OF TAKING RISKS IN BUSINESS“Live life fully while you’re here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird.” - Tony Robbins.
Every wonder why some make it and some don't in building a successful business.
It is stated that most businesses fold within the first three years.
How can you make sure this is not you?
Simple, focus on taking calculated risks.
When I left the corporate world after 19 years, I knew the risk was not taking the risk. To think of having a life not fu...
2023-03-2723 min
Success On Your TermsS5EP15: HOW TO GET STARTED WITH HUMAN DESIGN: JULES KELLYImagine discovering a soul map of you.
Join Jules Kelly and I as we discuss Human Design. The synthesis of a number of modern and ancient systems that are grounded in science. Discover all of your desires, your strengths, your purpose, your life’s work.
Jules is Your Human Compass®, holistic leadership, growth and success consultant. With over 30 years experience within the Corporate World. Having healed herself from chronic illness, Jules is now sharing her own journey via The Life Freedom Method® along with Claire Morton.
They have not yet, met one person that...
2023-03-2036 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP14: NAVIGATING FROM THE CORPORATE WORLD TO DOING WHAT YOU LOVE: LISA STAKERAre you ready to go from being stuck in a career you hate to courageous and confident to take the leap of faith and create a business that offers time freedom and fulfilment?
Lisa joins me as we both share our journeys from the corporate world into running our own business. This is an open discussion of the fears and crippling self-doubt that can come when thinking of quitting a long service to someone else's dreams to becoming your own boss.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
T...
2023-03-1335 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP13: BUILD BULLETPROOF SYSTEMS & ACHIEVE JAW DROPPING RESULTS: JACK SYMONSHow do you have a coaching business that is set up to be successful and sustainable in a saturated market?
First of all, I don't believe that markets are saturated. Nobody walks down a high street and remarks at the amount of hairdressers.
You have to build bulletproof systems to achieve greatness.
Jack joins me for a honest and open discussion as he shares his own journey and experience of the fitness coaching world, creating and scaling an online coaching business and investing in his client.
You will leave this episode...
2023-03-0637 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP12: ENERGISE AND THRIVE IN BUSINESS THROUGH PLANT BASED FOOD: VANESSA STURMANHave you ever looked at "successful people" and wondered what is the secret?
There is no secret, and I've come to figure out that success leaves clues.
People who thrive and excel in business have structure, routines and disciplines to implement and take action at speed in certain areas of their life: health, wealth and relationships. When any of these are lacking, tremendous problems and pains are amplified.
Confused? Plant based food?... this hits all three areas.
Health - keeping our bodies and mind healthy.
Wealth - valuable possession...
2023-02-2738 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP11: YOU AREN'T AS HUNGRY AS YOU THINK: JOEL STONEYou can set all of the challenging goals.
Read all the books and listen to all the podcasts you like.
But let's be honest.
You need a little more than that to crack it in this world right now.
In this episode I am joined by Joel Stone as we talk about what it actually means to be hungry in business and life.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
The importance in being really clear about what you want.
Why you...
2023-02-2026 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP10: IT ALL STARTS WITH HELLO - OPENING DOORS & CHANGING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS: ALEX GAYLESaying "hello" is a simple yet powerful gesture that can help you build connections and relationships and change the whole way you do business.
It is a simple act that can have a big impact, and it is a great way to start building positive relationships with others.
Back in my time in the corporate world I was given the feedback that I was a phenomenal networker and connector with people.
I had the ability to make it happen super fast and I could see that this had a huge impact on business...
2023-02-1319 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP9: UNLOCK YOUR FINANCIAL POTENTIAL: TRANSFORM YOUR SCARCITY MINDSET TO AN ABUNDANCE MINDSETAre you ready to take control and step into an abundance mindset? Because that's exactly what's gonna happen when you make the shift. No more negative self-talk, no more feeling limited by your finances. You're gonna find yourself attracting more opportunities, more growth, and yes, more wealth and success.
It's all within your reach, you just have to make the choice to go for it.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as I share:
Transform your money mindset from scarcity to abundance for financial success.
A scarcity mindset focuses on l...
2023-02-0620 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP9: THE PROVEN STRATEGY TO CREATE LEADS & CLIENTSI want leads and clients.
If I had a £1 for every time I have heard this I'd be as Del Boy put it - "a millionaire!"
We don't "get" clients. We create them.
As soon as you can genuinely invest everything you have into serving others and giving more than you take in value then the whole of your business and life will change. So, start getting ready for a big change that is coming.
In this episode I am sharing Rich Litvin's "The Prosperous Coach" effortless way to create clients....
2023-01-3029 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP8: HOW WE NEGLECT AND MISUNDERSTAND THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF GRIEF: GHULAM FERNANDESHave your ever wondered about what life would feel like if you explored unresolved grief?
Last August I embarked on a journey to explore grief in my life. The loss of a 19 year career that abruptly ended had left me feeling lost, empty, angry and confused about my emotions. Therapy and counselling can offer such a profound experience but in this instance I knew deep down I needed something more. Something that would help me let go and be at peace with my thoughts and experiences to allow me to move forward.
In this episode...
2023-01-2343 min
Deviate with Rolf PottsA philosophical approach to the notion of "beauty"“A willingness to fail is an important part of difficult beauty. Because difficult beauty will arrive first not as beauty at all.” –Chloe Cooper Jones
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Chloe discuss the philosophical concept of “easy beauty” and “difficult beauty” in the context of travel (2:30); how our relationship to places changes over time with repeated exposure (15:00); how art and travel, home and adventure, became important aspects of Chloe’s life (23:00); how the archetype of the “Hero’s Journey” evokes aspects of home as well as travel (35:30); Chloe’s investigation and experience of “dark tourism” in Cambodia, and how it gave...
2023-01-171h 10DeviateA philosophical approach to the notion of "beauty"“A willingness to fail is an important part of difficult beauty. Because difficult beauty will arrive first not as beauty at all.” –Chloe Cooper Jones
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Chloe discuss the philosophical concept of “easy beauty” and “difficult beauty” in the context of travel (2:30); how our relationship to places changes over time with repeated exposure (15:00); how art and travel, home and adventure, became important aspects of Chloe’s life (23:00); how the archetype of the “Hero’s Journey” evokes aspects of home as well as travel (35:30); Chloe’s investigation and experience of “dark tourism” in Cambodia, and how it gave...
2023-01-171h 10
DeviateIntegrating love of travel & love of home (with philosopher Chloe Cooper Jones)“A willingness to fail is an important part of difficult beauty. Because difficult beauty will arrive first not as beauty at all.” –Chloe Cooper Jones
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Chloe discuss the philosophical concept of “easy beauty” and “difficult beauty” in the context of travel (2:30); how our relationship to places changes over time with repeated exposure (15:00); how art and travel, home and adventure, became important aspects of Chloe’s life (23:00); how the archetype of the “Hero’s Journey” evokes aspects of home as well as travel (35:30); Chloe’s investigation and experience of “dark tourism” in Cambodia, and how it gave...
2023-01-171h 10Success On Your TermsS5EP7: OPENING DOORS IN LIFE: HAYDAN FIRTHDo you fear and overthink getting into conversations with people?
What if you could genuinely and confidently get into authentic conversations, how great could this be for your life and business?
In this episode I am joined by Haydan Firth as we discuss the power of coaching and accountability. If you trust the process and love what you do, show up well and serve others incredible things can happen. The more people you know, the more opportunities you will have.
You will leave this episode feeling motivated, focussed and inspired as we discuss:
2023-01-1649 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP6: JUST DO YOUR OWN THING: RYMEL DYMOTHow often do you think you are living out someone else's dream for you?
Imagine if you actually lived everyday intentionally taking action towards your vision as you create your business?
In this episode I am joined by Rymel Dymot. Rymel and I connected when he became my performance coach in a Mastermind I joined back in 2022. Not only has he been a great support and mentor, he is kindly and honestly sharing his journey from professional dancing, teaching to becoming a coach to inspire you to share the amazing thing you do with the...
2023-01-0933 minSuccess On Your TermsS5EP5: WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN IN MY TWENTIES: BECCA BYFORDIt's hard isn't it to know what you want in your twenties?
There feels like there is so much pressure on us to find our purpose in life or do what we love.
In this episode I am joined by Becca Byford founder of Tips For Your Twenties. Becca coaches young women to take control of their career and wave goodbye to "Sunday scaries." In 2021, Becca left her full time teaching career so she knows first hand what it feels like to wake up feeling unfulfilled. She also knows how difficult it is to leave...
2022-12-1932 minSuccess On Your TermsS5E3: WHY IS SELF-CARE IMPORTANT AS WE FACE MENOPAUSE?: SIAN EVANSIn this episode I am joined by Sian Evans founder of The Menopause Self Care Coach. Sian empowers peri / menopausal women to prioritise themselves, to live their best lives. We have an insightful conversation discussing the importance of education around the menopause and how to inspire women to be open to sharing their feelings and experiences.
You will leave this episode feeling education, motivated and inspired as we discuss:
Awareness of menopause is powerful and inspiring.
What you need to do to educate yourself on menopause.
The reality of our fears of the unknown can limit u...
2022-12-1247 minSuccess On Your TermsS5E2: HOW TO CREATE A BUSINESS THAT TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE NEXT GENERATIONIn this episode I am joined by Co-Founders of Elite Coaching Alliance Luke Turner and Kassim Esene. From the beginning, Luke and Kass were acutely aware of the increasing demand for quality coaching. They knew their mission would be to ensure there’s a stream of elite PTs to meet that need. They believe they're best equipped to do this because they've been there and done it. With a strong understanding of their students, they can give them the benefit of their in-depth knowledge and experience. They also know their offering has the edge because they provide students with exc...
2022-12-0540 min
Millennial Mom210. Take a Good Look in the Mirror with Mirror-Talk Queen Kelcy VallettaKelcy Valletta, the self-love guru and Mirror Talk Queen, helps Kasey Potts understand the reasons why the confidence among women has taken such a plunge and how to give yourself the love and attention you may feel like you're missing from others. Do you struggle with self-love and confidence? Kelcy Valletta, self-love guru and Mirror Talk Queen, can help you overcome these challenges!
"I just started talking to myself in the mirror. I needed a friend in that moment. I needed somebody to tell me that it was going to be okay, that I deserved more, that I was going t...
2022-09-1533 min
Success On Your TermsS4E22: CONFIDENCE WILL GROW: GHULAM FERNANDESWelcome to Being Confident From Within podcast. I’m passionate about helping people grow businesses with confidence.
Does it seem like everyone around you is naturally confident and sure of themselves? Chances are they have doubts just like you.
I’m in conversations with inspiring individuals to share what confidence means to them to help you find ways to believe in yourself and create confidence at any time.
In this episode I am joined by Ghulam Fernandes. Ghulam is a grief recovery specialist who helps people who are grieving to recover their peace, joy...
2022-08-2516 min
Millennial Mom203. A Body Positive Fashion App For Women By Women with Mys Tyler Creator Sarah NeillI sat down with Sarah Neill, CEO and Founder of the body positive fashion app called Mys Tyler to get the scoop on why she developed an app that was clearly missing from the fashion industry!
What is Mys Tyler™?
Did you know around 91% of the clothes we buy online aren’t a good fit? We suspect it’s because 91% of us don’t share the same body as the online models. This means up to 40% of clothes will end up being returned, with many more banished to the back of the closet.
That’s wh...
2022-07-2836 min
AbbeatsMusic, Marriage, and MONSTERS with Marty Potts Jr, Pt 2In this part 2 episode, Abby and Marty talk all about their first year of marriage. They discuss things they didn't expect, challenges they faced along the way, shared what they appreciate most, and give advice for those entering into marriage or for anyone who is already married. The dialogue between these two is filled with rich reflection and they hope this episode will bring encouragement to everyone that listens!Follow Abbeats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeats_podcast/Music: https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/
2022-02-0840 minAbbeatsMusic, Marriage, and MONSTERS with Marty Potts Jr, Pt 1Our first guest is Marty, Abby's husband. In this part 1 episode, Marty tells us all about where he grew up, shares some of his favorite things, including his passion for music and shows, as well as diving into an interesting topic: his fascination with MONSTERS. You will not want to miss these hilarious and crazy stories! Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we will pick up on our conversation with Marty and Abby discussing all about their first year of marriage! Follow Abbeats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeats_podcast/Mus...
2022-02-0129 min
Success On Your TermsS2E5: RISE UP EPISODE EPISODEHow often do you take time to reflect on life? To reflect on what is happening and whether you are happy?
Success has a different meaning for us all. In this episode, I ask a few key questions to get you consciously being self aware of noticing what you notice.
What does it mean to rise up?
How can we use experiences and situations to help us approach failure and see it as a learning experience where it serves us to be better as leaders? It is also important to remember that success...
2021-11-3027 minSuccess On Your TermsS2E4: HOW VALUES WILL HELP YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WANT?What do you value in life?
Knowing what is important in our lives is important because it helps us live our lives according to what we truly value in life. When we do this, we are more likely to feel happiness which ultimately is what most people want if they are honest. Those who understand what they value in life are able to understand what this looks like. If people are not aligned to their values, they will notice things are not how they want them to be. Here I share how you can know and live...
2021-11-2518 minSuccess On Your TermsS2E3: PRACTISING GRATITUDEWhat does gratitude mean to you?
Have you ever considered that you could be happier by being grateful for what you have? Being grateful is more than just saying it. It is a state of awareness where you become appreciative for the smallest things in life. It is no surprise that life has a strange way of giving those who are grateful.
Each week, I am going to be sharing insights with you around leadership. True leadership comes when you are being your true authentic self. It comes from knowing who you are and not...
2021-11-1510 minSuccess On Your TermsS2E2: BE HAPPY EPISODEWhat does happiness mean to you?
The pressures of modern day society dictate we have to have everything yesterday. That we can get more and we will then be happy. The fact is happiness can be attained right now. We just need to be in the moment and choose to be happy. Yes - happiness is a choice.
Here are my thoughts on why it is important to be happy with what you have and see success in a different way.
Each week, I am going to be sharing insights with you around...
2021-11-0815 min
DeviateVan Life before #VanLife (encore)“I will never have another vagabonding journey that compares to that first one — even though I have since traveled to far more exotic parts of the world — in part because there’s something special about embarking on a long-term trip for the first time.” –Rolf Potts
In this encore episode of Deviate, Rolf and his old friend Jeff talk about their 8-month van trip across North America back in 1994, how they prepared for it, and how it differed from current-day #VanLife excursions (5:30); how they exercised on the road, and how the conditions and travel-hacks of van journeys were differe...
2021-11-021h 50Success On Your TermsS2E1: THE UNSCRIPTED LIFE EPISODEWhen I was 21 I asked my dad what success meant to him… he said being happy.
In my head success meant having lots of money and things to show for that.
Fast forward a few years, I’m the 34 year old leader of a high performance team, a performance and executive qualified coach, a trained mental health crisis volunteer, an auntie, daughter, sister, friend, business partner and a business owner.
My world is intense, a little crazy at times, always challenging and always exciting.
The podcast is simple… my intention is to use...
2021-10-2503 min
Amplify Your ExpertiseGoing Full On In Your Business with Jamie GillelandDuring this season of Amplify Your Expertise, Tina Brinkley Potts is showcasing women in tech. Specifically, women that own tech businesses. Today, we begin to highlight Jamie Gilleland.Jamie Gilleland is an international speaker, best-selling author, and sales and marketing automation expert that has been involved in sales, marketing, and technology for decades. The results are impressive – thousands of happy clients and millions of dollars in closed sales. She is one of the most successful Keap Partners in the world, garnering honors not only for sales but also retention. Her strategies and campaigns have been used by some of th...
2021-10-0853 min
Amplify Your ExpertiseFree Isn't Always Free with Dr. Denise DennisThis season of Amplify Your Expertise features women in technology. There isn’t a better way to kick off this season than with Dr. Denise Dennis.For this episode of Amplify Your Expertise, Tina Brinkley Potts interviews Dr. Denise Dennis of Action Accelerated.Dr. Denise Dennis is a marketing automation strategist and CEO of Action Accelerated, a marketing automation agency. She helps coaches, consultants, authors, andexperts gain time freedom in their businesses by automating every stage of thecustomer journey, including client attraction, sales, program and product delivery, and customer sat...
2021-10-0554 min
Amplify Your ExpertiseYour Gifts Will Make Room For You With Lisa Santiago MCNeillIn this episode of Amplify Your Expertise, Tina Brinkley Potts interviews Lisa Santiago McNeill. Lisa is the "Coaches Coach". If you are a heart centered coach that hasn't quite discovered how to monetize your business, you don't want to miss this episode.During the interview, you will learn:* Most coaches know how to help and heal but don't know how to build a business* Your gifts can make room for you*You're WHY will be the fuel that will keep you going*Live it, learn it, write about it...
2021-09-0551 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E64: TEAM COACHING FOR HIGH PERFORMANCEWELCOME BACK TO THE SIXTY FORTH EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
In this weeks episode, I am joined by Seema Menon.
Seema shares her work in the media with over 13yrs at Sony Pictures Networks where she has decided to use her skills and pursue her interest in coaching.
We discuss our strengths and weaknesses and the power of the network around us as we have both explored becoming coaches. Many entrepreneurs have a mindset of driving high performance and big goals to work towards yet struggle when others fail to show...
2021-07-2628 min
The Wise GuyzEpisode 55: ‘The smoke will never clear’🎙 Episode 55: ‘The smoke will never clear’ is OUT NOW. Available to stream on all platforms! ✔️ (Link in bio) Tune in this week as The Guyz get into #popsmoke new album #faith, #nbafinals & #eagles vs #cowboys 2021 #nfl season schedules! 🔥
2021-07-2154 min
EcoDoc PodcastProfessor Simon Potts discusses biodiversity in agricultural crops and how farming can benefit natureDr Will Liddell talks Prof Simon Potts of Reading University about his career in agroecology. Many of our food crops are crucially dependent on ecosystems services provided by insects and plants we call weeds. As the pressure to increase the yield and quality of crops over recent years has ramped up, so has the destruction of natural habitat in agricultural landscapes and the use of agrochemicals. However, the success of farming depends on those elements of nature which may have previously been regarded as a nuisance. Our better understanding of the importance of complex interactions is driving a move...
2021-05-2447 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E52: COACHING & HELPING KIDS MANAGE BIG EMOTIONSWELCOME BACK TO THE FIFTY SECOND EPISODE & 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
Before I come on to share about the episode with Natalie, I just wanted to take a moment to thank every one of you for listening, sharing and inspiring me to show up every single week. I was reflecting recently on this and was reminded of the thought that is often shared by entrepreneurs which is to stop procrastinating about starting something and just do it. It can always feel daunting not knowing how something will evolve but if you never try you...
2021-05-0352 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E39: WHY I WILL ALWAYS HAVE THERAPY?WELCOME BACK TO THE THIRTY NINETH EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
What is the difference between isolation and loneliness?
I have noticed in conversations and through the work I do with mental health as a volunteer that many people are feeling lonely and isolated. January has been a struggle for me. I have been manic busy with work of which I am grateful for. Whilst I feel this, I then feel bad for thinking that I should then be feeling isolated; separate from others!
I would not say I feel lonely which...
2021-02-0128 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E37: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & TRUST YOURSELFWELCOME BACK TO THE THIRY SEVENTH EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
In this episode, I have a little something that is different to my previous episodes.
I am sharing an Instagram Live with Hypertrophy Coach Jack Symons where we discuss mental health, fitness, business and the mindset.
In life, we can always take a learning from everything we do. Often we may not know what that is in some situations. It may just be this is a seed being sown for something bigger in the future. My learning from this experience with...
2021-01-1845 min
Success On Your TermsS1E35: YOU WILL NOT ACHIEVE YOUR GOALSWELCOME BACK TO THE THIRY FIFTH EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
In this episode I am bringing you a fresh perspective to start 2021.
I share what holds us back when it comes to goal setting and why so many fail to achieve their dreams.
The importance of knowing where you are at, where you want to be and how to close that gap.
I share a 7 step visualisation activity to help you start to visualise the different areas of your life.
The moment you decide to commit to...
2021-01-0420 min
Armed & ReadyBuilding Your Business with Discipline and Mentorship - Will PottsJason Wood, the VA Loan Guy and host of Armed & Ready sits down with Will Potts for an episode that covers on the importance of building your business slowly, managing your expectations, and the fact that everybody can benefit from a mentor. Every Friday a new episode of Armed & Ready comes out, all with the goal of highlighting veterans turned entrepreneurs, people giving back to the community, and sharing helpful information that will help you be “Armed & Ready” in all aspects of life.Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow VA Loan Guy and Armed & Ready...
2020-12-1832 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E31: HOW TO ACHIEVE GOALS?WELCOME BACK TO THE THIRTY FIRST EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST.
In this episode I am sharing the step by step process to setting GOALS.
So often, we are thinking too small and not dreaming big.
Through working through the steps, you will have clarity on what you really want and most importantly what you are going to do.
If you do not have a goal that is tangible you will not take action.
Cultivate an inspiring why will challenge you to reflect on where you are at...
2020-12-0730 min
The Mouse ClubThe DISNEY TAG! From a Former Disney Cast Member! | The Mouse Club Podcast & Marissa PottsHello everyone and welcome to The Mouse Club! 🐭
This week I am sick 🤧 So I’m taking a break and uploading my Disney Tag! This is from one of my YouTube Videos 6 months ago when I first launched my podcast! Disney tags are so fun because they help you get to know content creators a bit more and I hope you all love this one! I will be back next week with more fun content and I can’t wait to share with you guys once I am happy and healthy again! 😍
Hope you enjoy! ✨
Check us out on Instagram: Instagram.com/t...
2020-11-1100 min
Deviate50 ways of looking at nostalgia“Nostalgia isn’t rational, and just like Warrant’s 1990 song “Cherry Pie” reminds me of 1989 more than the recorded sound of my own voice from 1989, watching the movie Dazed and Confused for the first time literally made me long for a time in life that was less happy than the time I was living in when I saw it.” — Rolf Potts
In this essay episode of Deviate Rolf talks about four recent factors in his life that have changed the ways he views nostalgia (4:00); how he may well could have been killed in a motorcycle wreck in Asia in 2019...
2020-10-1356 min
DeviatePandemic love, cheating death, & cassette tapes: A personal history of nostalgia“Nostalgia isn’t rational, and just like Warrant’s 1990 song “Cherry Pie” reminds me of 1989 more than the recorded sound of my own voice from 1989, watching the movie Dazed and Confused for the first time literally made me long for a time in life that was less happy than the time I was living in when I saw it.” — Rolf Potts
In this essay episode of Deviate Rolf talks about four recent factors in his life that have changed the ways he views nostalgia (4:00); how he may well could have been killed in a motorcycle wreck in Asia in 2019...
2020-10-1356 minDeviate with Rolf Potts50 ways of looking at nostalgia“Nostalgia isn’t rational, and just like Warrant’s 1990 song “Cherry Pie” reminds me of 1989 more than the recorded sound of my own voice from 1989, watching the movie Dazed and Confused for the first time literally made me long for a time in life that was less happy than the time I was living in when I saw it.” — Rolf Potts
In this essay episode of Deviate Rolf talks about four recent factors in his life that have changed the ways he views nostalgia (4:00); how he may well could have been killed in a motorcycle wreck in Asia in 2019...
2020-10-1356 min
Deviate with Rolf PottsRolf's parents on parental mortality“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and one’s conversations, the life-values they passed on, and what it felt like when those loved ones declined and...
2020-07-1448 minDeviateRolf's parents on parental mortality“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and one’s conversations, the life-values they passed on, and what it felt like when those loved ones declined and...
2020-07-1448 min
DeviateTalking with my parents about how to handle it when your parents die“In America aging is often seen as an insult rather than an inevitable human process. We don’t celebrate getting older; we ‘fight’ age by pretending to be young.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and his parents, Alice and George Potts, talk about how surviving the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their relationship, and how it gave them a pretext to go through a “death checklist” together (3:00); how one’s grandparents and parents live on in one’s memories and one’s conversations, the life-values they passed on, and what it felt like when those loved ones declined and...
2020-07-1448 minSuccess On Your TermsS1E6: FOCUSSING ON YOUR STRENGTHS/ DISC PERSONALITY TESTWELCOME BACK TO THE SIXTH EPISODE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MINDSET PODCAST WHERE NATALIE PRESENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUSSING ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND EXPLAINS HOW SHE USES DISC PERSONALITY TESTING WITH CLIENTS;
"Natural feedback accentuates weaknesses; performance reviews focussing on opportunities to improve and multiple studies showing people pay attention to negative information. It is not surprising that upon asking someone to recall an emotional event, people remember four negative memories for every positive one.
So what is DISC?
It is a non judgemental tool by Psychologist Dr William Marston used for the discussion...
2020-06-0821 min
DeviateHow COVID-19 will transform the business of long-term world travel “What will travel look like after the pandemic? In material ways it will probably change more than it did post-9/11.” –Sean Keener
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Sean talk about how fast the assumptions surrounding international travel have changed in recent weeks, and how that has transformed the assumptions of the travel industry (4:15); making sense of the current uncertainty about how travel has been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic (9;30); distinguishing facts from stories while information about travel keeps changing (16:00); and what travel possibilities and travel ideals might look like in the near future (21:00).
Sean Ke...
2020-04-2125 min
DeviateHow COVID-19 will transform airports (and other pandemic considerations)
“Epidemiologists have found that you can slow a pandemic tremendously by focusing public hygiene efforts on three key global airports.” –Dr. JP Santiago
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Dr. JP Santiago talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic will change global air travel moving forward (2:00); the prescience of the 2011 movie Contagion, what the scientific data says right now about how long COVID-19 can contaminate various surfaces (13:30); what to make of certain “folk cures” for COVID-19, as well as whether or not it’s safe to take medicines like ibuprofen to treat symptoms (20:00); the future of post-traditional medical treatm...
2020-04-0251 min
DeviateVan Life before #VanLife“I will never have another vagabonding journey that compares to that first one — even though I have since traveled to far more exotic parts of the world — in part because there’s something special about embarking on a long-term trip for the first time.” –Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and his old friend Jeff talk about their 8-month van trip across North America back in 1994, how they prepared for it, and how it differed from current-day #VanLife excursions (5:30); how they exercised on the road, and how the conditions and travel-hacks of van journeys were different fo...
2019-10-081h 50
Deviate with Rolf PottsHow travel has changed in the past 20 years“The secret of the bucket list is that what’s on it doesn’t matter, because the doors that will open up once you’re out looking for your bucket list item will be more amazing than anything you could have dreamt up at home.” – Rolf Potts
Sean Keener (@SEKeener) is the Cofounder and CEO of the BootsnAll Travel Network, a travel media network focused on planning complex, multi-stop, round-the-world travel. He is also the Chairman of Airtreks, a travel network specializing in multi-stop international travel.
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf reads his essay “5 ways indie trav...
2019-05-091h 08DeviateHow travel has changed in the past 20 years“The secret of the bucket list is that what’s on it doesn’t matter, because the doors that will open up once you’re out looking for your bucket list item will be more amazing than anything you could have dreamt up at home.” – Rolf Potts
Sean Keener (@SEKeener) is the Cofounder and CEO of the BootsnAll Travel Network, a travel media network focused on planning complex, multi-stop, round-the-world travel. He is also the Chairman of Airtreks, a travel network specializing in multi-stop international travel.
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf reads his essay “5 ways indie trav...
2019-05-091h 08
DeviateTrans-Siberian, Part I“If there is any revelation to be gleaned from spending several days on a single train, it will come from the bizarre details that lurk beneath the mundanity of the trip itself.” – Rolf Potts
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf reads his essay On the Trans-Siberian Express (2:00) and then recounts, with Jonathan Arlan, the story behind the story, discussing his approach to writing about his experiences on the Trans-Siberian railroad (1:17:00).
Jonathan Arlan (@JonathanArlan) is the author of the book Mountain Lines: A Journey through the French Alps and a recent Tablet essay titled Off the Rails i...
2018-09-181h 35
DeviateWesley Morris“There’s nothing that will stop white people from trying to do some black shit. It’s fundamentally baked into every aspect of American popular culture. It is the first thing that we invented that was entirely ours — white people dressing as black people and entertaining other people.” — Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris (@Wesley_Morris) the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic at large for the New York Times. Formerly the co-host of the Grantland podcast “Do You Like Prince Movies?”, he now co-hosts the “Still Processing” podcast with Times colleague Jenna Wortham.
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and Wesley discuss the...
2018-08-141h 05
DeviateSarah von Bargen“Better or happier usually takes much less time than we think.” – Sarah Von Bargen
Sarah Von Bargen (@yesandyesblog) is a writer, teacher, and business/lifestyle consultant. Her work focuses on goal-setting, work/life balance, productivity habits, money management, and the pursuit of happiness.
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Sarah deconstruct her six principles for identifying, embracing, and maintaining happiness:
Principle #1: You’re probably not the exception to the rule (6:30)
Principle #2: Stop pretending it’s easy (15:30)
Principle #3: The truth about work/life balance is that you’re going to find “success” a lot slower if you ha...
2018-05-011h 01
Downtown Community ChurchGuest Speaker: Will PottsOur newest (and only) staff member Will Potts leads us through a study of God's word.Support the show
2014-12-2149 minDowntown Community ChurchWill Potts 10.5.14Our good friend Will Potts shares what his life story and what he believes God is calling him to for our city.Support the show
2014-10-0944 min