Welcome to the
How Change Changes You Podcast
I'm on a mission to change our perception of change from a place filled with scary unknowns to a place packed full of possibility - allowing it to shape us, create greater resilience, confidence & trust in ourselves & are infinite capacity & capability to grow & evolve. I am soooo excited to have a plethora of people lined up from all over the world - who will be sharing their personal change story - from dealing with divorce, loss of a loved one, loss of self, career change, health challenges, transitioning genders - no change is off topic! Because WE are built & strengthened through the changes we face - large & small!
Multiple Guests
Three Powerful Questions
Countless Insights
…& a whole lot of inspiration
Not to mention a potent biochemical shot of
gratitude straight from your ears to your heart!
Anita Joos Eyre - How to sit with the discomfort of not knowing what's next?
Making big life changes can be daunting, but sometimes it's necessary to reevaluate priorities. Anita Joos Eyre shares her Change Story on this week's episode, discussing her decision to leave a successful career in Global Media for luxury fashion brands in New York and relocate back to Switzerland with her husband and daughter. After the birth of her daughter, Anita felt it was time to focus on being a mom and take a step back from her career. However, taking a career break can be stressful and fear-inducing, especially when faced with the question of "What's Next?" Anita shares how she gave herself space and time to reflect on what she loves and what interests her today, eventually leading her to become a Certified Leadership and Transitions Coach. Change is never linear or logical, but by following curiosity and asking explorative open-ended questions, new possibilities can be envisioned.
Caroline Kelf - Finding the joy on the other side of discomfort!
What if losing your sense of joy becomes the catalyst that leads to creating a whole new chapter?
In Episode 15, I sit down with Caroline Kelf to discuss her journey of transformation. Caroline's change story begins after becoming a mother and struggling with postnatal depression. She felt lost and unsure of what she wanted out of life. However, through a Conscious Leadership Program, she was able to reconnect with her passion for dancing and music. This led her to question what she wanted to create and what her purpose was. Initially uncertain, she gave herself permission to experiment and started teaching herself to mix music.
As she played and experimented, her vision became clearer. She realised that she was here to share her love of music and empower other women to reconnect with their joy. Caroline's journey shows that self-discovery is a process that requires patience, courage and experimentation. By giving ourselves permission to try new things, we can uncover our passions and purpose in life - or at least our next chapter!
Nicola Mercer - The Break that led to my Breakthrough
Have you ever considered that the challenges you face might actually be the catalyst for a positive change in your life? The latest episode of the How Change Changes You Podcast explores this idea.
In Episode 14, I sit down with Nicola Mercer to discuss her journey of transformation. Nicola opens up about her struggles with anxiety and low self-esteem over the years, and how the pandemic lockdown served as a turning point for her. Rather than letting the situation break her, she used it as an opportunity to break free from a 19-year corporate career and pursue her passion for helping women build healthy, happy, strong lives. Listen in to hear how Nicola's breakdown led to a breakthrough, and gain some insights on how you can do the same in your own life.
Kathryn Forte - When Rejection Leads to Redirection to Your Calling!
Few things in life are linear. And this is definitely the case with the Change Story Kathryn shares. It becomes clear that life took her on a bit of a scenic route (as it does many of us), through a few sliding door moments that provided her with the opportunity to collect and sample fortuitous experiences that would later influence her future choices and result in the business she runs and lifestyle she lives.
Kathryn shares how some bumps in the road actually turned out to be key redirections - from taking a financial hit that would later cost her entrance into a career in the Police, to being made redundant and developing and diversifying a side hustle into the multi-faceted business she runs today.
We talk about the importance of taking chances and staying open to possibilities - as you never know where they may lead; intentionally putting yourself outside of your comfort zone for better mental and physical fitness; to the determination and persistence it takes to find meaningful and fulfilling work.
Denise Engel - The Magic of Letting Go & Openning Up to life at 50 years+
A timely interview as this month celebrates International Women’s Day on the 8th March. We talk about the importance of female empowerment, that age is but a number and you have the power to create a life of your choosing that fits you, even if it makes no sense to those around you! During our chat she drops this golden nugget “Once you figure out you don’t need someone to save you - you save yourself!!
Denise shares so much wisdom in this conversation - about life, love, creativity, family and self care and so much more. She shares that at 55 years old, she’s feeling more vibrant than ever before! Putting this down to truly being comfortable in her own skin and creating the life and business that brings her the most joy! She adds “owning who you are and what you want out of life is key to finding fulfilment and happiness”.
Denise is founder of two creative businesses Mind Spice Art and more recently Denise’s Pieces - where she upcycles furniture, breathing new life and colour into each piece - so they can be loved once more! She shares how creativity is part of who she is - allowing herself to express her love of colour, crafting and design. She loves nothing more than to see the joy on people’s faces when they find a truly unique piece of furniture that they couldn’t have found anywhere else! Denise
Craig Stephenson - Cultivating mental & physical strength
Craig set up “The Total Coach” a few years ago after becoming a qualified PT - originally to deepen his own knowledge of fitness. He shares how one of his teachers during his training planted a seed of how rewarding it can be in helping others transform their fitness levels. Years on Craig now supports clients on successfully completing and outperforming on significant sporting and endurance endeavours such as ultra marathons, iron man competitions and cycling time trialling through both personal training and mindset coaching.
We also talk about the importance of breaking down visions and goals into achievable daily habits - from developing fitness routines, being committed and consistent with yourself to taking mindful time out to reflect and rest. All of which have helped him achieve some of his biggest goals whilst keeping his overall well being in balance.
Craig shares how learning about yourself at a deeper level can make all the difference in helping you navigate change. How becoming more self aware can aid your performance at work and highlight the true value you can bring. As a Mental Health First Aider in his company, Craig talks about how he has utilised his personal experience from both sport and fitness to his emotional intelligence training that help him encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work - developing a culture of psychological safety where people feel truly valued and supported.
Through all of Craig’s experiences of the changes and challenges he’s faced both large and small, he reflects that he no longer fears change - as he knows that it leads to ongoing improvement and evolution!