Danielle Thornton-Walker - Self Love and Empowerment Life Coach

Hi! I’m Danielle. I live in Sheffield with my husband and my son. I am at my happiest when I am outdoors, in woods, parks, fields or on a beach! At the heart of everything I do are my values which are:

• Love.

• Personal growth.

• Making a difference.

• Family.

I have a background in Higher Education focused on personal development. My passion has always been people driven and helping people grow and develop. In 2020 I felt drawn to follow my passion for coaching, to take it to the next level. In January 2021 I qualified as a certified Life Coach with The Mindful Talent Coaching Academy. The Advanced Certificate in Coaching Practice is accredited by the Association for Coaching.

I want to see people thrive. I work with clients who are currently moving too fast, trying to do all of the things all of the time. I see so many women, amazing women who are smashing it with their career and home life. They are doing everything, and then there is nothing left for themselves. They have lost that joy and passion because they have fallen to the bottom of the priority list. They are exhausted! I know this well because I have been that woman. I am still that woman sometimes!

I want to empower clients to see they are amazing without having to be on the go 24/7. I to support people to create space for self care, joy, passion, fun! I want people to see that they should create space for themselves and what they want and need in life. In doing so not only will their life improve, they will have more to give and share with the people they love.

For me, it all starts with self love and self worth. Seeing and believing that you deserve to put yourself on that priority list, that you deserve to step up in life, that you are worthy of love, passion, excitement and success. When we start loving ourselves, that positive energy grows and expands and leads to brighter and better things. And the ripple effects to all areas of our lives and those around us is truly remarkable.

Alongside my career I have been going on my own personal development journey to build my own confidence and resilience to improve my own mental health and wellbeing. A big part of this journey has been introducing practices in my life such as journaling, practising gratitude and meditating.

Meditation has been a game changer for me! Which is why I trained to become a meditation teacher to brings this into my offer and share it with my clients.

I am excited to meet you, wherever you are, and empower you to start living the full and vibrant life that you deserve.

Website: https://www.daniellelouisecoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-thornton-walker-94b5b76a

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle__louise__coaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielle.thorntonwalker

Gemma Perkins - Founder of The Self Leadership Initiative

Gemma is a personal transformation facilitator, providing bespoke and interactive learning experiences that inspire and empower people to be their best selves. 

Seven years ago Gemma started her own training company following nine years of experience in youth leadership development, a first-class degree in psychology and qualifying as a teacher. Her experience in teaching solidified her belief that education was missing out on the essential soft skills such as conflict resolution, leadership, effective communication and how to use positive psychology to lead a happy life. By providing these skills sets and more to teams, they are able to achieve great things together. 

Gemma works with a broad range of corporate managers, community groups, educators, HE providers and refugees – encouraging all ages and positions to learn through play and develop the inner leader (or self leader) as the starting point for success. To date she has worked with over 2500 individuals, including delivering workshops internationally in India, Switzerland and Bahrain. Her particular areas of interest are emotional intelligence, team dynamics and wellbeing.

Website: https://thesli.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bespoketraining
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfleadership1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Self.Leadership.Initiative
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfLeadership1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRtMHTJOsJH073FXhRibPQ
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/selfleadership1

Chris Delaney - Career Advisor and Interview Coach

Chris Delaney is a qualified NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Careers Advisor. With over 15 years experience supporting people to achieve their life and career goal’s, Chris has the experience and skills to help you achieve your dream’s. As an experienced Coach and the Founder of Employment King, Chris has years of experience to help you move forward in both your career and your life.

Chris created Fast Therapy. He took the best from a range of therapy disciplines including NLP, Hypnotherapy, Solution Focus, Positive Psychology and Life Coaching and made it relevant  to overcoming Phobias and Fears, Increasing Confidence and Reducing Anxiety.

The days of having hundreds of hours of therapy to overcome one issues are gone. Behavioral Neuroscience Studies and advancements in therapy disciplines have empowered Fast Therapy Therapist, to get quick long-lasting results.

With a vast amount of techniques to choose from Chris will pick the techniques that best suit your individual problems and barriers, allowing you to move forward in a style that allows you to feel in control and comfortable.

Chris helps career professionals to be successful in a job interview. How an interviewer views an applicant, due to their ability to communicate competencies confidently, affects the job interview outcome. Each applicant conforms to one of 16 interview identities based on the candidate’s perceived level of knowledge/experience and their level of interview confidence.

The interview identity acts as a filter that an employer uses before making a hiring decision. The interview identity book will help readers to be seen as more skilled, more knowledgeable and more hireable.

Website: https://employmentking.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdelaneycoach
What’s your interview identity? - Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1787058158/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NQGBTMY0D5DHVD48NP22

Brad Weesner - Founder Forshew Interior Design

“Have you ever experienced walking into a space – and realizing that you have just been transported to someplace very special?” asks Brad Weesner. “This wonderful transformation is the very reason I love interior design.” Raised in Washington, D.C., the designer has always been surrounded by classicism, diplomacy, graciousness and the international climate that only the nation’s capital can provide. “Washington is one of the most beautiful cities in the world”, he says.

Clients appreciate the designer’s prior management experience in luxury hotels, and in residential construction and real estate. “It is daunting to put something so personal as your home in the hands of someone else, but when there is a common goal of good design, this always works beautifully and our clients have seen that the journey was worth it.”

The aspects that architecture can bring to a room, and the client’s desire for functionality are always the fundamental starting point in my work. To then create a remarkable interior is my ultimate goal”. This focus is true for the firm’s residential projects as well as hospitality and corporate projects. Recent work includes the historic theater - The Weinburg Center for the Performing Arts in Frederick MD, and the 60 year old landmark - Annie’s Paramount Steak House in Washington D.C. The designer’s residential projects include a custom 15,000 sq. ft. home and a contemporary and glamorous penthouse both located in Bethesda.

The use of original artwork, wonderful lighting, calming colors are the hallmark of Weesner’s design work. He has served on the board of the Frederick Arts Council and his projects have been published in “Spectacular Homes of Washington, D.C.” and "Shore Decor" by A. Rooney, The Washington Examiner, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and Spaces Magazine.

He's passionate about Dogs , Horses (English Riding), Sailing (mostly sloops) , Entertaining (Cooking, Wine and guests at home), The Art of Conversation (He slips into big words sometimes) , Fine Cars (Coach building actually), Mentoring & Developing others (think AA Sponsorship) and more.

Forshew Interior Design produces exquisite spaces for distinguished clients in residential environments.

As one of the nation’s top designers for nearly 14 years, Brad creates spaces that capture his client’s personality by combining comfort, functionality, and elegance. His design nuances unite traditional luxury with contemporary edges making him one of the most sought-after designers.

Brad has worked for several of the largest luxury homebuilders in the mid-Atlantic region. It was there that he honed his innate ability to work with architects, planners and builders throughout the construction process. As a result, Brad’s extensive construction knowledge instills trust from both his clients and his contractors.

Additionally, Brad’s 20 years of experience within the luxury hospitality industry has earned him praise for his ability to utilize timeless design elements with memorable accents. He mixes durable furnishings with extraordinary textures. With an eye for accessibility and traffic flow, Brad brings a refined aesthetic that is cost-effective for the client.

Today, Forshew Interior Design represents many of the top luxury brands in the US and works with better auction houses in New York and on the east coast of the U.S. We have relationships with art galleries focused on the curation of notable works of art to provide a deep and broad source of artwork to enhance your space, or to serve as the inspiration point. Our sources for hand-made rugs, unique hotel furnishings, and period-specific furnishings from overseas help us create interiors of distinction and sophistication.

Website: https://www.forshewdesign.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forshewdesign
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forshewdesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forshewdesign
Podcast: https://welldesignedlives.com

Dawna Campbell - Mind Whisperer ® and Author of Financially Fit

Considered a Mind Whisperer ®, Dawna combines her knowledge, wisdom, experience and talents to help people create a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love. Her vision is to transform each person’s individual pain into “silver lining” gifts to create a global impact of healing and creating abundance for all.

Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 Amazon International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls essence. “Financially Fit is for the person who wants to align their inner balance to gain infinite prosperity in all areas of their life,” says Dawna Campbell.

Dawna is a professional speaker sharing her techniques during interactive workshops and maintains an international private practice with her Heart Centered Healing approach to “Create it Now”. She has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols, Dr. Joe Vitale, Sharon Lechter, and David Meltzer.

Dawna’s educational background includes University Degree’s in both Finance and Marketing and she spent a decade in the Financial Planning arena as a Managing Principal for an Investment Firm. She lived in an Ashram (spiritual living community) for a year studying the energy body, brain wave patterns, meditation and healing. In addition, she has studied natural healing with a Medicine Woman, Shamans, Yogic Healers, and Buddhist Monks, as they passed down their gifts.

Dawna has been featured on the Quantum Leap Forum with the LA Tribune, Business Talk Radio, Let’s Create a Better World with Bobby Elias, and had a weekly radio podcast hosted on Mind Body Radio called “Create it Now”. Dawna was the visionary with the Global Healing Movement and part of The Mentor Studio with Michael Silvers and Mary Glorfield.

Dawna currently resides in Bigfork, Montana, is the President of her company, The Healing Heart, Inc. and has 3 beautiful children.

“The Universal Love Force Energy is all things. This energy is the healer, love is the energy that heals, and the heart is where we discover it. Live the Life you Love and Love the Life you Live”
~ Dawna Campbell

Website: https://www.dawnacampbell.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnacampbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingheartinc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnacampbell811
Twitter: https://twitter.com/healingheartinc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dawnacampbell
Financially Fit Book: https://financiallyfitbook.com 
Financially Fit Gift: https://financiallyfitbook.com/free-gift

The 'Share Your Story' Podcast

Thanks for you interest to appear on the Share Your Story Podcast. To book your interview with me, please select one of the available dates/times below.  Allow one hour please and we will be using Zoom, but you have the option for a video version or not. I am really looking forward to having you on the show very soon. If the timings don’t work for you, maybe due to time zones or something else, let me know and I will juggle a few things around. If you would like to suggest a different time slot, just complete the contact form at the very bottom of this page.

To learn about the full Podcast Interview process, you can download the Guest Guide right HERE or another link will be visible after booking and will also be emailed.

The podcast is currently distributed across 34 channels, you can locate 13 of those channels via this handy link: https://pod.link/shareyourstory, and by opening this PDF you will see all 34 channels in one handy list.

I estimate listener figures to be around the 10 to 15k mark, but I’m not into vanity numbers, just wish to provide great podcast content to those who are ready to listen and take action. I hope you agree!

Oh and if you know someone who might be interested in appearing on the show, please ask them to get in touch with me or they can complete the form below.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION:
The ‘Share Your Story’ podcast are interviews with small business owners. They begin by sharing their personal back story and their business growth journey, often sharing challenges along the way. Then we explore details of their current business offering and the tangible benefits they deliver to their clients. The purpose of the Podcast is to inspire start-ups and other business owners.

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Lucy Abigail - Founder of Keys to Clarity and Author of the Finding Direction Journal

Lucy Abigail is the sole founder of Keys to Clarity - empowerment coaching for fulfilment seekers; individuals who feel unhappy with their life and don't know how to change it.

Lucy’s words:

“I don't know about you, but I'm always trying to find more happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment in my life because I don't want to be on the other side with any regrets. I am a fulfilment seeker.

If you don't go for the big dreams, you can be content. Have a house, a good relationship, build a family. However there's always a part of you that knows what your missing out. You're paying all that additional happiness to be comfortable and content and secure within what you know. Here's a thought for you, if you don't put yourself in a position to fail, you never put yourself in a position to succeed either. All you're doing is sustaining who you are, you're not growing or learning, not succeeding. Just sustaining.

Keys to Clarity was set up to help others overcome obstacles (or opportunities as I call them) to their happiness. It's purpose is to encourage, educate and empower you to live a fulfilling life. It's what my life is dedicated to right now.

My hunt for happiness lead me into the world of positive psychology, the science behind all the best self-help books.

There, the world's most reputable psychologists became my teachers and with them I found answers to some of my life's hardest questions.

The foundation of what has helped me came from positive psychologists Richard Ryan and Edward Deci's Self-Determination Theory, which states autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential psychological needs of any individual to be mentally healthy.

Studies on being self-determined, especially autonomous, have shown to increase well-being, performance in education, job satisfaction and reduced stress, overall leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.

I see a world where everyone has the knowledge and the confidence to live a fulfilling life that makes them happy.

I'd appreciate hearing your story! Please use the link to Calendly to book a connection call in the next few weeks. I'm looking forward to connecting with you.”

Do You Want Three Free Exercises to Live a More Fulfilling Life?: https://keystoclarity.ck.page/shareyourstory

Website: https://keystoclarity.co.uk
Finding Direction Journal: https://keystoclarity.co.uk/products/finding-direction-journal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-abigail
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keys_to_clarity/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoClarity.co.uk
Book mentioned in the interview: https://styin.me/the-gap-and-the-gain
Calendly connection call: https://calendly.com/keystoclarity/connection-call

Lynn Yap - Founder Actv8, Author of The Altruistic Capitalist

Lynn Yap is the author ofThe Altruistic Capitalist. A qualified attorney in multiple jurisdictions, Lynn has taken companies public on Wall Street and has worked on innovation strategies with consumer companies.

Having earned an MBA from The Wharton School, Lynn’s passionate about shifting the business conversation from short term goals and profits to sustainable impact for our people and the planet. 

Lynn is also the founder of Actv8 Network, Actv8 partner with companies to deliver educational and developmental programmes that have a lifetime impact on their target student group. As well as making a contribution to the students, company participants receive training and the opportunity to practice invaluable workplace skills, such as coaching, giving and receiving feedback, design thinking, leadership and communication.

Lynn is passionate about working with business leaders to create social impact and value with all stakeholders, customers, teams and partners alike. Her experience in innovation, brand and strategy as well as skill sets in data analytics, business model innovation and design thinking, enables her to support brands in implementing purpose in their strategy and communication.
She has worked with global companies and start-ups in the US and Europe to increase brand awareness and marketing campaign efficiency, deliver operational excellence and digital transformation, and increase sales in existing and new markets.

Website: https://actv8.network + https://www.altruisticcapitalist.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnlyyap
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnlyyap
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/altruisticcapitalist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAltruisticCapitalist

LEAPS - School for Fathers Podcast - Danusia Malina-Derben interviews Michael de Groot

The School for Fathers Podcast disrupts the idea that once we’re a father, life stays the same. Join entrepreneur and mother of 10, Danusia Malina-Derben as she interviews working fathers about how they’re answering the question: How can I be a father and still be me? She hears from celebrities, well-known authors, heavyweight entrepreneurs, global activists, career powerhouses, influencers, & leading experts. Expect vulnerable conversation and insights that blow fresh air into what we know about men as working fathers.

In today’s episode, she chats with Michael de Groot, Chief Storyteller at Staying Alive UK, podcast host and stepfather of two. His professional quest is to enable small business owners to become better storytellers and share engaging stories about themselves and their businesses. He does this through his own small business where he produces impactful cartoons and animation campaigns, engaging audiences and giving them a unique insight into an organisation’s story and value proposition. The story at the core of this episode called LEAPS is the one in which Michael became a stepfather and we are lucky to be taken through a tour of his stepdad story blueprint.

He bravely shows his story of growth and also challenges listeners to embrace the rollercoaster of fatherhood with mindfulness, radical honesty and a big dose of humour.

Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

Podcast website: https://schoolforfathers.com
Danusia’s website: http://www.danusiamalinaderben.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQpmmWXkJXIYo7mv1wojW?si=975db95d76394240
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/school-for-fathers-podcast/id1484664927

Vaughn Granger - Personal Brand Coach, Clothier and Rainmaker

Entrepreneur Vaughn Granger discuss what it takes to be successful in business, sales and leadership thru real-life experiences and results.

Second generation haberdasher, seven-figure business owner, serial entrepreneur and men’s performance coach on a mission to help individuals reach new heights in their professional and personal lives. Nothing excites me more than watching people pursue their own unique versions of success instead of settling for mediocre. I developed the GAME method as a framework for addressing- and optimising- all the key areas of our lives simultaneously so that we can ultimately show up in the world as our absolute best selves.

Website: https://www.vaughngranger.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughngranger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaughgranger
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lvgranger
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vaughngranger
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/vaughn-granger

James Marland - Global Vice President SAP, Sales Excellence and Storyteller

Storyteller. Educating companies of all sizes the benefits of Going Digital with Business Networks.

Having worked at both SAP and Ariba prior to the acquisition, James is uniquely positioned to drive the connection of the world's companies together with the SAP Business Network. For too long companies have focused on their internal processes, data and employees: its time to look "Beyond the Wall"​ to customers, suppliers, contractors and the "Intelligent extended value chain".

James says:
"I try to make a story-teller out of everyone through Social Media, new hire onboarding and mentoring. You'll see me passionately preaching the value of SAP to each new hire through my preferred medium of a whiteboard. In addition I contribute to the SAP story on social media via Twitter and blogs. Just don't expect to see me using PowerPoint. I run masterclasses throughout the company on "The Art of Explanation" which includes story-telling and whiteboarding."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmarland
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesMarland

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Storytelling Graphic by James Marland

Sam Dossa - Emotional Intelligence Coach and Public Speaker

Business & Personal Coach - Specialised in BURNOUT. I have been immersed in personal motivation and permanent transformation since 2007. I started as a coach within the Youth Sector and then developed this into business transformation which has been in operation since 2009. 

As a result of my extensive international training of entrepreneurs and leaders since 2002, I am recognised as one of the UK’s top trainers and coaches. In 2005, I began offering talks and workshops for young adults at schools and colleges. In that time, i trained and spoke to over 8,000 young adults. They include the gifted and talented as well as students with behavioural challenges. 

10 years of extensive working experience as a Freelance Consultant/Coach/ Mentor/Trainer & Public Speaker independently and as a co-trainer with other qualified professional trainers. Privileged to served multinational companies in different capacities and provided capacity building seminars for companies including; Centurylink, British Telecoms, CBT Systems Limited, Department of Works & Pensions (DWP), Empowering Youth, KI Work, Ismaili Council for European Union, Workoco, Fireworks Coaching, Twickenham Academy, London Borough of Richmond, Slough Grammar School and SPELT (Karachi – Pakistan). 

BURNOUT is a key factor of Heart attack, stroke and many forms of cancers! I create preventative major so it can be cure before it's too late. Burnout not devastate one's life but all those connected to that one life i.e. spouse, children and close relatives and friends. Have coached and coaching individuals on exploring relationship issues and helping them to achieve the best positive optimum results. 

Only way to heal your past traumas is to acknowledge them and bring them to surface and work through a process which not heal the core of the trauma but replaces it with a new life. 

I have also been highly active in community, and also helping a local charity offering coaching & youth mentoring sessions. Finally, i have facilitated several group coaching sessions on team building addressing; team issues, creating team plans, building customer rapport within the team and achieving successful team results. Preparing you for the BEST!

Would you like to transform into a peak performer, do you have a plan to enhance your physical, mental, and emotional abilities.

• Are you ready to create a successful life?

• Would you like to know how you can strengthen yourself - Physically – Mentally – Emotionally!

• Are you ready to discover a way to become fully capable of achieving greater results?

You are aware that the workplace can be very stressful when we have to deal with challenging leadership, giving and receiving feedback, dealing with change, achieving deadlines, and dealing with setbacks and failures. You can equip yourselves with skills to manage your emotions in such situations to be able to respond confidently. You do not need to be controlled by the circumstances.

Learning and application of principles of Emotional Intelligence can enhance your confidence, resilience, agility in making firm decisions, managing your emotions and more.

Specialities: EQ Assessment - DiSC Assessment - Business & Personal Coaching - Careers Coaching - Leadership Coach - 90 Days deep dive program for new Business Owners and Team Leaders.

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/coachsamuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsamuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachsamuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsamuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachsamuk
Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@coachsamuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLqJ6BZYe7r6vs85BBKSZw

Danusia Malina-Derben - Global Leadership Consultant, Author and Podcast Host

Danusia Malina-Derben is a mother of ten children, and still her own woman. From teen mother to tenured Organisational Behavior and Development academic, and onto award-winning, internationally published leadership expert. Danusia traded academia to head a global firm that fixes corporate boardrooms and develops top talent. She also hosts two critically acclaimed companion podcasts; School for Mothers and School for Fathers. Danusia has received praise and recognition from The Sunday Times to Metro, Psychologies to Good Housekeeping. She lives on the edge of Exmoor, UK with her family, and their mini-dachshund, Dickie. Visit her online at danusiamalinaderben.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/school.for.mothers.podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchforMothers
Clubhouse: https://clubber.one/@danusiamd
Websites: schoolformothers.com and danusiamalinaderben.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForMothers

NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood - 30 March 2021

THE BOOK THAT ANSWERS: HOW CAN I BE A MOTHER AND STILL BE ME?

Part manifesto, part memoir, part guide; this book unflinchingly flips conventional thinking surrounding motherhood on its head.

From Danusia Malina-Derben, mother of 10, entrepreneur, thought leader, and critically acclaimed podcast host - this is a long-awaited, no-holds-barred book on why our current thinking about modern motherhood is overdue a radical overhaul.

On the one hand, this book is about being a mother, but it's also about how, once we become mothers, we're not allowed to be ourselves. NOISE is a powerful dismantling of the barriers and central tenets that hold women back.

This manifesto was built to start a conversation; it's a call-to-arms to get ideas flowing through our communities, and an invitation to think differently about what we're repeatedly told about motherhood. An intimate, bold blend of memoir, thought-leadership and research, Danusia provocatively reframes the NOISE around motherhood and repositions mothers as the social change agents our world desperately needs.

“A debrief on motherhood for today” The Telegraph

"Danusia makes motherhood political - giving tangible steps to help shift our societal views on motherhood and make a change.” Eve Rodsky, author of NYT Bestseller Fair Play

“It is a beautiful thing when a book about motherhood is about people; about remembering that mothers are people in their own right. I think we so often forget that. This is a soothing slap in the face reminder.” Hollie McNish, author of Nobody Told Me & Slug

Triumph Press: https://www.triumphpress.co/books/p/noise
Available for purchase at (amongst others): Amazon UK — Foyles

Michael speaks at Kaushalya UK - Men are from Mars

Kaushalya UK is a registered, not for profit, community organisation working to empower and uplift women. It is growing organically in leaps and bounds under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Ms. Ritu Sharma, who has dedicated her life to bringing women this world to find their own power and true worth. 

The organisation has been working to bring more force to women through personal and professional education, business/work opportunities, social events, seminars, workshops and speaking events.

The aim of the organisation is to empower women, connect communities and raise awareness of issues that affect women. The unique objective of our organisation is not just to support those who are in dire need, but also support women who are on a journey to create a life of fulfilment through their personal and professional, including financial growth.

To expose women to a variety of activities and experiences related to health education, to help them develop a sound understanding of their overall development and enable them to attain positive self-image, to provide opportunities for women to make personal decisions related to their intellectual, physical and emotional development, to encourage desirable behaviour, leadership and co-operation with others.

We aim to educate women financially. Financial literacy would teach them how to be efficient with their finances in such a way that they can accomplish more goals, and the goals that they do have, faster.

Website: https://kaushalyauk.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calltowomanpower
Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenemp0wer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaushalyauk

I reference a podcast I listened to in March 2021, where Andrea Fella was interviewed by Dan Harris of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, which I highly recommend.

Apple Podcasts episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ten-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821?i=1000511394366
Spotify Podcasts episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2W8xmWRGqSDvrXqfxKbRBl?si=hVmpGiRjT822axA4CCkoig&dl_branch=1

You may also like to consider a recent short article I posted on this topic.
https://www.stayingaliveuk.com/blog/2021/7/are-you-responding-like-your-parents-or-like-your-teachers

Theresa Velendzas - Life and Wellness Coach

Theresa Velendzas is a Life Coach devoted to empowering people to reach their dream destiny through personal wellness. She is passionate about the psychology that guides people to fulfill their highest potential and guides them to align body, mind and heart. 

Fitness and Self Care became priorities for me much later in life and only after I felt trapped in my body. As a teen and young woman I had issues with body image, sure, but objectively, I was at normal body weight with practically zero fitness level.
It wasn't until after gaining 90 lbs as a result of several rounds of fertility treatments, miscarriages and finally a successful pregnancy, that as I finally held my beloved baby in my arms, I looked up at myself and didn't recognize me. I would pass by mirrors or take selfies with my baby, and not recognize ME. People reassured me that I had been through a lot and that women over 35 having babies have difficulty bouncing back, that it's to be expected, and that I will adapt.

But I felt trapped.

It wasn't a matter of having a picture-perfect image. My years of poor body image had brought on a sort of acceptance that my body would never do that. What I yearned for was something more meaningful. I didn't mind my mommy battle scars either. However, feeling trapped in my body did not have to be one of them. I did not want to accept something I could change. But how?
I took an inventory of my wishes, needs and resources and decided to take control of my body with care and compassion. This led to a fantastic wellness journey that started in 2008 and continues today. Along the way, there have been changes, life difficulties, personal & professional development, and ups and downs - but no more stops and starts. I am here today because of that moment I felt trapped in my body and decided to find the way out, and now I am here to share it with you. This is what inspired me to become a coach.

Begin Altraform

Coaching women in this holistic approach makes sense because as a mom and entrepreneur I know that we are balancing an enormous amount of overload and responsibility. Often we are polarized and also pulled in different directions. My biggest personal fear is that we allow ourselves to be pulled by all these forces and miss the things that give our lives meaning. I want to help others flourish physically, mentally, and emotionally to live a full life, without regret. How beautiful it feels to self-care without guilt and without "no pain no gain" bully tactics that I know do not work because I tried them on myself many a time.
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In my career before mommyhood, I worked with the elderly across long-term care settings. There were several individuals I consider mentors who touched me with their emanating sense of joy, contentment, and a natural way of nurturing their selves as well as others in their interactions. What leads a person to age gracefully and without regret, I wondered as I started my search for answers over 25 years ago. Mind-body self-care is essential. That is the road I am heading down in my life and I would love to walk alongside you on yours.
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My coaching is guided by the principles of Internal Family Systems. I am also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and hold degrees in Psychology and Health Care Management. I believe that movement helps us connect to our body and that as we connect we can access our own path to wellness.

Besides my professional training, I learned through my own journey how hard it can be to zero in on goals, understand obstacles, and confidently move in the direction of success in fitness and weight loss. Going through this all showed me that my calling is to share and empower others to find their own path to intuitively understand what their body needs and know how to truly nourish it. Guiding you towards the fulfillment of your fitness and weight loss for optimal is health my mission and passion. Showing you how to self-correct and remove obstacles so you can succeed requires focused individualized attention from me to you.
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The systems are simple and once learned are yours forever to apply in many areas of your life. Using science and age-old wisdom packaged into a user-friendly system for the modern, very busy person, you will find ways to tap into your aligned self to become the best version of yourself you dream possible. Learn to instantly relieve stress, avoid self-sabotage and self-criticism, and many other negative traits that hold us back.

Through Altraform I offer a holistic approach to personalized coaching using the mind and body connection in ways that are accessible, adaptable, and known to fuel your success.

Website: https://www.altraform.pro or https://www.theresaWV.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altraform + https://www.facebook.com/theresawv

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresa_wv

Clubhouse: TheresaWV

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresawalshvelendzas/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheresaWV

Diane Chang - Founder and Creative Director of Akushio

Diane Chang is the founder and Creative Director of Akushio, a sustainable specialty brand of travel bags and accessories for toiletries and cosmetics. As a skincare and makeup lover, Diane aims to take the stress and overwhelm out of packing your beauty products, so you can feel beautiful and confident no matter where you go. Later this year Diane’s product will be on Kickstarter.

Website: akushio.co

Instagram: instagram.com/akushio.co

Facebook: http://facebook.com/akushio.co

Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/beautipolitans

TikTok: tiktok.com/@akushio.co?lang=en

Kickstarter: TBC

Rupert Honywood interviews Michael on Look Forward Thursdays

Okay so a bit of self indulgence for you in this episode. I was invited by a previous guest and fan of the podcast, Rupert Honeywood of Business Growth Bureau to appear on his weekly live stream titled ‘Look Forward Thursdays’. This is my first speaking event since the start of the pandemic, so I said yes of course. Another opportunity to talk about my current passion, storytelling. 

We came up with a jazzy title ‘Your brain is wired for stories and how to implement this in your business’. 

We discussed the following 5 topics.

1. How storytelling affects your brain 

2. Research on the use of visuals 

3. The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve 

4. How you experience the Hero’s Journey 

5. How to implement this in your business from tomorrow

Now of course we discuss some visuals that I shared, which you can’t see on an audio podcast but if you look below you will be able to see them all there for downloading. Anyway I hope you will find it useful and of course reach out if you have any questions at all. Enjoy!

Look Forward Thursdays: https://businessgrowthbureau.tv/event1/
Storytelling Workshop: https://www.stayingaliveuk.com/share-your-story
LinkedIn Rupert Honywood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-honywood
LinkedIn Michael de Groot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stayingaliveuk

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Debra Sofia Magdalene - The Frequency Alchemist

Debra is an inspirational speaker, international best-selling author, digital nomad and ‘one of the UK’s Leading Evolutionaries’ according to Source TV. Debra opens transformational doorways for you to raise your frequency to empower yourself to be happy, healthy and wealthy. Returning you home to your innate superhuman blueprint from which you can create the life of your dreams.

Debra brings many years of coaching, training and mentoring, together with extensive experience in business support, personal & spiritual development. She has created programmes for thousands. As a gifted healer and energy worker, she uses cutting edge quantum frequency technology to achieve optimal results.

Debra is the creator of a global movement to help raise the vibration of 10 million souls.

Social Links: sociatap.com/DebraSofiaMagdalene

Facebook: facebook.com/DebraSofiaMagdalene + facebook.com/TheFrequencyAlchemist

YouTube: youtube.com/c/TheFrequencyAlchemist

Instagram: instagram.com/debrasofia

Twitter: twitter.com/DebraSMagdalene

Book: thelawofbrandattraction.com

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As The Frequency Alchemist, I'm creating a Global Quantum Frequency Movement working with Spiritual Leaders, Coaches, Holistic Therapists, Practitioners and Energy Healers. We have tools to improve our physical, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing so we can reach out to others and help them to do the same.

I market a high tech frequency device which raises vibration, has 120 programmes and 144,000 frequencies. The Class 2 medical device is cleared by the FDA for the relief of pain (chronic, acute, migraine ... ) and it does so much more! Can be used by holistic health professionals and healers remotely and also face to face. Can be a useful addition to clinical practice and also sold for home use.

I am passionate about essential oils and educate about how to use them as safe natural alternatives for health & wellness. I use them as part of a natural health and wellness programme. You can reach for your oils when your body needs support to heal itself. They are natural and safe to use for all the family. Message me for free education!

mydoterra.com/magdalenewellness

I'm founder of HUGS House and Pet-Sitting Service and have a team of trusted people who cover assignments if I'm not available. We are all animal lovers and work in the UK and abroad. As long as I have a decent internet service, I can run my essential oil business from anywhere in the world so these two business really complement each other.

facebook.com/HUGShouseandpetsittingservice

After spending 11 months in South America in 2013-14, I formed Magdalene Spiritual Journeys, leading retreats and sharing knowledge I gained whilst on sacred plant medicine retreats in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest where I sat in ceremony with indigenous shaman.

I'm a natural connector, always looking for win-win deals, and I'd love to connect with you. I have spoken to thousands at events (online and offline) to inspire others to be happy and live the life of their dreams.

Pia Prana Muggerud - Coach, Trainer, Holistic Counsellor and Author

Pia Prana Muggerud is a Women’s Personal Mastery and Leadership Coach, a Holistic Counsellor and Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release Practitioner. he draws on a rich background of therapeutic trainings and experience in spiritual studies, awareness training, and meditation. Her work is about being real. So every step, becomes about coming closer to realizing and standing in your own truth and share it in love, courage and dignity. She is also a Learning Love teacher, work which brings awareness and acceptance to the wounds carried from childhood, that affect our adult lives and relationships.

She offers individual work, as well as groups as a Coach and Counsellor. She leads women's circles, she facilitates Awakening of Love, and the transformative process Path of Love.

Pia has worked as a Coach since 2002, working with senior leaders from around Asia. She has had the privilege of coaching 1000s of people, from more than 15 different countries when she served as a senior mentor in the training programs of Life & Business Strategist Tony Robbins. Pia has worked with many large multi-national companies supporting the rise of leadership presence in the workplace.

Mission:

Her work is about being real and creating personal freedom. So every step, becomes about coming closer to realizing and standing in your own truth and share it in love, courage and dignity. Her purpose is to create a learning space where people feel seen and heard in a way that opens up to a more authentic self expression.

Pia is also an enthusiastic advocate for women’s empowerment. She would love nothing more than to see women embracing their true authentic voice and speak up about what they most want to share with the world!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piamuggerud
Website: http://www.co-pia.com
Facebook Biz: https://www.facebook.com/RISECoachingTraining
Facebook private group for women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RISETheEvolvingWomensCollective​
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachPia​​
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/piaprana​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piaprana​​
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmTKkrT48kGpABptmBB1IA
Book: She Rises For Tomorrow: https://tinyurl.com/r4v9s7c7​​

Franco DeMori - Business Growth Leadership Coach

Discover the principles to get into the zone that gives you the powerful insights you need for business growth - WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM - not just walking the dog at the weekend, sat on a far flung beach or taking a morning shower. 

• In the moment you need them

• No matter how busy you are

• And with NOTHING NEW TO LEARN

HAS YOUR STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOST MOMENTUM?
Your ability to get in the zone and access the insights you need whenever you need them is THE #1 competitive advantage in the growth of your business. And hardly anyone’s cottoned onto this. Yet! 

We work with entrepreneur-owners and senior directors to create an on-demand insight culture, that greatly increases business growth. In less time, with less mental effort, with NOTHING NEW TO LEARN and in a way that has you be at your best every day.

WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH? 

• Business Growth Leadership

• Peak Performance Mentorship 

• Executive Leadership Coaching 

• Peak Performance Team Building 

• Business Growth Insights

• Peak Performance Coaching

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

THE FREE VIDEO MINI-SERIES
Get access to the leaders’ guide to how to get in the zone whenever you need to. It's the engine room behind accelerated business growth – the essential framework for how it can drive remarkable results for your business in much less time.

THE TRAINING
Join me for a ‘no pitch’ private training and discover how you can use in the zone principles to start increasing the revenue and profit of your existing systems and strategy. With nothing new to learn.

THE PROGRAMME
Contact me to find out about our Peak Performance Business Growth Programme that uses your existing systems more powerfully for more revenue, in less time and with less mental effort. And also with nothing new to learn!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 
Phone: +44 330 223 1542
Email: franco@demorivida.pro
LinkedIn: /linkedin.com/in/business-growth-leadership-coaching
Instagram: /instagram.com/franco.demori