A Satisfied Mind
Lessons learned from a life of enquiry. Hosted by Mikey Ellis, each episode features insights into human behaviour and why we do what we do. These are conversations for the curious, for people who want to create a more compassionate, more inclusive and more conscious future.
Episodes
Ep 98 – Amber Hawken on Alchemy Rites, Transformation and Deepening Connections.
Amber is the founder and facilitator of Alchemy Rites, the iSoma practitioner training course and host of Deep Currents podcast. In this episode she reflects on the origins of this deep and transformational work, its evolution and its future. We chat about the importance of rites of passage for personal growth and healing amidst modern relational challenges. Amber's work highlights the power
Ep 97 – End of Year Check-In
It's been a while, almost a year! Just wanted to check-in, say hi, and thank you. Thank you for listening. I've got a couple of updates to share in this episode but really I just wanted to dust off the cobwebs.I mentioned the rituals resource library I collated, you can access that here. I also asked for some feedback, if you've got a minute you can contact me via email at hello@mik
Ep 96 – Dr Shyam Barr on What is a Self-Regulated Learner and How To Become One.
I’ve been following Shy’s work for years now. I think the work he’s doing to bring greater self awareness to teaching, learning and education is essential, it’s so important. Shy has plenty of experience in the education sector having been a high school teacher of psychology, science and maths and is now a sought after education consultant and researcher working as an Assistant Professor of Learni
Ep 95 – Dr Arne Rubinstein on Boys becoming Men and the need for Rites of Passage.
In this episode I speak with Dr Arne Rubinstein - author of 'The Making of Men' and CEO of the Rites of Passage Institute. We begin with the current state of masculinity in Australia and Arne's honest and cautionary assessment of it.We discuss the desperate need for healthy masculinity and the role rites of passage experiences play in this. Arne has over 30 years of experience doing
Ep. 94 – Tarang Chawla on teaching, listening, leadership, healthy masculinities and addressing gender based family and domestic violence.
When I met Tarang earlier this year and listened to him speak as a panellist at an event, I knew there was so much more I wanted to hear from him. We got the chance to find some time amongst Tarang's busy schedule to chat and I'm glad we did. We discussed some difficult issues, important issues. Issues such as gender based family and domestic violence, mental health, masculinities and t
Ep 93 - What can we do when it feels like it's all falling apart?
Hi,I need to have conversations like this, albeit with you via a podcast. It helps. I hope it helps you, too. I mentioned some quotes from John O'Donohue in this episode, you can listen to the full conversation here with Krista Tipppet, it's pure magic - The Inner Landscape of Beauty. And you can find out more about Tara Brach and RAIN here. With love,Mikey
Ep 92 - Season 3 Launch. Seasons, patterns, back to work and the metacrisis.
Hi,What a time hey. I don't know about you but I feel like it's time to do things differently, very differently. This next 'season' of A Satisfied Mind podcast will both exploring how we might do this and documenting my experience.In this episode I share an update and an invitation to join me. I also mention some words I wrote back in 2020 about going 'back to work'.A
Ep 91 - Creating Content that Matters with Pete Longworth
Pete is an accomplished photographer who has travelled the world shooting and working with people like the Obamas and Simon Sinek. He's now travelling less, creating more and has gathered a thriving community of soulful entrepreneurs bringing authenticity to their art. Through his bespoke programs and intuitive gift for identifying and coaxing out the essence of people he works with, he'
Ep 90 - Conversations that change lives, anti-climacitc endings and what happens after the hero's journey. A solo episode from the road and a special announcement.
Show notes seem a bit pointless after what might the the longest podcast title! Here's the downlow on this episode. I finished walking the Camino de Santiago and experienced the come down, the anticlimax was real. I then had a few friends reach out and the conversations that ensued were extremely impactful. I wrote an article about what happens after the hero's journey and was sitting he
Ep 89 – Letting go at Cruz de Ferro. A solo episode from The Camino de Santiago.
Today I walked up to the highest point on the Camino de Santiago. There's a cross there atop a mound of stones that pilgrims have left behind. These are both literal and figurative symbols of that which they've been carrying and no longer want to carry. On the other side of this peak I stepped off the trail and sat on some grass to record this episode in the sunshine whilst thinking abou
Ep 88 - Finding refuge on the Camino de Santiago, a conversation with Ukranian refugee Polina.
I met Polina as I wandered into the grounds of an Albergue one very cold morning looking for a coffee whilst walking the Camino de Santiago. There was a sign they had put out on the Camino just the day before saying, 'warm up' with an arrow pointing away from the path. I followed it and found myself at Alberuge Amanecer.There I had a coffee and some fresh banana bread but it was the con
Ep 87 - Solo episode. A windy dispatch from the winding Camino de Santiago talking about soul, greater meaning, purpose and integrity.
This was an impromptu episode. I was walking in between Hontillas de Camino and Castrojeriz on the Camino de Santiato and pulled over to share some thoughts. Perhaps it was the fact I had been walking all day with only my thoughts to keep me company that had me inspired to share, I was craving conversation! I hope, despite the wind and poor recording conditions, that you enjoy this episode. It&apo
Ep. 86 – Rainier Wylde on Grief, Endings, Hope, Love, Negronis and Rice Cookers.
This conversation with Rainier Wylde is great example of why I created this podcast. To learn from people and their lived experience. To provide an opportunity for others to share their stories. To connect more deeply with people at a time when slow, intentional, consciously nurtured connections are replaced by desperate dopamine benders and superficial scrolling frenzies. To learn to listen bette
Ep 85 - Mariam Issa, The Wisdom of Elders, the Power of Storytelling and Turning Grief into Grace.
You can feel the power of Mariam's presence through this conversation, and it's a beautiful thing. Mariam arrived in Melbourne from her Somali homeland as a refugee in 1998 with her husband, four children and a fifth on the way. Her story begins well before this however and we explore some pivotal stories, memories and lessons learned from this time. Having settled in Brighton, Melbourne
Ep 84 – Lael Stone on parenting, re-parenting and raising emotionally intelligent children.
I head Lael Stone speak recently at an event about a school she founded, Woodline Primary, which focusses on a holistic and heart-lead approach to education. This is just one of the many ways in which Lael is changing the way we give raise and educate children from pre-natal to adolescence. Leal created the ‘About Birth’ program after working with thousand of parents, children, families and ident
Ep 83 - Exploring your shadow with Kerrie Basha – author, tarot reader, shadow guide and practicing witch.
Shadow work. You may be familiar with it, you may have done some, perhaps you're well acquainted with your shadow. Maybe you have no idea what this all means but have heard people talking about it. It's work what has fascinated, compelled and challenged me for most of my life and specifically the past couple of years working with Kerrie. For context, her bio is a compelling introduction
Ep 82 - Daniel Flynn, Thankyou Co-Founder and Managing Director on what it's really like to lead and learn in pubic, and what Chapter Two might look like...
Since it was founded in 2008, the social enterprise Thankyou has raised over $17.5 million dollars for its impact partners on a mission to eradicate extreme poverty. Thankyou has always done things differently, taken risks and creatively disrupted systems that need to change and it's been quite the rollercoaster.From their original campaign to sell bottled water to fund life-changing water p
Ep 81 - Being True. How to be Yourself at Work, a Guide for Leaders. With author Cassandra Goodman.
Self awareness in leadership. It's a hot topic that deserves far more attention than it gets. There's plenty of books on both, but too few on how to combine and apply both in practice. Cassandra Goodman's new book, 'Being True - How to Be Yourself at Work' does just that, and it is brilliant. Not only does it provide a compelling call to action for why this work is essenti
Ep 80 - Happy Sad Man with director, Genevieve Bailey
In this episode I talk with director, Genevieve Bailey about the power of storytelling. We talk specifically about the stories we tell about men, mental health, masculinity and diversity. This conversation was inspired by her film, Happy Sad Man.Happy Sad Man is a beautiful documentary and it's an important one. With deft sensitivity it features the stories of five men who each have various e
Ep 79 – A Quick Check-In
Hi,Just dipping my toes back in, I feel a bit nervous putting out a new episode after a break. This one is just shaking off the cobwebs.Links mentioned:Happy Sad Man FilmThe MancaveBen Bohmer set from a hot air balloon in CappadociaThanks for listening,Michael
Ep 78 - An Apology
Recently, I have posted a number of articles and podcasts that reference the work of others. In doing so, I have not appropriately acknowledged the source of the content nor the people who created the work I referenced. I have passed this work off as my own, when it is not. I have shared work, concepts, processes, ideas and intellectual property that are not mine to share. This is plagiarism and i
Ep 77 - Remembering and honouring David. A conversation about life, loss and lessons learned with my sister, Sharyn.
This conversation is a sensitive and vulnerable one. On the day I write this intro and publish this episode, my family gathers to remember the one year anniversary of my nephew David's passing. I've had a number of conversations with my sister Sharyn about his passing and her experience over the past 12 months. Each time I've been humbled and inspired by her strength and courage in
Ep 76 – (IFS Series 3/3) Self Leadership, Self Energy and Self Awareness.
This where the magic happens, this is how self love happens – Self Leadership.For more on this and the IFS model, including guided meditations, check out these resources:No Bad Parts - Richard SchwartzGreater Than the Sum of Our Parts - Richard SchwartzWith love,Mikey
Ep 75 – IFS Series (2/3) Parts. How to befriend and integrate difficult parts, like the inner critic.
This episode is for anyone who feels like they're losing the plot, at war with themselves, fighting a raging inner critic or shame monster or your very own personal Voldemort.I believe the only way to love - to love yourself and others, truly, is to first reconcile the parts of you that are not aligned with love. If you have parts that feel like they're in conflict with each other or eve
Ep 74 – A Funeral and a Few Life Lessons
I had the privilege of attending a funeral recently. I consider it a privilege, for it was an opportunity to witness a most vulnerable and intimate and heartfelt sharing of love and the acknowledgment of legacy of a much loved man's life. Of course there's the grief of loss, but there is beauty in that too, there is beauty in the entire human experience and the expression of it. If nothi
Ep 73 - IFS Series (1/3) - An Introduction to IFS and How It Can Change Your Life
If you've ever felt conflicted or torn between different parts of you that seem at odds with each other. If you've ever acted 'out of character' and were shocked by what came over you, wondering what happened. If you've ever acted irrationally in situations that didn't warrant it, or been triggered by otherwise innocuous circumstances or people. If you've ever fe
Ep 72 - Permission to Feel
On a daily basis I witness people catching themselves feeling and trying desperately to control themselves.Most of my life I've wondered why it's so hard to feel and express emotions. I've wondered why we don't do it more, why it feels so terrifying, why so many avoid it especially around others, why it's not modelled for us, why we're not taught it at school, at work
Ep 71 – Season Two Launch
Hi,Welcome back. It's good to be back.February is the new New Year, January felt a bit like a false start. As much as we want to kick off the new calendar year all frothy and full of hope and goals and dreams, that wasn't how it was for me and many others. There was still some reckoning to be done. It was necessary, integration time is essential and too often overlooked in the pursuit of
Ep 70 – Season Finale
I started this podcast in March 2020 and have done 85 episodes since. It's been one helluva ride and in this episode I reflect on the conversations, the learning, the transformation that has been our shared experience. I wanted to keep it short but there was a lot to cover. It gets real. There is negroni so there are tears and so much appreciation, for it all. To listen to the wisdom of Franc
Ep 69 – Taking Off The Mask with Ashanti Branch
I first saw Ashanti and learned about the work he does in the documentary, 'The Mask You Live In'. It hit my deep, it moved me and it inspired me. More recently I participated in a workshop he facilitated titled, Taking Off The Mask. So, what are these masks?In this episode we talk about what it means to take off the mask. We talk about what masks are – what's on the front of our m
Ep 68 – Saving Turtles, Protecting Biodiversity and Radical Social Justice with Vital Actions
I've been excited to share this episode with you for some time. I met Tim when I first arrived in Nicaragua. I went out for a surf with only a few others in the water and there was Tim, having the time of his life, ripping into every wave, cheering on others, full of stoke. I didn't talk to him at that time however, it wasn't until a few days later that I actually met him.I had foun
Ep 67 - Tales of a Modern Nomad, with John Early
John not only wrote the book – Tales of a Modern Nomad, he is the modern nomad. He's also a modern renaissance man – working to bring more play, more creativity, more magic, more conscious connection , awareness, love and laughter into our lives.I've been living next door to John for the past few weeks and he's full of surprises. He's a singer songwriter, a poet, a yoga and bre
Ep 66 - Appreciation and how it can change your life
In this episode I share a couple of stories of how appreciation has changed my life. It's a powerful practice, one that is innate but one we may be out of practice in. I'll show you what appreciation is and how to cultivate more of it in your life. I shared a quote from John O'Donohue's interview with Krista Tippett on On Being, the link to that episode is here.The link to the
Ep.65 – Eleanor Carey Part 2. Post Traumatic Growth: Engineering Opportunity Through Adversity.
Trigger Warning – this episode includes a conversation about sexual assault, trauma, PTSD and post traumatic growth. Eleanor contacted me a couple of months ago and said that there was something she'd like to share. I spoke with Eleanor on Episode 24 of this podcast where she shared some of her adventures. I've always been fascinated by what drives people to do extraordinary things and
Ep. 64 - Good Morning Questions #36. “What is Required of You Now?”
This is a fascinating question to ask yourself. Take note of the subtle distinction however – I'm not talking about what others require of you, but what is required of you, by you. What do you need to be doing right now? What does your body require of you, what does your heart require of you? Do you need to stop, to start, to rest, to let go, to launch something, to create, to sleep? Do you
Ep. 63 – 'The Practice' by Seth Godin. A Book Summary.
If you've ever wanted to write, create, make, do, build or launch something and have been too [insert fear here] to do it, you're going to love this book.The last book summary episode I did was the most popular of all the podcast episodes to date, apparently the format is resonating. So here's another one! When Seth Godin writes, I read. He has a unique ability to make complex conc
Ep. 62 - Good Morning Questions #35. “How has your personal definition of success changed?”
As far as email subject lines go, this one from Ester Perel grabbed my attention – 'Questions that meet people where they are now'. I've learned so much from Ester regarding relationships (much of what I've learned is how much I have to learn, and unlearn) and so I read everything she shares. This email contained a list of questions to 'meet people where they are now&apos
Ep. 61 - 'The School of Life' - an emotional education by Alain de Botton. A book summary.
In this episode I try something different. It's not quite a book review, nor is it just a summary. I share plenty of quotes and passages from the book with the intention to provoke thought and stimulate discussion. This is one of the best books I’ve read on personal development, growth, emotional awareness and generally understanding yourself and how you relate. Reflecting on it while recordi
Ep 60 – Good Morning Questions #34. "What if...?"
One of the all time great questions this one. In fact it's more of a statement starter than a question.What if...?It's what comes after this is where the gold is. It challenges our beliefs or presumptions, it opens up possibility. Enjoy indulging in imagination, in potential, in possibilities...I mentioned a Seth Godin blog post in this episode - here it is.To subscribe to podcast episo
Ep. 59 – Happy New Year? A message for the disillusioned, disappointed and disengaged.
It's a couple of weeks into the new year. Do you have big goals, visions and dreams for how you might start? New year, same you? Yep, me too. If you're feeling a bit disillusioned already, this episode might help. We talk about the current reality v expectation contrast and how that's messing with your flow. I share a few resources with links below to approaches that might help with
Ep 58. – Happy New Year, you made it!
Happy New Year. There’s no question to answer no lessons to learn, no year to reflect upon. I know you’re all doing that already in your own way. And there’s no resolutions to make, no goals to set, no declarations of massive change to make. Instead, just a pause, to acknowledge this present moment. For who you are right now, in this present moment, for all that you’ve become and are, now, for all
Ep. 57. Good Morning Questions #33 – "Who do you need to acknowledge or appreciate right now?"
So, Christmas. What at time - It’s certainly a new experience for me, it's winter in lockdown in a small apartment on the other side of the world with my partner who I met online 8 months ago and only met for the first time in person two weeks ago. Love in lockdown, it's been quite the adventure. How about you? What are you doing, how is your experience? And what are you grateful for? B
Ep 56 – Good Morning Questions #32. "What is something you accomplished this year – big or small – that you're really proud you did?"
What is something you accomplished this year – big or small – that you're proud you did?Let's talk more about that. Let's acknowledge and celebrate these things, the things YOU did despite the clusterfuckery of the circumstances you did it in and the challenges you had to overcome to pull it off. That needs to be celebrated. Write it down, and when you get on a roll, keep going...A
Ep 55 – Good Morning Questions #31. "What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned from this past year?"
This episode is released on a significant day. It's the 21st of December (and they're ringing the last bells, for the Paul Kelly fans), it's the holiday season, covid is fucking things up, restrictions are imposed, plans are thwarted, we're forced to reflect, it's the great conjunction, the planets are aligning to shake it up even more... it's all happening. It's
Ep 54 – Good Morning Questions #30. "What do you want to leave behind in 2020?"
It's that time of year when we typically reflect on the year that was. And what a year it was. Holy shit. There's just so much that has happened, challenged and changed us. So much.What of it do you want to leave in 2020 and not carry into 2021? Now is a good time to acknowledge how you've changed, how you've grown, how much you've evolved. With that growth there's so
Ep 53 – Good Morning Questions #29. "How do you want this to end?"
Whether it be today, this year, a conversation you're having, the relationship you're in, your life – how do you want it to end?If you have an intention for how you want things to end... the real question is whether what you're doing now is aligned to that outcome?
Ep 52 – Good Morning Questions #28. "What do you need to speak up about?"
There's probably something on your heart that you feel strongly about, we'd love to hear it. I'd say that if it's important to you that we need to hear it. Perhaps your uncomfortable sharing it, it's vulnerable sharing what's on your heart. But it's there for a reason - whatever it is that matters to you is important simply because it matters to you. And chances
Ep 51 – Good Morning Questions #27. "What's the story you're telling?"
You might need a coffee, or a stiff drink for this one. Maybe come chamomile tea, or some mushrooms? We dip our toes into the deep end of awareness, consciousness and what we're making it all mean. This is not about prescribing a practice, it's not about telling you how you should think nor what you should be thinking. Instead, it's an invitation for you to simply observe what&apos
Ep. 50 – Good Morning Questions #26. "What's your reason to rise?"
This question came about via a message from a mate. He was referring to a series of sunrise pics I was sharing a little while back, suggesting I share more, as the people need a reason to rise. That turn of phrase really stuck with me – 'a reason to rise'.Got me thinking, what's my reason to rise? What's my reason to get out of bed in the morning? What's my reason to stick
Ep. 49 – Good Morning Questions #25. "What are you choosing?"
It's the choices we make that define our lives. I don't know of a single context or circumstance where this isn't the case. All day every day we're making choices with what options are available to us as to what we'll do, what we wont' do, how we'll respond, what we choose to believe. It's both liberating and empowering as much as it is perhaps a burden of r
Ep. 48 – Good Morning Questions #24. "What is the invitation that is being made to you?"
This question is inspired by a series of talks presented by David Whyte. It's a beautiful question. I speak more about the context of this question and the nature of invitations in this episode. It's a perfect morning question - listen to this before you get out of bed. Or late at night with a glass of wine.Either way, enjoy exploring the invitation that is being made to you now. For mor
Ep. 47 – Good Morning Questions #23. "What do you want to be known for?"
Today's question follows on from yesterday's. It's similar, but there is an important difference – the focus is on the present rather than the future. Rather than think about our legacy after we've gone, how 'bout now?What do you want to be known for now?Is what you're doing aligned with that, in service of that?So many questions. Enjoy asking and answering this one
Ep. 46 – Good Morning Questions #22. "What do you want to be remembered for?"
My family and friends celebrated the anniversary of Edna May's passing today, 13 years ago she took a bow before heading to the after party to dance the night away. We celebrated her life with some rituals that have become tradition and I reflected on the impact she had on me throughout my life.It got me thinking about impact, legacy and what I'd like to be remembered for. And not after
Ep. 45 – Good Morning Questions #21. "What's your favourite ritual or tradition?"
For the past few months my Dad and I have headed down to the beach at 5pm on Friday afternoons for a debrief. We'd chat about the week over a beer and a bag of chips and we'd connect. It was a precious time. It was a one-off event that became a tradition for us. I missed doing that this Friday but when I called Dad to see how his week was and debrief over the phone – he was at the beach
Ep. 44 – Good Morning Questions #20. "What does 'home' mean for you?"
Home. What does it mean for you? Is it a place, a person, a context, a time, a feeling? It's been fascinating to reflect on this over the past few months and redefine or at least question what home means. I'd love to hear what home means for you?
Ep. 43 – Good Morning Questions #19. "What advice would your future self give you right now?"
We receive plenty of feedback and advice throughout the day – from others, and even from ourselves. We have to be selective with regards to what advice we take on board, for as well intentioned as some of it may be, it's not always what we need to hear. I wonder what advice your future self would give you, assuming you've learned, grown, evolved and become a better person as a result of
Ep. 42 – Good Morning Questions #18. "If you could get paid to do anything as a job, what would that be?"
Before 2020 went ahead and 2020'd everyone, there was a lot of speculation about 'The Future of Work' – what that would look like, what skills would be required and how we might prepare for it. Then everything changed, especially work and our priorities. I acknowledge that at this time there are too many people who simply either don't have a job, any job, or the opportunity to
Ep. 41 – Good Morning Questions #17. "What are you looking forward to?"
Good Morning!It feels like there's not been a lot to look forward to lately, so much doomscrolling and negativity bias. Sure, we have plenty to fix, and there is plenty to look forward to also.What are you looking forward to?I get amped just thinking about this, talking about this, sharing the good vibes and all the things we have to be grateful for, to look forward to, the things we're
Ep. 40 – Good Morning Questions #16. "Who do you need to forgive?"
Good Morning.Forgiveness is an exercise in compassion, for yourself. It's a conscious and deliberate letting go of resentment that may be harming you emotionally, psychologically and even physiologically. It's not admitting defeat or surrender, nor does it condone what happened. Instead, it can be a liberating experience where you get to choose what to let go and leave behind. It may be
Ep. 39 – Good Morning Questions #15. "What matters to you?"
Good Morning.This is a big one, an important question. In this episode I talk about the difference between what matters to you and what you value. The point being, that it's not what we say we value but what we do and whether values and behaviours are aligned. There is a second part to this question which I also dig into further in this episode. I'd love for you to have a listen and let
Ep. 38 – Good Morning Questions #14. "What is one courageous thing, you could do today?"
Good Morning!You're going to do plenty of things today. Why not make one of them really matter by doing something courageous? Could be big, could be small, could be courageous. It'll most likely take some vulnerability. It most likely won't be easy.And it will almost certainly be worth it. I mentioned Alexandra Franzen in this episode, check out her work and writing here.
Ep. 37 – Good Morning Questions #13. "What are you focussing on?"
Good Morning!With so much happening, with our senses being saturated by stimulus, what do you focus on?What we focus on matters and it's something we have more control over than you might think, literally. What you're focussing on will influence what you think about, what you feel, what you do, what you believe. And vice-versa– what you believe will influence what you focus upon. The po
Ep. 36 – Good Morning Questions #12. "Who do you need to thank today?"
I think it's a tragedy that too many people go through life not knowing the positive impact they've had on others' lives. Often it's not until it's too late that we really make a point of acknowledging the people who have helped us, who love us, who we appreciate. Today, make a point of thanking that person. You'll never know how much they might need to hear it.
Ep. 36 – Good Morning Questions #11. "What brings you joy, that you've not done for too long?"
Life feels a bit serious at the moment. I get it, there's a lot going on.But I think we've forgotten to have fun, to do those things that feel good, that bring joy. I wonder if there's even a feeling of guilt around making time to have fun, instead of being more optimised or productive and working harder.If ever there was a time when we need to connect with those things, those activ
Ep. 35 - Dixon Patten of Bayila Creative shares stories of connection, identity and translating this into art.
Dixon Patten is a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man and Founder, Director at Bayila Creative.In this conversation we covered plenty of ground and we went deep. One of the themes that ran through this conversation was connection. Dixon shares what connection means for him, how this translates to his work, to his art and the way in which he works with clients. We talk about his process and how impor
Ep. 34 – Good Morning Questions #10. "How are you spending your time?"
The most valuable commodity is time. How are you spending it?Is it an investment, or sunk cost expenditure?And is how you're spending your time aligned with your intentions for what how you want to live, aligned with what truly matters to you?So many questions, so little time!
Ep. 33 – Good Morning Questions #9. "What are you pretending not to know?"
This question was inspired by a conversation I had with Dixon Patten of Bayila. That conversation will be published soon in another episode, look out for it, it's full of so much truth, integrity and wisdom. We spoke about tall poppy syndrome and what a waste it is when we don't acknowledge or share what it is that we love, what we love to do, what makes us great. Today's question r
Ep. 32 – Good Morning Questions #8. "And What Else?"
Good Morning!This question comes from the great Michael Bungay-Stanier, whose book The Coaching Habit is the best book I've read on coaching – buy it, read it, you'll be a better person for it.For more info on Michael's work visit his 'Box of Crayons' website here.Buy the book here. And do some great work through asking better questions. There is perhaps no better question
Ep. 31 – Good Morning Questions #7. "How Can I Help?"
Good Morning!This is one of my favourite questions, for a few reasons:1. It a generous and humble question - it's a offer to help without the assumption or presumption that you know exactly how to help. 2. It's an invitation – it's easy to brush off an offer to help by saying, "Nah, I'm all good thanks". With this question, instead of asking whether you can help, it&a
Ep. 30 – Good Morning Questions #6. "What are you waiting for?"
When it comes to doing that thing you know you need to do, that thing you want to do... this is a rhetorical question. The answer is in how you feel responding to it as you rattle off a list of fears dressed up as excuses. You know what you need to do.So go do it. What are you waiting for?
Ep. 29 – Good Morning Questions #5. "What are you letting go of?"
Your new life is going to cost you your old one. Time to create space, to let go.What are you letting go of?
Ep. 28 – Good Morning Questions #4. "What have you gained as a result of recent loss?"
Good Morning. Today we're stepping back and looking at all that's happened recently, acknowledging both what we've lost and what we've gained.We've all lost plenty this year – collectively and individually, we're faced with that reality daily. When grieving loss or weighing up choices, changes, challenges – it's easy to quantify what we've lost or what we st
Ep. 27 – Good Morning Questions #3. "If you had 3 months left to live, what would you do?"
It's a pretty sobering question for first thing in the morning.Or is it?I find questions like this inspiring and a really important pattern disrupt whereby we're reminded of a few things. Such as the value of time, and the fact we can take it for granted and assume we have enough time to do all those important things we'd been waiting for, waiting for the 'right time'.How
Episode 26 – Good Morning Questions #2. "What are you proudest of yourself for saying "no" to recently?"
Good Morning!Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like life is constantly, incessantly demanding your attention? With so many invites for events, for catch ups, for meetings, for zoom calls, for donations, for your time, your energy... It's not always easy to say no. But it feels good. And it establishes and reinforces boundaries which are essential. This question came from a deck of cards
Ep. 25 – Good Morning Questions, #1. "What does your heart want you to hear right now?"
In this episode I introduce a new series of questions. These are questions I've asked myself and pondered, they're a wonderful insight into new perspectives, into new awareness and truths. I ask questions like this in the morning, perhaps you'd like to do the same. This episode is an invitation to do that. Enjoy the adventure!
Ep. 24 – Rowing across the Pacific Ocean and other everyday adventures, with Eleanor Carey
Eleanor Carey considers herself an ordinary person. She just so happens to have done some rather extraordinary things. Like rowing a boat across the Pacific Ocean, riding a bike across Europe and founding a company that takes people on overnight adventures to show just how easy it all can be. We talk about how an email and following her gut ended up with her being one of a crew of three women - th
Ep. 23 - Talking Moody, women's mental health and the challenges of starting your own business with founder, Lou McCann
A few years ago I met Lou McCann while interviewing her for a job. The job didn't end up happening but a wonderful friendship did. Formalities aside, it was in talking with Lou that I heard about a brilliant idea she had. It was inspired, it was important and it had the potential to change lives. So we sat down and discussed it further and I encouraged her to make it happen despite the fear.
Ep. 22 – Let's Dance
It's been a while in between episodes. In the spirit of progress over perfection, doing that thing that you love even before you think it's ready or even worth sharing... here's episode 22! Do you ever feel like you have eleventy thousand things you want to do, to say, to create, to share... and end up feeling kinda overwhelmed and doing nothing?Me too. So that's what this epis
Ep. 21 – The Power of Appreciation
I appreciate you. When was the last time you heard someone say that, and how did it make you feel? We need to acknowledge and share appreciation now, more than ever. Appreciating something or someone and sharing that, has the power to change lives, save lives or at least help someone feel better. And that's a good thing, we need that.It's simple, it's free, it's a win / win out
Ep. 20 – The life changing power of perspective, cultivating connections and simply, having fun. A conversation with everyone's Uncle Brian.
I had the pleasure of working as a tour guide for Brian Duncan in his business, Uncle Brian's - Fun, Falls and Forest tour in Cairns. It was one of the best years of my life and I learned first-hand the power of moments and shared experiences.Not only did I have a helluva lot of fun leading those groups, but I developed a deep connection with the World Heritage listed tropical rainforests of
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