My guest Mark Williams is the real deal when it comes to being a Top Gun Fighter Pilot!

We do cover his time as a fighter pilot and the approach you need to fly fighter jets at high speed (10 miles a minute).

Mark is also a keen meditator and is a Director of Mindfulness Programs at Veterans PATH.

In this episode we cover:

• What it takes to be a fighter pilot
• Similarities between military training and Bhuddist monks
• Meditation
• Self compassion - why it's important when you look to make changes in yourself or your life
• We touch on the three pillars to build any change
• and some thoughts today's stressful work and life.

We are planning a second episode to delve further into meditation and psychedelics! If you have any questions for the episode, drop me a note - [email protected]

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If you are thinking of leaving your corporate role and going solopreneur then this intervew is for you.

My guest, Anna Britnor-Guest, gives us her experience of making the move to working for herself.

We cover:

• Expectations vs. Reality of going it alone
• What were the biggest challenges
• What Anna learned about herself along the journey
• What help and support did she find helpful & useful
• Which habits and routines helped along the way
• What Anna would differently if she started again

I hope this will help you prepare for your move and make it an awesome success!

If there are things you want to know which I have missed in this episode, please get in touch with your questions.

I will add them to another episode and get you some answers. Contact me on [email protected]

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To get in touch with Anna Britnor-Guest :

Website: https://www.alatebusinessgrowth.com/

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

Podcast: Revenue Riser

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From social anxiety and being an introvert to helping people going through similar challenges.

My guest Mark Metry talks us through when he realised it more than just being shy. He had social anxiety, and how it even made him make plans to take his own life.

Listen to his journey from realisation to learning to manage and overcome the his social anxiety.

We share some of the things we have learned through our lives which wil help you make changes to your mood, and mindset.

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To get in touch with Mark Metry and buy the book "Screw Being Shy":

Website: https://www.markmetry.com/

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We explore personal development from a different angle in this episode. My guest Jordan Gross is an author, entrepreneur, TED Talk speaker, and helps people make storytelling entertaining and using it as part of their personal growth. Which he calls "Magitivational".

Lots of life lessons and reimagining personal development!

He is the author of 3 books:

'Getting COMFY'

'The Journey to Cloud Nine'

'What happens in Tomorrow World'

All available online and local book store - please support you local store!

Link to the e-book is below.

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To get in touch with Jordan Gross and buy his books:

Website: https://jordan-gross.com/

e-book download: https://bit.ly/3je9M0M

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Website: https://comentra.com

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A quick look at what goes on in our brain when you start to create new habits.

Hope this explains what needs to happen to help you create and embed new habits.

I cover the following:

• What does a habit look like to the brain
• What happens when we start to create a new habit
• What happens as we try to embed the habit - make it stronger
• The changes to make the habit automated
• How long does all this take
• What happens when we stop repeating a habit
• Why does the brain dismantle new habits

Follow the science and you will create and embed new habits!

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How to connect with me:

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I was curious about how to tell a good story.

So, I invited master storyteller, coach, performance artist Michael Harvey to the podcast.

Michael explains what makes a good story and how you can become an impactful storyteller.

If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up.

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To get in touch with Michael Harvey:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-harvey-bb673123

Email: [email protected]

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Website: https://comentra.com

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Do You Have New Year Resolutions?

First episode for 2022! After a short break, I'm back with tools, tips, and strategies to help you make new habits stick.

Today, I look at New Year resolutions, and what you can do to make them work for you.

If you want me to cover different examples or want help in making your specific resolutions to stick then drop me note. Email is on the podcast.

If you found this episode useful, please subscribe, give it 5 stars (or thumbs up), and share with one friend.

Thank you for all the support.

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Severe Covid and the small habits to recovery

My guest Radha Ruparell is a global cross-sector leader, with expertise in the fields of leadership development and personal transformation.

Radha contracted Covid and at first it was the usual symptoms but quickly developed into a severe form. Even today Radha is building back her way life and health.

Working with organisation from around the world, Radha turned to the skills and habits she was helping leaders with to help her get back her strength and life.

Listen to Radha tell her story and the habits she turned to and developed to help her overcome the devastating effects of Covid.

You can also read her gripping story in her book Brave Now – link to the book is below

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To get in touch with Radha Ruparell and buy the book:

Website: https://bravenowbook.com/

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If you are in a tough place and even thinking about suicide, please listen to this

I've been off for a few weeks and no podcasts have been uploaded recently. The main reason was some devastating news I received. I lost a friend to suicide. A friend I had known for nearly 30 years. Someone I thought would be the last person to take his own life.

If you find yourself even thinking about taking your own life, then please take a few minutes and listen to this episode.

You are not alone. There are people who can and will help. Life does change and will change for the better. Please talk to someone and tell them how really feel and what you are thinking. This the first step and people will step forward who can help.

There are also many places you can reach out to for help and support. If you are in the UK, below are some organisations you can call if you don't want to speak to anyone close to you at this point:

The Smaritans Tel: 116 123 www.smaritans.org

Shout Text SHOUT to 85258 www.giveusashout.org

Mind Mindinfoline: 0300 123 3393 www.mind.org.uk

C.A.L.M Tel: 08000 585858 www.thecalmzone.net

ChildLine Tel: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.uk

Please share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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InstaGram: @changinghabits_changinglives

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What is the 4-day week?

You must have heard about the 4-day week. If not, then this episode will shed light on exactly what it is.

I am with my guest Charlotte Lockhart, CEO of The 4 Day Week, an organisation which is not only spreading the word but also helping companies to test and take the step to moving to a working 4-day week model.

The subject isn't as simple as moving to working 4 days a week. It covers everything from how to make it happen to the (positive) impact to the organisation, and the immense benefits are shared by both employer and employees.

What happens to productivity?

What happens to pay?

Who can lead the change in organisation?

What help is available to companies who want to make the change?

What does it do for the people's mental health and well-being?

There's a few more question we cover in the podcast. If you want more information of get involved with some of the pilots then see the links below and get in touch.

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To get on touch with Charlotte Lockhart and the 4 Day Week organisations:

Website: https://4dayweek.com

Website: https://4dayweek.co.uk

Website: https://action.4dayweek.com

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How to connect with me:

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

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