This is a very different episode, as I am my own guest.

The Tingle Zone is going to have a bit of a break as I am currently refocussing my efforts on a very specific market, those who are Child-Free.

The basic principle stand the same - in terms of finding your Purpose and what it is that makes your bits tingle - but as family is often cited as the reason for so many, there is a different nuance when it comes to those who - like me - don't have children.

For my loyal listeners I therefore share with you the audio version of a chapter I contributed to the International Bestselling Book - Transforming Your Life - Vol III

In it, I share my background, my journey and how I came to uncovering my Purpose.

This is only for my subscribers - I won't be promoting the episode as most people have to pay to access the book or the recording - so it's a little Easter Egg as my gift to you for staying with me on this journey.

Do keep an eye on my Linkedin Profile to see what events are coming up and I hope to be back with you soon.

But for now, sit back, relax - think about what makes your bits tingle, and most of all, enjoy!

In this episode, I'm talking with Marcio Santos who shares his incredible journey from leaving his agency to becoming a digital marketing expert.

Marcio takes us on a captivating ride, revealing how he discovered his true passion for SEO and his remarkable experiences working with both larger companies and smaller individual entrepreneurs. 

But there's more to this story than just professional success. Marcio opens up about the transformative power of working one-on-one with clients and the unique challenges he faced when his mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 

In our conversation, we cover such topics as:

• the importance of continuous learning and incremental improvement in marketing;

• the significance of understanding human behaviour and leveraging counterintuitive ideas to drive business growth; and

• the importance of aligning one's actions with what truly matters

We also explore how people-pleasing can hinder personal growth and prevent individuals from taking necessary actions

If you want to know more about Marcio, check out the following links:

Marcio's website

Marcio's Linkedin Profile

Marcio's Twitter Profile

So do check those out but for now, sit back, relax, think about where you might be doing too much to please others and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Michael de Groot who helps businesses tell better stories about themselves, frequently through images and animation.

Part Dutch, part Indian and raised in Suriname, Michael had an interesting upbringing along with adventures in many different ventures. All the different strands of Michael's life come together at the end to where we find him today as a confident creator.

In our conversation, we cover a number of topics, including:

• what happens to others when you tell your story;

• an insight into the drip-drip effect of advertising; and

• the four key things that every story has to have in it.

What is particularly interesting is that, in terms of basic structure, we all have the same story. The nuances may shift but the essence is the same for everyone – and this is why we identify so much with books, films and the power of story.

If you want to know more about Michael, then check out the following links:

Michael's website

One Page for all Links

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, have a think about your own story and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Le-an Lai Lacaba, a Virtual Assistant Coach and founder of 2xYou, a remote executive assistant service company.

Le-an uses her expertise to help overwhelmed business owners delegate tasks and streamline processes. However, our conversation quickly turns personal as Le-an shares her own experiences of overwhelm, including her battle with depression and anxiety spinning out of a near death experience, and the coping strategies she learned along the way.

In our conversation, we cover such points as:

• how to talk to your inner voice;

• the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face around delegation; and

• when to say No.

Le-an's life now is one filled with novelty, passion and curiosity and she is keen to see others have that same joy in life and business.

If you want to know more about Le-an, then check out the following links:

Le-an's Personal Website

2xYou Website

Le-an's Linkedin Profile

Le-an's Facebook Page

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, take a moment to reflect on your own self-care needs and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Michael Seaver, an executive coach, leadership consultant, author and public speaker who focuses on unlocking human potential, helping you uncover your most authentic self and define your life's purpose.

Raised on a farm in a small town in Michigan, Michael started working in the family business at the age of 12. When he got married and moved away to Arizona it certainly helped him to broaden his horizons and develop plenty of business and people skills, but also set him up with a number of challenges and created a lot of stress.

Eventually, when his marriage fell apart, Michael went through a state of despair and depression to the point that he was giving serious consideration as to why he was on this planet.

However, a bizarre event involving his cat, Cleopatra, helped him to turn his whole life around, setting him on his journey to understand potential and purpose.

In our conversation, we cover such topics as:

• how we can take our darkest moments and turn them into opportunities for growth;

• how being still and trusting in yourself will lead you to the answers you seek; and

• why stepping into nature can instantly reduce stress and anxiety. 

Ultimately, the secret to happiness and a life of joy is about becoming the person that you needed when you were younger.

If you want to know more about Michael then check out the following links:

Michael's Website

Michael's Linkedin Profile

Michael's Facebook Page

So do check those out but for now, sit back, relax, think about who you need to become and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Gemma Perkins founder of The Self-Leadership Initiative, who inspires and empowers individuals to become their best selves through interactive coaching and learning experiences. 

With a focus on soft skills such as emotional intelligence and self-leadership, Gemma helps individuals lead their lives effectively and authentically. Whether one aims to become a manager in the workplace or start a family, Gemma's training and coaching provide a grounded sense of self-awareness.

Having worked in education and found herself in a toxic work environment, Gemma realised there was a better way of doing things and set off on her own to make the world a better place. 

In our conversation, we cover such topics as:

• the challenges of starting a business;

• the importance of saying 'No' to clients; and

• the power of self-awareness and self-reflection.

Gemma's passion for helping individuals improve their emotional intelligence, leadership skills and well-being shines through in this episode.

If you want to know more about Gemma, then check out the following links:

Gemma's Website

Gemma's Linkedin Profile

Company Linkedin Profile

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, think about where you could do with a bit more self-leadership and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Wade Thomas from Aim to Win, a company focused on helping small business owners find success and overcome obstacles. Through one-on-one coaching, group work, and online programs, Wade helps leaders have fun at work, enjoy their business, and experience true success

In our conversation, we discuss such matters as:

• the difference between coaching and consulting;

• the challenges of managing burnout and staff turnover; and

• how processes and policies can actually hinder success.

At the end of the day, success is achieved by ensuring compassion and empathy run throughout the business culture - which results in better employee attraction and retention, greater levels of innovation and better customer service.

If you want to know more about Wade then do check out the following links:

Wade's Linkedin Profile

Wade's Website

Wade's Book, 'From The Heart'

The Aim To Win Podcast

Aim To Win's Facebook Page

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, think about how you can bring more compassion and empathy into your business and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Cathy Nesbitt who has a number of strings to her bow, including worm farmer, mung bean sprout advocate and laughter yoga practitioner.

Cathy spent much of her corporate life working as a secretary for a number of different companies and came to realise that, if you don't like what you're doing – move. Serendipity stepped in and a combination of a bizarre request from a teacher friend and an advert for a business development course opened up a whole can of worms – pun deliberately intended.

In our interview we cover a whole range of things including:

- the amazing environmental benefits of keeping worms;

- how to recover from traumatic experiences; and 

- navigating life as an 'over-sensitive' person.

Throughout it all is a love of life and the benefits of having a dose of laughter alongside everything you do.

If you want to know more about Cathy, then check out the following links:

Cathy's Linkedin Profile

Cathy's Facebook Page

Cathy's Worm Website

Cathy's Laughter Yoga Website

Cathy's Sprout Website

Cathy's TEDx talk on worms

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, have a think about where laughter could improve your life and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Louis Barnett from Ikigai Studio, a marketing consultancy that likes to do things differently.

In fact, Louis has always done things differently. At a very young age he developed an interest in making truffles and chocolates and set up his own business selling them to local shops. Word of mouth got him in front of the big boys and he found himself supplying the likes of Waitrose and Sainsbury's when he was still only 13 years old!!

Along the way he realised the power of innovation when a mentor asked him the key question. Have you ever cooked spaghetti in apple juice? From that conversation he realised that the old ways are not the only ways and that anything you can think of is worth trying.

The unique branding and marketing he was employing in his own business then became noticed by others and now he focuses purely on creating innovative and distinctive marketing campaigns for other organisations.

In our conversation we cover such topics as:

• why patience is the most useful attribute of an entrepreneur;

• the importance of getting to know people at a deeper level and fast; and 

• why perfecting your marketing campaign can actually be detrimental to you.

Ultimately, the main thing is to remember that you're always dealing with people and so keep it human at all times.

If you want to know more about Louis, do check out the following links:

Louis' Website

Louis' Linkedin Profile

Louis's Facebook Page

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, think about how you could do things differently in your business and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Luke Hohmann, founder and CEO of First Root, a company dedicated to helping improve the financial literacy taught in schools and getting children used to handling money – by giving them money to handle. 

Luke originally founded a software company that created a program on which you could run Participatory Budgeting, a collaborative process used by global brands and major cities to manage the finances of large projects.

Luke realised that, if we wanted to create a better society for ourselves and our children, then these key lessons should be taught at school. As well as getting used to making financial decisions, the children learn what a good citizen looks like and how they can positively contribute to a community.

In our conversation, we cover such topics as:

• how to run a participatory budgetary process, which teaches the value of money and accountability for decisions made;

• the 4Cs of 21st Century Education (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration) ; and

• how this all fits into a business context. 

At the end of the day, if we can all learn how to work together with something as emotive as money, we can work together on anything.

If you want to know more about Luke, then take a look at the following links

Luke's Website

Luke's Linkedin Profile

If interested in sponsoring a school

So do check those out but for now sit back, relax, think about how you might be able to handle money better and, most of all, enjoy.

In this episode, I'm talking with Axel Meierhoefer, a property and real estate investor and mentor, who helps others find the fastest route to their Time Freedom Point.

Axel used to be a test pilot, initially for the German Air Force and then seconded to the US where he ended up staying once he retired from the military. All the time he was paying attention to what 'successful' people did with their money, which led him to becoming interested in property investment.

Using his natural skills of learning, process development and application, he found a way to make it work for him and he's now taken those learnings and looks to help others make it work for them too.

In our conversation, we cover such topics as:

• why the search for expert help can be compared to a scientific experiment;

• the importance of making all of your property investments a turn-key operation; and

• why the Time Freedom Point is only the start of your real journey.

At the end of the day, becoming financially free is not a matter of luck, but a deliberate strategy that is diligently pursued.

If you want to know more about Axel, check out the following links:

Axel's Website

Axel's Linkedin Profile

So do check those out but for now, sit back, relax, think about how you can get out of the time-money trap and, most of all, enjoy.