We also explore Jon's journey into coaching and the transformative power of understanding oneself. Jon shares his unique perspective on the duality of being a peacemaker and a martial artist, discussing how his experiences in martial arts and transformational psychology have shaped his approach to coaching.

Other topics we touch on:

1. Jon's insights on love and understanding.
2. The evolution of his portfolio career, including his work at Lighthouse Healing Academy and MOE
3. The pivotal moment when coaching became a significant part of his life, influenced by his brother Darren.
4. The importance of tapping into intuition and the practices that help cultivate it.
5. How coaching can create space for self-discovery and personal growth without needing to dive deep into trauma.

Whether you're a seasoned coach or just curious about the world of coaching, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of belief, the importance of understanding, and the potential for transformation in all of us.

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This episode is largely for anyone who is asking themselves "Am I a bad parent?" Debra dives into why this is never the case, how she found coaching and, how her coaching permits others to find the answers they seek and gives permission to truly go after the thing they have been telling themselves "no" to.

A very riveting listen for anyone who is shedding their skin of being a people pleaser, is having issues as a parent and wishes to learn more about what it is to move "lightly" about the world and in day-to-day life.

Topics Covered:

1. Debra's journey and coaching philosophy
2. The impact of neurodiversity on personal and professional life
3. The importance of self-care for parents
4. Transformative coaching experiences
5. Breaking free from limiting beliefs

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📩action@debrabroadhurst.co.uk

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In this episode, you'll hear:

1. Stories about the origins of MOE you may not have heard before
2. The importance of a mother's love and belief in people as the driving force behind MOE's mission.
3. Nick and Jon's personal anecdotes and transformative moments that highlight the impact of coaching and community support.
4. Insights into how MOE empowers individuals and organisations to foster a culture of coaching and personal development.
5. The exciting new crowdfunding project aimed at ensuring MOE's future and continuing its vital work in supporting vulnerable communities.

Help MOE Foundation to keep going!

Be a supporter of MOE & make a difference with our current fundraising project with Darren's brothers, Nick and Jon Robson.

We've seen a large increase in people seeking our course scholarships and less in those able to invest in paying for their course enrolment and companies enquiring about enrolling their employees.

Here at MOE, we want everyone to be able to access the tools and skills they need to be the best version of themselves and we have various teams of trainers, facilitators, and MOE HQ working tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything happen. We are a charity and we are self funded however, it has come to a time where we need to ask for help.

In order to keep our charity operational we are relying on the kindness of others to help support our work so we can continue to do what we do.

Whether you've worked with MOE, done a course, training or in whatever capacity, please consider donating so we can continue on our mission to positively impact 1 million people across the world.

From all our team at MOE,

Thank you X

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Join us as we explore:

1. Isaac's unique perspective on life and personal growth
2. The role of coaching in his journey of self-discovery
3. Insights on vulnerability and the importance of being present with others
4. The challenges and triumphs of coaching while serving a sentence
5. How he turned the impossible into possible through determination and resilience

This episode is a testament to the human spirit and the power of coaching to create meaningful change. Whether you're a coach, someone interested in personal development, or simply looking for inspiration, Isaac's story is sure to resonate.

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📩info@logoscoaching.co.uk

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We explore what makes Settle’s approach unique — from teaching life skills and building confidence to fostering long-term, trust-based relationships. Aimée gives an inside look at their coaching journey, including the initial assessment process, one-to-one support, and the special “graduation lunches” that celebrate each young person’s progress and success.

This conversation is a powerful reminder of how coaching can transform not only individuals but entire organisational cultures. Tune in to discover how Settle is creating meaningful change for care leavers — and how the principles of empathy, empowerment and coaching can be applied in any workplace or community.

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💚Across Socials - @wearesettle_

💻 https://wearesettle.org/

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We explore her work with Letters to the Earth, a Community Interest Company that helps people rediscover their relationship with nature through creativity, as well as her role in the Craig Bureau Business Decelerator, where she guides leaders to rethink success by prioritizing connection over speed. Amelia shares how embracing her “cozy era” has reshaped her approach to work and life—creating more space for inspiration, gratitude, and meaningful impact.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to decelerate, live intentionally, and become a luminary in your own life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of the world, this episode will remind you of the power of pausing, breathing, and letting nature lead the way.

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"Things don’t happen for the best but you can make the best out of things that happen" is one of the biggest takeaways for this episode as well as having purpose, resilience and being grateful are the key to a happy life.

Alessio joins us in this episode to share how he moved from hiding under the radar and being addicted to gaming, to living fully, why enjoying the journey matters more than the outcome, and how being proactive can create ripples of change in every area of life. His approach to coaching is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and the belief that anything is possible if you take responsibility for it.

If you’re at a crossroads in life, questioning what step to take next, or feeling stuck in old patterns, this episode may offer the clarity you need. Alessio’s story is a reminder that while we can’t control what happens to us, we can shape what comes next. It’s an inspiring conversation for anyone looking to reclaim their power, find meaning, and move forward with purpose.

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📩alessiodelfiacco.coaching@gmail.com

💻https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessio-del-fiacco/

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As a child Maxine experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence and an alcoholic parent and has survived rape and further abuse as an adult. Yet despite a life marked by hardship, Maxine brings to the world a fierce softness — someone who walks through the world with deep empathy and a creative fire that refuses to go out. Through poetry, painting, faith, and community, she has found a way to turn her pain into meaning, and in doing so, she shows others how healing and finding light in the darkness is possible.

This episode is about what happens when we start unmask our false self and reveal our truth — to ourselves, to others, through our art, and out loud.

If you're ready to find your light behind darkness and walk the bright path you deserve and want inspiration to carry on, get listening 🎧

If you need support

Recovery from child abuse as adults: https://napac.org.uk/

Adult children of alcoholics https://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/

Sexual violence victim support https://thesurvivorstrust.org/national-helplines/

Support for victims of child abuse https://www.childline.org.uk/

Suicide helpline

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

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📩 maxinecreates7@gmail.com

🌄 Our Deepest Fear Poem https://www.personalgrowthcourses.net/stories/williamson.ourdeepestfear.invitation

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How Rhian's positive outlook and gratitude for the small things got her through her divorce, 6 miscarriages, living in extreme poverty, a late-stage cancer diagnosis, and an autism diagnosis at 50.

Many of us attribute happiness to "that job", "that car", "that house" or "that handbag". Rhian teaches us in this episode that gratitude is the key to beating adversity and appreciating what you do have is the beginning to having a happy life.

Rhian Hopkins's tenacity and ability to look for the good has seen her overcome more than her fair share of life’s challenges—six miscarriages, a late-stage cancer diagnosis, and discovering she is autistic at 50 and still come out as a beaming, bright and beautiful woman. Rhian glistens with a zest for life; talking to her, you wouldn't know she's had it tough.

In this powerful conversation, Rhian shares how she’s transformed adversity into advocacy, creating compassionate spaces for others and learning to live in alignment with her true self. Find out in this episode what it is that has kept her going: finding happiness lives in the everyday moments: waking up, feeding yourself and your family, and finding love, kindness and gratitude.

If you're ready to be happy today, not tomorrow or next year and be given the skills to grow through tough times, give this episode a listen 🎧

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📩rhianhopkins@gmail.com

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🐤 Poem - https://soundcloud.com/paulawales/the-graduation-goal-by-celfrhianhopkinsart

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In this episode, our host Alex Smith speaks with coach and facilitator Alex Whitton about identity, authenticity, and the power of vulnerability in both life and work. From leadership lessons to the importance of creating supportive spaces for young people, Alex’s reflections will leave you inspired to rethink belonging and reflect on your own journey of becoming.

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📩exploregrowbe@gmail.com

💻https://www.exploregrowbe.com/

📧https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-whitton-8086b6149/

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Our guest is a coach with a wildly diverse portfolio, working with organisations like Frontline, Sanctus, and Spark Inside. From social workers to people in prison, they’ve worked with a range of humans, always leading with empathy, adaptability and curiosity.

We explore how coaching isn’t always about having shared lived experience — but about being present, asking the right questions, and creating space for clients to reflect. Whether you’re a coach, a creative, or just someone figuring it out, this episode reminds us it’s okay to be messy, multifaceted, and still be making an impact.

There’s also some honest chat about what makes a good coach. Hint: it’s not fixing people. It’s listening, asking the right questions, and knowing when to shut up.

We have a question for our listeners as a result of this episode: what have learnt about yourself through your coaching? We already know our answer... what's yours?

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Johanna also shares her passion for mental health across teams and events which we touch on later in the podcast.

After talking to a careers advisor who recommended languages, Johanna never could've predicted where they would take her. Fluent in German, English and French and proficient in Japanese, Afrikaans, Dutch and now learning Greek, Johanna is breaks barriers of what is considered ordinary in every sense - but especially in languages!

We find out how language and travel have shaped Johanna's upbringing and given her deeper insights into different cultures and hold amazing conversations with locals!

Johanna lives by example that change and uncertainty are to be embraced. She has jumped so fearlessly into new and otherwise daunting experiences; it is this fearlessness and faith in herself has seen her catapult into various new countries and careers.

Now, after having a career spanning so many spaces and having pivoted into event management, along with her husband, Johanna has created a course called "Event Mental Wellbeing". This course helps anyone involved with events to host events and event spaces that are centered around positive mental wellbeing. Whether it be for team managers, venues or event managers, it will help them prioritise mental health within their events and their team.

A true advocate that it is okay to be multifaceted and constantly pivoting and doing multiple things at once, listeners who enjoy taking on multiple projects will feel validated and, anyone wanting to take on new challenges will feel encouraged: perhaps even to learn a language but ultimately, live life and not be scared to pivot!

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📩johanna.tilly89@gmail.com

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👨🏼‍🏫Mental Mental Wellbeing

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From the busy life of London, Felicity can now be found exercising their sacred morning yoga routines, time with their cats, sipping Kombucha and appreciating the little things in life. Through coaching, Felicity has truly found a great work-life balance but, they admit it hasn't always been this way. With no-work mornings but exceptions of working as late as 10pm, we find out how they operate now they have found a job that they truly love.

Living in France as a full-time coach and trainer, they live peacefully as 100% themselves. Participating in skill shares, swapping coaching for massages, we discover the concept of skill-sharing, a concept new to us, but not to our host Alex, who swaps his coaching for both piano lessons and his housemate's crocheted hoodies.

In this episode we learn how they manage and tailor their group coaching sessions, practice healthy work-life balance and details of their first group coaching they led (in French!)

We also find out how Felicity first found coaching through one of our Lead trainers, Tony Phillips and The Young Women's Trust. Ultimately, we discover how they live with intention, clarity, and freedom and help others to do the same.

Ready to shake up your own life path and choose something different?

Give our episode with Felicity Rose a listen 👂🏼

And you never know.... coaching may be the key to a new life for you!

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📩 https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicity-rose-sunderland-hall/

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Labeled “average” throughout school - never top of the class but never bottom. Luke grew up in West London with a sense that he’d never truly stand out. But rather than settle for the easy paths laid out before him, he chose to rewrite the narrative. At 17, he took up Mixed Martial Arts, sparking a lifelong mission to test the limits of his physical and mental strength.

From running a marathon with no training to completing a 100k ultramarathon, Luke’s story is one of grit, determination, and belief that glass ceilings exist to be shattered. His mantra? Anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

We explore:

• What it felt like growing up feeling overlooked
• The power of choosing better when easier paths are available
• His half-Spanish heritage and love for food, culture, and travel
• The mindset that carried him through every brutal 25k of the ultramarathon
• How MOE helped him find who he truly is - and why giving back matters

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a box that wasn’t built for you, this conversation will inspire you to break free against other's expectations of you.

🔗 Listen now and remind yourself: you’re capable of more than you think.

Connect with Luke

📩Lukekingston1@hotmail.co.uk

💌 @kingston.coaching

💻 www.kingstoncoaching.org

👩🏼‍💻https://www.sparkinside.org - coaching in prisons

👨🏼‍🏫https://rolladome.org.uk - youth coach and mentor

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Charlie shares what life has been like as someone late-identified with autism and known to have ADHD since infancy- then labelled as hyperactive. She speaks about how she has grown through her diagnosis and now supports others who have discovered their neurodivergent identity and are left asking: now what?

Charlie is an authoritative voice on neurodivergence, its strengths, and the flaws of the education system. With a thirst for knowledge and an aptitude for learning, she completed her Master’s and is now undertaking a PhD. She is working to educate business schools on neurodivergence, the accommodations that can be made, and how future business owners and entrepreneurs can create happy, healthy workplaces for everyone.

If you're a people pleaser, are curious about neurodivergence and share struggles with the education system then this episode just might make you feel less alone and help you learn something about yourself.

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📩hello@betternessmanifesto.org or charlottehamiltonuk@gmail.com

💌 @AutisticCharlie (X)

👩🏼‍💻@autisticcharlie.bsky.social

💻 https://www.betternessmanifesto.org/

@autisticcharlie.bsky.social

Websites of initiatives mentioned

www.autisticgirlsnetwork.org

www.crae.ioe.ac.uk

www.thebridgingproject.co.uk

www.margate.church

Books and resources mentioned

• Autism in Adults (Overcoming Common Problems) by Luke Beardon

• Rediscovered: A Compassionate and Courageous

Guide For Late Discovered Autistic Women (and Their Allies) by Catherine Asta

• God Is My Hiding Place: 40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength Hardcover by Corrie ten Boom

• How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

• Shine, Darling by Ella Frears

• Thinking Fast, Thinking Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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What do you do when you lose your mum, dad, grandma, close friend, and mother-in-law, all in the space of five years?

At 19, Lisa completed her first year of college and planned to go away with friends. What should have been a joyous time was instead etched in her memory forever as the day her mum tried to end her own life.

In this podcast, Lisa shares how meditation and grief recovery helped her navigate these difficult times. She explains how her daily practice enables her to better self-regulate and parent her teenage son.

The powerful yoga and meditation practice central to Lisa's recovery was Inner Engineering. This practice opened her up to other useful tools, such as the Grief Recovery method, which helped her cope with the multiple losses she experienced over those five years.

Lisa is a powerful testament to the transformation that can occur when you look inward, ask for help, and commit to the work required to move forward. As she puts it, "No matter what is going on in your life, grounding and meditation can be a great way to put your best foot forward."

This episode offers a warm, guiding "map" for approaching life, and it serves as an ode to Darren, celebrating the legacy he left within the MOE family as he lives on through us.

If you have been affected by any of the topics raised in this episode please do seek help. Here are some suggested forums and hot lines you can contact:

MIND 9am - 6pm weekdays

Mind Info Line: 0300 123 3393

Mind Support Line: 0300 102 1234

CALM (5pm–midnight every day) 

0800 58 58 58

Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 text service)

Meditation Practices Mentioned:

1. Inner Engineering: A daily yoga and meditation practice.
2. Miracle of Mind Meditation: Available through a free downloadable app.

Both practices are promoted by Sadhguru, is an Indian guru and the founder of the Isha Foundation.

Please note: MOE recognise that whilst Lisa has gained tremendous value from the meditation shared by Sadhguru, we are aware of the serious abuse allegations being made against him and cannot endorse his work.

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📩lisa@bishopstreet.co.uk

💻https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarichardsthecreativeenabler/

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In this short 30 minute episode you'll learn more about your hosts, from what makes them tick to their favourite breakfast. This is a lovely episode to get to know your hosts in a fun way and gives you a chance to decide, if you'd ever like to feature on the podcast, which one you'd like to chat to.

This is a real feel-good episode from the lighthearted to the more deeper topics. Kate and Alex discuss their favourite part of a Sunday roast, where they currently are in their coaching journey and what truly makes them most fulfilled in life.

We will take this opportunity to ask you: what did you have for breakfast today and, what do you find most challenging about coaching?

Connect with Kate

💻 www.linkedin.com/in/katelesley

💗 https://www.instagram.com/thehealthyrelcoach

👩🏼‍🏫pensight.com/x/healthyrelcoach

📩kate@moefoundation.com

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As we sit down with Robbie he makes us rethink success, leadership, and personal growth and embrace a whole other perspective. With immense personal growth and development, Robbie shares the lessons he has learnt throughout his career and shares golden nuggets of life advice, from insights on authenticity, curiosity, and the deep value of coaching in every part of life.

Robbie's journey spans through executive coaching, podcasting, writing four books, and building a career on his own terms — all while working just four days a week. If you’ve ever wondered how to carve a meaningful path without losing yourself in the noise, this episode will leave you inspired and asking new questions about your own potential.

He leaves the episode asking "If you were 10% braver, what would you do?" and that was enough to send shivers down our spine.

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💻 https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/

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What is it like to give permission as a coach when helping others draw closer to living their most authentic life and self?

Jessica Holliland shares her insights into what it is like to:

• Drop the weight of responsibility for session outcomes and shift that responsibility onto the coachee
• Create clear expectations as to what sort of work a coach does and how they help you find your own conclusions, in differences between mentors and coaches.
• Give permission to clients who are held back by outdated or limiting belief systems.

We encourage listeners to answer the above questions and ask where they may be holding themselves back in their lives from not giving themselves permission. Jessica invites us into a safe place where she holds space to give permission to take the leap and go for it!

So let us know - what is it you are still asking permission for?

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Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:

• The Power of Peer Coaching: Joe discusses a pilot program where Year 5 students coached Year 1 students, leading to remarkable outcomes in both academic performance and personal development. They noticed training older students to coach younger peers can create a ripple effect of positive change within schools.
• Transformative Coaching: We explore how coaching helps young people develop essential life skills like active listening and effective communication.
• Personal Reflections: Joe opens up about his own experiences and motivations, including a pivotal moment during the Tottenham riots that inspired him to pursue a career in youth work.

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Here are some other episodes you might find interesting:

Listen to our episode with Robin Chu, the founder of CoachBright

Watch our YouTube video on Essential Parent-Coaching Skills with James Wright

CoachBright is a charity partner of MOE Foundation. If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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CoachBright: https://www.coachbright.org/

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Legacy and the ripple effect

Jon talks about his grief and reminisces about Darren, his brother and the founder of MOE Foundation, and the legacy he has left behind. He talks about the impact MOE has on the community, and the ripple effect that keeps going with every graduate from one of the MOE courses.

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-david-robson/

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Sometimes death comes to teach us how to live

Juliana has a beautiful story of resilience and persistence. She talks about being deported from the UK, running marathons and walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Her story is about grieving intensely and relearning how to live, self love, resilience, and grief as a dimension of love. It doesn't matter where you come from, you can break any cycle and start over again. She believes in miracles and the power you have within to change any situation and start living a meaningful life. Listen and be inspired by this wonderful human being!

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Kindness creates kindness

John Sweeney is a good kind of M.A.D. - make a difference, that is! Inspired by his mentor Darren, who was the first person to believe in him, he slowly started to believe in himself. He will crack you up with his M.A.D. experiments, and we bet you may share a tear as well. His kindness experiments, culminating in his new project Drop Dead Generous, creates ripple effects in the whole community.

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Website: https://www.flipthescriptcoaching.com/

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Who is the author of your story?

We have all grown up with stories from nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and jokes to getting invested in the narratives of books, plays, and films to the telling of anecdotes. What we don’t often talk about are the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. We do not look at who or what has created the subconscious scripts we are acting out in real life. If we listen carefully, however, we can not only explore our narratives but also rewrite them.

Dee Allen, FRSA, is an integrative coach and positive psychology practitioner who works with individuals, communities and organisations to replace unhelpful stories with transformative, empowering narratives. She uses evidence-based interventions including therapeutic writing to facilitate change. Dee has an MA in Screenwriting and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology.

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Website: https://www.flipthescriptcoaching.com/

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Lessons from unlikely places

Matteo shares an asynchronous chronicle of the moments and people who have defined his journey and the life lessons he has learned from them. Through storytelling, this talk weaves together some of the experiences that have defined his path and shaped his understanding of the world. From millionaires to Africa and prisons, and through the profound experience of fatherhood, Matteo will share his ah-ah moments and the insights he has gained about personal growth, living an impactful life and loving the world.

Matteo holds a Master's in African Studies from the University of Bologna and in Social Policy and Development from LSE. Since 2015, he has been serving Justice Defenders, currently as Director of Growth.

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Website: https://www.justice-defenders.org/

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Overcoming anxiety and living the life I want

For a variety of reasons, Felicity was unable and scared to ask herself what she truly wanted from her life. At the age of 23, she had a burnout and breakdown. Only then did she allow myself to even begin to think of what she wanted her life to be like. The main inspiration she had for this talk is what she would have loved to have been able to tell herself at the start of her coaching journey. A talk about giving ourselves the opportunity, space, permission & gift to ask ‘what do we really really want?’

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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The false promise of being a 'goody goody'

In this talk, Flo investigates a pervasive phenomenon she’s coined ‘the curse of the overachieving school girl’. Drawing from personal experience and client examples, she shares how societal expectations and academic success often lead to disillusionment in the professional world. As a career coach, she helps people discard unrealistic expectations and embrace authentic career paths. Listen to Flo challenge conventional norms to forge fulfilling careers based on genuine aspirations rather than societal pressures!

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Everyone has mental health

In this engaging talk Sean Tillman explores the vital role mental wellness plays in all of our lives. You’ll discover resources to support yourself and others, and learn about practical strategies for fostering a supportive environment.

Sean is on a mission to break down barriers, destigmatise mental health and build a culture of compassion and understanding! Drawing from his own experiences struggling with anxiety and depression in his teens, he'll talk about what he tried, what worked and what didn't, emphasising that just like everyone's story of how they ended up with mental ill health is unique, so is the path to recovery.

Sean works with MOE Foundation as a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainer. To learn more about how to recognise someone struggling with a mental health issue and how to help them while maintaining personal safety, check out the MOE Mental Health First Aid course: https://moefoundation.com/mental-health-first-aid/

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

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Embodiment and social change

Embodiment: the practice of being tuned into our bodies in this way to inform how we move through the world – is one that is being seen and alluded to more and more in wider society. But what is it, and why is it important in social change work? How can it help us to be the changemakers we want to be – whether that’s as coaches, or purely just as humans?

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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The broken transition from boys to men

The transition from boy to man is broken. Joseph tells his story in the context of a growing crisis with boys and men, especially with mental health. Men make up 70% of suicides in the UK and 96% of the prison population.

From being the ‘man of the house’, overcoming a hair loss challenge and how it all affected him in the workplace in his 20s, Joseph talks about the perceptions of being a ‘strong’ man and how it impacts boys/young men in 2024 society. Finally, he’ll present two solutions that can help improve the health of boys and men.

🤝 The video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

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Coming out of your shell

What does it take to live your life less ordinary? This talk will explore how we are all wired to have unique ideas, passions and purposes yet, the journey to make these happen can be a deal breaker. Often, we have to step out of our comfort zone to achieve our ambitions but knowing where to start and how to navigate the unknown can be challenging and scary. This talk aims to share a some simple and "ordinary" tools that will inspire people to do something "extraordinary" i.e., to help themselves, others, everyone to pursue their lives less ordinary.

Sam is the founder of Natural Born Thinkers, a Strategic Problem Solving Experience Designer & Facilitator and author of the children’s book Lulu Comes out of Her Shell.

This video was made by our charity partner Mama Youth Project. The MOEvement Conference was made possible with the help of our partners and sponsors Balanceology, Acuity Coaching, Association for Coaching, CoachBright and Spark Inside. With gratitude for their ongoing support!

If you would like to collaborate and become a partner of the MOE Foundation, please contact Jon@moefoundation.com.

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Zohab loves connecting with people and is dedicated to understanding how his own story fits into the larger puzzle of humanity. Using his words to weave a web of connection that crosses multiple generations.

He talks very honestly about some of the difficulties he has encountered when working in the education system but highlights the power coaching can have when used in a slightly less traditional format.

Zohab's zest for life and work really shines through in this episode and if you'd like to feel inspired, it's well worth a listen!

Key Takeaways

1. Through poetry, individuals can go on a journey of self-discovery, gaining insights into their inner world and unlocking their full potential.
2. Sharing personal stories can uncover limiting beliefs, fears, and aspirations, paving the way for personal growth and transformation.
3. A creative career has its ups and downs but ultimately the hard work pays off and doesn't always feel like 'work'.

Connect with Zohab

Keen to connect with Zohab? You can find him on LinkedIn or through his website:

www.zohabzee.com

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Short but packed full of interesting nuggets of wisdom, this episode is sure to have you reflecting on how you show up for others.

They discuss the importance of looking after other peoples mental health alongside how important it is not to neglect one's own mental health along the way.

Sean's story will resonate with many who may have navigated similar challenges. From struggling with his own mental health to becoming a passionate advocate, his decision to seek therapy and pursue coaching and Mental Health First Aid training highlights the significance of proactive self-care and helping others.

A key takeaway from Sean's journey is the importance of recognising the interconnectedness of mental health and well-being. Through coaching and Mental Health First Aid, one can learn valuable skills in stress management, active listening, and emotional support. These tools not only benefit individuals but also contribute to fostering a supportive community that prioritises mental health awareness and destigmatisation.

Sean emphasizes the need for preventative measures in addressing mental health issues, particularly among youth. By providing early intervention and support, we can create a foundation for healthier futures and reduce the long-term impact of mental health challenges.

Furthermore, Sean highlights the significance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care, both as individuals and as mental health practitioners. Understanding one's limitations and prioritising personal well-being ensures sustainable support for others while preventing burnout and emotional exhaustion.

As the conversation continues, listeners gain valuable insights into Mental Health First Aid training and its practical applications in everyday life. Sean encourages participants to approach the course with an open mind, ready to engage and share their experiences. The course empowers individuals to become effective mental health allies within their communities.

To join the Mental Health First Aid course and embark on a journey of learning and empowerment, visit our website or contact us directly. 

In conclusion, Sean's story and expertise shed light on the transformative potential of Mental Health First Aid training. We - each of us - can contribute to a world where mental health is valued, understood, and prioritised.

If you feel like you'd like to share your thoughts, please find us on Instagram or Linkedin. If you've done one of our courses and would like to be a guest on one of our podcasts please contact: info@moefoundation.com

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From her early days of rebellion following the loss of her mother, to her transformative realisation that grief can coexist with joy, Katrina's story is a testament to her resilience. She candidly shares the pivotal moments that shaped her, including the losses she has experienced and the complex emotions that followed.

Her approach, blending coaching with evidence-based practice and her own lived experience, offers a unique perspective on dealing with change and loss.

Join us in this episode as we explore the intricacies of grief, the importance of community, and the power of believing in people's capacity to heal and grow.

If this episode has left you feeling like you need to talk to someone, please do follow the link provided.

Key Takeaways

1. Grief is a journey without a roadmap, but with support, understanding, and the courage to face our emotions, we can find a way to live alongside it.
2. Grief and joy can co-exist!!!
3. Using tools like the arts to put emotions outside of ourselves can be a great way to reflect on how we are truly feeling.

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Natalie talks about her motivations for travel and her 'blue-sky chasing', digital nomad lifestyle. She shares insights on structuring her year, breaking away from the traditional 9-5 routine, and prioritising exercise and nature, whilst taking a look at the beauty of life's rhythms, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating space for growth as a trainer.

Natalie also guides us through her journey of post-qualification practice, pro bono projects, and coaching beyond 1-1 sessions, exploring the intricacies of accountability and self-compassion in coaching. She discusses the power of good listening, open questions, and the revelation that we inherently hold the answers to our own questions.

This episode also delves into Natalie's reflections on the lack of clarity around the coach's role and the ongoing quest to redefine it. Both her and Alex reflect upon ways to better represent the essence of coaching and find our unique path in this transformative profession.

Listen to this engaging conversation that goes beyond making money to making a real difference. Natalie Tucker's insights are sure to inspire and empower you on your journey of self-discovery and purpose.

If you would like to get in touch with MOE about learning coaching skills, please visit our website https://moefoundation.com

Key Takeaways

1. Think about how you might structure your year, if you work in an industry in which the workload fluctuates.
2. It's important to reflect upon your own needs alongside the needs of others and how they interact with one another.
3. Thinking deeply about how we use language to depict what we do, is of great value, especially when a 'coach' can mean so many things. 

Connect with Natalie

Keen to connect with Natalie? You can find her on LinkedIn.

In Spring 2024, Natalie will launch a course for people who want to explore their personal community and connection needs and meet them for themselves.

To learn more about the community she is building with and for digital nomads follow this link: www.happynomadclub.com

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A self-described "very human human being," Qayyah shares some of her profound insights on self-description, humanising oneself and the incredible significance of embracing all aspects of our humanity. From her diverse background in cognition, teaching, journalism, to her transformational journey into coaching and personal training, this episode unveils the interconnected threads that define our human experience.

A conversation for the curious mind, this episode unravels the layers of emotional intelligence it takes to be a coach and the impact tuning into our body has on understanding our thoughts and emotions.

Touching on the differences between coaching and psychotherapy, intersectionality and overcoming adversities, this conversation navigates the goal-focused nature of coaching and its distinctive role in personal growth.

Key takeaways:

1. Emphasis on Self-Awareness through Practices: The episodes stress the importance of self-awareness, particularly through practices like yoga and coaching.
2. Distinction between Coaching and Psychotherapy: A key point highlighted is the distinction between coaching and psychotherapy.
3. Reframe Discipline with Kindness: Discipline is linked not just to physical fitness but also to brain health, mood, and overall well-being, emphasising the importance of self-care.

Connect with Qayyah

If you'd like to connect with Qayyah, you can find her details below:

Linkedin

Email: ruqayyah.moynihan@gmail.com

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In this episode Alex welcomes Catriona (Cat) Horey, a Leadership and Life Coach with a fabulous portfolio career who did her MOE training in Guernsey. She shares insights into her personal interests and values, describing herself as a curious and kind individual who finds joy in nature, diversity, and travel. Catriona also discusses the evolution of her practice as a coach with private clients and organisations and her boundaried approach to her working week. She describes how best to help people redefine their priorities and develop their leadership skills whilst also highlighting her flexible approach to doing this online, in person or indeed out in nature!

Alongside her work as a coach she also co-hosts a podcast called Unfurling, where she explores various topics through the lens of the natural world. She has also, over the years, contributed to MOE as a lead trainer, assessor and supervisor.

From her humble beginnings of being a coachee in 2010, when she was working within an organisation- to her journey into how she took the steps to market herself once she had graduated, we are sure you'll find nuggets of gold you will be able to use to help you in your own pursuit!

Key takeaways:

1. It's important to reflect on how much you bring as a coach by just being yourself.
2. The 'radical diary' (you'll have to listen to find out what this is!) and the importance of honouring your time and not just saying yes to everything.

Connect with Catriona

If you'd like to connect with Catriona, you can find her details below:

Linkedin

X @CatrionaHorey

https://www.withcatriona.com/

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Connect with Imani

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Robin tells us the story of his humble origins, living in a small coastal town in the south of England, soaking up his parents’ work ethic and drive as they served customers in their Chinese takeaway, to the culture shock of going to university.

He reflects on when his passion for coaching was ignited and the moment he realised that there were young people like him that could benefit from the tool. Graduating as a MOE coach in 2015 he had ambitions to pass on his knowledge and discusses the challenges and failures along the way to his entrepreneurial successes.

The thread that runs through this episode is the desire to help support the education system and how to support the young people of our future. If you are a parent or teacher listening to this podcast and would like to get in touch with MOE about how to learn coaching skills, visit our website moefoundation.com

If you would like to contact Coach Bright can support your school or your child's school please contact the team at info@coachbright.org

Instagram @coachbrightuk

Twitter @CoachBrightUK

Facebook @CoachBrightUK

Key takeaways:

1. If you have a good idea for changing the world don't worry about other people doing it, it's far more likely just not to happen if you don't do it!
2. "The arc of the moral universe bends towards justice." Life is about actively pushing towards justice, not passively waiting for something to happen. You must do the bending!

Please note that if you'd like to contact Robin directly, he has now left CoachBright and moved to School for Social Entrepreneurs as their Director of Strategic Projects. To get in touch you can connect with him on Linkedin.

If you feel like you'd like to share your thoughts, please find us on Instagram or Linkedin. If you've done one of our courses and would like to be a guest on one of our podcasts please contact: info@moefoundation.com

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The main discussion points include the significance of ongoing communication and receptiveness to others' perspectives. Both Darren and Natalia express the importance of continuously talking and listening to people's suggestions and needs, noting that by actively engaging with others and considering their suggestions, valuable insights into what people truly want can be gained.

Natalia shares her own experience of changing her approach to conversations, being more gentle and careful in her communication. She emphasises the importance of continuing the conversation and not hiding away, even when faced with challenging circumstances. At a time when virtual meetings like Zoom were initially embraced, Natalia acknowledged the phenomenon of "Zoom fatigue" and understood that not everyone may have wanted to engage in conversations. However, her perseverance and self reflection during a difficult time explains how she was able to make the best of a bad situation and thrive.

This episode also relays the story of how Darren and Natalia met, in quite unlikely circumstances, which truly exemplifies that conversations and connections with others should never be underestimated. Natalia expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be listened to and honours that key moment when she first met Darren, who at the time sat outside of her usual circle.

Natalia further emphasises the idea of being authentic and real. An admirable quality when delving into the honest truths about the highs and lows, challenges, and difficulties she and Darren have faced in running their own business. The discussion extends beyond just business and applies to life as a whole.

In addition, the episode emphasises the importance of staying true to one's core and showcasing it to the world. It serves as a reminder not to sit back and hide one's talents or passions, but instead, to share them with others.

The episode also touches on the importance of finding connections and themes within one's own experiences. Reflecting on their own experiences of themes such as resilience, Darren and Natalia find personal stories that have resonated or meant something quite significant to each of them during their friendship.

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of approaching conversations with care and understanding, especially during difficult times. It encourages maintaining connections and being mindful of the challenges others may be facing. It also emphasises the potential impact of conversations and the value of listening to others' life stories, a core belief held at MOE.

This episode is brought to you in loving memory of Darren Robson, without whom, none of this would be possible.

Connect with Natalia:

Stay up to date with Natalia's next steps by following Natalka Design on Instagram: @natalkadesign

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In episode 6, Darren Robson talks to MOE Trustee Steffen Stäuber - Founder and CEO of Create Meaning, who has dedicated his life to all forms of creativity.

Steffen begins the episode by talking about his childhood and how he spent it in the highly entrepreneurial town of Stuttgart Germany, the home to famous manufacturers such as Porsche and Bosch. We learn how he developed a love of graffiti and an ability to use art and beauty to unleash his rebellious side and ask questions of society and its ideals.

We hear how from struggling at school (not wanting to sit still and study) Steffen segwayed into graphic design through an internship and found his calling of being a creative. However, his experience of working in advertising started to not sit too well with him as he began to identify manipulation was at work to get people to buy ‘stuff’ they did not need.

Moving through the episode, Steffen talks about taking control of his calling and moving to freelancing with a definite focus in mind “What do I do that’s meaningful? I must create solutions that make a real difference”. By not finding the answers, with the commercial work he was undertaking, he began to travel. In his 30th year he left everything behind and all he had built - with the first part of his journey being about curiosity, and the second being about digesting and going deeper into his own inner journey. This transformative adventure involved meeting people along the way who inspired Steffen to look to the old wisdom traditions for the answers he was seeking to the question: What is it we need to build and how do we lead?

Steffen continues by explaining how he discovered timeless insights and an appreciation that these wisdoms simply needed applying in a different context – that many ancient wisdoms are as valid today as they always have been in overcoming challenges and successfully relating and living together as human beings, of us working together as a collective.

Bringing all the learning and insights to his business, Steffen shares how he now adopts ancient wisdoms to contemporary business challenges to provide holistic answers and empower future decision-makers to create meaningful impact.

This episode of MOE Podventures is all about curiosity and finding your calling – how by questioning the system, and being true to your own philosophies, you can create a personal and professional life which reflects your true beliefs to create entrepreneurial impact.

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Jeffrey starts by sharing his story in looking back to his early years and the combined London-Ghanaian upbringing. At age 5, Jeffrey returns from Ghana to East London (his birthplace) with the resounding memory of seeing white people for the first time – to which his young mind was blown with this new world. As his childhood continues in London, primary years were a mixture of being enthusiastically engaged in school (thanks to a supportive teacher who had a huge impact on him) and the contrast of increasingly bad behaviour outside of the classroom, which Jeffrey attributes to environment and circumstance. 

As we move through the episode, Jeffrey’s story is one of intuition and decision, with him facing many forks in the road where he had to choose which path to take. This journey was navigated with a strong belief that God was guiding the way. This faith originated and grew through an initial, and then multiple, ‘divine interventions’ as Jeffrey describes them. 

By being divinely guided, Jeffrey has moved on from various negative life situations that have held captive numerous other people he was surrounded by. Many of these friends and acquaintances have spent time in and out of prison, as well as some who will remain there for the rest of their lives.

Jeffrey’s story continues to explore further how he discovered his true calling and life purpose through the unfolding of unplanned synchronicities and events, including his path crossing with MOE in 2012. This was the start of his professional coaching practice and the development of a successful portfolio career that has aligned perfectly with his mission to do particular work with specific groups of people – including prisoners and those marginalised by society. Jeffrey is increasingly seen as a leader in his field and an expert in the areas of; Coach training, Assertiveness and conflict resolution and more recently EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion). 

Key Takeaways

From this episode, listeners will take away a definite reassurance of where an individual life’s journey begins doesn’t have to determine where they continue to tread, or who and what they become in society – even when much of their early environment led to the reinforcement of self-limiting beliefs in the individual. Jeffrey’s story highlights how far he feels he is now from where he started, and the astounding difference to where he believed he would end up as he looked to the future as a youngster growing up in London.

Jeffrey signs off his story encouraging others to reach out and get plugged into MOE and embrace all it has to offer. He recognises he has truly benefited from being part of the amazing community – and we at MOE also truly know the depth of how much we all have benefitted from having Jeffrey integral to MOE over the last 10 years. 

Connect with Jeffrey Wotherspoon

Website: https://www.jeffreywotherspoon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-wotherspoon-cfpac-ilm

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Speaking with the utmost eloquence and clarity, Tony in episode 4 initially shares with us his background of being born into a forces family in the North of England, then moving to an overseas military base at an early age before settling in Kent with his family at age seven to continue his childhood.

During this episode of Podventures, Canada is a theme throughout as Tony is a dual citizen of Canada and the UK – spending many years there, including working at a funfair. You can hear the fondness of the memories of this time through the airwaves.

Drawing parallels with his own life’s journey, host Darren Robson delves into Tony’s career story – how he entered into the world of IT (when computers were still lifted into position by cranes!) although his heart was never truly in it. Returning to the UK and his career developing further, we hear how Tony’s true strengths were uncovered – that of relationship and rapport building, the art of human connection. On his return, Tony shares with us how he embarked on a personal development path that led to him discovering coaching. This new found knowledge begged the question for Tony, why had he not learned coaching and communication at school? Important skills that could be used daily, and skills he has used every day since the discovery.

A passion for coaching combined with his passion for running, takes us to the next section of the story. Tony explains how the same year he graduated as a coach he also ran the New York marathon – some 15 years after his first in London - revitalising his love of the sport. This second marathon, now with the mindset of a coach, was a much more enjoyable experience. This marathon was slightly slower but significantly more satisfying, leading to the impromptu and improbable idea of coaching while marathon running.

It was this ‘mad crazy’ idea which led to Tony meeting MOE Founder and ‘co-conspirator’ Darren – this meeting would lead Tony further along his development path into becoming part of MOE, and also supporting SPARK Inside and the Young Women’s Trust. Tony then began writing a coaching column, he confesses was disguised as a running column, in a recognised fitness publication. During this period, he also set upon his M.A.D experiment (to personally run a mile a day indefinitely) while also encouraging others to join him and discover the magical quality of getting outside in nature and moving forward.

This episode of Podventures will encourage you to reflect upon your own life’s journey and personal development path and uncover how by helping others you can also help yourself. It touches on how you can find your voice through embracing your true calling and passion and how to continue to move forward to discover your own magnificent self, while also championing others to move beyond their own struggles to see how fantastic they truly are. A key takeaway from episode 4 will be the impact of doing something on a daily basis (however small) to enable us to reach our potential.

About Tony

Email:

tony@coachingapproach.co.uk

Socials:

LinkedIn: 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tonyjphillips

Websites of initiatives mentioned:

http://www.themadexperiment.com

Thrive2020 Tony Phillips Discovering Your Magnificent Self -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neBWmLHT9JQ

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Chloë introduces her story self-describing an incredibly blessed upbringing and a personal natural tendency to follow ‘the rules’.

We learn it was during her early high school years an unexpected adventure occurred. 6-months of international travel, as a family, offered Chloë the opportunity to take a break from the rules and norms of daily life. It allowed a broadening of horizons and a shifting of perspective that would be so much part of her future.

Although it was a challenge to transition back into daily life after travelling, Chloë did just that and then the next major shift came in the guise of a perceived disaster - which was actually the beginning of a more emergent way of being, and of taking things as they come, an approach that Chloë now embraces and advises.

In not securing her preferred place at University, a different path into Philosophy began. While studying during her second year she read ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle which proved to be an emotional experience, offering a profound major learning in the idea that we are not our thoughts. This was a pivotal point in terms of consciousness for Chloë.

This episode of Podventures continues with the sharing of next steps and includes the discussion of further travel experiences. International travel is an activity Chloë believes enables an individual to explore parts of oneself they did not know existed and encourages self-confidence, self-belief and self-awareness.

After university and travel, Chloë headed down a traditional route of starting work and it was at this time she encountered MOE. In speaking about her first coach training experience it can be heard how this led toward her own journey of becoming a coach and of leaving employment behind to found Quarter-Life. The MOE coach training, delivered with immeasurable empathy and authenticity by Mark Bixter, demonstrated a different texture to Chloë in how to listen and to hold space for others by truly listening rather than just waiting to be heard. 

Upon MOE graduation in 2018, Chloë’s story continues to examine the decision to launch Quarter-Life as a 1:1 coach practice supporting individuals, and despite a 12-month interlude investigating growing it into a highly-scalable tech business, how grateful Chloë is to her gut instinct to stay in alignment with her original calling and not scale the business. It was this decision that opened the door to new opportunities and Quarter-Life for Companies was then born. Quarter-Life for Companies helps organisations create the best culture for their under-30’s by relaying insights anonymously back in order to facilitate the opening up of the pathways of internal communication in the workplace.

Chloë’s leap into the world of coaching will inspire you to trust in your own instincts and stay true to your calling - to be conscious of your choices and lead a fulfilling life.

Key takeaways

Listeners will take away much wisdom and learning and be reminded to:

1. Ask for insight rather than advice – stay curious and meet many people to gain valuable insight, but do not allow opinion and advice to cloud your own vision.
2. Take time out to evaluate if decisions are being made authentically from your true self, or whether they are being made due to your own and outside expectations.
3.  Ultimately to not take it all too seriously! Live with lightness and embrace uncertainty and chaos.

About Chloe

Website: www.quarter-life.co.uk

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

Other resources mentioned

https://www.weinsocialtech.co.uk/ - Accelerator

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/education/urban-scholars - Urban Scholars

Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now

Hunter S Thompson - ‘Monumental Letter to Hume’

Viktor Frankl - A Man’s Search For Meaning

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Marc Winn is a Dad, Husband and Entrepreneur who found his calling in supporting people turn ‘struggle into ease’. One of many accomplishments, Marc, is known for creating the world-wide meme of Ikigai.

This powerful and joyous episode of Podventures hosted by Darren Robson, begins with the sharing of Marc’s childhood - of being born in Guernsey, and then growing up in some of the poorest countries in the world. There is explanation as to how this opened Marc’s mind to understanding the challenges of poverty as well as the opportunities – including the profound joy he saw in those who materially had very little, in contrast to the restlessness and dissatisfaction of the West. 

A self-professed mischief-maker, Marc describes himself as ‘lazy’, getting by on the bare minimum throughout his formal education years – and continues to explain how his naturally questioning mind thrived on the gift of being able to decode systems and to remove labour from structure and processes.

The episode continues with Marc’s inspirational story post-education detailing a decade of entrepreneurship and business building endeavours. These profound 10 years saw success, but also brought home the consequences of not being in alignment with who you truly are. Seen as highly successful in the eyes of others, Marc’s next leg of his story took him on a journey biased towards artistry rather than engineering – creating a model of success that felt true to him – one cup of coffee (and meaningful conversation) at a time.

Finding his calling in exploration and travel and learning about individual and collective potential, Marc talks about his self-curated MBA whilst living in service to others. 

One way in which he was able to serve was through the Dandelion Project, and his mission to make Guernsey the best place to live on planet Earth. This 6-year project concluded in 2020, just as Covid19 hit – and the discussion between Marc and Darren about the pandemic is a theme throughout (the episode was recorded 6 weeks after lockdown began) with Marc’s personal thoughts on ‘The global pause’ as he describes it.

Key Takeaways:

• A key theme throughout is Marc’s profound hope for humanity and vision of re-designing the way we live and re-connecting communities – how to weave the fabric back together, and how this cannot be done individually as we move through to the next phase of our evolution. There is discussion on the future of our children, and a reminder of the idea it takes a village to raise them. 
• Known for being the creator of the Ikigai meme that spread globally across social media – while talking about the 45 minutes that brought this to life, Marc reinforces his message as to how it is creativity that creates impact, not effort – and challenges the notion of hard work, when it was a moment of ingenuity by him that has made the most difference and impacted the most people – a simple stroke of insight.
• This episode will leave you believing in magical moments once more, encouraged to embrace living a life of ease and authenticity, trusting that it all leads somewhere of meaning. Marc concludes inviting others to experience their own mischievous coffee-journey filled with the art of meaningful conversation. 

About Mark:

Speaker, mentor and adviser on community-led innovation, the role of small island states and unlocking human potential at scale. He works with individuals, organisations and communities to help them break through their barriers and unlock their full potential. Most of this is done with coffee! 

Marc's favourite childhood song:

Paradise City by Guns and Roses.  

Website: marc@marcwinn.com 

Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwinn/ 

Twitter: @marcwinn 

Instagram: marcwinn 

Websites of initiatives mentioned:

Marc’s podcast series “Coffee From The Edge”: 

• https://coffeefromtheedge.com/ 

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How privileged he feels to have grown up in a humble and deeply loving family.

How he tried University but found that it wasn’t the right path for him and so after less than 1 year he left University to explore his own path. This led him to a year in London sofa surfing and finding his way, whilst at the same time his family wished he would continue university.

A door then opened for him and he got a job and within 18 months he was helping to build health and fitness clubs and he came up with an idea on how to grow the business and at 23 he found himself starting his 1st business as an entrepreneur.

The business was turning over £1million in his first year as a successful dot com entrepreneur to losing everything within 8-9yrs – with offices in lots of different places in the world – experiencing and growing people – helping them to shine.

In 2001 the tech bubble crashed and so Simon found himself losing everything that he had built, he had to confront the challenge of failure and so he travelled around thanking the teams before then heading off to Spain to deal with the trauma he felt, mugged within the first few days it felt like he had lost everything. 

He learnt Spanish in a place called Carpe Diem and had to learn to walk into life, fortunately in a place that is beautiful and connects you into life, having learnt Spanish he decided to head off to criss-cross South America for 18 months 

In La Paz a chance encounter led him to meet an incredible explorer, and this led him to supporting expeditions across the world for 4yrs, including in the Amazon and discovering a T-Rex metatarsal bone in the Gobi Desert.

An opportunity to support an incredible NGO appeared and Simon became the CEO of Right to Sight where he spent the next 4.5yrs working with doctors and communities to bring sustainable healthcare to people across India and Africa. 

He then realised that he needed to return home as he had been on walk about for a long time, so he resigned and then found himself in a Zen campus (monastery) in India where he had the opportunity to learn from a wonderful Zen Master.

To 9 years as Managing Partner at Leaders’ Quest and his latest venture Sarsen, which explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, and energy.

Darren reveals Simon’s contributions to MOE: 

• Being a founding Trustee of MOE Foundation 
• The “two-door” contribution (free and paying) framework and model that MOE uses were inspired by the Right to Sight model originating in India and then Africa 
• Maturity, Loving leadership (Love in Action), expressing Love and Intimacy as a Man 
• The importance of Contribution in life. Return on Contribution an alternative way of measuring the returns we get from investments in life that goes beyond financial returns alone

Darren & Simon discuss some of the philosophies and tools Simon finds useful:

• Reflection, Zen Mindfulness, multiple doorways in, the importance of emergence and flow that emerge from 15-45mins of mindfulness that creates space 
• The 5 Tibetans and Qi Gong
• Micro Daily Ripple Habits – deep personal practices that help shape you and your daily habits 
• Dynamic Meditation – Mindful walks 
• Start from Love and Heart – ask yourself ‘what can I contribute’ and be amazed at what flows in life when living from a place of contribution 

Other resources mentioned e.g. books, talks…

The 5 Tibetan Rites

Viktor Frankl quote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

About Simon:

Simon spent between 1993-2001 as a serial entrepreneur, building companies in Europe, the US and Canada in the fields of financial services, leisure, consultancy and technology. In 2002 he lost everything. 

He joined an expedition to the Amazon and spent the next four years living with local communities there, across the Himalayas, through Mongolia, and down Ethiopia’s Blue Nile. 

In 2006, he became the CEO of Right to Sight, an International NGO tackling needless blindness, and worked on developing sustainable eye care projects across Africa and India. 

Most recently, he was Managing Partner of Leaders’ Quest. In 2010, he found himself in a Zen monastery in Tamil Nadu where he had a series of powerful awakening experiences which have carved his path ever since. These experiences gave him the insight that this growth and personal transformation is open to all.

Website: https://sarsen.com/ 

Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhampel/ 

Websites of initiatives mentioned:

Leaders’ Quest: https://leadersquest.org/ 

Growing wise leaders for a regenerative future

• Association for Coaching podcast series on Health & Wellbeing https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Health_and_Wellbeing_podcast_series

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