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Are You Happening to the World or is the World Happening to You?Welcome to the 4D Human Being Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal and professional development. Hosted by co-directors Penelope and Philippa Waller, this podcast offers a refreshing blend of insightful discussions, practical advice, and transformative strategies. 4D Human Being bring you the very best  in communication skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence all within this very podcast, inspiring you to become a more empathetic, focused, and successful leader. Whether you're looking to elevate your personal WellBeing, enhance your professional impact, or explore the profound joy of connecting with others, the 4D Human Being Podcast is your go-to source for fostering growth and navigating the complexities of the human experience. Join us as we explore how to thrive in all four dimensions of life, and not just be a 3D human doing, but a 4D Human Being.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Six Skills For 2026: 2. Creativity

    AI can write. AI can design. AI can code. So what's left for you? Creativity. But not the kind you're thinking of. Most of us have quietly decided we're not creative. Not really. That's for the artists, the designers, the people who were born with it. The rest of us are the ones who colour inside the lines — and frankly, we're fine with that. Except we're not fine. Because right now, at the exact moment creative thinking has become the single most valuable skill on the planet, 8 in 10 people believe it's critical to economic growth — and only 1 in 4 think they're actually living up to their own creative potential. That gap is enormous. And it's costing people. In this episode, Phil and Pen make the case that everything you've been told about creativity is wrong. It has nothing to do with being artistic. It has nothing to do with a flash of genius or a lightbulb moment. It's about thinking differently — and that is something every single person listening to this can do. Today. They walk you through: Reframe what creativity actually means — and why it has nothing to do with being artisticUnderstand the wait, stagnate or create choice — and why now is the moment to chooseUse the Herman Brain Dominance model to discover where your creative thinking already lives Turn anxiety into creativity — because misdirected creative energy is exactly what anxiety isWork in partnership with AI rather than fearing it, using six practical exercises to flex your creative muscle starting todayBecause the world doesn't need you to wait for instructions anymore. You have three choices — wait, stagnate, or create. And there has never been a more important moment to choose creation.  Listen to this episode and try this — take your job title, imagine an assistant handles everything routine, and rewrite your role with the word creative in mind. Just see where it takes you.

    1hr 5min

  2. 2 APR

    Six Skills For 2026: 1. Accountability

    What if the one skill that could transform your leadership, your team and your career is the one most people are getting wrong? Over the next six episodes, Phil and Pen explore the skills that matter most right now, drawn from research, coaching, workshops and years of experience working with leaders and teams across the globe. We're kicking off with accountability, one of the most talked-about yet least understood words in the workplace. Too often it gets confused with blame, punishment or surveillance. But real accountability is something far more powerful. It's the foundation of every high performing team, the backbone of self-development and one of the most important skills you can build in a world that is moving faster than ever. In this episode Phil and Pen explore why accountability has never been more critical in fluid, hybrid and remote working structures. They discuss how traditional frameworks that once held teams together have shifted, leaving a gap that only a more intentional approach to accountability can fill. They introduce the CARE model, a practical four-step framework for having accountability conversations that keep relationships intact, focus on shared goals and create lasting change rather than short-term fixes. Phil and Pen also dig into the difference between vertical and horizontal accountability, the surprising connection between consistency and success, and why discipline—far from being old-fashioned—might be the most underrated skill you can develop right now. In this episode you will learn:   Why accountability is not about blame — and how to reframe it for yourself and your team  The CARE model — Connect, Affirm, Reality, Embed — and how to use it in real conversations  How to embed accountability as a daily habit rather than a crisis conversation  Why replacing "I'll try" with "I will" changes everything How discipline generates motivation — not the other way aroundWhether you lead a team, work within one or simply want to show up better in your own life, this episode will give you the tools and language to make accountability feel less like a burden and more like a superpower.  Subscribe and follow the 4D Human Being podcast so you never miss an episode.

    39 min

  3. 23 MAR

    Change 4: Adaptability and Improvisation Mindset

    What if the secret to thriving through change wasn't about having all the answers, but knowing how to move without them? In this episode of the 4D Human Being podcast, Phil and Pen bring us the final instalment of their Leading Through Change series, recorded on the beautiful Isle of Arran, exploring the one mindset that changes everything — adaptability. Drawing on Phil's background in professional improvisation, this episode is packed with practical, tangible tools you can bring into your meetings, your leadership and your everyday life starting today. Phil and Pen walk you through how to: Adopt the Yes And mindset: swap instinctive blocking for curiosity and open up possibilityReframe failure as feedback: build the muscle that turns setbacks into learningLet go of the original plan: hold your destination lightly and trust the route will find itselfNormalise "I don't know yet": because honesty in change is a strength, not a weaknessNarrate your adaptations: a powerful tool borrowed from the military to keep you grounded and in controlChange isn't slowing down. The leaders and teams who thrive won't be the ones with the tightest plan. They'll be the ones who've trained themselves to stay present, stay curious and keep moving.

    48 min

  4. 6 MAR

    Change 3: Edge Behaviour: Get Curious, Not Critical, Because It's Contagious

    The biggest barrier to change isn't the change itself, it's what happens in your head the moment it arrives. In this episode of the 4D Human Being podcast, Phil and Pen reveal the hidden behaviours that keep us stuck at the edge of change and give you a practical roadmap to move through them with confidence. Whether you're leading a team through transformation or navigating uncertainty in your own life, this episode will help you spot the subtle signs of resistance in yourself and others, understand why they happen, and crucially, what to do about them. Phil and Pen walk you through five powerful steps: Recognise your edge behaviour — procrastination, over-controlling, humour, sarcasm... it shows up in more ways than you thinkName your triggers — get curious, not critical, because awareness is where choice beginsGet over the edge — discover what helps you and others take that first step forwardDo the inside job — don't wait for the system to regulate you, get yourself stable firstSwitch to the possibility mindset — ask what's possible, not what's wrongChange isn't slowing down. The leaders and humans who thrive aren't the ones who fight it or surrender to it. They're the ones who learn to move with it. Listen to this episode and leave with one simple practice: Stop. Breathe. Name what's happening. Then ask what can we actually do here? Resources Want to a FREE taste of 4D OnDemand? Sign up for your 4D OnDemand membership today: https://www.4dhumanbeing.com/4d-ondemand/ Follow us: 📱 Instagram: @4dhumanbeing 📱 TikTok: @4dhumanbeing 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4dhumanbeing 🎥 YouTube: @4DHumanBeing Subscribe now and elevate your performance! Our team of 4D coaches and facilitators combine the knowledge, expertise and talents of entrepreneurs, business leaders, psychologists and actors to offer a unique suite of communication, leadership and wellbeing programmes to help you and your organisation choose your impact. Our approach looks at our development in all 4 of our dimensions: physical, emotional, intellectual and intentional. Taking you from being a 3D Human Doing, to a 4D Human Being. The concept of Edge Behaviour was pioneered by Arnold Mindell (Process Oriented Psychology), adapted for teams by Faith Fuller and Marita Fridjhon (CRR Global/ORSC), and further developed for organizational practice by Frode Svensen and Lori Shook in Team Up.

    42 min

  5. 20 FEB

    Change 2: Leading Change Without Losing People

    Resistance isn’t the problem. It’s the signal. Philippa and Penelope from 4D Human Being are back — and if change is on your radar right now, you don’t want to miss this one.  Two people who’ve sat inside enough organisations to know that most change fails not because the strategy was wrong, but because the humans weren’t brought along. People don’t resist change. They resist being unclear, unsupported, and unconvinced. The Switch Model nails it in three parts:  Give people clear direction (Rider)Speak to how they feel (Elephant)Make the new way easier than the old way (Path)Simple framework, genuinely useful — and Philippa and Penelope pull it apart in a way that actually sticks. The conversation gets particularly good when they hit the leadership blind spot nobody wants to admit: you’re being watched more than you’re being heard. What you do and what you praise moves people faster than any slide deck.  Three tools they leave you with that actually work: Three Things for clarity when you do not have every answerVision people can picture and buy intoThe Three Es: Experience, Emotion, Expectation, so everyone knows what is happening, how to hold it, and what to do nextWarm, sharp, and to the point. Whether you’re leading change, living through it, or quietly resisting it yourself — this conversation will shift something for you. Less push. More possibility.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ -------- Resources Want to a FREE taste of 4D OnDemand? Sign up for your 4D OnDemand membership today: https://www.4dhumanbeing.com/4d-ondemand/ Follow us: 📱 Instagram: @4dhumanbeing 📱 TikTok: @4dhumanbeing 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4dhumanbeing 🎥 YouTube: @4DHumanBeing Subscribe now and elevate your performance! Our team of 4D coaches and facilitators combine the knowledge, expertise and talents of entrepreneurs, business leaders, psychologists and actors to offer a unique suite of communication, leadership and wellbeing programmes to help you and your organisation choose your impact. Our approach looks at our development in all 4 of our dimensions: physical, emotional, intellectual and intentional. Taking you from being a 3D Human Doing, to a 4D Human Being.

    50 min

  6. 6 FEB

    Change 1: Redefining Resilience: Bend, Don’t Break

    What if resilience was less about armouring up and more about softening your step so you can spring back faster? This episode shows you how to build real-world resilience you can use today, at work and at home. You will learn: What resilience really is. Flexibility, not rigidityHow to spot when you slip out of your window of tolerance into hyper or hypo statesA simple recovery routine to get back to calmHow to prioritise your internal state before the taskThe CIA check. What to Control, what to Influence, what to Adapt toPicture the moment you wobble. You pause, breathe out longer than you breathe in, change location for ten minutes, write the next three doable actions, and call a supportive colleague. You return regulated, clearer, and kinder. Over time your recovery time shrinks from days to minutes. Listen today and choose one move. Name your early warning signs, plan your recovery routine, become self aware of it, and put it into practice this week. Already feeling ready to bounce back?

    43 min

  7. 23 JAN

    Breaking Free From Anxiety

    What if one small boundary could free your nervous system and regulate your anxiety today? Join Philippa on this solo episode of the 4D Human Being Podcast as she translates the science of anxiety into daily habits. Calm your body, tidy your thinking and reclaim your ability to choose. You will learn: Why anxiety often masks deeper feelings like shame or fear and how it shows up across physical, emotional and intellectual dimensionsHow fight or flight hijacks pace and decisions, and why overthinking keeps the loop aliveThe “capacity bucket” test for overwhelmA simple physical hack to down-regulate fast: slow your movements, speech and breath so your body leads your brainWhy we tend to rely on overthinking to overcome, when it actually it's our body that is the secret doorway to escape the trapWhen anger and confusion can be helpful signals for changeTry this today. Walk slower, make the coffee slower, speak slower. Notice how your system follows. Then ask a better question than “why am I like this?”. What does this feeling want? Safety? Belonging? Love? Start giving those to yourself rather than chasing them in the next task or Inbox Zero. Listen for grounded, 4D tools you can use immediately to move from anxious reaction to intentional action. Disclaimer: While the tools shared in this episode can be helpful, they are not a replacement for professional care. If your anxiety is intense, long lasting, or impacting your wellbeing, please seek guidance from your GP or a qualified healthcare professional.

    45 min

  8. 9 JAN

    Whenever there's hope, make sure there is also action

    How can you make hope truly hopeful? Whenever you have hope, make sure there is also action. Ready to move from fingers crossed wishful to front foot purposeful? This episode shows you how to make hope not just passive, but intentional and actionable. You will hear practical ways to: Treat hope as a doorway, then walk through it with actionList your top ten hopes, pick your top three, and set simple intentions for eachUse the 4D model to power progress through environment, relationships, and your physical, emotional and intellectual habitsReplace passive language in teams with ownership and next movesFind micro moments each day that build momentumSee it in practice. Trainers ready by the door. A gym buddy expecting you. Or a living room arranged to bring people together. Tiny environmental and language cues shift how you feel and what you do. By the end of the episode you will have one concrete move to take today. Write ten hopes, circle three, book the first step in your calendar, tell one person who will hold you to it, remove one energy drain, and take a five minute action now. You can do it!

    41 min
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Are You Happening to the World or is the World Happening to You?Welcome to the 4D Human Being Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal and professional development. Hosted by co-directors Penelope and Philippa Waller, this podcast offers a refreshing blend of insightful discussions, practical advice, and transformative strategies. 4D Human Being bring you the very best  in communication skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence all within this very podcast, inspiring you to become a more empathetic, focused, and successful leader. Whether you're looking to elevate your personal WellBeing, enhance your professional impact, or explore the profound joy of connecting with others, the 4D Human Being Podcast is your go-to source for fostering growth and navigating the complexities of the human experience. Join us as we explore how to thrive in all four dimensions of life, and not just be a 3D human doing, but a 4D Human Being.

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