Focus on WHY

Amy Rowlinson
Focus on WHY

Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.

  1. Owning Your Narrative with Natsuko Suwaki

    3 DAYS AGO

    Owning Your Narrative with Natsuko Suwaki

    Are you owning your narrative? Dr Natsuko Suwaki shares her empowering journey of navigating life’s complexities with intention and balance. Reflecting on her experiences as a mother, wife and professional scientist, Natsuko highlights the importance of shifting from autopilot to intentional living. She discusses avoiding the ‘superwoman mode,’ prioritising work-life balance and embracing choices that bring true joy and fulfilment. Through authentic reflections, Natsuko advocates for living in the present, making mindful decisions and owning your narrative.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It’s about owning my narrative and being comfortable with it.’   ABOUT NATSUKO Dr Natsuko Suwaki is a scientist turned corporate compliance professional who is passionate about empowering women. Through her own personal growth journey, she firmly believes it is possible to build a successful corporate career and maintain balance and purpose. While continuing to excel in her corporate role, she has recently certified as a women's coach and is in training to become a professional trainer and an embodiment coach. She is on a mission to inspire and support other women to navigate the demands of work and personal life, and embrace their vision with ease and joy.      CONNECT WITH NATSUKO www.linkedin.com/in/natsuko-suwaki   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    42 min
  2. Finding Alignment with Emma Menzies

    11 DEC

    Finding Alignment with Emma Menzies

    How can personal pain, loss and grief lead to purpose? Former employment lawyer turned fertility at work coach Emma Menzies reflects on her 11-year struggle with infertility and loss, sharing how these challenges reshaped her life's purpose. Emma discusses overcoming identity crises, societal expectations and finding fulfilment beyond motherhood. Her inspiring story highlights the power of storytelling, self-reflection, resilience and transforming adversity into growth. With practical insights, Emma offers guidance on navigating life's transitions and how she is now finding alignment in all aspects of her life and work.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I firmly believe in the power of talking and sharing. In a lot of the work that I do, I think the most powerful part of it is the storytelling.’   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown - https://amzn.eu/d/9SkdPDk   ABOUT EMMA Emma is a Coach, former Employment Lawyer, and mother to one, following an 11 year journey of unexplained infertility, recurrent treatment failure and recurrent loss. While Emma enjoys coaching clients on a variety of career matters, her specialism is fertility at work. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, she helps her clients manage the impact of fertility challenges on their career, so they can live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life on their path towards parenthood. She also works with organisations and through coaching, speaking and policy guidance, she helps them manage fertility in the workplace.   CONNECT WITH EMMA Website: https://readysteadycoach.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamenzies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readysteadycoach/   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    40 min
  3. Wisdom of the Wolves with Claire Payne

    4 DEC

    Wisdom of the Wolves with Claire Payne

    What if the key to career fulfilment lies in rethinking everything you know about leadership? Claire Payne, founder of Orthelian, shares how the wisdom of wolves, ex-racehorses and neuroscience combined is revolutionising leadership coaching and training. In revealing how to break free from workplace dissatisfaction, embrace joyful, meaningful work and spark innovation and authenticity, Claire is challenging outdated corporate norms and education systems. Empowering exceptional leaders to have world-changing impact with purpose, learn how to reclaim your authentic self and activate the operating system that is lying dormant within you using this incredible wisdom of the wolves.    KEY TAKEAWAY ‘The brilliant thing is that our collaborators from our journey of evolution, the wolves, have almost kept the pages of the manual safe for us so we can go back and relearn it from them.’   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* ADHD A Hunter in a Farmer’s World by Thom Hartmann - https://amzn.eu/d/8kVIkd6   ABOUT CLAIRE Claire Payne enjoys a fulfilling and impactful portfolio career. Alongside being a Partner in an international law firm, a Tribunal Judge, a Non-Executive Director, and an Academic, she delights in providing training, coaching, and immersive learning experiences that empower exceptional leaders to step up, have the impact they desire, and discover their path to joy and fulfilment along the way. She established Orthelian in 2016, which has gone from strength to strength as an increasing number of leaders discover a better way, not only for their own benefit but also for those who follow in their footsteps.     CONNECT WITH CLAIRE https://www.orthelian.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556114812503 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565492513184 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cearthurs/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/orthelian-limited/   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    49 min
  4. Drive Change for Good with Steve Howe

    27 NOV

    Drive Change for Good with Steve Howe

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by work and life? Steve Howe shares how a single life-changing moment inspired him to realign his work with his values, focusing on  resilience, empathy and meaningful pursuits. By adopting these practices, Steve believes you can reduce stress, foster engagement and achieve fulfilment. He reveals how to balance work and life through personal alignment, building resilience and embracing transformative leadership. His story is a powerful reminder of the rewards of aligning actions with values especially if you choose to drive change for good.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I wanted to do something rather that actually was much more meaningful and hopefully would drive change for good and that pivot into that world was a bit of a leap of faith.’   RESOURCE Hofstede research - https://geerthofstede.com/   ABOUT STEVE After 30 years as a senior leader in the IT services sector, Steve now works with individuals, teams and organisations to help them better cope with stress, adversity and change by building their resilience. Based on extensive research and personal experience, Steve created the ResilienceBuilder® model and Assessment Tool, a resilience framework which helps people understand their current level of resilience and provides recommendations and practical advice for further development.   ResilienceBuilder® is now being used by organisations, teams and individuals across various sectors including technology, financial services, public sector, retail  and higher education, delivered through a combination of group workshops and 1:1 coaching. During his corporate career, Steve held various senior leadership roles for companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Schlumberger, and Sema Group. At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Steve was Vice President of Global Sales for HPE’s Consulting business, and held senior roles at both a country, regional and global level in the IT Services Industry. Today Steve provides consulting, facilitation and coaching services to individuals, teams and companies globally, and has an International Coach Federation (ICF) certificate in coaching. Steve is also an Associate Lecturer at Coventry University’s Business and Law Faculty with a focus on Leadership, Strategy and Resilience. CONNECT WITH STEVE https://resiliencebuilder.co.uk steve.howe@resiliencebuilder.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-howe-5aa0049/   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    42 min
  5. Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    25 NOV

    Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics including nature’s cycles, wild wisdom, enjoyment, responsibility, freedom, sustainable living, global existential crisis and unfulfilment, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 430 Create Meaningful Moments with Amy Rowlinson 431 Style with Purpose with Kay Korsh 432 Get Comfortable with Chaos with Andrew Miller 433 Unpick the Happy with Tracy Irwin 434 Wild Wisdom with Jen Le Marinel   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I advocate for a transformative shift in how as a society we define, pursue and measure success. Shining a light on what is possible when you Focus on Why, I believe we can collectively shift the dial on global fulfilment paving the way for a better future for humanity.’   RESOURCE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF BOOK LAUNCH - https://youtu.be/KKrvkfT7wkk   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu From Fatigue to Freedom by Charlotte Jones – https://amzn.eu/d/3DfXNFm One, Two… Free by Tracy Irwin - https://amzn.eu/d/ezkWmo8     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    40 min
  6. Wild Wisdom with Jen Le Marinel

    20 NOV

    Wild Wisdom with Jen Le Marinel

    434 Wild Wisdom with Jen Le Marinel   Are you ready to reconnect with your inner wildness? Jen Le Marinel believes in the inherent strength of individuals and the calming power of nature. Discover how embracing natural wisdom, understanding polyvagal theory and aligning with seasonal cycles can redefine your modern life. Sharing her transformative journey from a unfulfilled corporate career to a fulfilling life of purpose, advocating for a deeper self-connection and reclamation of authentic values like courage and resilience, prepare to experience the magic of nature and find your own path to personal freedom and wild wisdom.   KEY TAKEAWAY My passion is then how do we take that knowing, that wisdom, the wisdom of the cycle of the year, the wisdom of our nervous system, the wisdom of the wild, and take that into our daily lives. It's not about running away and living in caves again but it's how do we bring our natural wildness into our everyday lives?   ABOUT JEN Jen Le Marinel is an adventurer, coach, trainer and wild guide, working with women who are so busy being good at what they DO, they’ve forgotten who they ARE! Jen transformed her own story of burnout and depression in the corporate world into a new experience of living more in tune with nature. A keen adventurer, she has walked solo from Land’s End to John O’Groats, lived off-grid in a yurt and spent time with the indigenous San bushmen in the Kalahari Desert. Jen founded Wildfire Walks, a nature-based wellbeing, coaching and training business 7 years ago, with a belief that when we connect to our inner wildness, we can truly thrive.   CONNECT WITH JEN www.facebook.com/wildfirewalks https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-le-marinel-wildfirewalks/ www.instagram.com/wildfirewalks https://wildfirewalks.com  (download a free seasonal meditation)   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   BUY AMY'S BOOK* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    38 min
  7. Unpick the Happy with Tracy Irwin

    13 NOV

    Unpick the Happy with Tracy Irwin

    Feeling stuck in your routine? Tracy Irwin shares her inspiring journey of moving to Spain to redefine her life’s purpose. From successful business owner to happiness advocate, Tracy opens up about embracing change, setting solid foundations for flexibility and finding joy in helping others. Despite social anxiety, she remains committed to meaningful connections and is determined to leave a legacy of wisdom. Reflecting on pivotal moments which have all taught her to balance discipline with joy, Tracy reveals how to live a fulfilled life and unpick the happy.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I enjoy helping other businesses to unpick their happy and to grow. I help businesses get more profit or more time out of their business.’   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* One, Two… Free: the Ultimate Business Blueprint to Gaining More Time Freedom Without Losing Your Sanity by Tracy Irwin - https://amzn.eu/d/c0Yvg0b The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy - https://amzn.eu/d/6SFHPqP   ABOUT TRACY If you’re a busy service-based business owner feeling trapped and time strapped, If you want to take control of your calendar and your business rather than them claiming you then Tracy Irwin can help guide you to grow your company while enjoying more time freedom. Tracy is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, business mentor, world traveller, lover of all things crafts and anything salted caramel. She also founded an award winning bookkeeping and accounting practice in the UK, which she now oversees from a strategic level since moving to my Spanish home in the beautiful Sierra de Bernia in 2016.    CONNECT WITH TRACY https://list.timefreedomalchemist.co.uk/resources   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    37 min
  8. Get Comfortable with Chaos with Andrew Miller

    6 NOV

    Get Comfortable with Chaos with Andrew Miller

    Are you ready to embrace life’s chaos? Andrew Miller, CEO of Business Enjoyment, transitioned from a logical insolvency practitioner to a purpose-driven business enjoyment coach. Through chaos theory, emotional alignment and purpose-driven guidance, Andrew helps people navigate life’s unpredictability with clarity and joy. Seeing how many people achieve financial success but still feel unfulfilled, Andrew’s mission is to go beyond profit, alleviating stress and inspiring clients to find the extra thing that brings vibrancy to their careers. Andrew redefines what it means to truly enjoy business and believes that to do that, first you have to get comfortable with chaos.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It sounds counterintuitive but the trick is to get comfortable with chaos.’   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/hymRP4c The Choice by Edith Eger - https://amzn.eu/d/46OJfL4 Yes to Life In Spite of Everything by Viktor E Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/hLKvbIS  Man’s Search for Ultimate Meaning by Viktor E Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/3HJWwET Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   ABOUT ANDREW Andrew Miller is the founder of Business Enjoyment. A business coach, multiple author and TEDx Speaker, Andrew has significant experience in both running businesses and helping people with deep seated beliefs and emotional hangups. Andrew works with business owners to help them be successful and actually enjoy the journey at the same time. In fact, he wants you to enjoy your business so much, it makes your bits tingle!   CONNECT WITH ANDREW https://bio.site/enjoybiz   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   BUY AMY’S BOOK* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    43 min

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Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.

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