Leading Our Own Way

Andrew White

"Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for self-discovery. Celebrating human resilience, it invites listeners to witness triumph over challenges. Beyond storytelling, it's a testament to human strength, inspiring global audiences to embrace inner resilience. Join us to celebrate triumphs and the transformative power of resilience in shaping destinies.

  1. 1 day ago

    The Truth Nobody Told Her: Maddie Syms on Identity, Adoption Secrets, and Healing After Abuse | Part 2

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, emotional and physical abuse, alcohol dependency, and mental health challenges. Please take care of yourself while listening. Australia: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 | Lifeline 13 11 14 United Kingdom: National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 | Samaritans 116 123 United States: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233 | Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Some stories stay with you long after the episode ends. Maddie Syms' story is one of them. From the outside, her life looked ordinary. But behind closed doors, she was living through something that slowly took her apart. Controlling behaviour that began in her teenage years. Emotional abuse that escalated and turned physical. A pregnancy that made leaving feel impossible. And a trauma bond so powerful that it took years of heartbreak, fear, and painful clarity before she could even begin to imagine a way out. Maddie is a single mum, an entrepreneur, and a woman on a mission. She has made the courageous choice to turn her darkest experiences into something that helps others heal. In this first part of her story, she opens up about growing up with a quiet sense that something was missing, the relationship that shaped and then shattered her sense of self, the grip of addiction on the people she loved, and what it truly felt like to lose herself piece by piece. She rates her mental health a seven out of ten today. That number carries a very different weight once you hear where she has been. This is not an easy listen. But it is one of the most important conversations we have had on this show. Part 2 lands this Wednesday. You will not want to miss what comes next. Connect with Maddie Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maddie.reclaimed/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@maddie.reclaimed⁠ Key Topics - Domestic violence and emotional abuse recovery - The impact of adoption on identity and self-esteem - Building resilience through adversity - The importance of sharing stories to heal and help others - The role of community and support in healing - Recognising and overcoming manipulation and control - The journey of self-discovery and empowerment - The significance of setting boundaries and walking away Takeaways - Sharing your story can save lives and inspire others to heal. - Recognising signs of abuse and manipulation is crucial for safety. - Healing is a non-linear process that requires patience and support. - Self-leadership involves refusing to let past trauma dictate your future. - Support systems and community are vital in recovery. - Healing from trauma empowers others to find their strength. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Maddie Sims' story of trauma and resilience 🔴 (02:0)3 The devastating news about domestic violence and its impact 🔴 (04:19) The moment Maddie knew she had to leave her abuser 🔴 (06:57) The emotional and physical toll of the abusive relationship 🔴 (09:41) The cycle of violence and Maddie's escape plan 🔴 (12:17) The escalation of violence and the breaking point 🔴 (16:52) The assault and aftermath: hospital and legal challenges 🔴 (20:57) The importance of recognizing signs and seeking help 🔴 (22:27) Advice for those in abusive relationships 🔴 (30:27) Discovering her biological roots and identity crisis 🔴 (37:02) The revelation of her true heritage and its impact 🔴 (43:53) Her purpose: turning pain into a mission to help others 🔴 (01:02:14) Future plans: creating safe spaces and supporting survivors 🔴 (01:06:56) Final thoughts and empowering advice for listeners Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 https://www.link.me/leadingourownway 🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare: https://www.eshuskincare.com/ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO 📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C Newsletters 📰 https://substack.com/@leadingourownway

    The Truth Nobody Told Her: Maddie Syms on Identity, Adoption Secrets, and Healing After Abuse | Part 2
  2. 2 days ago ·  Bonus

    When Home Is Not a Safe Place, Maddie Syms on Addiction and Survival | Tuesday Truths

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of alcohol addiction, domestic challenges, and emotional abuse. Please take care of yourself while listening. Australia: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 | Lifeline 13 11 14 | Alcohol & Drug Foundation 1300 858 584 United Kingdom: National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 | Drinkline 0300 123 1110 United States: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233 | SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 Tuesday Truth. Short. Sharp. Real. This week, Maddie Syms takes us inside the daily reality of living with a partner in the grip of alcohol addiction. Not the version you see from the outside. The version that plays out behind closed doors, quietly, relentlessly, and at a cost that most people never talk about. This bitesize episode is a raw and honest look at what it actually feels like to love someone who is drowning, to hold a household together while your own sense of self is slowly slipping away, and to carry a weight that was never yours to carry alone. Maddie speaks with the kind of honesty that takes courage. If her words land with you today, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Drop a comment, leave a five-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and follow Leading Our Own Way so you never miss a conversation that could change everything. For the full story, go back and listen to Maddie's two-part episode. There is so much more in there. This is Leading Our Own Way. Connect with Maddie Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/maddie.reclaimed/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@maddie.reclaimed⁠⁠ Key Topics - Impact of addiction on family dynamics - Daily routines disrupted by alcohol abuse - Emotional toll of domestic violence - The importance of support systems - Steps towards healing and recovery Takeaways - Living with an addict creates constant chaos and stress. - Support systems are crucial for healing. - Open communication can help address hidden issues. - Understanding addiction helps in providing better support. - Healing is possible with the right help. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Tuesday Truths with Maddie 🔴 (00:29) Acknowledging the emotional toll and support resources 🔴 (01:17) Sponsor shout-out: Eshu Skincare 🔴 (01:30) Maddie describes her husband's addiction struggles 🔴 (02:27) The impact of alcohol addiction on daily life 🔴 (03:05) Painting a picture of a typical day with an addicted partner 🔴 (07:30) Morning routines and the chaos of living with addiction 🔴 (09:25) Evening struggles and the loneliness of caregiving Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

    When Home Is Not a Safe Place, Maddie Syms on Addiction and Survival | Tuesday Truths
  3. 3 days ago

    Behind Closed Doors: Maddie Syms on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and the Road to Healing | Part One

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, emotional and physical abuse, alcohol dependency, and mental health challenges. Please take care of yourself while listening. Australia: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 | Lifeline 13 11 14 United Kingdom: National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 | Samaritans 116 123 United States: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233 | Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 Some stories stay with you long after the episode ends. Maddie Syms' story is one of them. From the outside, her life looked ordinary. But behind closed doors, she was living through something that slowly took her apart. Controlling behaviour that began in her teenage years. Emotional abuse that escalated and turned physical. A pregnancy that made leaving feel impossible. And a trauma bond so powerful that it took years of heartbreak, fear, and painful clarity before she could even begin to imagine a way out. Maddie is a single mum, an entrepreneur, and a woman on a mission. She has made the courageous choice to turn her darkest experiences into something that helps others heal. In this first part of her story, she opens up about growing up with a quiet sense that something was missing, the relationship that shaped and then shattered her sense of self, the grip of addiction on the people she loved, and what it truly felt like to lose herself piece by piece. She rates her mental health a seven out of ten today. That number carries a very different weight once you hear where she has been. This is not an easy listen. But it is one of the most important conversations we have had on this show. Part 2 lands this Wednesday. You will not want to miss what comes next. Connect with Maddie Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maddie.reclaimed/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@maddie.reclaimed⁠ Key Topics - Domestic violence and emotional abuse recovery - The impact of adoption on identity and self-esteem - Building resilience through adversity - The importance of sharing stories to heal and help others - The role of community and support in healing - Recognising and overcoming manipulation and control - The journey of self-discovery and empowerment - The significance of setting boundaries and walking away Takeaways - Sharing your story can save lives and inspire others to heal. - Recognising signs of abuse and manipulation is crucial for safety. - Healing is a non-linear process that requires patience and support. - Self-leadership involves refusing to let past trauma dictate your future. - Support systems and community are vital in recovery. - Healing from trauma empowers others to find their strength. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Maddie Syms' story of survival 🔴 (02:03) Maddie's background and connection to Diana 🔴 (04:11) The question Maddie wishes people would ask 🔴 (05:14) The strength behind Maddie's confidence 🔴 (06:55) Current mental health and peace 🔴 (08:53) Refusing to let the past define the future 🔴 (10:15) Professional purpose and helping others 🔴 (11:36) Building her healing business and community 🔴 (16:40) Balancing passion projects with full-time work 🔴 (17:24) Experiences in the healthcare system during COVID 🔴 (22:01) Navigating abusive relationships from a young age 🔴 (27:35) Discovering her adoption and its impact 🔴 (28:36) Starting her relationship at 16 and early signs of abuse 🔴 (36:32) The impact of her grandmom's passing 🔴 (44:26) The role of social media in her journey 🔴 (55:36) The final separation and reclaiming her life 🔴 (01:09:46) Escalation of abuse and Maddie's resilience 🔴 (01:14:16) The aftermath of a violent incident 🔴 (01:15:16) Encouragement to share stories and seek support Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO

    Behind Closed Doors: Maddie Syms on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and the Road to Healing | Part One
  4. 20 Oct

    Truth: Ole Hill on Hypnosis, Limiting Beliefs, and What It Really Means to Live in Alignment | Part 2

    If Part 1 made you question your beliefs, Part 2 is going to make you question everything else. We are back with Ole Hill, author of Take Control of Your Mind: The Hypnotic Guidebook, and this instalment goes even deeper. Ole opens up about his own personal journey of transformation, the pivotal moments that forced him to change, and the tools he now uses to help others do the same. This is a conversation about what it actually takes to step into a life of purpose and fulfilment. Not the version of purpose that looks good on paper. The kind that feels true in your bones. Ole unpacks the real power of hypnosis, how crises and dreams are often the two things that force us to grow, and what it looks like to finally live in alignment with who you actually are rather than who the world decided you should be. This is raw, practical, and genuinely life-changing. If you missed Part 1, go back and start there first. Ole lays the foundation in that conversation and it makes everything in this episode land even harder. Connect with Ole Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ole_hypnosis/⁠⁠ Info: ⁠⁠https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/ole-hill⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Control-Your-Mind-Guidebook/dp/B0FSZZ2NQN⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@summit-hypnosis⁠⁠ Email: Ole@summithypnosis.net Key Topics - Ollie's personal story of overcoming failure and crisis - The impact of limiting beliefs and how to rewire them - The science and application of hypnosis for change - The difference between happiness and contentment - The importance of living in alignment with your values - The role of crises and dreams in motivating change - Practical tools for mental mastery and self-improvement - The future of education and personal development Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome back with Ole Hill 🔴 (01:54) The power of transformation and witnessing change 🔴 (04:00) Hiding the true self and the lessons learned 🔴 (06:08) The metaphor of the dream car and self-worth 🔴 (08:04) Gratitude versus contentment in success 🔴 (10:00) Understanding happiness and living in alignment with values 🔴 (12:57) The impact of fear and how to overcome it 🔴 (17:07) Introduction to hypnosis and its misconceptions 🔴 (19:00) How hypnosis rewires limiting beliefs quickly 🔴 (22:48) Personal story of near-death experience and its lessons 🔴 (28:03) The necessity of crises or dreams for change 🔴 (30:13) Ollie's background and move to Australia 🔴 (34:48) Future plans and ongoing projects 🔴 (39:07) Final advice and powerful tools for listeners Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ IF THIS EPISODE MOVED YOU: Please take 8 seconds to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Every review helps this podcast reach the people who need it most. It costs you nothing and it genuinely changes everything for a show like this. Share this with someone who is searching for more but has not yet found the words for what they are looking for. This episode might just be it for them.

    Truth: Ole Hill on Hypnosis, Limiting Beliefs, and What It Really Means to Live in Alignment | Part 2
  5. 19 Oct ·  Bonus

    Shocking: The Experiment Ole Hill Uses to Show the Mind's Power Over the Body | Tuesday Truths

    What if your beliefs about your health are physically shaping your body's response to it? Welcome to Tuesday Truths, the bite-size series from Leading Our Own Way where we pull out the moments from our conversations that stop you in your tracks and make you think differently. This week we are in the world of Ole Hill, author of Take Control of Your Mind: The Hypnotic Guidebook, and he shares one of the most fascinating experiments on the power of the mind you will ever hear. Ole demonstrates how perception alone can influence physical health and biological responses. How what you believe about something, whether it is fear, pain, or even danger, can change the way your body actually reacts to it. It is compelling, it is science-backed, and it challenges almost everything we assume about health and the body. Short episode. Big truth. This one will stay with you. Connect with Ole Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ole_hypnosis/⁠⁠⁠ Info: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/ole-hill⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Control-Your-Mind-Guidebook/dp/B0FSZZ2NQN⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@summit-hypnosis⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ole@summithypnosis.net Part 1 of the full conversation is out now. Part 2 drops tomorrow. Go and listen to the full story and hear everything Ole shares about belief, mindset, hypnosis, and building a life on your own terms. Links below. Key Topics - The raw chicken experiment in Surface Paradise - The influence of beliefs on health and immune response - The concept of mind over matter and the placebo effect - The role of the autonomic nervous system in health - Challenging common health myths about raw food and sickness - The psychological impact of fear and conditioning on health - Ole's perspective on health, diet, and empowerment - The science behind belief and biological response Takeaways - Your beliefs can significantly influence your physical health and immune response. - The placebo effect demonstrates the power of the mind in health outcomes. - The autonomic nervous system controls many health responses and can be influenced by mental states. - Challenging health myths requires understanding the role of beliefs and conditioning. - Beliefs formed through understanding science can either protect or hinder health. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Tuesday Truths and Ole 🔴 (02:05) Ole explains the raw chicken experiment and its purpose 🔴 (05:02) The role of beliefs and the mind in health and immunity 🔴 (08:53) Why Ole chose chicken for the experiment and its significance 🔴 (10:03) The science behind beliefs, placebo, and health outcomes Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ IF THIS EPISODE MOVED YOU: Please take 8 seconds to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Every review helps this podcast reach the people who need it most. It costs you nothing and it genuinely changes everything for a show like this. Share this with someone who is searching for more but has not yet found the words for what they are looking for. This episode might just be it for them.

    Shocking: The Experiment Ole Hill Uses to Show the Mind's Power Over the Body | Tuesday Truths
  6. 18 Oct

    Warning: The Beliefs You Were Given Are Keeping You Small with Ole Hill | Part 1

    What if the beliefs you were handed as a child are the very thing keeping you from the life you were meant to live? In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Andrew White sits down with Ole Hill, author of Take Control of Your Mind: The Hypnotic Guidebook, for a raw, honest, and deeply eye-opening discussion about health, belief, mindset, and the untapped potential sitting inside every single one of us. Ole's journey is not a typical one. From questioning the nutritional norms most people follow without ever stopping to think, to experimenting with movement, mindset, and the fundamental belief systems that shape our daily reality, Ole has spent years doing what most people are too afraid to do. Asking why. And more importantly, finding out for himself. This is not a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-help. This is a conversation about fundamentally rethinking the way you see yourself, your body, and what you are truly capable of. IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: • Why the health advice society gives us may actually be working against us • How experimenting with diet, nutrition, and movement can unlock physical and mental performance you never knew you had • The extraordinary power of belief and why what you think is possible becomes your ceiling • Why mindset is not just a motivational concept but a non-negotiable health resource • How to set goals big enough to actually change who you are in the process of chasing them • The undeniable connection between mental and physical health and why you cannot separate the two • Why most people are living inside a story that was written for them, not by them Ole brings insight, honesty, and a perspective that challenges you to stop accepting the default and start designing your own path forward. This one will stay with you. Connect with Ole Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ole_hypnosis/⁠ Info: ⁠https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/ole-hill⁠ Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Control-Your-Mind-Guidebook/dp/B0FSZZ2NQN⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@summit-hypnosis⁠ Email: Ole@summithypnosis.net Takeaways - Food and health are resources you build, not destinations you chase. - Beliefs shape physical responses, as seen in raw chicken experiments. - Acting as if and embodying the identity of success can accelerate achievement. - The brain's tendency to seek familiarity can hinder growth, but can be reprogrammed. - Stacking the deck in your favour involves deliberate effort and mindset. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome Ole Hill to LOOW 🔴 (00:30) Ollie Hill's journey of questioning societal paths 🔴 (02:40) Experimenting with unconventional health practices 🔴 (05:12) The raw chicken experiment and mind over matter 🔴 (10:59) Overcoming knee pain and challenging beliefs 🔴 (15:58) The brain's preference for familiarity and change 🔴 (21:52) Aiming for the top 1% and maximizing potential 🔴 (27:45) Designing a life of flow and control 🔴 (31:27) The importance of pressure and growth 🔴 (33:25) Ole Hill's personal journey and mindset 🔴 (40:30) Overcoming social anxiety and self-limiting beliefs 🔴 (46:37) A day in the life of Ollie Hill 🔴 (52:45) Encouragement to ask for more and take action 🔴 (55:07) Closing remarks and teaser for part two Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ Please take 8 seconds to leave a review here. Every single review helps!

    Warning: The Beliefs You Were Given Are Keeping You Small with Ole Hill | Part 1
  7. 13 Oct

    Burnt Out, Discouraged and Still Standing: Chris Alexander's Story | Part 2

    Some of the most powerful lessons in life come not from the moments we get it right, but from the moments we are forced to start again. In Part 2 of this honest and deeply moving conversation, Andrew White continues his chat with Chris Alexander, and this is where things get real. Chris takes us inside the transition from the education system into the corporate world, a shift that was anything but smooth. He opens up about the personal and professional challenges that came with it, the identity questions, the self-doubt, and the quiet resilience it took to keep moving forward. Chris shares hard-earned wisdom on goal setting, not the surface-level kind, but the kind that is rooted in who you actually are and where you genuinely want to go. He talks about the role of relationships in shaping who we become, the difference between feedback that tears down and advice that builds up, and why leading with compassion, for yourself and for others, changes everything. This episode is packed with practical insight and raw honesty. Chris also shares his aspirations for the future and reminds us that persistence is not just a strategy. It is a way of life. If you have ever felt the pressure of transition, the weight of other people's expectations, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to figure out your next chapter, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Topics covered in Part 2: - Navigating career transitions from education to the corporate world - Building and leaning on a supportive network - Goal setting rooted in values and personal identity - The difference between feedback and advice - Managing influence and leading with compassion - Mental health challenges in professional environments - Persistence, purpose, and planning for the future If this episode added value to your day, please take a moment to leave us a review and hit follow on this platform. Every review helps Leading Our Own Way reach more people who need these conversations. It truly makes a difference. Connect with Chris Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.changeitbook.com⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=change+it+8+steps&i=stripbooks&crid=2457ZIWT2ZG6C&sprefix=change+it+8+steps%2Cstripbooks%2C104&ref=nb_sb_noss⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c.j.alexander/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-alexander-growth-marketing-director/⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - Career transitions and personal growth - The impact of family and support networks - Managing influence and relationships - Overcoming burnout and mental health challenges - Goal setting and manifesting success Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome back to Part 2 with Chris Alexander 🔴 (01:59) Growing Up in Manchester and Early Challenges 🔴 (03:48) Lessons from Family and Overcoming Adversity 🔴 (07:58) Building Relationships and Support Systems 🔴 (12:03) The Importance of Skill Retention and Continuous Learning 🔴 (15:02) Entering and Leaving the Teaching Profession 🔴 (17:56) Experiencing Burnout and Mental Health Struggles 🔴 (22:09) The Pivotal Moment: Decision to Leave Teaching 🔴 (28:02) Transitioning into the Corporate World 🔴 (31:56) Dealing with Job Loss and Uncertainty 🔴 (36:03) Lessons Learned from Professional Setbacks 🔴 (42:03) The Importance of Compassionate Leadership 🔴 (45:54) The Influence of Relationships and Support Networks 🔴 (49:57) Exercise: Supporting Your Goals Through Influence 🔴 (53:07) Setting and Achieving Big Goals 🔴 (57:58) Future Plans and Aspirations 🔴 (01:00:01) Final Advice: Persistence and Continuous Growth Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO 📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠

    Burnt Out, Discouraged and Still Standing: Chris Alexander's Story | Part 2
  8. 12 Oct

    Nobody Talks About This: Chris Alexander on Being an Educator and Falling Apart

    You have about ten minutes. Let us make them count. Welcome to Tuesday Truths, the bite-size episode designed to give you one powerful idea to carry into your week. No fluff, no filler. Just real conversation and real insight. This week, Andrew White pulls one of the most thought-provoking moments from his full conversation with Chris Alexander, and it is one that will make you stop and look at the people around you. Who is in your circle? Are they cheering for you or quietly talking you out of your own dreams? Chris and Andrew unpack the influence your social circle has on your personal growth, why the people closest to you can either fuel your potential or quietly dim it, and how to navigate the noise of outside opinions without losing sight of who you are and what you actually want. If you have ever second-guessed yourself because of what someone else said, this ten minutes is for you. Short, sharp, and packed with the kind of honest conversation that makes Tuesday Truths worth your commute. If you want the full conversation with Chris Alexander, go check out Parts 1 and 2 on the Leading Our Own Way feed. And if this episode resonated with you, please leave us a review and hit follow so you never miss a Tuesday Truth. Every bit of support helps us reach more people who need these conversations. Connect with Chris Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.changeitbook.com⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=change+it+8+steps&i=stripbooks&crid=2457ZIWT2ZG6C&sprefix=change+it+8+steps%2Cstripbooks%2C104&ref=nb_sb_noss⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c.j.alexander/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-alexander-growth-marketing-director/⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - The impact of social influence on personal goals - Recognising supportive versus preventing influences - The importance of loving and protecting your vulnerability - The significance of supporting your passions and taking risks - The difference between proving others wrong and proving yourself right Takeaways - Be mindful of how your circle influences your goals and mindset. - Supportive people allow you to be authentic and pursue your passions. - Love your loved ones but be cautious about what you share with them. - External opinions can be protective or preventing; choose your support system wisely. - Taking action on your plans proves your commitment more than words. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction and episode overview 🔴 (00:40) Chris Alexander discusses influence of social circles 🔴 (02:15) The importance of being mindful of external influence 🔴 (04:07) Supporting versus preventing influences in your life 🔴 (06:02) Sharing vulnerably with supportive people 🔴 (08:36) Personal stories of commitment and action 🔴 (10:17) The importance of following through on plans Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

    Nobody Talks About This: Chris Alexander on Being an Educator and Falling Apart

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