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POWER to Live More with Jo Dodds Jo Dodds
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The weekly POWER to Live More podcast from Jo Dodds is designed to give you inspiration, ideas, tips, tools and apps to help you to use your POWER (Productivity, Organisation, Wellbeing, Energy and Resilience) to Live More (to do more of the things you want to do).
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Rebecca Whitman: The Seven Pillars of Abundance
Rebecca Whitman is a Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Success Mentor who is passionate about empowering people to go from burnout and overwhelm to balanced, beautiful, and abundant.
She graduated with honours from Princeton University and has written highly-rated books, including How to Make A Six-Figure Income Working Part-Time.
Rebecca hosts the top 5% globally ranked podcast, Balanced, Beautiful, Abundant. She uses a coaching method that involves the Seven Pillars of Abundance, covering everything from the spiritual and financial to the romantic and physical. By helping people achieve balance across these seven areas of life, she helps them live in abundance.
Today, Rebecca joins me to share the inspiring story of a period in her life that led her to write her book and help others achieve balance in their lives.
She reveals the Seven Pillars of Abundance she uses in her coaching practice and dives deep into the pillars of Spirituality and Mental.
Rebecca shares some alternative practices for people who don’t relate to spiritual activities and explains why Emotional and Mental are two separate pillars in her work.
She also shares why gratitude is essential when building a life of abundance and how affirmations can help you achieve your goals.
“When all seven pillars of life are in balance, you can manifest an abundant life in any area.” Rebecca Whitman
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
* The turnaround in Rebecca’s life that inspired her book and coaching work* The seven pillars of abundance Rebecca works on with her clients* How Rebecca transformed the lessons of her journey into working with others* Why Spirituality is the first of the seven pillars of abundance* Alternatives for those that don’t relate to spiritual practices* Why Rebecca has Emotional and Mental as separate pillars in her work* How you can work on the Mental element of your pillars of abundance* Why gratitude is essential for building abundance* How affirmations can help you manifest your goals* How Rebecca uses time blocking to balance her business and her life* Tools and apps Rebecca uses to manage her time* How Rebecca prioritises self-care* How Rebecca handles tough days when everything goes wrong* How Rebecca structures her week to ensure she has days where she can live more
Resources Mentioned:
* Zoom* Google Calendar* Slack* Clubhouse* Audible* Balance Quiz
Connect with Rebecca Whitman:
* Rebecca Whitman’s Website* Book: How to Make a 6-Figure Income Working Part-Time* Podcast: Balanced, Beautiful, Abundant* Rebecca Whitman on LinkedIn* R... -
Georgia Varjas: Celebrate Life
Describing herself as a “rebel with many causes”, Georgia Varjas is a writer, speaker, and mentor. As a former musician, Georgia is creative, imaginative, and loves to be an entertainer. She currently hosts live shows online, inspires others with her fun personality, and empowers women to speak up and let their voices be heard by being their coach and mentor through the Step Up & Stand Out Programme.
Georgia joins me on this episode to share what inspires her to pursue her “big thing”. She talks about the difference between being heard and being believed, the significance of letting go when things don’t go as planned, and how she values generosity, kindness, and gratitude as a way to live more and celebrate life.
“To get the voices of women heard, understood, and believed — that’s my big thing”. – Georgia Varjas
This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast:
* How she prioritises what she does at work and in life
* Scientific connection between the brain and the hand
* People who help her get things done
* How she accomplishes tasks she’s not good at
* Activities she does to keep herself healthy
* How she proactively keeps learning and develops herself
* The path that led her to Spain
Georgia’s Advice for Leaders:
* Asking is key.
* People will do a better job if they feel good because of the more trust and praise you give them.
* Take regular breaks.
Resources Mentioned:
* Pencil
* iMac
* Whatsapp
* Online libraries
* Gorgeous Geek
* TED Talks
* Bob Proctor
Connect with Georgia Varjas:
* Georgia Varjas Website
* Step Up & Stand Out Programme
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Jonathon Aslay: Achieving Your Goals from a Zen Perspective
Jonathon Aslay is America’s leading midlife dating and relationship coach who is passionate about helping women, who are looking for Mr. Right, through his successful Purposeful Dating method.
He positions himself as a ‘spy into the minds of single men’ and shares advice based on his personal experience. Jonathon is also the author of the recently published What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?, an Amazon #1 New Release that teaches you how to find your inner happiness.
Jonathan joins me today to share how he started his coaching business and why the demand for his services has escalated over the last few years.
He discusses his philosophy on self-care in his business relationships and how zen principles form an integral part of his daily schedule.
He also shares how the investment he made in ‘feeding his soul’ helped him following the recent loss of his son, and inspired his most recent book.
“Happiness starts from investing in oneself.”
Jonathon Aslay
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
* What inspired Jonathon to start his coaching business and how it has evolved over the years
* How the internet changed the dating world
* Why proximity is no longer critical when searching for a partner
* Why his working day is inspired by zen principles
* How he developed as an entrepreneur after the financial downturn
* The importance of having a team who are on your wavelength
* Why he had to learn to let go to help his business develop
* How his interest in nutrition developed
* Why you should invest in learning to improve yourself
* The importance of nurturing your soul and fostering a sense of self-worth
Resources Mentioned:
* Tony Robbins
* Power to Live More Podcast: Take Time Away From Your Desk by Automating with Cindy Bidar
* The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
Connect with Jonathon Aslay:
* Website
* What The Heck is Self Love Anyway?
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Instagram
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Simon Hedaux: Recognising Innovation and Boosting Productivity
Simon Hedaux is the founder and CEO of ReThink Productivity, a company that is committed to transforming the way some of the world’s largest companies operate by refining their processes, reviewing their systems, and analysing change impact.
He allows businesses to drive efficiency and boost productivity with his innovative methods and evaluates whether they are operating at maximum efficiency and productivity levels.
Simon began his career and honed his skills as a Retail Store Manager, and subsequently founded ReThink Productivity, where he works with companies all over the world conducting studies with his team to drive improved productivity.
Simon joins me today to discuss why choosing not to go to university gave him an excellent grounding in the world of retail and allowed him to progress his career quickly and eventually make the leap into starting his own business.
He shares the books he has recently read for his continued professional development and why they have had such an impact on him and the way he works.
Simon also discusses his philosophy on working hard and striving for excellence and what he has learned about maximising productivity without sacrificing the need for human contact with automation.
“Innovation is driven in times of darkness – the rulebook goes out the window, and things get done”
Simon Hedaux
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
* Why Simon was apprehensive about starting his own business despite it being a long-held dream
* Why Simon enjoys working with his wife and how it was a learning curve in ceding control
* What Simon has learned in lockdown and what he has been doing for his team while they have been working from home
* Why it’s not hard to innovate, but it can be challenging to get everybody else on board
* What Simon’s days looks like in terms of his own processes and productivity
* Which tools and apps Simon uses to manage his productivity
* Simon’s thoughts on the future of business productivity
* Why he is always striving to improve professionally
* How Simon handles challenging days when things don’t go the way they should
* Why he turns to sports to relax
* Simon’s love of being busy and challenging his mind
Resources Mentioned:
* Google Meet
* Google Drive
* Headspace
* Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed
* Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success by Matthew Syed
* Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant
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Lyndsay Phillips: How to Perfect Your Creative Content Strategy
Lyndsay Phillips, CEO and founder of Smooth Sailing Business Growth, is a warrior content manager for online entrepreneurs across the globe and a self-confessed serial entrepreneur.
She works to support and coach business owners and entrepreneurs who want to scale quickly but who need help to get there successfully.
She hosts the Smooth Business Growth Podcast and Smooth Business Growth Flash on Amazon Alexa and loves to share practical hints and tips on business building and content marketing strategies.
Lyndsay joins me today to talk about what attracted her to the world of content marketing and strategy and how she ditched being an employee and took the plunge into full-time entrepreneurship.
We discuss the importance of constructing your customer avatar and understanding their content marketing preferences to inform your strategies. She also shares some actionable tips on how to identify and resolve problems in your current content marketing strategy.
“People don’t realise that they can take one piece of content and multiply it, pick little pieces out and rearrange it.”
Lyndsay Phillips
This Week on the Power to Live More Podcast:
* Why content layering is an important strategy
* How stepping out of your comfort zone can help in the long term
* How Lyndsay niched down to create a successful business
* The challenges of moving from being a solo entrepreneur to heading up a team
* Why systems and templates are important when scaling
* Why self-care has a positive effect on your business
* How content marketing consistency affects potential customers’ views of your company
* Why entrepreneurs need to keep on top of their own professional development
* How to manage your digital content output
Resources Mentioned:
* Basecamp
* Teamwork
* Google Calendar
* Google Drive
* Loom
* Pocket
Connect with Lyndsay Phillips:
* Smooth Business Growth Website:
* Instagram
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Show: The Art of Saying No
The art of saying no is difficult to master for many of us.
We tend to overcommit ourselves until eventually, we find that we have no time left for the people and activities that really matter to us. Though the reasons for avoiding saying no may vary, there are ways to practise the art so we can take back control over how we spend our time.
In today’s episode, I dive into the benefits of saying no and how it allows you to make time for activities that are more aligned with what you love to do.
I share the most common reasons that people have a hard time saying no to others and how a boost in confidence can help you overcome this. I offer tips and strategies on how to boost your confidence and how to identify a reasonable request. I also explain the difference between saying no at work and saying no to family and friends.
“Saying no doesn’t make you a bad or selfish person. On the contrary, it generally makes you healthier and happier.”
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
* Why it is important to remember that time is finite when considering someone’s request for your help
* How to identify the difference between what you want to do and what you think you should do
* The importance of learning how to say no politely
* The benefits of saying no
* Why saying no is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress
* The importance of making it clear that you have your own priorities and responsibilities
* How saying no can boost your self-confidence, help you get ahead, reduce distractions, and help you set boundaries
* The most common reasons why people resist saying no
* Why you should use honesty and your reasons to back up your refusal
* Top 3 tips for building confidence
* How to define and identify a reasonable request
* How to say no and set boundaries at work
* Why it is best to say no in person
* Six effective ways to say no
* How to soften your no with a counter offer
5 Benefits of Saying No:
* Reduces stress
* Saves time
* Increases focus
* Increases strength and self-confidence
* More energy
Connect, Share, Inspire
Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels.
Don’t forget to check out my website, join my Facebook Group, follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience!
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