POWER to Live More with Jo Dodds

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POWER to Live More with Jo Dodds

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).

  1. Karen Burke : Slowing Down and Getting Grounded

    3 DAYS AGO

    Karen Burke : Slowing Down and Getting Grounded

    Karen Burke is a Certified Personal Performance Life Coach, Stress Management Consultant and co-owner of MindBody Therapy Group with her husband, Devon. Karen began as an accountant in the corporate world before meeting her husband, a licensed massage and Reiki therapist. Though she enjoyed her work as an accountant, she felt pulled to use her people skills and deeply empathetic nature to pursue a career that would fulfill her. After becoming certified as a Personal Performance Life Coach, she took the giant leap of leaving her stable corporate job to open the MindBody Therapy Centre with Devon. In the ensuing years, she and Devon have also built their social enterprise, Therapy 4 Healing, which strives to provide health and wellness services to underserved and marginalised communities. Karen is also the author of the books Power Up for the Year and The Calming Book of Healing Hugs. Today Karen and I discuss her journey from corporate accountant to life coach and healer. She explains some of her trepidation while making the transition from stable paycheck to self-employed and why it took a leap of faith to build her business. She shares why she thinks it is imperative to slow down and make room for the things and people that matter most to you before filling your days with work obligations. She also provides some tips for how she decompresses and recentres herself on busy or stressful days. “You can’t do everything all the time at the same pace. So it’s about allowing some of those balls to drop.” Karen Burke This week on The Power to Live More Podcast: * How Karen and her husband have built a successful business partnership and the tools they relied on to do it * Why having the right team in place allowed them to pivot during the pandemic * How Karen transitioned from a steady corporate job to self-employment * The challenges of reimagining a hands-on healing business during lockdown * How Karen organises her time and priorities * The power and healing of hugs * Why your days should be centred around the things that fulfil and ground you * The importance of delegating tasks for better health and wellness * Why you should listen to your own rhythm when planning your daily schedule * How Karen keeps balanced, as a Type-A person Resources Mentioned: * Book: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber * Book: Power Up for the Year: I Can Do It by Karen Burke * Book: The Calming Book of Healing Hugs by Karen Burke and Devon Burke * Book: Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra * Book: You’ll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation by Wayne Dyer * Book: Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu/a...

    46 min

  2. 22 NOV

    Ed Rich: Prioritising Productivity and Wellness

    Ed Rich is the founder of a new community for business coaches and consultants and host of The Growth Hacking Show. He is also the co-founder of Booksmind, an agency for influencers and business coaches interested in digital marketing, traffic, funnels, and automation systems, and has previously hosted two online summits on video blogging and blockchain. His specialty is growth hacking, and he is passionate about helping his clients disrupt their market and come out on top. Ed joins me to discuss his strategies for being productive in his work and staying task-focused. He shares the reasons behind building his ‘brain backup’ and how you can use his tools to take and maintain control of your workload, both personally and professionally. He shares what his typical day looks like and the continuous process of trial and error and experimentation that allows him to be consistent in his habits. “Health and fitness have to be in the top three list of your priorities at any given time” Ed Rich Today on the Power to Live More Podcast: * Ed’s journey from working for a non-profit organisation to becoming an entrepreneur * Why he is attracted to the creative and how that has helped in digital marketing * How to combine strands of knowledge and have the edge over the competition * The importance of having a timetable * How he researched his system and why it works for him * Why he is continually experimenting and refining his process * His top productivity apps * Why he is creating a new community for entrepreneurs in growth hacking and what it will look like Resources Mentioned: * Getting Results the Agile Way: A Personal Results System for Work and Life by J D Meier * Be Obsessed or Be Average – Grant Cardone * Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport * Productivity Journal * 5 Minute Journal * Freedom Planner * Bullet Journal Method * Pomodoro Technique * Focus To-Do * Lifebook * Evernote * Udemy * Joe Rogan Podcast – Jordan Peterson on his carnivore diet/...

    51 min

  3. 15 NOV

    Eileen McDargh: Building Resilience

    Eileen McDargh is a consultant, professional speaker, master facilitator, and award-winning author. She has a passion for helping individuals and organisations transform their businesses and their lives through meaningful conversations and connections. With extensive experience in consulting for major national and international organisations, including US Armed Forces, healthcare associations, and religious organisations, Eileen delivers programmes that provide rich and interactive content. In 2020, she was ranked as one of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals by Global Gurus International, and her latest book, Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters is receiving an excellent response. In today’s episode, Eileen joins me to share the early events in her life that affected her confidence and how an experience with a particular teacher in school helped her to see her communication talent. She discusses how experiencing burnout in her job made her decide to make drastic changes, and what made her recognise that her new career was her true purpose. Eileen shares tips for anyone considering a career in public speaking and discusses how she works with her clients during the pandemic. She also shares organisation tips, the things she does to combat tough days, and the positive things that help her to live more. “No one exists on this planet without a reason.” Eileen McDargh This week on The Power to Live More Podcast: * An experience in school that helped Eileen to discover a talent for communication * How burnout in a job helped Eileen find her mission and passion * What made Eileen have faith to make the changes that would lead her in a new direction * The things that made Eileen realise her new business was her real purpose * An experience at an event that helped Eileen see the importance of her work * Tips to get started in public speaking * How Eileen works with her clients, before the pandemic and now * How Eileen keeps herself organised to get everything done * Why using journals and other tools helps Eileen keep track of her accomplishments * A top tip to get yourself organised  * How to deal with those days when things go wrong * The things that help Eileen to have genuinely wonderful days Resources Mentioned: * Burnout to Breakthrough by Eileen McDargh Connect with Eileen McDargh: * Eileen McDargh website * Eileen McDargh on LinkedIn * Eileen McDargh on Facebook * Eileen McDargh on Twitter Join the POWER to Live More CALM Membership Attention home-based coaches and consultants! Are you tired of feeling alone, isolated,

    47 min

  4. 8 NOV

    Steven Mays: Lessons in Leadership

    Steven Mays developed the Power of 3 paradigm as a guide for leaders, whether they’re just starting out or seeking ways to improve. Steven possesses a strong background in electrical engineering, 30 years of professional experience in the nuclear power industry, and a family history of service in various government and non-government positions. Through the years, Steven has learned key lessons in leadership, risk assessment, and regulatory application — lessons that he is eager to share with the rest of the world.  Steven joins me today to discuss leadership, both in terms of its broader definition and its finer points. He shares his motivation for developing the Power of 3 leadership method while tackling the fundamental areas of leadership that his method covers. He discusses and differentiates power from leadership, style from action, and love from despair, while illustrating how despair can cripple even the strongest leaders. He also shares his thoughts on the right ways a leader can inspire, share credit, take responsibility for blame, and bring out the best in his followers.  “We have a dearth of good leadership in the world – and we suffer for it.” Steven May This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:  * Steven’s background and the core of what he does.  * Why he decided to write his book, The Power of 3.  * Why he believes that leaders are made, not born.  * Why people grow up to be weak in fundamental areas of leadership.  * The aspects of leadership and followership that everyone possesses and must develop.  * The difference between arbitrary power and true influence and leadership.  * The concrete steps Steven is undertaking to help people become better leaders. * Why great leadership is less about style and more about action.  * The specifics of the Power of 3 leadership method.  * The three characteristics necessary for a leader to have a strong foundation — and which of those is the least important.  * The three categories of challenges a leader might face.  * Steven’s rather peculiar choice of an “excellent” leadership book.  * Why the “true” opposite emotion of love isn’t hate, but despair — and why it prevents people from becoming effective leaders.  * The two types of inspiration a leader can provide.  * How a leader should handle credit and blame.  * How Steven deals with a bad day.  * How the right leadership approach can make a tremendous difference in a person’s life.  Resources Mentioned:  * The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck  Connect with Steven Mays:  * The Power of 3  * The Power of 3: Lessons in Leadership book  * LinkedIn

    56 min

  5. 1 NOV

    Rachel Williams (née McGuinness): Living a Zesty Lifestyle

    Named by her clients as “the zest”, Rachel Williams (née McGuinness) is known to bring back the zest in the lives of the people who turn to her for help so they can feel better, look better, and be better. Her business, Wake Up With Zest, is focused on helping busy people regain their energy, achieve and maintain their weight-loss goals, and feel incredible. She works with individuals, small groups, and organizations either face-to-face or in a remote setting. On today’s episode, Rachel shares her routine, the tools that help her make the most of her day, and the habits she has formed to live a full life. She also shares several effective ways to eat smart, move more, sleep well, and relax, which are the key concepts that play a significant part in the plans and programs she creates for her customers. “You can have everything you want, but it’s all about moderation.” – Rachel Williams (née McGuinness) This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast: What led Rachel to want to help others feel good and look good The Magic Mirror moment that changed her view of herself Her daily routine to have a productive day Why she turns off her electronic devices 60 to 90 minutes before she sleeps Tools and applications that help her be productive Understanding how important habits are How she determines the dietary plans and programs for her clients Learning and improving yourself How she deals with a bad day and how she describes a good day Mentioned Resources: Detox Yourself book by Jane Scrivner Headspace Moleskine notebook Trello Canva Daily Greatness Business Planner Passion Planner Ultimate Diary Planner by Sophie Jewry The Miracle Morning book by Hal Elrod Connect with Rachel Williams (née McGuinness): Zest Lifestyle Wake Up With Zest on Twitter Rachel McGuinness on Instagram Connect, Share, Inspire Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER ito Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would likne to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or a style="user-select: auto;" href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/power-to-live-more" target="_blank" rel="noopene...

    47 min

  6. 18 OCT

    Karin Volo: Joy, Inspiration and Evolution

    Karin Volo is a Speaker, Advisor, Chief Joy Bringer, and CEO of Evoloshen, an organisation that focuses on cultural transformation through building trust, employee engagement, and purpose in companies. Her team works with business owners to maximise each organisation and its people through working with culture. She is based in Stockholm and has over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies worldwide. She has a passion for cultural development, leadership mentoring and is a Certified C-IQ Coach. Karin is a recognised global leader and employee engagement expert and has been recently named in the Top 30 HR Influencers and the 15 Most Influential Women in HR.  In today’s episode, Karin shares her incredible journey and the inspiration behind the Evoloshen Academy’s creation. She reveals how a huge life crisis bolstered her ability to find hope in any situation and remain in a positive frame of mind. She shares how she works with clients to bring joy to the workplace and how things have changed due to the pandemic. She shares how she balances her work and personal life, stays organised, and decides which parts of the business to outsource.  Karin reveals tips on delegating and what she does to manage her health and wellbeing each day. She also highlights how business owners are evolving due to the pandemic and what she is most looking forward to in 2021. “You really need to look at what are your strengths and what should you be spending your time on, and the rest should be delegated out.” Karin Volo This week on The Power to Live More Podcast: * The journey Karin has been on that led her to create the Evoloshen Academy* How Karin was able to foster her positive frame of mind and find hope during a massive life crisis* How Karin works with her clients and the effect the pandemic had on her working methods * What Karin does to balance her work and personal life* How Karin manages her tasks daily* Who Karin works with and how she chooses which elements of her business to outsource* Tips for delegating* How Karin maintains her health and wellbeing* What Karin does to manage ongoing learning* How many business owners are learning to innovate and evolve due to the pandemic* What Karin is looking forward to in 2021* What Karin loves to do to make her days more fulfilling Resources Mentioned: * Engage! by Karin Volo* Trello* Dropbox* LinkedIn* CustomerHub* Ontraport* Telegram* WhatsApp * Pinterest* So Vegan* Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Connect with Karin Volo: * Evoloshen* ...

    50 min

  7. 11 OCT

    Amechi Udo: Finding a Work-Life Balance

    Amechi Udo is the founder of Your Career Matters, a company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations create the careers they deserve, hire the right people, and motivate their teams to achieve their potential. He has over 20 years of experience in organization recruitment, human resources, as well as coaching and strategy planning with top performing business executives. He started his home-based entrepreneurial journey after participating in a coaching workshop that was hosted by Nick Williams – the author of The Work We Were Born to Do. Amechi joins me today to share his story, explain why it’s important for him to take part in mastermind groups, and share his insight on how he finds a balance between his work life and personal life. “You can either be in the moment all the time, or you can be aware of moments that are behind the now and coming up. You can also learn how to switch from one to the other.” – Amechi Udo This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast: * Amechi’s “golden era of working from home. * Time management strategies to get things done. * Productivity strategies * Relaxation techniques * Shifting gears and finding a work-life balance * Removing daily interferences, interruptions, and distractions to get more done * Overcoming challenges and obstacles. Mentioned Resources: * London Coaching Group * The Euro Coach List Facebook Group * Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway book by Susan Jeffers * iPhone Notes and Audio Recording apps * Audio Acrobat * Crowdfire * LinkedIn mobile app on iTunes and Android * Screw Work. Break Free. and Screw Work. Let’s Play. books by John S. Williams * Lou Adler on YouTube * How to Make Work-Life Balance TedTalk by Nigel Marsh * Manage Yourself, Manage Your Life. book by Ian McDermott * Limitless – the movie Connect with Amechi Udo: * Your Career Matters * Amechi Udo on LinkedIn * Email: Amechi@YourCareerMatters.co.uk 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 a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/power-to-live-more-the-podcast/id1075642780?...

    47 min

  8. 4 OCT

    How Little Doddsy Finds the POWER to Live More

    Ellie Dodds is your typical 12-year-old…with the exception that she’s got her morning routine down to a science, and successfully balances her life as a student with all the fun stuff life has to offer a girl of her age. She has been a partner and supporter of the Power to Live More podcast since its inception, 100 episodes ago—and will continue to be part of our journey for many, many more episodes to come. Ellie joins me today on this very special episode to discuss how she keeps her life organised at such a young age. She shares her favourite technological tools, her typical daily schedule as a student, and her social media preferences.  She explains her secret to staying healthy and getting to bed early and shares her strategies for dealing with awful days. She also shares an interesting anecdote about her recent first-time driving experience. “I think I’ve got my wake-up routine down to ten minutes; most people do that in two hours.”Ellie Dodds This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast: * How Ellie usually spends her days.* How she organises her very, very, very busy schedule as a 12-year-old student.* Her preferred tech tools.* How she balances school work with everyday life.* Her secret to keeping herself healthy.* How she makes sure to do stuff to relax and keep herself happy.* How she deals with a really bad day.* What she does on days when she wants to “live more”.* Her recent driving experience. Resources Mentioned: * Google Classroom* Google Drive* Google Slides* Google Docs* Google Sheets* Google Calendar* Instagram* Snapchat 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 amazingbusiness owners and leaders by sharing your favouriteepisodes on your social media channels. Don’t forget to check out my websitejoin my Facebook Group, follow me on a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens ...

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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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