Impactful Authenticity

Lucy Rowell

Impactful Authenticity is a weekly podcast for anyone who is looking for inspiration and actionable insights into how to both develop themselves to show up more authentically in life as well as to create teams and organisations with authenticity at their core. I hope you enjoy the show. Lucy x

  1. 07/28/2024

    The beauty of silence: Being aware of the advice monster, creating space for others and staying curious

    Today I welcome Alun Bedding to the show. Alun has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 30 years and four years ago qualified as a coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2020, gaining the International Coaching Federation credential of Associate Certified Coach in 2023.   Since 2020, he has amassed over 400 hours of coaching working with individuals and teams.  A passionate advocate of coaching, he has appeared on podcasts, webinars and blogs extolling the benefits of coaching. He believes that coaching is for everyone and that anyone can benefit from a good coach. What you’ll hear about: Leaders as coachesCreating space for people to thinkYou don’t have to know all the answersFind people around you to practise withThe art of not interrupting people The beauty of silence Finding the people who help you show up authenticallyDon’t become the advice monsterStay curious and ask questionsThe confusion around the word “coach” and whether it’s directive or indirectiveWho am I? Weekly Challenge : Be present in a conversation. Be an active listener and be in a world of not knowing. Power of Music : In the end by Linkin Park Links: Alun’s LinkedIN Alun Bedding coaching and consulting website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    31 min
  2. 07/14/2024

    Love and Hope. The power of telling your story, asking for help and breaking down the stigma of mental ill-health

    Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite.  He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising and motivating audiences to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of all employees.    What you’ll hear about: The powerful emotions of love and hopeBeing open to talking to friends and colleaguesThe stigma of mental ill–healthUnderstanding anxiety and depressionHow companies are supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplaceReflect on your own relationship to mental-ill healthStart the conversation on mental-ill health in your team/companyTell your storyBring in an external catalyst to gain awareness and start the conversation Move from the rationale to the story-telling Understanding not everyone is a great story-tellerGet the right permissions before you share your storyWhat does asking for help mean?  Weekly Challenge : See if you can take on some “CAN DO”  everyday - Connection, Be Active, Be Nice to someone, Discover, Observe Power of Music : Don’t let the old man in by Toby Keith Links: Geoff’s LinkedIN Geoff’s Website Minds @ Work Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    36 min
  3. 06/30/2024

    Life is too short to be boring! Leverage community, compassion and creating a safe harbour for teams to fail

    Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital – a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity.  As a proud Filipina, Kristelle founded the Asian Business Collaborative to support Asian business owners – an often underrepresented group in the business community. The collaborative was founded when Kristelle identified a lack of small business support to Asian owned businesses during the 2020 pandemic, the “non-profit in the making” was formed to focus on prosperity with a cultural competency lens. What you’ll hear about: The importance of family in driving your purpose and prioritiesFinding a mentorBuilding community and its influence in decision makingJumping fully into opportunities Using community to grow and evolveStarting up a non-profit organisationGetting comfortable failing forward Being authentic can be a differentiatorDon’t be boringCompassion for each other in a team Focussing on teachable moments Weekly Challenge : When you wake up in the morning what do you ask yourself and when you get home are you the person you wanted to be during the day?  Power of Music : Love Train by The O’Jays Links: Kristelle’s LinkedIN Siarza Agency Asian business collaborative  Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    35 min
  4. 06/16/2024

    Prioritising yourself. Commitment, true authenticity, being your own hero and owning the room

    I’m super excited to chat with Michele Kuei today. Michele is your go-to coach in Visibility Marketing and a wizard at content and email marketing strategies.  She’s the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she's all about helping Female coaches turn their passion into a thriving business. Her journey has taken her from playing small with physical disability to hiking Machu Picchu, and now, she's a rising star in the marketing world. Michelle is the kind of person who not only knows her stuff but also knows how to make a real connection and light up a room.  What you’ll hear about: Most of us walk around thinking we’re authentic when we’re notAuthenticity has to embody truly who you areThe hard lesson of acceptanceBody shamingThe importance of hitting rock bottom to motivate youSelf-reflectionPutting yourself as the priorityRecognising the small wins from being dedicatedA pivotal moment in asking for helpEveryone of us has a Hero insideOwning the roomHaving commitment for yourself5 step confidence processThe importance of belonging Weekly Challenge : Find one thing that makes you forget about the time and you can indulge in Power of Music : Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes Links: Michelle’s LinkedIN Michelle’s Instagram Elevate Life Coaching Website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    37 min
  5. 06/02/2024

    Get out of your head: Tough love, managing expectations and the importance of using your personal story

    Today I chatted with Brian Sachetta. Brian is the author and owner of Get Out of Your Head®, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression. By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading their own psychological demons. Brian currently has two books launched, “Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety” and “Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating the Abyss of Depression.”  His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible. What you’ll hear about: Using your personal story to help othersThe benefit of frameworks Creating cathartic moments for yourselfMake sure your capabilities match what the market is looking forManaging expectations Self-inflicted pressureAuthenticity creates better conversationsAuthenticity being a branding toolNot being authentic can lead others to pigeonhole you in the wrong areasThe importance of tough love Weekly Challenge : Find someone this week to share something you don’t usually share Power of Music : Self Revolution by Killswitch Engage Links: Brian’s LinkedIN Get out of your head Instagram Get out of your head website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    36 min
  6. 05/05/2024

    Keep questioning. Get out of your comfort zone, stand up for what you believe and women in the priesthood

    Today we chat with author Margaret Mary O’Connor. Margaret has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings. Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul, Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with. She also hosts her own podcast Your Radical Truth for those wanting to get monthly insights from Margaret and her guests. What you’ll hear about: The importance of early childhood memories in creating a purposeWomen’s ordinationWomen in the priesthoodThe motivation that comes from finding your purposeKeep asking questions, even when others think the answer is definitiveThe importance of diversity in decision makingCultural prejudiceListen! If you are spending money and time to investigate a topic. Listen to what the results are sayingGet out of your comfort zone Weekly Challenge : Go back to an area you think you’re an expert and do a further deep dive and see if there is an alternative viewpoint you haven’t considered. Power of Music : I will survive by Gloria Gaynor Links: Margaret Mary O’Connor LinkedIN Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

    34 min

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Impactful Authenticity is a weekly podcast for anyone who is looking for inspiration and actionable insights into how to both develop themselves to show up more authentically in life as well as to create teams and organisations with authenticity at their core. I hope you enjoy the show. Lucy x