POWER to Live More with Jo Dodds Jo Dodds

Graphics Made Easy, Music, How to Have a Good Day, Mindfulness and Learning from Teaching with Penny Pullan of Making Projects Work Ltd.

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Tools & Apps

Using Graphics to Simplify: “I found that by using very simple graphics, it helped me to understand the complexity. It also helps my client understand what’s going on. I use visuals, and I use pictures to understand the incredibly tricky and complicated situations that my clients are in, and the sort of complex elements that they’re working with?

Then it turns out that it has some really powerful other things as well. It really helps people to remember the different aspects. When I draw things out, it helps me to remember, and it helps the people that I’ve drawn that out in front of remember what it is that I’ve drawn. It sort of sticks. You don’t have to concentrate and think really hard to put something into memory as you would need to do with a long list of words. Pictures just pop back into the brain. That’s really powerful.

The other thing I find just going back to virtual leadership is that, if you do drawings when you work with people virtually, they actually find them incredibly engaging and they stay on the line. They can add in their own drawings as well even better. That’s something really powerful because it’s virtual groups and virtual teams, one of the hardest things is to keep people interested and engaged.

I actually, a few years ago, set up a side site called graphicsmadeeasy.co.uk which gives three months’ worth of once a week tutorials. Just simple stuff that you can use for a business.”

Books

How to Have a Good Day by Caroline Webb – “I met Caroline at the end of last year and found out about her book. She is an ex-McKinsey consultant who ran their remarkable leadership programme, or at least was very involved in it, and during that time tapped into research around what is it that makes people really incredibly effective. “

“There’s a book that I read years ago by Benjamin Zander which is around the time that I was thinking about setting up my own company. Absolutely transformational – It’s The Art of Possibility, Benjamin Zander.”

“In fact I do use music in my workshops. There’s a very good little book called Choosing and Using Music in Training”.

Music

“I quite like musical theatre. I’d sing along to Les Mis. I’m not really massively into anything else.”

“Music is a very powerful hook. If you know something, it will hook you back into the emotions that you felt the last time, or perhaps the first time that you heard it, which isn’t always the emotion that would be most productive at the time.”

Films

“Doctor Zhivago”

“The Shawshank Redemption is probably my favourite.”

Tips

On playing the violin as an adult – “I realised that when you’re learning something that complicated and you have to think about all the different elements, the music, how you’re making the sound, what your left hand is doing, what your right hand is doing, no tension anywhere. There’s just so much to think about. The business stuff that tends to go right around my head all the time has no place. It gets pushed away and my brain is completely occupied by this.”

Comment from Jo “I was reading an article about learning things including musical instruments the other day.

If you’re too busy to take care of yourself, why not let the care come to you? This is exactly what Cecilia Harvey had in mind when she founded WalkingRed, a group that brings together the best professionals in the industry to provide mobile beauty, fitness, and wellness services to your home, event, and workplace.

Originally from New York, Cecilia is also the founder and chairperson of Tech Women Today, a global networking group that promotes women in tech among the different industries.

Cecilia joins me today to share how she combines technology and journaling to enable her to live more each day. She discusses how she uses her phone strategically, how she manages WalkingRed, and the significance of sleep, exercise, and eating healthy. Cecilia also shares how she utilises the services of her own company so she can stay on top of her game and be her best and healthiest self.

“You can be pitiful, or you can be powerful.” – Cecilia Harvey

This Week on the POWER to Live More Podcast:



* Two things that align what she does over the years

* Her story from financial services to providing well-being services to people

* How meditating and having a gratitude list prepares her for the day

* How she prioritises her tasks

* Focusing on three things each day and making them your priority.

* How to make sure you have a holistic life

* The advantages of working with people from different parts of the world

* Tips for people who are considering outsourcing

* How boxing and going to the gym help her switch off

* Why it’s important to accomplish at least one thing per year



Cecilia’s Advice for Leaders:



* Don’t put yourself in a situation where you feel the need to get everything done.

* Box out time and set specific limits towards how much time you’re going to give a particular task.

* Allot a day or two to switch off – have fun or catch up with family and friends.

* Learning something new can be humbling.



Resources Mentioned:



* Self-Journal

* Timer

* iPhone

* Reminders

* Diary

* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Book by Stephen Covey

* Thank and Grow Rich Book by Pam Grout

* Joyce Meyer



Connect with Cecilia Harvey:



* Cecilia Harvey on Instagram

* Cecilia Harvey on Twitter

* Walking Red Website



Connect, Share, Inspire

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Gail Morgan has been privileged to work in the image industry for the last 25 years. She collaborated with John Lewis in establishing their fashion advisory service 15 years ago.

She now helps professionals boost their confidence and increase their visibility through the clothes they wear and trains people to become image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers through her Study In Style Training Programme.

Gail joins me today to share the tools that help her organise and manage her tasks. She also shares the things she avoids to take care of the image and impression others may have of her and her vision of a perfect day where she has made a difference in other people’s lives.

“All of it is about the simplicity and making it easy for people to find their own personal brand that’s going to help them succeed.” – Gail Morgan

This Week, Gail Morgan, on the POWER to Live More Podcast:



* Knowing the best time when you’re focused to accomplish essential things

* Managing office responsibilities while traveling

* Intentionally ignoring distractions

* How to choose your wardrobe for travel

* Self-care through exercise, a wheat-free diet, and disconnecting at night

* Other things that contribute to your personal brand

* Engaging in physical activities when things don’t go as they should



How to Improve Yourself and Your Image:



* Learn from the new things and the people you encounter online and offline.

* Find that nugget of information, no matter how little it is, and be open to try it.

* If that new learning makes any difference, incorporate it and build as a habit.

* Remember that what works for others may not work for you.

* Do not be afraid to try again.



Resources Mentioned:



* Dropbox

* Hootsuite

* Google Calendar

* Telephone answering service

* Whiteboard

* Spreadsheet

* Unroll.me

* Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? Book by Ben Hunt-Davis and Harriet Beveridge

* Grow Your Service Firm Book by Robert Craven

* Essentialism Book by Greg McKeown

* The Slight Edge Book by Jeff Olson



Connect with Gail Morgan:



* Gail Morgan Style Website

* Study In Style Training



Connect, Share, Inspire

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Emma Spence and her husband John set up their African Safari business from the UK in the late 1990s.







Then in 2009, they moved their family to the US to set up an arm of their adventure travel company focused on the American market. Emma’s role in the people development side of the company led to becoming part of the Global Learning and Development team after their US business was acquired by the Scott Dunn luxury travel brand.







Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Emma’s role at Scott Dunn, unfortunately, became redundant, but she is currently enjoying the training to become a certified CTI Co-Active Coach, exploring her passion for coaching and development and pondering her next steps.







Emma joins me today to dive into why she is seeking new opportunities professionally and how her extensive experience in people development led her to embrace the chance to create meaningful impact as a coach.







She shares her methods for maintaining productivity and staying on track with daily and weekly tasks and outlines why she prefers audio to reading when updating her professional knowledge and skills.







Emma also discusses the importance of flexibility and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges and shares her methods of keeping mentally and physically fit to make key decisions about where her next steps will take her. 







“The best thing you can do sometimes is rest your brain, and let it all settle before you pursue new opportunities.” Emma Spence







This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:







* Emma’s role in the finance and development side of the family travel business* Why she and her husband decided to expand into the US* How they separate out their professional and personal life* The three phases of their business development as a couple* Emma’s transition into coaching and how she is developing her skills* Why she is taking plenty of time to consider her next move* How Emma identified her niche as a coach* Why Emma loves lists and the problems she has with her email inbox* What she does to carve out time for herself in a busy world* How Emma deals with days when everything goes wrong* What Emma’s perfect day looks like and why it sometimes surprises her American friends







Resources Mentioned:







* Scott Dunn* Episode 150: Evaluating Your Role with Cathy Brown* Excel* Episode 170: Moving from Fear and Uncertainty to New Ideas and Creativity with Penny Pullan* Miracle Morning* Todoist* Outlook* Smartsheets* Airtable* Walking the Dog podcast* Saturday Live podcast* Fo...

Christian De La Huerta is an award-winning author and respected leader and teacher in the breathwork, self-development, and personal transformation field. He has conducted inspiring retreats across the world using psycho-spiritual teachings for life-changing and lasting effects.







His latest book, Awakening the Soul of Power, has helped many people – including multiple Grammy award-winner Gloria Estefan, who describes it as a “balm for the soul of anyone searching for the truth and answers to life’s difficult questions.”







In today’s episode, Christian shares his journey into coaching and how his early life experiences have fostered his sense of empathy.







He reveals why it’s crucial to identify your purpose and what gives meaning to your life and highlights questions you should ask yourself to help you identify your true purpose.







He shares why expressing your unique potential is a path to a fulfilled and happy life and what meaning and purpose mean to him.







Christian also shares how his latest book will help you own your power, how to identify the steps to regain it, and shares a few simple practices you can use to help you deal with challenging days.







“What matters is that we give it our best, that we give expression to our own unique brand of personal excellence because that’s where our fulfillment is.”Christian De La Huerta







This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:







* Christian’s journey into transformation coaching* How today’s dramatic changes are affecting the way the younger generation thinks* How Christian’s early experiences help him to empathise with others * Why it’s so important to identify your purpose in life* What purpose and applying meaning to your life means to Christian* How giving expression to your unique human potential promotes happiness and fulfillment* Questions to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose* Christian’s latest book about owning personal power* Simple practices you can do to regain your power* Why Christian is grateful for the way the pandemic changed the way he works with clients* How Christian stays up-to-date from a mindful conscious perspective* Helpful practices for dealing with tough days 







Resources Mentioned:







* Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl* Zoom* Keap* Asana







Connect with Christian De La Huerta:







* Soulful Power* Soulful Power on Facebook* Book: Awakening the Soul of Power* Facebook Group: Unleash Your Inner Hero* Christian De La Huerta on LinkedIn* Christian De La Huerta on Instagram* a href="https://m.facebook.

Dave Ruel is a serial entrepreneur, the author of Done by Noon, and a motivational speaker who focuses on helping entrepreneurs prioritise and optimise their time to achieve a more harmonious work-life balance.







He was a competitive bodybuilder for years before being introduced to the world of online business and marketing. In 2009 he began his first online business marrying his love of fitness with his interest in outreach and marketing.







Over the years, he founded and grew several multi-million dollar companies. His work in the online business world allowed him to see just how overworked and unbalanced the average entrepreneur was and inspired him to start his company, Effic. Effic strives to offer an alternative to the overworked and overwhelmed entrepreneur by teaching optimisation and process strategies for a more harmonious life.







On today’s show, Dave and I discuss how he got started as an entrepreneur and how his passion for fitness inspired his transition into business.







Dave offers insight into avoiding the “overworked entrepreneur” trope and how to have a successful business and a satisfying personal life. He breaks down the process for organising and prioritising your time, and he describes the actions he takes each day to ensure his personal and professional lives stay balanced.







We also discuss the three types of freedoms every entrepreneur strives for and how optimising your processes can give you the POWER to live more.







“It’s how well you can integrate your business with your life, or your life with your business, that you find real fulfillment as an entrepreneur.” Dave Ruel







This week on The Power to Live More Podcast:







* How Dave taught himself to be an entrepreneur* The structure and tools that entrepreneurs need to be successful* Why doing more is often less effective* The three freedoms that all entrepreneurs strive for* Why you should organise your time based on your life and how you want to live* How optimising your processes can be the key to work-life harmony* Why self-awareness is so important for productivity and planning your work* The four types of entrepreneurial tasks and how to prioritise them* How Dave practises self-care for his mind and body







Resources Mentioned:







* Book: First Things First by Stephen Covey* Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey* Twist* ClickUp







Connect with Dave Ruel:







* Get your free book* Dave Ruel Website* Effic Website* The Effic Planner* Podcast: Done By Noon* Book: Done By Noon by Dave Ruel* Effic on Facebook* Dave Ruel on LinkedIn* a href="http...