Focus on WHY

Amy Rowlinson
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Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.

  1. Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    5D AGO

    Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    Feeling stuck or searching for more meaning in your work and life? In this episode, I weave together the wisdom from the conversations I've had my last five guests: Ed Jordan, Barbara Nixon, Chaandani Khan, Victoria Rennoldson and Dave James. Discover why reflection paired with action is the secret to unlocking resilience, purposeful leadership, intentional joy, courageous acceptance, authentic connection and true fulfilment. Whether you're navigating change, building confidence or craving connection, this episode invites you to pause, reflect and take bold steps forward to transform insight into impact. Reflections with Actions from the following conversations:  503 Walk in Winning with Ed Jordan 504 Intentional Living with Barbara Nixon 505 Limitless Potential with Chaandani Khan 506 Cultural Conversations Creating Connection with Victoria Rennoldson 507 Frameworks for Freedom with Dave James   KEY TAKEAWAY "Your why isn't just an intellectual concept; it's the emotional significance you attach to your choices, shaped in moments of honest introspection."   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    37 min
  2. Frameworks for Freedom with Dave James

    MAR 25

    Frameworks for Freedom with Dave James

    What does it really take to feel seen, heard, and truly free? Coach and speaker Dave James shares his journey through anger, therapy, career change and personal challenges, showing how these experiences shaped his approach to being fully validated. He explains why he chooses frameworks over rigid structures, how his values of fun, freedom and fairness guide his work, and why feeling more—rather than knowing more—is his life's experiment. A candid conversation about vulnerability, growth and how anyone can choose to build frameworks for freedom.   KEY TAKEAWAY "Freedom is choice, but for me, it's very much a felt thing. I know when I've got it, and my body and brain tell me when I haven't. It's because I've turned a framework into a structure." BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/00bDisD2   ABOUT THE GUEST – DAVE JAMES Dave James is a professional speaker, speaker coach, and TEDx speaker who helps people talk about what matters to them without freaking out. After working in healthcare, he swapped a clinical role for coaching and speaking, and now helps others find their stories and share them with confidence. His framework, How to Be a Happy Human, explores what it really takes to live and work with more presence, happiness, and resilience. Known for his mix of humour, humanity, and honesty, Dave helps people reconnect with themselves, their work, and the audiences they care about.   CONNECT WITH DAVE https://www.davethecoach.co.uk/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavejames/  https://www.instagram.com/iamdavejames/    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    46 min
  3. Cultural Conversations Creating Connection with Victoria Rennoldson

    MAR 18

    Cultural Conversations Creating Connection with Victoria Rennoldson

    In this rich, heartfelt conversation, specialising in global leadership, communication and cultural intelligence, Victoria Rennoldson highlights how language, culture and self-leadership shape your ability to truly connect as global leaders. She shares the personal story behind her book, the legacy of her Austrian-Hungarian roots and the profound impact of her father's death on her sense of purpose. Unpacking belonging, workplace communication, enduring legacy and meaningful work, this is also a powerful reflection on cultural conversations creating connection.   KEY TAKEAWAY "For people who are leaders, it's really important to allow space and to understand how you invite connection, contribution and conversation."   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Become a Global Leader by Victoria Rennoldson - https://amzn.eu/d/03JVWYiS    ABOUT THE GUEST – VICTORIA RENNOLDSON Victoria Rennoldson is a multi-award-winning Coach, Speaker and certified Facilitator, specialising in Global Leadership, Communication and Cultural Intelligence.    She helps professionals and organisations to empower themselves, and their current and future global leaders to amplify their impact, communicate confidently and collaborate in multicultural environments. This means they can lead effectively, deliver their results and thrive in their global careers.   Victoria is the CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa, author and a top-ranked Podcast host with over 155 episodes and counting. Her first book, Become a Global Leader, published in November 2025.   CONNECT WITH VICTORIA RENNOLDSON https://linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson https://culturecuppa.com/book/ https://culturecuppa.com/podcast/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    41 min
  4. Limitless Potential with Chaandani Khan

    MAR 11

    Limitless Potential with Chaandani Khan

    Have you ever wondered how significant life-changing experiences reshape our sense of purpose? After a life-changing brain injury, Chandani Khan rebuilt her world through intentionality, acceptance and an unshakeable growth mindset. She shares how she navigated identity loss, moved from a deeply inward healing journey to outward service and now leads change in concussion care through patient-centred education and community. Chandani explores limiting beliefs, the idea of before, current and new selves, and the beauty of creating purpose from within. This powerful conversation focuses on resilience, identity and limitless potential.   KEY TAKEAWAY "Sometimes you have to lose who you thought you were to discover who you truly are right now."   ABOUT THE GUEST – CHAANDANI KHAN Chaandani Khan is the founder of Return to Life, a specialized practice that helps medical and allied health practitioners integrate a concussion-informed approach into services. She brings a wealth of knowledge gained through experience plus research, and is focused on leading systemic change in the delivery of concussion care. Six years ago a brain injury derailed Chaandani's life, which left her navigating PPCS (persistent post-concussive symptoms) and an overwhelming amount of loss. Preparing a cup of tea, washing clothes and sending a single email became monumental challenges and her familiar, fast-paced lifestyle appeared impossibly far out of reach. Attending years of recovery appointments and ingraining herself in the concussion recovery space allowed her to identify key gaps in service and systems, and the demand for a new path forward.    CONNECT WITH CHAANDANI KHAN https://returntolife.ca  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaandanikhan    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    39 min
  5. Intentional Living with Barbara Nixon

    MAR 4

    Intentional Living with Barbara Nixon

    Barbara Nixon shares how intentionally dating herself on Fridays became a powerful ritual for joy, self-connection and self-leadership. She reflects on an early career bolt-of-lightning moment that revealed her purpose: helping people grow. Barbara explores the difference between giving and people-pleasing, the importance of filling your own cup first and recognising the tingling moments of awe as signals of what truly matters. Define your own joy, needs and success by learning to embrace intentional living.   KEY TAKEAWAY "So when we say, what do we want? I always think that's the hardest question to answer. What is it that we want?" BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://amzn.eu/d/0f12k1RI    ABOUT THE GUEST – BARBARA NIXON Barbara Nixon is an Exec Success Coach,Leadership Consultant, and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling.   With nearly 3 decades in the Personal Development and Leadership arena, Barbara has worked with thousands of leaders from CEO's and Managing Directors, Senior Managers and Business Owners and is passionate about helping leaders to remove the blocks that are holding them back, and elevate. Barbara is the author of The Boss Hat,  and the host of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast.   Barbara has also been featured in Addicted2Success, Tut.com, Training Zone, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and BBC Radio 2 The Jeremy Vine Show, and behind the scenes Barbara is married to Dave, has 4 children, a fab dog called Nellie and is a lover of travel, growing veg, comedy, reading autobiographies and a lot of decaf tea.   CONNECT WITH BARBARA NIXON https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaranixon1/  https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    38 min
  6. Walk in Winning with Ed Jordan

    FEB 25

    Walk in Winning with Ed Jordan

    Sharing his journey from performer and broadcaster to executive and leadership coach, trainer and speaker, Ed Jordan explores the mindset shifts that fuel creativity, confidence and meaningful reinvention. Drawing inspiration from thought leaders including Nancy Kline and Simon Sinek, Ed reflects on the transformative power of deep listening and authentic connection. He shares how joy, respect, gratitude and music have shaped both his personal story and professional purpose, offering practical insights for navigating setbacks and rediscovering creative flow. With a simple yet powerful invitation to breathe, believe and be brave, Ed invites you to reconnect with your values, reignite your spark and step forward with courage. This is how you walk in winning. KEY TAKEAWAY "When you remember that the winning is already walking inside of you, every step you take with gratitude and courage becomes a life lived on purpose."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Time to Think by Nancy Kline - https://amzn.eu/d/0gWsWIUZ Creativity by John Cleese - https://amzn.eu/d/01dRYmtI    RESOURCE How Great Leaders Inspire Action - Ted Talk by Simon Sinek - https://youtu.be/qp0HIF3SfI4?si=JX-xuAE8-uy5UVIR  ABOUT THE GUEST – ED JORDAN Ed Jordan is a global keynote speaker, multi-platinum award winning musician and an executive and leadership coach. He spent the first 30 years of his career as a singer songwriter, TV and radio presenter, film composer and theatre producer in South Africa before joining the biggest bank in Africa as Global Head: Wealth Experience.    Ed lives in the U.K. where he runs a professional coaching and training business and delivers inspirational keynotes and purpose workshops globally. His signature talk, 'Walk in Winning!' equips individuals and teams to step bravely into a new world.   CONNECT WITH ED JORDAN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-jordan-b99059111/  https://www.edjordaninc.com  https://www.facebook.com/edjordaninc  https://www.instagram.com/edjordaninc/  https://x.com/edjordaninc    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    41 min
  7. Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    FEB 24

    Reflections with Actions with Amy Rowlinson

    Feeling stuck or searching for more meaning? In this episode, I weave together the wisdom of my last five guests: Dan MacQueen, Dawn Michele Jackson, Mosongo Moukwa, Robert Paris and Rachael Edmondson-Clarke. Each embody how the life-changing power of reflection with action, emotional honesty and self-compassion combine to transform setbacks into opportunities. Discover practical strategies for navigating change, reclaiming identity and leading with both your head and heart. The following guests' stories offer practical insights to spark genuine growth and deeper meaning in your life and work: 496 Better than Yesterday with Dan MacQueen 497 You Really Matter with Dawn Michele Jackson 498 Rhythm of Return with Mosongo Moukwa 499 Reclaiming Your Identity with Robert Paris 500 The WHY that Endures with Amy Rowlinson 501 Presence, Purpose and Heart with Rachael Edmondson-Clarke   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    42 min
  8. Presence, Purpose and Heart with Rachael Edmondson-Clarke

    FEB 18

    Presence, Purpose and Heart with Rachael Edmondson-Clarke

    Rachael Edmondson-Clarke shares how a corporate breakdown became the breakthrough that aligned her life and leadership with her soul's contract. She reflects on how she chose presence over performance, leading with both head and heart and reporting for duty to a higher purpose. Through her honest stories of parenting, panic attacks and purposeful work with senior leaders, Rachael highlights how self-care, vulnerability and connection underpin meaningful leadership. To live intentionally, navigate change and create impact without sacrificing your wellbeing, this episode invites you to embrace presence, purpose and heart.   KEY TAKEAWAY "We are all leaders in some way, shape or form and it's about remembering that leading well for good, it's not about power or perfection, it's about showing up is about presence, purpose and heart."   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey - https://amzn.eu/d/04QtDHJR   ABOUT THE GUEST – RACHAEL EDMONDSON-CLARKE Rachael Edmondson-Clarke is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Ellevar. She works with conscious leaders and organisations who want to make a positive difference in the world.   Blending behavioural science with the biology of performance, she helps people stay clear, energised and connected under pressure—without losing their humanity.   Trusted by global brands and growth-focused businesses, Rachael's work brings science, strategy and soul together to create cultures where people thrive. It explores how we show up as the leaders our world needs—rooted in clarity, moved by courage, sustained by our capacity to steady ourselves, lead wisely and stay human.   CONNECT WITH RACHAEL EDMONDSON-CLARKE https://www.ellevar.co.uk  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeledmondsonclarke  https://www.facebook.com/rachael.edmondson.clarke  https://www.instagram.com/rachaeledmondsonclarke  https://www.tiktok.com/@rachael_edmondson_clarke    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

    41 min
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Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.

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  • Creator
    Amy Rowlinson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    508
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amy Rowlinson 2026
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    Focus on WHY

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