Shifting Views with Willis

Wayne Willis

Welcome to the Shifting Views podcast with Wayne Willis. A global innovation consultant, podcaster, musician, speaker, and content creator from the UK! This is a podcast for curious professionals who want to learn, improve themselves, and have a curiosity for new ideas. This show is all about thinking differently and shifting views about business, community and society challenges. We debate, we learn, we challenge the norms, we close the binaries. Subscribe for the latest episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. From 22 Stone to Fitness Entrepreneur.

    10월 26일

    From 22 Stone to Fitness Entrepreneur.

    Chef-turned-entrepreneur Oscar Sowden went from unhappiness, burnout and 22 stone to building a thriving fitness and wellbeing business that helps others do the same. In this powerful episode, Oscar shares how small steps, honest self-reflection and relentless consistency helped him transform his body, mind and career. From that moment, he decided, “I’ve had enough of this.” Oscar has built a life built on purpose and proof, not motivation. He opens up about his struggles with confidence, social media pressure and self-doubt, and explains how he used those challenges to fuel lasting change. In this episode: The exact moment Oscar decided to change his lifeHow to replace motivation with disciplineWhy confidence is built, not foundThe reality of body image and social media pressureThe realities and myths of the fitness industry.How Oscar turned self-improvement into a successful businessThe importance of small, consistent actionsThe lessons every listener can take to transform their own life Whether you’re trying to get fitter, find direction or build self-belief, this episode proves that change is possible for anyone. 🎧 Subscribe to Shifting Views with Willis for more conversations that shift perspectives in business, community and life. #Transformation #Motivation #Mindset #Discipline #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #FitnessJourney #SelfImprovement #Entrepreneurship #ShiftingViewsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54분
  2. Is Your Network Really Your Net Worth?

    8월 30일

    Is Your Network Really Your Net Worth?

    Business development is tough. Cold calls go unanswered, emails are ignored, and introductions rarely stick. But what if there was a better way to build influence, win opportunities, and create growth? In this episode of Shifting Views with Willis, I speak with Bob Spence, a former executive at Coutts Bank and now a consultant and trainer who helps leaders and professionals build valuable networks. This conversation is not about handing out business cards or delivering slick elevator pitches. It is about how to create genuine, mutually beneficial connections that unlock doors in ways cold outreach never can. Bob shares stories and examples that show how real opportunities come from being part of the right network and why influence flows through the people you know and trust. Why valuable connections are the most powerful tool in business developmentThe limitations of cold calls, emails, and one-off introductionsHow to move beyond transactional networking into meaningful, long-term relationshipsReal stories of opportunities created through networksThe practical steps to build a network that works for you, and how the process opens doors in business and beyond Networking is not only vital in business. It matters just as much in music, the arts, charities, hiring, sport and any arena where people and relationships are at the centre. If you are in sales, business development, or simply trying to grow your influence, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and actionable guidance on why your network might be your most important asset. 🔗 Follow and subscribe for more conversations that shift views in business, community and society. #NetworkingTips #BusinessDevelopment #SalesStrategy #BuildConnections #ProfessionalGrowth #InfluenceMatters #ShiftingViews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 8분
  3. Solarpunk, Grokkists, Climate Fiction, and Community-Led Sustainability: A podcast with Alan Raw.

    7월 25일

    Solarpunk, Grokkists, Climate Fiction, and Community-Led Sustainability: A podcast with Alan Raw.

    What is solarpunk and why is it gaining momentum? Can storytelling and citizen science shape a more hopeful, sustainable future? In this episode of Shifting Views with Willis, I’m joined by Alan Raw — former BBC journalist, creative practitioner, eco-activist, and author of the solarpunk novel Salt & Seeds. We explore how creative thinking, community action, and alternative knowledge networks like Grokkist are helping us reimagine life in a world facing climate breakdown. This is a conversation about optimism, systems change, and the quiet power of imagining something better. 🔍 What we talk about in this episode: 🌱 What is Solarpunk and why does it matter now? How solarpunk fiction inspires action through connection, not conflictReplacing dystopian fear with practical hopeThe role of speculative fiction in imagining regenerative futures🧠 How does neurodivergent thinking help reimagine sustainability? Alan’s work with the Grokkist NetworkAlternative education, polymaths, and creative systems thinkingWriting as “future-pacing” and making sense of complexity📚 What inspired Salt & Seeds and what does it explore? Climate resilience, community knowledge, and ancient wisdomCitizen science and reclaiming shared knowledgeStorytelling as a tool for belonging and ecological awareness🤝 What can local communities do right now? Why grassroots change mattersBlending eco-tech with local wisdomEncouraging curiosity, connection, and collective action 📣 If you enjoyed this episode… Follow or subscribe for more conversations on Shifting Views, Systems Change, Sustainability, and Creative FuturesLeave a review — it really helps us growShare this episode with someone who cares about building better futures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46분

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Welcome to the Shifting Views podcast with Wayne Willis. A global innovation consultant, podcaster, musician, speaker, and content creator from the UK! This is a podcast for curious professionals who want to learn, improve themselves, and have a curiosity for new ideas. This show is all about thinking differently and shifting views about business, community and society challenges. We debate, we learn, we challenge the norms, we close the binaries. Subscribe for the latest episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.