Quality of Mind: Realising Exponential Potential.

Piers Thurston Making Change Work
Quality of Mind: Realising Exponential Potential.

A new way to unlock the ’’secret source’ for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Quality of Mind - explores ’Before Psychology’ to create a foundational shift in performance, peace and potential. A game changing understanding of the Mind to transform business. Realise exponential human potential in every aspect of business and work. Subscribe to hear interviews, examples, and ideas, that might just change how you see the world.

  1. FEB 13

    From Selling to Serving: The Power of Going Beyond Self

    This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation. Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Going Before the Self Welcome to the Quality of Mind Transforming Business Podcast Series! In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Nick, a former enterprise tech salesperson turned coach. Over the past 12-18 months, Nick has flourished in coaching, helping salespeople and leaders balance high performance with peace of mind. We delve into the art of sales and business development, discussing how understanding the nature of the mind and self can profoundly impact sales skills. We also discover Nick's transformative journey from facing anxiety and panic attacks in a high-pressure sales environment to finding true fulfilment. Tune in to explore topics like committed and intentional sales versus attached and invested approaches, and the invaluable distinction between serving and selling. Learn how you can become a better salesperson by recognising the freedom to experience any sensation without self-attachment. Discover how to handle any sensation or feeling and realize their true identity as awareness itself, rather than a separate self, leading to greater freedom and effectiveness in their professional and personal lives. Nick’s Journey: From high-pressure enterprise tech sales to transformative coaching The Shift from External to Internal Success: What happens when success on the outside doesn’t align with inner wellbeing? Selling vs. Serving: How a shift in perspective changes the sales experience for both the seller and the client Freedom in Sales: The distinction between being committed and intentional versus attached and invested The Fear of Fear: Why the real issue isn’t external circumstances but our perception of them High Performance & Flow States: Understanding what gets in the way of performing at your best Navigating Targets & Pressure: How sales professionals can stay in service mode even within high-pressure environments The Power of Inquiry: The role of direct experience in discovering what is truly real   Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Nick here  and on his website here  A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the Before Psychology nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here  or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

    1h 4m
  2. 12/01/2024

    The Business Advantage: The Secret Source to Flow & Ease

    This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation.   In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business Podcast, host Piers speaks with Emily Hawkins about the fundamental bases of achieving authentic business success. Emily shares her journey from the corporate world, emphasising the transition from relying on credentials to harnessing a more innate intelligence and resourcefulness. The conversation delves deep into exploring the significance of understanding one's true self, not only beyond our conditioning societal expectations but even before psychology. They discuss how dropping resistance to 'what is' and realising our innate, expansive nature can lead to genuine flow, creativity, and business success - revealing the secret sauce to thriving not just in business, but in life in general.      03:45 The Secret Sauce to Success 10:03 The Case of Mistaken Identity 12:58 Flow and Authentic Leadership 15:50 The Essence of Self and Flow 26:34 Embracing Differences and Overcoming Resistance 30:44 Embracing Our Unique Gifts 31:46 Acceptance and Resistance 32:25 The Illusion of Self-Identification 40:51 The Concept of Aperture 44:58 The Secret Sauce of Self-Realization 46:00 Daily Practices for Awakening 52:38 Letting Go of Self-Identification   Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Emily here her work on her website here  A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

    58 min
  3. 09/04/2024

    How Overthinking Takes Over and How to Reclaim Peace

    This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. The Self and Overthinking: In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business podcast, host Piers chats with Andrew Sewell, a leadership and personal coach, and author of 'The Overthinker’s Guide to Life.' Andrew shares his journey from scriptwriting and advertising to coaching. The conversation delves into the pervasive issue of overthinking, its roots in the modern emphasis on the self, and how our historical and societal constructs have exaggerated our sense of individual separateness. They explore transformative insights into recognizing the fundamental oneness of existence, drawing from concepts in various spiritual traditions. Through direct inquiry into the nature of thought, Andrew and Piers offer listeners practical wisdom on how to unhook from habitual thinking and experience a more relaxed and connected way of being. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:44 Andrew Sewell's Background and Career Transition 02:46 The Concept of Overthinking 05:32 The Role of Thinking in Modern Life 08:18 Exploring Self-Referential Thinking 12:11 The Nature of Thought and Self 22:55 Direct Inquiry and Awareness 28:32 The Illusion of Self and Thought 30:04 Experiencing Flow and Losing the Self 32:38 The Rise of Overthinking in Modern Society 33:08 The Deification of the Self 35:41 The Impact of Advertising and Social Media 36:46 Indigenous Perspectives on Self and Nature 38:03 The Concept of Individuation vs. Separation 40:31 The Evolutionary Advantage of the Separate Self 46:30 Practical Steps to Reduce Overthinking 48:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections   Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Andrew on Linkedin and his website  here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

    50 min
  4. 07/23/2024

    People Who Annoy You! - Just the System Learning in a Different Way

    This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.   Unlocking Transformative Insights from Everyday Annoyances   In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business podcast, Piers and returning guest Kate delve into the profound lessons hidden within our everyday annoyances. Through engaging and relatable examples, the conversation reveals how our reactions to others can shine a light on deeper personal conditioning and programming. Discover how self-inquiry and identifying with awareness rather than the 'self' can lead to transformative shifts in perception, ultimately enhancing relationships and promoting a richer, more compassionate understanding of oneself and others. They also discuss the magic of the system and how we often miss the opportunity to see how others' actions are just learning experiences.   This Episode:  00:00 Welcome and Introduction  02:34 The Power of 'Before Psychology' 04:26 Understanding Annoyance and Judgment 07:27 Real-Life Examples of Judgment 17:42 The Concept of 'I' and Self-Inquiry 22:29 Exploring the Concept of 'I' 23:56 Understanding Annoyance and Self-Identification 26:03 The Intelligent Design of Annoyance 28:34 Seeing Through Misidentification 33:05 Leaning into Discomfort for Growth 36:32 Curiousity and Compassion in Relationships   Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Kate and her website A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO Piers and  Katrijn's YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

    42 min
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A new way to unlock the ’’secret source’ for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Quality of Mind - explores ’Before Psychology’ to create a foundational shift in performance, peace and potential. A game changing understanding of the Mind to transform business. Realise exponential human potential in every aspect of business and work. Subscribe to hear interviews, examples, and ideas, that might just change how you see the world.

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