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Ricky Locke
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Life is pretty tough, and we're all just trying to get through as best we can, so what if there was a weekly resource that was fun and informative that could help us get through life's obstacles and opportunities? Welcome to The UNLOCKED podcast, the weekly podcast where I share conversations with thought leaders, authors, entrepreneurs and other inspiring people to help you UNLOCK the best version of yourself and tackle life's obstacles and opportunities. If you're new here, I'm Ricky Locke, a Confidence Coach, Professional Speaker and award-winning magician (oh and a new father too!) Whether you are feeling stuck in life, need to improve your confidence or just looking to get through that next part of life and tackle your most recent obstacle, this is the podcast for you. Ready to get unlocked and live the best version of yourself? Hit that subscribe button and join me every Wednesday for a brand-new episode!

  1. 115. How to Use AI as Your Ultimate Competitive Edge with Earl Waud | How to use AI

    12/07/2025

    115. How to Use AI as Your Ultimate Competitive Edge with Earl Waud | How to use AI

    115. How to Use AI as Your Ultimate Competitive Edge with Earl Waud | How to use AI In this episode, Ricky Locke sits down with AI educator, author, speaker and “Hindsight Mentor” Earl Waud to explore how artificial intelligence can help you think bigger, act faster and transform your life and business. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is AI going to take my job?” “Will it make me less human?” “How do I actually use this stuff without feeling overwhelmed?” ...then this episode is for you. Earl shares how a near-death experience reshaped his mission, how he became a bestselling author using AI, and how he now teaches entrepreneurs, speakers and creators to use AI as a superpower rather than a threat. Together, we dive deep into: What AI really is (in simple terms)How to stay ahead in the new AI-powered worldThe skills that will matter most in the next 5 yearsWhy people who use AI will replace those who don’tHow to keep your voice, authenticity, and humanity while using AIThe four pillars Earl teaches to help people gain their ultimate competitive edgeWhether AI will replace creative jobs (editors, designers, writers)How to use AI daily in practical, stress-free waysEarl’s favourite tools, prompts and productivity tricksHow AI can help you write books, create content and build your brand fasterThe truth about deepfakes, fake news, and the future of trustWhy curiosity, courage and communication still matter more than ever This episode will shift the way you think about AI, from something to fear, to something that can unlock your potential and elevate your success. Key TakeawaysAI doesn’t replace humans, it replaces people who don’t use it.Your competitive edge will be your ability to prompt, adapt and apply AI.Authenticity isn’t lost with AI, it’s amplified when you train it in your voice.You are one tool, one prompt, one skill away from transforming your business.The future belongs to the curious, not the fearful. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED!

    46 min
  2. 114. 5 Ways to Use Humor to Connect at Work with 7× Emmy Winner Beth Sherman | How to use humour in presentations

    10/31/2025

    114. 5 Ways to Use Humor to Connect at Work with 7× Emmy Winner Beth Sherman | How to use humour in presentations

    114. 5 Ways to Use Humor to Connect at Work with 7× Emmy Winner Beth Sherman | How to use humour in presentations In this episode, comedy writer and humour strategist Beth Sherman, a seven-time Emmy Award winner known for her work on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Letterman, and The Tonight Show shares how humour can transform communication in professional and personal settings. We explore how to use humour not to entertain, but to connect, build trust, and communicate with impact. Beth explains why “truth is funny,” how to find your authentic comedic voice, and the importance of reading the room. She also breaks down what makes humour inclusive, how to balance professionalism with playfulness, and why humour truly is a love language. Together, we discuss practical ways to use humour as a communication tool, from leadership to public speaking and how anyone (even non-comedians) can develop a more relatable, engaging style at work. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Humour in Professional Settings 04:40 Beth Sherman's Journey to Comedy Writing 08:03 Inside the Writer's Room: Collaboration and Competition 12:03 The Pressure of Deadlines in Comedy Writing 17:09 Finding Humour in Truth and Specificity 24:49 Using Humour as a Love Language in Communication 29:52 The Power of Acknowledgment in Communication 34:19 Choosing the Right Humor for Professional Settings 38:02 Using Humor as a Tool for Connection 41:22 Finding the Balance: How Much Humor is Too Much? 44:15 Quickfire Humour Tips and Misconceptions About Comedians Key Takeaways takeaways Humor should be used to connect with others.The best humour reflects truth and authenticity.In a writer's room, collaboration is key to success.Deadlines can foster creativity in comedy writing.Self-awareness enhances the effectiveness of humor.Humor can diffuse tension in professional settings.Truth is the foundation of effective storytelling.Humor is seasoning; it should complement the main message.Understanding your audience is crucial for humor.Using humour can demonstrate resilience and approachability. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED! TRANSCRIPT

    54 min
  3. 113. 10 Tips to Build a Thriving Business with Faye Cornhill | Challenge Your Beliefs & Unlock Success

    04/02/2025

    113. 10 Tips to Build a Thriving Business with Faye Cornhill | Challenge Your Beliefs & Unlock Success

    113. 10 Tips to Build a Thriving Business with Faye Cornhill | Challenge Your Beliefs & Unlock Success In this episode, Faye Cornhill shares powerful tips to help you grow with confidence, attract high-paying clients, and challenge the beliefs that may be holding you back. Whether you're a solopreneur, wedding business owner, or creative entrepreneur, these mindset shifts and business strategies will help you overcome fear, redefine success, and take your business to the next level. Don't let self-doubt stop you—embrace your potential and start thriving today! Connect with Faye at: www.fayecornhillcoaching.co.uk www.theweddingbusinessclub.com www.livesinfocus.org.uk Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Power of Belief 03:01 The Catalyst for Change 09:12 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 15:19 Support and Belief 18:32 Challenging Societal Norms 23:21 Creating Your Own Path 27:38 The Power of Beliefs 29:33 Embracing the Temporary 30:28 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations 36:12 Pushing Through Challenges 49:00 Challenging Limiting Beliefs Takeaways -Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your dreams. -Challenge societal norms and create your own path to fulfillment. -Being true to yourself and making choices that align with your values is -key to finding purpose and success. -Fulfillment can be found in both entrepreneurship and being a stay-at-home parent. -Beliefs have a significant impact on our lives and businesses. It's important to choose empowering beliefs that support our growth and success. -The belief that everything is temporary can help us navigate both the good and the bad times. It reminds us to keep striving during the good times and to persevere through the difficult times. -Societal expectations should not dictate our choices. We have the power to choose our own path and pursue our goals and dreams, even if they go against societal norms. -Pushing through tough times and challenges can lead to personal growth and a sense of accomplishment. We are capable of more than we often give ourselves credit for. -It's important to challenge our limiting beliefs and question who is telling us that we can't achieve something. By taking action and saying 'yes' to our aspirations, we can overcome self-doubt and achieve great things. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED! Ricky (00:00.098) When you feel low emotionally and physically, that is when you are most susceptible to believing things that you don't believe are true. Like you can do those things. I'm not saying you have to go and do crazy things like climb mountains or whatever, but you are capable as your beliefs will let you be. And so why not change that? Like why not instead of, yeah, but I couldn't do that. Says who? Ricky (00:43.406) Welcome to the Unlocked podcast, Faye Cornhill. How are you? I'm really well, thank you. Thank you for having me. Pleasure. Yeah, finally, after boiler attempts to get that replaced and I lost my voice, I think it was on the other time, wasn't it? I had no voice, couldn't do the recording. So we're finally here now after years of talking about this. So this is an absolute pleasure, Faye. There'll be a lot of listeners that listen to my podcast that will recognise you. But for those who don't know who you are, Faye, tell us who are you? Do you know what? When people introduce themselves as really slick, like one -liner, I think, they've got it down. So for anyone listening, I don't have that down. So prepare for the waffle. I am a business coach. So I help people grow and scale their businesses. A very, very quick potted history is that 15 years ago, I started my first business, which was my wedding photography business. I just plucked the idea. literally out of thin air and started a business and it kind of went quite well. It went really well in fact and that sort of unbeknown to me grew into something that enabled me to help and support other people to do the same. I now run four different businesses all kind of with roots in the wedding industry. I am mum to two teenagers, can't believe that. Where did the time go? I live in the countryside, I have two dogs and I quite like watching films and chilling on my sofa. That's nice, that's nice, that's not waffle at all, that's lovely. Yeah, that's very good. Well, I'll you, I'm really interested to get you on here because for a multiple of reasons really. Obviously we've known each other for about four years now, I think, through the wedding business club and through... Online shows, remember those days? Wow. When we were in lockdown, they were good. That was good that and obviously the BBC as well. So one of the things that I'm really eager to talk about is your journey. And particularly on this podcast, we talked to like amazing individuals of how they've got to where they've got to start to unlock that or unpick that and understand what it takes for someone to get to just extraordinary, awesome things. And I'm genuinely intrigued about your journey, because I think it will be a similar pathway to me one day. You know, some of the thoughts and feelings that I'm having right now about Ricky (03:01.324) children and how that can massively throw off your plans and your dreams, but also still in, you know, we still got to keep it on track. Right. So I'm genuinely really interested about this. Go back to early days. You obviously have had a wonderful career through you can us a little bit about, you know, obviously full time employment and obviously creating a bit. So let's talk a little bit about your story from being young. Was it a dream or did you aspire to go into photography? Never photography. No, I was. I always, always had this feeling that I would have my own business. And I don't really know where that came from because I don't come from a family of entrepreneurs. know, a lot of people say, I learned what I know from my dad or from my mom or from my grandma, but actually nobody in my family was self -employed. In fact, quite the opposite, I would say. I come from an upbringing of actually really hardworking people. all who worked hard for somebody else. And I think that is inspirational in itself. My dad worked for his whole life for Clark Shoes. My dad was an engineer. He was also a part -time fireman. And he worked, yeah, making the tools that make shoes that are on our school kids' feet. And he worked for them for years. And I have to say, I think I found that in equal parts. inspirational, like someone can stick doing the same thing for that long. And also inspirational not to actually repeat that because I get bored really easily and the idea of going to the same place of work every day. mean, my dad would have started there, I guess when he was like 16 when he left school and left at retirement age, the thought of that kills me actually. I don't think I've thought what it takes to do that. So I wasn't, I haven't been brought up to run businesses in my sleep, but I was always really curious about the idea. I remember as a kid, I would sell stuff in the playground, like not bad stuff. I went to a nice little village primary. Dodgy DVDs and stuff like that and videos. actually the first thing I ever sold was headed letter paper. And so we bought a computer. Ricky (05:25.366) which was a big, big deal for our family. I mean, it couldn't do anything apart from like write a document and print it. And even that was quite bad. And it had clip art. And I would sell to my friends, like, do you want a dolphin or would you like a butterfly? And I would write their name and I would print them letterhead. And then they could write their thank you letters for their Christmas gifts on fancy letterhead paper. And so I made some cash from that, which was fun because... You know, I didn't pay for the ink or paper. Nice. was good. was good. overheads then. I've always been deeply curious about making money. And I don't think it comes from a place of materialism. I've honestly never really been materialistic. I wasn't as a kid. I'm not now. I say I'm less now than I ever have been. But I just thought it was a really fun game. thought it was really fun. you know, what I grew up in a, in a West country, like very normal place to grow up, a very normal upbringing where people

    55 min
  4. 112 How to Improve your sleep with Ryan Snell of Unstoppabl | The key to high performance

    03/27/2025

    112 How to Improve your sleep with Ryan Snell of Unstoppabl | The key to high performance

    112 How to Improve your sleep with Ryan Snell of Unstoppabl | The key to high performance In this week's episode I am joined with Ryan Snell of Unstoppabl and we dive into the critical role of sleep in enhancing high performance, discussing the alarming statistics of sleep deprivation and its economic impact. Exploring the health risks associated with insufficient sleep, including its effects on decision-making, productivity, and overall well-being. We discuss the importance of understanding sleep's functions and the significance of maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm to optimise sleep quality and health. We also discuss the challenges of modern life and how they impact our sleep and overall well-being and how to align with our natural circadian rhythms, offering practical strategies to improve sleep quality. Find out more about Ryan at https://unstoppabl.com/about-unstoppabl Chapters 00:00The Importance of Sleep in High Performance 02:55 Sleep Deprivation and Its Economic Impact 06:07 Health Risks Associated with Lack of Sleep 08:53 Understanding Sleep and Its Functions 11:55 The Role of Circadian Rhythm in Sleep Quality 15:03 Navigating Modern Life's Challenges 16:28 Understanding Circadian Rhythms 18:39 Strategies for Aligning with Nature 20:20 Creating a Sleep-Conducive Environment 22:55 Setting Boundaries for Better Sleep 25:31 Optimizing Your Sleep Space 28:41 Investing in Sleep Quality 29:15 The Impact of Caffeine on Sleep 30:52 Parenting and Sleep Challenges 34:04 Mental Health and Sleep 35:18 Practical Sleep Tips for Parents 39:02 Taking Responsibility for Sleep Improvement takeaways One in five people are not getting enough sleep.Sleep deprivation costs the UK economy around 40 billion pounds annually.Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision-making and productivity loss.Individuals getting less than six hours of sleep lose about six working days a year.Sleep is crucial for recovery and overall health.Arianna Huffington's experience highlights the dangers of sleep deprivation.Circadian rhythm plays a vital role in sleep quality.Sleep debt cannot be recovered; it accumulates over time.Prioritizing sleep is essential for personal and professional success.Healthy sleep habits are foundational for long-term health. We need to switch off from constant attention demands.Modern life challenges our natural rhythms.Aligning with circadian rhythms can improve sleep.Morning sunlight exposure is crucial for alertness.Creating a sleep-conducive environment is essential.Setting boundaries helps improve sleep quality.Avoid screens for at least 30 minutes after waking.A cool, dark, and quiet bedroom promotes better sleep.Regularly assess and update your mattress for comfort.Simple strategies can lead to significant improvements in sleep. Investing in a good mattress is crucial for sleep quality.Caffeine can significantly impact sleep; a cutoff time is recommended.Parents should maintain a consistent wake-up time regardless of sleep quality.Napping can help offset sleep deprivation, especially for parents.Mental health is closely linked to sleep quality; lack of sleep increases anxiety and depression risk.Setting boundaries around work and technology use is essential for better sleep.Morning sunlight exposure can help regulate circadian rhythms.Creating a calming bedtime routine can improve sleep quality.Nutrition and hydration play a vital role in overall health and sleep.Taking responsibility for sleep habits can lead to better health outcomes. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED!

    44 min
  5. 111 How to become an olympian and The Link Between Mental Health and Performance with Leon Taylor | Best self improvement podcasts

    03/05/2025

    111 How to become an olympian and The Link Between Mental Health and Performance with Leon Taylor | Best self improvement podcasts

    111 How to become an olympian and The Link Between Mental Health and Performance with Leon Taylor | Best self improvement podcasts In this conversation, Leon Taylor shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the importance of pursuing meaningful goals, the challenges of maintaining motivation, and the significance of commitment over fleeting motivation. Leon emphasizes the mental state required for high-performance diving and the balance between individual and team dynamics in synchronized diving. He also reflects on the importance of identity beyond sports and the impact of external pressures on mental health. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of mental health, particularly in the context of competitive sports. They discuss personal experiences with mental health challenges, the evolution of diving codes, and the importance of physical movement for mental well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the need for athletes to prioritize their mental health and the significance of savoring moments in life. The speakers also reflect on the legacy they hope to leave for future generations, encouraging a balanced approach to performance and fulfillment. Connect with Leon Taylor at https://leontaylor.co.uk/ Chapters 00:00 The Pursuit of Meaningful Goals 01:57 Journey to Becoming an Olympian 10:38 The Challenge of Consistent Motivation 11:40 The Importance of Commitment Over Motivation 15:58 Mental State on the Diving Board 23:50 The Balance of Individual and Team Dynamics 28:39 Navigating Mental Health Challenges 30:55 The Evolution of Diving Codes 35:02 Breaking Barriers in Competitive Diving 36:42 The Link Between Mental Health and Performance 40:23 The Importance of Physical Movement for Mental Health 46:30 Finding Ease in a Fast-Paced World 51:10 Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations Takeaways -Give people the chance to not give themselves a hard time. -The pursuit of goals can sometimes feel meaningless. -Physical activity started early in life for me. -I didn't know the Olympics existed until I saw them on TV. -Training for the Olympics requires immense dedication and sacrifice. -Motivation can be fickle; commitment is more reliable. -The environment you train in shapes your performance. -Mental state is crucial when performing under pressure. -It's important to evaluate performance without catastrophizing. -Your identity should not solely be tied to your sport. Navigating mental health requires honesty and communication. -Physical movement significantly impacts mental health. -The evolution of diving codes opened new opportunities. -Breaking barriers in sports can change perceptions. -Mental health issues are common among athletes. -Savoring small moments can enhance overall well-being. -It's important to find ease in a fast-paced life. -Athletes should not solely focus on outcomes. -Legacy involves imparting wisdom to future generations. -Fulfillment comes from the journey, not just achievements. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED!

    53 min
  6. 110 10 Vocal exercises for a more confident voice | Mastering Vocal Techniques for Confidence with Kaffy Rice Oxley of Voice Confident

    02/26/2025

    110 10 Vocal exercises for a more confident voice | Mastering Vocal Techniques for Confidence with Kaffy Rice Oxley of Voice Confident

    110 10 Vocal exercises for a more confident voice | Mastering Vocal Techniques for Confidence with Kaffy Rice Oxley of Voice Confident In this episode voice coach Kaffy Rice Oxley discusses the importance of vocal training, breath control, and the science behind voice production. The dialogue explores how first impressions are significantly influenced by vocal qualities, the mechanics of the vocal instrument, and practical techniques for improving vocal performance. Key topics include the role of diaphragmatic breathing, the significance of pauses in presentations, and effective breathing exercises for vocal endurance. We delve into various vocal techniques and exercises aimed at enhancing vocal performance and resilience. We discuss the importance of vocal warm-ups, hydration, and managing stress to maintain vocal health. The conversation also touches on practical tips for public speaking, including how to handle nerves and dry mouth, as well as daily routines to keep the voice in top condition. The speakers emphasize that confidence in speaking can be developed through practice and awareness of vocal techniques. Find out more about Kaffy at https://www.voiceconfident.com/ or connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaffyrice-oxley/ Chapters 00:00 Jaw Release and Vocal Freedom 01:18 The Importance of First Impressions 02:35 Understanding Your Vocal Instrument 04:57 The Science of Voice Production 07:25 Breath Control and Its Significance 12:43 The Role of Diaphragmatic Breathing 16:27 The Power of Pausing in Presentations 20:49 Resetting with BiSpec Technique 22:08 Breathing Exercises for Vocal Endurance 23:44 Vocal Warm-Up Techniques 35:15 Maintaining Vocal Resilience 41:46 Managing Dry Mouth and Nerves 45:57 Daily Voice Care Routine Takeaways Jaw release techniques can help loosen the jaw for better vocalization.First impressions are heavily influenced by vocal cues, accounting for up to 38% of initial judgments.Everyone has the same vocal instrument, and with training, anyone can improve their singing ability.Breath control is essential for effective communication and vocal health.Diaphragmatic breathing is crucial for maintaining a strong and stable voice.Pausing during presentations can enhance audience engagement and reduce speaker anxiety.The BiSpec technique (Breathe in, Smile, Pause, Eye contact) helps reset the speaker's focus and connection with the audience.Understanding the mechanics of voice production can improve vocal performance.Breathing exercises, such as box breathing, can enhance vocal endurance and control.Practicing breath control can alleviate anxiety and improve overall vocal quality. Vocal warm-ups are essential for preparing the voice.Articulation exercises can improve speech clarity.Hydration is crucial for vocal health.Chewing gum can stimulate saliva production.Avoid whispering as it adds stress to the vocal folds.Confidence in speaking can be learned and developed.Daily voice care routines can enhance vocal performance.Understanding vocal placement can reduce strain.Managing nerves can prevent dry mouth during presentations.Using varied vocal tones makes communication more engaging. Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Jasmine Barnes, Chloe Wilmot, Sara Kay, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott, Chris Lovett & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED! Speaker 1 (00:00.278) So jaw release is good, so you have to sort of let your face go soft, that's right, and then sort of manually, so you're finding this gap of your jaw, and you're gonna sort of manually open your jaw with your hands, so kind of go. Am I doing this right? No, no, right, so don't, yeah, there was massage, but to release the jaw, so put your, put the balls in and then just relax your face and you're gonna literally, manually open your jaw. okay. Like that? Yeah, with your hands. then if you do that few times, then when you talk, you will feel that your jaw feels looser and you're able to talk more freely as well. Speaker 2 (00:40.302) Yeah, yeah, I can feel it. It's like a bit of numbing sensation as well, but it's more open. can open your mouth and you can have a nice rich tone, a breath supported tone and you're articulating correctly. The sounds that we make are made in all different areas of the mouth depending on which muscles and everything they're using. Speaker 2 (01:18.478) Research shows that first impressions are formed within the first seven seconds and vocal cues are a substantial part of this. Studies indicate that a person's voice can be up to 38 % of the initial impression made during a conversation, which includes qualities like tone, pitch and speech rate. So because this is really important, let's have a little bit of discussion about our voice. Welcome to the show, Cathy Rice Oxley. How are you? I'm good, thank you Ricky, I'm all good, yeah, nice to be... to be here. Yeah, lovely to have you here. So, Cathy, obviously you're a voice coach at Voice Confident. Tell us just a little bit about what that is that you do. in all areas of voice training and as you say the voice is something that people do judge us on and if people are going to judge us on our voices then really we want it to be something which really represents us advocates for us that we like the sound of ourselves because you know if you don't like the sound of your own voice your voice allows you to give physical manifestation to your thoughts so if you don't like your voice then that's going to you know put barriers between what you're thinking and how you're able to communicate with people so yeah so I help people with their speaking voices and also with all of the presentation things around, that's all the non-verbal, the posture and the gestures and the face expressions, everything else that we're doing when we're speaking and communicating with people. Speaker 2 (02:35.63) Brilliant, and I'm really, really interested in this because, I mean, we've known each other for almost a year now. And obviously when I met you, there was lots of like synchronicity, synergy, however you want to describe it, because we both do presentation training. And one of the great things that we often talk about is in the Confident Club, we talk about the tools in the toolbox and about how we can make more impact. And I think it's just something that we often see in presentations that people just... We speak in that kind of modulated tone in that same voice and just we believe that that's all we can speak about and that's all that's how we speak. But my question is this, Kathy, could I sing like Beyonce? That's a really difficult one. I'm tempted to say... You are male, so this is a difficult one. But you're actually right. So your voice is an instrument. We've talked about this. Your voice is an instrument. Your voice can do amazing, amazing things. Most people with their spoken voice, they're only using a fraction of what this instrument is capable of. And I always say to people, have to think that your vocal instrument is the same as... all the great singers, all the opera singers, Beyonce, Whitney, you your vocal instruments the same as all the great singers who've ever lived, all the great actors, all the great impressionists. mean, think of all the actors we know on TV that can show up in completely different ways just by changing their accent and the voice and the way it's produced. We all have the same vocal instrument. So it's just a series of, you know, muscle movements and, you know, things interacting in this very complicated instrument and habits, physical habits. So yeah, you can pretty much learn to do whatever you want with your voice. Singing, absolutely everybody can sing. It is physical, it's just a case of learning how everything works and learning to produce things in a certain way. So all this, can't sing, I've never been able to sing, rubbish, everybody, everybody can sing and everybody should sing because it's really good for you, it's good, it's good for the soul to sing. Speaker 2 (04:27.15) Oh, thank you. You fulfilled my dream now because I used to believe like, you know, like it's one of those things like, you know, you're from Lincolnshire. You can't you can't sing, you know, in those tones that you have. obviously, yeah, absolutely. We can write. We've all got the same thing. So I'm interested to talk about. know that this is a big impact. So first, let's just t

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  7. 109 Introverts, Extroverts And The Balance of Ambiversion with Ashley Griffiths | Ways to improve your confidence

    05/29/2024

    109 Introverts, Extroverts And The Balance of Ambiversion with Ashley Griffiths | Ways to improve your confidence

    109 Introverts, Extroverts And The Balance of Ambiversion with Ashley Griffiths | Ways to improve your confidence In this episode, Ricky Locke interviews Ashley Griffiths, a video expert and NLP practitioner. They discuss Ashley's struggle with being an ambivert, finding balance between introversion and extroversion, and the power of silence. They also explore the strengths of introverts and the importance of embracing growth and change. Ashley shares his journey of self-discovery and offers insights into how to connect with him. Takeaways Being an ambivert means having both introverted and extroverted qualities.Introverts can be excellent public speakers and have their own unique strengths.Silence is powerful and allows for deeper processing and understanding.Finding the balance between introversion and extroversion is an ongoing process.Embracing growth and change is essential for personal development. Chapters 01:06 Introduction and Background 2:06 Discovering Ambiversion 034:18 Balancing Introversion and Extroversion 06:55 The Power of Silence 09:08 The Strengths of Introverts 10:41 Struggling with Finding Balance 13:06 Embracing Growth and Change 15:18 How to Connect with Ashley Find out more about Ashley and his podcast here https://ashv5.podbean.com/ Or head to https://subscribepage.io/Lm3DfV Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Chloe Wilmot, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED! Ricky Locke (00:00.987) Hey, welcome to another episode of the mini series of the Unlocked conversation cards with the Diary of a CEO conversation cards. Today, I am joined with my good friend Ashley Griffiths. Hello, mate. How's it going? Ash (00:14.158) It's going fabulous. How about yourself Mike? Ricky Locke (00:16.763) Always fabulous, especially talking to another podcaster and video superstar media expert. My long list of words for you there, but yes, tell us a little bit about you and what is it that you do? Ash (00:31.054) Well, I quite like your intro actually. So, right. So what is it I do? Ultimately, I work with clients to get them out of their heads and out into the world. So dropping all the shoulds, all the musts, have to's, I need to be a guru, I need to sing, I need to dance. And I help them focus on who they are. what they're all about and then getting that across via video and out into the world so they can market their business and start attracting more of the sort of clients that light them up. Ricky Locke (01:06.427) I like that. Very nice. Very nice. Well, I'm looking forward to this one. So obviously we met through the wonderful van der Voel, sorry, I should say the van der Voel, Vaga, van der Voel, and through NLP because we're both NLP practitioners. So this will be a very interesting conversation. Are you ready for your question, Ashley? Ash (01:16.972) Yep. Yes, we are in date. Ash (01:25.71) Oh, I'm a little bit nervous, but let's do it. Let's do it. Ricky Locke (01:28.219) All right. Here we go. So your question is, what is the unobvious thing that you struggle with? Ash (01:38.7) Oh my life. Ricky Locke (01:39.195) What is the unobvious thing that you struggle with? Ash (01:42.702) The unobvious thing I struggle with. Ricky Locke (01:45.083) Yeah. Ricky Locke (01:48.571) Deep question that one. Ash (01:48.782) Okay. I suppose. Yeah. I think actually, I think the people are often surprised. Anyone who's met me, anyone who's been in a room with me, anyone who's seen my videos are often surprised to find out that I'm not a natural extrovert. I'm actually quite shy. Um, I recently discovered, well, recently, probably less two years ago that I'm an ambivert. Ricky Locke (02:10.243) Oh. Ricky Locke (02:18.829) Oh, okay. And just for clarity for listeners, what does that mean? Ash (02:19.278) So there are time. So I have both strong introverted and extroverted qualities. So that's why when you see me on video, if you see me in front of a class or a workshop, I'm bouncing around, I'm confident, I'm talking to everybody and all of that. But what you don't see is the next day I don't talk to anyone. Okay. So I need that space, but I also need. Ricky Locke (02:29.659) Okay. Ash (02:50.606) that environment where I can be social, where I can be around people, where I can be that center of attention and loud and bouncing around. Um, and I was just thinking about this yesterday actually, cause on Monday, um, one of my other hats that I wear is I work with kids that don't go to school. And Monday's quite a people -y day. So I'm talking to people from half nine in the morning. Ricky Locke (03:18.715) you Ash (03:19.566) all the way through until, yeah, seven o 'clock at night. And then on Tuesday, you're lucky if you get a word out of me until about four o 'clock in the afternoon. I literally just sit in a kind of daze until around lunchtime. And then I'm like, suppose I should probably talk to people again now. Ricky Locke (03:40.275) Nice, yeah. So interesting then. So where do you think that comes from then? Ash (03:47.118) What the ambivalent, I think I've always been quite insular in nature. I was always quite shy, but I was always fascinated with people. Always. And I liked observing and I liked sitting and I was often thinking, I'm not going to say anything unless I've actually got something worth saying. Um, so I, especially at school, I'd often sit, watch, and then whenever I was ready, I would pipe up. Um. But yeah, I was, I was very shy as a child. Very shy. Um, the work that I do now, all the public speaking I've done, if you'd have said that even to my teenage, possibly even to my 20 year old self, that I would be doing that, I'd have been like, shut up. There is no way I'm doing that in front of all those people. Nah, thanks. It was too, it was too high stakes. Um, so I think there was probably a self -esteem. Um, issue there for sure. Um, but over time, I think it just changes. I think you, I think one of the common misconceptions as well regarding that regarding introversion, extroversion, ambiversion, whatever is that to be a good public speaker, you need to be an extrovert. I think that's, that's some of the best public speakers in the world have been introverts. Um, so I think it's. Ricky Locke (05:04.539) Yeah. Ricky Locke (05:10.043) Yes. Ash (05:13.582) And also I think sometimes, you know, we live in a world that's determined to make everything binary. And it's just not that simple. I think we can flip between the two quite comfortably. I know I do. Ricky Locke (05:19.161) Yeah. Ricky Locke (05:23.131) Yeah. Yeah. Ricky Locke (05:28.187) Yeah, we have a belief in the Confident Club, same as you, that we believe some of the best speakers in the world are introverted people. But quite often the society norms is that you've got to be this great gregarious person on stage, you know, like Tony Robinson, you know, like, but actually it's the more measured approach, the people that have gravitas that can hold a room, you know, in the power of a pause. Ash (05:37.292) Hmm? Ash (05:43.246) Meh. Ash (05:50.7) Hmm. Ricky Locke (05:55.931) and taking people on a journey. Introverts, I think, are absolutely fantastic. So the fact that you have a balance, it's like a superpower. It's like your Clark Kent Superman, isn't it? I can kind of flick between the two. So that's a really good skill to have. Ash (06:09.838) I think again, yeah, with the, with the introversion, I like just kind of like come back to a point you said there about the silence, really the power of silence. I think we live in a society where that is being drastically diminished. Um, if you look at say social media with the way videos are put out, where you've got literally fit in your life story into a 30 second clip and the way that people edit that it's like, sounds like they're being bloody remixed. Ricky Locke (06:16.315) Yeah. Ricky Locke (06:39.611) Yeah. Ash (06:39.854) There's no room for the words to breathe. And, you know, purely from a processing power, a brain processing power, we need that time to let the words sink in and like figure out, okay, does this actually mean something to me? So silence is super powerful. I think in my teaching career, silence was crucial because sometimes teachers, I think like, okay, well, Ricky Locke (06:55.961) Yeah. Ricky Locke (07:00.555) Yeah. Ash (07:07.95) I asked a

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  8. 108 Unobvious Struggles And Asking For Help with Bev Holden | How to improve your confidence

    05/22/2024

    108 Unobvious Struggles And Asking For Help with Bev Holden | How to improve your confidence

    108 Unobvious Struggles And Asking For Help with Bev Holden | How to improve your confidence In this episode, Ricky Locke interviews Bev Holden, co-founder of the Clear Thinking Partnership. They discuss the unobvious things that Bev struggles with, focusing on confidence and asking for help. Bev challenges the concept of confidence, stating that it is not a real thing and that she doesn't believe she needs it to accomplish tasks. She also shares her difficulty in asking for help in certain situations, often due to a fear of judgment or a desire to maintain a certain perception. The conversation highlights the importance of questioning societal conditioning and living in the present moment. Takeaways Confidence is not a prerequisite for success; it is a concept that can be challenged and redefined.Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it is an opportunity for growth and connection.We create our own conditions and constraints in life, but we also have the power to question and change them.Living in the present moment allows us to let go of past and future worries and focus on what truly matters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to episode 01:00 Background 02:40 The Unobvious Thing: Confidence 05:21 Struggling to Ask for Help 10:57 Takeaways and Conclusion Find out more about Bev & Kate at Clear Thinking at https://www.clearthinkinguk.com/ Patreon thanks! Shout out to the amazing Patron supporters for keeping this podcast going; thank you Ant Howe, Chloe Wilmot, Cheri Brenton, Steve McDermott & Rory Barnes! You are all amazing! Come Join the UNLOCKED community where you can receive... Early access to episodesPatron shout outs and recognition at the end of every episodeExclusive backstage content and bonus episodesAsk me anything - have your questions answered onlineShape the future of the podcast with your requests.(Optional - become a sponsor of the show!)Exclusive giveaways and HUGE Discounts off my online courses and so much more... To be a Patron and support the podcast just head to this link or head to https://www.patreon.com/theunlockedpodcast I can't wait for you to be a part of this journey! Free Resources FREE Ebook 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FREE Ebook 10 tips to improve your productivityFree Workbook : Understanding Your ValuesFREE EBOOK : Improve your confidence and create awesome videos with a smartphoneFollow me on Instagram & Facebook at: @rickylockemagic For more about me and what I do, check out my website PODCAST MERCHANDISE!!! It's officially here! Woohoo! You can now buy your own UNLOCKED podcast notebook. The perfect addition to share your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration from the podcast. Available here! A new episode is out every Wednesday. So make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any episodes coming soon. And, if this episode brought some value to you, or even a smile, then please leave a review or a rating. That would be amazing! Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll join you next week for another episode of UNLOCKED! Transcript Ricky Locke (00:00.61) Hello and welcome to another episode of the mini series of the Unlocked Conversation Cards with the diary of a CEO Cards, where I interview a guest and ask them a question. I'll have a deep dive and connection with them today. I've got a very special friend. I've mentioned this wonderful lady on the podcast many, many times, but welcome again. I think second, third time, maybe. I'm not sure, but welcome to the show. Bev Holden, how are you? Bev (00:24.283) Thank you very much. I'm really good, thank you. Thank you for having me. Again. Ricky Locke (00:27.37) Oh, good to see you again. And I feel like we have many conversations like this. It feels like just like a normal office meeting. Bev, tell the listeners if they haven't heard of you, who are you and what do you do? Bev (00:39.071) Yeah, so I am Bev Holden. I'm half of the Clear Thinking Partnership. We make people think by what we do, so we facilitate and we coach. And when I say we, it's me and my partner, Kate. And we've been doing what we do since 2007. And we are approaching our 17th birthday on Thursday. So, cards, candles, fanfares. Thank you very much. Ricky Locke (01:02.658) Happy birthday. Yeah. Happy birthday. Well, yeah. Have a wonderful time. Make sure I have some cake. Bev, as part of the series, the ideas I'm going to ask you a question. And for clarity, you have no idea. Well, this question is we've not prearranged anything before this. Bev (01:07.587) Thank you. Bev (01:17.343) No, is that like one of those tricks where you say, I don't know you, do you, and would you like to pick a card? Yeah, okay. But no, genuinely, and I've never seen the card, so this is a complete mystery. Ricky Locke (01:20.53) I'll pay you later. Yeah. Ricky Locke (01:27.218) There was a big smile on your face like, should I say yes or no? Okay. All right. Bev, here is your question. Are you ready? What is the unobvious thing that you struggle with? Bev (01:30.155) What? Bev (01:33.728) Yes. Bev (01:40.071) Oh my goodness, what is the un- Who asked that question? Ricky Locke (01:44.35) It was Max Lugavere. I couldn't tell you who that is though. Unfortunately, I'm not sure. Bev (01:48.835) What is the unobvious thing? Ah, okay. Okay, so the unobvious thing. So it is something that... So it's not a real thing because I don't actually believe it's a real thing, but it's a thing that people talk about quite often and it is confidence. So the reason I say it's not a real thing is I don't think I need confidence nor does anyone else to be able to do something. It's kind of a made up concept. But I noticed that... people will say that they see me as being very confident in certain situations and that they are not. So they're fearful of certain situations that don't feel as though they could handle it, but they see me doing it. And their assumption is that I don't feel, we'll call it lacking in confidence or wobbly or unsure or anything. So I think probably that's the first thing that springs to mind because I wouldn't say but I notice it sometimes. And it's one of those things that it's not a debilitating thing at all. And I don't acknowledge that it exists. And actually that's been a really good strategy for me. So, you know, when people say, and you probably come across this quite a lot in the work that you do, and people say, I'm nervous or I haven't got enough confidence to do that, particularly in presenting and speaking. And I have never ever, apart from once, acknowledged that might be a thing for me. And so it's not become a thing, which I think is just, it's really interesting how our brains work around this stuff and how we turn the thing that we think into something that is real and we act as if it's true. So it's not so much a struggle thing, but it is just something that I notice and it catches me unawares. So I will be doing something that I'm really ordinarily sure of and then I just have a sensation or a feeling and it would be very easy to misinterpret that feeling and think that it's a bad feeling but more often than not I get it right and I interpret the feeling well so it doesn't get in the way of me doing what I do. I'm just thinking if there's anything else that I ask me the question again. Ricky Locke (04:08.234) Yeah, sure. Yeah. What is the unobvious thing that you struggle with? Bev (04:16.819) Mmm. Gosh. Ricky Locke (04:21.197) It's a different one, that one, isn't it? Bev (04:23.187) It is a tough one. And so I also think it might be contextual. So there are situations I think where I maybe find it difficult to ask for help if I'm struggling with something. Interesting, the struggle word, that was in the question. But if I am finding something difficult, depending, there are some situations where I have almost a default reaction, where I go, ah. this is a time to ask for help from other people who may know better or have more experience to share or who I can just rely on and lean on. And then there are some situations where I think, oh, probably people would expect me to be able to handle that and so I shouldn't ask. And it's that whole thing of maintaining a perception that people might have of you. But it's not true. And it's much easier to go through life, I think, without all those masks on. but I don't always remember that. It's all very well thinking you know what the dream is, but living the dream is something different. So I think that might be something. So asking for help at the right, asking for help consistently and being interested in what the people see that I can't see in myself. Ricky Locke (05:37.838) Hmm Ricky Locke (05:44.99) Yeah, particularly what is it about asking for help that is the struggle? Bev (05:55.159) I think it is maintaining that perception, you know that judgment that we often do to ourselves where we think, oh I should know better, I should know this. It's not even necessarily that I think other people will think, because I'm a terrible mind reader, I think most of us are. So I can't possibly imagine what it is that somebody is going to be judging me on. But it's that I think that's the thing. thought that creeps in and it's the, I should know better, I should know how to do this. And that is probably the thing that stops me from asking for help. But it is an interesting question because it's making me think about times when I've rushed into going, right, help me now, I'm stuck, I'm struggling, I don't know what to do. And people's response is always so helpful and so encouraging. Ricky Locke (06:32.535) Yeah. Bev (06:50.955) that there's never any need to say that you can't, to believe that you can't ask for help. Ricky Locke (06:56.654) Does that come to a surprise then, when people are so eager to help you? It's like, well, why was I worrying about this, asking for help when people are so actively wanting to help? Bev (07:07.792) Yeah, I sti

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    Ricky Locke
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