Focus on WHY Amy Rowlinson

How essential is gender balance for business success? Does your workplace view challenges as growth opportunities? After a health crisis, Kathy Coleman shifted from a “just get on with it” mindset to valuing the vital role of emotional intelligence and gender balance in thriving organisations. Now through her work in gender balance and corporate transformation, Kathy emphasises the importance of balanced leadership traits for success, happiness, and well-being. Challenging the status quo and redefining workplace dynamics to foster a more fulfilling professional life, Kathy pioneers a different approach to gender balance: one that delivers transformational change for individuals, organisations and bottom-line profit.
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘A more feminine approach is not just let's be clear about why we want to do this, but also let's enjoy the journey of getting there, and let's make it mean something for people, not just for profit.’
 
ABOUT KATHY
Kathy Coleman spent over three decades delivering transformative change programmes on behalf of CapGemini, Deloitte and EY. Conforming to the traditional masculine characteristics of leadership took its toll and Kathy suffered a severe health scare. Inspired by her own journey and recovery Kathy now champions a paradigm shift that allows women (and men) to embrace their feminine leadership traits and find success, happiness and wellbeing from a more balanced and authentic place.
 
CONNECT WITH KATHY  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/counter-culture
https://www.instagram.com/kathycolemancoaching?igsh=eGVqdWJiNmFhajZn
https://www.counter-culture.co.uk/
kathy@kathycoleman.co.uk
 
RESOURCE
Hofstede research - https://www.hofstede-insights.com/
 
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS*
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay - https://amzn.eu/d/dzhjd7S  
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez - https://amzn.eu/d/1feWQdc
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
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CONNECT WITH AMY
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HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson
 
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest.
In this episode, exploring topics of celebration, synchronicity, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, keynote speaking, change, meaningful action, fulfilment, passion, talent, genius, nature, personal responsibility and freedom of choice Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes:
 
400 Focus on WHY Goosebumps with Amy Rowlinson
401 Apply a Solutionist Perspective with Nicola Peel
402 Embrace Your Adventure with Jenna Dominique
403 Recipe for Life with Dajana Paliokaite
404 People, Planet and Profit with Ben Wales
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘Shift your perspective to a solution-based approach, instead of dwelling on the problems, you channel your energy into actively seeking solutions and taking action.’
 
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS*
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - https://amzn.eu/d/5pcvOUE
Finding the Element by Ken Robinson - https://amzn.eu/d/89Zssfb
The Core by Aki Hintsa - https://amzn.eu/d/0oa8Ci0
Grit by Angela Duckworth - https://amzn.eu/d/gNIejeX
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - https://amzn.eu/d/2EnCHMw
 
RESOURCES
Gallup State of the Workplace Report 2023 -  https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Sir Ken Robinson TED talk – https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity
CliftonStrengths - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
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
 
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 I earn from qualifying purchases.

Tired of the corporate world grind? From burnout to brilliance, Ben Wales was once there, but he found his calling in guiding values-driven founders/CEOs and their teams from high performance to high transformation accelerating both the growth and impact of their companies. At the core of Ben's practice is his desire to enable leaders and teams to reach their full potential because they are growing the companies that create opportunities in our communities. Shifting into his zone of genius, and aligning his actions with values, now with his B Corp, Ben focuses on making a positive impact to people, planet and profit.
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘B Corporations operate with more than just the profit motive, they have a triple bottom line. So they consider people, planet and profit in every decision and that's really important to me.’
 
ABOUT BEN
Originally a rocket scientist, Ben pivoted into a 19-year career growing scale-up companies in London & Stockholm during which he regularly noticed, but couldn't fully explain, the emergence of transformational team performance at critical moments. Wanting to understand fully, Ben researched team dynamics during his Master's studies into the Psychology of Coaching and Behaviour Change, then launched Leader&Team in 2018.
 
CONNECT WITH BEN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwales/
https://leaderandteam.com/  
 
RESOURCES
Sir Ken Robinson TED talk – https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity
CliftonStrengths - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/
 
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS*
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - https://amzn.eu/d/5pcvOUE
Finding the Element by Ken Robinson - https://amzn.eu/d/89Zssfb
The Core by Aki Hintsa - https://amzn.eu/d/0oa8Ci0
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
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
 
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, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ever wondered how to control your mind and be free to choose positivity? Dajana Paliokaite, founder of Mindset Kitchen, transformed personal tragedy into a passion project combining cooking and deep conversations. Sharing her powerful journey of self-awareness, authentic living, and the importance of gratitude, Dajana embraces freedom in work, life, and mind. Her personal stories of hardship, loss and growth show how choosing positivity can redefine your purpose and impact lives. Embrace your own infinite possibilities with this wonderful recipe for life.
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘That freedom to do the things you love the most and be with people you love the most is amazing. The freedom of mind is where you’re no longer being controlled by external environment and a negative internal environment, but you have freedom to choose.’
 
ABOUT DAJANA
Dajana Paliokaite's life story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and the human spirit. Originally from Lithuania, where her childhood was filled with challenges, Dajana's journey took an unexpected turn four years ago with the tragic loss of her husband. In the depths of her grief, she found the strength to undergo a profound rebirth. Dajana courageously embraced change, pivoting from a successful career in investment banking to pursue her true passion.
 
Mindset Kitchen was launched in 2023 as a platform for inspiration and transformation. Dajana invites extraordinary individuals to her kitchen, where they engage in heartfelt conversations about life's challenges and triumphs while making delicious dishes. Through these conversations, Dajana distils powerful mindset messages, sharing wisdom that resonates deeply with her and her audience.
 
CONNECT WITH DAJANA
www.linkedin.com/in/dajana-paliokaite-76b19b82
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xc_C2IR2jYVis_o7qFBKw 
https://www.instagram.com/mindset_kitchen_inspire/
www.mindsetkitchen.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556013412971
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetkitchen
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter
 
CONNECT WITH AMY
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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.

From broadcast journalism to creating unique adventure retreats, Jenna Dominique’s journey highlights the importance of purposeful living. Reflecting on the transformative effects of motherhood, her struggles with perfectionism and the vital practice of adaptation and letting go, Jenna navigates the complexities of life while prioritising self-care to avoid burnout. Sharing how her values, purpose and motivation have played their roles up to this point in her life, Jenna’s current Focus on WHY urges you to embrace your adventure.
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘What I'm doing now might not be what I'm doing for the next few years, let alone the rest of my life, but it's another step on that journey.’
 
ABOUT JENNA
Jenna Dominique is a pitch and communication specialist, working with over 2,000 teams and individuals to become influential, high impact communicators. After starting her career as a broadcast journalist, Jenna’s dynamic background has led her to work with ambitious entrepreneurs to boards of directors, start-ups to global corporations. Committed to enhancing the confidence and impact others have when they present, Jenna draws out their ability to tell a compelling story, engage any audience, and positively influence others. An international speaker and event host, she uses her breadth of experiences to deliver highly practical support to every audience she works with. She is also a hugely passionate adventurer and co-founder of DAT adventures, running unique retreats for ambitious individuals that want to progress personally and professionally.
 
CONNECT WITH JENNA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-c-d/
https://www.instagram.com/dat_adventures/
https://dat-adventures.com/
https://firstclasscomms.com/
 
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter
 
CONNECT WITH AMY
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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.

Are you feeling disconnected from nature in our tech-driven world? Environmentalist, speaker and solutionist Nicola Peel shares profound insights into rekindling our bond with the Earth. With over two decades of experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nicola delves into the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the urgency of protecting existing rainforests, and the transformative power of community-focused initiatives. Nicola stresses the importance of personal responsibility and collective action in addressing environmental crises and advocating for systemic changes. Redefine your purpose and impact the planet positively through unity with nature and adopt a solutionist perspective.
 
 
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘I don't focus on the problems in the world, but on the solutions and what we can be doing.’
 
ABOUT NICOLA
Nicola Peel is a Solutionist, a change-maker and an inspiring speaker with 25 years of award-winning environmental work. As a dynamic force at the forefront of environmentalism and sustainability, Nicola's professional journey spans from navigating the Amazon River as a documentary filmmaker to co-founding The South East Climate Alliance, uniting over 140 environmental, social, and faith-based groups in the UK.
 
Nicolas projects range from teaching regenerative agriculture to prevent deforestation in the Amazon, using fungi to clean up oil spills and building rainwater systems for those in need. Nicola's diverse experiences have shaped her into a 'Solutionist,' focusing on actionable steps for individuals, communities, and businesses.
 
CONNECT WITH NICOLA
www.nicolapeel.com
https://www.patreon.com/solutionist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-peel-7117806;
https://twitter.com/EyesofGaia, 
https://www.instagram.com/nicolapeel_eyesofgaia/ 
 
 
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
 
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY and discuss purpose coaching or you want to launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 30 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
 
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter
 
CONNECT WITH AMY
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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, I earn from qualifying purchases.