All Things SPICE

I recently finished reading this book by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy and couldn’t keep it to myself! In this episode, I share some insights from the book. The BIG question is “Who?” not “How?”

Soldiering on. Keeping the peace. Doing it alone. Overloading. Pretending to be fine.

We glorify these things as strength, and more. In actual fact they could be the avoidance of rest, hard conversations, asking for help and being honest with what we’re carrying.

This is me personally reflecting out loud, and also I’m in your business. Let’s have an honest chat!

Have you or someone you know dealt with high blood pressure? Even if not, this episode is still applicable as we’ve probably all faced unexpected situations.

The sign was there but I was still caught by surprise 10+ years ago. Looking back, it’s taught me way more than I expected.

God remains faithful.

5 reflections from my recent June adventure of hiking Snowdon. There’s a lot to talk about, but I’ve stuck to 5. I promise, the episode is not as long as the hike!

Decision fatigue is real! From seemingly small decisions like 'What's for dinner?' to big decisions like career shifts, navigating options can be exhausting. Join me as I share personal experiences and practical insights around this topic.

Life skills we all need! Yet so many adults struggle with.

Let’s get real about talking things through and asking for help through avenues such as therapy and board of advisors. Is it worth it?

Getting out of the weeds of the details- especially if it’s chaotic- allows for a different perspective and a better view. Join me as I discuss this including some practical tips.

*Episode inspired by the Eiffel Tower experience*

Happy new month! I know you’re keen for a challenge so don’t miss out. Listen to the short 10 min video about a recent travel experienceand try guessing which country. I’ve made a short video with just a few of the highlightsand this can give you some clues.

Spoiler alert! It’s not a typo.

Right in time for the Easter break. Join me as I discuss a different perspective on this commonly used phrase “Just let it go”.

It’s easy to forget about kindness especially when life gets busy. Remember to be kind to yourself and others. Join me on today’s episode and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on a recent unexpected encounter that I share!

Left, right, left right…sounds familiar? We are in March and yes, we are marching! Join me as I discuss 4 key insights.

Reflecting and celebrating! The shortest episode (less than 10mins) yet packed with so much emotion. Thanks for tuning in!

Why the heart? How do we guard our hearts? Join the heart to heart conversation! Heartache, therapy and testimonies. Time does not heal. Then what or who does? Lets explore this further together.

"What if?" can take us into three different mindsets: The past, the present and the future. All three have their pros and cons. Join me as I discuss this and also share some thoughts on hosting a personal strategic meeting.

As we are heading to a close of this year, it is important to reflect on what aspects of our lives call for redirection. My view is that it is problematic to tell people to "never quit" without a proper understanding of their context. "Some things have to end for better things to begin".

Join me as I discuss my trip to the "Yuwessi". Pre-trip right through to post trip, from activities to discoveries and more!

Conversations on the podcast always have gems! On this episode I am joined by a friend that personally inspires me. Tune in as we speak about life, travel and leadership.

Join me as I discuss "question types" and what they can potentially reveal. I explore the five fundamental questions - Who, What, Why, When, Where" and examine how our preference for certain types of questions can reveal aspects of our personalities.

Let's pay attention to the types of questions we ask and use questions as tools for learning and personal discovery. Keep questioning and keep growing!

Feeling stuck is uncomfortable - "the pits" - but it is the reality that we sometimes face at certain points in this journey of life. In this episode I discuss some practical ways to deal with this, specifically relating to careers.

Last episode of the year! Lets wrap up the year with considering our intake, in all aspects.

December is approaching fast. Some questions from an online questionnaire that help us to reflect on: attitude towards spending, saving, planning, managing money. I also discuss some suggestions from 22seven app on ways to manage money during the festive season.

Boundaries are often portrayed as putting up walls, but I believe this is not the case. Join me as I brainstorm on some different perspectives on what boundaries are. I also discuss the link between boundaries and our values. The different types of boundaries, how to set them, some personal experiences and navigating times when our boundaries are challenged.

Reflecting is important. Let's discuss: what? why? and how?

*Side note: references to "adjective" might just be "noun" but that does not take away from the main points I discuss.

You will probably agree that the easier route is avoidance. But we know that it's a trap. So lets talk about navigating uncomfortable situations.

Does it ever feel like everything needs your attention all at the same time? If yes, be rest assured you're not the only one. Lets talk about defining our priorities and next steps after that. Benefits of prioritising things and downside of not.

Join me as I share some recent real life challenges and tools that have helped.

Questions...Does God have a love language? Are you aware and have you communicated what makes you feel loved? What makes your friends, family, partner feel loved?

Experience of travelling to a predominantly non-English speaking country. Danke schön for tuning in!

Fear of failure. Sharing my thoughts and experiences.

Excessive yawning is a thing! How often do we experience it? Physical and mental tiredness are difficult to avoid in such a busy world. Lets discuss ways to improve our energy levels.

Ever thought of how soil can relate to our lives? Probably not. Join me as I discuss and share my perspective on this.

"It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men"-Jean De La Bruyere

M squared! Join me as I discuss motive and its importance.

Happy new year! In this episode I discuss a few highlights from the festive period, the importance of reflecting on the past year and 5 important things to do as we enter into the new season.

People that live in Birmingham are apparently called "Brummies"! Join me and my special guest, as we discuss the experience of moving abroad and some differences between London and Birmingham.

Gratitude is a very important aspect of life and this episode aims to encourage this habit. Discussing the benefits of gratitude as well as the practicality of being grateful. 

Time is resource which we need to steward. Discussion about the common things people say relating to time. Sharing a few of my personal observations/pointers on time management as well as a time quadrant. Ending with a brief discussion on the Time Management Matrix from Lingford Consulting.

All things FRUIT related. Did you know...? Learn at least one new fact about fruit. Discussion around fruitfulness, success and bringing it together with biblical scripture.

Roundtable! Great encouragement from some friends and family whom I asked to share one thing that they feel they did great at this week. And amazingly we have things from all pillars of SPICE. I also share briefly how my week has been and how the podcasting journey is going.

A discussion triggered by chopsticks! A brief chat about skills and how to develop new skills or existing ones.

A light hearted and informative conversation with a special guest, discussing the experience of moving overseas.

The significance of breathing, references to an interview as well as a book which discuss this topic, practical ways of improving breathwork for the body and mind

Describing the heart function and structure, passion and experiences, London Marathon and the BHF, scriptures about guarding the heart as well as the physical well-being. 

Experience of travelling solo, benefits and challenges. Suggestions for a starter pack.

Sharing my financial literacy journey, discussing topics on budgeting, saving and investing as well as the importance of having financial goals.

In this episode I share my fitness journey and give you some insights into a personal health curveball.

Getting to know me, why I started the podcast and my faith journey.

Launching the podcast