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For many of us, annual leave is the highlight of our year - the chance to get away from our normal lives and escape to somewhere new and exciting. 

Ash Bhardwaj has managed to make getting away his career. As a travel writer, journalist, broadcaster and author, Ash has travelled all over the globe - as a backpacker, a soldier, on expedition, as part of newspaper commissions and for TV shows. On his journeys he’s met everyone from prime ministers to the Dalai Lama. 

His travel writing has appeared in publications such as The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Huffington Post, and he’s produced TV programmes for the BBC, Channel 4 and Animal Planet.

In this episode of Tiger Therapy, we explore the emotional side of travel - including travel for healing, the power of sabbaticals, and of course (because this is Tiger Therapy) travel for overcoming self doubt and limiting beliefs.

Ash’s new book - Why We Travel - is out now.

Thanks so much Ash for coming on Tiger Therapy!

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Until recently, Rob Pierre was CEO of Jellyfish, the major digital media agency he co-founded over 18 years ago - a role which made him one of the UK’s most successful media leaders. In 2021 he was voted Media Week's Media Leader of the Year to recognise his achievements. 

Now, having stepped down, we reflect on life without the CEO title, leadership, confidence and his tool for avoiding self doubt. 

If you’ve listened to Tiger Therapy before, you’ll know that at the end of each episode, I ask guests to nominate something they think is brilliant to come on the podcast. Joanna Flint, Chief Commercial Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, suggested Rob. Here’s what she said about him: 

“What I love about Rob is his storytelling, his authenticity and his belief. He’s a really interesting individual with a global perspective to talk about how to build an incredibly successful business through grit, determination, and being a really good man.”

We couldn’t agree more. 

Thanks so much Rob for coming on Tiger Therapy - I loved our conversation!

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Rob Pierre

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We're back for Season 3 of Tiger Therapy!!! I am beyond excited for the conversations and speakers we're bringing to you over the next few weeks.

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How does a psychotherapist handle grief, anxiety and self doubt? 

After a series of family tragedies, psychotherapist Amy Morin started studying what it is that makes someone mentally strong. She turned this research into blog post entitled ’13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,’ which she expected only a handful of people would read.

Much to her surprise, it went viral (as in, 50 million people viral!)

This set Amy down the path of bestselling author and worldwide authority on mental strength. She's since sold over a million copies of her books, and they've been translated into 40 languages.

In this conversation Amy and I (naturally) discussed mental strength, and of course I wanted to get her expert psychotherapist take on self doubt, limiting beliefs, and her advice for all of us. 

I found this conversation incredibly useful and Amy shared some brilliant tools to try - thank you so much Amy for coming on Tiger Therapy!

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Amy Morin

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Welcome to the last episode of Tiger Therapy Season 2!! (We'll be back mid April with S3).

Have you ever made your boss cry?

I can now add this to my list of (questionable) accomplishments…

Here is a very special BONUS episode of Tiger Therapy - featuring Tigerhall CEO Nellie Wartoft!

In this conversation we cover - 

Thanks so much Chief Tiger for letting me ask you all my nosy questions. 

(Also, it’s usually me crying in front of you, so I’m glad to even out the scales a little.)

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A story about this episode - months ago, when I first explained the concept of Tiger Therapy to Tigerhall CEO Nellie Wartoft, almost the first thing out her mouth was “you have to speak to Rick Harshman.”

Originally from the US, Richard “Rick” Harshman has had a string of major leadership roles in tech across Asia Pacific and Japan. Most recently he was President and SVP at UiPath, prior to this, MD at Google Cloud and Head of ASEAN at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

What struck me about this, is I would never have picked someone with his profile for a conversation about self doubt. After all, surely a successful, white man in tech is the most confident breed of person on Earth? (Putting my hand up here to own my bias.)

Nellie knew something I didn’t - that Rick is incredibly reflective, self aware and has a very nuanced and considered attitude to self doubt.

We cover family, culture, burnout, imposter syndrome, leadership during Covid - and much more. 

Thanks so much Rick for coming on Tiger Therapy. I loved our conversation!

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Richard Harshman

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If you’ve ever had an ice bath, then it’s probably because Wim Hof has turned them from something niche into a global phenomenon. 

Not only does Wim regularly submerge himself in icy water, he ran an half marathon above the arctic circle barefoot, scaled Mount Everest in a pair of shorts, ran across the Namibian desert without any water. He in fact holds 26 world records - each sounding more superhuman than the last. 

“Doing these things has earned me the nickname ‘the iceman’ but I am no superhero.” he says. “I am no genetic freak. I’m not a guru. I do not mention my accomplishments to boast, but as a reminder that there is so much more we are capable of.”  

In this episode of Tiger Therapy, Wim explains how he is just as prone as anyone to self doubt and limiting beliefs, but he’s learned tools to master his body and his mind - tools that anyone can learn.

I LOVED this conversation with Wim - I found him so charming and full of life, and I was genuinely touched by how he really cares about helping people. Thank you so much Wim!

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There is also a free to download app and a free miniclass of the Wim Hof Method.

Listeners to this podcast can use a 35% discount code that can be applied to the Fundamentals video course found on the website. Enter MEDIA35 upon check-out on www.wimhofmethod.com/fundamentals

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When Nick Gray first moved to New York City he went to a bunch of networking events, failed to make meaningful connections, and always left feeling like a loser. 

Eventually realising he was not the problem - it was the events, he decided to start hosting his own. This led him to writing his book ‘The Two Hour Cocktail Party’, and now helps people around the world take networking into their own hands. 

In this episode of Tiger Therapy, we discuss how to host the ultimate networking party, how to get past feeling “cringe” when promoting your brand on social media, and Nick’s entrepreneur journey - prior to The Two Hour Cocktail Party he built and sold 2 multi-million dollar companies, including Museum Hack, that was listed as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies in America.

Thanks Nick for coming on Tiger Therapy!

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Resources from Nick:

How to Host an Event: Parties & Networking

Where to Throw a Party? Ideas and Venues for 2023

Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Event

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Nick Gray | @nickgraynews

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I don’t know about you, but whenever I’ve tried something new in life and it hasn’t gone well, the little voice inside my head that whispers “you’re not good enough” gets much louder. 

Failure can be painful and can be an incredibly strong fuel to our self-doubt.

I am BEYOND excited to introduce this weeks Tiger Therapy episode with Amy Edmondson!!!

Amy Edmondson is very modest, so allow me to blow her trumpet for her - she is a ROCKSTAR in academic circles.

She is Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Thinkers50 #1 Ranked Thinker in the World and an award winning author. 

'Psychological safety' - the term she coined in the 90’s is what truly put her name on the map. This term has become widely used in discussions about company culture and good leadership.

In her Tiger Therapy episode, Amy talks about her new book ‘Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, where she outlines her research into failure.

Spoiler: the popular Silicon Valley-style narrative of the benefits of failure isn’t quite right.

She also opens up about how her own failures caused her profound self doubt and made her question everything.

Thank you Amy for the brilliant conversation!

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Amy Edmondson

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Everyone wants a little more in the bank account, but why does money seem to flow easily to some people, and not to others? 

Ken Honda (aka the "Zen Millionaire") is a rare combination of philosopher and businessman. He is Japan’’s best selling personal development author, with more than eight million copies of his books sold. 

His bestselling English language book, Happy Money, is all about the Japanese art of making peace with your money, and why our finances don't have to be something we struggle with. 

As Ken believes, money can indeed bring you happiness, if approached with the right mindset. Whether you've got $100 or $1,000,000 in your bank account, what matters is if it brings out the best in you.

We cover - 

Thanks so much Ken for the great conversation - you really made me think about how many limiting beliefs are tied up with money beliefs!

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@happykenhonda

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Joanna Flint boasts an undeniably impressive CV - Chief Commercial Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and until not so long ago, Managing Director of Google in Singapore - a role she almost didn’t put her hand up for. 

In this episode Jo shares the story of how self doubt almost meant she didn’t go for the top job at Google, as well as her philosophy for success, confidence and why you should always try in life. 

Jo's infectious determination is sure to leave you inspired and ready to take on anything you've been hesitating to start.

Thanks so much Jo for the brilliant conversation - I absolutely loved it!!

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We’re back with Season 2 of Tiger Therapy!!!

What’s it like growing up in one of the most famous families in the world? How does this shape your sense of self worth, and the pressure you put on yourself to have an extraordinary career?

I’m beyond excited to be kicking off S2 with a conversation with the amazing Dr. Timothy Shriver, disability rights activist and Chairman of Special Olympics. 

You may well already know who Tim is - he’s a disability rights activist, and Chairman of Special Olympics. Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

And if you recognise the name “Shriver” beyond Tim - then that may well be because of Tim’s family. While nobody wants to be defined by one’s relatives, it’s fair to say his family have shaped the world as we know it today - and have also shaped Tim’s life work.

His mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founded Special Olympics, and also happened to be sister to former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. His father Sargent Shriver, founded the Peace Corps. 

I’m so grateful to Tim for opening up with me and sharing what he’s learned about self doubt, why the comparison game is dangerous, and the life lessons and unexpected meaning he’s found from working with those with intellectual disabilities.

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While most of us are focusing on making one career work, this weeks episode is with someone who has totally dominated two completely different industries.

When Lesley Paterson, 5x World Champion professional triathlete retired from sports, she was asked “What’s next?” She replied she was moving around the world from Scotland to Los Angeles to write a screenplay and win an Oscar.

If anyone doubted her, they might have felt justified as the years went by. It took 16 years for Lesley’s screenplay, an adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front"; to get made - it was eventually picked up by Netflix. 

Lesley not only succeeded in her goal to win an Oscar, she won four. And seven Bafta’s too. 

What an extraordinary story of the power of perseverance and believing in yourself.

Lesley also has an amazing technique to overcome self doubt - which I’ll defiantly be trying!

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@lesleydoestri

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“When I was growing up, I was heavily influenced by my circumstances at the time. I didn’t come from a rich family. I didn’t feel smart. I had never seen a woman do the things I do now.”

Aisha Bowe’s growth story is nothing short of extraordinary. From believing she was “dumb” and bad at math whilst at school, an inspirational teacher changed the course of her life, leading her to study aerospace engineering - ultimately landing her at NASA as a bona fide rocket scientist. After NASA, she founded STEMBoard— recognized by Inc.5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.

Not bad for someone who regularly suffers from self doubt and imposter syndrome.

Thank you Aisha for coming on Tiger Therapy - we’re so inspired by you!

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Do you ever doubt yourself or lack confidence? If so, you’re definitely going to want to listen to this - it might just change your mind about everything. 

Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, is an organizational psychologist who studies (among other things) confidence. Where he’s different from a lot of literature you may have read on the topic, is he isn’t trying to increase our confidence - rather, the opposite. 

If you want to listen to something who will make you feel your lack of confidence is a secret superpower - this is for you!

Tomas has also written several books - the two most relevant for this topic are 'Confidence: How Much You Really Need and How to Get It' and 'Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders.' His latest book, 'I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique', is out now.

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@drtomaschamorro

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“You don’t borrow $2.7 billion for revenge, but….”

I’m so obsessed with Julia Stewart’s story, as I made clear in the episode - if no-one makes a film out of her life in the next few years, I’m going to write the screenplay myself!

Julia Stewart is the former President of Applebees, former CEO of IHOP, and when IHOP acquired Applebees, Julia became CEO of Dine Brands Global - the largest sit down restaurant group in the world. 

She’s now founded her own wellness brand, Alurx. 

Hers is a story of grit, courage and the will to fight for what you believe you’re worth. 

Julia - I loved every second of our conversation. I can’t thank you enough for being so generous with your time, wisdom and stories. 

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Once upon a time, a young Canadian man with a sense of adventure, books a one way ticket to Japan, with a red backpack and nowhere to stay. He ends up sleeping on a park bench. 

30+ years later and he’s still in Japan, by way of Singapore and India, but he’s a long way from the park bench. He is Paul Dupuis, now the Japan Chairman and CEO of Randstad, the worlds largest talent company, and author of The E5 Movement: Leadership Through the Rule of 5.

We discuss what Paul has learnt about good leadership, teamwork, sports, and the important of self awareness. He also shares his stories of self doubt. 

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*Please note that this podcast contains strong language* 

Cindy Gallop seems totally fearless. Is she actually? Turns out, yes. She attributes her confidence partly to her age, but also to knowing exactly who she is and what she stands for. In this episode of Tiger Therapy, Cindy shares what she’s learned from being President of a major advertising firm to being the purpose-driven founder of “world-changing startup” MakeLoveNotPorn.

We cover why so much of the advice given to women is wrong, why diversity, equity and inclusion trainings don’t work, why men need more female leadership role models, handling sexual harassment and why our fear of discussing sex needs to be addressed.

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@cindygallop

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Growing up in the 1960s in one of the only black families in an all-white neighbourhood, Shellye Archambeau realized early on that the odds were not in her favor. She was bullied, beaten up, and faced intense racial discrimination.

The imposter syndrome she developed in her childhood, has followed her throughout her life. However, despite these challenges, she grew up to become one of Silicon Valley’s first black female CEOs. Shellye shares her remarkable story in this episode of Tiger Therapy.

Shellye's book "Unapologetically Ambitious" is out now.

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Joscelin Yeo started swimming professionally at the tender age of 11, and competed in her first Olympics, representing her home country Singapore, at 13. 

Despite so much success, at the peak of her career, she was secretly battling with a mental health crisis. (Just a heads up, this episode contains mention of self harm.)

In this episode we discuss how she struggled with media attention throughout her formative years, how she was chased by photographers from pool to pool, and how she eventually found the tools to cope with both external and internal pressures. Understanding her limiting beliefs and getting a handle on her self doubt has been a big part of her growth story.

These days, Joscelin is a mum of four and is co-founder of Into The Wild, which takes kids on wilderness adventures to build grit and resilience.

Thank you so much Joscelin for opening up and being so honest with your remarkable story. 

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Kim has had many big moments in her career, including working under Sheryl Sandberg at Google and being a CEO coach at companies such as Dropbox and Twitter, but what REALLY put her name on the map was her book Radical Candor - Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, a Wall Street journal and New York Times bestseller. Since the success of Radical Candor she’s released another book - Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better.

In this episode we discuss the power of candid feedback in workplace relationships, and the role this plays in how we show up, and in overcoming self doubt. Kim also shares how she experienced discrimination, bullying and even sexual harassment as a woman in tech in her earlier career, and the impact this had on her. 

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Kim - @kimmalonescott

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Do you ever feel like you’re distracting your life away? 

In our inaugural episode of Tiger Therapy, Nir Eyal explains why understanding your limiting beliefs is key for you to stop getting in the way of your own progress. 

Years ago, Nir was obese and a chronic procrastinator due to limiting beliefs that were controlling his life. He then started studying positive habits, and is now one of the world's leading productivity experts. 

Nir is the author of two books that became national bestsellers in the US - Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

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Welcome to Tiger Therapy, where we delve into the mental and emotional side of what it takes to be successful, and specifically how to identify and get over the self doubt and limiting beliefs that hold so many people back and stop them realizing their full potential.

Each week, join Tigerhall's Head of Podcasts, Pippa Woodhead, as she speaks to a new guest who has achieved success on their own terms - perhaps they’ve gone against the grain in some way, shattered a ceiling, done something unexpected, or they’ve broken generational patterns. She’ll be asking them to share their experiences with limiting beliefs and times where self doubt got in the way.

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