Life’s Conversations

Episode 13 - When Business Feels Hard

In this Episode we talk to my Coach and all round amazing human being Kirsty Waite. Kirsty set up The Ethical Coaching company with a mission to raise the standard in the Coaching Industry and how she supports people in business, big or small. Hear her story in this episode, along with (as usual) so much more......

Episode 4 - Conversations with Amanda Robinson - Health & Cancer Coach

After experiencing, her own physical and mental health challenges including burnout, todays guest, Amanda Robinson invested in her own health and education to become a Health and Cancer Coach. The talks to us about her own background, challenges and journey towards doing the amazing work that she does today. Here's how she did it...........I wish we had more time as I had many many more questions for her, (we will get back on another episode - I promise) You can find her on Web: https://www.healthsteps.co.uk/ [https://www.healthsteps.co.uk/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/752582196602820 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/752582196602820] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-robinson-456632b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-robinson-456632b/] Insta: https://www.instagram.com/healthstepsuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/healthstepsuk/]

Episode 12 - 'The fan between the legs - The Waft!!'

What an absolute BELTER of an episode. Talking to the legend of the Northern Lass Lounge - Kylie Dixon. In this episode we talk about so many things. Post natal depression, taking a leap into business, creating a community, experiencing menopause and so much more - wait for the story about 'The Waft!' ‘Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge - THE online female business community for the Northeast UK. Kylie specialises in supporting female business owners in growing their confidence when it comes to managing a business on social media. The Northern Lass Lounge is now a thriving Facebook group where Kylie coaches, mentors and supports lasses with business marketing. She is an expert in creating inspiring online communities for businesses and is a successful children's author and illustrator’. Check out her Magical books for children ages 6-10yrs here - www.magicalworldofmushroommarvellous.com [http://www.magicalworldofmushroommarvellous.com/] Find events, training and more from The Northern Lass Lounge here  - www.thenorthernlasslounge.com [http://www.thenorthernlasslounge.com/]

Episode 11 - Reducing the stress of conflict/divorce - Nicola Crowther

Wow!!! Another incredibly eye opening episode with business owner and award winning Mediator, Nicola Crowther of Crowther Mediation. You can save yourself a bomb in time and money using mediation as a means of settling all kinds of legal disputes - including divorce. Who knew!!! I wish I had known Nicola and her team 6 years ago!! 🙄 Nicola and I delve into what mediation is, how she moved away from being a solicitor in to mediation and so much more.... A must listen for anyone who is experiencing a legal conflict and would like a quicker, calmer and way more cost effective resolution than battling it out with solicitors and the courts. About Nicola: After a successful career practicing Civil, Commercial and Family Law in the North East for over twelve years, Nicola retrained as a Mediator in 2010. Nicola is an accredited member of the Family Mediation Council and the Civil Mediation Council. She is also a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) responsible for the training and supervision of other mediators.  She is an accredited Civil/Workplace mediation trainer and delivers mediation training all over the world. In 2014 Nicola established Crowther Mediation, now the largest independent mediation practice in the North of England and the only UK independent mediation practice in Dubai. She is passionate about mediation as alternative form of dispute resolution and this is evident in her work.  Her wealth of experience and knowledge in this field is recognised internationally. Nicola has won numerous awards for her work, including Civil Mediator of the year UK 2022.  In 2018 Nicola was the only UK mediator appointed by the European Union to train mediators in Greece, facing financial crisis. Website [https://crowthermediation.co.uk/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-crowther-086878127/]

Episode 10 - A Conversation with Clare Wilson VA - Adventures in lockdown and beyond

My word!!!! What didn't we talk about in this episode. Clare Wilson VA is a shining example of all the adventures you can have in lockdown and beyond. As well as raising a brand new baby she opened up her own business as a virtual assistant after years of working in the wedding planning industry - all during lockdown. Clare does all this with the added challenge of navigating hearing loss. Hear all about her journey to self employment, how she overcomes her challenges and the amazing support she has developed for other solo business owners in the North East of England. LINKS DISCUSSED: You can find Clare on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clarewilson.va/?hl=en-gb] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/clarewilson.va] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarewilson-va/] Access to work - to apply for support https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply [https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply]