The Connection Compass

Beyond the Spotlight with Annette Williams

In this weeks episode I chat to Annette Williams Annette Williams is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, confidence specialist, and former award-winning BBC television producer whose career in media spans nearly four decades. In this episode, we talk about 1. following your ambition from an early age, 2. embracing opportunities, navigating the highs and challenges of live television 3. reinventing yourself when one chapter comes to an end. 4. Annette shares powerful insights on mindset, confidence, resilience, and how transferable skills can help shape an entirely new future. 5. From creating magical moments on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows to helping people overcome fears and self-doubt, This is a conversation full of optimism, honesty, and inspiration. More about Annette Annette spent 38 years at the BBC. Starting off in the regions, working on the daily News programmes at BBC Wales and BBC Plymouth. Annette then rose through the ranks to become Head of Factual Programmes for BBC Studios Kids & Family. During her time there, she worked on some of the UK’s most iconic television programmes, including Blue Peter, Live & Kicking, CBeebies Stargazing, Britain’s Best Young Artist and The Dengineers, developing a reputation for creative storytelling, strong leadership, and nurturing on-screen talent. Her work has been recognised with multiple industry accolades, including BAFTA Awards and Royal Television Society Awards, as well as an International Emmy nomination. Among her proudest achievements is being awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter badge. Alongside her production career, Annette has also been an Associate Lecturer at the University of Salford for 3 years, where she has shared her industry knowledge and experience with the next generation of media professionals. Following a major career pivot aged 60, Annette retrained as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and founded Silverbrook Hypnotherapy. She now specialises in helping professionals build confidence, particularly around public speaking, visibility, performance under pressure and overcoming fears and phobias. Drawing on her unique combination of TV industry insight and therapeutic expertise, she works with clients worldwide. Annette is also the author of Step Into Your Spotlight: The TV insider’s guide to feeling confident when all eyes are on YOU!, a book that blends behind-the-scenes television experience with practical confidence strategies and mindset techniques. This bestseller book includes insights from well-known presenters such as Angellica Bell, Helen Skelton, Ricky Wilson, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Mark Wright and Ade Adepitan. Today, Annette combines her background in television, education, and hypnotherapy to help people step into their own spotlight with confidence, authenticity, and impact. Website [https://silverbrookhypnotherapy.co.uk/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/silverbrook_hypnotherapy/] Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/company/silverbrook-hypnotherapy-ltd] Step in to Your Spotlight Book [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Step-Into-Your-Spotlight-Confident/dp/1919266208/ref=asc_df_1919266208?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80676875311244&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=41473&hvtargid=pla-4584276360134882&psc=1&msclkid=0e1959125a4b1f1b8555331f16b0cecc] More about the Host Instagram: andrea_louise_evans Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-evans-3a82577a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessandthriving

Why Being Human Must Come First with Host Andrea L Evans

Hello and Welcome back to the Connection Compass Podcast. Today I wanted share some thoughts about what it means to truly honour ourselves as human beings. In June I am launching my first private podcast series The Human Reset, a 10 episode container for you to listen to, reflect, take part in ground practices for you to use in life, love and work. To find out more, be notified as soon as it goes live sign up to the link in the show notes It's the beginning of a movement I am growing, advocating and focusing on a human first approach in all we do, where we remember that who we are matters just as much as what we do. In this episode, I talk about listening to the quieter inner voice, making space for growth and mistakes, learning to sit with discomfort, and finding peace in being more at home within ourselves. An episode about compassion, possibility, and remembering that we only get one life to explore, experience, and enjoy. For information on The Human Reset Private Podcast [https://mailchi.mp/andrealevans/the-human-reset-series]

Between Protection and Connection with Host Andrea L Evans

In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I've been up to, what I’ve been creating, what I’ve been questioning, and what’s been shifting beneath the surface. I reflect on my recent conversation with Marina Lorenzato around dating, self-worth, and relationships, and how that episode stayed with me longer than I expected. It opened up some deeper thoughts around emotional protection, vulnerability, and what it actually means to feel safe with a partner/potential partner . I also talk about revisiting a novel I wrote back in 2017, and how reconnecting with that version of myself reminded me that sometimes we’re quietly building things years before we’re ready to bring them to life. And finally, I explore something that’s been on my mind lately, in a world that’s becoming more automated and AI-driven, what does it really mean to stay human, especially when it comes to connection, dating, and relationships? More About the Host About the Host The Connection Compass Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-connection-compass/ Instagram: andrea_louise_evans Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-evans-3a82577a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessandthriving

Rediscovering Your Inner Peace Within with Shaun Grant

In this powerful new episode, I’m joined by Shaun Grant, inspirational speaker, money mystic, actor, and author , for a deep and honest conversation about healing, authenticity, and inner peace. In this episode 1. Shaun shares how childhood fear shaped his journey, why so many of us suppress our true selves 2. How self-abandonment can keep us disconnected from who we really are. 3. We explore the power of the conscious mind, releasing conditioning, embracing sensitivity 4. Why what you think of yourself matters far more than the opinions of others. For more information on Shaun;s work Visit : Link Tree [https://linktr.ee/ShaunGrant?fbclid=IwY2xjawRfHNFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBVNmJXS3lycklZZW1QT1RJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnDskpXbEuLj69FKQ1KoBQrBppGcH-UQh7J3P8hjtSO1AzkMHOB25DPLdjje_aem_79E0gGhgpgHmOe7phSnCDQ] More about the Host The Connection Compass Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-connection-compass/ Instagram: andrea_louise_evans Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-evans-3a82577a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessandthriving

Choose on Purpose: Living Boldly and Authentically with Becky Plautz

In today’s episode, I’m joined by photographer, host of the podcast Choose on Purpose and life and success coach Becky Plautz Becky shares her journey from being fired in retail to building a purpose-led business rooted in empowerment, creativity, and self-expression. We explore what it really means to choose your own path, from launching a podcast back in 2018 to creating powerful spaces through empowerment photography and coaching. Becky opens up about boldness as an energy, the importance of self-trust, and how slowing down can help you reconnect with what truly matters. This conversation explores being honest with yourself, embracing the unknown, and remember that you can always choose again. In this episode we discuss 1. Combining photography, podcasting and coaching 2. Documenting and capturing experiences through life 3. Choosing to make your own way 4. Female empowerment through Boudoir photography 5. Figuring it out and finding out what lights you up 6. Boldness as an energy and a choice and more More About Becky and Her Work Website [https://www.beckyplautz.com/heart] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/beseenwithbecky] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beckyplautz/] You Tube [https://www.youtube.com/@beseenwithbecky] Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beseenwithbecky/] More About the Host The Connection Compass Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-connection-compass/ Instagram: andrea_louise_evans Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-evans-3a82577a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessandthriving