Ep 15: From Corporate to Coach: A Journey of Unstoppable Growth with Claire Bannister

Ep 15: From Corporate to Coach: A Journey of Unstoppable Growth with Claire Bannister

Join me in an inspiring conversation with Claire Bannister, the Unstoppable Growth Coach, as we explore her transformative journey from corporate procurement to empowering women entrepreneurs. Discover insights on self-belief, balancing success and family, and embracing change to live a fulfilled life. Key Topics * Career pivots and personal transformation * The importance of self-belief for women entrepreneurs * Balancing success, family, and personal growth Sound Bites "Believing you can be unstoppable." "Helping women see their true potential." "Success is personal and unique." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Claire Bannister 04:43 Claire's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching 10:03 The Importance of Values and Balance 15:28 Empowering Women: The Unstoppable Growth Coach 21:09 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 27:40 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Imperfection 31:01 Connecting with Claire: Retreats and Coaching Resources: See the details of Claire’s next Retreat: https://clairebannistercoaching.co.uk/cotswold-retreat/ All the links to Speak and Shine including your application to speak at the next SAS Summit where Claire spoke: https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-collection/ [https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-collection/] About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way. Before launching my own business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully. Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to truly unstoppable. Connect with Me: Website: kieradair.com [http://kieradair.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kier-adair [http://linkedin.com/in/kier-adair] Instagram: instagram.com/kier_adair/ [https://www.instagram.com/kier_adair/] About Claire Bannister: Claire Bannister is known as The Unstoppable Growth Coach and she has been described as a force of nature who supports her clients to get the growth in revenue, focus and time so that they can get the business they want and deserve. Claire believes that all women in business can be unstoppable once they believe they can be. Connect with Claire: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairebannister Instagram: instagram.com/the_unstoppablegrowthcoach

Ep 14: Empowering Girls and Boys: The Key to Ending Period Stigma with Anne Nicholls

In this thought provoking episode, Anne shares her inspiring work in Kenya, focusing on menstrual health education, breaking taboos, and empowering girls and boys to foster understanding and reduce stigma around periods. You will hear the impact her incredible work has; and how her mission has driven her own visibility to ensure her important message is heard and wider spread. Key Topics * Menstrual health education in Kenya * Impact of stigma and taboos on girls' education * Involving boys and men in menstrual health awareness * Cycle tracking and body literacy for women * Community-driven solutions and local advocacy * The impact of saying yes and power of sharing your voice Sound Bites "They think they're unclean and shouldn't be." "Advocates and allies are crucial for change." "Saying yes can transform your life." Resources: See how you can support Anne’s mission through: https://tinyurl.com/AnneGoFundMe [https://tinyurl.com/AnneGoFundMe] The Society with Speak and Shine. Next Collective launching 1st june https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-society-june26 [https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-society-june26] About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way. Before launching my own business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully. Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to truly unstoppable. Connect with Me: Website: kieradair.com [http://kieradair.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kier-adair [http://linkedin.com/in/kier-adair] Instagram: instagram.com/kier_adair/ [https://www.instagram.com/kier_adair/] About Anne Nicholls: Raised in Kenya and Scotland, Anne is a former teacher, lecturer, founder & CEO of Mimi Pia: Period! CIC, a UK Community Interest Company breaking the cycle of shame and period poverty that keeps girls out of school and steals their futures. For eight years she has partnered with Kenyan charities to deliver menstrual health education and reusable period products in rural and slum communities, engaging boys and girls together to dismantle stigma at its root. Her work addresses a devastating chain: missed school days leading to dropout, early pregnancy, early marriage, and increased health risks including HIV. Reusable period products are not just a practical solution. They are the equity girls living in poverty need to stay in school. Without them, menstruation becomes a monthly barrier to education, opportunity, and the right to a future. By breaking the silence around period poverty and shame, and pairing dignified period products with body literacy education for both genders, Anne gives young women the tools to rewrite their stories and fulfill their ambitions. A champion for gender equality and inclusion, Anne is also a tennis coach who runs an inclusive weekly programme for adolescents and young adults with learning, physical, and sensory disabilities. As EDI Trustee on the Board of Middlesex Tennis, she champions her "Ability Not Disability" ethos. Connect with Anne: Linktree: linktr.ee/mimipia.period Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/anne-nicholls Instagram: instagram.com/thisgirlcan.period

Ep 13: Why Your Health is Your Greatest Business Asset with Kathleen Cornmell

In this powerful episode, Kathleen shares her inspiring journey from the male dominated world of engineering to becoming a registered nutritionist. She discusses the impact of menopause on women's health, the power of diet and lifestyle changes, and how helping women improve their health boosts their confidence and visibility. Afterall, if you don’t have your health, you don’t have a business. Key Topics * Kathleen's Journey into Nutrition * The Impact of Diet on Health * Navigating Menopause and Health * The Importance of Hormones and Mental Health * Balancing Blood Sugar and Nutrition * The Role of Exercise in Health * Building Confidence and Public Speaking * The Power of Community and Support Sound Bites "Gut health is the root of most things." "Diet was the turning point for my health." "Rest and listening to your body are vital." Resources: A free Health Review with Kathleen: a 30-minute call designed to help women understand what might be driving their fatigue, weight gain or hormonal symptoms. Book through her website The Glucose Goddess Method by Jessie Inchauspé The Society with Speak and Shine. Next Collective launching 1st june https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-society-june26 [https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-society-june26] About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way. Before launching my own business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully. Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to truly unstoppable. Connect with Me: Website: kieradair.com [http://kieradair.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kier-adair [http://linkedin.com/in/kier-adair] Instagram: instagram.com/kier_adair/ [https://www.instagram.com/kier_adair/] About Kathleen Cornmell: Kathleen Cornmell is a registered nutritionist specialising in metabolic health, helping women navigate fatigue, weight gain and hormonal changes in midlife. Her work didn’t start with qualifications, it started with lived experience. There was a time when she felt completely exhausted, in pain, and disconnected from herself. She didn’t have the energy to show up for my family, let alone build a life or business she loved. That was her turning point. She had to stop pushing through and start listening to her body. Through that process, she began to understand how stress, blood sugar, hormones and lifestyle are all connected, and how small, sustainable changes can completely shift how we feel and show up. Now, she helps women who feel stuck, overwhelmed or like 'nothing is working anymore' to rebuild their energy, stabilise their blood sugar and feel like themselves again. Because when your energy comes back, you stop playing small and finally start saying yes to yourself and your business. Connect with Kathleen: Website: kathleencornmell.co.uk/ [http://kathleencornmell.co.uk/] Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kathleen-cornmell/ Facebook: facebook.com/kcornmell/ [http://facebook.com/kcornmell/] Instagram: instagram.com/kathleencornmell/

Ep 12: Unlocking Your Potential with Nicky Price

Discover how subconscious patterns impact women’s success and learn practical steps to shift them for extraordinary breakthroughs. In this episode, Nicky Price shares insights on healing childhood programming, embracing action over perfectionism, and building resilience to thrive in business and life. Key Topics * How childhood experiences shape beliefs and behaviors in adult women * The role of subconscious patterns in holding women back from their potential * Common triggers like imposter syndrome, fear of visibility, and money blocks * Techniques for identifying and transforming limiting beliefs * The importance of self-compassion, journaling, and celebrating small wins * How the nervous system responds to success and failure * Practical strategies for stepping onto stages and speaking with confidence * The difference between coaching the conscious mind and addressing the subconscious * The impact of societal and gender differences in belief systems * Building resilience by conditioning the central nervous system, like physical training Sound Bites: “Women create nurturing businesses from their struggles, helping others thrive” “What the mind can’t express, the body does” “Focus on where you want to go, not the obstacles” Resources: 5 Wins in 5 Minutes to Shape Your Life - https://mebutfree.com/5 [https://mebutfree.com/5] "Invisible Pattern Reveal" Quiz - https://MeButFree.com/Quiz The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way. Before launching my own business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully. Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to truly unstoppable. Connect with Me: Website: kieradair.com [http://kieradair.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kier-adair [http://linkedin.com/in/kier-adair] Instagram: instagram.com/kier_adair/ [https://www.instagram.com/kier_adair/] About Nicky Price: Nicky is an Advanced Transformation Therapist, Coach, co-author and speaker who helps ambitious women around the world break free from the hidden patterns and behaviours that are quietly sabotaging their income, growth, and relationships. After 27 years in Corporate IT and Digital Marketing, Nicky reached a point where outward success no longer felt aligned. Knowing she was here for more, she completely retrained midlife — and then experienced first-hand how deeply ingrained childhood beliefs can hold even the most capable women back. Nicky now supports her clients to uncover and release the subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns driving impostor syndrome, overworking, visibility fears, money blocks, and so much more. Her work goes far beyond traditional coaching or therapy, addressing the root cause of these patterns so that change is permanent and deeply integrated. Nicky creates a space where women feel safe, seen, and understood — allowing them to move through life with a grounded sense of “I am enough,” where success begins to flow naturally rather than being forced. Connect with Nicky: Website: MeButFree.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickyprice/ Facebook: facebook.com/NickyPricePublic/

Ep 11: From Shower Idea to Global Podcast: The Power of Joy and Community

In this thought provoking episode I take a pause to reflect on my journey from hosting the Speak and Shine Summit to launching my podcast 'Say Yes to You', emphasizing the importance of joy, community, and authenticity in my success. Key Topics * Podcast launch journey and milestones * The role of connection, collaboration, and community in success * Overcoming perfectionism and self-doubt during podcasting * The importance of self-care and health in personal and professional growth * Building confidence and owning achievements Key Takeaways * Trust your path and what brings you joy. * Surround yourself with inspiring women and community. * Taking action over perfection leads to confidence. * Prioritize health and self-care to sustain success. * Own your achievements and celebrate your journey. Sound Bites "Today is a full circle moment." "Health and self-care come first." "Own your success and celebrate it." Resources: Speak and Shine https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-collection/ [https://www.brand.kieradair.com/speak-and-shine-collection/] About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, International Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way. Before launching my own business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully. Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to truly unstoppable. Connect with Me: Website: kieradair.com [http://kieradair.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kier-adair [http://linkedin.com/in/kier-adair] Instagram: instagram.com/kier_adair/ [https://www.instagram.com/kier_adair/]