Season 2, E9: Embracing Change and Growth as a Learning Opportunity with Debra Conrad

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge.  

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms.  

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 4, Episode 1: Insights into Mindset Coaching with Dr. Jennifer Hall (Psychologist, Executive Coach, Leadership Development Facilitator and Assessment Author).
 
In this episode:   

Dr. Jennifer Hall has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, is a Board Certified Coach, assessment author and Principal at Mindset Coaching.  Jen has been providing executive coaching, leadership training and team building for over 20 years

Jen is co-author of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile® (EMP) (www.emindsetprofile.com) and the Coaching Mindset Index (CMI) (https://aiirconsulting.com/coaching-mindset-index/). Most of Jen's work is assessment-based, utilizing both self-report and 360-degree feedback. She believes that feedback--whether quantitative or qualitative--is critical in helping leaders understand their own behavior and its impact on others.   

Jen is particularly interested in helping organizational  leaders and entrepreneurs understand their unique strengths in entrepreneurial thinking and behavior, which can be leveraged in pursuit of any professional goal, whether that involves running one's own business or driving growth and innovation within a company.  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1.

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Email: jen@drjenhall.com

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Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge.  

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms.  

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 10 - Flipping the Script on the 9-5 Grind with Bella Freeman.
 
In this episode:   

Bella is a mum of two girls, has an incredible work ethic and a passion for helping others. She discovered potential new opportunities for passive income and aligned herself with a company that values leadership, sustainability and community and built her own business.  It turned out to be a tremendous decision and Bella has never looked back.  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Bella Freeman:

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Email: bella150@hotmail.com

Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things.
 
Season 3, Episode 9: Entrepreneurship by Sam Watson Founder of The Agenzy

In this episode:   

Sam shares his unique journey of leaving university life in Paris to set up his own business at the age of 20 years old. Sam founded The Agenzy which works with clients to attract Gen-Z consumers taking into account the latest digital marketing trends.  

Since being in business Sam has had some huge successes including 1200% client-increased revenue and 300% increase in app users in 6 months!

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Sam Watson:

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Email: sam@theagenzy.co.uk

Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things.
 
Season 3, Episode 8: Healing through Buddhism with Lanka Wijewardena (Medical Doctor, CEO & Founder of AROGYA Pty Ltd).

In this episode:   

Lanka is a Sri Lankan born Australian, based in Melbourne and an Australian MBBS graduate from the University of Adelaide.  Over the last 8 years, Lanka has been working as a General Registered Doctor with a special interest in Occupational Medicine. Lanka's other interests include Indigenous & Migrant Health, Aviation Medicine, Clinical Governance, Leadership & Management. 

Throughout Lanka's career as a doctor, her passion goes beyond clinical medicine. Lanka has always been passionate about Buddhism and its value in individual and social well-being. Combining this passion and Lanka's experience in Occupational Medicine, Lanka has developed AROGYA Pty Ltd offer unique well-being programs named ''Heal with Buddhism" with a mission to teach individuals how to be content with each moment of their lives through the practical application of Buddhist Mindfulness.

Because, Lanka has developed these programs with her many years of experience as a doctor with special interest in  Occupational Medicine understanding the importance of looking after the health and wellbeing of frontline workers, healthcare workers and other professionals who are working under an enormous physical and psychological stress created as a result of ongoing demands under current global crisis.

Most importantly “Heal with Buddhism” programs with a practical approach to life are designed to provide participants a whole new perspective to being content through a philosophical and spiritual journey that teaches them to navigate through the uncontrollable and unpredictable nature of life, which could be dis-satisfying, stressful and tiring at times. 

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Lanka Wijewardena:

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Website: http://www.healwithbuddhism.com.au/

Email: lanka@healwithbuddhism.com.au

Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Website

Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things.

Season 3, Episode 7: Building Resilience and Leadership Strategies with Eleanor Chappell (Former British Kickboxing Champion, Police Officer and now Executive Director, Buddy Up Australia).

In this episode:   

Eleanor Chappell is the Executive Director of Buddy Up Australia which is a registered Charity with a nationwide presence delivering physical, social and volunteering events/opportunities across Australia.  Buddy Up Australia supports ex-serving veterans and first responders in the community operating in the preventative and early intervention space of mental health and wellness.  

Eleanor was a former Police Officer in both England and Western Australia. Eleanor also served in the Reserve Army in England and became a British kick boxing champion!  After leaving her role in the Police Force she changed paths and built two companies from scratch. 

After a successful 2021 (despite Covid), Eleanor started to miss her life in the forces and decided to join Buddy Up Australia which became the missing jigsaw piece when she transitioned from Police Officer to civilian. 

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Eleanor Chappell:

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W: buddyupaustralia.org.au

E: eleanor@buddyupaustralia.org.au

E: info@buddyupaustralia.org.au

Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 6: Visionary Leadership with Edward Whittington, Managing Partner of Moore Barlow Law Firm

In this episode:   

Edward Whittington is the Managing Partner of Moore Barlow LLP which formed following a successful merger of Moore Blatch LLP and Barlow Robbins LLP in 2020, based in London and the regions with 65 partners and 500 people. 

Moore Barlow LLP specialise in private wealth law, business law and helping families overcome traumatic events such as divorce, probates and catastrophic injury. They strive to provide industry-leading legal excellence alongside approachability and care, giving people confidence in the legal process and achieving the best possible outcome. 

Having graduated with a history degree from the University of Edinburgh, Edward became a rural property solicitor, which he loved, combining the law with his background and interests. Edward is currently ranked as an eminent practitioner in this field by the Chambers Directory and highly recommended in Spears 500 2022.  He was also included in the Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers by The Lawyer magazine in 2021.

During this episode, Edward shares insights into his passion for formulating and implementing organisational strategy, including the importance of clearly defined and genuine purpose, values, ambition and good people leadership. Edward is passionate about developing his team and offering the highest standards of service for clients, and a balanced sustainable career of professional excellence for his people. 

Edward lives in a small holding in the countryside with his wife and two sons and lots of animals. He enjoys riding horses, playing polo and tennis, running, almost any country pursuit, following almost any sport and teaching his sons about all of these things. 

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Edward Whittington:

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Email: edward.whittington@mooreblatch.com

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Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 5: Top Lessons in Business with Tech North Advocate Co-Founder Naomi Timperley

In this episode:   

Naomi Timperley is Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and We Are GSI Ltd. She’s proud to be in the top 50 Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, 2019, 2020, 3rd most influential woman in 2021 and 4th in 2022. Naomi is an experienced growth and innovation consultant and has extensive experience working with start-ups & growth businesses, particularly in the tech, digital & creative sectors. 

Naomi has been a mentor for 10 years and has mentored hundreds of businesses. She is an Honorary Industry Fellow at the University of Salford Business School and on the board of the Industry Advisory Board. Naomi also sits on the board of Charity Digital Inc, VocalEyes CIC and Social Enterprise PIE. She is a Growth Partner for Inspirent’s Manchester Growth Club and the Innovation Director of Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport. 

Naomi shares her inspirational story of her journey as an entrepreneur and how she once turned down investment following her pitch on the popular BBC Dragons' Den TV series.  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Naomi Timperley:

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Email: naomi@technorthadvocates.com

Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 4: Lessons over 30 Years in Leadership with Helen Merchant

In this episode:   

Helen has worked in global leadership roles for the past 30 years.  She is passionate about strategic leadership and shares how she grew her own consultancy business working with several clients such as UNILEVER PLC where she added global FMCG brand leadership expertise (launching a full range of cosmetics and beauty products)

Helen shares her unique experiences of building influential UK, international and Middle East networks to realise growth opportunities for leading global brands and hotels groups. She successfully delivered a portfolio of 100+ international spa development projects, new luxury concepts, $MM flagship development projects and brand development to achieve rapid growth.  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia, hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive? Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 3: Bringing Joy and Sparkle - Lessons from Kate Kirwin, Founder of She Codes Australia.

In this episode:   

Kate is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and the innovation ecosystem. Founder of She Codes, she has led the steep growth of the project since 2015. Thanks to her work, more than 6500 women have learnt to code through free programs throughout Australia. Kate has hustled to source more than a million dollars from government and industry to support women in STEM projects. With a regional upbringing in Western Australia, she strongly believes in empowering women from the world’s remotest regions. 

Kate has also contributed to the growth of Spacecubed as a Senior Leader, joining as employee number 4, and since 2014 has played a pivotal role in building community.  In 2021 Kate was awarded a Business News 40under40 in recognition of her leadership, was awarded a 2019 West Australian Rising Star award and was a runner-up for the 2019 and 2020 Seven News Young Achiever Awards. Kate is skilled in Event Planning, Customer Service, and Entrepreneurship, with almost 10 years experience.  In 2022 Kate was also the winner of the Women in Digital Champion of Change award.  

Kate continues to inspire many people through her work and in this episode shares insights into her work ethic.  Kate believes you should always bring your own joy and sparkle to whatever you do.  Kate also shares insights into how she deals with rejection and surrounding yourself with a support raft...more about that later.  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Connect with Vicki Main - Podcast Host & Co-Author of The Momentum Mindset Book:

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.

Welcome to the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast – brought to you by VLM (Training and Coaching Specialists across the UK and Australia) hosted by Founder Vicki Main.

Are you a business owner, leader or executive?  Have you ever felt stuck or disappointed about where your life or business is heading? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, compare yourself to others or feel like you are swimming in treacle at times?

This podcast is here to help you become unstuck from viscosity to achieving escape velocity and expanding your knowledge. 

Our guests on the show will share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms. 

We will be sharing real life stories from real people doing some incredible things. 

Season 3, Episode 2: Leading by Example with Inspirational Chief Executive Officer Deborah Attard Portughes

In this episode:   

Deborah Attard Portughes is the Chief Executive Officer at Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) which is Western Australia’s leading independent research institution dedicated to improving the health of women and babies.  WIRF’s innovative achievements to date include reducing the rate of preterm birth by 8% across Western Australia and developing ground breaking research into creating an artificial womb which will allow preterm babies to live out of the uterus. 

Deborah (also known as Deb) shares valuable insights into her role as a leader and how she enjoys leading by example.  Deb believes we should all be the change we want to see.   

Deb’s career journey started in Malta working as a qualified family and commercial Mediator, then TV presenter, and also an Accredited trainer in Edward deBono’s Six Thinking Hats and DATT (Direct Attention Thinking) tools. In 2003 Deb moved to Australia and worked at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.  During this role Deb travelled extensively throughout Australia and also met Sir David Attenborough along the way!  

Get ready to be inspired…..5-4-3-2-1. 

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Click here to purchase a copy of The Momentum Mindset Book by Vicki Main and Jonathan S.Bean.