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Time Is Flying By…Time to Take BOLD Steps

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:15:17 +0000

Are you amazed at how quickly time seems to be passing? Worried that December will be here again and you won’t have taken action towards making those longed-for changes in your life? Perhaps it’s time to ditch the baby steps and push yourself out of your comfort zone! Chris and Gina discuss ways you can [...]

Supporting a Friend with Low Confidence

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:39:33 +0000

How to be a friend to someone with low confidence. A great topic suggestion from Anne-Marie, who’s friend is suffering from a bout of low confidence. So what can she do to help her friend through this period of low confidence? By first focusing on the language that both of you use, you can help [...]

How To Put An End To Wasting Time

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:32:00 +0000

We think many of our listeners can relate to this scenario — you’ve got lots of things to do and want to get them done but after a few hours of activity, you just don’t feel any productivity. Rather than energised by a sense of achievement, you’re floundering in a swamp of frustration. Sometimes it [...]

3 Ways to Identify Your Strengths

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:33:16 +0000

Over the last decade there have been many significant advances in our understanding of how to achieve and become our best. The modern world has evolved beyond the over-simplified advice of positive thinking, have a goal and dream big. While those still are part of the recipe for success, they alone aren’t the missing link [...]

Do You Have Trouble Putting Yourself First?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:13:42 +0000

In today’s podcast, Paul and Gina look at the sometimes thorny issue of putting your own needs first in times of stress or change. This could be during exams, moving house, the end or beginning of a relationship, changing location or changing jobs. Often we’ve been brought up to believe that putting our own needs [...]

Are You Emotionally Connected to Your Dreams and Goals?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:22:10 +0000

In today’s podcast Paul and Gina look at the benefits of becoming more emotionally engaged with the things or lifestyle you want to create. Wanting something isn’t enough – you’ll just get more of that ‘I want’ feeling. But by engaging all your senses – smell, sight, touch and hearing – and using your imagination [...]

When The Going Gets Tough, How Do You Get Going?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:45:00 +0000

Are you having a tough time? Everything seems like hard work? Nothing going right? What do you do to turn things around? It’ a situation that a lot of people can relate to. External circumstances can really take their toll. It might feel like the world is against you sometimes, so how do you pull [...]

Productivity and the Importance of Focus

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:21:04 +0000

Do you know what it takes for you to be really focused on what matters? Do you know what makes the difference between your ‘good’ days and ‘scattered’ or ‘overwhelmed’ or ‘totally unproductive’ days? If you don’t know this already, you are missing a massive trick to getting things done. In this podcast, Chris and [...]

Up Your Average

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:48:58 +0000

How do you tell when it’s time to up your average? Paul and Chris discuss how often their clients talk to them about increasing their social circle. They feel stagnant and want to get more out of life but feel limited by either the small number of friends that they have, or that the people they [...]

Change the Rules

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:01:04 +0000

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could do things but they just seem so far our of your reach they are even worth trying? Paul and Gina talk about taking some advice from Tim Ferris to “Change the Rules” When Paul decided he wanted to write a book so time ago, he struggled with [...]

Remember your dreams!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:02:04 +0000

It’s all too easy to cast aside those amazing dreams you had as a child. Dreams and ideas of what you’d love to achieve, where you’d love to go, the kind of work you’d love to do – when you grew up. Everything seemed exciting and full of promise back then. We were looking at [...]

If you don’t succeed at first, try a different way!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:32:08 +0000

We’re funny old things, human beings. All too often we give up if something doesn’t work. Or we don’t get the success or results we’d dreamed of straight away. We often have such a ‘right way’ belief about how things should be done, we don’t stop to consider alternative ways of reaching and achieving our [...]

Enjoying the Journey

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:12:30 +0000

All too often we find ourselves rushing so fast to our next task or goal that we can often miss the experience of the journey. Paul talks to Gina about her latest mission to relocate to the South of France. Although there are lots of things to think about and organise, it’s really important, at [...]

Fear of rejection: You can connect with people more confidently

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:42:18 +0000

Do you ever feel that you could do better when connecting with other people? Maybe it’s making a connection with someone new, or rekindling an old relationship that’s lapsed. Often the fear of how someone else will react to our attempts to reach out to them can hold us back. Everyone gets a little nervous [...]

January Blues

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:15:54 +0000

Are you suffering from post holidays blues? Getting back into the swing of things can seem such a hardship! Have you been hit with the “sensible shovel”? :-) Are you feeling regret or even resentment of things you aren’t allowed anymore, Are you feeling the struggle of returning to using some self control? a lot [...]

13 ways to make 2013 a lucky year for you

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:44:52 +0000

Happy 2013! We hope you had a deliciously indulgent (but not too indulgent) holidays and are optimistic about the year ahead. Turning the calendar to 2013 got us thinking about the number 13. It can be a frightful number for some so we thought we take a different point of view and in this podcast [...]

An Alternative Approach to New Year Resolutions

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:04:07 +0000

There are dozens of ways to kick start a new year with greater focus, purpose and enthusiasm for the year ahead. Spending time to reprioritise, set goals or new year resolutions, plan experiences can – and should – be very liberating and energising. However, our experience shows that the BEST way to make sure your [...]

Bah Humbug vs the Joy of Christmas!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:24:44 +0000

Have you been feeling a bit “bah humbug!” about Christmas or the festive season? For many people this has become a dreaded time of year. Increasingly the spirit of the season has been taken over by commercialism and competition, but there could be other more personal reasons why this time of year drags you down. And [...]

Echoes of The Past – Ongoing Effects of Bullying

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:45:00 +0000

You might not realise it, but the ongoing effects of bullying or a painful experience could be influencing how you behave today even if the situation was long-since resolved, or happened decades ago. Because when we react to something in the present, the strength of our reaction can be influenced by something that happened to [...]

5 Simple Steps for a Personal Year in Review

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:39:18 +0000

If your year didn’t turn out as well as you hoped it would, it’s time for honest reflection and make time for your personal “year in review”. At this time of year many people end up disappointed and perhaps disillusioned as to where it went wrong. But rather than looking back with regret you owe [...]

How First Impressions Affect You Every Day

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:04:13 +0000

We all know how important first impressions are when meeting someone or in a job interview. But have you every realised how much first impressions affect you each and every day. What is your first impression of the day ahead? What do you normally feel the first thing in the morning in a typical week? [...]

Leading by Example – But is it a Good Example?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:24:58 +0000

Do you realise you are leading by example, but is it a good example? During recent workshops, Chris challenged some leaders to really think about what kind of examples they were setting. They were effectively always leading by example, but was it a good example or not? It’s not just about the example you are [...]

GIGO – Garbage in Garbage Out: What are you putting in to your life?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:25:38 +0000

By going without the food, that we all know is bad for us, for a short time both Gina and Paul noticed something very interesting. When they sampled the food they thought they craved before they were able to feel the negative effects much more profoundly. Both Gina and Paul have had some recent success [...]

How to Overcome Your Plateau

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:40:28 +0000

Every now and again we seem to get less out of the effort we put in. It happens with our health and fitness, in relationships and in careers. Is this natural? Normal? Does it happen more than you like? In this podcast Paul and Chris discuss how to recognise a plateau, what happens when they [...]

How To Achieve Goals (Tackling Your Mountain)

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:35:02 +0000

Everyone’s experience of how to achieve goals most effectively is going to vary, and be to some degree unique. Given the same mountain to climb, we’d likely all take slightly different paths up, require different amounts of preparation and approach it at different speeds. And the way we approach the big goals, challenges or mountains [...]

Can you have freedom and structure in your day?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:45:25 +0000

For many of us, the words ‘freedom’ and ‘structure’ are at opposite ends of the spectrum – two opposing concepts that can never co-exist. But as Chris and Gina have discovered in their own lives, having a balance of both freedom and structure is essential if we want to live creative and productive lives. Which [...]

How Should You Deal with Negative People?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:31:25 +0000

Have you got friends who always seem to be down in the dumps, project their fear and negativity on to you, and seem jealous of your success or drive to move forward in life? We’ve all got friends who need support now and then, but some friends have invested in staying small – and they [...]

The Willpower Challenge: “I Will!” versus “Will I?”

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:36:20 +0000

Engaging our willpower to achieve certain goals and outcomes in life is deemed essential. But what if we turn the forceful proclamation of “I Will!” into “Will I?” Gina and Chris play with syntax and discover that we can reduce the pressure, yet still be productive, by asking ourselves this very powerful question. When we [...]

How to Give Effective Feedback

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:45:56 +0000

Giving feedback to others is something almost all of us do on a regular basis – sometimes more proactively, sometimes reactively. Often times done poorly. In this podcast, Paul and Chris discuss the critical difference between giving well-intended feedback and well-delivered feedback. Delivering feedback well is a combination of making it meaningful, specific, respectful and [...]

Can You Overdo It – is it possible to take too much action?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:00:20 +0000

At ActionPodcast we believe that small things, consistently done produce extraordinary results – so is it possible to overdo it? Those small steps can start to build strong momentum, so is there such a thing as taking too much action? There are two aspects to consider when you are taking massive action towards a project [...]

Focus Creates Reality…What Are You Thinking?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:37:53 +0000

Begin doing a few things daily that you love. You'll soon see a marked difference in the way you are thinking and in the way you perceive the world. You are a creator....

Summer Book Series #9: How To Measure Your Life, Find Happiness In Your Career

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:23:38 +0000

How do you measure your life? And how can you be sure you’ll find happiness in your career? The definition of a career (as a job for life) has well and truly changed over the last decade or so. Sometimes 7 years on one track can feel like a lifetime! We are now faced with [...]

Summer Book Series #8: The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure by James Redfield

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:31:48 +0000

Both Sam and Paul have very different points of view when it comes to more spiritual ideologies, but this didn't stop them finding the book equally intriguing and even powerful in what it sets out to teach the reader through a mini adventure.

Summer Book Series #7 Special: Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High with Ron McMillan

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 08:07:21 +0000

When high stakes, opposing opinions and strong emotion come together, you know you’ve entered the realms of Crucial Conversations! Not only are you facing a difficult discussion, but your body is wired to shut down the reasoning part of your brain so that you react rather than consider your responses – and for most of [...]

Summer Book Series #6 Special: E is for Exceptional: The New Science of Success by Dr Rob Yeung

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:08:08 +0000

I spend time with Rob talking about dispelling some of the myths in the personal development field and how vital it is to back up your beliefs in what works with real scientific research.

Summer Book Series #5: How to Be An Adult in Relationships – David Richo

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:53:26 +0000

In the latest of our summer book season podcasts, Paul and Gina discuss David Richo's amazing book How To Be An Adult in Relationships (The Five Keys to Mindful Living). A wonderful book for anyone in a relationship, just out of a relationship or single, David Richo talks about being mindful and present in all our interactions with others. By using the 5 As of Attention, Acceptance, Affection and Appreciation as guideposts, Richo takes the reader on a journey of mindful awareness, right to the heart of what it takes to communicate from a place of love, rather from a place of fear. Society all-too often teaches us that everything we need is outside of us - that once we find the person we love they will provide 100% of all our needs. Wrong!! We're lucky if we get 25% of our needs met from our partners. We need to learn to parent ourselves and find the remaining sources from within ourselves or from work or hobbies or friendships. Most of us appear to have grown up - we're in adult bodies after all - but in reality we are all wounded children running around in grown-up bodies. We're still looking to heal those wounds from childhood and therefore all too often replicate the relationships we had with our parents, with our partners.

Summer Book Series #4: The Charge

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:26:46 +0000

According to #1 New York Times best selling author Brendon Burchard, it's time to re-evaluate the fundamental drivers of human motivation. Brendon Burchard The ChargeIn a world where most of our basic needs of shelter, food, security and connection are readily met, we are now overwhelmed with an abundance of choice. To the untrained eye, a wealth of choice seems like a helpful gift, yet the reality is that too much choice usually leads to too little action. In his book, The Charge, Brendon Burchard outlines how to activate the 10 human drives that make us feel alive. He inspires us to re-evaluate our approach to day to day living and to reignite the energy within us to live more, give more and become more. In this podcast, Chris and Paul explore Brendon's ideas and encourage you to take action to light your spark again.

Summer Book Series #3: The Book of (even more) AWESOME

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:47:54 +0000

Often it’s the little things in life that really light us up, bring a smile to our faces or warm our hearts if we catch them – but when they pass by unnoticed we miss that little bit of awesomeness that could have brightened our day. Simply giving ourselves the chance (and permission) to enjoy [...]

Summer Book Series #2: Find Yourself and the Love You Want

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:01:06 +0000

In The Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant, is at its heart about learning to love & find yourself again, using a helpful metaphor that takes you room by room through a journey of letting the light in...

Summer Book Series #1: The Happiness Project

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:12:51 +0000

Inspired by Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project, this is the first of our Summer Book Series podcasts, and this is one book that is packed with action tips and ideas! Happiness is not necessarily easy to define, and it isn’t a destination we arrive at for a “been there, done that” t-shirt. It is a state [...]

Get Confident by Taking Immediate Action

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:57:49 +0000

Confidence is simply a belief that something is true. Our challenge in feeling self confident stems from the story we tell ourselves and the imagination we allow to run wild that allows doubt to creep into our minds. Often we put off doing things until we feel super confident and until we feel we won’t [...]

What Does it Mean to be Healthy?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:22:55 +0000

How do you define health? How do you know when you’re healthy? In this podcast Chris and Sam challenge you to stop and think about your own approach to maintaining good health. Is health the absence of illness? Or is it maximum energy and vitality? What you believe – both consciously and unconsciously – about [...]

The Solution to Finding Work Life Balance

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:29:51 +0000

If you’re someone who struggles to find the right work/life balance, you need to listen to this podcast from Chris and Sam as they identify the root cause and give a simple and effective strategy and tips to address all the issues with work/life balance. The issue of work/life balance isn’t a new one, but [...]

Dealing with Absent-Mindedness

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:38:36 +0000

In this podcast Paul and Sam talk through a number of different issues people have with being absent minded and how they deal with their own forgetfulness as well as their partners!

Guilt Trip – Tips on How to Respond

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 27 May 2012 09:54:04 +0000

Guilt trips are usually the result of us being judged by someone who feels we haven’t done, agreed with or been what they think we should. The person judging us then makes their disappointment clear in an overt attempt to make us feel guilty for whatever it is they think we’ve done wrong – and [...]

In Adversity – 3 Questions to Help You Move Through It

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:54:27 +0000

in adversity, the feelings of helplessness, grief & anger are universal. We feel like victims. But we can find a positive within the pain...

Learning from Practice

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:18:17 +0000

For some people, learning from practice might seem second nature – but the benefits of practising regularly at something go beyond the steady improvement you might expect. The saying that “practice makes perfect” is oft quoted, particularly from hopeful parents to their children; so what does this mean and how can we adopt an everyday [...]

Are you suffering from learned helplessness?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:06:38 +0000

recognise if you are suffering from learned helplessness and how you can take steps to move out of this self-sabotaging patterning to a place where you can feel more confident, and eventually stop playing the 'small and helpless' game.

How our beliefs and assumptions create our reality

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:30:12 +0000

Have you ever heard the expression ‘focus creates reality’? It’s a powerful phrase that describes the fact that what we think about we certainly do attract. So if your focus is on lack of money, lack of love, lack of relationships then that is exactly what you’ll attract – more of the same. Chris and [...]

Oprah’s Lifeclass: Is Your Story Helping You or Holding You Back?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:27:44 +0000

Whether you’re a fan of Oprah Winfrey or not you have to admire her attempt to break new ground with her live, interactive and global Oprah’s Lifeclass: the tour. In this podcast Gina and Chris build on the recent theme of ‘What is Your Story?‘ which was discussed with Oprah and Tony Robbins on stage [...]

Holiday Stress Test – does travel preparation spoil your trip?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:00:58 +0000

If preparing to travel makes you feel so stressed you start to wonder whether going away is worth it, then you’ve failed the holiday stress test! The idea of a week or two away might sound like a dream come true, but for many of us an approaching holiday signifies a period of major stress: [...]

Why Would You Have a Coach and a Mentor?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:33:00 +0000

The terms "Coach" and "Mentor" are often used interchangeably. But what really is the difference, and would you ever need to have a coach and a mentor at the same time?

How to Focus and Deal with Distractions

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:21:52 +0000

Staying focused on what really matters can be a challenge at the best of times, with so many distractions either imposed on you, or even created by you.

Why is it so hard to ask for help?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:24:38 +0000

Reasons why many of us choose to 'go it alone' and discuss the benefits of reaching out to others. It's amazing how often people struggle on their own for too long rather than ask for help

Have You Ever Tried a NOT To Do List?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:06:01 +0000

Sometimes getting more done needs a good ol’ fashioned To Do List. A clear list of priorities to give us focus, purpose and clarity on where our attention and energy should go. What’s more rare – yet equally as powerful – is getting clear, acknowledging and facing up to the things you know you shouldn’t [...]

Getting the Most Out of Social Media: Without it taking over

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:10:44 +0000

Another great topic suggestion from a listener on our Facebook page: Hi Paul & all, I’d love to hear one of your “water-cooler chats” about Twitter & Facebook & Linkedin & Websites & Blogging and all the other stuff we small business owners are suppose know about. Facebook sometimes (like now ) seem like a [...]

Sleep Problems – Reasons and Solutions for Insomina

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:57:50 +0000

Sleep is vital to our well-being, but we tend to take it for granted, and only start to appreciate it more when sleep problems arise.

Making Yourself Heard

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:58:09 +0000

Whether it is in a work context, meetings with authority figures, at networking events or even socially. There ways to making yourself heard

Motivating Fitness in Others

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:34:57 +0000

During the show you'll hear some tips and ideas to help connect with people on their level so that fitness isn't quite so daunting.

Body Wisdom

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:15:33 +0000

When you get sick or injured, do you stop to wonder why? Not just whether you could have prevented it, but actually whether you’ve done something to contribute towards it? After suffering from several bouts of the ‘flu in close succession, Gina decides to look at what might be causing this pattern of illness. Could [...]

Motivate an Ironman Spectator to become an Ironman Contestant

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Recorded in early December, Chris shares with Gina his own challenges and how he was able to motivate himself from being an Ironman triathlon spectator to becoming an Ironman contestant in only a few years. Major congratulations to our very own ActionPodcast Ironman Chris! He’s been able to motivate himself to take part in Ironman [...]

Making Accountability Work for You

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:23:47 +0000

explore some different options for adding a helpful dose of accountability into your day, and even what some of the unexpected benefits might be!

A Question of Morbid Motivation?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:07:19 +0000

If you died tomorrow - what would people say about you, and your life? What would you want them to say?

You Can Do The Impossible

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:15:39 +0000

turn that voice down to a quiet whisper and allow yourself to focus on just doing what you first thought would never be possible.

Turn the Tables of Judgement!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:19:36 +0000

It’s all too easy to make snap judgements with friends and loved ones. If someone upsets us, we often go into immediate reaction with statements like: “You always…” or “You never…”. Not the best way to engage and make positive emotional connections! It simply makes the other person shut down. Sam and Gina discuss the J-word [...]

Forget New Year’s Resolutions! Do What You Love!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:00:22 +0000

New Year’s Resolutions are a waste of time. It’s official! As soon as you tell yourself you’ve got to give something up, or deny yourself – every fibre in your being wants it just that little bit (or a lot) more! So, instead of purgatory, why not go for what you LOVE instead? Paul and [...]

2011 End of Year Review

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:00:31 +0000

This is a very special podcast as it includes all the ActionPodcast coaches. Join Paul, Sam, Chris and Gina as they talk about their experiences with ActionPodcast in the last year. We talk about the comments we received from our listeners always make our day, so when we get them we really are delighted. Also [...]

Xmas Xcess

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:05:01 +0000

With just one week to go the festive period is already in full swing. Now is your change to blow everything that you’ve worked so hard for over the last year…….. Well of course that’s what everyone is saying to each other to justify the over eating, drinking, late nights and everything that comes with the [...]

Turn Regret Into Action

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:16:59 +0000

This is a time of the year when our thoughts turn reflective as we look back at the year we’ve had. Can you say there’s nothing you regret? Chris and Sam reckon it’s not too late to turn things around – whether it is something that didn’t happen or something that didn’t turn out as [...]

Female Executives – 5 Ways to Beat the Burnout

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:47:49 +0000

This podcast helps you beat the burnout with 5 top tips. The run-up to Christmas is an especially fraught time – especially for many female executives who are also juggling a family, parents and husbands/partners! Paul and Gina discuss simple ways you can take stock of your work and home life, and take immediate action [...]

The Myth of Confidence

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:26:04 +0000

We love getting topic suggestions! And this one from Libby was posted on our Facebook page Hey guys I just have a small question that maybe could be addressed…. I know you have done podcasts in the past with regards to confidence in scary situations both personal and professional, but are there any tricks for [...]

It’s Time to Face Your Elephant

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:29:22 +0000

Do you find yourself taking care of a lot of fairly small, quite inconsequential things when there is a really big issue that trying to get your attention? A difficult conversation, situation or an old issue that knocks your confidence? We all do it at times and in this podcast, Chris and Paul discuss WHY [...]

Before you can move on, you must be happy with where you are now

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:26:07 +0000

Here at ActionPodcast, we focus a lot on moving forward and setting goals. During this episode we spend some time talking about how you can make sure that you progress from a happy starting place. Learning to recognise your successes so far can really help change your perspective on your current situation. By acknowledging the [...]

One Reason Why You’re Not As Successful As You Want To Be

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:00:28 +0000

Sometimes, when we want to achieve something, complete something or simply get started, we can see obstacles that lie before us. What’s harder is seeing the obstacles that lie within us. In this podcast, Chris and Paul discuss one of the things we do that can delay our progress and ultimately, our success. We’re all [...]

Get More From Your Time

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:53:39 +0000

Time flies when you’re having fun, but time also flies by when you’re being really unproductive! In this podcast Paul and Chris discuss their simple strategies for maximising the use of their time, with emphasis on the process of planning. If you are looking to improve your effectiveness, get more done or simply live less [...]

How to be fully engaged in whatever you do

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:57:07 +0000

In this podcast, Chris and Gina discuss how being fully engaged in whatever you do can bring surprising results. Whether it’s taking part in an Ironman triathlon – good luck Chris! – or just being more present with colleagues at work or in your relationships, putting your focus on your end result is a winning [...]

Rise To Your Own Challenge

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:16:21 +0000

Life can often throw up it’s own unique challenges, however creating your own challenges can be an extremely effect way to develop yourself in a direction of your own choosing. Recently Paul challenged Chris and Sam to record a 1 minute video each day. As this wasn’t something we do frequently, it was a great [...]

Letting Go

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:38:27 +0000

We’ve hit the season of Fall or Autumn as we call it here in the UK, very much a time of change and of letting go, as reflected in nature at this time of year. Whether it be a relationship that’s no longer working, or a job that you want to leave, now is a [...]

How Are You Inviting Distractions Into Your Life?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:05:50 +0000

Do you find yourself getting constantly distracted? Unable to complete tasks due to outside forces? Chris and Gina discuss ways in which we invite distractions (often without realising it) into our lives and the impact this has personally and professionally. Find out how you can acknowledge your distractions and take practical steps to minimise their [...]

Three-Word Check-In

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:18:48 +0000

Join Sam and special guest podcaster Helena Holrick – founder of Workshops That Work – as they explore how 3 words can transform how you feel about and what you achieve with your day. Helena created the Three-Word Check-In as part of her process of facilitating brilliance within her clients, and when Sam learnt of [...]

Four Tips to Greater Perseverance

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:15:04 +0000

It’s so easy to give up on a project/job/relationship when the going gets tough. But the times when we feel like throwing in the towel are usually the very times when we are closest to achieving our goals. To help you, Chris and Gina discuss ways in which you can re-engage your will to gather [...]

Wombles clean up London after riots and looting

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:07:28 +0000

The riots and looting in London and other cities around the UK are shocking. An out of control mob mentality without conscience profiteering from a terrible situation. However, good always triumphs over thuggery. And the famous Brit Blitz spirit has surfaced yet again, resulting in flash mobs of so-called Wombles connecting via Twitter and Facebook [...]

Turn Your Warning Signs Into Action

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:05:47 +0000

Warning signs serve a purpose: they signal that something needs to change. Yet we can get so caught up in life and its everyday dramas that we sometimes fail to heed the warnings. In a recent blog post, Chris suggests it is worth reviewing your ‘current life’ twice a year, particularly to take an honest [...]

A Simple Technique to Eliminate Your Excuses

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:16:46 +0000

When we get really honest with ourselves, we realise that many of the ‘reasons’ why we haven’t done something, or don’t do what is necessary, are actually ‘excuses’ that we buy into more than we should. In this podcast, Sam and Chris provide a simple yet powerful technique to say goodbye to the barriers we [...]

Boost Your Energy…Starting Today

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:00:50 +0000

Do you often feel you are lacking in energy? Or feel others are draining energy from you? Chris and Gina explore ways in which we can become more aware of what we’re giving out, and what we need to give to ourselves to keep our energy levels at optimum strength. Listen to this podcast and [...]

Finding Common Ground

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:55:39 +0000

During a recent training course Gina experienced a bit of an incident. Even though there was a little disagreement initialLy Gina was able to find a common ground that completely changed the dynamics of their relationship. Finding common ground with someone can build instant rapport and allow you to connect with people and a much [...]

The Illusion of Freedom

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:31:26 +0000

What is freedom to you? Financial, emotional, occupational? Often we hear people say that if they had more money they would be able to do something else; something more exciting or interesting. Or they blame their current circumstances, having to look after the kids, an elderly relative or some other kind of commitment. All too often we [...]

Information Diet

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:18:22 +0000

Do you get the feeling of being a bit overloaded with all the information that is available to you daily? Maybe you have even felt it stifles your own creativity? During this episode Paul and Sam talk about the benefits of going on an information diet. Also at the end of the podcast Paul and Sam put [...]

Getting Feedback Without Fear

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:48:33 +0000

There’s nothing better than getting great feedback. There’s nothing worse than getting bad feedback. There’s nothing more helpful than getting constructive feedback. So how on earth do you make sure you get the right feedback? Paul and Sam love getting feedback just as much as anyone and during this podcast they discuss some great suggestions [...]

Get More Energy From Your Relationships

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:19:17 +0000

Is that possible? To get energised from your relationships? In this podcast Gina and Chris provide a practical strategy and steps to evaluate your current relationships. With this awareness you can make better decisions on how and who you spend your time with to improve your energy levels. After this you’ll now have more energy [...]

Refresher On The Ups and Downs of Life

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:25:25 +0000

Refresher on the roller coaster of life! Sometimes it feels like we’re swinging from one extreme to the other – one moment careening towards a crash, and a moment later, struggling up the mountain without a clear view of when (or if) we’ll reach the top. Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride of heady peaks and [...]

A Fast Way to Feeling Confident

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:17:14 +0000

If you ever felt nervous or lacking confidence before an event – like a presentation to an audience, a performance on stage or simply picking up the phone and making an important phone call – you know how challenging that can feel. In this podcast, Chris and Sam discuss a simple, practical and very effective [...]

Inspire me

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:17:15 +0000

This podcast was recorded in May and it’s already June, doesn’t time fly! But thinking about the year already whizzing by got Paul and Gina thinking about what really inspires them and helps them really appreciate what they have in life. What inspires you? Friend us on facebook.com/actionpodcast Follow us on twitter Paul @lifecoach Gina @londonlifecoach Chris @christhecoach Sam @curiositycoach If [...]

The Absolute Beliefs

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:28:17 +0000

“I’d never believe something without questioning it first!” … Really? … Never? When we hold a belief that is so absolute there is no escaping it, this has real consequences for who we are, how we behave and how we react to situations or people. Yet we don’t always realise we are being so totalitarian. [...]

30 Days To Eliminate Stress and Frustration

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 29 May 2011 10:14:22 +0000

Often the biggest, most enduring stress and frustration in our lives comes from things we continue to tolerate, but not do something about. In this podcast, Sam and Chris talk about making progress by getting clear and taking action on what you don’t want in your life any longer. Not just providing a ‘positive thinking’ [...]

Are You Really Committed To Your Commitments?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:12:21 +0000

Sometimes what we say and what we do are very different. Even when we say – or think – we’re committed, our behaviour shows we’re not fully on board. Whether it’s going to the gym, starting that photography course you’ve always dreamed about, finding a new job, or even having a go at on-line dating, [...]

How to sucker-punch Psychobabble

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:08:13 +0000

Another intriguing topic request via Twitter, from @TamworthGrice on how to deal with psychobabble. We’ve all had the experience of someone giving us the most infuriating piece of advice, regardless of how well-intentioned it is – especially when they seem to be quoting clichéd phrases just “Just learn to let it go”. These sorts of [...]

4 Questions for Navigating Change

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 08 May 2011 19:00:29 +0000

Drawing on our own personal experience and those of our clients, Gina and Chris suggest four questions that can help you navigate through a significant period of change. Whether it be a new job, a new home or a new relationship, we all feel uncertain – and fear – at venturing into something new. These [...]

Journal your way to success!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:24:00 +0000

Special *extended* edition: don’t let the word “journal” put you off! Regardless of whether you’ve not put pen to paper for decades, and the idea of writing without a computer keyboard seems a crime – it is still possible to make journaling work for you. So why should you bother? What are the benefits? This [...]

The Challenges of Outsourcing & Delegating

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:48 +0000

Another great topic suggestion via Twitter, from @RizWasti on Outsourcing. Sam and Paul explore the process of outsourcing and compare it to the general delegation of a task; both can be quite a minefield if you aren’t careful! So, just because you have given the work to someone else to complete, doesn’t mean you are [...]

Does Goal Setting Automatically Mean Lots Of Planning?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:17:25 +0000

We had a great question in from one of our listeners to the podcast. “Do you think that the more formal process of goal setting works better for everybody, and everyone should use it to achieve more?” Sam and Paul consider the options and situations where structured goal setting is really required, but admit themselves [...]

Yes, You Can Buy Happiness

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:41:01 +0000

If you’re going to spend money, a simple difference in your choice can make the difference between short-term or longer-term happiness. In this podcast Gina and Chris discuss ways to buy happiness and also achieve fulfillment through gratitude. They reference the book :59 seconds by Richard Wiseman

The Fastest Way to Better Answers

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:15:53 +0000

In this podcast, Sam and Chris explore a simple idea that can have a dramatic impact on your perspective in the moment, your enjoyment of your days and lasting effect for a more fulfilling life. Yes, it’s that important.

Deadlines

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:45:52 +0000

We all have deadlines to meet. Even the most organised of us can find we are cutting it fine and doing things just in time! Sam and Gina discuss their own challenges with getting things done and explore breaking things down into chucks and having “medium milestones” to help keep things on track

The Benefits of Being Creative

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:15:27 +0000

Sam and Gina discuss how becoming more creative – in their professional and personal lives – has not only given them increased self-confidence and happiness, but also impacted positively on their friendships and relationships. In this podcast they’ll give you tips on finding your own inspiration, unblocking your creative U-turns and bringing more magic and [...]

Keeping Up Your Momentum

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:09:03 +0000

How often have you excitedly started a new project, signed up at a new gym, told yourself this is the year you will write the book, get in shape, move house, leave your job? Yes, we can all relate to lack of momentum… In this podcast Paul and Gina discuss ways you can actually start [...]

How to Tackle Complacency

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:59:39 +0000

Have you ever felt you’ve lost your drive at work or you’ve stopped trying in your relationships? Felt like you’ve reached a plateau and either feel afraid or just can’t be bothered to go to the next level? In this podcast Chris and Gina discuss ways you can tackle complacency head on: how to recognise [...]

Special Announcement – build rapid momentum today!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:43:20 +0000

We are delighted to announce that we have created a FREE training presentation to give you a brand new, simple-to-follow, yet very powerful approach for taking more action, more consistently, more of the time. What we’re about to share will help you stay on-track and build rapid momentum for the rest of the year. Show [...]

Teething Pains

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:00:03 +0000

Trying to do something new for the first time can be daunting, and even once you get started it can still feel downright difficult. Whether it is trying to turn your hand to a new skill at work, put a new habit in place or do what’s needed to adjust to change, it can be [...]

Give Yourself a Break, Commit to Less

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:04:17 +0000

(*Sorry if you have received this post twice, the first time the audio wasn’t attached then I some how managed to attach the wrong audio! Maybe I should give myself a break Paul ) Do you often find yourself saying yes to an increased workload, when you should be saying “No”? Are you working evenings [...]

Morning Habits

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:14:40 +0000

If you often wake up grumbling, and generally have to drag yourself out of bed in the mornings, then you might not realise how this affects you for the rest of the day. Starting with low energy means everything feels more draining and difficult. But if you get off to a good start with a [...]

(Un)Great Expectations

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:04:52 +0000

Ever been accused of having high expectations? Whilst expectations themselves seem part of human nature, those of us who hold high expectations for ourselves – complete with perfectionist foibles – tend to have reasonably high expectations of those around us too. Particularly if they are close to us! But the greater the expectation, the more [...]

Be Anything But Perfect

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:49:01 +0000

Are you a perfectionist? Do you spend hours labouring over presentations that should only take you 30 minutes? Do you often feel you can’t write that book, have that relationship or find the job you love until you are somehow better than you are? The limiting belief inside most perfectionists is a lack of self-belief and [...]

Health Considerations

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:55:11 +0000

Thousands of people have been affected by the recent nasty flu bug. So how can you make sure you take more care of yourself to stop it knocking you for six?! We can’t live in a bubble, but there are ways you can take care of yourself throughout the year to ensure your body and [...]

Multitasking Or Are You Just Task Switching?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:43:53 +0000

We often fool ourselves into thinking we are great at multitasking, but actually what we end up doing is simple task switching. Whilst it may feel like we are doing several things effectively but in actual fact we are doing many tasks poorly. By carefully identifying if you are switching or truly multitasking you can make an informed decision on whether [...]

Pet Peeves

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:16:39 +0000

Becoming self aware doesn’t always mean that you just focus on something you excel at but also understanding your frustrations or pet peeves. By understanding what annoys you at work or at home you can drill down into what is really bugging you. Only then can you actually do something about it, and maybe even [...]

Time Management Tricks

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:59:15 +0000

Time management is always a challenge, but taking the time to use a few tricks to keep you on track can make a dramatic difference. If you think something should take 45 mins then setting an alarm for that time not only keeps you on track but also serves as a reminder that you need [...]

Are you Trustworthy?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:26:58 +0000

Do you do what you say you will? Are you trustworthy? Do you find that by not following through you are really letting yourself down as well as others? Chris and Gina cover the subject of walking your talk. Tip number 54 in our eBook. By not following up with what you have promised can [...]

Fed up with trying to be someone else

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:08:18 +0000

Are you true to yourself or do you feel frustrated by not being able to be yourself with people? Gina and Paul talk about how we all can find ourself in a situation where we find we just aren’t being honest with ourselves or the people around us. Maybe we started to tell little white [...]

Clearing the confusion of using body language

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:33:34 +0000

Many people know a few bits and pieces when it comes to body language. Often it’s difficult to think about your own when you are actually in the moment. Paul and Sam discuss how they use body language and a really simple trick anyone can use to send out the right signals. Also why you [...]

The Answer is NO! How can I help you?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:20:18 +0000

After a recent visit to Florida, where he was impressed by the high level of customer service (often missing in the UK!) Paul shares his insights with Gina about providing good customer service. How can you provide good customer service to someone without feeling you are about to be taken advantage of? Here’s how: by [...]

Relieve The Pressure

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:46:33 +0000

Paul and Chris talk about how you can deal with times when you know things are just going to be a lot of hard work. We all have times when the going gets tough, it’s all a part of the ups an downs of life. If you feel you are going through, or are about [...]

Reward vs Punishment

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:41:29 +0000

It’s all too easy to fall into the habit of admonishing and punishing friends and loved ones for their irritating habits. How many times have you asked him/her to put the loo seat down, put the plates in the dish washer and not the sink and put their clothes away? It can be exhausting repeating [...]

Taking care of YOU

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:15:52 +0000

For many of us, spending time helping others is second nature. We willingly sacrifice our own priorities and needs, and give more to others than we do for ourselves. In this podcast, Gina and Chris discuss ways to make sure you do keep a healthy balance of taking care of yourself, while still being strong, [...]

Practice Active Listening

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:00:01 +0000

Have you ever noticed that moment when the person you’re speaking to suddenly seems to mentally drift away, their eyes glaze over and you know they’re not listening to you any more? Do you do that to others? In this podcast, Sam and Chris discuss three levels of listening and offer practical tips to ensure [...]

The Emotional Impact of Falling Behind

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:39:03 +0000

A major area of stress in our lives in trying to cope with ‘all the things that need to get done’. The challenges of trying to keep up with it all can be compounded when you start to feel guilty or overworked by constantly trying to catch up. In this podcast, Sam and Chris explore [...]

How to: Work Smarter Not Harder

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:48:06 +0000

Do you find the mis-communication is causing confusion, or even worse the total lack of communication is resulting in duplication or work? When is the last time you reviewed your communication with your fellow workers? More specifically do you take control and manage up the communication between you and your manager? During this podcast Chris [...]

The Dance of a Social Butterfly

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:56:37 +0000

Meeting new people in any situation can inspire a mixture of fear, excitement, nervousness and anticipation – depending on how easily we cope with the dance of the social butterfly. And even if you enjoy a chance to socialise, it isn’t always a bed of roses! So when a listener wrote in recently, Sam & [...]

Learning from the Best!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:04:11 +0000

Whether you are wanting to try something new (and don’t know where to start, or are worried you might not be good at it) or whether you are wanting to improve on something you are already doing, there is no point reinventing the wheel if someone has already done it successfully before. Chris and Sam [...]

Different Ways of Doing Things

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:17:19 +0000

We all have different ways of approaching a task, particularly if it is something we’ve not done before. Paul and Sam explore the possibilities of asking “How to…?” do something – whether it is drawing, cooking or starting a podcast! From opening a Pandora’s box on Google, to discussing the merits of having a clear [...]

Two Magic Words That Will Give You Focus

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:20:18 +0000

Are you moving towards your main goals, dreams or priorities? Or does it feel like there is just so much going on in your life at the moment, that it’s hard to tell whether you are coming or going! By using just two magic words you can cut through all the fluff and really focus [...]

Quick Confidence Boost

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:52:25 +0000

Even if you are one of the most confident people you know, chances are every so often you’ll need a quick way to give yourself a quick confidence boost. In this episode Chris and Paul cover a few tips and tricks you can use to help you get through some of life’s little challenges and [...]

Using Social Networking Groups

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:07:39 +0000

Both Gina and Paul have recently been doing the rounds in networking groups. These are local groups of people that meet up in our area to share business ideas and network. Some of the groups we tried were:- BNI Athena Toast Masters Drinks and Links You can also find many groups using the website Meetup.com. [...]

Breakthrough inspired by Tony Robbins

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:37:19 +0000

Breakthrough with Tony Robbins is a new series being shown in the USA on NBC. It inspired Chris and Paul to talk about what a breakthrough is and how even the most simple changes can result in a dramatic change. This change may not be apparent immediately but with time and some reflection you too [...]

Eat that Frog in Action

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:52 +0000

Do you procrastinate? Of course you do! We all do and that is one of the things that Brian Tracy’s book “Eat That Frog” takes into account. Sam and Paul talk about their own personal journey after reading the book and review what worked well for them. If you have downloaded the podcast from iTunes [...]

3 Great ways to take care of yourself when looking for work

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:59:59 +0000

Looking for a new job, especially when you’re already out of work, is a significant period of change which brings additional emotional challenges you will need to cope with. In this podcast, Chris and Paul discuss the critical aspect of taking care of yourself during this stressful time and provide three simple and effective ways to stay [...]

Know Your Worth

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:00:17 +0000

Knowing just how much you are worth when offering skills and services is so important. Paul and Gina discuss how you can stand up for yourself and command the kind of fees you deserve. Don’t undersell yourself! If you have downloaded the podcast from iTunes remember to post a review and visit our website at ActionPodcast.com [...]

Get refreshed with a break of routine

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:45:41 +0000

It’s rather easy to fall into a trap of repeating the mundane, day after day. Whether that’s in your time at the gym, your commute to work or any other standard routine in your daily life, it can be easy to lose your spark and decrease motivation. However, as Chris and Paul discuss in this [...]

The Danger of Comparisons

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:40:12 +0000

Do you often compare yourself to others – then find your self-esteem plummeting? As Shakespeare himself said: ‘Comparisons are odious’. Why? Because there will always be someone taller, thinner, more beautiful and more successful than us. The media has a lot to answer for – take a look at the insidious beauty industry and women’s [...]

Do you negate or accept compliments?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:11:28 +0000

We all know someone who seems to struggle to accept compliments. Brushing them off or negating them with an offhanded comment back, as if they are not worthy of the praise. In this podcast Paul and Chris discuss how you can become better at accepting compliments and gifts from others in ways that not only make you [...]

So What

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:00:54 +0000

Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a decision you have made, but weren’t able to? By asking yourself “So what?” you can build up your own conscious reasoning as to why, what, when and how you can to a certain decision. Sam and Paul as the question of “So what?” to challenge themselves before someone [...]

Kidney Stones

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:04:48 +0000

If you follow me ( Paul ) on Twitter ( twitter.com/lifcoach ) then you’ll know that recently I was rushed to hospital, as it turns out, I was passing a 4mm kidney stone. Now, I’m told that this is the closest pain to childbirth. Considering the amount of pain killers I was given, I certainly [...]

4 Questions Towards Your Best ‘You’

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:57:43 +0000

This is a VERY different podcast from Paul and Sam. Firstly, it’s much longer than our usual 10-12 minutes because we are demonstrating a particular technique you might find a tad uncomfortable, but immensely useful. A word of caution! If you find mutual appreciation, positive feedback or expressions of love or adoration unpalatable – then this [...]

I’m Late!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:51:34 +0000

Do you find yourself always being late for events? Are you the type of person that puts your watch or alarm clock 5 minutes fast to “fool” yourself in thinking you have more time? Chris and Paul work though some of the tricks people use to make them think they have more time than they [...]

Mentally Healthy

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:44:29 +0000

Mental ill health is something that needs to be taken seriously and, with the likelihood that we or someone close to us will experience it at some point, it is important that we raise our own awareness of it. At the same time, we don’t often think about what being mentally healthy is like either, [...]

Patience

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:17:01 +0000

Thanks to Cassandra for this week’s topic suggestion:- “@KillerCassandra Do a podcast on patience, and do it now, not tomorrow and not next week and not next month. Did you do it yet?” Patience seems to be something that everyone has an issue with at some time. Paul and Sam talk about some of the [...]

Giving Your Support

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:15:07 +0000

Helping others is something we do almost every day, but occasionally we have a friend, family member or partner that needs some extra special attention. Paul and Gina talk about providing support for someone by just being there and giving them the most precious gift of all, your time. If you have downloaded the podcast from iTunes [...]

A Fix For A Fixer

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:41:27 +0000

After a recent request for topics, I was given a request by one of my friends and listeners. “Ok. here is something that I can use some help with. I’m a ‘fixer’ I like to help as much as possible. The problem is that my wife has cancer and this is something I can’t fix. [...]

Two Phases of Thought

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:13:47 +0000

Have you ever found yourself trying to be creative but you just weren’t able to access that side of your brain? During today’s podcast Chris and Paul talk about the two phases of thought and how to access your logical and creative sides at will. By changing your location or environment and the tools that [...]

Information Overload

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:16:05 +0000

Do you remember when they used to call the internet the “Information Superhighway”? Now it seems more like trying to drink from a fire hydrant when we are trying to find a few answers. Yes love it or loath it, the internet is a powerful tool. Learning how we can handle just the right amount [...]

Negativity

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:36:19 +0000

At first it can seem like a bit of harmless banter, but soon you realise that partaking in negativity can really drain you. Gina and Paul talk about dealing with negativity in groups and how to conquer your own. If you have downloaded the podcast from iTunes remember to post a review and visit our [...]

Coping with Redundancy

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:13:04 +0000

If you have been laid off recently then join the ever-increasing club – it’s a fact of working life now, so I empathise. Many of us know what you’re going through right now – and it hurts. It’s happened to me twice in my career and I know only too well how painful the experience [...]

Mistakes

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:06:48 +0000

In the immortal words or Homer Simpson…. DOH! Yes, it’s a fact, we all make mistakes. Some just make you want to curl up into a small ball and hope the world just goes away. Sam and Paul talk about their experience with making the odd mistake (yes coaches make mistakes sometimes too!) and what [...]

Procrastination

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:16:49 +0000

Starting off with a terrible joke and a lot of talk about ironing, Paul and Gina tackle the subject of procrastination! With a few ideas as to why we keep putting things off and what we can do to check our motivation and make sure we start doing the things that are really important to [...]

Stressed!!!

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:13:02 +0000

Stress is a part of life – there’s no getting away from it. But how we deal with stress really determines whether we move forward and onward, or drown under the weight of our problems. Gina and Sam share their own strategies for avoiding stress meltdown…

Visualisation

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:10:27 +0000

The power of visualisation (or visualization depending of which side of the Atlantic you live on). Paul and Gina talk about how to build your confidence for a special event such as a presentation, interview or even a wedding! Using the power of your mind you can have your own dress rehearsal and almost full [...]

Living in Lack

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:25:35 +0000

Are you living in Abundance, or living in Lack?* What does abundance mean, and what difference could it make to our lives? Paul and Sam are joined by two guests – lovely ladies Annmarie and Nancy, facilitators of the 55 Concepts – as they discuss their personal experiences of what abundance means, and how to [...]

Where do you want your control?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:16:05 +0000

Sometimes bad stuff happens, and whilst we may not like to think of it happening to ourselves or our loved ones, there are times when we may feel helpless in the face of something that occurs. Feeling like a victim can sap even the most resourceful of us, and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies it [...]

All talk and no Action?

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:50:29 +0000

Surely not! It’s actually why we decided to call ourselves Action Podcast, because at the route of all your dreams is the simple choice that you have to make, do you take ACTION? A goal with out action is just a day dream, a flight of fancy that doesn’t amount to anything, but just by [...]

Difficult Conversations

team@actionpodcast.com (ActionPodcast) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:49:58 +0000

You all know the types of conversations, the ones we dread having. Sam and Paul talk about how to tackle these difficult conversations keeping it on track and handling the situation with heart.