Beyond The Chrysalis

Fiona Hiscocks is a Change & Culture Management Specialist. She has been helping organisations unlock the potential of their people for over 20 years, working with public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ​ Her clients have included President Obama's Management Council, Diageo, Santander, HMRC and Google to name a few. 

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She works with leaders across the spectrum, from the US Federal Government, to global management teams to helping multi-agencies adapt the way they work with vulnerable youngsters.

Educated at Harvard and with a degree in Systems Engineering, she combines academic rigour with a passionate belief that everybody has something to contribute. It's just a question of unlocking it!

In today's episode, Fiona and I explore the nuances in how far organisational culture has come in cultivating a more integrated, fully human aspect to managing people, cultures and encouraging a strong sense of purpose for individuals in the workplace.

We touch on how the is NOW for fully integrating both the masculine and the feminine within individuals and organisations but also how to support men in stepping into an era where they can show a more tender, vulnerable side and be strong a the same time.

Time Stamps:  

02:29 Storytelling as a window into organisational culture

05:34 Fiona's early career and how it shaped her purpose to be a catalyst for change 

10:00 Calling for a cultural shift towards integration 

14:36 The neouroscience of work culture 

16:31 Bringing the whole human self to work and showing vulnerability 

21:06 Making every voice matter 

24:45 The evolution of work place culture  

28:43 Enabling men to be their fully human self at work

29:57 Being fully human & a sustainable future 

33:00 The magic of listening 

35:00 Reconnecting every individual to thier role and impact  with purpose 

38:00 - Minal's 3 questions 

Mentioned in this episode 

Website: www.thrivechange.uk

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey -  a meditation to open the heart. I hope that it will clear any blockages in the giving and receiving of love.

We’re focusing on balancing Anahata, your heart chakra. 

Located at the centre of the spine, at the heart level, this chakra governs your senses of trust, courage, peace and gratitude, as well as emotional equilibrium, and love for oneself.

It is the fourth of the seven chakras, making it the exact halfway point of the system and the unifier of the physical and spiritual energy centres. By connecting the lower three chakras — the root, sacral, and solar plexus — with the upper three chakras — the throat, third eye, and crown — the heart chakra acts as the bridge between the earth and spirit.

An imbalance in the life force energy of the Heart Chakra can lead to a dependence on others for fulfilment, jealousy, high expectations of others, harsh judgement and a constant seeking external validation. 

This imbalance can manifest physically in a lowered immune system (causing colds, flu, infections), heart and lung issues including poor circulation, high/low blood pressure, and respiratory and breathing difficulties. 

So, by calling in deep healing, forgiveness and compassion we are able to make space for love in our lives in all its forms.

This episode continues the special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week. 

In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system - aka the Chakra system. 

Now, make yourself as comfortable as you can and sit with your back straight using a pillow or cushion to ensure your spine is fully erect and supported. 

You can hit pause now and resume when you’re ready to begin.
 

And, take a few deep intentional breaths, becoming aware as each breath floods your system with nourishing life force energy. 

I wish you a nourishing practice. 

With Infinite light,

Minal

Hannah Flores is an Authentic marketing strategist & mentor and Founder of Digital Nourishment. She is also a mental health champion.

Hannah combines over 14 years of digital experience, small business expertise, and a passion for wellness to help wellness businesses grow online.

Hannah teaches her authentic marketing method via her membership - The Visbility Collective ™ and through 1:1 mentoring.  She is passionate about helping wellness entrepreneurs to get visible and attract their DREAM clients in a way that works for them and is aligned with their values. 

In this episode, Hannah shares her birth story and how a traumatic part of her life led her to live out her purpose as a specialist and mentor in the Wellbeing industry. We dive into the practicalities of birth, shedding light on postnatal mental health and how to show authentically when sharing your voice for good in the world.  

Time Stamps:  

02:06 Hannah's path to her purpose

03:15 How blessings  tend to show up 

05:15 Birth, trauma and postnatal mental health 

06:06 Misinformed expectations & managing your birth story  

09:33 How to step into change for better 

13:21 The secret to managing the practicalities of birth 

19:50 Merging your expertise with a sense of purpose

24:34 How critical reassessment is when considering going back to work after giving birth

25:18 Hannah's top tips on showing up authentically and building your personal brand

31:00 The energetics of sharing your voice authentically

36:02 Minal's questions 

Connect with Hannah:
E: [email protected]
W: https://digitalnourishment.co.uk/  
Instagram @digital_nourishment 

Hello beautiful being,

Welcome to today’s episode –  a meditation to help you reconnect with your personal power. I hope that this will help spark your inner flame and willpower to go after that which you truly desire.

Today we’re focusing on balancing Manipura, your solar plexus chakra. 

Located in the upper belly at the diaphragm, it acts as the seat of your personal power. This chakra governs personality, ego, and identity, as well as personal freedom and authenticity.

The solar plexus chakra also has much to do with motivation, willpower, and purpose, which stem from one’s sense of personal efficacy, self-confidence and how they view the self.

An imbalance in the life force energy of the Solar Plexus Chakra can lead to an excessive need for control, a victim mentality, and feelings of helplessness, as well as insecurity and inauthenticity. 

 This imbalance can manifest physically in gastric or digestive issues like stomach ulcers, heartburn, nausea and a loss of appetite. With the more serious conditions being diabetes and various eating disorders.

 So, by bringing into balance the energy of the solar plexus chakra, we reignite the sacred element of fire which alchemises and transmutes all nourishment, ideas and thoughts into physical sustenance and creation.

This episode continues the special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week. 

In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system - aka the Chakra system. 

Please be sure to make yourself as comfortable as you can, before beginning today’s journey.

 Making sure to sit with your back straight, and propping yourself up on a cushion or a chair if that helps. Taking a few deep intentional breaths to hone your awareness. 

 You can hit pause now and resume when you’re ready to begin.

 I wish you an uplifting practice.

With infinite light,
Minal

Carole Armitage CCEO (Chief Chocolate Executive Officer) of 80Noir Ultra is a dark chocolate company designed to revolutionise the way people look after their mental and physical wellbeing and fitness performance. Born from having low blood sugar levels and playing high-level sports from age 8, Carole researched and worked with chocolate, fitness and wellbeing and how it all interlinks and how it can work for and against us. By breaking down the myths and finding the truth, Carole has been able to create her bespoke dark chocolate recipe which she now wants to share with the world. Her mission is to enable everyone to enjoy a daily dose of greatness and to foster the understanding than premium dark chocolate has a huge part to play in our mental and physical wellbeing and living a positive hygge lifestyle.

I caught up with Carole to dive into her journey in creating this progressive chocolate brand covering the power of intuitive nourishment and how getting intentional with how we choose to indulge can be empowering. Together we break down the myths we’ve around chocolate as a ‘naughty' treat, tapping into the wisdom the ancients had about this magical ingredient that connects our hearts and minds. 

Time Stamps:  

03:00 How a Vipassana retreat led to the profound insights for alignment

05:20 The best of bean to bar & the quest for the ultimate hot chocolate 

09:50 Carole’s journey with intuitive nourishment & sport

15:09 The process of metamorphosis 

18:00 The magic of cocoa & what the ancient Mayans knew 

21:16 Hygge, more than just an IG trend 

24:30 Tapping into your personal paint point to create something new 

28:41 Minal’s 3 questions 

Mentioned in this episode 

80 Noir Ultra IG account: @80noir_ultra

Website: www.80noirultra.com

Hello beautiful being,

Welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you re-enter your natural flow.

Today we’re focusing on balancing Savidhistana, which is the sacral chakra. Your sacral chakra is responsible for creativity, sensual pleasures, intimacy and relationships. Located just below the navel, it enables you to express your creativity and emotions and plays an active role in defining your sexual needs and desires.

An imbalance in the life force energy of the Sacral Chakra can lead to depression, detachment, obsessive tendencies and poor boundaries. 

This imbalance can manifest as anaemia, lower back pain, impotence and menstrual irregularity. 

This episode continues the special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week. 

In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system - aka the Chakra system. 

Thank you for taking the time to join me in this guided meditation.
Please make yourself comfortable before we start.

Sitting with your back straight, and grabbing a cushion or a blanket to help you settle in.

You can hit pause and resume when you’re ready.

I wish you a nourishing practice.

Sending infinite light,
Minal
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Colleen is a Behavioural Change and Mindset Coach who works with women, particularly Mums to re-establish their sense of identity and purpose and build emotional and self-awareness to feel empowered and lit up. Her approach uses a unique combination of subconscious techniques (such as EFT, hypnosis and NLP) and personalised action steps for a holistic and transformational shift.

In today’s conversation, we uncover what it really means to cultivate emotional awareness with practical tools and practices that ensure a more integrated approach to managing trauma, daily stresses and navigating changes throughout different life stages.

Time Stamps:  

02:30 What holds women back 

05:40 A loss of identity at different life stages 

8:00 Identity and trusting the self 

9:14 Colleen’s journey in cultivating self-awareness 

10:00 Stepping away from judgement  into observation 

13:40 Emotional literacy in practice 

17:30 Navigating default emotions 

21:25 Tapping into core beliefs to reprogram the mind for a state of expansion 

25:10 Becoming untethered from our limitations 

28:37 How to begin the transformation to more heightened emotional awareness 

30:00 The best practical tools to apply 

32:40 The future isn’t female, it’s integrated 

33:16 Minal’s 3 questions 

Mentioned in this episode 

Colleen’s IG account: iamcolleenemily

Practical tools on her website:  https://colleenemily.com/freeresourcelibrary/

Hello beautiful being, welcome to today’s episode – a guided meditation to help you ground. I’m so honoured to guide you through a special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week. 

In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system as defined by the ancient tantric tradition, which later came to be known as Yogic philosophy. This relates to the natural and electro-magnetic forces that converge to become Prana, the life force energy that permeates through all living things. 

Prana travels through our bodies through energy ways called Nadis, and these converge at 108 different points in the body – known as the wheels of energy – or as Chakras in Sanskrit. Of these 108 chakras, there are 7 that form a highway of our potency, vitality and expression. These run from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and we’ll be exploring each one of them with the intention to balance them and connect to the unique energetic vibration of each.

Thank you for taking the time to join me in this guided meditation.

 Today we’re focusing on balancing Mul-adhara (mula means root and adhara is support in sanskrit), the root chakra. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability. Located at the base of the spine, it provides you with a foundation for life, helps you feel grounded and able to withstand life’s challenges. 

 An imbalance in the life force energy of the Root Chakra can leave us feeling profoundly insecure, restless, without energy. This imbalance can manifest as anxiety, depression, rage, low self-esteem, resentment, and even suicidal thoughts.

 I’d like you to make yourself comfortable before we start.

Sitting with your back straight, and grabbing a cushion or a blanket to help you settle in.

You can hit pause and resume when you’re ready.

 I wish you a grounding practice.

Namaste,
Minal
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Fiona supports millennial women, who find themselves stuck in an unfulfilling job, to transition into a career that provides them with more purpose, more fulfilment and in which they can truly achieve their potential. 

 She works with her clients 1:1 to help them navigate their career change, whilst moreover, she supports those who are ready to set up their own dream business and launch with real impact. 

In this episode, we talk about making the journey from being a corporate detainee to regaining a sense of fulfilment in life, how to realise what your purpose is and making the transition into a career that is aligned with the most authentic you. We also touch on how working life could shift in the inter-Covid era for those working for corporates.

Time Stamps
05:31 Fiona’s journey & her catalyst for change 

09:50 The path to uncovering your purpose 

16:00 The system is broken, so empower your own learning through trial & error

18:00 Taking a pause and taking stock 

29:40 Working life post-pandemic

31:12 Why the time is NOW to make the change

32:53 Minal’s 3 questions 

 Mentioned in this episode:

Fiona’s IG account – @fionamoss_

Whilst you are there why not head to the link in her bio where you have access to a number of free resources, including: 

- Her free Career Change Handbook to help you navigate this period of transition 

- Her Free Guide  4 secrets to launching your business with impact

Welcome to Beyond The Chrysalis. 
Together we’ll be exploring the immense power that comes with self-discovery and personal transformation. The power to create, to become the designer of your legacy and live out your own unique personal legend.

 Whether you are ready to begin the journey of self-discovery to enter the natural flow of life or just interested in learning more about how to embody the highest expression of yourself, this podcast will be your container as your get ready to emerge.

 So, if you’re ready to own your life and unlock and embody your infinite self then you’re in the right place.

I’ll be holding conversations with some incredibly inspiring wellness experts, spiritual teachers, thought leaders and just regular people who’ve all acquired self-mastery by going through their own expansion. We’ll be covering topics including manifestation, how to live a purpose-led life, trauma healing and the magic of the bio-electro-magnetic system – aka the chakras. Plus I’ll be sharing regular tools to support you as you navigate the change in an empowered and soul-aligned way. 

Are you ready to emerge? By pressing play, you’re already rising.