What does it cost to perform the version of yourself the world expects — and what happens when the armour finally starts to come off?

In this episode of I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey, Hannah sits down with Tom Glason — co-founder of ScaleWise, founder of the UK's Revenue Collective (now Pavilion), and one of the most authentic leaders she's encountered in over a decade in SaaS. Tom and Hannah have known each other for nearly ten years, sharing everything from boardrooms to breathwork circles.

Tom grew up between Southeast Asia and the UK, navigated bullying at school and in the workplace, and spent two decades in high-pressure CRO roles that shaped him — and, at times, eroded him. He talks honestly about the armour he built to survive, the physical toll it took, and the sequence of losses that finally cracked it open.

Together, they explore what it means to lead without performing, why the targets we chase can become armour we hide behind, and how founding ScaleWise with his wife Karen became an act of reclaiming his family life — and himself.

Tom Glason is co-founder of ScaleWise, a fractional go-to-market consultancy for scaling B2B tech companies, and founder of the UK's Revenue Collective (now Pavilion). With over two decades in go-to-market leadership — including multiple CRO roles at VC-backed SaaS companies — Tom brings rare depth and self-awareness to conversations about leadership, culture, and the human cost of high performance.

00:00  Introduction and Background

02:51  The Evolution of SaaS and Personal Journey

05:25  The Impact of Bullying and Resilience

08:02  Leadership Lessons and Challenges

10:29  The Armor: Protection and Its Consequences

13:09  Grief and Self-Exploration

15:37  The Journey to Emotional Awareness

18:03  Founding Scalewise: A New Approach to Leadership

20:35  The Evolution of Scalewise and Work-Life Balance

23:23  Building a Sustainable Business Together

24:10  Navigating Challenges in Partnership

26:52  Creating Boundaries in Work and Family Life

27:45  Personal Rituals for Balance and Well-being

30:11  The Cold Plunge Routine

32:51  Listening to Your Body's Signals

34:36  The Impact of Sleep Tracking

37:10  Evolving Community Connections

43:11  The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

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What if the most radical act of leadership was simply learning how to breathe?

In this episode of I Am Pausing, Hannah sits down with Anthony Abbagnano — founder of Alchemy of Breath, co-founder of ASHA (the Alchemy School of Healing Arts) in Tuscany, and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm. Anthony has trained over 2,000 breathwork facilitators worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the global leaders in the field.

This conversation is deeply personal for Hannah. Eight years ago, she walked into a breathwork workshop in London led by Anthony and his partner Amy — not really knowing what she was signing up for. That day changed everything. Last summer, attending Breath Camp at ASHA in Tuscany set in motion a series of shifts that ultimately led Hannah to leave London, move to the coast, and meet her partner a month later.

Together, Anthony and Hannah explore what it means to develop an inner authority rather than living in apology, why the rat race is over (and what comes next), and how the breath might just be the most accessible doorway into a different way of living and working.

About Anthony Abbagnano

Anthony Abbagnano is the founder of Alchemy of Breath and co-founder of ASHA, the Alchemy School of Healing Arts in Tuscany. Author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, he has spent over 40 years developing a body of work that bridges ancient wisdom with modern science. His teaching has reached founders, scientists, sages, and seekers around the world — from tech entrepreneurs to the Sages and Scientists Convention in Mallorca. Anthony's mission is to help people regulate their nervous systems, reclaim agency, and lead from a place of inner authority rather than apology.

Episode Chapters

- 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Its Impact
- 05:52 Anthony's Personal Journey with Breathwork
- 11:57 Overcoming Cult Experiences and Self-Acceptance

I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey is a podcast featuring real conversations about the science of rest, the cost of burnout, and the truth about sustainable success.

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Five years of weekly talk therapy in Harley Street couldn’t reach what one hour of tapping did.

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Ros Barber — academic, award-winning writer, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner — to talk about the modality Hannah credits with shifting things in her that years of conventional therapy couldn’t touch. This conversation is personal. Ros was Hannah’s practitioner before she was her podcast guest, and that history shapes one of the most open and useful episodes on healing work yet.

They explore what EFT actually is, why a sceptical scientist became one of its most thoughtful practitioners, and how a simple physical technique can reach the places where understanding alone runs out of road.

Ros Barber is an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, academic, and award-winning writer. With a background in biochemistry and biology — and both parents physicists — she came to EFT as a sceptic in 2007, at a time when her life was at its most pressured: four young children, a husband seriously unwell with chronic fatigue, a PhD in progress, and her own mood slipping into depression. Within months of tapping daily, the people around her had noticed she’d become calmer, less reactive, and harder to trigger. She trained as a practitioner soon after and has spent nearly two decades helping clients clear emotional charge that talk therapy alone often can’t shift.

00:00  Introduction to EFT and Personal Transformation

05:45  The Impact of EFT on Family Dynamics

11:21  Understanding EFT: The Basics

16:54  The Power of Self-Acceptance in EFT

22:31  The Emotional Charge and Triggers

27:22  Skepticism and the Science Behind EFT

33:28  The Role of the Nervous System in EFT

41:50  Empowerment Through Self-Help Techniques

47:00  Shifting Identity and Emotional Awareness

I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey is a podcast featuring real conversations about the science of rest, the cost of burnout, and the truth about sustainable success.

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Nick Sabine built one of the most beloved platforms in electronic music. Then he asked himself one question that changed everything: WHO AM I WITHOUT IT?

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Nick Sabine — self-leadership coach, co-founder of Resident Advisor (RA), and the person Hannah credits with changing the course of her life. This conversation is deeply personal. Nick was Hannah's coach before he was her podcast guest, and that history makes for one of the most honest, emotionally rich episodes yet.

They explore what it truly means to lead yourself — and why, for so many high achievers, the life that looks like success on the outside is quietly built on obligation, fear, and an identity that was never really theirs to begin with.

Nick Sabine is a self-leadership coach working with founders, executives, creatives, and leaders navigating major life and career transitions. He is the co-founder of Resident Advisor (RA), the globally renowned electronic music platform he built from $800 and a shared passion for music into one of the most beloved cultural institutions in the world. After stepping back from his day-to-day role at RA, Nick underwent his own profound reinvention — and now helps others do the same.

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Music to Transformation

02:40 Finding Belonging: The Role of Music in Identity

05:35 Pride and Reflection: Moments of Achievement

08:06 The Shift: Stepping Away from RA

10:04 The Question of Identity: Who Am I Without RA?

12:35 Love vs. Obligation: A Transformative Realization

15:22 The Power of Choice: Meeting Moments with Love

18:17 The Journey to Coaching: Discovering a New Path

21:06 Embracing Boredom: The Path to Self-Discovery

23:42 Intuition and Courage: Listening to Inner Guidance

26:26 The Impact of Coaching: Leading from Within

32:50 The Impact of Boredom on Self-Discovery

35:06 Navigating Identity and Coping Mechanisms

38:21 The Journey of Self-Understanding

41:27 Facing Crossroads and Seeking Support

43:27 Living in Integrity and Self-Reflection

46:24 The Power of Love and Trust in Coaching

59:12 Defining True Wellbeing

I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey is a podcast featuring real conversations about the science of rest, the cost of burnout, and the truth about sustainable success.

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In this insightful conversation, Steven Ebbers shares his journey from clinical psychology to breathwork and embodied practices, emphasising the importance of awareness, understanding, and intervention in transforming mental and emotional health. Hannah Godfrey explores how these tools can be integrated into daily life and organisational culture to foster genuine wellbeing.

• 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey
• 04:17 Understanding the Three Levels of Healing
• 08:40 The Role of Touch and Embodiment in Therapy
• 12:54 Exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• 17:53 The Importance of the Nervous System
• 25:43 Practical Steps for Navigating Job Transitions
• 29:38 Understanding Burnout and Its Symptoms
• 30:57 The Power of Breath in Stress Management
• 37:04 Personal Practices for Emotional Regulation
• 40:39 The Journey from Numbness to Awareness
• 47:28 Navigating Emotions in a Corporate Environment
• 52:20 Exploring Therapeutic Approaches and Practices

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What do you do when you've changed everything — the city, the relationship, the job — and you still don't feel happy? That's the question Alice Wyatt found herself sitting with not long ago. And in this episode, she answers it with a honesty that is rare, refreshing, and genuinely moving.

Alice is a former VP of Marketing who cut her teeth in some of the UK's most exciting high-growth fintechs — Bloomreach, Adyen, Codat. On the outside: a glittering career, frequent flyer miles, and a LinkedIn profile that looked like success. On the inside: a growing sense of unease that no amount of external change seemed to fix.

In this conversation with Hannah Godfrey, Alice opens up about heartbreak in New York, chronic back pain connected to emotional stress, a five-day silent meditation retreat as a self-confessed extreme extrovert, and the long, non-linear road to finding peace. She now wakes up every morning with a baseline of calm she never thought she'd reach.

This is not a polished success story. It's the messy, honest, deeply human middle. And it might be exactly what you need to hear.

"I don't think I'm someone that can be happy. And eight months on, I wake up and I feel peace."

Alice Wyatt is a marketing leader with over a decade of experience in high-growth tech and fintech. Having held senior roles at companies including Bloomreach, Adyen, and Codat, she now works as a Fractional CMO, helping scaling businesses build and lead marketing functions. Originally from London, Alice has lived in New York and now calls Austin, Texas home. She is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership, mental wellbeing at work, and the power of meditation — even for extreme extroverts.

00:00  — Alice's Journey Through Tech and Marketing

03:49  — Navigating Personal Challenges in New Cities

07:36  — The Impact of Alternative Education on Mindfulness

09:43  — The Role of Meditation in Finding Peace

13:18  — Shifting Mindsets: From External Blame to Internal Reflection

17:50  — The Mind-Body Connection in Healing and Stress Management

23:34  — Finding the Middle Path

24:57  — The Challenge of Silence: Lessons from a Silent Retreat

32:59  — Transitioning to Fractional CMO Work

36:08  — Embracing Hard Times with Resilience and Gratitude

40:01  — The Importance of a Support Network

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In this episode of I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey, Hannah speaks with Tejal Shah, former Global Head of Talent at Kantar, about navigating workplace transformation while keeping people at the center. With over 15 years of experience in talent strategy across private equity, financial services, and data consulting, Tejal shares invaluable insights on AI implementation, remote work, preventing burnout, and building psychologically safe teams.

Tejal Shah is a transformation and talent strategy expert who spent over 15 years driving people-centered change in fast-paced business environments. As the former Global Head of Talent at Kantar, she brought a unique commercial and data-led approach to talent strategy, combining her background as a chartered accountant with deep expertise in organizational transformation. Tejal is passionate about creating sustainable change that puts people at the heart of business growth.

00:00 Introduction to Tejal Shah and Her Journey

02:27 Shifts in Talent Management and Organizational Culture

05:04 The Role of AI in Transformation and Human Experience

07:48 Balancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace

10:10 Navigating Remote Work and Its Challenges

12:38 Intentional Team Building and Connection

15:13 Mental Exhaustion and the Human Cost of Work

17:50 Personal Strategies for Work-Life Balance

20:33 Final Thoughts on Wellbeing and Work

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In this conversation, I sit down with Sara Duxbury to explore the real challenges facing leaders and employees today—burnout, the hidden costs of remote work, and why most workplace wellbeing strategies are missing the mark.

Sara's journey from aspiring forensic psychologist to occupational psychology expert reveals a passion for understanding what truly motivates people and how to create meaningful change in their working lives.

After years in-house managing teams and wellbeing programmes, she made the leap to consulting—a shift prompted by her own need for more focused, impactful work.

We dig into the uncomfortable truths about post-COVID workplace dynamics. Employees now expect more from their employers, but companies are still reacting to crises rather than building proactive wellbeing strategies. Leaders are burning out and quietly planning exits. And remote work, despite the promises, has often led to longer hours and increased anxiety rather than the balance we hoped for.

This isn't a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-care. It's about the human element of wellbeing, the importance of meaningful work, and what it actually takes to integrate rest into leadership and life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sara Duxbury

01:04 Journey into Occupational Psychology

02:42 Transition to Consulting

06:32 Shifting Perspectives: Inside vs. Outside

08:59 Current Trends in Talent and Wellbeing

10:53 The Need for Proactive Wellbeing Strategies

12:41 The Human Element in Workplace Wellbeing

15:00 Meaningful Work and Employee Engagement

16:04 The Importance of Rest in Leadership

16:44 Coaching Leaders: Addressing Burnout and Well-being

19:37 The Shift in Workplace Dynamics Post-COVID

22:00 The Role of Commute in Mental Health

25:05 Integrating Rest into Daily Life

27:35 Finding Joy in Self-Care Practices

30:22 Transforming Your Day: The Power of Mindset

31:11 Investing in Well-being: Beyond Billboards

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In this episode of "I Am Pausing," host Hannah Godfrey sits down with Lauren Lunniss, Health and Wellbeing Lead at BNP Paribas, to explore the evolution of corporate wellness strategy in today's hybrid workplace.

From Personal Training to Strategic Wellbeing Leadership

Lauren brings over 17 years of health and wellbeing expertise to the conversation. She shares her career journey from personal training to leading wellbeing initiatives at one of the world's largest banks. Her role has transformed from operational tasks to strategic culture change, focussing on embedding sustainable wellbeing practices across the organisation.

Breaking Taboos: Menopause, Mental Health & Neurodiversity at Work

The conversation tackles topics many workplaces still avoid. Lauren discusses why organisations must address menopause, mental health, neurodiversity, and other previously taboo subjects to support their workforce effectively. Creating psychologically safe environments where employees feel comfortable discussing health needs isn't just compassionate—it's essential for business performance.

As Lauren powerfully states: "Wellbeing affects every single facet of the business."

• 00:00 Introduction to Wellbeing Conversations
• 01:15 Lauren's Journey into Health and Wellbeing
• 04:33 Evolution of Workplace Wellbeing
• 11:04 The Importance of Data in Wellbeing Strategies
• 15:47 Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
• 22:30 Empowering Employees through Wellbeing Advocates
• 26:46 Understanding Burnout in the Age of AI
• 32:19 Personal Wellbeing Strategies in a Digital World
• 34:01 Hybrid Work: Tailoring Wellbeing Strategies
• 41:02 Addressing Neurodiversity and Other Taboo Topics
• 48:07 The Importance of Prioritising Wellbeing

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AI is making us more productive—but are we burning out faster? 🔥

Lauren Lunniss from BNP Paribas reveals what's really happening as AI rolls out across one of Europe's largest banks.

The truth? Tasks that took hours now take minutes—but you're not getting those hours back. You're just filling them with MORE work.

The AI paradox: ✅ More efficiency ❌ Higher expectations ✅ Faster output ❌ More burnout

I sat down with Lauren to unpack the uncomfortable question leaders aren't asking: What if AI is part of the burnout problem, not just the solution?

Full episode of I Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey drops this week.

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