Sophie French is a life coach, business mentor, and NLP Master Practitioner who supports creative business owners to back themselves instead of attacking themselves and to shift their self-doubt for unshakeable self-belief so they can create the kind of life and business they actually want. 

Sophie supports her clients through 1:1 coaching, workshops, online courses, and in-person retreats across the UK + Europe. 

Discussed in this episode:

- Why business owners usually come to Sophie for coaching.

- What 'self-belief' means to Sophie.

- Why we sometimes put off working on our self-confidence, even though we know its work we need to do.

- What we are missing out on when we do not try to build our self-confidence, where needed.

- How can we show more self-belief whilst keeping authentic to our personality.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't do certain things in business.

- The long term benefits of having more self-belief in business.

- How to manage thoughts of low confidence.

- How to keep the confidence muscle in trim, day-to-day.

- What to look out for when looking for a coach.

- The process Sophie takes her clients through when working with them.

- The benefits Sophie’s clients have seen whilst working with her.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Sophie’s Self Belief Sessions

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Sophie French:

Web: sophiefrench.co

Instagram: @sophiefrenchuk

Facebook: @sophiefrenchcoaching

LinkedIn: Sophie French

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire your personal brand. Each episode I chat with thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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Molly Wilson is the owner of MW Media, based in Suffolk, UK, who help luxury brands connect with their audience through social media.  

Formerly known as ‘Bee Social & Design’, Molly has just rebranded her company to keep up with her luxury target audience.

Discussed in this episode:

- Why businesses usually come to Molly for help with their social media.

- Why businesses sometimes put off marketing their business on Instagram.

- What ‘effective Instagram marketing’ means to Molly.

- What most businesses are doing wrong when it comes to using Instagram for business.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't use Instagram for business.

- What to post on the Feed, in Stories, and on IGTV.

- When the best time to post is.

- Scheduling vs ad-hoc posting.

- The potential benefits to your business from being more active on Instagram.

- How to keep consistent with your Instagram marketing.

- What to look out for when looking for a Social Media Manager to work with.

- The process Molly takes her clients through when working with them.

- The overall benefits of working with a Social Media Manager.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Molly Wilson: 

Instagram: @mwmediauk_

You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

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Hannah Allsop is a quarter-life coach helping women to get un-stuck from their quarter-life crisis, working with them to undo their conditioning, uncover their purpose, and discover themselves so they can start living life on their terms.

Discussed in this episode:

- What 'finding your purpose' actually means.

- What we may be missing out on when we do not live with purpose.

- Why evaluating where we are in our lives, every now and then can be helpful.

- The telltale signs that we may be 'stuck' & may need to address some things in our lives.

- Why we sometimes put off working towards our aspirations and instead just keep going in the same old direction.

- The myths we tell ourselves about why we can't do all the things we'd ideally love to do.

- The potential knock-on effects of not listening to ourselves.

- The common mistakes people make when trying to move forward in different directions in their lives.

- Where we start with moving more towards our purpose.

- What exactly is a life coach and how can working with one, be helpful.

- What to look out for when looking for a coach to work with.

- The process Hannah takes her clients through when working with them.

- The benefits Hannah’s clients have experienced whilst working with her.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.


Follow Hannah Allsop:

Web: www.hannahallsop.com

Instagram: @hannah.allsop.coach

Facebook: Hannah Allsop


You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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Loai Omar is a body transformation coach, nutritionist, and founder of ‘Beatbox45’, the only boutique fitness studio in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

Known for his results-driven programs and founding the brands ‘Re-Shape’, ‘Beatbox45’, ‘Hybrid’, ‘Team Predators 1:1 training’, and his new online training website ‘Coach Loai’ which includes ‘Coach In The Kitchen’, Loai’s new cooking masterclass.   

Loai is known for improving and even saving people’s lives through their health, fitness, and mental wellbeing. 

His wide portfolio of transformations is down to his knowledge, experience, and dedication to his passion. 

People who meet Loai leave his company feeling inspired and motivated, wanting to better themselves through his support and guidance.


Discussed in this episode:

- Why it is important to keep well in these times of lockdown.

- Why eating well & keeping active can be helpful for people when staying at home.

- Why we sometimes do not put exercise & eating well high on our to-do list.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't move more & eat well at home.

- What we are missing out on, when not looking after ourselves during times like these.

- How we can recreate the same progress at home that we may have already been experiencing in the gym.

- How long we ideally need to be moving every day/week.

- What equipment we need to effectively work out at home.

- The common mistakes we make when working out at home. 

- How to start incorporating movement at home into our daily practice.

 - How important is eating well is vs exercise in reaching our health goals.

- The common mistakes we make when planning our meals at home.

- With so many diets and approaches to eating around, how we can cut through the noise and find something that works for us.

- How to start eating better at home. 

- The importance of community and accountability when making any lifestyle changes.

- What to look out for when looking for a health & fitness coach.

- The process Loai takes clients through when working with them online.

- The benefits Loai’s clients have seen whilst working with him.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or another qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat with thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle O’Neill has been in the beauty industry for almost two decades.

After travelling the world whilst working in first class as an in-flight Beauty Therapist for Virgin Atlantic, Michelle decided to open her own beauty salon in her home town of Ipswich. 

Purity was born in 2011 and has since led the way in professionalism and high standards of beauty treatments within Suffolk, UK.

Discussed in this episode:

- What is meant by a 'boutique experience'.

- Why going above and beyond for our clients can be really beneficial to our business.

- Why some business owners do not put the client experience high on their to-do lists.

- What businesses are missing out on, when not delivering a higher level of service.

- The common mistakes businesses make when it comes to delivering their client experiences.

- Some of the myths we sometimes tell ourselves about why we can't deliver a higher level of service.

- How to start incorporating a higher level of customer service.

- How Michelle knew what her clients wanted when it came to planning the experiences she offers.

- How working with a strong creative team was integral to the success of Michelle’s recent re-branding.

- The overall benefits Michelle has seen whilst delivering great experiences in her business.

- The surprising ways that Michelle’s clients’ lives have been impacted as a result of the level of service she offers.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerard Francis is the Owner and Managing Director of the Colchester based recruitment company Lighthouse Personnel Ltd. 

Leaving college at the age of 18 without any sense of career direction; Gerard began a career in sales, (spending 3 years in insurance, 5 years in apprenticeships and training, and 2 years in healthcare staffing). 

Combining his experiences of training and helping others, Gerard launched Lighthouse Personnel to provide worthwhile, transparent support to those looking for a new opportunity.


Discussed in this episode:

- Why we sometimes put off going for our dream job.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't move jobs.

- What we are missing out on, when not going for the jobs we would really love. 

- The things we should be doing in preparation for looking for a new job.

- CV strategies.

- How to use our existing networks for opportunities.

- Using LinkedIn effectively.

- Where should we be looking for opportunities and what resources are most effective.

- Job Descriptions & Applications.

- Just how important are desirable skills?

- What to do if you don't quite fit the job on paper.

- General tips for approaching interviews.

- Anxiety - How to help calm nerves before interviews.

- Clothing - What is deemed 'interview worthy' for interviews.

- Tips for when you are asked to do tests on interview

- How to ask great questions.

- How to deal with challenging questions.

- How to follow up after an interview and asking for feedback.

- The common mistakes that people make when applying for jobs.

- What to look for in a company to work with, when searching for a new job.

- The process Gerard takes clients through when working with them.

- The success stories Gerard has seen whilst working with his clients.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Gerard Francis:

Web: www.lighthousepersonnel.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @lighthouse.personnel

Facebook: Lighthouse Personnel

You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.c

Sarah Gartshore is a yoga teacher based in Suffolk, UK, passionate about empowering people to create more physical and mental balance in their lives through yoga, breath, mindfulness and meditation. 

Through her company ‘Bright & Well Yoga’, Sarah teaches yoga for all, pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, as well as classes for kids

An enthusiastic advocate of self-care, prioritising wellbeing and living with intention, Sarah believes yoga is the perfect tool to bring these practices into people's lives.


Discussed in this episode:

- What is actually meant by 'Living with intention'.

- Why can living with intention be helpful for people, in their day to day lives.

- Why we sometimes don't put yoga and mindfulness high on our to-do list, even when we know the benefits.

- What we can be missing out on, when we are not living with intention.

- Mindfulness vs Meditation.

- How to start to integrate yoga and mindfulness into your daily routine.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't live with more intention.

- The overall benefits of living with intention.

- What to look out for when looking for someone to work with, when it comes to incorporating a mindfulness or yoga practice.

- The process Sarah take clients through when working with them.

- The benefits Sarah’s clients have seen whilst working with her.


DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.


Follow Sarah Gartshore:

Web: www.brightandwellyoga.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @bright.and.well.yoga

Facebook: Bright & Well Yoga


You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto


For more information on Ross' Personal Branding photography, please visit 

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Alex Cameron is a video production and marketing expert with over a decade of storytelling experience.  

In 2016, he founded Depiqd to help passionate yet overloaded business owners find new customers using high-quality video production for social media and beyond.  

This year, Alex aims to help more and more companies use YouTube successfully to grow their email lists and drive traffic to their websites.  

In addition to all this, Alex also has a love and speciality in producing online courses for savvy business owners looking to leverage their knowledge to generate additional income from digital products.  

Alex is happily married to his wife, Emma, and father to three children, Dulcie, Rory and Beauden.  Alex is an avid golfer, cinema-goer and martial artist.

Discussed in this episode:

 - What is actually meant by 'storytelling' when it comes to your business and how you can use it to enhance your efforts.

- Why the use of storytelling in marketing is important for businesses.

- Why some businesses are not telling many stories in their marketing.

- What businesses are missing out on, when not telling great stories in their marketing.

- When it comes to creating content, the common mistakes that some businesses make.

- How to start incorporating great storytelling into your marketing.

- Some tips for crafting stories and where to start.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't start tell stories in our marketing.

- The overall benefits of adopting compelling storytelling in your marketing efforts.

- What to look out for when looking for someone to work with, when it comes to video creation

- The process Alex takes clients through when working with them.

- The benefits Alex’s clients have seen whilst working with him, to tell their stories.


Mentioned in this conversation:

Muse Storytelling


DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

For more information on Ross' Headshot & Personal Branding photography, please visit https://rossdeanphotography.com


Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the extra mile. Pushing against the status quo to create a richer life for both themselves and those around them. Powered by compassion and driven by the need to leave the world that little bit better than when they arrived.

Podcast theme music: ‘March on’ by Silent Partner.  Used in agreement with the Youtube Free Music Audio Library.

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Verity Gaida is a life coach and writer who inspires & supports others to embrace a slower life from the inside, out. 

Her website inspireandenjoy.com and Instagram (@veritygaida) share her journey living a slow, soulful life in a countryside cabin with her young family. 

She loves working with curious, creative business owners to help them overcome the belief that busy = success.


Discussed in this episode:

- What exactly is meant by the term 'slow living'?

- When and why people usually find themselves drawn to a slow living lifestyle.

- Why 'The Hustle' of a fast-paced life just isn't sustainable for some people.

- What some of the effects of 'lifestyle overwhelm' can be on our body and mental health and how we can identify them.

- When it comes to managing our lifestyles, where we’re sometimes going wrong.

 - The overall benefits of adopting a slow living lifestyle.

- How to start incorporating slow living into your life.

- Some of the myths we tell ourselves about why we can't slow down.

- What to look out for when looking for someone to help with transitioning to slow-paced living.

- The process Verity takes her clients through when working with them.

- The benefits of working with a coach when it comes to adopting the slow living lifestyle.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow Verity Gaida:

Web: www.inspireandenjoy.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @veritygaida

You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto

For more information on Ross' Headshot & Personal Branding photography, please visit

The Media Bros, Jack & Jake, specialise in social media marketing and content creation. Working with companies such as Boots, Talk Sport along with a majority of fitness influencers.

Discussed in this episode:

- Why the use of video so important for businesses these days.

- Why businesses are sometimes reluctant to use video to market their business.

- What businesses are missing out on, when not using video in their business.

- The common mistakes when it comes to creating engaging video content.

- How to start incorporating video into your marketing.

- Where we should be sharing our video content.

- Tips for making video creation sustainable.

- The myths we tell ourselves about why we can't use video.

- The overall benefits of adopting video in your marketing efforts.

- What to look out for when looking for someone to help with their content marketing.

- The process The Media Bros. take clients through when working with them.

- The benefits The Media Bros’ clients have seen whilst working with them.

DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.  Always seek the advice of a legal or financial professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a legal or financial matter. Never disregard professional legal or financial advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on this website.

Follow The Media Bros.

Web: mediabros.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @themediabros

You can follow Ross Dean & Make Today Count at: 

Website: http://rossdean.com 

Facebook - https://facebook.com/rossdeanphoto 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rossdeanphoto 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto

For more information on Ross' Headshot & Personal Branding photography, please visit https://rossdeanphotography.com

Welcome to Make Today Count. Your 60 mins of fresh conversation, served up to inform, educate & inspire an abundant life. Each episode I chat to thought leaders, influencers and experts in their game who all have one thing in common. The desire to go the