Mindful & Driven

Welcome to episode 47 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 47’s guest is Rebecca Thompson. She’s the founder of Ecosy Travel. She’s made several pivots in her life from working with the British Civil Service to working as a Senior Policy Adviser for Environment Advocacy Association to being her own boss and founder. Each of these decisions was hard in its own way and by listening today,  you’ll understand how she made these decisions. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to overcome toxic thoughts. How to deal with negative thoughts. How to overcome negative thoughts. Why it's important to deal with your negative thoughts. How to handle negativity. Why it's important to go good to others. Why it's important to be good to others. How to be more forgiving towards yourself. How to be more mindful about your thoughts. How to manage your negative thoughts. How to manage your toxic thoughts. How to manage your thoughts. How to deal with negativity. Why it's important to deal with your own negativity.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 
You can find all my work and socials here:

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Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

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United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Rebecca:  https://ecosytravel.co.uk/

Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thompson-52417021/

Keynotes:

Introduction (0:00)

Rejecting an idea (1:40)

Taking the first step (3:50)

We are who we are (8:43)

Giving your full capacity (10:20)

Listen to yourself more (13:02)

Finding something that works for you (17:56)

Keeping structure and finding balance (21:24)

A successful lifestyle (26:55)

Being more aware (28:12)

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Welcome to episode 46 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 46’s guest is Ryan Duffy. He’s the head of operations and creative partnerships for audio at Medium. He started his career as a Hollywood agent so he’s representing some of the top talents in the film and TV industry. Yet he found that it didn’t really align with his values and he turned to the tech start-up space where he’s founded multiple companies. Now he really enjoys creating audio courses and he’s interviewed me for my own audio course and I can tell you he’s great at it but he’s always striving to do what matters to him and to make sure he is living his life aligned with his values. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to be more intentional about your goals. Why it's important to be intentional about what you want from life. How intention can change your life. How to use your intentions to achieve your goals. Why your intention is more important than your goals. How to be more intentional about your life. Intention is better than goals. Set intentions before taking action. The importance of intention in life. The importance of intention in your career. How intention helps you achieve your goals. How to be more intentional about your time. How to achieve balance through clear intentions. Why you should set clear intentions before pursuing a goal. How intentions work.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Ryan:  https://knowable.fyi/

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpatrickduffy/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duffycommaryan

Keynotes:

Introduction (0:00)

Taking the plunge (1:46)

Emotions in the workplace (3:01) 

You can be doing really well and  be unhappy(15:49)

Identity (19:56)

When balance is still an issue  (24:49)

Delegation and letting it go (28:55)

Intentionality and deliberation in your life  (28:22)

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Welcome to episode 45 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 45’s guest is Vishaal Virani. He’s the head of UK Health at YouTube. Vishal had an interesting career path. He started off as a doctor then he went to management consulting before specializing in health tech and became an expert in that area. So much so that he was invited to give lectures at different universities to speak out about how much the digital revolution is helping people in the health industry. 

With his background, his role at YouTube seems like a perfect fit, and his mission is to help people like you and me find the videos that will actually make a difference and that are reliable in the information that they give so that we can be better informed and make better health-conscious decisions.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to make informed decisions. How to make better decisions in life. Why it's important to measure the impact of your actions before making a decision. How to approach important decisions. How to identify the most impactful actions in your career or business. How to make better decisions about your life, health, and career. What to do before making important decisions. How to make smarter decisions. How to make better work decisions. How to make better career decisions. How to achieve a good work-life balance.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Vishaal:  https://doctorpreneurs.com/

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vishaal-virani-mbbs-a58a315a/

Keynotes:

Introduction (0:00)

Never give up. (2:13)

The opportunity to see what else is out there (7:10)

Talking about balance and burnout (13:42)

The freedom to explore new ideas (18:34)

The importance of making an impact (21:18)

 Working smart vs working hard (24:44)

Do something that you love. (27:20)

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Welcome to episode 44 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 44’s guest is Adam Erhart. He was a commercial pilot, it sounds like it was his dream but he hated it and he was getting burnt out so he quit his job and became a digital marketing expert. From there, he created a YouTube channel where he has hundreds and thousands of subscribers, and he is much more fulfilled and living a happier life. He is going to share his insights into that career switch and how he manages to keep on top of his commitments and his time 

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why it's important to know what you actually want in life. How to bring more meaning into your life. Why it's important to make big changes when your back is against the wall. Follow your curiosity. Why you should pay more attention to your personal interests. How to create goals that really matter to you. How to know what you really want in life. Why you shouldn't be stubborn with your career path. Why you should be flexible about your professional path. How to define success in your own term. Follow your own definition of success.

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Adam:  https://www.adamerhart.com/

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamerhart

Follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adamerhartvideo

Keynotes:

Unachievable equilibrium (2:09)

The realisation (7:47)

The switch (11:25)

Finding the value and balance and goals (15:54)

Enjoyment, working smarter, and making a difference (23:35)

The most arrogant thing to say. Ever. (33:10)

You’re going to die. (39:14) 

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Welcome to episode 43 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 43’s guest is Michelle Woo. She’s the editor of Forge, the Medium publication all about self-help and self-development. She’s had a varied history as both a journalist and an editor and she even published her own book called ‘Horizontal Parenting: How to Entertain Your Kid While Lying Down’ which received rave reviews. 

In her role as an editor in Forge, she’s read hundreds of thousands of articles by people trying to help other people to grow. She has to look at them and work out what’s really going to make a difference and what’s actually going to help the reader which makes her a perfect guest for my show.  Since this interview is recorded, she has now left Medium and is now the head of the travel section at the Los Angeles Times.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why you should have more free time on your schedule. Why creatives improve when they spend more time away from their craft. Why you should make more time to have everyday experiences. Why it's important to be mindful of your daily experiences. How to bring more meaning to your work life. How to be more mindful of what gives you energy. Why it's important to look for help and support. Why it's important to appreciate the small things in life.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Michelle:  https://www.michellewoo.com/

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellewoo

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woopics/

Keynotes:

Go big or go home. (2:17)

When the whole balance isn’t there (5:29)

Inhale and exhale years (7:19)

The impossible question (10:15)

Focus (13:07)

Having the support system (16:16)

Inbox 0 (20:48)

The transition (25:10)

Gratitude vs frustration (29:41) 

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Welcome to episode 42 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 42’s guest is Pete Sena. He is the founder of Digital Surgeons. They started with only $5,000 in the bank and they built it into a multi-million-dollar business with over 50 employees. Pete finds that his ADHD has had a big impact on his life and the best style of work-life balance for him. He is always thinking about how he can make his mind calm but also make the best use of the way his brain works.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to better manage your negative emotions. How to turn your ADHD into an asset. Why it's important to let your negative emotions out. How to be more candid. How to say what you feel without sounding like a bad person. Why it's important to label your feelings. Non-violent communication and how it can help you achieve balance. How to balance your mind and life. How to calm your mind. Why you should communicate your feelings to others. Why it's important to pay attention to your emotions. Why you should prioritize your mental health over your friends.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Pete:  https://www.petesena.com/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/petesena

Follow him on Medium: https://petesena.medium.com/

Keynotes:

Fake it until you make it? (2:32)

Toxic relationships (4:15)

I was that guy. (9:13)

We teach people how to treat us (18:16)

Striving for harmony (21:07)

Time blocking  (26:39)

Purpose, autonomy, and mastery (30:06)

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Welcome to episode 41 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 41’s guest is Simon Ong. He is a life coach and business strategist. Simon’s focus is on energy and how you can use it to lead you to the right way in achieving your goals and what really matters to you. He has won many awards for his coaching as one of the most sought-after coaches in the world. 

He started his career in investment banking but realized that what he was doing on the side had so much power and could change so many people’s lives. In order to help him in this mission,  he is releasing his new book called ‘Energize’ which would be released in early April. It might be already out by the time you are listening to this podcast. I’ve had an early copy myself and I can vouch for how amazing his insights are and how much I’ve enjoyed the way he tells stories. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why you should manage your energy instead of your time. How to make the most out of your workdays. How to better manage your time. Manage your energy instead of your time. How to increase your energy levels. Your energy influences your productivity and presence with others. Why exercise helps you be more productive. It's better to manage your energy than your time. Manage your energy, not your time. How to manage your energy and be more productive.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Simon:  https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonalexandero

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/?hl=en

Keynotes:

Working until you drop mentality (2:32)

The most important journey  (5:04)

Success defined by a job title (6:42)

Cornerstone habits, productivity and being present (11:22)

The right level of balance (18:48)

Being kinder to yourself (22:43)

Bigger projects and delegating tasks (24:46)

Embracing an attitude of gratitude (27:10)

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Welcome to episode 40 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 40’s guest is Brian Pennie. He’s an author, speaker, lecturer, and life-change strategist. Brian was a heroin addict and this led to massive health problems. He technically died several times at a hospital but he turned his life around. He got himself cleaned, studied for a Ph.D. in neuroscience to understand how the brain works and why is anxiety making him prone to this addiction? He’s enjoyed it so much. He’s lectured and is an expert in the subject now. What’s fantastic about his experience is that he has experienced it personally and he has the science to back it up too which gives it a unique perspective that can make a difference in how people think so they can challenge their anxiety and what’s happening in their own mind. 

His book titled "Bonus Time" dives into his fascinating stories in more detail and I really recommend it.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to bring real change in your life. Why real change takes time. How to set yourself up for positive sustainable change. How to prioritize the aspects of your life that you should work on. Why it's important to take baby steps. What to do if you want to make a change in your life. Why it's hard to make a change in your life. How to achieve the change you want in your life.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Brian: https://www.brianpennie.com/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PennieBrian

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianpennie78

Keynotes:

Toxic positivity, mindfulness and the right context  (2:13)

Micro habits, addiction, and balance (8:00)

Awareness is the holy grail (15:12)

Flying at 10,000 feet (18:29)

Playfulness as one of the core values (23:10)

What is something that brings you joy in your life? (27:09)

The secret sauce (29:35)

Using adversity as fuel for growth (32:27)

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Welcome to episode 39 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 39’s guest is Nick Wignall. He’s a clinical psychologist, writer, teacher, and podcaster. He believes what’s really important in life is emotional fitness rather than emotional intelligence. He has written hundreds of articles about this and gained over a hundred thousand followers in Medium who believe in this idea too. He uses his day job where he helps real-life patients to inform the work that is put out there for wide and different people. He does a few courses as well and a podcast which is called Mind and Mics.

I think we had a fascinating conversation all about how psychology impacts what we are doing in our lives and how to make ourselves live the most fulfilling life we can. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to handle your emotions better. Why it's important to be mindful of how you feel. It's not because something feels bad that it is bad. How to manage negative emotions. What to do to stick to healthy habits. How to be kind to yourself. How to achieve balance in life. How to deal with negativity. How to set boundaries with yourself to handle negative emotions. Why it's important to have internal boundaries. The importance of having internal limits in emotion management.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Nick: https://nickwignall.com/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndwignall

Follow him on Medium: https://medium.com/@nickwignall

Keynotes:

Feeling bad about feeling bad  (1:55)

Never miss twice (8:48)

The “toxic” label and setting boundaries (12:29)

What do you actually have control of? (18:45)

When your work aligns with your values (20:47)

A creature of habit (22:52)

Just because it feels bad doesn’t mean it is bad (31:01)

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Welcome to episode 38 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 38’s guest is Monika Sharma. She’s someone whom I have been friends with for over a decade now. She’s a full-time doctor but on the side, she is also a trainer and uses her fitness page Train with Doctor Mon to spread a positive message about how we can get fitter and healthier but without some of the negative connotations of the toxic beliefs about diet that other people might portray. She’s also looking to build a new interior design business as well. She does all of this at the same time. In this podcast, she shares how she manages to do that and keep herself fit and healthy. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to be healthy without depriving yourself. How to lose weight without suffering from big limitations. How to stick to your health goals in the long term. How to become healthier starting today. What you can do to stick to your health goals. Why it's important to prioritize the long term.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Monika: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithdoctormon

 Keynotes:

Prioritising your health (2:10)

Train with Doctor Mon (4:32)

Balance in her own personal journey (7:53)

When do you realise that it’s too late? (11:31)

Making it achievable and making a sustainable change (16:41)

A creature of habit (26:42)

A successful lifestyle (29:03)

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