Modern Mindset

Adam talks to Dr Kate Beaven Marks, an expert in hypnotherapy about why more than 95% of qualified therapists fail to turn their skills into a career. They discuss why therapists and practitioners need to understand business, marketing and accounting skills and that simply being better therapist doesn't help.

Adam talks to Ben Edwards relationship and human behaviour expert about the key reasons for relationship problems and how to fix them. They then discuss why so many people set goals in the New Year and how this year we can increase the likelihood of achieving them.

Adam Cox talks to Malina Bien, an Intuitive Business Coach, of Malina B Coaching. Malina works with female executives to prompt them to listen to their inner voice, and to follow their intuition. In a modern society where we're constantly on our mobile phones, digital distractions can drown out our ability to listen to ourselves – and with many women still finding themselves having to make a choice between fitting into masculine corporate cultures or following their own path, Malina gives her tips on how you can do what's best for you.

Adam talks to Winston Ben Clements an international speaker who was born with a condition that has confined him to a wheelchair. Despite this disadvantage, Winston shares his wisdom on the importance of resilience and that overcoming struggles and setbacks can actually give a huge edge. They also discuss what extreme ownership means and how doing more than you should can elevate and promote someone to a genuine leader.

Adam is joined by activist and campaigner Natasha Sutton, an entrepreneur that suffered from paralysis while running a successful business. Natasha then reveals how traumatic life experiences involving her parents helped her pursue a passion for mental health and better understanding for all. Natasha shares some valuable tips on how to spot the signs of stress and mental health issues and ways in which we can all cope. 

Adam talks to Alex McLellan about anxiety in today's age. Is anxiety more common than in previous generations and do men cope better than women. They discuss why that when there is more support than ever before that tech and social media is actually making anxiety worse for some.

Adam talks to Tracey Liv, a coach and corporate consultation on conflict resolution within relationships, businesses and even within ourselves. Tracey introduces the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument and how the different types of managing conflict can either help or hinder issues depending on the context. Tracey explains why some people avoid conflict while others typified by Donald Trump actively seek out conflict to demonstrate dominance. Tracey offers some tips about how to resolve conflicts and adapt to different personality types.

Adam talks to IEMT trainer and founder of Interesting Talks (the largest Meetup Group in London) Matt Kendall. They discuss the latest technology in dealing with trauma and anxiety and also explore the perils of the personal development industry. They highlight that many people drawn to personal development seminars are often vulnerable people with mental health issues prompted to sign up for expensive courses. They question whether the industry actually solves problems or just perpetuates a myth of success and accomplishments for financial gain.

Adam Cox talks to Engela Du Toit Minshull, a former radio and TV presenter who has transformed her career every decade. With a wealth of experience in business and communications, Engela became a lecturer; she is now a business coach, and founder of the Global Woman Club City London with networking events across the Globe. In this interview, Engela discusses how women and men can get an edge in the world of entrepreneurship and business, and the benefits of a non-hierarchical workplace. Find out more at www.engelaminshull.com.

Adam talks to Mark Stephen Pooler a professional public speaker and coach who became a drug addict in his teenage years as a result of bullying throughout his childhood. Mark shares how a near death experience when he was clinically dead for a few minutes became the wake up call he needed to pursue a life on stage in the industry of professional speaking. Mark shares how people can fight through nerves and find their voice and why public speaking is an important skill for people from all backgrounds.