Retrain your Brain for success

In this episode, with special guest John Goldwyn, SnrVP & Director of Planning & Landscape at WATG, I learn about how we can create an environment where every organism can thrive.  From "Smart cities" to designing for wellness, and the things we can do to make our personal environment that little bit better - get ready to be inspired.

#landscapearchitecture #wellbeing #mentalhealtharchitecture #resiliencecities #smartcities #sustainability

John is the Senior Vice President and director of Master Planning & Landscape at WATG London. WATG are the architectural minds behind Dubai’s Atlantis, The Venetian in Las Vegas, and London’s Claridges, and their focus is not just on designing the outer beauty admired by the world, but ensuring it is a reflection of the inner strength and stories of the land and the communities engaging with it.  John’s design style responds first to the place and the site – looking for the stories in the land. He is committed to finding sustainable solutions for clients that balance economic, social and environmental factors. 

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In this episode nutritionist Severine Menem not only gives tips as to how we can live our best life from the inside out, but also special support for menopause - a subject often overlooked.  (Before you think "This isn't for me" - this is such an under-discussed topic, it can help for us all to learn ways we can support our mums, sisters, friends or partners...especially as menopause can happen earlier than the age of 50.)

About Severine
Severine Menem is a nutritionist and menopause & well-being consultant who specialises in helping organisations support and retain their top female talents during menopause. With over 10 years experience in the field of Financial Services, she understands the high-stress and high-stakes of that industry. Severine now uses a combination of workshops and 121 coaching to help women over 40 within organisations continue to thrive during their menopause years and increase their performance and productivity.
Get in touch:
www.severinemenem.com

We all know that clarity in our environment tends to lead to clarity in our thinking and in our life - but sometimes we can feel so overwhelmed by so much going on around us we don't know where to start.  That's where author, professional organiser and decluttering consultant Sal Walford comes in and starts sorting out!

#psychologist #decluttering #organisation #professionalorganiser #hoarding

About Sal
Sally is founder of Declutter Me, an inspirational lifestyle business helping people to prioritise their belongings and declutter their way to long term happiness, fulfilment and a clearer mind.

Sally’s life-changing philosophy and expertise can regularly be enjoyed in many top magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Tescos and many more. She is the Decluttering consultant for well known TV Shows and a regular speaker at the world renowned Ideal Home Show.

As well as decluttering your homes Sally also offers a packing a relocation service and has helped many celebrities, including Joanne Froggatt, (Downton Abbey) pack more efficiently for her trips away.

Sally lives in London and is author of  The Clutter Monster and soon to be published , Mrs. Jumble encouraging children to tidy up and live with less stuff

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Who better than Business Consultant and Top Ballroom Dancer turned Stand up Comic to talk about the powerful benefits of laughter.  Gordana Micic and I discuss comedy and connection in this episode.

About Gordana
Gordana is a leader in business strategy and transformational change.  She has a multitude of industry experience and a consistent record of achievements across diverse disciplines.  When she isn’t in the boardroom you’ll find her sparkling in the ballroom giving Strictly a quickstep for their money, and I’ve had the pleasure of watching her in stand up where she also offers opportunity to performers through her group the Balkan Comedy Bubble, and now the Groovie Comedy Club in Hammersmith.
To get in touch with Gordi:
Gordana Micic MBA | LinkedIn
(7) Groovie GROVE Comedy - Events | Facebook
(7) Gordana Micic Comedian - Balkan Comedy Bubble | Facebook
#psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #benefitsoflaughter 

Season 9 is Guest Season where I learn from inspiring wellbeing experts and advocates, and reflect on their own experiences of resilience and growth.

In this episode Writer and Actor Mark Farrelly talks about acting, self expression and why we need to speak up about men's health.

Mark, is a double first class English graduate from Cambridge, is both author and star of two hit solo plays: The Silence of Snow (The Life of Patrick Hamilton, and Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope). He’s currently developing Howerd’s End exploring the life of legendary comedian Frankie Howerd, as well as Jarman – a portrait of the artist and activist Derek Jarman.  Not only does he tackle mental health issues in all his work – but he is a champion and fundraiser for many mental health causes.
For more about Mark or to see his Tour schedule: MARK FARRELLY |

Please note that this episode contains discussion about suicide. Please see the support links if you are affected in any way:
Samaritans: Contact Us | Samaritans 116123
Mind: www.mind.org.uk   
NHS: www.nhs.uk/mental-health
Men’s health: www.manhealth.org.uk 

"Admit mistakes - share your mistakes with the team...mistakes are great as long as they are shared quickly...so we can learn from that." (JP Courtois)

I am beyond thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview Jean-Philippe Courtois, the Executive VP and President, Global Sales, Marketing & Operations, Microsoft corp. on his approach to "Positive Leadership" and the "Coach-Care Model" to support and motivate teams in a fast paced, quick changing world.  His insights on leadership, collaboration and business are inspiring and informative, and having had the pleasure to spend this time with him I hope you will be as inspired as I by this dynamic, motivating - and yet truly humble - gentleman.


About JP:

As executive vice president and president, Global Sales, Marketing & Operations, Jean-Philippe Courtois leads Microsoft’s commercial business across 124 subsidiaries worldwide. From Cloud services to AI and mixed reality, Courtois is responsible for driving strategic planning, growth initiatives, national digital transformation partnerships and running Microsoft global commercial business. Courtois is passionate about enabling businesses digitally transform with the right strategy, skills and technology to ignite new innovation, new ways of working, new business models and new revenue streams. He helps building vibrant ecosystems with small businesses, start-ups, public sector entities, partners all the way to global industry leaders.  Outside of Microsoft, Courtois is chairman of the board of directors for SKEMA Business School, as well as a board member of Positive Planet, a worldwide leading NGO with a mission to help men and women across the world create the conditions for a better life for future generations.

Courtois is also on the board of directors of ManpowerGroup, the global workforce solutions organization. In 2015, he co-founded the Live for Good foundation, which aims to unlock the potential of young people from all walks of life through social entrepreneurship, driving societal innovation through a purpose led community.

If we always chase the next thing and the next and the next we're remaining in a mindset of 'lack'. By appreciating what we have (and even the things we DIDN'T get that worked out for us!), not only are we happier in the now, but we are better able to fully enjoy all the extra that comes our way.

For practical tools to thrive, my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCnn8-Waxrg6TmuNPHL1NQmg

#psychologist #wellbeing #author #positivepsychology #mentalhealth 

An expectation is almost like setting yourself up for resentment! This episode looks at why we set them and what we can do about this when it comes to building healthy relationships with others  and with ourselves! 

#psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #author #positivepsychology #manageexpectations

A short and sweet episode looking at 2 ways we can identify and start to live the life we want. A longer discussion of purpose is in this week's Wellbeing Lounge on NLiveRadio www.nliveradio.com/listenagain 
We don't necessarily need a purpose but asking 'what do I want to do when I grow up' is not necessarily going to help. So try these tools instead. 
#psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #speaker #author #positivepsychology #purpose 

Those moments we connect (in real life especially) with others can be such a boost to our wellbeing, but we don't always get it right. This episode looks at listening errors, communication concerns and gives you ways you can sparkle socially. People always remember how we made them feel. 
#psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #speaker #author #mindfulness #resilience #positivepsychology