Smash The Box

In this episode, we are joined by People & Learning Expert, Esher Williams. Esher takes us through on a journey from the world of Learning & Development into the world of Film & Media and talks from the off about why she is inspired to give people “lightbulb moments”. Esher talks of her wayward youth and how the hospitality industry gave her a sense of belonging, how it taught her respect and much needed discipline at an influential age. She tells of her baptism of running a team of 900 people for a national restaurant chain and how she embraced technology to help her communicate with them. Always with a eye on the cutting edge, Esher talks of being an early adopter of video and its use as a medium for companies to communicate with their employees and with each other. She explains with great passion, how her current mission puts her on both sides of the camera and allows her to help people tell their stories using video, sometimes with surprising results. Relax and enjoy this light hearted, fun and fast paced jaunt through people, personal development, hospitality, video and everything in between.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

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In this episode, we talk to Nutritional Wellness Coach, Saira Ahmad. Saira reveals how 15 years of fast paced corporate life caused her to burn out and seriously affected her physical and mental health. Saira talks openly about the child abuse she suffered, about bad eating as a child, her physical and mental fatigue, her insecurities and how, after ballooning to 100 kilos in weight, she said “enough is enough”. Inspired to improve not only her own health but also that of others, she tells how she lost 40 kilos (thats 7 stones in old money!) in 12 months through a physical and nutritional program. This turnaround completely reversed her type 2 diabetes and improved her vitality, her confidence and sense of self. She now has over 100 clients that she actively helps to do the same and uses her own story to inspire others. Whether you simply want to lose a little weight or completely transform your health, this episode is for you.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

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In this episode, we are joined by the charismatic and dynamic Simona Barbieri. The creative and founding force behind Hubdot - a simple new philosophy that is literally taking the world by storm - Simona reveals how she is levelling the playing field and changing the world through storytelling and alchemy. As if Simona’s own personal story is not enough, from the streets of Napoli to singing Jazz in Camden and now touring the world with her five coloured dots. Started from her West London kitchen table, the story of Hubdot is the realisation of a dream to connect people in a meaningful way. Seven years on, some 45,000 people have joined this ever growing movement. Get ready to be inspired and have your ears opened to a new way of connecting with people as Simona explains each of the five dots, what they represent and how they are connecting people. One to sit back to and let Simona’s words wash over you as you work out which dot appeals to you the most.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

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In this episode, we are joined by Steve Gilbert, who describes himself as a Serious Mental Illness Live Experience Consultant. Steve speaks candidly about his challenges with mental illness, both past and present. Steve dispels some of the myths around bi-polar disorder and sheds light on what it’s like to live with mental illness. He explains how he deals with it day to day and how others can help those who also suffer. After a friend saved his life in 2008 by preventing his planned suicide, Steve continued to make attempts on his own life before being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder aged 26. He charts his recovery from this point up to the present day with a realness and bravery that has already earned him enormous respect in important circles. A regular spokesperson and tireless campaigner for mental health, Steve talks about the excitement of chairing a meeting at Number 10 Downing Street as well as sharing tips on how people can help their own doctor to help them. This episode gives air time to subjects not talked about enough in our society. For this reason and many more, this deeply personal podcast is well worth a listen.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

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In this episode we interview social change pioneer and mental health campaigner, Alex Stanley. In this moving and wonderfully refreshing interview, Alex talks openly about the effect of tragically losing his older brother to suicide at a young age. After something of a delayed reaction, Alex talks about what drove him to step out of the corporate world of sports marketing to become an entrepreneur and set up his own business called Onigo, which he describes as a social change business which encourages people outdoors, to spend more time with friends. In this deeply personal interview, Alex also talks about his mental health campaign work with CALM and his own initiative called "Mates Matter”. We cover masculinity, meeting Prince William and why dating can be harder than business! This interview is a real deep dive into subjects that are important for the future well being of our society.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

www.smashthebox.me

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In this episode we are joined by successful entrepreneur, author and businesswoman, Jane Sunley. This is a great listen for anyone interested in how to attracting and retaining the best talent for their business. Packed with pearls of wisdom, Jane shares her journey from the world of hotel operations, via recruitment to owning and operating her own successful employee engagement agency called Purple Cubed. Jane talks passionately and openly about punching above your weight, about transformation, wanting to change the world, “purpling your people” and why doing the right thing is always the right thing. Jane also shares some great business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, talks about hiring slowly and firing fast and reveals why young people inspire her more than celebrities.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

www.smashthebox.me

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In this episode we are joined by Functional Health Practioner, Chris Pickard. In this fascinating interview, Chris reveals why he is trying to save the NHS and why he is known by his patients as “Dr Chris”. Chris explains how chiropractic treatment cured 97% of his ailments at young age and changed his life forever. Chris also shares his inspiring philosophy of functional health care and how he has given many people new hope through his work. We cover the benefits of power napping, anti-ageing, fasting, “self-health”, “self peace” as well as something that Chris calls “cellular de-toxing”. If you ever suffer from headaches, hay fever or back ache, then this episode is a must listen.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

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In this episode we are joined by Para-Olympic Gold Medallist, adventurer and author Karen Darke. Karen’s incredible story will have you gripped from start to finish. If you’re looking for serious inspiration and an unbelievable example of how to defy the odds, then this is the podcast for you. Karen brings a whole new meaning to the word ‘challenge’. This is not just a story about glory and achievement. It’s a human story. A story about grit, fear and fearlessness. This is the story of human courage and conviction and of how anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Karen’s achievements are endless. Not satisfied with Olympic medals, Karen’s latest quest is to undertake 9 challenges across 7 continents. You will discover why the number 79 has so much significance for Karen as well as so many other life lessons here. If you’re finding the going tough and feel like quitting, listen to this first.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

www.smashthebox.me

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In this episode we are joined by the quietly brilliant Glyn House. Managing Director of one of the UK’s leading coffee brands, Caffè Nero. With great humility, Glyn sheds light on the values and principles that have guided him from weekend grocery boy to running one the UK’s most recognised high street brands. There are so many lessons in here on how to manage people, how to lead and bring people with you. Anyone aspiring to lead people or with aspirations in business should listen to this podcast. Prepare for wisdom abound.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

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In this uplifting episode, we are joined by TEDx Speaker, Coach and Disability Advocate, Yasmin Sheikh. Prepare to laugh, cry and learn as Yasmin shares her incredible story with both humour and frankness. If ever you’re having tough day, stop a moment and take a listen to Yasmin.

In this episode, you will learn how to overcome adversity and turn it into your biggest strength, how to see the world from a new perspective. And how, after a life-changing moment turns your world upside down, that it’s not what happens to you that matters, it’s how you react to what happens to you. Yasmin introduces new expressions into our vocabulary and explains why her wheelchair challenge is sometimes controversial. If you like a life-turnaround story, this one is for you. Prepare to be inspired.

Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box!

Connect with us!

www.smashthebox.me

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fEEvjX52qS928oyLGCtuQ

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