Smash The Box

Born out of her own lived experience of trying to parent and help her daughter, Sam with first Anorexia and then OCD, Lynn Crilly created Hope With Mental Health. She describes it as "a community for sharing hope & opening up the conversation around mental health.” Lynn has already penned three books; Hope With Eating Disorders, Hope With OCD, Hope With Depression and a fourth; Hope With Anxiety will be released in November 2020. After giving up her job, Lynn now devotes all her time to the community as well as running her own private counselling practice. Sam’s battle with mental illness started 15 years ago and has taken her to some dark places. After a family intervention, Sam has been supported unconditionally by her family and particularly her twin sister Charlotte. She is now well into recovery, yet still has to be aware of triggers that might re-awaken her illness. In this no holds barred episode, all three speak with a candour and honesty that reveals the true havoc that these debilitating illnesses can wreck on lives. Sam has since found new purpose and therapy in drama and poetry. In fact, her own book Hope Through Poetry has just been released. During the podcast, Sam reads aloud a poem called 'Dear Suicide…’ - a powerful moment. As well as supporting Sam, Charlotte is the talent behind the You Tube Channel and strong social media presence the community has built up. The core themes here are to never give up and to always be communicating as a family. "Trust your family more than the illness” says Sam. Honesty, vulnerability and laughter abound in this brave and inspiring podcast.

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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Nathanael Zurbruegg has been chronically ill for over 30 years. He has undergone 4500 life saving treatments, battled depression and hearing loss. Nathanael is a self-described Victorious Mindset Mentor. As the Founder of Unlimit You -his own personal development business - he is also an accomplished International Speaker and Coach. After losing his kidney’s to a life threatening illness as a child, Nathanael has spent his whole life receiving dialisys. Written off by doctors after falling into a coma as a child, the miracle of Nathanael’s story began when his life support machine was turned off. “My parents were told there was nothing more that could be done and were told to come into the ICU to say farewell to their son. The life support machine was switched off, and at that moment I started to talk”. It hasn’t been plain sailing - a bout of severe depression as a teenager brought dark thoughts. Nathanel cites the support of his family on a practical and emotional level as one explainable reason for helping him survive this lowest point. He also cites an “unexplainable spiritual relationship” with his faith as being instrumental - something which continues to drive him to this day. “Looking at a situation with an optimistic mindset builds hope and momentum. We all have a choice to look to the mountains, to the sun and not down into the valleys where the deadly snakes are.” If ever there was an living example of never giving up, Nathanael is it. Through his work, Nathanael talks passionately about the 4 pillars that he practices and teaches to help and inspire others on their journey. To find out what they are, tune in to this deep and heartfelt episode for his full story.

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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“I’ve always been interested in how people do work rather than the official descriptions of what people do”. So says Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. After moving to Silicon Valley in the late 90’s and working as a futurist and forecaster for several venerable think tanks, Alex has managed to create a 2nd co-career as a writer. The author of 3 books; The Distraction Addiction, Rest and the latest; Shorter. Shorter deals with how organisations and companies can re-design their workdays to allow more rest into the lives of their people without reducing productivity. As founder of Strategy & Rest, Alex has always been interested in creativity and how people gain insights and new ideas. He is keen to illuminate the role that downtime, leisure time can play in this. He examines activities that 'don’t look like work’ and are ’seemingly unimportant' and seeks to prove this is not true! Creating space for rest, for hobbies, for “deep play” can foster the creative process. "We need to pay attention to this stuff”, he asserts. Alex cites the proven and documented stories of Darwin, Beethoven and Ernest Hemingway and the role downtime played in their creative genius. The latest book also deals with busy professionals who are in 24/7, "always on” industries and how reducing their ‘work’ hours can actually improve productivity. In this fascinating and insightful and up to date episode, we cover the effects of Covid-19, 4 Day Weeks and technology. Alex further cites William Gibson; “The future is here, it’s just not evenly distributed yet” and adds; "The 4 Day Week is already here. It’s just buried under a pile of rubble of outdated thinking. You just have to grab it”. Tune in to here the future of work!

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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“I had never travelled outside of the USA before age 23” says Sarah Dodd, when describing a nomadic journey that has since seen her travel alone to 123 countries and counting. A Self-Mastery Coach and Keynote Speaker, world travel has proved to be something of an awakening for Sarah and you really get the sense that the journey has been as much internal as it has external. Coming from adverse circumstances, Sarah always dreamed of a better life. “I knew there was something missing" she says. She changed her life in a lunch break one day, quit her former job as a nurse and swapped Arkansas for Spain, which she now calls home. Always challenging herself out of her comfort zone, she quickly learnt the language and delivered a TEDx Talk in Leon, in Spanish in 2016. Through her travels, Sarah has picked up a sizeable 100,000 followers on Instagram and set herself a target of 196 countries. What happens then? “I will never stop travelling” says Sarah and you sense she’s talking metaphorically as well as literally when she discusses the future; “I don’t believe in destinations, only journeys” . Sarah blogs and vlogs her experiences whilst travelling alongside positive coaching and personal development tips. “Wealth to me is freedom and peace, not just financial” she reveals as she lays down a challenge for everyone; “Get a coach, find your purpose, push past fear and whatever you want to do, just do it” Listen in to find out more about Sarah’s life and journey.

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 pioneering and refreshing episode, discover how a Chelsea FC Foundation Coach and tea loving, Nail & Beauty Entrepreneur have combined talents to create the world’s first Global 5-A-Side Women’s Football Tournament For Businesses. With several tournaments now under their belt, inaugural winners @coppa90 lined up against no lesser opposition than Facebook, Amazon, Mixcloud, Universal Music. A friendship bonded around playing and watching football and is separated only by their support of rival teams! “The women’s World Cup played a huge role in the birth of She’s Got Skills...”, says Bhavna. “In terms of promoting women and female role models in the sports industry.” With a talent for creating quality content socially and digitally, the pair sought to see if they could create the same energy and vibrancy at live events and re-create some of the rivalry that permeates the football world. “We imagined Snapchat and Facebook playing each other. Wouldn’t that make for great content and great rivalry?” Other than the obvious mental and physical wellbeing aspect, She’s Got Skills has created a big networking opportunity and an opportunity for individuals and companies to get involved in something that bonds and unites people on a different level. Rob's message to girls is simple; “Whether you like football or have never kicked a ball in your life, it doesn’t matter. Get involved” She’s Got Skills is an opportunity to get healthy, have fun and maybe even improve your career prospects! Tune in for all this plus a cameo appearance by ‘Maggie The Cat’!

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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By day Ellie Steele is a Marketing Manager for the beautiful Georgian House Hotel in London’s Pimlico. By night she dons her cape and is Food & Lifestyle Blogger; “Just for fun”, she says. Ellie has always had a strong emotional connection with food. Ellie was influenced by her environment growing up; “I was raised on home grown organic ingredients and my mother was always hosting and cooking for friends”. In a world where we are bombarded by health information, fake images and fad diets, Ellie brings a breath of fresh air, common sense and responsibility via her Instagram Blog; “ellies_eats16” ; "My want is to find the correct balance between the enjoyment of food and understanding what I am putting into my body and the impact of that”. Ellie talks openly and honestly about the time it took to adjust to life in London and then the early realisation that despite having a great time, the almost mandatory after work partying and socialising wasn’t actually making her happy. Preparing and sharing healthy food choices became part of the small things each day that improved her mental and emotional wellbeing as well as her physical wellbeing. She expands on the concept of mindful eating and is full of praise for her employer; she learnt about mindful eating via the ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ that are an important part of her company’s culture. Whether she knows it or not, Ellie is a great role model for young women who love food and want to enjoy it, whilst making healthy choices and understanding why they eat.

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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There are three things that Simone cannot live without; one is speaking, one is basketball and one is playing the digeridoo. These days a successful entrepreneur, podcaster, three- time author and motivational speaker, his business - GTEX - turns experts into authorities by providing a framework business model to enable passionate entrepreneurs and solo-preneurs to get their voices heard and make income as well as impact. It was not always thus. “I am a very driven person. I am all in or nothing.” Simone explains the pivotal moments in his life and how they shaped him and still do. After his parents split at 14, Simone was determined to take responsibility for himself and help provide for his mother. An all-in detour via hospitality saw him go from waiter to managing a Michelin starred restaurant aged 19. A self-initiated stint living out of a backpack and effectively being homeless for two years led to an activist phase, helping to set up Occupy London, outside the London Stock Exchange. Today he is paid up part of the capitalism that he used to rebel against. “It’s an interesting paradox that there I was shouting “screw capitalism!” and now here I am running three businesses” he laughs. Whilst creating change and making an impact has always been a core theme, Simone has changed his approach; “I was living in a world of conspiracy theories. Activism is about destroying and I realised I prefer to impact through creating something positive, something new.” Simone's passion is infectious as he invites us all focus on the positive and explains how what you focus on expands. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to explode your business, then this podcast 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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Steve Bode wants to start a revolution; a revolution in how we use our minds. The author of the fantastically titled ‘Enlightened Master Seeks Apprentice’ , Steve is also founder of The Nudge Club. “The premise of the book is that your future self is writing a book to the universe - giving you lessons that you will learn - hoping that your present self gets it now.” Steve addresses the power and potential of the human mind and the fact that as social creatures, we often want to be like the people we see succeeding, which means that we often miss out on our own unique potential in our pursuit to emulate one another. Steve also describes the book as a way by-pass potential trouble and assumed truths through this relationship with your future self. In this fascinating interview, Steve explains in simple everyday language some of the reasons why people get stuck in life. “People get stuck in thought loops. We have between 50-70,000 thoughts everyday and 98% of them are the same thoughts as we had yesterday and the day before”. Steve is interested in the developing the other 2% - the creative future thoughts - that embrace the uncertainty of the future that many of us fear. “There is a difference between having a thought and talking to yourself”. Steve offers tips on managing thoughts, time and how to to stop thinking and start doing. All of this and more in this refreshing and enlightening podcast.

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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Paul Mumford is a man of many talents. He describes himself as “Fitness Chap, Radio Presenter, Filmmaker”. As a former Breakfast Radio presenter on SGR, Paul is these days a qualified personal trainer, nutritionist and resident health expert for BBC Radio Essex. He is also the author of a book called The Accumulator, which he has documented into a program and video series. All of this as well as being a “bare foot runner”. In this wide ranging and refreshing podcast, Paul expands on his varied career and talks about 'the breaks that fixed him’ and why he used to be known as “Frankie”…”I like to have a certain amount of control but then see where life takes me”. He is inspired by the movie; Sliding Doors. After always wanting to be on the radio, Paul started as a DJ in clubs, then hospital radio and was the “flying eye” presenting travel news, before getting his first big break as a breakfast radio presenter. During this time he developed a back problem which led him down a physiological and fitness route. He soon developed a passion for it and when things changed at the radio station, he simply thought “what else do I enjoy?” And qualified as a personal trainer. Another break. Video production (Paul’s videos are great!) is another passion and one which he also turned into a business. His own podcast - The Big Little Business Show - aimed at entrepreneurs, is also about to launch. “I just say yes to things. I’m in my 4th career now”, he smiles. For anyone with entrepreneurial tendencies who thinks they might have left it too late, this podcast will surely inspire you to think again!

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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Andy Audate is one positive guy. Self-made and self-educated, Andy originally came from a poor background. As a young man he grew up in an environment of gangs, guns, drugs and violence. Motivated to create a better life for himself, Andy knew he had to get out. College beckoned but it was not to be. “There’s 2 types of mentors. Those that lead you the way to go and those that show you where not to go.” Andy’s fast realised that his own entrepreneurial vision for himself did not align with sitting at a college desk listening to his college professor (mentor #2). So, he quit and set up his own mobile phone store. Following the advice and guidance of mentor #1, he made his first million at 21. Andy’s philosophy is one of expansion; “You need an extra $150 to pay a bill? Don’t cut back on expenses. Go and earn an extra $150” he asserts. An accomplished motivational speaker, author and business coach, Andy is also the Founder of Progress Daily and The Progression Conference - helping young entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Andy emphasises the importance of having a vision AND writing down your goals as specifically as possible. Andy used this very technique to find a soul mate and it worked! Andy has built a business and reputation based on strong values, trust and taking fast, massive action. His brand; Progress Daily and his book; No More Average both expand on these principles and are aimed at anyone who wants to grow fast and be visible on the internet. Andy is a ball of energy and shares his wisdom,faith and passion in this fast paced podcast!

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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