Grab your coffee and join me for this deeply moving conversation with David Linaker - a man who's mastered the art of pivoting without losing his soul. From ordained clergy to celebrant, coach, and author, David shares how he's navigated life's biggest transitions by staying anchored to his core essence. We dive into grief work, inner child healing, and why your 7-year-old might be grabbing the steering wheel more than you realize!

Key Topics Covered

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore:

The Art of Authentic Pivoting

• How David defines a pivot as "moving around a still point" - your essence
• Why he still considers himself a priest despite no longer believing in God
• The difference between changing what you do vs. changing who you are
• Moving from controlling everything in clergy to adapting in the commercial wedding world

Holding Space in Grief and Loss

• How David becomes "the safe person in the room" during funerals
• Why grief strips your mask off and leaves you "naked in the public square"
• The two patterns he sees: those who engage vs. those who armor up
• Wrapping "the arms of your soul" around people in pain

Powerful Inner Child Work

• How childhood trauma (especially ages 7 and 13-14) drives adult behavior
• David's guided meditation technique for reconnecting with your younger self
• The Viktor Frankl gap: creating space between stimulus and response
• Why your inner child might be "grabbing the steering wheel" during triggers

From Spiritual Service to Business Reality

• The challenge of pricing in spiritual/wellness spaces (hello, inner child pricing fears!)
• Using AI tools like ChatGPT to nail your niche and messaging
• TikTok as David's modern "pulpit" for sharing wisdom
• The difference between being "nice" (no boundaries) vs. "kind" (healthy boundaries)

Resources Mentioned

• Website: https://www.davidlinaker.com/life-after-religion
• Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0DY8D1RD7
• TikTok: @davidlinaker_spiritstory

Let's Connect

Come find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!

For full show notes and more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/the-inner-child-running-your-business-whether-you-know-it-or-not-with-david-linaker.

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Grab your coffee and settle in because today we're diving into something that comes up constantly with my clients - and if I'm honest, something I've struggled with too. We're talking about pricing that shifts based on how you're feeling that day, and why that's keeping you from building the scalable business you deserve.

This week's client calls brought this topic front and centre - when your pricing depends on confidence levels, the size of the business you're pitching to, or just a "feeling" you have, it's time for a deeper conversation. Let's transform that chaos into clarity.

Key Topics Covered

In this honest episode, I explore:

• Why emotional pricing keeps your business unstable (and how to fix it)
• The real cost of charging less to be "kind" - to yourself and your clients
• How to embody your pricing so it reflects your energy, experience, and business model
• Setting boundaries around discounting and managing client expectations
• The importance of transparent pricing on your website (goodbye, "jump on a call to find out")
• Creating pricing tiers that serve different clients AND keep your business exciting

Let's Connect!

• Ready to audit your pricing and offers? DM me @mills_gray to chat about working together
• Business consultancy options (November spot or January start)
• FREE PRIVATE PODCAST: The 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth

For more resources & full show notes head over to https://www.millsgray.com/when-your-pricing-changes-with-your-mood-the-real-talk-about-emotional-pricing/

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Hey, it's Mills! Welcome to Soul Leaders - your weekly dose of real business talk. Can you believe we're basically at the end of 2025? (Yes, I'm one of those people who uses the year in random passwords, don't judge me.)

This episode is coming at you right at the beginning of November, and I've got some BIG news to share. Like, pinch-me-is-this-real news. Plus, we're talking about why November is YOUR month to sell before the December lull, so buckle up!

Key Topics Covered

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share:

• The spiritual nudges that finally got me to commit (spoilers: EVERYONE has been telling me to do this)
• Why I'm NOT writing a boring-ass business book
• My unconventional writing process (no retreats, just snatched moments and late-night creativity)
• The dream team helping bring this to life
• Launch timeline: Q2 2025 (thinking May-ish)
• Why November is THE month to sell your offers
• My November strategy (hint: no Black Friday here!)

Three-Day Telegram Coaching Event - 10th November

• Me in your pocket for three days of intensive coaching: https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071
• £111 for the whole experience
• Perfect if you're wondering why strategy, marketing, or sales just isn't quite working

Come say hi on Instagram @mills_gray!

For full show notes and more resources head over to https://www.millsgray.com/im-writing-a-bloody-book-plus-your-november-selling-strategy/

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Grab your coffee and settle in, because today we're diving into something I've been noticing over and over again with my clients - the ones who get the fastest, most incredible results aren't the ones who hustle harder or work more hours. They're the ones who trust themselves enough to move quickly when something clicks. If you've been sitting on a decision, waiting for the "perfect moment," or confusing thinking with preparing, this episode is going to be a wake-up call you didn't know you needed.

Special Announcement 🎉

I'm hosting a 3-Day Coaching Event on 10th November via Telegram! Think of it as having me in your pocket for three full days, helping you get clarity on your offers, ideal client, and business alignment. No Black Friday nonsense - just pure, focused coaching for £111. https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071

Key Topics Covered

In this straight-talking episode, I explore:

• The difference between rushing and resonance: Why panic-driven speed kills, but alignment-driven speed wins
• The myth of perfect timing: Why waiting for all your ducks to be in a row is actually costing you results
• Real client success stories: From Amy's retreat selling out in 24 hours to ad tweaks that converted immediately
• The "I've been watching you for two years" phenomenon: What actually changed wasn't my offer - it was their self-trust
• Decision-making energy: How the quality of your decisions matters more than working more hours
• The Libra daughter analogy: Why some people naturally trust their gut (hello, Manifestors!) while others dance with decisions
• Business vs. life decisions: My hedge drama and podcast trademark story as examples of quick action

Let's Connect!

Come say hi on Instagram @mills_gray - I love hearing what resonates with you from these episodes!

Ready to stop sitting on the fence? Join my 3-Day Coaching Event on 10th November for £111. Link in show notes. I promise you won't regret making this decision quickly. 😉 https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071

For full show notes and more resources head over to https://www.millsgray.com/the-speed-of-alignment-why-fast-movers-win/

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You didn’t build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let’s make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!

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Grab your coffee and settle in for this powerful conversation with mindset and performance coach Oli Cooke! We're diving deep into the real talk about anxiety, subconscious beliefs, and how to scale your business without burning out. If you've ever felt like your mind is working against your ambitions, or wondered why success feels so exhausting, this episode is exactly what you need.

Key Topics Covered

In this transformative episode, we explore:

• The courage to collaborate: Why asking for what you want in business matters (and how to handle rejection without taking it personally)
• Oli's journey from Vietnam to entrepreneurship: How living abroad challenged beliefs that were holding him back in business
• The teacher identity trap: Unlearning "give everything for free" and perfectionism beliefs that don't serve entrepreneurs
• Subconscious work that actually works: Understanding why meditation and breathwork alone weren't enough to shift lifelong anxiety
• The reality of morning anxiety: Oli's raw story of waking up feeling like he'd had three espressos every single day
• Rapid Root Level Shifts method: How combining NLP, metaphor, and precise language creates lasting transformation
• Educational content vs. connection: Why giving too much value can actually position you wrong and keep people from buying
• High performance AND high fulfillment: The philosophy that you don't have to sacrifice presence for ambition

Let's Connect with Oli!

Loved this episode? Share it to your stories and tag both @mills_gray and @olicooke.coaching - we'd love to hear what resonated with you!

For full show notes & more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/breaking-free-from-business-anxiety-with-oli-cooke

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You didn’t build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let’s make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!

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Hey there! Pull up a chair because today I'm taking you completely behind the curtain of my launch process. We're going from initial spark of an idea all the way through to hitting publish on a sales page. If you're someone who has brilliant ideas but struggles to actually execute them, or you're wondering where your next offer should come from - this episode is made for you.

Exciting Announcement 🎉

I'm hosting What Am I Missing? - a 3-day Telegram audit intensive on November 10th for just £111. This is your chance to get proper one-on-one attention from me without the full consultancy investment. Only a handful of spaces available! https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071

Key Topics Covered

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I reveal:

• My strategic framework for deciding what to launch next - spoiler: it's not just following what everyone else is doing
• How to choose between free vs paid offers and what serves your business goals
• The difference between lead generation, cash injection, and nurture-focused offers
• My complete process from idea spark to sales page creation
• Why I chose a 3-day Telegram group over a traditional workshop
• Launch timing strategy - including how to navigate busy periods like Black Friday
• Content planning for launches - no winging it here!
• The truth about waitlists - when they work and when they don't

Featured Offer: What Am I Missing?

This 3-day intensive is for business owners whose businesses aren't broken - you're experiencing traction and growth, but something feels slightly off. Perfect if you:

• Have hit publish and gotten okay-ish results
• Feel like you're slightly outgrowing your current offers
• Are selling out of habit rather than strategy
• Have systems that only work when you're "really fucking on it"
• Are attracting clients who don't feel like your next-level match

What You'll Get:

• 3 days of guided reflection with direct access to me
• Focus on your offers, systems, and ideal client
• No fluff, no modules to sit through - just proper coaching
• The "Mills magic" that my clients always mention
• Preparation to smash Q1 2025

Investment: £111 Dates: November 10-12, 2025

Let's Connect!

Come DM me on Instagram @mills_gray if you have questions about launching your own offers or about What Am I Missing! I promise I don't hold back - you get the full Mills experience even before you work with me.

For full show notes and more resources visit https://www.millsgray.com/behind-the-scenes-from-idea-to-launch-how-i-create-launch-offers/

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Welcome back! Fair warning - I actually had to re-record this episode because the first take just wasn't flowing. Sometimes you need to press stop, move your body, and start fresh. That's exactly what I did, and here we are for take two!

Special Announcement for November! 🎉

What Am I Missing? My 3-day Telegram intensive launches November 10th for just £111. This is specifically designed to eliminate every excuse and close the gap between wanting and doing. No live calls, no travel, no pressure - just three days of proper coaching with me in your pocket. https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071

Let's work together:

• DM me 'What Am I Missing' on Instagram @mills_gray
• Join the community: facebook group mind your mindset
• Website: www.millsgray.com

Topics Covered on Stop Saying "Next Time":

• The "I wish I'd been there" pattern that keeps repeating after every event I run
• Why "next time" never actually comes and what's really holding you back
• The truth about fear disguised as "not being ready"
• A mini audit to identify your excuse patterns (5 powerful questions)
• My own example of putting off a business task for 6 months
• How we block our own businesses by staying in "wanting mode"
• The three-day breakdown of What Am I Missing? intensive

Listener Request!

I need YOUR help to make this podcast even better:

• Come say hi in my DMs - yes, I actually respond!
• Tell me what kind of business you have (service-based, product, bricks and mortar?)
• Let me know who you'd love to hear as a guest on the podcast
• Share what issues keep showing up for you

This is my second full year of weekly podcasts (plus podcast challenges!), and I want to make sure I'm creating content that truly serves you.

For full show notes and more resources visit https://www.millsgray.com/stop-saying-next-time-why-you-keep-missing-opportunities-and-what-to-do-about-it/

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Grab your coffee and let's talk about something that's probably killing your content engagement without you even realizing it. Mills dives into the dangerous trap of over-giving in your content - whether it's those epic 1000-word posts that get two likes or clarity calls where you give everything away for free. If you've ever written a post thinking "this will be so helpful" only to have it completely ignored, this episode is your wake-up call.

September Wrap-Up Highlights

Mills shares updates from a successful September, including being nearly fully booked (reminder: this doesn't happen all the time!) and hosting The Rebuild Room - an intimate 10-person event at the Copper Club in Guildford. Despite unexpected marble fitting disruptions (complete with drills and hoovers behind a "thick velvet curtain"), the day was transformational, focusing on vision realignment and energy audits.

The Over-Giving Trap: Why More Isn't BetterThe Problem with "Giving More Equals More Value"

You think you're being helpful by writing those epic, information-packed posts, but here's what's actually happening:

• People get used to your free helpful content and don't see a need to pay you
• You're creating overwhelmed audiences who scroll past
• You're devaluing your paid offerings (if you're giving everything away free, what's left for paying clients?)
• You're positioning yourself as a free information source instead of a transformation partner

The "So What?" Test

After writing any piece of content, ask yourself: "So what?"

• What's the ONE thing they need to do?
• If someone reads this and takes action, what's the ONE thing they'll do?
• If you can't answer in one sentence, you've given too much

Become magnetic in your marketing https://www.millsgray.com/work-with-me/courses/how-to-become-magnetic-in-your-marketing/

Rewild retreat epsiode https://www.millsgray.com/the-power-of-pivoting-when-something-doesnt-feel-right/

Coming Up in October

Mills has a bank of guest expert interviews ready to roll, but she wants to hear from you - who would you love to hear on the Soul Leaders podcast? DM your suggestions @mills_gray.

For full show notes and more resources head over to https://www.millsgray.com/stop-over-giving-in-your-content-youre-drowning-your-audience/

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Grab your coffee and settle in for this raw conversation with Jo Hooper, founder of GetWildlyFree. From two mental health breakdowns that ended her corporate career to building a business that actually serves her life (not the other way around), Jo shares the real talk about boundaries, burnout, and why rest doesn't fix everything. This episode is for anyone who's tired of working all the damn hours and ready to design a business that energizes rather than exhausts them.

Key Topics CoveredThe Reality of Burnout and Breakdown

• Why rest doesn't fix burnout - you have to change what burnt you out in the first place
• The difference between burnout and actual breakdown ("nervous breakdown")
• How thought patterns like "I need to prove myself" drive destructive behaviors
• Jo's recovery journey: traditional therapy, medication, and later embracing alternative therapies like Reiki and sound baths

The Permission Slaps System

Jo's innovative approach to interrupting habitual behaviors:

• 10 two-minute audio recordings for moments when you're about to break your own boundaries
• Examples: "Put the phone down now," "Take the day off," "You can sit and read your book"
• Creating neurological speed bumps (like moving the Instagram app on your phone)
• Why habits are like muscle memory - both physical and cognitive

Building Sustainable Business Boundaries

Jo's current structure:

• Working 4-6 hours per day maximum
• Call days only on Tuesdays and Thursdays (two calls max per day)
• Available to clients on Voxer only Tuesdays and Thursdays
• No calls before 10:30am or after 4pm
• Fridays completely call-free

The "Me First" Method

Jo's framework for transformation:

• Beliefs: Identifying limiting thoughts like "If I want to earn more, I have to work more"
• Decisions: What choices are you making from those beliefs?
• Actions: How are you perpetuating the cycle through your daily behaviors?

Challenging Common Business Myths

• Why "if I'm not working really hard, I'm lazy" is capitalist conditioning
• The false belief that difficulty equals value
• How to separate revenue from profit when evaluating "success"
• Why authenticity in marketing matters more than being "vanilla"

Let's Connect!

Come say hi in my Instagram DMs @mills_gray.

For full show notes and more resources visit https://www.millsgray.com/breaking-burnout-and-building-boundaries-with-jo-hooper/

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You didn’t build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let’s make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!

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Grab your coffee and settle in for some real talk! Today I'm diving into something that affects 99.9% of my clients (and probably you too) - the exhausting cycle of constantly reacting in your business instead of having a strategic plan. If you're tired of Wednesday panic mode, dropping everything to answer every message, or scrambling to figure out what to post on Instagram, this episode is exactly what you need.

Key Topics Covered

In this game-changing episode, I explore:

• The difference between reactive and responsive business - and why one serves you while the other burns you out
• What a reactive business actually looks like - putting out fires, dropping everything for every message, and living in constant "what do I need to do this week?" mode
• The dangers of over-planning - why spending more time color-coding spreadsheets than actually doing the work is just perfectionism in disguise
• My proven framework: Quarterly intentions + Monthly focus + Weekly flexibility
• Why generators and manifesting generators struggle with rigid planning - and what works better for your energy type
• The power of a weekly business scan - one hour that will save you countless hours of scrambling

Let's Connect!

Come say hi in my Instagram DMs @mills_gray. - I love hearing how these strategies land with you! And if this episode resonated, please share it to your stories and tag me for a happy dance.

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast - it helps other business owners find these insights too!

For full show notes and more resources visit www.millsgray.com/are-you-running-a-reactive-business-finding-your-sweet-spot-between-planning-and-reacting/

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The 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth

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You didn’t build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let’s make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!

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