The John Borland Podcast

John talks with special guest Ben Harper about the importance of knowing and living our values. All of us have our own personal set of values, whether we know it or not and they have huge influence over our levels of happiness. John and Ben share their own experience of the difference identifying and using their values has made to their lives, whilst also explaining ways to get to know our values and how to ensure they are honoured within our lives.

Ben Harper is a well-being specialist, mentor, educator and trainer based in Sheffield.

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@wellbeingteach

John talks with special guest Yvonne Hemmings about how to find true happiness after hitting rock bottom. Five years ago, Yvonne found herself floundering with her confidence at an all time low. She shares her experiences with John, about how she managed to journey from that dark place, to discover the happy and fulfilling life she now has. John and Yvonne share their thoughts on the keys to building confidence, happiness and fulfilment in our lives.

Yvonne Hemmings is an Automation Consultant and business owner based in North Lincolnshire.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-hemmings/

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https://www.facebook.com/yvonneautomationmadesimple

John talks with special guest Ella Beale about her experience of developing and recovering from anorexia nervosa. Ella openly shares her own journey and relationship with food, which led her scarily close to death. Talking through the underlying issues, where it all began and how recovery has happened, Ella and John discuss the details of this often, taboo topic.

Ella Beale is a 24-year-old charity worker, currently based in Sheffield. She was hospitalised twice in her teenage years as a result of anorexia nervosa yet found a way to recover from this life-threatening condition.

John talks with special guest Steve Kirby about achieving success despite having insecurities and self-doubt. From starting out life in a poor family, to becoming a master of his trade, Steve shares his story of achieving success despite the insecurities that have followed him through his life. John and Steve share their thoughts on how to handle self-doubt whilst staying motivated to reach goals and conquer challenges.

Steve Kirby is a jeweller, antiques dealer and owner of The Old School Café in Messingham, North Lincolnshire. He had a successful career in Hatton Garden and has made numerous television appearances over the years.

John talks with special guest Melissa Tindall about the problem with perfectionism and how striving to be perfect can create struggle in life. Melissa shares openly her own journey of 'being perfect' and how she has found ways to begin to step away from an ideal version of herself. Discussing the impact of wanting to be perfect and how we can free ourselves from its grasp, John and Melissa delve into the reasons behind perfectionism and how we can find our way to accepting that good enough is enough.

Melissa is a primary school teacher, coach, wife, and mother of two, based in Blackburn, Lancashire.

John talks with author and songwriter Robert Williams. These two old school friends talk through the trials and tribulations of following their creative passions. Robert shares his thoughts with John on life as an author and songwriter, explaining the barriers, set-backs and rejection that plague this way of life. Discussing the vulnerability, hopes and fears that come with creating work and putting out into the public domain, and how they measure success in this notoriously fragile industry.

Robert Williams is a critically acclaimed author and songwriter based in Manchester. His first novel, Luke and Jon, won a Betty Trask Award and was called 'a hugely impressive debut' in the Daily Telegraph. His second novel, How the Trouble Started, was shortlisted for the Portico Prize for Fiction. Into the Trees is his latest. His books have been translated into ten languages. He is currently working on his fourth book and has previously released music under the pseudonym 'The Library Trust'.

John talks with former Premier League footballer and old friend, Brett Ormerod, about what happens when life goes in different directions. Sharing their life stories John and Brett talk about the moments that sent their life in opposite directions and how they both handled that. Sharing the twists and turns that life brings and how they coped with their different life paths. From achieving hopes and dreams, to handling disappointment and rejection and what happens when the dreams are all over.

Brett Ormerod is an ex-Premier League striker, FA Cup finalist, and the only player to score in all four divisions of professional football for the same club.

John talks with special guest, Simon Jones, about what being single is really like in 2020. These two friends at different ends of the relationship spectrum share their thoughts on finding love, relationships and singleness. Simon openly reveals what life as a single man in his thirties is really like. Reflecting on the modern world of dating, what he is really looking for and what really matters most for him. From marriage to Love Island, John and Simon cover the whole range of relationships, sharing some great insights along the way.

Simon Jones is 34 years old, single, entrepreneur based in Hull. He's the owner of Identify, recruitment agency and the creator of the Top 30 Under 30, a year long journey of self-discovery and improvement for young professionals.

John talks with special guest, Vicki Gregory, about the importance of really listening. These two friends and self-proclaimed talkers delve into the topic of listening, why it really matters and the incredible difference it makes to our lives.

Sharing their own experiences of both good and bad listening, John and Vicki discuss the power of listening, why we neglect to listen and how we can begin to improve our listening skills. Recognising their own lack of recognition for the power listening holds whilst openly sharing their own journeys to being better listeners.

Vicki Gregory is a successful business owner, coach and mum based in Lincolnshire. A self-confessed lover of talking who has learnt to step back and truly listen.

John talks with special guest, Christopher Day about how to be adaptable and roll with life's challenges. These two friends from different generations, share their thoughts on the importance of innovating, setting challenges and learning to constantly adapt. Talking through how to navigate life and all the changes it brings, whilst maintaining enthusiasm, positivity and a zest for living.

Christopher Day is a farmer, B&B and fisheries owner, flag enthusiast and keen runner, based in North Lincolnshire.