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In this special anniversary episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane welcomes back Jenna Holloway to reflect on how the past year has reshaped her business, her priorities, and her relationship with joy.
Jenna shares why she returned to her intuitive mentorship roots, how intentionally shifting back to one-to-one client work transformed her energy, and why prioritising personal wellbeing became non-negotiable. Together, Diane and Jenna explore manifestation, client attraction, self-trust, and the courage it takes to raise your standards, in business and in life.
In this episode, we discuss:
returning to intuition as a leadership strategy
creating space for aligned, one-to-one work
why joy plays a crucial role in decision-making
trusting the process instead of forcing outcomes
setting personal standards that support sustainable success
embracing discomfort as a sign of growth
This conversation is a reminder that success doesn’t always mean doing more, sometimes it means coming home to yourself.
Listen to Jenna's 1st Episode Trust Yourself: Building an Aligned Business with Jenna Holloway // Ep 33
Connect with Jenna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjennaholloway/
Website https://bit.ly/freemindsetcoaching
Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker
https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub
Takeaways
Jenna has shifted back to intuitive mentorship, focusing on one-on-one clients.
Prioritising personal well-being is essential for business success.
Manifesting opportunities can lead to unexpected connections.
Client attraction can happen organically when you trust the process.
Workshops create safe spaces for connection and learning.
Joy plays a crucial role in decision-making and business strategy.
Setting personal standards can enhance overall life satisfaction.
Understanding your nervous system is key to personal growth.
Questioning your reactions can lead to better emotional management.
Supportive relationships are vital for navigating challenges.
In this special anniversary episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane is joined by Claire Hill to reflect on a year of deep personal growth, meaningful connections, and redefining what success really looks like.
Claire shares her journey of self-discovery over the past year, including how local networking transformed her business, why gratitude became a daily practice, and how learning to balance ambition with personal wellbeing changed everything.
Together, Diane and Claire explore:
the quiet fear of success that keeps so many women playing small
why love, joy and authenticity are leadership qualities, not luxuries
the power of genuine connection in business growth
choosing presence over pressure
and how joy can be both grounding and expansive
This is a thoughtful, honest conversation for anyone navigating growth, ambition and the desire to build a life and business that actually feels good.
Listen to Claire's 1st Episode Self Belief & Warrior Energy with Claire Hill //Ep.2
Connect with Claire:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamclairehill
Website www.clairehill.uk/freestuff
www.clairehill.uk/podcast
Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker
https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub
Takeaways
As the year comes to a close, many business owners are quietly carrying disappointment, pride, resilience and unanswered questions, often all at once.
In this honest solo episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane reflects on a year that didn’t go to plan, sharing her own experience of setting big goals, navigating unexpected health challenges, and redefining what success really looks like.
From aiming for 100 podcast episodes and closing the year at 84, to celebrating over 24,000 downloads, Diane explores what it means to adapt without giving up, to honour progress that isn’t always visible, and to close the year with integrity rather than hustle.
This episode is for you if:
A grounding conversation about adaptation, resilience, joy and the courage to end the year differently.
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Takeaways
In this special anniversary episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane welcomes back life coach Kathryn Ball to reflect on how her work, perspective, and relationship with joy have evolved over the past year.
Kathryn shares how questioning long-held societal rules has reshaped the way she coaches, and the way she lives. Together, Diane and Kathryn explore the power of small moments, the courage it takes to say no, and why choice is one of the greatest freedoms we have.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
✨ The evolution of Kathryn’s coaching approach
✨ Why empathy matters, but honesty is the foundation
✨ How questioning “the rules” creates space for growth
✨ Finding joy in everyday moments rather than constant highs
✨ The emotional and logical sides of decision-making
✨ Why saying no can protect your joy and open better opportunities
This episode is a thoughtful reminder that joy doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from living and leading with intention.
Listen to Kathryn's 1st Episode Embracing Life Coaching: A Journey to Authenticity with Kathryn Ball // Ep 9
Connect with Kathryn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball
Website https://www.kbmindfulcoaching.com/
Free Resource: https://subscribepage.io/5commonbusinessgrowingpains
Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker
https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub
Takeaways
The Joy Work Show is officially ONE year old — and in this anniversary episode, Diane shares the real story behind Year One.
The truth. The lessons. The numbers. The challenges. The joy.
From setting a bold goal of 100 episodes to closing the year at 84 — and celebrating over 24,000 downloads — this episode is a grounded, honest reflection on building something meaningful in a year that didn’t go to plan.
Diane opens up about:
✨ Recording through unexpected health challenges
✨ What actually worked (and what really didn’t)
✨ The conversations that changed her the most
✨ Why joy became the anchor for everything
✨ How the show will evolve — including the new Quarterly Joy Work Deep Dive Panel
✨ The future direction for Year Two
Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand new to the community, this episode is a heartfelt look behind the scenes at what it takes to grow a podcast rooted in truth, courage and joy.
A celebration. A reflection. And the start of something even bigger.
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Takeaways
People crave the truth in conversations.
Authenticity and humanity matter more than perfection.
Joy can be a guiding force in business.
Setting bold goals can lead to unexpected achievements.
Community plays a crucial role in podcasting success.
Navigating challenges requires flexibility and self-care.
Trusting the process can lead to deeper connections.
The guest lineup has been a source of personal growth.
Quality over quantity is essential for future episodes.
Evolution is a necessary part of any journey.
In this special anniversary episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane reconnects with Laura to reflect on the powerful evolution she’s experienced over the past year, both in business and in life.
Together, they explore:
✨ How choosing calm over hustle transformed Laura’s business
✨ The rituals and non-negotiables that created more space, clarity and growth
✨ Why small, quiet moments of joy make a bigger impact than big milestones
✨ The bravery required to make intentional decisions (even when they feel uncomfortable)
✨ How redefining success led to deeper fulfilment
✨ What it really takes to build a business aligned with your values
✨ And the shifts Laura is making as she looks toward 2026
This conversation is grounding, warm, and deeply encouraging for anyone craving more peace, more intention, and more joy in the way they run their business.
If you’re moving away from hustle culture, or want to, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.
Listen to Laura's 1st Episode How to Be Seen:Building Confidence Brand Power & Joy Through Photography with Laura Sutcliffe//Ep.40
Connect with Laura:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anysomethingphotography
https://www.instagram.com/teaandbiscuits
Website https://Www.anysomething.co.uk
Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker
https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub
Takeaways
In this powerful solo episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane discusses the one skill that shapes every decision you make in business: self-trust.
You can have the perfect strategy, the best mentor, the most beautifully mapped-out 90-day plan…
but if you don’t trust yourself to lead it, you will second-guess every move, dilute your decisions, and stay stuck in crowdsourcing mode.
Diane breaks down:
✨ How we quietly lose self-trust through comparison, overconsumption, and seeking permission
✨ The subtle signs you’re outsourcing your power
✨ A simple, life-changing 3-part framework to rebuild self-trust: Notice → Decide → Honour
✨ Why trusting yourself leads to clarity, momentum, and joy
✨ How to stop drowning your instincts with other people’s opinions
If you’ve been wobbling, hesitating, or waiting for someone to validate your choices, this episode is your turning point.
This is the episode that helps you remember:
You’re not here to crowdsource your life. You’re here to lead it.
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Takeaways
You can have the best strategy in the world.
Trust in yourself is crucial for effective leadership.
Second-guessing leads to diluted decisions.
Handing power to others undermines your leadership.
Crowdsourcing decisions can hinder business growth.
Leaders must take charge of their own business.
Self-doubt can paralyse decision-making.
Empowerment comes from trusting your instincts.
Effective leadership requires confidence and clarity.
Leading means making decisions based on your vision.
In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane sits down with Suzy Stanton, an SEO copywriter whose story is equal parts courage, clarity, and reinvention.
Suzy shares her journey from a career in law, stable, respected, and deeply misaligned, to building a life filled with freedom, creativity, and presence for her adopted children.
This isn’t just a story about switching jobs. It’s a story about switching beliefs, switching paths, and trusting that your own definition of success is valid.
Together, they explore:
✨ The moment Suzy knew she needed a different life
💛 How motherhood changed her perspective on work
🔥 The realities of leaving a “safe” career
✍️ What SEO really looks like for small business owners
🌱 Why freedom and choice matter more than prestige
🎧 And how joy can show up the moment you give yourself permission to choose differently
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to rewrite your life, Suzy’s story is your reminder that you can.
Connect with Suzy:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wishwriting1/
Website: https://www.wishfreelancewriting.com
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@thejoyworkclub
Takeaways
In this powerful solo episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane explores the truth behind one of the hardest lessons in business: that slowing down doesn’t mean losing momentum.
Diane shares why intentional pauses aren’t setbacks but strategic resets that allow for growth, clarity, and sustainable success. Discussing how quiet seasons reveal what’s truly aligned, how to rebuild momentum without burnout, and how joy deepens when we learn to trust the stillness.
Whether you’re in a lull, a transition, or simply trying to find your fire again, this episode will remind you that you’re not falling behind; you’re catching up with yourself.
💛 The pause isn’t a punishment: it’s preparation.
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Takeaways
In this moving episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane speaks with Cheryl Sharp, CEO, domestic abuse advocate, and survivor, about her extraordinary journey from surviving an abusive marriage to building a life rooted in purpose, empowerment, and joy.
Cheryl opens up about the moment she decided to leave, the long road of rebuilding her confidence, and how counselling, coaching, and community became her foundation for healing.
Together, Diane and Cheryl explore the power of education in preventing abuse, the vital role employers can play in supporting survivors, and what it means to believe in a better life after trauma.
This episode is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the quiet strength that changes lives.
💛 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. In the UK, you can contact Refuge’s 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247.
https://refuge.org.uk/
https://womensaid.org.uk/
Connect with Cheryl:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/
Website: https://cherylsharp.co.uk pinkpigfinancials.co.uk
Resources: https://cherylsharp.co.uk/resources https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/resources/
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