How often do you put your needs last and convince yourself that being easy-going is a virtue? For years, I minimised my own preferences and smoothed over my wants to make life easier for everyone else. Being low-maintenance felt safe, like I was doing the “right” thing, but it came at a cost. This episode is about why tending to what you actually need matters, why saying what you want is essential, and how making yourself heard is not selfish but necessary for real connection and emotional well-being.

 

You will discover how to recognise when you are mistaking lack of conflict for healthy relationships, why expecting people to read your mind is futile, and practical ways to start expressing what matters to you. Most importantly, you will learn why being “high maintenance”, having standards, needs, and desires, is not selfish but essential for genuine connection and emotional nourishment.

 

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Have you ever set a goal, only to find that distractions or other commitments get in the way of achieving it? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a concept that has helped me and my clients achieve goals time and time again. It’s the idea of "rocks," the essential steps that must be taken to reach your goal.

 

So, what exactly are rocks? Unlike goals, which represent the destination, rocks are the non-negotiable actions that support your goal. In this episode, I explain how to train your brain to focus on the rocks and share real examples from my community. You’ll learn why setting goals that are truly for you is essential, and how focusing on your rocks keeps you grounded, allowing you to make steady progress, no matter what life throws your way.

 

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What if the key to achieving your goals isn't about constantly chasing motivation or excitement, but about doing the work when it feels slow, boring, or difficult? In today's episode, I'm diving into what I call necessary work: those tasks that might not feel glamorous but are crucial to reaching your goals. Whether you're a goal-setting enthusiast or someone who tends to avoid setting them, this episode will show you why embracing this phase is essential for your success.

 

At the start of any goal, there’s usually a surge of excitement, the rush of commitment, and a sense of possibility. But that energy doesn't last forever, and this is where most people stumble. Necessary work is the phase when enthusiasm fades and you're left with the real tasks, those repetitive, unexciting, often tedious actions that lead you to your destination. It’s in this phase where many goals succeed or fail, and it's all about showing up, even when it’s not fun, to build the muscle that gets you where you want to go.

 

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What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today’s episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess’s journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work.

 

Jess joins me to talk about how, as a member of the Powerful community, she transformed her relationship with work and emotional responsibility for others. For years, she believed exhaustion was the price of creative excellence. But by setting boundaries and redefining her approach, she achieved the seemingly impossible: balancing a full creative workload while feeling energised. Jess reveals how coaching, the importance of maintaining personal space, and a commitment to her wellbeing led to this dramatic shift.

 

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Have you ever found yourself thinking you need to wait until things calm down before you can ask for help? Whether it’s a big life change, a new job, or an intense project, we often convince ourselves that we’re not deserving of support until we’ve made it through the storm. I noticed this theme pop up during my recent membership launch, and it completely shifted how I think about receiving support.

 

In this episode, I’ll break down why waiting until the chaos subsides to get help is actually a form of perfectionism. I’ll show you why receiving support during challenging times can lead to the biggest breakthroughs and how to spot this pattern when it shows up in your own life.

 

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What if you could believe in yourself, not just on the sunny days, but also when life feels uncertain? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of self-belief and how to cultivate it, no matter what’s happening around you. It’s easy to feel confident when everything is going well, but what happens when the tide turns? Can you maintain belief in yourself during the stormy times?

 

Self-belief built solely on external praise or past achievements is fragile. It’s like building a sandcastle on the shore — it might stand tall for a moment, but the next wave can knock it down. True self-belief is about developing resilience, so no matter the conditions, you can stand firm. In this episode, I’ll show you how to strengthen your belief in yourself, even when life feels unpredictable or challenging.

 

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What if the key to creating the life you desire is simply learning how to want it? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the practise of wanting, which may seem simple but can be a game-changer in your journey towards the life you truly want. Too often, we rush from identifying our desires straight to taking action. 

 

By embracing the practise of wanting and allowing yourself to sit with your desires—without justification, explanation, or apology—you create the space for real transformation. This shift allows you to approach your goals with greater clarity and confidence, making the process of achieving them much more sustainable. Tune in to learn how to begin this practice and why it’s essential for lasting progress.

 

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What if perfectionism is the very thing stopping you from making progress? Perfectionism is one of the biggest things that can keep you from moving forward, even when you’re doing your best. It’s that nagging feeling that you need to do more, do it better, or get everything just right before you can take action. But what if trying to be perfect is actually holding you back?

 

In this episode, I’ll explore how perfectionism can keep you stuck and prevent you from moving forward. We’ll dive into how to recognise perfectionist tendencies and the impact they have, while also showing you how embracing a “good enough” mindset can free you up to make real progress.

 

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What if striving for calm is actually holding you back? In today's episode, I’m diving into why the pursuit of calm might not be the goal you think it is. Calm seems like the ultimate emotional state, the one where everything is manageable, controlled, and together. But what if it’s setting you up to fail?

 

In this episode, I’m going to challenge the idea of calm as the ultimate goal. Instead, I’ll show you why emotional range and agility are far more valuable. I'll share what emotional states are actually more useful and achievable in tough moments, and how developing your emotional capacity and self-trust creates the genuine relief you’re after, without suppressing what you're feeling.

 

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What if your quest for self-improvement is actually a form of self-rejection? In today’s episode, I explore how perfectionism, shame, and hustle culture can sneak into your personal growth journey. 

 

I break down how self-improvement can become a weapon used against yourself, from confusing productivity with self-worth to using self-awareness as evidence that you're still not doing enough. These patterns keep you stuck in cycles of never feeling good enough. This episode will help you recognise when your goals and growth are driven by self-rejection rather than self-respect, and how to shift into making choices from a place of already being enough.

 

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