The Self Leadership Podcast

Do you recall that lovely feeling of being on holidays - a sense of time slowing and new possibilities opening up? Recently returned from a few weeks in the sun, Karen shares three practical ways you can make every day feel more like a holiday. Listen to the end to join in a fun experiment in your own life!

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What if you could feel more hopeful about your future, or you could help inspire hope for others?

In this episode of The Self Leadership Podcast, we explore how to reconnect with possibility, find something meaningful to move towards and build hope through small, intentional actions. There's also some fun homework to help you create a sense of anticipation in the everyday.

If you’ve been wondering “What’s next for me?”, be a part of this uplifting conversation about the part you can play in shaping a future you’re excited to live.

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I see you - you're great at championing other people, but when it comes to giving yourself a pat on the back? Crickets!

This episode explores why it's important to notice the small things you do, achieve, support and make happen in the world. Because EVERY person has value... especially you. Listen in to be reminded of what yours is.

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Feeling guilty for saying no, taking a break or putting yourself first? In this episode of The Self Leadership Podcast, we explore how guilt can quietly shape your choices and how to stop giving it the final say. Discover how to take responsibility without endlessly punishing yourself, challenge unrealistic expectations and lead your life with greater intention. You don’t have to feel bad to be a good person.

When did you last give your mind a good spring clean? In this episode of The Self Leadership Podcast, we’re clearing out negative self-talk, questioning the stories that keep us stuck and getting intentional about what we read, watch and listen to. Discover practical ways to quieten the noise and make room for greater clarity, confidence and possibility. Tune in to “Spring Clean Your Mind” to learn how to decide what deserves space in your head.

What are you waiting for? The perfect moment? More confidence? Permission? A guarantee that everything will work out? In this episode of The Self Leadership Podcast, we explore what’s really keeping you stuck and what that might be costing you. If you’ve been postponing a decision, a dream or your next chapter, this episode is your invitation to stop waiting and start choosing.

What if the power you've been looking for isn't something you need to find, but something you need to take back? In this episode, I explore the subtle ways we inadvertently give our power away to other people. We step through what personal power really looks like, why you might be disconnected from it and how to start making decisions from a place of self-trust, agency and inner authority. If you've been shrinking, second-guessing yourself, waiting for permission or feeling like you're not longer in the driver's seat of your own life, this episode is for you.

A controversial take this week - are you really exhausted and burnt out or are you just bored with your life? Exhaustion is real. Burnout is real. Both require support and rest. But sometimes, the inertia you feel - the lack of energy and enthusiasm - stems not from doing too much, but from doing too little of the stuff that ignites you.

If I was starting my self-leadership journey all over again, I wouldn't begin with stricter routines or huge, audacious goals. I'd begin by getting honest about who I am, what I want and where I've handed my power away. In this episode, I share the five things I would do first to build clarity, confidence and momentum from the inside out.

Why spend time trying to be better when life is already OK? Is it worth the time and effort? The answer is - it depends. The better question is this: "If nothing changed over the next five years, would you be genuinely happy with where you arrived?"