LindsayMcLoughlinn From Roller-Skates to Athena Network

Lindsay McLoughlin is a resilient entrepreneur with a remarkable business, networking, and personal growth journey. Lindsay's story is filled with unexpected twists and inspiring transformations. The episode begins with a delightful surprise as Kirsty recalls a previous encounter with Lindsay when she sold her roller skates for the Starlight Express skate school. From roller skates to networking, Lindsay's journey is fascinating. Lindsay's path took an unexpected turn during her business studies degree when her mother's cancer diagnosis led her to leave university and join her parents' sports distribution business. Taking on roles her mother managed before her passing, Lindsay found herself dealing with administrative tasks, becoming the company secretary, and handling finance and payroll. While the family business primarily distributed rollerblades, Lindsay's passion for communication and marketing led her to explore the company's creative side. Upon her father's retirement, Lindsay transitioned to Exdexcel, where she thrived as a diary coordinator. An opportunity to build a marketing team and grow the Edexcel brand showcased her networking skills and her aptitude for managing teams. Lindsay's love for networking blossomed during this period as she recognised the importance of building key relationships within large organisations. As her experience grew, she honed her internal networking skills. With the arrival of her family, Lindsay's life changed again, prompting her to launch a childminding service in Henley. Lindsay pivoted once more as her youngest daughter started school, establishing a proofreading, blogging, and copywriting business. Despite initial reservations, she reluctantly attended her first Athena networking meeting, where she found a community of like-minded women and decided to join on the same day. Over 13 years later, Lindsay remains an active member of the Athena Network, taking on the franchise for Maidenhead and Marlow and expanding into SW Oxfordshire in 2020. Tune in to discover Lindsay Mcloughlan's incredible journey of resilience, adaptability, and the power of networking in personal and professional growth

Chapters:

0:00 Hello00:31Lindsay says hello02:28 Mothers Death03:42 Something Exciting to share06:31 Joining the family business08:38 Life after the family business10:20 Building a new team taught me to Network13:18 Making relationships15:22 First Networking17:23 Child-minding in Henley18:41 Mum’s network20:14 Deciding to move out of London21:38 The change from City Life to Country life23:07 Friendships and networking25:40 Magic Wand27:11 Athena and adapting to Covid31:20 Aha Moments and Athena Networking32:51 Thank you for sharing your honesty33:36 My life as an actor34:05 Kirsty and Networking37:06 Closing

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Susanna Reay founded The Introverts Way, she is a dynamic trailblazer on a mission to empower introvert entrepreneurs without the need to shout to be heard. Susanna's reputation as Europe's #1 Online Business Coach for Introverts is well-earned. She's renowned for her impactful visual training methods, including her trademarked Sparkle Frameworks®, which provide fellow introvert entrepreneurs with the tools they need to make a powerful impact. As a digital course expert, author, and speaker, Susanna has transformed the lives of thousands of service-based business owners worldwide. Her expertise lies in simplifying complex concepts making them accessible and actionable. This unique skill empowers her clients to gain clarity and achieve remarkable results quickly. Susanna firmly believes that running a business should be a joyous, empowering journey rooted in integrity. Her dedication to this vision has earned her accolades, including being named the winner of Finance Monthly's Global Coaching Awards 2022 and being recognised by Disruptors Magazine as "One to Watch in 2022."In this episode, discover Susanna Reay's mission to make business fun, empowering, and successful for introverts, proving that success doesn't require shouting.

Chapters

00:14 Kirsty introduces Susanna Reay

00:19 Introvert connection

00:31 Susanna takes the floor

00:37 Nerves get in the way of honouring the pause

01:37 Understanding your own personality

03:52 Digital Nomad

05:25 Phone calls vs emails

05:37 On-camera coaching

05:57 The Secret to The Wise Why _ Active Listening

06:49 My guest to shine

07:23 Internet of Things

08:44 Websites and important

09:40 Languages

10:22 What is business branding

11:27 Personal branding

12:21 Harnessing our own energy

13:28 Social media entertainment or education and value add

16:15 Adding pressure with words and thoughts Words and meanings

17:21 Growing up on the platforms

18:53 How to tell when things are working – Data is key

19:37 Kirsty Elkin and being seen on social platforms

20:33 Business is evolving

21:25 Mastermind

22:22 Visual Frameworks

24:19 Trademarked the name Sparkle Frameworks

25:10 Dyslexia

30:27 Simon Sinek

30:41 Gender pay gap

31:38 There is NO need to pitch on social media

31:58 How to talk on camera

32:30 Why embrace video

32:54 Kirsty, hot seat

33:17 Audience comments

38:10 Unusual for me to do a call to action

38:24 Close

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Lucy Self Save My Knickers: Redefining Confidence, One Period at a Time

Lucy Self, the visionary founder of SSave My Knickers, Lucy's mission is simple yet revolutionary: to empower women to feel confident and comfortable every day of the month while breaking the taboos surrounding periods and menopause. Lucy's journey began when she met Kirsty during an @oxlepbusiness8277 training course, and Kirsty witnessed Lucy's dedication to creating content for social media. Periods are often considered taboo, much like menopause, leading to frequent censorship of social media marketing related to these topics. Lucy aims to change this narrative and normalise conversations around periods and menopause. In this episode, Kirsty and Lucy discuss the highs and lows of Lucy's business journey and her life story, shedding light on her challenges. They emphasise that periods and menopause are not shameful subjects and highlight the need to overcome euphemisms in favour of open, honest discussions. The statistics are staggering: the average age for a girl to start menstruation is 12, and the average age for menopause in the UK is between 45 and 55. That's a significant portion of a woman's life trying to avoid accidents and stains. Save My Knickers is a multi-award-winning blood stain remover that has emerged as a solution to this age-old problem. Lucy's product empowers women to wear their favourite knickers every day of the month while reducing waste and raising awareness about period taboos. Save My Knickers started as a kitchen experiment, born out of Lucy's frustration with ruined underwear, pyjamas, and bed sheets due to blood stains. Unable to find a suitable solution, Lucy tirelessly experimented until she discovered the magic formula that successfully removed blood stains every time. Once an NHS children's physiotherapist, Lucy hung up her scrubs in February 2022 to fully commit to her mission of knicker-saving. This episode is a must-watch, as Lucy has addressed a problem that every person who menstruates can relate to, making it a true game-changer.

Chapters

Episode 37 The Wise Why Podcast -Lucy Self talks with Kirsty van den Bulk - Chapters  00:01 Kirsty van den Bulk Introduces Lucy Self  00;06 Warning We are talking Periods 00:41 Lucy Introduces herself and her life journey  01:49 New Business growing pains & burnout 02:54 Primary school and the Mum Identify crises  03:59 Finding yourself through starting a business  06:26 Eco and branding  07:34 Business Support – Oxlep  07:57 Start up business loneliness  08:40 Inspiring daughters  09:13 Period Industry  10:32 First Period Product TV Advert  10:53 Period embarrassment  11:23 Menopause & PCOS 12:47 Supportive Men in the workplace   13:26 Who else has inspired you? 15:32 Not feeling isolated by women health issues  16:10 The Kitchen sink  16:41 Aha Moments  18:02 Marketing a period product challenges  19:44 Blogging & Pinterest 21:16 Periods should not be shamed  21:47 Davina McCall 22:16 Rushed to hospital due to periods  22:57 Name the body parts what they are  23:32 Other support  24:57 How does someone find you  26:31 Your turn to ask me a question 26:48 Empowering my daughter 29:45 Comments from the live audience  30:17 Close

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Akin Odulate: A Journey from Nigeria to Broadway and Leading Change Worldwide.

Akin Odulate, is an organization and change management consultant with a remarkable life journey. Akin's story is a testament to adaptability and the pursuit of knowledge, spanning continents and industries. Born in Nigeria, Akin's childhood brought him to East Sussex, where he began his path of change and transformation. He later moved to the United States to study film, driven by his love for learning and a desire to make education enjoyable. Akin's natural on-camera talent led him to take on leading roles in student films, eventually finding himself performing off-Broadway. These life changes honed Akin's ability to adapt and learn about change, skills that would serve him well in his future career. His LinkedIn page is a testament to his accomplishments in helping organizations transform and evolve. Akin's cross-industry experience, both domestic and international, enables him to approach situations from multiple perspectives. Throughout his career, Akin has worked in diverse industries, including healthcare, management consulting, retail, engineering, training, online education, telecommunications, eCommerce/banking, manufacturing, AI and software development, airlines, and entertainment. His ability to lead impactful change management initiatives and implement process efficiencies is genuinely awe-inspiring. Akin's infectious smile and laughter light up the screen, making this episode a source of valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to discover Akin Odulate's incredible journey and his passion for transforming organizations.

Episode 36 The Wise Why podcast - Akin Odulate   Chapters:   0:00 Kirsty van den Bulk Introduces Akin Odulate and getstongue-tiedd 0:37 Akin explains how he came to change management 0:55 Life before change management 06:11 School life 08:15 Akin talks about performingoff-Broadwayy  10:10 Why a background in arts is useful 14:09 Communication, selling & Stanislavski 15:50 The Great Philosopher’s  18:23 The political Landscape 20:47 Religion. The world & friendship 23:54 Jessie Jackson 25:41 Graham Kendrick  26:10 Bias 26:48 Big life moments 30:51 My Wife  31:22 Dyslexia & perspective 33:19 My Husband  34:00 Question to Kirsty  35:14 Boundaries & life struggles 40:12 Close

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Sharon Smits: The Mums Network and the Human connection. Sharon Smits, an HR professional who has lived and worked in Norway. Sharon shares her experiences of building human connections in a foreign country, the importance of the mum's network, and how she and other mothers uspported a family who had lost their mum to cancer through the COVID-19 pandemic.Sharon also talks about her career journey, from working in international office management to becoming an HR guru. She shares her insights on the HR industry, the challenges of working in a remote setting, and why bringing people together makes her happy.If you're interested in learning more about building human connections, living in Norway, or the mum's network, then this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Sharon's story and discover how she is making a difference in the world.

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Episode 35 The Wise Why - Sharon Smits - Chapters  00:01 Kirsty van den Bulk Introduces Sharon Smith  00:06 How we met at a Networking event 00:53 Sharon Smits Talks about her life and Sylo Beyond 01:50 Powerful woman 02:09 Gratitude  02:52 Networking and Connecting People  03:37 Oxlep  03:58 Sylo Beyond HR Support small business  08:36 Why I am not a stay-at-home mum 09:19 Norway  11:41 PTA, NCT and the Mum’s network  12:23 It takes a village  12:58 Death of friend during Covid  14:10 Supporting the children left behind.  16:23 Friendship 17:01 Teachers 17:13 Sitting on the edge of a rock in Strovanga whilst pregnant 19:54 Who inspired you.  21:02 Liz Truss 21:47 Margaret Thatcher  22:18 Family 25:15 HRT, Menopause and Periods 27:22 Our parents’ generation 29:26 Parachute Packing your granny  29:53 Your turn to Ask Kirsty van den Bulk 30:05 How did you get into acting 30:18 Speech impediment so I had a 30:31 Speech therapy  31:21 Heinz baked beans TV Advert 31:53 42nd Street  33:04 Kirsty’s working life  35:07 The Witterings

Caroline O'Connor: A Down-to-Earth Sales and Marketing Consultant Who Helps SME Business Owners Get Their Strategies ImplementedIn this episode of The Wise Why, host Kirsty van den Bulk talks to Caroline O'Connor, a sales and marketing consultant who helps SME business owners get their strategies implemented. Caroline shares her practical, no-nonsense approach to marketing, and how she helps businesses reach their goals.Caroline also talks about her own experience as an SME business owner, and how she overcame the challenges of starting her own business. She shares her advice for other entrepreneurs, and how to build a successful business.If you're an SME business owner who is looking for help with your marketing, then this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Caroline's story and learn how she can help you grow your business.

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Gloria Wilkinson Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Through Fitness and Resilience.

Gloria Wilkinson is a woman who has triumphed over adversity to become a source of inspiration. Gloria's journey from abandonment to success is nothing short of remarkable.

Gloria, affectionately known as Glo by most, is a multifaceted professional. She is a fitness expert specialising in Yoga, Barre, Zumba, and 1-2-1 personal training sessions that combine HIIT, aerobics, dance, and chair-based exercises for individuals of all ages, including those with limited mobility.

In addition to her fitness endeavours, Gloria hosts regular Rose and Pose retreats, fostering wellness through creativity, movement, Yoga, and art. Her commitment to holistic well-being shines through in her work.

Beyond her fitness and wellness pursuits, Gloria is a dedicated mother and grandmother. Remarkably, she also serves as the office manager for P&S Marine Services Ltd, a canal boat cranage company in Watford, where her work ethic is nothing short of inspirational.

This episode promises to be an open, honest, and frank conversation with Gloria Wilkinson, where her resilience, determination, and dedication to her professional and personal life will undoubtedly inspire you.

Chapters

00:01Introduces Gloria

00:58 Kirsty fills in time whilst we wait for Gloria to join

01:01 Kirsty shares public speaking on-camera tips

04:12 Gloria Talks about being a Mum and working life

05:25 Strong woman

06:20 Abandoned on a doorstep

06:32 Asking if I am worthy

07:28 Working life

08:12 Trauma and life

09:27 Adoption Brown baby – white family

11:15 Ghana

11:21 Signal Issues

12:14 Blended families

12:43 Childhood and Parenting

12:45 Parenting

13:06 Strong person

13:50 Gloria fit and 50

14:00 Rose and Pose Retreats

16:20 Signal issues

17:03 Nan and my Mum are my Inspiration

17:30 Zumba, how to overcome being told No

17:55 Covid and Self-employment

18:05 Pivot into a different direction so the

18:18 Signal Problems

18:49 Kirsty fills in time

18:51 Close

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David Greenaway: A Journey of Business Coaching and Transformation. David Greenaway is a serial entrepreneur and business coach with a unique gift for sparking insights and fostering positive change. David's work is driven by those split-second moments when individuals experience clarity, a shift in perspective, or a newfound sense. These sparks of transformation fuel his passion and make his work deeply rewarding. When clients express, "I hate you, Dave," it's not meant in genuine disdain; instead, it's an affectionate acknowledgement of the profound changes in their lives. David's coaching helps dissolve worries, fade anxieties, diminish fears, and create the courage to move forward. His clients discover the infinite possibilities that business life has to offer. David understands the common challenge of separating life and business, which often leads to a collision course of stress and imbalance. He believes that embracing one's full humanity in business is an advantage, not a weakness. All humans face similar struggles, which are amplified in the business world. David's work is about quieting the noise, uncovering truths, and providing practical solutions and growth strategies. Throughout it all, he is a steadfast ally, ensuring that his clients find the difference they seek. Tune in to this episode to discover David Greenaway's unique approach to business coaching and transformation and how he helps individuals become their true selves in business.

Chapters

00:01 Welcome to The Wise Why

00:34 David Says Hello

01:46 Cold Selling

03:53 Embracing Social Selling

05:39 Be Transparent and easy to buy from

08:10 Understand your value

11:14 Costing correctly

14:00 Depths of Hell

16:22 Getting out of the depths of Hell

18:01 Time management

19:04 Aha Moments

21:06 I have your back

21:32 Who has inspired you

23:04 Coaches need coaching

25:43 Barnes Cafe

29:02 Spiky Question

32:15 social media

34:08 Comments

34:57 Close#businesscoach #transformationalchange #businesslife

Liz Taylor A Journey of Empathy, Support, and Preparedness.Liz Taylor, founder of Emotional Rescue, is an expert in end-of-life financial planning. Join us for a profound conversation as Liz delves into the intricacies of bereavement, loss, lasting power of attorney, and executing a will. Her insights come from a deeply personal place, having experienced significant losses in her own life.Motivated by her experiences, Liz pursued qualifications from organisations like The Governance Institute, The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, The Before I Go Solutions Organization, and the Grief Recovery Institute. Today, she dedicates herself to supporting people through the emotional, legal, and practical aspects of bereavement and loss.Beyond bereavement support, Liz helps individuals organize their personal, financial, and legal affairs, aiming to make end-of-life plans as commonplace as birth plans. Tune in to gain insights from Liz Taylor's empathy, support, and preparedness journey in end-of-life planning and bereavement.

Chapters

00:01 Welcome to The Wise Why

00:45 Liz says hello

01:14 Death changed my life focus

02:05 Impact of death is not just loss of life

02:51 Not many people have a Power of Attorney

04:02 Brother's death & finding out names as executor of the will

06:58 Accidents and deaths happen

08:51 Choosing to help others navigate bureaucracy

09:23 Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles is publicly grieving

09:58 Death is unique; there are no rules

11:22 Silence and emotional hurt

13:24 Find time to grieve

14:46 How Liz helps

18:58 Frozen assets

19:22 The things you do not expect

22:06 It is not just about Will

23:51 Uncovering secrets

24:41 Take control of your end of life

26:04 Audience Comments

27:20 Singing in a Choir

29:59 Awareness of triggering people

33:36 We Go On

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Anthony Donovan, a communication consultant and the founder of Donovan and Training Associates LTD. Anthony aims to empower businesses through expert sales training, management development, and communication skills. As a business mentor at Bloxham Mill, Anthony has left an indelible mark on organisations globally. With two decades of experience in learning and development, he has a comprehensive understanding of the needs and challenges of businesses. His expertise spans recruitment, management development programs, team leadership, and extensive coaching. Anthony's unique approach combines mentoring and coaching techniques, offering a balanced approach to development. He excels in asking searching questions while providing valuable insights from an objective standpoint. His relaxed and inquisitive style makes you feel at ease, while his curiosity fosters fresh perspectives and ideas, helping you build a diverse and purpose-led action plan. Beyond his professional pursuits, Anthony enjoys coaching youth football and raising his heart rate on his Peloton bike during his free time. Tune in to gain insights from Anthony Donovan's wealth of experience nurturing communication and business excellence.

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