The You Project

To be honest, I'm not sure how many of you will find an episode about me banging on about my non-negotiables (kind of like, my personal rules for life) particularly enlightening or inspiring, but I am asked regularly about how I 'manage me' (for want of a better term) in terms of my work, time, health, commitments, resources, goals, values, business and family. This brief chat is just a peek into my operating system. Enjoy (or come back tomorrow). *It just dawned on me that I'm terrible at selling my own podcast (lol).

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Did you know that you have about three pounds (1.4kgs) of bacteria living in your gut? You're welcome. Our favourite Molecular Biologist (Professor Bill Sullivan) is back talking 'Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are' (as per the subtitle of his book ‘Pleased to Meet Me'). This chat is the first time we've actually discussed his book in any detail and to say his insights and stories are fascinating is a massive understatement. Enjoy.

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This time Bobby and I chat about reflective listening, Tim Gallwey's performance formula (P = p-i), weaponised positivity, what ‘motivation' is and isn't, the story of Percival, dealing with the unexpected as a professional speaker, why I love listening to / reading autobiographies, and why we shouldn't believe everything we think. Enjoy.

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There may have been a time when I wasn't as patient, calm, self-aware or evolved as I am these days. Shocking, I know. Hard to believe I wasn't always the angel you see (hear) these days. In this fun and very organic conversation, Tiff and I wax lyrical about the times when we may not have always presented the optimal version of ourselves to the world. Tiff may or may not have punched her dad's girlfriend. To the floor. Allegedly. Your honour. Me, on the other hand, I was just a big loveable Teddy Bear. Pretty much. Kind of. Mostly. Thank goodness we don't have to be what we've been. This was one of those rare episodes where I genuinely felt like I was immersed in a fun, organic chat that just happened to be recorded. Enjoy.

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We were saddened to learn that one of our all-time favourite TYP guests - the beautiful and inspiring Dr. Gladys McGarey - recently passed away just shy of her 104th birthday. One of the (many) reasons I love hosting TYP is the opportunities it has afforded me to meet, connect with, and learn from some of the most amazing people in the world. Today, we're re-sharing the chat I had with Dr. Gladys from mid-2023 (when she was just a teenager of 102). Enjoy.

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The resident TYP geek (Patrick) is back scaring, warning and informing us about all-things technology, including the impending global energy catastrophe, killer robot vacuums that are spying on us in our homes, why Goggle is 'going nuclear', user-friendly tech for our senior citizens, our ever-diminishing personal privacy and my car that tells me to take a nap. On a less-technological front, Patrick chats about his brother who has special needs, I talk about an awesome young lady I met at a recent gig and we explore the possibility of dogs being 'self-aware' Enjoy.

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One of my roles is to coach, coaches (sporting, corporate and personal). And professional speakers. And PT's. And facilitators. And first-responders. And a broad cross-section of leaders, managers and bosses. And a few Psychologists. And in that process, I invariably build the interaction around some relevant, meaningful, stimulating and sometimes provocative, questions. With that in mind, I recorded this episode to share some of my most-used questions with those of you who might find a use for them in either (1) your work (with others) or (2) your own life. Enjoy.

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In this instalment of TYP Tiff 2.0 (the new and improved spiritual version) and I do a deep dive into all things purpose, meaning, vulnerability and finding our way in an ocean of distractions, obstructions, mayhem and the myriad of things outside our control.

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Bobby is back (after quite a break) and he's lost none of his insight, inspiration or significant brain power. This time we explore the following (1) whether the pursuit of happiness is a misguided endeavour (2) whether positive affirmations can boost self-confidence and help us manage stress more effectively (or are they pseudo-psychology) (3) the hardest part of making meaningful changes in our lives (4) whether we should optimise our strengths or focus on our weaknesses (5) the ridiculous assertion that sleep is for the lazy and weak (6) why the ‘just work harder’ idea is a stupid one (7) why the idea of 'not trying' might actually help you succeed and lots more.

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Friend of the show, friend of mine, academic superstar, podcaster, author (Death by Comfort), speaker, researcher, periodic pugilist, ex-military officer, stoic, family man and deep thinker, Paul Taylor, is back at the TYP Central. Apart from delivering another fascinating chat, PT also drops a personal bombshell about his health (you'll have to take a listen) and subsequently, we chat about the very interesting way that he's chosen to deal with said issue. It's kind-of surprising but knowing Taylor, not surprising at all. Atypical is typical for him; if you know what I mean? Enjoy. *The title will make sense, once you listen. 

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