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Thriving Beyond Stress and Burnout
By Claire Taylor
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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
Thriving Beyond Stress and Burnout episodes:
May 04, 2018Ep 26 with Geoff McDonald Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Geoff Mc Donald, Global Advocate, Campaigner and Consultant helping organisations normalise mental health as a competitive advantage.Geoff was a high-flying Global VP for HR at Unilever when one evening, out of the blue, he experienced chest pain and heart-racing. Eventually he was diagnosed with anxiety fuelled depression. Geoff’s recovery took time but with love, support and care from both his family and work colleagues he returned to work. The experience changed Geoff and led to him introducing programmes to support employee mental wellbeing at Unilever.In 2012, Geoff received the shocking news that his good friend who worked in the much vilified banking industry had committed suicide. The devestating loss of his friend strengthened Geoff’s resolve to change the way organisations approach mental wellbeing.That evening Geoff did something that would change the course of his work forever.Since then, Geoff has made transforming mental health in the workplace his life’s purpose. His vision is that businesses don’t simply provide support and care for people as a hygiene factor but, instead, actively develop people’s mental wellbeing which can be a real competitive advantage.Geoff helps consulting to organizations to define and embed a real sense of purpose as a driver of growth and profitability. He is a active campaigner for breaking the stigma associated with Mental Health in the Corporate world and has participated in a number of BBC programmes and campaigns as well as writing articles for Huffington Post, FT and HR related journals.Today Geoff is a sought after speaker and consultant inspiring and provoking organizations to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.He recently convened a meeting with David Cameron and CEOs from Footsie 100 Companies to address their role and agree actions to break stigma in the corporate world. He too is supporting the Royal Foundation (Prince William, Harry and Kate) in their mental health campaign and activation within the the Corporate sector. He was recently appointed as a Trustee of Family Links, a Charity promoting and educating parents and teachers to develop emotionally healthy children and young adults.Listen to our podcast conversation below to hear Geoff’s story and his insights on; the four elements of mental wellbeing in the workplace and how a powerful sense of purpose and a culture that nurtures employee wellbeing can be a competitive advantage.If you’re inspired by Geoff’s story and vision, listen to the podcast below and you can follow his work on twitter @geoffmcdonald1 and on www.mindsatworkmovement.comMeanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.ukEnjoy!Claire...more December 18, 2017Ep 25 with Julia McCutchen Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Julia McCutchen, Intuitive Mentor, Coach and Hay House Author.As a child, Julia had strong a sense of purpose, telling her Mother that she wanted to become a monk and live in Tibet.As a young adult she was naturally curious, loved solitude and dyed her hair crimson but, she had no idea what she wanted to do in the world.Julia simply followed her inner impulses to explore spiritual teachings which led her into the world of publishing. She climbed the corporate ladder eventually becoming Managing Director & Publisher for a medium size publishing house that produced 120 new titles every year.Naturally conscientious, Julia felt responsible for every single book and for each and every one of her 60 employees. The result? Seventy hour working weeks became the norm.Eventually, Julia hired additional people to delegate a slice of her overwhelming workload. However, before these people came on board Julia had an accident that took her apart on every level.During her recovery, Julia realised that she had become lost in the corporate world, having taken on a role that became her identity. Much as she loved her work she had allowed busyness to cast her adrift from the curious child and the edgy teenager she had once been.Julia reconnected with herself. Her experience of re-awakening to who she really is transformed the nature of her work and how she approaches her life.Listen to our podcast conversation below to hear Julia’s fascinating insights on; getting lost in a role at work, eternal busyness, finding yourself again, creative recovery and much more.Julia’s mission is helping people who are inspired to make a difference in the world. She guides people to connect with the essence of who they really are and express their deepest calling consciously, creatively and authentically in the world.Julia is the author of Conscious Writing – Discover Your True Voice through Mindfulness and More (published by Hay House) in which she shares a process she has created to help people connect with their own voice. She teaches conscious writing, conscious creativity and conscious living, working both one-one with people and through her wonderful retreats.If you’re inspired by Julia’s story and teaching, listen to the podcast below and you can follow her work on www.juliamccutchen.comMeanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.ukEnjoy!Claire...more December 13, 2017Ep 24 with Peter Wilson Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Peter Wilson – Transformative Executive Coach.
Peter had a high-powered career working for the United Nations which meant he always had a packed suitcase, a plane ticket and his passport at the ready. Over time his crazy schedule took its toll on Peter’s health and quality of life.
However, rather than fix his career Peter decided to fix himself. His mission was then to create an ‘even better’ version of himself as he continued with the overwhelming pace at work.
Life didn’t get much better. In time, Peter had a realisation about his striving that changed everything for him and his family.
To hear Peter’s story and what he saw that became the catalyst for change, listen to our conversation below.
Now, Peter works as a Transformative Executive Coach helping people to recognise that their wellness comes from within. He also writes wonderful poetry. As a special treat, Peter recites one of his thought-provoking poems towards the end of our podcast conversation.
If you’re inspired by Peter’s story, you can follow his work on www.petewilson.co.uk.com
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
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...more November 29, 2017Ep 23 with Michele Attias Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with International Coach, Speaker and Writer – Michele Attias.
Michele worked as a psychotherapist until she eventually found that delving into the stories of others had her taking on an emotional burden she found exhausting. She was also working as a supervisor to other psychotherapists helping them to deal with their own emotional business too.
On top of her work Michele had her own personal challenges. The combined weight of these burdens led to exhaustion for Michele.
Then, she discovered a simple understanding about the way life works called The Three Principles. This understanding changed everything. It led Michele to change her practice and approach to helping others and to her leading a much more joyful life for herself.
To hear Michele’s story, and get some tips on how to lighten-up your life, listen to our conversation below.
If you’re inspired by Michele’s story, you can follow her work on www.micheleattiascoaching.com
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
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...more November 24, 2017Ep 22 with Pete Martin Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Travel Book Writer – Pete Martin
Peter was a Senior Partner – Commercial Director & Negotiator in an IT firm. He had spent the last five years of his career going from one intensive programme to the next. At the same time he had undergone five knee surgeries and his marriage collapsed. Pete succumbed to the impact of stress and burnout and ended up having treatment at The Priory.
After the dark days of his divorce, poor health and then quitting his job, despite moving to another country and finding his soul mate, something was still missing.
Exhausted from life and work, Pete embarks on a soul searching journey to rekindle his health and his love for life. He endures physical adventures which mirror the struggles he faces on the inside in coming to terms with his new life. Initially the revolutions of the bicycle wheels are the backdrop to the beginnings of a revolution within him. Then he journeys around the world by train and ship. Pete’s transformational journey will remind you to never give up on your dreams, no matter what stage in life you are.
To hear Pete’s fascinating story, listen to our conversation below.
You can read about Pete’s travels in books – the first is Revolutions Wandering & Wondering On A Sabbatical Year and the second, published in October 2107 is Fantafrica Wandering & Wondering Across Africa.
If you’re inspired by Pete’s story and are considering a sabbatical of your own, you can follow his work and connect with him through his website www.petemartin.org.
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
Co-founder – The Story Mill
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...more November 08, 2017Ep 20 with Brad Burton Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Entrepreneur and Motivational Business Speaker – Brad Burton.
Brad was born in Salford, Manchester and was brought up by his mum Brenda after his father left the family home when he was very young.
During his school life Brad was the class clown and, in his own words, achieved nothing, getting Es, Fs and Us in his GCSEs. Brad had one main interest at this time – computer games.
After school Brad joined a YTS (Youth Training Scheme) working on a computer support desk for a company in Salford and then he secured what was, at that time, his dream job working in a computer games shop in The Arndale Centre in Manchester.
Later he was offered an opportunity to work with Jason Dutton, then editor of Computing Magazine in Macclesfield. In spite of the fact that Brad wasn’t a good writer he got the job and built his reputation as a games writer and reviewer and even took part in a television series.
Brad mixed with the wrong crowd, upset some unsavoury people and this culminated in someone attempting to shoot him in 1995. Terrified, Brad fled to Somerset where he got a job and went on to meet a local girl whom he later married.
In our conversation, Brad shares how he walked away from his job, to set up his own business, despite having a baby on the way. In building his business Brad went down the business networking route. To his horror he found himself being ejected from the very first networking event he attended.
Why? Because he offered similar services to another networker.
That day changed everything for Brad. He had been running for 11 years and decided that he’d had enough and was going to plant his feet.
The action he took changed Brad’s life and that of many other small business owners too. Brad created 4Networking – a huge UK wide networking group disrupting the model that existed at the time. Aimed at small business owners. Brad describes it as the New Labour of networking. Since it’s inception just over ten years ago 4Networking has transformed business networking in the UK.
Building a massive business network eventually took a toll on Brad’s health and his personal life and let to burnout.
The photo on the left of Brad with his friend and colleague Terry captures a pivotal conversation that inspired Brad to hang in there despite the immense pressure he was under.
After plenty of soul searching Brad began to re-evaluate what was most important to him and re-prioritise things in his life.
Brad has since written four books – available on Amazon, the lastest is called Now What.
Brad’s current mission is disrupting the world of personal development and being the UK’s No1 Motivational Business speaker. You can find out more about Brad’s mission and story in our podcast conversation below!
To follow Brad’s work check-out www.nowwhat.biz.
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
Co-founder – The Story Mill
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...more October 25, 2017Ep 19 with Stephen Simpson Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Mind Coach and Medical Dr – Stephen Simpson.
Stephen worked for several years as a Medical Dr in war torn Angola and although there were tough days, he awoke every morning looking forward to his work. His capacity to deal with challenging situations was incredible.
Then, Stephen sustained a shoulder injury that initially seemed superficial. However, in time it became clear that the pain and inflammation weren’t going away and were impacting severely on Stephen’s ability to carry out his work.
A scan in the UK revealed extensive damage to his neck vertebrae and it became clear that Stephen wouldn’t be able to continue working as he had previously.
Constant pain, having to leave a job he loved, combined with a cluster of other personal issues began to take their toll on Stephen. The impact of horrific scenes he’d witnessed working on Angola loomed just beneath the surface of his awareness. This was a low point in his life and he felt stressed, burnt out and exhausted.
Stephen had reached a low point in his life and felt stressed, burnt out and exhausted.
Travelling to Brazil on holiday Stephen came across a book by sheer chance. Inspired by what he read, he took action upon his return to the UK and signed up for training in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) with Paul McKenna. That small step ignited a spark in Stephen that led to him changing direction in his career and his life.
Since then, Stephen has become a Mind Coach and trained in a variety of psychological modalities. He helps people to reignite their confidence and improve their health, wealth and happiness. He also achieves amazing results helping people overcome PTSD using a technique called Havening.
To hear Stephen’s story, listen to our conversation below.
You can follow Stephen’s work on his website www.DrStephenSimpson.com and on YouTube
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
Co-founder – The Story Mill
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...more October 19, 2017EP 18 Vanessa Mayneris Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Vanessa Mayneris who is a Business Consultant, expert in innovation and is currently training in Sophrology.
Vanessa’s story is intriguing because although she has worked in busy corporate roles she hasn’t experienced a great deal of stress and certainly not burnout. She shares why she believes she was able to navigate her corporate career relatively unaffected.
Vanessa noticed that some people around her did experience stress and burnout in the corporate environment and she saw common factors in those cases.
One such case is her friend Julie who suffered emotional and physicial effects from burnout that had a significant impact on her career and her life.
Julie recovered over time with the help of Sophrology, a structured method to improve health and wellbeing.
Listen to our conversaion below and find out more about Vanessa’s story and about Sophrology.
You can follow Vanessa’s work on here on her website.
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
Co-founder – The Story Mill
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...more August 30, 2017Ep 17 with Lindsey Reed Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Coach and Facilitator – Lindsey Reed.
Lindsey began her career in financial services, and although she was doing well, her work wasn’t entirely fulfilling. When her job changed, as part of her professional development, Lindsey found herself in an operational management role she hated.
When she found herself with thoughts of driving her car into a ditch and injuring herself, just enough so she didn’t have to go to work, Lindsey realised it was time to ask for help.
Her employers we incredibly supportive and offered her coaching and counselling.
The coaching Lindsey received changed her outlook on life and the direction of her work.
Listen below to our conversation to hear Lindsey’s amazing story. She also shares her wisdom on confidence and living a productive, stress free and fulfilling life.
You can follow Lindsey’s work on www.glows-coaching.co.uk
Lindsey has recently published her book Got It – The Answer To A Confident Productive & Stressfree Life.
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
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...more August 23, 2017Ep 16 with Leanne Spencer Claire Taylor
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Burnout Coach – Leanne Spencer.
Leanne had a high powered corporate career in The City of London, striving to beat aggressive sales targets month after month. She found herself in a never-ending game that became increasingly hard to win and even harder to lose.
The drive to continuously perform and achieve took its toll on Leanne’s health and every aspect of her life. In our podcast Leanne shares her story honestly and poignantly.
Finally, the day came when Leanne decided to walk away and create a new life – one that’s more authentically her.
Leanne now helps people in corporate businesses or entrepreneurs to get beyond burnout and live in alignment with their personal values.
Listen below to hear Leanne’s story and her wonderful tips on how you can recognise and curb burnout before it happens in your own life and build your resilience.
You can follow Leanne’s work on www.bodyshotperformance.com
Meanwhile, you can find out more about business storytelling on www.thestorymill.co.uk
Enjoy!
Claire
Co-founder – The Story Mill
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FAQs about Thriving Beyond Stress and Burnout:
How many episodes does Thriving Beyond Stress and Burnout have?
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.