In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith Hodge is joined by Joel Burgess, embodiment and business coach to CEOs, founders and coaches, and founder of the Elevated Coaching Collective.

After spending five years building a food-tech company, raising £1 million and reaching a seven-figure valuation, Joel finally found product-market fit—only for the business to be wiped out by COVID. Left with significant debt and a young family to support, the years that followed became both a rebuilding of his business and a profound inner journey.

Through that experience, Joel discovered a principle that now sits at the heart of how he lives and works:

“Whenever I focus on me, I collapse. Whenever I focus on service, I expand.”

Together, Keith and Joel explore what it means to build and create without being driven by fear, pressure or the need to force an outcome.

They discuss:

Why service has become the foundation of Joel's approach to business.
How to face fear rather than allowing it to dictate your decisions.
Why Joel does the opposite of what his mind tells him when he feels emotionally activated.

The shift from pushing harder to becoming still and allowing clarity to emerge.

Joel's surprising perspective on hope, fear and “hopelessness.”
What it means to become empty enough to receive rather than force.
How the body communicates our internal state.
The crossover between embodiment and Keith's work with True North Alignment.

How we can use the body not only to recognise emotional patterns, but to consciously embody a different state.

The episode concludes with Joel guiding Keith and the audience through an embodiment practice designed to cultivate stillness, presence and the experience of returning to centre.

A conversation about business, service, fear, embodiment and what becomes possible when we stop pushing long enough to hear what is actually true.

Connect with Joel Burgess
Instagram & YouTube: @coach.joel.burgess

Connect with Keith Hodge
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithphodge/

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith Hodge is joined by Marcia Martin—one of the pioneering architects of the modern human potential movement.

From helping grow est into a global phenomenon, to working alongside Tony Robbins, Roger Hamilton, Jack Canfield, and many of the world's leading transformational organisations, Marcia shares the principles she has learned from decades of building movements that genuinely change lives.

Together they explore:

• What it really means to live in alignment with your purpose.
• Why awareness is the foundation of personal growth.
• The difference between teaching and true transformation.
• How to help people discover their own inner wisdom.
• The role of leadership in creating lasting impact.
• Why most organisations struggle to scale.
• The crucial difference between delivering a powerful product and enrolling people into it.
• The architecture behind building movements that endure.
  

Marcia also reflects on her bestselling memoir, Sex, Power and Transformation, sharing what inspired her to tell the untold story of the human potential movement, the lessons she learned about power and integrity, and why writing the book has given her a profound sense of freedom to create the next chapter of her life.

Whether you're building a business, leading a team, guiding others through transformation, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of purpose, this conversation is filled with timeless wisdom from someone who has spent more than five decades helping shape one of the world's most influential personal development movements.

Connect with Marcia Martin
Website: Marcia Martin | Transformational Leadership, Coaching & Human Potential

Connect with Keith Hodge
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithphodge/

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In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith Hodge is joined by emotional embodiment coach Paul Abram for a fascinating conversation exploring the relationship between fascia, intuition and purpose.

Together they discuss the emerging understanding of fascia as far more than connective tissue, exploring its potential role in storing lived experience, shaping emotional patterns and influencing how we connect with ourselves and the world around us.

The conversation explores:

• What fascia is and why it is gaining attention.
• How the body may hold unresolved emotional patterns.
• The relationship between fascia, intuition and inner guidance.
• Why physical tension and emotional history may be deeply connected.
• The surprising connection between the jaw, pelvis and early life experiences.
• How movement, breath and awareness can support greater ease and coherence.
• What purpose feels like when it is lived rather than pursued.

Along the way, Paul shares his own journey of discovering fascia-based work, while Keith reflects on the principles behind True North Alignment and how emotional patterns stored in the body can influence every area of life.

Whether you're interested in personal growth, embodiment, emotional healing or the connection between body and consciousness, this conversation offers fresh perspectives and practical insights that invite you to experience your own body in a new way.

Connect with Paul Abram

YouTube: The Grounded Man TV – Paul shares free daily fascia and embodiment sessions, practical movement practices, and insights into his work.

Connect with Keith Hodge
LinkedIn: Keith Hodge – Follow Keith for weekly insights on True North Alignment, Root Healing, leadership, purpose and emotional transformation.

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith sits down with business intuitive and energetic strategist Bethany Londyn to explore the hidden forces that influence our businesses, our decisions and our lives.

Bethany shares her unique approach to working with founders and business owners, helping them uncover the unseen patterns, family dynamics and energetic blocks that may be shaping their results beneath the surface.

Together they explore the relationship between intuition, trust and growth, and discuss why so many of the challenges we face in business may have roots far beyond strategy alone.

The conversation moves into parenting, purpose and personal growth, exploring how trust develops in childhood, the role our children play in our own evolution, and what it means to create lives built on joy rather than struggle.

Topics include:

• The energetics behind business growth
• Intuition and decision making in leadership
• Family patterns and their impact on business
• Trust as the foundation for growth and expansion
• Raising conscious and emotionally aware children
• Joy as a compass for alignment
• Gratitude as a transformational practice
• Purpose as something we embody rather than achieve

Bethany shares her perspective that when we clear what no longer belongs to us, we create space for greater flow, greater trust and greater possibility.

If you've ever felt that there was something deeper influencing your life or business than strategy alone, this conversation offers an invitation to explore what might be happening beneath the surface.

And perhaps most importantly, it asks a simple question:

What becomes possible when you choose joy?

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith sits down with executive coach, founder and author Dr. Benjamin Ritter to explore the relationship between fear, values and living a life that is truly your own.

Benjamin shares his journey from self-doubt and searching for confidence to building a life guided by purpose, values and personal responsibility.

Together they explore what it means to live fearlessly, why so many people lose themselves in expectations that were never theirs to carry, and how clarity of values creates a foundation that allows us to move forward even when fear is present.

The conversation also explores leadership and alignment within organizations, including why many people become disconnected after promotions and how leaders can create environments where teams feel connected to a greater vision.

Topics include:

• The relationship between fear and personal growth
• Why values matter more than goals
• Building confidence through action and experience
• The journey towards clarity and self-knowledge
• Leadership, influence and organisational alignment
• Why promotions often create unexpected misalignment
• The difference between survival and creation
• Purpose as something we live rather than achieve

If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled with fear, or wondered how to align your work and life with what truly matters, this conversation offers practical insights for finding and living your own True North.

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith sits down with licensed professional clinical counselor Helen Hicks to explore what it really means to know yourself.

Together they unpack the difference between living from who you truly are and living through roles, expectations and conditioning that were never really yours to begin with.

The conversation explores the relationship between emotions, intuition and self-awareness, why so many people become disconnected from their internal compass, and how learning to understand our emotional experience can become a pathway back to alignment.

Helen shares her perspective on emotional regulation, trauma responses, values-driven living and the role purpose plays in creating a meaningful life and career.

The conversation then turns to parenting, where Helen explains why consistency, emotional safety and presence are fundamental to helping children move beyond survival and into thriving.

Topics include:

• Knowing yourself beyond labels and roles
• The connection between emotions and self-awareness
• Trauma, emotional responses and the present moment
• Living in alignment with your values
• Purpose and whether it evolves throughout life
• Raising emotionally healthy and resilient children
• Why consistency creates safety and growth
• The difference between surviving and thriving

If you've ever questioned who you are beneath expectations, wondered how emotions shape your decisions, or wanted to create healthier foundations for yourself or your family, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical wisdom.

Connect with Helen Hicks
LinkedIn: Search for Helen Hicks on LinkedIn
Courses: Helen Hicks on Udemy

Connect with Keith Hodge
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithphodge/
Website: IntuityInternational.com

What if the qualities that make great leaders aren't learned — they're remembered?

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith sits down with leadership and executive coach Elizabeth Rose to explore nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, intuition, and the hidden patterns that shape how we lead, parent, and live.

Together they unpack why children naturally know how to regulate themselves, how we gradually learn to disconnect from our emotions, and what happens when those early survival patterns continue to influence our decisions as adults.

The conversation explores:

• What nervous system regulation actually means
• How to recognise when you're activated and when you're in balance
• Why emotional awareness is the foundation of effective leadership
• The connection between childhood experiences and adult behaviour
• Psychological safety and its impact on company culture
• Raising emotionally resilient children
• Intuition, self-awareness, and decision-making
• Why purpose emerges more naturally when we return to alignment

Whether you're a leader, parent, coach, practitioner, or simply someone seeking greater clarity and self-trust, this conversation offers practical insights into creating a more grounded, conscious way of living and leading.

Connect with Elizabeth Rose
Website: GarthRose.com

Connect with Keith Hodge
If you'd like to explore more conversations on emotional resilience, intuition, leadership, and True North Alignment, connect with Keith on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithphodge/

What does it really take to live and lead with purpose?

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith Hodge is joined by leadership coach Paul Casey for a conversation about intentional living, leadership, flow, and creating a life that feels deeply aligned.

Together they explore why goals still matter, how unexpected opportunities often appear once we're moving forward, and the importance of identifying the core values that shape our decisions. Keith also shares his perspective on True North Alignment, exploring how our state of being influences creativity, purpose, and the actions we take each day.

Whether you're leading a team, growing a business, or simply looking to create a more meaningful life, this episode offers practical insights alongside a deeper conversation about what it means to live with intention.

In this episode:

• Why purpose is something you live, not something you find
• The relationship between goals and unexpected opportunities
• How to identify your core values
• Why flow is essential for creativity and leadership
• Practical habits that help you stay aligned with your purpose
• The difference between achievement and living from your True North

Connect with Paul Casey:

Website: Leadership Coaching | Life Coaching - Speaking - Team Building - Growing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldcasey/

Connect with Keith Hodge:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithhodge/

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In this episode of the True North Alignment Podcast, Keith Hodge sits down with Dr. LindaJoy Rose, therapist, author, educator, and founder of the Natural Wellness Academy, for a powerful conversation on trauma, emotional regulation, purpose, and the journey back to the self.

Together, they explore:
• How childhood experiences shape identity and behaviour
• The role of the subconscious mind in healing
• Emotional dysregulation and generational trauma
• The difference between protection and true alignment
• Hypnotherapy, self-worth, and emotional resilience
• Why purpose becomes clearer as we heal
• The importance of helping children develop emotional awareness from a young age

Dr. L J shares insights from decades of work in regression hypnotherapy, Jungian psychology, and natural wellness education, alongside her own deeply personal healing journey.

This episode is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of healing, consciousness, emotional intelligence, and living from a more aligned state of being.

Connect with Dr. L J Rose & Natural Wellness Academy:
Wellness Coach Certification & Mentoring | Natural Wellness Academy

To find out more about the Art of Root Healing with Keith:
https://www.intuityinternational.com

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith Hodge is joined by executive coach and founder of Leadering, David Heaps.

For more than a decade, David has worked with founders and CEOs who have reached a point where strategy alone is no longer enough. Together, Keith and David explore why insight does not automatically create change, how unconscious patterns continue to shape our decisions, and why many people remain stuck despite understanding what is happening.

The conversation explores:

• Why awareness alone rarely changes behaviour
• How early experiences shape the beliefs that guide our lives
• The relationship between thought, emotion, and the body
• Recognising the hidden patterns behind leadership challenges
• Why the smallest unconscious reactions often have the biggest impact over time
• The role of presence in creating lasting change
• How personal growth influences business, relationships, and purpose

David also shares his own journey from struggling with depression and searching for meaning, to building a life centred around purpose, service, and helping others navigate their inner architecture.

This is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the patterns that quietly shape our lives.

About David Heaps

David Heaps is an executive coach and founder of Leadering. He works primarily with founders and CEOs, helping them understand the unconscious patterns influencing their leadership, decision-making, and relationships. His work focuses on what he calls "inner architecture", the beliefs, assumptions, and protective strategies that shape how people experience the world.