Helen speaks with coach Adam Smith about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape everything.

From negative self-talk to the pressure to prove ourselves, Adam shares how he broke free from old patterns and now helps others do the same.

Together, they explore how changing your inner dialogue can shift your whole life.  Starting with just a few simple words.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction

02:32 Reframing anxiety: the language we use shapes our reality

09:48 Formative voices become our inner critic

13:55 Why high achievers often struggle with low self-esteem

18:08 Social media validation and the craving to be seen

23:27 Shame vs guilt: the danger of attaching identity to actions

27:09 Interrupting the spiral: the power of a more helpful thought

32:13 Emotional regulation starts with letting yourself feel

36:18 The healthiest choice might not be what you think it is

42:26 “Have you had enough pain yet?” The question that sparks change

About Adam Smith:

From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he is a  qualified in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®.

He has coached hundreds of high performers, CEOs, celebrities, and athletes including Team GB, using NLP to rewire their thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel.

He was working in hospitality, drinking in excess, and hoping to find happiness at the bottom of a bottle - of course, he did not.

After a failed relationship, losing a job, and drinking too much, he hit rock bottom and wanted to end his life. After only what I can call a blessing, he was interrupted by a call from my Mum, and everything changed.

He transformed his mental and physical health by starting small and gaining momentum. 

Connect with Adam:

Podcast- https://agameunfiltered.podbean.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ 

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Helen explores why talented coaches, consultants, and leaders might feel invisible, even with a wealth of expertise at their fingertips. 

Through her unique ‘AIR’ process, she unveils strategies to increase your visibility and ensure that your voice is not only heard but resonates powerfully. 

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Why experts, coaches and consultants have visibility challenges.

05:02 Reach involves a strategy to get messages seen by the right audience.

09:01 The key to showing up consistently on platforms.

10:45 Share your work by choosing one platform or event to leverage without overwhelming yourself. 

14:20 How to get in touch for an "Air Strategy Session."

Want 1 on 1 support with your visibility?

Inside the AIR Strategy Session, we:

Identify the gaps in your Authority, Impact & Reach

Build a content + visibility strategy that feels aligned

2 weeks of WhatsApp support to implement it

Plus a bonus follow-up call to check your momentum.

This is the best first step if you’re serious about getting known this year.

Book via [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram @helenpackham 

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Helen Packham talks to Dr Yin Lu, a distinguished communication scientist and self-styled rhetoric doctor. Despite her early exit in the game show 'Traitors,' Yin shares her expansive knowledge, explaining how emotion and strategic communication play crucial roles in achieving resonance and influence. 

Yin and Helen share strategies applicable in our daily lives to win people over and reduce the distortion between intention and impact. Tune in for a conversation that's sure to transform how you connect and communicate with the world.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 The science of communication with Yin from the Traitors

09:16 Communication involves reducing distortion between intent and impact.

15:42 Analysed rhetorical techniques in social media to predict tweet engagement.

25:02 Online influence holds significant power. Creators need to take care.

31:45 Traitors plan was non-threatening behaviour and appearance.

37:03 Trust, emotional connection, and logic form credibility.

44:49 Focus on personal emotions and vulnerabilities instead of judging others.

56:41 Listening is crucial in communication, yet often overlooked. 

01:07:06 We perceive the world based on our own biases and experiences, as emphasised by Anais Nin's quote.

About Dr. Yin Lu:

Yin is a communication scientist, a self-styled Rhetoric Doctor, and an AI product leader. She is currently the Global Head of Product for Artificial Intelligence at CUBE, a market-leading regtech that has been machine reading the regulatory internet since 2011. She is intoxicated by language, particularly in the context of digital media.

Yin completed her doctorate at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) on the rhetoric and resonance of Brexit tweets. Through her research, she established a rhetorical framework that can be used to improve the resonance of any message. She applies it every single day to every single form of communication that she produces or consumes (including this one).

Yin has an interdisciplinary and international outlook. She firmly believes that categories are meant to be transcended. She is a strong advocate for computational approaches to the social sciences and humanities, and for qualitative approaches to big data analyses. She belongs to three cultures across three continents, and derives energy from travel and meeting new people. The greater the diversity, the better.

On a higher, more whimsical level: Yin is caught betwixt academia and industry, fact and fiction, life and art. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Connect with Yin:

Medium: https://medium.com/@periwynkle

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therhetoricdoctor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therhetoricdoctor

X: https://x.com/yinneth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Periwynkle

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/therhetoricdoctor

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Have you ever felt like your words alone aren't making the impact you desire? In this episode, discover how gestures, body language, and facial expressions can amplify your message and create a deeper emotional connection with your audience. With insights from iconic speakers like Steve Jobs and Brené Brown, Helen shares how to elevate your presentations to new heights.

Here are the highlights:

01:06 Effective communication requires integrating body language and gestures to connect with the audience.

03:25 Visual cues and gestures enhance memory and communication, improving retention by up to 60%.

08:08 Use visual and spatial cues during talks to engage your audience.

10:55 Use controlled gestures to enhance storytelling.

Want to increase your impact? 

Watch the master series giving you strategies to enhance your words in all of your communications.

https://helenpackham.lpages.co/speaker-series-on-demand/

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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What does it really mean to communicate effectively in the digital world, especially for those who are neurodivergent? Helen explores the challenges and experiences neurodivergent individuals face, both in educational settings and the workplace. Joined by guest Lisa Kerr, a neurodiversity coach, they explore why labelling neurodivergent individuals as superheroes can be more harmful than helpful and emphasise the importance of understanding and meeting individual needs. 

Here are the highlights:

00:00 The current landscape and why this is important

05:51 Modern communication lacks physical presence, making genuine eye contact difficult.

11:07 One-size-fits-all approaches don't work for neurodivergent people.

13:12 Awareness of neurodiversity doesn't always equate to proper understanding.

19:13 A child struggled in a mainstream school due to being bullied but thrived in a specialist school for neurodivergent students.

22:29 Struggles with organisation are common for neurodivergent people

26:19 Challenging instant responses is needed to reduce overwhelm.

32:05 Create a separate channel for Lisa's actions with clear, concise requests, including what, why, and when, to prevent missed tasks.

35:52 A neurodivergence diagnosis can be challenging and lengthy.

42:25 Neurodivergent burnout after starting my own business.

47:14 It's about efficiently streamlining and simplifying people's strategy for clearer communication and addressing challenges holistically.

48:55 Helping leaders understand and accept challenges and burnout, enabling personal and organisational growth.

About Lisa Kerr:

Lisa Kerr is a Neurodiversity Coach, Business Consultant and Professional Speaker.  As a Chartered Accountant with a Corporate Finance and HR background she spent more than 20 years in senior financial and operational roles from global professional services firms to regional SMEs, before launching Think Exceptionally in 2020. 

Lisa is Autistic and ADHD, which means that she processes information differently – she thinks exceptionally. But neurodivergence presents challenges in the workplace. Through her personal experience and training as an International Coaching Federation Certified Coach, Certified ADHD Life Coach and neurodiversity-inclusive coach, Lisa now also provides neurodiversity consulting to businesses and coaching to individuals. Her purpose is to give others the support she didn't even realise she needed but so wishes she'd had. 

Lisa lives by the sea in Sussex with her husband, teenage son and their rescue Boxer dog, Cooper.

Instagram @ThinkExceptionallyUK  https://www.instagram.com/thinkexceptionallyuk

Web: www.ThinkExceptionally.com

Facebook: ThinkExceptionallyUK  https://www.facebook.com/thinkexceptionallyuk

YouTube: @ThinkExceptionallyUK  https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkExceptionallyUK

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Can sobriety really boost your happiness and productivity by 50%? Helen shares five unexpected wins from her decision to quit alcohol. Through personal stories and insightful reflections, she reveals the profound changes that unfolded beyond just the promise of better health. Tune in and explore how these sober shifts might spark transformation in your own life.

Here are the highlights:

01:02 How quitting alcohol led to an improved appearance, increased confidence, and reduced my anxiety.

06:30 How sobriety gave me the confidence to try new things, fostering creativity in work and hobbies.

09:53 How getting sober improved decision-making and mental clarity leading to better choices in lifestyle, work, and relationships.

13:36 Embracing life without alcohol has enhanced my experiences.

14:31 Follow my journey "Buzz Without the Booze" on Instagram or contact me online.

Follow Helen’s Sobriety Journey on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/buzzwithoutthebooze/

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Helen invites Jason Rosoff, the CEO and co-founder of Radical Candor, to share his insights on revolutionising communication in organisations. By delving into the principles of Radical Candor, they discuss how a straightforward approach to caring personally while challenging directly can reshape relationships and yield remarkable results. Can this philosophy truly serve as a compass for more meaningful conversations? Let’s find out.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 What does Radical Candor look like in the real world

05:37 Radical Candor helps navigate relationships by embodying universal values of love and truth.

09:04 Avoid labelling people to prevent limiting thinking and stay open to possibilities

09:59 Direct challenges without showing care can hinder effective communication and behaviour change.

20:31 Focus on the "adult-adult" mindset in conversations.

22:48 Misusing Radical Candor as a defense for criticism is incorrect. 

26:42 Focus on internal goals and follow opportunities.

36:33 AI's natural language capabilities democratize access to technology.

38:27 Tech now enables practicing Radical Candor skills safely with AI.

47:08 The importance of self-reflection in business decisions can influence client engagement.

48:37 Focusing on what I could control significantly improved my personal life and professional trajectory.

About Jason Rosoff:

Jason is the CEO and co-founder of Radical Candor and co-host of the Radical Candor Podcast. Over the last six years, he’s helped all kinds of organisations, from tiny startups to the giants in the Fortune 100, realise the power of creating a more Radically Candid culture. Through this work, he’s helped hundreds of companies develop real human relationships between team members and through those relationships, achieve amazing results collaboratively. Jason lives in a small town on the coast of Connecticut with his partner Jillian and dog Jack.

Join the Radical Candor Community

https://www.radicalcandor.com/community/

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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How can two simple words transform your message and elevate you as a thought leader? In this episode, Helen delves into the concept of "Legacy Phrases," a term she has coined to describe memorable and meaningful phrases that encapsulate your mission, expertise, and values. 

Helen explores how these phrases, although simple, can create mindset shifts, motivate audiences, and enhance your reach and impact. Listen in as she shares the psychology behind their power of legacy phrases, real-life examples, and practical steps to create your own.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 What is Legacy Phrase intro

05:17 "Let them," a phrase marketed by Mel Robbins (amidst controversy), establishes her as a thought leader.

10:24 Clarify your purpose and mission to create a legacy phrase plus other steps.

16:11 How to create a unique legacy phrase to enhance leadership, expand reach, and deepen impact. 

Would you like support in creating your own Legacy Phrase? 

Book an AI co-creation session where we work through my custom built GPT to craft and shape your own viral worthy legacy phrase. 

Email the word LEGACY to [email protected] 

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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Join Helen as she explores Chloe's transformative recovery revolution - a methodology aimed at helping high achievers balance peak performance with strategic recovery. Tune in to learn how rethinking your approach to stress and recovery isn't just beneficial, it's essential for fueling productivity and growth, both at work and in life. Let's get started! 

Here are the highlights:

03:34 How poor work-life balance contributes to productivity losses.

05:19 Recovery is the key to balancing stress in modern life.

09:54 How technology impacts stress levels and sleep quality

12:59 Why individual action against recovery deficit is so important

21:09 "Technology sunsets" can help you to create digital boundaries

30:07 Focus on small, honest changes for lasting results

36:08 How coaching, programmes, and workshops inspire and support organisational action.

About Chloe Stephens 

Chloe Stephens - The Flow Coach - brings a transformative 30-year career in fitness and wellbeing to her role.  As a pioneer in holistic wellness, she specialises in helping high achievers who are successful on the outside yet depleted within.

Chloe has mastered the crucial yet often-overlooked art of strategic recovery  She helps individuals unlock their full potential by demonstrating how purposeful rest acts as a catalyst for both physical and mental growth. Through her unique approach, she guides clients in conquering burnout, establishing boundaries and creating lasting success.

Connect with Chloe

www.coachchloe.uk

https://www.instagram.com/the_flow_coach/

Find out more about Helen’s new coaching packages:

The Ideas Catalyst One Month Incubator

https://helenpackham.com/the-idea-catalyst-2/

The Impact Architect Three Month Programme

https://helenpackham.com/the-impact-architect-2/

The Thought Leader Engine room Six Month Experience

https://helenpackham.com/the-thought-leader-engine-room-2/

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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In this episode, Helen shares why she recently revamped her coaching packages and provides a step-by-step guide for coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners to do the same. 

Tune in to hear the importance of regularly evaluating and evolving your offerings to match your business growth and vision. 

Here are the highlights:

03:38 Transform clients from problem to solution using your expertise, methods, and services.

06:49 Focus on understanding and redefining services for an ideal client.

12:05 "Impact Architect" package helps clients develop strategic projects like keynote talks.

13:29  “The Engine Room”  is for clients who want a comprehensive thought leadership strategy.

Find out more about Helen’s new coaching packages:

The Ideas Catalyst One Month Incubator

https://helenpackham.com/the-idea-catalyst-2/

The Impact Architect Three Month Programme

https://helenpackham.com/the-impact-architect-2/

The Thought Leader Engine room Six Month Experience

https://helenpackham.com/the-thought-leader-engine-room-2/

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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