Words that Change Lives

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? 

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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

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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:

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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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Can you truly connect with someone if you're not energetically aligned?

Today, Helen sits down with success mentor Suzie Parkus to challenge the common notion that words alone create meaningful connections. They discuss relationships and the often-overlooked energetic elements that make or break our interactions with others. 

From dating app dynamics to the science of emotional frequencies, this episode reveals why your energetic state can be more impactful than your choice of words - and how to harness both for authentic connection

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:39 The energy behind your dating profile 

10:21 Vocalising your needs to strengthen relationships

15:27 Being mindful about the ways you communicate

19:19 The journey to becoming your best self

25:29 How your mindset shapes your reality

33:19 Why you should fill your own cup first

41:35 Communicating through feeling

Connect with Suzie Parkus:

Suzie Parkus is a Success Mentor who understands that every desire in life begins and ends with the way in which we communicate, be it with ourselves or the world around us. Through her mastery of relationship dynamics, intuitive strategy, and the energetics of connection, Suzie helps her clients create memorable messaging, impactful interactions and achieve enviable relationships in every area of their lives.

Suzie is a firm believer that communication is more than just words alone; it’s the secret catalyst that can collapse time, as well as being the bridge between dreaming and achieving. Whether you’re navigating obstacles or desires in the areas of life, love, or business, Suzie’s approach will align you with your truest desires and enable you to have the tools to create a way forward with ease and speed. For Suzie, communication is the magic ingredient that when truly understood, enables you to achieve everything that your heart desires.

Connect with Suzie: https://suzieparkus.com/ 

Connect with Helen:

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

I’m continuing to test systems using AI that can benefit coaches, consultants and small business owners looking to collapse timelines in their business and leverage the power of AI. 

Book an AI beta session with me and let’s co create your expert method, keynote talk, book or programme using my AI Sweet Spot Approach. 

90 minutes of pure mind blowing creativity and outputs that would have taken months before AI.

Book here

https://helenpackham.as.me/AISweetSpotBetaSession

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Is AI dehumanising our day-to-day interactions? In today's show Helen explores the intricate balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining genuine human interactions. With her recent explorations into AI technology, Helen shares her journey from skepticism to cautious enthusiasm. 

She emphasises the importance of keeping human connection at the forefront while integrating AI as a supportive assistant in business and illustrates how AI can enhance efficiency and creativity without compromising vital human touch. It’s all about the AI sweet spot!

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Intro to AI

05:19 AI as a tool can streamline processes and reduce mental clutter.

07:29 AI assists with repetitive tasks, enabling focus on relationships and value creation. 

12:14 ChatGPT-authored content often needs extensive editing to fix errors and personalise the voice, undermining time-saving benefits.

14:45 AI assists but can't replace human thoughtfulness in communication.

16:38 Using AI tools like ChatGPT, I'm helping clients create unique content by organising and analysing ideas collaboratively in beta sessions.

Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

I’m continuing to test systems using AI that can benefit coaches, consultants and small business owners looking to collapse timelines in their business and leverage the power of AI. 

Book an AI beta session with me and let’s co create your expert method, keynote talk, book or programme using my AI Sweet Spot Approach. 

90 minutes of pure mind blowing creativity and outputs that would have taken months before AI.

Book here

https://helenpackham.as.me/AISweetSpotBetaSession

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In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of crisis negotiation with Nicky Perfect, an international hostage and crisis negotiator turned trainer and speaker. Helen Packham and Nicky explore the profound impact of listening and validation, the ethical dilemmas faced in crisis situations, and the art of building trust through truthful and empathetic communication. This episode promises to equip you with techniques that can be applied not just in negotiations but in everyday life and leadership.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:17 Chasing a mysterious man doing handstands on a hospital rooftop on Christmas night.

06:32 Heart-pounding anxiety resolved by trusting intuition..

11:25 Rescue personality focuses on self-awareness and personal development, aiming to avoid solving others' problems.

13:06 Transition from being a rescuer to a coach by enabling self-rescuing.

18:28 Focus on logic and trust in conversations.

25:28 Focus on listening and observing cues before speaking.

28:14 Strength can be a disadvantage if mishandled; in crises, deception may be necessary for positive outcomes.

32:16 Use empathetic language and validate feelings in negotiations and with teenagers.

35:48 The coffee shop became a hub for supporting vulnerable people through conversation.

36:26 Engaging in difficult conversations on the train helped Nicky step out of her comfort zone and connect with people in crisis.

Connect with Nicky Perfect:

Nicky spent 31 years as a Metropolitan police officer and the last 10 of those years as an international hostage and crisis negotiator.

Nicky worked on the elite New Scotland Yard Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit. She has travelled the world teaching negotiation and working with Her Majesties Government on international operations and had the privilege of talking to hundreds of people in crisis. 

In the 2022 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, she was awarded the British Empire Medal for “meritorious service to the community during the pandemic”, this led to an invitation to the King's Coronation in 2023.

She is the author of the best selling book “Crisis – true stories from my life as a hostage negotiator” published by HQ Harper Collins. 

Nicky lives with her partner, step daughter, 8 goats, 4 dogs and 2 pigs. In 

her own words

 “life is never boring”. 

Watch Nicky’s TED talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqs-tFrKv_o

Order her book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008561168?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2HGT5311SGWJMYD6WKG1

Connect with Nicky

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyperfect-communicationcoach/

Connect with Helen:

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham

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