If this podcast doesn’t fill you with the Christmas Spirit – then there’s no hope! With the help of a very special 9 year old guest, here’s a bit of fun and entertainment to bring you into the festive season. Enjoy!
All of us have an intense desire to be loved and nurtured. But love is not about us and our wants. Mother Teresa once said that it is more important to do small things with great love than to do great things with little love. This episode is a reflection after listening to one of my favourite songs, and I’ve concluded that love is the answer! Enjoy
With thanksgiving taking place this week in the US, it got me thinking about some of things that we can be thankful for. Yes, I know there are some of you who wished that this year didn’t exist, but sometimes we find it easier to focus on what we don’t have instead of what we do have. So using my friends as guinea pigs, I compiled an unscientific survey, the results of which are shared in this episode. Enjoy.
Have you ever had an ambition that was simply out of this world? Who wouldn’t want to venture into space. Christine Darden was an inspirational figure whose career spanned over 40 years working with NASA. As an adult, I figured that maybe that was a route for me also, well, in a slightly unusual way. Intrigued? Well, you will need to listen. Enjoy!
Don’t worry, I’m not about to burst into song! I certainly do not sing like Aretha Franklin! However, I pose the question, do you treat others the way that you like to be treated? Examples in this episode include my own personal opinion on the leadership skills required both in the political and business arena and why respect for others is important. Also, on a personal level, treating yourself with respect isn’t that complicated either. Enjoy.
Words have the strength and power to help, harm or humiliate others. How disciplined are you to speak in a way that conveys respect, gentleness and humility? Which words do you use on yourself? Are you as kind to yourself as you are to others? I would encourage you all to think before you speak. Here is my take on things. Enjoy!
Do you like to participate in sports or exercise? Why? That was a question that was put to me by two people recently, and I found it challenging to respond straight away with an answer to an activity that I do regularly. It’s amazing the amount of everyday things that we take for granted. I finally came up with a response. Enjoy.
Older brothers have a tendency to position themselves as role models for their younger siblings, and they will never let you go out in the world unprepared, well, that’s the theory anyway. However, I have found mine to turn out to be my lifelong mentor. Ooohhh…. what does that feel like? Have a listen to find out more!
We all have the power to inspire with our voices. Everyone has a story that somebody else wants to hear. Regardless of what football team you support, Marcus Rashford has taught us is to speak up about issues that we feel passionate about. The fact that he dared to speak up made a difference to so many families. Have a listen as to why I believe that it is so important for you to use your powerful voice. Enjoy.
Links:
https://www.trusselltrust.org
Do you ask for help when you don’t know how to do something or can’t manage it on your own? We can’t be good at everything, and in this example, I learnt the hard way. However, knowing that we have people to call upon should we need help is empowering. Listen to find out more. Enjoy!