The Everyday Determinator Podcast

Anne Okafor (The Determinator Collective)

Are you STUCK on the hamster wheel of life? We have the remedy! Come and join our Every Determinator’s who are sharing their stories of overcoming life’s challenges and showing that their struggle was not the end of the road but merely a starting point for the journey to greater things. Every second Monday, we will either share stories or some practical advice on how you can stop going through the motions, and become your own Everyday Determinator! We are The Determinator Collective! read less
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Creating female leadership that the world needs with Nicole Harrop
Dec 1 2022
Creating female leadership that the world needs with Nicole Harrop
#027In this episode, I'm talking with Nichole Harrop. Nicole is a wife and mom of two daughters. She's a family focused individual and loves to spend time with her family and friends playing board games, or card games or taking road trips. She says she gets her best ideas when she's on the mountain snowboarding and that inspires her with new content.Nichole is a Women’s Leadership + Career Coach, helping women get promoted at work. She has led teams in the corporate world for over 10 years. The world needs more female leaders, and she is here to create them. Nichole helps women to create a foundation of leadership in the workplace using her 5 core areas of coaching including confidence, self-awareness, communication, growth mindset, and networking to help them on their way to getting promoted. Tune into her podcast, Next Level Leaders. We discuss:·         Introducing Nichole·         Transferable skills from our customer experience days·         Why its so important to have female leadership in the world?·         Risk adversity and the role of the male ally and company culture ·         Self-Promotion and vocalising our wins·         More John’s and Steve’s than women leaders·         Creating Female Leaders·         How to excel at the level you are at·         Don’t tell yourself NO!!·         The importance of soft skills ·         Don’t stagnate…while others are doing the work. ·         The little everyday consistency matters·         Applying for positions – language matters·         Using Self-promotion and Networking to define your position as a leader…and not in the way you may think!·         Nichole’s Podcast – Next Level Leaders           3 Top Tips Contact Nichole:Website: Career Development | Nichole Harrop, Next Level Leaders Podcast HostSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
The Decision to Comeback with Richard Kaufman
Nov 28 2022
The Decision to Comeback with Richard Kaufman
#026TW: Mentions Addiction, 9/11, Military, Injury and Medical discharge, Suicide, Depression, Covid, PandemicIn this episode, I'm talking with Richard Kaufman. He's a life coach, podcast host, producer and author based in North Arlington. He's a United States Army veteran with an incredible story of resilience and overcoming adversity. And he truly lives up to his name, the comeback coach. ·         Introducing Richard·         Building Resilience ·         Social Connections and Network·         Military Life – Round 1 ·         A chance from a stranger·         Military Life – Round 2 ·         Deciding to change·         Vocabulary Matters·         Everyday Habits·         The ability to comeback·         Consistency over Intensity·         Richards Book – A Hero’s Journey·         Vertical Momentum Podcast Book: A Hero's Journey.. From Darkness to light eBook : Kaufman, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books Podcast: Vertical Momentum – Your Resiliency Based Podcast (verticalmomentumpodcast.com) Coaching: The Comeback Coach - Life Coach in North Arlington (richardkaufman.net) LinkedIn: (1) "richard kaufman" | Search | LinkedInSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Life is Yours to write with Abi Yardimci
Aug 15 2022
Life is Yours to write with Abi Yardimci
#025 (TW: Postnatal Depression is discussed within this episode)Our guest today is Abigail Yardimci, an author, blogger artist and creative mindfulness coach based in Devon in the UK. She is a northern lass, originally from County Durham and also a mum of two boys. Her books the 'Life is yours' trilogy follows the adventures of her character Jess, who goes from heartbreak to heart awake. I've known Abi for maybe about 12 years, since working with her husband many years ago.We discussed:Becoming a parent Multicultural partnershipPostnatal depressionWriting the 'Life is Yours' trilogyBlogging as an expression of lifeAbi's Blog 'Mum in the Moment'Mindfulness for the EverydaySelf publishingAppreciating everyday happiness Going on a Bear HuntCreativity as a means of expressionPerinatal mental health and wellbeing (Bluebell Care and Hearts and Minds Partnership)Abi's upcoming book 'My Little Ramadan'The importance of ValuesConnect with Abi:Website: Author | Abigail Yardimci | DevonBluebell Care: Bluebell: Supporting parents’ mental health and wellbeing (bluebellcare.org)Hearts and Minds Partnership: Hearts and Minds (heartsandmindspartnership.org)EVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Engaging your Intuition with Emilah DeToro
Jul 31 2022
Engaging your Intuition with Emilah DeToro
#024In this episode, I chat to Emilah Dawn DeToro. Emilah Dawn DeToro M.Ed., PCC is an Intuitive, Life Coach, Energy Healer, and Change Agent. She coaches, teaches, and empowers people to engage their intuition, put themselves at the center of their lives, and trust themselves when making life, relationship, and career decisions and transitions. Her clients make changes from the inside out which leads to more satisfying, joyful, and financially stable lives.In 2004 she was in a rollover car accident that cracked open her being allowing psychic, intuitive, and energy healing gifts to flow through her. She completed her coach training with Leadership That Works' Coaching for Transformation program in 2010 and integrated her skills into Intuitive Life Coaching. Prior to re-opening Dragonfly Coaching and Consulting, LLC in 2020, Emilah was the Student and Career Services Director at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM. She has been a member of the International Coach Federation since 2011 and credentialed at the PCC level since 2015. She is a Global Member of FemCity and is on the path to becoming a Sparketype Certified Advisor. You can explore her blogs and offerings at Emilah.com. She lives in Santa Fe, NM with her husband Jacob Gotwals.We discussed:Emilah's TransformationBeing and DoingThe DragonflyChangesThe integration of partsIndividualityEmilah's work as an intuitive life coachTop 3 Tips Connect with Emilah:Website: Intuitive Life Coach | Coaching for Transformation | Tucson, Arizona (emilah.com)Facebook: (1) Emilah Dawn DeToro: Intuitive Life Coach | FacebookLinkedIn: Emilah Dawn DeToro: Intuitive Life Coach: Overview | LinkedIn Instagram: Emilah Dawn DeToro (@emilahdawndetoro) • Instagram photos and videosEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Building Career Foundations with Jess Reid
Jun 6 2022
Building Career Foundations with Jess Reid
#023Today I'm talking with Jess Reid. Jess is the owner of ASJ recruit, which is a recruitment firm hiring across the construction and the property industries. She's also a podcast host and her podcast is called building foundations. She is an experienced podcast host, but today is her first time as a guest.We talk about:Jess' Career BackgroundLearning RecruitmentA love for constructionA day in the lifeWhat makes a good matchA Skills Shortage?Post-pandemic considerationsSkills for the future Challenges a recruiter facesMoney motivationsJess' Podcast - Building FoundationsJess' self careTop Tips for starting your career in construction or surveyingConnect with Jess:Website (ASJ Recruit): ASJ Recruit - Recruitment within the Construction and Property industryLinkedIn: Jess Reid | LinkedInBuilding Foundations Podcast: A conversation with The Renovation Mentor by Building Foundations within Construction and Property (anchor.fm)EVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Listening Well...The missing skill in conversations for change?  with Listen Well Scotland
May 22 2022
Listening Well...The missing skill in conversations for change? with Listen Well Scotland
EP #022 Today we're talking to Linda Harding, who is a volunteer and recently appointed chair of the board of trustees of Listen Well, Scotland. Listen Well, Scotland, is a charity, which provides quality listening training and courses to make a positive contribution to the mental well being of people in Scotland. Their mission is to develop listening people and a listening culture in Scotland and beyond. We talked about:Linda's backgroundWhat is listening and what it is not?Why is listening well important?Listen Well Scotland - The missionJust Listening...as a skillListen Well Training ProcessHow you can improve your listening skillsListening as a career skillBuilding a listening cultureTop Tips to Get StartedEmail hello@anneokafor.co.uk with the KEYWORD from this episode to take up the offer of a sponsored place on the LWS course.Connect with Listen Well:Website: Listen Well - Communication Skills to Improve Health and Wellbeing (listenwellscotland.org.uk)Facebook: Listen Well Scotland | FacebookTwitter:  Listen Well Scotland (@ListenWellScot) / TwitterInstagram: Listen Well Scotland (@listen_well_scotland) • Instagram photos and videosEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Communication for Good Relationships with Lucy Price
May 16 2022
Communication for Good Relationships with Lucy Price
EP021TW: mention of body dysmorphia and eating disorder.In this episode, I'm talking to Lucy Price, who is a certified yoga instructor, and an empowerment and relationship coach based in Michigan. Her purpose is helping people to feel confident in themselves and to heal heartbreak and relationship patterns or bad relationship patterns, and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. We discuss:Lucy's storyUnlearning from our teenage yearsContinuous ImprovementLoving every version of youA TLDR example of Embodiment techniques - Linklater, Suzuki & AlexanderCommunication through physicalityMindfulness - Journalling#100 Happy Days - Everyday PleasureSelf care = Doing something for youBoundaries as self careThe power of communicationLucy's work - Healing toxic relationship patterns.3 Top TipsConnect with Lucy:Website: About Me — Shift Your StoryEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Linkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Blossoming into Success with Leticia Francis
May 2 2022
Blossoming into Success with Leticia Francis
EP 020TW: In this episode we discuss and mention Domestic Abuse, Violence, Detail of Injury, Emotional Abuse, Drug Use.In this episode we're talking to Leticia Francis, who is a life and business coach based in the UK. Her mission is to help women of colour coaches increase their impact and income by providing a life changing and transformational coaching programme. Leticia has an incredible story of overcoming adversity and this took her on the journey to building her business and enjoying the life that she has created every day. We Discuss:Leticia's StoryWhat's in a name? BlaqueRoseLeticia's VIBE system for bringing strategy and mindset together (Visulaise, Identify, Build and Embody)A client success storySilencing our limiting beliefsTransition from a 9-5 to starting a businessInvesting in yourselfSelf care for high energy3 Top Tips to create impactConnect with Leticia here:Website: Home Page (blaquerosecoaching.com)Instagram: Leticia | Business Coach for Black Female Coaches (@blaquerosecoaching) • Instagram photos and videosEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Linkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Autism Rocks - A chat with Sam Mitchell
Apr 4 2022
Autism Rocks - A chat with Sam Mitchell
EP 017In this episode, I'm talking with Sam Mitchell,  a teenager living with autism.  Sam has had obstacles in the past, and he still has some daily struggles, but he's on a mission to celebrate everybody and to help to reduce the stigma that surrounds autism.He has a podcast, he is the host of a podcast, autism rocks and rolls, and is a motivational speaker with a TEDx talk, as well.We talk about:Sam's experience of Living with AutismLanguage used when addressing AutismSam's Advice to parentsSam's Podcast - Autism Rocks & RollsTalking to celebritiesSam's Favourite InterviewSam's favourite thingsSam's Mission and Speaking EventsLink to Sam's podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-rq2d4-61bf79Link to Sam's TED Talk: Sam Mitchell: Understanding Autism: Controlling chaos with structure | TED TalkEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Linkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPodSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Excel, Excitement and Everest with Lei Wang
Mar 14 2022
Excel, Excitement and Everest with Lei Wang
Episode 015In this episode, I'm talking to Lei Wang. Lei grew up in Beijing, where she studied an undergraduate and a master's degree in computer science and then went on to achieve an MBA in finance and marketing from the Wharton School, and was on a promising career track and finance. In 2010, she became the first Asian women to complete a journey to the summit of the highest mountains, on each of the seven continents. And to the north and south pole. This is a feat called the explorers Grand Slam. Through this journey of hardships and challenges. She made an astonishing discovery. And that was that excitement is the driving force behind innovation, peak performance and extraordinary achievements. Today, she travels the world, I send the new summits and empowering people and organisations to dream big, take that leap of faith and to tap into the power of excitement to realise their potential and to reach their heights of success.We talked about:Lei's career in financeInspiration from a Documentary movieExplorers Grand SlamSignals for successClimbing EverestAfter the summit - long term successCultivating your excitementConnect with Lei here:Website: Lei Wang – Speaker (journeywithlei.com)Facebook: Lei Wang | FacebookInstagram: Lei Wang (@journeywithlei) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Lei Wang | LinkedInYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeisVentures?reload=9EVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTBuzzsprout: The Everyday Determinator Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Website: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk) Linkedin: Support the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
The Menopause Sh*t Show: A commentary on 'Meno-Diaries' with Jacqueline Golding
Mar 7 2022
The Menopause Sh*t Show: A commentary on 'Meno-Diaries' with Jacqueline Golding
TW: Mentions of Suicide and Medical symptoms.Episode 014In this episode, I am discussing 'Meno-Diaries' with the author, Jacqueline Golding.Jacqueline Golding is an entrepreneur of 12 years and now a first-time author with her debut book ‘The Diaries of Menopausal Women’. After meeting her menopause head-on, Jacqueline returned to her childhood love of writing. With a new sense of freedom and her usual compassion and empathy, she decided that her debut would encompass the voices of the voiceless.  Jacqueline has been praised for her encouragement of other women to own their truths and empower their sisters in their menopausal journeys.  Jacqueline has been featured in the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds Live TV and Business Mondays amongst other popular publications and podcasts.We discuss:Jacqueline's backgroundThe process of writing 'Meno-Diaries'The Menopause shit show - society's idea of what the menopause is.Understanding and EducationSymptoms and ReactionsMenopause and The WorkplaceMenopause and RelationshipsThe acceptance of MenopauseMindset EmpowermentConnect with Jacqueline here:Website: Menopause book | MenodiariesLinkedin: Jacqueline Golding | LinkedInFacebook: Meno Diaries | FacebookInstagram: Meno Diaries (@menodiaries) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: Meno Diaries (@menodiaries) / TwitterPintrest: PinterestEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTBuzzsprout: The Everyday Determinator Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Website: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (Support the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Coaching: Getting results without carrots or sticks with Dave Stitt
Feb 13 2022
Coaching: Getting results without carrots or sticks with Dave Stitt
EP 011Dave is a leadership team coach in the construction industry with over 20 years experience of enabling teams to deliver remarkable results in remarkable ways. He's author of deep and deliberate delegation and coach for results, and can often be found in the columns of construction manager magazine to the second book and course of the same name coach for results, is based on a game of changing the construction industry from the bottom up.In this episode we discussed: Daves Career: from Civil Engineer to Coach Command and Control – an end of an era? Coaching for ResultsThe benefits of coaching Seeing the potential in the overwhelmingly dysfunctional Self care strategies for Longevity and peak performanceYou can connect with Dave here:Website: Home - DSA Building Performance Ltd.Linkedin: (6) Dave Stitt PCC | LinkedInFor more Information about Dave's course Coach for Results:Coach for Results - CIOB AcademyEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Linkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPoSupport the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show
Engineering Absolute Happiness with Avital Miller
Feb 7 2022
Engineering Absolute Happiness with Avital Miller
EP 010Avital Miller, best-selling author of the books Healing Happens and Practice, inspires people to experience boundless energy, absolute happiness, and true success. For over fifteen years Avital has been serving thousands of people worldwide as an award-winning international keynote speaker, healing breakthrough facilitator, and global dancer.   Her leadership background includes being a program manager at Microsoft, lead coach for Success Resources America, sales and marketing director for Crystal Clarity Publishers, yoga and fitness teacher trainer,  fitness director, dancer and singer.   She won the Exceptional Woman of Excellence award from the Women Economic Forum and her book Healing Happens won four awards including one from TopShelf!   Avital has been trained as a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, and an energy healer in Pranic Healing and Ananda Level 2 Healing. She has performed and taught dance internationally since 1993. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a major in dance, she is known for offering beyond-cutting-edge wisdom with authenticity, delightful energy, and infectious joy.  Healing Happenswww.avitalmiller.com Please visit my Social Networking Sites:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/avitalmiller/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avital.miller.5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AvitalMillerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avital.love/ EVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Support the showEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTWebsite: Podcast – Construction Cheer Leader (anneokafor.co.uk)Blog: Anne Okafor – MediumLinkedin: The Everyday Determinator Podcast: Company Page Admin | LinkedInInstagram: Everyday Determinator Podcast (@everyday_determinator) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: @DeterminatorPod Support the show