Episode 89 – "At the Kitchen Table" with Steve and LisaIt's been a while. After a 4 year gap, we're back at the kitchen table for a conversation soooo long, we had to make it into two episodes!So in this first part, we talked about the benefits of planning the NON-WORK stuff.Here's what we covered:Weekly PlanningWhy people think we're weirdosHow it helpsWhy asking these questions helps our relationship:What brought you joy or excitement this week?Is there anything I did to hurt you this week that we can repair now?What are you looking forward to in the upcoming week?What's something worrisome/hard that's happening in the coming week(s)? Is there something I can do to help?What can I do next week to make you feel more loved?Yearly Vision PlanningWhy we do itHow to measure thingsThe impactMaking progressYour BrandWhy Lisa changed her approach to LinkedInWhy a personal brand mattersNot keeping 'work you' and 'you you' separateOther StuffOwning your self-developmentImposter syndrome - and how to deal with itBeing transparent and honest in your networkLisa's secrets to authen... SORRY that's where Part I ends!Part II Will be coming next week (or may even be in your app already if you're listening later on in the month)We're Eager to Hear From You!Connect with Lisa and I on LinkedIn and tell us what you thinkDo you agree - disagree - what's your experience?Lisa's LinkedIn ProfileSteve's LinkedIn ProfileFind more about what we do at sondevelopment.com.Engage with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.Support Our Podcast:Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe on SpotifyWatch AND listen on YouTubeThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 88 – Speaking with confidence with Helen WalkerFrom church mouse - to Miley Cyrus! What a brilliant conversation this was with Helen Walker. Helen shares her transformative approach to boosting confidence and mastering your mindset. Whether you're taking the stage, networking, making videos, selling products, or in any situation where you need to speak about yourself confidently - this will help!Helen's insights are designed to empower you to step up with confidence and authenticity.Here's what we covered:Mindset MasteryUncover the strategies Helen uses to transform fear into confidence.Explore the crucial components of a confident mindset.Discover how to rewrite the stories you tell yourself.Networking with EaseLearn Helen's top tips for making genuine connections and standing out in any crowd.Practical tips for making impactful connections.How to approach networking events with confidence.Public Speaking Like a ProGet practical advice on captivating your audience, whether in person or on camera.Techniques to engage and captivate your audience.Overcoming nerves with Helen's proven strategies.Daily Confidence Boosters: Helen shares simple, effective methods to boost your confidence every day.Simple routines to build and maintain confidence every day.Incorporating mindfulness and positive affirmations.We're Eager to Hear From You!Share your experiences with implementing Helen's strategies in your life or business.Tell us how you've adapted these techniques to boost your confidence in other areas.Connect with Us:Find more about what we do at sondevelopment.com.Engage with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.Learn More About Helen Walker:Visit Helen's website: Helen Walker CoachingFollow Helen on Instagram: @ThisIsHelenWalkerOr Facebook: Discover more tips and insights on Helen's YouTube Channel.Connect on LinkedInSupport Our Podcast:Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe on SpotifyWatch AND listen on YouTubeThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 87 – Energy: Your SuperpowerIn this enlightening episode, we dive into how transforming your health can significantly impact your work performance and personal life. Our guest, Aaron Morton, shares his expert insights on harnessing the power of energy to become more effective and fulfilled in all areas of life.Here's what we covered:The Energized Mind: Explore the five crucial aspects that contribute to a vibrant and focused mindset.Nutrition for Energy: Learn how the right dietary choices can elevate your energy levels throughout the day.Movement Matters: Discover simple, effective strategies to incorporate physical activity into your routine, boosting both energy and mood.Optimizing Your Environment: Tips on creating a space that fosters focus, productivity, and positivity.The Secret to Restorative Sleep: Uncover strategies to enhance sleep quality, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.Key Takeaways:Practical, actionable tips in each area to help you cultivate a high-energy lifestyle.Understanding the interconnectedness of health and work performance.Simple changes that can lead to significant improvements in your daily energy levels and overall well-being.Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips from Aaron Morton on transforming your energy into your greatest asset. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your performance in work and life!To find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInConnect with Aaron Morton:Website: AaronMorton.coInstagram: @AaronMortonCOYouTube: Time Strapped HealthAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on Apple podcasts by going here – Apple PodcastsContact us on Twitter (X)– we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 86 – Using the batch system to create social media content for a whole quarter in 5 hours!We chatted with Rob Osborne about his amazing system for compiling and creating all of your social media content (or marketing) in a super-efficient, effective way.Freeing you up to spend the time on running your business, delivering your service, or doing anything that you'd rather be doing.And this way of working doesn't just apply to social media. You can use the 'batching' process to deal with any repetitive task that you do multiple times a month.Here's what we covered...The system has five steps, each of which you can complete in an hour:Hour 1Identify 5 topicsThese will be the areas your content will be aboutThey should relate to your business or your area of knowledgeHour 2Identify 13 bullet points per topicYou can use A.I. to help13 ideas/quotes/thoughts or solutionsHour 3Choose 65 pictures/imagesYou can use places such as Pexels or Pixabay(check for copyright requirements)Hour 4Create a template in Canva or your imaging software of choiceHour 5Set up the scheduleSchedulingYou have now got 65 posts, one for each weekday for 13 weeksYou can schedule them all in one go, or do it weeklyPower MoveCreate a folder for each topicWithin that folder create two further folders:"To post" - This folder contains all the posts ready to go out"Posted" - You move them into here once you've posted themThat way you know which ones need to go out, and when it's time to start creating some new onesWe'd love to hear about how you have implemented this, or if you've used the same system to help you in another area of your business, or life!Obviously, it's your responsibility to comply with copyright and trade mark legislation. And, those who create the media that you are repurposing have bills too - so always ensure you're using media that's copyright-free, and accredit where applicable.Contact me on any of the social links below. And to find out more about what Rob does, and to contact him - there are links below too.To find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInTo find out more about Rob Osborne and how he can help you do social marketing:Red Knight Solutions - websiteRob's email is rob.osborne@redknightsolutions.co.ukX (Twitter)FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on Apple podcasts by going here – Apple PodcastsContact us on Twitter (X)– we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 85 – As we crash into 2024, we thought it would be good to review last year.We released 7 episodes in 2023, some were brand-new subjects, some were interviews, and some were re-releases of our favourite episodes from the past.In this episode, we're taking a peek back at them, with a small sample from each. If you're new to sharppodcast, or you just didn't manage to catch everything from last year - this is a great place to start.Here's what we covered, with the link to listen again at the end:April - Ready Steady TomatoWe looked at the Pomodoro designHow it works1980’s ItalyThe techniquesSteve and Lisa at the kitchen tableMay - Work-Life BalanceWhat is it?Is it achievable?Does it work?I changed my view making this episodeJuly - Hayley JonesDemystifying AccountancyTop finance tipsWhy having an accountant mattersAugust - What's wrong with Positive?Another one where I changed my personal viewWhy 'just being positive' isn't necessarily a good thingHow sometimes it could hold you backOctober - Melanie GriffithsThe joy of movementWhy it mattersHow to easily get some movement into your dayNovember - Sandie DoyleHow the subconscious can hold us backMoving away from TraumaBringing joy into people's livesDecember - CLEAR® a free audio sampleOur brand new course has a podcast section in each chapterThis is the FULL podcast from the introduction chapterFree gift to you - our loyal listeners!To listen to any of these episodes - go to the podcast page at sondevelopment - hereIf you like what we've shared, and want to either find out more or go on the waiting list for the CLEAR® release, here are some contact details and links:Contact me for release information, and to join the waiting list email clear@sondevelopment.comThe website CLEAR® pageTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 84 – Yes this is a FREE sample, a free insight into our brand new course CLEAR®Due to be released next year, the course is designed to help people who feel overwhelmed, too busy, under pressure, or who just don't feel like they are getting to the things that matter.The course will be released over 3 Levels, with Level 1 coming first to explain the CLEAR® framework, how to get it going, and where to start.Each chapter of the course will have a 'podcast' at the end, with all the audio from that chapter. And we have decided to give you - our loyal podcast listeners - a free sample.This episode is the actual podcast of the FULL INTRO section, setting out what the course is about, who it's for, and you get to meet LUCY.Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:What the CLEAR® framework stands forCatch - how to deal with the stuff as it comes at youLocate - where to put it allExecute - how to set your day up for successAdapt - dealing with change and things that can de-rail your dayReview - celebrating success and deciding what you wanna tweakWho it's forSome people struggle because they have no system to deal with stuff, others because their system isn't actually workingBeing MORE productive may not be the answerWhy it's not about time managementTime management isn't possible - you can't manage time!What you can manage is what you pay attention to in the time you haveYOUR storyThis course is different - because we're not just giving you the solutionWe're also getting you to work out what that means to youHow YOUR life could be differentWhat YOU actually want to doIt's not JUST for work - it's for LIFELucy's 'before story'We meet Lucy, and spend a day with herIt's not fun - but you may be able to relate to some of her pain pointsOf course, CLEAR® offers solutions to some of those pain pointsIn a later section - we revisit Lucy, and discover how different her world is after having applied the CLEAR® methodologyThe 3 LevelsAt Level 1 we're going to explain the framework and get you going at a basic levelLevel 2 will build on your experience, introducing some new tools, and more advanced techniquesLevel 3 (which we're calling the power level) will be the advanced level where we look at optimising the tools to work together, and to use with teams, family members and other peopleIf you like what we've shared, and want to either find out more, or go on the waiting list for the release, here are some contact details and links:Contact me for release information, and to join the waiting list email steve @sondevelopment.comThe website CLEAR® pageTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 83 – A more serious episode than usual. We look at mental health. Specifically the power of the subconscious, trauma, and – importantly – how to overcome these challenges.Trigger warning – in this conversation we address (briefly – no details)…·     Phobias – animals, dentists, tight spaces·     Smoking, car accidents, domestic violence, domestic abuse, suicide, child lossBUT...Sandie talks about bringing JOY to all these people’s lives. Listen to find out how she does it…Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:How Sandie discovered the power of hypnotherapy – solving TWO problemsWhy Sandie is Nannie McAffee!Accessing the subconscious through relaxationNLP – Neuro Linguistic ProgrammingSelf-talkBLAST – Trauma therapyNick Davies EMDRHow Sandie took someone from an inability to get into a car – to a confident driver againThe role of the Amygdala in traumaHaving good intentions in how you talk to peopleBeing kind – you don’t know what’s happening in their worldHow our self-talk has an impactThe power of celebrating what we’ve done wellHow we as leaders and managers impact people by the way we talk to themThe power of parents and the language we use with children“Melissa Tears – The anti-anxiety toolkit”“So…”Why a Mum told Sandie that she had brought her daughter ‘back to her’End-of-day journalingCutting down on social mediaWhy it’s easy to give up smokingWhy it’s easy to start – it’s not the cigarette!Why smoking might not be the problemWriting a letterThe empty chairGetting to the route cause of what’s holding you backTalking to someone is the solutionBe kindThe anti-stress exercises (they’re at the end – after the music)If you’re affected by any of the things we talked about, here are some contact details:Sandie's contact details:Tel - 07990776718WebsiteFacebookLinkedInSamaritans - Tel 116 123Sandie’s relaxation exercise linkSome links to the resource we’ve talked about…Melissa Tears and her book - The Anti-Anxiety ToolkitPortsmouth Business ExchangeSpark Community SpacePenny Plimmer Photography – amazing photographer see the cover imageThe Tenth Hole - amazing cakes!The Queens Hotel SouthseaNick Davies BLAST therapyTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 82 – This is a CRACKERJACK of a conversation!As Melanie says in the opening line - "The biggest relationship we will ever have in our life, is the one we have with our body".As so begins a fabulous conversation about movement. And it may not be quite what you expectLook at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:What does Melanie mean by moving?700/200Mel’s experience movement beating cancerSedentary jobs – why lack of movement not greatFitness vs movement – not the same thingWhy people aren't moving properlyThe GAIT cycle from Anatomy in Motion2 reasons why walking and mobile phones don’t mixTips to get moving in your dayIn your chairStanding upWalkingOther interesting stuffOur brain needs time to do nothingRelationships between two people with different working characteristicsSelf-employed vs employedCorporate structured vs informal unstructuredMain breadwinner – senior player – importantTips on how to helpABBA-themed dance holidaysWatching paint dry!Portsmouth Business Exchange - check it out if you're in/near PortsmouthTo connect with Melanie and find out more about movement:Melanie's WebsiteLinkedinInstagramFacebook - MelanieFacebook - Movement JunkieEarly on in the chat, we mention Penny Plimmer. Penny is an amazing woman who (among many things) has a real talent for connecting people. Not only a great networker, Penny runs a photography business and created the image of Melanie that we've used in this episode. Penny describes her company as a place where 'great pictures aren't expensive, they're priceless'. Check her out:Penny's LinkedInThe photography account on FacebookJapics WebsiteTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do.This month we're listening again to our episode where we challenge the notion that 'positive' is automatically good. We hope you enjoy it!...Episode 25 - This week, we challenge the idea that being 'positive' is always the best approach. In fact, we discovered some research that suggests it could even hold you back:Some of the stuff in there is:Astonishment at our global listener groupMe failing to greet our listeners in a few different languagesThe glass half full half empty scenario - it might not be helpfulHow social media can make us feel like our lives are half emptyOur discovery of where we are in the world on incomeTry it yourself; you may be surprised - How Rich Am I?How positive thinking influenced my ability to pass a testSteve-in-the-field goes to the races to prove me wrongA Washington Post article - interview of Susan David challenging forced positive thinkingHidden Brain podcast by NPR - featuring professor Gabriele OettingenHer article in the New York PostWhat Joel Minden says in Psychology Today - about challenging beliefsWOOP! - Here's an explainer videoProfessor Oettingen's talk at - New York UniversityThe Rethinking Positive Thinking book - UK link to purchaseThe Rethinking Positive Thinking book - US link to purchaseTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast here

Episode 81 – You're gonna love this episode.No matter what you do, at some point, you've got to deal with money. You may even need to account for money professionally.Many of us don't enjoy it and don't find it interesting. And yet, if we could get better at dealing with our finances, we're highly likely to operate better and get better results.So I decided to talk to an expert - Hayley Jones - the non-stereotypical accountant.Whether you're employed, self-employed, or run a business - I'm confident you'll find something in our conversation that will help you.Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Why have a good accountant?How can it reduce stress and help you focus on what matters to you?The joys of self-employmentTen terms demystified (We ask the dumb questions, so you don't have to!)Top tipsManaging financesManaging timePlanningProductivityTo connect with Hayley and find out more about a non-stereotypical accountant:Hayley Jones BFP ACA LinkedInHB Associates WebsiteInstagramFacebookTo find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.comWatch some of our YouTube videosConnect on social media - Instagram or LinkedInAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do.This time it's a second outing for our Work-Life Balance episode. We hope you enjoy it!...Episode 70 – We investigate the idea of work-life balance. What is it? Is it really a thing? How do we get it? Look at all this stuff we covered:What really IS work-life balance?Why much of the advice seems to be unhelpfulIt means different things to different peopleThree different perspectives from the ‘TED’ stageIt is important and urgent for us to solveWork-life balance is a fallacyWe could revisit our perspectiveSteve-In-The-Field’s adverts are definitely unhelpful!What happens if you ‘google’ family-life balance or hobby-life balanceConsidering the research, what are the practical steps?Take up Shawn Achor’s DAILY challenge for 21 daysWrite down 3 gratitudesJournal 1 thing that went well because of youExerciseMediatePerform 1 Random Act of KindnessTake stock of your lifeLook at the whole pictureConsider everythingMichael Hyatt’s 10 domains can help:SocialParentalMaritalPhysicalEmotionalIntellectualSpiritualFinancialAvocational (hobbies)Vocational (work)Set goals for the two or three you want to improveBe specificHow would you feel?What would be happening?Work out the little thingsWhat are the little things you can do, which will support the bigger goals?How will you measure if you’re doing the little things?Keep a record…Make a commitment…Log a daily streak…How do we consider ‘work’ in light of these new plans?BoundariesCommitmentsChoices with intentionLet us know how YOU got on – all the links and research are belowHere are the links to the resource where you can find out more:Wikipedia’s unhelpful definitionMental Health Foundation’s studyReed’s articleForbes and the evolving definition of work-life balanceSteve’s plumbing work?Nigel Marsh’s TED Talk – It’s a problem to be solvedMichael Walters’ TED Talk – Is it a fallacy?Shawn Achor’s TED Talk – Being happy in work (I love this talk so much)Houses On Line’s delivery standards?BBC stats on global pay scalesQora answers on salaryMichael Hyatt’s Life Score AssessmentThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it’s all been worth it! Music and effects in this episode courtesy of:https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/91924/Neon Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAurea Carmina by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4982-aurea-carminaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We're re-uploading some classics from the past 6 years. These episodes are hand-picked from subjects we think can help you get even better at what you do.This time it's a second outing for our Pomodoro story. We hope you enjoy it!...Episode 33 - We go on a journey from modern-day Manchester to 1980s Rome and learn how you can solve YOUR procrastination problems.Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:Who on earth is Bradley GriffinWhy is he in Starbucks? (The clue is that the episode is about procrastination)What that's got to do with 1980s ItalyHow a student there had some problems, and why it matters to you how he solved themThe Pomodoro TechniqueThe basic steps:Step 1 - Get the tools: a timer, a piece of paper, and a pencilStep 2 - Turn off distractions, and be clear on what piece of work you're going to doStep 3- Set the timer for 25 minutesStep 4 - Start working, really focus, and just work. During the 25 minutes, if something comes up that could distract you, make a note of it on the piece of paper and carry on workingStep 5 - When the timer goes off, step away from your workFind out more from Cirillo Company on the techniqueWhat Lisa and I think about itThe more advanced elementsThe original book - the link to purchase the original is hereA cool YouTube video by Francesco D'Alessio on apps you can useIf I'm not somewhere that I can use a 'tomato timer', my go-to Pomodoro App is Tide

Episode 80 – The final episode in our trilogy talking to Nick Drake-Knight about the origins of his work.If you have customers, have a team who helps customers, or in any way engage with customers in your organisation – you need to know what Every Customer Wants®. It will give you remarkable solutions to all those problematic challenges you face every day.Hospitality, healthcare, call centres, after-care, retail, web support (the list goes on). Customers have high expectations and, rightly so, demand great service.And it’s actually very simple to deliver. Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Getting the service edgeThe research on customer experienceNPS scoresCSAT resultsMystery shop evaluationsRecorded callsCustomer focus groupsThree componentsUnderstand meAdd value for meMake it easy for meWhy listening is importantGet inside their worldMaking a differenceThe human experienceThe impact on customer loyalty of the effort they have to makePatterns which connectNuggets of goldCustomer experience managementAll the resources we discussed:Nick’s website – Every Customer WantsThe Motivation Agency – Every Customer Wants ONLINEMy website – sondevelopment.comThe sondevelopment YouTube accountThe voiceover Twitter accountSondevelopment on InstagramAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 79 – Our second in the trilogy where we look at the work of Nick Drake-Knight, and how it can help you and your team. Last time we checked out – Continue & Begin Fast Coaching.This time, it’s the turn of Meerkat Selling®. If you (or your team) are helping customers to buy things, this one is for you.Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:What Meerkat Selling is all about The emotional factors that impact customersThe common thread of feelingsMoving towards – or away from1000’s of hours of Mystery Shopping – what Nick learnedPatterns of SuccessPatterns that had LESS successCommunicationKeeping it simple – 5 stepsGetting rid of complicated sales processesHow being like a ‘Meerkat’ helpsAll the resources we discussed:The Meerkat Selling bookNick’s website – Meerkat SellingThe Motivation Agency – Meerkat Selling ONLINEMy website – sondevelopment.comThe sondevelopment YouTube accountThe voiceover Twitter accountSondevelopment on InstagramAs always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 78 – Yes, we’re back!(Unless you’re listening to this in the back catalogue – in which case, we never went away!)This is the first in a trilogy where we share a conversation I had with Nick Drake-Knight about the origins of his fabulous work. Nick helps people with a wide range of skills, from selling to service and all sorts in between.In this short episode, we learn about the origins of Nick’s fabulous coaching model – Continue & Begin Fast Coaching®. If you (or your team) have regular conversations with people to help them improve in some area of their life or their performance, this one is for you.Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:What approach we’re taking to episodes now – more relaxed!Joining sharppodcast and sondevelopmentWhat Continue & Begin Fast Coaching® isThe brilliant organisations using itFeeling goodRoom C46a (?)Confidence and anxietyCelebrating successWorking under pressureEgo strengtheningRecognising your own talentConfidence and resourcefulnessHow it works for people who are employed or notThe sectors it can help inBusinessRetailThe Public SectorFamily SupportEducationFun!All the resources we discussed:The Fast Coaching BookThe Audiobook (produced by yours truly!)Nick’s website – Fast CoachingThe Motivation Agency – Fast Coaching ONLINEMy website – sondevelopment.comThe sondevelopment YouTube accountThe voiceover Twitter accountSondevelopment on InstagramAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 77 – I was invited to join Karl Craig-West on his podcast. It’s all about being self-employed, and we’ve decided to share the episode here, so you can listen to it too. Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Why I’m at the kitchen tableWhat I’ve been up to since the last episodeWho Karl Craig-West isMoving to self-employmentHelping businesses improve performanceMarketingMaking videosSocial mediaPerfectionism – (It was actually episode 47!)Not working long hoursJuggling chainsawsWhy it’s crucial to have a system that supports youCan anyone be self-employed?The importance of goalsWhy we don’t want a FerrariHaving a planThe Big 3What a newly self-employed person should do quicklyThe daily taskPlanning your life – not just your jobWhy sharppodcast has been quietAll the resources we discussed:How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieKarl’s websiteThe Smashing Self Employment PodcastHis LinkedIn ProfileKarl’s YouTube channelMy LinkedIn Profilesondevelopment.comThe sondevelopment YouTube accountThe voiceover Twitter accountAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it’s all been worth it!

Episode 76 – I promised you an episode to listen to at Christmas – and here it is! We’ve taken a look back at what happened in 2021, the episodes, the stuff. Then, we look forward to 2022 and I give you an alternative to New Year’s Resolutions.Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Moving house and rebuilding the studioNew jobs Building the business (have a look if you’re interested):sondevelopmentDoing face to face training againCreating my own digital content (have a look if you’re interested)sondevelopment – YouTube channelReview of our episodes this year – click each one to listen in full:Looking Ahead – STP069Work-Life Balance – STP070Meditation Benefits – STP071Casanova Brooks – STP072Quick UpdateJoy & Deadlines with Suzy The Casual Birder STP073Resilience & Smart Culture with Mark Billage STP074Physical and Mental Fitness with Aaron Morton – STP075Approaching 2022 – the alternative to New Year ResolutionsThe Forbes article on why New Year’s Resolutions FailFocus on progress – not the goalsHaving a decent toolkit:Accountability to someoneDaily external reminders as to why you’re doing thisApps to show your progressRead about the thing you’re trying to changeTell lots of peopleMake a video of yourself to remind you why you’re doing it when it’s trickyTake a picture of your face every day (optional!)Record milestonesJournal and document what’s better about your new lifestyleFinally, we scanned through all the subjects we’ve covered in 4 years – WOW!Have a listen to the episodes you’ve missed during the Xmas to New Year breakAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast here

Episode 75 – This is a great conversation. We spoke with Aaron Morton not only about his approach to fitness, nutrition and psychology but also so much more! We learn why, for Aaron, being a personal trainer is not only limited to physical fitness, how to look at your wider lifestyle, and why you may need a crisp strategy. Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:How Aaron helps people with habits:EatingBreathingSleepingMovementGeneral Physical Preparedness – GPPSpecific Physical Preparedness – SPPWork-Life BalanceHappiness and confidenceCoaching people to fitnessHis approach to managing time ListsBreaking tasks downComponentsSteven King’s routineSeinfeld chain methodCore stabilityRelationships Creating a framework to support itWeekly planningGeneral Relationship Preparedness (GRP we invented this! Copyright Steve and Aaron®)Emotional eating – The Health ProtocolWillpower versus habitAlcoholHere are the links to the resource we talked about:Aaron’s website – AMTInstagram – @aaronmortoncoYouTube channel – Aaron Morton TrainingFacebook – Fit By HealthBreath – James Nestor Wim Hof MethodParasympathetic nervous systemWhy We Sleep – Matthew WalkerGPPJocko Willink podcastKeith Johnstone – ImprovisationSteven King’s 13 Writing TipsSeinfeld method – the chainThe Stanford Marshmallow TestAnthony Keidis – Scar Tissuesondevelopment.comAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it’s all been worth it!

Episode 74 – This is a JAM-PACKED conversation. We chatted with Mark Billage from Smartculture.UK about resilience, communication, leadership and loads more. Listen to the end, where we talk about his brand-new book. This one is WELL WORTH an hour of your time!Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Blue socks!Smart CultureLeadership and cultureJoyCommunicationThe 5 VoicesBeing self-awareUnderstanding people betterThe impact of your voiceCross-cultural trainingCulture shock“I See You” Mark’s book about leadership principlesResilienceAbility to bounce backFlexibilityIt’s not fixed – you can develop itIt’s about being able to deal with changeNelson MandelaWhy learning is an important partBeing realistic about where you are at, not optimisticGetting perspectiveCoachingPersonal DevelopmentBeing curious for lifeMark’s productivityGet clear on what you’re doingUse a diaryCreate spacesPrioritiseUse to-do lists wellChoose a time of day based on your energy levelsHere are the links to the resource we talked about:Smart CultureMark’s course on resilienceMark on Linked InThe Book – I See YouSawubona – The Zulu greetingNelson Mandela’s biographyGood to Great – Jim CollinsViktor Frankl – Why Meaning Matters an interview from 1963Mary Johnson who forgave her son’s killerThe Dream Job Coach – Louise JennerClifton strengthsInsights – Colours and self-awarenessAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it’s all been worth it!

Episode 73 – In this episode, we chat with Suzy from the Casual Birder podcast. We cover so much stuff and get into a really rich conversation about how Suzy has found herself ‘stuck’ with her productivity and look at some solutions. It’s a great chat!Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:Peach socks!Learning is about a journey not a destinationFocusing on todayBeing confined unlocking joyLoads of helpful systemsTrelloNotionTo-do istKanbanChecklistsTemplatesPrioritisation challengesDeadlines creating flexibility and spaceWeekly planners for family timeVisualising great outcomesHere is the resource we talked about:The Casual Birder websiteCasual Birder on InstagramThe Twitter accountThe Trello appNotionTo-doistThe Kanban systemChecklists – The Checklist ManifestoTemplatesAs always, we’re really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this you can:Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcastsContact us on Twitter – we are @sharppodcast hereThanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it’s all been worth it!