Impactful Authenticity

Hosted by Lucy Rowell

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Impactful Authenticity is a weekly podcast for anyone who is looking for inspiration and actionable insights into how to both develop themselves to show up more authentically in life as well as to create teams and organisations with authenticity at their core. I hope you enjoy the show. Lucy x

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August 11, 2024Episode 2336 min

Live with intention: Finding Joy, avoiding perfectionism and learning through grief

Today I’m super excited to chat with Marybeth Gregg. Marybeth is the President and Founder of the Gregg Resource Group and the International Center for Women's Leadership. Marybeth is an International Coach, Speaker and Author of the book How to Soar with a Broken Wing - Finding Tiny Moments of Joy Every Day. She is also a contributing author in the new book, Wellness Wisdom. What you’ll hear about : Learning through grief Knowing you’re not alone It’s not selfish to receive help Finding small moments of joy use the ABC method – Aware, take a Break, get Curious Spend time outside and take a pause Living your values Understanding your perfectionism If it’s not joyful, I’m not doing it! The power of women in leadership Our everyday interactions mean so much We’re all leaders in our own life regardless of our role Listening to our hearts and live with intention Weekly Challenge : Spend time being self aware. Get away from the noise and electronics. Power of Music : Don’t worry be happy by Bobby McFerrin Links: Gregg Resource Group Website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

July 28, 2024Episode 2230 min

The beauty of silence: Being aware of the advice monster, creating space for others and staying curious

Today I welcome Alun Bedding to the show. Alun has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 30 years and four years ago qualified as a coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2020, gaining the International Coaching Federation credential of Associate Certified Coach in 2023. Since 2020, he has amassed over 400 hours of coaching working with individuals and teams. A passionate advocate of coaching, he has appeared on podcasts, webinars and blogs extolling the benefits of coaching. He believes that coaching is for everyone and that anyone can benefit from a good coach. What you’ll hear about : Leaders as coaches Creating space for people to think You don’t have to know all the answers Find people around you to practise with The art of not interrupting people The beauty of silence Finding the people who help you show up authentically Don’t become the advice monster Stay curious and ask questions The confusion around the word “coach” and whether it’s directive or indirective Who am I? Weekly Challenge : Be present in a conversation. Be an active listener and be in a world of not knowing. Power of Music : In the end by Linkin Park Links: Alun’s LinkedIN Alun Bedding coaching and consulting website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

July 14, 2024Episode 2135 min

Love and Hope. The power of telling your story, asking for help and breaking down the stigma of mental ill-health

Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite. He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising and motivating audiences to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of all employees. What you’ll hear about : The powerful emotions of love and hope Being open to talking to friends and colleagues The stigma of mental ill–health Understanding anxiety and depression How companies are supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplace Reflect on your own relationship to mental-ill health Start the conversation on mental-ill health in your team/company Tell your story Bring in an external catalyst to gain awareness and start the conversation Move from the rationale to the story-telling Understanding not everyone is a great story-teller Get the right permissions before you share your story What does asking for help mean? Weekly Challenge : See if you can take on some “CAN DO” everyday - Connection, Be Active, Be Nice to someone, Discover, Observe Power of Music : Don’t let the old man in by Toby Keith Links: Geoff’s LinkedIN Geoff’s Website Minds @ Work Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

June 30, 2024Episode 2035 min

Life is too short to be boring! Leverage community, compassion and creating a safe harbour for teams to fail

Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital – a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity. As a proud Filipina, Kristelle founded the Asian Business Collaborative to support Asian business owners – an often underrepresented group in the business community. The collaborative was founded when Kristelle identified a lack of small business support to Asian owned businesses during the 2020 pandemic, the “non-profit in the making” was formed to focus on prosperity with a cultural competency lens. What you’ll hear about : The importance of family in driving your purpose and priorities Finding a mentor Building community and its influence in decision making Jumping fully into opportunities Using community to grow and evolve Starting up a non-profit organisation Getting comfortable failing forward Being authentic can be a differentiator Don’t be boring Compassion for each other in a team Focussing on teachable moments Weekly Challenge : When you wake up in the morning what do you ask yourself and when you get home are you the person you wanted to be during the day? Power of Music : Love Train by The O’Jays Links: Kristelle’s LinkedIN Siarza Agency Asian business collaborative Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

June 16, 2024Episode 1936 min

Prioritising yourself. Commitment, true authenticity, being your own hero and owning the room

I’m super excited to chat with Michele Kuei today. Michele is your go-to coach in Visibility Marketing and a wizard at content and email marketing strategies. She’s the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she's all about helping Female coaches turn their passion into a thriving business. Her journey has taken her from playing small with physical disability to hiking Machu Picchu, and now, she's a rising star in the marketing world. Michelle is the kind of person who not only knows her stuff but also knows how to make a real connection and light up a room. What you’ll hear about : Most of us walk around thinking we’re authentic when we’re not Authenticity has to embody truly who you are The hard lesson of acceptance Body shaming The importance of hitting rock bottom to motivate you Self-reflection Putting yourself as the priority Recognising the small wins from being dedicated A pivotal moment in asking for help Everyone of us has a Hero inside Owning the room Having commitment for yourself 5 step confidence process The importance of belonging Weekly Challenge : Find one thing that makes you forget about the time and you can indulge in Power of Music : Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes Links: Michelle’s LinkedIN Michelle’s Instagram Elevate Life Coaching Website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

June 2, 2024Episode 1835 min

Get out of your head: Tough love, managing expectations and the importance of using your personal story

Today I chatted with Brian Sachetta. Brian is the author and owner of Get Out of Your Head®, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression. By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading their own psychological demons. Brian currently has two books launched, “Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety” and “Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating the Abyss of Depression.” His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible. What you’ll hear about : Using your personal story to help others The benefit of frameworks Creating cathartic moments for yourself Make sure your capabilities match what the market is looking for Managing expectations Self-inflicted pressure Authenticity creates better conversations Authenticity being a branding tool Not being authentic can lead others to pigeonhole you in the wrong areas The importance of tough love Weekly Challenge : Find someone this week to share something you don’t usually share Power of Music : Self Revolution by Killswitch Engage Links: Brian’s LinkedIN Get out of your head Instagram Get out of your head website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

May 19, 2024Episode 1715 min

Book Club 11: Religion, Business, Introverts and Trailblazers

Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Darby Vannier, Claire Brittain, Victoria Pelletier, Margaret Mary O’Connor You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Let it Go by Dame Stephanie Shirley Quiet by Susan Cain What they don’t teach you in Catholic College. Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ by John Wijngaards Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

May 5, 2024Episode 1633 min

Keep questioning. Get out of your comfort zone, stand up for what you believe and women in the priesthood

Today we chat with author Margaret Mary O’Connor. Margaret has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings. Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul , Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with. She also hosts her own podcast Your Radical Truth for those wanting to get monthly insights from Margaret and her guests. What you’ll hear about : The importance of early childhood memories in creating a purpose Women’s ordination Women in the priesthood The motivation that comes from finding your purpose Keep asking questions, even when others think the answer is definitive The importance of diversity in decision making Cultural prejudice Listen! If you are spending money and time to investigate a topic. Listen to what the results are saying Get out of your comfort zone Weekly Challenge : Go back to an area you think you’re an expert and do a further deep dive and see if there is an alternative viewpoint you haven’t considered. Power of Music : I will survive by Gloria Gaynor Links: Margaret Mary O’Connor LinkedIN Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

April 21, 2024Episode 1533 min

Strategic Intentionality: Whole human leadership and understanding you're the CEO of your career and brand

Today we welcome Victoria Pelletier on the show. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35 and a CEO at age 41. Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the significance of Whole Human Leadership - being an empathetic and authentic leader, as well as the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience. What you’ll hear about : Whole human leadership The unseen employee Leaning into what makes your feel uncomfortable Strategic intentionality The importance of personal branding Radical candour Being confident Building Resilience Creating belonging within organisations You can not be what you can not see You're the CEO of your career and brand Weekly Challenge : Figure out their Brand Why. What makes you different from others? Power of Music : Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Links: Victoria’s LinkedIN Victoria’s Website Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

April 7, 2024Episode 1430 min

Living in a neurodiverse family. Boundaries, superpowers and sparks of wonder

As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity. Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career. Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive! What you’ll hear about : The broad diversity in autism diagnosis The changing understanding of autism within the general public Young careers support Support for neurotypical children Finding time for yourself Don’t worry about terminology. The conversation is the important part Superpowers Living in a state of wonder Resetting what “normal” is Neurodiversity often isn’t just one condition Needing to think about the whole person Weekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win) Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-Heidke Links: Claire’s LinkedIN Amanda Kirby LinkedIN Ellie Middleton LinkedIN Beyond Autism Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify