Wanky Thoughts

Hosted by Helen Walker

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Jun 2026

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We all have Wanky thoughts... you know what I mean, those thoughts that pop into your head making you believe you're not capable of building a business and life you love. Who's gonna pay me that, I'm not a speaker, I need more experience, I'm crap at sales.... all Wanky thoughts that keep your income and success capped. Well no more, because removing those Wanky thoughts is easy and this podcast will tell you exactly how to do that. Expect honest, frank and upfront conversations about what it really takes to create a successful business that doesn't have you chained to your phone 24/7, because let's face it, we all want a life outside of our business.... and free, completely uninterrupted time on our own.

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June 16, 2026Episode 111 hr 11 min

11. Why You're Not Showing Up (And It's Not Your Fault) with Tim Buckle

You know what you need to do. Get on camera. Pitch your offer. Put yourself out there.And yet… you don't.In this episode, I sit down with Tim Buckle from Chimp Management to talk about the voice that's louder than logic and what to actually do about it.We cover• Why fear of visibility isn't weakness - it's your brain doing exactly what it's designed to do•The old stories quietly running your business (and how to rewrite them)•The 1 in 5 rule that will stop you losing sleep over people who don't buy•Why selling feels pushy and how to make it feel natural insteadMy lightbulb moment:I used to think the version of me dancing round the kitchen to Miley Cyrus before a sales call was some kind of performance. Tim told me I was wrong. That is you -before your chimp gets in the way.That alone is worth the listen.GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

June 9, 202633 min

10. Throw The Bloody Rule Book Away!

You've studied the strategies. Followed the formulas. Done everything the "experts" told you to do.And yet the sales aren't coming. The visibility feels forced. And somewhere deep down, you're starting to wonder if you're the problem.You're not.The rule book is.In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a client who was doing all the "right" things and it was quietly costing her sales. GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

May 12, 2026Episode 839 min

9. You Don't Want It Enough (and Other Rubbish People Tell You)

I swapped the car for her kitchen this week, and even blow-dried my hair because this week, I've got a guest! I met Vanessa Jennings at a networking event a couple of weeks ago and honestly, I could have talked to her all day.Vanessa is a brand strategist who helps people stop sounding like everyone else. She's also a Kiwi who moved to the UK at 22, a mum, a former fashion industry lifer, and someone who took five... five — redundancies before finally saying "right, I'm doing this for myself."In this episode, we get into all of it. Why it takes us so bloody long to leave jobs we hate. The "salary handcuffs" (and how I survived on plain pasta with tuna as a weekend treat). What actually happens when you launch something and nobody buys it. Why being told "you just don't want it enough" by a coach is one of the most awful things you can hear and why it's also nonsense.We also talk about AI-generated content (Vanessa is not holding back), why trying to look professional online can completely kill your business, and how the best thing I ever did was just prat about in my kitchen making videos with no plan whatsoever.If you've ever had a bad month and immediately gone back on LinkedIn to look for a job, this one's for you.Find Vanessa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessaeves/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-eve-jennings/Website: https://vanessaeves.com/GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

May 5, 2026Episode 727 min

8. The Public Speaking Secret Nobody Tells You

Ever felt like your brain is working against you the moment you step up to speak?I am literally recording this from the car on the way home from a networking event where I've just delivered a talk. And yes, my heart was pounding, my hands were jittery, and that wanky voice in my head was having an absolute field day.Because here's the thing, I teach this stuff, and I still get nervous. And for a long time I thought that meant something was wrong with me. It doesn't. And in this episode I'm going to tell you exactly why.I'm talking about why public speaking scares the living daylights out of most people, why your brain is literally wired to keep you small and quiet, and the exact technique I used today mid talk, to shut that inner critic up and get into my flow.Because true confidence isn't about never feeling scared. It's about knowing what to do when that voice pipes up and tells you you're not good enough.If you've ever stood up to speak and felt like your brain was working against you, this one's for you.And if you want to start tackling those wanky thoughts for good, come and find out more about the Wanky Thoughts Club. I'd love to have you in there.Email me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com for more details. GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

April 28, 202625 min

7. This Is Why You Can't Talk About Your Offers On Camera

Even that woman you put on a pedestal has Wanky Thoughts Yes, even that woman making millions, smashing it on Instagram and who speaks at every event you go to. I know this, because if she's human, she'll have Wanky Thoughts... it's part of life. In this episode I explain where my own Wanky Thoughts came from so you can start to identify your own story. Because once you do that, you can start to change these Wanky Thoughts, feel more confident and show up and sell like a pro. If you want to sign up to the next Wanky Thoughts Coaching Experience, Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Can't wait to hear from you! GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

April 21, 2026Episode 612 min

6. Celebrate the small wins

Social media would have you believe that if you're not killing it, making a gazillion a week then who the heck are you. But life is about celebrating the small, real wins... because they add up to big successes. That's what we're talking about today on the Wanky Thoughts podcast.GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

April 14, 2026Episode 510 min

5. This will help you get more sales... a worry hour

I used to be the worlds worst worrier, I'd worry about forgetting what I was worried about, no seriously. So here's a brilliant tip that I use and tell all my clients about, a tool that will help you stop worrying and overthinking so much, so you can get on with building your business. GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

April 7, 2026Episode 421 min

4. You'll never feel ready to do the thing that scares you!

I'm not ready is the sentence that's robbed the dreams of more women than I've had hot dinners. Despite years of experience, loads of testimonials and positive client feedback, Women worldwide are telling themselves they're not ready. The truth is, nobody ever feels ready... the brave ones just take action anyhow. That's what this episode of Wanky Thoughts is all about! Don't forget to leave a review! GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

March 31, 2026Episode 316 min

3. Why women are still underpaid (and it's not what you think)

You’ve probably heard a lot about the gender pay gap…But what if the real reason it’s still happening isn’t just “out there” it’s happening much closer to home?In this video, I’m breaking down the uncomfortable truth about why women are still underpaid and the part no one is talking about.Because this isn’t about blame… it’s about power.If you’re:* undercharging* hesitating to say your price* feeling awkward selling* or constantly second guessing yourselfThis video will show you what’s actually going on and how to change it.Because when one woman raises her standards… it doesn’t just change her income👉 it changes what’s possible for all of usGET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube

March 24, 2026Episode 216 min

2. Perfectionism will cost you missed sales!

I almost didn't start this podcast, because I had spent 12 months waiting for the perfect set up, the perfect thing to talk about and the perfect moment. That moment never came, because perfect isn't real. Waiting for everything to be perfect before you do the Video, the podcast, speak at the event or step into that bigger room is the very thing that will destroy it. This week I talk about my own struggles with perfectionism and give you a few tips to help you overcome your perfectionist tendencies. GET IN TOUCH Message me at helen@helenwalkercoaching.com Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Watch this podcast on YouTube