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Racism - Who’s problem is it? (RIP George Floyd) #47

This has been our most emotionally challenging podcast to put out. If like us you've been moved by the brutal killing on George Floyd by US police officers then you will also realise that Racism is still prevalent despite our technological advancements, and relative peace and prosperity. In fact many would argue that Racism never died, but has has taken on a new alias. 
Today we shine a light on Racism, it's creation and its roots. Then we explore the possible solutions that will enable us all to live together in the spirit of the late Dr Martin Luther King JNR.
 
Tune in and engage - Racism Who's problem is it?  
 
RIP George Floyd your legacy lives on.
 
ALL is ONE!

Philip Cox-Hynd on Change by Choice, Mindfulness and Radical Leadership #46

Do you hate change, or love it? - It depends whether the change is imposed (like tax) or chosen (like marriage) - Philip Cox-Hynd
I reached out to Philip via LinkedIn and was delighted he agreed to be the show. This podcast was serendipitously inspiring, Philip provided a master class in his approach to change management with key lessons we can apply to our own lives.
Philip's approach is refreshing as it turns on its head the outdated and sadly still practiced change transformation methodologies that rely heavily on top-down power, enforced and disempowering change initiatives. Instead, Philips approach is bringing about 'Change by Choice' by:
Vision: Developing and communicating a vision clearly and often, so everyone could see what the future held.
Power: Establishing a powerful guiding coalition, involving all those people who had a hold on the reins.
Engagement: Enthusing staff to choose to be agents of change by first nurturing mindfulness and then spotlighting the gap to be crossed.
Involvement: Organising volunteers to draw up and be advocates for a change manifesto. People support what they help create.
Measurement: Setting early-win and longer-term goals and validating progress promptly in line with their fast-response culture.
Philip implemented this approach at Ella's Kitchen now worth £100m, whose founder commended our change management for setting them up to continue their exceptional growth in "a better-managed and more focused way."
PHILIP'S BACKGROUND
Based in Henley-on-Thames UK, Harley Young is an implementational consultancy, comprised of change gladiators!
The co-founder, Philip Cox-Hynd, dovetails his expertise in human development with strategy and process improvement.
In the human development field, his expertise was gained leading public seminars for Exegesis (the UK version of Landmark Forum) in the 1980s, working with the Human Awareness Institute of California, as well as collaborating with John Grinder, co-formulator of NLP.
Philip combined this expertise with insights gained working with the inventors of business process re-engineering, work on strategy at Henley Business School UK, as well as hands-on experience on client projects over 25 years, delivering lasting corporate change.
This combination led to Philip becoming a strategic and cultural change management expert and, through his company, Harley Young, he has designed and implemented growth-led change programs for large and small corporations such as Barclays, Pfizer, Microsoft, Arup and Ella's Kitchen.
Philip is a Vipassana meditator - Vipassana is the origin of mindfulness - and he started this discipline in 2003, continuing to this day.
In 2019, Philip authored a book Mindfulness and the Art of Change by Choice: Radical Leadership for Managing Change.
A must-read for anyone seeking to master change.
 
Sit back, tune in and enjoy, this podcast will make your life Boom!
Thank you Philip - This will be a classic Show! 
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Fiona Small - 5 Ways to Corona Proof Your Business Plus so much more #45

I rarely find myself taking the backseat and lost for words, however on this occasion my feelings are well-founded. I've had the pleasure of interviewing the award-winning mentor, speaker and entrepreneur Fiona Small for the show. This being a conversation long overdue, and well worth the wait. Fiona drops pearls of wisdom from start to finish to keep you motivated and inspired during this lockdown and beyond.
Fiona replays her journey, discovering her ‘WHY’ and answering to her calling, revealing the hidden motivators to her abundant drive, resilience and laser-like focus. Fiona shares how she has assumed responsibilities that many have shied away from – this journey has taken her around the world where she has received numerous awards. Never frightened to stick her head above the parapet, whether it is standing up for women’s rights, social justice and economic empowerment for women.
This interview has something for every aspiring entrepreneur at a time when staying relevant, buoyant and connected has never been more important. Including a special teaser from her forthcoming eBook 5 Ways to Corona Proof Your Business.
We look forward too many more collaborations with Fiona and welcome her to The Mic Drop Club family.
Background
Fiona Small is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. She is also the founder and director of the Young Mums Support Network (YMSN) CIC which has been going strong for the last 10 years. Helping young mums develop the skills to empower them to make better, informed decisions concerning their lives and relationships.
Teaching young mums about self-worth and developing their employability skills by providing tailored career advice across a range of industries has increased their confidence and aspirations of what they can achieve.
Fiona has featured as a guest on panel debates, round tables and mastermind groups to spread her message and has recently launched The Female Founders Club for founders of social enterprise. 
As a solo parent of two children, Fiona became familiar with navigating the challenges of returning to work part-time and taking the inevitable pay cut that comes with juggling professional life and parenthood. 
Thank you to Fiona for dropping some amazing Mic Drop moments. 
Sit back and enjoy this Epic podcast episode, make life BOOM!
 
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"Mother of Magnificence Award 2018"
 
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SHAME: How to Overcome the Most Destructive Human Behaviours (Part 1:8) #44

Welcome to Part 1:8 of a series of shows focused on the hidden factors behind human behaviour.
In order to achieve our own goals. It is important that we able to reflect without bias on our own behaviours and emotions, seeking to understand its root cause and how to overcome them. All too often people fail to reach their optimum potential because they are stuck in a loop of limiting emotions that drives non-productive/constructive behaviours.
Equally, to become better communicators, it is vital we pay heightened attention to the signals a person is displaying as these can reveal their underlying emotions and processes to manage them.
In this show we unpack the lowest level of emotion which shame. This emotion is rarely discussed, as the people tend prioritise other high-profile states of emotions such as Anxiety, Depression and Anger. To support this series, we shall be inviting guests’ speakers to delve deeper on the subject to help you to support yourself or others seeking to overcome their emotions:
1. Shame2. Blame3. Despair4. Regret5. Anxiety6. Craving7. Hate8. Scorn
Shame is an unpleasant self-conscious emotion typically associated with a negative evaluation of the self; withdrawal motivations; and feelings of distress, exposure, mistrust, powerlessness, and worthlessness.
Don’t be limited,
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Marteka Swaby LIVE BAME Mental Health Panel Discussion – Challenging Stigma #43

As part of a Stress Awareness Month, Marteka Swaby takes over show to share a special LIVE BAME Mental Health Panel Discussion – Challenging Stigma
Day 22 - Reinforce, Energise & Focus Stress Awareness - Panel Discussion with Marteka Swaby, Eduardo Da Costa & Douglas Hamandishe 
Eduardo Da Costa, Art Curator & Mental Health Advocate. Sharing his personal experiences. Marteka has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing through coaching, consulting and mentoring. She is an expert in mental health and is curating health & wellbeing programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. She has worked in one of the UK's largest NHS Mental Health Trusts. And practices as a Psychotherapist, specialising in compulsive & emotional eating disorders.
Covid-19 has the potential to increase discrimination for vulnerable communities, particularly where there is existing discrimination. To understand why BAME communities are 20% more likely than their white counter-parts to experience psychological distress We explore cultural nuances to challenge the stigma of mental health In BAME communities, sharing some coping strategies or actions we can implement: - Creating different narratives across different systems - The role of discrimination within the treatment disparity - Mass Media stereotypes & vulnerability perceptions - Top 5 Actions or coping strategies
This is a real eye opening show with great insights, focusing not only on the challenges face BAME communities but also on the solutions.
Thank you Marteka for allowing me to share this discussion. 
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Dr Cyrus Abbasian - The Socio-Economic Impacts of The Coronavirus Pandemic, Healthcare Staff Wellbeing and More #42

  
Dr Cyrus Abbasian (Consultant Psychiatrist) is well placed discuss the social economic challenges and the far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the COVID-19 disease itself. Dr Abbasian opens the lid on the how healthcare workers are managing their own health and wellbeing, the shortage of PPE, ventilators, and a spike in deaths taking its toll. As well as the current state of services/teams inpatient and community; never has there been a time where integrated/coordinated care has been so important.
 
Dr Abbasian has a been putting out great content his YouTube channel ‘From the Couch’ check it out to stay informed, it was a great privilege having him on the show to share his insights and we look forward to more collaborations in the future.
 From The Couch
We would let to extend a massive Thank You to All HealthCare workers putting themselves at risk to care for others. You shall never be forgotten!
 
Thank you for listening to this one. This is special – Stay Safe - Stay at Home – Protect the Health Service
 
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41. #41: Stephen R. Marriott - Submitting to The Clarion Call To Adventure

 
We all from time to time wonder into hidden treasure troves of our minds where we tell and retell stories of past events, present challenges, imaged or real future battles yet to be fought and overcome. These stories we tell follow the Hero’s journey structure as defined by academic Joseph Campbell in 1949.
This is the theme of today’s exclusive Interview with with Amazon Bestselling Author Stephen R. Marriot, as he shares his own person journey of inner discovery walking The  Santiago de Compostela, known in English as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. 
Stephen R. Marriott is a bestselling independent author and traveller. He grew up in Portishead in the West Country of England. Although just a small-town boy at heart he has worked in stockbroking in the City of London and has visited 50+ countries. His writing career began in 2012 when seeking adventure, he took a very long walk across Spain and subsequently discovered his creative spirit.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we go deep into his creative process, his values and beliefs and life challenges. Stephen drops loads of gems that will definitely leave you feeling motivated and inspired as only a author is capable of doing.
Thanks Stephen (Atomic Mic Drop) Marriot, I look forward to catching up with you again!
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Candyfloss Guitar (The Reluctant Pilgrim #1): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MKXSGQK/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
Santiago's Guitar (The Reluctant Pilgrim #2): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KNTTKGL/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
 
 

40. #40: Discussion - Will The Coronavirus Break Religion As We know It?

Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week for Christians all over the world, as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is one that proves the greatest Joy. We on behalf of The Mic Drop Club we would like to wish all Christians a very Happy Easter. However, the Christian faith just like any other religion, industry or institution is not immune to the effects of COVID-19 e.g. lockdowns = empty churches & auditoriums
In today’s episode, we discuss, “Will The Coronavirus Break Religion As We Know It?” as we welcome back co-host Ndjingo who is currently taking precautionary measures to self-isolate after being exposed to a patient with suspected COVID-19. 
Ndjingo being a practising Christian shares insight into how Churches are responding to the outbreak with the help of technology, faith and willingness to adapt. 
This is an enlightening conversation you do not want to miss!
 
Ndjingo’s Special Easter Message:
Happy Easter is to all the Christians who are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ today.
May this be a time of reflection and action in terms of bettering your relationship with Jesus Christ moving forward.  
 
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39. #39: Richard Reid - How to Appease The Reptilian Brain to Overcome Change

With the world becoming more and more uncertain and grappling to take control back control following the COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve been supremely fortunate to catch up with Richard Reid thanks to the wonders of technology to bring to you episode 39 How to appease the Reptilian brain to overcome change.
 
“Self-awareness gives you the power to take back control and ultimately make better choices in real-time.” - Richard Reid  
 
Richard Reid is a CEO and Founder of Pinnacle Wellbeing Services group of companies (based in UK and Isle of Man) - Keynote speaker on topics such as Psychological Resilience, Trauma, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Wellbeing, Leadership, Charisma and Collaborative Sales. 
He is the author of ‘Cure Your Phobia in 24 Hours’ and a presenter with Penguin Living. Containing proven techniques to help you overcome any phobia in 24hours. Richard is no stranger to media appearances on radio and television: including as one of the expert psychologists for Sky 1’s series ‘Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures’. 
Also, Richard has contributed and written several leading publications. Richard provides psychotherapy to high-net-worth individuals and top performers within business, sport and entertainment along with consultative services.
 
Starting with understanding the nature of our primitive reptilian brains along with techniques to go from safety and survival mode to developing heightened self-awareness to take back control and ultimately make better choices in real-time. Richard being the expert coach deliveries bit size nuggets of wisdom to help us better understand the process for building reliance and not taking it for granted as it is a finite resource, understanding what we to do to replenish it is a complete game-changer. 
Richard encourages us to focus on the positive and not to take moments for granted, any paying heightened attention to where you place your focus.
Other themes discussed:
Dealing with compliments and criticisms.
Mindfulness - where do you put your attention
OCD - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Self-compassion - How to genuinely love yourself, forgive yourself by connecting from your inner child.
Dealing with Trauma using EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)  
Sit back, tune in and engage and let Richard take you on a journey of self-discovery and mastery to enable you to thrive in these most uncertain times.
 
“It takes 3 positives to counter 1 negative thought” 
Thank you, Richard, for helping us to not only just live life but to make life BOOM!
 
Book Recommendations
Man’s search for meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EKOC0HI/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
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38. #38: Is Zimbabwe Ready To Fight Corona Virus or Sleep Walking Into a Catastrophe - Guest Bruce Mamvura ZimNurses Association Director

ZimNurses Association discussion about Covid-19
In the show today we will be discussing
·       The virus in Zimbabwe- when was the first case diagnosed
·       What has been the government’s response
·       How many cases has been noted and or death’s since have been recorded in Zimbabwe. So far there has been one well known case of Zororo Makamba but bound to be a lot more.
·       The lack of resources in the country such as PPE for our doctors and nurses
·       We will also look at the recent viral video about how doctors in France spoke about testing the Covid-19 and the ethics of this in this day and age
·       Finally from the Zim Nurses Association we also send the message to all those back home, that this a serious pandemic, please respect the provided instructions to STAY AT HOME AND WASH YOUR HANDS
 
·       Links, www.zimnursesassociation.co.uk