Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics including debunking myths, shifting limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs, discipline, abundanc…
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Are you curious about interconnectedness and sustainability? Pioneering serial social entrepreneur, author and advisor to companies and government Pooran Desai explains the need to shift from a consumer perspective to a regenerative perspective. Through his groundbreaking projects, Pooran is focused on the fusion of bigger purpose with holistic sol…
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Are you grappling with the art of making tough decisions? Finding herself at another chapter change in her life, Dr Nuthana PB delves into the challenges of embracing the hard choices and finding meaning in life’s unexpected turns. Dr Nuthana, a sustainability fellow transitioning into public health, explores themes of personal growth, the intercon…
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What would happen if you were to harness the power of Stoicism and incorporate its teachings into your everyday life? In February 2024, personal trainer and sports therapist Ben Stewart undertook a unique fundraising challenge to become the first person to ascend and descend Mount Kilimanjaro backwards. Applying his understanding of Stoicism to hel…
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Struggling to unlock your true strengths and talents? Meet Hannah Miller, a guiding light in helping you to identify, value and harness your unique strengths and talents which will empower you to navigate the various transitions life brings. As a passionate advocate for social mobility and inclusivity, Hannah’s work is deeply rooted in the belief t…
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Ever felt stuck in a job that doesn't fulfil you? Leadership development expert Andy Follows has a clear and compelling vision and mission. Helping people to harness their potential in the workplace, Andy encourages them to look at their unique blend of talent, intelligence, creativity, capability and resourcefulness. Championing people to realise …
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Do you aspire to be superwoman? If so, you’ve been sold a lie. Superwoman doesn’t exist. Trusting her intuition and focused on accomplishing the One of many® mission to equip one million women leaders with the tools to be able to sustainably change their corner of the world, Jo has published her book Superwoman: Escaping the Myth: How to Increase Y…
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Ever wonder how to align your vision with the rhythms of nature? Embracing nature's wisdom to co-create a future abundant with purpose, resilience, and harmony, Sarah Spencer shares her insights on regenerative leadership, rebalancing societal traits and the interconnectedness of our actions which offer a fresh perspective on thriving in turbulent …
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Are you prepared for retirement? What does retirement mean to you? Sharing how she is spending her retirement, Charlotte Mannion emphasises the importance of self-awareness, acceptance of identity shifts, and the need to embrace technological advances irrespective of age. Charlotte highlights the significance of building trust, the value of nonjudg…
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Focus on WHY launched on 30 April 2020 and this new trailer reflects the evolution of the podcast over the years. Host Amy Rowlinson explains the intention of the show and how it will inspire, enable and empower you to achieve self-fulfilment and encourage you to focus on your WHY. Packed with stories, strategies and insights shared by Amy and her …
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Curious about how faith intertwines with business values and personal growth? Recognising the perpetual pressure to achieve and stay busy, Mark Saxby shifted his focus from doing to being, to savour the present moment and embody a more mindful existence. Committed to this holistic approach, Mark’s new perspective marks a significant chapter, underp…
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of screen addiction, existential threats, gender balance, engagement at work, spaciousness, D-Da…
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Is your child struggling with fear, anxiety or peer pressure? Committed to improving children's mental health, building resilience and encouraging growth, Lorna Davies and Jac McGill are actively transforming anxiety into confidence. With proactive prevention such as explaining the role of fight-flight-freeze responses to children, they enhance sel…
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Are you asking longer life questions? What are you passionate about? How well do you adapt to challenges? Monty Halls, marine biologist and adventurer dives deep into the high standards of military life, the challenges of screen addiction in children and the reasons behind his focus on empowering the next generation to protect our planet. Monty’s j…
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Do you ever find yourself living just for the weekends? Ditching the perfection trap and unpacking societal pressures, Clare Foley demonstrates the power of embracing vulnerability and authenticity. Clare’s transformative journey and shift of mindset to personal growth led to a life filled with purpose, peace and calm. Sharing how to find joy in da…
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Ever pondered the dynamic force of life or the profound beauty amid challenges? Visual storyteller Riccardo Sai dives deep into these themes, exploring how nature, storytelling and purposeful living intertwine to inspire and drive change. Riccardo discovered the significance of crafting meaningful connections especially in testing times. Riccardo s…
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How essential is gender balance for business success? Does your workplace view challenges as growth opportunities? After a health crisis, Kathy Coleman shifted from a “just get on with it” mindset to valuing the vital role of emotional intelligence and gender balance in thriving organisations. Now through her work in gender balance and corporate tr…
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of celebration, synchronicity, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, keynote speaking, change, meaningf…
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Tired of the corporate world grind? From burnout to brilliance, Ben Wales was once there, but he found his calling in guiding values-driven founders/CEOs and their teams from high performance to high transformation accelerating both the growth and impact of their companies. At the core of Ben's practice is his desire to enable leaders and teams to …
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Ever wondered how to control your mind and be free to choose positivity? Dajana Paliokaite, founder of Mindset Kitchen, transformed personal tragedy into a passion project combining cooking and deep conversations. Sharing her powerful journey of self-awareness, authentic living, and the importance of gratitude, Dajana embraces freedom in work, life…
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From broadcast journalism to creating unique adventure retreats, Jenna Dominique’s journey highlights the importance of purposeful living. Reflecting on the transformative effects of motherhood, her struggles with perfectionism and the vital practice of adaptation and letting go, Jenna navigates the complexities of life while prioritising self-care…
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Are you feeling disconnected from nature in our tech-driven world? Environmentalist, speaker and solutionist Nicola Peel shares profound insights into rekindling our bond with the Earth. With over two decades of experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nicola delves into the wisdom of indigenous cultures, the urgency of protecting existing rainforests,…
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What happens when you combine magic with synchronicity and serendipity? You get goosebumps! For this special 400th episode milestone, hosted by Beverley Glick, discover the power of purpose with Amy Rowlinson as she shares her enlightening journey writing ‘The Book’ with her late grandfather, using his wartime commonplace scrapbook for wisdom. This…
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After several guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of self-worth, connection, humour, fulfilment, introspection, kindness and trust, Amy shares her Re…
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After a life-altering accident, burn survivor Marc Convey defied odds, choosing post-traumatic growth over limitation. Through resilience and healing, Marc discovered the pivotal role self-awareness plays in shaping destinations. Finding contentment and authenticity from his inner freedom, with positive momentum Marc is no longer running away from …
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Is humour the universal love language of connection? With a flair for comedy, speaker, Emmy award-winning comedy writer, comedian and speechwriting consultant Beth Sherman believes it is. Having mastered the immense heart-warming power of humour to create and strengthen emotional connection, engagement and likeability, Beth bridges gaps with humour…
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Are you in a prison of your own making? Are you caught in the pursuit of perfection? From battling undiagnosed PTSD to her transformative path through trauma and the awakening of leadership potential, Lis Cashin navigated life’s complexities with resilience and grace. Now embracing her role as a catalyst for women’s empowerment in leadership, Lis’s…
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Are contracts your nemesis? Is legalese leaving you lost? With her holistic approach, recovering lawyer Sarah Fox is transforming the way people do business advocating for simplicity and transparency in business agreements. Weaving in learnings from tandem cycling across Europe, Sarah drives home the importance of understanding the small print, bot…
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of life rules, mental health, voice dialogue, managing inner critic, serendipity, bravery resili…
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Be unique but conform. Stand out but look like this to fit in. With a deep desire to make it in the music industry these were the paradoxes Bernii Mac faced. Taking on board the messaging she felt might help elevate her career meant Bernii got swept up in the machine and lost touch with her authenticity which affected her mental health and wellbein…
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Do you ever find yourself trapped indoors lost in the digital shuffle craving fresh air? Having attributed nature to saving his life, it is nature which now fuels eco-adventurer, international keynote speaker and philanthropist Isaac Kenyon’s purpose-driven mission. Leaving behind him the deepest depths of digital burnout to redefine human enduranc…
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Do you make it a daily habit to push yourself every day? Do you take credit for the tremendous talents and abilities you have? Do you have a crisis management mindset? Employing a step by step, bit by bit approach to breaking down seemingly impossible challenges into more manageable chunks, award-winning, international and TEDx Speaker Hilary Brigg…
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Overcoming personal tragedy and surviving extreme adversity, motivational speaker and coach Richard McCann transformed his pain and suffering into purposeful change. This shift meant that for almost two decades now Richard has empowered people with his iCan philosophy enabling them to chart their own paths from darkness to purpose, to overcome chal…
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How well are you navigating the complexities of organisational design and leadership in your business? With forty years of experience spanning corporate and business start-ups in different industry sectors, Adrian Brown focuses on creating transformative conditions within teams. From social contracts in small groups to the broader impact on global …
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of sobriety, giving, charity, networking, storytelling, creation, self-reflection, purpose, rela…
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Holding a profound belief that everyone is inherently a master creator, Cindy Powers Prosor has sensed a partnership with the divine to shape her life’s path from childhood. Harnessing this extraordinary intuitive power of co-creation that resides within has not only guided her own life but has also lit the way for others seeking to unlock their cr…
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Do you know how to use storytelling to unlock the power of your life stories to influence, inspire and build trust? Through her intuitive, yet structured writing process professional storyteller Beverley Glick has curated a life dictionary of words that symbolise pivotal moments in her life. Believing the essence of effective and authentic communic…
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Are you a natural networker? Charlie Lawson is a very Unnatural Networker. By putting networking across from the point of view of someone who’d rather avoid it completely, Charlie helps professional service folk to gain confidence and find joy in creating meaningful connections. From his own struggles with confidence in social and business situatio…
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Are you a 1% giver? How much of your income goes towards charitable giving and how much time do you spend on self-reflection? Having sold her publishing company, speaker, author and multi-award-winning entrepreneur Mindy Gibbins-Klein found herself blessed with more time to reflect on what really mattered to her. In 2020, Mindy recognised that whil…
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With a deep understanding of the neurological and biological effects of alcohol, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown works with companies to help create strategies that allow for their employees to reach their full potential whilst also focusing on their wellbeing and productivity. With a desire to shift the societal norms around alcohol consumption, Duncan has…
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of self-awareness, confidence, equality in education, bias, racism, change, sobriety, inner dial…
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From a wrongful incarceration of 1352 days to overcoming Stage 4 cancer, Karin Volo understands the importance of inner growth and self-awareness to heal trauma and disease. Creating purpose in her everyday life as Chief Joy Bringer and CEO of Evoloshen, Karin is an expert in engagement, personal and organisational development. Karin recognises how…
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Despite experiencing many challenges growing up, former lawyer, inspirational keynote speaker, transformational coach, author and podcaster Caroline Flanagan and her brother shared a mindset of breaking through barriers, a mindset she carries forward in her work today. A recognised expert on Imposter Syndrome, Caroline focuses on supporting black l…
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With the struggles and guilt of balancing work with motherhood, it took a life-altering experience for Jo Hines to shift her perspective and priorities. With a sense of newfound control and exploration of new possibilities, Jo finally left the corporate world after thirty years in banking to pursue a passion project which has since evolved into a b…
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Founder of the world’s largest mindful drinking movement, Club Soda, and the UK’s foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks, Laura Willoughby MBE holds core values of openness, equality and community collaboration. Her superpower is uniting people to solving societal problems and her vision of championing alcohol-free options at social venues …
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Fuelled by an unwavering passion for education, viewing it as a key to unlocking potential and a catalyst for social progress, Desna McKenzie recognises the historical injustice of education withheld from marginalised people for generations. Desna confronts the traumas and disenfranchisement experienced by Black children in the UK. As a devoted mot…
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After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of choice, mortality, inclusivity, sobriety, wellbeing, legacy, creation, superpowers and purpos…
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Uniting for change, making a difference and building a support network for FND patients, Founder and CEO of FND Dimensions, Steve Webster, knows that strength is found within a peer-led community. Having worked in the charity sector all his life, his focus had been on community and youth development. However after a long period of ill health betwee…
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Leaving the world in a better place is the underlying principle for David Abbott to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Educated at Oxford, David has run businesses from start-ups to UK brands of $1b distribution companies and has held a variety of senior marketing roles. He now works directly with businesses on their pricing, achieving dramat…
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Moving women into senior levels, closing the gender pay gap and keeping knowledge within the building, Penny Haslam is achieving phenomenal results with her Impact, Influence and Confidence group program. Focused on empowering and supporting women in the workplace, Penny champions the need for equitable environments, the impact of confidence on wel…
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