Today, Toni is joined by Mindy Gibbins-Klein, an expert in developing authors and thought leaders. Over the past 20 years, Mindy has trained and coached 1000s in 18 countries and published 14 books that teach how to lead with both head and heart.

Mindy explains what a thought leader is and how to become one. She also shares how to use the written word and language to get back in touch with who you are so that you can make progress and help more people.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Put your best ideas out there then let people decide for themselves whether you are a thought leader or not.
• Don´t just publish anything. It has to be good, and you have to write it yourself.
• Consuming too much of other people´s content clouds your mind and dilutes your ideas.
• Mindfulness, journalling, and affirmations are powerful, but you have to do them in the right way. Mindy shares how.
• Spend time reflecting with intention.
• Every day, pause, ask yourself what went well, and what went wrong, and decide what to work on tomorrow.
• Writing is powerful. It helps you as well as others.
• Find good female mentors. You will need several mentors throughout your life.
• Become a giver.

BEST MOMENTS

“Dig deep for your expertise and showcase that, and then you'll be known as an expert with proper substance. “

“Part of my work is about helping people get back to themselves.“

“Reflect with intention.“

“Journal these things out but make true statements.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://giving1percent.com/

https://mindygk.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5W2AGg2nMo

ABOUT MINDY

Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an international speaker, coach, and author of 14 books, with her clients publishing over 1,000 titles. She leads The Book Midwife® book coaching brand and The Thoughtful Leader consultancy.

Mindy also founded Giving 1 Percent, a project promoting charitable giving. Over the past 25 years, Mindy has coached and presented to over 50,000 executives and entrepreneurs in 18 countries.

Her TEDx talk, “Sometimes You Need to Change Yourself to Be Yourself,” has nearly one million views, reflecting her mission to inspire thoughtful leadership.

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Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBE is an award-winning entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in SME, business startup, and growth. She has served as a non-executive board member and Chair for several NFPs, raised multi-millions in funding, and grown two businesses. As a former Director of an FTSE30 company.

Toni & Lesley are joined by Sarah Churchman OBE a global leader in DEI and Workplace Wellbeing, with over 20 years of experience driving innovative, data-driven solutions that align diversity initiatives with business success, mostly for PwC where she spent 37 years in total. Sarah is known for her pioneering work in de-biasing HR processes and fostering inclusive environments where diversity thrives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Everyone has biases.
• The lack of diversity at the top demonstrates that there is a lack of equality in the workplace.
• Inequality outside of work plays a significant role in inequality at work. If you take on the bulk of domestic chores, and child and elder care duties, you don´t have as much time and energy left for work.
• Plan for what you want to do in your career.
• You don´t have to be liked to do well, you have to be respected.
• Get yourself seen - network with those above you and people outside of your firm.
• To get to the top you need a sponsor.
• Be authentic and do work that you enjoy.

BEST MOMENTS

“None of us are as inclusive as we think we are. “

“It takes certain people to sit above the parapet to get things done. “

“My husband would say I am stubborn. I say I am persistent. “

THE GUEST

Sarah Churchman is a pioneering global DEI and Workplace Wellbeing leader with over 20 years of experience in professional services. She takes a data-driven and innovative approach to developing solutions that align DEI and Wellbeing initiatives with business goals. Sarah is a trusted coach to senior leaders, known for her ability to guide them through challenging changes. Her groundbreaking work in de-biasing HR processes, particularly in Talent Acquisition, has been foundational in making organizations like PwC more diverse. Sarah champions creating inclusive environments where diversity thrives, ensuring long-term equity and business success.

Smashing the Glass Ceiling: Q&A with Sarah Churchman PwC | IBTimes UK - https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/smashing-the-glass-ceiling-qa-with-sarah-churchman-pwc-2663

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Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBE is an award-winning entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in SME, business startup, and growth. She has served as a non-executive board member and Chair for several NFPs, raised multi-millions in funding, and grown two businesses. As a former Director of an FTSE30 company, Toni brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of scaling businesses and pursuing a passion for service.

Lesley Craven MA is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in public and social sector delivery, including roles as CEO of multiple NFP organizations. She is a skilled bid writer, facilitator, and business coach, having supported thousands of small business owners and leaders over the last 4 years.

For this episode, Toni & Lesley are joined by Stephanie Shaw a menopause educator, health & wellness speaker and host of the Hello Hot Flash podcast. She helps women navigate menopause and reduce the impact the symptoms have on their lives.

She, Toni and Lesley share some simple yet powerful tips to help you tap into the power of keeping a health journal, moving regularly, eating right and taking care of your mental and emotional health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Even now, most women do not know much about menopause. Yet, with the right advice most of the symptoms can be reduced and sometimes eliminated.

• Educating our girls and boys about menopause is important.

• Working out like crazy creates another stressor for your already over-stressed body to deal with.

• Everybody´s menopause is different. There are 100+ different symptoms.

• Keep a health journal to help you identify patterns and triggers.

• Looking after your mental and emotional health is crucial. It takes a lot of stress off your body.

• Hot flashes can be triggered when we get emotional.
• Fix your gut. Avoid processed foods.
• To avoid temptation, don´t walk every supermarket aisle. Go straight to the fresh food.
• Always have some pre-prepared healthy food in the fridge. Preparation is key.
• Use plus 1, minus 1. Choose one bad thing and stop doing that. At the same time, choose one thing that is good for you and start doing that.
• Going through menopause is not easy, but many women find that they emerge from it with healthier habits and feeling far more in tune with who they are.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you are eating about 90% right you´ll be good. ’

‘We call it the fundies, the fundamentals – eat, move, sleep. ’

‘Taking care of yourself mind body and soul is super important. ’

ABOUT THE GUEST

Stephanie Shaw, Podcast Host, Menopause Educator

Stephanie Shaw is a health & wellness speaker, course creator, and the host of the highly popular podcast "Hello Hot Flash." With a natural gift for educating others, Stephanie has transformed her journey of overcoming a challenging two-year illness into a thriving nutrition coaching and online menopause-educator career.

Specializing in supporting midlife women, Stephanie holds two holistic nutrition certifications and an MS from Northeastern University. Stephanie's expertise lies in teaching effective strategies to manage hormones, which in turn allows her clients to take control of their weight, boost their energy levels, and slow down the ageing process. Her passion for empowering women during this transformative phase of life is evident in her dynamic coaching style and unwavering commitment to her client’s success.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hot-flash-podcast/id1579422827

https://www.hellohotflash.com/

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Toni & Lesley are joined by V Chamberlin-Kidd a core shamanic practitioner who also taps into the power of plant medicine by using essential oils. In this episode, she talks about her work, family life, her recent ADHD diagnosis, and her autism.

V explains what a shamanic practitioner does, how it reconnects us with nature, feeds our soul and enables us to become an active part of the globe´s vast ecosystem once again.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Centuries ago, people from different totally unconnected cultures independently developed shamanic practices and healing knowledge that were very similar. It is this ancient universal wisdom that modern shamanic practitioners use.

• We have become detached from nature. Truly reconnecting with it feeds the soul.

• As we go through life we lose bits of our soul. You can get these back.

• Communication is particularly difficult with ADHD.

• If you find something annoys you, work out why.

• Neurodiverse people´s nervous systems are dysregulated which makes them highly strung.

• Accept yourself, admit your mistake and forgive yourself.
• You can learn the things you struggle with; often you just need to be taught it differently.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You can lose bits of yourself (your soul) … especially as children when you´re put in a position you can´t cope with.’

‘No brains the same, it´s like a fingerprint.’

‘A lot of us are running on half batteries. ’

ABOUT V

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchamberlinkidd/

https://www.essentiallyevolving.co.uk/

V Chamberlin-Kidd Bio

Hi, you amazing person, I'm V of Essentially Evolving. I'm on a mission to support neurodivergent people take up their space in the world. With my tailor-made healing sessions, I use the ancient power of shamanism and essential oils to support you connect to your wild soul.

You can find me at essentially evolving.co.uk or on most social media platforms as @vchamberlinkidd.

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Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBA, (Business Transformation Coach and Facilitator)

Award-winning entrepreneur, who knows exactly what it’s like to start and scale NFP Business, raising multi-millions in funding. She has served as a non-executive board member and Chair of several charities and NFP organisations. With 30 years’ experience in SME, Business startup and growth, as Director of an FTSE 30 Company, starting and growing two businesses over the last 12yrs.

Lesley Craven MA – Programme Director – (Business Transformation Coach and Facilitator)

Lesley has spent 30+ years leading public and social sector delivery and as a CEO of numerous NFP organisations. She is an accomplished bid writer, facilitator, and business coach leading our delivery to 1000s of Small Business Owners and Leaders over the last 4 years.

For this episode, Toni is joined by Heather White Boardroom Matchmaker, Networking & Personal Brand expert, and founder of the Boardroom Ready program.

Heather explains how to read the room, break the ice, build your confidence and network in a strategic way. She also talks about leveraging online tools and the role networking plays in securing board places. Heather provides an invaluable insight into how the market works.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Network in a strategic way.

• If you want to be a non-exec you have got to network, that is where most AIM and SMEs recruit their non-execs from.

• Sometimes you have to wing it a bit. You only have to be a step ahead of someone to be able to help them.

• Observe others and understand body language.

• Everyone lacks confidence in certain situations. Heather shares several simple ways to overcome this.

• Building relationships is the main aim of networking. Extra sales may be generated later, but that should not be your primary goal when networking.

• Be a good listener. Educate softly.

• The age of non-execs has fallen drastically, so there is now a lot of competition.

BEST MOMENTS

‘To get over fear you´ve gotta put yourself into that fearful situation.’

‘If you're not networked into chairs and non-execs, you just won't be considered.’

‘Network, personal brand and LinkedIn are all key components of your success to find a non-exec role. ’

About Heather White

Heather White is a Boardroom Matchmaker, Networking & Personal Brand expert, and founder of the Boardroom Ready program, answering the question: "How do you get a boardroom opportunity if you have no previous boardroom experience?"

As a networking & personal brand expert, with decades of experience helping thousands of professionals network strategically, Heather has frequent conversations with clients struggling to find a NED role without proven board experience. So, in 2017 she created the Boardroom Ready programme to address just this question.

The Boardroom Ready programme is a personal development and leadership experience working with both HR and senior executives to help them gain board experience for internal succession planning as well as helping make the transition from executive to non-executive as a portfolio professional.

Since then, Heather has matched over 40 executives onto boards to gain valuable commercial board experience to support their portfolio and executive careers.

We understand the journey you are embarking on and have experts to support you every step of the way. Heather’s clients are all -C1 and -C2 level from the FTSE and equivalent.

Heather White

CEO and Founder Boardroom Ready by Smarter Networking

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwhitenetworkingexpert/

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For this episode, Toni & Lesley are joined by Elizabeth McPhearson the CEO of Carers Plus Yorkshire which supports and provides recognition for 3000+ unpaid family carers. Some of whom are as young as 8 years old. In this eye-opening episode, Elizabeth shares the harsh realities of running a charity in the UK.

She also provides an insight into what it is like to be a carer while holding down a full-time job. Something that she and her sister are currently doing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If the 10.6 million unpaid carers suddenly said “We are not doing it anymore” the UK government would face an annual bill of £162 billion.

• Carers allowance is incredibly low, yet a significant percentage of carers do not qualify for it.

• The available help is very disjointed and hard to access. Helping carers to navigate the complex systems consumes a lot of time and resources.

• The government tends to fund things for short periods meaning that effective schemes have to be wrapped up after only a couple of years.

• Much of the work that charities do is heavily regulated which means they have to hire and pay qualified professionals and cannot use volunteers for most roles.

• When you become a carer your relationship with your loved one inevitably changes.

• When you are caring it is important to do something for you too. Elizabeth shares what she did.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you've got carers allowance and you get your pension, it stops.”

“This short-term funding is just not good for any of us.”

“(Caring is) It´s hard graft and it can cause you to lose your job, and you can be in financial hardship.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.carersplus.net/

Contact at Carers Plus - 01723 850155

staff@carersplus.net

admin@carersplus.net

ABOUT THE GUEST

Elizabeth Mcphearson CEO of Carers Plus Yorkshire

I am an unpaid carer for my mother who has dementia and extreme frailty, my sister and I are her primary carers and we both have other jobs, which can be very difficult to juggle at times. Therefore, I appreciate the difficulty in accessing services as well as understanding the emotional and physical impact it can have on you. I want to ensure that my voice is heard, my experiences are shared, and all those carers and vulnerable people we support are at the forefront of both health and social care agendas. My work with unpaid carers and families of all ages is part of what drives me to keep working hard, we need to keep unpaid family carers high on the political agenda. It could happen to any of us, and we need to have an accessible network of high-quality support to provide information, advice and emotional support that is free for those who need it the most.

Elizabeth’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mcpherson-77913a44/

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