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For years I had one automatic sentence I said to myself after every setback - and never once questioned it. This episode breaks down the NLP session that exposed that pattern, why our internal language quietly shapes what we believe is possible, and the practical (unglamorous) work of rebuilding a harmful sentence into something honest instead. Includes the visual reframing exercise that changed how old failures still felt years later.

The first time coaching crossed my path, I dismissed it instantly. The second time too. This episode is the honest story of why I resisted coaching for years before finally trying it out of pure exhaustion - and what actually happened in that first uncomfortable session that changed everything. Kicking off the final arc of the show: my real journey through coaching, NLP, and human design.

"Find your passion" is advice everyone gives and nobody explains. This episode ditches the vague poster-quote version of purpose for three concrete questions that actually reveal direction - what makes you lose track of time, what frustrates you on other people's behalf, and what you'd still do without money in the equation. Purpose isn't found sitting still, it's built through action — and it doesn't require blowing up your life to start.

Recognising the old plan doesn't fit is only step one. This episode introduces repurposing - using the skills, lessons, and experience you already have instead of starting from zero. Through a simple three-part exercise (your natural skill, an unintended lesson from your past, and what you genuinely care about now), find the overlap where your next chapter actually begins. The hinge episode where the show shifts from recognition into rebuilding.

Outgrowing a life doesn't announce itself with a dramatic moment - it whispers. This episode breaks down four quiet signs that you've outgrown a life that still looks fine from the outside: lost excitement, performing your life instead of living it, feeling relief instead of dread at the thought of it ending, and comparing your insides to other people's outsides. No fixes yet - just honest recognition, and the final piece of the Rethinking Life arc before we move into repurposing.

We're taught to chase "good" - good job, good routine, good reputation. But good and right for you are not the same thing, and confusing them is how good people end up quietly unfulfilled. This episode breaks down why we default to good over right, the guilt that keeps us stuck there, and one simple question to test which one you're actually living.

Most of us don't choose our lives all at once we build them one reasonable decision at a time. Take the safe job, stay in the familiar city, keep doing what you're already good at. But logical isn't the same as wanted, and "fine" can quietly become a life sentence if you never stop to question it. This episode breaks down the gap between the life you built and the life you actually wanted, the quiet signs you've been ignoring, and one simple exercise to finally see your own life clearly.

This podcast went quiet without warning. No goodbye, no explanation - it just stopped. Today I'm telling you why. I was giving advice about staying motivated while running on empty myself, and something had to give. This episode is the honest story of why I killed the show, what happened in the silence, and why "That's Teaching Life" is coming back - same name, bigger purpose. The comeback starts here.

Just do it - we hear this a lot. Take on a project, don't worry you will learn what you need. Never say no Have you heard that. Here's my experience!

Today I go against the advice that so many give. I don't think now might be the best time for people to set up a business. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Have you checked in with yourself and others to make sure they are doing ok? This week I heard some sad news, and it made me think that as teachers we need to make sure we are doing ok.

Let's be real, there is so much negativity in the teaching industry, I see it on FB and I have experienced both online and offline. Tell me what you think

As we progress (and we must keep moving) we are going to encounter, haters, scammers, challenges and more. In this episode I talk about this and more These are the links I mentioned: Sign up for podcast Fast Action Planners Get your online presence started today (use code 100off - limited time) Check out my profile!

September is a tricky time as it's a time when we need to ramp up after taking time off. This can be tricky to say the least! In this episode I cover some tips, strategies and provide some ideas to help you. These are the links I mentioned: Sign up for podcast Fast Action Planners Get your online presence started today (use code 100off - limited time) Check out my profile!

In this episode of the That's Teaching Life podcast, Richard Butler discusses the important topic of cyber harassment and cyberbullying. Drawing from his personal experiences of being targeted by online trolls, Richard shares his insights and strategies for dealing with cyberbullying both as adults and as educators working with younger generations. Richard recounts two recent incidents where he was cyberbullied on Facebook, highlighting the potential negative impact it can have on individuals. He discusses the importance of addressing cyberbullying and the need for adults to learn how to cope with such attacks, as well as how to support children and teenagers who may experience similar situations. Important links Sign up for podcast Fast Action Planners Get your online presence started today (use code 100off - limited time) Check out my profile!