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This time I speak with Rebecca Pay from Pay for Precision, a CV writing, job search support business.  We talk about the challenges and solutions CV writing offers along with the upcoming launch of her book which is packed full of content - way beyond the resume. The book launches on Sunday 17th October and will be available on Amazon.  To find out more follow Rebecca on Linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/payforprecision/ if you're quick you might be able to join the launch event on Linkedin Live

Naturopathy has been on my radar for some time, for me it seemed to fall in the realm of pseudoscience and I wanted to test my assumptions. Boy was I wrong. There are elements that are more in the spiritual / holistic realm but just because science has yet to focus on them, it doesn't mean they are without merit. Caroline beautifully and credibly explains her brand, her work and, let me tell you, this lady has studied and qualified herself deeply. Have a listen and decide for yourself.

With a love of nature, growing new coaches and the potential coaching has for the world. Ruth Kudzi is CEO of Optimus Coach Academy, award winning, MCC (ICF), author and podcaster.  Ruth offers training that enables coaches to blossom not only as practitioners but also as business owners. https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/  To find out about the Coaching Diploma,  https://join.optimuscoachacademy.com/info-sessionvitkjmma?fpr=rachel-52

You may be surprised at the serious side to Pete's business as we talk, laugh and share the benefits of a good laugh for mind, body and business. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, Pete has transformed his business and family life and is on a mission to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe here: [email protected] www.petecann.com 5 Day Challenge - Opt In - Canned Laughter (petecann.com) 

Martin Bunzl is a retired professor of philosophy who spent 40 years teaching at Rutgers, New Jersey and now focuses on the intersection of philosophy and environment, with a special interest in climate change.  His book is an enlightening, insightful exploration of the human-nature dynamic. Well worth a read. Follow Martin's work on Medium, at www.mbunzl.com and read his insightful book 'Thinking While Walking', available at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com in hard copy and on Kindle.

Green spaces aren't always available to us all so how might we forge a greater connection with nature in the absence of nature? Well, Mrs N is never completely absent, she finds a way and if we look hard enough there are lessons in resilience, persistence and determination to be taken from dandelions, spiders and creeping ivy.

Can you hear when I'm smiling?  Starting from a minor funk, considerations for you to ponder.  What you are drawn to in your newsfeeds, what are you being fed?  Thoughts of the little things that lift our moods and the stuff you can talk about that brings a smile as you speak.

The most unstructured, experimental podcast yet. Some useful points to ponder, a good dose of nature's influence during 2020 and posing a thought to take you forward and through 2021 whatever it may bring. I'm open to guests for 2021, all things coaching, nature, human nature or even just off the wall interesting. If you are keen to cut your teeth with a safe (small audience) friendly podcast - give me a shout.

Tom Balmont and I talk and giggle our way through his work and the magic that puppets have over our own nature.  Tom was a globetrotting street performer and comic until the Corona virus hit. He now runs On The Other Hand, a puppet marketing company. Working with companies to bring brands alive through the medium of humour and puppets. You can follow him on LinkedIn to see his latest works and videos or email him directly at [email protected] 

Kyle Dumka is my first ever guest. He has deeply held beliefs in the healing power of nature, and of how we can engage in different conversations, thoughts and ideas whilst immersed in the outdoor world. Kyle volunteers with A Band of Brothers, a remarkable organisation which provides ‘rights of passage’ and mentoring for young men who have found themselves entangled in the criminal justice system.