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What if leadership was less about having the answers and more about showing up with curiosity, love and a willingness to learn alongside the people you serve?

In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, Melissa Ford and I explore how leadership is the engine behind service, and why dropping the need to be the expert can open the door to deeper impact, softer armour and more honest, human conversations. [with a not so gentle nod to the Sandhurst motto…]

We talk about becoming more coachable, leading without needing to control outcomes, and the freedom that comes from trusting others – whether that’s clients, teams or grown-up children moving to the other side of the world.

I’d love to know: where in your own life are you being invited to trade worry for wonder, and what might become possible if you did?

Website: https://melissafordcoaching.com/

The Service and Leadership Game: https://community.serviceandcreativity.com/slg

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What if the bravest thing you did this year was to take one tiny step into the unknown and trust that you’re more capable than you think?

In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Rebecca Bonnington, we explored human potential, the magic of small steps, and what it really means to be “held” by life even when you feel like you’re stepping into the void.

Rebecca is a business coach, CEO and founder of Tricres, and host of the Crap to Kick-Ass Coaches podcast, with a passion for culture-first businesses, consciousness, and reconnecting people with the natural world as a catalyst for growth and wellbeing.

I’d love to know: where in your life are you standing on the edge of the platform, and what might become possible if you took that next, very small step?

Website: https://tricres.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabonnington/

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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What if loneliness was not a personal failing, but a quiet invitation to reconnect with your own wisdom and with others?

In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, my conversation with Dave Nichols and Nate More from Feel the Vibe explores how simple human connection can ease suffering without adding more labels, language, or “fixing” to the mix. Feel the Vibe is less an organisation and more an invitation: an open space for people to feel their own aliveness, value, and possibility through relationship, whether one-to-one, in small groups, or across whole communities.​

Dave and Nate share how their work in Charlotte, North Carolina, focuses on younger adults experiencing chronic loneliness, anxiety, and disconnection, not by talking “mental health” or Three Principles jargon, but by meeting people where they are and listening deeply. Through intimate weekly connection circles, collaborations with local organisations, and emerging intergenerational projects that pair young adults with elders, they create safe, informal spaces where people surprise themselves with what they share and discover within.​

Dave describes their non-profit structure as “enabling, not solidifying” — the real method is curiosity, deep listening, and allowing new forms of connection (from discussion groups to movement and dance) to emerge from the people themselves.​

When have you felt most “seen” by someone’s simple, curious presence, and what did that allow you to realise about yourself?

Website: https://www.feelthevibe.net/

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/btImAOccay0

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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What if pain, in all its forms, was not a sign that you’re broken, but a deeply intelligent signal inviting you back into life, as it is, right now?

In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I am joined by psychotherapist, Three Principles-based mentor and coach, Jenny Gaitelband, to explore how a deeper understanding of the mind can bring comfort, beauty and hope even in the harshest of human experiences.

From war, loss and Post Traumatic Stress, to everyday anxiety about work, money and relationships, Jenny shares how seeing the principles behind experience has transformed her practice, her parenting, her marriage and her relationship with her own history.​

Together, Jenny and I reflect on the shift from trying to fix what is “broken” in people’s pasts, to becoming genuinely curious about what someone longs to create now – their “soul wish” – and how life is constantly nudging us through feeling, like checking a heat spot in your boots before a blister develops.

We talk about befriending reality, allowing pain to move through when there is safety, and recognising that everyone is a perpetual work in progress, equipped with the same creative capacity to meet whatever life brings, one conversation at a time.​

A question to sit with: Where in your life might you be resisting what is, and what becomes possible if you relate to your pain as an intelligent guide rather than a problem to eliminate?

Website: https://jennygaitelband.com/

Email: jenny2dance@gmail.com

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I’m joined by Prince Jimmar for a conversation that delves into the roots of motivation and asks, “How can we be of true service to those around us, and why do we show up the way we do?”

Prince is a co-founder and Executive Director of Rebels for Peace, a community organisation in South Chicago. The Rebels for Peace's mission is to uncover the next generation of leaders and bring relatable, sustainable, and transformational mental health programs to youth in underserved communities.

Together, we explore how our drive to help others is often intertwined with personal growth, learning, and an openness to understanding different perspectives. Prince shares stories about finding purpose beyond personal achievement, highlighting how genuine connection and humble curiosity create lasting impact and allow us to embrace life as a continual work in progress.

Prince is an inspiring voice in his community, known for combining creativity and resilience as he navigates challenges, leadership, and everyday decisions. His unique approach centres on leading with empathy and embracing one’s journey with radical honesty – never pretending to have all the answers, but instead listening deeply and allowing others to shine.

So, when was the last time you stepped into a situation without needing to be ‘the expert,’ and found yourself learning something unexpected? What did you discover by letting go of your assumptions and simply showing up for others?

Rebels for Peace website: https://www.rebelsforpeace.org/

Rebel Games website: https://www.therebelgames.com/

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QIcZrVlNlCQ

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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What if being truly heard is the most powerful form of resilience?

In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I’m joined my Marie Arymar, a resilience and clarity coach from Exeter. Marie is also the author of “Do You Want to Know a Secret?”, and the host of the Precarious Parenting podcast, sharing insights from coaching families and women navigating life transitions.

The episode centres on resilience and the transformative power of being heard. Marie shares her journey from education to coaching and her work helping mums and families navigate life with warmth, curiosity, and practical wisdom.

Through candid stories from her years in pastoral roles and her book Do You Want to Know a Secret?, the conversation reveals how one‑to‑one listening can uncover inner strengths that often go unseen when pressures mount—whether in schools, at home, or in personal change.

A guiding thread throughout is the stance of curiosity over judgment—asking “I wonder…” to open conversations, reduce blame, and invite new possibilities. Marie also discusses ongoing work with women, menopause, and the idea that gathering wisdom across generations creates a healthier, more resilient ecosystem for families.

Feel free to share a moment when curiosity unlocked a new option for you or your family?

Website: https://www.realisationworks.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYPKFKLR?tag=dummyid-20

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hDZhLKvSCIQucwxJ1oioY

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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Do you ever pause to consider how the desire for genuine connection guides your work and interactions?

In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, Nikon Gormley joins me for an honest exploration of authenticity, intuition, and the courage to serve others – not from a place of perfection, but with genuine presence and curiosity.

Our conversation circles around the idea that being “in service” isn’t just about expert advice or polished answers but about embracing moments of uncertainty and leading with honesty. Nikon, a seasoned facilitator and coach, shares his journey from structured roles in leadership training to a place where intuition and vulnerability shape every engagement. Together, we reflect on the subtle invitations we offer to others: to slow down, ask better questions, and trust that stepping into the unknown often brings the deepest learning.

Have you ever found yourself letting go of your own expertise to lean into active listening or open-ended curiosity? What did you discover about yourself or the connection in that moment?

Website: https://www.nikongormley.com/

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YNGJn8ArgUk

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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When was the last time you caught yourself sitting in the unknown, letting curiosity – not certainty – guide a conversation?

In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I’m joined by Eirik Olsen, The Co-founder and Executive Director of One Solution. I love Eirik’s approach to growth, it feels refreshingly real. Our conversation drifts into what it actually means to show up for others, to be of service while staying true to our own evolution. There’s no “final version” of any of us here; we’re each a work in progress, and Eirik has a gentle way of making it feel like that’s not just okay, but a gift.

We peel back the layers on authenticity – not just as a concept, but as a practice you return to, especially when the path gets foggy. Eirik shares stories from his own journey, moments when humility and openness made all the difference, and how questioning our assumptions (even the ones we didn’t know we had) keeps life interesting. Our conversation reminded me how staying grounded and willing to learn is where real service – and real connection – begin.

So, when have you put aside what you thought you knew and let curiosity carry you forward? What did you see, or learn, that surprised you along the way?

Website: https://onesolutionglobal.org/

Rebels for Peace: https://www.rebelsforpeace.org/

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-GFaQEeefc

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I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather

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