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Lately I’ve been going back to learning what I thought I already knew, and at the same time I’ve been embracing everything I don’t know as I throw myself into the arena of the future of work and learning.And that’s a scary place to be. The not knowing space. The relinquishing any thoughts you had about being an expert, to embrace a beginner’s mind and enjoy being a student of life.That’s at the very heart of what Derek Loudermilk and I jammed on in this episode of UNTAPPED.Derek is a friend and kindred spirit, and he’s also the creator of AdventureQuest Travel, a professional adventurer, bestselling author, speaker, digital nomad and a business coach.He is the host of the Art of Adventure podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world for location independent business, adventure travel and cutting edge topics.And to top it off, he is the author of Superconductors: Revolutionize Your Career and Make Big Things Happen, which was long listed for the 2018 UK Best Business Book awards.He specialises in coaching peo

Is it possible to completely change your life by simply making a decision to take responsibility for your health and purpose in life?Nathan Martin, my personal triathlon coach and friend is living proof that it is.Growing up in a family where gambling and drinking were the daily pastimes, he went down a path as a teenager that was leading him to a life of drugs, low paying work and no real future.But Nathan had better things in mind for his life, and the lives of others and it started with shifting into the health and fitness industry in 2006 when he started out as a personal trainer at Less Mills Gym.He the went on to discover triathlons and strike forward to 2010 ended up crossing the finish line at Ironman NZ, which was a key moment in Nathan’s journey to finding his purpose, his passion for life and ultimately happiness.Nathan has now completed 6 full Ironman events plus K2, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, and the Taupo Enduro. He has also represented NZ as an age group triathlete in 2012!Led by his desir

Madonna has truly mastered the art of reinvention, so when a friend told me she was coming on the Graham Norton show this weekend, I stuck around to watch her segment.I couldn’t recall the last time I’d seen Madonna speak and was intrigued to see what she would deliver.Naturally, she didn’t disappoint.She walked on stage wearing an eye patch and a sexy number which had her boobs almost falling out of her corset (a wardrobe malfunction I’m sure she would not be thrilled with knowing about since she controls her image with immense care).Yet her star power was undeniable, and the guests on the couch alongside her were left to sit quietly as she answered Graham’s questions with mystique, cheekiness, strength and an appropriate amount of intrigue.She has just launched a new album and is going on tour at the age of 60 years old!This in itself is a huge testament to her longevity, creativity and ability to keep on changing with the times and reinventing herself, to not only survive in a super competitive market domi

In Chapter 5 of The Freedom Plan book, I showed you nine key steps to take to monetize yourself using your sweet spot.In this podcast, my next gift to you is Choosing the Right Revenue Streams for Financial Freedom which is the entire Chapter 6 of The Freedom Plan book.The purpose of this chapter is to help you identify your best path to monetization.If you want to succeed in making your Freedom Plan a reality, you have to make sure you structure your current or future revenue streams to serve your financial goals too.Here’s what you’ll learn in this podcast episode:How Jasper Ribbers was able to earn a full time living from becoming an AirBnB Host and then expertHow Nora Dunn travels the world while running her financial planning businessHow Paul and Sheryl Shard sails the world full-time while making moneyHow The Denning's family of nine travels the worldWant to be first to be notified on when I release the audiobook version? Get on the waitlist here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio

Instagram has long been one of my favourite social media platforms - until it came to using it for business.I had always found it a place I went to for inspiration, to keep up with my friends and peers and witness some beautiful photography.Then over time the platform became increasingly promotional and showy and less about #nofilters and #reallife and as it did, I struggled to figure out how to use it authentically and effectively to gain new leads and clients for my business.So when I first came across Elise Darma on Instagram, with her refreshing style, wonderful travel images and equally valuable Instagram musings, I thought 'This chick is doing it right'.I continued to watch her journey, how she posted, what she posted and how she cleverly weaved in promotions to her blog content, courses and her webinar on teaching entrepreneurs how to use Instagram to grow their business.Unlike so many other folks I was watching from the sidelines, Elise was actually teaching how to get leads and sales in a more person

Debra Searle is a unique and inspiring individual. Debra first hit the headlines when she and her husband set out to row across the Atlantic. Unfortunately, her husband and rowing partner had to be rescued. Debra continued alone and rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic. It should have taken them 6 weeks but, to achieve her goal, Debra ended up spending 3 ½ months at sea alone.She also lead a group of women (which included me!) known as The Sisterhood to a new World Record for Dragon Boating across the English Channel. This particular adventure created huge media interest in the UK due to a rather famous teammate – Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge.She achieved a first class honours degree, has launched four companies, won Gold World Championship medals for GB, presented over 40 programmes for the BBC, had two books published and become the youngest ever trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Her Majesty The Queen has recognised Debra on two occasions – in 2002 with an MBE and in 2014 with an MVO

Jennifer Lachs is a former scientist turned freelance writer and the founder of Digital Nomad Girls, a community for location independent women around the world.She has made it her mission to connect, inspire and empower other nomad girls and foster community online and offline through her virtual coworking community, the DNG Inner Circle, and mastermind retreats in Europe and beyond.Yet her story is a beautiful collection of taking the path less chosen, taking some leaps at the right time and trusting her instinct. It's also a perfect example of how, when you're willing to do the work and understand who you are and what you offer, that you CAN get paid to be you, and help a ton of other people while you're at it.Originally from Germany. Jennifer is tough to pin down these days, as she's taken over my role as the 'Suitcase Entrepreneur' with her own style! I've not met many people who put as much time, attention and energy into their community and clients as Jennifer, and it's the key reason she's developed a

I believe that every single person who has skills and knowledge, when combined with a love for what they do and know, can monetise all of this and get paid to be themselves.And not just because that's exactly what I did 9 years ago when I started the Suitcase Entrepreneur blog....although that's certainly made me more bias!I had no freaking idea that I would end up building a business from my blog by tapping into my sweetspot, the intersection of what you know, what you're good at and what you can get paid for.But it's more than just that, it's combining ALL of you, into something that people are willing to invest in, and becoming someone they want to learn from.Looking back to my childhood, school days and what I naturally enjoyed and was good at, through to my University days, jobs I landed, people I hung out with, activities I did and I realized that what I ended up building, was really an extension of all the things I LOVE to do.Add in a ton of value for others and you have yourself a perfect platform fro

Imagine the future of work, what do you see? And more importantly how do you want to show up in it?The way in which we work and the type of work we will be doing in the next few years is already shifting right before our eyes, and I personally see more opportunity than ever.But a lot of people are scared and that's because the workplace of tomorrow is an uncertain place.We live in a rapidly changing world, and design innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and big data are rapidly changing the fundamental nature of how we live and work.What's more these technologies are evolving at an exponential rate - and as more jobs and work gets automated, you can see why there's a fear of being replaced by robots!Actually that is going to happen with some work, especially around data, that is expected to be more machine-powered.But there will also be a proliferation of new work and jobs created that will require human skills in areas like problem solving, communication, listening, interpretation

If I told you that you had 90 days to create something awesome, what would you choose to do?Would you train for a triathlon, aim to renovate part of your house, finish your book manuscript or would you want to create a profitable online course?That's my challenge to you in today's episode of Untapped, I challenge you to take the next 90 days and create something that you've been putting off!As using our Life Pilot planning system has taught me, it's way easier to look at and plan for the next 90 days, versus a year or two, and then break it down into monthly, weekly and daily actions to get you there and make it happen.I've accomplished a lot in my life by chunking down my big hairy audacious goals into something I can achieve in 3 months or less and I want to share with you how you can do this too.In this episode you'll learn:How it's easier to achieve more in 90 days than you can in a yearWhat 90 day challenges I've undertaken over the years and which ones worked outWhy 90 days is the perfect amount of time

Are you stuck in the comfort zone?Are you getting a little bored and discontented with where you're at in life?Isn't it time you stepped out of your comfort zone?This is a question I've been asking myself a lot lately, especially since I started training for triathlons, which regularly stretch me beyond my comfort zone and push me mentally and physically.What I wasn't prepared for were all the other benefits this would bring me, because even though going beyond your comfort zone can be uncomfortable - the benefits are that you learn, grow and go further than you imagined you could. And that's just for starters!Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, therapist and author of Better Than Perfect, says people who regularly seek out fresh experiences tend to be more creative and emotionally resilient than those who remain stuck in routine.“Breaking your own mould can only make you stronger and more confident to reach higher levels in your professional and personal life,” she says.Being uncomfortable can be a great thing. It

I was fortunate to hear Andrew Leitch speak on an Entrepreneurs Organization meetup recently. He believes that our connection to our purpose and the energy that this connection gives us, is the fast track to tapping into our creative genius, our most connected and engaged states, and our fullest human potential.He is a regular presenter at Eden Health Retreat and is invited to present at various conferences, retreats and workshops.In addition to his work with individuals and organisations, Andrew leads retreats alongside Indigenous healers to Central Australia through his other business, Spirit Adventure Tours.In this podcast with Andrew Leitch, we cover off how do we remain present in a busy digital world and be really focused on the now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've just recently watched Brene Brown's Netflix special called "Brené Brown: The Call to Courage" and in this program she discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty.And this is what we are going to talk about in this podcast: vulnerability and courage.In this episode, Osmaan and I will dive deeper into not dwelling on past stories and also not being too focused in the future.Osmaan is a performance and mindset coach and he is passionate about enabling individuals and businesses create Rapid Transformations, in their thinking, feelings, behaviours, opportunities and results!In this episode we dive into:The risks of dwelling on the pastWhy leaning on your past is usefulWhy you shouldn't worry about the futureTips to help you live in the momentUnderstanding goals and habitsConnect with OsmaanVisit www.rapidtransformation.co.ukConnect with Osmaan on Facebook and Twitter.Key ResourcesWhat my video: How I use habit stacking to start my mornin

Given we all have 24 hours in a day, I'm constantly surprised by how many people squander that precious time and waste it on things they know they shouldn’t be doing.I see this all the time with my friends, loved ones and my peers, and do my best to share my knowledge on habits, time management and tools to help them. Most of the time they end up resenting where their time went and what they didn't achieve.So how can you avoid this?Well, you can start by listening to this podcast episode where I divulge the 6 Rules to Finishing What You Start.I've read my fair share of books and one of the most inspiring is Peter Hollin's "Finish What You Start". In this book, he shares his lifelong curiosity around how we manage our time and also why we don't finish the things that we start. He then goes into a plethora of practical ways to reclaim our time and actually get things done!One of the methods he suggests, that I found to be a real eye-opener, is creating a manifesto. A manifesto, in his w

Lately, with the sheer amount of work I've put on my own plate, and take full responsibility for, I've found myself procrastinating more than I'd like to admit.Procrastination - the thing we all love to hate but can't avoid...until now!Turns out, what has always been viewed as another form of laziness or perfection (depending on which side of the coin you place yourself), actually has nothing to do with time management at all!After reading a fantastic NYTimes article, it appears it's not about time management but emotions management - which is something we as humans can definitely work on controlling.Here's what the article quotes:"A 2013 study, Dr. Pychyl and Dr. Sirois found that procrastination can be understood as “the primacy of short-term mood repair … over the longer-term pursuit of intended actions.”Put simply, procrastination is about being more focused on “the immediate urgency of managing negative moods” than getting on with the task, Dr. Sirois said."This makes so much sense to me. We feel bad whe

I’ve never been a big fan of over planning, of strategizing the night away, and getting lost in the detail.And I’ve always been in favour of less is more, keep it simple and being able to see your big vision on just one piece of paper.This is why I first developed the infamous ‘One Page Biz Plan’ template back in 2012 and have been using it ever since.Yes, shock horror, a lady who creates a tool and actually uses it herself, even if she did take a 6 month break from setting any business goals – which I also advocate for, when you’re really not feeling it.That was the case for me recently, so I just let myself not plan and instead focused on the impact I wanted to make, how I wanted to add value and show up in this world.Since that all fell into place in the last few months, I was able to write up my quarterly One Page Biz Plan on April 1st with new refreshing goals and objectives to make this a great 90 days.We all know it can be hard to get clear on our big picture vision and actually follow through with it,

It's April 1st and it's time to raise to get serious about the next 275 days you have to make the most of in 2019.Yet you and I know, if we are to look at the whole nine months we still have to make the most of this year, we won't necessarily make the most of our time.However, if we focus on a 3 month sprint, we will definitely place a sense of positive urgency around the things that matter most.We will inevitably get clear on our priorities and what really matters, because the results we want are just 3 months away, and that's close enough to feel real!In this episode I share with you:My process for setting my quarterly goals and intentions, and making sure they are spread across the 8 categories of life I value mostWhy focusing across these areas gives you a more balanced approach to working towards goals and intentions that will improve your whole life, not just your money or work situation.My actual goals I set for the Q1 of 2019 and how I progressed - and a few surprises that I threw in too about a JOB!W

Did you know there is one thing you can do everyday to transform stress, build resilience and train your brain to get focus and happiness in just 10 minutes a day?It's called Mindfulness and it's a powerful tool that I've personally been using with guided meditations for almost four months straight now, with profound effects.So I jumped at the chance to dive deeper into why mindfulness is transforming peoples' lives more than ever, when I got to interview Dr Elise Bialylew.She's a coach, meditation teacher and social entrepreneur who trained as a doctor and psychiatrist.Elise combines her deep psychological understanding, her training in mindfulness meditation, and her passion and creativity to coach people to discover their own life purpose and turn transform ideas into action.She thrives on helping people make positive change in their lives through freeing themselves from self limiting beliefs and developing the confidence and courage needed to take bold action.In short, her mission is to help people flouri

What if there was a peak performance power-tool that you could train your mind to pull out whenever you needed to turn up and become the best version of yourself?When you needed to put in an effort like an Olympian, a pro athlete or a CEO?Well there is..And it's all about tapping into the power of your secret identity and then creating and stepping into them to change not only the way your brain works, but also the way your body performs in an instant.In this podcast you'll learn:The one strategy to unlocking your secret identity to transform your life and perform at your bestThe key stages in developing your alter ego See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you start your business or a movement to make an impact? To reach millions with your message? To help hundreds, if not thousands of people?I hope so. It’s those big hairy and ambitious goals we set for ourselves that often propels us into starting something that matters in the first place.But the thing that often stops us from fulfilling our dreams is never getting the visibility, credibility and reach we desire – in order to impact millions.If you’ve been struggling to get your message out to those who matter mostIf you’ve dreamed of having a feature story on a major news siteIf you’ve wanted to land a cover story and multi-page spread in an industry magazineIf you want to be interviewed by your favourite influencer on their podcast.Then listen up my friend.In this podcast (and video interview) with my friend Selena Soo, we cover off on a few ways to start using publicity to propel your dreams, amplify your impact and help you grow your confidence and profits.Tune in to learn:Why publicity is so importan