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Women On Purpose
Hosted by Toni Eastwood OBE, MBA · EN
The Women On Purpose Podcast is where Toni Eastwood keeps it real, and has fun. It's an authentic and entertaining platform for individuals seeking personal growth, purpose-driven living, and the full range of emotions that make life an adventure. Along the way, there's plenty of laughter, and yes, there might even be a few tears. She aims to keep the conversation flowing as she chats with guests about their successes, challenges, and how they've navigated both. They'll share the tools and techniques that helped them, while Toni offers insights from her own ASPIRE Model.
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An Insight into Setting up and Running Effective Community Interest Organisations with Andrew Waite
Oct 8, 202400:56:00Tap to summarizeToni is joined by Andrew Waite who has spent most of his working life focused on adult education and chairing organizations like Mencap. For 30+ years he´s worked tirelessly for diversity and inclusion and now runs three community interest organizations all of which are having a significant positive impact. KEY TAKEAWAYS People in the LGBQT community still suffer a lot of bias. Most of which is subliminal or unconscious, but still harms the person subjected to it. Most companies are still not doing enough about diversity. Many jump on the bandwagon of inclusion events for social media purposes. Recruit properly, never employ someone or accept a volunteer because you are desperate. You have to know your clients to truly provide them with what they need. Lots of people taking lots of small steps is a highly effective way to make true change. When setting up a business you need to be realistic about how fast it will grow. In year 1 Andrew´s turnover was only £800. Not having a board or trustees to run everything past can make it easier to get things done, which is a benefit of setting up your own business. BEST MOMENTS “Pride is a protest. It's just actually turned into more of a celebration these days. “ “You have to stick to your principles … then you've got the respect of the community you want to work with. “ “Our job is to be wise on how we're spending our money because we do make a difference depending on where we put our money.” Andrew Waite Bio Andrew Waite is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in education and community work across various sectors. He began his career in private sector training and later established SureStart Children’s Centres for Westminster Council. After founding a charity to deliver adult training and childcare, Andrew became Chief Executive of a Mencap charity and Chair of Trustees for Barnet Mencap. He later founded Impactful Governance, a consultancy supporting charities, which led to the creation of two more organizations: Impactful Futures, focusing on environmental projects, and Impactful Lives, addressing LGBTQ+ issues and social change. www.ig-cic.org.uk www.il-org.uk WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here HOST BIOS Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBA, (Business Transformation Coach and Facilitator) 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Become a Thought Leader to Supercharge Your Career with Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Oct 1, 202400:59:38Tap to summarizeToday, 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. WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here HOST BIOS 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Breaking Through Inequality with Sarah Churchman
Sep 24, 202400:54:50Tap to summarizeToni & 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 WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here HOST BIOS 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Turning Your Passion into a Viable Business with Garden Designer Camilla Grayley
Sep 18, 202400:48:37Tap to summarizeToday, Toni & Lesley are joined by Camilla Grayley. For many years, Camilla worked in the corporate world before following her lifelong passion setting up her successful garden design firm, which also resulted in her becoming a writer and author. This episode is packed with tips for new entrepreneurs and provides an interesting insight into what people are investing in for their gardens. KEY TAKEAWAYS A nice garden adds value to any house. Spotting new trends is a great way of boosting sales and attracting new clients. Social media is important, but don´t forget to tap into older forms of marketing. Be patient with your marketing and consistent. Networking and word of mouth are still important. Regularly pause and check that your business is still heading in the right direction. Little changes have a big cumulative impact on the environment, so gardens are important. Invest in rainwater harvesting. BEST MOMENTS “If you can get through the 1st 5 years you can get through the rest. “ “Put the cabling in now, so it is there when you decide you do want outside lights. “ “Just a small group of plants in your garden is equivalent to having 8 mindfulness sessions.” ABOUT CAMILLA GRAYLEY My love for gardening started early, helping in the family garden, and spending my pocket money on plants. After studying Ecology and Environment Management, I pursued a formal horticultural education, earning an RHS certificate and a Diploma in Garden Design. Now, I create gardens of all sizes for all kinds of clients. I delight in watching the garden come to life and evolve and pausing to soak it all in with a drink in hand while enjoying the local wildlife. You can contact me here : https://www.instagram.com/camillagrayley https://www.facebook.com/Camillagrayleydesign https://www.pinterest.co.uk/camillagrayleydesign https://twitter.com/camillagrayley https://linkedin.com/camillagrayley WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here HOST BIOS Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBA Award-winning entrepreneur of 30+ years standing. Toni knows 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, as a director of an FTSE 30 firm and has created two of her own businesses. Toni knows what it’s like to leave the familiar behind and risk everything to follow a passion for service and handle the inevitable obstacles you face. Lesley Craven MA 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Nuggets of Menopause Wisdom with Stephanie Shaw
Sep 10, 202400:51:32Tap to summarizeFor 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/ WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bringing Harmony Through Nature with Core Shamanic Practitioner V Chamberlin-Kidd
Sep 3, 202401:04:13Tap to summarizeToni & 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. WORK WITH ME If you're ready for greater clarity and confidence to create the freedom and alignment, you crave in business and life. Places Limited to 5. Book a Call to secure yours Click Here to Book A Call With Me My Signature Programme – Visionary You – The Awakening – CLICK HERE *Note: To secure your space for August, join my waitlist now* Join My Mastermind Membership - Click Here Free Resources - grab a copy of my e-book or one of my free guides right here and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Woman Beyond Six Secrets to Success – e-book – Click Here 101 Affirmations For Living Your Best Life Right Now – Click Here 60 Tips For Success – Click Here Daily Attitude Shower – Click Here 10 Day Self Care Challenge – Click Here HOST BIOS 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elevating Your Life and Career with Eula Clarke
May 22, 2024Tap to summarizeToni and Lesley chat with the incredible Eula Clarke. Eula shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and offers practical advice on how to elevate your life and career. Discover the importance of resilience, building strong relationships, and giving back to your community. Eula's wisdom, coupled with her new book "A Call to Elevate," will leave you motivated to pursue your passions and create a fulfilling life! KEY TAKEAWAYS Identify your "why" and let it guide you through challenges and decision-making processes. Develop a plan B while working on your plan A to ensure a smooth transition into retirement or entrepreneurship. Cultivate strong relationships with family and colleagues by communicating effectively and supporting one another. Invest in personal development through courses, mentorship, and coaching to advance your career. Set specific, realistic goals and celebrate achievements along the way to maintain motivation. Prioritise self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance to sustain your energy and passion. Embrace resilience and adaptability when faced with challenges or unexpected changes in your life. Give back to your community and find purpose in serving others to create a fulfilling life. BEST MOMENTS "If somebody says no to you, you don't have to accept that. You need to just find a way around things and kind of challenge yourself and develop yourself." "Nothing before the time. We don't control that time. We don't control the why and the ifs when things happen." "Every one of us now have got our own place. Yeah. Yeah. Never rented. Never. Because that's it. You see, your process and how you grow your children, that's, you've seen it happen, so you're going to make sure you follow the same route." "It's about putting the work in usually. Anything too quick don't last because you've got to put the work in." "If you want something, then you'll pay for it. You're investing yourself. You'll give yourself the time." ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Elevate-Journey-Transformation/dp/B0CT5GNJ9L?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE HOST BIOS 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 a FTSE 30 Company, starting and growing two businesses over the last 12yrs. Toni knows what it’s like to leave the familiar behind, to personally risk everything to follow your passion for service and importantly to handle the inevitable obstacles along the way. 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. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The Women On Purpose Podcast is where we keep it real, have fun, an authentic and entertaining platform for individuals seeking personal growth, purpose-driven living, and the full range of emotions that make life an adventure. We share some laughter, and yes, there might even be a few tears along the way. We want the conversation to flow and will be chatting with our guests learning more about their successes, challenges, and how they have navigated these sharing the tools and techniques they may have used alongside us sharing our tips and techniques from our ASPIRE Model.
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