The Phoenix Podcast - With Zoe Thompson

1 Topic 'Values and Purpose' 1 Guest Louise McMilan 5 Questions All Live! Louise's questions were: 1.  We hear the phrase ‘role model’ more and more these days.  I think more so than when I was growing up.  Has there been a role model who has helped shape your values or purpose?  2.  When it comes to values two people can share the same value, however, have different meanings for it.  Have you experience that and what was the impact.   3.  Did you have a major life change that impacted your values and purpose?   4.  There feels more pressure towards young adults to have life figured out sooner.  How far into your life did you acknowledge what your purpose was in life and took the steps towards it?  5..  For anyone listening who may be experiencing some challenges with family, friends or colleagues who hold different values or dismissing their purpose in life.  What is your experience or advice to help them?  Louise McMilan is a coach helping women to realise their dreams and to achieve happiness and ultimately enabling them to “Live life more fully”. www.louisemcmilan.co.uk Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with clients both online and in-person to help them make profound and lasting change, unlocking minds and lives so that they can create the tomorrow they want while learning to love their today.  Move on from surviving It is time to thrive! www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

#Fire5atPhoenix Season 3 Episode 3 In seasons 1 and 2 of #Fire5atPhoenix the guests came on and asked 5 unseen questions on the selected topics. In season 3 we are changing things up and letting you, the audience, ask the questions. My son, Nassim Ladjimi, a professional basketballer and skills coach, will be joining me to help me answer your questions. For this episode you asked us: 1. Can you have too many goals? 2. Maybe once you set goals, how to make sure they are progressed and consistently worked on and not just sat on a bit of paper? 3. What strategies can work when the initial motivation/commitment/enthusiasm for the goal starts to wane, or to stop the foot being taken off the gas when results are not happening? 4. What ideas do you have to help develop what you may feel is your ‘Life Purpose’ into a fulfilling career? 5. What do you think holds people back more - fear of failure - or fear of success? Bonus Q: Do you need people around you to be on board with your goals? Let us know what you take away from the conversation, and if you have any questions.

#Fire5atPhoenix Season 3 Episode #2 In seasons 1 and 2 of #Fire5atPhoenix the guests came on and asked 5 unseen questions on the selected topics. In season 3 we are changing things up and letting you, the audience, ask the questions. My son, Nassim Ladjimi, a professional basketballer, will be joining me to help me answer your questions. For this episode you asked us: 1. How do you (restrain?) yourself when you are injured? Do you know what your limit is when it comes to recovery? 2. Would you ever do another strongwoman (for Zoe) 3. If you had to choose THREE things from your weekly Health activities/routines, which would they be - and why? And which of these would be the most critical? 4. Alot of young people give up sport in their teens - were you ever tempted and what made you continue? 5. Do you train together and do you hold each other accountable or feel inspired by the other? Bonus Q! - Aside from training what else do you do to look after your physical health?

#Fire5atPhoenix Season 3 Episode 1 In seasons 1 and 2 of #Fire5atPhoenix the guests came on and asked 5 unseen questions on the selected topics. In season 3 we are changing things up and letting you, the audience, ask the questions. My son, Nassim Ladjimi, a professional basketballer, will be joining me to help me answer your questions. For this episode you asked us: 1. What is your most valuable relationship you have and why 2. When your in a slump (with basketball or training) are you kinder or harder on yourself 3. How do you maintain relationships while training and chasing your goals 4. How do you put yourself first whilst caring for someone else’s feelings & life plan’s 5. You have a good relationship - was that typical for your friends or was it the opposite? what advice would you give? The next topic will be 'Physical Health' so let us know what questions you have!

In seasons 1 and 2 the guests came on and asked 5 unseen questions on the selected topics. In season 3 we are changing things up and letting you, the audience, ask the questions. My son, Nassim Ladjimi, a professional basketballer, will be joining me to help me answer your questions. We launched Season 3 with a pilot episode and the opportunity for you all to ask us anything that you want! Join us as we pick your questions at random and talk things through. We talk basketball, parenting, (and being parented!) coaching, well-being and motivation. The next topic will be 'Relationships' so let us know what questions you have!

1 Topic - 'Values & Purpose' 1 Guest - Amy Kingston 5 Unseen Questions Recorded live! My guest for this episode is Amy Kington Amy is an altruistic business leader who has been involved in using sport for social change in Bristol since 1998. She is passionate about improving the life chances of young people and creating opportunities so that they can fulfil their potential. Amy has completed an MBA at UWE where she sits on the advisory board for the school of business and law. Amy is also a Business Fellow at UWE and a Learning Ambassador for the City. You can find Amy here: https://communityofpurpose.com Zoe Thompson is a self-development coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services. Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today. www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - 'The Mind, Body Connection' 1 Guest - Emma Nesta 5 Unseen Questions All live! My guest for this episode is Emma Nesta. Emma is a Transformational Coach who works with people to love their voices using transformational & somatic coaching, breathwork, voice & performance coaching & teaching. ICF Accredited Coach, Voice & Performance Coach, Entertainer, Speaker. You can find Emma here: love-your-voice-with-emma-lou-nesta.com Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services. Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today. www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Change 1 Guest - Dr Han Newman 5 Unseen Questions All live! Hans questions were: How would you define successful change in the context of your work? What are some of the most common barriers to change that you’ve seen? What approach do you take when you encounter resistance to change in a client? How do you approach helping someone to identify the change that they want to make? What is your approach to working with someone who has experienced unexpected change? My guest for this episode is Han Newman of 'Newman Sport Psychology' Their research focuses on sport, exercise, and physical activity for marginalised populations - including, but not limited to, gender-diverse people and people with disabilities. Projects that Han has worked on have included: promoting physical activity in Thalidomide survivors, body image in retired elite athletes, and an evaluation of Limitless - a non-gendered/all-gender inclusive strength competition. Through Newman Sport Psychology, Han supports anyone looking to improve their mindset in relation to sport and/or physical activity. This ranges from those who would describe themselves as inactive and looking to increase their physical activity to those involved in competitive sport. You can find out more about Hans work here: www.newmansportpsychology.co.uk Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services. Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today. www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Mindset 1 Guest - Danny Lloyd 5 Unseen Questions All live! Danny's Questions were: 1. How would you define a healthy mindset? 2. What do you think cultivates/leads to a healthy mindset? 3. Do you have one specific time where you called on/discovered that your mindset is healthy perhaps not realising it until later? 4. Do you have a motto (statement) that you live by that illustrates your own mindset? 5, Is there something you tell yourself/remind yourself of when things are tough? My guest for this episode is Danny Lloyd. Danny was a fit & healthy ex-rugby player turned bodybuilder when at age 22 it (his words) 'went a bit wrong'. He had a small stroke & suffered kidney damage as a result of a rare autoimmune condition known as APS. It was treated/managed for years until it went 'very wrong' many years later. Danny collapsed at home as a result of a major stroke that triggered a catastrophic APS event. This led to kidney failure, adrenal gland failure & then brain infections. He was treated & had residential rehab where he had to relearn everything... He didn’t lose any cognitive function throughout so was/is very aware of his new limitations. It took at least a year of hard work to be able to function independently again. Danny says that he realised he had actually gained more than he had lost because he now values so much more about life. Danny says "I live life to the best of my ability & simply aim to be better today than yesterday". Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services. Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today. www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Beliefs - (Limiting to Liberating) 1 Guest - Emm Sharpe 5 Unseen Questions  All live! Emm's questions were: 1. For startups and SME’s – how do we develop and foster our own self-belief? 2. Where can this journey of our own self-belief break down and why? 3. Part of 2 4. I don’t really like the term ‘imposter syndrome’…what do you consider this term means and what      can we do day to day to change this mindset?  5. What are your top 3 tips for a healthy and positive self-belief mindset My guest for this episode is Emm Sharpe.   Emm is a passionate advocate for the deaf community and has a Specialist Degree in Deaf Studies giving her an extensive understanding of the barriers deaf people face.  She is on a mission to break down communication difficulties which exist between the deaf and hearing worlds.   Emm offers bespoke Deaf Awareness & support training for businesses and individuals, alongside a range of expertly taught British Sign Language (BSL) accredited courses. You can find out more about Emm and Study Sharpe  here Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.   www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Goal Setting 1 Guest - Heidi Chapman-Mercer  5 Unseen Questions  All live! My guest for this episode is Heidi Chapman-Mercer.  Heidi is an Executive Director with Ripples Wellbeing, aiding individuals and businesses to grow a healthy, safe and positive environment that allows everyone within it to succeed.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her young family and loved ones, practising yoga and volunteering within her local rugby community. Heidi asked the following questions: 1. How do you set goals? 2. Where do you start with setting goals? 3. Why is goal setting important? 4. What factors can aid and/or stand in the way of achieving goals? 5. What if you're a procrastinator? You can find Heidi and Ripples Wellbeing here: https://www.rippleswellbeing.co.uk/ Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Reflection & Review   1 Guest - Charlotte Phillips-Lynn 5 Unseen Questions  All live! My guest for this episode is Charlotte Phillips-Lynn.  Charlotte is a Senior Operations Analyst and also a D&I Partner at Seccl. They are also a  Keynote Speaker and  Mentor and have been named in the Top100 Gamechanger & Project 1000 Role Model with LGBT Great. Charlotte's questions were:   1. How often do you select and review and what does that look like? 2. The 'Gibbs’ reflective cycle' is a common flow diagram of reflection, are there techniques you use? 3. Some people aren’t sure of the terminology ‘sit with it’ to reflect and review - how would you sit with it, and what advice can you give to people on how to do this? 4. Christmas/New year is stereotypically a time for reflection and review, Do you find that this is when people make big life choices to get a coach like yourself or any other reasons 5. How has your technique of review and reflection changed over time and how has that changed your thinking now in day-to-day life and for the future. You can find Charlotte here: LinkedIn Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Reflection & Review   1 Guest - Dr. Sarah Robins-Hobden 5 Unseen Questions  All live! The 5 questions Sarah asked were: 1. What kind of reviews do you do, what’s their purpose? How (and why) have they evolved over time? 2. What are the differences between effective and ineffective reviews? 3. How can we help people who get stuck in the review or planning phase, and are not moving into taking action? 4. When things haven’t gone to plan, how do you measure “success” differently so that the review is still useful? 5. Some people find reflective practice difficult or uncomfortable or boring - how can we help them find a different way of doing it that works for them? Dr Sarah Robins-Hobden is a Chartered Psychologist, ISCP Accredited Coaching Psychologist, Learning & Development Consultant.   Sarah helps people to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Creating bespoke personal and professional development training and coaching programmes for those she works with. You can find out more about her work here: https://www.robinshobden.com Zoe Thompson is a self-development coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Managing Emotions  1 Guest - Mark Terrell from The Motivated Business Club 5 Unseen Questions  All live! Here are the 5 Questions Mark asked 1. Emotional Intelligence - How would you define it? 2. What strategies do you recommend to best manage emotions? 3. What do you think the link is between emotions and motivation? 4. Why do you think some people are “emotional” and others not so? 5. What emotion do you find the most challenging to manage? Mark Terrell is the founder of The Reluctant Leader Academy, Author of “Motivated” and the Motivated Business Club creator.  He has 30 years experience of running, growing and selling a successful retail business.  You can find out more about Mark, his work and his book here:  Zoe Thompson is a self-development coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & well-being through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Rest & Sleep  2 Guests! - Zoyah and Lailah 5 Questions My guests for this episode are Zoyah and Lailah, Bristol Young Heroes 2021.   Lailah was nominated as a Caring Hero, and Zoyah was nominated as a Learning Hero.   The awards aim to shine a light on those who have overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference to the lives of others, or achieved something extraordinary.  The awards culminate in a special gala awards night for the young people and their family and friends to enjoy and then they are invited to join the #PositivePathways Programme. Both are incredible young Bristolians and the first 'young people' to guest on the #Fire5atPhoenix Podcast.  Find out more about Bristol Young Heroes and Community of Purpose here They asked the following questions: 1. How big a link is there to the amount of sleep you have, and your behaviour? 2. What advice would you give to someone who struggles with sleep - and rest? 3. Are sleep and rest the same thing? 4. How much rest should people have daily ..is napping a good thing? 5. How much do mobile devices affect our sleep? Bonus question!   When you are a student or in an apprenticeship, you are expected to be awake and ready to learn early. Do you have any advice for students that can improve rest and find their optimum time to study/revise and learn? Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Physical Health  1 Guest - Charlie Beestone from CBNutrition  5 Unseen Questions  All live! Charlie's questions were: 1.  Do you think Physical Health can be a stand-alone value, or do you think it is more important to have other values and understand that being physically healthy allows you to give your best to those other values? 2.  How do you bring your values into your awareness on a daily basis to ensure that your macro actions on a day-to-day basis are aligned to things you value, such as 'physical health'. 3. It's not uncommon for our values on physical health to differ from others.  What advice would you give to someone who wants to prioritise their physical health but might not get the support they want from friends and family? 4. How do you find the balance between knowing our values and making decisions that align with them, and then on the other side, encouraging trying new things, exploration, curiosity and all the things that we know are good for us as well? Plus - How often do you reassess and reflect on your own values? 5.  We are often held back from better physical health by our own limiting beliefs. What can we do to remove those beliefs, or learn a different way of looking at things to change our behaviours?  Charlie Beestone is a Food Mindset Coach helping all-or-nothing dieters lose weight and build lifelong habits whilst eating the food they love 🍔 You can connect with Charlie here: Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & organisations to improve personal and professional lives through coaching and training services. Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

1 Topic - Communication 1 Guest - Ryan Sheppard-Hughes 5 Questions All live! Ryans' questions were: 1. When was the last time you didn’t communicate effectively and how would you rectify this in hindsight? 2. Do you think moments of conflict can be effectively communicated? 3. How can we effectively communicate our boundaries? 4. Do you think the generational gap applies to a theme such as communication? 5. How do we navigate running a business that needs to improve based on the needs of individual people?  When does it become about one specific individual as supposed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of the entire company? You can connect with Ryan and Colmers HR here:  Colmers HR Website:  LinkedIn: 

1 Topic - Communication 1 Guest - Alex Blake  5 Questions All live! My guest for this episode is Alex Blake.  Alex founded “P.M.A. Obviously!” in November 2016, after being officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type 1. This was the turning point in his life, and after accepting his condition, he wanted to share his experiences with others, hoping that they too could start the road to recovery.  “If you can manage the illness and stay in control, you can start to enjoy life again, and make the most of every life experience. It all starts with a P.M.A. Obviously!” www.pmaobviously.co.uk Alex asked the following questions: 1. How would you describe good/effective communication? 2. What are the greatest challenges to good communication? 3. What is your preferred way to communicate? 4. How has the internet and social media changed the way we communicate? 5. How can you improve your communication skills? Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with individuals & employees to improve life, health & wellbeing through coaching and training services.  Create the tomorrow you want while learning to love your today.  www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

In this first episode of 2026 I'm sharing what came up in client sessions and alumni meetings about the gap between knowing what you need and actually doing it - and what happens when clarity finally outweighs financial security.We're exploring:→ The career clarity crisis - when you'd rather take a massive pay cut than stay misaligned one more day, money wasn't the thing keeping you there, fear was→ The 10-minute strategy - why small windows matter more than long blocks (you're waiting for the perfect hour that never comes while ignoring six 10-minute gaps you already have)→ The ownership problem - why your team still needs you for everything (it's not their incompetence, it's your unclear communication)This is a "how to actually do it" episode. Practical, specific, implementable.Welcome to 2026!Subscribe for weekly insights on intentional leadership - helping successful leaders transform from overwhelmed and exhausted to efficient and effective while getting their life back in the process.EXPLORE MORE:Visit https://zoethompson.uk for frameworks, resources, and programmes that support your transformation from reactive to intentional leadership.Lead with intention. Protect what matters most. Create success that feels as good as it looks.WORK WITH ME:8-Week Elevate Your Efficiency Blueprint Programme1:1 Leadership CoachingCorporate Workshops & SpeakingThe Community CONNECT WITH ME:LinkedIn - [  / zoe-thompson-uk  ]Instagram - [  / zoethompson.uk  ]Website - https://zoethompson.ukIf this resonated with you, please LIKE and SHARE.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and press the bell icon for weekly leadership insights.

Everything I teach, I have to live first.In this final episode of 2025 I'm pulling back the curtain on my own year - the lightbulbs, the lessons, and how I'm setting myself up to lead intentionally in 2026.We're exploring:→ From "can do everything" to "intentionally choose what aligns" - why being capable of doing everything was keeping me stuck as a generalist instead of specialist→ Building for scale requires visibility and visibility requires voice - overcoming the belief that work should speak for itself when that belief had become my biggest barrier→ Letting go of work you love to move forward - why I had to step back from Phoenix coaching (work I genuinely loved) to create capacity for bigger impactThen I'm sharing exactly how I'm setting myself up for 2026 using my own PIIPS Framework. Not resolutions - intentional design. The specific habits and structures I'm committing to so I can 3x business impact while maintaining my 4-day week and taking The Big Week Off quarterly.This isn't the polished highlight reel. This is the real journey - the uncomfortable moments when old patterns return, the wins when new habits stick, the adjustments when reality doesn't match the plan.If I'm going to teach this work, I have to live it first.See you in 2026.Subscribe for weekly insights on intentional leadership - helping successful leaders transform from overwhelmed and exhausted to efficient and effective while getting their life back in the process.EXPLORE MORE:Visit https://zoethompson.uk for frameworks, resources, and programmes that support your transformation from reactive to intentional leadership.Lead with intention. Protect what matters most. Create success that feels as good as it looks.WORK WITH ME:8-Week Elevate Your Efficiency Blueprint Programme1:1 Leadership CoachingCorporate Workshops & SpeakingThe Community CONNECT WITH ME:LinkedIn - [  / zoe-thompson-uk  ]Instagram - [  / zoethompson.uk  ]Website - https://zoethompson.ukIf this resonated with you, please LIKE and SHARE.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and press the bell icon for weekly leadership insights.