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Simple Reflections Podcast
Simple Reflections Podcast
Author: Dave Hill
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The Simple Reflections Podcast is a collection of gentle conversations with people from all walks of life, looking at small, seemingly insignificant ideas that have gone on to have profound impacts on their lives. Join Transformational Coach, Dave Hill and his guests for a cup of tea and a biscuit and reflect on where the conversation goes.
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I'd love your feedback, send me a message If you knew resilience had your back 100% of the time, what would you dare to do differently? In this solo episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I share what might be my most technically challenging recording yet, and how “take five” became a live example of resilience in action. I talk about resilience as the part of us that never quits – something baked into who we are, not a skill we have to build from scratch – and how we often only not...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 t...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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, a...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 fe...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 ...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 p...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 polish...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message 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 evolut...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message When was the last time you allowed yourself to drift gently into a conversation, suspending all assumptions and seeing where it might take you? In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I’m joined by Trevor Timbeck, a leadership coach from London, Ontario, and co-author (with Steve Chandler) of "The Power of Systems" and "The Power of Love." Trevor shares the genesis of his collaboration with Steve, the playful back-and-forth “sys...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message How does healing happen when we invite curiosity and wonder into our lives—alongside medical wisdom? In this episode, Dr Rani Bora – a holistic psychiatrist, coach, and author – joins me to bridge the worlds of medicine and spirituality. We talk about being a “spiritual medic” and how honouring the soul, not just the body and mind, opens new pathways for genuine transformation. Rani shares candidly about her journey from traditional medicine through c...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message Have you ever wondered what truly matters when time grows short—and how to welcome the present, however uncertain? In this powerful episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I reconnect with my dear friend Rachel Furman from Los Angeles. Rachel joins me in the final weeks of her life to speak openly about facing the end with calm, courage, and acceptance. Her refusal to equate pain with suffering stands out: “Suffering is optional.” Through a deep ac...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message When was the last time you let curiosity drive your choices — and noticed it fundamentally change your perspective or path? In this episode of Simple Reflections, I’m joined by Chad Littlefield, co-founder of We and Me, and co-author of Ask Powerful Questions. Chad is renowned for “hijacking” TEDx events, transforming passive audiences into active participants by inviting contribution and connection from the whole room. We dive into how curiosity, not...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message Do you ever wonder why you do what you do and how best to be of service to others? In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Oli Mansfield, we explored the notion that of the clients we work with, we are our top client. What does that even mean Dave? Great question… for me, it’s the idea that I, like everyone else is not a completely finished product: I am a perpetual work in progress. As an idea it keeps me grounded and r...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message You know the old saying... "necessity is the mother of all invention!"... well I've been inventing! This episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast will fit the rhythm: · Regular as clock work every 2 weeks · 2+ years · 62 episodes · Always with a guest... ...until NOW! This episode will be just me, in a slightly different f...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message How often have you given yourself permission sit in silence and take stock? In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Aila Coats, we kept coming back to this idea. Aila is a colleague and teacher of mine from Mississauga the idyllic Tahoe National Forest in California. Aila is a professional coach who mainly works with teens and coaches looking to grow their businesses. I just love hosting this podcast. I get t...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message How often have you given yourself permission to notice moments in time? This was something that came up in the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Greg Fisher. Greg is a good friend and colleague from Mississauga in Ontario, Canada. Hi is a Coach, “Chief Potential Officer” and the author of a couple of books (details in the show notes). During the episode my conversation with Greg ranges from adventures to forgiveness...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message Have you got lost in the details and lost sight of the direction you originally set off in? That is something my latest guest, Vanessa Rubera, and I regularly see with our clients and is the topic of the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast. Vanessa isa good friend and mentor from Vermont in the USA. She is a Clarity Coach and the author of “Conversations with a Camel”. During the episode Vanessa and I touch on the power of coaching ...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message I love creating this podcast. I get to have conversations with some amazing people who I haven’t crossed paths with and that I would be unlikely to without it. This episode is no exception. Lily Sais is a Transformation Coach from Los Angeles, working with people with anxiety. Lily and I share an understanding in the Three Principles and have a number of close shared connections. I was interested in understanding Lily’s capacity to c...
I'd love your feedback, send me a message You are in for a treat! In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I am joined by my dear friend and colleague Dr Bill Pettit. Bill turns 83 later this month but in the last 18 months or so he seems to have developed a second wind, and I wanted to ask him about it and his upcoming courses: · Witnessing Miracles · One Cause, One Cure For those that don’t know Bill, he has been practicing ...





















