Focus on WHY

Are you truly meeting your needs or just telling yourself you're "fine"? Dr. Laura Shallcross challenges the everyday lies we tell ourselves about wellbeing, drawing from her own journey with burnout, perfectionism and the hidden costs of high achievement. Discover why so many of us don't know what we need, how societal and cultural conditioning hold us back, and simple but crucial steps to reconnect with ourselves. Now, Laura helps individuals and organisations unpick harmful rules, reclaim their humanity and prevent burnout.  Tune in to discover the non-negotiable foundations for your health by understanding your needs.   KEY TAKEAWAY "The vast majority of people just go through life kind of blindly stumbling along going, 'Yeah, this is fine,' without actually recognising whether they are OK or not."   ABOUT THE GUEST – DR LAURA SHALLCROSS Laura Shallcross is a coach, trainer and speaker dedicated to helping senior leaders and high-performing women break the pattern of chronic perfectionist-driven over-delivery. Using a blend of professional executive coaching and therapeutic techniques, she unravels the deep-seated perfectionism habits that lead to burnout, so her clients can lead with authority and actually have the headspace to enjoy life.    Forget generic time-management strategies, Laura uses precise, subconscious tools to quiet the physical panic of saying 'no' so women can set firm boundaries, delegate to their teams and actually leave work at work.   CONNECT WITH LAURA https://laurashallcross.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashallcrosscoaching   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Finalist in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

Do you lead with love in your daily life and work? Clare Norman is on a mission to reclaim love—specifically agape—in the world of coaching. From overcoming professional masks to understanding her own constellation of inner voices, Clare shares transformative insights on vulnerability, authenticity and the healing power of unconditional esteem. Whether you're curious about bringing more heart into your relationships or eager to explore the intersection of inner work, coaching and spirituality, you'll find inspiration and practical wisdom in becoming a revolutionary for love.   KEY TAKEAWAY "Love can't be structured. It can't be put in a box. It needs much more room to breathe."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Reclaiming Love in Coaching: The revolutionary antidote to fear, division and indifference by Clare Norman - https://amzn.eu/d/0h3t2scj Design Love In by Marcus Buckingham - https://amzn.eu/d/03imAE4M   ABOUT THE GUEST – CLARE NORMAN, MCC With over 25 years of coaching experience, Clare Norman is a Master Coach, mentor coach, supervisor and coach educator whose work sits at the intersection of professional rigour and human tenderness. She is sought after by expert coaches and coach training organisations across the world, and is known for her precision, honesty and willingness to say what others in the profession have left unsaid. Clare's purpose is to help people feel seen for who they really are, so they can find their voice and express their needs in service of a more caring world.   CONNECT WITH CLARE https://www.clarenormancoachingassociates.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-norman-mcc   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Finalist in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu      HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

What if transformation begins when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of change? Irene Tananyan shares how a personal crisis shifted her from a world rooted in maths and economics to one embracing energy, spirituality and the unseen dimensions of life. She explores readiness, collaboration, synchronicity, soul purpose and the energetic imprint we carry from birth. Irene sees life as an expanding field of infinite possibilities, shaped by conscious choice, gratitude, love and contribution. In this thought-provoking conversation, discover how resistance can become readiness and open the door to receiving transformation, fulfilment, purpose and the beauty of life.   KEY TAKEAWAY "People are ready to receive when their resistance to achieve their goal becomes bigger than the fear of going through transformation." ABOUT THE GUEST – IRENE TANANYAN Irene Tananyan is a credentialed Professional Certified Coach, Transformational Life Coach, and Alternative Healing Practitioner with over a decade of experience. She began her career in Mathematics and Economics — and along the way, life led her to discover her true calling: helping people reduce stress and navigate overwhelming life situations with clarity, resilience, and inner peace. Today she works with clients from all walks of life and also shares her passion for personal development and spiritual growth through community presentations and humanitarian outreach."   CONNECT WITH IRENE https://www.arinahealing.com    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Finalist in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu      HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

Have you ever wondered how to turn life's toughest moments into your greatest strengths? In this solo Reflections with Actions episode, Amy Rowlinson combines wisdom from five diverse guests—covering transformation after major change, responding to adversity, clearing life's mental clutter, claiming radical self-responsibility and fostering genuine connection across generations. Amy guides you through powerful questions on pausing for self-discovery, acting on life lessons, letting go of 'shoulds', and embracing curiosity for richer relationships. Tune in to uncover how reflection plus action can set your purpose in motion.   Featured Episodes: 527 From Warships to Wellbeing with Chris Dodd 528 Become Part of the Solution with Dunia Shafik 529 Why Creating Space Matters with Ingrid Pope 530 Radical Self-Responsibility with Lara Waldman 531 Intergenerational Harmony with Alastair Greener   KEY TAKEAWAY "Purpose isn't just something you discover. It becomes something you express through what you choose to do with what you know, what you've experienced, and what matters to you."   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

Curious about how generational differences shape the way we work, communicate and connect? Generational communication expert and PSA President Alastair Greener steps out from behind the mic to share his journey from hospitality, entertainment and television into generational thinking and workplace cohesion. Drawing on original research and UK-centric data, Alastair challenges generational stereotypes and explores how life stage, social evolution and generational framing influence engagement, communication and connection. Advocating curiosity, authentic listening and acceptance of difference, he shares insights into purpose, legacy and the importance of bridging generations at work and at home. Tune in to understand the value behind embracing his five steps towards greater understanding and Intergenerational Harmony. KEY TAKEAWAY "Engagement comes from a multitude of things but one of them is cohesion."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Mind the Gap by Graeme Codrington - https://amzn.eu/d/0biYLtQV  Generationally Speaking by Alastair Greener - https://amzn.eu/d/0hkUQqQQ    ABOUT THE GUEST – Alastair Greener Alastair Greener is a Generational Communication expert helping organisations understand generational differences in the workplace. He shows businesses how to create a more cohesive and productive work environment while building stronger business relationships with effective generational communication. Alastair hosts the Alastair Greener Generationally Speaking Podcast and is the author of "Generationally Speaking - How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Communicate with Confidence"  With a background in TV Presenting and performance, he's been in the communications business for over 30 years and is currently the president of the Professional Speaking Association.   CONNECT WITH ALASTAIR https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairgreener  https://www.instagram.com/ag.generationallyspeaking  https://generationallyspeaking.co.uk    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Finalist in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.