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Are you working on making a new version of yourself? Maybe you are changing careers, moving to a different city, or becoming an empty nester. Or are you facing retirement and some harsh realities of ageing and wondering what possibilities exist? In this podcast, I talk to people who have made successful transitions, survived and thrived, and I ask them to share their inspirational stories and life lessons. Subscribe to the If Anne Can newsletter: www.ifannecan.com
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Today’s podcast episode features the indomitable Ann Carney. Ann was trapped in a cycle of overwork and bad health habits when at the age of forty-five, knowing she had to make changes, she decided to try to run. Like many beginners, she started too fast and would have given up if it wasn’t for a serendipitous meeting with a cousin she hadn’t seen in years. He guided her through a couch to 5k, and gaining confidence; she took out an advert in the local paper. She co-founded Chorlt...
My guest today is Chloe Richards, a brave and strong breast cancer survivor emerging from a period of loss and change. She is refocusing her business to deliver her mission to help women succeed in the workplace. We talk about How women struggle to describe their value in the workforce.How it's important to take the time to reflect on your success and find the words to do this in a way that feels authentic. Creating behavioural diversity in the workplace so people can communicate in a wa...
Want to be a waser reather than a wisher? Listen to this episode and I promise you will get some inspiration to get up, get out and keep going! My guest today is Steve Pullen, a judo 7th Dan and holder of the MBE for his service to blind and disabled judo. He is a coach and has guided judokas to the Olympics, Paralympics, World and European Championships. Steve heads up a group of coaches whose prime objective is to increase and expand judo teaching facilities in North West England to ...
Do you know what having the power of your convictions means? Not sure, then listen to today's episode My guest this week is Jane Lockwood; Jane is an activist who lived in Greenham Common to protest the horror of war and nuclear weapons. She has spoken at the UN and the Royal Albert Hall. She subsequently relocated to Australia, became a Head Teacher and led a national training programme. Jane is reigniting her passion for writing and talking and has contributed to two books on h...
My guest today is Rowena Birch, an Olympic and European judo champion. Rowena is also the current president of the British Judo Association. Outside of judo, Rowena has coached at elite levels across many sporting disciplines and corporate leadership. She has retrained as a financial advisor and now runs her own business. Rowena talks about how she coped with not being selected for the Barcelona Olympic games by prioritising her training and reorganising her life to maximise her focus. Sel...
In this episode, I change our standard interview format and reflect upon the concept of bravery. Not being a brave person myself, I've been inspired by the bravery of my guests, and this episode features two astonishingly courageous women. The first is Angela Bently, a certified Wim Hof instructor who channels her passion for the cold to support people with their physical, mental and emotional health. Angela works tirelessly to overcome her anxiety to become a beacon and guide to those wh...
My guest today is Oonagh McDonnell, the founder of It's Her, a social enterprise based in Manchester that researches, develops and delivers collaborative and engaging activities, courses and workshops that support women and help them change their narrative. Oonagh's story is rooted in adapting to adversity and overcoming loss, beginning with her mother's death when she was eight years old, which left her feeling responsible for three younger siblings. After studying at Manchester Uni...
In this episode, we celebrate the importance of accessing green space and consider the historical actions of others and how these actions made it possible for us to enjoy the ability to ramble in the countryside. These conversations were recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall. I want to thank Joss Underwood from the Tent People, who organised a fantastic pop-up event on the village green in Hayfield and generou...
Sue France helps women in business make the best connections and is the founder of sue France Creative Connecting in Cheshire. She says, " I instinctively know who to match with who, and every day there is a new success story within my group." She has lovingly built a tribe of interconnected women who joyously build relationships. I joined Sue at one of her networking events held at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre and chatted with her to learn more about her thoughts about networking, ...
Making an event Special My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York. Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights. Toni also has the gift of organising elegant, fun events that flow beautifully without a hint of stress or sloppiness. Here are some of the highlig...
Alka Chandiramni is a global mobility specialist who provides deeply trusted assistance to companies and individuals, helping to ensure that a move to another country is successful for everyone. In Alka's professional life, she is the one who offers advice and has the answers. This podcast explores how we can all deal with the inevitable times when we face adversity. Creating a roadmap to visualise the road ahead Dealing with people who are not at their bestHelping people see outside thems...
My guest today is Kate Pollitt, a business coach gifted at helping others to get out of their jars to see what is written on their labels. We talk about how time is finite and how important it is to recognise what makes you unique and connect with what lights you up. Once you do this, especially if you have a light touch and have faith in yourself, you make better choices in all aspects of your life. Recognising what makes people and businesses different - using this as ...
My guest today, Tina Kirwin-McGinley, is a teacher of the deaf and has worked in schools in Manchester for over thirty years. She is also a swimmer, cyclist and dear friend to many. We could talk about all of the above attributes, but I want to focus on Tina's gift for making life better for everybody by always leaving a place better than how she found it. We talk about - Taking responsibility for things that are broken in the local neighbourhood; The Planters Project Notici...
My guest today is Sandra Phinney, and she has lived many lives, from teaching to social work to owning a music store and farming. Now in her 70s, Sandra is earning her living as a writer and has no intention of retiring. She lives off-grid with her husband on the Tusket River outside the town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in a place called Caanan, population eleven. They built their own home twenty years ago, the roof still stands, and their marriage survived. One of Sandra...
Tina Devine is a traveller, free spirit and coach. She has lived in ten different countries and has learned to be comfortable with change and making a home in other places. We are exploring the concept of home, especially if we deal with change. We discuss what home means and how gaining a better understanding of yourself will lead to better choices when dealing with the upheaval of finding or being in a new home. Making a home You can make a home even if you are only a reside...
My guest today is Mindy Cowap, founder of the M Project and a finalist of the 2022 Enterprise Vision Awards Inspirational Woman of the Year. Seven years ago, after her mother's devastating subarachnoid haemorrhage, Mindy felt lost and decided to improve her health and vitality. The experience was transformational and Mindy felt compelled to share her rejuvenation with others. We talk about Finding who we are supposed to be The joy of discovering strengt...
Hold On Pain Ends: Naomi Gilmour: Motivational Speaker, Business Woman and Suicide Prevention Advocate If you are lucky enough to live into mid-life and beyond, you will likely have experienced some profound loss. My guest this week, Naomi Gilmour, has taken the brave step of facing the debilitating grief of loss and, in the process, rebuilt her sense of self and now shares her learnings with others. Before we recorded this week’s episode Naomi and I went for an early morning dip in a l...
Some podcasts are transformational, and this is one of them for me. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast, I’m talking to Kim Gowland, and she explains the difference between change and transition. A process that can be bewildering and confusing for many of us. Kim and I discuss The difference between change and transition Change is external, something happening to us, e.g. change of job or having a baby. Transition is the psychological process brought about by ch...
At this time of year many expat families are moving back to their home countries, and some will find repatriation harder than expatriation. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast , I’m talking to Amanda Jaffe about the challenges of repatriation. Amanda and I were expats in Singapore, and we repatriated to our home countries during the pandemic, me to the UK and Amanda to the USA. We returned home with new identities, which meant we had to change our lives. &nb...
An early memory of a cruel teacher left me dreading the thought of ever trying to create an artwork. Meeting Kate Hughes and attending one of her art classes changed my mind, so I was delighted when she agreed to be a guest on this podcast. I thought our conversation would revolve around how she escaped the restraints of school teaching and smoothly moved to create her art studio, but it proved to be so much more. Kate talks movingly about how being prescribed the mini pill after the birth ...
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