In this episode of the Improvement Project Podcast, Sean and Dave chat once again with our good friend Chris Thomas. However, this time, we are also joined with the other half of The Chris & Ryan Show, Ryan Fyvie. If you want to hear about a great story, look no further than this guy. Talk about a rollercoaster! We absolutely love these guys. Here are 2 people that faced the toughest circumstances and come out the other side ready to fight (and winning). Join us for an inspiring, motivational and hilarious chat.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and David decide to listen. It’s a basic skill we all have, or do we? It’s certainly one we should all have. Some are better than others. How are your listening skills? Today, we discuss how to listen better and what makes a good listener. Over the years of doing this show, we have tried our best to improve, and we feel this is one that we have improved, but we can always do better.
Take a listen (pardon the pun, but there was no other way) and see if you can improve with us.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and Dave, and you, take a minute to chill. Too often we are dragged into the hustle that is modern life. We sometimes forget to take a breath. Life moves pretty fast if we don't stop and look around once in a while. Mindfulness has become such a mainstream interest in recent times, and for good reason. If you've never given it a though, we encourage you to stop what you are doing and join us in a peaceful and effectively episode.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and Dave chat about Gratitude. In times like these, it might seem like there's a lot less to be grateful for. However, if we look at our lives, no matter how tough things are, there's always something there that we can appreciate. The trick is to show appreciation for what we have, no matter how small. Take a listen in and you might want to borrow Dave's method of gratitude. It really is a doozy.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and Dave speak about Passion with a remarkable person by the name of Chris Thomas. Chris is CEO of Incovo, a Scottish based ICT company, but has various side project on the go, one of which is his very own podcast - The Chris & Ryan Show. Please check that out. Chris's story is really quite something and it was an absolute pleasure to listen to him. Please do yourself a favour and take some time to hear him talk about the last few years of his incredible story, and what the future holds for him.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave discuss slowing down to speed up. Make sense? Or are you a little confused by that? Don't worry. As we continue our top lessons we've learned throughout the hosting the podcast, Dave explains why this makes sense, and why it might just benefit you to try it out. Our lives are too busy. Every minute of the day, we have several things fighting for our attention and it often feels like we never finish the tasks we start. Take a listen and see if this helps.. and don't forget to Like & Subscribe :)
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave discuss how to respond instead of reacting to situations. Celebrating 2 years of the podcast, we both look over our top lessons learned throughout the time. Responding over Reacting, as Dave introduces, is Sean's first lesson. We explain times we've reacted instead of taking a breath to respond correctly. We talk about ways to stop and think. We really hope you enjoy the episode - and don't forget to subscribe :)
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave discuss how to deal with uncertainty. Celebrating 2 years of the podcast, we both look over our top lessons learned throughout the time. Dealing with Uncertainty, as Dave introduces, is a big one! We showcase some times we've felt uncertain, how we overcame those times, and how to feel a bit less uncertain in future. We really hope you enjoy the episode - and don't forget to subscribe :)
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and Dave take a back seat and chat to one of the most interesting individuals we've ever have the pleasure of meeting - Michael Gorton. Where do we even begin with this one? He talks us through some processes that he, his companies and general society are aiming and achieving now and in the near future. It really is mind-blowing stuff, this one. If ever you needed to tune in to our show, this would be why. Enjoy and Stay Awesome!
How do you start your day? In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave go over how we start our day. We don't believe there is one right way. We all have different needs, different responsibilities, different schedules - so we simply can't say how to start the day. However, we do believe there are a few things that everyone should do. Take a listen to find out what we're talking about. Maybe you want to add in your own things to the list? Let us know!
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave take a stab at discovering what true belief is all about. It's a tricky topic to have any sense of absolute answer to because belief is non-sensical sometimes. But isn't that what makes life so interesting? We had a blast chatting about it though, as we always do. We do hope you have a blast tuning in to join us. Belief builds strength and character. What belief do you have? Let us know!
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & David pour over something that we've lacked in the past - Will Power. They say that we all have a limited supply daily, but we can take action to increase it and decrease it. What action do we take? How do we know when is best to use it? We don't claim to be experts but we do have fun pretending to be. Talking over the issues really does show good explanations and answers sometimes. Have a listen at our take on Will Power. It won't take much of yours to hit play 😄
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and David discuss a topic that we have all struggled with one way or another - Commitment. Almost on a daily basis, we struggle with following through with certain tasks. It's not always our fault. Our lives are surrounded by distractions, and we seem to always be busy, despite us not knowing where the time goes. Committing to completing just one task per day is a fantastic way to start building the habit of commitment. Listen in to our struggles, solutions and handy advice to get more done and see things through.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and David take a long-overdue look at the Improvement List. It's become a big part of the whole project, so we wanted to update you all on the progress being made, along with new additions, and why it was created in the first place. Just an FYI - Sean dedicates himself to completing something in the episode but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, it had to be halted. However, he'll get back to it just as soon as it is feasible to do so. Maybe you'd like to join in on the fun? Get in touch. We'd love some partners with improving!
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and David talk about something that has become a major player in today's society - Political Correctness. Why? We believe today we have more free speech than ever, but why is it we can't say anything without offending someone? Our world has reached a point in which our words become twisted and made to mean something completely different than we intended, resulting in a negative response from a lot more people than intended. Why don't we all take a minute and stop being so negative and hurt all the time? Our lives our great when we really think about it. We had a brilliant chat, and we didn't offend each other. Will you join us?
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave try to stay interested while discussing Boredom. It's a powerful topic that many of us don't know how to feel it. Our lives are dominated by distraction and excitement, much of it being false excitement, that we have forgotten how to be bored. There's something beautiful in not knowing what to do to occupy your time. Too often we find ourselves glued to our screens or obsessed with making every moment special, that we don't pay attention to the present. Listen in for an unsubstantial, dull and exceptional chat.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & David, along with our good friend Gillian Thomson discusses a topic that isn't as well known as it should be - Heartset. What is it? Listen in to find out :) Why did we discuss it? As it turns out Gillian and David built a company together named Heart Centred Leaders. It's an incredibly powerful idea. One that you should definitely learn more about. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean & Dave discuss the unnerving topic of Discomfort. We all experience it often enough, but do we really know how to handle it? More often than not, when we're feeling uneasy and uncomfortable, we tend to shy away from it and ride the wave until we start to feel better. We say no. Let's fight against it and take control of the discomfort. Let's use the negative feelings - see them as a strength you can gain, not a weakness you can't get away from. We're not experts, but we do think we have something to share on this one. Take a listen - hopefully you'll take something away from it and enjoy a laugh or two.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, Sean and Dave discuss Positive Thinking from the comfort of their own homes. Recorded in the height of Lockdown, we chat about how to remain positive in tough times and how rewarding it can be despite putting pressure on our daily lives. On the face of it, 2020 may be the worst year of our lives collectively, but we have so much to be grateful for. Tune in to brighten your day a little.
In this episode of the Improvement Podcast, we travel across the pond to visit our good friends Peggy and Jenny from the other Improvement Project. We love it when we catch up with these 2 - always great fun! Today we discuss Lockdown Habits and what we've been doing to keep improving during one of the weirdest times in modern history. We can always find a way to achieve and improve, and the past few months are no exception. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did making it. Enjoy and Stay Awesome!