Lost in the relentless hustle of entrepreneurship? Sophie Bryan sits down with Joel Lawton, who dared to ask: what if the key to your business lies not in pushing harder, but in radically slowing down? Joel shares his personal evolution from the traditional grind to a nature-infused approach that helps entrepreneurs rediscover their purpose.This episode challenges the deep-rooted belief that constant action equals success. Explore:

• How Joel's journey led him to uncover the power of environment in shifting perspectives.
• Why "work-life balance" is a myth, and understanding your needs is the real game-changer.
• The uncomfortable truth: sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop.
• The radical idea that prioritising your own sense of being, not just the demands of your business, is the path to true understanding and impact.

If the thought of taking a day off feels like an impossibility, this conversation is a vital wake-up call. It's time to rethink everything.

About Sophie Bryan
Sophie is a workplace culture disruptor, leadership coach, and the driving force behind Ordinarily Different. With decades of HR experience, she helps organisations create happier, healthier, and more purposeful work experiences. Sophie's work centers on creating an "employee engagement & customer engagement infinity loop," where genuine employee connection drives positive customer experiences, a concept explored in this episode.
Websites ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk, TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/Sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

About Joel Lawton
Joel Lawton is a business consultant and coach who helps founders and leaders reconnect with their purpose and find a more sustainable way of working. Through his "In Your Corner" consultancy and immersive away days in nature, Joel guides entrepreneurs to prioritise their well-being, understand their core motivations, and challenge traditional, often unproductive, work patterns. His approach emphasises the power of environment, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to unlock clarity and drive meaningful action, encouraging a shift from being solely business-driven to being led by personal needs.
Website: inyourcorner.co E: joel@inyourcorner.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-lawton-3194aa9/

What if your workplace celebrated your whole self? Join Sophie Bryan and Chris Kenworthy, an improviser, certified embodiment coach, and facilitator who craves more play, open-heartedness, and messy human-ness in life, for an electrifying exploration of authenticity, play, and connection in the world of work. This episode goes beyond the corporate facade, delving into:

• Why "authentic relating" and improv are more than just games – they're tools for self-discovery.
• How to embrace "mistakes" and cultivate a culture of kindness and support.
• The transformative power of bringing your full humanity – body, heart, and mind – to the workplace.
• Chris's work in improv, authentic relating, and his innovative approaches to personal and professional growth.

Prepare for a conversation that challenges traditional notions of work and invites you to embrace your true self.

#Improviser #EmbodimentCoach #Facilitator #AuthenticRelating #Playfulness #HumanConnection #Vulnerability #Messiness #Perfectionism

Find out more about Sophie
Sophie is a workplace culture disruptor, leadership coach, and the driving force behind Ordinarily Different. With decades of HR experience, she helps organizations create happier, healthier, and more purposeful work experiences. Sophie's work centers on creating an "employee engagement & customer engagement infinity loop," where genuine employee connection drives positive customer experiences, a concept explored in this episode.

• W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk,
• TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk
• E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan
• (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/) Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach
• (https://www.facebook.com/Sophiebryan.coach) Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach
• (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

Find out more about Chris Kenworthy
Chris wants more play in life. More open-hearted, messy human-ness. And he’s SO tired of trying really hard on his own all the time. Life is way more fun, loving and meaningful together. Do you too crave gentle human connection, playfulness and authenticity? Chris explores all this at his improv, play and Authentic Relating workshops. He’s an improviser, certified embodiment coach, and facilitator in Leeds (Yorkshire UK), and a recovering perfectionist. 

• Podcast: ‘Beyond the Basement
• W: https://www.chriskenworthy.co.uk/
• Substack: https://chriskenworthy.substack.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/chriskenworthy/ Insta: @chriskenworthy

Is your workplace plagued by uncertainty and outdated structures? Join Sophie Bryan, founder of Ordinarily Different and a leading workplace culture specialist, alongside agile expert Eleanor Gibson, as they reveal how agile principles can bring clarity, collaboration, and purpose to your organization. What if your workplace was a playground for innovation?

Forget rigid blueprints; agile is about embracing evolution. Discover:

• Agile as the Antidote to Chaos: Learn how agile brings structure to uncertainty, not the other way around.
• Freedom: How agile empowers teams to self-organize and experiment, breaking free from rigid structures.
• Curiosity: The power of "why?" and continuous questioning to spark new ideas and drive innovation.
• Play: How "tinkering" and experimentation lead to unexpected solutions, as seen in Sophie's "10 and 10" example.
• Purpose & Value: How agile aligns teams with value and purpose, driving engagement and innovation.

Learn how to transform your workplace into a dynamic, responsive environment where teams thrive.

Find out more about Sophie
Sophie is a workplace culture disruptor, leadership coach, and the driving force behind Ordinarily Different. With decades of HR experience, she helps organisations create happier, healthier, and more purposeful work experiences. Sophie's unique approach blends agile principles with a focus on freedom, curiosity, and play, empowering teams to thrive in dynamic environments.

W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk, TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk
E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

Find out more about Eleanor Gibson and Tilt
Tilt are a small team of expert charity agile coaches. They have guided 30+ non-profit leaders, teams and organisations to use agile principles to become more collaborative, innovative and adaptable. Through leadership coaching, courses, facilitated workshops and team coaching they build confident, inspired and empowered teams.Whether were organisation-wide agile transformation, building an innovative new product quickly, or building a collaborative and transparent team culture our goal is guide non-profits to embed the mindset, skills and tools to be more empowered, experimental and confident, with manageable workloads that deliver value.

Website: https://teamtilt.co.uk/
E: eleanor@teamtilt.co.uk

In this exciting first episode of season 3, Sophie has a heartfelt conversation with Fiona Ross, an esteemed coach who specialises in empowering men to find balance, wholeness, and integrity in their lives.

Sophie and Fiona delve into a thought-provoking discussion about the role of men in the midst of the rise of feminism. While feminism has brought about significant positive changes for women, it's important to acknowledge that men should not be excluded from the conversation.

This episode explores the necessity of embracing both masculine and feminine energies in the world, understanding that true harmony and progress can only be achieved when men and women blend their unique strengths and work together as allies.

Drawing inspiration from the concept of yin and yang, Sophie and Fiona explore the idea that achieving a sense of equity between genders is more significant than simply pursuing equality. They challenge the notion of a victim society and discuss the unfortunate reality that men often feel apprehensive about being alone with women, fearing false accusations and potential harm to their reputations. It's crucial to create an environment that fosters trust, understanding, and respect between both genders.

This episode sheds light on the struggles faced by men in our modern society. Fiona shares her observations from working with male clients, who often find themselves sacrificing their own well-being, attempting to shoulder all responsibilities, and ultimately burning out. Shocking statistics on male suicide highlight the urgency of addressing these issues and creating a supportive and peaceful world for men.

The conversation delves into the concept of mansplaining, examining instances where women unintentionally emasculate men whilst also tackling the idea of toxic masculinity and the importance of holding space for men's vulnerability. Society has conditioned men to suppress their emotions, leading to a fear of judgment and ridicule for displaying any form of sensitivity or fear. It's time to redefine masculinity and create an inclusive culture that allows men to embrace their emotions fully.

Additionally, this episode explores the significance of male camaraderie and the impact of the closure of traditional gathering places, such as pubs, on men's mental well-being. Men need spaces where they can connect with other men, build friendships, and share their experiences without judgment. The demands placed on men and the lack of emphasis on self-care have resulted in many neglecting their own needs, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.

Join us on this eye-opening journey as we shed light on the importance of embracing men's unique qualities, supporting their well-being, and creating a world where both men and women can thrive together. It's time to break free from societal expectations and foster an environment that encourages authenticity, vulnerability, and collaboration.


Mentions:
Brene Brown – Dare to Lead: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dare-to-lead/brene-brown/9781785042140
The Power of the Masculine Archetypes Profile Quiz: https://fiona-ross.co.uk/freebies/masculine-archetypes-profile/

How to find out more about Sophie:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk,
TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about Fiona:
LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionarosscoach/
Website: https://fiona-ross.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecauseMenMatter
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