Daniel Priestley is the Founder of Dent Global, one of the world's top business accelerators for entrepreneurs and leaders to stand out and scale up. He is also the founder of tech platform ScoreApp, author of four Best Selling books, and is named in the Top 10 Business Advisors in the UK by Enterprise Nation. Daniel’s mission is to develop entrepreneurs who stand out, scale-up and make a positive impact in the world.
In Episode 12, Daniel reveals his decades of experience on how to scale your business with impact, and the importance of riding the digital wave in business world - sharing a few unforgettable analogies along the way.
Shona Hirons is an award-winning motivational speaker and global Resilience and Burnout Coach. Having previously experienced a breakdown from work-related stress, which resulted in a life-changing accident requiring major facial reconstructive surgery and brain damage, Shona embarked on a journey of self-discovery. In time, she developed strategies to boost her resilience, and her mission today is to improve the wellbeing of people and businesses throughout the world.
In Episode 11, Shona reveals her incredibly powerful story, how she built her resilience after hitting rock bottom, and how anyone can achieve the same.
Dr. Asha George-Guiser is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a clinical member of the Association of American Marriage and Family Therapy. With over 35 years experience, she has provided counselling and therapy for individuals, families and couples. As an Episcopal priest, she integrates spirituality and psychology into her practice and her areas of expertise include intimacy and relationship–building and cross–cultural relationships.
In Episode 10, Dr. George-Guiser shares an abundance of wisdom from her years of experience, offering thought-provoking insights and gentle guides to empower you to align with your own purpose and find meaning.
Gary King helps ambitious business owners create the freedom to make choices about their life through a range of programmes. Gary runs three businesses and is on the Executive Team as Northern Regional Head for the Association of Business Mentors. Gary’s passion is helping business owners to have the freedom to choose where, when and how they work.
In Episode 9, Gary shares the importance of having teams and systems in place to help run your business, how to avoid common pitfalls as you grow, and how to remain aligned to your business vision, mission and values.
Nicola Geismar is a professional dancer, Pilates trainer, movement practitioner, educator and founder of Free Your Spine, a movement method developed to empower and support people towards better back and hip health. Nicola is also the founder of City is my Playground, which centres around using our cities as a training ground to stretch, strengthen and express our physicality.
In Episode 8, Nicola delves into the scientific research of improving back health and provides insights, tips and resources to help you to free your spine from unhealthy positions and postures.
Elizabeth Bishop is the creator of The Conscious Service Approach™, a research-based set of principles designed to enhance the experience of service providers and the quality of service they offer. She is also an author of regular blogs and Conscious Service: Ten ways to reclaim your calling, move beyond burnout, and make a difference without sacrificing yourself.
In Episode 7, Elizabeth explores how we can all tap into conscious service in our personal and professional lives, and the power of being self responsive and self loving while connecting to others in states of empathy and compassion.
Dr Ed Rainbow is an experienced GP and certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner. Having experienced burnout, depression and anxiety, he realised that the medical model is often lacking for recovery from mental health issues. Based upon his experiences and research, he believes there is a strong need for better support for men’s mental health in particular, and to rectify this he has created an online resource called Mens Mind GP, as well as a course called Men’s Mind Explorer.
In Episode 6, Edward shares his perspective on the risk of burnout in medical professionals today, and what he feels needs to change to improve access to support for men's mental health.
Maria Hicks is a Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and Coach, who runs her own business, Start Again Coaching. Maria’s areas of specialism are confidence and imposter syndrome, managing pressure and mindset for growth, empowering her clients to identify ways to challenge their thinking and push through their limiting beliefs.
In Episode 5, Maria shares the challenges and benefits of juggling part time work and family life, offering insights and powerful mindset tools to help you achieve what you deserve in your career, and life in general.
Dr Melanie Salmon has committed her life to the exploration and practice of healing. Founder of Quantum Energy Coaching (QEC), her practice combines various modalities including Gestalt psychotherapy, neuroscience, and epigenetics, drawing inspiration from both the traditional and modern.
Dr Salmon is also the author of the book, There has to be another way.
In Episode 4, Melanie challenges the mainstream view of medical care, sharing groundbreaking insights and tips on how to heal the mind and body.
Petina Julius is a creative, colourful and friendly designer with a heart-centred approach to life. Growing up in South Africa, Petina's work as an interior designer naturally evolved to focus on Biophilic Design. She believes that good interior design is not just about aesthetics but about that human connection to how we feel the moment we step over the threshold into our homes, that the magic happens where both interior design and nature meets.
In Episode 3, Petina explains the meaning of Biophilic Design, why our connection to nature is so vital for our wellbeing, and what simple steps we can take to create an indoor oasis in our homes that enhances our wellbeing.
Joe Caplin is the Strategy Director of Outfly Innovation, he’s also a public speaking and executive coach, and a regular keynote speaker on the subjects of design, brand and mental health, both inside and outside the workplace. Joe is also delivers authenticity and team management seminars.
In Episode 2, Joe explores what real authenticity looks like in our modern working world, how to go beyond just awareness of mental health in the workplace, and how vulnerability ultimately leads to strength.
Dr Heather McKee is Europe’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist and keynote speaker. She has spent over 10 years in academia studying what it takes to create habits that last. Her work has been published in world-leading research journals as well 300+ media articles, and she has been featured in Vogue, Time magazine, and regularly contributes to the BBC.
In Episode 1, Heather shares how to build healthy habits that last through evidence-based, accessible techniques. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to turn your intentions into actions around your habits.
The Calmer team are now taking a break to plan an exciting new season of Take Regular Breaks, featuring a host of new and inspiring guests. For news and updates on the launch of Season 3, and to share your feedback on our 2 Seasons so far, visit www.thisiscalmer.com/podcast.
Valerie Teh is a Self-Care Practitioner, and Co-founder of Vana, a leading community empowering women to reclaim their wellbeing through inclusive and accessible self-care activities. Valerie is also one of Calmer’s leading Wellbeing practitioners and Mental Health Trainers, with expertise in Mindfulness, Movement, Breathwork, Sound Therapy and Mental Health First Aid.
In Episode 12, Valerie joins us for the final episode of Season 2, helping you to identify how to navigate unhelpful thinking patterns, and tap into empowering techniques that enhance your mindset, boost your confidence and nurture your self-esteem.
Andy Dunn is a Creative Facilitation Expert, Leadership and Personal Coach, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Andy is a keynote speaker, author of Searching With Purpose, and the founder of Creators Club, Creators Festival and Creators Schools. Having worked with over 5,000 CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, school students and teachers, Andy is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, organisations and the future of education.
In Episode 11, Andy explores the art and science of creativity in business, and the interplay between looking after your mental health at work and in your personal life.
Linda Gask is an award-winning Professor of Psychiatry and author or the powerful memoir Finding True North: The healing power of place. Linda’s work has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, as well as The Guardian and the Times Magazine, and she also runs a popular mental health blog called Patching The Soul.
In Episode 10, Linda shares her own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery. She also draws from her professional experience as a consultant psychiatrist to identify how to understand feelings and emotions, and explores what it means to go beyond hope.
Lucie Sweeney is a professional actress and artist, Business and Personal Coach, Mental Health and Wellbeing Trainer, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. As an entrepreneur, founder of The Manchester Coaching Co, and all round champion for mental health and wellbeing, Lucie is passionate about providing bespoke training for professionals and has designed and delivered accredited courses in Coaching, Mindfulness and Mental Health.
In Episode 9, Lucie shares her personal story of how she harnessed her passions to build a successful portfolio career and create multiple streams of income, and offers insights on how she prioritises self-care while navigating a busy schedule.
Valerie Teh is a Self-Care Practitioner, and Co-founder of Vana, a leading community empowering women to reclaim their wellbeing through inclusive and accessible self-care activities. Valerie is also one of Calmer’s leading Wellbeing practitioners and Mental Health Trainers, with expertise in Mindfulness, Movement, Breathwork, Sound Therapy and Mental Health First Aid.
In Episode 8, Valerie returns for another micro-episode to explore the long-term value of, and research behind, taking breaks on a regular basis, and shares tips on how to make time for micro breaks as part of your working days.
Tim Segaller is the author of The ABC Guide to Mindfulness and Co-Founder and Director of Rising Minds, a coaching and Mindfulness social enterprise helping people in a wide variety of settings to uncover their natural energy, clarity and resolve to thrive in their lives and work. Tim is a qualified Executive Coach, certified Mindfulness trainer and a pioneer in the integration of coaching and Mindfulness techniques.
In Episode 7, Tim explore what it means to find meaning and direction in life, how to lead with authenticity and find true enjoyment in your work.
Toral Shah is a Nutritional Scientist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of The Urban Kitchen. Toral combines her passion for nutrition, science and food to help others reduce the risk of disease and feel happier and healthier in themselves.
In Episode 6, Toral shares how she has overcome a series of profound challenges in her life, including recovering from breast cancer three times, and delves into the science behind gut health and how a healthy diet, exercise, rest and sleep can help to prevent disease.
