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Wesley Tan

Happy Vs Flourishing episode 19 with Wesley Tan, who essentially helps people to be much kinder to their bodies so that their bodies works for them and not against. He owns a gym named Forma which is based around Gymnastics Fitness, running fitness classes, online training, teacher training courses and physical therapies. Some of the topics discussed in this episode: Gymnastic training Osteopathy Injuries and recovery Strength, flexibility and mobility Martial arts training Yoga Sedentary behaviour Training programmes: https://Vimeo.com/ondemand/formaonline   Website: https://formagym.co.uk     Recommended books - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen freely available in the public domain.    The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel   Favourite quote: “Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys,...

Paul & Emily Hughes

Happy Vs Flourishing episode18 with Paul & Emily Hughes who run a company named "Parents guide to GCSE" which arms parents of children taking their GCSE exams with the ammunition required to assist their children in getting through this stressful time for both the child and the parents. Half of your child’s learning time is spent at home. Emily and Paul help make it less #sendwine and more #winning. Parents naturally want to help their child succeed, but it’s been a while since we all did our exams and the 5 minute chat at a parents’ evening is nowhere near sufficient, so if you knew exactly what your child should do and when; it would be easier to support them, that's where Paul and Emily save parents. Topics discussed: Why you can't rely on school to communicate every little thing. Don't bank on your teenager telling you… well, anything. (There’s a limit to how much information you can communicate using only grunts, shrugs or eye-rolls.) The enormous...

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

Happy Vs Flourishing episode 17 with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown. He is an award winning speaker, author and Morris dancer! He has helped hundreds of people across the world to get over indulgence, and wake up to a better future. We discuss attitudes toward addictions, food and many other topics in this episode. Topics discussed: WFPB - Whole Food Plant Based T. Colin Campbell author or Whole and The China Study Addiction and indulgences Mental health Making changes to ones life Apples and ice-cream! Stoping smoking Duncan has spoken at events in sectors from healthcare to local government, from the emergency services to world class universities. He can help you get free from your unruly urges whether they are for food, drink, drugs, social media or Netflix. Books he recommends: Whole by T Colin Campbell The China Study by T Colin Campbell In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté Favourite quote: “I'm gonna role model the energy I wi...

Bob Ferguson

Happy Vs Flourishing episode 16 with Bob Ferguson and we explore the world of public speaking and communication, especially Toastmasters International. Bob has been a member of Toastmasters for over 25 years and has represented the UK twice in the Toastmasters world championship speaking contest. As a professional speaker e is also a member of the PSA, the Professional Speaking Association and in this episode we discuss the differences between Toastmasters and The PSA, the value members receive from each organisation and some tips for finding the right club. Topics discussed: Confidence Impromptu speaking Presentations Professional speaking Competition speaking Mentorship Evaluating How to find your nearest Toastmasters club During the early part of Bob’s Aerospace career, he realised that the standard of presentation in engineering was very poor. But he was not going to do anything about it as he detested speaking in public and would do almost anything to avoid it. Then i...

Wendy May

Happy Vs Flourishing episode 15 with Wendy May who is a "Purpose coach". In 2019 Wendy released a book titled “Regenerative Purpose: The Dynamic Nature of the Way We Choose Work” and in this episode we dig into that. Wendy is also a conscious leadership consultant, and recovering achievement addict. After leaving behind a successful corporate career, she embarked on a heart-led journey of service work in 2015. As a changemaker, she supports the process of soul-purpose alignment so we can create a world of work that works for everyone. A Harvard alumna with a graduate business degree from UCLA, Wendy started on her own purpose path in 2015 after leaving a 15-year career in corporate leadership and organisational consulting. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and retreats, Wendy supports the process of soul-purpose alignment to create a world of work that works for everyone.  Some topics discussed in this episode:   Wendy's Book: “Regenerative Purpose: The Dynam...