Beautiful Mess

EP30 Robert Paylor "...and I can't breathe and I can't eat and it's 3am and a doctor is asking to come and slam me on my chest ..."

I cannot think of a better episode to release to the world for Christmas 2025...not only has Robert just become a dad!! ...he is one of the most inspriring, real and courageous humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with.This beautiful mess conversation speaks for itself ... catasrophic injury, faith, recovery, the power of mindset, the relationships in our lives that lift us up and day by day relentless dertermination and beyond incredible spirit to move forsward.Robert's websiteRobert's bookLinkedin

EP28 Michelle Hartley "...essentially I feel like 'beautiful mess' is just my life..."

Michelle is on a mission to be the HR person she never had and use her experience to transform HR teams from beige to brilliant. She believes in HR with a passion, and wants to share that passion with the world in the form of coaching and mentoring, and human resources training.I loved our conversation, and learnt so much about her passion for HR, her experience of how critical it is to have fun at work, her deep learning from her experience of burn out ...and her drive to make a difference.Enjoy!! WebsiteLinkedin

EP27 Emily Craig OLY MBE "...trying to find my new normal ...and trying to find out how much I can tolerate ...and find out how much I want to tolerate".

Emily first discovered rowing through the British Indoor Rowing Championships at the age of 12.
After winning a silver medal she decided to go to her local rowing club, Bewl Bridge Rowing Club, and almost immediately set her sights on competing at the Olympics one day.
Emily first represented GB at the U23 World Championships in 2013 whilst studying History of Art, winning bronze in the lightweight quadruple sculls. After completing a Masters in East Asian Art in 2015, Emily joined the senior GB Rowing Team full time. She made her Olympic debut at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games in the lightweight women’s double sculls, setting a World Best Time in the heats but missing the podium in an agonising 0.01 second photo finish, the picture of which has been on her wall as a driving force ever since.
Already a three times World Champion and two times European Champion, Emily became Olympic Champion at Paris 2024, in the Lightweight Women’s double sculls with Imogen Grant.
I am extremely excited to share this conversation with the world and so grateful to Emily for giving me her time to share these phenomenal insights into her Olympic amd every day mindset.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-craig-oly-mbe-890421223?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

EP26 Phil Wilkinson ..."Sport has the power to change the world..."

Phil Wilkinson and I only met for the first time two months ago.
Phil is a highly talented and dedicated global PR and communications professional and mental fitness coach.
As Head of PR and Communications at World Rugby for the past seven years, Phil was responsible for implementing and driving World Rugby’s communications strategy, as the sport seeks to continue its successful growth and inspire a new generation of fans. 
He has worked across external and internal communications, events and fan-engagement in a leading Olympic sport with a global fanbase of over 800 million.
Wilkinson was previously employed by the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee, where, as International Media Manager, he led the development and execution of an international communications strategy to engage a global audience of over four billion.
Previous to these roles, he's had highly influential and senior roles within the world of international sport.
Our conversation just fizzed along!! 

I loved hearing Phil's perspective on beautiful mess his own experience with mental health and his passion about empowering others with this same deeper level of awareness around mental fitness.
Enjoy, share and tell us what you loved!

EP25 Aoife O'Brien..."hard as it was at the time to accept what was going on...it is what has spurred me on to do what I'm doing now..."

Aiofe O'Brien is the founder and host of the award winning "Happier at Work" podcast. 
I have so much to learn from Aiofe and tuning into her podcast is one of my treats when travelling or needing to plug into something that  
This conversation offers so much about what inspired her to do the work she's continuing to create.This story is an amazing example of a "beautiful mess" and Aiofe loves the analogy!I loved our conversation and cannot wait for you to hear it too!! Linkedin

EP24 Bill Carmody..."I would love to offer the world "www.askbill.us" as a technology platfrom that feels real..."

This conversation was such an inspiration and so joyful in so many ways!!!
Bill Carmody is the founder of www.askbill.us 
Bill has had and is having the most incredible career.He is also the most amazing human being and father.
I met him through the pheneomal work and community that is Shirzad Chamine's Posititive Intelligence 
Bill was Chief Coaching Officer at Positive Intelligence for six years.
He is also currently doing the most INCREDIBLE one-year world tour!!!I cannot wait for you to tune in!!
Linkedin
Bill Carmody.com

EP23 Natasha Miller ..."I was experiencing some really deep...sometimes dark feelings ...and there was also a sweetness..."

Natasha Miller is the award winning founder and host of the podcast "Bitter/Sweet".
Natasha is also the founder of Miller Libertine.
Miller Libertine design sensory food experiences that create deep connections between people, brands and communities. When food tells a story it stirs emotions, starts conversations, creates memories.
Using the power of these connections as a force for change.
Natasha's incredible insights and incredibly integral and intentional work makes this conversation the perfect match for our Beautiful Mess community.
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EP 22 Fleur Iannazzo ..."I wish I'd have had someone with me that could have helped..."

When could there possibly be a more real and urgent need for a money and  wellbeing coach than now??
Fleur Iannazzo  is not only an amazing friend whom I've known for almost 7 years...she is also an exceptionally talented Money Wellbeing Expert and Coach.AND!! an award winning author...having just been awarded the "Money Inclusion and Awareness Award 2025 for her book "The Money Pizza" .
I will have Fleur back again...and it was so fun to record this just before the official launch of her book...now look!!!
Fleur on LinkedinFleur's Website

EP21 Alison Sayers "...there's always unknowns...the current is always going to take you in directions that maybe you didn't quite predict..."

In this conversation, the main theme is exploration and I had so much fun exploring Alison Sayers' beautiful mess.
We cover a lot in a very short space of time, including how it is to be an older parent, what it means to guide others, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and so many other topics.
I hope you find as much value in this conversation as I did.
Website:
https://sayersconsulting.ca/
 
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EP20 Loren Greiff ..."their confidence and dignity...their self respect...transformed!!

Loren has such a wealth of experience, insights and gems in this conversation...As Loren says on Linkedin about her creation..."Portfolio Rocket" ...
What Sets Us Apart?No cookie-cutter approachesStrategies tailored to your unique journeyA focus on what truly matters to you.
I particularly loved the focus switching between all generations in this Beautiful Mess conversation...listneing back...there's nothing uncovered here!I'm so excited to share Loren and her incredible work and legacy with all of you!Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/lorengreiffPodcast: "Career Blast in a Half"