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The Gen-ius Podcast

The Gen-ius Podcast

By Nicola MacPhail

Welcome to the Gen-ius Podcast; the podcast designed to help you create long-lasting, meaningful change. Each episode we talk through various informative topics and exercises which are there to help boost our productivity, implement change and ensure that you live your dream life.

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The Joy of Journaling | The Gen-ius Podcast

The Gen-ius PodcastMay 04, 2020

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HOW To Master Priorities...Truly | The Gen-ius Podcast
Nov 27, 202017:47
Lets Talk About...Effort Over Outcome | The Gen-ius Podcast
Nov 24, 202016:27
HOW To Activate The Boss, The Executor & The Detailed Worker | The Gen-ius Podcast
Nov 19, 202016:41
Lets Talk About...Simplicity | The Gen-ius Podcast
Nov 16, 202016:28
Overcoming Adversity With Alex Staniforth
Nov 13, 202042:48
Lets Talk About...Motivation | The Gen-ius Podcast
Oct 27, 202032:23
HOW to Manage Stress | The Gen-ius Podcast
Oct 23, 202023:27
Lets Talk About...Resilience | The Gen-ius Podcast

Lets Talk About...Resilience | The Gen-ius Podcast

Today i'm talking all about Resilience;  what is truly is and HOW we can draw on our own resilience. 

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Oct 20, 202028:39
HOW To Achieve Better Work Life Boundaries | The Gen-ius Podcast
Oct 16, 202030:41
Lets Talk About...Challenges | The Gen-ius Podcast

Lets Talk About...Challenges | The Gen-ius Podcast

Today i'm talking about HOW to deal with challenges and I draw on my own experiences - currently the challenge of a home renovation!

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Oct 13, 202036:45
Sleep: Why we do it & HOW to get better at it! | The Gen-ius Podcast

Sleep: Why we do it & HOW to get better at it! | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode, we're taking a second look at the interesting topic of Sleep. As we enter the winter months, good sleep is crucial and in todays episode we discover not only why its important, but HOW to get better at it. 

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Oct 09, 202028:29
Lets Talk About...Inspiration | The Gen-ius Podcast

Lets Talk About...Inspiration | The Gen-ius Podcast

Welcome to our new series...'Let's Talk About...'

Each Tuesday we'll be releasing short, bite-sized episodes discussing different topics and insights to get you thinking. Today we're talking all about Inspiration💡

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Oct 06, 202012:51
My Experience on a Wim Hof Breath-work Retreat: HOW Challenges Can Teach You About Yourself

My Experience on a Wim Hof Breath-work Retreat: HOW Challenges Can Teach You About Yourself

In todays episode i'm talking about my recent experience on a Wim Hof Breath-work Retreat and how facing challenges and adversity can help you learn more about yourself. Tune in and let me know your thoughts! Have you faced an ice bath?

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Oct 02, 202036:27
HOW To Deal With Burnout | The Gen-ius Podcast

HOW To Deal With Burnout | The Gen-ius Podcast

Todays topic: the dreaded burnout. In this episode i'm talking about HOW to properly deal with burnout; something I believe is really important at this moment in time due to the stress we have all been under over the last 6 months. Have a listen and as always, share with me your thoughts!

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Sep 18, 202020:57
Why You Should Focus On Momentum Rather Than Goals | The Gen-ius Podcast

Why You Should Focus On Momentum Rather Than Goals | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode I'm talking all about Momentum; something I believe to be an under-used tool when trying to achieving change. I'm going to be talking about how we can integrate practices and routines to help us build momentum and truly achieve our goals. 

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Sep 11, 202022:26
The Importance Of Taking A Break...and HOW To Do It | The Gen-ius Podcast

The Importance Of Taking A Break...and HOW To Do It | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode, i'm talking all about the importance of taking a break...something with sounds so simple but so many of us actually have trouble with. I'll be talking through the three aspects: How to incorporate hourly breaks, monthly breaks and then yearly breaks into our lives. 

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Sep 04, 202028:16
Mindfulness: Why We Should Do it, What It Is & HOW To Do It | The Gen-ius Journal

Mindfulness: Why We Should Do it, What It Is & HOW To Do It | The Gen-ius Journal

In todays episode, we're talking all things Mindfulness! Last episode we talked about how we can use it to change bad habits, and today we're going into more detail about why we should do it, what it actually is and mindful practices that we can implement. 

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Aug 13, 202040:50
HOW To Use Mindfulness To Stop Bad Habits | The Gen-ius Podcast

HOW To Use Mindfulness To Stop Bad Habits | The Gen-ius Podcast

We've all got those pesky 'bad' habits that we want to take control of. Did you know you can actually use mindfulness to change these? Take a listen to todays episode, where I tell you exactly HOW you can use mindfulness to stop bad habits. 

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Aug 13, 202022:44
The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) | The Gen-ius Podcast

The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) | The Gen-ius Podcast

In today's episode I'm talking through the 80/20 rule, what it is and HOW you can implement it's benefits into your life. 

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Aug 11, 202011:39
Change Doesn't Need To Be Hard | The Gen-ius Podcast

Change Doesn't Need To Be Hard | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode we're looking at changing our perspective on change - it really doesn't have to be difficult. I break this down in todays episode. 

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Aug 07, 202013:17
Choice Architecture: HOW Your Environment Influences Your Behaviour | The Gen-ius Podcast

Choice Architecture: HOW Your Environment Influences Your Behaviour | The Gen-ius Podcast

Today we're talking about Choice Architecture, something I first heard about after reading James Clears' Book, Atomic Habits. I talk through exactly what it is and HOW by simply adjusting our environment can help us create positive, long-lasting change. 

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Aug 04, 202009:26
An Introduction To Self Belief | The Gen-ius Podcast

An Introduction To Self Belief | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode we're talking about the interesting and complex topic of self belief! I talk through the factors at play that help to generate our self-belief and how we can better these. 

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Jul 31, 202030:14
Four Reasons Why You're Struggling To Make Change Happen | The Gen-ius Podcast

Four Reasons Why You're Struggling To Make Change Happen | The Gen-ius Podcast

Ever wondered why change seems such a struggle, or you can't seem to make long-term change happen? I'm talking through the main four reasons WHY and the different ways you can overcome this. 

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Jul 28, 202021:37
HOW To Boost Your Motivation | The Gen-ius Podcast

HOW To Boost Your Motivation | The Gen-ius Podcast

So today we're looking more into motivation following up from our episode earlier this week. I'll be discussing some of my top tips to help you boost your motivation, which can especially help through transitionary periods such as lockdown! 

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Jul 17, 202016:28
What's the difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation? | The Gen-ius Podcast

What's the difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation? | The Gen-ius Podcast

On today's episode we're looking deep into motivation and specifically the differences between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation. What are they? Did you know motivation was two entities? Lets delve into this...

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Jul 14, 202014:01
The Forgetting Curve and HOW to Overcome It | The Gen-ius Podcast
Jul 10, 202014:00
The Two Systems by Daniel Kahneman | The Gen-ius Podcast

The Two Systems by Daniel Kahneman | The Gen-ius Podcast

This week we're talking all about the Two Systems by Daniel Kahneman, helping us to gain more understanding and clarity on the way that we use our brains. 

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Jul 07, 202023:42
The Importance of Organisation | The Gen-ius Podcast

The Importance of Organisation | The Gen-ius Podcast

On today's podcast we’re discussing everything to do with Organisation! We’ll be covering what is our intention behind organisation, what we can achieve when implementing it into our lives, why is it our brains love organisation and the benefits we can reap from that.

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Jul 03, 202037:24
The Art of Mindfulness with Kay Young | The Gen-ius Podcast
Jun 30, 202034:54
The Path To Resilience With Winston Clements | The Gen-ius Podcast
Jun 23, 202052:32
HOW to Build Resilience | The Gen-ius Podcast

HOW to Build Resilience | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays podcast we're talking all about the huge topic of Resilience. What are some of the qualities that resilient people have? What skills can we add to our toolkit to help build our resilience and deal with difficult circumstances? Have a listen and as always let us know your thoughts via our social channels! 

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Jun 19, 202024:60
My Journal Experience: Daniella | The Gen-ius Podcast

My Journal Experience: Daniella | The Gen-ius Podcast

In today's episode we're joined by fellow journaler Daniella! We talk through her experience and insights with the Gen-ius Journal and her learnings along the way. 

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Jun 16, 202024:22
My Journal Experience: Linda | The Gen-ius Podcast

My Journal Experience: Linda | The Gen-ius Podcast

In today's episode we're joined by the wonderful Linda, one of our incredible Gen-ius Journalers. She talks through her experience with the journal and her learnings along the way. It was a pleasure to have her on the podcast!

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Jun 12, 202053:12
How To Use The HOW Skillset To Avoid Overwhelm | The Gen-ius Podcast

How To Use The HOW Skillset To Avoid Overwhelm | The Gen-ius Podcast

Have you ever had SO much to do, that you're unsure where to even start and left feeling completely overwhelmed? Me too. Let me talk you through the HOW skillset, a five step process I use whenever i'm in this scenario. 

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Jun 09, 202024:06
How To Overcome Your Tech Addiction | The Gen-ius Podcast

How To Overcome Your Tech Addiction | The Gen-ius Podcast

In this weeks episode we're talking about tech addiction - I'm sure most of you can relate! We're looking at what it is; the effects it has on us, how we can overcome it and grab precious life-time back! 

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Jun 05, 202035:48
Habits: What They Are, Why We Have Them & How They Work | The Gen-ius Podcast

Habits: What They Are, Why We Have Them & How They Work | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode we're talking through habits. You know you have them, both good and bad. We all do. But, what really are they? Why do we have them? How do they work?

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Jun 02, 202012:52
Intention and Why You Should Write Yourself An 'End Of The Month' Letter | The Gen-ius Podcast

Intention and Why You Should Write Yourself An 'End Of The Month' Letter | The Gen-ius Podcast

This week we're talking about planning and reflecting on our months, as well as the deep impact writing yourself an 'End of the Month' letter can have on your productivity and change making. 

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May 29, 202020:03
What are Work Life Boundaries and HOW can we Implement them? | The Gen-ius Podcast

What are Work Life Boundaries and HOW can we Implement them? | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode, we are discussing the importance of work life boundaries - a little different to work life balance! I talk through exactly what they are, the intention behind them and how to prioritise and implement them into your life! 

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May 22, 202031:30
Finding The Breakpoints Where Joy Is Happening | The Gen-ius Podcast

Finding The Breakpoints Where Joy Is Happening | The Gen-ius Podcast

In this weeks podcast were talking about tapping into the breakpoints where joy is happening; those little moments that we miss while we’re striving for more, without even realising it.

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May 19, 202017:35
Living in your Zone of Gen-ius | The Gen-ius Podcast

Living in your Zone of Gen-ius | The Gen-ius Podcast

In today's episode were talking all about your Zone of Genius! This is your happy place, your superpower, your unique talents. We're talking through how you can identify your personal zone of genius, and how to live in that moment. 

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May 14, 202020:43
Procrastination; Why Exactly Does This Happen & How Can We Stop It? | The Gen-ius Podcast

Procrastination; Why Exactly Does This Happen & How Can We Stop It? | The Gen-ius Podcast

This Week we're talking about something we're sure most of you can relate to...Procrastination! We're looking at what exactly it is, why it happens and what we can implement to reduce it and therefore increase our productivity. 

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May 07, 202029:13
The Joy of Journaling | The Gen-ius Podcast

The Joy of Journaling | The Gen-ius Podcast

This week Nicola is talking about the Joy of Journaling, why you should implement it into your routine and some insights into how journalling regularly can hugely benefit you! 

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May 04, 202025:48
Why You Should Plan & Review Your Months | The Gen-ius Podcast

Why You Should Plan & Review Your Months | The Gen-ius Podcast

In todays episode, we're talking about the importance of reviewing your past month; what worked, what didn't and what you learned. Then moving forwards, planning the month ahead - what do you want to achieve? Have a listen and let us know your key take-aways over on our social channels.

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Apr 30, 202024:09
What is Self-full-ness and HOW Can We Apply It? | The Gen-ius Podcast

What is Self-full-ness and HOW Can We Apply It? | The Gen-ius Podcast

Today we're bringing you a mid-week episode, and Nicola is talking all things Self-FULL-ness. It may be a little different to what you think it is...

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Apr 29, 202012:30
Why Boundaries Are a Vital Component of Reaching Your Goals | The Gen-ius Podcast

Why Boundaries Are a Vital Component of Reaching Your Goals | The Gen-ius Podcast

In this episode we talk about what boundaries truly are, what happens when we don't maintain them and some key exercises you can use to help you implement boundaries into your life. 

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Apr 24, 202018:36
Stress-Habit Loops; What Are They and How Do We Combat Them? | The Gen-ius Journal

Stress-Habit Loops; What Are They and How Do We Combat Them? | The Gen-ius Journal

This week we're looking deeper into our previous episode and talking about stress-habit loops - what they are, how we can notice them and finally how to change the cycle. 

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Apr 21, 202017:23
Stress, Stress, Stress - How To Deal With It | The Gen-ius Podcast

Stress, Stress, Stress - How To Deal With It | The Gen-ius Podcast

In this weeks episode we're talking all about Stress; why it occurs and tips to work through stressful periods in our life. 

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Apr 17, 202027:09
How To Add Structure To Maximise Your Productivity | The Gen-ius Podcast

How To Add Structure To Maximise Your Productivity | The Gen-ius Podcast

In this episode we're looking at the importance of structure and how it can make or break your productivity. 

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Apr 10, 202025:46
HOW To Nail Down A Healthy Sleep Routine | The Gen-ius Podcast

HOW To Nail Down A Healthy Sleep Routine | The Gen-ius Podcast

This Episode we're talking about how important sleep truly is and how to master a healthy sleep ritual. 

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Apr 03, 202017:37
How To Master Your Morning Routine | The Gen-ius Podcast

How To Master Your Morning Routine | The Gen-ius Podcast

We all know the saying; If you have a good morning, you have a good day. During these difficult times most of us will be at home and keeping a structured, positive morning routine is key. Listen to my tips on how to master your morning routine. 

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Mar 23, 202012:43