Live Life Well: The Podcast
By Amy Leong
Live Life Well: The PodcastFeb 03, 2023
38- How Courage leads to Connections (8Cs for 2023 - Part 1)
With the start of a new month, we are also declaring the start of Season 4 for LIVE LIFE WELL: The Podcast!
In this unedited, unfiltered podcast episode, Amy shares:
- How her word of the year, "Courage" has already played out in January 2023
- How having the courage to share her "Word of the Year" project led her to our charity partner, HerSpace
- How having the courage to reach out led to some great connections with amazing individuals: Pepe, Rose and Theo
- Two other C words that she’s bringing into 2023 (we will share more in depth in future episodes)
- How you can build your courage and connections at the upcoming ESLA Wellbeing and Networking event on 25 February 2023 where Amy will be sharing on how to “burn bright not out”.
If you want to continue the conversation, join the BURN BRIGHT Blueprint Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
Links or people mentioned in this episode:
- Rachel Luna's new book, Permission to Offend: The Compassionate Guide for Living Unfiltered and Unafraid is available now
- Watch Rachel Luna's interview on the USA Today Show here
- Connect with Pepe Kish of The Kind Lawyer on Linkedin
- Connect with Rose Inglis of Rose Tinted Law on Instagram
- Connect with Theo Kapodistrias of TEDX Hobart on Instagram
- Find out more about HerSpace here: https://www.herspace.org.au
- Be part of Amy’s “Word of the Year” Project 2023: https://forms.gle/i7vVQWmMn3jkeFrW6
- Build your courage and connections at the ESLA Wellbeing and Networking event here: http://thq.fyi/se/17560cdabf0a
Follow Amy and the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_
Want to work with Amy?
Book a 20 min free consultation call via her website: www.amyleong.org
Or Email: amyleong.livelifewell@gmail.com
If you found this of value, please share what you learnt with Amy, share this with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcast and keep burning bright and not out!
37 - "Word of the Year": Powerful or Pointless?
Have you chosen a Word of the Year?
Do you find them powerful, pointless or are you unsure?
In this unedited, unfiltered podcast episode, Amy shares:
- The results of the polls she took on Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook on the whole “Word of the Year” concept and some of the thoughts shared in her community.
- The research she did to come to her own conclusions about choosing a word of the year
- Why she used “Word of the Year” in 2021 and 2022 instead of new year resolutions
- Her Word of the Year for 2023
- Other resources you could use to think about how to choose a Word of the Year as a more intentional way to focus your activities for the year
- The introduction of the “Word of the Year” Project 2023
If you want to continue the conversation, join the BURN BRIGHT Blueprint Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
If you are curious about Roma Waterman’s 5 Day Prophetic Plan Challenge that is mentioned in this episode, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3025325554153418
If you would like to be part of Amy’s “Word of the Year” Project 2023, submit your word, make a payment and help survivors of human trafficking here: https://forms.gle/i7vVQWmMn3jkeFrW6
Follow Amy and the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_
Want to work with Amy?
Website: www.amyleong.org
Email: amyleong.livelifewell@gmail.com
If you found this of value, please share what you learnt with Amy, share this with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcast and keep burning bright and not out!
36 - Why you aren't achieving your goals and taking imperfect messy action
In this impromptu unedited, unfiltered episode, Amy shares on:
- the power of having a coach that asks you great questions
- challenging yourself to “just do the thing” rather than just thinking about doing something
- update on burnout recovery
- reflections on the state of the world after COVID
- what she believes would be the most tragic thing…
- why she’s over how mainstream media pits people against each other
- how to start taking imperfect messy action in 2023
- why we don’t achieve our goals
- how we can get closer to achieving our goals in 2023
- the power of Sabbathing and resting well
- why she doesn’t believe the mentality “work hard, play hard” is helpful
Instagram post referred to in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsY2uGoXT1/
Follow Amy and the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_
Want to watch the replay of the coaching call that Amy mentioned with Rachel Luna?
https://tinyurl.com/faithactivated2023 (PASSWORD: Journal2023! - available until 10 Jan 2023)
Want to work with Amy?
Website: www.amyleong.org
Email: amyleong.livelifewell@gmail.com
If you found this of value, please share what you learnt with Amy, share this with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcast and keep burning bright and not out!
35 - Burnout Recovery Update and Final Episode of LIVE LIFE WELL: The Podcast (for now)
It's been a number of months since our last episode and it was time to give our community an update as to what's been happening behind the scenes and how there's a need for us to officially take a break from podcasting indefinitely. However, we do hope you will continue to journey with Amy and the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement.
If you'd like to keep up to date as to what's up next in the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement, please request to join our associated Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
OR join the mailing list by completing the form on www.amyleong.org
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34 - The power of community and courage with Amy To
In this episode, we continue our “Movers and Shakers” month of March by sharing the live interview we recorded on 16 March 2022 with Amy To, the co-founder of the Mexican restaurant, Amor Mexico located in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia.
Amy is the youngest of five from a refugee family but has been an entrepreneur for most of her life. A wife of two boys, public speaker, workshop facilitator and community builder, in this interview, Amy shares about the importance of community and courage in business, life and love. Amy also shares some wise life advice from her late father, the power of small acts of kindness and how the Amor Mexico community really stepped up and helped during Covid.
Amy is also one of the co-authors of the book, "My Courageous Journey" a collaborative book project that features 10 women sharing raw and real stories of courage. These women are on a mission to transform communities and make an impact.
You can also order the book, "My Courageous Journey" here: https://amyleong.org/shop/p/my-courageous-journey
Amor Mexico is celebrating its 18th birthday on 31 March 2022 and you can join in the fun and fundraising for their community lane here: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZMK
You can connect with Amy To here:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyto_official/ and https://www.instagram.com/amor.mexico/
- Facebook: VIP Amor Mexico Club
- Website: https://amormexico.com.au
If you'd like to join the Facebook Group and get in on the conversations that happen live in future recordings, please request to join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
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33 - Owning your story with Samantha Jansen (International Women's Day Special)
In this episode, we kick off our “Movers and Shakers” month of March by sharing the live interview we recorded on 3 March 2022 with Samantha Jansen, an international speaker, author, business owner and publisher of Samantha Jansen Publishing to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022.
Samantha shares about her journey of leaving her home country of Sri Lanka to come to Australia, the challenges she faced and also how she overcame some of the bias or discrimination she experienced as a woman of colour. She also shares about owning her story and how she has overcome the challenges she has experienced in the last 10 years after stepping away from a corporate job, becoming a single parent and starting her own business.
Samantha's latest collaborative book project, "𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲" has also launched today on International Women's Day - 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 featuring 10 women sharing raw and real stories of courage. These women are on a mission to transform communities and make an impact.
You can also order the book, "My Courageous Journey" here: https://amyleong.org/shop/p/my-courageous-journey
You can connect with Samantha here:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthajansen.sjp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJPublishing
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthajansen1/
- Website: https://www.samanthajansenpublishing.com
If you'd like to join the Facebook Group and get in on the conversations that happen live in future recordings, please request to join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
32 - Launch of Season 4 (Personal Updates and lessons learnt)
We took a bit of a break from the podcast waves and our host, Amy Leong is back to share with you what happened between the break and the lessons learnt during the time away from the mic.
This episode was recorded live in the newly renamed Facebook group connected with this podcast, "BURN BRIGHT Blueprint: Leadership and Wellbeing for Women who change the world" and in the episode Amy shares 5 lessons she's learnt on this journey of failing forward that she hopes will inspire and help you on your journey to living life well.
If you'd like to join the Facebook Group and get in on the conversations that happen live in future recordings, please request to join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/burnbrightblueprint
You can also pre-purchase the book project, "My Courageous Journey" that Amy mentions in the podcast here: https://amyleong.org/shop/p/my-courageous-journey
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
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31 - Mindset and Career Change with Lucy Allen
In this episode, we chat with Lucy Allen, a Confidence and Career Coach, who is also one of our speakers for the upcoming LIVE LIFE WELL Summit starting on 17 November 2021. We loved the powerful questions that Lucy shared with us in this interview including one that helped her make the leap from corporate to self-employed.
Lucy also shares about the importance of bringing the people you love along with you on the journey of a career change and a simple but life-change mindset shift that can help you move from a position of fear to a position of possibilities.
There are so many gold nuggets here, we encourage you to grab a pen and paper (or your phone) and note them down.
You can connect further with Lucy here:
- Website: https://www.thegracefulcollective.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_graceful_collective/
Our LLW Summit is coming up very soon!! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-life-well-holistic-wellness-summit-nov-2021-tickets-187920514317
We also now have a range of LIVE LIFE WELL Movement women's tees to help you "live life well" as well as limited journals as part of our collaboration with Living Words, you can purchase them here: https://www.promisedlandco.com.au/collections/live-life-well-movement or https://www.livingwords.co/livelifewell
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
30 - The importance of focus and community with Richard Paterson (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Richard Paterson, the founder and CEO at Basix 4 Blokes, a charity created to empower and encourage men to talk about their mental health. We jump into the conversation where Richard shares why the definition of "health" is different for everyone, we talk about the importance of a safe environment for us to be vulnerable, the importance of community and how "what you focus on grows". There are so many gold nuggets here, we encourage you to grab a pen and paper (or your phone) and note them down.
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation we had with Richard so make sure you go back to listen to part 1 if you haven't already.
You can connect further with Richard here:
- Website: https://basix4blokes.org
- Email: richard@basix4blokes.org
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardgpaterson/
Our LLW Summit is coming up very soon!! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-life-well-holistic-wellness-summit-nov-2021-tickets-187920514317
We also now have a range of LIVE LIFE WELL Movement women's tees to help you "live life well" as well as limited journals as part of our collaboration with Living Words, you can purchase them here: https://www.promisedlandco.com.au/collections/live-life-well-movement or https://www.livingwords.co/livelifewell
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
29 - Mental Health for Men with Richard Paterson (Part 1 of 2)
As part of National Mental Health Month in Australia, in this episode, we talk to Richard Paterson, the founder and CEO at Basix 4 Blokes, a charity created to empower and encourage men to talk about their mental health. Richard shares his own personal journey of becoming a single dad to his son, receiving a pre-cancer condition and how he took ownership of his health. There are so many gold nuggets here, we encourage you to grab a pen and paper (or your phone) and note them down.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation we had with Richard so stay tuned for the release of part 2.
You can connect further with Richard here:
- Website: https://basix4blokes.org
- Email: richard@basix4blokes.org
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardgpaterson/
Our LLW Summit is coming up very soon!! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-life-well-holistic-wellness-summit-nov-2021-tickets-187920514317
We also now have a range of LIVE LIFE WELL Movement women's tees to help you "live life well" as well as limited journals as part of our collaboration with Living Words, you can purchase them here: https://www.promisedlandco.com.au/collections/live-life-well-movement or https://www.livingwords.co/livelifewell
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
28 - Protecting your mental health with Rene Michele
As part of National Mental Health Month in Australia, in this episode, we talk to childhood abuse survivor turned Empowerment Coach, Rene Michele about some of the mental health challenges that she experienced this year being separated from her partner due to border closures and how she overcame them. We talked about the benefits of celebrating the small wins, how to course-correct, how our family origin and life experiences affect our identity and the importance of community.
You can connect further with Rene here:
- Website: https://www.renemichele.com
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renemichele/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fromvictimtovictory
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therenemichele/
Rene will also be speaking on the topic of emotional wellness and how to recover from trauma at the LIVE LIFE WELL Summit!
Register for our LLW Summit here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-life-well-holistic-wellness-summit-nov-2021-tickets-187920514317
We also now have a range of LIVE LIFE WELL Movement women's tees to help you "live life well", you can purchase them here: https://www.promisedlandco.com.au/collections/live-life-well-movement
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
27 - Starting a social enterprise in 2020 with Zoe Wong (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, we continue the conversation with Zoe Wong (make sure you listen to episode 26 to get the full context) about how her love of journalling, the global pandemic and her desire to bring change to her world prompted her and her co-founder, Denise to start the social enterprise, Living Words Co.
We talked about the power of journalling, what it is like to work with a friend and how Denise and Zoe implement servant leadership principles in their work together in Living Words Co.
Living Words Co. gives 100% of the profits to education-focused charities and currently supports Operation Stitches.
You can connect further with Zoe on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoewong-au/ and LivingWords.co at: https://www.instagram.com/livingwords.co/
You can find out more about the work of Operations Stitches here: https://www.stitches.org.au
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
26 - Working in Corporate & Mental Health with Zoe Wong (Part 1 of 2)
As part of National Mental Health Month in Australia, in this episode, we talk to social impact strategist and consultant, Zoe Wong about some of the mental health challenges that she experienced during her corporate career and how she overcame them. We talked about having a clear distinction between what we do and who we are as well as some strategies that Zoe has found helpful in situations that can elevate stress and anxiety.
This is part 1 of a two-part chat that we had with Zoe so stay tuned for a follow-up episode where we will talk to Zoe about the social enterprise she co-founded with her friend, Denise, "LivingWords.co" during the global pandemic.
You can connect further with Zoe on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoewong-au/ and LivingWords.co at: https://www.instagram.com/livingwords.co/
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and share this episode with a friend and if you share it on social media, please tag us on Instagram @livelifewell_podcast.
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
25 - Launch of Season 3
To celebrate the launch of season 3 of LIVE LIFE WELL: The Podcast and Amy's new Youtube channel, "LIVE LIFE WELL with Amy Leong", tried something new and did a live recording of this season's first episode, streaming straight to Linkedin, and Amy's business and personal Facebook pages.
In this episode, we will covered:
- the new direction of the podcast and my business;
- why we are going on Youtube;
- the theme for October;
- our charity partner for October;
- the dates of the next LIVE LIFE WELL Summit and a few other things!
Links mentioned in the live recording:
Charity Partner: Mental Health Foundation Australia: https://mhfa.org.au/Default.aspx
Register for VIP list to get link for LLW Summit: https://tinyurl.com/llwviplist
[EDITED] Become a Patreon Partner: not currently accepting partners
You can also follow Amy on these platforms:
- Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellwithamyleong
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyleong.livelifewell
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_amyleong_
Season 3 Trailer
Same podcast.
Same podcast host.
Slightly redirected focus.
In this season Amy is adding her 25+ years of leadership experience into the mix and bringing all that she's learnt from being a certified John Maxwell coach, speaker and trainer into this discussion around holistic wellness. Whilst there will remain a focus on holistic wellness, Amy is now on mission to help world-changers with burnout prevention and ending burnout culture.
Amy is also giving herself permission to start talking more about matters of the heart including social justice issue, advocating for more creative expression in the workplace and even covering the sensitive topics around the current global pandemic.
We look forward to growing with you and helping you LIVE LIFE WELL.
If you would like to support Amy and the LIVE LIFE WELL Movement in ending burnout culture, please consider becoming a patron (you can find all the other ways to follow Amy on social media at the same link): https://www.patreon.com/amyleong
24 - Next Chapter [3 of 3]
In this last part of a 3-part "personal update" series, Amy shares about what is next for her and how she has now resigned from her job as a lawyer to go all-in as a transformational leadership and holistic wellness coach, certified with the John Maxwell Team.
This is also the last episode of Season 2 and you can expect some changes starting in Season 3.
The LLW summit sessions are now available for your purchase and lifelong replay at: https://amyleong-livelifewell.thinkific.com
If you have any questions or would like to connect with Amy further, please follow her on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amyleong-livelifewell/
23 - Burnout Recovery [Part 2 of 3]
This is part 2 of a 3-part conversation around some of the things that have happened since the LIVE LIFE WELL Mini Summit 2021. In this episode Amy shares about her latest brush with burnout and some of the steps she is taking in her road to recovery.
The LLW summit sessions are now available for your purchase and lifelong replay at: https://amyleong-livelifewell.thinkific.com
If you have any questions or would like to connect with Amy further, please follow her on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
22 - Debrief on LLW Mini Summit [Part 1 of 3]
After 1.5 months away from the podcast waves, Amy is back to share with you about how the LLW Mini Summit went down!
Let's just say that the LLW Mini Summit took on a life of its own.
The summit sessions are now available for your purchase and lifelong replay at: https://amyleong-livelifewell.thinkific.com
If you have any questions or would like to connect with Amy further, please follow her on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
21 - Your Invitation to the LLW Mini Summit 2021!
Are you tired? Burnt out? Ready to make a change?
Then the LIVE LIFE WELL Mini Summit 2021 is for you and here is your official invitation!
The online summit is a safe space created for busy, world-changing but time-poor women to pause, reflect and learn from our subject-matter experts about how they can look after themselves from a holistic perspective, empowering them to live with PURPOSE, JOY and DELIGHT.
During the inaugural LLW Mini Summit, we will be exploring four aspects of wellness (physical, emotional, social and occupational wellness), engage in a discussion around a social justice issue (it's important to not only to have an internal focus of self but to build perspective on what we can do to help others) and join our speakers for a special panel Q & A to finish off our time together.
In this episode, Amy gives you the ins and outs of the free online summit taking place from 29-31 July 2021.
GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
- Kirsten Jones, Personal Trainer and Co-Founder of Legacy Health and Fitness (Physical Wellness)
- Dr Monica Devanand, Growth Coach (Emotional Wellness)
- Vari McGaan, Founder of Courage and Career Coach (Occupational Wellness)
- Christine Teo, Founder of Generation 414 (Social Justice)
More information about the summit can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-life-well-holistic-wellness-mini-summit-2021-tickets-160460089447
If you have any questions, please contact Amy via her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/_amyleong_/
P.S. If you are or you know a "Jane" or a "Sophie" (listen to the podcast episode to understand the reference) please pass on this invitation to them! Thank you!
20 - Three Lessons (and Life Update)
In this impromptus episode, Amy shares about why she has been MIA for the last 6 months on the podcast waves and three things she has learnt during this time away from the microphone. This is a very conversational episode so it is probably not as well thought out as Amy would have liked but we still hope that you will take away what you need from sharing this journey of living life well.
Links to things mentioned in this episode:
Journey of Faith book: https://tinyurl.com/myjourneyoffaith
Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelifewelltpcommunity
Join the VIP list to find out when the summit details drop first: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellviplist
Find Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_amyleong_
19 - Intellectual Wellness with Doug Thompson
After an unexpected break, Amy is back with an interview with Doug Thompson, a passionate storyteller and TEDx speaker. Doug can usually be found sharing his passion for storytelling in his LinkedIn videos and his Tech Story podcast. His passion is coaching and mentoring other technology professions on how to stop “techsplaining” and start storytelling. He believes that everyone has a story, and it is just a matter of unlocking it from the grips of the subconscious mind.
Currently Doug is an AI Ambassador and Technology Strategist Director for the Education team at Microsoft where he leverages his 30+ years in tech sales to help his customers transform the student expereince to empower teachers and students of today create the world of tomorrow.
Doug and his wife, of more than 37 years, enjoy spending time with their two children and 7 grandchildren and 2 rescue dogs whenever possible. He is also a retired triathlete and is a 2-time Ironman Triathlon finisher.
In this episode, Doug shares about his “scale of 10” in decision making, the power of networking and reflection, all with a sense of humour. While this interview sits within the “intellectual wellness” segment of our "6 dimensions of wellness" series, Doug shares many other nuggets of wisdom on how to thrive and not just survive. We know you will enjoy this chat.
You can connect further with Doug on LinkedIn and the link to his TedTalk and his own podcast is below:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/
- TedTalk: The Most Important Story You will Ever Tell
- Tech Story Podcast
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You can also continue the conversation with Amy and the Live Life Well community on these platforms:
18 - Introduction to Intellectual Wellness
In this solo episode, Amy introduces the topic of intellectual wellness which is the focus on expanding and challenging our minds to learn new skills, solve problems and cultivate creativity. Amy also shares some of the books, podcasts and brain training games the LLW community has been using to train their brains. A full list of the resources mentioned will be released on the podcast's Instagram page soon.
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
- 2020 Reflection Prompts: https://tinyurl.com/2020-reflection-prompts
- Coaching and Mentoring: https://tinyurl.com/coaching-with-amy-leong
Love the podcast? Consider "buying us a coffee" to help us take it to the next level in 2021: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livelifewelltp
You can also continue the conversation with Amy and the Live Life Well community on these platforms:
17 - A Voice for Dignity (Eden's story)
SOCIAL JUSTICE: We are back with an episode in our social justice stream this week, sharing an interview Amy had with Michelle Kerr, Country Manager of Eden, an organisation that recuses women from human trafficking and creates precious jewellery that carries their stories (republished with permission from For Dignity).
You can learn more about Eden and buy their jewellery via the For Dignity website: https://www.fordignity.com.au/pages/eden
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
- 2020 Reflection Prompts: https://tinyurl.com/2020-reflection-prompts
- Coaching and Mentoring: https://tinyurl.com/coaching-with-amy-leong
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16 - Occupational Wellness with Elinor Moshe
As we head back into our series on the 6 Dimensions of Wellness, Amy shares an interview she had with Elinor Moshe, about how she moved from trying to fit into the expectations of others when it came to her career to now thriving as "The Construction Coach", the podcast host of "Constructing You", author of "Constructing Your Career", a mentor and highly sought after speaker.
In this short and punchy episode, Amy and Elinor talk about the benefits of having having a mentor, the power of having a vision for your life, why we experience burnout and reframing failure.
You can connect further with Elinor on LinkedIn, Instagram or via her website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/
https://www.instagram.com/elinormoshe_/
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15 - A New Chapter (Personal Update)
In this short raw episode, Amy shares about the thought process behind moving from just conversing about LIVE LIFE WELL principles on this podcast to now actively coming alongside young, ambitious women who wear multiple hats (whether in their career, biz and/or family) as a holistic wellness coach and mentor.
To find out more about the LIVE LIFE WELL Mastermind starting on 7 November 2020, click here: https://tinyurl.com/live-life-well-mastermind
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14 - Four Lessons on Change and Transitions
We are back after a short break and our host Amy, shares some of the changes that have happened in the background including the closing of her business, Art by Ames (for now). Through this life experience, Amy shares four lessons she's found helpful to keep in mind as she's navigated this season of change and transition.
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13 - A Voice for Dignity (Basha's story)
SOCIAL JUSTICE: In our last episode before a month break, we are privileged to share an interview Amy had with the founder of Basha Boutique, a house of hope for women in need and developed artisans making beautiful products that travel all around the world (republished with permission from for Dignity).
To learn more about for Dignity and Basha, visit: https://www.fordignity.com.au
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12 - From TV Presenter to Community Lead with Natasha Margaritis
OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS: How do we find purpose in our work and occupation? In this episode, we chat with Natasha Margarits as she shares her journey from being a TV presenter in India, migrating to Australia and the challenges she had to overcome, starting her public speaking coaching business and then having the courage to shut it down and go back into the workforce. Natasha shares how she found her purpose in her work and now empowers small business owners to “go for gold” as the community lead at The Village, NAB.
You can connect with Natasha:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamargaritis/ // Email: natasha@natashamargaritis.com // Instagram: @natasha_margaritis // Twitter: natashamarisa
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11 - Perspective and Freedom for all (Social Justice Segment 1)
At the time of recording this episode, it has just been announced that the State of Victoria in Australia is going into Stage 4 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy encourages listeners to have perspective when it comes to the restrictions of our freedoms and to think about the freedoms of others that have been denied not due to the pandemic (though the pandemic has likely made things worse) but to something much more sinister: human slavery/trafficking (our first social justice topic). You can find the list of resources and organisations mentioned in the episode in our growing FB community group: www.facebook.com/groups/livelifewelltpcommunity/. You can also follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/livelifewell_thepodcast
10 - From Victim to Victory with René Michele
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS: How do we look after our emotional wellness after experiencing trauma or challenges in our lives? In this episode, we have a real and raw chat with René Michele, a survivor of abuse and addiction who has overcome those obstacles to become a transformational speaker, author and consultant, teaching others to rebuild their lives beyond their circumstances. You can connect further with René at https://www.renemichele.com and she will also be chatting further in our growing FB community group: www.facebook.com/groups/livelifewelltpcommunity/. You can also follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/livelifewell_thepodcast
9 - Introduction to Season 2
In this introductory episode, Amy gives the LIVE LIFE WELL community an overview of season 2, including giving some clues about our guest list and and also some insights about why there will be some scheduled breaks during this season. If you would like to join our growing FB community group where we will discuss more of these topics in depth, please find us here: www.facebook.com/groups/livelifewelltpcommunity/. You can also follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/livelifewell_thepodcast
8 - Season 1 Recap (where we've been, where we are going)
It's been 2 months since we released episode 1 of Live Life Well:The Podcast! We're taking a mini-break to gear up for Season 2 but before we do, we are doing a brief recap of where we have travelled together and what is coming up. Join our new podcast community on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellthecommunity or for more behind the scenes content: www.instagram.com/livelifewell_thepodcast
7 - From Broker to Resale Hacker and Coach with Jon Chan
SOCIAL WELLNESS: How can we continue to chase our dreams and build our careers without neglecting our friends and family? We share a chat we had with mortgage broker turned resale hacker and coach, Jonathan Chan in this fun and insightful episode. Jon shares how he pivoted over the course of his working life and why he decided to go out on his own first in brokerage and then now growing a 5-figure per month business working from home. You can connect with Jon via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-chan-4b0317110/ and we will continue the conversation in our new Facebook group "LIVE LIFE WELL: the podcast community" so join us over there for an update on this conversation and other bonus content: https://tinyurl.com/livelifewellthecommunity
6 - Empathy and Active Listening: A conversation with Jen Wright and Sophie Taua'i
As a follow on from Episode 5, we are sharing an intimate and real conversation Amy had with NZ born soul-centred coach and founder of her own creative business agency, Sophie Taua'i and a mama of seven kids, founder of Let Light In and soon-to-be author, Jen Wright (also a Kiwi) who has worked and lived with Indigenous communities in Australia for over 10 years.
What started out as a conversation geared towards discussing racism and reconciliation pivoted to an emphasis on empathy and active listening. We cover things such as growing up bi-racial or not white, how that’s affected the choices we’ve made in life, lived stories of racism that we’ve experienced but also acknowledgment of our own bias and prejudices as well. It’s open, unfiltered and we even hear a little peep from one of Jen’s kids towards the end of the episode!
You can connect on Instagram with Sophie: @sophieco.coach and Jen: @jenwright_story.
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5 - Four Ls in response to #blacklivesmatter
In light of the death of George Floyd, which has sparked global outrage against the systematic injustice experienced by black communities in the US and here in Australia, we have pushed the pause button on our series on the 6 Dimensions of Health for a two-part exploration on the topic of racism and reconciliation.
In this first of two episodes, our host Amy shares some thoughts on how she is processing recent world events so that the flames against injustice can continue to burn bright in the long term and not just burn out when media attention has died down.
NOTE: We are aware this is not a comprehensive nor detailed account of this complex issue however we hope that this episode empowers our audience to live life well in a purposeful way during these challenging times.
For links to any organisations or films mentioned in the episode, visit: https://www.artbyames.com/podcast/response-to-blacklivesmatter
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Photo used in episode artwork: https://unsplash.com/@lgnwvr
4 - From yo-yo diets to Personal Trainer with Kirsten Jones
PHYSICAL WELLNESS: When we think of health and wellness, we usually start with looking at our physical wellness. In today's episode, we talk to Kirsten Jones aka The Body Stylist about how she went from a life of dieting and to starting her own business as a personal trainer. We love how Kirsten takes us on a journey of how she learnt to recognise that working on her physical wellness was only one part of the puzzle. We also gain some gold nuggets of wisdom on life and entrepreneurship as Kirsten celebrates 5 years of running her own business. If you'd like more information about Kirsten and how to work with her, visit www.kirstenjones.com.au
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How to start your own podcast (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this bonus episode on "how to start your own podcast", Amy shares about the basic tech you need to get started, podcast hosting options, the benefits of podcasting vs live video stream, ideas around how you might want to monetise your podcast in the future.
NOTE: Amy does not claim to be an expert in this field but purely sharing from her own lived out experiences to empower others to share their stories because there's always room at the table.
A summary of the key points from the bonus episode(s) is now available for download here: https://tinyurl.com/howtostartyourownpodcast
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How to start your own podcast (Part 1)
When Amy started the podcast, she had a lot of people asking her how did she do it. So in this BONUS episode (1 of 2), Amy shares all the things you need to think about when starting your own podcast, whether podcasting is going to be right for you and your audience and other things you should do before you even think about pressing the record button. Also, there is a spot in the episode where Amy started coughing and had to pause the episode but in the spirit of keeping things authentic, not too much post-production has gone into this so please enjoy the real and rawness of this bonus episode!
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3 - Six Dimensions of Wellness
In episode 3, Amy provides an overview of the Six Dimensions of Wellness that form the framework for upcoming episodes.
For the full article overview of the Six Dimensions of Wellness model, see here: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nationalwellness.org/resource/resmgr/pdfs/SixDimensionsFactSheet.pdf
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A Taste of Live Life Well: The Podcast
A podcast to empower millennials to thrive and not just survive so that they can live a life full of purpose, joy and delight.
Live Life Well: The Podcast is a project created by Amy Nhan, a lawyer by day and a creative always based in Melbourne, Australia.