Joanna Denton - Executive and Public Speaking Coach, Belfast Videos

Bringing all the parts of you to the table to reclaim your life
Ever look in the mirror and not recognise yourself any more? Like there are parts of you that you cant see - cos you've been encouraged to hide them away, not let them shine? What if you brought them back to the table? Allowed yourself to recognise and use the incredible talents and strengths that you possess? Aspects of you that you've maybe been led to believe are superfluous or dont fit? Imagine how less tiring and more effective it might be if you lived each day in a way that was in alignment with all the parts of who you are! Imagine the life you could design for yourself if you let it be led by these elements! This is the topic for this weeks chat between me and Chef Pam Fanjoy. (We have prerecorded it this time for various logistical reasons, but do still let us know what you think). Also - for more info on the retreat - its the last ten days to sign up - check out the comments

An introduction to culinary therapy with Chef Pam Fanjoy
We talk a lot about food being a love language when we are cooking for others - it's also an incredible love language when we cook for ourselves, take care of ourselves. But did you know that cooking and food can also be a way in for talking through some of the heavier topics that can come up on your journey to reclaim your life? One of the things that I am most excited about with the retreat that we are running in September is that Chef Pam will be bringing her unique culinary therapy to the table as part of the programme. Join the two of us on Tuesday at 2.30 UK time, 9,30 EST when I interview Pam about how she developed this method, what it entails and what participants can expect.

The baggage and beliefs that hold you back
A belief if merely an idea that you once decided was true. Once you decide its true, you go through life picking up evidence to reinforce it. We all carry around a bunch of beliefs about how life is meant to be, how we are meant to be. These beliefs were formed as kids, and some may even have been passed on to us by previous generations. Some of these beliefs are helpful and spur us on; equally, some hold us back and hinder us in our journey through life. For example, having a strong work ethic encourages us to work hard and do our best - a mighty virtue that can serve us well; but a belief that we only have value in the world if we are constantly achieving and being 140% better than everyone else, well that can lead us into burnout and tell us that its lazy to take care of ourselves. Join me and @Pam Fanjoy live to talk about how these beliefs can hinder our journey to reclaim our lives, get back more balance and purpose - and what we can do to reframe or release them.

Connection, Collaboration and Community
Three reasons why community, collaboration and community are important when you want to reclaim your life. Come listen to me chat to Chef Pam Fanjoy about this core pillar in the work that we do together.

What will you say No to today?
"no". Doesn't seem like a big word, but it can change lives. Ok, that probably sounds a wee bit dramatic - but take it from a serial people pleaser who spent most of her corporate career thinking she had to keep saying yes to more and more work till the 142 spinning plates all became a bit much. What are the reasons it can be difficult for all of us to say no at work, and instead keep piling things on to our plates? How do you decide what to say no to, what to say yes to? How do you go about saying No?

It is day #5 of 5 days to more headspace - and arguably the most difficult of the lot: "No can be a complete sentence" Notice that I am not just saying " learn to say no" - because as a people pleaser at my core - I KNOW THAT'S RIDICULOUS . Because, after all, if you could say no, you'd already be saying it, right? Right?? Instead, this is about remembering that you have the right to not want to do something - you don't need to justify that to anyone, and you don't have to feel guilty So, remember that - and then get about saying it Come back tomorrow for a couple of extra bits for the new year

Presenting recommendations to your boss or your client - the bigger picture