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Tune into the replay of the LIVE here on Substack today with me and Deb D | The Intuitive HERoine

This is Part Two of our Legacy and Leadership Series…

In part one, we talked about why NOW is the time for THIS conversation with women - catch the part one replay HERE.

In this replay of part two we’re talking about permission… why we feel we need it, why we withhold it, and what it feels like to grant it to ourselves.

We share stories of what this looks like for us in our businesses - no sugar coating here - you get the raw, honest take of what Deb and I have both navigated over the years to give ourselves permission to land where we are now.

At the end of this video we make a genuine invitation - if you know you’re holding back from giving yourself the permission to go all in on what you want - whatever ‘legacy & leadership’ might mean for you, then we invite you to reach out to either or both of us - DM / email / via Deb’s website or my website - or simply comment on this post - whatever works for you.

Also if this topic has stirred something in you, check out Deb’s The Be HER Podcast - I KNOW you’ll bloody love it like I do.

Join us for the next live video in the series - part 3 will be at 1pm UK / 8am EST on Tuesday 28th April - stay tuned!

If you've ever rolled your eyes at the idea of journalling, this one's for you. I used to be exactly the same, I resisted it for years, couldn't get into it, didn't really see the point. Until I made it work for me, and now I genuinely can't live without it.

In this episode I'm unpacking why so many of us resist journalling, what it actually is when you strip away the pretty notebooks and the Pinterest prompts, and how to start writing freely, even if you swear you're not a writer. I'm also sharing what's changed for me since I embedded this as a daily ritual, including the fact that most of my podcast episodes and content ideas now spark from my journal.

If you've been searching for answers about your next move, your offers, your direction, what if those answers are already inside you, and the only thing missing is a practice that lets them surface?

The resistance - why "I'm not a writer," "I don't have time," and "it feels self-indulgent" are all worth questioning. And the deeper one: resistance to journalling is often resistance to hearing what you already know.

The difference between journalling to something and journalling from something - prompts and gratitude lists are fine but limited. The real transformation happens when you let the writing move through you without knowing where it's going.

How to actually do it - start with the hand, not the head. Keep the pen moving. Follow the thread, not the topic. Write past the surface stuff. And don't read it back straight away.

What it unlocks for business owners - clarity on direction, better decision-making, more powerful content, and a release valve for the emotional weight of running a business.

The five-day challenge - five minutes, five days, pen on paper, keep the pen moving. Treat it as an experiment, not a lifestyle change.

Want me to keep you accountable? Email the word CHALLENGE to info@gillmoakes.com

ReWild Your Business is a global top 3% podcast. If this episode resonated, a review goes a long way - thank you SO much.

In this raw and honest episode, I'm sharing why I've been quieter than usual lately and what's really been happening behind the scenes.

I've been going through a profound identity evolution over the past year - one that felt too big, too spiritual, too mystical to share while I was in the middle of it. If you've ever felt caught between who you're becoming and what you think you "should" be doing in your business, this episode is for you.

• Why I chose silence over diluting my experience during this profound transformation


• The internal battle between strategy and soul-led work (and why it felt like a wrestling match)


• How trying to diminish your truth creates friction that stops you from moving forward


• Why that friction isn't a problem to solve - it's information your system is giving you


• What happens when you choose to honor the evolution of who you're becoming


• The unexpected doors that open when you trust yourself more than you trust what others expect

Journaling Prompts:

Where in your life and business are you showing up as a diminished version of yourself?
Where are you diluting your truth?
What friction are you experiencing that might actually be information about what you've outgrown?

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About the Podcast:
ReWild Your Business is the podcast for women doing the work their soul intended. It's about cutting away what doesn't belong to allow what does to thrive, finding simplicity in your work, and bringing the whole of who you are to the table.

Welcome to the Head's Together Podcast. In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Sarah Farley. Sarah shares her journey from working in customer service to running a dive shop in the Caribbean and discovering her love for writing.

Sarah realised that she was a writer through her work in the business - writing website content, customer communications, newsletters and a blog. She pursued a master's degree in professional writing and felt empowered to call herself a writer.

Sarah shares her journey as a brand writer and the inspiration behind The Writer's Walk, a newsletter that combines walking and writing prompts. She discusses the importance of speaking the language of your customers and the authenticity of brand voice.

Sarah emphasises the value of customer service and listening to the people behind a business to create a genuine brand tone of voice. The Writer's Walk aims to help writers and walkers observe their surroundings and spark creativity through focused attention and writing prompts.

The Writer's Walk: https://thewriterswalk.com

Website: https://www.sarahfarley.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfarley/ 

Instagram: @thewriterswalk and @talesfromasmallisland

Meet Alicia Rodriguez, my client, collaborator and friend. Alicia is one of those women who, if you're lucky enough, you'll have in your inner circle. She's wise, intuitive, kind, funny and utterly inspirational - and now I get to share her story with you.

Her memoire, The Shaman's Wife is available to pre-order now, and will be widely published in September.

In this exclusive interview series for Heads Together, Alicia shares some background that led to the writing of this incredible book, and also offers even more insight into the lessons we can take for ourselves from her experiences.

As Alicia said to me: "I know so many women who have given away their power, often not realizing that they were surrendering their agency to someone else in the name of love. These women are successful and confident, yet something happens, and suddenly, a piece of their life is missing, and they don't know how to recover it. There's fear, shame, and embarrassment at being discovered."

Alicia's been there. And she reclaimed her life using the wisdom she gained from shamanism, the very tradition that sought to capture her.

This is a story of courage, resilience, and transformation that can be applied to your life. It's a story of forgiveness and the power of Universal Love.

It's a story she had to share.

"This is the story of the road I had to travel to discover who I really was. If it saves one person or impacts someone who needs to reclaim their life, then all the hard work and sacrifice will be worth it. Writing this book has changed my life. Perhaps reading it will change yours."

Pre-Order the Book

Here is the link to UK Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/03rA5fl1

Here is the link to USA Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Jj36ew​

Here is the link to Amazon Spain: https://amzn.to/3vP4fYn​

Here is the link to Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/3W4jA1S

Alicia's no stranger to the Heads Together podcast - check out previous episodes:

An Unapologetic Mindset with Alicia M Rodriguez

https://www.gillmoakes.com/podcasts/heads-together/episodes/2147920044

Becoming Limitless with Alicia M Rodriguez

https://www.gillmoakes.com/podcasts/heads-together/episodes/2147901606

Meet Alicia Rodriguez, my client, collaborator and friend. Alicia is one of those women who, if you're lucky enough, you'll have in your inner circle. She's wise, intuitive, kind, funny and utterly inspirational - and now I get to share her story with you.

Her memoire, The Shaman's Wife is available to pre-order now, and will be widely published in September.

In this exclusive interview series for Heads Together, Alicia shares some background that led to the writing of this incredible book, and also offers even more insight into the lessons we can take for ourselves from her experiences.

As Alicia said to me: "I know so many women who have given away their power, often not realizing that they were surrendering their agency to someone else in the name of love. These women are successful and confident, yet something happens, and suddenly, a piece of their life is missing, and they don't know how to recover it. There's fear, shame, and embarrassment at being discovered."

Alicia's been there. And she reclaimed her life using the wisdom she gained from shamanism, the very tradition that sought to capture her.

This is a story of courage, resilience, and transformation that can be applied to your life. It's a story of forgiveness and the power of Universal Love.

It's a story she had to share.

"This is the story of the road I had to travel to discover who I really was. If it saves one person or impacts someone who needs to reclaim their life, then all the hard work and sacrifice will be worth it. Writing this book has changed my life. Perhaps reading it will change yours."

Pre-Order the Book

Here is the link to UK Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/03rA5fl1

Here is the link to USA Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Jj36ew​

Here is the link to Amazon Spain: https://amzn.to/3vP4fYn​

Here is the link to Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/3W4jA1S

Alicia's no stranger to the Heads Together podcast - check out previous episodes:

An Unapologetic Mindset with Alicia M Rodriguez

https://www.gillmoakes.com/podcasts/heads-together/episodes/2147920044

Becoming Limitless with Alicia M Rodriguez

https://www.gillmoakes.com/podcasts/heads-together/episodes/2147901606

Find out more about Alicia:

https://aliciamrodriguez.com

Find out more about me:

https://gillmoakes.com

Welcome back to the Heads Together podcast, I’m thrilled to have you join me again. This past week I've been enjoying the beautiful weather and spending a lot of time outside. I found an amazing little writing spot at a bird hide on Abberton Reservoir in Essex. It's so peaceful and perfect for sparking creativity.

This week I talk about the power of solo work. Running a business as a female founder is no small feat, and it’s easy to get lost in the noise of external opinions and validation.

I also talk about how important it is to schedule solo work time by keeping certain days free from client appointments. Create a special space, like my bird hide, for uninterrupted focus. Journaling can help process thoughts and ideas. If mindfulness practices like meditation don’t work for you, simply enjoy input free time.

Consider taking a solo retreat. “Rewild Your Business" is a perfect example, offering a guided, digital retreat to help you reconnect with what matters in your business. Check out rewildyourbusiness.com, register your interest, and I will keep you posted and let you know when you can sign up for the retreat. 

Enjoy some quiet time this week. Remember, the most important voice to listen to is your own. 

Welcome to the Head's Together Podcast. In this week's episode, I sit down with Julia Darlington, a confident leadership coach with a fascinating journey from the fashion industry to coaching and consulting. Inspired by her mother, a dressmaker, Julia initially pursued a science education but eventually followed her passion for fashion.

We discuss the importance of self leadership and taking 100% responsibility for one's life. Julia explains how unlocking the unconscious mind can open up a world of possibilities and how crucial it is for leaders to develop their own identity. She emphasises the role of confidence in leadership and how understanding oneself can lead to more effective leadership of others. Julia also highlights the significance of personal branding for leaders and the impact they want to have on others.

Tune in to hear Julia’s inspiring journey and her valuable advice on leadership, self-awareness, and the power of coaching. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode is full of wisdom and practical tips for personal and professional growth.

Learn more about Julia Darlington:

A powerful, empathetic and commercially astute Confidence Leadership Coach, Trainer & amp Consultant, Julia partners with her clients guiding and supporting them to realise their full potential both professionally and personally. Julia brings a potent mix of first hand business knowledge learned from operating herself as a Senior Executive in the Retail industry, combined with powerful Human Behaviour Coaching and Training expertise as a Credentialled Coach, Certified Meta Dynamics Practitioner and Level 2 EDISC Consultant.

Julia helps her clients to develop their own authentic leadership style that will inspire others and achieve successful outcomes for all. To confidently lead themselves and their teams to elevate their performance and achieve success. Julia creates a safe space to explore possibilities, uncover potential blocks and barriers and encourages her clients to think big and dare to step into their greatness. Julia is particularly passionate about supporting Female Leaders, empowering women to embrace their unique skillset to enable them to lead with confidence whilst navigating the myriad of challenges that women face.

Website: www.juliadarlington.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliadarlington

In this week's Heads Together podcast episode I ask the important question of how close is the business you have now to the vision you had for your business at the beginning?

Opportunities and distractions in equal measure (one sometimes disguised as the other ) can mean your business meanders along until it bears little resemblance to what you'd originally dreamed it would be.

How often do you step back from the day to day of market, serve, repeat to look at what's working for you now and what's not. What feels aligned and what doesn't. How often do you dare to consider a change of direction, a big pivot. Do you regularly consider what no longer serves you and perhaps needs letting go of?

Time to work on our business is SO important, and Summer is the perfect season to do just that. Like I said last week, the sleepier summer months are perfect for intentionally lowering your energy, turning down the dial to a mild simmer, so you can reflect, consolidate, plan.

This is why I'll be offering you something very special later this month. I've created the perfect virtual solo retreat for you. An opportunity to have 5 days out from your business (or at least from client work) to work ON your business. Within the self guided container, you'll spend each day reflecting, journaling, reviewing a different part of your business. This is just a teaser as I'm still working on some of the beautiful content that will be there for you inside your virtual retreat.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, go to https://www.gillmoakes.com/RYB-register-interest and I'll be sure to keep you posted.

Welcome back to the Heads Together podcast! This week, I'm talking about a topic that's been on my mind: Aligning your energy with the seasons.

I explore how different seasons affect our energy levels: spring and autumn are high-energy, "doing" seasons, while summer and winter encourage us to slow down and reflect.

I explain the importance of giving ourselves permission to adjust our pace with the seasons, and how this can benefit our overall well being and business sustainability.

Are you curious about aligning your energy with the seasons? Apply for a free breakthrough session at Gillmoakes.com/apply. 

Thanks for listening! Join me next week for another insightful episode of the Heads Together podcast. 

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