Explore every episode of the podcast The Spark To Your Success with TeeJay Dowe
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| Taking A Break | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:02:26 | |
Just a heads up The Spark To Your Success is taking a small break as the team works on a new series. Inspired by the Knife Angel - a sculpture made of knives handed in to police forces across England - we're investigating knife crime and young people. We don't have a launch date yet, but stay tuned and you'll be the first to hear it! In the meantime have a listen back to our older episodes and stay in touch with TeeJay You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Ignition! All wrapped up | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:22:58 | |
Over the past 3 months we've been taking a look at the Ignition! programme. Who it's for, what it is and what you can expect if you sign up. Today in the last of these episodes about Ignition TeeJay takes you through the key points of the last 12 weeks. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Meet Bob and find out how he fits into Ignition. | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:26:05 | |
Today you get to meet a very special person. Bob! Bob is TeeJay’s friend who helps her explain the world around you. Stuff happens and you can’t always control what that stuff is. Bob helps with understanding the bits you can control and the difference between the inside and the outside world and how it’s up to you to find meaning to the events of the world. You can find Bob on the resources page on the Back On Track Teens website. email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Sweet Dreams For Teens | 12 Sep 2019 | 00:18:35 | |
Are you getting enough sleep? TeeJay's worried many of you aren't. Teenagers and young people need more sleep than older adults (although the older ones are not getting enough either!) This week TeeJay explains the importance of sleep and how it affects your school, college and work life, your social life, your family life, your moods, ability to think properly and even your looks! It's called beauty sleep for a reason! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Finding The Right Fuel | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:15:15 | |
What you put in your body is important. It's the fuel to keep you going physically and mentally. You can't have the right energy in your body if you fill it with the wrong fuel. In this episode of The Spark To Your Success TeeJay examines why some foods are not going to give you the right energy and may actually be robbing you of your energy. You are what you eat but eating sugar doesn't make you sweet! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| The Other Side Of Fear Is Freedom | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:17:19 | |
Just because you've got your exam results it doesn't mean the nerves and fears of the last few weeks are over. In fact even if you've not been getting exam results the beginning of September can mean a lot of changes for you. How do you cope with this change, these new starts? In this episode TeeJay examines how having the right mindset will transform fear in to freedom! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| The Magic Of Now! | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:20:50 | |
Being a young person (or indeed young at heart) can be really stressful. There’s so much going on, school work, home work, projects, hormones, exams, social media...the list goes on and on. Do you ever find it hard to just stop and appreciate the moment you are in, the here and now? Are you too busy thinking about the past? The future? Well this episode is exactly what you need. TeeJay is examining mindfulness - living fully, totally and consciously in the present. Included in today’s episode are some breathing exercises to get you on your way to mindfulness, away from autopilot and being awake to now. Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios Photo by Randy Tarampi on Unsplash See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Magnificent Me! | 15 Aug 2019 | 00:14:27 | |
Magnificent Me! It’s all about identity this week. Who are you? Not your name, not the labels you’ve been given but who you are in your core. What other people think about you is just their opinion. You get to decide who you are, who you are not and what you stand for. When you decide who you are, you can begin to build your Magnificent Me. TeeJay shares some exercises you can do to grow your Magnifcent Me and lets you in on the two most powerful words in the English Language! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios Photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on Unsplash See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Carrying Rocks | 08 Aug 2019 | 00:16:26 | |
Today TeeJay is on a journey. An actual journey to a country park. As well as taking advantage of a sunny day, getting the chance to have some exercise and enjoying a moment of being outside, she’s also on a mission to collect rocks! She needs the rocks for a project but it soon becomes a metaphor for life. But then back at base TeeJay’s been told that some kids are going to school carrying bags full of books weighing 20kg! Oh boy is TeeJay worried about this - she’s got a solution for you if you’re doing this. Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Managing your emotions | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:24:38 | |
Today TeeJay is looking at the fourth and final pillar of resilience - that bounce back-abilty factor which she’s been examining over the past few weeks. And the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle is how to manage your emotions, being in control of how you feel and maybe even choosing how you feel - really!!! How we feel on an hour to hour basis determines the quality of our lives and our levels of fulfilment. Throughout this episode TeeJay will explain how you can take power and control over your feelings, identify the gifts some of the so-called negative emotions can bring you and build your resilience. Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios Photo by Fausto García on Unsplash See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Building Your Strength | 25 Jul 2019 | 00:24:58 | |
It’s time to look at the third pillar of resilience - building on your strengths. But to do that you need to know exactly what your strengths are. I bet you’re thinking “I don’t have any strengths”. Well it’s time to go back to Bob (https://www.backontrackteens.com) and try to understand how you are filtering the information around your strengths. Why are you dismissing it? Throughout this episode TeeJay examines how your strengths can actually be given negative labels by others, in particular adults, and how that can affect you. So stick with TeeJay as she shows you how to drop the labels, find the real you and celebrate your super powers! Music credit: Purple Planet Studios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Effective Relationships | 18 Jul 2019 | 00:17:46 | |
It’s all about the second pillar of resilience today as TeeJay continues her series for young (and young at heart) people. That second pillar is relationships - the people who you get to spend your time with. That’s everybody from friends, to family, teachers, coaches and colleagues. Relationships aren't always a good thing. They can build us up or knock us down! So how do we find, develop and maintain effective relationships? As part of this discussion TeeJay invites you to take part in a written exercise - feel free to pause the podcast as you go through. Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Resilient Thinking | 11 Jul 2019 | 00:24:29 | |
As we explore issues specifically for young people and look at how not so young people can help, TeeJay is continuing her conversation on resilience. Last time we looked at what resilience is, how you get it and grow from life’s challenges. This episode we’re looking at resilient thinking, the first of the four pillars of resilience. In fact TeeJay thinks this is the most important pillar because this one impacts on all of the others and your life most importantly. In this episode TeeJay refers to Bob. You can find Bob on her website www.backontrackteens.com on the podcast page - it’s a pdf! TeeJay examines how our brains work, how we react to a situation and how we are in control of that reaction. The good news is she also shows you how to begin to learn to manage those reactions and meanings you attach to situations! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Ignition Fuels | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:29:46 | |
Today TeeJay’s talking about the different energy or fuels used in the Ignition programme. We are all different and it’s useful to understand our unique superpowers and what gets us into flow. And that’s where the fuels come in. You’ll hear Teejay explain the different types of fuel, what makes each fuel type tick and how they are used in Ignition. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Bounce Back Ability | 04 Jul 2019 | 00:15:51 | |
Continuing the series aimed at young people and those with young people in their lives TeeJay is talking about Bounce Back Ability! It’s also a big subject, so this is just the start of the conversation. Resilience is a big challenge for many youngsters in today’s society, especially a lack of resilience along with a quick to label society. Firstly TeeJay examines exactly what resilience is? You can’t decide if you are resilient enough if you don’t know just what it means. Resilience is about being able to bounce back from your struggles, the rubbish things that happen in your life. We can often mistake resilience for being able to ignore our disappointments, but that’s not the case. Resilience is not living a life with no stress or difficulties, it’s the gift of being able to grow through the hard times. The good news is resilience can be learned, grown and developed, even better this is a fantastic place to start! Over the coming weeks TeeJay is going to explore the 10 ways to build resilience! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Self Worth | 27 Jun 2019 | 00:17:44 | |
Continuing the series aimed at teenagers and those with young people in their lives TeeJay is talking self worth. What is it? How do we get it? How do we lose it? Are you worth it? Yes you are. Self worth is the value you bring to world. And before you roll your eyes and say “but I don’t add anything” take a moment to listen to TeeJay - you are not worth less than anybody else on the planet. In this episode TeeJay explores the many different ways our self worth can get reduced. The good news is they can all be turned around and used to boost our self worth. It’s something TeeJay has gone through herself so you know the advice and exercises she has for you do work. So if you’re ready to boost your self worth or know somebody who can’t see the value in themselves the way you can see it - grab your headphones and press play. Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Confidence | 20 Jun 2019 | 00:22:01 | |
Welcome to Series 2 of Spark To Your Success. Over the coming podcasts TeeJay is focussing on topics to support the issues many young people are facing. Starting today with confidence! Self confidence is a feeling of being sure of yourself and your abilities, it’s not a big-headed thing and it’s not about feeling superior. Instead it’s that quiet inner knowledge that you are capable. Confidence allows you to feel secure rather than insecure, calm rather than nervous. So how on earth do you find that? TeeJay explores confidence, reasons why you’ve lost self confidence and gives you exercises to help find that quiet inner knowledge and building up your self confidence. It’s all about being the best version of you, because comparing is despairing! Get in touch with TeeJay at www.backontrackteens.com and don't forget to share this podcast with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Crying Is Good For You | 13 Jun 2019 | 00:12:59 | |
Tears and crying don’t really sound like things that are going to infect you with positivity or inspire you. But TeeJay disagrees and so does science! There’s evidence to suggest a good cry does you good. So why do we often end up apologising for getting emotional in public. Did you know that there are different types of tears and the make up of the tears all depends on the reason we are crying! TeeJay examines the work of Dr William Frey who has examined crying and why we cry. The good news is you don’t need tissues for this episode but you will feel more empowered to have a cry the next time you need to. Let TeeJay know your thoughts about having a good cry. teejay@backontrackteens.com info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition.Rocks Facebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay Dowe Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Overwhelm | 06 Jun 2019 | 00:20:26 | |
Overwhelm Is your to do list so long it’s more like a to do blog, or even novel? Have you got too much on to keep juggling and keep those balls in the air? Are you feeling overwhelmed? The feeling when you can’t do anything because it’s all too much? TeeJay examines the issue of being overwhelmed - what it means, how we get there and most importantly how to deal with overwhelm. You’ll want a pen and paper to make notes because TeeJay takes you through an exercise to help you come out of overwhelm and into empowerment and productivity. TeeJay’s book Perfectshun can be found on Amazon TeeJay really wants to find out what takes you into overwhelm and how you deal with it. Get in touch with her in all sorts of ways below! teejay@backontrackteens.com info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition.Rocks Facebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay Dowe Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Neuroplasticity | 30 May 2019 | 00:19:44 | |
Well that's a nice long and difficult sounding word for this week's episode! But don't worry, just because TeeJay is talking about the brain it doesn't mean you need to be a brain surgeon to listen! TeeJay’s looking at neuroplasticity. It's the 'muscle building' part of the brain; the things we do often we become stronger at, and what we don't use fades away. We can take advantage of this - we can create new neural networks and grow brain cells as well as increase our brain capacity by proactively creating new neural networks. Again don’t panic TeeJay explains this fully in this episode as well as how and why you’d want to do this. Let TeeJay know what you are going to do this week to consciously grow your brain. And what do you think about the fact we can actually do this? teejay@backontrackteens.cominfo@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social mediaInstagram search for Ignition.RocksFacebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay DoweTwitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| There's Hope For Us Yet | 23 May 2019 | 00:11:09 | |
Today TeeJay is talking about hope. Sounds good doesn’t it? Or does it? What actually is hope? Is it empowering or is it actually disempowering? Well that depends on how and when you use it. Hope has its place, it can be powerful and be the light at the end of the tunnel when you are at rock bottom. It provides an option and a chance to move forward. But hope without action or intention? Well that’s another story. TeeJay explores how hope can help you but also how it can hold you back. Let TeeJay know what you are hoping with certainty for this week. You can get in touch with her in all these different ways! teejay@backontrackteens.cominfo@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social mediaInstagram search for Ignition.RocksFacebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay DoweTwitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Opportunity | 16 May 2019 | 00:17:57 | |
When opportunity knocks on your door, what do you do? Panic or maybe you seize that big break you’ve been waiting for.This is something TeeJay’s been thinking about a lot because she’s had a number of opportunities present themselves over the past week or so. Fear and anxiety versus excitement and exhilaration are two sides of the same coin.You can choose either of those reactions based on what you make the opportunity mean in your head. What you focus on about that opportunity dictates how you feel about it and ultimately whether you take on that opportunity.TeeJay believes these opportunities come along to help us grow and build confidence In this episode she tells you about the opportunities which have come her way recently along with her reaction. Tell TeeJay about those life changing opportunities, what did you do? Take it or leave it? teejay@backontrackteens.cominfo@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social mediaInstagram search for Ignition.RocksFacebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay DoweTwitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Are You Getting Enough Sleep? | 09 May 2019 | 00:23:17 | |
It’s all about sleep in this episode of The Spark To Your Success. How much sleep are you getting? More importantly how much good quality sleep are you getting. Phrases such as “Sleep is for the weak” often encourage us to burn the candle at both ends. And what does that lead to? Yes burn out! TeeJay has been guilty in the past of thinking 8 hours sleep is overrated but now she’s trying to sleep better. And she’s even considering a power nap! Have you heard of a nappuccino? Daniel H. Pink talks about how to have a power nap that leaves you feeling energised in his new book When sounds good doesn’t it! And there are lots of really important reasons for us to get more and better quality sleep. It’s not just so we don’t spend the day yawning and snapping at everybody. A lack of sleep is making us fat and could even put us at risk of serious health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes! Scary huh! TeeJay examines these and more throughout the episode. TeeJay wants to hear your sleep stories. How much sleep are you getting? How much do you need? teejay@backontrackteens.cominfo@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook and LinkedIn search for TeeJay Dowe Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| The State Of Our Roads | 02 May 2019 | 00:16:04 | |
Have you noticed the state of the roads recently? Potholes seem to be everywhere, including this podcast! And what about roadworks? How many traffic jams and diversions have you been caught up in recently?It feels as though there’s an epidemic of roads being dug up and the dreaded temporary traffic lights. Yes, this is a bit of a strange topic for TeeJay and the Spark to Your Success but actually - some of TeeJay’s very long hold ups feel as though they could well be a metaphor. If you know you’re going to be caught up in traffic you leave a little earlier, right? And what about those dreaded diversions? Where on earth do the signs sending you off your normal road disappear to? And now you are lost, normally when you can’t get a signal on your phone, your sat nav has given up the ghost and of course who carries a map or A-Z these days? In our lives we often encounter potholes - bumps in the road that might cause us damage; temporary signals or roadblocks; diversions (distractions!?) and dead ends. TeeJay helps explain how we can get to our destination and avoid those long delays. Get in touch with TeeJay and tell her about your journey - she can’t fix the actual roads though before you ask! info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Flow | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:25:43 | |
Flow is one of the underlying principles of the Ignition programme. It’s a state of mind where everything just, well, flows. It’s an immersion in what you’re doing, where you don’t realise how much time has passed because you are so absorbed and focussed on what you are doing. TeeJay explains why finding and understanding your flow is so important and the tools used to identify your flow. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Meditation | 25 Apr 2019 | 00:16:29 | |
This week TeeJay is talking meditation. It’s something she does but is meditating a useful tool for you? Meditating is not just for hippies, mindfulness champions or monks; it’s for anybody and everybody. TeeJay explores just what meditation is and all the ways you can meditate. One thing it is good for is breathing, which is useful and another benefit is apparently looker younger and having fewer wrinkles - that’s got to be a good reason to sign up! TeeJay uses meditation to create her future the way she wants it. If you don’t know where to start with meditating then this episode is for you. If you are already a meditator then this episode will give you some extra pointers too. Get in touch with TeeJay and let her know how you meditate or if you want her app recommendations info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music PS: Yes Charlotte does! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| A Rant About Kindness | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:18:38 | |
TeeJay’s been inspired this week by a card. Not just any card, but a Thank You card. Recieving this card got her thinking about kindness.It’s easy to be a bit cynical when people mention kindness and being kind but actually it really can make a big difference. The card came from an 11 year old girl who has been doing TeeJay’s Ten Day Challenge (if you need reminding about this check out episode 14 - Mind Your Mind) and she wanted to say thank you for her sticky man as well as update TeeJay about how the challenge has gone (very well, there’s a trip to the toy shop now!) TeeJay wants you to think about how quick you are to complain compared to how quick you are to say thank you. And how do you say thank you? Do you take as long thanking people as you do complaining? It’s time to go back to the good old fashioned kindness values! How can you help others, how can you make somebody smile? Who can you thank? There are lots of random acts of kindness you can take part in and TeeJay has some ideas for you in the podcast. Get in touch with TeeJay and let her know how you are getting on in any of the ways below... info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Mastermind Groups | 11 Apr 2019 | 00:22:49 | |
Don’t worry TeeJay’s not going all Magnus Magnusson on you and she won’t be asking you about your specialist subject and general knowledge, while your on a black leather chair under a bright spotlight. Instead she’s talking about mastermind groups. If you’ve never heard of a mastermind group then TeeJay is here to explain them and tell you why you need to be in one. A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. TeeJay has been a member of a number of mastermind groups but she didn’t realise until recently that they began in Birmingham more than 200 years ago with the creation of The Lunar Society. Members included James Watt, Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Joseph Priestley. They met once a month, discussed ideas, challenged each other and held each other to account too. The saying “show me the people you spend your time with and I’ll show you your life” had a massive impact on TeeJay in 2013 and encouraged her to shift her peer group. She looked at herself and decided the five people she spent most time with were not the people she wanted to become, as much as she loved them. Mastermind groups offer a chance for you to find people who will push you, support you, cheer you on but also kick you up the ass when you need it. TeeJay shares her experience of being a member of a couple of different mastermind groups and she has some tips for you to get one started and keep it going. Her number one tip - decide what you want the group to achieve - for the rest you’ll have to listen! For your challenge this week you need a pen and paper and a little bit of bravery! Get in touch with TeeJay and let her know how you are getting on in any of the ways below... info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Mind Your Mind | 04 Apr 2019 | 00:21:49 | |
TeeJay's been speaking at a local business networking meeting. She didn't use a powerpoint presentation though, instead it was pens, a flip chart and her friend Bob. Bob helps to explain what goes on between your ears; TeeJay then explains how you can rewire your thinking to bring more positivity in to your life and begin to banish those negative feelings. It wouldn't be an episode of Spark to Your Success without a challenge and this week you are being given the same challenge as those people at the business network meeting. Are you ready? For the next ten days you are not allowed to dwell on a negative thought or emotion. If you do, you start your ten days again back at day one! It sounds simple doesn't it? But even TeeJay struggled to complete ten consecutive days previously. You'll never believe how long it took her to complete her first attempt! Don't panic at the thought of this challenge because TeeJay gives you 20, yes TWENTY, strategies to help you achieve your ten days. Get in touch with TeeJay and let her know how you are getting on in any of the ways below... info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Spring Is In The Air | 28 Mar 2019 | 00:12:24 | |
TeeJay is full of the joys of spring today! It's her favourite season and she's been inspired by the flower so many of us associate with the first early days of spring, yes it's the daffodil! Inspiration is all around you and that's the same for TeeJay. She was inspired by the bright yellow bloom as she was on her way to a meeting. The flowers just stood out for their beauty, their brightness and their cheeriness. They also reminded her that nature has lessons for us all about hope, about seasons and about beauty. TeeJay has a spring challenge for you to do this week which will put a smile on your face and those around you. Get in touch with TeeJay at info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| The Power Of Focus | 21 Mar 2019 | 00:12:05 | |
This week TeeJay is focussing on focussing! The power of focus and getting in to flow is incredible, but how often do you achieve this? The challenge for TeeJay is to not get distracted because when she's distracted everything takes longer. Does that ring true for you too? Being focused and getting things done quickly should be easy, but is it something you struggle with? Don't worry, you are not alone. TeeJay lists the many distractions she has during a simple task and also looks at why she, and maybe you, allow these distractions to take over. Oh and before you claim your a multi-tasker TeeJay wants you to ask yourself a few questions about what you actually get done and just how long it takes you. There's also a challenge for you this week, which TeeJay is also taking part in. Are you up for it? Get in touch with TeeJay at info@ignition.rocks You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music But don't message her while you're supposed to be doing other stuff! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Ear Plugs and Earphones | 14 Mar 2019 | 00:12:35 | |
TeeJay has been travelling again. She's also been collecting all the freebies that come with flying abroad or staying in a hotel. We're talking all those tiny bottles of shampoo, shower gel, body lotion; those socks you get on the plane as well as those mini toothpaste and tooth brush sets. And also for some reason she has a collection of ear plugs. Which is strange because TeeJay won't wear them because she's worried about not being able to hear her alarm. But let's imagine you could have ear plugs to block out the negative people and all the negativity you hear around you every day! How much better would the world be? Or maybe it's not the outside you need to block but the internal voices? How many of your 60 thousand thoughts are negative ones about yourself? Sometimes though it's not about blocking a message or a voice but being able to hear it. What are you listening to right now? Who are you listening to? What are they saying? What is being played on your earphones, apart from this podcast? And while we think we're making good choices about the messages we send through our ears and our brains are we? TeeJay would love to hear what you're listening to so get in touch with her You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| A Little Story | 07 Mar 2019 | 00:11:09 | |
TeeJay LOVES stories. If you think about it we are surrounded by stories; in books, newspapers, magazines, on the radio, on the telly and on the internet. Of course we shouldn't also forget the stories we create ourselves every day. Stories are entertaining, informative, educational and a great way of keeping memories alive. You'll hear stories passed down from generation to generation, although who knows how much of the original stories are still in place. Stories can be fact, fiction or somewhere in between. And stories have often been told in the form of fables and parables to help bring important messages to life. In this episode TeeJay reads the story "The Flood" by Julian Russell. It's from the book "The Magic of Metaphor: 77 stories for teachers, trainers & thinkers" by Nick Owen and published by Crown House Publishing Limited. You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Taking Time Out For You. Do You? | 28 Feb 2019 | 00:15:56 | |
Be honest, do you take time out for yourself? TeeJay doesn't always, but this year she's making a commitment to do just that. In this episode TeeJay looks at some of the ways she and you can give yourself time for yourself. Her long list includes spa days, watching movies, cooking, enjoying the gym, taking a stroll in nature, time with family and friends, time for writing (could that be the sound of a new book!?) reading and or listening to audiobooks, podcasts (listening to and creating) and meditation. And yes that is a lot, but don't worry or feel overwhelmed TeeJay will give you the tools to make sure you can achieve the time you need for yourself. You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: Purple Planet Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Fuel For Your Flow | 21 Feb 2019 | 00:22:43 | |
Last week TeeJay introduce you to Flow so today she's looking at the fuel you need to get in to Flow and the fuel you need to beware of that takes you out of Flow. TeeJay's Ignition programme is called Ignition because to go on a journey in a car you have to turn the key which in turn creates a spark and that spark lights up your fuel. If you fill up with the wrong fuel it will lead to a breakdown. Make sure you are not the person who fills up your diesel car with petrol, you won't get far. If you know your perfect mix of fuels your journey will be smooth and you'll be running on optimum. TeeJay will get you to examine your personal fuel mix so you can recognise what gets you in to Flow and how to maximise other people's Flow. WARNING: The journey metaphor continues throughout this episode so you will have to embrace it! You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music Credit: purple planet studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| What Is Ignition? | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:24:23 | |
Welcome to 2022 and a new series of Spark To Your Success. We’re starting off by explaining a bit more about Ignition. You’ll hear about the Ignition journey for young people and for teams. You’ll also get to understand the language of Ignition and the tools used. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Flow | 14 Feb 2019 | 00:17:28 | |
What is flow? It sounds as though it should be soft and fluffy but it's not. It's actually the most important thing in your life that you can discover. If you're struggling to find your flow TeeJay is here to help. She examines exactly what flow is - it's the place that challenges you, but doesn't over stretch you. It's within your natural gifts and talents. TeeJay describes Flow as being like a river. It's a force of nature that knows exactly where it is going and nothing is going to stop it. But it's important to remember that river started as a trickle somewhere. Listening to this episode will start you on your journey in to Flow. During this podcast TeeJay talks about Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi the author of "Flow: The Psychology of Happiness" you can hear his TedTalk here She also mentions Gay Hendricks and his book The Big Leap. His website is here And that Lucozade advert is here You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Change The Story You Tell Yourself | 07 Feb 2019 | 00:14:21 | |
TeeJay's been working from home a lot this week which means she's been able to enjoy a spot of people watching while having a coffee in a cafe. She overheard a group of women on a nearby table talking about holidays. You know the type of conversation, where they've been, where they'd like to go. Then came the reasons why they couldn't go to some of their dream destinations and they all agreed they are too far away and you'd need to spend at least a month, probably two to make the travelling involved worthwhile. Or do you? Last week TeeJay went to the West Coast of America for a two day event. Yes she travelled 6000 miles for just two days. In fact she was travelling for longer than she was there for! Was it worthwhile? Yes. Why? You'll have to listen to find out. This episode is all about getting you to stretch and challenge your thinking. What are the stories you tell yourself that hold you back? Not just from travelling but from doing anything? What needs to change in that story? Anything is possible according to TeeJay, it's just a matter of time and approach. And if you're not careful you might be jumping out of a plane with TeeJay very soon. You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Mental Wealth | 31 Jan 2019 | 00:12:39 | |
This week in The Spark To Your Success TeeJay is examining mental wealth. That's not a typo by the way, she does mean mental wealth, not health. In the run up to Childrens Mental Health Week (www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk) she asks whether labelling children (or anybody) with a mental health condition is the best way to treat the epidemic of young people who have low confidence, low self esteem and little self worth. TeeJay's mission is to positively impact the minds of 10 million young people globally. And she wants to do that by changing the way people think and giving them the tools to take control of their thoughts and their internal world so they can handle the external world. TeeJay explains how she took control of her thoughts after she slept in and missed an important meeting and had how she dealt with a solo trip to the spa. TeeJay will give you the tools to begin to take control of your thoughts to stop the internal negativity, press the reset button and move on. You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| What Makes Us Tick | 24 Jan 2019 | 00:20:28 | |
This week TeeJay is looking at some of the things that make you tick. The things that motivate you to behave in a certain way. Understanding this will allow you to make sense of your behaviour and that of other people. TeeJay discusses the work of Tony Robbins who is well known (and a bit like marmite) in the world of personal development. She examines the six human needs we all have. Certainty Uncertainty (or variety) Love and connection Learning and growth Sometimes these needs drive us to behave in a positive manner, other times a much more negative manner. TeeJay looks at why and how this happens. What need are you, or those around you, trying to fulfil when they act in a way you don't understand? You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ Photo credit Gordon Johnson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Relationship Resilience | 17 Jan 2019 | 00:13:52 | |
Relationship resilience is all about deciding what it is you value the most about the people you spend the most time with. That can be your family, your friends, your co-workers or even all three at once. What purpose do they serve in your life? What lesson are they there to teach you? When do say goodbye to them? TeeJay is sharing with you her favourite poem. Here it is in full Reason, Season, or LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty; to provide you with guidance and support; to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it. It is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.— Unknown You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ Photo credit Takmeomeo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Life Happens | 10 Jan 2019 | 00:13:43 | |
You can connect with TeeJay on social media Instagram search for Ignition Rocks Facebook search for IgnitionYP Twitter search for @ignition2017 Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. | |||
| Making Amazing Memories | 02 Jan 2019 | 00:12:01 | |
It's the time of year for reflection and looking ahead so TeeJay wants you to think about this time next year. How will you feel about 2019 at the beginning of 2020? In this first episode of The Spark To Your Success TeeJay will tell you how to make those amazing memories so in twelve months time you will be reflecting on a fabulous 2019. Music Credit https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| A New Podcast Series From The Spark To Your Success | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:05:03 | |
The Spark To Your Success has a brand new podcast series! TeeJay is back with her burst of inspiration, insight and positivity and this time her daughter Tayshan is involved too. The purpose of this series is to give young people who are from the LGBTQ+ community a voice. To provide young people who are questioning, an opportunity to learn from those young people who've already embarked on that journey. And to provide a bank of resources, to help young people and parents get the information and support that they need on this really important aspect of life. You'll hear from all sorts of people telling their stories and sharing their advice. The show will discuss adult themes of sexuality and relationships in a frank and open manner. Just search for The Spark To Your Success Gender And Sexual Identity | |||
| Taking A Break | 06 May 2021 | 00:04:15 | |
Spark To Your Success is taking a bit of a break. In this mini episode TeeJay explains why she's having a few weeks away from your ears and she gives a sneak peak of what you can expect to come too. In the mean time you've got more than 100 episodes to listen back to and lots of ways to keep in touch too. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon and you can email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| The Popular People | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:13:01 | |
What makes the popular people popular? Who decides? Who are they even popular with? TeeJay's looking at "The Popular People" this week because as schools have started reopening for all pupils again the issue of popularity is turning up again. There's been "popular kids", "cool kids" "the in crowd" for what feels like the whole of time. Can you even name a school film where there's no popular group of kids? Nope... TeeJay explores the groups you find and why you may not want to be one of the cool kids... You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay.dowe@Sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Promises, promises | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:15:00 | |
Last week it was lies, this week TeeJay is tackling promises. Making them, breaking them, regretting them and of course keeping them. Much like lies, promises can make or break trust. Every time you break a promise you are telling the person who you made the promise to "you are not worth the effort of keeping this promise." And how often is that person you are making and breaking promises to yourself? TeeJay explores the impact of making and breaking promises, why breaking a promise is like lying and what you can do to make sure you keep the promises you make. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Your Lies Have Consequences | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:21:33 | |
Today TeeJay's talking about lies. Big fat lies, little white lies, off the cuff lies, premeditated lies. Doesn't matter - all lies are lies and all lies have consequences. Telling lies is something that keeps coming up in conversations TeeJay is having with both young people and parents. To the point that telling a lie seems to have become a habit. So today she's looking at why we tell lies and what impact that has on you and others around you. You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Achievement Lists | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:15:46 | |
TeeJay's talking achievement. What a fabulous word that is, it's one of TeeJay's favourites and it's been on her mind after hearing somebody talk about creating an Achievement List! An achievement list is not a gratitude journal. Taking the time to reflect and think about all your achievements over your life will give you a huge boost. And before you say I haven't achieved anything TeeJay wants you to start with the easy stuff such as getting up, getting washed, getting dressed, playing games on your computer, being able to tell the time! Once you start, you'll realise how much you have done. Big things, small things. Acknowledging your achievements will help you achieve even more! You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk or via the website www.backontrackteens.com and also check out ignition.rocks too Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life! Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Questions for Inquisitive Explorers | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:19:12 | |
Today we're talking about questions. There's all sorts of questions out there waiting to be asked and answered. Some will empower you, some will disempower you. There are some questions that can shift you, your focus and your energy instantly. TeeJay will examine all these questions and how they fit in with your Bright Spark or fuel you in our Ignition! World. If you've not already discovered your Bright Spark head to Ignition.rocks and click the yellow button in the top right hand corner to do so. | |||