Roz very kindly endorsed my book, Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress. We trained together as coaches 18 years ago and what’s always impressed me about her, is that she makes a success of whatever she turns her hand to.

She’s been a partner in a firm of patent attorneys in Derby, run a coaching business and is now an award-winning crime author with Harper Collins with her DI Meg Dalton Crime Series.

This episode of Leader Insider Secrets was recorded from her writing shed overlooking a field where she thinks about murder plots. We talk about:

· Her murder board.

· How she uses repetitive activities to think creatively.

· How she knows when it’s time to change something in her work or life.

· Her tips for focusing and concentrating.

· The positive childhood experience which taught her to ask for help and to trust people.

· How she doesn’t get hung up on goals which she can’t control. She focuses on things she can make happen.

· How she handles 1 star reviews.

· How it’s important to let yourself feel ‘it’ and be genuine in your emotions.

· How she cheers herself up if she feels down, when she needs to get a job done.

· The worst piece of advice she’s been given.

Roz is one of the most interesting people I know and has a brilliant brain. It was easy to see, listening to her, why she makes a success of things.

The best place to connect with Roz is on Twitter. You can find out more about her books here, the first in the series is The Devils Dice.

You can connect with me Estelle Read, book a free 30 minute discovery session, get free resources or order my book Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress here.

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I was privileged to interview podcasting royalty Professor Damian Hughes. He’s the co-host of UK’s most popular pod, The High Performance Podcast with Jake Humphrey and they’ve interviewed some amazing guests ranging from Mathew McConaughey, Rio Ferdinand, Alastair Campbell, Dame Kelly Holmes and Mel Robins.

Damian is an international speaker and the author of many best-selling books. I was therefore honoured when Damian agreed to come on my podcast AND endorse my book, Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress.

As you might expect with Damian, this episode is jam-packed with thought provoking statements and advice about recreating high performance.  We talk about:

· How success leaves clues.

· How to establish a culture of high performance.

· The person Damian thinks of when he thinks about success.

· How imposter syndrome at school, positively drove him on to where he is today.

· How confidence comes from evidence.

· How to create psychological safety.

· The importance of a ‘blueprint’ for high performance, which is based on strengths and looking for what has already been done successfully.

· And of course, sport! He has worked with and interviewed many international sporting heroes.

Damian is someone I’ve looked up to for a long time. We first met 16 years ago at the launch of his first book and I can remember thinking wow back then. I was left feeling even more impressed following our conversation. He’s candid, funny, holds a wealth of knowledge and generously shares his time and expertise.

You can connect with Damian on LinkedIn, Instagram or find out more about him here. This is where you can listen to his podcast and find his latest best-selling book.

You can connect with me Estelle Read, book a free 30 minute discovery session, get free resources or order my book Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress here.

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You never forget Matt when you meet him; he’s statesman-like, tenacious, honest, really passionate about his business and how people are led. He also has an amazingly creative mind.

In this episode we talk about:

• His presentation at a People Strategy day. He really shone in that moment. Matt talks about how he gets nervous doing speeches; it really wasn’t evident on the day and was one of the best key note speeches I have seen.

• Imposter Syndrome and what it’s related to for him.

• His experience of Havening and how he overcame events from his past.

• His daily routine. He has clear time boundaries, which help maintain a healthy work-life balance. He shares his tips.

• What people get wrong about him. He’s been told he can be blunt hostile and insufferable. However, it’s just a front. He really cares and is terrified of people thinking ill of him.

• Organisational culture and the importance of trust.

• A high performance model which incorporates trust and the behaviours which grow trust within businesses.

Matt Trewartha is a Partner at Fisher German and joined the business in April 2013. He is a Property Manager and Consultant for large Corporate and Private Clients. This involves the proactive management of property assets on behalf of clients to maximise income, optimise opportunities, reduce risks, protect the capital value of the asset and remove the distraction to allow the owners to captain their industry, protect their heritage or simply enjoy their time.

You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn here. You can find out more about Fisher German here.

You can connect with me Estelle Read, book a free 30 minute discovery session, get free resources or order my book Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress here.

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