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If Anne Can

If Anne Can

Anne Morgan

Are you working on making a new version of yourself? Maybe you are changing careers, moving to a different city, or becoming an empty nester. Or are you facing retirement and some harsh realities of ageing and wondering what possibilities exist? In this podcast, I talk to people who have made successful transitions, survived and thrived, and I ask them to share their inspirational stories and life lessons. Subscribe to the If Anne Can newsletter: www.ifannecan.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best If Anne Can episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to If Anne Can for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite If Anne Can episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

If Anne Can - Living with Loss: Naomi Gilmour
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08/05/22 • 27 min

Hold On Pain Ends: Naomi Gilmour: Motivational Speaker, Business Woman and Suicide Prevention Advocate

If you are lucky enough to live into mid-life and beyond, you will likely have experienced some profound loss. My guest this week, Naomi Gilmour, has taken the brave step of facing the debilitating grief of loss and, in the process, rebuilt her sense of self and now shares her learnings with others.

Before we recorded this week’s episode Naomi and I went for an early morning dip in a lake. It was pouring with rain, but a beautiful rainbow lit the sky when the clouds parted. Rainbows are especially symbolic for Naomi, and we both believed that the spirit of her beloved brother, Nick was there with us at that moment.

Please put your hand on your heart and allow yourself a slither of happiness as you listen to Naomi’s story.

Naomi and I discuss

How diversity and loss have shaped Naomi’s understanding of her purpose

  • Stripping back the layers to recover a sense of self and heal.
  • How Inner work has connected to who Naomi is, what she is here to be and what brings her joy and making no apology for this.
  • Finding purpose in pain and creating an impact.

The Importance of being alone and cultivating inner peace

  • Loneliness; learning to be alone and silence the mind.
  • The importance of stepping back
  • Making time to reframe work
  • The fear of what people think and getting over external judgement and validation.
  • The importance of self and inner peace and how looking to the outside won't make you happy.
  • Being happy in the moment.

Slithers of Happiness

  • The joy of small signs in day-to-day life
  • Enjoying micro-moments
  • Anchoring into things.

Anchoring

  • Feeling comfortable in uncertain times.
  • Dropping anchor to stabilise yourself and looking towards a lighthouse.
  • Using a token to remind us that everything is always in flux, and this too shall pass.

The Significance of Your Hands

  • Our hands have been with us for a lifetime.
  • Naomi's definition of hope - Hold On Pain Ends.
  • How to drink life whilst it's fizzy.

References

Naomi’s Book: Love You Love Your Life https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-You-Your-Life-Discover-ebook/dp/B09YKWHV6W

You can find Naomi here: https://www.happyhearthq.com/about/
https://iamnaomivictoria.com/

The book I gave to Naomi: is Extreme You Step Up. Stand Out. Kick-Ass. Repeat. Sarah Robb O’Hagan

Naomi victoria Gilmour Biography.

Naomi inspires and entertains audiences with her keynote talks about life lessons, resilience and reframing. Her life has been far from plain sailing, and she uses her first-hand experience to help others.

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An early memory of a cruel teacher left me dreading the thought of ever trying to create an artwork.

Meeting Kate Hughes and attending one of her art classes changed my mind, so I was delighted when she agreed to be a guest on this podcast.

I thought our conversation would revolve around how she escaped the restraints of school teaching and smoothly moved to create her art studio, but it proved to be so much more.

Kate talks movingly about how being prescribed the mini pill after the birth of her second child led her to suffer debilitating depression and anxiety. She had to leave her teaching job and relocate to Manchester. Throughout her suffering, she trusted her innate bravery and focused on creating art.

Kate happened to see a Facebook post where she learned that one of the side effects of the mini-pill was depression. Within days of coming off the medication, Kate regained her health.

She uses her energy to share her love of art with others.

Her classes are both energizing and cathartic, and if you can get to her Manchester studio, I urge you to sign up. After all, if Anne Can ........

References

Reach Kate Hughes at Outside The Lines Art Group Outside The Lines Art Group | Facebook

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| Outside The Lines Art Group | FacebookThis is a safe space for you to explore your creativity. A group to enjoy and celebrate processes, techniques an...

The book I chose for Kate is: Keep Going; 10 Ways To Stay Creative In Good Times And Bad: Austin Kleon

The Book Kate chose for me is: Bloody Brilliant People: The Couples and Partnerships That History Forgot: Cathy Newman

#art #mentalhealth #artclass #Outsidethelines #IfAnneCan

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If Anne Can - Introduction to the If Anne Can Podcast
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07/08/22 • 1 min

If Anne Can

A Midlife Wanderer Comes Home

Welcome to If Anne Can, a podcast where a midlife woman searches for the answer to the age-old question of what it means to live a meaningful life and create a sense of home.

I’m speaking to writers, poets, entrepreneurs, community contributors and activists because I’m curious to discover their story and share it with you. These stories remind us that there are many possibilities, from walking into icy lakes to making something beautiful for the whole community to share. Along the way, I'll also share some adventures of my own.

Join me every Friday and let a new voice inspire you. After all, If Anne Can.......

Please drop me a line if you have any feedback or questions. My email address is [email protected]
I can't wait to share these adventures with you!

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Finding Purpose in Business

This is the first podcast I ever recorded.
Gib Bulloch consults, writes and speaks on a range of topics relating to the role of business in society. His first book: “The Intrapreneur: Confessions of a Corporate Insurgent” (2018) is a personal story of his 15-year journey to create and scale Accenture’s global "not-for-loss" consulting business.

Gib believes passionately in the power of business to change the world and in the power of the individual to change the world of business and he is in the process of creating a business ‘decelerator’ on the Isle of Bute in Scotland where he was born.

Two years ago I heard the inspirational Gib Bulloch speak at a conference in Singapore. I was interested in starting a podcast but at the time had not actually recorded any episodes.

I didn’t know Gib but with help from Martin Ryan plucked up the courage to speak to him after his talk and with huge grace, Gib agreed to record a podcast in the only 30 minutes he had free the next day.

So why has it taken two years for me to publish our episode?

Mainly because of a crisis of confidence which stopped me recording anything.

This year I started the Our Community podcast and when I re-listened to this conversation I was stunned by the relevancy of the content. In life, things sometimes unfold at the right time and the time to hear Gib’s wise perspective about community is certainly now.

We talk about being part of a remote rural community on the isle of Bute and civic engagement; following your purpose inside big business; asking deeper questions and following your heart; conquering your fears and facing mental illness; Gib’s dream of a rural business decelerator and the probability of location independence and global economic affordability.

Huge thank you to Gib and to Martin Ryan.

References:
Keep up to date on Gib's activities by subscribing to his monthly blog, The Bullog at: www.gibbulloch.com/bullog/
or on Twitter: @gibbulloch

The Intrapreneur Confessions of A Corporate Insurgent: https://www.amazon.com/Intrapreneur-Confessions-corporate-insurgent/dp/1912618400

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If Anne Can - A Singaporean in America
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05/21/19 • 28 min

Show Notes Today I’m joined by Alka Chandiramani, one of the 100 best global coaching leaders award winners and we’re talking to Anil Damardoran – a training innovator and business travel tech expert. Anil was born in Singapore but has studied in Hawaii and worked in Texas. We talk about the benefits and learnings about living and working abroad including:•The importance of Integrating into a new community and making friends.•Working and living in your new country and not fighting what you can’t change but accepting there will be differences. •Moving back to your home country with the benefits of understanding different cultures.•The importance of humour, values and family. You can contact Alka Chandiramani via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alkachandiramanisingapore You can contact Anil Damardoran via Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/anil-damodaran-0833447

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Ellie’s Story: Creating a business that makes people feel good!Many of us dream about starting a business but few of us succeed. Listen to Ellie’s uplifting story about how she saw an opportunity and turned her idea of wanting to make women feel better into a successful business. Ellie talks about making the most of ‘sliding door’ moments to follow leads and push on to make things happen. She also mentions the importance of resilience, asking for help and aligning yourself with people who will give you no-nonsense advice. Holding onto your vision, loving what you do and creating an environment that people enjoy and want to return to is at the heart of Ellie’s success.You can find Ellie at The Big Blow in Cluny Court, Singapore

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If Anne Can - Good Money Habits with Andrea Kennedy
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06/25/19 • 30 min

In this episode, we are talking about money and the sometimes problematic relationship we have with it. Andrea Kennedy, the money expert, talks about the importance of developing good habits with your money by establishing a system early in life. Be conscious of why you are spending, and keep involved in the conversation. Learn the basics and make a Will. Book References: Millionaire Teacher by Andrew HallamOwn Your Financial Freedom: Money, Women, Marriage and Divorce by Andrea KennedyYou can find out more about Andrea at https://wiserwealth.net/ You can contact her at [email protected]
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If Anne Can - Making an Event Special: Toni Dudsak
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09/30/22 • 30 min

Making an event Special
My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York.
Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights.
Toni also has the gift of organising elegant, fun events that flow beautifully without a hint of stress or sloppiness.
Here are some of the highlights of our conversation.
One hand washes the other.

  • Be there for anyone who needs assistance.
  • Being open and giving will pay dividends when you need to call on others for help.

Bringing people together to make an event a success

  • Appreciate everyone who has helped.
  • Make sure you celebrate and talk about the event.
  • Invite people in and allow them to contribute.

Cookie Baking Appreciation

  • Make a personal thank you to the people who have helped you or your organisation.
  • Make appreciation a team event.
  • Develop a team ethos to encourage strong relationships.

Developing community

  • Being careful not to exclude anyone
  • Forging community through events

Creating an event at home

  • The Italian culture of sharing food
  • Learning to be a generous host
  • Sharing what you have made and opening your door to others.

Developing the confidence to host an event.

  • Planning is key
  • Start small and think about what you are comfortable with
  • Keep it simple
  • Build up confidence and progress onto more significant events.
  • Bringing people together in your home shows you who you are and that you are comfortable in your skin.
  • Perfection does not exist; you can only do your best.

The details of an event.

  • Small details do make a big difference.
  • Personal touches are appreciated.
  • Be open and talk to people.
  • What do you want to share?
  • Let people contribute if they want to.


Reference

You can learn more about Toni here: linkedin.com/in/toni-dudsak-1132a34

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OC28: Community: Building on the Experiences of 2020 with Diana Wu David

Diana Wu David is a strategist, innovator, entrepreneur and the author of Future Proof Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration. Her diverse global career includes assisting Henry Kissinger and leading executive education initiatives for the Financial Times. A super-connector of people and sought after speaker, Diana lives in Hong Kong.

Diana likens the experience of 2020 to training at high altitude. We have all accelerated, learned a lot about ourselves and are poised to put that learning into good use in 2021.

Diana believes the experience of 2020 has elevated the importance of community. As jobs become more transient the need to invest in a community with longevity is increasingly vital. Community helps us craft our own story, try something out before launching to a wider body, celebrate wins and know there are others who will look out for us.

Diana explores her experience of cultivating and contributing to a successful community. She says building community takes time; there has to be a common purpose; members must contribute and champion the concept. In time the community will take on its own form and direction without the need for the originator to constantly broadcast.

Diana believes that semi-private professional networks will grow and become an increasingly important part of building a successful professional life. Building a web of support which is separate from an employer.

Diana draws on her experience with the Kissinger Institute and how this taught her the value of connection, how to learn through people, and the importance of character.

Diana leaves us with three areas of our lives to consider as we start 2021

Vitality: both physical and mental

Connection: Investing in meaningful relationships

Contribution: professional and community

Having something to look forward to in each of these areas will set us up for a successful and fulfilling year.

A huge thank you for listening and wishing all of you a very happy, healthy and hopeful 2021!

References:

www.dianawudavid.com/futureproofinsider

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If Anne Can - Making the Most of Your Time Overseas
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04/01/19 • 27 min

Episode 002: Making the most of your life overseas Today I’m talking to three amazing women and we chat about settling into a new country, finding your feet, managing work and families and the difficulty of facing the prospect of repatriation.You can see more about the speakers here:Alka Chandiramani: linkedin.com/in/alkachandiramanisingaporeJenn Wood: linkedin.com/in/jenn-wing-woodMelinda Murphy: linkedin.com/in/melinda-murphy-1473a64ReferencesAmerican Association of Singapore – www.aasingapore.comCareer Resource Center for Excellence (CRCE) https://www.aasingapore.com/about-crce/

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How many episodes does If Anne Can have?

If Anne Can currently has 78 episodes available.

What topics does If Anne Can cover?

The podcast is about Purpose, Expat, Society & Culture, Change, Entrepreneurship, Midlife, Personal Journals, Community, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on If Anne Can?

The episode title 'Introduction to the If Anne Can Podcast' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on If Anne Can?

The average episode length on If Anne Can is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of If Anne Can released?

Episodes of If Anne Can are typically released every 7 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of If Anne Can?

The first episode of If Anne Can was released on Mar 29, 2019.

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