Refreshing Leadership with Maya - Career, Leadership & Life Design
Episodes
216. Finding the Gold in Your Current Role
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contact me at [email protected] Details about vision builder here: https://www.mayagudka.com/vision-builder Find Anita Anello's Video Podcast here: h...
215. The missing link (literally!) in your digital organisation
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Favicon = the logo icon that helps us identify a brand - that we see along our bookmarks tab. Enjoy this episode, if you find it helpful please...
214. Improving important (but tricky) work relationships - 3 steps
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Improving specific workplace relationships can transform your career. Each context is different but here is a checklist to apply to your context to h...
213. Your Q4 Game Plan - 3 steps to end your year strong (without burnout!)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links mentioned: https://www.mayagudka.com/vision-builder For info on our new programmes please email: [email protected]
212. What it’s Really Like to be an Influencer & run a Chai Business - with Mira Manek!
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always been curious about what its really like 1) to be an influencer 2) start and build a physical business (as someone who has aways worked...
211. How do I successfully build Rituals into my life? - with Mira Manek!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mira Manek is the rituals queen! Here we think through specific rituals and how to sustainably build these into your life. Read Mira's book Rit...
210. 4 Steps to Seize September & Supercharge Your Goals TODAY
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share 4 steps which 1) you can do today, each in under 5 mins 2) capitalise on September's unique opportunities 3) make your goal attainme...
209. 3 Steps to Make Space for Needle-Moving Projects with more Ease
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that you really want to make space for before the end of 2024? What might be holding you back from doing this? How can you make this a more...
208. Summer Debrief Part 2 - 10 Easy wins in work, life, family
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its easy to rush into action but a proper debrief is worth its weight in gold. In this episode I will take you through a summer debrief and highlight ...
207. Your Summer Debrief Blueprint: Part 1 - Travel
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If we don't know where we've been, how can we know where we are going? The Reset is over, I'm back from my own reset, and before we plung...
July Career Series | Outro
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 5 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
205. How To Successfully Career Transition | July Career Series
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 5 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
204. How Do I Chase Recruiters? | July Career Series
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 5 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
203. The 100x Challenge: Mastery In Presenting & Networking | July Career Series
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 4 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
202. Meetings: What To Do When You Feel Unprepared | July Career Series
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 4 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
201. How Do I Change The Way I Am Perceived At Work? | July Career Series
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 4 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
200. 3 Steps To Effective Interrupting | July Career Series
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 4 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
199. Maximising Workplace Visibility: 3 Strategies for Showcasing Your Value | July Career Series
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 4 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
198. 3 Ways To Cut The Number Of Meetings In Your Dairy | July Career Series
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 3 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
197. 3 Ways To Declutter Your Work To-Do List | July Career Series
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 3 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
196. Capability vs Capacity: The Crucial Mistake Multi-Talented People Make | July Career Series
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 3 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
195. Fierce Prioritisation: Strategies for High Achievers & the Overworked | July Career Series
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 3 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
194. Getting To The Next Level Inside Organisations: The Unwritten Rules | July Career Series
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 3 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
193. Designing Your Ideal Monday | July Career Series
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 2 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
192. 3 Ways To Use Lateral Career moves To Boost Your Career | July Career Series
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 2 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
191. How To Harness Cycles In Projects, Creativity and Work | July Career Series
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 2 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
190. How Can I Prioritise Work AND Life? | July Career Series
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 2 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
189. What Is Slow Productivity and How Has It Changed My Life? | July Career Series
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 1 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
188. Selecting your personal Cabinet / Front Bench! | CORRECTED EPISODE July Career Series
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode was originally published with an extended intro & error at the start, if you'd previously downloaded this episode, apologies - i...
187. How Do I Reframe Career Regret? | July Career Series
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 1 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
186. The Top 5 Career Regrets | July Career Series
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 1 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
185. Reigniting Your Drive For Work: Beyond The Hype Of Passion Driven Careers | July Career Series
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 1 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
July Career Series | Intro
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 1 of the July Career Series …your curated daily Career Series to enjoy with your morning coffee ☕️ Each week is themed: Week...
BONUS EP: Mid-year Goals Check In!
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a guided review of the first half of this year! p.s. over the summer I will be sharing a few videos over on YouTube so follow me over ther...
183. Money & Finance practicalities
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having set up the strategy, mindset and some principles we are ready to dive into some more practical matters today: How much of our budgets should w...
182. Is FIRE (Financial independence retire early) for you?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we think through a concept that has become a movement in the last decade: FIRE! I share my take on FIRE - the pros and the cons. Learn the spe...
181. Are you building real wealth/assets? + other Rich Dad Poor Dad concepts
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you building real wealth through proper assets or are you just following the motions - house, car etc? Rich Dad Poor Dad made waves when it was f...
180. Dial up your Rich Life (using Ramit's Money Dials)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the podcast that helps you move from overwork in a vague direction, to a place of clarity, ease and success in work and life. Today I have a ...
174. What is your personal Rich Life Vision?
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first part of the money and finance mini series! This is a bit of a financial self-discovery journey. We build on concepts by Rameet S...
173. When 'High Standards' block Success & Big Ambition, and other major client shifts
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sharing with you a typical client-focused day, with a typical set of client 'ahah' moments: 1) why high standards are not the s...
172. Designing your Ideal Monday - LIVE Coaching Episode!
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyrene is back with me and I coach her on her future plans - specifically how she can build her independent work into her very busy schedule. Disclaim...
171. When you want to Quit on a Big Goal - Listen to this First!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have one of my wonderful social work clients, Kyrene Darko with me today. We reflect on some recent coaching / mentoring work we did together and th...
170. How should I approach AI?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I'm rejoined by Prerna Manchanda, founder of Technically Spiritual for the second half of our conversation (see the p...
169. How do I optimise my Instagram Usage?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I'm joined by Prerna Manchanda, founder of Technically Spiritual. If you’ve been following the recent movement re...
168. How can shadow work help me achieve my goals?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and I discuss shadow work and some simple ways to get started with it. I learned a couple of simple things I can do to begin this journey fro...
167. The Secret To Being Able To Communicate More Naturally And Powerfully At Work
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you speak in professional jargon at work? By this, I mean do you feel you can truly voice your doubts and be vulnerable? This openness often prove...
166. How Do I Know If A Coach Is The Real Deal?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best coaches I know invest heavily in their own coaching development. Yes, this is partly because we are deeply interested in the subject, but it ...
165. What Is My Coaching Style?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two things I absolutely own, both as a person and as a coach, are being direct and being honest. And, luckily for me, these are highly requested trait...
164. The Three Key Career Mistakes I See In High Achieving Professionals (And My Framework To Address These)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(please note this ep was released in error by me, Maya, last week, so if you did hear it then, its the same one, but its better as part of this series...
163. What Is The Career Path To Becoming An Executive Coach?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasingly in my coaching work, I am asked about my own career journey. I guess this is because I made that pivot from the world of professional and...
161. Setting up your Spring (Q2) for Success!
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When life gets busy it can get hard to zoom out and see the big picture, and even remember your annual goals! Don't worry, I've got you covere...
160. My Q2 review process
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again! Here's my current Q2 review, and planning system. I hope it will update you of where I am and inspire you to do your ow...
159. The Actual Strategies That Help Us With Stress & Thriving at Work
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s conversation, I chat with Michelle, CEO and founder of Wondersource. Michelle and I have collaborated over the years, and our most recent...
158. 3 Simple Steps to Creating your Special Day Off
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk through my recent leap day off and three steps to help you plan your day off despite everything else you have going on; and h...
157. 3 Things I Learnt from Tracking my Time
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In in this episode, I talk through my February, experiments involving time-tracking etc. Despite being fairly mindful of my time usage, I knew that t...
156. Two Key Mistakes We Make When It Comes To Our Metabolic Health
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These two shifts in the way we think about our metabolic health 40+ can have a tremendous impact on our mindset, wellbeing and health. Thinking of ...
155. Should I Do ZOE?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this brilliant conversation, Aarti discusses her experience of using Zoe with Maya and helps her decide whether she wants to use it. Grab a note ...
154. How To Look After Your Skin From The Outside (Part 2)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of trying out a glucose monitor / sensor - all my personal experience, research and insights from Nutrition Therapist Aarti are condensed i...
153. How To Look After Your Skin From The Inside (Part 1)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of trying out a glucose monitor / sensor - all my personal experience, research and insights from Nutrition Therapist Aarti are condensed ...
152. How to do Health in Hibernation Mode
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re part of the Bro fitness vibe: ‘keep going’ ‘push harder’ then look away! -This ep is not for you. But if you want a sustainable a...
151. 3 key health trends we are embracing in 2024 [Part 2]
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I re-unite with my wonderful original Co-host Aarti to cut through the noise , marketing, and make practical sense of the trends we want to embrace in...
150. 3 key health trends we are embracing in 2024
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I re-unite with my wonderful original Co-host Aarti to cut through the noise, marketing, and make practical sense of the trends we want to embrace in ...
149. Setting up February for Success
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are a couple of great opportunities that this Feb has to offer - so let's dive in to what those might look like! Join my private, vetted IG...
148. January Review: time, organising and cosiness
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phew! It's been a busy, cosy January. So let's start how we meant to go on with a Monthly review. Today I talk through how to do a really sim...
147. The List of 100 Dreams
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taken from January 2023, this episode originally concluded January's Goal Setting month but with one Monday left to go, it should tee you up nicel...
146. 3 Podcast Eps for successful & inevitable goal attainment
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes from Jan 2023. Very fitting for the goal-setting January theme and bar a few recent episodes from these podcasts, would argue these...
145. Goal Setting Mailbag
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes from 2023's year start mailbag. It's also is a part of the episodes that helped this podcast break into the charts so quite...
144. Q1 Theme: Organisation
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having spent some time setting up the vibe of our year, and our goals, we can now start to (slowly and gently!) think about execution! This is where ...
143. 5 Ways to Effortlessly Achieve Your Goals in 2024
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes from 2023's year start which followed the same goal-setting theme. It's also the episode that helped this podcast break int...
142. My 2024 Goal-Setting process (and categories!)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is my goal-setting process for 2024! I’m so excited about this because it is designed for the following: • Accessing clarity to select...
141. Choosing the word for 2024
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2024! Today I share my word for 2024 and the thinking process behind this. I hope it will inspire or consolidate your thinking for your own word...
140. Gratitude and Guilt
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the complex interplay of emotions that can arise alongside gratitude, especially when the world is suffering. This is by no means a ...
139. Year-End Reflections - a conversation
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How easy do you find it to reflect on your year? I find it easier when I hear others thoughts. Today I'm with Prerna Manchanda, founder of Technic...
138. The idiot's guide to staying organised during *peak busy*
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for those of us who want the simplest possible system to feel more peaceful during peak busy phases - without the system becoming a pr...
137. Getting to the Next Level inside Organisations: The Unwritten Rules
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If only there was a rule book for succeeding inside organisations which we could learn! Well here is my distilled version, based on 1000s of coaching ...
136. Winter Remedies - ginger, garlic, turmeric
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode from the archive but quite fitting for the situation as Maya is feeling a little under the weather at the moment. This episode is from Seas...
135. How do I create my personal boardroom?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- In this episode Maya answers a client question about the concept of a personal boardroom and how it can benefit you in achieving success on your own...
134. Career Transition Mailbag - Archive
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timestamps below for specific questions and comments! Enjoy and keep sending great questions; (01:41) Q1: When is it okay to take a step ‘down’ a...
133. Career Transition - a formula
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're planning on ever having a career transition again in your life, you should save this episode. It's an incredible blueprint to the th...
132. 10 game-changing benefits of vision-building for high achievers
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two aspects to Vision-building for high achievers. The first is understanding why we need to build a solid vision, especially as high achie...
131. The Parenthood / Leadership Intersection: 3 easeful ways to allow success on both fronts (listener Q)
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into a thought-provoking question from one of our listeners about the challenges of balancing work commitments and the...
130. 6 (non-obvious) Insights for Soberish October & Mindful Drinking in Q4
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into a topic that many of my clients have brought up: their relationship with alcohol. Whether they're working on ...
129. Q4 goals & planning: 7 simple steps to plan without the overwhelm
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I listen to a lot of planning podcasts, but they tend to lose me once they start sounding like robotic and complex systems (eg nested goals and multi-...
128. Glucose Monitor Diaries: Unfiltered Insights into my 3-Month+ Journey
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I get asked about most is my Continuous Glucose monitor. Having worn it for 3.5 months now, as what started as a Case Study for my f...
127. Meetings: what to do when you feel Unprepared
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of trying Zoe? My Udemy one-hour course on the cheaper alternative and how to get started is now live.
126. Fierce Prioritization: Strategies for High Achievers & the Overworked
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High achievers often feel the pressure to overwork and stay on top of everything. However, true success lies in recognizing that overworking is not s...
125. How can I Prioritise Work AND Life?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prioritisation is at the heart of Life Work. Being able to effectively prioritise in any given time period reduces overwhelm, and keeps you focused on...
124. When Consistency is Overrated (especially for high achievers)
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(03:46) Did you set a summer intention (05:01) Finding ways to change pace when you can't 'switch off' your responsibilities (05:45) My s...
123. Why September is the Best Month to Effortlessly Achieve Your Goals
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Six compelling reasons to capitalize on this golden window of opportunity to boost productivity and achieve your goals. (08:19) Build on August's...
122. Tranquillity by Tuesday with Laura Vanderkam.
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a goal of ours in 2022* (I believe I said 2023 in the intro.) Aside from being a literal pot of gold when it comes to time management...
121. Psychology of Home - with Caroline Rogers
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from the archive. A potential 2023 Hall of Fame episode with the most downloads received to date - Arjun. Caroline Rogers, like me i...
120. Reset Part 5: Taking the summer holiday vibe with you into September
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 of the Summer Reset mini-series. If you have any questions for Maya you can ask via Spotify or on Instagram. At the end of this 5 part seri...
119. Summer Reset Part 4: How to design your Hybrid Work Schedule
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From this archive, following on from the last episode, episode 4/5 from the Summer reset. By now, if you’ve been listening weekly, you’ll have tho...
118. Summer Reset Part 3: How I use Metaphor for Defining my Vision
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of 5 of the August Reset from the archive. In this episode, Maya looks at how to use metaphors to change the way you approach your work and ...
117. Summer Reset Part 2: Switch on to switch off
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of the summer reset from the archive. We're going to be releasing this series as a mini-series over the first half of August to guide yo...
116. Summer Reset Part 1: Projects, Moments & Relationships
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode from August 2021 where Maya introduced the August Reset. We're going to be revisiting the August Reset as Maya takes one herself. Augus...
115. How do I Chase Recruiters & Nurture Opportunities Systematically
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode from earlier this year; but as we enter Q3 and Q4 and I [Arjun] notice more and more opportunities to switch roles or make a career move co...
114. How can I get better at Storytelling?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a good story, don't they? For the modern leader or executive, it's become essential. Yet, there is an art to it, and many peopl...
113. Outdoor Intelligence with Fi Macmillan
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this archived episode, we’re joined by Fi Macmillan, Coach & Adventurer. Fiona takes us through what Outdoor Intelligence is and how sp...
112. Self-Acceptance for High Achievers
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off the summer pause with a curated journey of the most commented-on episodes from our archive. Self-acceptance is initially brushed over by e...