The Power of Storytelling

From Rock Bottom to Role Model: Matt Selby's Journey of Redemption and Resilience

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Selby is the lead Sales Strategist at The Elite Closing Academy, which is the headline sponsor of Nicola's IMPACT Live! event.   The Eli...

Living Abundantly: Cathy Heller on Wholeness, Purpose, and the Power of Energy

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Heller - author, podcast host, and spiritual teacher - joins the show to share her incredible journey from mindfulness to building a life of pur...

Living Out Loud : Jaxon Feeley’s Journey to Authenticity

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Motivational speaker and rising media personality Jaxon Feeley shares his courageous journey of transitioning from female to male while working as a p...

Why Messaging Matters : Natalie Potts

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nicola talks to Natalie Potts,  a results-driven coach who's passionate about the idea of messaging being the most important part of...

Reframing Success : Baiju Solanki on Mindset, Leadership, and Unlocking Potential

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and leadership coach Beju Solanki shares how reframing your mindset can transform your business and personal success. From why you should...

Grief, Growth, and New Beginnings : Lisa Heacock’s Journey of Healing and Hope

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to grief, loss, bereavement, and serious illness, including the passing of loved ones and perso...

Writing for Impact: Lucy Mccaraher on Business Books, AI, and Storytelling

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Mccaraher, co-founder of Rethink Press and founder of Book Magic AI, shares her journey from a lifelong love of books to revolutionising business...

The Healing Power of Bees: Paula Carnell’s Journey from Illness to Advocacy

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paula Carnell shares her extraordinary journey from a thriving art career to becoming a leading voice in bee conservation. After a life-changing illne...

Dressing with Confidence : Michelle Barrett

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stylist to the stars Michelle Barrett shares her journey from dressing celebrities like Katy Perry to helping everyday people feel confident in what t...

The Power of Podcasts for Storytelling : Jessica Rhodes

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Rhodes is the founder of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency, established in 2013. Since its inception, the agen...

Unpacking Trauma for Authentic Storytelling : Tess Cope

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tess Cope shares her powerful journey from growing up during Northern Ireland’s Troubles to helping leaders embrace self-awareness and heal unproces...

Storytelling Meets Sales - Unlocking the Magic Formula : Arif Isikgun

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join global sales expert Arif Isikgun and Nicola as they reveal how storytelling can revolutionise sales and business success. From Arif’s beginning...

Unlocking Authenticity : Shari Teigman on Becoming the Maverick of Your Own Life

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shari Teigman, performance mentor and creative strategist, shares her journey of transformation from a traditional life to embracing her true maverick...

How to Communicate Your Value : Graeme Jordan

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Career expert Graeme Jordan shares insights on the art of CV writing, understanding your worth, and communicating your achievements. Learn why keeping...

Leaving a Legacy Through Words : Wendy Dale

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author and memoir expert Wendy Dale shares her journey from publishing her first memoir to creating the Memoir Engineering System. Wendy dives into th...

Staying Calm in Everyday Life : Georgie Shears

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Featured in Stylist Magazine and Psychologies Georgie is a Nervous System Strategist with a foundational focus on nervous system regulation. Reco...

Moving Onward and Upwards after a Curve Ball : Helen McCue

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helen McCue, founder of Moments Candles Co. and Scale Franchise Agency, shares her inspiring journey from banking to entrepreneurship. Discover how sh...

The Effects of Stress : Monique Sveinsson

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monique Sveinsson is the founder of Perfect Planner Company. She shares her remarkable journey from a career in West End stage management to creating ...

Resilience in Heavy Adversity : Kaddy Thomas

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kaddy Thomas is the founder of Carers Collective and Elijah’s Hope, both very empowering organisations. Kaddy shares her inspiring journey of resili...

The Power of "No" : Tiffany Rosik

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany Rosik is the founder and CEO of TGR Management Consulting, a champion for empowering women in business, and the author of That’s Not the Hel...

Where to Start Investing Your Money : Cannon Carr

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're building your business, it's easy to forget about your exit strategy, so where should you start investing your profits? In this episode, N...

Dealing with Grief : Dipti Solanki

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the tragic loss of Liam Payne, grief is in the lens of the media, but how can you deal with that grief? In this episode, Nicola is joined by Dipt...

Suffering the Worst Pain and Feeling the Best You Can : Tania King-Mohammad

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt the worst pain imaginable? Losing a parent is extremely hard, for Tania, losing her mum unknowingly started a new journey for her. In th...

Where do you get your Inspiration? : Washington Ali

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who is your main inspiration? Have you ever had a pivotal moment that changed the rest of your life? Who was at the forefront of that change? (Sorry f...

Your Partner - A Powerful Growth Tool : Danny and Katie Bloomfield

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your partner dragging you down or raising you up? They're probably the person you spend the most time with, so you need to make sure they're raisin...

Breaking Down Barriers to Talk to Others : Sam Squire

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What could be the impact of talking to children from a younger age?  In this episode, Nicola is joined by Sam Squire, he was an aspiring footballer b...

HOPE - Re-Framing a Cancer Diagnosis : Annie Bennett

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nicola sits down with Annie Bennett, someone who understands the power of hope more than most. Despite being diagnosed with incurable...

Having a Connection to the Spiritual : Anne-Louise Harbutt

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes feel like you have an "inner knowing", or a "higher self"? Like you're being given guidance or help? Anne-Louise helps business owner...

The Power of Being a Storyteller : Neil Gordon

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to become a storyteller yourself? Maybe Neil will be the person to persuade you. In this episode, Nicola is joined by Neil Gordon, he'...

Business Freedom : Andrea Rainsford

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea's story is an interesting one that involves a high powered career with lots of money, complete burn out, ME, a stroke and a slow recovery. In t...

Legacy - What Will You Leave Behind? : Kayleigh Greenacre

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are you going to leave behind? What will people remember you as? In this episode, Nicola speaks to Kayleigh Greenacre, who supports female busine...

From Rock Bottom to Truly Awesome : Sandra Garlick MBE

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about resilience, but it's importance can't be understated! Sandra Garlick MBE has been rock bottom a couple of times and reacted by bei...

Changing What Success Looks Like : Debbie Waite

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you treating everyone around you with respect and with kindness?  In this episode, Nicola is joined by Debbie Waite, who's looking to grow leader...

The Freedom to do What You Want : Suzy Walker

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzy Walker is an explorer, she went out of her way to set up a new life for herself, travelling the country and finally settling down...  In this ep...

Being Resilient and Making Dreams Come True : Holly Matthews

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel like you just can't see the light at the end of the tunnel? It's there, it'll just take som...

The Key Ingredient is Sleep : Helen Cummings

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You sleep everyday, but what's your quality of sleep like? Is it good enough to be maximising your body, mind and your business brand? In this episode...

Writing a Children's Book... As a Child (who's VERY driven!) : J W B Rowley

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Children's books are created by adults..... but not any more! J W B Rowley is 9 years old, and decided he wanted to be an author 4 years ago.  H...

Is it time to Reflect? : Alison Goodwin

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the universe trying to tell you to stop and look around you? To really take things in? Think about it, maybe you've seen some signs recently? In th...

Becoming the Celebrity of Your Brand : Deep Bajwa

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the face of your brand? Every person has individual characteristics and if you and your brand aren't taking advantage of this, you could be mi...

The Power of Facebook Adverts : Katie Colella

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook adverts seem outdated don't they? Are we really sure though? Katie Colella see's huge growth when working with facebook ads... so maybe there...

Rediscovering that Child-like fascination : Fenella Hemus

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember how imaginative you used to be as a child? How interested and curious you were in EVERYTHING around you? That's faded with time, right...

Pivot and drive forward : Naomi Rose

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, sometimes we need to make difficult decisions and pivot.   Naomi is proof that you can do that and become even more successful w...

Better communication=Better relationships: Eve Stanway

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you able to have those conversations that you'd rather avoid in your relationships? Maybe you don't agree with something your partner is doing? In...

Brand Mother, Cheerleader & Dreamweaver : Regina Martin

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regina spent years in corporate working with household brands in tech and design.  It wasn't until she went solo and ran her own business that she re...

Finances - Burying our heads in the sand : Jo Simpson

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, it's easy to bury our heads in the sand, when it comes to some of the less "sexy" elements, like finance! Jo is a "Profit First St...

The Ability to Take a Breath : Suzy Ashworth

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a breath is something that we take for granted every single day... But if we knowingly start taking breaths and reflecting, the good stuff can ...

Embracing Sex and Intimacy : Sarah Rose Bright

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about sex and intimacy can be taboo, but Sarah is very open about it, and believes we should all be.  In this episode, Nicola is joined by Sa...

Having Confidence in Your Weight : Claire Jones

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about your weight, how much you're eating and how much you exercise? "Start thinking about the quality of what you eat rather than the am...

Self-Confidence is Self-Belief : Julie Bale

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your level of  self-confidence will affect your impact on the world. In this episode, Julie Bale discusses her problems with weight whilst growing up...

Dealing with Rejection in the Best Way Possible : Akeem Shannon

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your dreams high in the sky? You're likely to face some rejection on the road to success, but never give up - that's a lesson that Akeem Shannon h...

How to Rebuild and Improve : Emma Johnson

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it can feel like you're on top of the world and suddenly it comes crumbling down! If this happens, how can you rebuild? In this episode, Nic...

Sleep better & upgrade your Health : Tanessa Shears

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting enough and the best sleep ? If not, Tanessa is the person for you. In this episode, Nicola is joined by Tanessa Shears as they delve i...

The Power of Goal Setting & Clear Messaging : Natalie Potts

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie is an accredited business strategist, entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster. During this chat with Nicola, they concentrate on the importance of...

Introversion as a Superpower : Lucy Griffiths

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an introvert? If so, you'll love this chat with Lucy Griffiths. Lucy is a former mainstream journalist turned energetic entrepreneur who ident...

Know your rights : The Complaining Cow (Helen Dewdney)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Dewdney – also known as The Complaining Cow – is a trusted consumer champion,  journalist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, consultant...

Staying Resilient with Reccuring Cancer : Cat Burchmore

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cat is the embodiment of resilience. Diagnosed with cancer in her right ear at the age of 21 before being told she has lung cancer 6 years later and h...

Becoming a Fitter and more Confident you : Matt Boyles

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and his business are yet more proof of the power of niche.   After seeing content from Joe Wicks and Kayla Itsines, Matt decided to do personal...

Finding Freedom : Emma Hine

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: SUICIDE IS MENTIONED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THIS EPISODE, IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING OR AREN'T COMFORTABLE WITH THE SUBJECT, THIS WILL...

Transforming health to work for YOU! : Nicola Mercer

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you obsessed with the number on the scales, whether you're working out enough, whether you should be standing up just a little bit more? In this e...

Time to Talk : Taylor James

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear from Taylor James—The Host of the Waffle Shop Podcast.   He finds honest and open conversations help his mental health (henc...

Release your shame & Enjoy your sexuality : Mangala Holland

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to feel like you're not in touch with your body, and that you're not getting the right amount of pleasure out of sexual experiences, Ma...

It’s not over, ’til it’s over! : Caroline Bramwell

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a medical condition that makes you feel like your life is over? Or have you had an awful year? It can feel like your life is over already,...

Onto your next Chapter : Sarah Walker

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Walker's had some pretty big changes in life.  A divorce, the cutting of ties with a previously close family, and an exit from the family busin...

Setting new intentions to uplevel your life : Jacqueline Carson

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqueline used to use cigarettes and alcohol to cope with a stressful lifestyle.    During this episode you'll hear how she used hypnotherapy to cu...

Seeing the world in different ways! : Joanna Rawbone

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Rawbone spent 2 decades of her life trying to be someone she isn't, then she realised the beauty of everyone being different, listen in to hear...

The Power of Determination : AJ Amyx

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From a young age, Anthony John Amyx (AJ) had tenacity, he found a way to do anything he put his mind to, and as a result he's been very successful. Du...

Moving on from an Abusive Relationship and Becoming More : Caroline Strawson

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline was trapped in an abusive relationship with the father of her children, for 14 years.  To the outside world, her life looked perfect, but he...

Overcoming pain and finding your awesome purpose : Amy Viola

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy had a traumatic time living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for 23 years, which set her course for the future and laid out her purpose...

Unlocking potential and becoming the best version of YOU : Charlotte Carter

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been harassed by your own mind? Charlotte's a high performance coach, helping her clients overcome their mind monkeys and to become the best vers...

Embrace Intuition as your silent partner : Victoria Dioh

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had the thought "Did I lock the door"? - That'll be your natural intuition then.  We're all born with it, but society and cultures often teach u...

What Are You Waiting For? : Buckso Dhillon-Woolley

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Up until the age of 25, Buckso worked in the family business, she had the dream of becoming an actress, being on stage... But that dream was lost some...

Getting paid to be YOU : Laura Belgray

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is an award winning copywriter and specialises is website copy, emails, blog posts....and anything where she can tell a story! She's a massive a...

The Importance of Change : Naomi Holbrook

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi has been on an incredible journey.  She had enough of feeling stuck and re-wrote her story completely.  She now helps women in mid-life do the...

Resilience - Dealing with prison & ADHD : Elliot C. Browne

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot C Browne certainly has a story to tell. A story of drug smuggling, sniffer dogs, time in prison, and resilience. During this chat you'll hear h...

From a Terminal Diagnosis to discovering her purpose : Deborah Henderson

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some stories blow your mind 🤯 - Deborah's is certainly one of those! From an earth shattering diagnosis of terminal leukemia, to chance meetings, d...

Money Mindset and Confidence : Lesley Thomas

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Realising what is possible is massive in life, business and money. Today, Nicola's chatting with Money Mindset Coach and Mentor Lesley Thomas who coin...

Longevity at the top : Christopher BIGGINS

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BIGGINS has been a household name for the last 50 years, and recruited a whole new set of fans when he was crowned "King of the Jungle" in I'm a Celeb...

The Power of Storytelling: New episodes every Thursday

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in unlocking the story potential for you and your brand? This short trailer explains that The Power of Storytelling podcast is NOW WEEKLY. ...

Create a Legacy: Write your Story w. Abigail Horne

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all agree that stories connect people.  If you want to create your legacy and capture your story Abigail Horne, as the Founder of Authors & Co...

Thinking Like a Journalist

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Approaching journalists can be an intimidating experience. Even if you have an amazing business or story, most of us don’t know how to succinctly pr...

Creating Financial Freedom w. Lisa Johnson

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you yearn for greater financial independence and personal fulfillment? Are you ready to break free from societal norms and chart your own path towa...

The Love Success Framework: Essential Steps for Lasting Relationships and Success - Sami Wunder

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of feeling like you have to choose between success and love? Meet Sami Wunder, the high-achieving woman who defied expectations and foun...

Grow Your Story: Overcoming Life’s Challenges & Rediscovering Identity w. Nova Cobban

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s The Power of Storytelling, I’m joined by psychologist, psychotherapist, and coach Nova Cobban. In addition to her work with individ...

Stand Out from the Crowd: Mastering Positioning to Dominate Your Industry

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to take the PR quiz? Find it here: https://pr-quiz.com/ Do you want to establish a strong reputation and seize abundant media opportunities for y...

Passionate Career Changes: From the Opera to the Bakery w. Annie Bennett

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Passionate about singing, baking and teaching, Annie Bennett is a woman of diverse talents.  But she doesn’t believe talent is the only thing that ...

One Story = Infinite Impact w. Antoinette Daniel

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the PR Challenge: go.njrpr.com/challenge  In this week’s The Power of Storytelling, Antoinette Daniel, an “accidental entrepreneur” who i...

A Brilliant Risk w. Lauren Prentice

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to take the PR quiz? Find it here: https://pr-quiz.com/ Lauren Prentice is a drama school graduate, the owner of several successful businesses ...

Becoming a Fearless Storyteller w. Louise Minchin

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s The Power of Storytelling, BBC presenter, journalist and all-around athlete Louise Minchin joins her old friend and The Power of Stor...

Confidence: The First Step to Telling Your Story

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence is one of the most important parts of storytelling, and obtaining a level of confidence about your life story is often the first step in co...

Media, Medicine and Masculinity w. Dr. Ranj Singh

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Storytelling, CBeebies presenter, pediatric physician and author, Dr. Ranj Singh, joins Nicola J. Rowley to reflect on...

How a Drive-In Wedding Went Viral w. Saheli Dhokia

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When today’s guest, Saheli Dhokia, came to Nicola wondering if a special COVID wedding she had planned was a story worth sharing, Nicola responded w...

A Limitless Life w. Katy Hill

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"If you can dream it, if you can have the vision in your head, you absolutely can achieve it. But it's hard if you don't allow yourself to go there be...

Dani Wallace: A Journey of Resilience - Harnessing Your Story for Transformation

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Wallace has an incredible story of transformation. Despite growing up in a violent and impoverished environment, Dani turned her life around and ...

Tenacity: Overcoming Obstacles and Never Giving Up

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I learned about the power of tenacity through hearing the stories of successful people who have overcome barriers and setbacks. Through the examples o...

How Ella Dove Uses Hope For Impact: The Power of Storytelling

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a shocking accident on a deserted canal path in East London leaves Ella Dove with a broken leg, she finds herself on an emotional journey of sel...

Unlock the Power of Storytelling - Nicola J. Rowley’s Journey

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola J. Rowley is a PR expert and media veteran with over 25 years of experience in both journalism and PR. She is an expert in unlocking the story ...

The Power of Storytelling - Trailer

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm Nicola J. Rowley, and with over 25 years in the media as a former journalist and PR expert I'm here to help you unlock the story potential for bot...