• #97 What's Important To Christina Kenny - Reconnecting Through Somatic Coaching and Self-Compassion
    Jun 19 2025

    “Live with no regrets.”

    In this heartfelt and deeply grounded episode, Christina Kenny shares her journey through career transitions, personal reinvention, and the power of somatic coaching.

    We explore what it means to start again, not because you failed — but because you’ve outgrown the old version of yourself.

    From closing her restaurant and grieving its loss, to discovering the life-changing impact of body awareness, Christina’s story is filled with lessons on courage, emotional processing, and the freedom that comes from getting out of your own way.

    We discuss the pressures of societal expectations, the challenge of finding your true desires, and the importance of building strong support systems for growth.

    Whether you're navigating change, searching for clarity, or simply learning to be more compassionate with yourself — this conversation offers insights that truly land.


    💡 Key Takeaways:📌

    • Trying new things without attachment is key to living without regret

    • Personal growth comes through lived experience — not just outcomes

    • Grief is a natural part of career transitions and identity shifts

    • Somatic coaching reconnects us with our body, emotions, and sense of direction

    • Self-belief can be built at any stage of life — it’s never too late to start again

    • Processing emotions leads to release, clarity, and meaningful change

    • Mental health first aid can be a powerful tool for early support

    • Goals are important — but adaptability and awareness make them sustainable

    • Many people feel lonely — connection and community are crucial for personal growth

    • We don’t need to suppress emotions to be strong — we need to understand them


    Connect with Christina Kenny

    👉 Website: https://thebodysoulcoach.com/
    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodysoulcoach/
    👉 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebodysoulcoach/


    Let’s stay connected:
    👉 Website: https://jamesdeancoach.com/
    👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/
    👉 Instagram: @jamesdeancoaching
    👉 Podcast: What’s Important to You


    🎯 Interested in coaching?
    If you’re ready to reconnect with what matters most and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose — I’d love to support you.
    Book a free Clarity Call here: https://tidycal.com/jamesdeancoaching/clarity-call

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    59 mins
  • #99 What’s Important to Michelle Mills-Porter – Unlocking Human Magnificence
    Jun 5 2025

    Unlocking Human Magnificence

    In this powerful episode, Michelle Mills-Porter shares her journey from surviving the 2004 tsunami to redefining how we understand human behaviour, communication, and success.

    Michelle opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis and how it brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling misunderstood.

    Her deep sense of fairness and passion for human potential are woven through her work as a keynote speaker, behavioural profiler, and founder of The People Reader Ltd.

    We talk about why traditional education systems often fail to recognise neurodivergent strengths, how her own experience led her to create CLARITY—a behavioural profiling tool that empowers rather than boxes people in—and why true collaboration is the secret ingredient to personal and collective growth.

    This is a conversation about embracing difference, finding your voice, and seeing value in the things you’ve always taken for granted.

    💡 Key Themes:

    • Fairness and neurodiversity

    • ADHD, late diagnosis, and reframing the past

    • Communication and public speaking with impact

    • The power of personalised behaviour profiling

    • Why collaboration > competition

    • How to value your natural strengths

    📌 Connect with Michelle Mills-Porter:
    🔗 Website: https://thepeoplereader.com/
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemillsporter/
    📩 Want to work with her?

    Reach out via her website or message her directly on LinkedIn.


    🎯 Connect with James Dean Coaching:
    🔗 Website: https://jamesdeancoach.com/
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdeancoaching/
    🎙️ Podcast: What’s Important to You

    👉 Interested in coaching?
    If you're ready to reconnect with what matters most and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose—I’d love to support you.
    📅 Book a free Clarity Call: tidycal.com/jamesdeancoaching/clarity-call


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    55 mins
  • #96 What's Important To Zsanett Lásár - Embracing Authenticity: The Power of Flexibility
    Jun 12 2025

    What if the key to growth wasn’t pushing harder — but becoming more flexible?

    In this powerful episode, Zsanett Lásár, a Physical and Mental Health Coach, shares how a flexible mindset, authentic connection, and deep body-mind awareness can transform the way we approach personal development.

    We explore her journey from helping others heal to uncovering her own truth, and how trauma, resilience, and societal pressure can all shape — and sometimes suppress — who we’re truly meant to be.

    Zsanett brings wisdom, calm, and clarity to complex topics like identity, self-discovery, and the hidden strength in slowing down and listening. This episode is full of permission: to evolve, to question, and to do things differently.


    💡 Key Takeaways:📌

    • Flexibility in thinking supports authenticity and personal growth

    • The body and mind are deeply connected — and both deserve attention

    • Listening well is more powerful than giving advice

    • Trauma shows up in different ways — and so does healing

    • Asking why can unlock new levels of self-understanding

    • Resilience is powerful — but can become armour if not balanced

    • Societal expectations can block authenticity and clarity

    • Supportive people can be a catalyst for meaningful change

    • Change takes time, and growth isn’t always linear

      You don’t need to do it all alone — and you’re not meant to


    Connect with Zsanett Lásár🎙️


    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_mind_coaching/


    Connect with James Dean Coaching


    👉 Website: https://www.jamesdeancoach.com
    👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/
    👉 Instagram: @jamesdeancoaching
    👉 Podcast: What’s Important to You


    🎯 Interested in coaching?


    If you’re ready to reconnect with what matters most and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose — I’d love to support you.


    Book a free Clarity Call

    here:https://tidycal.com/jamesdeancoaching/clarity-call

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    56 mins
  • #95 What’s Important to Paul Dicker – Aligning Values, Vulnerability, and Leadership
    Jun 5 2025

    What happens when you step away from what’s expected… and move toward what’s truly meaningful?

    In this episode, we sit down with a certified coach, trainer, and former finance professional who made a bold transition from a high-level corporate career to a purpose-driven path in coaching and development.

    This conversation explores what it really means to align your daily actions with your personal values, and how growth isn’t just something we chase — it’s something we build, one brave choice at a time.

    Paul shares insights from his own journey of change and reinvention, reflecting on the lessons he's learned through self-employment, client work, and continuous self-reflection.

    We cover themes like:

    • How networking and taking action fuel transformation

    • The power of facilitation and tools like Insights Discovery

    • Letting go of perfection and embracing vulnerability in leadership

    • How to build trust, create safe spaces, and lead with authenticity

    • Leveraging technology and automation in a human-centered way

    • The role of reflection and courageous action in building confidence

    • And why some of the best things in life only come after doing something scary

    Whether you’re navigating a career shift, stepping into leadership, or simply want to live more intentionally — this episode offers practical wisdom and honest reflection for the road ahead.


    📌 Connect with Paul Dicker

    👉 Website: https://pauldickerconsulting.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldickerconsulting/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldicker/


    Let’s stay connected:
    👉 Website: https://www.jamesdeancoaching.com👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/👉 Instagram: @jamesdeancoaching👉 Podcast: What’s Important to You


    🎯 Interested in coaching?
    If you’re ready to reconnect with what matters most and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose — I’d love to support you.
    Book a free Clarity Call here: [Insert TidyCal or booking link]

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #94 What's Important To Norma O'Kelly - The Journey of Wholeness: Embracing Resourcefulness
    May 29 2025

    What if you’re not broken… just disconnected from your own strength?

    In this rich and reflective episode, Norma O’Kelly — Systemic and Transition Coach — invites us into a deeper understanding of wholeness, identity, and the quiet power of simply being seen.

    We explore the principles behind systemic coaching, where the focus shifts from fixing problems to reconnecting with inner resourcefulness and the places we come from.

    This isn’t surface-level coaching — it’s rooted in authenticity, belonging, and the courage to surrender to change.

    Some of the powerful takeaways in this episode:

    • You’re not broken — you’re whole, and capable of regeneration.

    • Resourcefulness isn’t about learning more; it’s about remembering what’s already within you.

    • Family roles and systems shape identity more than we realise.

    • “Right sizing” ourselves in family and professional spaces creates healthier dynamics.

    • Being useful in coaching is more powerful than just being helpful.

    • Authenticity fosters deeper, more impactful coaching relationships.

    • Most clients are more ready for deep work than they think.

    • Endings aren’t failures — they’re often the doorway to something meaningful.

    • Transitions are hard — and support, connection, and place matter deeply.

    • Feedback from trusted people can reveal strengths we’ve forgotten or overlooked.

    This episode is an invitation to reflect, reconnect, and remember that you’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from strength.


    Connect with Norma O'Kelly

    👉 Website: normaokelly.com

    👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normaokelly/

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normaokellysystemiccoach/

    👉 Other (if relevant): [Insert podcast, book, etc.]

    Want to learn more about Norma's work, coaching, or services?

    Give them a follow and reach out, they’d love to hear from you.


    Let’s stay connected:

    👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/

    👉 Instagram: @jamesdeancoaching

    👉 Podcast: What’s Important to You

    🎯 Interested in coaching?

    If you’re ready to reconnect with what matters most and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose , I’d love to support you.

    Book a free Clarity Call here: https://tidycal.com/jamesdeancoaching/clarity-call

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • #93 What's Important To Marina Branigan
    Oct 31 2024

    In this conversation, Marina Branigan discusses the significance of connection in her life and work, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and authentic relationships.

    She shares her journey from providing operational support to becoming a coach, highlighting the evolution of her business and the role of community in her personal and professional growth.

    Marina reflects on the influences of her parents and the lessons learned from their passing, which have inspired her to live authentically and take risks.

    The discussion also touches on the value of continuous learning and the importance of creating spaces for connection and support among like-minded individuals.


    takeaways

    • Connection is essential for personal and professional fulfillment.
    • Self-awareness is key to understanding one's needs and desires.
    • Building authentic relationships leads to a more fulfilling life.
    • Embracing imperfection allows for growth and creativity.
    • Community plays a vital role in personal development and support.
    • Life experiences can inspire courage and a desire for change.
    • Continuous learning enriches both personal and professional life.
    • Creating spaces for connection fosters a sense of belonging.
    • It's important to allow oneself to experiment and take risks.
    • Living authentically is more valuable than financial security.


    Connect and Follow Marina

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinabranigan/

    https://bravavirtual.ie/

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    50 mins
  • #92 What's Important To Jan Burl
    Sep 12 2024

    Today's guest is a stroke survivor and she shares her journey of recovery and how she has become a coach for stroke victims and their caregivers.

    She emphasizes the importance of patience, independence, and finding joy in the process of relearning skills. Jan also discusses the challenges she faced in her relationships and the support she received from friends and the community.

    She highlights the need for open conversations about the emotional and physical struggles faced by stroke survivors.

    Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to find purpose and meaning in life after a traumatic event.

    A stroke survivor and author, she shares her journey of recovery and how she found inspiration in writing children's books and poetry.

    She emphasizes the importance of gratitude and celebrating small successes.

    She also highlights the role of caregivers and offers advice on how to support them. She plans to continue her advocacy work and become an international speaker, inspiring others to overcome challenges and strive for greatness.

    Today we find out what's important to Jan Burl.


    Jan's Facebook Group

    https://www.facebook.com/share/g/k9HKgJxr2j2Qzh2u/?mibextid=K35XfP

    Jan's Website

    www.thundercrestbooks.com

    Jan's LinkedIn Profile

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-burl-ec-nlp-ma-4476b416/


    Takeaways


    Helping stroke victims and their caregivers requires patience, independence, and finding joy in the process of relearning skills.

    Open conversations about the emotional and physical struggles faced by stroke survivors are crucial for support and understanding.

    Community support and the presence of empathetic friends can make a significant difference in the recovery journey.

    Stroke survivors can find purpose and meaning in life by embracing resilience and focusing on personal growth. Writing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and healing, even for those who haven't experienced a stroke or trauma.

    Gratitude and celebrating small successes are essential for maintaining a positive mindset during recovery.

    Caregivers play a crucial role in the recovery process and should be supported and acknowledged.

    Language and the way we frame our experiences can have a significant impact on our mindset and resilience.

    Jan Burl plans to continue her advocacy work and become an international speaker, inspiring others to overcome challenges and strive for greatness.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Personal Mission

    05:35 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges

    08:27 Impact of COVID-19 and Pursuing Education

    10:30 Becoming a Coach and Writing Children's Books

    14:41 Mindset, Patience, and Continuous Learning

    21:02 Supporting Stroke Survivors: Tips for Caregivers

    23:54 Transitioning from Survivor to Supporter

    26:38 Becoming a Certified Coach and Future Goals

    30:00 Introduction and the Power of Listening

    32:45 Inspiration for Writing Children's Books

    35:56 Jan's Stroke Recovery Journey

    38:08 Becoming a Published Writer

    45:19 Quotes and Phrases that Inspire Jan

    48:18 Influences in Jan's Life

    53:45 Supporting Caregivers and Loved Ones

    57:34 Jan's Future as an International Speaker

    58:32 Podcast outro (music & Links.mp4)


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    59 mins
  • #91 What's Important To Nina De Sausmarez
    Jul 11 2024

    Today's guest is a house music, dog loving, mum of two.

    She is on a mission to ignite more confidence, self belief and joy around the world so everyone gets to show up as their fully expressed selves, with no filters needed.

    Today we find out what's important to Nina De Sausmarez.

    𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝘿𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙯


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-de-sausmarez-%F0%9F%92%83-373a3b111/

    https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_nina/


    𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚


    Book a call https://tidycal.com/jamesdeancoaching/consultation-call

    Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jamesdeancoaching

    Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesdeancoaching/

    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dean-688557156/

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    1 hr and 10 mins