In this profound conversation with Danielle MacLeod, we explore her groundbreaking "victim, warrior, queen" framework and what it means to live with true personal sovereignty. Through discussing her book "Remarkable Leadership" and her new venture Wise Rebels, Danielle shares deep insights about choosing freedom, embracing mystery, and living with integrity in a complex world. This episode offers a fresh perspective on personal power and how we can show up more authentically in both business and life.

Key Topics Discussed:

● Understanding the victim, warrior, and queen archetypes

● Moving beyond controlling outcomes to true empowerment

● The relationship between freedom and responsibility

● Living with integrity even when it's challenging

● How to recognise when we're creating our own limitations

● The power of metaphor and natural wisdom

● Finding balance between structure and flow

Danielle MacLeod is an author, coach, and founder of Wise Rebels, a movement dedicated to awakening conscious leadership and deep wisdom. After years of corporate leadership experience, she now guides others to discover more authentic and impactful ways of showing up in the world. Through her book "Remarkable Leadership" and her coaching work, Danielle helps people move beyond traditional success metrics to find true purpose and sovereignty. Her approach combines practical business acumen with deep spiritual wisdom, creating a unique bridge between professional excellence and personal truth.

Get the book Remarkable Leadership here, or Remarkably Easy here

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In this vulnerable and insightful episode, we dive deep into the rarely discussed topic of friendship breakups with author Katherine Sledd. Through exploring her book "How to Be a Bad Friend," we unpack the shame, pain, and complexity surrounding friendship endings, while examining why society lacks frameworks for handling these significant life transitions. This conversation offers healing perspectives on friendship loss and illuminates how honoring both ourselves and our former friends can lead to personal growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

● Understanding "good friend" expectations and societal pressure

● Navigating friendship breakups and healing

● The myth of unconditional friendship

● Breaking the cycle of toxic labels and shame

● Creating healthy boundaries in friendships

● Moving forward after friendship loss

Katherine Sleadd is the author of How to Be a Bad Friend: The Hidden Life of Failed Relationships a book about the complexity of friendships and the heartache of friend breakups. Katherine holds a Master’s degree in counselling psychology with a concentration in trauma and abuse and is a licensed therapist in Colorado. She works with people healing from relational harm and aids them in rebuilding their connection to themselves and authentic community. Katherine lives with her partner and children near Boulder.

Get the book How to Be a Bad Friend.

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In this enlightening episode, we explore the Enneagram with expert & Enneagram Therapist Sarah Cumings, diving deep into the nine personality types and their core motivations. Sarah explains how the Enneagram differs from other personality systems by focusing on unconscious drivers rather than behaviours, offering insights into how we can better understand ourselves and others. This conversation provides a compassionate framework for self-discovery while emphasising that finding your type is just the beginning of a deeper journey.

Key Topics Discussed:

● Understanding the basics of the Enneagram and its nine types

● The difference between having a type vs being a type

● How early life experiences shape our patterns

● The role of self-acceptance in psychological & spiritual growth

● Mistyping and common misconceptions

● Integration vs defence mechanisms

● Finding compassion for different personalities

Sarah Cumings is a relationship counsellor with specialised training from Relationship Scotland. Combining counselling and coaching approaches, she helps facilitate meaningful change by developing a deep and compassionate understanding of human nature. Sarah has extensive experience working with the Enneagram, using this profound tool to help people understand the forces that shape their behaviours and worldviews. Her work focuses on helping clients recognise their patterns and motivations, leading to greater self-compassion and improved relationships. With her gentle yet direct approach, Sarah guides individuals toward deeper self-awareness and more authentic connections with others.

Check out an image of the Enneagram here

Connect With Our Host, Alice Thompson, through her Instagram, LinkedIn or check out her coaching services and resources on her website

Connect With Our Producer, Litzi Essler, through LinkedIn

Connect With Our Artist, Duncan Peace of Peace Signs, through his Instagram