The Merilyn Show
429 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWow is an energy. An uplift. We want to feel wow. Look wow. Do wow.
When we see someone in their wow zone we get that 'I'll have what she's having' feeling, but I believe every human can access their wowzone every single day.
This podcast exists to do one thing... uplift you to access your own zone of Wow.
The time is Wow. And it's wow... or never.
Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Season 1 - Lead Your Day
Season 2 - The Showoff Project
Season 3 - Wow or Never
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86. Stop Trying To Find Your Passion
March 26, 2020 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBWhen looking for life direction, the most common advice is 'go find what you are passionate about and do that'. I don't agree with this. This episode explores why. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
85. Are you (really) ready for failure?
March 25, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBWhat do you do when things don’t quite turn out as they should? On this episode, I’m chatting about failures and the angst of ‘when is it my turn’? And what you can put in place to help. P.S. and I also deal with that pressure to ‘be happy’ all the time! More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
84. Messy Productivity
March 24, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.22 MBLife is always messy, and now it's every messier. And that's how I love productivity... messy, not perfect. Full of easy and flow, not perfection. This podcast is a chat about taking off the pressure. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
83. Pink Elephants, Taxi's & The Ultimate To-Do Tip
March 23, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBA quick episode about our brains, our to-do lists and choosing our emotions as much as our tasks. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
82. The Tomato And The To-Do List
March 22, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBHere's a little break (and fun) from the Coronavirus. You’ve probably all heard of the Pomodoro Technique. A gimmicky, productivity hack to get stuff done. And it does exactly what it says on the tin: helps you focus and get stuff done... But... it's way more than that. This retro, Italian kitchen timer can also help you deal with those nagging fears. Listen to this episode to find out how.. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn We...
81. Can the real influencers please stand up
March 22, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBOver the last few years a new job title as emerged… ‘Influencer’ Born out of Instagram. The hashtag #influencer has over 20.6 million posts. 20.6 million! We see it in people’s bios, ‘I’m an influencer’. But seriously, saying that is like saying, ‘I have influence, and you don’t’ Bollocks. In actual fact, even the most introverterted person… The term ‘influencer’ is a compliment that is given by others TO you, not a job title, status, position or something for your Instagram...
80. A lesson about resilience
March 21, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MBWhat fuels the success of leaders? Resilience What if all the things that happened TO you were happing FOR you. Those 'failures' and 'set backs' and 'delays' and 'traumas' and 'disappointments'... what if these were the making of you? What if (and this sounds harsh, but hear me out) they were there to help you get to where you really want to go? To teach you? To shape you? To evolve and transform you into the person you really want to be? If you see your past as wisdom then you've...
79. Once Upon a Time
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBOnce upon a time, when I finished university, the world was in recession. It was a bummer, as I'd spent 6 loooong years studying for an Architecture degree. But there were no jobs. The recession at the time (early 1990's) meant that most of my graduating class had to delay their dreams. Instead, I pivoted in a new direction. I went into photography, which led to a move to training & development, which led to me moving to the UK for an international company... which let me to consulting...
78. Ghosts, Queens & Mi5 - with author & historian Mel Backe-Hansen
March 18, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBToday’s episode is a welcome break from all the news. I’m chatting with Melanie Backe-Hansen, who is a House Historian. Her stories are fascinating, as she’s unearthed the histories of hundreds of homes - from Queen Elizabeth I, to MI5 early origins, to ghostly stories of previous owners visiting the current owners. A delightful and fascinating episode. Her new book, A House through Time, co-authored with historian and presenter David Olusoga, is out soon. More details about Mel can be...
77. What our community is doing right now
March 18, 2020 01:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDuring this global pandemic, every day feels like a month! In this episode I'm sharing what my online community are doing to help. I hope it inspires you to not draw back, but to lead your day... and your world. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
76. From military coup to coronavirus - with business disruptor Raquel Medrano
March 16, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWow! The stories in this episode will both inspire you and make you think differently to the inconvenience of coronavirus lockdown. A very frank and honest chat with Raquel Medrano. Argentinian living in Australia, she is a business disrupter, strategic business mentor and fire starter with a huge heart for people. This is one of the most captivating interviews I’ve ever done. For more details to to merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: meril...
75. Guard your emotional health
March 15, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBA short motivational episode to remind us all to look after our emotional health. Every. Single. Day. The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
74. The problem with online communication - with author Davina Stanley
March 15, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDavina Stanley is author of the book 'The So What Strategy' and creator of the Clarity First Program. We talk frankly about the problems that corporates and entrepreneurs face in communications, working from home offices and pivoting from offline meetings to online during the Coronavirus lockdown. Davina story is fascinating - from kindergarten teacher to McKinsey communication specialist, she's been helping smart people all over the world to clarify and communicate complex ideas for the pas...
73. Winter is here!
March 13, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAt the time I recorded this episode it was either Autumn or Spring all around the world. And then suddenly, in the space of about 10 days we were plunged into an economic 'Winter' through the impact of the coronavirus. That recession (just like Winter in the natural seasons) was always going to happen, it just came a little prematurely, hey? This episode explores the metaphorical seasons of life and business, and how we can flow through them and enjoy them for what they are. If you are in a ...
72. Getting VisionMakers Patient
March 12, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBVisionMakers all over the world are having to work from home, socially distance and thats okay, as long as they still feel they are building something and getting results. But it can delay things too, which mean their biggest flaw is impatience! This episode chats about that and what you can do to work on your patience if you are a VisionMaker. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
71. Getting PeaceMakers Active
March 11, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBPeaceMakers, you are in your element during this global stay-at-home party! But your big achilles heel is laziness! You are sooo easy going. This episode chats about that and what you can do to take action, get going and achieve something. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
70. Getting HeartMakers Braver
March 10, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBHeartMakers, your big achilles heel is confidence! You are the ones with huge hearts that tend to take on the guilt and get all self critical. This episode chats about that and what you can do to be brave. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
69. Getting PassionMakers Focused
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBCrazy times. PassionMakers all over the world are having to work from home, socially distance themselves and not give hugs! Yikes! The big achilles heel of the PassionMaker is staying focused. This episode chats about that and what you can do to stay focused if you are a PassionMaker. More details and show notes: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
68. Talking business with mom of 8, Monica Perez Burnett
March 09, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIf having the kids at home during this pandemic is tough, think about Monica Perez Burnett who has 8 kids (including 2 sets of twins)! On this episode we chat about what it's like to run a business from home. Monica is a Visibility/Branding coach with 28 years of experience in various industries. She helps mom-preneurs find hacks that make business, family, and personal life effortless. She loves to demystify the idea that having a business means you are in constant overwhelm and stress. She...
67. How to work from home when you have kids
March 07, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMany of us are either electing to be self-isolated, or it's become compulsory, which means the kids are home from school. So how can you keep them occupied and still get work done. A chat about ideas to do that. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
66. The F-Brain (aka fear is not to be feared)
March 06, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBAt times like these it’s easy to get fearful. And that’s okay. Fear is not bad. It’s our response to fear that counts. FEAR is not to be feared. This episode helps us understand fear, our brains and how to calm ourselves so we can lead our fear. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
65.The real leaders are already standing
March 06, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBReal leaders aren’t even waiting for the call to lead - they have taken action already. This podcast is a rallying message to you, to say... lead! There are three types of business owners during a crisis time like this - which one are you? Listen to this podcast to find out what type you are and what you can do to change that. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
64. Step up - it's time to lead [Coronavirus]
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIt's not business as usual right now. We can't act as if nothing has happened, nor is it time to be afraid. Today I start a series called Time To Lead - a call to not shrink back in fear, but to step up. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
64. Step up - it's time to lead [Coronavirus]
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's not business as usual right now. We can't act as if nothing has happened, nor is it time to be afraid. Today I start a series called Time To Lead - a call to not shrink back in fear, but to step up. More details: merilyn.com
63. A rant about round pegs and square holes
March 04, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBIt's never been a better time to have an online business (as long as you have toilet paper supplies!) - working from home definitely has it's advantages. But one of the things that really ticks me off about the online business is people feeling a failure because their online guru's system didn't work for them. I see people spending thousands and thousands of dollars on courses and membership sites, only to end up frustrated, unsupported and broke... their dreams ravaged and their confidence ...
62. Not making enough money in your business? Listen to this.
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBVirus fears. Economic wobbles. There's enough stress just watching the news, let alone worrying about your business. If you are not making the income you need in your business, then the stress can be overwhelming. One of my brave Lead Your World Academy students asked this very question of me this week - "I'm not making money in my new business yet - what should I do?" But instead of giving her the answer directly, I asked her a series of questions, which I’m going to ask of you right now ...
61. Think before you crush it (sorry Gary V)
March 02, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBThe phrase 'crushing it' has become part of the entrepreneurs lexicon. It's sounds great when Gary V says it, but should you? So many of the hashtags we share and the words we use are just everyone following everyone else - and incredibly masculine. But the answer isn’t to adopt powder-pink as your brand colours or use the hashtag #bossbabe either. The businesses that are going to survive any kind of big or small economic shake up are the ones who aren’t me-too businesses, but are leading b...
60. Breaking free of the poor artist mindset, with award-winning Bree Noble
March 01, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWoah... what an inspiring interview. Bree Noble is a music marketing & business coach, best-selling author of "The Musician's Profit Path", recognised speaker, and award-winning podcaster. As founder of award-winning podcast Women of Substance Radio and The Female Entrepreneur Musician, Bree is a champion and go-to resource for female Indie artists in all genres. She was also featured in a Forbes article called "Podcasting To Fight The Patriarchy". For more details and show notes: merilyn....
59. Fear of Visibility (and is it really that scary?)
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBOne of the biggest fears that business owners confess is 'fear of visibility'. Before social media being 'visible' was something the marketing and advertising companies did, but with the rise of the solo-preneur and a myriad of ways to go live, the pressure is definitely on to be visible. So what if you are not naturally inclined to put your face out there? What if you are an introvert? And what if that fear brings up memories of being laughed at in school? This episode discusses how to deal...
58b. [Unedited] Get It Done Blueprint Blooper
February 27, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBOMG BLOOPER MOMENT... I was really busy this week. Plus we had the big distraction of the Coronavirus and the economic impact. It feels like we need to switch 2020 off for 30 seconds and turn it back on again, hey? Anyhow, my big blooper was to accidentally upload the raw unedited file for episode 58, instead of the lovely, finished version. I didn't notice until a colleague of mine messaged me! However... she found it FASCINATING! As it showed her the BEHIND THE SCENES of my podcast recor...
58a. Get it done - a blueprint
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBMarch and April are 'productivity months' in my Lead Your World Academy - so this episode is to introduce my 3 step process for not just increased time/self management, but a productivity 'cure'. You'll discover the CPR of productivity - the ultimate prescription for beating overwhelm, getting organised and finding focus to support you whilst you grow your business. For more details, show-notes and to opt in for my free Get It Done Blueprint, which includes a quiz for figuring out your prod...
57. WowArchetypes & Marketing
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHow do the different WowArchetypes (entrepreneur personalities) market best? What are their strengths, their fears/avoidances and how do they feel about each stage of the marketing process. In this episode we explore marketing from a personality aspect, plus how best to market to client personalities as well. You'll enjoy the fresh insights. For more details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
56. Come down out of that head of yours (grounding exercise)
February 25, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBOverwhelm. Worry. Over-thinking. We all spent WAY too much time in our heads. We become human brains, not human beings. This podcast episode is a little different - it's a simple 2-part grounding exercise that you can do as often as you want. Listen once with me, then practice on your own. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
55. The only social media hack you'll need
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBYesterday I was on a call with a friend who is wanting to grow her business. We had a fun time chatting, dreaming big and strategising. At the end of the call she asked.... "so what about Facebook and all the social media stuff? I hear so much differing advice, so how do I know what to follow?". I smiled, leaned forward, looked her squarely in the eyes and said, "Do you want to know what the real secret of social media is?". Listen to this episode and you'll find out what I said to her! Mor...
54. My date with another Queen Elizabeth
February 23, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn 2006 I had the privilege of attending Queen Elizabeth II's 80's birthday party. Seriously. She invited 2000 children and 1000 parents to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. It was one of those experiences I'll remember for the rest of my life. So following on from podcast episode 45, where I talk about my 'dates' with the first Queen Elizabeth, please enjoy this lighthearted episode where I share my birthday party experience and what we can learn from this. More details and shownotes: ...
53. What I see
February 22, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBIn this episode I share a quick message that I gave to a group of entrepreneurs I was coaching this last week. They are all 2 months into a 12 month group coaching program and they are all starting new online businesses (or in the early phases). I shared the common issues I see that they are facing and what to focus on to make the most of their time in any kind of training or coaching program. More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Websit...
52. The story of patriarchy stress disorder and how it's revolutionising the world - Interview with Dr Valerie Rein
February 21, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBBack by popular request, this is the second interview this year with Dr. Valerie Rein. Dr Valerie shares her story and how she came to become the mother of Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD). We dive into how to navigate the 'unpleasant' emotions. Dr Valerie has created the only science-backed system for helping women achieve their ultimate success, happiness, and fulfilment by healing this collective, inherited trauma of oppression. Her bestselling book and groundbreaking programs have hel...
51. Lead your world
February 19, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBYou've probably heard me use the phrase LEAD YOUR WORLD a lot. I don't mean lead THE world, although there's definitely a leadership crisis in much of the world right now. But being a leader of your world is at the heart of what I do. Because unless we can be the leader of our own lives we can't really successfully create our own incomes... or be the leader of our own businesses. When I say 'world' I mean that sphere of influence that you have on the outside - are you inspiring, influenci...
50. WowArchetypes & Productivity
February 18, 2020 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBCan all personality types be great at time management? It depends. Some are definitely more prone to distraction (I'm talking to you PassionMakers), whilst others get bogged down in perfectionism (ah hum... HeartMakers). This short teaching episode gives each of the four WowArchetypes some tips on being more productive in business. Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
49. Who do you think you are!
February 17, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBWhen I was a really young, like 3-4, I used to want to be invisible. Then I went through a super shy phase and I couldn’t even smile when a camera was out. When I was 13 I got my hair cut really short and I remember a boy in my class saying ‘who do you think you are’! I wasn’t raised to lead. Most of us aren’t. So we feel awkward saying ‘I’m an expert in.....’ But we must. As an entrepreneur, artist, author, photographer, ________ (fill in the blank), we must be brave and be known for some...
48. Permission granted
February 16, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MBOne of the biggest mindset blocks that women especially carry around in their heads is one of 'permission'. Permission to have their own business. Permission to do what's on their heart. Permission to be great. This podcast explores that. Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
47. When you feel like quitting
February 15, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBHands us who has felt like quitting already this year? Listen to this and it will help you decide what to do! Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
46. My favourite books
February 14, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode I share a few of my favourite books right now, and how they have influenced me. Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More details: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com
45. My dates with Queen Elizabeth I
February 13, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBEvery time I visit London I go to the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square for another date with the most celebrated Queen Elizabeth I. I sit and watch her and try and get into her head. What was she thinking? How did she manage to reign and rule for so long in a world that was in economic, religious and political upheaval. This is a fun episode that challenges us to be more like QE1! Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More detail? Go to merilyn.com The future is wow......
44. Tales from brain surgery
February 12, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBAbout 20 years ago I was working or a cutting-edge change management consultancy and I was privileged to read a transcript of a lecture by an esteemed brain surgeon. He studied how blood moved around the brain and also how to protect intelligence when operating. I was fascinated, and so put into practice the things he suggested in his lecture. The result is this podcast, where I share what I discovered. And guess what... he was right! Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More detai...
43. WowArchetypes & Leadership
February 12, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBAre all WowArchetypes leaders? Can all WowArchetypes really be suited to entrepreneurship? The answer is... yes! They just lead differently, and that's okay! Leadership is not a personality type. Today's episode explores how each of the WowArchetypes - VisionMaker, PassionMaker, HeartMaker and PeaceMaker leads. Know someone who would like to hear this episode? Share on Facebook | Share on LinkedIn | Share by email Lead Your World Academy: Get on the waitlist More details: merilyn.co...
42. HOW to change your mindset
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWe all know that it's our mindset that affects our performance the most - we are reminded of this on TED talks, in self-help books and even high level business conferences. But HOW on earth do we do something about it? We've all tried affirmations, quotes, retreats, will-power and even therapy... so why are we still hitting a glass ceiling? In this podcast I chat about what has worked and what has worked for me in working with my mindset for over 30 years. References in this episode inclu...
41. How to use the 'Love Languages' in business
February 10, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDiscovering the 'Love Languages' was one of those huge ah-ha moments in life. Suddenly it helped me understand people on a whole new level (especially the annoying ones too). This universal tool by bestselling author Gary D Chapman has helped improve relationships for decades... but how can we use this in business? This podcast explores how. Learn about Love Languages by Gary D. Chapman - 5lovelanguages.com More information: merilyn.com The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram...
How to sell without feeling icky
February 10, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBUnfortunately 'sales' is sometimes a dirty word. Many new business owners (and especially Creatives) find asking for the sale uncomfortable. This episode is designed to get you loving sales! More details: merilyn.com
40. One word goals - do they really work?
February 09, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you a traditional goal setter, or do you prefer the recent trend towards a more desire filled 'one word' theme for your year. This episode explores why there is a push back on 'goals' and how to choose one word as your theme or vision for 2020. More details: merilyn.com. The future is wow... join me. Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com