New Insights On Life with Bill Burridge
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -New Insights on Life, hosted by personal development and life coach training expert, Bill Burridge, is the audio version of the New Insights On Life Blog.
The theme is personal development and self improvement within the overall context of life coaching. Topics discussed are wide ranging and will be of interest to life coaches, aspirant life coaches and members of the general public who value personal growth and development advice.
The mission of Bill's organisation, New Insights, is to bring greater personal Freedom, self-Confidence and Growth to people from all walks of life. As a specialist life coach training institute, it does so both directly, by training people to become life coaches, and indirectly through the great work of its certified coaches.
New Insights distributes Its life coach training and certification programme to people around the world from its sister companies based in the UK and South Africa.
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Episodes
The Seven Stages of Life
April 17, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBIn today's podcast, Bill takes inspiration from Dr Wayne Dyer, who talked about the four stages of life in his work on life purpose. Bill refines this and presents seven generic stages of life for consideration. His aim is to help put life, as many of us experience it, into context and promote a discussion about how we might go about finding and living our purpose at a younger age, thereby generating greater meaning and joy.
When Following the Science is Not Enough
April 02, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MBWhen it comes to the study of human motivation, those who remain fixated on 'following the science' are likely to be disappointed. In today's podcast, Bill argues that the power of life coaching lies in its ability to recognise and harness concepts that cannot be neatly explained in scientific terms. As he implies, the secret to living the life you love requires acceptance that there is a certain 'magical ' element to life.
5 Common Mistakes that Life Coaches Make
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBMost people who get into life coaching are driven to do so by an authentic passion for people and a genuine desire to be involved in fulfilling and rewarding work that helps inspire a better world. But even among those with the best intentions and backed by professional training, there are still some who struggle to make an impact. In this episode, Bill discusses 5 common mistakes that life coaches make.
Life Coaching: Widely Misunderstood and Often Underestimated
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBWhat's in a name? When it comes to life coaching, everything ... and nothing really. On the face of it, the term "life coaching" would seem to say it all but think about it more deeply and you'll appreciate that one's interpretation of what it means is wide open to misunderstanding. And that, in turn, has resulted in a proliferation of superficial courses that claim to turn people into certified life coaches in a matter of weeks – doing little to help promote its value and importance am...
8 Ways to Deal With Stress
February 13, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBLevels of chronic stress are unprecedented in today's world. Ironically, technological advancements that promised to give us more time for leisure and enjoyment are at the root of this problem. In this episode, Bill suggests eight ways in which stress can be dealt with.
Celebrate Your Significance
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBWe live in an unpredictable and uncertain world. As we witness the magnitude of the events unfolding around us it is all too easy to take on feelings of powerlessness. Such feelings can cause us to start doubting our own significance, or relevance in the world. And yet, we each have an important role in the growth and evolution of the planet and the universe. Each one of us is leaving an indelible mark on the course that that evolution takes. In this podcast episode, Bill encourages listen...
Need Help? Ask an Expert!
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBMost of us live in problem-reaction mode, just doing our best to cope with the various problems and challenges that our unpredictable world throws at us. In living this way, our focus becomes so keenly trained on the external world, and surviving as best we can, that we are often oblivious to an amazing repository of knowledge and expertise that is hiding in plain sight. In this podcast, Bill introduces listeners to this powerful, yet little-known or appreciated, personal expert.
Towards More effective Communication: The 20-Second Rule
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBWe live in a world in which effective communication is becoming increasingly challenging but increasingly necessary. Perhaps surprisingly, the concept of communication is a highly complex one. The authentic intent behind a communication is subjected to filtering based on the receiver's unique internal map or mindset, and is therefore easily distorted. Bill considers this issue in this podcast and proposes a simple yet powerful way to prevent many of the misunderstandings that happen in th...
8 Key Assumptions That Underpin Effective Life Coaching
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBIn this episode, Bill presents and discusses eight of the key assumptions, or principles, that form part of the philosophy on which the transformational service of life coaching is based. These are drawn from the content included in the New Insights Life Coach Training and Certification Programme.
Make Your Passion Work for You
October 23, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBThe world is changing. Slogging away at a job for 40+ years to try to assure a comfortable retirement, is the stuff of the past. The digital world is turning the way we think about our careers on its head. "How much money can I make?" is no longer the key criterion for choosing a job. "How meaningful and fulfilled will I feel?" is the key question driving the new approach to job selection.
A New Way to Look at Life
October 10, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBRight now we seem to be surrounded by negativity in the world, what with wars, violence, political tensions and rivalries, and natural disasters on an increasingly destructive scale. But that is how it seems, especially if you remain consumed by the stuff dished out by our mainstream media. However, there is a different perspective that offers a new way to look at life and it has its roots in wave theory! Join Bill as he explores this.
7 Key Life Insights
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBWith these 7 key life insights, originally offered to a teacher to share with her class, Bill offers some fascinating food for thought. This podcast is for anyone looking for powerful insights that will help them to build their self-belief, and create and live a happier, more meaningful, and fulfilling life.
In Pursuit of Life Coaching Excellence
September 11, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBNew Insights is committed to the pursuit of life coaching excellence. As life coach trainers, that means offering our trainees a comprehensive package that builds awareness, knowledge, skills and experience and that takes no short cuts. We aim to promote effective life coaching, that works to bring about genuine personal transformation and foster a clear sense of purpose.
5 Compelling Reasons to Become a Life Coach
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBLife coaching has never been of greater importance to the world than it is today. There are a great many compelling reasons to become a life coach. In today's podcast Bill discusses five of his favourites. And he ends the recording with a very important caveat for anyone with an interest in life coaching as a career.
20 Years in Business Promoting Freedom, Confidence and Growth
June 27, 2023 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MBIt’s hard to believe but our 20th anniversary is upon us! We've been focused on pursuing our mission of promoting greater personal freedom, self confidence and growth for people from all walks of life, through life coaching, for all of this time! On behalf of New Insights, I'm proud and delighted to share this occasion with you.
Life Coaching and Misperceptions Explained
June 14, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBMisperceptions about what life coaching is and what life coaches do, abound. Frankly, our industry as a collective must take a lot of the blame for poor communication. And the term 'life coaching' certainly doesn't help. Its broad nature leaves it wide open to speculation. In today's podcast Bill explores some of the common misperceptions that exist and sets out to correct these, explain what life coaching is and offer a brief glimpse at how important life coaches are in helping people fi...
Why Investing in Life Coach Training is a Smart Move
May 22, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBInvesting in life coach training is a smart move ... even if you decide not to become a life coach! That may sound strange. But the fact is that to become a life coach and help others to appreciate who they are, understand what they really want from life and then go after it with passion, you have learn to follow the same process. And if you use the training as intended to become a professional life coach, you can enjoy the rewards and fulfilment that come with this progressive and flexibl...
How to Build Self Esteem
May 08, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBIn this podcast episode Bill discusses the power that growing your self esteem can have in transforming your life. He puts forward six suggestions for helping to bring about that growth.
Life Coaching: Preventative Psychology?
April 25, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBIn this podcast episode, Bill argues that life coaching can be considered as a form of preventative psychology, much needed in today's demanding world where mental health issues are increasing rapidly in number and severity. Life coaching focuses on developing self awareness and the ability to harness one's inner power to adapt one's value and belief systems to serve one's purpose in life. Enjoying a meaningful life in which you contribute constructively to the world, is the foundation for ...
Detours on the Journey of Life
April 11, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBThe journey of life throws up many apparent roadblocks that can leave us frustrated, disillusioned, hurt and even feeling like we have failed. But there's another more positive way to look at these 'roadblocks'. That is simply as 'detours' that provide learning opportunities and offer tantalising new possibilities for growth and development. As Bill explains, the inspiration for this podcast comes from a Malawian national currently living in Cape Town, South Africa.
Motivation and Staying Motivated
March 28, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBMotivation, and staying motivated, is a challenge for all of us; for some more than others. In this podcast Bill explores this topic and offers four powerful insights to improve motivation and help stay motivated
From Limiting Beliefs to Empowering Beliefs
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBWe have the power to choose what to believe and not to believe. So, it may seem counterintuitive that we would choose to believe things that inhibit our ability to enjoy the life we truly deserve. And yet, most of us harbour limiting beliefs that serve to hold us back. In this episode, Bill explains, using a hypothetical example, how limiting beliefs develop and how, through life coaching, they can be eradicated and replaced with beliefs that empower us to be all we can be!
The Value of Self Reflection
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBThe value of self reflection, as part of the learning process, should never be underestimated. Whereas the learning in itself is important, reflecting on that learning adds substantively to the overall experience as it offers the chance to understand what works and what doesn't work. This adds a new dimension to the learning and promotes one's future effectiveness.
How You Can Change the World!
February 07, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBMost of us spend our lives in reactive mode, simply trying to weather the turbulence and constant change, to survive and cope as best we can. And yet, each and every one of us is perfectly capable of leaving a significantly positive mark on the world, perhaps not immediately, but over time. Doing so is easier than we probably think. But it does require the courage to visualise big dreams and to commit to some small action to get the process of change underway.
Who Am I, Really?
January 23, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBIn our world, routine is common and an accepted part of what makes society work. But for individuals, busy routines kill off introspection and creativity and falsely make us believe that who we are comes down to how we are seen through the eyes of others. In this podcast episode, Bill explains that we need to step away from routine in order to start the process of going within, so that we may explore who we truly are and start really living!
Why Change is So Difficult and How to Make it Easy (Part 2)
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBIn this second part of the podcast, Bill visits the Change Cycle and the different stages that we go through when trying to bring about much needed change. Regression, or relapse, is an inherent stage in the cycle that most of us have to contend with. But with the right understanding of why it occurs and a few tips, we can overcome this temporary setback on go on to manifest the change we so desire.
Why Change Seems So Difficult and How to Make it Easy (Part 1)
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBFor most humans, substantive change is both scary and difficult to bring about. This is because we battle against inbuilt programming that causes us to avoid anything we perceive as potentially painful. However, the ability to change and adapt, in an increasingly turbulent world, is vital if we are to survive and prosper. In this podcast, Bill shares some of the ideas that we can gain from life coaching to make it easier to bring about change.
Your Best Investment
November 21, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBBlack Friday may have you thinking "That was the best investment ever" but was your purchase really an investment? Most purchases made on Black Friday are consumables and luxuries that lose most of their value instantly, or at least very quickly. In this post Bill explores the very best investment you can make.
10 Key Life Coaching Assumptions
October 18, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MBThe term 'life coaching' may have a great ring to it. But it doesn't actually say a great deal about what life coaching really is, or what life coaches do. In this podcast, Bill aims to contribute to a better understanding and appreciation of life coaching by visiting ten of the most important assumptions, or premises, that underpin and give power to this amazing discipline.
Keep Chasing Your Dreams
October 04, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBNever give up on your dreams, no matter how big or small they may be and regardless of the degree and nature of the 'headwinds' you may believe you are facing. The universe rewards those who set clear intention, cast doubt and fear aside, and go after what they want.
Escape the Procrastination Trap
August 25, 2022 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBWe are all prone to occasional bouts of procrastination. It's human nature. But some are more susceptible than others. Serial procrastinators can take heart from the knowledge that, in just three simple steps, they can escape this trap and enjoy the personal growth and fulfilment that comes from getting things done.
5 Tips to Improve Your Communication
August 11, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBMost of us take day to day communication for granted. After all, it is something we do all the time. And yet, those who have mastered the art of effective communication are likely to lead far happier and more fulfilling lives. So it is well worth investing time to understand how to be a more effective communicator. In this podcast, Bill presents five of his top tips to help bring this about.
Life Coaching: Maximising the Reach and Impact (Part 2)
July 05, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBLife coaching is about transforming lives for the better. Maximising the reach and impact of life coaching is therefore clearly in the interests of our world as a whole. Despite that, Bill argues that efforts to do so are hampered by issues that fall loosely into two 'buckets'. In this, Part 2, in the series, he deals with the second of the two 'buckets' he has identified. This has to do with the propensity of people in the modern day world to look for 'quick fix', rather than enduring, sol...
Life Coaching: Maximising the Reach and Impact (Part 1)
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBLife coaching is about transforming lives for the better. Maximising the reach and impact of life coaching is therefore clearly in the interests of our world as a whole. Despite that, Bill argues that efforts to do so are hampered by issues that fall loosely into two 'buckets'. In this podcast he deals with the first of the two 'buckets' he has identified. In this, Part 2, in the series, he deals with the second of the two 'buckets' he has identified. This has to do with the general lack of...
5 Keys to Success for Life Coaches
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBOne could easily argue that there are many more than just five keys to success when it comes to life coaches and life coaching ... but on this podcast Bill offers five (mentioned in no particular order) that he regards as amongst the most important.
The Amazing Power of Perspective
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBAppreciating why the power of perspective is so amazing comes from an understanding that the reality we see or experience is simply our chosen perspective of that reality. In order to render a situation, event or experience that we found painful or negative in a more empowering light, we simply need to change the perspective from which we view it.
Are You Chasing Net Worth or Delivering Net Value?
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBIn our materialistic society, net worth is often seen as the primary measure of individual success. The problem is that it is a self centric concept that has little to do with promoting the greater good. In this episode, Bill argues that by replacing 'net worth' with 'net value', as a collectively agreed measure of success, our world would be a far better place.
When Life Coaching Fails
April 12, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBDespite its obvious power and effectiveness, even life coaching fails when clients are locked in a dependency mentality.
A Beacon of Light in the Darkness
March 29, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBHappenings in the world right now are leaving many feeling frustrated, anxious and even downright depressed. A lot of how we feel can be attributed to the conditioning we receive about the definition of success and what it takes to feel valued. But what if that conditioning is not in our best interests and there is a simpler, easier way to feel happy and fulfilled on an ongoing basis? In this podcast Bill explores how this can become a reality through life coaching.
Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBThere's no question that our world is rapidly becoming more uncertain. But is this a negative thing, or is there a positive side to it? In this podcast, Bill explores how we can improve our quality of life simply by redefining what we understand by uncertainty and turning our attention away from our worst fears and towards the opportunity that is presented.
Why Life Coaching Works
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MBIf you have never experienced life coaching, you may be sceptical about some of the many amazing stories of human transformation attributed to it. And yet, life coaching works. It works for many simple yet powerful reasons, the most important of which are dealt with in this podcast.
What is True Freedom?
February 08, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MBIs freedom a birthright? Is it something that is bestowed upon you, and if so, by what authority and in what conditions? Is it a way of life? Is it a mindset? Or is it just an illusion? Bill explores what it means to experience true freedom in this podcast episode.
Life is Not What it Seems!
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBTo really get the most out of life one needs to keep a thoroughly open mind as life is often not what it seems. We owe it to ourselves to constantly interrogate what we are told is truth, whether that be about us personally, or about the world around us. A life of real meaning and purpose results, not from allowing oneself to be 'blown with the wind' but from making a conscious, resolute decision to create the life one desires, followed by taking responsibility for that decision and stan...
Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work ... and What Does
December 13, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBAs the holiday period sets in, many people get the chance to relax and destress and this promotes a 'what's possible' mindset. For many this results in the setting of New Year's resolutions about the changes that they intend to bring into their lives. In this podcast, Bill explains why most New Year's resolutions fail to deliver on their promises and he offers an alternative that is almost guaranteed to succeed. New Insights certified life coaches in South Africa/Africa: https://www.life-c...
Celebrate Your Incredible Uniqueness
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBIn this podcast, Bill explains why you should proudly celebrate your incredible individual uniqueness, even if you feel pressured to suppress this and conform to what others would regard as more the 'norm'.
Thought, Intention, Meditation ... and Quantum Physics
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBDo these concepts strike you as incompatible? The first three are rooted in human motivation and spirituality, whereas the fourth is clearly rooted in science. But research has shown that these concepts are far more tightly connected than you may think.
When You Just Don't Know What You Want!
October 27, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBIt may surprise some to know that a great many people have difficulty describing, with any clarity, what it is they truly want from life. This is becoming more common in a world in which we are pulled in two directions by the demands of the external world and the desires of our hearts. In this podcast, Bill explores this phenomenon in more detail, along with ways life coaches deal with clients who just don't know what they want.
When You Just Don't Know Whay You Want!
October 27, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBIt may surprise some to know that a great many people have difficulty describing, with any clarity, what it is they truly want from life. This is becoming more common in a world in which we are pulled in two directions by the demands of the external world and the desires of our hearts. In this podcast, Bill explores this phenomenon in more detail, along with ways life coaches deal with clients who just don't know what they want.
12 Keys to a Happier Life
October 12, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBIn this podcast, Bill summarises the 12 key takeouts from a work called the World Book of Happiness, by Leo Borman, in which 100 top experts in positive psychology share the outcomes of global research on this crucial topic.
Life Coaches: Agents for Change
September 27, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB"Agents for change". This sums up exactly what life coaches are and what life coaching is all about. Contrary to popular misconception, life coaches are not counsellors, consultants, advisers, mentors, or problem solvers ... So exactly what are they and what do they do? Listen to the podcast and the interplay between Lindi, the (hypothetical) life coach and Carl, the (hypothetical) curious and somewhat sceptical life coaching prospect!