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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 brin ...
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Send us a text "Values." We frequently hear the word bandied around by politicians, leaders and sports coaches in reference to collective values. But, as individuals, how much time and energy do we tend to allocate to deep reflection about what our personal values are, and what priority we assign to them? Given their critical importance in our live…
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Send us a text Why is our spectacular and awe-inspiring Universe so incredibly difficult to comprehend? Does it exist as a catalyst to provoke our exploration of the incredible power that exists within each of us? Are we being invited to consider the possibility that the sheer creative wonder that exists without, also exists within each one of us j…
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Send us a text Identifying your life purpose is the ultimate aim of transformational coaching as New Insights perceives of it. It is considered the source of meaning, fulfilment, joy and happiness. So, imagine Bill’s surprise when he heard Sadhguru, one of India’s leading gurus and visionaries, promote the idea that we should stop looking for purpo…
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Send us a text At some point in life, each of us is called on to step up and be a leader in some shape or form, no matter how insignificant or significant it may seem at the time. And, during the rest of our lives, we stand in judgement of those who are appointed as our leaders, be that in the political, business or societal spheres. So, it stands …
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Send us a text What's the point of life and living? It's surprising – perhaps shocking is a better word – that this is not a question that occupies our minds more frequently. In this podcast episode, Bill explains how, to our detriment, the distractions of the world around us serve to prevent introspection and a sound connection with our 'core vita…
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Send us a text There’s a general lack of understanding amongst the public about what life coaching really is and what life coaches really do. Most misguidedly believe it to be some form of mentoring or advice-giving service. And some life coaches stray from their calling and play to the gallery by trying to be problem-solvers. However, the authenti…
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Send us a text By 2025 the number of mobile devices in use worldwide is expected to reach more than 18bn. That’s more than two for every person on this planet! Mobile technology has become indispensable for certain day-to-day applications … but some keep us ‘heads down’ with features that are highly addictive but with questionable value when it com…
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Send us a text Life sometimes conspires to rob us of a sense of how powerful we are and what is truly possible in our lives. In this podcast, Bill presents Shayla's story about how she was able to make the impossible possible with the help of life coaching.Bill Burridge
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Send us a text When life gets on top of you and you are confronted with what seems like insurmountable problems, turning your life around may seem like an impossible dream ... but kickstarting that process is far easier than you may think. In this podcast, Bill explores the use of one of what he calls 'The personal power levers' available to all of…
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Send us a text The power of the collective to bring about change is seldom questioned, and often clearly demonstrated during democratic election times such as that we are witnessing in 2024. But the power of the individual is given less attention, with many doubting their ability to impact the world in any meaningful way. In today's podcast, Bill e…
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Send us a text Life lessons are there to be had in many corners of our troubled, yet special world. For Bill, one place, in particular, stands out for his experience of the authentic love, respect and care shown for humanity. In this podcast episode, he advocates that we should expect the unexpected in this mystical land.…
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Send us a text The pressures and demands of the modern day world are such that many of us find our lives are trained on trying to meet the expectations of others. In the process we become further slowly more disconnected from who we are and what it is that is important to us. If you find yourself constantly wrestling with what you feel you should d…
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Send us a text At New Insights we encourage our trained life coaches to employ what we call 'The Edge'. Without giving it away, there are two important facets to effective life coaching that must be used in tandem if life coaching is to be optimally effective. Listen to this podcast for more on what The Edge is all about and why it is so important …
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Send us a text In 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…
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Send us a text When 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 livi…
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Send us a text Most 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. I…
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Send us a text What'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 …
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Send us a text Levels 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.Bill Burridge
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Send us a text We 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 th…
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Send us a text Most 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 ex…
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Send us a text We 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…
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Send us a text In 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.…
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Send us a text The 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 th…
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Send us a text Right 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 t…
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Send us a text With 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.…
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Send us a text New 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 transformati…
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Send us a text Life 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.…
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Send us a text It’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.…
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Send us a text Misperceptions 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 mispercep…
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Send us a text Investing 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. An…
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Send us a text In 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…
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Send us a text The 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 deve…
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Send us a text We 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…
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Send us a text The 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 prom…
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Send us a text Most 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. …
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Send us a text In 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 i…
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Send us a text In 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 t…
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Send us a text For 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 pod…
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Send us a text Black 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.…
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Send us a text The 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 …
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Send us a text Never 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.Bill Burridge
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Send us a text We 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.…
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Send us a text Most 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, B…
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Send us a text Life 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…
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Send us a text One 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.Bill Burridge
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Send us a text Life 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 'buck…
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Send us a text Appreciating 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 whi…
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Send us a text In 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…
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