If you’ve ever judged yourself, maybe for being too much or not enough or simply just for being you, you’ll know the prison that contained female tech founder, Aimee Bateman, until she decided to break free.

This week’s Insights episode looks back on our conversation (Episode 11) and suggests how, in setting ourselves free, we can become the person we know we were born to be.

Stepping into the unknown can be the hardest part of your mission, particularly when your calling is so compelling that you can't not respond. Ann’s journey as a heart-worker involves so much more than the beautiful doodles she is known for. In this episode, she shares the challenges of being heart-led and the literal ups and downs of living life on many levels.

ABOUT MY GUEST: ANN SKINNER

Ann Skinner, aka Ann The Heartworker, is a coach and creative, helping you open your heart and live a life with more compassion, creativity and courage. She is the founder of The Heartworker’s Way and the creator of Annie and Eva.

Apart from her work as a life coach and teacher, Ann also works as a doodle artist and visual storyteller. She is the published author/illustrator of The Art of Contribution and Annie and Eva Love Devon.

Although Ann has worked as a change facilitator since 2007, she only found her creative powers by accident in 2016. It was the missing link that helped her realign to her heart centre and revolutionised her life and work. Ann now combines her superpowers as a coach and creative through a unique process called The Heartworker’s Way. The process shares both her wisdom and passion for doodling as a heart and mind expanding creative tool for wellbeing, empowerment and growth.

Ann has worked with people from all over the world. Her clients are caring and generous souls who have often spent their lives being there for others, but have forgotten to extend that courtesy to themselves, resulting in feeling depleted and lost. Ann’s work offers a creative and loving space for her clients to heal and come home to themselves, helping them create sustainable change, from the inside out.

Contact details:
Website: theheartworker.com
Email: ann@theheartworker.com
Twitter: @anntheheartworker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anntheheartworker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anntheheartworker/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annskinnertheheartworker/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: SUE REVELL

Sue is on a mission to STOP women playing small so that they can create the legacy they want to leave in the world.  With over 30 years coaching and leadership experience, Sue loves nothing more than disrupting the unhelpful thinking that often holds women back, so that they can think, dream and BE bigger in leading the change they want to see.  Coaching internationally, Sue’s clients are primarily world-changing women who want to lead with confidence, increase their impact and live a life that matters.

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Fear of stepping into the unknown can be paralysing. To dance with uncertainty takes courage, love, and a willingness to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this solo episode, we look back at my conversation with Ann Skinner - The Heartworker and explore how upgrading the questions we ask ourselves can have life changing results.

If there's one thing the Women on a Mission in Season One have in common, it's that 'the thing they can't not do' involves being true to who they are.  Each guest revealed their own unique perspective and experience of being a woman on a mission, and almost without exception talked of the importance of speaking truth, being authentic, and being true to the calling of your heart. 

As I look back over the season, there really was something for everyone:

• Alison Jones on leadership and deciding to lead;
• Dr Karen Darke MBE on finding our inner gold;
• Julie Owen-Moylan on not needing permission from our inner committee;
• Allison Crow on why more isn't better;
• Helen Bullen on cutting out the noise;
• Aimee Bateman on breaking free from judgement; and 
• Ann Skinner on letting our heart lead the way.

In the sharing of our stories and experiences, we encourage other women on a mission to do and be more when all is going well, and we inspire others in those moments where we simply need to keep going too. 

GIFT TO DOWNLOAD: As a thank you for joining me during Season One, I have commissioned a Sketchnote summary of some of the key learnings my guests have shared.  Do download your own copy here: Heartbeats Sketchnote - Season One

Whether you've just found us, or you're a seasoned expert listener (no pun intended!) returning from Season One, welcome to the second season of the Women on a Mission Show. 

In this short bonus episode, I introduce you to my guests for Season Two, and tell you a little about why I've invited them to join me and what you can expect from our conversations.

Each one of them has a precious story that will encourage us to do and BE more when all is going well, and will also fill us with inspiration when we need to keep going too. 

As questions go, it’s quite a biggie…. and it’s a hard question to ask ourselves without creating thoughts of expectation, enoughness, maybe even FOMO, if we’re not immediately sure of the answer. In this episode, Catherine Watkin – one of my earliest mentors since setting up in business - begins by asking herself this very searching question, and then takes us on an honest and insightful exploration of the various missions she has pursued in her career. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re really changing the world, this episode is for you.

ABOUT MY GUEST: CATHERINE WATKIN

Catherine Watkin is the UK’s leading expert in authentic and heart-centred sales.

After a highly successful 20+ year career in sales Catherine now works with business owners who are gifted and passionate about what they do but struggle in business because they feel awkward about using traditional sales methods. She teaches them how to sell in a way that feels authentic and comfortable – so they can grow a great business while still feeling true to their values.

Catherine is an authentic and inspiring role model for how it is possible to create a successful business without resorting to sleazy or manipulative sales and marketing techniques.

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sellingfromtheheart
Website: www.catherinewatkin.com/
Email: info@catherinewatkin.com

ABOUT YOUR HOST: SUE REVELL

Sue is on a mission to STOP women playing small so that they can create the legacy they want to leave in the world.  With over 30 years coaching and leadership experience, Sue loves nothing more than disrupting the unhelpful thinking that often holds women back, so that they can think, dream and BE bigger in leading the change they want to see.  Coaching internationally, Sue’s clients are primarily world-changing women who want to lead with confidence, increase their impact and live a life that matters.

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Connect with Sue at: suerevell.com | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

If “I am..” are two of the most powerful words we can use, then perhaps it's reasonable to assume that “Am I..?” is one of the most powerful questions we can pose. We often talk about the importance of mindset, but if we really want to change the world there are two even deeper levels we have to explore, and the first of these is the question of our identity. Knowing who we are and who we need to be to fulfil our calling.

In this solo episode, we look back at my conversation with Catherine Watkin and begin to explore what it takes to say Hell Yes, I’m a Woman on a Mission!

It’s not an easy question to confront, but for Dr Liz O’Riordan, it wasn’t optional.  Having experienced breast cancer from both sides of the operating table, and been robbed of the personal and professional future she had dedicated her whole life to creating, Liz was not only left rebuilding her physical, mental & emotional wellbeing but also her very life purpose.

Liz’s new mission is changing the landscape of cancer care by discussing the things other people don’t.  This episode is no exception!

ABOUT MY GUEST: DR LIZ O'RIORDAN

Dr Liz O’Riordan is an author, broadcaster and international speaker. In 2015 she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer whilst working as a consultant breast surgeon. She returned to work after chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy but in 2018 she had a locoregional recurrence on her chest wall. Side effects of treatment meant that she could no longer operate. She co-wrote The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer with Professor Trisha Greenhalgh and is a powerful patient advocate and is passionate about educating health care professionals about what life is really like after a cancer diagnosis. She has just  launched a podcast called Don’t Ignore The Elephant where she talks about the things no-one else talks about with patients, like sex, exercise and death.

Liz can be contacted at:

Twitter @Liz_ORiordan

IG @oriordanliz

Website www.liz.oriordan.co.uk

ABOUT YOUR HOST: SUE REVELL

Sue is on a mission to STOP women playing small so that they can create the legacy they want to leave in the world.  With over 30 years coaching and leadership experience, Sue loves nothing more than disrupting the unhelpful thinking that often holds women back, so that they can think, dream and BE bigger in leading the change they want to see.  Coaching internationally, Sue’s clients are primarily world-changing women who want to lead with confidence, increase their impact and live a life that matters.

TO CONNECT WITH / HEAR MORE FROM SUE: 

Sign up for regular updates:  Mission Mojo Sign-Up

Join the Women on a Mission Community:  Facebook Group

Connect with Sue at: suerevell.com | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram