I’ll Ask My Sister

This week’s question:   Hey lovelies, I have a beautiful son who is 11 years old and is an absolute honey with a gentle and kind soul, but I'd love your help with this. If he thinks he has disappointed me, he really retreats and completely shuts down. This could be for something as simple as losing his things, but if he sees me losing my cool, he takes it to heart and it's super difficult to get him to open up about what is going on. Any insights on how best to communicate with him when he retreats would be amazing. Thanks so much!    Discover: Children often don't know how to handle feelings of disappointment, so it’s important for partents to role model it for them.  Mads shares her personal growth journey about managing conflict and understanding different emotional expressions. Insights into the dynamic of a emotional projector parent and their spleenic manifestor child, including points of strength and weakness.  Why it’s important to allow space for manifestor children to express themselves by encouraging them to voice their feelings and ideas without imposing restrictive biases. Most of all, we want to recognise and accommodate the individuality of each child so we can build a harmonious family unit.   This week’s question comes from a creative entrepreneur and four-six emotional projector from Northern New South Wales. You can discover your human design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcas

It can be difficult to balance the demands of life with the demands of podcasting - which is why this weeks episode of the I’ll Ask My Sister podcast is a different format than what you’re used to. In these “Out of Orbit” episodes, Ellen and Mads are bringing the same sisterly wisdom but with a focus on ease and flow.  Ellen’s the first to take the reigns, and she leads a deep dive into all things Taylor Swift, sad girl songs, and authenticity in the public eye.    What to Expect:  How staying true to yourself is the ultimate weapon in a world focused on external validation.  Why unique personal experiences can often feel the most universal and resonate with a wider audience.  The importance of supportive networks as a foundation for honest expression and personal growth.  How we can use successful public figures as inspiration to walk our own paths with greater confidence and    I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS Find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast    

The questions keep rolling in so this weeks episode of the I’ll Ask My Sister Podcast is another mailbag special. There’s a common corporate theme for this week’s questions but the answers dive deep into the cosmic. Enjoy!    This week’s questions:   Is the real objective of finding the right place to work really about finding the place where you can most be yourself? I've jumped between careers and I'm looking at a new one. I'm currently working for a residential builder in a 9 5 role, but I'm looking at becoming an air hostess, wanting some guidance on whether this is the right choice for me or if I'm just running away again. Discover: Why Ellen has stopped calling people “brave” when they’re being bold or vulnerable, and instead recognising them as "generous. " Professionalism can coexist with enjoyment, as long as it maintains respectfulness and safety Authenticity in the workplace is crucial for building a life where you can thrive, don’t give in to the pressure to conform.  Human Design can provide personal insights that are invaluable when making big decisions in both your career and personal life.  When considering a career change, it’s important to investigate the realities of the new role. Look below the surface to ensure it aligns with personal values and lifestyle. You can find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast  

On this week’s episode of the I’ll Ask My Sister Podcast, Ellen and Mads are doing another mailbox special. So listen in as they share personal anecdotes, insights, and practical tips that strike a balance between the cosmic and the corporate.   This week’s questions: What are three ways to learn how to love your own company or the company of others, depending on a person's predisposition? I have fallen into a very stagnant place. What guidance can you give to re spark my confidence and relationships? I'm in a new job and the team culture is a bit crap. Do you have any quick tips I can use to improve it?   Discover: Understanding your personal energy type can provide guidance on how to make  interaction with others more fulfilling and less draining. It’s also important to balance social activities with alone time to ensure both are enjoyed rather than endured. How to evaluate your commitments and recalibrate so you can focusing on things  that energise rather than drain. Make sure you’re engaging with people who share your genuine interests to enhance relationships. Why it’s important to embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth, but also to know when to step away for your well-being. Advice on finding a place for yourself in the social fabric of a new workplace.  How to balance being your authentic self with adapting to the existing work environment.  We didn’t have the Human Design for any of this weeks questions, but if you’ve got a question for us and want it factored in, you can find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast  

Happy 2025! In this special New Year’s episode, sisters Ellen Hooper and Mads Williams, celebrate by sharin their rituals, reflections, and resolutions for the coming year.    Discover: Ellen’s intentions for the new year, which include a balance between professional dedication and personal fulfilment, including more sauna time. Mads’ intentions for the new year, which include rediscovering financial stability, reflecting her commitment to personal growth and responsible living. Advice for reflecting on 2024 so you can set your own intentions for the new year.  How you can foster a positive self-perception using affirmations and Glamour magic. Mads’ shares that this felt a little silly at first, but with persistence it made a huge impact on her self-esteem.  Wisdom from the moon cards which suggest you need to to embrace self-confidence and authenticity when facing the new year’s challenges.   You can find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast  

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Joyous Yule to you all! It’s the holiday special episode of I’ll Ask My Sister, and Ellen and Mads will be sharing their top tips for getting through this time of year. Whether you’re more corporate, more cosmic, or somewhere in between - this episode is full of sisterly wisdom you’ll love.    Discover: Practical tips for each of the Human Design energy types on how you can best navigate the challenges that come with the holiday period, manage your boundaries, and maintain harmony.  How to handle conflict that can emerge from contrasting beliefs or clashing personalities. Hint: Human Design is a great guide here too! This time of year can be difficult for lots of people and brings out feelings of loneliness or grief. Being emotionally honest and vulnerable is a powerful tool here.  A reminder to extend kindness and support to those who might find this time of year particularly difficult. The festive season is an excellent opportunity to align with your life’s purpose and make meaningful strides toward personal goals. How to establish clear boundaries in your professional life over the holiday period, so neither part of your life intrudes upon the other.  You can find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast  

This week’s episode of the I’ll Ask My Sister Podcast is a bit different that usual. Ellen and Mads are clearing out their mailbag and answering four questions in one episode.    This week’s questions:. How do you find your tribe at work? What do you write on your resume when you've taken some time off from working? In a couple who are dating and have mutual friends. How do you decide who leaves a friendship group after a breakup? Do you believe in dream jobs?   Discover: Tips for fostering genuine connections in your workplace, and for managing the group dynamics.  Why you should, and how to, look deeper than just proximity or convenience when choosing who to connect with.  How to word your resume so your time off work isn’t seen in a bad light. Including the simple but powerful “career break.”  Alternatives to the traditional resume format, like a skills-based CV, that can sidestep this issue while still showcasing your abilities. Who gets a say (and who doesn’t) in your friendship after a breakup. Hint: It’s not just you and your ex! The importance of protection yourself emotionally by not rushing things. Instead you want to allow time and space for your relationships to adjust naturally. A pragmatic view of “dream jobs” that acknowledges not position is perfect and no role lasts forever.  A cosmic perspective focused on the evolving path of your career, rather than a fixed destination.    We didn’t have the Human Design for any of this weeks questions, but if you’ve got a question for us and want it factored in, you can find out your Human Design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast    

This week’s question: If we know our kids' human design from a young age and teach them about it, do we alter our children's experience for the better? Or do we take away possible hardship that could help them learn? Essentially, how much do I base my parenting on her human design and how it could impact her? I know there is no right answer here. Just questions I contemplate and I'm curious about your perspectives.   Discover: Human design isn't about altering destiny but equipping ourselves (and our children) to handle it better.  Understanding your child’s type may influence how you approach their education, emotional regulation, and socialisation. It’s crucial to strike a balance between offering guidance based on human design and allowing children to learn from natural life challenges. It’s also important to recognise that learning doesn’t always require hardship. Positive experiences can be equally impactful. As well as practical ways for parents to support each of the different Human Design energy types:  Generators and Manifesting Generators: Encouraging activities that align with their interests and allow them to experiment and explore. Manifestors: Teaching them the importance of seeking permission can enable them to execute their visions without resistance. Projectors: Emphasising the necessity for rest and providing them with focused one-on-one interactions. Reflectors: Allowing them to express their preference for environments and respecting those choices.   This week’s question comes from a one-four emotional generator from Canada. You can discover your human design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast    

This week’s question:  I returned to work full time after my first child when she was eight months and moved into a new role in a 10 month contract. My boss has extremely high expectations for herself and I find myself taking this on. we are planning for trying for a second child, but I'm also needing to think about applying for other permanent ongoing roles with maternity leave  in the quest for balance of work and family life. When is it appropriate to share this planning with your employer and how do you approach this?   Discover: When you should share personal plans, like family planning, with employers, and wen you shouldn’t.  High expectations in the workplace can lead to stress, which will impact your physical and mental health. So take time to rest and de-stress. Work relationships can mirror familial dynamics. Identify and address these patterns to improve professional interactions. How your human design can provide insights into managing energy. The listener, a projector, is prone to absorbing other people’s stress. So she needs to factor that in to big decisions.  Not only is prioritising your peace and health over work obligations okay, it’s crucial when navigating big changes in life.  Why you should seek roles that align more closely with your personal needs and values, especially during times of life transition. Questions you can ask during job interviews to understand a potential leaders management style, so you can ensure it aligns with you.    This week’s question comes from a two-four projector from Melbourne. You can discover your human design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts    I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast

In this week’s episode of the I’ll Ask My Sister podcast, Mads and Ellen are joined by an incredible tarot reader (and good friend), the wonderful Tamara Driessen! On top of her spiritual skills, Tamara is a writer, who just published a piece in Elle about 2025, and runs her own podcast “Another Phase”.    This week’s question:  I'm struggling to get clear on what I want from my side business, and it's paralyzing me from making clear next moves or taking it to the next level until I answer the ultimate question. Deciphering whether my feelings are fear slash conditioning slash not being able to see my way of doing it, or if I don't actually want it at my very core being,  sometimes I can see and feel it so clearly how big and beautiful it could become, but alongside it is total fear of what that might bring with it. Can I be the mother I want to be or the partner or the friend and hold space for all the parts I want to show up fully as. Transcribed recently, I have really felt that I can't have it all and I have to choose.  But this burning decision feels like it's splitting parts of myself. What is your take?   Discover: How to challenge the societal norms about work which demand hustle, so you can start living a more authentic and aligned life.  Tamara draws the two of cups from her tarot deck, which suggests the listener needs to focus on nurturing herself and finding a balance between personal and professional relationships.  Often, the simplest approach is the right one, so don't over-complicate things. The exercise of visualising what your ideal day looks like makes your goals clearer which in turn helps you feel more confident making decisions to get there.  Why it’s important to regularly reflect on yourself. Introspection makes sure you stay aligned with your goals and keeps you from going off the path you’ve mapped.    This week’s question comes from a four-six manifestor from Sussex. She’s an art director and a small business owner. You can discover your human design here: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/cosmicgifts  I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.   LINKS  Submit a question: https://www.askmysisterpod.com/question  Connect with us on Instagram at: @askmysisterpod Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ll-ask-my-sister-podcast