Overcoming adversity

Having struggled with confidence at school, Tom learnt the key to success was working hard. Constantly seeking external validation, his determination to work harder than everyone else soon took him down a dangerous path leading to anxiety, stress and depression. Elke and Tom explore the idea of success and redefining what that looks like, to create the life and career that’s right for you.  Topics include, finding your element, values, confidence, redefining success and acceptance.

For years Sally struggled being an introvert in an extroverts’ world. Elke and Sally explore the impact that had on her, how to play to your core strength and the importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.

After years of putting others first, prioritising friends, family and work over herself and taking on too much, Alex ended up being signed off with stress. In this episode Elke helps Alex to unpick the beliefs that have impacted her wellbeing, and supports her in seeing how she can show up as her best self - and stay well. Key topics include, wellbeing, stress and being perfect.

Josh was completing his third tour of Afghanistan when he stood on an IED and ended up losing both legs and an arm. A passionate believer in acceptance, Josh didn’t let being a triple amputee hold him back. Elke talks to Josh about finding his inner strength, turning his greatest challenge into his greatest opportunity - and becoming a double gold medalist in the Paralympics.

Millie spent years trying to fit in, hiding who she really was to conform with ‘the norm’. But after hitting breaking point, she began the journey of finding her true self. At a critical point in her journey, Elke supports Millie to find the courage to embrace the real her, rather than the character she’d played for so long.

After being bullied as a child, Tash still struggles with her self-worth. In this episode Elke helps Tash to overcome some of her limiting beliefs and step forward into a more confident life. Key topics include, bullying, dealing with loss, limiting beliefs, thought spirals

Rob’s always struggled to find the life and career that’s right for him, always feeling he doesn’t quite ‘fit in’. In this episode Elke helps Rob explore where that feeling of ‘the perfect life’ comes from and how to go about creating it – supporting us all to see how to create the ‘right’ life for us. Key topics include, belonging, thought spirals, control, creating the ‘right’ life for you.

Jay was living his dream as a professional footballer, but after losing the job he’d spent his life working towards, he had to start again. In this episode Elke talks to Jay about overcoming setbacks, creating a new life and his desire to create change - and supports you in understanding how you stand up and be heard. Key topics include, overcoming setbacks, creating change, being a courageous learner and speaking so people listen.

Joe started gambling around the age of 11 and by the time he was in his late teens he was a complete addict. In this episode Elke talks to Joe about how bad it got for him and the understanding that enabled him to turn his life around – exploring how you can own your feelings to start living your best life. Key topics include: addiction, blocking feelings, connection and values.

Following events that happened in her childhood, Bryony has spent her whole life not being comfortable with who she is, or confident enough to bring her whole self to her relationships. In this episode Elke helps Bryony free herself from a long battle with self-judgement – and helps you to see how you can learn to love yourself. Key topics include, self-judgement, relationships, being your true self.