Ladey Adey Show

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sheila Holt.Sheila’s personality shines through in her business, which is unique in the finance sector as it specialises in building lifelong relationships, trust, and communication. It’s the finance business with heart. Sheila’s lightness and brightness of character together with her high energy, drive, and passion take the serious and often overcomplicated business of finance and turn it into something that flows with ease and clarity.Sheila recognises that she’s both an outlier and a disrupter, which means that the standard career path never suited her – a discomfort that led her to a life-changing moment. Attending a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) course in Hawaii opened her mind to entrepreneurship and gave her a completely different direction and purpose in life. Fascinated by how people think, Sheila developed a coaching practice utilising NLP to help her clients achieve clarity, focus, and success. During this time Sheila was also actively investi

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by David Rogers.David is Chief Business Narrator at Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up. He passionately believes every business has untapped potential, a best-selling success story yet to be written. Using a childlike curiosity to explore the solutions to business challenges, David works with you to create the narrative that allows your people and business to thrive.With an inquisitive nature about people and business, coupled with working for industry-leading organisations, has allowed David to learn from the best. After a successful corporate career, working across many business functions, David set up Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up to share his knowledge and help people, businesses, and communities thrive.Along with this journey came David's book, Fuelled Fit and Fired UP – Unleash the Power of a Healthy life.Toward the end of 2019, David made the decision to change his own lifestyle, addressing diet and exercise. Through the pandemic, David shared recipes, exercises, and tips

In this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by author Fiona Myles.Fiona Myles, born in the mid-60s is married to the amazing Brian, a gorgeous redhead. They share one daughter, Georgie, and a son, Connor.They have called Manchester home for the past 18 years.Fiona started writing and telling stories at a fairly young age, her Mum bought me a typewriter when she was eight or nine years old. From there she battered away at that little typewriter day in and day out. Fast forward 45 years and the laptop has become her new typewriter. Fiona has found her passion as an author and blogger has reignited with a strong desire to bring hope in an awful time called “Lockdown”.Fiona has a series of books including,THIS IS ME – No Darkness Too DeepTHIS IS ME – I’m AdoptedADOPTION TRAUMA – Latest BookTHIS IS ME - No Darkness Too Deep tells Fiona's story of becoming a Christian from a challenging background of addiction, prostitution, and difficulty. Fiona felt her story could inspire and help to change

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sandra Peachey.Ladey and Sandra met through networking. This episode, recorded on 14th February 2023 - Valentine's Day celebrates the 10th anniversary of the book Peachey Letters – Love Letters to Life. Originating from a blog in 2012, Sandra is celebrating this milestone by recording and releasing her first audiobook. Sandra has always felt she was a writer. As a small child when learning my words, she would imitate her father's grown-up, joined up-hand-writing, creating wobbly, meaningless versions of her own.Sandra confesses an obsession with people-watching. At the age of 11, she read psychology books and would peer over their pages on the bus ride to school, checking out the other passengers, and trying to read THEM, too.As years passed by, Sandra managed to combine a corporate career as a Human Resources expert: managing people, whilst crafting precisely written policies and perfectly polished letters.In her 40s Sandra had a happy mid-life crisis, took a pau

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by not just one guest but two, John David & Ana Gabriel Mann.John David Mann is the co-author of more than 30 books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (co-authored with Bob Burg) earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award’s “Evergreen Medal” for its “contribution to positive global change.”Ana Gabriel Mann, M.A., earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as an educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. She currently coaches Go-Giver Marriage clients and leads the Go-Giver Marriage Coaches Training Program, training coaches from around the globe.John and Ana have been dreaming about writing “The Go-Giver Marriage” together for nearly two decades.Favourite Quote: “As you wish” (last line of The Princess Bride)Get busy Living or get busy Dying ShawshankDon’t call me Stupid A fish Called WandaUseful linksGuests: John David & Ana Gabriel MannWebsite: https:/

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Eleanor Baggaley.Eleanor is a qualified transformational mindset coach, a busy mum to three children, a carer for my youngest who has Down syndrome, a wife, and a published author.Eleanor admits to hiding her books and the fear that sharing such a personal book could be judged. Eleanor goes on to share "The sense of achievement you feel after publishing a book is more than words can describe. Whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth, it feels immense".Eleanor talks us through her journey from a maths teacher to an author with multiple books in different series. Each series is inspired by one of Eleanor's children, Maya, Oscar and Ava. Ava the MermaidAva the Mermaid goes to hospitalMaya the UnicornOscar the DragonOscar the Dragon cleans his teethBecoming the GOATAva the Mermaid series has found recognition from a National Charity for how it supports children and parents who find themselves on a journey with Downs Syndrome diagnosis. Eleanor was aske

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Carol Harris.Carol lives in mid-Wales with her husband, she has been writing since she was a young child, has published and edited several magazines, house journals, and had books published for over 25 years.Carol has been self-employed since 1986 and runs various businesses, with her main business helping people generate a second income, part-time, from home, with a global health company. Carol coaches and mentors them in personal and business skills with much work based on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). NLP has been woven through Carol's life for some time, she used to Chair the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming and edit their magazine Rapport. Carol also does voluntary work in educational establishments and runs a monthly NLP group for retired people.We hear about a few of Carol's books including Words Speak for Themselves – about writing and language. Lessons from the Speechless (about business), Chats with Comestibles&nbs

In this episode, Ladey Adey and the members of The Book Academy are joined by Dr Amy Jeffs.Dr Amy Jeffs is an art historian and artist, with a PhD in Art History from the University of Cambridge. She has researched at the British Museum and worked in the British Library in the department of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern manuscripts. Amy talks through her thoughts and feelings behind her book "Storyland A New Mythology of Britain and WILD: Tales form Early Medieval Britain" - It's not straight history but magical realism. It was important to Amy to include places that people could visit and explore.Amy now based in Somerset, UK. Often her writing is accompanied by her own linocut and wood-engraved prints.Amy's Writing Tip: Find a subject matter which makes your heart leap with mischief. It’s fruitless writing about something you don’t find inspiring. Favourite Quote: ‘Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die? There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gl

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Sarah McGeough author of Eddy Finds a Family and Eddy feels at Home.Sarah lives on the South Coast with her husband and adoptive son. She is a successful self-published author, a qualified personal performance coach and loves to help new writers ‘release their inner author' through her book coaching. Sarah wants to make a difference. Her tenacity, drive, and passion ensure that she is a driving force that helps children and parents understand the sensitive subject of adoption.The Flamingo Family was created with a vision to be engaging, with vibrant characters that help support adoptive families, so that fostering, and adoption can be discussed more openly with young children.Eddy Finds a Family and Eddy Feels at Home are the first two books in The Flamingo Family book series, which bring to life the important and emotional journey of adoption in a colourful, uplifting, and honest way.Sarah was delighted to get reviews on both books from Adoption UK and an endorseme

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Adam Houge.Adam is a preacher, teacher, and novelist. With over 100 books and over 3 million books distributed Adam is a #1internationally, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. Adam's books are mostly on the Christian faith with his titles ranging from devotionals to prayer books, to Christian inspiration, Business, andinspirational fictionAt 7 am EST on October 12th, 2018 the book for writers which Adam co-authored “Write and Grow Rich” debuted at #6 on the Wall Street Journal and #68 on the USA Today bestseller lists.Favourite quotes "You never know far away your success is, you could be just one book away""Keep moving forward" - Walt DisneyUseful linksGuest: Adam HougeWebsite: http://www.adamhouge.org/Book: http://www.adamhouge.org/new-page-1Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Brad Sugars alongside members of the Book AcademyBrad is Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, is the founder and chairman of ActionCOACH Business Coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world.Throughout his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multi-million-dollar franchise ActionCOACH. Alongside his businesses Brad is working on his 18th book, aiming for one new book each year. During this episode, we hear about his latest book, Pulling Profits Out of a Hat which he co-authored with Monte Wyatt. We hear about what it is like to co-author a book and the five disciplines featured in the book include:Business DevelopmentStrategyMissionExecution andPeopleAs a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. Brad is a strong advocate for building aa business that works without you so you

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with author Ian Pilbeam.Ian originally from Boston, Lincolnshire introduces us to his book Are We There Yet?Ian is addicted to travel. When he is not running his Human Resources and Health & Safety business in his adopted hometown of Edinburgh, he is planning the next trip. The biggest trip of all was the year his family went backpacking around the world. In Ian’s book, he says, “I believe that life is like a book – each one with a chapter and it all depends how interesting they are... 10 years after the adventure, the raw and honest book is born.Favourite quote - The world is your classroomTop Tip - Find your voice, let the writing flow, and then edit until it reads brilliantly.Useful linksGuest: Ian PilbeamWebsite: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/edinburgh-mid-east-lothian/ Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Are-There-Yet-year-long-adventure/dp/1838388206/ Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpilbeam?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_conta

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jacqueline Watson.Jackie is a real housewife from the North East of England, born in SouthShields, spending most of my life in Jarrow. "The Road to Find Out" is Jackie's first novel. We hear extracts from the book and learn about what inspired it. As an author Jackie wants to highlight issues, we as women, talk about, Providing a platform for short stories to celebrate the amazing women we all know.Favourite quote - Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t knowbefore you learned it - Maya AngelouTop Tip - Just write, write, and write. Keep a note book handy if out and about or next to your bed.Useful linksGuest: Jacqueline WatsonWebsite: https://herstorynortheast.com/real-housewife-of-the-north/Socials: Instagram: @jackie.watson.9887Podcast: She’s a Canny Lass – coming soon.Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a membe

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jane Pidcock.Jane talks us through her fascinating story of starting her own candle business. Whilst working her day job as a Residential Care Home Manager, a candle-making activity during lockdown developed into a business.Clapperboard Candles brings books and films to life through scents associated with them. Jane can get you transported to a specific scene or moment from them with the wonderful fragrances of her candles.Memories and smells are often linked to older memories that we have in the back of our subconsciousness. When we smell something we can beinstantly transported to that moment in time.Jane's favourite scent, believe it or not, is Imperial Leather soap.This takes her straight back to being a child in her Grandma’s bungalow, Jane used to think her grandma was very rich being able to have a soap with a gold label.Favourite quote - "10 things I hate about you, but mostly I hate I don't hate you at all. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all"

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Nichola Kingsbury.Nichola loves the power of nature, she lives on Dartmoor, Devon, and is passionate about the landscape and county. She paints outside, drawing, painting, and photographing the dramatic landscape in all weather. Nichola works with animals and has two children, horses, dogs, cats, and a rabbit.Nichola has taught art for 25 years; she offers art courses on Dartmoor. Nichola also sells her artwork and illustrates books for others During this episode, we hear what inspired Nicholas's first book in her series. Compass and Carrot, a story of adventure, friendship, and discovery is written in memory of Nicholas Grandad and the stories he told her as a child. The book demonstrates good decision-making. It offers wisdom to deal with situations and increases awareness and confidence in children. Ladey and Nichola discuss the technical part of creating a book and the difficulties of formatting to best showcase illustrations and how these illustration

Ladey Adey talks with Andy Bounds.Andy was awarded the title of 'Britain’s Sales Trainer of the Year', and described by Astra Zeneca’s Global Communication Director as “a genius, whose advice can’t be ignored”. Andy’s insights and passion stem from the fact his Mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime’s experience in communicating from someone else’s point of view, a critical skill to master when persuading others. Andy’s three books are all international best-sellers, The Jelly Effect, The Snowball Effect and TOP Dog: Impress and Influence Everyone You Meet - the latter co-authored with Richard Ruttle. The first was only kept off Amazon's #1 spot by Harry Potter! In this episode, we primarily talk about TOP DOG: Impress and Influence Everyone You Meet. Andy's Tips: Writing:Find your “Active brain” time – write when your brain is at its best. For me, that’s early morning. So I block out time early morning to write! The rest of my life has to fit around these diarised writing slots. 

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Jean Hamilton-Fford.Jean is a speaker, author, mentor, communications strategist, and Awake TV Host. With over 40 years of experience in business, she has worked with people from Australia to Oregon and from Denmark to India. Referred to by her clients as 'The Great Nudger,' Jean is an active listener, compassionate in her approach, and direct and forensic in her questioning. She helps business owners increase their impact and influence and make more money through the power of intentional language and communication.Jean talks through her books, Play.Create.Succeed and I AM: The Healing Practice. Top Tip: Write when you are filled with joy. Read when you are rested.Favourite quote: On one side of accountability is courage; on the other side is freedom.–Jean Hamilton-Fford.Details about Jean's community and how she works with people can be found in the links below.Useful linksGuest: Jean Hamilton-FfordWebsite: https://www.heartandsoulpeople.biz/Books mentio

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Dr Catherine A Baudino.Baudino & Co is headed up by Founder and Principal, Catherine Baudino with broad international expertise, in various industries and many languages. Dr Catherine’s career started in Academia (Comparative Literature). She then moved on to the Commercial and Corporate world where she broke the glass ceiling in 1987 (at a salary of £75,000 a year–the equivalent of £220,000 today). From there, she combined her academic and corporate experience as a coach and mentor. Catherine helps people to have effective communication which in turn leads to clarity and gives confidence. Dr Catherine is now a published author, Stepping in my shoes, with plans for her next bookFavourite quote: "If At First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again"-Proverb I know I don’t know-PlatoUseful linksGuest: Dr Catherine A BaudinoWebsite: https://baudino.co/ Book: Stepping In To My Shoes : https://amzn.to/3L9BR6s Social links: https://www.linkedin.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Liz Drury.Liz Drury is a professionally trained voiceover artist, broadcaster, and actor, based in North Lincolnshire. Liz has been working as a voiceover artist since 2013 and has worked on projects for films, radio and TV commercials, documentaries, telephony, corporate narration, e-learning, and audio tours. Liz has a neutral British accent and has had her voice described as: "Confident and assured with a naturally soothing quality. Perfect for genuine and believable reads".During this episode, Liz talks through her unique reading routine or reading whilst brushing her teeth. It is also discussed how reading a physical book has many benefits to using a device. Liz has featured in publications including Business Networking Online by Ladey Adey. Top Tip: Reading on screen is no substitute for a real book in your hands.Quote: To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven - Ecclesiastes.Useful linksGuest: Liz Drur

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by book lover Gerry O'Brien who has set himself a reading challenge. After discovering he only read 9 books last year, Gerry set himself a goal of reading 40 books this year. Gerry talks of his former military role. He is now a Forest Ranger, Environmental Educator, and Conservation Consultant. In this interview 10 books are mentioned:Flowers For Algernon - Daniel KeysThe Call of the Wild - Jack LondonOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen KingThe Guardians - John GrishamSilent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse - Dave GoulsonVesper Flights - Helen McDonaldSpartacus the Gladiator - Ben KaneThe Darkness – Ragnor JonassonRanger 22: Lessons from the Front – Ray GogginsRun with the Wind – Tom McCaughrenGerry lives in the Forest of Dean with his daughter and an owl called “The Professor”. As a member of the Book Academy, both Gerry and the Professor are regular visitors!Gerry’s book Wildlife Whispers is due to be published in September 2022. An exciting book in wh