Julie reflects on the profound impact of death, grief, and the loss of purpose. Drawing from personal experiences, particularly the death of their mother in 2018, she shares her journey of navigating grief and the subsequent loss of direction, paying particular attention to the importance of discussing death and the inevitability of losing loved ones, urging listeners to consider their purpose beyond familial connections.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Death and grief are inevitable parts of life, and it is important to acknowledge and talk about them. We the need to have conversations about death and pr ..read more

Julie discusses the importance of effective communication and participative management in business relationships, sharing shares insights from her experience working in a participatively managed consultancy business and highlighting the benefits of this approach, such as diverse skill sets, enhanced creativity, and increased ownership and accountability.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Participative management and leadership structures require agreed sets of rules and regulations to effectively operate. Without clear communication and a shared vision, relationships can break down and negatively impact th ..read more

Julie reflects on the importance of listening and shares personal experiences of interrupting others during conversations, looking at different types and levels of listening, emphasising the need for active and deep listening to truly understand and connect with others.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Listening is a crucial skill for conscious leaders and effective communication. It allows us to understand the needs and perspectives of others, facilitate collaboration, and challenge the status quo. There are different types and levels of listening, including cosmetic listening (superficial), conversation ..read more

Julie explores the concept of reprogramming the mind for success and creating wealth beyond money. She emphasises the importance of choosing to see the good in every situation and turning experiences into positive learning opportunities. Julie discusses the collaboration between the conscious and unconscious minds and how habits are formed both intentionally and unintentionally, and provides insights on how to reprogram the unconscious mind to achieve desired transformations and outlines the steps of reflection, commitment, and resolve.  KEY TAKEAWAYS It's important to reprogram your mind ..read more

Julie explores the wisdom of Greek philosopher Socrates. She delves into three key areas: leadership, personal development, and change, and reflects on Socrates' quote, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle," emphasising the importance of compassion and understanding towards others.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Be kind and compassionate towards others, as everyone is fighting their own battles. We never truly know what someone else is going through, so it's important to approach others with empathy and understanding. True learning and growth come from within. While others can provid ..read more

Julie explores the wisdom of ancient Greek philosopher Plato by examining his quotes on leadership, change, and personal development. Julie delves into the concept of power and how individuals can use it effectively or abuse it within their leadership roles.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The measure of a person is determined by how they use their power in leadership. Power can be expressed in various ways, such as positional power or personal influence, and it is important to consider how one utilises their power to achieve positive results. Refusing to participate in politics can result in being govern ..read more

In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Podcast, Julie explores the profound wisdom of Albert Einstein through a series of quotes. Julie discusses the importance of setting an example and how our actions and behaviours influence others. This thought-provoking episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for individuals seeking to lead with purpose and make a positive impact in their personal and professional lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting an example is the most effective way to influence others. People observe and assess our actions and behaviors, and this shapes our credibility, re ..read more

In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Podcast, host Julie Hogbin explores the topic of building credibility. She emphasises that credibility is the currency of personal and professional development, leadership, and business. Julie breaks down credibility into two major components: trustworthiness and expertise. Trustworthiness involves fulfilling promises and being reliable, while expertise requires demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience in a specific area. Julie also discusses the importance of charisma and attractiveness in building credibility, as well as the impact of credi ..read more

Being happy is an absolute choice we make in our lives and Julie takes a look at what is happy, how do you find happy and how do you stay happy When you bring fun and passion into your thinking about why you chose to do something everything changes and you can have a passion, purpose and be paid handsomely for it when you chose happiness in your life KEY TAKEAWAYS Saying out loud ‘I’m happy’ positively changes your neurological pathways If you are going through the motions you aren’t happy, happy is living your life Is your energy a happy energy?, and are people attracted to your happy energy ..read more

Julie discusses how your reputation is built and why your network is your net worth culturally, with your associations playing an important role in how you and your reputation are viewed by others. People follow who they are attracted to so how you promote and express yourself builds your reputation so taking the time to think about who you follow and the culture you are buying into is valuable for your net worth KEY TAKEAWAYS When you break your promise you are shaping how others think about you People follow who they are attracted to, who do you follow and what’s the culture you are buying ..read more