Recorded LIVE at Leeds City Toastmasters in November 2025, this episode covers my three key takeaways from my first year of podcasting.

In this episode I share:

• Why starting before you are ready matters more than you might believe
• The surprising power of inviting someone to be a guest
• How stepping outside your comfort zone creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond you

If you have an idea you have been sitting on or a change you have been thinking about, I hope this conversation gives you the encouragement to take that first small step. Sometimes leaping before you feel prepared becomes the best decision you ever make. #thesolocoachpodcast #juststarting #personaldevelopment

Today, I sit down with one of the most influential people in my life, my mum, Lyn Cobley.

We explore where her love of personal development began, the lessons we’ve shared over the years, and what it was really like for her when I went solo travelling around the world.

From learning to let go and finding courage in the unknown, to the power of encouragement and belief, this is a heartfelt conversation about family, growth and resilience.

Lyn also opens up about her incredible health journey this year, going from “100 miles an hour to full stop” and the mindset that has helped her face it all with strength, positivity, and grace.

This episode is about perspective, love, and the ripple effect of seeking discomfort. It’s a reminder that when we follow our path, those who love us often grow alongside us.

Thank you for listening, please leave a comment, and rate the show if you enjoyed this episode!

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the philosophy that’s been guiding me through one of the most challenging and transformative seasons of my life - what I call the “Whatever It Takes” mentality.

After a period of creative burnout and reflection, I’ve stepped back, taken stock, and learned that persistence doesn’t always mean pushing harder - sometimes, it means radically resting, changing course, or simply staying true to yourself.

We’ll explore:

• How nature can teach us to shed what’s no longer serving us

• Why trying something else isn’t failure - it’s evolution

• What we can learn from the greats about persistence and resilience

• How rest can be the most powerful form of progress

• Why staying true to yourself is the ultimate act of courage

Let me know what you think to this episode! And find out more @thesolocoach and https://thesolocoach.co.uk