043 No Room at the Inn?

In a short seasonal episode, Luke asks how we can simplify our Christmas, rather than becoming saturated with too much busyness.

News items were land rovers, chimp art and a Viking hoard.

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

042 Narrowing the gap

How do we narrow the gap between where we are and where we want to be? Especially with our dreams and hopes? That's the topic Luke's talking around in this episode.

Books mentioned include John Muir, and news items were shark drones, Li-fi and a spanish galleon.

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

041 James Prescott Interview

This week, Luke is joined by writer, podcaster and coach James Prescott, talking about the creative process, the need for authentic identity and grace.

You can follow James's writing at www.jamesprescott.co.uk and subscribe to his podcast James Talks on itunes and podbean.

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

040 Refugia

How can we protect our dreams and ambitions from getting frozen in the winter seasons of our lives? That's the question Luke's exploring in this week's episode.

News items mentioned included falcons on flights, plastic islands in the sea and ghost deer.

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

039 Go Coaching Interview

Have you ever wondered what a life coach is? Well this week Luke has Stefan, Lou and James from Go Coaching in the Potting Shed to answer that question!

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

038 Changeability Interview

This episode Luke's in conversation with Julian and Kathryn from Brilliant Living HQ, hosts of the award winning Changeability Podcast.  As well as sharing their story they provide some great insight into how to be happy and how to live more creatively. Do check out their show!

If you'd be willing to leave a review of the show the links are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed on both The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

037 Tom Evans Interview

This episode Luke's in conversation with Tom Evans from The Zone Show, talking about mind management and more!

The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed for The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

036 Umbrellas

Tempted to hide under your own umbrella? In this episode Luke talks about why the future is open and collaborative and why you need to open your umbrella up to others!

Books mentioned were Chris Anderson's Makers: The New Industrial Revolution and Stephen Johnson's Where Good Ideas Come From.

News items and articles include crocodiles, a Lego shortage and a solar car race.

The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

Luke was recently interviewed for The Zone Show and the Changeability Podcast, both of which are well worth a listen!

035 Time Sponges

Life's so distracting isn't it? In this episode Luke talks about how we can avoid the quicksand of distraction and redeem the time in the margins of our lives, so we can move closer to our dreams.

News items and articles include tower demolition, a real life hammer of Thor and why our sleep patterns are ok.

The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

034 Messy Mosaics

How do we deal with the unexpected? In this episode Luke explains why we're all messy mosaics, and why that's ok. The best mosaics use broken pieces.

News items and articles include cacti, jobs for 100 year olds, and Victorian paintings of life in the year 2000.

The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

033 Releasing Your Song

How do we let our inner song out - the thing we're made to do? That's the subject Luke is exploring in this episode.

Books referenced include The Long Tail and Makers by Chris Anderson.

News items and articles include rare tree seedlings and the New York Jets.

The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

032 Settlement

In this episode Luke discusses how we can find space to settle in our turbulent world. Books referenced include Deeper by Stefan Smart and The Making of an Ordinary Saint by Nathan Foster. News items and articles include Scottish students, a meccano bridge and concorde enthusiasts.
The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.
To listen to the show via stitcher the link is here.

031 Beacon Keepers

Are you keeping your light covered? In this episode Luke encourages us to light our creative beacon, for the benefit of those around us.
The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.
The book mentioned is Map Addict by Mike Parker, the documentary was Panorama, and the news items were about the London tube map, snakes, a seal and the Ig Nobel prizes.

030 Forward Vision

Is your vision long term enough? In this episode Luke unpacks an old Chinese proverb about balancing our short, medium and long term vision. The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory. The TED talks mentioned are by Alan Eustace and Yves Morieux. The news story is about giant moths.

029 Monkey Nuts

How do we live life in a more open handed way? That's what Luke explores in this episode. The news stories mentioned are about Russian bears and a gold train. The links for leaving reviews of the show are here for iTunes and here for the UK Podcast Directory.

028 Feeding The Wolf

In this episode Luke talks about being authentic and a Cherokee parable about wolves! The show has been nominated for a UK Podcasters award, so please vote here during August 2015, scroll to the "Best Self Help Podcast" category. The book mentioned is Now Discover Your Strengths. My reading challenge is here, the new story about the wolf pack in California is here, and the Myers Briggs test is here.

027 Living in the Past

In this episode Luke talks about how we can change our mindset so we're not stuck living in the past. The show has been nominated for a UK Podcasters award, so please vote here during August 2015, scroll to the "Best Self Help Podcast" category. The books mentioned were Our Iceberg is Melting and A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future. This is the link to Luke's summer reading challenge. The news story about technology creating jobs is here.

026 Know Your Place

In this episode Luke talks about finding the place in life where we can thrive. The show has been nominated for a UK Podcasters award, so please vote here during August 2015, scroll to the "Best Self Help Podcast" category. The books mentioned were Flow and How to Take Charge of Your Life. and this is the link to Luke's summer reading challenge. The news stories were about finding a gold bar and gold treasure.

025 What You See is What You Get

In this episode Luke discusses whether what we see is really what we get, and how to overcome our confirmation bias. The show has been nominated for a UK Podcasters award, so please vote here during August 2015, scroll to the "Best Self Help Podcast" category. The news articles I mentioned were about the radio enthusiast and colourful manholes.

Opportunity Knocks

How do we make the most of the opportunities that come our way? That is the topic Luke is talking around this week, as well as setting a Summer reading challenge!

Interview with Jeff Goins

In this episode Luke interviews Jeff Goins author of The Art of Work. Jeff talks about finding your calling, listening to your life and redefining how we see failure.
You can find Jeff at goinswriter.com and his book at Artofworkbook.com.
Other books mentioned include Flow and Creativity by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. 
Jeff's own podcast is The Portfolio Life.

Finding your niche

Ever struggled to find your place in the world? In this episode Luke explores how we can find our niche, and how it can be broader than we imagine.
Books referenced are The New Wild by Fred Pearce, Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and The Art of Work by Jeff Goins.
To nominate this podcast for a UK podcast award during July 2015 follow this link and press the big red button!

Interview with Theo Amer

This week I'm in conversation with Theo Amer from Highline Aerial Media about flying drones, following your dreams and how to deal with life's unexpected turns.

Nine Ways to Boost Your Creativity

We all want to boost our creativity at times, and in this episode Luke talks around nine different ways to do this. The link to nominate the podcast for an award is here (during July 2015 only).
Books referenced are: Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson, Focus by Daniel Goleman, The Frustrated Songwriters Handbook by Karl Coryat & Nicholas Dobson,  and The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle.
Podcasts references are: The Portfolio Life, Blogging your passion and The Self Publishing Podcast.

Alignment

Thoughts and discussion around getting rid of "straight line" thinking and embracing curves, meanders and transitions.
Books referenced include The Ancient Paths by Graham Robb and My Cool Shed by Jane Field-Lewis.
TV shows include a The Secret World of Lego documentary and Shed of the Year.
The news story about gnomes is here.

Interview with Cathy Madavan

This week I have a conversation with Cathy Madavan about her recent book Digging for Diamonds, and how we can bring out the diamond we're made to be.

Forward Visibility

Not being able to see round corners, taking the slow road in life and staying positive - all this and more in this week's episode. Luke also references On Wing and Wild Water by Mike Tomkies and Longitude by Dava Sobel.

Interview with Chris Whyley

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Whyley, co-founder of www.zamzar.com who talks creativity, inspiration and running a tech startup.

I am, I can, I ought, I will

Have you ever found yourself saying "I'm not, I can't, I wish, I won't"? In this episode Luke takes a phrase from 19th century educator Charlotte Mason and applies it to our lives. The news item about contentment at work Luke mentions is here.

Life Goes On

How time goes differently in Narnia, how we can find ourselves sleepwalking through life or frozen to a particular set of circumstances. In the second part of the show Luke talks about his allotment amongst other things.

Bigger Big

Have you ever overestimated the shadows and underestimated your abilities? In this episode Luke talks about thinking bigger, not scaling ourselves down or being an eagle that thinks it's a chicken. In the second part of the show, recorded in Luke's workshop, he talks about brewing nettle beer! The TED talk referenced is by Roman Mars, the book is The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.

Works of Art

We're all called to create a masterpiece with our life, and that's the topic I'm talking around in this episode. I also talk about my most recent immersion songwriting day. The Erwin McManus talk I mention is here. Check out Peter Slade's art here, and the book I mention is The Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook.

Lost Rivers

How do you deal with criticism? And has criticism caused you to bury some of your dreams, like "lost rivers" beneath our cities? Perhaps it's time to bring them back to the surface! I also talk about some books I've been reading by Cathy Madavan and Erwin McManus.

The Best Things In Life

What are the most important things in life? That's what I explore in this episode, looking at the importance of memories and relationship. The books I recommend are The Sixty Minute Father by Rob Parsons and The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. I also talk about a recent survey with the top 50 things that make Britons happy, and the wonderful music of Josh Garrels.

What Makes You Strong?

How do we become stronger? In this episode I explore strength, weakness, castles, concrete and Wolverine!

Musings on Making Things

In this episode I discuss why I love to make all kinds of things but why I didn't think I was creative for a long time - and much more!

Looking Up

In this episode I talk about what makes us look up, tell a story about an owl, and discuss the Songs of Ascent Psalms among other things.

The Day of Small Things

This week I talk about the importance of valuing and celebrating the everyday, in between Red Letter days. There's an obscure quote from the book of Zechariah, and in the second half of the show I share some of the little beginnings that have turned out to be significant for me.

Leaving our mark

In this episode I discuss why we need to leave our mark on the world, then in the second half of the show I share the backstory about the show title.

Making the Connection

This week's podcast included my thoughts on Making the Connection, some amusing anecdotes and some good book recommendations:
The Idea Factory by Jon Gernter,
Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson, and
The Cloudspotters Guide by Gavin Prator-Penny.

Alarm Bells

Joining the dots

Consistency and Heartbeats