Talks With Toni

In this episode, Toni interviews Shari Teigman. Shari, a performance mentor and creative strategist, shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation. Their discussion delves into topics such as embracing authenticity, navigating change, and finding balance in a busy life. Shari's candid and insightful reflections provide valuable insights into the importance of self-reflection, creativity, and self-care.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Shari emphasizes the importance of embracing change and letting go of the past to make space for new opportunities and growth. Taking time for self-reflection and self-care is crucial, especially in busy and demanding roles, to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance. Shari highlights the power of creativity and exploring new possibilities to drive personal and professional growth, even in challenging times. Being true to oneself and embracing all emotions, both positive and negative, allows for a deeper connection with oneself and others. Recognizing personal rhythms and cycles, such as preferred seasons or work patterns, can help in optimizing productivity and well-being. BEST MOMENTS "I help people unleash their inner maverick, both in their life and their business. So lots of people call me a pocket rocket." "I break all of the rules. and I like to get people where they deserve to be." "I will only be all of me. And lots of people don't like it and lots of people love it." "I fought with myself to get here, to own this." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni interviews Joe O'Connor, a resilient individual who has faced and overcome multiple challenges in his life. Joe shares his inspiring story, starting from a severe accident at the age of 14 where he was pronounced clinically dead three times, to his successful career in the military, financial advising, and even bomb disposal. The episode delves into Joe's mindset, drive, and determination to overcome obstacles, including a life-threatening incident during his time in the Bomb Disposal Unit. Despite facing dark times and challenges, Joe's story highlights the importance of resilience, regrouping, and seeking financial protection through group income protection schemes.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Joe O'Connor faced multiple challenges in his life, including near-death experiences and career setbacks, but he always found a way to overcome them. Joe's story highlights the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, as he constantly sought new opportunities for growth and development. Despite facing dark times and tough situations, Joe demonstrated resilience by regrouping, adapting, and finding ways to move forward. Joe emphasized the importance of financial planning and having appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate risks and uncertainties in life. Joe's experience underscores the value of seeking support from others, whether it be from family, friends, or financial advisors, during challenging times. BEST MOMENTS "I just want to get my message out to the world, which is why I'm really happy to be on your show." "I found that most of the successful people that were in an overnight success, it's taken 10 or 20 years to get there." "If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger." "I screamed a lot more times as well, like a baby. I cried my eyes out. I didn't know where the next pound was coming from." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni takes a look at the theme of overcoming challenges and resilience. Reflecting on the common thread of resilience found in all of her interviews, Toni considers the importance of having a strong support network, asking for help when needed, and sharing both challenges and successes with others. She also emphasizes the significance of checking in on others and being open about struggles.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Overcoming challenges and facing adversity requires resilience, which is a common theme among all the podcast guests. Having a reliable network of people around you is crucial for getting through tough times. Asking for help, even before things get dire, can prevent further challenges and make it easier to navigate difficult situations. It's important to share your challenges with others, not just the successes, to create a supportive community. Once you've overcome challenges, share your experiences to help and support others who may be going through similar situations. BEST MOMENTS "Shit always happens, doesn't it? And it's about how we handle it." "Resilience isn't always just dealing with it when the shit hits the fan or dealing with it on your own." "No one is a success on their own." "If you have a solution to a problem, you've made it through a challenging time, you've got a simpler, faster, easier, better way of doing something or a solution." "It's very easy when people are placed on a pedestal or they have a certain level of success to think they don't have these challenges too." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's episode, Toni sits down with Ash Dykes, an extreme athlete and adventurer known for his world record-breaking expeditions. Ash discusses his journey from cycling across Cambodia and Vietnam at age 19 to embarking on a solo and unsupported trek across Mongolia. He shares insights into his motivations, fears, and preparations for the challenging expedition, highlighting the physical and mental obstacles he faced along the way. Ash's determination and resilience shine through as he recounts the highs and lows of his remarkable adventure, showcasing his unwavering commitment to pushing his limits and exploring the unknown. KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite facing overwhelming challenges and dangers, Ash Dykes' naivety and curiosity drove him to push his limits and embark on an extreme adventure in Mongolia. Ash Dykes recorded a voice memo to himself, providing a stern talking to and motivation for future moments of doubt or difficulty during the expedition. He completed the expedition in 78 days, surpassing the anticipated 100-day timeline, showcasing his determination and ability to achieve beyond set goals. From facing dehydration to navigating harsh terrains, Ash Dykes encountered numerous risks and challenges during the expedition, highlighting the physical and mental resilience required for such extreme adventures. BEST MOMENTS "I think one of my biggest fears was I just didn't know myself fully. I didn't know to what point would I quit? I did not know how I would react to a pack of wolves following me or to a sandstorm or to a well being dry." "I remember feeling positive, you know, warm, sheltered, belly full of food, cup of tea in hand, thinking about all the worst cases that can happen out in Mongolia from the wolves, the blizzards, you name it." "I remember being on the plane. I remember being in the capital, flying from the capital to the most Western city, which is only like, three quarters, maybe of the land. And it was like a three hour plane ride." "It took 78 days. It was anticipated to take 100 days, so I knocked 22 days off the predicted time." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni interviews Jackie Tomes on the topic of being a perfectionist, whilst finding joy and freedom in life. Jackie shares her experiences of launching a book, travelling the world, and evolving her mindset towards enjoying the journey. They delve into the importance of meditation, self-awareness, and letting go of the need for perfection. Jackie reflects on the challenges she faced, the shifts in her perspective, and the process of writing her book. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jackie shares her journey of shifting from a perfectionist mindset to one of surrender and allowing things to unfold, leading to personal growth and transformation. She emphasizes the importance of mindset over skillset, highlighting the shift towards prioritizing mindset as a key factor in her success and happiness. Acknowledging the role of awareness in personal development, Jackie discusses the significance of being aware of one's thoughts and emotions to navigate challenges effectively. She credits meditation as a transformative practice that has helped her gain clarity, process emotions, and find joy in the journey. Jackie's journey from meticulous planning to embracing surrender and allowing things to unfold showcases the importance of finding a balance between structure and flexibility in life and business. BEST MOMENTS "I think if you're enjoying it, you're destined for five-star luxury anyway, because if you're enjoying it, you're going to keep wanting to do it and you'll be drawn through it." "You've only failed if you've tried forever and never achieved, but your dreams for yourself were so big and your aspirations were so big that actually, there was never going to be a success in your head." "We think the world is happening to us, things are happening to us, and we're fighting the world." "We will have a vision. We will know what we're going to do. I've just always planned everything. And this book, along with everything else that happened over the last few years, just made me go, 'oh my God, maybe I need to shift my perspective'." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.