I'd love your feedback, send me a message Do you ever pause to consider how the desire for genuine connection guides your work and interactions? In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, Nikon Gormley joins me for an honest exploration of authenticity, intuition, and the courage to serve others – not from a place of perfection, but with genuine presence and curiosity. Our conversation circles around the idea that being “in service” isn’t just about expert advice or polish...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message When was the last time you caught yourself sitting in the unknown, letting curiosity – not certainty – guide a conversation? In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I’m joined by Eirik Olsen, The Co-founder and Executive Director of One Solution. I love Eirik’s approach to growth, it feels refreshingly real. Our conversation drifts into what it actually means to show up for others, to be of service while staying true to our own evolut...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message When was the last time you allowed yourself to drift gently into a conversation, suspending all assumptions and seeing where it might take you? In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I’m joined by Trevor Timbeck, a leadership coach from London, Ontario, and co-author (with Steve Chandler) of "The Power of Systems" and "The Power of Love." Trevor shares the genesis of his collaboration with Steve, the playful back-and-forth “sys...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message How does healing happen when we invite curiosity and wonder into our lives—alongside medical wisdom? In this episode, Dr Rani Bora – a holistic psychiatrist, coach, and author – joins me to bridge the worlds of medicine and spirituality. We talk about being a “spiritual medic” and how honouring the soul, not just the body and mind, opens new pathways for genuine transformation. Rani shares candidly about her journey from traditional medicine through c...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message Have you ever wondered what truly matters when time grows short—and how to welcome the present, however uncertain? In this powerful episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, I reconnect with my dear friend Rachel Furman from Los Angeles. Rachel joins me in the final weeks of her life to speak openly about facing the end with calm, courage, and acceptance. Her refusal to equate pain with suffering stands out: “Suffering is optional.” Through a deep ac...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message When was the last time you let curiosity drive your choices — and noticed it fundamentally change your perspective or path? In this episode of Simple Reflections, I’m joined by Chad Littlefield, co-founder of We and Me, and co-author of Ask Powerful Questions. Chad is renowned for “hijacking” TEDx events, transforming passive audiences into active participants by inviting contribution and connection from the whole room. We dive into how curiosity, not...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message Do you ever wonder why you do what you do and how best to be of service to others? In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Oli Mansfield, we explored the notion that of the clients we work with, we are our top client. What does that even mean Dave? Great question… for me, it’s the idea that I, like everyone else is not a completely finished product: I am a perpetual work in progress. As an idea it keeps me grounded and r...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message You know the old saying... "necessity is the mother of all invention!"... well I've been inventing! This episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast will fit the rhythm: · Regular as clock work every 2 weeks · 2+ years · 62 episodes · Always with a guest... ...until NOW! This episode will be just me, in a slightly different f...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message How often have you given yourself permission sit in silence and take stock? In the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Aila Coats, we kept coming back to this idea. Aila is a colleague and teacher of mine from Mississauga the idyllic Tahoe National Forest in California. Aila is a professional coach who mainly works with teens and coaches looking to grow their businesses. I just love hosting this podcast. I get t...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message How often have you given yourself permission to notice moments in time? This was something that came up in the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast with my guest, Greg Fisher. Greg is a good friend and colleague from Mississauga in Ontario, Canada. Hi is a Coach, “Chief Potential Officer” and the author of a couple of books (details in the show notes). During the episode my conversation with Greg ranges from adventures to forgiveness...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message Have you got lost in the details and lost sight of the direction you originally set off in? That is something my latest guest, Vanessa Rubera, and I regularly see with our clients and is the topic of the latest episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast. Vanessa isa good friend and mentor from Vermont in the USA. She is a Clarity Coach and the author of “Conversations with a Camel”. During the episode Vanessa and I touch on the power of coaching ...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message I love creating this podcast. I get to have conversations with some amazing people who I haven’t crossed paths with and that I would be unlikely to without it. This episode is no exception. Lily Sais is a Transformation Coach from Los Angeles, working with people with anxiety. Lily and I share an understanding in the Three Principles and have a number of close shared connections. I was interested in understanding Lily’s capacity to c...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message You are in for a treat! In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I am joined by my dear friend and colleague Dr Bill Pettit. Bill turns 83 later this month but in the last 18 months or so he seems to have developed a second wind, and I wanted to ask him about it and his upcoming courses: · Witnessing Miracles · One Cause, One Cure For those that don’t know Bill, he has been practicing ...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message As ever, this is an episode where I was learning as I went… something I will be forever grateful for and is a completely unexpected gift from hosting this podcast. In this episode I’, joined by ĐƠN GIẢN (pronounced Dunzan) an American coach living in Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam. ĐƠN GIẢN changed his name from Dave Berman a few years ago because of ĐƠN GIẢN’s meaning in Vietnamese: Simple. Like me ĐƠN GIẢN has a fascination with Simplicity: ...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message I had so much fun with Chris Dorris making this episode! Chris is a highly sought after coach and speaker working with some seriously big organisations. He is also a generous and fun loving guy. My coach, Shazia Govindji [episode 32], recommended a book to me a couple of months ago – The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras – and Chris is the author. I really enjoyed it and wanted to create posts about some of them – my usual mix of roug...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I’m joined by Alf Pille from Bavaria. Alf is the CEO of Naturschutzverband LBV, Bavaria’s oldest conservation association. In this episode Alf and I talk about how developing his own understanding of the Three Principles has transformed his life and really shaped the way he leads LBV. I hope you’ll find Alf’s approach to leading a large team of employees and volunteers interesting, thought ...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message This episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast is very special to me. In it I’m joined by Sarah Anderson. Sarah is part of the RIFLES Regimental family (my old Regiment) and she’s kindly offered to share her family’s experience of navigating Post Traumatic Stress. Sarah is a trained counsellor, a mum of five, a volunteer with the Always a Rifleman Programme (as I am) and the wife of a former Rifleman, now Member of Parliament for South Shr...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message I am delighted to be sharing this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast: 1. Because it’s with Dr Mark Howard… more on that in a minute 2. Because this is the 53rd episode… an odd number to celebrate but it marks the start of the third year of the podcast 3. The podcast has been listened to 6,800 times, across 6 continents (I have no data on Antarctica) and in 59 countrie...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I’m joined by Rose Latham, a Leadership and Life Coach from Salisbury in Wiltshire. I hardly know Rose, but from what I’ve experienced, she is a lady on a mission. She has immersed herself in her pursuit of her own personal growth and that of clients and it’s infectious! I this episode we flit between the structure of our former careers to the openness of creating coaching experiences be th...

I'd love your feedback, send me a message In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I’m joined by Denise Holland, a Performance Consultant and speaker from Kent. I really enjoyed hearing about Denise’ journey from having to walk away from a dream role as Scotland’s Netball Coach in the run up to the Commonwealth Games, feeling lost and asking the universe for inspiration... and heading off in a completely new direction. Denise and I talked about having fun, “Playing Freely”, the title...