Against The Grain
Despite the fat furphy we've been fed, there's no ‘one way’ or ‘right way’ to do life, and nor is there a ‘one size fits all’ approach to success and fulfillment.
The Against The Grain podcast is for the jaded woman who is done feeling discontent with her lukewarm life and can sense her inner rebellion rising.
The woman who knows she is meant for more. She's ready to courageously ditch the rule book and willingly take action to lead a life that is different to what's expected. A life that energises and excites her. A life that she's proud of and pumped about!
Tune in to hear Louise share her stories and wisdom and connect with interesting and inspiring humans who are living with intent, pursuing change as a choice and leading the way towards shaping their own success story.
Episodes
24 episodes
23 - 3 Ways To Level Up Your Leadership
There’s this misconception about LEADERSHIP - that only the chosen few are leaders, that the title of leader has been reserved for the top ranks only. There’s also this belief that to be a great leader you need to change the world.
22 - How To Persevere When All You Want To Do Is Quit
Perseverance is a quality highly valued in our society. Some like to say it’s the secret sauce to lifelong success. And yet, while it is a valuable trait, it isn’t the sole determinant of success.There are many factors t...
21 - The Impact Of Heartfelt Hospitality On Your Guest’s Experience
Hosting a ‘holy crap this is the best retreat I've ever been to’ is less about your itinerary and inclusions and more about how you make your participants FEEL.So while gift bags and monogrammed journals are definitely nice the...
20 - The One Thing That Can Fast Track Your Dream Retreat Into Reality
When you first envision running your own retreats you don’t quite grasp the extent of what you’re getting yourself into.Sure you might have a general idea of what you think you need to do to organise and bring to life an in-person event...
19 - The Power Of Planning: The Key To Delivering Incredible Events
Having the vision for an incredible retreat and deciding you’re ready to run one, is one thing. Actually planning and preparing your in-person event is another thing entirely.Before you get to step into the limelight and play host to yo...
18 - Nailing Your Vision & Vibe: Your Recipe For Retreat Success
EVERYONE wants to run a retreat, you can see that from the bazillion retreats available. But not everyone does it well. There's A LOT to consider when facilitating in-person events, and trying to plan and organise it all yourself can ve...
17 - 5 Surprising Reflections From Navigating Big Life Changes
Over the span of my lifetime I've journeyed through a heap of change and have been handed a tonne of teachings along the way.And while most of the big changes I've endured have been intentional, absolutely my choice, some of them haven'...
16 - The Point Of Purpose And Why It's Vital To ‘Living The Dream’
“Off To Live My Dreams” It sounds like a slogan splashed across the mug you gift to your colleague on their last day working together right?Even though you wish the very best for them, you know they're probably not goin...
15 - Choosing Change: Why I’m Sold On Retreats
Do you ever wonder what people mean when they say retreats hit different?How? Aren’t they just an indulgent holiday that’s been organised for people with deep pockets desperate to get away from it all?Not entirely true......
14 - The Rise Of Retreats: Why They’re The Perfect Vehicle For Positive Change
Once upon a time going on a holiday and sipping cocktails poolside was the remedy prescribed to help us escape and reset. But not anymore. It’s no longer enough. People are craving more. No longer simply seeking mojitos and massages, th...
13 - The 4 Things You Want To Get Right When Running A Retreat
Ask any professional planner what it really takes to prepare, plan and put on an awesome event and they’ll tell you it’s a freakin’ lot. Whether it’s a conference or a concert, a fete or fundraiser, a rodeo or a RETREAT, there's ...
12 - How To Lead Yourself In 2024: What’s Out & What’s In
How is it that we skip into the new year feeling pumped and with the greatest of intentions yet it doesn’t take long at all, sometimes just a few weeks, to notice we’re not keeping those promises we made to ourselves?We’re not leading o...
11 - The Reason Your Goals End Up Dead & Buried By February (and how to change that)
Did you know most New Year’s Eve resolutions are on life support by January 15th… and completely dead and buried by February?Which makes me wonder, now that we’ve entered February, how ALIVE are your 2024 goals and aspirations?A...
10 - My 2024 Vision & How I'm Bringing It To Life
There's something refreshing about a new year… don't you think?Maybe it's the sense of permission we feel to start over, to call in something great, or to make a change to something.It's like we get to wipe away the haze that's ...
09 - Dealing With Changes That Don't Go To Plan
It can be both courageous and impressive when you bravely bite the bullet and make a big change in your life. When you finally make that bold move.And it can also be tough, really tough, to then have things go to shit and it doesn’t wor...
08 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 3
Welcome to the third and final installment of this 3 part mini series 15 Signs It's Time To Make A Change.It’s the end of the year and it’s a time when many of us are thinking about next year and contempla...
07 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 2
Welcome to the second episode of this 3 part mini series where I share with you 15 Signs It's Time To Make A Change.EVERYONE’S life could use a little change. But, it can be HARD to know when it’s the best time to make a...
06 - 15 Signs It’s Time To Make A Change: Part 1
I’m a big believer that your ability to recognise when change is calling, and your willingness to change, plays a huge part in whether you reach your full potential and live out your best life.But, it can be HARD to know w...
05 - 3 Beliefs Blocking You From Making Change & Moving Forward
How it is that you can be right on the edge of making change but then you back out last minute? You never take the leap.Have you ever wondered what it is exactly that is blocking you from blasting forward?Well hold onto your hat...
04 - Why “Having It All” Is An Outdated Concept
You're often told "having it all" looks like the luxury lifestyle - a mansion with all the modern toys, sailing in Seychelles, private parties, Louboutin loafers and Hermes handbags. But what if I told you, you've been lied to? That the...
03 - The Success Formula: 4 Elements To Build A Soul-Driven Successful Life
What if I told you that YOU have the power to shape your own success story and to do it in a way that feels good to you?No more being caught up in the rat race and the endless pursuit of chasing and consuming. Would you want to know how...
02 - Embracing Self-Leadership: The Key to Living Life on Your Terms
In this episode we’re deep diving into Self-Leadership and why this skill, yes it’s a skill, is so important to us pursuing the lives we desperately yearn for. You’ll come to understand how self-leadership differs from regul...
01 - The Art Of Change: My Journey of Boldly Pursuing Change as a Choice
Welcome friends to the very first episode of Against The Grain.Thank you so much for tuning in. I'm so happy to have your support here and super chuffed to be able to connect with you in this new way.This opening episode is wher...