15 Minutes of Motivation
Kate Batten is the publisher and creator of the international best-selling book series The Missing Piece, a powerhouse in the world of publishing who has helped over 500 authors hit the Amazon bestsellers list and build thriving businesses through the power of their story.
Along the way, she collaborated with Hollywood TV personalities and award-winning film directors, leading high-impact global projects to success.
Today, Kate’s focus is on people. As the manager of New Pasture Lane Community Centre, she works every day with passion and purpose, helping individuals overcome what feels like impossible situations and giving them real hope towards the future.
A devoted wife to Matthew, mum to two adult children, and proud grandmother of three, Kate brings both professional excellence and deep human warmth to everything she does.
Connect with Kate:
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Email: katebatten1@gmail.com
15 Minutes of Motivation
Time is Precious
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Time moves forward without pause, and every person who crosses our path becomes part of its flow. In this podcast, Time Is Precious, we explore the beautiful, bittersweet truth that everyone who enters our lives does so for one of three purposes: for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Some people arrive when we most need guidance, support, or a lesson, they stay just long enough to help us grow, solve a problem, or see ourselves more clearly, then gently move on. Others walk beside us through a distinct chapter: a period of joy, change, challenge or celebration. They colour our days, share our experiences, and make that phase of life meaningful, but as seasons shift, so do paths. And then there are those rare souls who stay through every turn, becoming our constant companions, our chosen family, and an unshakeable part of who we are, journeying with us through all the moments time brings.
Through personal stories, heartfelt conversations and thoughtful reflections, we unpack what each connection teaches us, how to cherish the moments we share, and how to let go gracefully when it is time to part ways. We’ll learn to value every encounter, honour the role each person plays, and understand that no matter how long someone stays, their presence is always a gift. Because ultimately, when we recognise the meaning behind every meeting, we realise just how truly precious both our time and our relationships are.
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