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Courage, Confidence, Communication, with Ella Ray

Apr 25, 2023

Communication Skills, General Info, Growth, Self Esteem, Self Expression

Courage, Confidence, Communication, with Ella Ray In this episode Telana is a guest on “The Personal Brand Era” podcast show, hosted by Ella Ray! “Interviewing Telana Simpson – a transformational Courage Coach from South Africa – has been eye-opening in understanding what courage and authenticity are, what the #1 reason is why people struggle with confidence so much, and how we can have more courageous conversations that matter.” – Ella Ray Podcast: Audio: Video: About Ella Ray: Ella is a…

Discovering Self Worth, with John Niland

Jul 29, 2020

Communication Skills, Confrontation skills, conscious communication, Emotions, Growth, Self Esteem, Self Expression

John Niland knew intellectually the distinctions between self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence, yet he only started living this fundamental discovery after a significantly emotional event. John shares with Telana what he has learn on this journey, and how he discovered his true self worth, and the benefits from this. He also relates how unconditional self-worth is the foundation for courageous conversations. Topics explored in this important episode include: Discovering self worth. How self worth differs to self esteem. Relevance of self…

Having conversations about difficult subjects, offline & using social media, with Walter Pike – Episode 13

Jul 16, 2015

Communication Skills, Online Communication, Self Esteem

Walter Pike shares about how our confidence in ourselves, together with our sense of self worth (self-esteem) and ability to be non-judgemental relate to our ability to have difficult conversations, using as an example his involvement in Slut Walk and having conversations about victim blaming and rape culture. He also discusses with Telana about group think and how to spread ideas, especially for marketing purposes, using his Directed Activism methodology and social media. Podcast: Audio: Video: About Walter Pike: Walter…

How Wild Animals help us discover Emotional & Social Aspects of Ourselves: Ep 7

Mar 26, 2015

Emotions, Growth, Relationships, Self Esteem, Social Skills

Mandy Young is an Eco-Psychotherapist who, for the last thirty years, has been taking journeys into the wild, with people of all ages, towards good mental health and great relationships. She shares with Telana some of the personal life insights she has gained from the many years she has been studying the social behavior of different animal species, and how by observing them we can learn the principles of behaving and relating that we might have lost and need to…

How to turn your life around, with Franklin Esau : Ep 4 – Part 2

Feb 12, 2015

Change, Emotions, Facilitation, Growth, Responsibility, Self Esteem

Franklin Esau turned his life around from one of crime, manipulation, and selfishness to his life today of kindness, openness, and understanding. He talks with Telana about his upbringing in gangs in the infamous area known as the Ghetto, or Elsies River, just outside Cape Town, and his time in prison and what led to him to making new choices. They discuss emotions, decision making, values and making good choices. This is an inspiring 2 part story of change, from…

How to turn your life around, with Franklin Esau : Ep 4 – Part 1

Feb 12, 2015

Change, Emotions, Facilitation, Growth, Responsibility, Self Esteem