S2: Ep7: Be Yourself (Everyone Else Is Taken) - Mark Shayler

The image in the logo of the Mojo Podcast is a vibrant butterfly - I love the image and the symbolism for a podcast about how we deal with, learn from and grow from change in our lives. And this week's episode is right on the money in this area.

My guest this week is Mark Shayler and he talks to me about his own development and growth - his path to transcendence . Mark very openly and honestly points out the moments of deep introspection when he realised change wasn't just possible but vital to him. He describes himself as 'an introvert who hides in the spotlight'.

We talk about big shifts in life, such as grieving potential, losing friends, building community, creating new things, his daily Qi Gong class on Instagram. We spend plenty of time talking about how he helps people present better (and he is a great presenter) when they are truly themselves up there on that scary stage. He says “don’t be a character, be yourself - you can’t forget your lines when you talk about your life”

Other great quotes to look out for:
"Comparison is the thief of happiness"
"What is not transformed is transferred"

Mark's consultancy, Ape, helps big companies think like small ones and small companies think like big ones. He works on innovation of products, services and business models; he works on sustainability and company purpose; and he coaches businesses and individuals. He has worked for Nike, Coca-Cola, Seedlip, Unilever, Hotpoint, Samsung, John Lewis, Fenwick, Bacardi, Diageo, Mars, Thorntons, 3M, Amazon, Panasonic and hundreds of funky little businesses like Propercorn, Teapigs, Hiut Denim, and Ugly Drinks. He is a Founding Partner of the Do Lectures and author of the books Do Distrupt: Change the status quo or become it (Do Books) and Do Present: How to give talk and be heard (Do Books). He is a Founding partner of feel-good lockdown project www.reasonstobecheerful.co.uk

Be sure to check out his Instagram for those daily Qi Gong classes @markshayler

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Richard x

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