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Illuminate : Insights for Personal Growth

Illuminate : Insights for Personal Growth

By Mariam Noronha

A podcast to help you to become the best version of yourself, master human dynamics and have richer, better relationships.
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8 building blocks of Self development

Illuminate : Insights for Personal GrowthApr 05, 2021

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8 building blocks of Self development

8 building blocks of Self development

Lots of times in life, we feel like we are stuck or unable to grow. In this episode I share 8 building blocks that will equip anyone who wants to grow with the tools they need to make that move. Evolving as a person requires rethinking and revisiting some limiting ideas and beliefs. As all great thinkers have said, inner work is necessary to see results in the outer world. Presenting 8 building blocks to help you rebuild your inner world and reinvent the external world.
Apr 05, 202122:23
Daily Direction: Time is Life

Daily Direction: Time is Life

All of us have the gift of 24 hours every day. The difference is how we use that time. Time is life and the best way to use time is in learning
Mar 11, 202104:18
Daily Direction: You Can Have Results or Excuses; Not Both

Daily Direction: You Can Have Results or Excuses; Not Both

If you want to produce Results then Confidence is essential. Two of my students taught me this important lesson through different approaches to the same thing. One produced results the other only had excuses.
Mar 10, 202106:16
Daily Direction: the importance of having a vision for your life

Daily Direction: the importance of having a vision for your life

Many of us are fortunate to be blessed with sight but we go through life with blinkers on. We don’t leave our comfort zones and resist opportunities to learn and grow. In this episode I share the importance of vision, a lesson I learned from a student who is visually impaired
Mar 09, 202105:11
Daily Direction: Loss, Grief and Courage in Adversity

Daily Direction: Loss, Grief and Courage in Adversity

As part of the human experience all of us must encounter grief’ loss and the finality of death. The sooner in life we learn to deal with these challenges, the better it is for us. Join me as I share a short story of grief and courage from my student
Mar 08, 202106:52
Daily Direction: Nothing can stop you if you have the Right Attitude

Daily Direction: Nothing can stop you if you have the Right Attitude

Daily direction is a special series of episodes in which I invite you to join me as I share life’s simplest and most profound lessons. Lessons I learned from my students. The first lesson- attitude is indeed everything.
Mar 07, 202106:20
Skills for a purposeful 2021

Skills for a purposeful 2021

As we enter 2021 we need to shift our focus to ourselves, work more on our own self development and create meaning and purpose in our lives. In this episode I share my reflections on practical ways to advance in the direction of our growth.
Jan 08, 202130:28
Getting your words right- 8 tips everyone can use for masterful communication

Getting your words right- 8 tips everyone can use for masterful communication

Words are what we use to inform, to influence and persuade. Words can empower us to influence others, words can weaken our stand or strengthen it, they can enrich the quality of our interactions and relationships. In this episode I share 8 simple tips everyone can use to master communication
Sep 20, 202014:24
Sharing in the Digital World

Sharing in the Digital World

Let’s explore the dimensions of sharing in the digital world. Before you share or forward information consider the impact it could have. Be responsible and think before you hit the like, share or forward button. Sharing on social media is a privilege not a right
Aug 17, 202008:56
How to harness your potential

How to harness your potential

Your potential is nothing without you driving it ahead. Let’s talk about how we hold back and never realise our potential and what we can do to harness our potential.
Aug 06, 202013:42
How to take better decisions

How to take better decisions

Decision making is an intrinsic and inseparable part of this journey called life. In this episode I talk about some simple things to consider and improve the quality of your decisions. Let’s learn how to make better decisions
Jul 26, 202007:34
The importance of saying No and how to say No

The importance of saying No and how to say No

Many of us are caught in the trap of other people’s demands and expectations of us. We say yes to please others, keep them in good humour and seek their approval. In this episode we look at the importance of saying no, no isn’t a bad word and how we can say no
Jul 20, 202010:26
How to improve your self awareness

How to improve your self awareness

Inner work is difficult but it must be done. In this episode I share some ideas that will help you to become more self aware and joyful
Jun 24, 202023:38
Passwords for personal and professional success

Passwords for personal and professional success

Passwords are like keys that open doors in the digital world. In this episode I am sharing some passwords to help you lead richer and better lives
May 05, 202014:02
How to achieve phenomenal growth

How to achieve phenomenal growth

We want to grow but often find growth difficult and frustrating. Let’s explore why. Let’s see how phenomenal growth is yours right where you are.
Apr 23, 202018:19
How you influence others every day

How you influence others every day

You are an influencer. An influencer doesn’t just exist on social media. Join me in understanding how each one of us is an influencer
Apr 14, 202013:58
Renew Refresh and Reshape lessons and observations from the corona virus crisis

Renew Refresh and Reshape lessons and observations from the corona virus crisis

The corona virus crisis has turned the world tipsy turvy. In this episode I share my learning and observations from this. I think the crisis has given us the opportunity to renew, refresh and reshape our life and relationships
Apr 04, 202013:55
How to become more confident

How to become more confident

I think a lot of people struggle with the lack of confidence. In this episode I am sharing 6 essentials I feel will help you become more confident
Mar 28, 202015:05
Life lessons from nature

Life lessons from nature

Mother Nature is teaching us every day from dawn to dusk. In this episode I am sharing my perspectives and learning’s from nature
Mar 23, 202025:11
Choose your interactions with care

Choose your interactions with care

Our frequent interactions are our biggest influencers. Our mindset and moods can improve phenomenally when we have the right interactions and influences
Mar 22, 202004:48
How to balance the real world and virtual world

How to balance the real world and virtual world

Navigating the path on the web. The real persona and virtual persona
Mar 21, 202007:11