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Hosted by Amy Rowlinson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 527 episodes
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Seeking fulfilment and purpose in your life? The intention of this podcast is to encourage you to focus on your WHY which will enable and empower you to achieve your desires. Creating positive, global ripple effects, guests from all walks of life and at differing stages in their business, career and life speak with podcast host, Amy Rowlinson, sharing their unique perspectives on purpose in relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations. Have a Purpose. Have a Plan. Focus on WHY.
Amy Rowlinson hosts Focus on WHY, a society show with 527 episodes published.
What does it mean to be part of the solution when life turns upside down? Dunia Shafik shares the heart-wrenching story of her son's journey from victim to perpetrator of knife crime and the hidden sentence carried by fa
What happens when the structure and identity you've known for nearly two decades suddenly disappears? After almost 19 years in the Royal Navy and a life-changing cancer diagnosis, Chris Dodd shares his honest journey thr
Ever felt stuck, craving more purpose in work and life? Amy Rowlinson dives deep into powerful transformations, sharing personal moments and lessons from five inspiring guests – from leaving unfulfilling careers, overcom
Episode Trigger Warning: Discussion of Rape Have you ever questioned where your boundaries came from and how they shape the way you see yourself and your relationships? Survivor, sex education speaker and founder of Bett
Who are you when life changes the roles that once defined you? Team GB powerlifter, personal trainer and mum Natalie Hurdley shares how she has navigated life's many transitions while discovering strength that goes far b
At 30, Eleanor Sands walked away from an unfulfilling corporate career and chose to break the cycle of unhappiness to build a life aligned with her values. She shares her belief that our past does not define our future,
What happens when you search for purpose, only to discover the answers were inside you all along? Nathalie Cordell, coach and newly published author, shares her journey from corporate burnout to awakening her feminine wi
Are you feeling stuck, searching for deeper meaning or wondering what your next step should be? In this 84th solo episode of Focus on WHY, Amy Rowlinson reflects on the powerful lessons shared by five recent guests and e
Are you living your soul purpose or simply running a business by default? James Ainsworth explores the powerful reframe from business to purpose, sharing how a journey of heartbreak and spiritual growth ignited his passi
Focus on WHY podcast episode 518 Breaking the Silence with Angie McQuillin How does breaking a decades-old silence change a life? Angie McQuillin opens up about her powerful journey through trauma, justice and personal t
What would be the soundtrack for your purpose? Louise Camby shares the remarkable story of rediscovering her grandfather Johnny Douglas's original Marvel animation soundtracks from the 1980s, including iconic music from
Is it time to rethink how we talk about men in the workplace? Carolyn Hobdey draws on her experience in male-dominated boardrooms and complex personal dynamics to challenge the narrative. She shares why meaningful change
Mindset and confidence coach and photographer Sarah Hoyle shares her powerful journey from childhood bullying, toxic relationships, postnatal depression and years of undiagnosed health struggles to healing, resilience an
In this solo podcast episode of Focus on WHY, I reflect on the powerful insights shared by five recent guests and explore how intentional reflection can inspire meaningful action. From vulnerability and cultural awarenes
Coach and facilitator Sarah Perugia explores the realities of mid-career and midlife for women, from hormonal shifts and career pauses to the often unseen weight of emotional labour at home and within organisations. Sara
Ever felt like life's chaos controls you more than you control it? Randi Halaway explores how freedom, abundance and purpose are created from within rather than chased externally. She shares how regulating the nervous sy
What does it really take to build an extraordinary, purpose-driven life? After surviving two near-fatal brain injuries, venomous snakebites and tropical diseases, bat scientist turned social entrepreneur Dr Nancy R. Irwi
Navigating Egyptian, German and British cultures, Marina Ibrahim turned her lifelong question, 'Where do I belong?' into a powerful exploration of cultural intelligence. She reveals how dimensions such as time, trust, fo
Are you really as scam-savvy as you think? Trading Standards expert and CEO of Consumer Friend, Louise Baxter MBE, shares insights from more than 20 years working on the frontline of fraud and consumer protection. Louise
Feeling stuck or searching for more meaning in your work and life? In this episode, I weave together the wisdom from the conversations I've had my last five guests: Ed Jordan, Barbara Nixon, Chaandani Khan, Victoria Renn
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