Ep. #27 The Divine Possibility of Change w/ Eleanor Tweddell

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Eleanor Tweddell is a coach, mentor, consultant, creator and entrepreneur focused on reinvention. As the age-old wisdom declares: when one door closes, a world of possibility awaits. Eleanor teaches people how to embrace and navigate major changes in life – whether it’s losing your job, significant financial changes, or difficult relationships. She focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental space for people to work through their challenges, and re-align themselves with what they truly want, and what life has to offer.  After going through several major challenges in her life, Eleanor discovered that although big changes are often very difficult, unpleasant, and stressful, they also present an amazing opportunity for creation of something new. Whether its reviving an old passion project, working on a dream, or simply getting out of negative situations, change allows for the possibility of renewed hope.

“Sometimes we just need a safe space to unravel, ramble, be free, without judgment. So that we can recharge, reset and move forward with gusto!” – Eleanor Tweddell

Change is a scary thing. It can come with thoughts and feelings of uncertainty, pain, and a sense of loss. However, just like the caterpillar goes through a major transformation to metamorphose into a butterfly, so too do we experience major transformations of our existence as we know it. The crucial point, however, is that change can be amazing. Change has the potential to create a new amazing life – a life of freedom, fulfillment, and joy. We need only allow ourselves to go through the changes (with all the ups and downs) to truly see how amazing the change is. To navigate change successfully, we must treat ourselves nonjudgmentally, with kindness and love. 

Eleanor Tweddell

Eleanor Tweddell is a coach, mentor, consultant, creator and entrepreneur focused on reinvention.

Why Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You

“Four years ago I got made redundant. It wasn’t the best time of my life. But I wondered if it was time to step away from corporate life and explore the ‘outside’ world. I started writing a blog. I started an online retail store. I joined up to lots of courses and programmes. I had no idea what I was doing! But I got curious, stayed open to new ideas and took opportunities that came along. The blog became a community, which became a business, which became a book, the book is here. This book will take you through the shock of redundancy, the feeling of being stuck, slowing down to get clarity, becoming unstuck and thriving in your next chapter, your next door. It shares my story, other people’s stories, all the tricks and guidance that helped me. It’s honest, it’s optimistic, it might even make you laugh!”

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#171: Navigating life, fame, and self-discovery with Anthony Kavanagh – Another Door Opens

In this heartfelt conversation, Anthony Kavanagh shares the ups and downs of his journey from aspiring pop star to author, exploring themes of resilience, vulnerability, and authentic self-expression. This episode is about overcoming personal challenges and embracing life's unpredictable twists.   Key topics we cover –  Anthony's early dreams of music and the drive to succeed in the 90s pop scene The power of storytelling in healing and self-discovery Insights into writing a memoir and revisiting past traumas Memorable moments with celebrities like Madonna, Prince, and Faye Dunaway Navigating the relationship between fame, authenticity, and mental health The significance of "underthinking" and living in the present moment Practical advice: the importance of love, gratitude, and living in the now "Embrace love, live authentically, and be present in the moment. Ask yourself, 'What would love do?' to guide your decisions and navigate life's challenges." Anthony Kavannah   Timestamps:  04:45 – The drive behind Anthony's ambitions and chasing feelings 05:41 – Early days: Manchester, music dreams, and serendipity 07:06 – First break: nightclub encounter with a music manager 08:02 – Firing from McDonald's: a pivotal moment 09:16 – The power of manifestation and self-belief 10:02 – Reflections on imposter syndrome and innocence in success 16:44 – Crazy moments in LA and celebrity sightings 18:17 – Reflecting on fame and surreal experiences 19:27 – Returning to creative work and the impact of vulnerability 20:47 – Challenges of writing memoirs and revisiting trauma 22:17 – The importance of voice consistency and authenticity in writing 23:41 – The origin of "Pop Scars" and his book's deeper message 25:33 – His battle with addiction and the journey to sobriety 27:24 – The influence of recovery in his storytelling 29:13 – Navigating publishing and cover choices 30:46 – The broader message behind his memoir beyond fame 32:44 – The music scene of the 90s and his creative process 34:45 – Managing public image and personal identity 36:11 – Celebrity friendships and personal reflections 38:48 – Future plans: touring, new music, and media projects 40:49 – Living moment-to-moment: "be where your feet are" 46:40 – The healing power of storytelling and vulnerability 55:50 – Favourite books, songs, and spiritual tools that shaped him 58:11 – "What would love do?" as a guiding principle 59:51 – Final thoughts: embracing love, living authentically, and ongoing support More about Anthony Born in Manchester, Anthony Kavanagh's rise to fame was stratospheric, scoring a record deal at the age of just eighteen and winning the much-coveted Smash Hits Male Artist of the Year Award in 1997, all the while achieving top ten hits, appearing on countless magazine covers, performing on Top of the Pops and gigging alongside the Spice Girls. The stuff that dreams are made of.   But Anthony – or Kavana as he came to be known – was also trying to keep his sexuality a secret while navigating his way through an industry where image was everything; where his success depended on him having to be exactly who he wasn't.   What followed was a dark and dangerous spiral into addiction, an illness that would insidiously follow and baffle him for years to come. Pop Scars is a story told with fearless honesty that's at times as funny as it is heartbreaking, chronicling the highs, the lows, the self-destruction and the chaos of hitting rock bottom and then finding out that rock bottom has a basement.   Thirty years on, Anthony tells his jaw-dropping story in the book  Pop Scars, about teenage stardom, fame, addiction, grief and – ultimately – survival and sobriety.   Connect with Anthony: Twitter Instagram   Work with Eleanor Buy the Book – Another Door Opens; 5 steps for navigating change. Described as 'Game changing' 'Brilliant' 'A must read' 'The best book on change'.   Eleanor supports individuals, teams and organisations through change. Whether it's coaching or large scale organisational change through communications and training.   Work with Eleanor 121 as your coach, when you are starting something new, to develop the idea, to create the idea, to get it launched. Book in a Change Mastery for a team session – when your team is navigating change. Book in a 90 minute workshop – to think through change at work.       Instagram:instagram/anotherdooruk LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/  Website: http://www.another-door-opens.com     Produced by winteraudio.co.uk  
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