Listen in as Ricky Richards, Creative Director and Podcast Host, interviews Charlotte Austin, Behavioural Psychologist and Executive Coach, as part of his series of talking to leading figures of creativity and innovation. Using her understanding of human behaviour and years of experience in communication, behaviour change, engagement, motivation and positively influencing people, Charlotte sets out to support people in understanding themselves and those around them better.

After meeting in a professional environment, when Ricky was working for AKQA in his first advertising job, Ricky has seen first-hand how Charlotte’s advice can improve your skills in confidence and communication. Delving into her philosophy on high performance, leadership and how to live a good life, this interview explores personal development, its sustainability and how to align your behaviour with your values. As Charlotte and Ricky both recognise it’s not always easy, but there are certain ways you can approach your choices and emotions.

An image that stood out for us in this interview was thinking of your emotions as a pendulum, swinging from fear and darkness to thrill and excitement, and then proceeding to imagining yourself as at the top of the pendulum, conscious of the two directions, and trying to find calm, peace, and self awareness. If this resonates in any way with you, and if a philosophy on how to live a good life based on connection, honesty, authenticity, and trust aligns with your way of thinking, we would recommend a listen!

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