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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 9 MIN

When I Tried to Convince… and The Universe Said “No”

from Speaking to the Soul with Human Design · host Charlie Garnham

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a very real moment in my business — the week I accidentally fell into “convincing energy”… and watched everything stall.I’ll share the story of how a simple email with a casual CTA (“reply with breakthrough”) brought in four beautiful responses — without me trying, pushing, or strategising. And then what happened next… when my open Heart centre kicked in, my mind went into overdrive, and I tried to prove why my offer was “the bees knees.”Spoiler:Tuesday’s email = replies.Friday’s “strategic” email = crickets.The following week, when the pressure dropped?Bookings rolled in again.In this episode, we’ll explore:How convincing energy repels — even when the copy is “good”Why your open Heart centre can lure you into proving, performing, and pushingThe difference between aligned invitation energy vs. needy strategy energyHow manifestation weaves into Human Design (and why the universe mirrors your aura, not your words)Why the magic always happens when you stop gripping and start trustingIf you’ve ever wondered why some things land effortlessly and others fall flat, even when you’re “doing all the right things,” this will speak straight to your soul.✨ Message me on Instagram with your takeaways or questions: https://www.instagram.com/thecharliegarnham/

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a very real moment in my business — the week I accidentally fell into “convincing energy”… and watched everything stall. I’ll share the story of how a simple email with a casual CTA (“reply with breakthrough”) brought in four beautiful responses — without me trying, pushing, or strategising. And then what happened next… when my open Heart centre kicked in, my mind went into overdrive, and I tried to prove why my offer was “the bees knees.” ...

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