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Inner Work

by Steve Barker

Rediscover and Unlock your True Self by doing the "Inner Work" This podcast shares insights, hints, tips and hacks that will make your life easier, relationships that are more fulfilling and rewarding.Personal Development is a journey and to be able to journey we need to understand the pathway to ourselves.This podcast will help you discover your unique pathway and give you some strategies to bring, curiosity, love, fun and a whole heap more...Join me on this journey through the "Inner Work"

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Episodes

  1. Ep 92 - Importance of Reflection

    How do we know if our life is on track and if we are on the right path? How often do you take time to reflect on where you actually are.... I mean really are? It doesn't take long for us to head off down a rabbit hole and get consumed by it.... and when it spits us out, we are miles off course…

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  2. Ep 91 - Our Own Worst Critics

    Have you noticed how easily we can run ourselves down, give ourselves and hard time and judge ourselves in the worst possible way? It is something that we do as humans very easily.... we are our own worst critics. Would you like to know how to stop beating yourself up every time you get something...

  3. Ep 90 The 3-2-1 Principle

    Self-Improvement yeah, yeah....YEAH It all sounds great, but has anyone ever shown you or talked you through how you can do it easily? This is what I will be doing in the Podcast... I will share with you a very simple and yet incredibly powerful technique that you can use repeatedly to improve…

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  4. Ep89 - Feedback - Do you Invite it

    After a 3 month break, the Inner Work Podcast is back... In this episode I will share with you how opening myself up to Feedback from all elements of my life, I have been able to realign and find a balance that will still allow me to serve and be true to myself. This episode of the Inner Work...

  5. Ep88 How to change your life - part 2

    Following on from the previous Inner Work Podcast episode I will continue to share with you the formula that will allow you to make long lasting and sustainable positive changes in your life. You will discover the final steps that are required for us to change our lives and for that change to add...

  6. Ep87 How to change your life - part 1

    In the next 2 Inner Work Podcast episodes I will share with you a formula that will allow you to make long lasting and sustainable positive changes in your life. You will discover the steps that are required for us to change our lives and for that change to add value to ourselves, our…

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  7. Ep 85 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 12 - Pride

    Pride helps us to feel fulfilled, passionate and purposeful about what we do... But what is pride ultimately and how are you developing yourself so that you are proud of yourself and you can say it with conviction? This is what we explore in the final element of the 12 Steps to Happiness that we...

  8. Ep 84 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 11 - Curiosity

    How do you develop the mindset and attitude that will assist you in becoming a Life Long Learner? This is what we unpack in this latest episode of the Inner Work Podcast. I share with you the hints and tips that will help you to grow and develop your curiosity... Because when we learn we grow......

  9. Ep 83 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 10 - Be a Leader

    Being a Leader is a very scary concept for a lot of us. Many of us believe that it is all about being out the front and shouting "follow me" "this way" No, it doesn't have to be that way at all. Join me in this episode of the Inner Work Podcast where we look at step 10 of the 12 Steps to…

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  10. Ep 82 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 9 - Communication

    Communication is how we connect. But have you ever thought what makes up Communication? What the different elements are to Communication? Well that is what we are going to dive deep into in this episode of the Inner Work Podcast. So if you have got your diving gear on.... let's go... Come on in,...

  11. Bonus Episode - How to be EXTRAordinary

    Who wants to be ordinary? Do you ever want to go out to an ordinary restaurant for an ordinary meal and drink ordinary wine? No... of course you don't. You want it to be great, awesome, extraordinary.... It is the same with our lives, with our leadership, with our relationships, with our...

  12. Ep 81 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 8 - Wealth

    Wealth - we can be wealthy in so many different areas of our lives... it doesn't have to be about money. This is what we will be exploring in this part of the 12 Steps to Happiness series that I am running in the Inner Work Podcast. Join me and let's get curious about all the different areas of…

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  13. Ep 80 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 7 - Sharing is Caring

    When we share we feel good. We are still in the 12 Steps to Happiness series and this is step 7. How are you sharing? What are you sharing? Why are you sharing? Let's explore these questions and other concepts in this episode of the Inner Work Podcast. See you in there... Steve

  14. Ep 79 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 6 - The Company you keep

    The people around you will be the people that will influence and impact you. You will rise to the level of the top 5 people that you hang around with... Now I am not for a second suggesting that you ditch and dump your friends. However, there is a way that you can hang out with the most…

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  15. Ep 78 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 5 - Time

    "Days are expensive - When you spend a day you have one less to spend, so make sure you spend it wisely" Time is a a gift that is shared with us, however, none of us know just how much we are gifted. In this episode of the Inner Work Podcast we are continuing with the 12 Steps to Happiness, today...

  16. Ep 77 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 4 - Goals

    Wow, goals can support and provide for us in so many different ways. Here are some of the benefits of Goal Setting: Purpose Passion Direction Self-worth Confidence Belief in yourself Living life on your own Terms Improve your relationship with failure I can talk about Goals all day, they have...

  17. Ep 76 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 3 - Relationships

    We are social animals, we want to and need to be around people. The quality of our relationships can directly impact the quality of our life and our happiness. In this episode of the Inner Work, I explore some of the concepts around relationships and how we can enhance and maximise our...

  18. Ep 75 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 2 - Health

    Step 2 of the 12 Steps to Happiness is Health. This is a very short and to the point episode, because this is an area where I am not the greatest and I am currently working hard on myself. So, I am not one to sit a preach about something that I am not good at... However, I wanted to include this...

  19. Ep 74 - 12 Steps to Happiness - Step 1 - Personal Development

    I am back! I had to go away, regroup and gather more learning that I can share with you. To kick off the refreshed Inner Work Podcast I am focusing on 12 Steps to Happiness Today we explore step 1 - Personal Development. Our lives are only as good as we are... In this Podcast I share some of my...

  20. Ep 73 Courage leads to Confidence

    In this months edition of the "Inner Work" Podcast we explore the concept of Empowerment. We balance out the discussion by exploring Dis-Empowerment and we finish with the exploration of Courage. This podcast was inspired from a Men's Support Group that I had the privilege of being invited to as…

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  21. Ep72 Self Talk

    We all have that internal dialogue that narrates our lives... You know, the little voice in our head - it's OK we all have one, you are not going nuts. Well that little voice can be very toxic at times and can rip us apart... Other times it can lift us up and empower us. What I share in this...

  22. Ep71 Resilience

    After pulling a 30 hour day yesterday and then hearing the stories that have been shared with me today, the topic for this episode of the "Inner Work" is a very organic one. Very often when we are doing it "tough" and we think is harsh, it could well be preparing us for things that are ahead of…

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  23. Ep70 - Unlearn Yourself

    In this episode of the Inner Work Podcast I explore the concept of Unlearning what we have learned in order to change how we experience the world. Now, this is not a new concept, but it is something that many people struggle with understanding. I hope that the way that I have shared and explained...

  24. Ep 69 - How to Stop Pissing Yourself Off

    How often do you get pissed off at things? Once a day?.... 5 times a day?... More? What do you get pissed off about? Other People? Situations? The way things are done? People's actions? What if I told you that you were actually pissing yourself off... what would you say to that? If you are…

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  25. Ep68 - The Long Term Power of the Inner Work

    When we do the Inner Work we are making life long changes. These are not just quick fixes.... the work we do lasts for years and years. I share with you the journey of 2 ladies who said "Enough is Enough" Who said "I am not living like this anymore" And chose to believe in themselves, to invest…

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  26. Ep67 - Tomorrow Never Comes

    Tomorrow is a mystical land where 99% of all human productivity, motivation and achievement is stored. How many times have you said to yourself, or someone else, "I will do that tomorrow" How many times have you then found that tomorrow is so full, so busy that you don't have time to do that…

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  27. Ep66 - Identifying Self-Sabotage

    Self-Sabotage, we all do it... But very few of us understand it or can even recognise it. I recognise Self-Sabotage in my clients all of the time, and when I talk to them about it... very often they have no idea they are doing it or even understand what it is and how it is impacting them. In this...

  28. Ep65 - How do you score?

    This is a tough conversation today... How we feel about ourselves internally determines how we invest in ourselves externally. In today's Podcast I will share ideas and concepts that will help us to recognise how we truly feel about ourselves. I will share some very simple strategies that will…

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  29. Ep64 - 6 Questions to Change Your Life

    Have you ever wondered how you can enhance your life? Perhaps you are already asking that exact question, but can't find the answer... Maybe you need a little inspiration just to get you started... If any of these scenarios apply... then you have to listen to this podcast. I will share 6…

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  30. Ep63 - Problems Everywhere

    Life is one big problem and that then breaks down into lots and lots of little problems... Particularly at the moment, as we are exiting from the Covid Problem, many of my clients are experiencing an overwhelm with problems. They tell me how they are surrounded by problems. In this short and to…

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  31. Ep62 - Is Knowledge holding you back?

    We all need knowledge.... Knowledge is what ensures we understand, can do things and ultimately....stay safe. Have you ever thought that Knowledge could be holding you back? No? In this podcast I share a perspective, which when explored fully, demonstrates why knowledge will force us into playing...

  32. S2 Ep61 - Embracing Uncertainty

    There is so much uncertainty around right now. Australia is moving closer to this 80% vaccinated benchmark, which will trigger the start of "living with Covid" Understandably, this is causing heaps of uncertainty and in some cases a lot of anxiety and worry. Now, I am not here to answer the...

  33. Ep 60 - Pot Holes in Life

    Potholes, if you drive, you know what a pain in the arse they are... Then the council come along and do a quick fix, which never works and the pothole returns even bigger and deeper than last time.... Occasionally the council will do a full repair and fix the problem once and for all..... sure we...

  34. S2 Ep29 - Understanding our Fear

    Fear impacts us all and in some cases it can paralyse us.... It can stop us doing things we want and even stop us from chasing our dreams. I have experienced this and I am sure you have too... How can we reduce the impact that fear has upon us? In this short podcast I share 3 strategies that I…

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  35. S2 Ep28 - Identity = Worth

    Identity is so important and yet we don't really give it much time or respect. Over the last few months, I have noticed how the language we use around our identity actually starts to determine our worth or value. Even more, when we are describing ourselves....especially if it is through our...

  36. S2 Ep27 - Changing your socks can change your life

    What has Socks got to do with changing your life... Well there is a connection and in this short podcast I share with you how changing my socks changed my life and how it then snowballed from there... If you are curious and you want to know more, you are going to have to listen.... Click now…

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  37. S2 Ep26 - What curiosity can give us

    Curiosity is something that we can bring into our thinking and our mindset on a daily basis if we choose too... But what is a curious mindset? Even more than that....how do we bring a curious mindset on a consistent basis? Well, this is exactly what I explore in this week's Podcast... Personally,...

  38. S2 Ep25 - Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

    Why am I exploring the top 5 regrets of the dying? Because when we have awareness around what other people regret, we also have insight and perspectives. These are the top 5 compiled from thousands of interviews with dying people....and these are their top 5 regrets. Personally, I know that…

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  39. S2 Ep24 - The Power of Reflection

    Hindsight = Insight In this Podcast I explore the power of Hindsight and I also explore why so many of us do not reflect on our outcomes. Even more, I then share with you some hints and tips about how we can create time and space to bring reflection into our daily Inner Work Practices. Join me in...

  40. S2 Ep23 - How to stop repeating Disastrous Relationship

    I was asked by Lisamarie - how do you stop falling in love with the same destructive patterns and wrong types? Great question Lisamarie.... In this podcast I share some insights around this question from the perspective of Human Behaviour... If this is something that you notice happening a lot in...

  41. S2 Ep22 - How to Overcome Destructive Self-Talk

    We all have Self-Talk....but what do we do when it is destructive and toxic? The problem with Self-Talk is that we cannot get away from it? So how do we calm down the destructive side of our Self-Talk.... Join me in this Podcast where I share a model around human behaviour that will enable you to...

  42. S2 Ep21 - A Gift to Ourselves

    Time is a gift.... However, sometimes we feel that we don't have time... When that happens, we self-sacrifice for the benefit of others or the tasks we feel we must complete. But at what cost? In this podcast I explore the concept of giving ourselves the ultimate gift... The gift of time. I share...

  43. S2 Ep20 - Vulnerability

    Vulnerability is very often seen as a weakness and something that brings shame. But what if it wasn't.....what if it is a strength....an inner strength. What if I were to tell you that through vulnerability you will have stronger relationships? Not just with your significant family and friends…

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  44. S2 Ep19 - Leadership & Weak Links

    This is a powerful Podcast, where we address the uncomfortable issue of the weak link in a team. Join me as we explore and unpack the impact that a weak link or even a number of weak links can have upon a team. Even more, we will go through 5 different ways of being able to tackle the issue of...

  45. S2 Ep18 - Winning the race of life

    Who wants to know the secret to getting an 80m head start in the 100m race of life? If you do....you need to be willing to ask some tough questions and accept the answer, regardless of what it is. In this podcast, we explore what those questions are and how the answers will give us that 80m head...

  46. S2 Ep17 - Choose You... So others can find you

    Over the last few weeks I have heard lots of examples of where people feel like they cannot be themselves....their true selves....in relationships. It is like they have to do things to please the other person and in the majority of these examples the relationship has broken down and their is…

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  47. S2 - Ep16 Leadership is a Verb

    Description of a verb - a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence Leadership is Dynamic - dynamic means changing... Therefore we need Adaptability. We get this through growth, failure, an open mindset, grit and vision...but how do you develop these qualities? Join me in this Podcast...

  48. S2 Ep15 - Sleepless Nights

    We have all experienced it where you wake up in the middle of the night, boom...your brain kicks in and you can't get back to sleep. It can lead to exhaustion.... it is also a massive part of anxiety. I experienced this last week and I implemented a strategy that eased my anxiety, worry and...

  49. S2 Ep14 - Choice

    Everything in life is our Choice... I know this may sound controversial and in some ways it is... However, when I was able to get my head around it and grasp the fundamentals of what Choice meant... It opened up a whole new way of experiencing my life... Even more, as a Leader, it opened up whole...

  50. S2 Ep 13 - Benchmarks for a Success Mindset

    Having a Success Mindset is gold, but what if you don't have benchmarks set around that Success Mindset? In this podcast I share with you 5 Success Mindset area that I focus upon and the Benchmarks around them. A Benchmark is a standard that we want to meet, a level of excellence. This level…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Rediscover and Unlock your True Self by doing the "Inner Work" This podcast shares insights, hints, tips and hacks that will make your life easier, relationships that are more fulfilling and rewarding.Personal Development is a journey and to be able to journey we need to understand the pathway to ourselves.This podcast will help you discover your unique pathway and give you some strategies to bring, curiosity, love, fun and a whole heap more...Join me on this journey through the "Inner Work"

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Steve Barker

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