We all strive for a life well lived, but so often, we simply drift through.
The 'Oh My Days Academy' podcast helps you thrive in every domain of life, so that your relationships fulfil, your work rewards & spirituality deepens, all whilst having the physical vitality to fuel your dreams.
Plenty of free episodes available, but join the insiders club below for additional content, PDF templates book giveaways & access to our secret communication channel.

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When the Bugs Came

This is Joe’s first foray into the world of Children’s Picture books, but not unlike his other written pieces, this also has great rhythm and rhyme.

When the bugs came, is a funny, charming, heart-warming and authentic recall of the events of Lockdown as told my Jacob, Isla and Mum. It has wonderful pace about it, but also, the ability to take you back to these unprecedented times of Isolation, but through the eyes of a child. Coupled with Illustrator Andy Gray’s detailed colourful and chaotic drawings the text weaves its way through the book, like an airborne virus.

The content recalls handwashing by singing happy birthday, clapping for our heroes, home-schooling and the feeling of isolation from this young family. It’s very likely that this will become a picture book reference to those never to be forgotten or hopefully repeated days. And it is hoped that families, organisations and schools will use this to help children remember and understand for years to come.

Special Episode - When The Bugs Came, Feat. Joe Fisher

In January 2018, Ben's brother Sam ended his own life. Forced to to carry out resuscitation for almost half an hour before the mass of emergency services arrived, Ben was faced with a choice to feel like a victim, or concentrate his pain on campaigning to ensure this doesn't happen to another family, to ensure that another boy doesn't have to speak at the funeral of his younger brother. 

Since then Ben has been received a Diana Award, appointed as a Linkedin Changemaker and has pushed hard for 10 Downing Street to reconsider their efforts in Mental Health support for schools & workplaces. 

033. Five Steps To Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing, Feat. Ben West

033: Campaigning For Better Mental Health Support, Feat. Ben West 

A brand strategist with over 30 years’ experience, Sid set up his own agency, Mad Hen, back in 2009. Since then, he’s crafted brand identities for countless companies, and held workshops with over 1,000 businesses and 3,000 young people every year.

It was during one of these workshops that Sid developed the idea for the Meee Programme, realising that he could channel his branding expertise to help people believe in who they are. After asking a group of school pupils to pick one word to describe themselves, Sid was horrified that 15% used terms like ‘freak, ‘weirdo’ and ‘misfit’. These words would come up time and again - not just with students, but with adults of all ages.

Over the past two years, Sid’s been creating tools to help people feel more confident in themselves. Bringing together Sid’s in-depth knowledge of branding with techniques from psychology, neuroscience, education and sociology, the Meee Programme encourages everyone to recognise and believe in their abilities.

In March 2015, Sid was invited to Number 10 Downing Street to present the Meee Programme to Lord Young, who endorsed it as ‘a great initiative’. He’s now working with Job Centres, rehabilitation centres and educational establishments across the UK.

INSIDERS Five Steps To Being The Best You Can Be, Feat Sid Madge 

032. The Importance Of Knowing Yourself Well, Feat. Sid Madge 

Amanda is a coach and mentor to female business owners who want to break the shackles of stress and overwhelm and create more freedom in their work. Having owned her own business for 11 years, then selling it for six figures in early 2019, she was successful but unhappy. 


In this conversation we talk about the paradox of experiencing both success (and all the good that came with it) alongside the overwhelming stress that Amanda experienced. 


Theres more from the Amanda in the insiders club, where we talk 'Five Steps To Serenity'. You can join the insiders club over at ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 


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Tom Elliott is one of the UK’s most exciting comedy magicians, touring throughout the year.. whilst also being the resident MC at his own variety night in Doncaster. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun’, Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and raised almost £10,000 in crowdfunding support. 


Founder of the ‘Oh My Days Academy’, Tom hosts a weekly podcast, championing the art of living life to the full.  He is also the creator of Focused Creative - An online course and membership that seeks to aid creative people to declutter their ideas, position themselves for productivity and achieve their greatest ambitions. 


As an ambassador for Compassion UK and Cinnamon Network International, Tom’s work serves to help thousands of vulnerable people across the world. 


www.tom-elliott.org
www.ohmydaysacademy.co.uk
www.focusedcreative.co.uk

Stress & Overwhelm, Feat. Amanda O'Rourke

Amanda is a coach and mentor to female business owners who want to break the shackles of stress and overwhelm and create more freedom in their work. Having owned her own business for 11 years, then selling it for six figures in early 2019, she was successful but unhappy. 

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Tom Elliott is one of the UK’s most exciting comedy magicians, touring throughout the year.. whilst also being the resident MC at his own variety night in Doncaster. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun’, Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and raised almost £10,000 in crowdfunding support. 


Founder of the ‘Oh My Days Academy’, Tom hosts a weekly podcast, championing the art of living life to the full.  He is also the creator of Focused Creative - An online course and membership that seeks to aid creative people to declutter their ideas, position themselves for productivity and achieve their greatest ambitions. 


As an ambassador for Compassion UK and Cinnamon Network International, Tom’s work serves to help thousands of vulnerable people across the world. 


www.tom-elliott.org
www.ohmydaysacademy.co.uk
www.focusedcreative.co.uk

Insiders: Five Steps To Serenity, Feat. Amanda O'Rourke

Ian is an innovative entrepreneur, who connects church, commercial, civic and community leadership, to see influence and transformation. His key focus is understanding people and how they behave in groups. Ian has successfully founded a number of Virtual Networks and Virtual Organisations. He currently manages a number of Internet based projects that range from business development to community and social networking.

Ian is a trained teacher and graduate in technology. He has been involved in education and training since 1990 and his roles have included, Teacher of Design & Technology and ICT, Head of Student Services, Head of Marketing and Director of Information Learning Technology.

Ian first started working with Internet and Multimedia Learning Technologies in 1995. He has experience in managing IT strategy as well as skills in developing and supporting on-line learning, mentoring and assessment. He has also acted as an examiner for both GCSE and Advanced Level subjects. He has worked for AQA, OCR, and WJEC and is a Fellow of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL),

Ian is a member of Rotary, a 1.2 million member organisation, made up of business and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change, in local communities, and around the world.

In March 2019, Ian was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, a Crown appointment, working alongside the Lord Lieutenant across the region.

030. Finding Hope & Resilience, Feat. Ian Mayer  

Science Magician Dr Matt Pritchard is a Curator of Wonder. His shows bring gasps of amazement, thought provoking ideas and memorable teaching. He inspires audiences to both enlarge their thinking and their dreams.

https://www.sciencemagicshows.co.uk/ 
https://www.wordsonwonder.com


029. Words On Wonder, Feat Matt Pritchard 

INSIDERS  How To Interpret The Labels On Food Packaging

Caspar Chamberlain is the man behind 'Trained Personally'. A passion turned into a lifestyle that has driven him to study and learn more about the human body and how we can help ourselves feel, look and perform better. 

www.trainedpersonally.com

028. Nutrition Habits & Disciplines, Featuring Caspar Chamberlain 

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Dr Kandiah is a social entrepreneur with a vision to help solve some of society’s seemingly intractable problems through building partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy. 

He is the founding director of Home For Good, a charity seeking to find loving homes for children in the care system. He is a passionate advocate for family reunification, fostering and adoption in order to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children worldwide. 

Krish has written 13 books including the catalytic “Home for Good: Making a Difference for Vulnerable Children” and the award-winning “Paradoxology.”  Dr Kandiah is a regular contributor to The Times of London and The Guardian, and is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2. 

Dr Kandiah is in demand as a speaker at both national and international conferences. He has spoken at the Q conference in Nashville and to a full house at TEDx Oxford on the topic “Can Hospitality Change the World?”  He is a member of the Global Leadership Summit faculty and has spoken in places as diverse as Apple HQ in Cupertino, the GooglePlex, the Cabinet Office in Westminster and the Royal Albert Hall. 

Krish is a consultant offering both creativity and academic reflection to bring strategic change, culture shift and innovation. He has expertise in the connections between international development, faith literacy and communication. Dr Kandiah is an ambassador for the UK aid and development charity Tearfund.

Dr Kandiah holds degrees in Chemistry, Missiology and Theology. His PhD is from Kings College, London. 

He currently holds faculty positions at Regent College, Vancouver and Regents Park College, Oxford University, is an Honorary Research Fellow at the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work at Bournemouth University and is an Honorary Reader in Theology at St Andrews University, Scotland. 

Dr Kandiah lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and 6 children (through birth, fostering and adoption).

027. Faithiesm, Why Christians & Athiests Have More In Common Than You Think 

Patrick is CEO and co-founder of Kintsugi Hope which came about following a series of personal trials and ill health affecting Patrick and his family. Prior to that, Patrick led urban youth charity, XLP which he also founded in 1996 and ran for 21 years.

Patrick has travelled to over thirty countries working with and on behalf of the poorest communities and is a regular contributor on radio and TV on issues of poverty and justice. He received the Mayor of London Peace Award in 2010 for his valuable contribution towards peace and justice and was also awarded an OBE from her Majesty the Queen for services to young people.

Patrick is a passionate communicator and equally at home on the main stage at major UK political party conferences, engaging in robust debates in the media, connecting with business and community leaders, speaking to inmates in a maximum security prison or gang leaders in Jamaica.


026. Thriving In The Midst Of Adversity, Feat. Patrick Regan 

Carol Barwick is the project manager of 'Raise, Creative Arts with a pastoral heart' 

An ex-primary school teacher and church children’s worker, Carol has over 20 years experience working with a variety of different children including street children in Guatemala, children with additional needs in Bethnal Green and young carers in Bradford.

With a BAHons in creative writing and music, and a diploma in Creative Practise in Community settings, her passion is to raise the self-esteem and confidence of every one that she works with, carrying a belief that every one matters and that everyone should be able to communicate confidence.

025. Finding Confidence Through Creativity, Feat Carol Barwick 

Anita Cleare (MA AdvDip) is a parenting speaker, writer and coach and co-founder of The Positive Parenting Project. Her first book, The Work/Parent Switch is published by Vermilion Books.

In 2012 Anita founded The Positive Parenting Project, a social enterprise which aims to bring the benefits of proven, evidence-based parenting strategies to as many parents (and children) as possible. Anita speaks at events across the country and delivers parenting seminars, workshops and one-to-one support. She is a regular on TV and radio.

Fascinated by children and how they develop, Anita has a talent for helping parents view their children and their own parenting strategies from different angles. She is adamant that there is no such thing as a perfect parent and says her ambition with her own children is simply not to make the same mistakes too often.


024. The Work / Parent Switch, Feat Anita Cleare 

We are moving! (kind of...) 

Be sure to click subscribe over at https://www.youtube.com/tomelliotttv 

Audio versions of each episode will continue to be uploaded here but we will shift our focus over to youtube. 

A bunch of extra audio episodes, in addition to some youtube interviews, being posted here over the summer too. Don't miss out! 

Oh My Days Academy 

Announcement

Tom Elliott speaks to speaker and coach, Sanjay Shah about his fire walk tutoring and his wisdom around emotional intelligence. A fascinating interview that will leave you encouraged to live well and achieve your greatest ambitions. 

The insiders club is being upgraded, and so to join during this season of transition, contact Tom directly at tom(at)tom-elliott.org

023. Fire Walking  and  Emotional Intellegence, Feat. Sanjay Shah

Tom Elliott is joined by personal development enthusiast and motivational speaker, Luke Askew who passionately believes that we were made to thrive. Luke has made it his life mission, now a full time job, to help people do just that. 

In the insiders club, Luke shares 5 Steps For Telling Your Story to become a person of influence. Join the insiders club at ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

INSIDERS, Five Steps To Tell A Story  and  Become A Person Of Influence, Feat Luke Askew

022. You Were Made To Thrive, Feat. Luke Askew

Creator of The Happy Self Journal, Francesca Geens, joins Tom to chat about the journal and the impact its having on the wellbeing of thousands of children across the world.

In the insiders club, Francesca shares 5 values to share with your child to support their wellbeing. Join us at ohmydaysacademy.co.uk.

The Happy Self Journal, Supporting The WellBeing Of Your Child, Feat. Francesca Geens.output

Creator of The Happy Self Journal, Francesca Geens, joins Tom to chat about the journal and the impact its having on the wellbeing of thousands of children across the world. 

In the insiders club, Francesca shares 5 values to share with your child to support their wellbeing. Join us at ohmydaysacademy.co.uk.  

Five Values To Share With Your Child To Benefit Their Wellbeing, Feat Francesca Geens  

Life Coach, Debs Aspland, talks to Tom about managing our workload in our personal and working lives. For those of us who need to find a way to get organised and leave behind the stress that comes with forgetting tasks, missing deadlines, or simply dealing with the practicalities of life, this episode is a goldmine of wisdom. 

Join the insiders club where Debs gives a 5 step plan for getting organised > ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

INSIDERS 5 Steps To Getting Organised, Feat Debs Aspland

020. How To Get Organised, Feat Debs Aspland

Charlie Beswick is a Mum to twins, part-time teacher, author, blogger, charity founder (More Than a Face) and cheeseaholic!  She is passionate about supporting others on journeys they never expected to take.

In this episode of the insiders club, Charlie shares '5 Steps To Self Talk'. To join, visit ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

INSIDERS '5 Steps To Self Talk' Feat Charlie Beswick 

Charlie Beswick is a Mum to twins, part-time teacher, author, blogger, charity founder (More Than a Face) and cheeseaholic!  She is passionate about supporting others on journeys they never expected to take.

In the insiders club, Charlie shares '5 Steps To Self Talk' 
To join, visit ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

019. How To Be Honest With Yourself, Feat. Charlie Beswick 

Continued conversation with David Hyner within which David shares '5 Steps For Setting Massive Goals' - To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

INSIDERS 5 Steps To Setting Massive Goals

Motivational Speaker, David Hyner has carried out 250+ interviews with top achievers and takes inspiration from this research to see how this learning, behaviour and wisdom can be applied to get better results for people and for businesses. He's also passionate about setting massive goals and brings us this wisdom on this weeks podcast. 

For those who join the insiders club, David has shared '5 Steps For Setting Massive Goals' - To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

018. How To Set & Achieve MASSIVE Goals, Feat. David Hyner

Matt Bird, founder of Relationology International, joins Tom Elliott on the Oh My Days Academy to chat about why relationships are important and how we can maximise our relationships in both our perosnal and working lives. 

In the insiders club, Matt shares a top tip for those who find crowded rooms distressing and awkward - To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

017. The Why & How Of Purposeful, Personal & Workplace Relationships, Feat Matt Bird

Matt Bird, from Relationology International shares a top tip for those who find crowded rooms distressing and awkward - To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

INSIDERS How To Overcome The Awkwardness Of A Crowded Room

Tom shares about how to create a life statement, a sentence or two that defines who you are, what you are about and helps you make decisions and live life intentionally. 

INSIDERS; Creating A Life Statement

Part two of a two part series, Tom Elliott continues his conversations with Mark Greenwood, asking three big questions of faith. 

To join the insiders club, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

016. Questions Of Faith, Part Two, Feat. Mark Greenwood

Part one of a two part series, Tom Elliott explores the spiritual domain of life with Mark Greenwood, a Christian Speaker and apologist - (Someone who defends faith intellectually).

To join the insiders club, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

015. Why Spirituality Is Worth Looking At, Part One. Feat. Mark Greenwood

What does it mean for you to live life fully? Tom asks this question of nearly all his guests. In this 55 second, mini episode, we've edited together a few of their answers. 

014. What Does It Mean To Live Life Fully 

I don’t know about you, but lockdown has been tiring, which for me, leads to eating more rubbish and exercising less!

This weeks podcast guest is fitness instructor, Spencer Morris Casey who not only discusses fitness and nutrition, but also shares some healthy lifestyle disciplines that have worked well for him and his wife. 

In the insiders club, Spencer shares his thoughts on whether fitness impacts other aspects of life such as our relational, spiritual and emotional health. 

To join the insiders club, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

012 . Fighting For Fitness, Featuring Spencer Morris-casey

Tom continues his conversation with Spencer Morris Casey about whether fitness impacts other areas of life

INSIDERS  Does Fitness Impact Other Areas Of Life, Feat Spencer Morris Casey

Tom shares a behind the scenes look into some of the episodes inside the members area. 

It's a pay what you want, monthly subscription for additional content, downloadable templates, book giveaways and access to our secret communication channel. 

To join head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk  

012. A Peak Into The Insiders Club 

Lockdown is a brilliant time for us to reflect and rethink how we live and work. 

For many of us, lockdown has meant that we have enjoyed extra time with our family and the flexibility to live with some sense of balance and calm, but no doubt the challenges of work/life balance will return as sooner or later, our jobs will likely pick up again. 

Of course, for others, lockdown has meant an increased workload. Perhaps, work / life balance has never been so problematic or complicated. 

Well James Birchenough, who works in educational leadership for TLG (Transforming Lives For Good), has just released a book on this topic and joins Tom Elliott in the zoom studio to chat about it. 

In the insiders club, James breaks it down into 5 steps, enabling you to put it into action. To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

011. How To Leave Work At Work, Feat, James Birchenough

James Birchenough, who works in educational leadership for TLG (Transforming Lives For Good), has just released a book on 'Leaving work at work' and joins Tom Elliott in the zoom studio to chat about it.



Five Strategies For Leaving Work, At Work

Cathy Continues her conversation with Tom Elliott 

010 Insiders Feat Cathy Madavan

Life isn't easy and often full of unfortunate or inconvenient circumstances. Resilience is demanded of us on a regular basis, yet many of us don't feel up to the task.

Cathy Madavan, joins Tom to chat about the theme of her brand new book, 'Irrepressible, 12 Principles For A Courageous, Resilient and Fulfilling Life'. 

An inspirational and fun episode that you won't want to miss. 
Be sure to join the insiders club, where Cathy digs deeper into 5 of the 12 principles outlined in her book. 

www.ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

010. How To Be Irrepressible, Feat Cathy Madavan 

Are you clutter free?  Have you got boxes full of rubbish, random items and old notebooks. 

Well, no need to worry, because Tom Elliott is joined by Author of Clutter Free Home, Kathi Lipp. Our second podcast guest from the across the pond in the USA. 

Kathi shares a further 5 steps to a clutter free home in the insiders club. To join, head to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

009. The Art Of Decluttering, Feat. Kathi Lipp

Kathi Lipp continues with a 5 step strategy for a clutter. free home 

Oh My Days Academy, Insiders Club 

Five Simple Steps To A Clutter Free Home

Tom Elliott continues his conversation with Matty Hawthorne, who now outlines the principles of meaning. 

Insiders - Principles Of Meaning - Matty Hawthorne Continued

Tom Elliott is joined by Matty Hawthorne, the Founding Director of Meaning Business and author of The Upward Framework. 

So often, we just drift through life without any real sense of purpose or vocation.  If you have ever questioned the meaning of life or your own sense of purpose and vocation, then this episode may just be of help. 

To join the insiders club, where Matty shares additional content about the principles of meaning, as well as additional content from other guests, downloadable templates and access to the insiders private online community, head to www.ohmydaysacademy.co.uk 

008. How To Find Purpose & Meaning, Feat Matty Hawthorne

Tom continues his conversation with Richard Burnell, discussing 5 key skills to manage conflict. 

Five Key Skills To Manage Conflict 

Insiders Club, Richard Burnell

We all have a fair share of difficult conversations and moments of conflict. Whether it be the man who doesn't wave thanks as you let him through, the colleague at work, or the family member that only ever visits at Christmas. 

Richard Burnell is an award-winning expert trainer, Ted Speaker and published author on the subject of conflict management and conflict resolution, particularly within the NHS.

Richard joins Tom Elliott to chat all things conflict, rudeness and tough conversations. 

To join the insiders club, and gain more content, downloadable templates and to join the insiders club online community, go to ohmydaysacademy.co.uk

How To Deal With Conflict, Feat. Richard Burnell 

Tom Elliott continues his conversation with comedian & laughter consultant, Ian Macdonald where Ian takes Tom through some Laughter Yoga! 


[Insiders] Ian MacDonald continued 

Tom is joined by laughter yoga workshop leader, Ian Macdonald to discuss the importance of laughter when it comes to our well being. 

To join the insiders club, and gain more content, downloadable templates and to join the insiders club online community, go to ohmydaysacademy.com

006. Laughter Yoga & Your Wellbeing, Featuring Ian Macdonald

Tom Elliott talks with Dr. John Kirkby CBE, Founder of Christians Against Poverty. 

To join the insiders club, and gain more content, downloadable templates and to join the insiders club online community, go to www.ohmydaysacademy.com

005. Dealing With Debt, Feat. John Kirkby 

Tom Elliott talks to life coach, Jo Dring about how we can make the most of the life we have been given 

More from Jo in the Insiders club - https://awesound.com/TomElliott_UK/podcast/oh-my-days-academy-podcast 

004. Crafting An Ariel View Of Life, Feat. Life Coach, Jo Dring

Tom continues his conversation with life coach Jo Pring, chatting though Five Ways To Maximise Your Life Priorities 

Jo Dring Continued...

For those working at home regularly, or throughout the coronovirus season, here are some tips I've learnt over the past few years of being self employed. 

How To Effectively Work From Home 

At a time when many are homeschooling, Tom's wife Natalie, who is a professional primary school teacher, gives some top tips for taking on that role of teacher! 

003. Top Tips For Teaching Your Kids At Home, Feat. Natalie Elliott 

For the insiders club only, here is a full episode with Andy Frost. Tom & Andy discuss a lifestyle of adventure and risk taking. 

{Insiders Club} Adventurous Living, Feat Andy Frost

Tom interviews author & speaker, Michele Cushatt about living through crisis and dealing with fear & shame. 

002: How To Deal With Fear & Shame, Feat, Michele Cushatt 

Tom Elliott talks to Simon Jarvis, pastor of One Church Gloucester about the strap-line of the church he leads, 'Growing you to live big'. 

001: How To Live Big, Feat Simon Jarvis 

Simon Jarvis continues with some daily disciplines that he puts in place in order to 'Live big' 

Simon Jarvis Insiders

Tom Elliott introduces the brand new, Oh My Days Academy Podcast, helping you to live well in an age of uncertainty and chaos. 

Of course, Tom doesn't hold back on his enthusiasm, his humour and the invitation of some brilliant guests. 