{"podcast":{"title":"Really Good Conversations","slug":"really-good-conversations-6400609","podcast_index_feed_id":6400609,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/474843/rss","website_url":"https://reallygoodconversations.store/pages/the-podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/6/5/6/465683ccb9cddc1c16c3140a3186d450/RGCPodcastCover-20230521-hot117jkfs.jpg","author":"Amy Faulkner","episode_count":74,"summary":"In our hyperconnected world, it feels like we are becoming more disconnected than ever, so we are on a mission to bring people together through conversation. Welcome to 'The Really Good Conversations Podcast', where we delve into the minds of the wonderful people and businesses we have met in the processes of launching our card game. We will be uncovering their secrets, learning about their biggest mistakes, and sharing the key lessons they have taken from it all. So, if you're looking for an engaging chinwag mixed with business insights and a good pinch of fun, you're in the right place. Let's have a really good conversation...","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/really-good-conversations-6400609"},"episode":{"title":"Career Pivots, Finding Confidence & Feeling Alive","slug":"career-pivots-finding-confidence-feeling-alive","published_at":"2025-09-15T03:47:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/really-good-conversations-6400609/career-pivots-finding-confidence-feeling-alive","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/really-good-conversations-6400609","url":"https://7deda80c-de05-43e6-8c1d-95fa4d966765.libsyn.com/career-pivots-finding-confidence-feeling-alive","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/7deda80c-de05-43e6-8c1d-95fa4d966765/RGC_-_Serena_Dodd_-_Edit_002.mp3?dest-id=4027989","summary":"What happens when a career built on success no longer feels like enough? In this episode Amy chats to her old colleague and friend Serena Dodd. After a high-energy career in TV and events, Serena Dodd hit a wall - literally on the way to London Waterloo - when a panic attack forced a rethink. Serena shares her journey from realising \"something needs to change\" to finally stepping away from the industry, then the pivotal year that followed: retraining as a coach, rebuilding confidence, and rewriting her identity. Serena explains why she calls herself an \"Aliveness Coach\" , what feeling alive actually means and living beyond apathy. We also talk about Fly , the global community she's building for coaches to counter isolation, learn together and deliver richer services. Serena's story is a reminder that success isn't static: she was a success before, she's a success now, and the courage to pivot made all the difference. Key Topics Discussed: A London Waterloo wake-up Taking the steps to change Moving beyond apathy: why recognising and addressing \"living on autopilot\" is the first step to feeling truly alive. \"Aliveness\" = intention + purpose, not perfection Replace \"cul-de-sac thoughts\" with \"motorway thinking.\" Community (Fly) reduces isolation and elevates practice Serena Dodd is co-author of My Dad Thinks I'm a Fairy , host of the Made to Fly podcast, and founder of Fly . www.serenadodd.com Made To Fly Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-to-fly/id1827931677 Book: My Dad Thinks I'm A Fairy - Book Link Fly: The Coaches Network - www.wearefly.com Episode Transcript: Amy Welcome to the Really Good Conversations podcast. Today I am joined by an old colleague and very good friend of mine, Serena Dodd. After a successful career in the TV and events industry,…","meta_description":"What happens when a career built on success no longer feels like enough? In this episode Amy chats to her old colleague and friend Serena Dodd. After a hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2173,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/really-good-conversations-6400609/episodes/career-pivots-finding-confidence-feeling-alive/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/really-good-conversations-6400609/career-pivots-finding-confidence-feeling-alive.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}