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What does living a heart-led life mean? If life feels difficult, hard and always against you, then this short 30-minute session with guest Bec Sheffield, offers hope that you can live life differently, with more peace of mind and clarity, connected to our creative source, the heart and soul behind all human life.

Amanda O’Shea – The Loving-Life Coach from The Serendipity Experience. With over 25 years of experience in the provision of holistic healthcare, Amanda feels a dedication to mental health coaching. She speaks at international conferences, worldwide webinars and podcasts, and creates retreats across Europe. Amanda has worked exclusively in the world of addiction and recovery for the past few years. She has a passion for bringing her experience from this role, for sharing in the form of prevention, to young people, parents and teachers. In 2019 Amanda joined the “iheart” team as a facilitator as they launched in Spain and feels inspired to help solve the mental health crisis.

Her infectious passion for life and the ability to see the innate resilience in people is reflected in her unique ability to listen and connect deeply. Her smiley disposition and loving manner bring much positivity to this conversation.

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Stephen Desborough is a Performance Coach and has been director of Performance Coach UK Ltd since 2006. It was whilst Stephen was working as a financial futures trader in the City he saw his performance and well being was being influenced by his state of mind and not as he thought by the outside world. Without realising it at the time his new career path began. It was then that he committed his new career/life to learn more about the human mind.

Stephen followed this interest, which led to him training as a hypnotherapist initially, progressing on to complete his qualification as a master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) along with training in many other forms of Psychology along the way. In 2010 Stephen discovered the understanding of the Three Principles, (Mind, Consciousness and Thought) which is described as the foundation behind all human experience and the underpinning of all Psychology. In short, this provides the blueprint to how the human mind works.

He combines his understanding of the business world and his knowledge of the Three Principles to guide his clients toward seeing the magnificence that resides within.

Misunderstanding:

The situation causes me to feel stressed, anxious or depressed.

I am stuck with it or need to deal or cope with how I feel, and that’s exhausting.

The circumstance needs to change before I can feel better, and when it’s out of my control, I feel hopeless!

It might look like these are true, but that’s not the case; it’s a trick of the mind. Look deeper, and you’ll see how experience works moment to moment for all human beings; it is not inflicted upon us; it is a creation of the human mind and projected out into the world. Life has our back, yet at times, this isn’t easy to believe, which inspired this short session with Bec Sheffield. You have the power within to live the life you want to live, with freedom of mind, contentment, and joy. It will not always go the way you want it, but you can get insight into where to look for guidance, clarity and peace.

Eyes for Insight

As human life, you are built to withstand feelings. Sit back, get curious, heighten your awareness, notice how your experience changes and nothing else about the situation has changed. Take a breath, and listen to that inner voice guiding you through life. Know that you are always OK, and absolutely enough, life does not need to be earned; it is your birthright! You’ve got this; blindspots are temporary, the mind is designed to clear all by itself – let go!

What People Say About Working With Denise

Charlie Harris

Before I took part in Denise’s Health and Well Being programme, I stressed in many situations; it would prevent me from taking part in different things. I now look at the situations holistically and not let thoughts prevent me from putting myself forward.

Charlie Harris
2nd-year student – The University of Greenwich – Forensic science with Criminology Student

Adam Ashe

Denise has the skills and experience to wake people up to deeper knowledge about themselves. In the sporting arena, this knowledge happens to be crucially important.

Adam Ashe
Professional Rugby Player – Glasgow Warriors

Jack Pransky

Denise Holland is one of my best “students.” She is one of the few students I have asked to teach with me, and I was and remain very impressed with her presence, her knowledge, her wisdom, her feeling and her responsiveness. I would say anyone who works with Denise is in excellent hands.

Jack Pransky

Nadia McMillian

I am so grateful to have worked with Denise, I used to float in and out of different moods and believed it was other things and situations causing them. Honestly, this understanding has changed my life.

Nadia McMillian
Third Year Student - The University of Kent, Sport and Exercise Science.

Vicky Norman

Meeting Denise was perfect timing, written in the stars, foretold, whatever. My world was falling apart, my marriage had ended, my child was in serious trouble, and I was upping sticks and moving up North to run the biggest, most complex project of my career.
Four months later, my project is an astonishing success, my marriage is back on track, and best of all, my baby is coming back to me. I am different at work, at home, inside my head, and others can see it. The dark days aren’t dark any more because they don’t last, and the light days are far more frequent. Denise’s workj isn’t just amazing in the world of sport but any area of life.

Vicky Norman
Implementation Manager

Lesley MacDonald

Denise has a tremendous understanding of how to achieve elite performance in sport. Her contagious enthusiasm is motivating and inspires you to the next level

Lesley MacDonald
Scotland National Netball Athlete (107 caps)

Matthew Roberts

I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with Denise over a cup of coffee when we met in America. It would be easy to accuse me of exaggeration or sensationalising by making the following statement, but I can only offer you the truth as I see it. The truth is that those few minutes changed my life. I had spent the last 15 years pursuing peak performance, competing internationally in the High jump and achieving a lifetime best of 2.26m. Through my love of this sport, I became a seeker, wanting to uncover the truth of the mind and how to reach that flow state. I’m not saying that I’m now enlightened, but I know that a beautiful, peaceful, loving state is only one thought away, for that, you have my complete and utter gratitude.”

 

Matthew Roberts
England International High Jumper who came back from breaking his neck!

Richard Pybus

Denise has been instrumental in my evolving understanding of the Three Principles and how they specifically apply in high-performance sport. Her insightful and intuitive way of working has challenged and deepened my fundamental understanding of all human performance. I’ll always be appreciative of her significant role in my development as a performance director and coach.

Richard Pybus
Founder & CEO Optimal Performance - Former Director of Cricket - West Indies Cricket Board

Mark Harris

I reached out to Denise when my world seemed to be falling apart. I had recently received a diagnosis of two different types of cancer; my son was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and had little time to live. I did not know how to process all of this, and my mental state spiralled! Within ten minutes of quiet time with Denise, I felt everything lifting from my shoulders and a feeling of calm settling in its place. Working with Denise has given me a deeper understanding and knowledge of the mind, it keeps me on a healthy path not only in general day-to-day life but as a life skill in my work environment and sport. Forever grateful to you, Denise.

 

Mark Harris

Charles Mayhew

After a close family member benefitted hugely, I decided to work with Denise. It transformed my perspective and how I now live my life, clear-minded and knowing what’s truly important to me, which is so relaxing and enriching. I used to live in a place of “It’ll be better when”, so I was never present. “When I’ve sold the business..!” “When I’ve retired..!” When I’ve bought this house or car etc…..!” This program has given me my life back!

Charles Mayhew
Dad, Husband, Entrepreneur, and Sports Coach

Hannah Salem

I used to struggle to remain calm and confident in stressful situations, what others think of me, what would happen if I did something wrong? We are all capable of achieving, no part of our abilities is lacking! This programme has truly changed me for the best and is perfect during my final year of University.

Hannah Salem
Third Year Student - The University of Kent - Sports Therapy

Harriet Bonner-Leney

I enjoyed this course very much as it improved my shooting technique and accuracy dramatically. I learned that you do not have to be controlled by your negative thoughts because they are not you.

Harriet Bonner-Leney
Age 12

Stuart Lancaster

I appreciate the support Denise gave me when I was transitioning into my new role at Leinster and helping me understand how to ‘free my mind!

Stuart Lancaster
Senior Coach Leinster Rugby – Former England Rugby Coach

Grayson Hart

I enjoyed speaking with Denise about the mind and performance. The conversations were very insightful and always had me challenging and questioning the status quo regarding mental performance. The critical pointer Denise gave was that our natural state is freedom of mind, clarity and potential. We don’t need to overexert the mind to find these states. Searching for them often leads us further into tension. I found this very relatable to direct experiences in life and sport.

Grayson Hart
Scotland International Rugby Player - London Scottish FC

Amelia Davies

Denise’s new approach is great for teamwork, we don’t get upset with each other anywhere near as much, and get over disappointments quickly.

Amelia Davies
Third Year Student - The University of Kent, Sports and Exercise for Health

Floyd Woodrow MBE

Denise is impressive in her abilities by any standard. Her ability to teach and develop those around her, mark her out as someone with exceptional leadership and coaching skills. I constantly seek advice and counsel from her and trust her implicitly.

Floyd Woodrow MBE
Chairman and CEO of Chrysalis Worldwide