
My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementCareers | |||

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This is an uplifting podcast
Loved it
Every week I look forward to listening to this podcast. It always intrigues me. And I love the ‘minds’ Simon has as guests. I’ve learned a lot and have thought a lot when listening. I don’t usually go a week without it.
Excellent work Simon, truly encouraging yet real. I love the balance. These podcasts are helping me with my start up in a profoundly impactful way. Totally recommend this podcast for anyone who is trying to learn and improve themselves. Keep up the fantastic content! PS - you don’t talk too much. I love the conversational element to the content. Love how you can challenge your interview while really getting them to feel comfortable. It’s an art! 10/10
Simon, you are a treasure!
I love The guests and how excited Simon gets. But he interrupts so much. If I was the guest I would get frustrated and wonder if he doesn’t really let me talk why am I here.
Please Let your guest finish their statements Simon. You remind me of me 😉
Listening to you reminds me of how it must feel when I interrupt all the time😉
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This series explores themes of personal development, optimism, and the pursuit of meaningful careers. The host engages in authentic conversations with a diverse range of guests, from well-known figures to emerging voices, who share their insights on finding joy in life, overcoming adversity, and the value of human connections. Topics often span happiness, career reinvention, self-improvement, and the impact of experiences on personal growth. Listeners can expect thought-provoking discussions that inspire action and encourage reflection on one's own journey toward fulfillment and purpose.
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