Small Steps Living: The Podcast

Having been in business for over a decade, Lisa has made some wonderful investment decisions and some disastrous ones. This is a story about a very expensive investment that ended up costing her more than just money. Of course, lessons were learnt, they always are, but this one hurt!The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Remember the times when you went through the gates at customs and you knew you weren’t going to see the people you said goodbye to until you got home?This is a story about one particular goodbye that Lisa will never forget.As someone who finds goodbyes really hard, this one takes the cake! The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

When she was 20 years old Lisa applied to be on a brand new reality TV show and kept getting further and further through the audition process. Listen to this story about the biggest sliding doors moment of her life. Did it surprise you?The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

When a friend called, a little frustrated that her long-awaited appointment with a medium had been hijacked by Nick (Lisa’s recently deceased husband), the message that she had from him and what immediately followed, left Lisa is no doubt that Nick was still around, in some capacity.There have been many examples of this since September 2019, when he passed, but this one message has meant so much to her and the children over the years. Listen to the story to hear what it was.Not long now until the next round of What’s the Story? kicks off. Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Lisa didn’t get the births she wanted for her kids. The first lesson in surrendering as a mother was in the birth of her eldest son. But it was the words she heard from a midwife at the hospital as she was attempting to latch her son to her breast that changed the trajectory of her parenting journey for good.The words that she heard she’d never forget and are her compass point to this day.Not long now until the next round of What’s the Story? kicks off. Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

How is Lisa’s life ongoingly affected from the years of living with an alcoholic? Recently she had an encounter with a man that revealed that even though she was never abused physically, verbally, emotionally by her husband, there was underlying damage done over the years.This is the story of an extreme response to a very ‘normal’ situation and how she loves herself through it.Not long now until the next round of What’s the Story? kicks off. Would you like to build connection and trust  with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is the time to jump in! All the details are here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Enjoy this story about missed opportunities with men.From cold snowy Sweden to outback Australia - men swept in and swept out of Lisa’s life and as someone who doesn’t live with much regret - there’s two experiences she wished she pursued! Enjoy the story and if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the skills, confidence and clarity to tell better stories click here for all the details. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Enjoy this story about knowing that is too short to stay committed to things that don’t feel great.Lisa’s love for puzzles is real, so what to do when she fell out of love with a puzzle? Listen to the story to find out. And if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the skills, confidence and clarity to tell better stories click here for all the details. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

It’s story-telling time on the podcast!In this episode, I’m sharing a story about a conversation I had with my kids about why the heck I’d ever choose to do public speaking. As teens and tweens entering into such a dynamic time of their life, where discomfort is unavoidable it was a brilliant conversation showing them what’s possible for us when we step outside our comfort zone. Enjoy the story and if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the skills, confidence and clarity to tell better stories click here for all the details.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

In this episode, Lisa shares the complexity around sharing the story of her former husband’s death. Not knowing when to share, what to share, and whether to share was an issue for her for a long time. You’ll hear about her journey from committing never to tell the story, to experimenting with her voice, to claiming her own story and honouring him in the process.If you’re someone who has a story to tell or shares content online, then you won’t want to miss her Live Workshop this coming Tuesday.For details and to register: https://lisacorduff.com/nocays/Purchase the Harvest recording hereContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

After sharing the things she likes to have done on a Sunday to set up for her week in her Instagram Stories, Lisa then posed a question about what the partners of her followers did to contribute to the setting up of the week. The response was mixed, with a handful feeling an even split in domestic duties, most with token contributions and an alarming amount getting no help at all.Samantha Sutherland, whilst being one of Lisa’s close friends, is also the creator of the Beyond the 9-5 Series, exploring what is holding women back from the success they are capable of in the workplace. Lisa got her straight onto Zoom to record a podcast about what’s really going on here and what to do about it.Enjoy the conversation. https://samanthasutherland.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/womenatworkauContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

In this third episode around transitions and creativity, Lisa shares exactly how living from a creative place is transforming how life feels.Hear about:How a few simple backyard changes have elevated how home feels.Why is she always booking tickets to events!How she’s taken a creative approach to work. What she has missed in the kitchen since the ending of her relationship and how she’s bringing back creativity. How she’s experimenting creatively with what she wants from men during this stage of her life. And much more!Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

When you’re moving through a transition, when it’s not THIS anymore, but the ‘what’s next’ isn’t clear, it’s time to get creative!In this episode, Lisa shares the role that embracing creativity has played in this period of transition. Hear about:The refreshing insights taking a creative approach has sparked Why being curious is so much more expansive than following a formula! The role creativity played in getting her on a plane for her big overseas adventure last year. Why creativity might just lead to your biggest breakthroughs yet.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Welcome back to the podcast for 2024!In this episode Lisa shares:Why she didn’t think the podcast would be back this yearThe importance of self-acceptance and trust through a period of transitionWhy there’s a time and place for formulas and why that time is absolutely not now for Lisa. How stepping outside of ‘normal life’ has given her the ability to let go of the old and consciously craft the next chapter. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

As 2023 comes to a close Lisa shares what she took from the year, and the trip, and will take with her into 2024. More brave choices, more being in life, more noticing the magic. Listen in and discover that this year, unlike the previous few, Lisa isn’t ‘hoping’ for a turning point. She’s had one. And life feels good.Listen to Moments + Harvest here.Tune in to the replay of Lisa’s Workshop - No One Cares About Your Stuff and learn about how she can help you tell better stories in 2024.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

A few weeks after coming home, Lisa shares what this trip meant to her. It’s a heartfelt episode of reflections, realisations, and gratitude.You’ll hear about:The role creativity played in making her decision to go overseasThe power in admitting “I don’t know”Why she’s reconsidering her role in a world obsessed with more and BETTER.The joy of accepting being a ‘good enough mum’The power of story-telling and why she’s grateful for her online community. Don’t forget you can now purchase Moments at a special pre-launch price! Indulge in a collection of short stories from Lisa’s big overseas adventure. They are an insight into the transformative power of travel and the gift that new places, new people and adventure provide.Pre-launch price is available until December 5. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes.Second up - The PackingWithout doubt the journey of what to pack (and what to leave behind!) fascinated Lisa’s social media audiences. With the children taking only a carry-on size backpack and Lisa taking a 70L backpack - how did they fit everything they needed in?In this episode Lisa shares:How happy she was with the chosen luggage for the trip (and what they took)The importance of packing cubes.The one thing she would never do the trip without.The clothes and footwear she and the kids bought.What she ACTUALLY used from the first aid kit.What she left behind and what she wouldn’t take next time. All your packing questions are answered.You can now purchase Moments at a special pre-launch price! Indulge in a collection of short stories from Lisa’s big overseas adventure. They are an insight into the transformation power of travel and the gift that new places, new pe

Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes.First up - the logistics.As a self-confessed hater of all things personal admin, it wasn’t easy to book accommodation and flights, trains, ferries, and buses - but she did it!In this episode, she shares:Her favourite accommodation appsHer go-to websites for booking flights, trains and ferriesThe ‘couldn’t live without them’ apps.How she used AI to make moving around easier. The route they took and the accommodation she’d go back to in a heartbeat. Details of where she stayed (that she recommends):Kerry, Ireland: Skellig View House: Ring of Kerry: Stunning ViewsLondon, England: Apartment 302 Exchequer Suite - Notting Hill GateNaxos, Greece: ArchipelagosMlini, Croatia: Apartments AndrijanaSplit, Croatia: Dafne ApartmentParis, France: St Germain ApartmentKandersteg, Switzerland: KanderstegPhi Phi Island, Thailand:  PP Princess Resort- SHA Extra PlusYou can now purchase

On her last night in Munich, Lisa sits down with her longtime friend, Tonianne, a primary school teacher and very experienced instructional leader with a lifelong passion for education.In this rapidly changing world, how do we even begin to adapt our education system to set up our kids for future success?That’s the topic of conversation in this episode and we’ve only just skimmed the surface. Way more to come! Feel free to reach out if you've got questions for our next chat with Tonianne.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

After a delightful summer vacation in Greece and Croatia, it's time to pack the carry on and head back to Munich to celebrate Lisa's eldest child becoming a teenager... but sometimes life (or your dodgy airline) throws a spanner in the works and you end up in a different place (quite literally) than you'd planned. But it's how you navigate these moments that matters. Lisa shares how she navigated the night of travel hell.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)