40. Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet

How can spirituality help you and your business? Today’s guest is Intuitive Coach Benjamin Stubbs. An Intuitive Coach brings a perceptive rather than prescriptive approach to working with their clients and Ben relies on his intuition to know the questions to ask to help them access their own ‘inner wisdom’ to achieve professional and personal success. He notes the work of Dr Joe Dispenza as being particularly influential as well as concepts ranging from The Law of Attraction to quantum physics.  With a background in teaching, Ben talks passionately about his role as a guide in helping people find the right answers for themselves, to help them gain a greater understanding and appreciation for who they are. Also discussed in this episode: (1:00) Alice's intro (7:13) How people often read spirituality books for personal use, but never use that knowledge for business and see spirituality as rather stereotypical. The lack of applying spirituality to life (12:47) Coaching and how it’s about unlocking what you want and how to go about it, and reflecting things back to them, rather than imprinting. Re-focusing energy (16:53) Why people resist having something they love as a job (19:42) People’s hesitance to believe in themselves the way others do, and how this can play into their ability to hold onto things or let them go (20:57) Money and spirituality (30:40) Finding the right audience for your passion (33:42) How doing what you’re passionate about and taking breaks can give you the inspiration/drive you need because we’re too crowded in our thoughts all of the time (35:44) Intuition and how we ignore it even though it tends to steer us in the right direction (40:32) What we can change, and how we can change our mentality rather than become victims (43:48) Coronavirus and how it can be a chance to come together, rather than be apart (48:51) Being ‘in flow’ and having enthusiasm, playfulness and how that is beneficial (54:18) ‘Left-brain’ and how it links to our innate need for money and seriousness (59:21) Advice for those just stepping into their spirituality and how they can facilitate that (1:06:19) Authenticity in business and how it can benefit you and potential customers, the placebo effect and how just putting our focus in a certain place can make such a difference (1:18:06) The impact of what we choose to see and believe, how compassion for others is vital in understanding why things happen and self-belief and generational change (1:23:16) Final comments   Benjamin's website: headrest.me  Benjamin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-stubbs-4b0473173?originalSubdomain=uk   Welcome to Dark Coffee, the podcast that starts engaging and approachable conversations around mental health.     Join wellbeing advocate Alice Lyons as she attempts to normalise the conversation around mental health, from suicide to satisfaction and everything in between. Dark Coffee aims to create a safe space to explore dark topics with curiosity, compassion and courage to empower people to build their mental strength, resilience and sense of connection. Join the conversation by sharing this episode, subscribing to the podcast or following Alice on Linked In.   Your reviews will help Dark Coffee reach more people. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a review to help spread the conversation further.   Suicide and Emotional Support Organisations - UK   Samaritans: Confidential suicide discussion and emotional support. Free helpline available round the clock. Text - 116123.  Call - 08457 909090  Email -  jo@samaritans.org. Website - www.samaritans.org Mind: Support and information for anyone suffering from a mental health issue. 0300 123 3393 Website - Mind.org.uk Saneline: Practical information, crisis care and emotional support to people affected by mental health concerns. Helpline: 0845 767 8000, open daily from 6pm – 11pm.