The 'Inspire your Life' Podcast with Arthi Rabikrisson

Send us a text Have you ever felt your spark dimming at work? That creeping realization that your workplace might be harming your mental health? Terence Nislow's powerful story might be exactly what you need to hear. In this episode Terence shares with host Arthi that when he realized his prestigious job with amazing benefits was slowly changing who he was as a person, he faced a difficult truth many of us encounter but few discuss openly. Despite the 36 days of annual leave and impressive salary, he found himself unrecognizable – quieter, angrier, and losing his natural enthusiasm for life. The wake-up call came when a friend asked if someone had died because his personality had changed so dramatically. What makes Terence's story particularly valuable is his methodical approach to escaping toxicity. Drawing on his Lean Six Sigma background, he created what he called the "Get Terry Back" project – complete with Gantt charts, milestones, and actionable steps that transformed an overwhelming situation into manageable progress. This strategic exit plan helped him overcome the golden handcuffs of excellent benefits and find his way to true workplace happiness. Beyond sharing his personal journey, Terence offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck in a similar situation. His advice spans from seeking trusted support and journaling to exploring options and creating structured exit strategies. Most importantly, he reminds us that "no job is worth your mental health" and "walking away from something toxic isn't a sign of failure – it's a sign of strength." Terence and his wife now help others navigate similar challenges through their business, Your Project Mentor, offering practical tools and emotional support to those feeling trapped in toxic work environments. Their mission reflects a powerful truth: you deserve better, and with the right approach, positive change is absolutely possible. Ready to reclaim your workplace happiness? Listen now, and discover how to create your own path forward when a job is draining your spirit. About Terence Niselow: Terence is a Henley MBA graduate, a seasoned operations and process improvement leader with deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma and has a passion for driving efficiency, quality, and business transformation. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable results across industries, Terence is currently applying his skills at Modulr as their Operations Director for Europe. Connect with him: Website: https://yourprojectmentor.com/LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/terence-niselowYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UCGW8Ei_eDzIiZmg7mbztSVQSupport the show

Send us a text Host Arthi is joined by guest Monika Malan, who discusses how different perspectives can lead to personal progress. Monika vulnerably shares a tragedy she experienced at a young age, in the loss of her sibling unexpectedly, and the impact this had on her. It was only when a colleague provided her feedback that she realized the full extent of that impact. This led Monika to take action and learn valuable lessons, including prioritizing family and mental health. Monika is an advocate for women and is very passionate about supporting women throughout all stages, from young schoolgirls to fierce female leaders. Monika encourages women to identify their values and strengths and to lead confidently without sacrificing their authenticity. Monika shares her exciting new adventure of creating a community for female leaders to support each other and grow together. Some wise words from Monika : Women don't need to lead like men and to be successful."It's important to remember that you can't care for anyone else until you yourself are taken care of.""Work is work, but your family might not always be there."Listen to the full episode for so many more insights and ideas offered by my excellent guest. About Monika Malan: Monika is a passionate leadership coach dedicated to helping emerging female leaders develop authentic confidence and thrive in their careers. With over 18 years of experience in the corporate and IT sectors, Monika has transformed her own journey through resilience, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to personal growth. She believes that women can be powerful leaders while embracing their unique strengths and authenticity without needing to conform to traditional, often male-dominated, leadership styles. Connect with Monika here: WebsiteLinkedinInstagramDo rate, write a review, and share with others. Share, too, your insights from your journey based on themes from the episode - what has worked or hasn't worked for you. We can all learn from each other. Connect with host Arthi here: · LinkedIn · Website · Twitter · YouTube · Facebook · IG · Forbes Coaches Council · Forbes Councils Support the show Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, Arthi is joined by Susi Astengo, Founder of CoachMatching. Susi gives us insight into her personal life and how key life changes necessitated her pivoting her career towards starting her own business. Sixteen years later, through navigating being a single mum (to a son she loves dearly and is so proud of), undergoing a major health situation, to new country dynamics to operate a business in, Susi has built a highly-respected (and been accoladed for) Coaching and Leadership development practice and coaching platform. Susi shares that throughout all the challenges her superpower has been to be able to reinvent the business through continuous improvement and keeping abreast of emerging trends, while maintaining high standards in coaching practice. Susi shares key lessons about how she manages the balance of being in the business and working on the business. Her 3 tips for all entrepreneurs: to know your target market, stay connected, & don't be afraid to fail. Some wise words from Susi: just put one foot in front of the other, just do the next stepif you start to worry about all the things that can go wrong, you probably wouldn't ever do anythingwe learn most from when we fail, not from when we're successful. So to know and to also to be prepared to see it as a cycle, and a bit like a roller coaster ride, there are going to be lots of highs, and then there'll be some lows, and actually, this too shall passListen to the full episode for so much more insights and ideas offered by my wonderful guest! About Susi Astengo: Over 30 years’ experience with UK, South African & Multinational Companies from many sectors including Banking & Finance, FMCG, Telco’s, Production & Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas and Fintech. Susi is a seasoned professional, with a proven ability to create simplicity from complexity & quickly understand key issues & work with her clients to identify the most appropriate & effective solutions. Susi is an effective communicator in both small or large groups and is able to modify the message to best suit the audience's needs. She is an energetic speaker, is adaptable, can react well in the moment and is able to blend humour & serious messages for maximum impact. Susi has chosen to focus on Coaching and Mentoring as a means for transformation at both an individual, team and organisational level and her vision is to democratize coaching. In 2024 she was “highly commended woman in Tech” at the Africa Tech Awards. In 2016 she won the Business woman of the Year award in the established entrepreneur category. She is also a cancer survivor and the proud single mother of a 20 year old son, currently studying at Stellenbosch University. Connect with Susi here: WebsiteLinkedinDo rate, write a review and share with others. Share too, your own insights from your journey based on themes from the episode - what has worked or hasn't for you. We can all learn from each other. Connect with host Arthi here: - LinkedIn - Website - Forbes Councils - Support the show Support the show