Grab your coffee and join me for this deeply moving conversation with David Linaker - a man who's mastered the art of pivoting without losing his soul. From ordained clergy to celebrant, coach, and author, David shares how he's navigated life's biggest transitions by staying anchored to his core essence. We dive into grief work, inner child healing, and why your 7-year-old might be grabbing the steering wheel more than you realize!

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore:

The Art of Authentic Pivoting

• How David defines a pivot as "moving around a still point" - your essence
• Why he still considers himself a priest despite no longer believing in God
• The difference between changing what you do vs. changing who you are
• Moving from controlling everything in clergy to adapting in the commercial wedding world

Holding Space in Grief and Loss

• How David becomes "the safe person in the room" during funerals
• Why grief strips your mask off and leaves you "naked in the public square"
• The two patterns he sees: those who engage vs. those who armor up
• Wrapping "the arms of your soul" around people in pain

Powerful Inner Child Work

• How childhood trauma (especially ages 7 and 13-14) drives adult behavior
• David's guided meditation technique for reconnecting with your younger self
• The Viktor Frankl gap: creating space between stimulus and response
• Why your inner child might be "grabbing the steering wheel" during triggers

From Spiritual Service to Business Reality

• The challenge of pricing in spiritual/wellness spaces (hello, inner child pricing fears!)
• Using AI tools like ChatGPT to nail your niche and messaging
• TikTok as David's modern "pulpit" for sharing wisdom
• The difference between being "nice" (no boundaries) vs. "kind" (healthy boundaries)

Resources Mentioned

• Website: https://www.davidlinaker.com/life-after-religion
• Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0DY8D1RD7
• TikTok: @davidlinaker_spiritstory

Let's Connect

Come find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!

For full show notes and more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/the-inner-child-running-your-business-whether-you-know-it-or-not-with-david-linaker.

Grab your coffee and settle in because today we're diving into something that comes up constantly with my clients - and if I'm honest, something I've struggled with too. We're talking about pricing that shifts based on how you're feeling that day, and why that's keeping you from building the scalable business you deserve.

This week's client calls brought this topic front and centre - when your pricing depends on confidence levels, the size of the business you're pitching to, or just a "feeling" you have, it's time for a deeper conversation. Let's transform that chaos into clarity.

Key Topics Covered

In this honest episode, I explore:

• Why emotional pricing keeps your business unstable (and how to fix it)
• The real cost of charging less to be "kind" - to yourself and your clients
• How to embody your pricing so it reflects your energy, experience, and business model
• Setting boundaries around discounting and managing client expectations
• The importance of transparent pricing on your website (goodbye, "jump on a call to find out")
• Creating pricing tiers that serve different clients AND keep your business exciting

Let's Connect!

• Ready to audit your pricing and offers? DM me @mills_gray to chat about working together
• Business consultancy options (November spot or January start)
• FREE PRIVATE PODCAST: The 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth

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Hey, it's Mills! Welcome to Soul Leaders - your weekly dose of real business talk. Can you believe we're basically at the end of 2025? (Yes, I'm one of those people who uses the year in random passwords, don't judge me.)

This episode is coming at you right at the beginning of November, and I've got some BIG news to share. Like, pinch-me-is-this-real news. Plus, we're talking about why November is YOUR month to sell before the December lull, so buckle up!

Key Topics Covered

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share:

• The spiritual nudges that finally got me to commit (spoilers: EVERYONE has been telling me to do this)
• Why I'm NOT writing a boring-ass business book
• My unconventional writing process (no retreats, just snatched moments and late-night creativity)
• The dream team helping bring this to life
• Launch timeline: Q2 2025 (thinking May-ish)
• Why November is THE month to sell your offers
• My November strategy (hint: no Black Friday here!)

Three-Day Telegram Coaching Event - 10th November

• Me in your pocket for three days of intensive coaching: https://millsgray.kartra.com/page/O9p2071
• £111 for the whole experience
• Perfect if you're wondering why strategy, marketing, or sales just isn't quite working

Come say hi on Instagram @mills_gray!

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