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Success Matters

Welcome to Success Matters, where we explore the Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People. If someone asked you "are you successful?" What would you say? I spent 30 years in sales where success was a binary metric, and it never felt right. This led me on a mission to ask people from all walks of life "What does success mean to you?". My guests bring unique perspectives, sharing how success has been defined and redefined in their own lives. I believe in exploring a wide range of ideas, the views

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Collect Skills not Stuff with Sara Hathaway

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2026/10/05

Feeling successful can be surprisingly hollow when the life you are building leaves little room for the people and values that matter most.In this episode of Success Matters, I spoke with author, podcaster and self-defence instructor Sara Hathaway about resilience, purpose, family and the difference between simply accumulating things and developing the skills to navigate whatever life brings.Sara’s definition of success is not based on status or money. For her, it is balance, peace, faith,

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00:37:45

Kindness with Boundaries with Cheryl Wilson

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2026/10/01

Sometimes the most painful part of a difficult conversation is realising that the person you love does not feel heard.In my latest episode of the Success Matters podcast, educator, former principal and family coach Cheryl Wilson shared lessons that reach far beyond parenting.They apply to our relationships, our workplaces and the way we lead ourselves through conflict.Cheryl has spent almost three decades in education, working with children, families and school leaders. Her work is grounded in a

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00:30:18

Navigating Life & Identity with Ademola Odusanya

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2026/09/23

Are you building your own definition of success, or are you following a template designed by someone else?In the latest episode of Success Matters, I sit down with technologist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Ademola Odusanya to explore how to align career, personal growth, and identity without compromising personal autonomy.We discuss:Adaptability & Autonomy: How navigating change early in life builds the confidence to define your own path.The Future of Work: A pragmatic perspective on AI,

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00:30:42

Overcoming Workplace Insecurity with Mike Cheney

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2026/09/18

How do you measure your worth? In this episode of Success Matters, Mike Cheney (co-founder of Activate Leaders) shares his journey from enduring severe high school bullying to transforming how leaders support their teams.We unpack the subtle traps of tying personal identity to professional achievement, how to handle tough feedback constructively, and why true leadership begins by valuing people before they have proven themselves.Key Topics Covered:Moving from working for significance to living from

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00:41:03

Grow Your Business in 4 Hours a Week with Janine Bolon

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2026/09/09

How do you balance life whilst building your dream?In this episode of Success Matters, I am joined by author, coach, and entrepreneur Janine Bolon. Janine shares her perspective on aligning business with life rather than allowing business to consume it. She also reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her worldview, including being struck by lightning at age ten and her subsequent initiation as a Heyoka within the Lakota tradition.Janine shares:The 4-Hour Weekly Revenue Routine: Why every business

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00:38:02

The Success Trap with Gill How

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2026/09/02

Many people believe that true progress requires fixing every personal weakness.We are taught early on in school to focus on our lowest marks and correct our flaws. This carries forward into our adult life and it shows up with you spending 80% of your energy trying to master skills that drain you, simply because you feel you should.In my current episode of Success Matters with leadership expert Gill How, we explore what happens when you flip that ratio to focus on your strengths:Competency is not

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00:38:59

Extraordinary Experience with Aline Hanle

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2026/08/26

We often treat success as a destination built on strategy, effort, and external milestones. But what happens when the life you build lacks internal coherence?In my latest conversation on the Success Matters podcast, coach Aline Hanle shares a conversation that made her reflect on her decisions.Aged 24, Aline was feeling completely overwhelmed, stressed, and at rock bottom, she had a 90-minute session with her mentor Henri.She poured out all her frustrations and felt the "world was on my

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00:31:31

Change Your Story with Pollie Rafferty

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2026/08/19

In this episode of Success Matters, I am joined by storytelling coach and narrative therapy practitioner Pollie Rafferty where we discuss how the stories we tell ourselves govern our professional and personal achievements.Following a history of severe anxiety that left her housebound, and receiving autism and ADHD diagnoses at age 50, Pollie didn't give up. Instead, she changed the story she was telling herself and has now dedicated her work to helping neurodivergent women in business reclaim

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00:43:57

In Nature We Trust

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2026/08/13

Is our modern lifestyle costing us our long-term vitality? At age 50, diamond and jewelry businessman Axay Shah noticed his energy levels depleting. Refusing to accept that physical decline was an inevitable part of aging, he made a radical shift: a 100% plant-based raw food lifestyle.Axay joins me on Success Matters to share the lessons from his journey and his book, In Nature We Trust. In this insightful discussion, we explore the science of biological fuel, the reality of inflammation, and how

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00:29:52

Power to Purpose with Andy Samuel

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2026/08/06

What happens when someone once responsible for digging oil and gas out of the ground becomes an environmentalist?In this episode of Success Matters, I talk with Andy Samuel, CBE. From leading remote geological expeditions in Indonesia to managing thousands of people in the oil and gas sector and advising British Prime Ministers, Andy’s career has been defined by learning and adaptation.Now, from his 85-acre rewilding farm in North Devon, he reflects on the softer elements of leadership that drive

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00:35:06

Wake up to Die Again with Scott Lackey

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2026/07/29

What happens when the path you built suddenly changes? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Scott Lackey, author of Wake Up to Die Again, to explore how unexpected setbacks can lead to deeper personal alignment and clarity.Scott reflects on losing a company he built, the distinction between power and control, and how moving from an 'ownership' mindset to one of 'stewardship' altered his perspective on life, family, and success. We also examine the burden of broken

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00:36:42

Social Justice with Brett Anderson

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2026/07/23

What happens when your definition of success shifts from personal comfort to collective impact?In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by Brett "Fish" Anderson, a Cape Town-based coach, writer, and justice advocate.Brett reflects on his upbringing in apartheid South Africa, his time working within intentional communities in Philadelphia and California, and how his faith drives his commitment to equity today. He introduces the powerful concept of asking not just "how do we

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00:44:35

Removing the Mask with Thomas Eberts

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2026/07/17

In this episode of Success Matters, I’m joined by Thomas Eberts for a compelling exploration of personal transformation.Thomas shares his extraordinary trajectory beginning with the impact of his mother’s cancer diagnosis at age six, moving through an intense period of childhood illness and severe school bullying, culminating in an emotional shutdown that drew him into a dangerous lifestyle of drugs and criminality.Thomas reflects on the exact turning point that allowed him to dismantle his

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00:37:53

Failure to Flourishing with Siobhan O'Riordan

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2026/07/10

We are constantly being told to find our niche, choose a lane, and fit into a neatly defined corporate box. But what happens if your skills don't fit into a single silo? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with generalist, coach, consultant, and author Siobhan O'Riordan. Siobhan shares her fascinating journey from a cross-cultural childhood as an "Irish-Irish" American, to teaching history in Nepal, and navigating a self-described "spiky" career of absolute

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00:30:51

Going Rogue with Mackenzie Pemberton-Whiteley

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2026/06/25

We often talk about "success" as a destination defined by titles, status, and financial milestones. But what happens if you pause to evaluate the path you are actually on?In the latest episode of the Success Matters podcast, I sat down with Mackenzie Pemberton-Whiteley to explore what it means to go "rogue" against conventional expectations.At 21, Mackenzie walked away from university because he felt it wasn't helping him optimise for the life he wanted to build. Instead, he

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00:41:12

Lessons from a Life Less Ordinary with Stever Robbins

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2026/06/17

How does a child who wore a loincloth to school end up at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard? Stever Robbins joins me to discuss a life lived outside the traditional lines of success. This episode explores how Stever’s neurodivergent perspective especifically his natural disregard for hierarchy and commitment to radical honesty became his greatest leadership asset. We reflect on the importance of trusting one’s instincts and why the most impactful leaders are those willing

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00:34:28

Venturing with John Couper

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2026/06/11

What does success mean, really? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by John Couper who talks about his life shaped by travel, experience, and deep thought, and shares two ideas that help frame a broader view of success, the success spiral and the five minds.This is a conversation for thoughtful people who want to think beyond money and status, and towards a life that includes purpose, balance, curiosity, and meaning. Listen in for a reflective discussion that invites you to reconsider

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00:34:59

From Surgery To Lifestyle Medicine: Dr Radha Measuria...

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2026/06/03

When doctor and surgical trainee Radha Measuria was told she needed surgery for gallstones, she realised she would never choose for herself what she routinely consented patients for. That moment pulled the thread on her entire idea of medicine, success and who she wanted to be.In this Success Matters episode, Radha talks about:Choosing lifestyle medicine and natural healing instead of surgery.Using nutrition, gut health and holistic health to support recovery.Helping a man with a second heart attack

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00:35:11

Balancing Career Ambition and Inner Peace with Davide...

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2026/05/27

Are you chasing achievement at the expense of alignment? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by Davide Pagnotta for a foundational look at how we define a successful life. Moving past the simplistic metrics of wealth and corporate status, Davide shares insights on blending a grounded professional path with deep spiritual framework. We discuss:The hidden operational costs of high-ego corporate cultures.The neuroscience behind how our brains manufacture reality and meaning.Davide's

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00:25:41

Redefining Success and Identity After Loss with Cathy...

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2026/05/20

How do we rebuild our sense of purpose when the life we planned disappears? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Cathy Bass to discuss the journey from surviving to thriving following a profound personal loss. Cathy shares her deeply reflective insights on navigating the complexities of widowhood, reclaiming one's identity, and discovering a new, holistic definition of success. Moving beyond traditional metrics of achievement, this conversation focuses on emotional resilience,

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