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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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00:28:03

The Neuroscience of Success: Accessing Your Inner...

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2026/05/14

Does your definition of success include peace of mind?Tracey Gazel joins me on Success Matters to discuss the vital link between inner calm and professional excellence. Many of us are conditioned to believe that success requires a relentless grind, but Tracey’s experience suggests otherwise.We delve into the psychology of anxiety, the physical toll of chronic stress, and how to "boomerang" back to a quiet, competent state of mind when life feels overwhelming. A thoughtful episode for

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00:40:05

From Crack House to Calling with Ken Miller

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2026/05/06

What happens when the life you built for yourself falls apart? Ken Miller was a Dartmouth graduate and a successful professional when addiction took hold. In this raw and reflective conversation, we discuss his transition from the corporate suit to crack house and prison cell. Ken shares his hard-won wisdom on the true nature of drugs and alcohol, the three emotional triggers that lead to relapse, and why he believes success is ultimately a "state of being" rather than a list of

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00:33:35

Stillness & Service with Leo Young

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2026/04/29

ow can we serve others effectively if we haven't first found stillness within ourselves? Leo Young joins us to discuss the vital connection between our internal state and our external impact. This episode moves away from the typical 'hustle' culture, offering instead a coaching-led perspective on how stillness can become your most powerful tool for service.Whether you are leading a team or navigating your own career path, Leo’s insights on presence and purpose provide a grounding

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00:49:01

Charting Your Own Course through Capital

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2026/04/22

"You are the only one that can chart your course."In this episode of Success Matters, I speak with Karen Rands, who shares her transition from high-level corporate management at IBM to becoming a leading voice in the angel investment community. This episode isn't just about money; it’s about the mindset required to bounce back from hardship and the strategy needed to invest in innovation that changes the world.In this episode we discuss:Intrapreneurship: Lessons from the early days of

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00:35:58

From "Corporate Robot" to Inner Peace: Sebastian...

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2026/04/16

Are you "living from the neck up"? Sebastian had it all: the house, the family, and the six-figure career. Yet, he felt like a robot. In this episode, we dive into the "Success Paradox" why the things we work hardest for often fail to land in our hearts.We explore three grounded shifts for high-achievers:Radical Honesty: Is your ambition actually a coping strategy to avoid discomfort?Somatic Awareness: Learning to listen to your body’s signals (tension, chest tightness) before

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00:38:45

Evolving Beyond Motherhood with Kelly Salmons

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2026/04/08

Some days you look around your own life and feel like a guest in it, wondering when you stopped being the main character.In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Kelly Salmons, Navy veteran, educator and coach, to talk about what happens when the role of “mum, organiser, doer of everything” suddenly falls quiet, and life no longer feels familiar. Kelly shares how she moved through a season of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and invisible, and how she began rebuilding her identity, confidence

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00:34:43

What If Success Feels Empty? Emotional Magnets with...

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2026/04/01

Somewhere inside, you can feel that what the world calls success is not enough, and a quieter voice keeps asking, “But why doesn’t this feel the way it should?”In this episode of Success Matters, I speak with communication expert and author Sandy Gerber about what happens when your life looks impressive on the outside, yet feels misaligned on the inside. Sandy had the big clients, the fancy office and the awards, but her closest relationships were strained, and she felt like she was living a double

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00:30:17

Treat Your Life As An Experiment Not An Exam: Success...

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2026/03/26

Success is not just money or status, it is the freedom to choose how you live, work and contribute. Some days success looks like escape and reinvention. Other days it is having the courage to choose your own path without letting fear drive your decisions.In this Success Matters episode, I speak with change and leadership expert Giorgia Prestento about how to build a life and career on your terms instead of following a script written by family, culture or corporate life. Giorgia grew up shy in a

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00:49:50

Success Matters: Beyond the Trap of Achievement with...

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2026/03/19

Why “success” feels empty, and what to do next, with coach Anita CavragIn this week’s episode of Success Matters I speak with coach and former global executive Anita Cavrag about what happens when the life you fought to create no longer feels like a life you actually want. Anita shares her journey from growing up in post war poverty in Croatia, without running water and in an abusive home, to winning international scholarships, building a global career, then walking away from the corporate path to

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00:32:16

Success Matters: The Courage to Begin Again with Dawn...

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2026/03/16

Some days it feels like your life unravelled when you were not looking and you are left wondering how you ended up here, carrying grief, complicated relationships and a quiet fear that you might never really feel whole.In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Dawn Lucht, a woman who has walked through the death of her daughter, an abusive marriage and the slow rebuilding of a self she could finally trust. Her story is not about perfection. It is about choosing, again and again, not to let

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00:38:45

Success Matters: Failing Upwards with Felix Riley

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2026/03/05

Growing up on a council estate, Felix Riley never expected his life to become a masterclass in courage, curiosity and doing work you actually love.Felix's journey is extraordinary. From council estate kid to BBC comedy writer, City broker who sold his firm in 15 months, running a copper mine in Zambia, best selling author, and now moonshot strategist, he has zigzagged through extremes. Yet his real pivot came from questioning every narrative, sparked by a communist mentor who demanded

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00:33:39

Success Matters: Adversity to Growth with Frida Siage

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2026/02/25

There are moments in life when you realise that you either stay broken by what happened to you, or you decide to grow from it.In this episode of Success Matters, Frida Siage shares how being forced to leave war torn Syria aged 11, rebuilding a life in Lebanon through revolution and the Beirut explosion, and starting again in London shaped her definition of success, resilience and purpose. Here are Frida’s three core actions for anyone trying to make sense of their life and find purpose:Build

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00:30:20

Success Matters: From Doing to Being with Dr Amrita...

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2026/02/19

The world can change in an instant. One day you are healthy, strong and moving at full speed, the next, you are searching for answers that don’t come easily.Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee’s story is one of courage, self-discovery and service. In this episode of Success Matters, Amrita shares how her life was turned upside down by an invisible disability and how that journey taught her to rebuild, rethink and reconnect with what matters most.These are the three takeaways she hopes you carry forward:Nurture

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00:36:15

Success Matters: A Colourful Life with Susanna Smith

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2026/02/14

Speaking to Susanna Smith on this episode of Success Matters, I was reminded that purpose is found not in sudden breakthroughs but in our everyday choices. Susanna shows real grit from her story of walking 3 miles to school every day despite being in pain to over-coming the challenges she faces today.If you are searching for meaning or trying to make sense of life’s sudden directional changes, Susanna’s insights offer true direction. Here are three actions that stood out and may help you reshape

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00:41:50

Success Matters: Dreams into Reality with Sanjai Mehta

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2026/02/07

So many have asked me about my Everest Base Camp Trek and for this Special Edition of Success Matters, the tables are turned!I hand the mic to Steve Payne to interview me about my trek to Everest Base Camp. What started as a bucket list item in a spreadsheet became a real life reminder of why success is about far more than goals, money or milestones. It is about who you become on the way there, and who you serve when you arrive.Some days you only realise how rich your life already is when you are

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00:41:09

Success Matters: Sparkle with Buckso Dhillon

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2026/02/04

Some days it feels like you are shining for everyone else while quietly dimming your own light.In this week’s episode of Success Matters, I sit down with actor, spiritual coach and creator of House of Wisdom, Buckso Dhillon, to explore what happens when life rips away the identities you have been clinging to and forces you to ask, “Who am I really, without all of this?”Here are three grounded actions Buckso invites you to take if you want a life that feels successful on the inside, not just

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00:28:18

Success Matters: Invisible to Impactful with Anjan...

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2026/01/29

A heavy weight sits in your chest when you feel invisible at work. That uncertainty about where you fit, who you are becoming, and what impact you can truly have raises many questions for young professionals. The journey becomes a series of questions, setbacks and discoveries, often faced alone and in unfamiliar territory.Speaking with Anjan Sampath, I was deeply moved by how raw and relatable his journey is. From leaving behind everything that was familiar to him to carve out a place in a new

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00:38:26

Success Matters: Perspective, Purpose and Positive...

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2026/01/22

There are moments when life’s journey feels overwhelming and uncertain. The search for meaning and a sense of belonging can weigh heavily, especially when you carry stories of challenge and hope.In this episode of Success Matters, I sat down with Lee Rogers, whose path from a council estate to becoming a leader and coach is both raw and inspiring. Lee’s resilience shines through every chapter of his story, offering encouragement to those wondering how to move forward and find purpose amid

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00:43:25

Success Matters: Currency of Purpose with Tom Shepard

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2026/01/14

Have you ever wondered how your relationship with money connects to your search for meaning in life? In the latest episode of Success Matters, I spoke with Tom Shepard, financial adviser, author, and founder of Currency Camp.Here are Tom’s top three takeaways:Your Relationship with Money Reveals How You Trade Time, Energy, and Connection. Having done extensive research, Tom’s approach considers money not only as currency, but as a reflection of how we value and exchange time, energy, and

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00:34:42

Success Matters: From Wounding Words to Wisdom with...

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2026/01/08

Ever wonder where true belonging and self-worth come from? On this Success Matters episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Pam Case, who shared one of the most moving personal journeys I’ve ever heard. Pam grew up hearing words from her mother no child should ever hear: that she was unwanted, that her very existence was a mistake, and that there was “more goodness in a speck of dirt” than in her entire being. For years, those words echoed inside her, shaping how she saw herself and what

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