A Mile Deep with Benjamin Owen

If you’re a leader of a team who wants to have a business that scales, In my experience, You want to be able to handle the stresses of the growth Which means you have to have foundations that are so deep, That when life throws it’s inevitable curve balls you’re steady! I interview Author and somatic coach  @PatDivillyCoaching  He’s recently written the book “Shadow work” where he really beautifully explains what shadow work is and how it will benefit you as someone who chooses to push themselves. Pat’s journey through body transformation coaching, Leading groups and a deep psychotherapeutic journey, Along with Pat’s incredible way of making complex things simple… Makes this podcast a no brainer listen, And his new book a must read. Enjoy the conversation, Here is Pats information: https://www.patdivilly.com/ Also to ensure we keep getting high quality guests: Please Follow the podcast. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shadow Work and Personal Journeys 02:48 Understanding Shadow Work and Its Importance for Leaders 05:44 The Role of Family, Community, and Culture in Shaping the Shadow 08:28 Exploring the Golden Shadow and Its Impact on Personal Growth 11:29 The Connection Between Emotional Pain and Behavioral Patterns 14:30 The Internal Family Systems Approach to Shadow Work 17:09 The Importance of Expressing Love and Emotion 19:50 The Role of Breath Work and Somatic Practices in Healing 22:40 The Body's Role in Shadow Work and Emotional Awareness 31:10 Harnessing Inner Energy for Growth 32:33 The Impact of Emotional Suppression 35:53 Navigating Midlife Crises and Personal Growth 37:38 The Power of Decision-Making in Life Changes 38:56 Understanding Leadership Through the Lens of Shadow Work 41:21 Defensive Mechanisms and Self-Protection 45:24 The Journey to Self-Acceptance and Love 48:49 The ARC Model: Awareness, Reflection, Choice 51:02 Building Confidence Through Self-Acceptance 54:57 Individuation and Authentic Living 57:57 Balancing Action and Being in Personal Development

Discover how setting constraints around your goals can elevate your productivity and lifestyle. Learn about the importance of strategic limitations that enhance focus and efficiency. Dive into personal anecdotes illustrating the pitfalls of inefficiency in time management. Explore how specific goal-related barriers can lead to better work-life balance. Uncover the transformative power of constraints that not only save time and energy but also fuel your journey towards success.

What if the secret to success wasn't just about focusing on going higher, but instead digging deeper? Welcome to The Mile Deep Podcast—the show where we explore the foundational work that makes extraordinary leadership possible." "I’m Benjamin Owen, a leadership coach who’s spent over a decade working with hundreds of leaders. And here’s what I’ve learned: If you haven’t done the deep inner work—the thinking structures, the mindset shifts, the foundational habits—scaling your business will feel way tougher than it needs to be. Growth without a solid foundation isn’t impossible… but it is exhausting." This podcast is my quest as a guy who is fascinated by the inner work necessary to create outer success and my invitation to you is to join me as I find out what self development some of the highest performing people in the world have done to create success that scales a mile high. Here’s my belief after coaching 100’s of leaders over the last 10+ years: That unless you have done the deep inner/ foundational work, you’ll struggle to deal with growing your business. Not that you WON’T grow your business, it’s just that it will feel way tougher as you may not have the necessary thinking structures in place to deal with the stresses, challenges and journey of growth. I want to know what's worked and what’s not worked for some of the highest performers and what tools they’ve learned, used and even let go of in order to reach the success they’ve created today. I’ll also be sharing some of my own personal insights for you along the way, whether that be some of the work I’ve done in my own coaching or what’s working for me right now. Make sure you hit that subscribe button and also connect with me on instagram: INSTAGRAM - @coachbenjaminowen FACEBOOK - Benjamin Owen

If you're a leader, creating goals and commitments is your bread and butter. It's a skill and it also needs these 10 things to make accomplishing those goals easier. In this podcast I share a 10 point checklist that will help you with your goal setting. Taking this scorecard will you clarity on what might need work before setting a goal: https://benjamin-ux8pslnm.scoreapp.com/ If you want a really clear goal setting process that helps you create a North Star and a road map use this simple vision creation system: www.coachbenjaminowen.com/visioncreation Chapters 00:00 Setting Commitments for 2025 02:43 Creating a Vivid Vision 06:02 Operationalizing Your Vision 08:48 The Importance of Removing Old Commitments 11:37 Building a Support Network 14:26 Tracking Progress and Habits 17:41 The Role of a Coach 20:31 Reflection and Non-Negotiables

If you're a Leader, you'll know the experience of setting goals yet experiencing resistance as you strive towards them. In this podcast, I walk through 5 Inner obstacles that can and will get in your way if they are not on your radar. If you want to measure if you're ready to create 10X the results in your business this year. Fill out this scorecard: https://benjamin-ux8pslnm.scoreapp.com/

Are you a high performer looking for that edge? Or a coach who wants to know what it's like to work at the top of the industry? Then listen in to this episode where I interview Mandi Racine who's coached at premier league football to Amazon C-suite on how to express your highest potential. In this conversation we delve into the world of high performance coaching, exploring the intricacies of working with elite performers, the challenges of ADHD, and the impact of imposter syndrome on leadership. Mandi shares her journey from HR to coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding self-concept and the need for emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments. We also discuss strategies for supporting high-performing women, the significance of authenticity in leadership, and the necessity of creating a supportive environment for growth and development. This episode is a must listen for a high performing leader. To follow Mandi: CLICK HERE To Follow Ben: CLICK HERE To take the scorecard that helps you implement the information on this podcast: https://benjamin-ux8pslnm.scoreapp.com/

If you're a leader who struggles with ADHD like symptoms or you feel you've definitely got some attention related challenges watch this training. For years I battled my attention and focus, yet I've transformed my ability to stay one one path, output at the highest levels and help other leaders do the same. In this training I share 5 ways you can beat ADHD and Poor focus and if you're like me and want to become a master of your own mind this training is for you. A big shift for you is to master your attention and it's work I do with leaders like you! If you're interested in a conversation about how we can work on this head on over to: ⁠www.coachbenjaminowen.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/coachbenjaminowen⁠ Attention is a big part of going 10X as a leader. Find out here if you have the 5 steps to go 10X in place: ⁠Click here to take the free score card⁠ Or feel free to share your insights from this podcast with me at info@coachbenjaminowen.com

If you're a leader who wants less overwhelm, to be more decisive and powerful listen in. In this session,I share and discusses the critical importance of boundary setting for leaders, emphasizing how the ability to say 'no' can enhance self-discipline and self-love. I share my personal journey of struggling with boundaries, the consequences of not having them, and the transformative process of learning to communicate and enforce them effectively. I also introduce a structured approach to boundary setting, highlighting the need for clear communication in various aspects of life, including professional and personal relationships. I encourages leaders to embrace the power of 'no' as a means to foster clarity and respect in their roles. If you need help with boundary setting reach out to me on my instagram with the word BOUNDARIES. ⁠www.instagram.com/coachbenjaminowen⁠

If you're a business owner, sales person or an entrepreneur you'll know that selling solves so many problems in your business. But what happens if selling or asking for the sale is something you struggle with? Andrea Waltz is the co author of the world renowned sales book Go For No. She helps people reframe the pursuit of NO in a conversation so they don't fear rejection. In this podcast you'll learn all about Andrea's Go For No Mindset and how it can help you transform your sales in your business! If you're interested in joining the November Sales Challenge as we talked about in the episode visit this page: https://courses.goforno.com/7-day-go-for-no-ask-your-ask-off-challenge-Nov-2024  Here is Bens Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachbenjaminowen Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Go For No 02:52 The Journey of Self-Publishing 06:10 The Simple Yet Profound Message 09:00 The Fear of Rejection 11:51 Understanding Silence and No 15:05 The Impact of Marketing and Follow-Up 17:56 The Pain of Rejection 21:11 Empathy and Support in Sales 24:57 Navigating Rejection and Embracing Biology 31:01 The Power of Frequency in Facing No 36:16 Transformative Challenges: The Go For No Experience 42:31 Community and Accountability in Rejection 48:21 Final Thoughts and Resources for Growth

If you're a leader, business owner or coach you'll know that being in a mastermind will massively accelerate your personal and professional results. If you didn't know that listen into this podcast where Dan Bradbury shares his insights on the power of a mastermind. Dan is a highly successful business advisor and mastermind leader. His mastermind is one of the best in the UK. In this conversation you'll discover how to accelerate your learning... Dan is actually a world speed reading top 3 competitor. You'll discover how a mastermind can provide you with all the advice you need to build a robust and high performing business. Dan also shares his insights into which kind of business owners succeed when it comes to long term growth of a business and why. You can do the audit Dan mentions in the podcast here: www.danbradbury.com/audit If you're a leader looking to 10X your results or upgrade your leadership and impact reach out to me here: @coachbenjaminowen - Instagram info@coachbenjaminowen.com - Email If you enjoyed the podcast please remember to give it a review on spotify.