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Kristian Hill is an online coach and business owner in the fitness industry. Kristian pushes his body and mind through immense challenges. Today, Kristian stops by to talk about his most recent. An Iron Man. An Iron Man is a triathlon comprising of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and 26 mile run. In this episode we speak about the three life cycles of completing one. Pre: the training, nutrition, recovery, preparation, mental fortitude and nae-sayers. Intra: the self-talk, the pain, the conditions, the fuelling. Post: the reflections, the emotions, the support, and the next challenge. Kristian suffered every set back in preparation including the event being rescheduled 3 times in 3 different countries and Kristian contracting covid weeks before his race. He speaks about how to deal with the variables that life throws. If you enjoyed this episode – let us know! You can find Kristian, his podcast and his coaching services here: https://www.instagram.com/coachedbykdh/

Gary is the CEO of Success Masters and the Author of #1 Best Selling book The Power of Strategic Influence: 10 Success Factors of Highly Influential Leaders. Gary stops by not only to share his story but to share the insights he has gained from meeting and interviewing 12 influential entrepreneurs and authors. Gary defines influence, how we all have it and how we can all put it to good use. I am grateful for Gary stopping by (digitally from Utah!) You can find Gary C Laney on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyclaney/ You can find his book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Strategic-Influence-Success-Influential/dp/1737091593 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-power-of-strategic-influence/gary-c-laney//9781737091592

Ron is the Author of Retail Pride: The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career When will you get a real career? When will you stop working nights and weekends? When do you plan to use your  degree? If you work in retail, these are questions you often hear. Does this make you feel like the career you love was all just an accident? You’re not alone. The retail industry employs millions, yet most people don’t end up there by design. Ron Thurston wrote Retail Pride as an indispensable guide for every retail employee, manager, and multi-store leader looking to accelerate their potential and grow their career. It’s filled with straightforward, practical tips for developing your talents, connecting with customers, and building your leadership skills. Based on more than twenty-five years of Ron’s retail leadership experience, you’ll discover a sense of belonging in the words of someone who has been a champion for the industry and shares your journey. - Get your copy of Retail Pride - https://www.retailpride.com/  Reach out to Ron - https://www.instagram.com/retailpride/

Jacob Hawley is a stand up comedian and podcast host on BBC Sounds. When Jacob isn’t performing his live sets, he is the host of the Jacob Hawley On Drugs, Jacob Hawley on Love, Jacob Hawley Job Centre Podcasts on BBC Sounds and is know for the BBC Radio 4 show ‘Class Act’ on iPlayer.  Today, Jacob shares his story from Stevenage to Stand up, how to start in comedy, how comedians measure success, how working class is represented in comedy and how content creators are shifting the dial of the archetype of white working class men. We even get to hear Jacobs worst stand up horror story.  Disclaimer – a virtual room of a scotsman and comedian leads to explicit language throughout this conversation. That aside, I really hope you enjoy this episode full of gags.  Please follow Jacob Hawley on Instagram @jacobhawley - https://www.instagram.com/jacobhawley/

Josh Bridgman is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Youtuber, Content Creator, Coach and Business Owner at 1MR. Josh has documented his journey to become a IFBB Pro for almost a decade. He has outlaid his quest over various social media platforms encompassing a joint following of over 100k followers/subscribers. Recently, Josh won his Pro Card enabling him to  compete at the elitist level of bodybuilding taking him one step closer to competing and winning in Mr Olympia. In this episode, expect to learn “how to turn pro” in any realm. We speak about the behaviours, actions, attitudes, changes, sacrifices and manifestations professionals embody. Josh reflects on his journey using it to demonstrate the differences between an amateur and professional. Also, expect to learn what a career in professional bodybuilding looks like and the rewards that come along with competing. Thanks Josh for coming on!

Brian J Esposito is a founder, serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and Linkedin influencer. He is the Founder/CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises (EIE). Brian, based in San Diego, has appeared on 30+ podcasts to speak about his 150 Joint Ventures, 65+ holdings and the 25 countries that he operates in. Brian has created an ecosystem that allows entrepreneurs to bring their curiosity, idea or business to life by leveraging Brian’s panel of 29,000 connections and his business infrastructure in the most sustainable and mutually beneficial way. Brian’s career spans two decades in the manufacturing, distribution, retail, beauty, restaurant, commercial real estate, liquor, music, maritime, aviation, med tech, education security and fashion industries. He learned to code and created multiple successful businesses at a very young age including the world’s first e-commerce platform within the beauty industry. He appears on the podcast to talk about his spectacular failures, hardships and the lessons that hold hands with navigating challenge. He brings his wealth of business acumen and a unique insight into running multiple business simultaneously. He also outlays how we as individuals can monetise our personal network. Thanks Brian for stopping by! You can find Brian on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito/

Oliver Anwar is the Worker Coach. Oliver guides executives, directors, VPs, and busy professionals on a path to gain their dream physique in the most energising and stress free manner. In light of gyms reopening in the UK, Oliver outlays the “return to gym starter pack". He details how we should chase our newfound fitness goals in the most effect and safe manner after a year of a working and working out from home. Expect to learn: · How to achieve your dream physique whilst working from a desk · How effective stress management can make you more physically appealing · How to choose between the bar and the gym – and how you can balance both which is crucial to the life of office worker · How to regulate your caffeine intake to maximise office and gym output · How to utilise food to increase your energy at work And much, much more.. I hope that you take something away from today’s conversation and it’s an addition to your fitness journey. If you do, or know someone else, who will benefit from this fitness insight please make my day and share it with them in your group chat or stick it on your Instagram story for them to see. The podcast, its growth and its magnet to attract even more insightful guests relies on you generous humans! If you wish to receive coaching by Oliver – check out his services below! Website: https://theworkercoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-anwar-63382410b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/roanwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanwar/

Toni is a stand up comedian, professional speaker, author and advocate in Social Mobility and Women in Tech. Toni helps corporates, charities and business networks find their funny with compering, speaking and writing services that are high energy and humorous. Toni stops by to outlay her transition from poverty to professional speaking and comedy. She details her wild youth and her successful career at Microsoft too. Toni teaches us how organisations can use humour to deliver impactful messages on sensitive subjects and how individuals can start to make light of the traumas and tribulations included in their own upbringings. She brings it all to life with outrageously funny stories and anecdotes. Toni is hilarious and I won’t apologise for my giggly laugh being laced throughout this podcast – I hope you have the same reaction! If you wish to connect with Toni or have her speak at event, connect with her… Toni’s services - https://tonikent.co.uk/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonijkent/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toni_j_kent/

Stu Mac is a Scottish Mens Muscle Model, 2 x European WBFF Pro Champ, PT, Online Coach and documentary star. Stu stops to give us a through-the-peephole experience of what life is truly like as a physique/bodybuilding/muscle model competitor. He outlays a personal account of the low lights and the highlights of the sport. He speaks candidly about the superficiality of being a male fitness competitor and the effects it can have on mental health. He opens up about his depression which he denotes to episodes of his competitive career and his notable presence on social media – he amasses 111,000 gazing Instagram followers. He speaks about his reshape in values which led to him becoming closer to fulfilment. Lockdown has allowed him to lose sight of both superficiality and online metrics to define his happiness. Now he solely achieves happiness from helping others. He even unloads the story of when Will Smith gave him a fist bump.. Thanks Stu for coming on! - You can find Stu on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/stumacpt/

My friend and fellow podcast host Gary Izunwa stops by to talk to me about a cause that it is so close to my heart – social mobility. I believe Gary is one of the most inspirational and impactful advocates in this space. Gary is the host behind the Climbing the Rungs podcast – a podcast that interviews guests from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and unravel key themes, lessons, tales and traits from those who have been able to navigate the social mobility landscape. In this episode expect to learn: - What is social mobility and how does the UK stack up in comparison to counterparts - Cultural Capital and how important it is for success - What “controllables” and “non-controllables” does an individual from a low-socioeconomic background face - How travelling and embracing other cultures can act as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth I really loved shooting this episode and have so much admiration for Gary – thanks for stopping by. Check out Climbing the Rungs Podcast (which I am appearing on!) here: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6YSzsg5RAPyhMaDriRG8OO Apple Music – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/climbing-the-rungs/id1552292465 Find Gary on LinkedIn here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyizunwa/