Send us a textWill Koning is an entrepreneur disrupting the sales education and recruitment space. In this episode of the show he discusses his entrepreneurial journey to date, the failure of his first company, the pain he went through, and why he’s doing it all ago.We also go into detail about an incredibly powerful Ayahuasca experience he had and how he was able to heal from the death of his father 10 years earlier!Enjoy the show and let us know what you think!To find out more about Will and his work:- Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saasleads/ - Meritt Website: https://www.meritt.io/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro0.42 - Will’s Journey to Entrepreneurship7.09 - Mistakes as an Entrepreneur13.08 - Why It’s a Journey of Discovery15.34 - Will’s Ayahuasca Journey40.21 - Integrating the Ayahuasca Experience43.39 - How It Helped in Tough Times45.15 - Synchronicity and Signs from the Universe51.00 - Why Are You Going into Entrepreneurship Again?53.20 - What Advice Would You Give to Yourself as Your Business Was Failing?54.17 - Outro(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textToday’s guest is Drewe Broughton. In 1986, aged 8, he set his heart on becoming a professional footballer at the very summit of the game. In 1993 aged 16 whilst a schoolboy and signed with Norwich City FC, he was asked to be in the squad for the First team in the Premier league against Everton, based on his performances in the U.15s. 6 months later In 1994 aged 16 he left school and home to move to Norwich and pursue his dreams. In March 1996, aged 18 he made his professional debut for Norwich City away at Wolves, scoring and getting rave reviews. Three months later he was in the England U.20 World Cup squad and signed a 3 year contract with adidas. He was tipped for the top with his talent and attitude. In 2011, aged 33, 15 years, 100 goals and 600 professional games later, lived out across 3 of England’s 4 Professional divisions, representing 20 clubs; promotions, relegations, administrations, lauded, rejected, admired, mocked, he was retired from the game. No longer was he able to perform. A career spent dogged and undermined by soul searching and Fear, It culminated in him going into rehab for addictions. At the same time his agent died, his marriage broke down and he was homeless.A natural leader at every stage of his life. Well educated, well raised with great morals, the confusion for many around me was enormous. For him it was even greater. What he discovered about myself during his darkest hours, he will be forever grateful for.Such hard earned wisdom aligned with such vast experiences and exceptionally high emotional intelligence has enabled him to unlock the potential of a huge diversity of people from around the world. From Founders of businesses, to management teams, PGA golfers, International Footballers, Tennis players and many others. He has appeared in and on, an array of media platforms from;The New York Times , Sky Sports, Bt Sport, The Guardian, The Times, BBC, ITV Discussing Fear and the ongoing lack of understanding around human performance and coach education.He has found that the leaders and performers who have contacted him all have the same traits. That strong moral compass, sensitive, yet fiercely driven, relentless ambition to the point where nothing is ever enough. Traits that he hugely relates to, having had to battle that himself In a public and merciless industry for nearly two decadesToday he combines his 1:1 coaching with athletes and business owners with consultancy, which has taken him around the world, since 2019 he has taken 200+ thru his education in Advanced EQ for leaders whilst growing his company ; Sweat & CourageTo get in touch with Drewe, to find out more or see the links we discuss :- Drewe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewe-broughton/- Drewe’s Book: http://tinyurl.com/4bzaz9fm- Lion King Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnngqq4o8g Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro0.46 - Drewe’s Journey with Fear2.58 - Rehab13.20 - Dealing with Your Shadow19.55 - Letting Go29.10 - How the Greatest Have a Dark Side39.36 - Truth, Authenticity and Dialogue51.42 - The Next Mountain?56.04 - Finding B(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textMichael and Tom look into the concepts of nationalism and globalism, whether the two can co-exist, some of the major things that divide people, and how we can overcome these issues.Ultimately things come down to understanding, discussion and dialogue.They both touch on some of their personal stories and lessons along the way as well.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and let us know what you think.The Links We Discuss:- The Human Documentary Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqz1aUj7Yek- Accidental Courtesy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5390430/Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Nationalism, Globalism and Polarisation3.04 - Tom’s Personal Journey with the Subject7.15 - Similarities and Polarisation9.20 - The Role of the Media10.44 - The Collective Unconscious13.41 - The Importance of Dialogue16.25 - An Incredible Story of Hope19.00 - Understanding Both Sides of the Story22.36 - Be That Light23.43 - Outro(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textMichael Chapman took the bold step of restructuring his career, life, and goals around his values and faith.After recognizing his path was leading him away from God and his highest potential, he knew he had to make a change or risk losing a full life lived.In August of 2017, on the heels of a painful second divorce, loss of a child, and multiple job losses, he decided to walk away from a toxic work environment and 26 years of working for others across multiple industries.As a father of 4, he walked away with NO job in hand. He answered a call to take his hand, get out of the boat, walk on water, and help others achieve their own breakthrough.The day he walked away back in 2017, he began looking for a new opportunity on LinkedIn. He had written more than 2000+ journals about his life, losses he had endured, and subsequent learnings in tandem. As a result, he began to share those with the LinkedIn community.In this episode of the show we discuss all things entitlement, political correctness, masculinity, his journey, and so much more.Enjoy!To find out more about Michael, the posts we discuss and his work:- Michael’s LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/3mhyfd7v - More on the Harvard Scandal: http://tinyurl.com/3wcas5xd- A Video on the Incident: http://tinyurl.com/yc6d6fj9 Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro1.36 - Entitlement6.52 - How to Help Stop Entitlement14.14 - Where Do You See Entitlement?19.17 - Letting Go28.15 - Managing Social Media Use34.39 - The Need for Masculinity and What It Means40.55 - Finding Balance46.18 - What Hope Is There for the Education System?48.56 - Sending a Message to Campuses and the Woke54.12 - Outro and TakeawaysA Couple More Podcasts on the Harvard Scandal:- The Charlie Kirk Show: http://tinyurl.com/bddb4857- Inside The Plagiarism Scandal Roiling Harvard: http://tinyurl.com/z64rkje9(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textMichael Hanson discusses his time living in Medellin, Colombia, and some of Medellin’s past and present.Did you know Medellin went from being the murder capital of the world in 1994 to being voted the world’s most innovative city in 2013?We discuss some stories of Colombia’s past, the warmth and resilience of the Colombian people, how this ties in with the Christmas holidays, and so much more.It’s a fantastic show about so much more than just Medellin.To find out more about Michael, see the article discussed in the show or to get in touch:- Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson - The COSMIC Bridge Website: https://thecosmicbridge.com/ - Growth Genie Website: https://growthgenie.co/ - Medellin: The Most Innovative City in the World: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-21638308 Podcast Chapters0.00 - Intro1.21 - Medellin and It’s Transformation6.08 - The Resilience of Colombian People10.04 - The Real Colombia and Medellin13.00 - Colombia, Christmas and Jesus15.23 - Everything Will Be Okay. Never Suffer Alone16.38 - Be a Light in the Darkness17.25 - Outro(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textJay O’Malley has 15 years of military experience having served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia, was at one stage involved in the training of over 300 medics, and was the leader of an expedition to Mount Everest that set 2 Guinness World Records while raising >£500k.He’s now an experienced CEO and Operations Director, with a proven track record of delivering business critical change programmes. In this episode we discuss his journey to the military, some of the experiences and lessons he gained there, and his expedition to Mount Everest that lead him to the brink of death.It’s an action packed show with a lot of incredible stories.His business Fusion Initiatives works with businesses, charities and academic institutions to provide leadership and development, high performance coaching and team building with a focus on corporate social responsibility. Team building with social impact! Fusion believes that strong communities are the foundation of a better world. This is the principle that underpins everything they do.To find out more about Jay and his work:- Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-o-malley-fcmi/ - Fusion Initiatives Website: https://fusioninitiatives.com/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro1.40 - Jay’s Journey to the Military4.11 - The Toughest Military Challenges10.40 - The Emotional Side of Being a Medic13.45 - How Have You Coped and Remained Stable?18.15 - Lessons from the Military26.21 - A Near Death Experience on Mount Everest!41.33 - Recovery in the UK43.09 - PTSD45.34 - The Lesson from the Near Death Experience49.05 - Outro and Takeaways(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textArdeshir Mehran, Ph.D. is a leadership excellence coach, who enables leaders to achieve their personal and operating goals, at faster and higher rates. In this episode of the show we discuss his journey from depression and a lost corporate life, to a life of service helping others through his passion, psychology and coaching.We break down his ‘’7 Emotional Bill of Rights’’ - 7 fundamental needs of any human at birth that can help you overcome adversity, anxiety and depression, and lead you to a life of fulfilment and joy.In his work Ardeshir has led the development of high-impact global leadership and training systems, succession planning, and spearheaded culture change, organisation design, and business transformation initiatives.To find out more about Ardeshir and his work:- Ardeshir’s Website: https://ardeshirmehran.com/ - The Bill of Emotional Rights: https://ardeshirmehran.com/copy-of-bio - Ardeshir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro1.50 - Ardeshir’s Journey to Psychology6.42 - History with Depression9.24 - Errors with Treatment for Modern Depression14.13 - The Emotional Bill of Rights19.52 - I Belong22.59 - I Am Boundless25.32 - I Am Complete28.16 - I Matter29.36 - I Make32.25 - I Am36.48 - I Soar39.48 - How Can People Feel Like They Matter?46.44 - Solutions to Anxiety55.16 - Outro and Takeaways(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textConstantine Georgiou is the founder of Ineffable, a human potential accelerator. As a Mindful Self Discipline Coach, Emotional Processing Healer and Mahamudra/Dzogchen Meditation Guide, Constantine has facilitated many clients to discover and abide in their ineffable nature, in pursuit of unlimited potential.His concentration and healing practices enable cutting through obstacles when pursuing moonshots. He is passionate about keeping the ancient Tibetan and Kashmiri traditions alive through modern guidance and biofeedback technology for immediate and sustainable impact.He has facilitated over 750 entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations to build sustainable businesses and individuals that consistently come from presence and deep embodied belief. He believes that only enlightened leaders can end suffering in the workplace and the world.To find out more about Constantine and his work:- Constantine’s Website: https://www.ineffableoneness.com/ - Constantine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineffableoneness/ - Immersion Wearable App: https://besttuesdayever.com/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro1.27 - Constantine’s Personal Journey11.07 - How Did You Feel in Your Toughest Year?13.29 - What Were the First Steps You Took to Transform?17.44 - Process of Inquiry22.27 - How to Say a Healthy No27.23 - What’s the One Thing to Find Peace?30.59 - A Quick Practical Exercise!38.18 - Concentration, Balance and Presence42.09 - What Is Biofeedback?50.20 - Outro and Takeaways(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textAndy Culligan is a husband, father, marketing leader, and someone with a lot of wisdom to share from both his personal and entrepreneurial journey.In this episode of the show we touch on what led him to setting up his own fast growing marketing consultancy, the challenges he’s faced along the way, how he finds balance in life, the impact the death of his brother had on him, and so much more.Andy is brutally honest in his assessment of every area of his life, and he shares a wealth of takeaways that anyone will be able to learn from.We hope you enjoy the show!To get in touch with Any or to find out more:- Andy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-culligan - Andy’s website: https://andyculligan.com/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Intro1.34 - Andy’s Entrepreneurial Journey9.16 - Finding Balance in Life20.38 - The Loss of Andy’s Brother29.31 - His Wim Hof Experience34.25 - Integrating Spiritual Experiences38.38 - Andy’s Spiritual Journey44.27 - Outro and Takeaways(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Send us a textWill Castle is a real estate professional who also works as a volunteer Community Ambassador for the men’s health charity Movember. In this week’s show we go right back to a short recap of one of our most impactful episodes with Will. After losing his father to suicide over 12 years ago, Will brushed his feelings under the carpet and kept his story extremely private. Most of his colleagues weren’t aware of what he went through and it was never spoken about amongst his friends. Ten years later, when COVID hit, Will wanted to do something positive and without understanding the potential impact he could make, started to talk about his experiences with the aim of raising money for Movember. Later that month, he published a first-hand account of the day itself and raised over £16,000 and was in the top 5 Movember fundraisers in the country. He now works part time for the charity as a Community Ambassador travelling up and down the country to share his story with the aim of breaking mental health taboos, raising suicide awareness and of course raising much needed funds in the name of men’s health. To date Will has raised over £25,000. Outside of his charity work, Will is a husband and a father of two boys. He loves spending time with his family and going to watch his beloved Arsenal Football Club.Here's the link to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072571/12757802To find out more about Will, Movember, his story and to get in touch:Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-castle-3172b82a/ Will’s Story: A first-hand account of the harrowing events of 17th November 2010: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-story-17th-november-2010-will-castle/Polo Times: A tribute to Paul Castle written by John Horswell: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-6-will-castle/Paul Castle Tribute (The Times): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/movember-update-day-5-will-castle/ Movember Website: https://movember.com/ Podcast Chapters0.00 - The Story of His Dad’s Suicide1.23 - Why Did You Tell Your Story?4.20 - The Impact5.17 - The Stats on Suicide(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)