In this episode of North Star Conversations, I engage with Toby, a children's entertainer turned business mogul, who shares his inspiring journey in the world of entertainment. Discover Toby's early start as a magician, his passion for making others smile, and his transition into creating large-scale events through his companies like Silent Disco. Learn valuable lessons about resilience, the importance of creating lasting memories through celebrations, and how to turn passion into a thriving enterprise.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:04 - Guest Introduction: Toby Burns

00:29 - Discovering the North Star: Entertainment and Joy

01:16 - Creating Memories Through Celebrations

02:33 - Early Career as a Children's Entertainer

06:05 - Transition to High-End Corporate DJing

10:53 - Realizing the Need for Sustainable Income

14:40 - Personal Reflections on Career Path and Money

20:23 - The Origin and Success of Silent Disco

32:35 - Business Risks vs. Gambling

41:36 - Expanding the Business with Other Ventures

55:11 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Networking

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In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Clements, an expert in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses while maintaining strong relationships with their families. Kelly shares her wisdom on identifying early signs of strain in relationships and practical ways to balance work and family life. She dives deep into the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face, providing actionable advice on how to ensure both business success and personal fulfillment.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - The Intersection of Business and Family Life

02:12 - The Misconception of "Two or Three Years"

02:43 - Early Warning Signs in Relationships

04:00 - When Business Invades Family Time

06:17 - Business Meeting Basic Human Needs

07:03 - The Challenge of Emotions in Business and Home

09:11 - Practical Steps to Balance Life and Work

11:06 - Listening to Your Spouse: The Million Dollar Decision

13:35 - Personal Growth Differing Between Partners

17:09 - The Ambition Gap: When Partners Grow Apart

20:56 - Knowing When It's Time to Let Go

22:42 - Tips for Growing Together

24:20 - The Importance of Play in Relationships

28:20 - Balancing Compliments and Criticisms

29:30 - Navigating Relationships With Complementary Opposites

32:56 - Trusting Your Partner's Intentions

35:55 - Concluding Thoughts on Relationship Dynamics

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In this episode, I delve into the significance of regularly reviewing your North Star goals to maintain focus and progress. I share my personal strategy for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure efficiency and reduce overwhelm. Learn how this simple yet powerful habit can make a substantial difference in achieving your goals and making this year your best year yet.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:44 - Importance of Reviewing Goals Regularly

01:22 - Weekly Review Process and Color Coding

02:19 - High Value Priorities and Strategic Planning

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Ameerh Naran is a very successful, dynamic serial entrepreneur. 

Now, aged 36, He is the owner and CEO of several global companies including Vimana Private Jets, one of the world’s most successful private jet brokerages, and has recently founded Naran Automotive, a Supercar Company using his own build and design, with his first Hypercar being launched in late 2022.

Ameerh quickly gained a loyal client base and built up an impressive network with access to over 5000 aircraft worldwide and a charter team available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to attend to every client’s needs. 

As well as private aviation, Ameerh has turned another passion into a business venture which has great synergy with the core charter business. 

His first attempt, in 2006, at becoming a racing driver was thwarted by a lack of funds. 

His attempt to buy a car company also ended in disappointment when, in 2015, he was outbid for Weismann, the liquidated German supercar company. 

And so, naturally, he has created a supercar company of his own. 

The 1048hp V8 - powered, all- wheel drive Naran coupé, With a top speed in excess of 230mph and a 0-60mph sprint time of just over 2 seconds is the creation of Ameerh, who is turning his boyhood dream into a reality with the launch of the limited-edition machine.

In this episode, Will has Ameerh as his guest and they talk about:

• How the way his parents raised him influenced his mindset
• How he started a business at a young age
• The importance of having a good work ethic for success
• Why he started his car company and how it benefits others

To find out more about Ameerh and his businesses, click here and here. 

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Patrick Henry is Managing Director of the multi award winning estate agency Patrick Henry based, London, Radiance London (Luxury Tanning Salons),  Reliance Design and Build (A residential and commercial building company with clients such as the NHS, Sushi Samba and more), Reliance Health (a medical installation and maintenance company).

In this episode, Will has Patrick as his guest and they talk about:

• How he grew his business and reached success
• Some tips to working smarter
• How to deal with failure and low moments in business
• The key principles he lives by

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Since 2007 Paula has worked with individuals and teams from giant corporations to sole traders, with one shared aim; helping them increase their capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress, challenge or adversity. This is being in the zonal flow, in balance and in control. Feeling happy, healthy and able to face what is round the next corner.

Today’s world is chaotic, challenging, complex and often confusing. Paula developed her unique Stress Prevention Programme, which uses cutting edge technology, to bring change through self-regulation for both sides of the human experience simultaneously – the body and the mind.

In this episode, Will has Paula as his guest and they talk about:

• What is stress?
• The effects of stress on our body
• Things you can do to prevent and recover from stress
• A demonstration of her coherence technique

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Michael Serwa coaches the elite using his signature no-bullshit approach.
 
Starting in 2011, he has built one of the most successful personal coaching practices in the world (No.1 in the UK).
 
He is the author of From Good to Amazing and has been featured in Forbes, GQ, The Times, The Observer, The Telegraph, and on BBC and Sky News.

In this episode, Will has Michael as his guest and they talk about:

• The truth about being a perfectionist
• How he got as good as he did in his chosen career path
• The difference between confidence and arrogance
• How to not care about what other people think

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Dr John Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behaviour, a researcher, author and global educator and has been solving personal and professional issues since 1973.

His teachings start at the core of the issue, addressing the human factor and range out to a multitude of powerful tools that have proven the test of time. 

He has studied over 30,000 books across all the defined academic disciplines and has synthesized the wisdom of the ages which he shares on stage in over 100 countries.

His presentations whether keynotes, seminars or workshops, leave clients with insights into their behaviour and keys to their empowerment.

Dr Demartini has addressed public and professional audiences up to 11000 people at a time across the world and shared the stage with some of the world’s most influential people such as Sir Richard Branson, Stephen Covey, Steve Wozniak, Robert Kiyosaki, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Donald Trump and many more.

In this episode, Will has Dr. Demartini as his guest and they talk about:

• How he overcame his struggles to reach his dreams
• The true meaning of love
• The benefits of delegating tasks and spending time on things that align with your values
• What is the philosophical essence of the soul?

To find out more about Dr. Demartini, click here.

Get Dr. Demartini's BREAKTHROUGH course here! 

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Carolyne is an internationally renowned Accredited Advanced Law of Attraction Teacher, Trainer, Coach, Author and Spiritual Mentor.  

She has dedicated over fifteen years to coaching thousands of individuals and has spent many hours successfully helping clients to design and fulfill their dreams, create financial freedom and ultimately turn their lives around in all areas. 

For Carolyne, the Law of Attraction and mastery of the new financial systems is a potent way to do just that.

Carolyne’s ultimate goal is to help people understand how powerful they are as individuals.

In this episode, Will has Carolyne as his guest and they talk about:

• What is manifestation
• How the law of attraction changed her life
• How to shift your mindset of fear and scarcity to a mindset of love and abundance
• The reason why your manifestations aren’t coming true
• The benefits of gratitude

To find out more about Carolyne, click here.

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James has been a professional bass guitar and double bass player for well over the past ten years. 

He has been fortunate that his vocation has found him in many exciting situations from recording at Abbey Road Studios to performing at Wembley Arena in London and on West End & Touring Theatres shows such as We Will Rock You, The Lion King, & Dirty Dancing.

Thousands of gigs laters he loves sharing the experience he’s picked up from being at the coal face.

In this episode, Will has James as his guest and they talk about:

• How he got into business and online marketing
• What he did to grow from his struggles to achieving his goals
• How coaching immensely helped him with burnout and anxiety

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- Why people fail their new year’s resolutions

- How to get clarity on your dream outcome in life

- Key tips to start healthy habits

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Ollie is a health coach, nutrition therapist and personal trainer who has been sending clients to sleep in 25 different countries over the last 16 years.

Focusing on deeper health and optimising our lifestyles to improve energy and overall health with nutrition and movement.

In this episode, Will has Ollie as his guest and they talk about:

- Why he decided to be a fitness coach

- The common mistakes of people when it comes to optimising their fitness and health

- The misconceptions about portion sizes and counting calories

- How to improve your quality of sleep

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Hari Kalymnios consults, writes and speaks on mindset, resilience and wellbeing, having been in the field for over 10 years.

After being awarded a First-Class degree in Physics with Astrophysics, Hari went on to work for Accenture, Sainsbury’s and The London Stock Exchange.

He also holds a Masters in Health & Wellbeing. Following a decade in the City, he forged a new path helping professionals improve their health, wellbeing and vitality levels, after succeeding in transforming his own life.

Hari is a prolific content creator and is sought-after by clients including large multinationals, the world’s fastest Formula One team and billionaires.

His passion and purpose in life is helping people like you unlock their inner superhuman!

In this episode, Will has Hari as his guest and they talk about:

- How to stop living sub-optimally

- What is the ‘energy beat’ model and how to use it to gain more energy

- The B.M.W morning routine

To find out more about Hari, click here.

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In this episode, I share my approach to planning and structuring effective business meetings to ensure 2025 becomes your best year yet. From an annual planning day to weekly tactical meetings, learn how to align goals, review progress, and foster a productive team environment. Discover actionable strategies for creating a cohesive meeting rhythm that keeps everyone on track and motivated.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:38 - Annual Planning Sessions

02:08 - Quarterly Planning Meetings

03:00 - Monthly Management Meetings

03:42 - Weekly Tactical Meetings

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- Things to do to set yourself up for 2022

- The importance of being prepared for the next year

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- Why reviewing your year is beneficial

- The questions to ask yourself in preparation for next year

- How the annual self assessment works

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Daniel O’Reilly, aka Dapper Laughs, is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, as well as a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer.

With a portfolio of businesses and a newfound interest in Golf, Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure.

Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and is soon to be married to his fiancé, Shelley.

With a busy year ahead, Daniel is preparing for his O2 stand-up show and the upcoming releases of his new films.

Mental health has become extremely important to Daniel and in this podcast he will be sharing how his mindset makes a difference.

In this episode, Will has Dan as his guest and they talk about:

- What made him want to be an actor

- How grew from his biggest failures

- The benefits of being alcohol and drug-free

- Good habits to start to change your life

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Suzanne Davison is a highly experienced and respected therapist and coach. She has over 10 years’ experience working as a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, Life and Business Coach.

She has helped teenagers, adults and families navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of family,business and school life.

Over her many years of experience, she hascumulated all of her best bits and created a unique 4 step process called ‘Get You Get Others’ empowering people to make real positive change in their lives.

Her mission in life is to help educate as many people to learn about themselves and others so we can, prevent mental health issues in the future.

In this episode, Will has Suzanne as his guest and they talk about:

- How understanding yourself makes you understand others better

- The different personality shapes and their qualities

- The truth about ‘opposites attract’

- How to overcome the beliefs and behaviors that stem from our parents

- The psychology of breakups

- Common misconceptions about narcissists

To find out more about Suzanne, click here.

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Jamie Alderton is a Coach, Author and Guinness World Record holder.

He has written two best selling books on mindset, productivity and habits and helps fitness pro’s build successful online businesses.

In this episode, Will has Jamie as his guest and they talk about:

- Why he shifted to a career in fitness

- Key tips to be more fit and healthy

- How to have good habits easily

- The life lessons he learned from being a NAVY Seal

- How to deal with imposter syndrome

To find out more about Jamie and his brand, click here.

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Neale Donald Walsch has written 39 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including the 9-book Conversations with God series that has sold over 15 million copies and his titles have been translated into 37 languages. His latest book is The God Solution.

In this episode, Will has Neale as his guest and they talk about:

- What is contemporary spirituality

- The misconceptions about being celibate as a priest

- The difference between religion and spirituality

- The secret to a happier life

- What is an ‘idea hero’?

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Jannecke is a former musical theatre artist in Norway.

She has studied theatre at Circle In the Square Theatre School in New York and have played roles such as Annie in Annie, Beth in Oliver, Tallulah in Bugsy Malone, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Liesl in The Sound of Music, Rizzo in Grease, Cecilie Dahr Hove in the TV-series Hotel Caesar and Rødnissejenta in “Jul i Blåfjell”.

As a singer she has released her own solo album as a child (1989), been a co-singer on many musical albums and she has also produced her own solo concert called "One Touch of Venus, a musical journey through the work of Kurt Weill” (2011).

In 2011 she received a Bachelor Degree in Metaphysics from the University of Metaphysical Sciences (UMS) and in 2015 she completed four years of studies at the University of Oslo (HIOA) becoming a primary teacher.

Jannecke has studied meditation at Oneness University in India. She has taken several courses within lucid dreaming and astral projection and is also a certified mindfulness instructor.

Alongside this, in 2012 she embarked on a new journey; sharing deep and thoughtful conversations online about the big questions of life through a web series on YouTube she called Wisdom From North. Jannecke has interviewed over 400 transformational teachers and the series has over 56 000 subscribers and over 7 million views. 

In 2015 she began arranging live evenings in Oslo, a concept she calls "Wisdom & Wonder live evenings" and in 2018 she established Wisdom From North as a company together with co-creative partner Ragnhild Hannoschøck Vea. Furthermore, they launched Wisdom From North Online Magazine and Wisdom From North Membership, a platform for inner growth and expansion offering masterclasses with highly recognized thought leaders and transformational teachers. They also produce and offer online courses and programs with transformational teachers. 

In this episode, Will has Jannecke as his guest and they talk about:

- How she dealt with not being able to fully pursue her dream

- How she found her new purpose

- The importance of self-love and how it changes your life

- What spirituality is for her

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Will Richards is an Actor, Presenter & Writer that has some great achievements within the entertainment industry, built with confidence, passion and his work ethic.

Will has over 6 years of experience working with some of the largest brands in the field including the likes of Netflix, Footasylum, KFC, Word on the Curb, Cowshed Production and many more Including a presenting role on the largest scale YouTube reality show to date and his own breakfast radio show.

In this episode, Will has Will as his guest and they talk about:

- How he built a career from doing what he loves

- How to stop procrastinating on your goals

- The true meaning of success

- The importance of being authentically you in your career

- Simple positive habits to change your life

You can find Will on all social media platforms at @willrichards.

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Matt Gallant is the CEO and Co-Founder of BiOptimizers and has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

He’s been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro-athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 15 years experience formulating supplements.

He's also a serial entrepreneur that's built over 13 profitable companies.

In this episode, Will has Matt as his guest and they talk about:

- Why you should optimise instead of working harder

- The variations of high performance or ‘god mode’

- What is neuro-feedback and how it benefits us

- How to handle more stress

- The effects of true gratitude

To find out more about Matt and his team, click here.

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Dan Clark previously worked as a website and app developer. Switched careers from building an advertising agency and came across Brain.fm.

In his first session, he bought an account and was so excited after a week of use, he needed to be part of the company. He called 12 times.

He finally got a job and worked the first month for free. Fast forward, he’s now the CEO, and 2019's Forbes 30 under 30.
Dan is always excited about how technology can change the world.

In this episode, Will has Dan as his guest and they talk about:

- What is phaselocking?

- How brain.fm works to help you focus

- The effects of audio in changing your brain waves and instantly switching to your flow state

- Key things you can do to increase your productivity and focus

- What’s next for Brain.fm?

To find out more about Dan and Brain.FM, click here.

To claim your 20% discount on membership, click here.

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Join me as I delve into the world of personal accountability and its crucial role in achieving success. In this episode, I discuss various methods such as using scoreboards, accountability charts, and the power of having a coach. Learn how to identify your biggest bottlenecks and roadblocks, and discover actionable steps to help you make significant progress towards your goals.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Getting yourself a free call

02:34 - Outro

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About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!

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How does a 'normal bloke from Plymouth' attract more success than he ever dreamed (or deserved)? By turning consistency into his superpower - and becoming a Routine Machine.

Self-styled 'Lazy Entrepreneur' John Lamerton has leveraged the amazing power of daily habits and routines to make success inevitable - and shows us how we can do the same.

In this episode, Will has John as his guest and they talk about:

- What is a routine?
- The importance of having a routine to achieve success
- How he got to where he is now
- The benefits of having a morning routine
- Why you should pursue a career that you love

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- Why keeping yourself accountable is important

- The value of communication in personal integrity

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- The difference between being at fault and taking responsibility

- How this mindset can help you be more accountable

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Jamie Smart is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker and executive coach who presents regularly at major conferences worldwide.

He shows individuals and organizations the unexpected keys to clarity; the ultimate leverage point for creating profound transformation and meaningful results.

Jamie’s primary focus is in showing transformation professionals and business leaders how to bring the principles behind clarity into their work with clients, into their own businesses and into every aspect of their lives. In addition, he works with a handful of 1:1 coaching clients and leads selected corporate programmes.

Jamie has keynoted conferences for organizations ranging from Hewlett Packard to the Council of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. His corporate clients range from a Fortune 500 business designated by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies to an SME ranked as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For to.

He has appeared on Sky TV and on the BBC, as well as in numerous publications including The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Huffington Post and Psychologies Magazine. As well as The Little Book of Results, he is also the author of the books RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More, CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results and The Little Book of Clarity. Jamie lives in the UK. When he’s not working, he loves spending time with his daughters, travelling, walking, drinking coffee and exploring.

In this episode, Will has Jamie as his guest and they talk about:

- The principles behind clarity
- The benefits of having clarity
- How clarity helped him grow his business
- The subtraction theory and how it can help you achieve your goals

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Dr. Mark Goulston is originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer.

Mark's expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations.

He the co-founder of Michelangelo Mindset, an approach that was nominated for a 2021 Breakthrough Idea Award by Thinkers50, which is the Oscars of management ideas and thinking.

Michelangelo Mindset is the ability to look - as Michelangelo did with a block of marble - into your immediate and longer term future and see success, happiness and fulfillment and to carve away anything that gets in the way of achieving those. He is considered one of the world's leading experts on empathic listening and the inventor of Surgical Empathy.

He is the author or co-author of nine books including, "Just Listen," which has been translated into 28 languages and became the top book on listening in the world.

Mark is a business psychiatrist that the business world hires to overcome any and all people challenges including fully engaging customers’, investors’ and employees’ undivided attention and interest.

He also hosts the highly rated podcast, My Wakeup Call, which is in the top 1.5% of all podcasts.

In this episode, Will has Dr. Mark as his guest and they talk about:

- How to deal with difficult people
- What is ‘surgical empathy’
- A dysfunctional mindset vs. a functional mindset
- The power of the question ‘what made you smile today?’ and its effect on people

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Louise is a brand and marketing consultant that creates, launches & scales wellness brands globally with her agency Chapter Three. She is also the founder of OPENHOUSE - a venture on a mission to pioneer next-generation therapy for those who will never enter a traditional therapy room and experience the revolutionary and life-changing benefits of therapy and self-discovery.

In this episode, Will has Louise as his guest and they talk about:

- Why therapy is not only exclusive to people with trauma but also for people who want to heal
- What is schema therapy
- The dark side of being an overachiever
- How being sober changed her life

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As “Most Outstanding Positive Psychologist 2018” MSc BSc CTLLS IPPA, Award-Winning Best-Selling Hay House Author “Now Is Your Chance”, International Speaker, and Certified High Performance & Success Coach CHPC, Niyc has more than a decade of experience in helping women create massive breakthroughs and lasting positive change in life and business.

In this episode, Will has Niyc as his guest and they talk about:

- What is positive psychology
- The difference between joy, happiness, and fulfillment
- How to have a more positive mindset without it turning into toxic positivity
- How gratitude can transform your life

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I’m so excited to release this very special 100th episode of the Make It Happen with Will Polston podcast.

In this episode I’m joined by my good friend, Mo Gawdat, the first guest to be invited back on the show for the second time.

Listen to this episode to find out how you can win a signed copy of the limited edition pre-release copy of Mo’s new book.

It gets even better, if you can come to London, UK, you may win an invitation to spend the evening with Mo, myself, and a small group of 3 others as he buys us all dinner in London in September.

After a 30 year career in tech and serving as Chief Business Officer at Google [X], Google's 'moonshot factory' of innovation, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world.
 
In 2014, motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, Mo began pouring his findings into his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy. His mission to help one billion people become happier, is his moonshot attempt to honour Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared.
 
In 2020, Mo launched his global, chart-topping podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, in which he conducts extraordinary interviews with his wisest friends to explore the profound questions and obstacles we all face in the pursuit of purpose in our lives.

In this episode we discuss his new book, Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World.

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Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective.

He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.

He is the author of ten bestsellers (out of thirteen books total), including The Art of Impossible, The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, TIME and the Harvard Business Review.

Steven is also the cohost of Flow Research Collective Radio, a top ten iTunes science podcast. Along with his wife, author Joy Nicholson, he is the cofounder of the Rancho de Chihuahua, a hospice and special needs dog sanctuary.

In this episode, Will has Steven as his guest and they talk about:

- What is a ‘flow’ state and what are its benefits
- How you can achieve peak performance with flow
- Why flow works for everyone
- The 4 stage cycle of flow

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Chris is a podcaster that has interviewed over 400 of the world's top entrepreneurs and high-performers.

From 2014-2017, he created business accelerators for entrepreneurs that we ran in Barcelona, Thailand and Brazil. In 2018, he built an online business that helps entrepreneurs get to the top of their game in businesses & life through consulting, masterminds, online courses, & live events. 

Our business and events help entrepreneurs optimize people’s productivity to reach peak performance consistently, and scale their businesses rapidly using research driven techniques.

In this episode, Will has Chris as his guest and they talk about:

- How brain scanning works
- How to optimise your life to your full potential with the help of brain scanning
- The common values and habits of high performance people
- The effects of different types of music among different types of brains
- Things you should be doing to improve productivity

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Join me as I delve into the powerful strategy of using accountability charts in your business. Learn how these charts can help you free yourself from the operational involvement and empower your team to take ownership of their roles. Discover insights into building effective accountability structures and the importance of scorecards in hiring A-players for your business.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:44 - Difference between Company Hierarchies and Accountability Charts

01:32 - Identifying and Assigning Roles within the Business

02:00 - Importance of Specific Role Ownership in Marketing and Finance

03:32 - Benefits of Creating a Company Accountability Chart

04:29 - Introduction to the Book "Who" and the Concept of Scorecards

05:17 - Using AI to Create Role-Based Scorecards

06:17 - Closing Remarks

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Emma Mills is the founder of Mi PA.

As an award-winning business owner, Emma has built one of the most successful Virtual PA and Call Answering companies in the UK and now supports some of the country’s leading business owners, directors and entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Will has Emma as his guest and they talk about:

- Why delegating tasks saves you more time

- The importance of understanding the value of certain tasks in your day

- Emma’s top tips on being more organized and productive

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Mark Victor Hansen is best known as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 million books sold.

A sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven who’s spoken to over 6,000 audiences world-wide, Mark has inspired a stream of successful people who have created massive success for themselves through his unique teachings and wisdom.

Mark and his beautiful wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, have co-written their newest book called, ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny.

In this episode, Will has Mark as his guest and they talk about:

- Why he wrote his and his wife’s book ‘Ask!’
- The importance of having education
- The roadblocks to living a fulfilled life
- How to create infinite possibilities by shifting your focus

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Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years.

After earning his Ph.D. from  Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the  University of Colorado for 21 years.

He has written more than 40 books, including  bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious  Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more  than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks).

In this episode, Will has Gay as his guest and they talk about:

- The traits and values that led people to success and prevented success
- The questions to ask to get to your ‘genius zone’
- How to dissolve your fear and unlock your genius
- What is ‘luck’?
- The key things to have a healthy relationship

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- The difference between financial success and being financially successful

- Why being financially successful is better

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Gordon is a triple world Kickboxing champion, author of an Amazon best-selling book, podcast host, business coach, speaker and runs 2 successful businesses.

As a child, he felt like an outsider and was bullied at school. One day, he went with a friend to a Martial Arts club and although at first he hated it, he persevered. He had finally found a place that he fitted in. He became stronger, more confident and went on to win world titles.

He is passionate about helping others and one of the ways he does this is by running his own Martial Arts school. He knows how it can change lives, especially children.

He didn’t stop there though, a great believer in self-development – he invested £1000’s into his own development and then went on to create a coaching business that allows him to assist other MA school owners in growing their business.

His story is a fascinating one; one of self-belief and at times, huge struggles when he lost everything.

He has a ‘larger than life’ personality with enviable amounts of energy so you will be in for a real treat!

In this episode, Will has Gordon as his guest and they talk about:

- How he gained self-respect through changing his mindset
- Why mindset is important especially when going through hard times
- The reason he decided to help people
- His advice to living unapologetically yourself

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- The difference between willing and wanting

- How being willing helps you achieve your desired outcome

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- What the benefits of thinking big are

- The main reason people don’t think big

- Simple ways you can start today

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Jackson Wray is a current professional rugby player for Saracens, he has played for the club for 15 years.

In that time, he has won 5 Premiership titles and 3 European Cups.

Alongside his career in rugby, he has completed a BSC Psychology degree and undertaken work placements in a variety of fields both in and out of sport.

From working on psychometric testing, cultural development on and off the field and executive coaching Jackson is driven to fully understand people and environments that make them thrive.

In this episode, Will has Jackson as his guest and they talk about:

- How he got into professional rugby
- How studying Psychology benefitted him and his career
- Why developing your mindset is important regardless of what business you’re in
- How the lockdown mistake that meant the England vs Barbarians game got cancelled effected him and how he dealt with it

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The Secret Psychology Behind Celebrity Peak Performance: How World-Class Athletes Think, Train & Win - Pete Cohen | EP 89

Episode Notes

Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.

Pete coaches business leaders, executives, corporate teams and sporting stars to achieve their best.

He excels at getting the people to think outside the box, believe in themselves and get motivated to take positive actions.

He is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world in multiple languages.

Pete had his own show on TV called The Coach
and was the resident Life Coach on ITV’s GMTV
 for 12 years.

Pete has coached numerous world- class sporting stars and teams reach their peak performance, including Sally Gunnell, Ellen MacArthur, Roger Black, the Kent Cricket Team and the Arsenal Football team.

Pete also undertook a one on one programme with World Snooker Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan helping him to win his second World title.

In this episode, Will has Pete as his guest and they talk about:

- The catalyst that triggered him to inspire people

- Why people end up getting the same results from their actions

- The common denominator among celebrity athletes that he’d worked with

- The key lessons that helped these athletes level up their game

- The difference between a ‘thought’ and ‘thinking’

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Dan is a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur, who talks openly about failure, mental health, mental performance, and 'braincare' - which includes his journey using science to build habits, cultivating a positive mindset & nutrition for optimizing his brain's health.

In this episode, Will has Dan as his guest and they talk about:

- The reason why people are skeptical of supplements
- The difference between supplements and prescribed medication
- His experience on handling a rapidly growing business
- How he got over imposter syndrome

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Join me as I dive into the power of using weekly scoreboards to track and optimize your business performance. In this episode, I explain the importance of differentiating between input and output data and why measuring your metrics on a weekly basis can significantly improve your overall progress. Learn practical strategies to implement these scoreboards in various aspects of your business and achieve your goals more effectively.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - The Importance of Tracking Actions Leading to Outcomes

01:01 - Differentiating Input Data and Output Data

01:40 - Examples of Inputs and Outputs in Business

02:47 - Benefits of Weekly Tracking vs. Monthly Tracking

03:22 - Scoreboards in Different Business Areas

04:10 - Implementing Scoreboards for 2025

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About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!

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Agi Keramidas grew up in Greece, and in 2010 he moved to the UK following a dream he had since a teenager. He's been a dentist for 20+ years, but the identity he embodies now is a knowledge broker and podcaster. He is passionate about personal development, and a lifelong student himself - continuously striving to evolve, realising his potential, and helping others do the same.

He is the host of "Personal Development Mastery" podcast, and his mission is to influence and inspire people to stand out and take action towards the next level of their lives.

In this episode, Will has Dr. Agi as his guest and they talk about:

- How a proper mindset helped him find clarity

- The power of compounding and building momentum

- The lessons he learned from Unlock Your Potential

- Effort vs. Results

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In this episode, Will talks about:

- Some tips to be more present in the moment

- How to feel less overwhelmed

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It’s my 32nd birthday today...

On my 30th I wrote out 30 key lessons in my 30 years and posted it on my birthday.

I decided that every year I’d add one key lesson from the previous year to the list.

Let me know which one is your favourite.

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