This episode is my guest appearance on the Across The Table Podcast with Target Recruit.   Chris (Base Mindset) is an ex-global top biller at SThree and a £25M Recruitment business owner turned purpose-driven NED and coach.   He believes that almost all business problems are people problems. Because people without a purpose have no centralised reason driving them to perform.   “Lots of companies want to get back to the old school ways of working,” – Chris O’Connell   You'll hear about:   00:00 - Start 03:54 - Adversity, Resilience, and Purpose-Driven Leadership 16:15 - Lessons from Entrepreneurship: Finding Positives in Adversity 31:06 - Purpose, Accountability, and Continuous Growth in Business 32:10 - Coaching CEOs and Building Successful Businesses 53:00 - Evolution of Recruitment Practices and Impact of Culture 55:20 - Future Outlook for the Recruitment Industry   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/   Check out Target Recruit’s podcast Across The Table - https://targetrecruit.co.uk/podcast/

What is your biggest fear in life?   For my guest in this episode, Lewis Ellis, it’s not achieving or even trying.   This ethos has led Lewis to do great things but to also find himself in troubled waters. From creating successful marketing startups, synonymous with guerilla tactics, to washing up in a war zone as a holiday rep.   Lewis shares his fears but also why he wants to live a life by his rules. Whether that’s through the relationships he builds, the way he approaches business or how he views money, he is unapologetically him. And that is a powerful place to be in life.   Lewis also discusses his infamous, viral air pod saga and where his nature for being a disruptor came from.   If you want to live a life unapologetically as you, this one’s going to hit home.   “My biggest fear in life is wasting time” – Lewis Ellis   You'll hear about:   00:43 - An introduction to Lewis 03:56 - Where does Lewis' disruptor nature come from? 08:41 - What's the real Lewis like? 14:04 - Lewis on relationships 20:06 - Lewis and the air pods            25:06 - Lewis on his mental health 29:19 - Did Lewis' parental relationships affect him? 33:49 - What affects Lewis emotionally? 35:18 - What is Lewis' purpose? 44:32 - Using LinkedIn cathartically 47:27 - Will Lewis ever change his approach to life? 51:13 - Is there healing that Lewis needs to go through? 54:46 - What has scarred and scared Lewis the most? 01:00:39 - How important is money to Lewis?   Lewis’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-ellis/ Hussel Marketing - https://hussel.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lewis_ellis_/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LewisEllis Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HusselMarketing   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

You are more powerful than you think.   With the right attitude and mindset, you can achieve anything in life. This is the belief of my guest in this episode, Ani Filipova.   Ani grew up with humble beginnings in Bulgaria, a socialist country, where she was always told “be quiet” and “don’t speak up”. But she knew she wanted more out of life, and she has never let those voices stop her.   Going on to become COO of Citbank that has 250,00 employees globally, Ani talks about why she left it all behind to focus on her family and then become a coach. She shares the deep challenges she faced in having children, and the mental load this had on her fearing it may never happen.   “Apart from dying you can reverse or correct anything” – Ani Filipova   You'll hear about:   00:44 - An introduction to Ani 04:39 - Humble beginnings to COO of Citibank 09:44 - The dark times Ani has faced 15:08 - How has motherhood changed Ani 21:08 - What's important in a healthy relationship? 27:22 - Living with heart palpitations 33:06 - Why Ani climbed Kilimanjaro 35:11 - Why Ani left the corporate world 40:45 - Ani on her coaching 42:13 - How has Ani evolved throughout her life? 43:26 - What has scarred or scared Ani? 49:31 - Is Ani good at setting boundaries? 54:20 - Ani on the loss of her father   Ani’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ani.filipova.148 Change Advisory - https://anifilipova.me/ Ani’s podcast Change is Possible - https://changeispossible.site/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

What is life like with ADHD?   It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and many will judge those who have it before they get to know them, or even understand what it means to have ADHD.   In this episode I am joined by Thomas Woodhams, who, as well as having ADHD supports others with the condition through his content on LinkedIn.   Thomas is hilarious, honest, and unfiltered about how the condition has impacted his life. From abusive relationships, to getting sacked and hot tub escapades. Expect to hear things from Thomas you wouldn’t hear anywhere else.   He also shares what pisses him off about LinkedIn, how workplaces can support neurodivergence more and find why he went to Bristol just to get a photo for his girlfriend’s mum.   “It’s like a squirrel going in your brain at 300 miles an hour” – Thomas Woodhams   You'll hear about:   01:01 - An introduction to Thomas 03:49 - Did ADHD get Thomas intro trouble as a kid? 08:14 - Why Thomas feels the need to impress         10:36 - What pisses Thomas off on LinkedIn? 12:06 - What is ADHD? 18:01 - Does ADHD make Thomas feel down? 21:58 - How ADHD has affected Thomas' relationships 24:59 - Thomas on suicide 30:13 - Thomas' life and toxic relationships 39:28 - Thomas' experience in recruitment 48:27 – How to improve support for neurodivergence                                              49:23 - Thomas on his relationship with his fiancée 52:31 - LinkedIn according to Thomas            57:13 - Thomas' top 3 traits   Thomas’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-woodhams/ Listen to Thomas’ podcast - Be.You - https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-you-podcast/?originalSubdomain=uk My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Imagine your mother leaves a note to say she is going for jam but doesn’t return for 6 months.   This was what happened to my guest Zsike Peter.   Zsike had the hardest of childhoods. Born in Transylvania under the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. After the separation of her parents her stepmother performed cruel acts on her and her sisters that led to her birth mother kidnapping them to flee the country and rescue them.   Later in life the birth of her daughter awoke memories she had long repressed of the child abuse she suffered from her grandfather.   Zsike also gives insights into the world of marketing and how we communicate.   This episode is testament to the strength that Zsike has shown throughout her whole life and to also show the doubters what incredible things she can achieve.   “My mother put all of us on a train and basically kidnapped us” – Zsike Peter   You'll hear about:   00:45 - An introduction to Zsike 02:30 - Zsike's journey since school 06:08 - Life under a dictatorship 15:00 - Being saved by her mother kidnapping her 17:42 - Zsike's childhood trauma 28:06 - How her trauma impacted who she is 31:23 - Zsike's advice to children going through abuse 39:17 - Zsike on life in Hungary with her mother 42:34 - Zsike on how we communicate 49:46 - Confidence vs anxiety 53:26 - Zsike's life as an au pair 01:01:06 - Zsike then vs Zsike now 01:06:50 - What would Zsike say to her younger self?            Zsike’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsike-peter/ Vampire Digital - https://www.vampiredigital.biz/   Zsike’s artwork - https://www.zsikepeter.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zsikepe/ My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Is being vulnerable a strength?   For many showing vulnerability is not something they are willing to do. They see it as a form of weakness. It isn’t, it’s what the world needs more of.   In this episode I am joined by Seth Prezant, who I first met climbing Kilimanjaro. Seth isn’t afraid of vulnerability and shares in depth about his relationships, including his divorce from his wife, and how this had a huge impact on his mental health.   He also talks about how he has shown up as a father, the good and the bad. Seth is all about reflection and honesty, and that’s what you’ll get in this episode.   “There’s a point when you feel it’s ok to love more and care less” – Seth Prezant   You'll hear about:   01:10 - An introduction to Seth          04:15 - Seth's journey since school 09:01 - Seth on boundaries and kindness 15:14 - Seth's parental relationships 19:14 - How does vulnerability link with strength? 22:45 - Seth on his own mental health 30:16 - Why Seth hates the word judgement 34:09 - Seth's family relationships 44:55 - What makes a strong relationship? 56:13 - How did divorce affect Seth? 01:02:30 - What has scared and scarred Seth the most?                                             Seth’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethprezant/ Hike Your Sales - https://www.hikeyoursales.co/     My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

You have the power to create your own story.   No matter what anyone else says or believes, you can achieve the life you want.   My guest in this episode, Meena Adnani, grew up in Indonesia and always knew she needed to break from the traditional role women played in her life experience.   Little did she know that this journey would take her to professional and financial success only to lose it all. Despite that loss, which she shares all about, she went on to build back to a 7-figure business.   Meena talks about how she managed to achieve this and why her resilience and mindset were her greatest assets in being able to do so.   “I’ll never allow anyone to tell me what’s not possible” – Meena Adnani   You'll hear about:   00:43 - An introduction to Meena 02:04 - Meena's journey since school 08:42 - Meena on losing her wealth 12:35 - Being able to prove people wrong 20:27 - How her parental relationships built her resilience 29:31 - You have to believe anything is possible 34:05 - How Meena reached 7-figures 39:29 - People buy from people 45:18 - What Meena is doing for her personal growth 53:49 - Healing is ongoing   Meena’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meena-kumari-adnani/ The Empowered Woman Academy - https://www.strongandshine.com/empowered-woman-academy-2024 Strong And Shine - https://www.strongandshine.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/STRONGANDSHINE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@meena.adnani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meenaadnani/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Nothing works unless you do.   Your family, your relationships, your business.   That’s why you need to look after yourself first to be able to best serve those around you.   In this episode I am joined by Nat Berman, who has lived by this rule in all areas of his life. He shares his views on the LinkedIn landscape after having built a successful personal brand from the platform.   He also discusses why finding the right people is important but not an easy process, and how this can impact your online presence as well as real world connections. Nat also shares how anxiety has affected him throughout his life and what has worked for him to manage it.   “Look out for number 1 otherwise you’re way less useful to other people” – Nat Berman   You'll hear about:   01:03 - An introduction to Nat 02:21 - Nat's view of the LinkedIn landscape 05:51 - The importance of personal in personal brand          09:57 - Nat's journey since school 14:17 - Nat's version of coaching 18:20 - Nat on family and relationships 20:01 - Nat on enhancing your mental health 22:44 - Where did Nat's anxiety stem from? 24:52 - What is purpose to Nat? 29:04 - Finding the right people 34:43 - Nat on manifestation 39:14 - The misconception of grinding           42:07 - Nat on the algorithm 45:48 - Nat's advice to build a personal brand           49:03 - Nat's worst anxiety   Nat’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielberman/ Website - https://natberman.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realnatberman/ X - https://twitter.com/natberman79 Nat’s free brand built guide - https://newsletter.natberman.com/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Construction is a man’s game, right?.....Wrong   There are still industries that have preconceptions about whether men or women are best suited to work in them. And construction is one of them.   But it doesn’t have to be this way.   My guest in this episode is Kelly Cartwright, the company owner of Core Recruiter, showing the world that women can not only work in construction but be award winning leaders.   Kelly shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has faced. She talks about what purpose is to her, and the importance of showing vulnerability. She also tells all about the dress the dress that got her so much recognition but also feeling sof overwhelm as a result.   “Just because I am female doesn’t mean I’m at a disadvantage” – Kelly Cartwright   You'll hear about:   01:01 - An introduction to Kelly 01:39 - Kelly on her awards & that dress 04:19 - Why Kelly does what she does 08:39 - Kelly's journey since school 14:34 - Kelly's thoughts on social media 20:44 - Has Kelly changed as her business has grown? 26:42 - Has Kelly had harsh lessons along the way? 31:23 - What does the future hold for Kelly? 35:46 - Is there a place for showing vulnerability? 44:58 - Kelly on purpose 51:37 - Kelly's advice on understanding what's important                              Kelly’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-cartwright-%F0%9F%A6%BA-8542202b/ Core Recruiter - https://www.corerecruiter.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellycartwright_/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

One life event can change everything for better or worse.   It took my guest, Rob Sharp, 18 years to begin to face being sexually assaulted. In that time he turned to drugs, which took over his life. The relationships with his family broke down and have never recovered.   This is a story of pain but also of owning your life choices and facing your past.   You’ll hear Rob share the hardest of things from his childhood through to the present day. How climbing Kilimanjaro became more that just getting to the top of a mountain and what positives Rob has taken from everything that has happened to him.   This is an incredible episode and as a warning it does contain references to suicide and sexual assault.   “The longer, the deeper, the darker it got, it was killing my head” – Rob Sharp   You'll hear about:   00:00 - Start 01:49 - Rob's journey since school 02:58 - Violence in Rob's childhood 06:59 - How has Rob's childhood affected his life 10:00 - Rob's life changed after being sexually assaulted      14:16 - What's the point in me being in the world? 21:00 - Why Rob chose to make amends                               25:56 - How Rob felt when family knew about the assault 29:31 - Rob on using drugs as a coping mechanism 35:49 - What was the turning point for Rob 42:05 - The positives that have come out of the horror 45:20 - What can makes things more difficult for a man? 47:21 - What Kilimanjaro meant to Rob 51:34 - What role has Amy played in Rob's life? 56:53 - How does Rob feel about his family? 03:29 - What makes Rob's business different?   Rob’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sharp-a9530142/ Orca Pay Group - https://orcapaygroup.co.uk/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

3 generations of recruiters come together and delve into what it takes to be successful in the recruitment industry.   In this episode I am joined by Harry Portch, one of the UK’s youngest recruitment agency owners and Dominic Joyce with over 10 years experience working in recruitment, talent acquisition across agency, RPO and in-house.   We get into the nitty gritty of what recruitment consultants get wrong, right and everything in between. From building the right culture in the modern recruitment industry to our views on LinkedIn and personal branding.   This is a must listen for recruiters at any stage of their careers.   “What if it’s a lot bigger than you could ever imagine? Go for it” – Harry Portch   You'll hear about:   00:00 – Start 01:06 - An introduction to Harry's life since school   06:01 - How Harry secures well known clients 09:34 - What makes a successful recruitment consultant? 16:11 - How Harry will cope with leadership 19:56 - What's annoying about recruitment consultants? 26:17 - What should recruitment consultants be doing? 34:57 - Funny recruitment stories 38:08 - How to create the right culture? 42:27 - Thoughts on the LinkedIn Landscape 50:06 - Using personal branding agencies 56:21 - Men's health and wellbeing   Dominic’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-joyce/   Harry’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryportch/ HM Staffing - https://hmstaffing.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmstaffing/ HM Staffing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmstaffing/ Listen to Harry’s Podcast The Spike - https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/the-spike-podcast/id1555127158   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Eating disorders take over your whole life.   It affects everything from relationships, to who you are and how you show up in the world.   This was life as a young adult for my guest, Melissa Matson. She was always counting calories and believed that waking up in pain was a good thing. Now she’s through the other side and in a place where she uses this experience to ensure she lives a life full of self-kindness.   In this episode she shares all about life with anorexia, how she lost who she was after having kids and how she has now reclaimed that. She delves into her purpose of working as a brand strategist and why focusing on metrics is never the right approach.   “There comes a point that you’ve got to stop pretending to be the thing you think you should be” – Melissa Matson   You'll hear about:   00:00 – Start 00:46 - An introduction to Melissa 04:12 - Who is the real Melissa? 10:24 - Was Melissa a self-made resilient person? 15:37 - Melissa's life with an eating disorder 20:11 - What therapy taught Melissa 23:52 - Melissa's life outside of social media 27:57 – Melissa’s thoughts on social media metrics 30:30 - Losing who she was after having kids 40:53 - What would Melissa change about her life? 46:35 - What does Melissa want to be remembered for? 51:54 - What does the future look like?   Meilssa’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamatson-brandstrategist/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themelissamatson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/embrbrandagency/ Embr Brand Agency - https://www.embrbrandagency.com/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Trauma is a part of many people’s lives, but not many are able to use it to then help others overcome theirs.   My guest in this episode is a very special friend, Nick Raeburn. He only started to work on his own childhood traumas late on in life and it has changed who he is and how he shows up in the world.   He gets raw and talks about his experience being abused by a family member as a child, and the impact this has had on the relationships in his life. He also delves into the ways this has shaped how he works with clients to support them to show up as their real selves.   This one is not to be missed.   “I think about how what I’ve been through helps other people” – Nick Raeburn   You'll hear about:   00:56 - An introduction to Nick 02:37 - How has sexual abuse affected Nick? 06:14 - Why having children changed Nick 08:49 - The reasons Nick shares his story 14:34 - Trapping a monster in a cage 19:40 - What impact has Nick's wife had on his life? 22:54 - What Nick thinks it takes to be a man 27:04 - Nick's advice to men that are struggling        30:13 - The good, bad and ugly of LinkedIn 36:11 - Nick on accessing his 'little boy' energy 39:24 - What scares Nick now? 43:21 - How important is purpose to Nick 48:06 - The impact Nick's parents had on him   Nick’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatsocialnerd/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsocialnerd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thatsocialnerd That Social Nerd Website - https://zaap.bio/thatsocialnerd   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

What does great recruitment look like?   Well, this episode with Charlotte Smith is a no holds barred break down of all things recruitment.   Charlotte is a Recruitment Director who champions the industry and comes from a family full of recruiters. We talk about why emotional intelligence is a recruiter’s superpower and how to get the culture piece in organisations right.   We also go deep into 180 recruitment and why data is king in order become great in this industry.   If you want to know what it takes to be a great in this industry this episode is not to be missed.   “We find people jobs, we don’t do a terrible thing ” – Charlotte Smith   You'll hear about:   00:56 - Charlotte's recruitment background 03:45 - Why recruiters should be proud of what they do      08:10 - Why you need to understand emotional intelligence            11:22 - How to get the culture piece right? 16:54 - Why specialist is Charlotte's least favourite word 24:56 - The importance of the follow up        27:33 - How Charlotte measures performance          31:27 - Is 2024 going to be better than 2023?           35:03 - What data does Charlotte look at? 43:28 - What does lazy management look like? 45:56 - Charlotte's view on 180 recruitment 49:21 - Why are recruitment companies poor recruiters?     Charlotte’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deakinsmith/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/all_things_recruitment/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

There are many preconceptions about what it is to be a man in the modern world.   A provider, strong, in control of their emotions.   But are these traits healthy and what does it mean if you don’t conform to these things?   In this episode I am joined by my good friends Tom Paine and Steve Ware. We explore these questions and more about what life is like for a man. We share our own fears and experiences with anxiety, loss of purpose and how we can be more than what the world expects a man to be.   This episode is raw and open from all 3 of us, something we need more of from the men in this world.   “It’s acknowledging that emotions are ok to feel, but it’s doing something about it. That’s the key.” – Tom Paine   You'll hear about:   03:18 - Tom's journey since school 06:13 - Do men have it easier? 12:01 - What are the reasons for losing your purpose? 13:29 - What are my values in life? 20:16 - The luxury of feeling your emotions 26:41 - Are younger generations more open? 30:26 - The role partners have in your lives 37:18 - Techniques to deal with anxious thoughts 43:28 - Astral projection 45:29 - What really scares Tom, Steve and Chris 51:23 - The stigma of life coaching 56:43 - Do you feel like you've wasted time in life?   Tom’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompainelifecoaching/ Tom’s website - http://tompainelifecoaching.com/   Steve’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ware-mindfulness/ Steve Ware Mindfulness Website - https://www.stevewaremindfulness.com/ Steve’s mindfulness blog - https://www.stevewaremindfulness.com/blog   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Imagine living a secret life you were too embarrassed to share with your friends and family.   That shame is what my guest, Maya Raichoora, lived with throughout her teenage years. After being diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis she opened up to the world about what she was going through.   In her own words it has made her who she is today. But it doesn't define her.   In this episode she shares what life is like living with a chronic illness, as well as her self-love journey that enabled her to start her own business supporting global brands improve their mental fitness.   “I was living a secret life, because I just felt so ashamed of what was happening” – Maya Raichoora   You'll hear about:   00:54 – An introduction to Maya 03:14 – Maya on living with a chronic illness 09:37 – Losing her sense of femininity 16:13 – The importance of embracing negative emotions 22:08 – Maya’s self-love journey 26:39 – Being at peace with letting go 30:04 – The importance of being yourself 35:24 – The power of visualization for mental fitness 41:00 – Maya on purpose and passion 46:03 – Maya’s struggles with anxiety 49:21 - Embracing your feminine and masculine   Maya’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-raichoora/ Website - https://mayaraichoora.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maya.mental.fitness/?hl=en-gb   Watch Maya’s TED Talk - https://youtu.be/ZY8ucO8pe58?si=xr7wj-1t6f9yckiM   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

To live life free of shame is a powerful existence. Not many do, and those that achieve it will say it takes work on yourself. Constant work.   My guest in this episode, Dionne Slater, lived a life full of shame. From being abandoned by her father, to her mother setting some bad examples, which eventually led her down a path of sex work herself. In her darkest moments she tried to end her life only to be saved by her dog.   After all of this she did the work that allowed her to live an unapologetic life without shame, something she now works with others to achieve through her coaching.   “You’ve got to do the work, you’ll come out the other side so much stronger” – Dionne Slater   You'll hear about:   00:00 - Start 00:32 - How Dionne became so unapologetic 01:30 - Dionne's journey since school 05:13 - Has her mum's actions impacted relationships?       11:17 - Things you have done don't define you 15:20 - Doing the work is ongoing 20:06 - Dionne's experience getting herpes 23:53 - What was Dionne's darkest moment? 28:42 - Doing work on attachment styles 31:30 - What have been Dionne's happiest moments? 37:11 - Dionne's relationship with her father 41:37 - Dionne's experiences with depression & suicide 46:25 - What improvements does Dionne need to make? 51:49 - Dionne on LinkedIn 53:54 - What is Dionne's purpose?   Dionne’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionneslater/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

To be diagnosed with Tourette's after brain damage in his early 20s is a twist Luke Manton never expected. Luke has had to experience this condition and live in a world that discriminated against him for who he’s now become. This led Luke to attempting to end his own life, but in doing so he later found that he was loved so much, my so many. 💙 Since then he has 💙harnessed his adversity 💙created his own path and purpose 💙become the leader of an 8 person business 💙a Linkedln celebrity and has given a TED talk! But as you will hear there is more joy and happiness to come.... This episode had us both crying on the show itself. To me Luke is a hero and someone I am massively inspired by, look up to, and take enormous strength from. My tears were just of pure admiration - I’m honoured to have him in the show. 😭   “Tourette’s was my parting gift from brain damage” – Luke Manton   You'll hear about:   00:00 – Start 00:37 - An introduction to Luke 01:53 - How Tourette’s affected Luke's life 04:48 - Disadvantage and disrespect cause by Tourette’s 08:04 - How Luke has coped with the dark times 13:36 - Luke on his upbringing 16:46 - Luke on his sexuality 21:25 - Did Tourette’s influence Luke's purpose? 27:30 - How has Luke's mental health been impacted? 32:26 - Luke's growth out of the darkness 39:47 - How Luke has handled social media fame 44:30 - Treating people like people 48:12 - Luke on therapy 50:14 - Luke's partnership with George 54:39 - Luke's experience giving a TED talk   Luke’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemantonme/ Manton Executives - https://www.mantonexecutives.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mantonexecutives/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantonexecutives/?hl=en   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

A public rejection on Dragon’s Den would be the end of many entrepreneurs’ dreams, not so Laura Bartlett. After being told to “have a reality check” she took the rejection and created something bigger and better.   As the Founder of House of Coco Magazine, now 10 years strong, she has lived through debilitating grief, separation, and bankruptcy. All these things have shaped who she is now and how she views the world.   In this episode she talks about the experience on Dragon’s Den, her relationship with money, how she coped with grief having lost her father and what it was like to go bankrupt.   “Never fall out of love with life” – Laura Bartlett   You'll hear about:   00:00 – Start 00:46 - An introduction to Laura 05:18 - Has Laura always been entrepreneurial? 10:39 - Does Laura stop and feel her emotions? 14:28 - How Laura copes with grief 19:16 - Laura's experience on Dragon's Den 23:01 - Laura's relationship with money 26:03 - Laura's thoughts on relationships 28:18 - Laura's mental health journey 35:06 - Laura on going bankrupt 40:12 - Has Laura experienced any discrimination? 45:37 - Does Laura have any regrets?   Laura’s resources:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurabartlett0/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlettlaura/?originalSubdomain=uk House of Coco - https://houseofcoco.net/ X - https://twitter.com/laurabartlett0   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Being able to life your life on your own terms is something many aspire to but never manage. It can sometimes take losing people close to you to show you that now is the time to take action. Better that than live life in regret.   In this episode I am joined by Chris James, who experienced loss that made him realise he needed to take control of his own life by going all in on his own work. Since then he has built a hugely successful business supporting others to do the same through the power of social sales.   He talks about his darkest moments, including the people he has lost in recent years, his attitude towards money, vanity metrics on socials and engagement pods. He also shares how meeting his wife changed his life and how that impacted the person and business owner he has become.   “It’s the people that stand out that make the difference” – Chris James   You'll hear about:   00:00 - Start 00:40 - An introduction to Chris 03:47 - Chris on his darkest times 05:56 - The sales process for people just starting 10:37 - Chris' attitude towards money 12:18 - Your worth is not linked to follower numbers 15:56 - Chris' view on engagement pods 26:38 - What areas of his life does Chris need to look at? 30:00 - Chris journey to meeting his wife 36:55 - Where would Chris be if he hadn't met his wife 39:16 - Chris' family story 50:13 - How Chris processes trauma 52:35 - What is happiness to Chris   Chris’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjamesonline/ Chris’ website - https://www.chris-james.co/ Content To Clients - https://www.chris-james.co/c2clp YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru_YUpPmYCfuj7lb67y7zw/videos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salesguychris/   My resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/