The One Percent

In this episode, I sit down with 1P client Lee Wells - co-founder of a logistics business, husband, dad, and someone who, on paper, had everything in a good place. Business was doing well, family life was solid, and nothing was obviously wrong.But something was off. He knew he wasn’t operating at his best, and that there was more in the tank if he could just get things to stick.We get into the cycle a lot of men fall into. Going all in, pushing hard for a few weeks, then work and life take over and everything drops off.Lee realised the problem wasn’t effort or motivation. It was the approach.Doing less, but doing it consistently, changed everything. Not perfectly, not every day, but enough to build momentum and actually maintain it.Once that clicked, everything else started to feel easier. Work, home life, and how he handled pressure all improved as a result.…And if you need help getting consistent, that’s exactly what I do, click the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

In this episode, I sit down with 1P client David Houghton - freelance director, cinematographer, dad, and someone who found himself stuck in a pattern a lot of men fall into. Work was busy, life was full, and without really noticing it, he’d stopped taking care of himself.Then things slowed down and instead of feeling better, it got worse. More stress, more overthinking, more pressure.We get into why that happens and what actually needs to change.Because his situation didn’t suddenly improve. Work was still inconsistent and the pressure was still there. The difference was how he handled it.Getting some structure back, doing the basics properly, and giving himself a bit of space changed everything.Not in a dramatic way - just enough to feel back in control and deal with what was in front of him.…Click the link below to see how I can help you control the controllables and let go of what you can’t:www.theone-percent.com

In this episode, Tom Kiddle is back on the podcast talking through the last 18 months - from being in the c-suite selling a business, leaving corporate, and stepping into the reality of building something from scratch. We get into the illusion of control, the emotional swings of running your own business, and why so many high performers hide behind “working hard” while personal standards slip.And how that makes everything else worse.The shift?Focus on what you can control.Accept what you can’t.And stop using work as an excuse to let the rest of your life fall apart.…Click the link below to see how I can help you control the controllables and let go of what you can’t:www.theone-percent.com

Good intentions pissed the bed and blamed it on the sheets.You are what you repeatedly do. Not what you intend to do.Intentions don’t fix marriages.Intentions don’t grow businesses.Intentions don’t build physiques.Intentions don’t change anything.Behaviour does.So if you’re not getting the outcome you want, it has f**k all to do with your intentions and everything to do with your behaviour.Good intentions without aligned behaviour are just delusional noise.…Click the link below to find out more about how I can help you start applying action to your intentions.www.theone-percent.com

Matt Doyle works in investment banking.Long hours. High pressure. Constant demands.From the outside, it was all moving in the right direction.But underneath?Laptop & phone in bed at midnightAlways “on”Never presentAll or nothing fitness cyclesHe thought the solution was to push harder.It wasn’t.This episode is about what happens when you stop trying to smash everything at 120% - and start building foundations you can actually sustain.…Click the link below to find out more about how I can help you:www.theone-percent.com

Andy Miller was doing his best to hold it all together.Self-employed vet.Two young boys.Building a second business.Supporting everyone else.From the outside, things looked good.But on the inside, there was a disconnect.Burning the candle at both endsHealth slippingSnappy & irritable at home.He was running on empty.Then his fiancée said something that made him stop:“Why does everyone else get the best version of you?”And when she said that, he realised something had to change.This episode is about what happens when you learn to put yourself first - so you can show up properly for everyone else.…Click the link below to find out more about how I can help you:www.theone-percent.com

Gareth Legg was doing what most men do - holding it all together.Good job. Two kids. Full plate. Supportive wife.But inside?He was knackered. Snappy. Overwhelmed.His head was like a boiling kettle.Until one night, a simple question from his wife broke him:“Are you doing football or rugby tonight?”He couldn’t answer - and he cracked.That moment led to him asking for help - and finally taking control.This episode is about what changes when you stop bottling everything up - ask for help - and get the support you need.…Click the link below to find out more about how I can help you:www.theone-percent.com

Rob Cafferky had the life most guys want.Young family. Great job. Beautiful house in Ireland.Everything looked fine on paper - but underneath, he felt like a ghost in his own life.Low energy. Short-tempered. Disconnected from the man he wanted to be.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how Rob rebuilt his identity through structure, habits, and proper ownership.We cover:Why self-esteem comes from doing what you say you willThe power of momentum when life feels stagnantHow to lead at home and work without losing yourselfThe mindset shift that helped Rob finally take himself seriouslyIf life looks good but feels off - this one’s for you.…Click the link below to find out more about how I can help you:www.theone-percent.com

When Adam Drawwater and I first spoke, he was successful on paper - running a thriving finance business, managing a growing team, and supporting a family with three young boys, including a newborn.But under the surface?He was knackered. Overweight. Struggling for energy. And quietly frustrated that he wasn’t showing up properly - at work or at home.It wasn’t a crisis. But it wasn’t sustainable either.Since then, Adam’s dropped 20kg, regained control, and reshaped how he leads - both professionally and personally.In this episode, we cover:Why high-functioning burnout is more common than you thinkHow Adam found clarity, structure, and progress without needing a full life overhaulWhy walking and small daily changes had a bigger impact than chasing perfectionThe real ROI of coaching - better decisions, better boundaries, and a calmer headWhat it means to be present - with work, kids, and yourself – when life’s full-onIf you’re in a similar place - doing well on paper but feeling flat, heavy, and stretched too thin - this one will hit home.And if you want help finding that ever elusive balance - I can help.Click below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

Episode 50. A milestone.So this week, I’m flipping the script - and bringing on someone who coached me.Tim Drummond was my coach years ago. I joined his program thinking I’d get strategy, systems, a business plan. What I got was something else entirely.He helped me see what I couldn’t. Held up the mirror. Asked the questions I didn’t want to answer. And laid the foundations for everything The One Percent has become.This episode isn’t about tactics. It’s about what real coaching looks like.We cover:Why the best coaches don’t give answers - they help you ask better questionsHow mindset and self-awareness drive every part of business and lifeThe danger of building a life that looks good, but doesn’t feel goodWhy group coaching often beats 1:1 - and how it changed meThe difference between shouting for change - and holding space for itIf you’ve ever wondered what coaching actually is - or what it really means to lead yourself - this episode shows you.Find out about what I do here:www.theone-percent.comAnd you can find out about Tim here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdrummondcom/

One year. 49 episodes. Countless conversations.In this special solo episode, I look back on what I’ve learned from a year of running The One Percent podcast – and why the biggest lesson has nothing to do with mics, metrics or marketing.It’s this:Perfect is the enemy of good enough.We cover:Why taking imperfect action beats sitting on a perfect planHow the podcast started as a LinkedIn Live (and a throwaway comment)The story behind launching The Blueprint coaching programThe new B2B arm of the business - and why it started with a simple pilotWhy self-belief is overrated - and evidence is everythingIf you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to do the thing you know you need to do - this episode is your reminder:Start messy.Start unsure.Just f***ing start.And if you need help starting, I can help.Click below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

When Jack Nugent first got in touch, life wasn’t falling apart - but it wasn’t in focus either.He had two kids, two businesses, and a lot going on.Work was full-on. Home was full-on. And he was bouncing between both - with no separation, no clarity, and no time to think.Life had become one big blur.He didn’t need a therapist. He wasn’t having a breakdown. But he knew things weren’t right.Fast forward 12 months - and Jack’s in a completely different place.Clearer. Calmer. In control. Not from doing anything extreme - but by building a life with intention and agency.In this episode, we talk about the shift that happened when Jack started taking himself seriously - and how habits, structure, and reflection helped him become the husband, father, and man he wanted to be.We cover:Why everything “looking fine on paper” means nothing if you feel like s***The importance of separating work, home, training, and personal timeWhy journaling helped Jack express what he couldn’t say out loudHow physical training and mental clarity are always linkedThe ripple effect of better headspace - and how it changed the way Jack listens and connects with the people closest to himWhy sometimes you don’t need solutions - you just need to listenIf you’re feeling the weight of responsibility without the tools to handle it - this episode will hit home.And if you want the kind of clarity and control Jack’s built I can help.Click below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

When Mark Eshelby first got in touch, he wasn’t falling apart - but he wasn’t in control either.Life was reactive. Overstimulated. Too much red wine. Not enough reflection.He came in wanting discipline and better habits.And he built them.But what he walked away with was something much deeper - a new level of calm, clarity, and purpose.In this episode, we talk about the shift from chasing outcomes to building identity - and how journaling, reflection, and clear standards helped Mark lead himself properly for the first time in years.We cover:Why red wine, stress and overstimulation don’t fix anythingHow journaling and stoicism gave Mark a whole new lens on lifeThe value of reflection - and seeing your own patternsThe power of being present - with work, family, and yourselfWhy discipline, clarity and purpose always beat motivationIf you’ve ever felt like life is full-on and you’re constantly reacting - this is proof you can take control without becoming a monk.And if you want to take that kind of control  I can help.Hit the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

December has a habit of becoming a write-off.More booze. More food. More late nights.And the same lie every year: “I’ll just sort it in January.”I know - because that used to be me.By December 26th I was broken, inflamed, usually ill with an asthmatic chest-infection, and starting January like a warm bag of s***. Every year. Like clockwork.In this solo episode, I break down why silly season doesn’t need to derail you - and how you can enjoy Christmas without spending January digging yourself out of a hole.This isn’t about being a monk.And it’s not about going completely feral either.It’s about being intentional, keeping basic standards in place, and making December work for you - not against you.We cover:Why “I’ll start again in January” keeps you stuckHow all-or-nothing thinking wrecks both December and JanuaryThe difference between enjoying yourself and running yourself into the groundHow to relax, indulge, and still feel good in the new yearWhy December behaviour decides how January feelsIf you’re done repeating the same December–January cycle every year, this episode will help you break it.And if you want help putting this into practice - I can help.Hit the link below to find out how:www.theone-percent.com

Steve Wilson had the medals on the wall - marathons, triathlons, fitness dialled in.But somewhere along the way, life shifted.Work got busier. Responsibilities piled up. And slowly, the habits that had kept him grounded slipped.He still looked the part to most people. But inside, he felt like he was running with a parachute on his back - dragging, stuck, and frustrated that he wasn’t living up to his own standards.In this episode, we talk about how Steve stopped trying to chase past versions of himself - and started building a simpler, more sustainable way to live, lead, and feel in control.We cover:Why being “fit before” doesn’t make it easier nowThe mental weight of knowing you’re underperformingHow ego keeps high-achievers stuck in all-or-nothing cyclesWhat it looks like to lower the bar, stay consistent, and still winThe shift from proving something - to living like you’ve got nothing to proveIf you’ve ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through the week - but can’t work out why - this one’s for you.And if you want help getting back in control - I can help, click the link below to find out more.www.theone-percent.com

Tim Wright was doing all right on paper - partner at an international law firm, nice house, young family, good life.But under the surface? He was tired. Overthinking. Trying to fix things by reading, talking, thinking… but never really doing.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how taking action, building basic habits, and taking responsibility for himself helped Tim regain control.We cover:Why overthinking is just procrastination wearing a balaclavaThe link between booze, the “dadbod”, and pretending everything’s fineHow Tim shifted from “I know what I need to do” to actually doing itWhy small changes, accountability (and less wine) made a huge impact on his mental healthWhat happens when you finally stop trying to out-think your problemsIf you’ve been stuck in your head for too long, this is your wake-up call to do something about it.And if you need hep taking action to change - I can help.Click the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

When Aaron McWilliam and I first spoke, he was thriving in business - running multiple companies, relentlessly ambitious, and the guy who always got things done.But privately, he wasn’t the version of himself he wanted to be.No structure. No balance. Fitness gone. And a creeping sense of frustration that his personal standards didn’t match the ones he held at work.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how building small, foundational habits helped Aaron get back in control.We cover:Why work success doesn’t mean life successThe cost of being out of sync with the version of yourself you want to beHow to shift from guilt to ownership without beating yourself upThe power of foundational standards - and why they matter most on your worst daysHow Aaron kept progress going - two years after finishing the programmeIf you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “This isn’t the guy I want to be” - this one’s for you.And if you want to close the gap between how you show up at work and how you show up in life - I can help - click the link below and let’s talk.www.theone-percent.com

When Mike Lashmar and I first spoke, he was spinning lots of plates - juggling a business, a family, his health and trying to hold it all together.But under the surface, he was knackered. Running on empty. Watching films with the kids and falling asleep 30 minutes in. Half-in at home, half-there at work - and completely out of rhythm with himself.On the outside, he looked successful.Inside, he felt like he was blagging it.That was 18 months ago.Fast forward to today, and Mike’s fitter, healthier, more grounded - and actually showing up the way he wants to. Not just for his business. But for himself, his wife, and his boys.We cover:How Mike went from stuck and out of shape to Mr. Norwegian 4x4 (you’ll see…)The lies we tell ourselves about that keep us stuckThe compound effect of doing the basics - even when life is full-onThe gap vs gain mindset that changed how Mike views progressWhy taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s your responsibilityIf you’ve been blagging it for a while - hoping life calms down so you can catch up - this one’s for you.Hit the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

When Mark Kinally first got in touch, he was successful on paper - but carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.Running a business. Raising a young family. Trying to be everything to everyone.Like many men, COVID brought clarity - but also highlighted what wasn’t working.Mark didn’t want to repeat the same patterns. Especially with a big move to Portugal on the cards. He didn’t want to carry old habits into a new life.So we started the work - and over the last 8 months, Mark’s transformed how he thinks, operates, and behaves.We cover:Why fixing your environment won’t fix your internal problemsHow small habits can keep you sane during major life transitionsWhat it means to build a “new normal” that actually worksWhy stress isn’t the issue - your response to it isThe power of leading from the front, especially with your kidsWhether you’re burnt out, juggling a million things, or craving change - this episode is a masterclass in taking ownership, building better habits, and becoming the version of yourself that your future self (and your family) will thank you for.And if you want that shift - I can help.Hit the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com

James Brook is a CEO, a dad of two, husband and someone who - on the surface had it together.But underneath, when it cam to taking care of himself, he was caught in the all-or-nothing loop.If he couldn’t do it perfectly, he wouldn’t do it at all.The result? Stop-start cycles. No momentum. Constant frustration.In this episode, we talk about how James broke that loop - not by pushing harder, but by building systems that actually fit real life.We cover:How the all-or-nothing mindset creeps into every area of lifeWhy structure, consistency and clarity beat intensity every timeThe shift from pressure-driven chaos to calm, confident executionHow to build emotional resilience alongside physical momentumWhy lowering the bar isn’t lowering your standards - it’s building something that lastsThis isn’t just about habits - it’s about identity, self-leadership, and showing up when it counts.If you’re stuck in stop-start mode and want to build something sustainable - this is the work I do in The One Percent.Hit the link below to find out more:www.theone-percent.com