North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

Originally aired: July 2021 Episode Number: 93 Life can feel like it's happening to us, but much of our hardship comes from forgetting that we always have the ability to choose. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning martial arts expert, serial entrepreneur, and empowerment coach Gordon Burcham unpacks how the simple act of choosing becomes the catalyst for every meaningful shift in our lives. Learn how self-judgment, disconnection, and emotional exhaustion shape the way we move through the world, and how reclaiming our ability to choose changes not just how we feel, but who we become. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/gordonburcham-live-life

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 90 Some setbacks hit harder than failure—they hit your identity. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, former professional Rugby Player and Business Consultant Jackson Wray opens up about one of the most difficult moments of his career: the cancelled Barbarians vs. England match, a prestigious opportunity that disappeared overnight after one unexpected decision. What followed was disappointment, public scrutiny, and the heavy weight of feeling he had let people down. He shares how he worked through the swirl of embarrassment, pressure, and regret, not by shutting down but by having the hard conversations—speaking openly with teammates, coaches, friends, and people he respected. Through honesty, accountability, and time, he slowly rebuilt his confidence and reframed the experience into something he could grow from instead of carry as a burden. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/jacksonwray

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 89 Peak performance isn't just about talent or training; it depends on the story your mind tells you in the moments no one else can see. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, globally respected keynote speaker, transformational coach, and bestselling author Pete Cohen explores the inner world of elite athletes and why reaching the top can sometimes lead to an unexpected crash. He breaks down how awareness, humour, and understanding the difference between a thought and the thinking that follows can help you regain control, build resilience, and navigate the mental traps that hold so many high achievers back. By learning to shift from reacting to your thoughts to choosing them deliberately, you can strengthen your mindset, reconnect with your purpose, and elevate the way you move through your life and work. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/petecohen

Fat Dad To Global Fitness Leader: Why Most Diets FAIL, How To Reverse Chronic Illness, & The Secret To Rapid Body Transformation Success! - Scott Harrison | EP259 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Scott, founder of the Six Pack Revolution, to discuss his powerful transformation from feeling stuck in negativity to discovering his "ikigai"—life's true purpose—by helping thousands reshape their health and mindset. We dive into Scott's initial realization, his decision to create accountability groups that blossomed into an international movement, and the vital connection between nutrition, fitness, and wellbeing. Discover Scott's unique approach to personal change, and learn how his story can inspire you to pursue fulfilment and lasting results in your own life. 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/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out Scott's website by clicking here: https://iamscottharrison.com/ 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!

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 88 What happens when curiosity becomes a business strategy and learning turns into a weekly discipline? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, multi-award winning serial entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter shares how a commitment to constant innovation and lifelong learning shaped both his personal growth and the evolution of his brand, and how something that began as imposter syndrome eventually became a driving force for building credibility, confidence, and clarity. Learn how curiosity can turn into expertise through small, consistent actions and how thoughtful design can help people build better habits, one simple step at a time. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/danmurrayserter

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 87 Feeling stuck isn't a dead end; it's often the beginning of a new direction. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Personal Development Mentor & Podcast Host Dr. Agi Keramidas unpacks the practical steps and mindset shifts that helped him move from stagnation to fulfillment, and why real change starts with choosing even the smallest spark of inspiration. Discover how taking one simple action—such as reading something that lights you up, going for a run, listening to a podcast, investing in your own growth—can create the momentum that transforms your state. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/dragikeramidas

Mindset Coach: How To Build Confidence, Overcome Grief & Turn Pain Into Purpose! - Holly Matthews | EP258 Episode Notes In this episode, I'm joined by Holly Matthews, actress, coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project. We dive into her journey from early TV fame and pop stardom to navigating grief, neurodivergence, and redefining success on her own terms. Holly shares powerful lessons about embracing authenticity, building resilience, and cultivating confidence, with actionable tips to help you live your life fully—no matter what challenges you face. 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/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:02 - Holly's early life and Geordie roots 01:14 - Childhood acting: Getting cast in Byker Grove 04:40 - Lessons from asking and early resilience 07:28 - Transitioning from child actor to pop star 11:36 - Summer Matthews, music industry lessons, and authenticity 13:09 - Coping with career setbacks and learning from failure 16:37 - Return to acting and mini-business ventures 18:57 - Meeting her husband Ross and early relationship 20:41 - Family, motherhood, and navigating health crises 21:21 - Ross's brain tumour diagnosis and their approach to adversity 24:50 - Grief, public attention, and coping mechanisms 28:13 - Personal development, acceptance, and finding purpose in pain 32:22 - Unmasking, vulnerability, and learning to ask for support 34:06 - Purpose, personal freedom, and Holly's North Star 38:21 - Lessons from acting: Authenticity vs. performance 41:04 - The work of finding one's real self 45:00 - Acting, self-development, and learning from books 46:32 - Holly's first introduction to self-development 49:40 - Top three personal development books 58:27 - The Happy Me Project and confidence 59:38 - Holly's #1 tip for happiness 01:00:42 - Rethinking confidence and actionable tools 01:03:52 - Holly's #1 tip for building confidence 01:06:46 - The importance of being your weirdest self 01:08:37 - Wearing your confidence and the domino effect 01:11:06 - Holly's work with entrepreneurs and the Happy Me Project 01:15:00 - The power of asking for help 01:16:33 - Closing remarks and how to connect with Holly \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out Holly's website by clicking here: https://www.iamhollymatthews.com/ 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!

Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 77 What happens when 17 years of Buddhist study meets the chaos and creativity of entrepreneurship? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Founder and CEO of The Growth Impact Group Kate Gray shares how the two paths that once seemed in conflict—spiritual practice and business—became the same journey of awakening. She opens up about the tension between being a Buddhist and a business owner, how her entrepreneurial work became her greatest teacher, and the moment a Zen parable completely shifted her perspective on what it means to live a "spiritual" life. From running seven-figure plant medicine retreats to learning that true enlightenment might just mean being a "normal person," she reveals how surrender, mindset, and authenticity turned ambition into a form of meditation—and business into a path to presence. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/kategray

Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 74 True alignment doesn't start in the mind; it begins when the head, heart, and gut finally agree. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Paralympic cycling champion, adventurer, author, and mindset coach Dr. Karen Darke shares her powerful perspective on the connection between thought, emotion, and intuition, and how disconnection between the three can manifest in both our health and our lives. Reflecting on her own journey of transformation following a life-changing accident, she explains how learning to listen to her intuition and emotions became the foundation for healing, self-awareness, and purpose. Drawing on ideas from thinkers like Joe Dispenza and Bruce Lipton, she also explores how energy, emotion, and belief shape our physical reality, and why words and thoughts hold the power to create or limit what's possible. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/drkarendarke

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 73 Positivity can lift you up or quietly wear you down. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning life coach, speaker, and content creator Keshav Bhatt explores the rise of toxic positivity and how well-intentioned self-help messages can sometimes cause more harm than healing. From hustle culture slogans to "good vibes only" mantras, he explains how the constant push to stay positive can silence genuine emotions and overlook the impact of environment, privilege, and social context. Through personal stories and cultural insights, he shows that real growth comes from balance—recognising both light and shadow, strength and struggle. Learn how to recognise when positivity turns harmful, set healthier boundaries with the messages you absorb, and build a mindset rooted in authenticity, awareness, and self-compassion. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/keshavbhatt

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 72 Most people think quitting alcohol is about willpower, but it's really about awareness. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of One Year No Beer Ruari Fairbairns breaks down the deeper psychology behind our relationship with drinking—why we reach for a glass, what we're actually searching for, and how understanding our triggers can transform the way we cope, relax, and connect. From using alcohol-free alternatives to exploring the real roots of anxiety and restlessness, he reveals how alcohol doesn't soothe our emotions and instead fuels them. Through practical steps and powerful reframes, he shows how to replace old habits with healthier rewards, from movement and meditation to rest and routine. It's not just about removing alcohol; it's about rediscovering clarity, calm, and control in every part of life. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/ruarifairbairns

Episode Notes In this inspiring episode, I chat with Julie Pool—renowned healer, hypnotherapist, and YouTube creator—whose journey began with a profound out-of-body experience as a child. We explore her lifelong path from trauma recovery and spiritual awakening to the practical steps of merging hypnotherapy, Law of Attraction, and psychology to empower others. Julie shares actionable methods for remembering your true essence, resetting limiting beliefs, and receiving the abundance you deserve, whether you're spiritually inclined or not. 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/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Julie's Out-of-Body Experience and Spiritual Beginnings 04:49 - Family Intuition and Acceptance 07:11 - Transition from Corporate to Clinical Hypnotherapy 08:50 - Combining Intuitive Gifts and Therapy 12:29 - Specializing in Trauma and Professional Evolution 14:43 - Overcoming Personal Trauma and Finding Freedom 16:07 - Studying Psychology to Deepen Understanding 17:02 - Spiritual vs. Non-Spiritual Perspectives on Empowerment 21:00 - Power of Mindset and Belief; Scientific Evidence 23:31 - Julie's Book Series "From Hoping to Having" and Law of Attraction Principles 24:17 - Why Law of Attraction Sometimes Doesn't Work 25:54 - Identifying Limiting Beliefs and Blocks 28:43 - Julie's Personal Journey to Abundance and Success 29:43 - Shifting Power from External to Internal 31:34 - Transforming Health and Wellbeing 33:23 - Law of Attraction: The Three Rs (Remember, Reset, Receive) 34:57 - Practical Steps to Clear Limiting Beliefs 36:01 - Expanding the Book Series for Wealth, Success & Spiritual Connection 37:29 - Empowering Others through Books and YouTube 38:15 - Manifesting 101 Channel and Practical Guidance 38:50 - How to Connect with Julie: Website, YouTube, Books 39:36 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Watch Julie Poole on YouTube Visit juliepoolnow.com 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!

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 71 Memory isn't just about recall—it's about how vividly you experience what you want to remember. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, CEO of inGeniusly UK and author of Genius by Choice Giulia Remondino breaks down the four key characteristics of memory that shape how we learn, recall, and create lasting impressions. From using visual imagery and emotional connection to building powerful associations, she reveals how memory works as a living, sensory process rather than a static skill. Through practical examples and engaging insights, she also explains how to make information "stick" by turning it into something your mind can see, feel, and experience. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/giuliaremondino

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 70 Most of the world's pain, from conflict to corruption, doesn't begin in politics; it begins within us. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of Psycademy Dr. Lisa Turner explores how personal pain, shame, and unhealed trauma ripple outward, shaping the way we lead, relate, and make decisions. From global crises to everyday interactions, she explains why many choices come from a place of fear and how true transformation starts when we learn to meet pain with compassion instead of judgement. Through reflections on empathy, spirituality, and ancient teachings, she also uncovers what it really means to breathe in the negative and transmute it into the positive. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/drlisaturner

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 69 Better sleep doesn't just make you feel rested; it transforms how you think, feel, and live. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, sleep coach, speaker and the author of The Sleep Deep Method® Beatrix Schmidt unpacks the seven areas of life that quality sleep impacts—from your physical energy and emotional stability to your focus, confidence, and sense of peace. She also explains how the ripple effects of deep rest can elevate everything from your relationships to your creativity and motivation, helping you move through life with greater clarity and balance. Learn to turn sleepless nights into deep restoration, and fatigue into calm focus to reignite your energy, elevate your mood, and restore balance across every part of life. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/beatrixschmidt

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 68 What if you could read an entire book in minutes—not by speeding up, but by tuning in? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of Trance Formations™ Marilyn Devonish breaks down the PhotoReading Whole Mind System—a five-step process designed to tap into your brain's natural ability to absorb and recall information at lightning speed. From mastering a state of "relaxed alertness" to using expanded awareness and focused intention, she reveals how the mind can take in far more than we think when we learn to get out of our own way. Discover how shifting from effort to ease, and from tension to focus, can turn reading into a flow state and unlock faster learning, deeper understanding, plus a sharper, more present mind. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/marilyndevonish

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 67 Sometimes the most powerful classroom is life itself, and the lesson is that it's never too late to begin again.   In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, former professional footballer Andy Ramage shares how returning to study later in life reignited his sense of purpose, leading him from part-time university courses to a master's in Positive Psychology—and potentially, a PhD. Along the way, he also explores how true education isn't confined to classrooms, but found in curiosity, courage, and the willingness to evolve. Discover how lifelong learning isn't about chasing qualifications, but about expanding your mind, challenging your beliefs, and becoming someone new. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/andyramage

Originally aired: May 2024 Episode Number: 161 The biggest misconception about manifestation is not about attracting money—it's about expanding your capacity to receive. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, international keynote speaker and Success Coach Suzy Ashworth redefines what it really means to create abundance, explaining why true wealth comes from inner alignment, not external gain. She breaks down the "wealth trifecta" of financial, intrinsic, and experiential wealth to reveal how fulfillment and magnetism flow when you feel whole within yourself. Learn how turning scarcity into self-worth transforms not just what you attract, but how fully you experience freedom, fulfillment, and joy. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/suzyashworth

Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 64   The biggest myth about speaking? It's not the fear of public speaking—it's the fear of public shaming. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, humanitarian, mentor, and speaker Harry Singha challenges the idea that standing on stage or hitting "record" is what terrifies people. Instead, he reveals why the real barrier is the fear of rejection, judgement, or not being good enough—and how reframing that fear can set you free. Drawing from personal stories and cultural insights, he explains how to step into the spotlight with courage, own your message, and deliver it without apology. Discover how dropping the fear of shame can turn your voice into a tool for impact, influence, and real connection. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/harrysingha

Originally aired: April 2024 Episode Number: 159 High achievers don't just need more hours in the day—they need better control of their mind. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, leading expert in neuroscience and high performance Dr. Don Wood breaks down practical "mind hacks" to help you focus, reset, and finally get the sleep your brain craves. From understanding brainwave states and why most people can't simply "switch off," to simple techniques for winding down and sharpening concentration, he explains how to train your brain like a muscle. Whether you're an entrepreneur running at 100 miles an hour or someone who struggles to fall asleep at night, these tools can help you quiet the noise, reclaim your focus, and feel more energized every day. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/drdonwood