The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast, I sit down with high-performance coach and international speaker Anna Mosley, founder of the 80% Growth Academy, to explore what it truly means to be mentally fit as a leader in today’s fast-paced world. Anna shares her raw and inspiring journey from burnout in the corporate world to helping leaders and teams across major brands like LinkedIn, L’Oréal, and Boots unlock extraordinary results through mindset, resilience, and self-leadership. From overcoming perfectionism to ditching “good girl syndrome,” Anna reveals the tools and techniques she uses to build growth-minded cultures in the recruitment industry and beyond. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, recruiter, coach, or entrepreneur, this conversation delivers unmissable insights into creating high-performance cultures, mastering your inner dialogue, and embracing vulnerability as a leadership superpower. In this episode, you will learn: What “mental fitness” really means - and how to build it How to recover from burnout and perfectionism Ego vs. vulnerability in leadership The six bad boss types - and how to fix them Creating high-performance cultures in recruitment agencies Why self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset are the future of leadership The 80% Rule: How to achieve more by doing less How to audit your life and align with your values About today’s guest Anna:  Anna Mosley is a high-performance coach, mental fitness expert, and founder of the 80% Growth Academy, working with global brands to  transform leadership and culture. With a background in corporate leadership and a passion for growth mindset, she is on a mission to help millions unleash their full potential. Connect with me across social media: 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/  Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order    About the show: The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast is the place that helps you communicate, engage and lead with purpose. We lift the lid on what it takes to be a great leader and our guests share tips, principles, wins and failures that will educate and inspire you to lead your own team and business with purpose.

In this powerhouse episode of the Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Roheel Ahmad, co-founder of Forsyth Barnes and the visionary behind Imagine AI - a cutting-edge recruitment technology built to disrupt the traditional CRM/ATS space. From humble beginnings and being sacked from his first job, to scaling a bootstrapped global recruitment business with £100M+ in total turnover, Roheel opens up about the grit, growth, and game-changing mindset that got him there. Now, he’s taking his biggest risk yet: investing over £1.2M into a new AI-driven startup aiming to redefine operational efficiency in recruitment. This episode explores the journey from startup to scale, the realities of leadership, fatherhood, mental fitness, and how to stay grounded while building a legacy. Whether you’re a recruitment founder, tech entrepreneur, or business leader looking to scale smarter, this candid conversation is packed with wisdom, strategy, and actionable insight. In this episode, you will hear about: Roheel’s rise from rejection to recruitment success Building Forsyth Barnes from scratch to £25M+ turnover Why Roheel’s betting on Imagine AI to reshape recruitment The mental fitness and discipline behind high-performance leadership Mistakes, failures, and lessons from the front lines Balancing business and family life as a founder How real leaders navigate culture, growth, and change The future of recruitment: AI, relationships, and impact This episode is ideal for: Recruitment professionals, agency owners, SaaS founders, scale-up entrepreneurs, tech investors, business leaders, AI innovators, and anyone passionate about high-performance culture, startup resilience, and leadership with purpose. Connect with today’s amazing guest Roheel Ahmad via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/roheelahmad/ Connect with me across social media: 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/  Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order  About the show: The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast is the place that helps you communicate, engage and lead with purpose. We lift the lid on what it takes to be a great leader and our guests share tips, principles, wins and failures that will educate and inspire you to lead your own team and business with purpose.

The Power of Control in Recruitment with Jeremy Snell Is recruitment broken—or just in desperate need of a mindset shift? In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of recruitment with Jeremy Snell, creator of the 4D Recruitment Method, who’s redefining how we approach candidates, communication, and culture in the industry. Jeremy shares his unique framework for human-centric hiring, highlighting the urgent need to treat candidates as people, not transactions—and how that shift can unlock better results for recruiters and employers alike. Jeremy also discusses the need for balance and wellbeing in a demanding work environment, and how he has found his own life harmony by starting a farm. Whatever your experience level in the recruitment game this conversation is packed with insightful, practical strategies to future-proof your recruitment game. Tune in and discover how better life harmony could change everything. “You are what you think and what you can create.” – Jeremy Snell   You'll hear about: ✅ Why empathy, follow-up, and psychological insight are now recruitment superpowers ✅ The impact of tech, communication, and business development on agency success ✅ Productivity metrics that matter—and how to keep fun and wellbeing in the process ✅ A fresh take on building balance and life harmony in the high-pressure world of recruitment   Jeremy's resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentsalestraining/ 4D Recruitment Method - https://4drecruitmentmethod.com/ Rookie 2 Recruiter - https://rookie2recruiter.com/ Zero Entropy Networks - https://zeroentropynetworks.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/   Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order

What if your job isn’t the problem—but your mindset is? In a world where unfulfilling careers are the norm, Andrew MacAskill is on a mission to end career-based misery—and reshape how we think about leadership, recruitment, and purpose at work. In this episode, Andrew joins me to tackle the real challenges facing today’s recruitment professionals and job seekers. From the fear of failure to the flaws in traditional hiring models, this conversation gets to the heart of what’s broken—and how we can fix it. Whether you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or professional in transition, this episode offers deep insights and actionable strategies to thrive in a changing world of work. Ready to rethink recruitment? Hit play now. 🎧 “People join people, not businesses.” – Andrew MacAskill You'll hear about: ✅ How to build compassionate leadership cultures that actually retain top talent ✅ Why recruitment consultants must evolve—or risk becoming irrelevant ✅ The power of personal branding in the modern job market ✅ Navigating the talent crunch, AI, and automation with strategy and empathy ✅ Finding alignment between personal values and organizational mission   Andrew’s resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobsearchcoach/ Executive Career Jump - https://www.execcareerjump.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/AndrewMacAskill Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/executivecareerjump/   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/   Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order

Is your sales approach costing you deals? Are you too soft on prospects when you should be closing? In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Dennehy—dubbed the UK’s Most Hated Salesperson—to strip away the fluff and expose what truly works in sales and recruitment. Love him or hate him, Benjamin’s approach is bold, direct, and brutally effective. We dive into Benjamin’s past and how he became the character he is today. He shares incredible insights into what to say in sales meetings, how to close, and strip away those prospects that aren’t right for you. His magic trick is getting the room when people don’t even know his name or what he does - and selling. If you’re in sales, recruitment, or business development, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about selling. Ready for a sales reality check? Tune in now!   “I don't think you should be yourself in sales.” – Benjamin Dennehy   You'll hear about:   ✅ The psychology behind closing deals—why most people get it wrong ✅ Cold calling secrets that actually work (if you have the guts to use them) ✅ The art of questioning—how to control the conversation and qualify leads fast ✅ Recruitment sales tactics that separate amateurs from the pros ✅ Why personal branding and LinkedIn are game-changers in today’s market   Benjamin’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamindennehy/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/UKsMostHatedSalesTrainer UK’s most hated sales trainer - https://www.uksmosthatedsalestrainer.com/ Sales Matrix Courses - https://www.salesmatrixcourses.com/free/10-reasons-prospecting-course   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/   Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order

What does it take to build and scale a thriving recruitment business? Emotional intelligence, effective communication and a singular vision all play a key role. In this episode, I am joined by Alex Elliott, founder of Liquid Personnel, to uncover the key principles that drive high-performing recruitment teams. From hiring standards and team dynamics to navigating the emotional challenges of selling a business, Alex shares his journey and hard-earned insights. Whether you're a recruitment professional, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Tune in now and take your recruitment game to the next level!   “The best culture for me is winning.” – Alex Elliott   You'll hear about:   Effective communication is key in recruitment processes. Alex’s journey to build, scale and sell Liquid Personnel There's so much luck involved in life. Hiring standards should focus on competencies, not just numbers. The future of the recruitment industry   Alex’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexelliott123/ Telent Analytics - https://www.talentanalytics.co.uk/ Phase 6 Advisory - https://www.linkedin.com/company/phase-6-advisory/     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/   Pre-order my new book - https://access.basemindset.com/pre-order  

Do you suffer from imposter syndrome?   That feeling that you are not good enough.   To overcome it requires self-reflection and self-acceptance. But it is possible, especially with the help of my guest in this episode, Sarah Farmer.   Sarah helps those with reduced self-confidence and self-belief stop sabotaging their success and unleashing their potential. But she has also had to overcome her own challenges in life, such as dealing with her anger, living with ADHD, and the effects of being seen as different growing up.   She also shares the difficult times she has faced both as a daughter and as a mother. Revealing a very current and raw situation her family have been faced with.   Sarah vows she will never use her personal circumstances as a reason to give up. And it shows through everything she shares.   “Trust yourself and don’t worry so much” – Sarah Farmer   You'll hear about:   00:58 - An introduction to Sarah 02:03 - Sarah's experience with imposter syndrome 12:05 - The Covid effect 16:20 - What pisses Sarah off? 17:56 - Has Sarah shown anger in her life? 22:20 - Dealing with your shit 26:37 - Sarah on her relationship with her kids 29:52 - Sarah's journey since school 33:47 - How has ADHD affected Sarah's life? 36:48 - Sarah on mental health 39:00 - Sometimes you just have bad days 42:24 - Sarah's work with her clients 45:58 - The impact ADHD has had on Sarah's life 54:13 - What has scared and scarred Sarah the   Sarah’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach/ EMR Consulting - https://www.emr-consulting.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfarmerexeccoach/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahEMRConsultingLtd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNbtDenSbAs-DjwhZNexlw/featured   Have I got imposter syndrome? https://impostersyndromelevel.scoreapp.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/

How well do you really know yourself?   Taking time to understand who you are, without listening to other people’s bullshit ideas of what you should be is the most powerful thing you can do.   That is exactly what my guest, Amy Polly, has done to live her life by her rules.   Amy is a Chief Mindfulness Rebel, TEDx Speaker and ADHD Advocate. We delve into what led her to embrace the world of mindfulness and now want to reinvent it as funfulness. Amy shares the struggles she faced with post-natal anxiety, abusive relationships and how she was always different to those around her. Something she understands more about since a diagnosis with ADHD.   Amy’s life of funfulness has come from embracing those differences and being true to herself.   “You can’t go wrong being true to who you are” – Amy Polly   You'll hear about:   00:51 - An introduction to Amy 04:03 - The emotional side of Amy 06:32 - Amy's relationships with family and friends 12:36 - Amy on mental health 20:35 - Are our thoughts true? 22:52 - Amy on her difficult relationships 28:04 - The power of accepting who you are 31:56 - What is funfulness? 37:07 - Tackling toxic cultures 40:18 - Amy on neurodiversity 46:12 - Old Amy vs the new Amy 51:12 - What does Amy struggle with? 57:22 - Amy on love   Amy’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypolly/ Website - https://www.amypolly.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisisamypolly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisisamypolly    Episode resources:   Jaaq.com - https://jaaq.org/home   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/

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/