Every week, I sit down with extraordinary founders to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds. This is your journey to learn from the best—world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers who have mastered success in business, body, and brain. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a blueprint for a new kind of founder—one who balances ambition with wellness, hard work with mental fitness, and success with purpose ...
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North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose
Will Polston | Business Strategist & Performance Coach
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Join Will Polston, Business Strategist & Performance Coach, on North Star Conversations the go-to podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to unlock their potential, elevate their performance, and align their business and life with true purpose. Hosted by Will Polston bestselling author, entrepreneur, award winning business strategist and performance coach this weekly show blends solo episodes and in-depth conversations with world-class thinkers, founders, and change-makers from around th ...
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Episode Highlight: Shedding the Identity That No Longer Serves You - Allan Kleynhans
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Originally aired: September 2020 Episode Number: 47 & 48 What parts of your identity are you still holding onto—not because they help you, but because they once protected you? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, International Speaker and high-end Performance Coach Allan Kleynhans explores the hidden layers of id…
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Episode Highlight: Why Just a Little Harder Unlocks Your Best Performance - Steven Kotler
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Originally aired: August 2021 Episode Number: 99 The difference between staying stuck and unlocking your peak performance isn’t massive effort—it’s just 4% more. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, American author, journalist, and entrepreneur Steven Kotler breaks down one of the most powerful insights from flow…
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The Art and Science of Personal Achievement - Dr. John Demartini | EP 250
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The Art and Science of Personal Achievement - Dr. John Demartini | EP 250 Episode Notes In this special episode, guest Dr. John Demartini, world-renowned human behavior expert and creator of the Demartini Method, explore the underlying drivers of personal achievement and fulfillment. Discover the importance of living by your highest values, how to …
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Episode Highlight: Why You Shouldn't Care What People Think - David Hyner
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Originally aired: September 2020 Episode Number: 44 & 45 Too many of us let fear of judgment dictate our actions. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, goal setting motivational speaker David Hyner touches on how he once thrived on validation—until he realized that caring what people think was the very thing holdi…
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In this Mentor Moment, Gary Fox speaks with Sahil Bloom — investor, writer, and creator — about how his definition of success has transformed. Once focused purely on financial outcomes, Sahil now measures success through time, people, purpose, and health, seeing money as a natural byproduct rather than the goal. He also shares a refreshing take on …
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You're Treating Your Body Like A Bargain Bin Donkey! How Burnout Destroys Success, Health, Energy & Focus (And The Million Dollar Secret To Peak Performance) | EP249
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You're Treating Your Body Like A Bargain Bin Donkey! How Burnout Destroys Success, Health, Energy & Focus (And The Million Dollar Secret To Peak Performance) | EP249 Episode Notes In this solo episode, I introduce the powerful "million dollar racehorse" concept, inspired by my mentor Joe Polish, and challenge you to rethink how you treat your most …
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with one of Ireland’s most recognisable business voices, Bobby Kerr — founder of Perk, former CEO and Chairman of Insomnia, investor, broadcaster, and champion of Irish enterprise. Bobby shares his remarkable journey from starting his first business at 39 — remortgaging his house wi…
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Episode Highlight: The Truth About Becoming an Entrepreneur - Daniel Priestley
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Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 76 Is entrepreneurship a calling from birth, or can it be developed over time? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Daniel Priestley dives into the nature versus nurture debate in business. He also shares personal insi…
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Episode Highlight: The Power of Co-Creating Vision with Your Team - Caspar Craven
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Originally aired: August 2020 Episode Number: 41 & 42 What happens when your team can’t remember the company’s vision—even though it’s printed, posted, and preached? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, motivational speaker and expert in leadership Caspar Craven shares the pivotal moment that made him realize the…
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Remove 10 Hours Of Wasted Work Each Week, Stop Burning Out & Become The Highest-Performing Leader By Changing This ONE Habit! Time Management Secrets For Entrepreneurs | EP248
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Remove 10 Hours Of Wasted Work Each Week, Stop Burning Out & Become The Highest-Performing Leader By Changing This ONE Habit! Time Management Secrets For Entrepreneurs | EP248 Episode Notes In this episode, I share a powerful mental shift that could free up 10 hours of your week by using the Eisenhower matrix in a whole new way. I discuss how to as…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Áine Kerr, the award-winning journalist, serial entrepreneur behind startups including Storyful (acquired by News Corp), and Kinzen (acquired by Spotify). From teaching in Dublin classrooms to building Storyful alongside Mark Little, leading global journalism partnerships at Fa…
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Episode Highlight: How to Reignite Purpose, Passion, and Creative Flow - Gay Hendricks
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Originally aired: July 2021 Episode Number: 95 Losing your sense of purpose isn’t failure—it’s a signal that your genius is waiting to be rediscovered. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, American psychologist, writer, and teacher Gay Hendricks shares transformative insights and real-life stories, including how …
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Episode Highlight: Healing Trauma, Unlocking Power, and Breathing Beyond Wim Hof - Emma Estrela
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Originally aired: August 2020 Episode Number: 38 & 39 Most of us breathe wrong—and it’s silently shaping our stress, our energy, and even our past. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Advanced Lead Academy Wim Hof Method Instructor Emma Estrela opens up about how breathwork became a gateway to deep healing, self…
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Manifestation Coach: Why Most People Fail to Manifest Their Dream Life! Toxic Positivity Is Blocking Your Abundance & The Trick To Manifest Love, Money & Happiness Instantly – Esther McCann | EP247
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Manifestation Coach: Why Most People Fail to Manifest Their Dream Life! Toxic Positivity Is Blocking Your Abundance & The Trick To Manifest Love, Money & Happiness Instantly – Esther McCann | EP247 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with manifestation coach and author Esther McCann to explore what manifestation truly means and how it can tra…
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EE437 - The €100M E-Commerce Blueprint: Fran Quilty on the Data Every Brand Needs
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Fran Quilty, co-founder and CEO of Conjura, the analytics platform powering the world’s fastest-growing e-commerce brands. From spinning out Wayflyer to building one of Ireland’s most exciting SaaS companies, Fran shares the unfiltered reality of transitioning from a services b…
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Episode Highlight: The Hidden Power of What You Say to Yourself - Jairek Robbins
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Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 62 What if your thoughts could shape your cells? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, world-renowned performance coach Jairek Robbins dives into the powerful idea that pain may ignite your journey, but only pleasure can sustain it. From burnout and adrenal fatigue t…
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Barry Napier didn’t follow the typical founder path. In this bite-sized Mentor Moment, he shares how trading phones around the world laid the foundation for building Cubic Telecom - the company he’d go on to sell 51% of for €473 million. From street smarts to striking deals with Tesla, it’s a story of grit, vision, and relentless execution. To list…
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Episode Highlight: Healing Begins When You Stop Being Perfect - Michelle Zelli
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Originally aired: July 2020 Episode Number: 35 & 36 What if the feeling of being unlovable wasn’t the truth—but just a story you’ve been living for years? In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Executive & Personal Coach Michelle Zelli shares her personal transformation—from decades of self-sabotage and lo…
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Financial Freedom Expert: Most People Never Escape The Rat Race! Money Trauma, Toxic Beliefs & The Real Secret To Wealth Nobody Talks About - Jason Graystone | EP246
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Financial Freedom Expert: Most People Never Escape The Rat Race! Money Trauma, Toxic Beliefs & The Real Secret To Wealth Nobody Talks About - Jason Graystone | EP246 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Jason Graystone, entrepreneur, investor, and author of "Always Free," to explore the real meaning of financial freedom and how to create …
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EE435 - From €1M in Debt to 1,000 Clients: Inside Ireland’s Quiet Tech Giant
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary sits down with Kevin O’Loughlin, founder and CEO of Nostra, one of Ireland’s leading IT services and cybersecurity companies. From being €1 million in debt and living on pasta, to building a company helping 1,000+ businesses across Europe, Kevin shares the deeply personal story behind his mission…
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Mid-Year Reset: Why Most People Fail Their Goals, The 5 Self-Reflection Questions To Transform Your Success & How To Finish The Year Proud! | EP245
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Mid-Year Reset: Why Most People Fail Their Goals, The 5 Self-Reflection Questions To Transform Your Success & How To Finish The Year Proud! | EP245 Episode Notes In this episode, I take a moment to pause and guide you through a powerful mid-year reset. Together, we reflect on the progress and lessons from the first half of the year, using five insi…
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EE434 - Mentor Moment: The Mindset Behind Raising $26M with Conor Sheridan, Nory
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In this weekend's Mentor Moment, Conor Sheridan, founder of Nory, shares the mindset shift that helped him go from startup operator to scaling a global restaurant tech company. From embracing boldness in a culture that often discourages it, to mastering the underrated power of “the next logical step,” Conor breaks down the thinking that led to rais…
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Episode Highlight: Why Failing Is Good For You - John Lee Dumas
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Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 65 What if your biggest failure was actually the doorway to your greatest success? In this inspiring episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire John Lee Dumas shares a candid story of a business idea that flopped in 2013—only to lead to his…
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Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244
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Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bernoff, personal development legend and author of "Average Sucks," to explore his journey from hockey player to transform…
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EE433 - Raising €4M To Automate the Painful Side of Business
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox is joined by Ross and David, the powerhouse duo behind Outmin, a game-changing AI bookkeeping platform. What starts as a conversation about longevity, biohacking, and raw vegetable breakfasts quickly evolves into a masterclass in building a deep-tech startup from scratch. From rejecting vanit…
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Episode Highlight: How To Deal With Feeling Emotional - Ryan Pinnick
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Originally aired: April 2020 Episode Number: 15 & 16 Relentless positivity can quietly become a trap. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, CEO of SuperGenius® Ryan Pinnick unpacks the hidden harm in always trying to "stay positive"—especially when life gets messy. Instead, he introduces a deeper, more sustainable…
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EE432 - Mentor Moment: Why E-Commerce Didn’t Kill the Supermarket
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In this Mentor Moment from Episode 372, David O’Meara, CEO of Greenman Group, unpacks the surprising reality of post-COVID retail: traditional supermarkets aren’t just surviving—they’re evolving. While many predicted the death of brick-and-mortar retail with the rise of e-commerce, David explains why food retail continues to thrive, especially in G…
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Episode Highlight: The Daily Practice That Transforms Chaos Into Clarity - Dr. John Demartini
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Originally aired: November 2020 Episode Number: 58 Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a transformative discipline. In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, renowned human behaviour specialist Dr. John Demartini shares the deep personal philosophy behind his book The Gratitude Effect. He also reveals how tru…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Cait and Cillian, the powerhouse duo behind Luxury Exchange - the Irish-born fashion resale platform that’s redefining pre-loved luxury. From humble beginnings selling designer pieces on Instagram between her shifts at Brown Thomas, Cat grew her side project into a business pro…
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Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243
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Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with world champion martial artist, entrepreneur, and coach Gordon Burcham to explore his powerful journey from be…
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