Best Martin Bugaj Podcasts (2025)

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Marc Rhodes: “Being Hard to Kill is Bullsh*t” 2:01:31

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Marc Rhodes has run three of the hardest foot races on Earth — but the toughest challenge wasn’t the desert, jungle, or ice… (all whilst scaling an elite successful coaching business and team), it was letting go of the crippling survival patterns that once controlled him. In this powerful conversation, my 1:1 client Marc shares how he transformed a…

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Becoming a Certified TMP Mental Performance Coach 47:15

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🎙️ Dan Martin and I discuss the origins of Mental Performance Coach certification: 👉 How the certification came to be 👉 Why now 👉 The curriculum 👉 Common patterns and frameworks for top coaches 👉 The type of coaches that get the best results Becoming a Mental Performance Coach isn’t about surface-level goal setting and motivational quotes. It’s abo…

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Louis Calvert: Building an Aligned Coaching Business 1:08:36

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Louis Calvert joins me to talk alignment, creativity, and building a coaching business that truly feels like you. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to find your unfair advantage and get paid to exist. Apply for a Mental Performance Coach Certification: https://join.totalmentalperformance.com/tmp-certification-2025-application…

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"The Hidden Costs of Poor Health for High-Performing Professionals" 16:31

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Welcome back to another episode of Trust The Process, and today we’re talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—the hidden costs of poor health. This one’s especially for my high-performing professionals out there: business owners, executives, CEOs—the ones grinding day after day to build companies, lead teams, and make an im…

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Luke Turner: Building Culture, Brand, and a Business That Serves 1:13:39

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Luke Turner went from fitness coach to business leader — and in this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts that made it possible. We talk leadership, building high-performing teams, personal branding, mentorship, and how finding your Ikigai can transform your life and business.

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Kyran O’Neill: "Mental Performance Strategies for Elite Performers" 1:11:58

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“Welcome back to another episode of Trust The Process—the podcast for high achievers who want to go beyond surface-level results and truly transform, inside and out. Today, I’m joined by someone who’s played a powerful behind-the-scenes role in the success of a few of our clients—Kyran O'Neal. He’s a mental performance coach who works with high per…

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Ainsley Duncombe: Street Sales to Billion-Dollar Startups 1:19:44

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Ainsley Duncombe—founder of Off Market Listings and ex‑CEO of Groupon MENA—joins me to share his climb from street‑level sales to C‑suite leadership. We cover everything from off‑market real estate strategies and cross‑border scaling to incentive psychology (“why a £20 Beckham shirt beat a $1,500 trip”) and the mental fluidity needed to map six mov…

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"Overthinking Kills Progress: The Power of Simplicity in Body Transformation" 1:01:49

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Welcome back to Trust The Process, I’m your host Martin Bugaj. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Coach Chris, one of the incredible coaches on my team, and we’re tackling something that trips up a lot of high performers on their transformation journey… It’s not lack of knowledge. It’s not even lack of effort. It’s the temptation to overcomplicate t…

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Destroy Digital Distraction 10:50

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Your Phone Is Draining You — Here’s How to Take Back Control Social media. News. Notifications. It's all designed to keep you hooked. In this video, I break down why device addiction happens and give you a simple, proven toolkit to reclaim your focus, energy, and peace. Learn how to: ⚡️ Break the "hooked" cycle 📵 Use tech to control your tech 💡 Reg…

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🎙️Neil ‘Shoney' Maclean: Business Camp Fire Stories 1:02:38

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Today we have big @neilshoneymac in the hot seat. Neil’s a legend, a leading Facebook ads veteran and entrepreneur. I’ve had the honour having Neil help me scale from 6 to 7 figures in TMP sales as well as mentoring him 1:1 on his mental performance. He truly is one of the good guys, that is great at what he does. Discover how Neil transitioned fro…

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Think Like A King 6:59

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This one thinking framework will help you think more clearly, more strategically, and avoid the costly mistakes that sabotage high performers. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur — mastering this mindset can change the game.

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Sukh Sidhu: Biz building, UK vs Dubai, AI coaching 1:45:05

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In this episode of the Total Mental Performance Podcast, Sukh Sidhu shares his journey from selling women’s shoes online to becoming a respected figure in the fitness industry and entrepreneurial world. We dive deep into: The business fundamentals that actually drive success How mentorship and real feedback shaped his path The influence of combat s…

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Martin Bugaj: From Communist Poland to HNW Executive Leadership 1:38:28

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In this episode, I sat down with executive transformation coach Martin Bugaj to go deep on what really drives personal transformation — especially for high-performing business owners. We covered: ⚡️ Why commitment trumps motivation 🧠 The hidden “secondary gains” that keep people stuck 💥 How mentorship, martial arts, and mindset shape long-term chan…

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Tony Mcaleavey: The Man Behind The Camera 1:36:56

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In this episode, I sit down with 1:1 client and good friend Tony Mcaleavy, a multifaceted entrepreneur and coach, to dive into his journey from childhood struggles with self-doubt and communication to building multiple successful businesses. Inside, we cover powerful insights on: 🎙️ Entrepreneurial Growth – From fitness coaching to mentorship and p…

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Dave Kennedy: Farming, Performance and The Soul 1:43:20

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In this episode of the Total Mental Performance podcast, we sit down with @davekennedytlb for a raw conversation that goes far beyond the usual mental performance talk. ⁣ ⁣Dave shares his raw journey of transformation, turning personal pain into purpose as a coach helping others through similar battles.⁣ ⁣We go a layer further into emotional resili…

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Nathan Joseph: Self-Sabotage To Soaring Entrepreneur 1:38:19

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In this podcast episode, we welcome my 1:1 client, Nathan Joseph. Nathan took a big risk to come work with me for where he was at… Having more than 4x'd his turnover with more time and peace than ever within 6 months, It's safe to say he's truly experiencing reality-shaking change. He shares his inspiring journey from battling severe mental health …

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"Breaking the Cycle: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Achievement with Jim Bishop" 1:05:09

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jim Bishop — business coach, speaker, author of The Adventure Within, and a standout client from our TRANSFORM 6 program. Jim has spent years helping high achievers break through limitations and rediscover true passion and purpose. We dive into his personal journey, the key ideas from his book, and practical advice fo…

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Ciaran O’Connor - Launching an oats company at just 21 1:24:30

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In this episode of the Total Mental Performance podcast, we bring on one of my youth mentees Ciaran O'Connor. (@soulofciaran on Instagram) Ciaran goes deep on his journey as a young entrepreneur facing grief and responsibility to launching his own healthy food brand, Soul Food. Ciaran’s story serves as an inspiration for young people looking to mak…

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Ben Knight: Fear, Greed and Trading Psychology 1:18:09

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Knight ( @benknightinvestments on Instagram), founder of the Trade Tribe, who’s on a mission to help busy individuals invest smarter and more efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Here’s what we covered: • …

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Joel Stone: Chaos in Control 1:33:07

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In this Total Mental Performance podcast episode, we welcome Joel Stone, founder of the digital marketing agency Codebreak and a bestselling author. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I first met Joel at one of Neil’s ( @neilshoneymac on IG ) client events and always found him to be a lovely bloke who’s great at what he does. I sensed he had quite the story, it turns out, I wa…

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Corey Holmes: Lessons from multiple business exits creating over $25,000,000 in sales 1:42:04

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In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by my mate Corey Holmes, an entrepreneur with a fascinating journey through diverse industries. Corey went from working at Shopify to building, scaling and exiting multiple different businesses. Having achieved financial freedom, he’s dedicated to helping people design and create their Rich and Meaningful …

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TMP Hot Seat: Jonny Pierce 56:52

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This week, we welcome my good mate @jonny_pierce to the pod! He is the founder and lead coach at Built For Better Business. Jonny works with business owners, high net worths and various celebrities across Ireland / Northern Ireland We dive into some really interesting stuff about coaching, personal growth, and why self-awareness is such a game-chan…

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“How To Achieve A Successful Body Transformation” - Martin and Chris, deep dive! 1:41:55

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In today's episode of Trust The Process podcast, I’m joined by our newest team member, Coach Chris, as we dive into the key ingredients for a successful body transformation. From training strategies to nutrition tips and mindset shifts, we’re breaking it all down to help you crush your goals. Let’s get started!…

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The Ultimate VA 101 - How a Full-Time Assistant Is Vital for Business Owners 42:23

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In this episode, I sit down with Le-an Lai Lacaba, co-founder of 2XYOU, to talk about how a great assistant can seriously level up an entrepreneur’s productivity. She helped me headhunt my super star assistant Kirsten Castillo and taught me how to 2x my productivity with Kirsten’s help. 2XYOU specializes in hiring, training, and managing AI-powered…

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Jamie Costello: Burnout to Business Breakthrough 1:24:42

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In this episode of the Total Mental Performance Podcast, my absolute operator of a client Jamie Costello, the founder of Red Pick Media, opens up about his journey in both life and business. 🎙️ He talks about the challenges he's faced, like dealing with panic and the fear of failing, and how important emotional intelligence has been for him. 🎙️ Jam…

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"Unstoppable: How Daniel Lost 44 Pounds While Balancing Fatherhood, Caregiving, and a Full-Time Job" 1:11:49

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by our incredible coaching client, Daniel, who achieved remarkable results by losing 44 pounds of body fat and getting into the best shape of his life. What makes Daniel’s journey truly inspiring is that he’s a father of six, a full-time caregiver for his wife after her tragic accident, and holds down a full-time job.…

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"From Setback to Strength: Eduardo's 41lb Weight Loss and Life Transformation" 42:51

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Welcome to another episode of *Trust The Process* with Martin Bugaj! Today, we have the incredible story of Eduardo, a man who has truly transformed his life over the past six months. Going from 196lbs down to 155lbs and losing 41lbs of body fat, Eduardo’s journey is not just about losing weight; it's about reclaiming his health and vitality after …

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"Unexpected turn of events: A serious ski accident disrupts Garrett’s progress.” 48:08

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In today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with our online coaching client Garrett, who traveled to London all the way from California to discuss and share his experience of his weight loss journey on our program. Garrett started with us back in May 2023 at 222 pounds, and had a goal of getting down to 200 pounds. By August 2023, just …

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"From Obesity to Opportunity: Arthur's Journey to Health and Family" 59:01

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Today, we’re diving into the remarkable journey of Arthur, a finance professional from New York who faced a turning point that many can relate to. At 40, Arthur found himself grappling with being diagnosed as obese and a growing list of health concerns, including new prescriptions and medication from his doctor. With a six-year-old and a newborn on…

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"From Frustration to Transformation: Randall's 40-Pound Success Story’ 50:58

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In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Randall, our online client based in Sacramento, US, who joined our online transformation program because he was fed up of forever trying to get in shape without any good results to show for it. He tried different training methods and diets only to find himself in a place where after dropping a fe…

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" London based lawyer JJ and his 30 Lbs fat loss journey!" 1:01:36

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Today we have a truly inspiring guest: JJ, a London-based lawyer who faced an uphill battle in his fitness journey. For years, he threw himself into weight training, CrossFit, and various diets, yet nothing seemed to yield the results he was after. Feeling defeated and self-conscious, JJ even found himself wearing shirts on the beach on holidays, a…

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“Beyond The Limits: Sam’s Journey from Doubt to Success” 1:27:52

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In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sam, a client of ours who took a leap of faith and committed to his own well-being by joining our online coaching program. Sam had battled with self-doubt and a lack of confidence for some time, unsure if he could ever achieve the body transformation he desired. His journey was further com…

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"Turning Point: Nick's Inspiring Journey from Loss to Lifelong Health" 1:11:27

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick, a client of ours who made the life-changing decision to join our online coaching program after reaching a pivotal moment in his life. Nick found himself at a crossroad after turning 40, having recently lost his father to a heart condition. With a history of heart issues in his family, Nick knew he needed to m…

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"Unleashed: Jim's Journey to Peak Performance, Overcoming Obstacles, and Achieving Optimal Health and Fitness!" 57:16

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Today, we have a great guest whose journey embodies the essence of personal growth and physical transformation. Meet Jim, a business coach who transitioned from corporate America to entrepreneurship, driven by passion to help executives rediscover their purpose and align with their core values to excel as leaders. Jim's decision to join our coachin…

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"Transformed: The Remarkable Fat Loss Journey of Dr Miguel Vidal, the Boston Dentist Who Shed 62lbs and Transformed His Life!" 1:07:07

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In this inspiring episode, we have a special guest who has truly transformed his life through dedication, hard work, and the power of online coaching. Meet Dr Miguel, a devoted father of two and a busy prosthodontist running a dental clinic in Boston, US. Miguel's journey to health and fitness wasn't an easy one. Struggling with deteriorating physi…

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TMP Client Hot Seat: Alexander Bell 51:18

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In this episode of the TMP Podcast, Alex Bell, the founder of A2B Solutions, shares his journey as a marketing agency owner. 🙌 👉 He gets into how overthinking, stress, and people-pleasing have affected him personally and professionally. ✅ Through coaching and self-reflection, Alex has gained mental clarity, confidence, and the ability to set bounda…

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TMP Client Hot Seat: Ridge Holland- WWE Superstar 58:57

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In this episode, Luke Menzies, a.k.a. Ridge Holland, a WWE superstar, discusses his journey from professional rugby player to professional wrestler and the mental challenges he faced along the way. He shares how he overcame performance anxiety and self-doubt through mental performance coaching, emphasizing the power of empathy and the need to let g…

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Alec Kassin: Pain Free Comeback 1:23:53

1y ago1:23:53

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In this podcast episode, we welcome Alec Kassin 🙌 (@its_alecwithac on IG) Alec, a former semi-professional cyclist and pain elimination coach, shares his journey of chronic pain and how he discovered the brain's role in generating pain. He explains that pain is not always a result of structural injuries but can be a learned response by the brain to…

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TMP Client Hot Seat: Xander Connabeer 55:06

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New TMP Podcast episode now Live! 🎙️ This week, we're putting a spotlight on TMP Client, Xander Connabeer, as he takes the hot seat. He candidly discusses his struggles with career-ending injuries, self-doubt, burnout, and depression. Xander initially sought help to optimize his performance but soon realized a deeper need for clarity and understand…

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TMP Client Hot Seat: Brendan Meyers 53:21

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🎙️ New TMP Podcast now live!On the hot seat is a TMP Client: Brendan Meyers!@thebmeyers is the founder of My Coach AI and on the pod we dive deep into really interesting topics including 👇 ⚫️ The breakthroughs that Brendan experienced through his coaching journey ⚫️ The Importance of Mental Performance in Entrepreneurship ⚫️ Overcoming Struggles wi…

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Victoria Gill: Discovering and Aligning with One's True Values and Identity 49:05

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This week, we welcome @rebirthwithvictoria a holistic female health coach hosted by our very own mental performance coach, @charlottemelki_tmp Some interesting topics in the pod include: ⚫️ Victoria's personal journey of striving for perfection and experiencing burnout and how she discovered her true values and identity. ⚫️ The impact of societal c…

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Antoine Paucod: Self-Preservation, Taking Risks, and Learning from Failure 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

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This week, we welcome @antoinepaucod to the TMP podcast! Antoine Paucod, the founder of The Coach Team @team_thecoach, brings a unique business model to the table. This model combines gym sourcing with an educational platform, a one-of-a-kind approach that supports the growth of personal trainers. In the pod, we dive into: ⚫️ The Importance of win-…

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Charlotte Melki: Reconnecting with Your True Self- The Key to Confidence 19:16

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Today, we welcome Charlotte, our very own performance coach at TMP!Drawing from neuroscience and her own experiences, she discussed strategies for managing overwhelm and procrastination.Some interesting topics in the pod: ⚫️ Managing Overwhelm: Addressing Excessive Expectations and Thoughts to Enhance Flow ⚫️Task Management Strategies: Prioritizing…

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Stephen Cheevers: Achieving Peak Performance in Business 1:01:56

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This week, we welcome the incredible Stephen Cheevers to the pod. @cheeverscloses is a Fitness Business Mentor and the co-founder of the ⁠@thecoachesmentorship⁠ 🙌 |In the pod, we dive into: • Stephen’s personal journey in business. • Finding the balance between data and creativity. • The transformative impact on personal and professional life when …

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Ben Canning: Coaching Ethical Hackers 52:12

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We welcome Ben Canning to the TMP Podcast! 🙌 🎙️ He is a coach who works with hackers and cybersecurity professionals.In the pod, we delve into exciting topics, including: • Working with hackers and cybersecurity professionals requires a unique approach due to their specific challenges and mindset. • The role of health and fitness in optimizing the …

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Darren Hill: The Role of Mindset in Trading 47:39

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Amazing conversation with Darren Hill, a trading expert and entrepreneur, about the importance of mindset in trading and personal growth. Some of the interesting things we discussed👇 • Mindset is a crucial factor in trading success, and it requires self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to make sound decisions.• Comparison can be detrimental, …

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Phil Graham: The Blood and Guts of Business 1:15:09

1+ y ago1:15:09

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Fascinating conversation with Phil Graham on the TMP podcast now live. Some really interesting topics including: • Personal growth and addressing unmet emotional needs are crucial for success in business and life.• Maintaining validation, adventure, and progress are important for personal fulfillment.• What Phil still wrestles with from a personal …

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Adam Glover: Resilience in Adversity and Mental Fortitude 48:51

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TMP Superstar client Adam Glover and TMP coach Dan Martin jumped on the TMP podcast for an incredible conversation In the pod, we dive into:⚫️ Adam's evolution from military service to nutrition coaching. ⚫️ Adam's experience highlighting the resilience required to bounce back from setbacks.⚫️ The profound impact of discovering a new passion. ⚫️ Th…

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Jordan Breen: Making a Career Out of Art 46:45

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We're delighted to have our latest guest join us on the podcast., Jordan Breen, a full-time artist with a story as vibrant as his creations! On the pod we’re digging into:⚫️ The challenges that Jordan experienced, exploring the struggles with self-doubt and the impact of creating art had on building confidence and finding fulfillment.⚫️ The importa…

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Ben Bray: Business Growth, Bodybuilding & Emotional Intelligence 54:43

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TMP PODCAST This week we welcome Ben Bray to the podcast. Ben Bray is a coach, bodybuilder, and founder of NEWGEN. We first met prior to the Coach Convention but finally got chatting more after the event. Ben has such a great energy and he's built an epic team based around the aim to have a positive impact on the industry by walking the walk for cl…