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What if the life you’ve worked so hard to build... isn’t really the life you’re meant to live?
In this deeply personal and transformative episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Ray Martin, award-winning former CEO, mindfulness teacher, and author of "Life Without a Tie", to explore what happens when a high-performing leader walks away from the world’s definition of success to rediscover himself.
After a crisis that dismantled everything he knew, a divorce, the death of his father, and the unraveling of his career, Ray left London for what was meant to be a six-month sabbatical. It turned into a 14-year journey of inner healing, deep reflection, and radical realignment.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a young professional feeling the pressure to perform, or someone craving more purpose in your path, this conversation will speak directly to your journey.
In this powerful episode of Life & Leadership Connected, host David Dahlén D'Cruz speaks with Ray Martin, former UK Business Leader of the Year turned global nomad, author, and coach. After building a successful business and public image, Ray found himself emotionally empty, spiritually disconnected, and deeply unfulfilled.
A painful divorce and the death of his father led him to take a sabbatical that would last 14 years, leading him through Asia, meditation retreats, and marathon fundraising, all in pursuit of something deeper: a life aligned with purpose.
Ray shares:
- The moment his “successful” life fell apart
- Why self-awareness is the foundation of all leadership
- His 6 Rules for Deep Happiness & Inner Peace
- What most aspiring leaders get wrong about success
- How to find (and start walking) your true path, even when it feels risky
This is a must-listen for anyone questioning the life they’re building, and ready to lead with greater authenticity, purpose, and freedom.
Connect with Ray Martin: Website: lifewithoutatie.com
Book: Life Without a Tie (available on Amazon)
LinkedIn: Ray Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachraymartin/
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David Dahlén D'Cruz
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