Most founders chase growth and wealth, but forget what actually makes them happy. Coach Lio Todirean joins Matt Haycox to discuss emotional intelligence, empathy, and the truth behind success and fulfillment.

You’ll learn:

• Why “life coaching” has been ruined, and what real coaching means.
• How to build empathy and emotional intelligence as a founder.
• Why most entrepreneurs are addicted to chaos.
• How to redefine success without losing your ambition.

💡 Listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, even when life looks “successful” from the outside.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro

1:08 - Who is Coach Lio?

2:35 - Coaching vs Therapy

9:17 - Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs

13:01 - Defining Your Personal Success

17:35 - Coaching vs. Therapy: Enhancing, Not Fixing

19:45 - The Power of Empathy

26:06 - Why Founders Self-Sabotage

31:34 - Matt’s Breakthrough Coaching Moment

39:46 - Client Stories: Firing Clients & Big Successes

43:17 - Final Thoughts & Outro

45:00 – Matt’s Breakthrough Coaching Moment
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📘 Resources:
– The Power of One 👉 https://site.matt-haycox.com/the-power-of-one
– Capital Catalyst 👉 https://oxa3iqyfbbf.typeform.com/Capital

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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

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