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Clear all filters- The Diary Of A CEO1h 35m
Patrice Evra: Learning How To Cry Saved My Life!
Patrice Evra, Stephen Bartlett
French football captain Patrice Evra recounts his journey from extreme poverty and sexual abuse to becoming a Manchester United legend, detailing how these traumas initially enforced a rigid, toxic masculinity upon him. He later dismantled these harmful patterns through family intervention and a personal philosophy prioritizing emotional vulnerability over suppression. Today, Evra dedicates himself to charitable work in Senegal and public advocacy, using his platform to challenge societal stigmas surrounding male trauma and mental health.
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Life Changing Lessons From 100 Of The World’s Greatest Minds | E104
Jamil Qureshi, Elizabeth Day, Matthew Syed, Anna Hemmings, Steve Peteres, Mo Gawdat, Stephen Bartlett
This session deconstructs the limitations of chasing "finding your passion" while establishing that consistent decision-making and a growth mindset, rather than fleeting emotion, drive long-term success. The dialogue introduces Professor Steve Peters' "Chimp Model" to explain emotional regulation during crisis and defines happiness through the equation of perception versus expectation, urging leaders to foster resilience by praising effort over innate talent. To apply these psychological principles in business and personal life, the host emphasizes shifting from fragile self-esteem to "committed acceptance" of chaos, a theme central to upcoming episodes featuring high-profile guests and practical strategies for sustainable change.
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David Gandy: Highest Paid Male Model Opens Up About Insecurities & Imposter Syndrome | E102
Supermodel David Gandy attributes his two-decade success to strategic career pivots, most notably the deliberate shift from commercial work to editorial modeling that secured his landmark Dolce & Gabbana partnership. Building on this business acumen, he launched the sustainable Wellwear brand in late 2023, which combines scientific research on comfort with a mission to combat fast fashion addiction while aiming to become a top UK loungewear label. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Gandy candidly discusses overcoming childhood bullying and professional imposter syndrome to achieve his current status as a designer and creative director prioritizing mental well-being.
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How I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia Kilgore | E99
Marcia Kilgore, Stephen Bartlett
Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore leverages a "democratization of the good stuff" philosophy to successfully exit five businesses, including Bliss, Soap & Glory, and Beauty Pie, after founding them from humble beginnings in her East Village apartment. Her unique approach to innovation and management combines rigorous pattern recognition for staffing with a "deathbed test" for decision-making, ensuring high standards while prioritizing meaningful community connection over mere metrics. Drawing on her early financial independence as a child in Canada, Kilgore now guides aspiring founders to acquire hands-on skills before scaling, treating failure as a primary mentor for building resilient, inclusive brands.
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How I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast | E94
Diary of a CEO, Europe's top-ranked business podcast, generates over $1.2 million annually through a dedicated eight-person team and a strict weekly publishing schedule that leverages guest networks for organic growth. The show maintains high quality by rejecting underperforming episodes despite featuring mega-influencers, while securing direct, non-scripted sponsorships from companies like Huel and Fiverr to ensure authentic monetization. Building on a sold-out theatrical event in Manchester, the podcast is expanding into a five-city UK tour and deeper production investments to sustain its commitment to long-form dialogue and personal development.
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Professor Green: How To Overcome Life’s Hardest Challenges & Find A Purpose | E80
Professor Green, Stephen (Professor Green), Stephen Bartlett
Professor Green details a lifetime defined by cumulative trauma, including childhood instability, a fatal confrontation with his father, and early involvement in the drug trade, which collectively shaped his defensive behaviors and mental health struggles. Now a father and entrepreneur behind Huel and Giz, he is actively dismantling generational cycles of abandonment while shifting his focus from fear-driven creativity to sustainable wellness and business autonomy. By rejecting perfectionism and redefining closure as an internal choice, Green advocates for proactive mental health management and community accountability over external validation.
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Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure | E77
Elizabeth Day, Stephen Bartlett
Author Elizabeth Day redefines failure as a construct of societal conditioning rather than personal inadequacy, arguing that true ambition must stem from intrinsic self-worth rather than external validation. She outlines practical psychological strategies for resilience, including the separation of self from thoughts, the strategic use of physical exercise, and the adoption of a "benign dictator" approach to professional communication. Day concludes by urging younger generations to reject the pressure of having their lives fully sorted by their twenties, emphasizing that the journey of self-discovery is an evolving process requiring nuance and intentional vulnerability.
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Jack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life Forever | E71
Jack Maynard, Stephen Bartlett
Following the resurfacing of deleted tweets from his youth, YouTuber Jack Maynard was abruptly removed from the Australian jungle set of *I'm a Celebrity* and subsequently diagnosed with PTSD, which severely stalled his career and triggered debilitating anxiety. His recovery trajectory shifted after participating in *The Traitors*, where structured task completion helped him overcome social fear, leading to a stable personal life and a strategic pivot toward business ownership. The discussion further highlights the volatility of the creator economy while contrasting these struggles with host Stephen Bartlett's promotion of his non-fiction book on vulnerability and financial success.
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Suicidal Drug Addict To Elite Military Commando with Ben Williams | E68
Ben Williams, Stephen Bartlett
Former Royal Marines commando Ben Williams transformed a childhood defined by domestic violence and addiction into a decade-long military career that included a severe IED injury in Afghanistan and a subsequent battle with PTSD. After rebuilding his life as a high-performance coach for figures like Harry Kane and founding the mental health platform Looping, he now advocates for a "Commando Mindset" that rejects participation trophies in favor of genuine resilience. His journey, which includes a board position at Huel and a public commitment to the "ARA" framework for adversity, serves as a testament to turning profound personal trauma into a strategic tool for professional excellence.
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I Won 11 World Titles Because They Said I Couldn't: Anna Hemmings MBE | E65
Anna Hemmings, Stephen Bartlett
Eleven-time champion kayaker Anna Hemmings overcame early physical skepticism and a debilitating 2003 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis to return for the Beijing 2008 Olympics by utilizing vulnerability to rebuild human connection. Following her athletic career, she now leads "Beyond the Barriers," a consultancy where she coaches leaders to dismantle limiting beliefs and foster resilient team cultures through "healthy conflict" and growth mindset strategies. Her approach integrates specific mental techniques, such as reverse therapy for emotional recovery and a "bank of memories" for confidence, to help professionals unlock potential in high-stakes environments.
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Lessons From 50 Of The Worlds Greatest Minds with Jake Humphrey | E59
Jake Humphrey, Stephen Bartlett
Host Jake Humphries and guest Stephen Bartlett explore high performance through a lens of radical honesty, revealing that true success requires managing chronic anxiety, rejecting the myth that happiness contradicts achievement, and adopting a philosophy of consistent discipline over relentless struggle. The conversation details Humphries' evolution from seeking perfection to embracing vulnerability, illustrated by his decision to launch a sustainable eyewear brand and a film industry scholarship to remove barriers for underrepresented talent. Ultimately, the dialogue reframes the "highlight reel" culture of social media, arguing that authentic connection and the courage to admit personal flaws are the foundational drivers of lasting impact.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 9m
Eddie Hearn on Selling Matchroom For 5 Billion | E58
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn discusses the psychological drive stemming from a win-centric upbringing that fuels his relentless business aggression while acknowledging the severe toll this takes on his family life and mental stability. He outlines a strategy to maximize Matchroom Boxing's global valuation by maintaining total control, rejecting offers of sale or IPO to preserve his legacy alongside his father before eventually transitioning into retirement. Despite admitting to anxiety and the paradox of finding peace only in chaos, Hearn emphasizes his evolved focus on simple goals and the ultimate realization that family time outweighs material success.