Just Getting Started

Join the free 'Speak Like A Leader' community: https://www.skool.com/speaklikealeader/about Link to all podcast episodes: https://the-nicky-hughes-show.captivate.fm/listen What happens when you actually become the best in the world… and it still isn’t enough? In this episode of Just Getting Started, I sit down with 7× Kendama world champion Nick Gallagher - the man many consider the GOAT of his sp...

Join the free 'Speak Like A Leader' community: https://www.skool.com/justgettingstarted/aboutLink to all podcast episodes: https://the-nicky-hughes-show.captivate.fm/listen This is a story about identity, legacy, and what happens when you’re born into a world that was created long before you arrived. In this episode, I speak with Matteo Borea, an entrepreneur who inherited a family coffee business...

Join my free online community: https://www.skool.com/justgettingstarted/about Here is the link to all my podcast episodes: https://the-nicky-hughes-show.captivate.fm/listen Today’s conversation went way deeper than we expected. Lianne Balazsi is an osteopath who doesn’t just treat the body - she treats the story behind the pain. We talked burnout, identity, childhood conditioning, the universe, an...

Join my free online community: https://www.skool.com/justgettingstarted/about Here is the link to all my podcast episodes: https://the-nicky-hughes-show.captivate.fm/listen Leo Osahor went from big-tech product leader to laid-off… to building again with clarity, calm, and a new mission. We talk loss, identity, values, and why “today has never happened before.” If you’ve felt unheard, off-track, or...

Join my FREE 'Just Getting Started' Community here https://www.skool.com/justgettingstarted/about In this episode, Greg Garrett shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a yogi, discussing the challenges and transformations he experienced along the way. He talks about his upbringing, the influence of his family, and his career in insurance and finance. Greg also delves into his spiri...

Join the FREE 'Just Getting Started' community https://www.skool.com/justgettingstarted/about In this conversation, Nicky and Ann Wakina explore the world of coffee farming in Kenya, discussing its economic challenges, the generational legacy of coffee production, and the emerging specialty coffee culture. Ann shares her personal journey from growing up in a coffee family to becoming an entreprene...

Benjamin Sand has built a life without borders - travelling the world, writing about food and specialty coffee, and proving that purpose can be found anywhere. In this episode, Nicky explores what happens when curiosity becomes a career and freedom becomes home. - How Benjamin’s global childhood shaped a life of movement and meaning - The moment he swapped the music industry for coffee storytellin...

For most people, leaving a secure, pensionable job would be madness. For Harry Maharaj , it was the smartest move he ever made. In this episode of Just Getting Started , Nicky Hughes sits down with Harry to unpack the courage it takes to walk away from certainty, and how that leap led him to rediscover purpose, family, and legacy on the banks of the River Nore in Kilkenny. Harry’s story moves from...

He left school at 15 with no qualifications. Thirty years later, Robert Hamilton had built three businesses, coached thousands of swimmers, and then tore it all up to start again in Dubai. Today, he lives by two passions: brewing coffee like medicine and working to reduce drowning worldwide If you think your best chapter’s already behind you, Robert’s story will change your mind. Hosted by Nicky H...

What if everything you were told about diabetes, health, and food was wrong? My guest today, Darin ‘Doc’ Berntson, spent 30 years in sales and marketing, only to face a health crisis that nearly cost him his sight. In less than a year, he lost 80lbs, reversed type 2 diabetes, and completely reawakened his life. This is a story about second chances, and about taking control when the system won’t sa...

It's easy to get bitter, revengeful and angry when something bad happens. Not so Andrew Doyle. He's made of different gravy. After a life changing event almost took away his senses, Andrew chose the path of no-self-pity, forgiveness and positivity. And he's winning.

Standing up to speak in front of an audience would 'put the fear of God' into most people. Sean Dwan's mission is to 'take the fear of God out of you'. And it's working!

Sinead Kennedy is living proof that possibility and purpose are waiting, if you’re willing to 'get up off your arse' and go after them. A life changing moment flipped her world on its head and set her on a path of global travel, transformational coaching, and authentic leadership. This episode is a raw, uplifting conversation about taking bold action, creating wellness on your own terms, and what...

Alan has embraced at least two major career pivots in his working life. A classically trained pianist, he navigated the perilous waters of the corporate world and now finds himself knees-deep in self employment as a professional bid writer Listen in to hear how the nuances of wordsmithing can lead to million dollar deals

Lead guitar in a rock band, Jazz music teacher, intrepretor, copywriter, entrepreneur. Just some of the things Olga has mastered in her short but remarkable career so far. Tune in to hear what's happening in her native Colombia - and if you listen carefully you might just get a nice dinner recommendation!

As the world of horticulture struggles to find a viable replacement to peat as a growing medium, Jacinta presents a highly effective, renewable alternative. Even more interesting is the dramatic twist this represents in her entrepreneurial journey

In typical straight talking Kiwi style, entrepreneur Kimble Willis introduces us to his sales weapon of choice - Arrowbow. In stark contrast to recent episodes discussing futuristic on-line sales funneling, Arrowbow applies modern sales pipeline technology to add value to a very traditional way of doing business - face to face. All of this has been achieved whilst overcoming some significant perso...

Lonie takes us to SKOOL where we learn how to be a Synthesizer and to achieve A Grades in the 'Great Online Game'. If that sounds vague and mysterious, don't worry, as like all great teachers, Lonie makes the complex simple and provides us with a real 21st century education

As an up and coming high level coach, Brian already brings a huge amount of experience, wisdom and skill to his first big gig. His selflessness and laser focus on the improvement of his squad makes Brian one to watch for the future.

Grass won't be growing under Andrew's feet as he paces through business start up and firmly establishes himself in the world of digital entrepreneurs. Hold on tight as we zip from Ireland to Luxembourg to Stoicism to Golf to Spain...and lots of interesting spaces in between!

Who says email marketing is dead? Newly self-published and now a #1 best-selling author, Wendy joins me to share how she launched her book— and why she’s a passionate advocate for email marketing as a powerful tool that still delivers.

Linda shares her story and unique insights into living with neurodivergence and particularly ADHD. She warns us not to fall into the trap of calling ADHD 'a gift' or a 'superpower' when in reality it's a giant 'pain in the ass'!

The irrepressible Jo refuses to let multiple falls from her motorbike stop her riding it around the world, drawing a curious analogy to her very personal experience as a career and BURNOUT coach. Can the Hobbs family survive?

A quite remarkable story of courage and resilience as Julie takes on the ultimate challenge of paddling her boat across the Atlantic. This is just one of many pivotal decisions she has made to ensure she stays steady at life's helm

You'd need to be on the ball to keep up with this young gun. His innate curiosity, enhanced with business flair, drive and obsession makes Alex one to watch. What's even more remarkable is that his business success is being done from the comfort of his school desk!