Aligned : The Unfiltered Podcast for Founders.

You’ve built a successful business or career. But when someone asks who you are outside of it, you struggle to answer. In this solo episode, Adam Mayhew explores why so many successful men attach their worth to their work. A good month means you feel good about yourself. A bad month follows you home, takes over your weekend and leaves you reaching for a drink to quiet your head. Drawing on his own...

You hit the income target, buy the car, book the holiday. Then the goalposts move and you’re straight back to chasing the next thing. When do you actually get to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build? In this solo episode, Adam shares seven rules for a free and fulfilling life, drawn from his own fuck-ups, victories and years of coaching successful men. From attaching happiness to business...

Ever leave a meeting and spend the rest of the day picking apart what you said? Wondering whether you spoke too much, annoyed someone or made yourself look like an idiot? In this episode of A-Game Unfiltered, Adam Smith and Adam Mayhew discuss why you keep replaying conversations and how to start breaking the pattern. We explore people-pleasing, fear of being judged and how quickly an unanswered m...

You’ve got the career, the business, the house, the family and the things you once thought would make you feel successful. So why do you still need a drink to switch off? In this episode, Adam Mayhew talks about why so many successful men rely on alcohol at the end of a stressful day or week, and why the thing you think is helping you relax could actually be contributing to the anxiety, overthinki...

In this episode of A-Game Unfiltered, Smith and Mayhew break down what actually drives low energy and why most people already know where they’re going wrong. They get into sleep, alcohol, poor nutrition, lack of movement, screen time and the small daily behaviours that quietly wreck how you feel, think and perform. They also talk about the cost of low energy beyond just feeling tired: worse decisi...

In this episode of A-Game Unfiltered, Smith and Mayhew break down the language and beliefs that quietly keep people stuck. From “I have imposter syndrome” and “I’ve always been an overthinker” to “I’m just not confident” and “that’s just how I am”, they challenge the labels people attach to themselves and explain why the way you speak about yourself matters. They also get into overthinking, anxiet...

You can have the business, the house, the family, the holidays and still know something isn’t right. In this episode of A-Game Unfiltered, Adam Smith and Adam Mayhew talk about alignment and what happens when the way you’re living no longer matches the person you want to become. They get into fitness, relationships, family, business, boundaries, speaking your truth and why so many men keep doing t...

Growth is the second pillar of the A-GAME framework. In this episode, Smith and Mayhew talk about why growth rarely feels comfortable, and why clarity usually comes after you make the decision, not before. We cover the decisions you keep avoiding, outgrowing people, changing your environment, raising your standards and surrounding yourself with people who actually support where you’re trying to go...

A-Game Unfiltered is back with Smith and Mayhew. In this episode, we break down the first part of the A-GAME framework: Awareness. Most people say they know what they need to do. Get fitter. Drink less. Spend less time on their phone. Be more present at home. Get more intentional in business. But if you really know, why haven’t you changed it? We talk about the difference between surface-level awa...

You started a business to create more freedom. Yet every decision still comes back to you, problems follow you home and even your time off is spent checking your phone. In this episode, Adam Smith breaks down three patterns that keep founders trapped: Everything in the business still relies on you. Business results dictate how you feel and how you behave at home. You keep consuming more informatio...

In this episode, Joe Testouri opens up about the constant pressure he puts on himself to reach his potential - in business, fitness and life. What begins as a conversation about performance quickly becomes a deeper exploration of self-esteem, confidence, achievement and the childhood experiences that can shape how we measure our own worth. Joe shares an incredibly honest reflection on his journey...

Fear isn't always obvious. It rarely shows up as panic or anxiety - more often it disguises itself as overthinking, procrastination, perfectionism and the need to stay in control. In this episode, Smith uncovers how fear quietly shapes the decisions ambitious men make every day, and why overcoming it is often the key to unlocking both business success and a more fulfilling life. Make the change an...

If you're an ambitious person who enjoys a few drinks to unwind after work or at the weekend, this episode might challenge everything you think you know about alcohol. Mayhew explores why so many successful men use drinking as a way to cope with stress, fit in, or switch off, and why the very thing that feels like a reward could actually be holding you back from becoming the man you want to be. Ma...

Six years ago, Smith made one decision that changed the course of his life forever. In this episode, Smith reflects on what he's learned since giving up alcohol, why sobriety is about so much more than putting down a drink, and how changing his identity transformed his relationships, business and overall happiness. Whether you're sober curious, taking a break, or simply questioning your relationsh...

How you think, feel and perform each day is no accident. In this episode, Mayhew explores why your mental, emotional and physical state determines the quality of your decisions, relationships and success. If you've ever felt reactive, overwhelmed or like you're constantly fighting fires, this conversation will show you why the problem often starts long before your first meeting or email. Make the...

In this honest and thought-provoking coaching conversation, Glenn Turner opens up about the pressure of building a successful business while trying to be fully present at home. Together, Smith and Glenn explore why so many ambitious men tie their self-worth to achievement, the fear of never doing enough, and how constantly chasing the next milestone can rob you of the moments that matter most. Mak...

Every ambitious man wants to win, but very few learn how to lose well. In this episode, Mayhew explores why setbacks in business can feel so personal, why rejection often attacks our sense of self-worth, and how the stories we tell ourselves create far more suffering than the event itself. If you've ever replayed a sales call, obsessed over a lost client, or questioned your own ability after heari...

 In this powerful episode, Francesca opens up about the fears that can appear even after achieving the things you once dreamed of. From building a successful business and creating a life she’s proud of, to questioning whether she’s making the right decisions, this conversation explores why external success doesn’t always quiet the internal voice of doubt. With Smith, they unpack self-worth, identi...

In this episode, Mayhew explores one of the biggest struggles faced by ambitious men: the feeling that you are never doing enough. Whether you’re working because you feel guilty about not being with your family, feeling guilty when you’re with your family because you’re thinking about work, or constantly comparing yourself to where you think you should be - this episode breaks down the hidden pres...

In this deeply honest and powerful coaching conversation, Tonie Leo opens up about his desire to become a calmer, more present father and husband.  Together, we explore why so many men struggle with emotional reactivity, where those patterns often begin, and how the behaviours we witnessed growing up can continue to shape our relationships decades later. This episode is a masterclass in self-aware...

If you've ever found yourself sitting with your partner, children or friends while your mind is still trapped in work, this episode is for you. We explore why so many ambitious men struggle to truly be present, why holidays rarely fix the problem, and the surprising reason that constantly thinking about your business has very little to do with your workload. This conversation will challenge the wa...

In this powerful conversation, Martyn Richards joins Adam Smith to unpack a struggle that so many men quietly deal with: feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. On the surface, it starts with excessive screen time and doom scrolling - but underneath it lies something much deeper. Together, they explore self-worth, shame, confidence, childhood conditioning, and why so many high-perform...

In this episode, Mayhew explores one of the most powerful concepts in personal growth: the space between stimulus and response. Drawing on Viktor Frankl’s timeless wisdom, he unpacks why so many men live on emotional autopilot - reacting instantly to stress, conflict, pressure, criticism, and uncertainty - and how meditation can help you regain control over your mind, emotions, and behaviour. If y...

In this episode of Aligned , Adam Smith sits down with Pete (the man behind the editing desk of the podcast), for an unexpectedly deep conversation about work, identity and self-worth. What begins as a discussion about feeling guilty during quieter work periods quickly uncovers something much bigger: the pressure many men place on themselves to constantly prove their value. Together, they explore...

In this episode, we do something completely different. No deep coaching session. No structured teaching. Just an honest, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about the habits, beliefs, routines, opinions, and life lessons that have shaped who we are today. From performance and masculinity to stress, relationships, confidence, and self-development, this episode gives you a much more pers...