Men, Mindset & Mission

In today's raw, straight-talking episode, I break down the number one thing stopping you from reaching your potential: 👉 The story you keep telling yourself. That voice that says, "My situation's different," or "This doesn't apply to me." It's not time. It's not money. It's your ego-fuelled bullshit. I've seen it over and over again — men sabotaging their growth with the same tired excuses. Until...

Ever feel like your mind is under attack? The pressures of business, family, identity, finances — they build up fast. And if you're not careful, they overwhelm your system, your state of mind, and your ability to lead your life with clarity. In this whiteboard episode, James breaks down the mental battlefield every high-performing man faces and gives you the 5 core principles you need to reinforce...

In this episode, I break down a real-life case study of a 7-figure business owner who came to me completely misaligned — dominating at work, but disconnected at home. He was doing what so many founders, consultants, and high-performers do: ✅ Justifying burnout as "doing it for the family" ✅ Letting business creep into every corner of life ✅ Watching his presence, relationships, and edge slowly...

Most men say they want more — but they keep drifting. They stay stuck in their own excuses, tolerating mediocrity, and wondering why they feel misaligned, frustrated, and burned out. In this episode, I share five lessons from my recent trip to Spain with a group of driven entrepreneurs — and why investing in yourself is the only way to build the life, business, and legacy you say you want. We cove...

Life is full of uncertainty. In your marriage. In your business. In your health. In your future. And when the blindfold goes on — when you can't see what's coming — it's easy to panic, spiral, and make decisions you regret. In this episode, I share how I've learned to face uncertainty without crumbling, and how you can use it to grow into a stronger, calmer, more resilient man. We talk about: ✅ W...

"I don't know what I want." "I don't know where I'm going." "I don't know how to create a long-term vision." If you've ever said those words  or thought them  this episode is for you. Most men feel lost at some point. But the truth is you're not broken. You've just never been shown how to figure it out. In this episode, I'll walk you through the exact framework I use with my clients to build a mea...

In this episode, I sit down with Jon to talk about the patterns we see over and over in men who feel stuck — and how to finally break through. Jon shares his journey from being overweight, signed off work, and lost… to rebuilding his mindset, his health, and his role as a husband and father. We talk honestly about: Chronic procrastination and waiting for the "perfect time" Compulsive time wasting...

What would your kids copy if they were watching you today? The truth is — they are. In this episode, I share the moment that stopped me cold: Watching my daughter quietly mimic my every move while I thought she wasn't even paying attention. It hit me hard — because I realised: They notice everything. The habits. The moods. The presence — or the absence. And if I'm honest, there were times I was te...

Energy doesn't come from sitting still or grinding yourself into the ground. It comes from alignment. From listening to your body. From living with a mission. In this episode — recorded just after a sunrise paddleboard session — I share the lessons that hit me hard after a draining week in Spain: Why rest alone won't fix low energy — but alignment will How to listen to your body and know when to p...

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share the raw truth from my recent hot seat session at our retreat in Spain — where I finally faced the misalignment in my own business, energy, and mindset. I talk about: Why chasing scale led to the wrong clients and drained energy The moment I realised I was tolerating too much and compromising my mission How not showing up publicly was actually self...

Today's episode is a hard one. But it's also one of the most important I've ever recorded. Stuart Barnes — one of our original Brotherhood members — is spending his final days in a Macmillan centre after a year-long battle with cancer. He's been with us for five years. A warrior. A father. A man of integrity. In the face of terminal illness, Stu showed more courage, conviction, and perspective tha...

This isn't just a story about career change. It's about identity. Purpose. And the drift most men never challenge. In this episode, I share the pivotal moment that changed the entire direction of my life — from labouring on building sites, to management, to the Royal Marines, and finally into fatherhood and mission-driven entrepreneurship. I cover: The deep misalignment I felt as a 22-year-old sto...

You haven't failed. But you've stopped swinging the axe like you used to. You're still showing up… but without the sharpness. The edge. The intensity that once made you unstoppable. This episode is your wake-up call to rebuild it. Inside, we break down: How high-performing men quietly drift into comfort The invisible cost of losing your edge Why most don't crash — they just slowly lower the bar An...

"I was building the business… but missing the mission." Jonny shares the raw truth of how success in business blinded him to what really mattered — time with his daughter. Years of hustle. Constant pressure. Until one day, he realised he was building his life around his business — not the other way around. This is the story of realignment. Of rediscovering what truly matters. And building success...

Anyone can show up when they're being watched. But true leadership? That's built in silence. In this episode, we break down: Why your private standards shape your public results How to lead yourself when motivation disappears The real identity work that happens behind closed doors And how to build unshakable discipline — without applause If you're a high-performing man who's ready to stop drifting...

This isn't a motivational talk. It's a mission check. If you've been feeling out of sync — like you're playing below your potential — this is the reset you didn't know you needed. In this powerful session, we strip everything back and confront the real question: 👉 What are you still tolerating that's keeping you average? You'll be guided to: Call out the behaviours, patterns, and excuses that are...

Motivation is unreliable. Feelings change. But your standards — they're the backbone of your identity. In this episode, we dive into what separates operators from amateurs: The ability to lead yourself when you don't feel like it . You'll discover: Why emotional drift is the silent killer of consistency How to lock in daily standards so deeply, they override doubt The key mindset shift to stop neg...

This episode is for the dads carrying the weight of being everything, the provider, the leader, the role model, and still wondering if they're doing enough. There are moments we all face: When we're distracted. When work takes over. When we're in our own head and not fully present. And then the guilt creeps in… "Am I failing them?" Inside this episode, we unpack: The emotional battle of being a mi...

This one's raw. Off the back of a coaching call where a client came in full of hype but empty on action — we're unpacking the brutal truth most men avoid: 👉 You say you want success… But are you actually willing to work for it? In this episode, I break down: Why most men are full of talk and low on execution The lies we tell ourselves to justify lack of action What I sacrificed (including Jiu-Jit...

🎙️ Episode Title: The £9.99 Kettlebell – Why Humble Beginnings Build Unstoppable Men Description: Every man has that moment. Mine? No car. A couple of cheap kettlebells in a backpack. Cycling two miles downhill to run a fitness class I wasn't even sure anyone would show up to. Some days no one came. And I cycled home — defeated, but not done. In this episode, I share the raw story behind my £9.99...

🎙️ Episode Title: Am I Okay Alone? The Truth About Brotherhood, Isolation & Needing People Description: Most men don't talk about it… But at some point, we all ask ourselves: "Am I better off alone? Or do I actually need people around me?" In this raw and honest episode, we explore the fine line between solitude and isolation — and the hidden cost of always trying to carry the weight alone. You'll...

Are you ready to get to work on building the man you want to become  Click here > https://www.instagram.com/jamesboardmanuk/ Then message me the word READY, and we'll go from there   You scaled the business. You built the income. You did everything right on paper. But if you're honest — you're drifting. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the hidden crisis many high-performing men fac...

"Misalignment: The Silent Saboteur" 🧠 Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into misalignment — what it really is, how it shows up in your life without you even realizing, and why it slowly chips away at your performance, peace, and purpose. This is for the man who feels like he's grinding but not gaining. Who's checking the boxes but still feels disconnected. Who's stuck in chaos despit...

Welcome to Remember The Mission with James Boardman, Former Royal Marine commando, business owner, father of 4 & public speaker.      In this episode we look at all of the considerations when asking yourself, are you playing the right game ?  Rtm90 Transformational Programme > https://www.rtm12.com/RTM90

Welcome to Remember The Mission with James Boardman, Former Royal Marine commando, business owner, father of 4 & public speaker.      Here are some thoughts on where to go whilst loosing control, these are 3 steps i take to regain it   Rtm90 Transformational Programme > https://www.rtm12.com/RTM90