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Originally aired: February 2025 Episode Number: 222 Real leadership begins when we stop deflecting responsibility and develop the self-awareness to look at our own contribution. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Gallaher Edge Dr. Laura Gallaher explains how radical self-acceptance can reduce defens...

Originally aired: December 2024 Episode Number: 189 Capturing someone's attention is often the difference between being heard and being forgotten. In a world filled with distractions, your ability to communicate a clear and compelling message can determine whether people lean in or switch off. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , renowned communication expert S...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with William Whitecloud, bestselling author of The Magician's Way, The Secrets of Natural Success, and The Last Shaman. We talk about the ten years he spent battling a mysterious illness that doctors couldn't diagnose, the chance encounter in a park that changed everything, and the discovery that "focus creates reality" - a principle he's spent over 30 yea...

Originally aired: December 2024 Episode Number: 188 Your starting point doesn't have to determine where you end up. Sometimes the biggest barrier to success isn't a lack of opportunity, but the belief that success is reserved for people who grew up surrounded by it. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder of Success School Matt Hall shares how growing up w...

Originally aired: December 2024 Episode Number: 187 Building a business that gives you more freedom doesn't happen by working harder. It comes from creating the right foundations, letting go of the need to control everything, and designing a business that can succeed beyond the founder. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Founder of  High Value Business Group...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Brad Staines, founder of a major commercial window cleaning company operating across London and Manchester, and host of the podcast "Working On It." We talk about his journey from teenage DJ to accidentally discovering window cleaning through a neighbor's flashy cars, the moment a bad accountant left him owing £93,000 in VAT, and the hard lessons lear...

Originally aired: December 2024 Episode Number: 186 Success isn't about achieving perfect balance. It's about understanding yourself, embracing your strengths, and finding a way to show up for the people who matter most in a way that feels authentic. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Resilience Coach and mental health advocate Josh Connolly shares some daily...

Originally aired: November 2024 Episode Number: 185 The way we respond to stress, conflict, and difficult emotions is often shaped by unconscious patterns we've carried for years. Lasting change begins when we learn to recognise those patterns and respond with awareness instead of reaction. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Founder and CEO of the Momentum In...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with James Hadley, a pensions and property investment expert who has completed over 4,000 property transactions using pension funds. We talk about his journey from accountancy to pensions to property, the nine-year ordeal of being investigated by the HMRC, FCA, and SFO after a business deal went wrong, and the life-altering discovery in his 40s that he's a...

Originally aired: November 2024 Episode Number: 184 Building a successful business isn't about holding onto what's worked in the past. It's about staying adaptable, understanding what truly drives you, and creating a business that supports the life you want to live. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , accomplished entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Dawn...

Originally aired: November 2024 Episode Number: 183 Many of us spend our lives trying to silence physical or emotional symptoms without ever addressing the deeper issues that may be causing them. But true healing often begins when we're willing to confront the emotions we've spent years avoiding. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , mindbody health consultant a...

Originally aired: November 2024 Episode Number: 182 The most effective business strategies aren't the most complicated—they're the clearest. When leaders simplify their focus and execute consistently, sustainable growth becomes far more achievable. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Precision Strategist and International Speaker Deri Llewellyn-Davies explores...

Originally aired: October 2024 Episode Number: 181 Financial freedom isn't just about earning more money—it's about learning how to manage what you already have. Small changes in the way you organise your finances can create opportunities that compound over time and lay the foundation for lasting wealth. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder of Investmen...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloch, one of the UK's most respected PR and marketing services advisors, whose career spans launching Frank PR, advising Lord Sugar and The Apprentice for over two decades, and working with names like Stephen Bartlett, Peter Jones, and Anthony Joshua. We talk about his accidental start in PR, the infamous story of the Buckingham Palace complai...

Originally aired: October 2024 Episode Number: 177 Lasting health and personal transformation aren't built on quick fixes or perfect routines. They come from developing the right mindset, creating consistent habits, and reinforcing the beliefs that shape your daily actions. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , coach and personal trainer Davinia Meades shares th...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 176 When a lifelong dream comes to an unexpected end, it's easy to believe that the story is over. But sometimes the greatest opportunities for growth, purpose, and fulfillment emerge only after we've been forced to let go of the identity we've held onto for years. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , former Olym...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 175 Many of the habits, relationships, and practices that have the greatest impact on our lives are often the very things we stop prioritising. The challenge isn't always knowing what matters most—it's creating the space to reconnect with it. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Creator of the L.I.F.E. Model Scot...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 174 Building a successful career and raising a family can often feel like competing priorities, especially when societal expectations, financial pressures, and personal ambitions all pull in different directions. But creating a life that aligns with who you truly are begins with giving yourself permission to define success on your own terms. In this...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Terry Gormley to explore his remarkable journey from South Yorkshire coal miner to accomplished business owner and coach. We dive into powerful strategies for transforming limiting beliefs, building balanced thinking, and taking practical action to design and live your ideal life. Discover how mindset, planning, and daily habits can help bridge the ga...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 173 Many of us approach personal growth by separating the mind, body, and emotions into different disciplines. But what if the real breakthrough comes from understanding that they were never separate to begin with? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Coherent Leadership Coach Sal Jefferies explores one of the mo...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 172 Success and fulfillment are rarely the result of working harder alone. They come from building the right habits, protecting your most valuable resource, and creating the space needed to think, decide, and live with greater intention. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , mindful leadership teacher, speaker, au...

Originally aired: September 2024 Episode Number: 171 Life-changing breakthroughs and peak performance often come not from doing more, but from creating space for clarity, stillness, and deeper thinking. For entrepreneurs and high achievers, learning when to pause can become one of the most powerful advantages of all. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , multifa...

Originally aired: August 2024 Episode Number: 170 Some of life's biggest opportunities arrive unexpectedly, often through small acts of generosity and genuine human connection rather than carefully crafted plans or the pursuit of personal gain. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , former member of the Royal Navy turned successful entrepreneur and inventor Neil...

Originally aired: August 2024 Episode Number: 168 Many of the behaviours we struggle with in adulthood are often treated as isolated problems, yet their roots may lie much deeper than we realise. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , therapist, healer, and author specializing in addiction Ken Wells explores how unmet emotional needs and early life experiences ca...

Originally aired: August 2024 Episode Number: 167 Many people focus on what they want to say when communicating, but the most effective speakers focus on what their audience needs to hear. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , creator of the ultimate speaking system Joel Weldon explores a simple framework for creating messages that truly connect. Learn how under...