North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

Originally aired: January 2022 Episode Number: 119 Many people focus on fixing symptoms—poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, low energy—without ever asking what's actually causing them. What feels "normal" is often just common, and that misunderstanding keeps people stuck. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , author, functional medicine practitioner, and speaker...

Originally aired: January 2022 Episode Number: 118 Most people don't realise how far below their potential they're operating—because feeling tired, foggy, and run-down has become their normal. Only when something changes do they recognise how good they could feel. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , executive wellness and longevity coach Hari Kalymnios speaks...

Originally aired: December 2021 Episode Number: 115 Most people assume that success automatically brings clarity, balance, and peace of mind. Yet for many high performers, the opposite is true—the higher they climb, the more clearly they see the habits quietly holding them back. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , comedian, actor, musician, viral video star an...

Originally aired: December 2021 Episode Number: 114 Most people have taken a personality test at some point—Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, or one of the many models that promise to explain who we are. But for many, those systems feel overly complex or hard to relate to in everyday life. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , seasoned therapist, clinical hypnotherapist,...

Episode Notes AI Entrepreneur Reveals How To 10x Your Business: Why Most Startups Fail, How To Build Software That Sells & The Secrets To Learning Fast - Lee Russell | EP265 In this episode, I sit down with Lee Russel, a dynamic entrepreneur who has embraced a nomadic lifestyle while pioneering advancements in software, user experience, and AI for business. Together, we explore Lee's journey from...

Originally aired: November 2021 Episode Number: 113 Many people think transformation starts by fixing their body—cutting foods, adding workouts, and chasing a number on the scale. But lasting change usually begins much higher up. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Coach, Author and Guinness World Record holder Jamie Alderton unpacks why real transformation s...

Originally aired: November 2021 Episode Number: 111 When your identity is built around performance, what happens when the spotlight disappears? In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , former musical theatre artist and creator of Wisdom From North Jannecke Øinæs shares about losing her voice, losing her sense of self, and the emotional unraveling that followed. Di...

Episode Notes Relationship Psychologist: Dysfunctional Leadership Is Killing Your Company! How Emotional Intelligence, Trust & Communication Fix Teams & Save Marriages - Dr. Patty Ann | EP264 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patty Ann, an internationally recognized expert in emotional intelligence, relationships, and communication. We discuss why every business is fundamentally a relationship...

Originally aired: November 2021 Episode Number: 110 Many people chase success by copying what they see around them: working harder, doing more, and aiming for goals they've never truly questioned. Yet progress often stalls not because of a lack of effort, but because the destination itself isn't clear. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Actor, Presenter, and...

Originally aired: October 2021 Episode Number: 108 Stress is usually treated as the enemy, but the right kind of stimulation may be exactly what drives focus, flow, and high performance. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Brain.fm CEO Dan Clark explores the science behind optimal stimulation and why productivity lives in the space between boredom and overload...

Bookkeeping Millionaires: Why Most Bookkeepers Fail, The Confidence Crisis Nobody Talks About & The Secret To Building A Global 6-Figure Business From Scratch! - Zoe Whitman & Jo Wood | EP263 Episode Notes In this episode, I'm joined by Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood, the inspiring co-founders of The Six Figure Bookkeeper. Together, we discuss their journeys from humble beginnings and personal challenges...

Originally aired: October 2021 Episode Number: 107 Morning routines are often framed as rigid formulas: wake earlier, do more, and success will follow. In reality, the impact of your mornings has far less to do with the clock and far more to do with how intentionally you begin the day. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , self-styled 'Lazy Entrepreneur' John L...

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 104 Most people believe that to feel happier, more fulfilled, or more successful, they need to add more—more effort, more strategies, more achievement. But often, it's what we remove that creates the greatest shift. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach...

Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Richard Moat to explore the powerful link between our emotional wellbeing and peak performance in both business and life. Richard shares his journey from international sports to world-clas...

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 103 We often blame our mindset, but it's those emotional snap reactions that decide whether we spiral or progress. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Co-Founder of Heartfelt Leadership and former UCLA professor of psychiatry Dr. Mark Goulston unpacks what separates a dysfunctional mindset from a functional one...

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 102 We often assume our reactions, habits, and emotional triggers are just "part of who we are", yet so many of the patterns shaping our adult lives were formed long before we were aware of them. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Wellness Brand Architect & Strategist Louise Rumball unpacks the power of schema...

Personal Branding Legend: Entrepreneurs Burn Out & Fail When They Ignore THIS! Why Most Businesses Collapse & The Secret To Lasting Success Revealed - Chris Ducker | EP261 Episode Notes Join me as I sit down with Chris Ducker, widely recognized as "Mr. Youpreneur," to delve into the world of personal branding, entrepreneurship, and achieving sustainable success. In this episode, we explore the cha...

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 101 We often assume happiness comes from getting what we want, but what if it's actually built from the small choices we make every day? In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , triple certified coach, leading business mentor, and award-winning Positive Psychologist MSc Niyc Pidgeon shares how simple daily practices...

Originally aired: August 2021 Episode Number: 98 Most people think success comes from motivation — but the real secret is consistency, not bursts of inspiration, is what separates high performers from everyone else. In this episode highlight of  North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Founder of M3 Entrepreneur Club and Host of The Business Method Podcast Chris Reynolds breaks down how top ac...

Life Transformation Expert: On Losing Everything (PTSD, Addiction, $3 Million Gone!) & Why Falling Apart Is Your Superpower - Allan Kleynhans | EP260 Episode Notes Join me in this powerful episode as I reconnect with Allan Kleynhans, an inspiring leader who has transformed immense personal trauma into a force for healing and purpose. Allan shares candid stories from his childhood in South Africa,...

Originally aired: August 2021 Episode Number: 97 People often assume time slips away because they're disorganized, but the real challenge is understanding what we're focusing on and why. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , award-winning business owner and founder of Mi PA Emma Mills breaks down why time management is a myth and how true productivity begins wit...

Originally aired: July 2021 Episode Number: 93 Life can feel like it's happening to us, but much of our hardship comes from forgetting that we always have the ability to choose. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , award-winning martial arts expert, serial entrepreneur, and empowerment coach Gordon Burcham unpacks how the simple act of choosing becomes the cata...

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 90 Some setbacks hit harder than failure—they hit your identity. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , former professional Rugby Player and Business Consultant Jackson Wray opens up about one of the most difficult moments of his career: the cancelled Barbarians vs. England match, a prestigious opportunity that disappea...

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 89 Peak performance isn't just about talent or training; it depends on the story your mind tells you in the moments no one else can see. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , globally respected keynote speaker, transformational coach, and bestselling author Pete Cohen explores the inner world of elite athletes and why...

Fat Dad To Global Fitness Leader: Why Most Diets FAIL, How To Reverse Chronic Illness, & The Secret To Rapid Body Transformation Success! - Scott Harrison | EP259 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Scott, founder of the Six Pack Revolution, to discuss his powerful transformation from feeling stuck in negativity to discovering his "ikigai"—life's true purpose—by helping thousands reshap...