North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 88 What happens when curiosity becomes a business strategy and learning turns into a weekly discipline? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , multi-award winning serial entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter shares how a commitment to constant innovation and lifelong learning shaped both his personal growth and the evolution o...

Originally aired: June 2021 Episode Number: 87 Feeling stuck isn't a dead end; it's often the beginning of a new direction. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Personal Development Mentor & Podcast Host Dr. Agi Keramidas unpacks the practical steps and mindset shifts that helped him move from stagnation to fulfillment, and why real change starts with choosing...

Mindset Coach: How To Build Confidence, Overcome Grief & Turn Pain Into Purpose! - Holly Matthews | EP258 Episode Notes In this episode, I'm joined by Holly Matthews, actress, coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project. We dive into her journey from early TV fame and pop stardom to navigating grief, neurodivergence, and redefining success on her own terms. Holly shares powerful lessons about embra...

Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 77 What happens when 17 years of Buddhist study meets the chaos and creativity of entrepreneurship? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Founder and CEO of The Growth Impact Group Kate Gray shares how the two paths that once seemed in conflict—spiritual practice and business—became the same journey of awakening. She...

Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 74 True alignment doesn't start in the mind; it begins when the head, heart, and gut finally agree. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Paralympic cycling champion, adventurer, author, and mindset coach Dr. Karen Darke shares her powerful perspective on the connection between thought, emotion, and intuition, and how...

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 73 Positivity can lift you up or quietly wear you down. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , award-winning life coach, speaker, and content creator Keshav Bhatt explores the rise of toxic positivity and how well-intentioned self-help messages can sometimes cause more harm than healing. From hustle culture slogans...

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 72 Most people think quitting alcohol is about willpower, but it's really about awareness. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder of One Year No Beer Ruari Fairbairns breaks down the deeper psychology behind our relationship with drinking—why we reach for a glass, what we're actually searching for, and how u...

Episode Notes In this inspiring episode, I chat with Julie Pool—renowned healer, hypnotherapist, and YouTube creator—whose journey began with a profound out-of-body experience as a child. We explore her lifelong path from trauma recovery and spiritual awakening to the practical steps of merging hypnotherapy, Law of Attraction, and psychology to empower others. Julie shares actionable methods for r...

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 71 Memory isn't just about recall—it's about how vividly you experience what you want to remember. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , CEO of inGeniusly UK and author of Genius by Choice Giulia Remondino breaks down the four key characteristics of memory that shape how we learn, recall, and create lasting impress...

Originally aired: February 2021 Episode Number: 70 Most of the world's pain, from conflict to corruption, doesn't begin in politics; it begins within us. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder of Psycademy Dr. Lisa Turner explores how personal pain, shame, and unhealed trauma ripple outward, shaping the way we lead, relate, and make decisions. From global...

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 69 Better sleep doesn't just make you feel rested; it transforms how you think, feel, and live. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , sleep coach, speaker and the author of The Sleep Deep Method® Beatrix Schmidt unpacks the seven areas of life that quality sleep impacts—from your physical energy and emotional stabil...

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 68 What if you could read an entire book in minutes—not by speeding up, but by tuning in? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder of Trance Formations™ Marilyn Devonish breaks down the PhotoReading Whole Mind System—a five-step process designed to tap into your brain's natural ability to absorb and recall info...

Originally aired: January 2021 Episode Number: 67 Sometimes the most powerful classroom is life itself, and the lesson is that it's never too late to begin again.   In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , former professional footballer Andy Ramage shares how returning to study later in life reignited his sense of purpose, leading him from part-time university cour...

Originally aired: May 2024 Episode Number: 161 The biggest misconception about manifestation is not about attracting money—it's about expanding your capacity to receive. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , international keynote speaker and Success Coach Suzy Ashworth redefines what it really means to create abundance, explaining why true wealth comes from inne...

Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 64   The biggest myth about speaking? It's not the fear of public speaking—it's the fear of public shaming. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , humanitarian, mentor, and speaker Harry Singha challenges the idea that standing on stage or hitting "record" is what terrifies people. Instead, he reveals why the real b...

Originally aired: April 2024 Episode Number: 159 High achievers don't just need more hours in the day—they need better control of their mind. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , leading expert in neuroscience and high performance Dr. Don Wood breaks down practical "mind hacks" to help you focus, reset, and finally get the sleep your brain craves. From understa...

Longevity Entrepreneur: Why Most People Will Never Live Past 80, The Truth About Healthspan, & How Luxury Real Estate Is Revolutionising Wellness! – Kas Bordier | EP256 Episode Notes In this deeply engaging conversation, I sit down with Kas Bordier to explore her incredible journey from growing up in communist Poland to becoming an international business leader and advocate for wellness and longev...

Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 63   True strength isn't just about stepping into the ring—it's about showing up every single day, no matter how small the task. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , professional Bare Knuckle Boxer Paul Hilz shares how the discipline of "no corners cut, no stone unturned" shapes not only his fights, but his life....

Originally aired: August 2022 Episode Number: 137 Burnout doesn't come from working too hard—it comes from doing too little of what lights you up. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , personal development entrepreneur, coach, and public speaker Simon Alexander Ong uncovers why exhaustion has less to do with hours worked and more to do with whether your work ali...

Manifestation & Gratitude: Why Just Wishing Fails! The SURPRISING Science of Manifesting, Practical Daily Habits That BOOST Success & The Secret To Laser-Focused Results! – Emma Mills | EP255 Episode Notes In this special episode, I'm joined by Emma Mills for a deep dive into the real-world impact of manifestation and gratitude — and importantly, how to make these concepts genuinely practical and...

Originally aired: October 2020 Episode Number: 56   What if the secret to overcoming the impossible wasn't medicine or luck, but the power of the mind to see a different future? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , motivational speaker and author Morris "The Miracle Man" Goodman opens up how visualisation helped defy every prediction that walking—or even moving...

Originally aired: April 2021 Episode Number: 82 What if money wasn't meant to cause stress or struggle, but to help you express gratitude for life itself? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , bestselling author and inspirational speaker Dr. Joe Vitale explores how the beliefs we hold about money shape the opportunities we see—or miss. From challenging the idea...

Why Joint Pain Is NOT What You Think, The Truth About Fasting, & How To Live Pain-Free After 40! - Chris Branch | EP254 Episode Notes In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Branch—osteopath, owner of Forte Physical Health, and ultra marathon runner—for an inspiring conversation about health, adventure, and mindset. Chris shares his journey from growing a massive beard and embracing fun, to completin...

Originally aired: October 2020 Episode Number: 54   What if the real key to success isn't just talent or hard work, but discovering what truly drives you?  In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , international keynote speaker James Burtt unpacks how success without purpose can often feel empty, no matter how impressive it looks on the outside.  Through stories of...

Originally aired: August 2021 Episode Number: 96 What if the difference between struggle and breakthrough came down to the questions you ask yourself? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series Mark Victor Hansen shares how shifting focus—from fear and scarcity to vision and abundance—can open doors...