North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

Episode Notes No. 1 Female Demolition CEO: How To Turn Adversity Into Innovation, Why Sustainability Is The Future Of Business, & The Secrets To Building A Legacy! - Jacqueline O'Donovan | EP267 In this episode, I sit down with Jacqueline O'Donovan, a true trailblazer who became one of the industry's first female leaders and an acclaimed innovator in waste management. We talk about her story of ta...

Originally aired: October 2022 Episode Number: 141 Mental health doesn't have to be complicated. It often comes down to making better choices in how you think and how you show up. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , renowned British author, speaker, and coach Michael Heppell explores how small changes in thinking—like reframing situations—and intentional actio...

Originally aired: September 2022 Episode Number: 139 Peak performance isn't just about skill. It's about being able to manage your state, no matter how you feel. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , renowned Master Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy and Huna David Shephard breaks down how taking ownership of your internal state allows you to consistentl...

Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gary Sanchez, founder of the Why Institute, to unpack the importance of knowing your why, how, and what. We explore Gary's personal journey, the evolution of his powerful self-discovery technology, and how understanding your own motivations can transform your life and career. You'll hear my own live results and learn actionable steps to gain clari...

Originally aired: August 2022 Episode Number: 138 Spirituality isn't about stepping away from life; it's about learning how to engage with it more intelligently and meaningfully. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , award-winning professor of psychology, cognitive science, and Buddhist psychology Dr. John Vervaeke explores how meaningful experiences—like flow,...

Originally aired: August 2022 Episode Number: 136 Why do relationships that start with strong attraction sometimes lose their spark over time? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Creators of The Couples Intimate Relationship Education Program Tony & Nicki Vee unpack the hidden dynamics that shape connection, conflict, and chemistry in relationships. Explore th...

Originally aired: August 2022 Episode Number: 135 What if resilience isn't something you're born with, but something you build through the choices you make every day? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , 'resilience ninja', international speaker, coach, and author Jaz Ampaw-Farr focuses on the true meaning of resilience and the often-overlooked ripple effect ou...

Originally aired: July 2022 Episode Number: 134 Your relationship with clutter might have less to do with organisation—and more to do with self-esteem. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , psychotherapist and interior designer Helen Sanderson explores the surprising psychology behind clutter, organisation, and self-esteem. Discover how accountability, self-wort...

Originally aired: July 2022 Episode Number: 133 Sometimes the turning point in life comes from a moment of anger, frustration, and brutal honesty. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , co-founder of Kiddicare and author of 'The Answer Is Yes. Now, What Is The Question' Neville Wright recounts the day a humiliating encounter at a welfare office forced a life-chan...

Originally aired: July 2022 Episode Number: 132 High performance isn't built on a single habit—it's built on a system. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , High Performance Coach Lee Evans explores a practical framework for sustainable performance: the Seven Pillars of High-Performance Growth. Learn how these interconnected practices act like structural support...

Originally aired: June 2022 Episode Number: 131 Behind every growing business is a reality most people never see: the constant pressure of cash flow, risk, and responsibility. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , founder and CEO of the Partyman Group of Companies James Sinclair opens up about one of the toughest challenges in entrepreneurship—managing cash flow...

Originally aired: June 2022 Episode Number: 130 What if the key to following your passion isn't having the perfect plan, but simply deciding who you want to become? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Mindset & Brain Rewire Expert Bob Doyle explores how identity shapes behaviour, results, and ultimately the direction of your life. Learn why visions are meant t...

Originally aired: May 2022 Episode Number: 129 Success doesn't start with what you do—it starts with why you're doing it. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , serial entrepreneur, author, master trainer, international educator, philosopher, and public speaker Peter Sage dives deep into the hidden drivers behind achievement, exposing how unconscious insecurities...

Originally aired: May 2022 Episode Number: 128 Sometimes the label that's meant to limit you becomes the moment you feel free. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , commercial property owner and ambassador for Dyslexia in business James Martin shares the raw truth of struggling through a school system that didn't understand him—being disruptive, misunderstood, a...

Originally aired: April 2022 Episode Number: 127 Relentless ambition sounds glamorous—until you hear what it actually costs. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , global entrepreneur and CEO of Vimana Private Jets and Naran Automotive Ameerh Naran shares the unfiltered reality of building a business from nothing: months without traction, 5 a.m. starts and 3 a.m....

Originally aired: April 2022 Episode Number: 126 High performance isn't about choosing between working harder or working smarter. It's about mastering both. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Property Entrepreneur Patrick Henry breaks down how elite negotiators consistently outperform by studying what actually works, borrowing the best behaviours from top per...

Originally aired: March 2022 Episode Number: 125 Peak performance doesn't come from switching off. It comes from learning how to reset while staying fully present. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , Stress & Resilience Training Specialist Paula Ruane guides us through the Quick Coherence technique, a simple, practical method for shifting out of stress and bac...

Originally aired: March 2022 Episode Number: 124 Real confidence isn't about pretending life is fair. It's about refusing to see yourself as powerless when it isn't. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , UK's top life coach for high achievers Michael Serwa shares a raw, uncompromising perspective on why self-pity keeps people stuck, how personal responsibility c...

Originally aired: March 2022 Episode Number: 122 Affirmations can be a powerful starting point—but for many people, they fall flat.  In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , internationally renowned Accredited Advanced Law of Attraction Teacher, Trainer, Coach, Author and Spiritual Mentor Carolyne Bennett dives into what it really means to do the deeper inner work....

Originally aired: March 2022 Episode Number: 121 Growth rarely comes from knowing more; it comes from thinking differently, getting the right support, and being willing to move before you feel ready. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston , professional bass guitar and double bass player James Eager explores why mindset is often the real constraint in business and...

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...