The One Percent

When Mark Kinally first got in touch, he was successful on paper - but carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Running a business. Raising a young family. Trying to be everything to everyone. Like many men, COVID brought clarity - but also highlighted what wasn’t working. Mark didn’t want to repeat the same patterns. Especially with a big move to Portugal on the cards. He didn’t want to...

James Brook is a CEO, a dad of two, husband and someone who - on the surface had it together. But underneath, when it cam to taking care of himself, he was caught in the all-or-nothing loop. If he couldn’t do it perfectly, he wouldn’t do it at all. The result? Stop-start cycles. No momentum. Constant frustration. In this episode, we talk about how James broke that loop - not by pushing harder, but...

You’re silence isn’t reasonable, it’s causing resentment. You don’t want drama, so you say nothing. But underneath it all, you’re simmering. Pissed off at your mrs. Annoyed at your team. Resentful at work. All because people “should know” what you need. But if you meet 20 c**ts in a day, who's the c**t? You are the author of your own chaos. In this episode, I break down the cost of unspoken expect...

On paper, things looked fine. A CTO in a fast-scaling startup. A new dad. Life full to the brim. But underneath, Sam Boswell was stuck - completely out of rhythm, routines gone, and that familiar story playing on repeat: “I know what I need to do - I’m just not doing it.” In this episode, we talk about how Sam broke through the inertia - not by chasing perfection, but by lowering the bar, parking...

On paper, Rupert Leyland had it all sorted - long-term marriage, good job, happy home. But underneath, things didn’t feel quite right. He was overwhelmed. Snapping more than he liked. Putting himself last – and running at full tilt with no real direction. In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how small daily shifts helped Rupert finally take control. We cover: The slow slide into disco...

You think you know what you need to do, you say you know what you need to do. But when it comes to building habits that actually stick - you struggle. In this episode, I break down why. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of motivation. It’s that the bar is set too high, your plan is too rigid, and your ego is too loud. I cover: Why your old operating manual doesn’t work anymore The all-or-nothing mi...

When Sam reached out, he wasn’t in crisis - but he was stuck. Dad of three. Senior figure in sports betting. Diabetic. Stressed. Struggling to sleep. And - in his words - “I saw the picture on the company website and thought, I cannot believe the size of me” He’d spent years bouncing between all-or-nothing fitness kicks, using food and alcohol to cope with stress, and pretending everything was fin...

You don’t need another productivity hack or morning routine. You need to figure out why the discipline you want never sticks. This week’s episode on The One Percent podcast is a straight-talking breakdown of what’s really behind the sentence I hear from so many men: “I know what I need to do - I just don’t do it.” I break down: What discipline actually is - and why it’s not what you think Why shou...

This week for Episode 33 of The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Kamal Aggarwall - tax director, husband, and dad - for a powerful conversation on momentum, mindset, and what it really means to live as your 2.0 self. Kamal first completed The Blueprint over two years ago. And this conversation isn’t about a transformation in progress - it’s about what happens when you take the lessons, own the p...

This week, I’m joined by Lee Edney - dad of two, newly married, and a senior leader in tech - for a conversation about the hidden cost of success when life looks fine on the outside… but doesn’t feel it. Fifteen months ago, Lee reached out with a clear goal - get in shape for his wedding. But underneath that was something deeper: stress, sluggishness, bad habits creeping in, and a sense that he wa...

This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Andy Taylor - dad, husband, and co-owner of a busy logistics business - for a powerful conversation about what really changed when he decided to stop white-knuckling life and start doing the work. Nine months ago, Andy had what most would call a great life: success in business, a happy home, a good routine. But underneath that, he was burnt out,...

This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined again by Tom Yoxall - dad of two, sales consultant, and someone who’s completely changed the trajectory of his life in just eight months. Tom first came to me struggling with his relationship with alcohol - not a crisis, but a slow erosion. Daily drinking, poor sleep, stress, not present. He wasn’t the dad or partner he wanted to be and he knew some...

This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Scott Mathieson – new dad, senior finance exec, and someone who, seven months ago, felt totally off track. Life looked great from the outside – solid career, wife pregnant with their first child – but Scott was at his lowest ebb. Unfit, stressed, reacting poorly at work, and aware he wasn’t in a place to be the dad or husband he wanted to be. In...

This week, I’m joined by Rick Knights - recruitment business owner, husband, and dad of three (including twins). A few months ago, Rick wasn’t in crisis - but something wasn’t right. On paper, life looked great. But he wasn’t showing up how he wanted to. He wasn’t present. He had f*ck all energy. He wasn’t fat, but he wasn’t healthy. A simple quote from Rick summed it up: “I’m not depressed, but…”...

This week, I’m joined by John McIntosh - co-CEO, father of two, and someone who, just a few months ago, felt like he was failing on every front. Overwhelmed, burnt out, and feeling like he was doing a bad job at work, at home, and everywhere in between - John reached out, not because life was on fire, but because he knew something wasn’t right. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you’...

This week, I welcome back James Brighton - two years after he first completed the Blueprint. Back then, James was feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from his own life. Today, he joins us to reflect on the journey since - how he’s built resilience, created space for what matters, and rediscovered the version of himself he thought he’d lost. We talk honestly about anxiety, people-pleasin...

In this special and more personal episode of The One Percent Podcast, I share my own journey - where the idea for The One Percent came from, the experiences that shaped my approach, and why I believe small, consistent habits are the key to sustainable growth and resilience. And how the obstacle is ALWAYS the way. From growing up in the delightful Yorkshire town of Doncaster (aka Donny), navigating...

In this honest and insightful episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Ross Curnow - entrepreneur, husband, father, and self-proclaimed serial ADHD creative - to unpack the powerful journey of finding balance and clarity amidst life's chaos. Ross openly shares his experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed, despite outward successes such as launching a thriving street food business and...

In this honest and inspiring episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Kevin Lockhart - CEO, successful entrepreneur, husband, and father of three - to explore what happens when relentless personal and professional pressures collide, and how to truly turn things around. Kevin's world was rocked by personal tragedy when he lost his father, who was also his business partner. Suddenly burd...

In this honest and powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Pete Swinburn - CEO of a leading regional law firm, husband, and dad - to uncover the reality behind a polished exterior and the courage it takes to truly transform. Pete had built a successful career, rising through the ranks with a strong presence and unwavering dedication. But beneath the outward success, he was pr...

In Episode 21 The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Tom Kiddle - husband, dad, entrepreneur, and seasoned financial services leader - to dive into what happens when the hard-charging mindset that drives early career success starts to sabotage your life. Tom had built a stellar career through grit, relentless hustle, and a "work hard, play harder" mentality. But beneath his outward success, he...

In Episode 20 of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Adam Bell - dad of two, husband, and tech startup leader - to unpack the realities of feeling overwhelmed and lost amid the pressures of career, family, and self-expectations. On the surface, Adam's life looked ideal: a promising career, beautiful family, and comfortable lifestyle. But internally, Adam felt he was constantly falling short...

In this powerful and practical episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Christian Wassell - finance professional, husband, father of two, and former client - to explore the subtle trap of living life on autopilot, and how to break free from habits that quietly undermine your well-being. From the outside, Christian had everything: a thriving career, a beautiful family, and a seemingly p...

In this empowering and deeply relatable episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Tony Roche —marketing professional, husband, father of two—to uncover what happens when life quietly slips into autopilot and you’re left feeling stuck, overweight, and disconnected. Tony had everything sorted externally: a successful career, beautiful family, and comfortable lifestyle—but beneath the surf...

In this candid and insightful episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with James Forrest —actuary, husband, father of two grown-up kids, and current client—to explore what happens when life quietly slips out of alignment. James had it all on paper: a successful career, stable family, and a comfortable life. But beneath the surface, he felt disconnected, unsettled, and frustrated. Despite k...