The One Percent

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...

In this raw and powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Tom Williams —Managing Director, husband, father of four, and current client—to unpack what happens when life doesn’t just drift… it crashes. Tom shares the behind-the-scenes story of a business crisis that blindsided him—stripping him of control, purpose, and almost everything he’d built over two decades. At breaking po...

In In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Stuart Jubb - former British Army officer, cybersecurity executive, father, and one of my early clients - for a conversation on what it really means to lead under pressure. Stuart isn’t just a war veteran. He’s someone who’s led teams through firefights in Afghanistan, helped build and sell businesses, and now runs a fast-growing cybe...

In this energising episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Scott Parsons —founder of a 100-person recruitment firm, father of two, and former client—who shares the subtle but important shift that changed everything: stopping the drift and raising the bar. Scott wasn’t in crisis. Life looked great. Business was booming, his kids were thriving, and everything “on paper” was a success. B...

In this deeply honest episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Sam Vause —ex-Army officer, operations leader, husband, father, and former client—to unpack what happens when the life you’re living no longer reflects the man you thought you were. Sam opens up about the slow slide that took him from disciplined and proud… to drifting, overweight, and out of control. Life looked fine on pa...

In this powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Tony Brown —a seasoned compliance consultant, father, and former client—who shares the life-altering journey that made him reevaluate everything. From lockdown burnout and unsustainable habits to a terrifying health scare that left him alone in a hospital bed thinking he might not make it out—Tony opens up about the rock bottom...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Michael Lambe , the MD of MLamb Construction, a civil engineering business turning over £100M with 600 employees. On paper, Michael was a success—leading a thriving business, raising a young family, and managing it all. But behind the scenes, things were slipping. After a knee operation and a period of personal tragedy, Michael found him...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Dougie Todd , a partner in a London-based professional services firm, husband, and father. At 50, Dougie found himself stuck—low energy, declining fitness, and a feeling that life was just happening to him rather than being in control of it. Despite attempts at extreme diets and hardcore training programs, nothing seemed to stick. It was...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Rob Aberdein , an entrepreneurial lawyer, business consultant, and father of three, who—like many high-achievers—found himself caught in the relentless cycle of business growth, family commitments, and personal neglect. Once a competitive athlete, Rob’s fitness and self-care took a backseat as life got busier, leading to weight gain, exh...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Tom Yoxall , an international business development professional who, by all accounts, had it all—thriving career, family, and success on paper. But behind the scenes, Tom was stuck in a cycle of mediocrity, coasting through life and using alcohol as a crutch to numb the discomfort of not showing up as the man he wanted to be. Tom opens u...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast , I sit down with Steve Farrell, a former client and long-time alumni of the program. Steve, a partner in a professional services firm, opens up about the struggles that led him to seek change—post-COVID burnout, unhealthy habits, and a growing disconnect between his outward success and internal reality. Through honest reflection, Steve shares how he went...

Mike Lashmar, Co-Founder & NED in hospitality and independant hotels, was no stranger to hard work. Building a business, managing a career, and raising a family—he was pushing full throttle. But despite his success, something was off. He was drained, unfocused, and running on fumes. In this episode of The One Percent , Mike shares how he flipped the script on high performance—not by working ha...

In this episode of The One Percent podcast, I sit down with Alistair Dornan , former client and CRO at Gallagher, to discuss why real, lasting change doesn’t come from grinding harder or chasing balance—it comes from having a framework that works for you. Despite a successful career and a great family life on the surface, Alistair found himself stuck. After an injury took him out of cycling, his f...

In this episode of The One Percent , I sit down with Mark Davis, founder of the creative agency Me and Dave , father, and busy professional juggling life’s many demands.  Mark opens up about how, despite outward success, he felt his life was spiralling out of control—struggling to balance work, relationships, and his own well-being.  We discuss how small, incremental changes helped him regain focu...

In this episode of The One Percent , I’m joined by Matt Bull, a business coach and father of three from Leicestershire, who shares his inspiring journey through my coaching program.  Matt opens up about the struggle of feeling stuck despite outward success and how he broke free from the “all-or-nothing” mindset. We discuss the power of small, consistent habits, building self-discipline, and the im...

In this episode of The One Percent , we dive into the hidden challenges faced by successful men. From the pressure to maintain perfection to the isolation that comes with ambition, we uncover the silent struggles that often go unnoticed. Through candid conversation and actionable insights, we explore how to break the cycle and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and purpose. This episode is a m...

In this inaugural episode of The One Percent , I sit down with John Andrews, Partner and Head of the London Office at JMW Solicitors, to discuss his transformative journey in The One Percent  coaching program.  John opens up about the challenges of balancing a demanding career, family life, and personal health, and how small, consistent changes have helped him reclaim his confidence, fitness, and...