The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

Straight from the new podcast studio at Woodbury House, Steven talks to special guest Gary O’Neil, former professional footballer, who played for the likes of Portsmouth, West Ham and Middlesborough, and who now acts as the Under-23’s assistant coach for Liverpool.   Gary talks about the importance of resilience, why we must always recognise sacrifice, and the life lessons that have not just steer...

Steven talks to Seb Eubank, otherwise known as The AlkaLion, the son of British boxing legend, Chris Eubank, and part of a sports dynasty that has been a firm fixture in British culture for decades.   Seb discusses his outlook on sport and competition, his health regime and personal brand, and how we can ensure that we remain at optimal physical health in order to keep ourselves safe in this new w...

The eternal debate continues around which is more important - sale or marketing?   They both have their place in any business, but as Steven discusses today, it’s all a matter of timing when it comes to their importance.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Learning the art of sales is more important in the initial phases than marketing. You have to be able to chase leads and close them in order to build. Goals and...

It’s very clear that the coronavirus is here to stay, at least for now. The realisation of this fact has led to much negativity, but there are always reasons for optimism - especially when it comes to the art market.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The media seem to be doing nothing but reporting the negative aspects of the coronavirus, lockdown, and the affects it is having upon society and the economy. Many m...

Some were surprised by the announcement that Floyd Mayweather is to fight YouTuber Logan Paul in a boxing match. But as Steven discusses in this week’s show, the positives far outweigh the negatives.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Many professional sports stars adopt unusual strategies when their main playing careers draw to an end. It can be a hugely lucrative way to bow out. Mayweather has nothing left to pr...

In this week’s show, Steven talks about how one small, bad decision, can interrupt your progress and derail the momentum you’ve spent so long building up.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Making the decision to party hard can lead to indulging in alcohol, junk food, and less of a desire to keep fit and train. All that hard work is suddenly on the line. Not taking care of yourself can lead to a drastic decrease in...

In the modern world, when words can mean so much, but they can also be so misused, we need to be careful about who we put our faith in. In this episode, Steven talks about the qualities we should be looking for in the people we look to for instruction.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Social media has proved to be a curse and a blessing. Words can be taken out of context, torn from their original context, and mi...

This week, Liam Ridgewell, ex-Premier League footballer and entrepreneur, joins the podcast to chat with Steven about the mental and physical focus required to compete on a professional level, the passion and drive that pushes him on each day, and his vision for the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Competing at the highest level requires a degree of not just mental fortitude, but physical wellbeing. By t...

The UK is officially in recession due to the aftereffects of the COVID pandemic, and Steven is excited for the opportunities we’re about to find. In this week’s show, Steven talks you through why now is not a time for anxiety, but action!   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Traders like volatility in the markets. It provides more opportunities for growth and gain. Sometimes the status quo can lead to a plateau. A s...

In this week’s show, Steven talks about the way in which social media has created a whole new set of perceptions in us all when it comes to the way we look upon not just the world, but the people in it.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Social media has allowed us to become as educated as we like. It’s also allowed us access to anyone we want, within reason.  We must remember that we are always looking at an ideal...

In the wake of the Ted Cheeseman interview, Steven reflects upon the importance of generosity, of purpose, and of investing in making sure you're the best version of yourself.   KEY TAKEAWAYS     Chosen career paths don’t matter; all that matters is how people face their journey and overcome the obstacles in their way.  Too many people are focussed on the material possessions you can attain throug...

Resilience doesn’t come from having an easy ride. You can only learn about picking yourself up, if you’ve been knocked down. In this week’s show, Steven talks about why rejection in business is actually a positive thing.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you can learn anything from athletes, then it is the resilience you need to see a job through, and the will to never give up. In business, you will face rejecti...

Steven talks to professional boxer, and former Super Welterweight champion of Britain, Ted Cheeseman, about his journey as a pro-sportsman, how he keeps himself at the peak of his mental and physical powers, why admitting weakness doesn’t make you spiritually weak, and what inspires him to push harder.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you’re in the correct mental state, and keep pushing yourself to be physicall...

In the lead up to the biggest show that Woodbury House has ever done, Steven is here to provide an update about upcoming events, including some exclusive news about Richard Hambleton’s incredible ’Nightlife’ works, and their appearance at the forthcoming London Frieze festival.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Many are talking about Hambleton’s work. He has become one of the most sought-after artists today, but th...

Sometimes, when you’re entangled completely in business life, you lose that valuable sense of perspective that you get from taking a step back. In this way, the COVID situation has proved to be something of a positive, in that it’s allowed Steven to take a step back and count his blessings. In this week’s show, Steven sits down with business partner Joe, and guest Lewis Burton, to reflect upon pas...

It’s been a strange, disruptive year so far, but there are things to be thankful for. In this special hundredth episode, Steven reflects upon the things in life about which he is most passionate, including the incredible resilience of the art world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS With much financial instability, many institutions are looking for sound, bulletproof investment opportunities in which to keep their...

This week, Steven discusses the concept of improving an idea to improve its value. This has never been better exemplified than in the art world, where even the simplest of enhancements can dramatically increase the value of the most common of items...       KEY TAKEAWAYS In life you can try to blaze your own trail, or you can take an idea or inspiration from something that someone else is doing, a...

Especially in the world of sport, the journey is short between being a supporter and a “die-hard” fanatic. Devoting your heart and soul to a team, or even a different type of separate entity can give you a sense of purpose, but it’s vital to understand that there are more important things in which to invest your life. In this week’s show, Steven talks about the reality behind passions and pursuits...

In response to a question from his audience, Steven examines the principles behind his own “why”, revealing the driving forces that push him forward each day, and discusses the importance of recognising your own motivating purpose.      KEY TAKEAWAYS The true purpose of being, the why that drives us forward, should always be rooted in the development of ourselves; to become the best version of us...

COVID-19 seems to have derailed many people’s journeys. No one could have suspected, when the year began, that such a widespread interruption would appear from nowhere. But life isn’t worse, it’s simply changed radically. Now is the time to feed your soul, keep that positivity high, and remain on course to becoming the best version of you that you can be. In this week’s show, Steven discusses an e...

One of the most valuable life-hacks you can learn in sales, is the art of The Four Quadrants, a system you can use to prioritise your life, and which can help you to quickly recognise the parts of your life that need more, or less, attention. As Steven explains, by mastering this art, you can rapidly re-order your life and take complete control over your time management.     KEY TAKEAWAYS The Four...

The situation the world has found itself in has changed everything but it shouldn’t change your goals. If you really want to get somewhere you will pivot, adapt and change your strategy to reach your goals and the lessons you get in life from observing and reflecting can give you the momentum and inspiration to move forward with purpose. In this episode, Steven reflects on the importance of having...

In this week’s special episode, Steven talks to Skip Archimedes, a former athlete who’s made it his mission to empower people through health and vitality, also focusing on improving mental health through positivity and achievement. Skip’s story is an inspiring one, beginning with a childhood plagued by ill health, and transforming into a tale of resilience and courage that’s still playing out toda...

With a looming recession ahead, people are looking for safe ways to store their money, as well as increase the value of their wealth. The art market is largely being seen as one of these secure havens.  Certainly that’s the viewpoint of UK Investor Magazine, who interviewed Steven this week in order to get the facts about this rapidly-growing assurance, as well as some of the best ways in which ar...

Nobody’s perfect, but do we need to be told that, and especially by strangers? After a particularly cruel experience lately, Steven reflects about the nature of negativity, where it comes from and why, and how you can rise above it as you continue on life’s journey.     KEY TAKEAWAY Part of the reason that people try to derail you with negativity, is to distract you from your missions in life. All...