This week’s Extrology episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever shared.

Earlier this year, I went public with my MS diagnosis—a moment that was as challenging as it was freeing. Sharing my story allowed me to connect deeply with so many of you and it’s a conversation I’m proud to revisit.

The blog post supporting this episode will also go live on 18th December - offering further reflections and lessons from this journey: https://www.extrology.com/blog

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How big would you dream if you knew you couldn’t fail? That simple question lies at the heart of the greatest achievements we’ve explored on Extrology this year.

The courage to thrive is a powerful engine, which has driven courageous individuals like Vanessa Ruck, Colin Day and Chad E. Foster to find success beyond the boundaries that might be imposed upon them.

This week’s special highlight episode of Extrology celebrates the stories of those who have faced life-changing adversity, and overcome it to accomplish the extraordinary.

This episode showcases:

• Nick Klingensmith, a four-time cancer survivor who turned his experiences into a mission of endurance and resilience
• Vanessa Ruck, whose life-changing accident didn’t define her—it propelled her to redefine herself
• Colin Day, a CFO who courageously faced anorexia and emerged stronger.
• Gareth de la Torre, who found hope and purpose after a life-changing epilepsy diagnosis
• Chad E. Foster, who turned the experience of losing his sight into a springboard for growth, reframing adversity as opportunity

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Extrology in 2024 has exhibited some of the most resilient, ingenious minds in tech, business and beyond - it’s high time we round up some of the year’s most powerful stories.

From the innovative approach taken by the likes of Cameron Brookhouse and Richard Nilsson, to the resilience and grit on show from Ben Parker and Nishant Patel, join us for stories from leaders who’ve turned obstacles into opportunities, and pushed the boundaries of innovation.

In this episode:

• Resilience - How to navigate life’s toughest moments, and come out stronger, wiser and more determined
• Ingenuity - How bright minds think creatively, find unique solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances
• Grit - The sustained perseverance that great leaders exhibit during turbulent times

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Chris Billam-Smith’s journey to World Champion boxing, Claire Smith’s path from addiction to endurance athlete, Mark Reeves’ ability to turn trauma into a source of joy - each is a perfect example of our capacity to be resilient.

There’s no greater force than the human capacity to overcome adversity, and in this week’s episode of Extrology, we highlight six of the most powerful stories exhibiting resilience at its finest, in the Resilience and Overcoming Challenges Playlist.

This episode covers:

• Chris Billam-Smith path to World Champion, and relationship with failure
• Claire Smith’s journey from addiction to endurance athletics
• Darryl Edwards’ rediscovery of healing through play
• Les Flitcroft’s transformation from pain to purpose
• Gareth de la Torre’s powerful reclamation of independence
• Mark Reeves turning trauma into a source of strength and joy

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There’s a duty of service that underpins Mark Mears’ illustrious history, which is punctuated by incredible work with huge brands like PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s and JCPenney.

The scale matters little to Mark though, as his purpose-driven approach to building a legacy defines every decision that he makes - a tenet that fellow leaders should follow in the modern workplace.

Learn how the great leaders today lead with purpose, and how you can do the same, as Mark shares his masterful methods on this week’s episode of Extrology.

Lee and Mark discuss:

• How Mark’s early journey instilled a golden thread of service to others throughout his career
• Conscious capitalism, and purpose-driven profit
• Four fundamental factors that turn leaders into legacy-builders
• Why Mark is dedicated to ‘paying it backwards’

Mark Mears: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markamears/
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The Purposeful Growth Revolution
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Purposeful-Growth-Revolution-Leader-Builder/dp/1636182135

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Welcome to the latest Extrology playlist, this week highlighting the staggering stories of those who’ve lived with a desire to make an impact, and share their contributions with the world.

Bringing together stories from the likes of Tom Peacock-Nazil on his mission to remove plastic from our seas, to David Haze and his desire to instigate prison reform based on his own transformative journey.

Join us for a collection of incredible conversations with those who’ve transformed personal challenges into positive impact, and stories that’ll inspire you to do the same…

In this episode:

• Tom Peacock-Nazil’s mission to remove plastic from our oceans with Seven Clean Seas
• Darren Hardy’s journey from military life to extreme endurance, proving the power of resilience
• Kate Strong’s world-record-setting adventures that blend athleticism with purpose
• Holly Budge’s endeavours, facing fears and fighting for wildlife conservation
• David Haze’s hopes to redefine freedom and advocate for prison reform
• Paula Reid’s bold trek through Ukraine, revealing courage and humanity’s strength

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At just 21, Chad E. Foster faced the life-altering challenge of losing his sight - he’s not just succeeded in spite of blindness… he’s succeeded because of it.

Chad’s a Harvard-educated inspiration to us all, and while you could measure his financial success in billions, the countless life perspectives he’s changed by sharing his story are absolutely priceless.

We discover how Chad has turned obstacles into opportunities, as he shares practical tools we can all use to navigate our own setbacks on this week’s staggering episode of Extrology.

Lee and Chad discuss:

• How a young Chad E. Foster came to terms with his impending blindness
• Learning to be successful because of blindness, not in spite of it
• Getting comfortable with discomfort, and finding growth within that
• A focus on learning before winning
• Why finding your purpose creates a better work life

Chad E. Foster: https://chadefoster.com/extrology/
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Welcome to another special edition of Extrology, this time bringing together some of the greatest minds in leadership, and their unique approaches to inspiring teams.

From resilience and innovation, to values and purpose, you’ll hear from six remarkable entrepreneurs as to the qualities that’ve assured their success - and if your interest is piqued by any one of these guests, be sure to go back and listen to their full episode in the extensive Extrology back-catalogue.

This episode covers:

• Harry Bliss’ proactive leadership and mission-driven vision
• Chieu Cao’s specialisation and social impact
• Richard Bevan’s instinctive leadership and sports-informed approach
• Greg Blazewicz’ transformative role and resilient scaling
• Rich Stockdale’s unbridled passion, values-led hiring and legacy
• Connie Moser’s resilience and innovation in a complex industry

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Welcome to the first in our series of special, curated playlist episodes of Extrology, bringing together the biggest lessons from like-minded, extraordinary people.

This first playlist episode of Extrology features excellence in entrepreneurship, sharing real-world lessons from some of the most innovative business minds; you’ll hear from the names behind Trustpilot, G2A.com, AccountsIQ, Optimy, and the pioneer of Headless CMS tech with Contentstack.

Lee and his guests cover:

• Building trust as a core value
• The power of long-term vision
• Prioritising people over profit
• Innovating with customer-centric solutions
• Sustainable growth with a purpose

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Being on the cutting edge takes smart moves and smart money, both of which are often hard to come by… unless you know where to look.

Richard Nilsson is the visionary Founder and CEO of MyPetGo, taking on a pet health and wellness challenge in a market set to explode to $35b by 2035.

Learn how Richard seeks lifelong learning and innovation, discover the secrets from both sides of the VC table, and join us as Richard shares his indispensable advice for young, aspiring entrepreneurs.

Lee and Richard discuss:

• Deriving entrepreneurialism from your parents
• Why education is ‘useless’ for entrepreneurs
• Richard’s key lessons from early ventures, before finding success with MyPetGo
• Learnings from both sides of the investor’s table
• Advice for junior entrepreneurs seeking funding

Richard Nilsson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-nilsson-rpn/
MyPetGo: https://www.mypetgo.com/
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