In this episode, Lee is in conversation with Michael Finnigan, a proud descendant of Chorley in Lancashire, and one of the standout business coaches around today. His boundless enthusiasm, incredible wealth of insights, and optimistic energy instantly marks Michael out as a coach that businesses and entrepreneurs want to work with.

In today’s show, Michael talks about his incredible journey so far, the unbelievable opportunity that began his road to success, his “impossible-to-inevitable” system, and the infectious joy he finds in helping people to achieve their potential.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Michael’s experiences have ranged from working with Russell Crowe’s Australian rugby team, to the Manchester United Football squad; from working alongside the British Army to helping Rolls-Royce achieve a 1.2 billion pound profit.
• Michael’s big chance came when he was plucked from obscurity to become the protégée of a pair of billionaire business minds, who saw in Michael something special. Since then he has continued to carry on their legacy of making sure the world is being made a better place.
• Michaels’ programme is called I-To-I, Impossible To Inevitable. His main focus is to take people with goals that others may consider impossible to achieve, and then create a mindset of inevitability that simply make these goals happen.
• Michael’s first real client was snooker player, Jimmy White, whose life was in tatters. Taking on such a high-profile client at the very beginning would have daunted many people, but Michael believed in himself so much that the fame of the client didn’t matter. This self-belief, couple with a little luck, has been the main driver in Michael’s incredible career.
• One of the core concepts behind Michael’s business is that his clients will always be supported, no matter what the issue and no matter how much time has passed. 
• It’s a strange but common phenomenon that the smaller the crisis, the longer we spend in anxiety over it. If it’s a large crisis, we set ourselves to action and get it solved. Too many people spend too long seeking recriminations for smaller problems.
• As a leader, it’s your job to unlock the potential of your employees. Don’t let them settle for what they can do, but aim for what you know is possible.
• A bad day is a choice. There’s no such thing as a bad day, only a bad hour. Worrying and defeat are in your control, and don’t help to solve anything.
• You’re always better off going big. Our greatest fear is not that we’re inadequate. Our greatest fear is that we’re powerful beyond measure. Playing small does not serve the world.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I work with people on the psychology of excellence’

’The curse is to be reasonably good at something - you’re not bad enough to be fired, but you’re not good enough to be able to tell yourself that this is why you were put on the earth’

‘You’re a bit young for a mid-life crisis’

‘We’re partner. You’ve invested in me. I’m going to be there when you need me’

‘You’re going to be brave, strong, dynamic, clever!'

‘Boldness has magic, mystery and means in it’

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ABOUT THE HOST

 

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

 

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