In this unexpectedly brilliant reflection on football, flailing arms, and personal growth, Ben takes us from the drama of a Declan Rice free kick to the deeper tension between control and creativity. Why does the rise of the “set piece coach” irritate him so much? And what does that say about the hidden stories and triggers shaping his own actions — and maybe yours too?This episode is a lesson in self-awareness and balance. Learn why understanding your emotional triggers matters, how to spot when you're over-managing, and why sometimes the best move is to throw out the plan and just go for it. A playful yet powerful reminder that clarity and calm don’t always come from control — sometimes they come from letting go.

A friend told me of his wish to taste simplicity on the other side of complicated.

Managing, cajoling, marshalling the stuff of our work and home life is complicated.

In this episode we share a tool which will help you find the signal amindst the noise of your work; to help you taste simplicity on the other side of complexity.

Consider this a gift from me to you, via many wiser heads and hearts before mine.

If you like this, do check out LeanMind - all the tools we share in these pods are available there - as is a growing community of people like you; looking for simplicity on the other side of complexity.

Try to hit the ball less hard to create a more powerful serve.

Today's lilte gift comes to you from the tennis court.

You'll learn about the difference between focus and effort. And why the former wins and the latter loses - and what you can do about it.

Head on over to LeanMind to join the community of people practising around these tools and teachings.

In this episode Ben talks about what's really happening when you make a decision.

Despite the story you're telling yourself... is it really about you?

Ben shares what you need to get better at to ensure better decisions.

If this is resonating, please like or share and head over to LeanMind where we're sharing all the tools and approaches discussed on Clearer, Calmer, Wiser. Enjoy!

Snapped at your kid? Froze in a meeting? Spiraled at 3:42am again? Welcome to Clearer, Calmer, Wiser —a short daily reset for thoughtful men looking to lead with strength and humility. Today: the secret behind red heads, blue heads, and finding the Middle Way when pressure hits. Tools at the end. Perspective throughout. Let’s get into it.

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You’re not too busy for a pause—you’ve just stopped noticing the ones already stitched into your day. In this episode, we look at the cost of constant motion, the illusion of productivity, and why your best thinking rarely happens between back-to-back calls. A gentle nudge to soften your grip, reclaim your space, and walk your way back to clarity.

Clearer thinking. Calmer action. Wiser leadership.

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Do you wish to shift from surviving to thriving, in your work or life?

You're not alone in that.

Give yourself the gift of slowing down to get a feel for the man underneath your blustery exterior trying to live through you.

Check out LeanMind for all the tools and rituals that will help.

It’s easy to blame the numbers. But often, what’s underneath financial anxiety is something more human—fear of failing, letting people down, or being exposed. In this episode, Ben shares a story from a coaching session in a quiet London hotel—and how a few simple tools helped bring perspective, steadiness, and a way forward.

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I heard a great line - that having kids is like arguing with the worst version of you.

You might know the feeling.

In this podcast, I talk about why your kids might be (ever so occasionally) annoying and what you can do about it.

All in service of finding your way back to clarity and calm, whatever your stresses or busy.

If your kids have ever annoyed you, or do routinely at the end of a long day (or even before your day has begun), this is for you.

If this resonates and you're interested, head over to www.leanmindway.com

Worrying about money—at 3:42am or in the middle of a meeting—is one of the loneliest experiences. But often, it’s not really about the numbers. In this first episode, Ben explores what’s actually keeping you up at night, why the mind spirals in silence, and how to shift back to clarity using simple LeanMind tools.

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