Originally aired: September 2020

Episode Number: 44 & 45

Too many of us let fear of judgment dictate our actions.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, goal setting motivational speaker David Hyner touches on how he once thrived on validation—until he realized that caring what people think was the very thing holding him back. From shiny suits and jazz hands to a mission-driven obsession with making a real difference, this conversation unpacks the quiet shift from ego to impact. You’ll hear about the insecurities that fueled his early days, the moment everything flipped, and why applause means nothing if it doesn't lead to results. 

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You're Treating Your Body Like A Bargain Bin Donkey! How Burnout Destroys Success, Health, Energy & Focus (And The Million Dollar Secret To Peak Performance) | EP249

Episode Notes

In this solo episode, I introduce the powerful "million dollar racehorse" concept, inspired by my mentor Joe Polish, and challenge you to rethink how you treat your most valuable asset—your own mind and body. I explore the consequences of neglecting self-care as entrepreneurs, business owners, or high performers, and share actionable steps to invest in your energy, focus, and recovery. Discover why protecting your well-being is the ultimate competitive advantage and how one small change today can massively impact your future success.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - The Million Dollar Racehorse Concept Explained

00:35 - How We Treat Ourselves vs. a Racehorse

00:58 - The Cost of Neglect and Burnout

01:24 - Missed Opportunities from Poor Self-Care

02:05 - How High Performers Invest in Themselves

02:35 - The Challenge: Treat Yourself Like a Million Dollar Racehorse

03:03 - Taking Action and Final Thoughts

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Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations

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About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Originally aired: March 2021

Episode Number: 76

Is entrepreneurship a calling from birth, or can it be developed over time? 

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Daniel Priestley dives into the nature versus nurture debate in business. He also shares personal insights about how early personality traits influence career paths and why trying to copy someone else's entrepreneurial playbook might be a setup for failure. But there’s good news: while you may be wired a certain way, the essential skills of entrepreneurship—like pitching, hiring, content creation, and execution—can be learned by anyone willing to do the work.

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Originally aired: August 2020

Episode Number: 41 & 42

What happens when your team can’t remember the company’s vision—even though it’s printed, posted, and preached? 

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, motivational speaker and expert in leadership Caspar Craven shares the pivotal moment that made him realize the limits of top-down goal setting. Through honest storytelling and real business transformation, you’ll hear how a shift toward co-creating purpose—by asking the right questions and connecting the vision to what truly matters to each individual—sparked deep engagement and high performance.

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Remove 10 Hours Of Wasted Work Each Week, Stop Burning Out & Become The Highest-Performing Leader By Changing This ONE Habit! Time Management Secrets For Entrepreneurs | EP248

Episode Notes

In this episode, I share a powerful mental shift that could free up 10 hours of your week by using the Eisenhower matrix in a whole new way. I discuss how to assess each task against your North Star, delegate effectively, and lead from your zone of genius instead of falling into the trap of "hero syndrome." Discover how to align your actions with your values for maximum productivity, clarity, and fulfillment.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Identifying Time Drains and Misplaced Focus

01:00 - The Eisenhower Matrix Explained

01:40 - North Star-Driven Task Assessment

01:57 - Shifting Away from Hero Syndrome and the Productivity Trap

02:51 - Morning Challenge: The Eisenhower Matrix and North Star Questions

03:30 - Leading from Alignment and Congruence

03:56 - Call to Action and Closing

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Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations

Website - https://www.willpolston.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/

Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston

About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Originally aired: July 2021

Episode Number: 95

Losing your sense of purpose isn’t failure—it’s a signal that your genius is waiting to be rediscovered. 

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, American psychologist, writer, and teacher Gay Hendricks shares transformative insights and real-life stories, including how a 10-minute daily practice can reignite your passion and unlock your innate creative power. From midlife awakenings to reimagining your career, you'll learn the essential questions to ask yourself and how to listen to your inner wisdom rather than outside expectations.

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Originally aired: August 2020

Episode Number: 38 & 39

Most of us breathe wrong—and it’s silently shaping our stress, our energy, and even our past.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Advanced Lead Academy Wim Hof Method Instructor Emma Estrela opens up about how breathwork became a gateway to deep healing, self-awareness, and physical transformation. From Wim Hof to diaphragmatic breathing, we uncover why 9 out of 10 people are dysfunctional breathers—and how you can break that cycle. Learn how breath connects to trauma, performance, posture, and emotional resilience. 

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Manifestation Coach: Why Most People Fail to Manifest Their Dream Life! Toxic Positivity Is Blocking Your Abundance & The Trick To Manifest Love, Money & Happiness Instantly – Esther McCann | EP247

Episode Notes

In this episode, I sit down with manifestation coach and author Esther McCann to explore what manifestation truly means and how it can transform your life. We dive into Esther’s personal journey from shy, uncertain beginnings through profound loss and self-discovery, to empowering others with practical manifestation tools and self-awareness. Tune in to uncover how to consciously create a life you love, balance masculine and feminine energy, overcome limiting beliefs, and manifest meaningful, lasting change—not just more “stuff.”

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction 00:03 - Exploring Manifestation and “Woo Woo” Myths 01:28 - Esther’s Early Years: From Shyness to Stage 03:32 - Catalysts: Loss, Faith & Self-Discovery 06:34 - Divorce, Mental Health & the Start of Spirituality 08:09 - Abraham Hicks, Gratitude, and Esther’s Entry to Manifestation 11:10 - Why Manifestation Wasn’t Working: Victim Mentality & Energy 13:22 - Breaking Family Patterns around Money and Self-Worth 15:33 - Victim to Navigator: Taking Control & Finding Alignment 18:03 - The Energy of Force vs. Inspiration in Manifesting 19:45 - Moving from Desperation to Relaxed Alignment 20:51 - From Health and Safety to Coaching: Following Passion 23:37 - Manifestation Tools, Synchronicities & First Steps in Coaching 25:01 - Letting Opportunities Flow & The Power of Non-Specific Intentions 26:40 - Book Manifestation Story: From Rejection to Serendipity 28:21 - The Dance of Action & Ease in Manifestation 29:57 - Navigating Procrastination vs. Intuitive Timing 32:16 - Knowing When to Act—Faith, Fear & the Role of Discomfort 35:24 - About “Manifesting Happiness” & Living in Alignment 37:24 - The Power and Limits of Psychics and Timelines 40:01 - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies 43:36 - “Tower” Moments: When Manifestation Feels Tested 46:16 - Manifestation and Duality: The Reality of Ups and Downs 47:44 - The Role of Timeframes and Allowing in Manifesting 49:51 - Divine Timing, Belief Ceilings & Faster Manifestation 52:11 - Attraction, Neediness & the Law of Escalation 53:11 - Practical Manifestation Habits & Daily Practices 56:38 - Common Manifestation Mistakes & The Importance of Being 58:18 - Manifestation Isn’t Just Receiving—It’s Holding And Nurturing 59:42 - Can You Manifest Multiple Things at Once? 64:42 - Influences: Esther Hicks, Denise Mortimer, Ryan Hartley & More 67:01 - Esther’s North Star: Alignment, Fun, and Empowering Others 69:56 - Connect with Esther & Her Work 71:03 - Why It’s Not About the Technique, But Who You’re Being 73:06 - Impressions, Authenticity, and Esther’s Personal Fun 74:19 - The Most Important Question: How Can I Be More Fulfilled Now?

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Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations

Website - https://www.willpolston.com

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/

Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston

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Check out Esther's website by clicking here.

About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Originally aired: December 2020

Episode Number: 62

What if your thoughts could shape your cells? 

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, world-renowned performance coach Jairek Robbins dives into the powerful idea that pain may ignite your journey, but only pleasure can sustain it. From burnout and adrenal fatigue to the surprising effects of words on water and plants, we explore the controversial yet compelling "pseudoscience" that suggests your environment—and your language—may be far more alive and responsive than you ever imagined. 

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Originally aired: July 2020

Episode Number: 35 & 36

What if the feeling of being unlovable wasn’t the truth—but just a story you’ve been living for years?

In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Executive & Personal Coach Michelle Zelli shares her personal transformation—from decades of self-sabotage and low self-worth to rebuilding a foundation of self-love, self-respect, and purpose. We also explore why perfectionism is a form of self-abuse, how the universe sends signs (from a feather to a bus), and practical tools anyone can use to start changing from desperation or inspiration.

Listen to the full episode here:

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