Reframe Your Mindset for Success

Former SAS leader Floyd Woodrow DCM MBE on mindset, Compass for Life and the power of a Super North Star—turning elite military lessons into practical leadership for business and life.

In this episode, Paul Corke sits down with Floyd Woodrow DCM MBE—one of the youngest soldiers ever selected for the SAS, now Chairman of Quantum Group, CEO of Super North Star and the Compass for Life Foundation, and founder of Chrysalis Worldwide, a values-based leadership organisation. Floyd is a renowned international speaker and performance coach with a track record designing elite leadership programmes across sport, business, government, police, non-profits and schools. He’s the author of Learning to Learn and The Warrior, The Strategist and You, where he introduces the Compass for Life model.

Floyd shares his story—from special forces to boardrooms—and unpacks the mindset behind clarity under pressure, disciplined execution and values-led decision-making. We explore how to define your Super North Star, use a compass to balance life’s domains, and build teams that perform when it matters.

You’ll hear:

• The Compass for Life framework: Super North Star, Ethos/Values, Strategist, Warrior, Scholar

• How elite military principles translate into business leadership and culture

• Clarity → action: turning intent into non-negotiable behaviours and standards

• Training decision-making under pressure: rehearsal, reflection and feedback loops

• How Floyd’s approach connects to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (10-minute Compass reset):

1. Name your Super North Star (one sentence: outcome + why).

2. Plot your compass: Warrior (action), Strategist (plan), Scholar (learning), Ethos (values).

3. Write one behaviour per quadrant you’ll do this week.

4. Set a Friday review: evidence you lived each behaviour (yes/no).

A powerful conversation on leading yourself and others—with clarity, courage and balance.

Creator Scott Leiper (Imaginocity & The Learning Lab) on turning complex ideas into memorable, human-centred learning—creativity, simplicity and experiences that drive real behaviour change.

In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Scott Leiper—Creator at Imaginocity and The Learning Lab—who specialises in making the complex memorable, simple and effective. Scott designs and hosts immersive learning experiences and products, blending creativity with a human-centred approach so ideas stick and performance improves.

We tap into the mindset of a creator: curiosity, experimentation, visual thinking and disciplined iteration. Scott shares how to design learning that people actually use at work—moving beyond “content dumps” to experiences, stories and tools that change what people do tomorrow.

You’ll hear:

• The creator’s mindset: curiosity, constraints, rapid prototyping & iteration

• How to make learning stick: stories, visuals, spacing, retrieval & application

• Turning complexity into clear frameworks your team can remember and use

• Designing human-centred learning: needs, moments, environment & emotion

• Measuring what matters: behaviour change over attendance or “happy sheets”

• How this links to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (60-minute “Make it Stick” sprint):

1. Define the one job your session must do (finish the line: “After this, people will…”).

2. Chunk to three: turn the topic into 3 named pillars (short, memorable labels).

3. Add a story + sketch for each pillar (metaphor or simple diagram).

4. Design a do-it-now task (5–10 minutes) that applies a pillar to a real problem.

5. Plan follow-ups: two spaced nudges (Day 2 and Day 7) with a 60-second retrieval question.

A practical conversation for L&D leaders, facilitators, managers and anyone who wants learning—and change—to actually land.

Award-winning entrepreneur and author Steve Pipe on turning business into a force for good—practical ways to align profit with purpose and create measurable impact.

Full description:
In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Steve Pipe—strategist, best-selling author and keynote speaker. After 20 years researching how accountants and their clients build better businesses, better lives and a better world, Steve was recognised as UK Entrepreneur of the Year and “The World’s Most Highly Rated Accountant”. In 2018 he chose to step back and give everything away—sharing his tools and insights so any business, of any size or sector, can make a positive difference while growing sustainably.

We unpack the mindset of an impact-driven leader: why purpose isn’t PR, how to hard-wire impact into strategy and day-to-day operations, and simple ways SMEs can start now—without big budgets or complex frameworks.

You’ll hear:

• The shift from success to significance—and the mindset behind it

• Practical routes to profit + purpose (customers, culture, community)

• How to choose meaningful metrics (inputs → outcomes → impact)

• Low-cost plays for small businesses to start creating change today

• How Steve’s approach maps to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (7-day “Impact Sprint”):

1. Choose one cause aligned with your customers or community.

2. Define a trigger: when X happens, we do Y (e.g., per sale → micro-donation / per project → volunteer hour).

3. Measure one thing you can control this week (e.g., # actions, £ given, hours served).

4. Tell one story—who benefited and how.

5. Review Friday: keep, tweak, or scale.

A practical conversation on building a business that’s good for people, planet and performance—at any size.

Professor Damian Hughes—international speaker, best-selling author and co-host of The High Performance Podcast—on mindset, culture and the psychology behind sustained high performance.

In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Professor Damian Hughes, an international speaker and best-selling author who blends practical experience with academic expertise in organisational psychology, sport and change. Damian has written eight best-selling business books (translated into ten languages); authored acclaimed sports biographies (including Sugar Ray Robinson, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler); and serves as Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change at Manchester Metropolitan University. He co-hosts the acclaimed High Performance Podcast, interviewing elite performers from business, sport and the arts. Damian has worked with national and international teams—including England Rugby League and Scotland Rugby Union—and his approach to performance and culture has been praised by leaders such as Sir Richard Branson, Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Terry Leahy.

We talk about mindset, culture and high performance: the behaviours that build winning environments, how to make values practical (not posters), and the habits that keep performance high under pressure.

You’ll hear:

• The psychology of sustained high performance (clarity, consistency, accountability)

• How to translate values into non-negotiable behaviours people can actually do

• Building a high-performance culture: selection, standards, story and feedback

• Lessons from elite sport that transfer to business and leadership

• How Damian’s ideas connect to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (team culture, 10 minutes):

1. Define 3 non-negotiables (behaviours, not slogans).

2. For each: write Do More / Do Less / Start—one line only.

3. Agree a scorecard you’ll review weekly (evidence, not opinions).

4. Close with one micro-commitment per person for the next 7 days.

A masterclass in turning mindset and culture into measurable performance.

Thought leader Trevor Merriden on choosing your mindset daily, creating standout content and communities, and turning ideas into influence and impact.

In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Trevor Merriden—thought leader, speaker, journalist and entrepreneur. Trevor is the Founder & MD of Merriborn Consulting, a firm that helps organisations create high-quality contentand build vibrant, engaged networks so ideas convert into leads and impact.

Before Merriborn, Trevor spent 25 years in journalism (Deputy Editor, Management Today; Editor and then Editor-in-Chief, Human Resources magazine), authored three business books, and appeared on BBC, Sky and CNN. He’s chaired conferences, hosted “The Business” on Radio Verulam, and—many moons ago—served as a senior economist at the Bank of England.

We talk about Trevor’s story, his daily mindset practice, and practical strategies for thought leadership—from message clarity and editorial discipline to community building and measurable outcomes.

You’ll hear:

• Why mindset is a daily choice—and how Trevor keeps his sharp

• The pillars of effective thought leadership: clarity, cadence, credibility, community

• Turning content into commercial outcomes (from ideas → engagement → leads)

• Lessons from journalism: editorial standards, angles, headlines, consistency

• How this links to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (one-week thought-leadership sprint):

1. Define your angle: one sentence on who you help, with what, and why now.

2. Create a cadence: 3 posts, 1 long-form piece, 1 conversation (webinar/comment/interview).

3. Engage a micro-community: 10 meaningful comments/day; ask one question that invites stories.

4. Measure one metric: conversations → meetings (not just impressions).

5. Reflect Friday: what resonated? tighten the angle by one line.

Enjoy the episode!

Ex-Liverpool striker Neil Mellor on reframing after injury: lessons from elite football, handling pressure, and building a second career as a Sky Sports pundit and keynote speaker.

In this episode, Paul Corke talks with former professional footballer Neil Mellor. From 2002–2012, Neil represented Liverpool, West Ham, Wigan, Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday. At just 29, a recurring knee injury ended his playing career—forcing a major mindset shift. Neil shares how he navigated identity loss, rebuilt confidence and created a successful second act as a Sky Sports pundit and keynote speaker.

We dig into the mindset of a footballer: dealing with pressure and scrutiny, bouncing back from setbacks, preparing to perform, and transferring high-performance habits into life after sport. Neil also offers practical tips anyone can use to reframe mindset, reset quickly, and stay focused on what you can control.

You’ll hear:

• Elite football lessons: preparation, focus on controllables, team mindset

• Coping with injury, uncertainty and identity shift—what helped most

• Pre-match → workday: routines to handle pressure & nerves

• Building a second career: visibility, relationships and continuous learning

• How this connects to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (post-setback reset):

1. Name the controllables (effort, attitude, first action).

2. Do 60 seconds of longer-exhale breathing (4s in / 6s out).

3. Take the first small, certain step—then review one win at day’s end.

Enjoy the episode—and keep smiling 🙂

Ex-international table tennis player Trevor Manning on focus, discipline and translating elite sport mindset into healthcare, work and everyday life.

In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Trevor Manning—ex-international Table Tennis player for Barbados, Caribbean Junior Champion, and competitor across the Caribbean, UK and Europe. After sport, Trevor built a second career as a qualified Nurse and Occupational Health Advisor, bringing high-performance habits into clinical and corporate settings.

Trevor shares his journey and the mental skills that matter at the table—and beyond: focus under pressure, rapid reset after mistakes, routines that build confidence, and how to carry a competitor’s mindset into wellbeing and work.

You’ll hear:

• The athlete mindset behind precision sports: focus, footwork, micro-decisions

• How to reset after errors: breathe, reframe, first positive action

• Translating ring-side routines to healthcare & workplaces (energy, recovery, boundaries)

• Lessons from competing across cultures and stages—staying adaptable and grounded

• How this connects to Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

Try this (90-second reset):

1. Exhale longer than you inhale (4s in / 6s out, x6 breaths).

2. Cue word (e.g., “sharp” or “calm”) + visualise the first correct action.

3. Execute that first action immediately.

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Business mentor & coach Sarah Cooper on the mindset behind dreaming bigger, taking action, and building a life and business you’re genuinely excited to wake up to.

In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Sarah Cooper—successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, business mentor & coach. Sarah’s mission is simple and powerful: to inspire you to dream big and remember that anything is possible in this one precious life.

We dig into the mindset of a business coach: how belief, habits and daily disciplines shape long-term success, and why your morning routine and self-talk matter more than you think. Sarah shares how discovering The Miracle Morningframework influenced her own practices, plus stories from her TV filming adventures that highlight courage, visibility and backing yourself even when it feels uncomfortable.

You’ll hear:

• How a coach’s mindset helps you see possibilities (not just problems)

• Why morning routines & intentional habits shape confidence and results

• Stories from Sarah’s media & TV career that show what it means to “lean in”

• Practical tips to start dreaming bigger—and actually follow through

• How her approach aligns with Paul’s Mindset Equation (Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility)

  
  

Perfect if you’re an entrepreneur, leader or creative who’s ready to step up, get visible and build a business—and life—that matches your potential.

Mental health expert Sean Liddell (Mindful Training Ltd; MHFA & Suicide First Aid trainer) on spotting stress early, building psychological safety—and the personal story behind his mission.

In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Sean Liddell, a mental health specialist who, after an extensive corporate career, founded Mindful Training Ltd. Sean is an MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) trainer, Suicide First Aid trainer, and an expert in mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing. He shares the personal story that led him to this work and offers practical, evidence-informed tools to protect mental health and reframe mindset—at work and at home.

We explore the difference between mental health and mental strength, early warning signs of stress & burnout, and how leaders can create psychological safety so people can speak up, recover and perform. Sean’s insights map directly to Paul’s Mindset Equation so you can build resilience without sacrificing wellbeing.

You’ll hear:

• Mental health vs mental strength—why language and stigma matter

• Signals of stress & burnout (behavioural, cognitive, physical) and what to do next

• How to foster psychological safety and supportive check-ins as a leader

• Fast regulation tools: grounding, paced breathing, orienting & micro-breaks

• Everyday protectors: boundaries, sleep, movement, connection

• How this links to Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility

Try this (daily 6-minute routine):

1. 5–5–5 check-in (2 min): Body (what do I feel?) • Mind (what’s the story?) • Action (one supportive step).

2. Nervous-system reset (2 min): nasal breathing with a longer exhale (e.g., 4s in / 6s out).

3. Boundary line (1 min): “I can do X by Friday, or Y today—what’s most important?”

4. Connection ping (1 min): message someone: “Thinking of you—anything I can help with?”

Educational content only, not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, seek professional or local emergency support.

Master your breath, master your mind. Breathing expert Joel Jelen shares how to use simple, science-informed techniques to switch from stress to calm, boost focus and sleep, and sustain performance.

In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Joel Jelen, who spent 20+ years in fast-paced media/PR before turning a decades-long passion for breathing education (since 1995) into a successful practice. Joel has studied with breathing experts globally and now helps people and organisations use breath as a lever for mindset, resilience and wellbeing.

We unpack why breathing is the steering wheel of your nervous system, how everyday habits (mouth breathing, shallow/upper-chest breathing, breath-holding at your desk) quietly drain energy and focus, and the practical protocols that reset you in 60–120 seconds—no apps required.

You’ll hear:

• How breath drives state (stress ↔ calm) and supports clarity, confidence and recovery

• Nasal vs mouth breathing, posture and diaphragm mechanics (and why they matter)

• Simple resets for the workday: longer-exhale breathing (e.g., 4s in / 6s out), box breathing, and the quick physiological sigh

• Routines for focus, sleep and pre-performance (stacked onto daily triggers)

• How breath work supports Paul’s Mindset Equation: Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility

Try this (7-day breath micro-routine):

• 3× per day, do 2 minutes of nasal breathing at ~6 breaths/minute (≈5s inhale, 5s exhale) or try 4s in / 6s out to down-shift. Sit tall, tongue to the roof of your mouth, breathe lightly and quietly.

• Before sleep: 3 minutes of longer-exhale breathing (e.g., 4/6 or 4/8).

• Trigger stack: after opening your laptop, before a meeting, and after lunch.

Educational content, not medical advice. If you have respiratory/cardiac conditions, are pregnant, or feel dizzy, stop and consult a qualified professional.