🎙 Today, I’m joined by Mark Aylward—entrepreneur turned business coach—who helps people rediscover their purpose and create meaningful work. We discuss self-accountability, alignment, and having honest conversations with yourself to move beyond dissatisfaction. Plus, Mark shares his free “Find Your True Purpose” workbook to help high-performing men regain confidence.

Success isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing journey of growth and clarity. Tune in and take the first step toward redefining success on your own terms.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 Self-Reflection and Accountability: Recognising the need for an honest conversation with oneself is crucial for personal growth. Allocating quiet time to reflect on one's values, desires, and motivations can lead to greater clarity and alignment in life.

💡Embrace Change and Take Baby Steps: Change can be daunting, but starting with small, manageable steps is essential. Engaging in practices like meditation, visualisation, or breathwork can help individuals ease into new routines and foster personal development.

💡The Importance of Forgiveness: Self-forgiveness is vital when facing setbacks or challenges. Acknowledging that everyone has off days and allowing oneself to move past mistakes can help maintain momentum in personal growth.

BEST MOMENTS

10:42 - 💬 “If you haven't got a guiding star, if you haven't got a reason why, or even understand, asking yourself those questions, then it can be a bit difficult to keep going.” —  Steve

29:34 - 💬 “If you have a set of rules, and you go, OK, if I live by those rules, then I am fully aligned. Then it just becomes a function of, OK, I'm going to do this now. Is that aligned with my rules? Yes or no? If it's not, don't do it.” —  Mark

35:25 - 💬 “That's what success looks like to me, the ability to help as many people as possible move from a place that's not satisfying to a place where they're perhaps also serving the world.” —  Mark

TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Exploring Success and Purpose

02:21 Introducing Mark Aylward

08:27 Finding Your True Purpose: Beyond the Paycheck

10:55 How to Access Free Resources

15:33 The Journey to Self-Improvement

19:34 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

25:28 Taking Back Control of Your Life

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Our Trusted Tools, Apps, and Services (For Go High Level (GHL) Affiliate Link): https://sys.academy/tools

LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website: https://www.7pillarsglobal.com/join

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aylwardmark/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maylward

ABOUT THE GUEST

Mark Aylward is an entrepreneur and business growth strategist with 30+ years of experience. He helps business owners and high-level professionals build freedom-focused businesses through his “7 Pillars” framework. He's also a podcast host, speaker, and mentor focused on simplifying structures and moving from high effort to high leverage.

LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST

Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com

Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsteveday42

ABOUT THE HOST

Steve moved to Sweden in 2015 and transformed how he ran his businesses—switching to a fully remote model. A former NHS doctor, with a background in computing and property investing, he now helps overwhelmed business owners systemise and outsource effectively. Through his courses and coaching, Steve teaches how to automate operations and work with affordable virtual assistants, freeing up time and increasing profits. He runs his UK-based businesses remotely with support from a team of UK and Filipino VAs, and is passionate about helping others build scalable, stress-free companies using smart systems and virtual support.