Most founders are "dying behind their success". Discover how one man built a £20 million empire only to realize he had spent years climbing the wrong mountain. 

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Steve Bennett, who built and sold a £20M recruitment business before training as a transformation coach specializing in purpose, clarity, and success habits. His work helps business owners avoid burnout and align business goals with personal identity.

He shares how building a £20 million recruitment business led to identity loss, substance abuse, and a rock-bottom “armchair moment” that forced him to confront his internal battle.

After selling his company, COVID isolation accelerated his collapse — until one call for help changed everything.

What You’ll Learn:
Why “hyper achiever” mindset can quietly destroy your mental health
The danger of tying identity to business success
How “If it is to be, it is up to me” became his turning point
The internal “judge” every solopreneur battles daily

A simple 3-breath meditation practice to reduce overwhelm immediately
Why discipline — not motivation — sustains real change

Perfect for solopreneurs struggling with emotional exhaustion, identity loss after success, or feeling trapped behind their own achievement.

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Guest Details
  
Steve Bennett, Founder of Ascend Coaching
• Website: https://ascendcoaching.co.uk/
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bennett-ascend-coaching

Resources & Links
Free Wake-Up Audit (Wheel of Life): https://ascendcoaching.co.uk/wheel-of-life/

From Nikhil

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