In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk Miller is joined by investor and business advisor Steven Pettigrew for a conversation about risk, identity, self-worth, and the impact AI is having on the future of business.

Steven shares lessons from growing up in a family business, the shock of watching it collapse, and how that experience shaped his approach to building companies, managing risk, and helping founders scale and exit well.

They also break down why many entrepreneurs struggle when their identity is tied too closely to their business, how mentorship changes the game, and why AI is no longer optional if you want to stay competitive.

In this episode, Kirk and Steven discuss:

• The real reason founders plateau, burn out, or lose direction

• Lessons from growing up in a family business (and what it teaches you early)

• What business collapse teaches you about risk, resilience, and diversification

• Why identity and self-worth impact decision-making more than most people realise

• The value of mentors who've already walked the path you're on

• How to think about AI as a tool for results, not noise or distraction

• Why founders must become specialists to stay relevant in an AI-driven world

• How to build a business that supports legacy, lifestyle, and a strong exit

About Steven Pettigrew Steven Pettigrew is an investor and business advisor who helps founders build, scale, and exit successful businesses. With experience in growth strategy and mergers & acquisitions, Steven focuses on helping entrepreneurs make better decisions, reduce risk, and create lasting impact.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

Even high performers hit plateaus. Not because they lack discipline or ambition, but because small acts of self-sabotage quietly creep in and consistency slips.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down why results stall, especially in health, and shares three simple, non-negotiable habits that help entrepreneurs regain momentum and stay consistent long after motivation fades.

In this episode, Kirk covers:

• Why high performers still plateau despite working hard

• The three non-negotiable daily habits that rebuild momentum

• Why increasing activity is key to long-term fat loss

• How hydration impacts hunger, energy, and consistency

• Why sleep is a performance multiplier for entrepreneurs

• How your environment can quietly sabotage progress

• Why progress beats perfection every time

• The importance of decisive action over overthinking

This episode is a reminder that success isn't about doing more — it's about doing the right things consistently, even when life and business are demanding.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

Many high performers feel busy but unfulfilled, not because they lack discipline or ambition, but because their daily actions are out of alignment with their values.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down a simple values audit to help you identify what truly matters, assess where your time and energy are going, and make better decisions that create more fulfilment, clarity, and momentum.

Kirk explains why misaligned values lead to burnout, frustration, and emotional fatigue, even when life looks successful on the surface, and how small changes in your calendar and priorities can dramatically improve how you feel and perform.

In this episode, Kirk covers:

• Why values drive fulfilment, energy, and long-term success

• How to identify your true core values (not the ones you think you should have)

• How to audit your calendar to reveal misalignment

• Why living out of alignment leads to burnout and dissatisfaction

• How to make practical changes that buy back time and clarity

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk Miller sits down with entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Louie Blake for a conversation about purpose, wellbeing, and what it really means to design a better way to live.

Louie shares his unconventional journey through business, self-discovery, and personal loss, and how those experiences shaped his latest venture, Long Lane, a wellness-focused hotel and private members club built around community, health, and meaningful connection.

Rather than chasing success for its own sake, this conversation explores how entrepreneurs can build lives, businesses, and environments that support long-term wellbeing, clarity, and fulfilment.

• Louie Blake's journey into entrepreneurship and personal development

• How early life experiences and loss shaped Louie's perspective on purpose

• The vision behind Long Lane and why wellness-led spaces matter

• Designing environments that support better habits and healthier decisions

• Why modern social culture often works against wellbeing

• Building community through shared values rather than status

• Navigating financial pressure and uncertainty as an entrepreneur

• The importance of systems, principles, and self-awareness

• Redefining success beyond money, titles, and external validation

Louie Blake is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and founder of Long Lane, a wellness-focused hospitality and community project set on a 55-acre country estate. His work centres on creating environments that encourage healthier living, deeper connection, and a stronger sense of purpose.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

High performers don't drift into great years, they create them through clarity, standards, and better decisions. In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down the power of asking better questions and why the quality of your questions often determines the quality of your results.

Rather than setting more goals or chasing motivation, this episode focuses on the internal frameworks that guide daily decisions across health, business, relationships, and personal standards.

Kirk shares 10 questions he regularly uses with high-performing clients to sharpen focus, eliminate distraction, and stay aligned with the person they are committed to becoming.

• Why asking better questions leads to better decisions

• How to align daily actions with your future identity

• How to avoid drifting, complacency, and reactive decision-making

• How to use simple questions to raise standards in health, business, and life

• Why clarity beats motivation every time

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

On this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down why the classic "12-week transformation" model often creates impressive short-term change… and then collapses the moment real life kicks back in.

If you've ever got in great shape for a holiday, wedding, or photos — only to end up back where you started weeks later — this is for you.

• The quick-fix illusion — why short deadlines can create results, but rarely create lasting change

• The real goal — not "getting in shape fast," but learning how to stay in shape year-round

• Why most people rebound after a 12-week plan ends (and why it's not a willpower problem)

• The missing skill: managing food, training, and lifestyle across different seasons of life

• Why habits can start quickly… but rarely become automatic inside 12 weeks

• The social reality — restaurants, travel, holidays, stress, late nights, and how these derail most "plans"

• The identity gap — when your body changes faster than your mindset, old habits pull you back

• Motivation vs discipline — why motivation gets the results, but discipline keeps them

• Environment and support — why your surroundings and peer group decide your standards more than your plan does

You can make huge progress in 12 weeks. But if the underlying behaviours and identity that created the problem haven't been addressed, you're just renting results — not earning change.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down a simple, logical framework for setting goals that actually translate into consistent action and long-term results. Rather than focusing on motivation or surface-level planning, this episode explores how clarity, health, and personal standards determine whether goals are achieved or quietly abandoned.

This is a practical episode for high performers, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals who want structure, not fluff, going into the next year.

• Why most people set goals but fail to follow through

• The difference between goal-setting and goal execution

• How lack of clarity leads to inconsistent action

• Why health and energy are foundational to performance in every area of life

The episode emphasises that progress is built through daily habits, personal standards, and regular self-reflection, not bursts of motivation. Maintaining alignment between actions and goals is what allows momentum to carry through the year.

This episode is for anyone who wants a more realistic approach to goal-setting—one that accounts for lifestyle, energy, and long-term consistency rather than short-term enthusiasm.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

As Christmas approaches and the pace of life begins to slow, this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast offers a grounded and practical way to reflect on the past year — without pressure, guilt, or the usual end-of-year noise.

Rather than waiting for January or rushing into goal-setting mode, Kirk shares a structured framework to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers evaluate their year properly, acknowledge progress, and carry momentum into the festive period and beyond.

This episode focuses on reflection as a performance skill — one that builds clarity, confidence, and emotional maturity.

• How to identify your biggest wins across business, health, relationships, and personal growth

• Why understanding why you succeeded matters more than the success itself

• How to assess improvements in mindset, discipline, and decision-making

• The importance of recognising new habits and standards you've built over the year

• How to reflect on challenges without self-criticism — and extract real lessons from them

• Why health, energy, and confidence underpin success in every other area of life

• How acknowledging your impact on others builds purpose and long-term drive

• A simple way to close the year feeling calm, grounded, and clear — before Christmas takes over

This episode is not about judging the year or chasing perfection. It's about recognition, ownership, and closing the year with intention, so you don't drift into the festive period or stumble into January.

Ideal listening for anyone who wants to finish the year with perspective, clarity, and quiet confidence — rather than regret or urgency.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk breaks down why stopping training over Christmas is one of the biggest mistakes busy professionals make.

Drawing from his own experience, Kirk explains how maintaining a simple training routine over the festive period actually increases enjoyment of food, alcohol, time with family, and overall energy — without chasing perfection.

This episode covers:

• Why training enhances your mood, patience, and presence during Christmas
• How staying active prevents the January "reset panic"
• Practical ways to train with less time, less pressure, and more flexibility
• The mindset shift that allows indulgence without regret
• Why momentum over Christmas sets you apart going into the New Year

If you want to enjoy Christmas without sacrificing your health, confidence, or January momentum, this episode will change how you approach the festive season.

Listen now and start the New Year already ahead.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk sits down with Daniel Salewski—Founder and Director of Elite Vita—to explore the science and strategy behind extending not just lifespan, but health span: the years you live with vitality, clarity and peak performance.

Daniel specialises in advanced DNA analysis, biomarker interpretation, and NAD-driven cellular optimisation, working with high performers who want to understand their bodies at a far deeper level than traditional healthcare ever allows.

This conversation breaks down the real levers of longevity—rooted in data, not trends.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why DNA testing + blood work is the new foundation of personalised health

• The difference between being in range and being optimal—and why most people settle for the former

• What NAD actually is, why levels drop with age, and how it impacts energy, recovery and brain performance

• The truth behind biological age vs chronological age—and how people are now reversing it

• How genetic variants affect nutrient absorption, inflammation, hormones, mood and more

• Why Vitamin D, APOB, CRP and other biomarkers predict disease risk long before symptoms show

• The order Daniel recommends for anyone serious about longevity: test first, then intervene

Daniel also shares how Elite Vita is pioneering a more personalised approach to healthcare—moving away from guesswork and towards precision-led protocols tailored to each individual's biology.

If you're a business leader, entrepreneur or high performer who wants more energy, better health and a longer runway to operate at your best, this episode will give you clarity on what to do next—and what to ignore.

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.