One year. 49 episodes. Countless conversations.

In this special solo episode, I look back on what I’ve learned from a year of running The One Percent podcast – and why the biggest lesson has nothing to do with mics, metrics or marketing.

It’s this:

Perfect is the enemy of good enough.

We cover:

• Why taking imperfect action beats sitting on a perfect plan
• How the podcast started as a LinkedIn Live (and a throwaway comment)
• The story behind launching The Blueprint coaching program
• The new B2B arm of the business - and why it started with a simple pilot
• Why self-belief is overrated - and evidence is everything

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to do the thing you know you need to do - this episode is your reminder:

Start messy.

Start unsure.

Just f***ing start.

And if you need help starting, I can help.

Click below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

When Jack Nugent first got in touch, life wasn’t falling apart - but it wasn’t in focus either.

He had two kids, two businesses, and a lot going on.

Work was full-on. Home was full-on. And he was bouncing between both - with no separation, no clarity, and no time to think.

Life had become one big blur.

He didn’t need a therapist. He wasn’t having a breakdown. But he knew things weren’t right.

Fast forward 12 months - and Jack’s in a completely different place.

Clearer. Calmer. In control. Not from doing anything extreme - but by building a life with intention and agency.

In this episode, we talk about the shift that happened when Jack started taking himself seriously - and how habits, structure, and reflection helped him become the husband, father, and man he wanted to be.

We cover:

• Why everything “looking fine on paper” means nothing if you feel like s***
• The importance of separating work, home, training, and personal time
• Why journaling helped Jack express what he couldn’t say out loud
• How physical training and mental clarity are always linked
• The ripple effect of better headspace - and how it changed the way Jack listens and connects with the people closest to him
• Why sometimes you don’t need solutions - you just need to listen

If you’re feeling the weight of responsibility without the tools to handle it - this episode will hit home.

And if you want the kind of clarity and control Jack’s built I can help.

Click below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

When Mark Eshelby first got in touch, he wasn’t falling apart - but he wasn’t in control either.

Life was reactive. Overstimulated. Too much red wine. Not enough reflection.

He came in wanting discipline and better habits.

And he built them.

But what he walked away with was something much deeper - a new level of calm, clarity, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about the shift from chasing outcomes to building identity - and how journaling, reflection, and clear standards helped Mark lead himself properly for the first time in years.

We cover:

• Why red wine, stress and overstimulation don’t fix anything
• How journaling and stoicism gave Mark a whole new lens on life
• The value of reflection - and seeing your own patterns
• The power of being present - with work, family, and yourself
• Why discipline, clarity and purpose always beat motivation

If you’ve ever felt like life is full-on and you’re constantly reacting - this is proof you can take control without becoming a monk.

And if you want to take that kind of control  I can help.

Hit the link below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

December has a habit of becoming a write-off.

More booze. More food. More late nights.

And the same lie every year: “I’ll just sort it in January.”

I know - because that used to be me.

By December 26th I was broken, inflamed, usually ill with an asthmatic chest-infection, and starting January like a warm bag of s***. Every year. Like clockwork.

In this solo episode, I break down why silly season doesn’t need to derail you - and how you can enjoy Christmas without spending January digging yourself out of a hole.

This isn’t about being a monk.

And it’s not about going completely feral either.

It’s about being intentional, keeping basic standards in place, and making December work for you - not against you.

We cover:

• Why “I’ll start again in January” keeps you stuck
• How all-or-nothing thinking wrecks both December and January
• The difference between enjoying yourself and running yourself into the ground
• How to relax, indulge, and still feel good in the new year
• Why December behaviour decides how January feels

If you’re done repeating the same December–January cycle every year, this episode will help you break it.

And if you want help putting this into practice - I can help.

Hit the link below to find out how:

www.theone-percent.com

Steve Wilson had the medals on the wall - marathons, triathlons, fitness dialled in.

But somewhere along the way, life shifted.

Work got busier. Responsibilities piled up. And slowly, the habits that had kept him grounded slipped.

He still looked the part to most people. But inside, he felt like he was running with a parachute on his back - dragging, stuck, and frustrated that he wasn’t living up to his own standards.

In this episode, we talk about how Steve stopped trying to chase past versions of himself - and started building a simpler, more sustainable way to live, lead, and feel in control.

We cover:

• Why being “fit before” doesn’t make it easier now
• The mental weight of knowing you’re underperforming
• How ego keeps high-achievers stuck in all-or-nothing cycles
• What it looks like to lower the bar, stay consistent, and still win
• The shift from proving something - to living like you’ve got nothing to prove

If you’ve ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through the week - but can’t work out why - this one’s for you.

And if you want help getting back in control - I can help, click the link below to find out more.

www.theone-percent.com

Tim Wright was doing all right on paper - partner at an international law firm, nice house, young family, good life.

But under the surface? He was tired. Overthinking. Trying to fix things by reading, talking, thinking… but never really doing.

In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how taking action, building basic habits, and taking responsibility for himself helped Tim regain control.

We cover:

• Why overthinking is just procrastination wearing a balaclava
• The link between booze, the “dadbod”, and pretending everything’s fine
• How Tim shifted from “I know what I need to do” to actually doing it
• Why small changes, accountability (and less wine) made a huge impact on his mental health
• What happens when you finally stop trying to out-think your problems

If you’ve been stuck in your head for too long, this is your wake-up call to do something about it.

And if you need hep taking action to change - I can help.

Click the link below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

When Aaron McWilliam and I first spoke, he was thriving in business - running multiple companies, relentlessly ambitious, and the guy who always got things done.

But privately, he wasn’t the version of himself he wanted to be.

No structure. No balance. Fitness gone. And a creeping sense of frustration that his personal standards didn’t match the ones he held at work.

In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how building small, foundational habits helped Aaron get back in control.

We cover:

• Why work success doesn’t mean life success
• The cost of being out of sync with the version of yourself you want to be
• How to shift from guilt to ownership without beating yourself up
• The power of foundational standards - and why they matter most on your worst days
• How Aaron kept progress going - two years after finishing the programme

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “This isn’t the guy I want to be” - this one’s for you.

And if you want to close the gap between how you show up at work and how you show up in life - I can help - click the link below and let’s talk.

www.theone-percent.com

When Mike Lashmar and I first spoke, he was spinning lots of plates - juggling a business, a family, his health and trying to hold it all together.

But under the surface, he was knackered. Running on empty. Watching films with the kids and falling asleep 30 minutes in. Half-in at home, half-there at work - and completely out of rhythm with himself.

On the outside, he looked successful.

Inside, he felt like he was blagging it.

That was 18 months ago.

Fast forward to today, and Mike’s fitter, healthier, more grounded - and actually showing up the way he wants to. Not just for his business. But for himself, his wife, and his boys.

We cover:

• How Mike went from stuck and out of shape to Mr. Norwegian 4x4 (you’ll see…)
• The lies we tell ourselves about that keep us stuck
• The compound effect of doing the basics - even when life is full-on
• The gap vs gain mindset that changed how Mike views progress
• Why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s your responsibility

If you’ve been blagging it for a while - hoping life calms down so you can catch up - this one’s for you.

Hit the link below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

When Mark Kinally first got in touch, he was successful on paper - but carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Running a business. Raising a young family. Trying to be everything to everyone.

Like many men, COVID brought clarity - but also highlighted what wasn’t working.

Mark didn’t want to repeat the same patterns. Especially with a big move to Portugal on the cards. He didn’t want to carry old habits into a new life.

So we started the work - and over the last 8 months, Mark’s transformed how he thinks, operates, and behaves.

We cover:

• Why fixing your environment won’t fix your internal problems
• How small habits can keep you sane during major life transitions
• What it means to build a “new normal” that actually works
• Why stress isn’t the issue - your response to it is
• The power of leading from the front, especially with your kids

Whether you’re burnt out, juggling a million things, or craving change - this episode is a masterclass in taking ownership, building better habits, and becoming the version of yourself that your future self (and your family) will thank you for.

And if you want that shift - I can help.

Hit the link below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com

James Brook is a CEO, a dad of two, husband and someone who - on the surface had it together.

But underneath, when it cam to taking care of himself, he was caught in the all-or-nothing loop.

If he couldn’t do it perfectly, he wouldn’t do it at all.

The result? Stop-start cycles. No momentum. Constant frustration.

In this episode, we talk about how James broke that loop - not by pushing harder, but by building systems that actually fit real life.

We cover:

• How the all-or-nothing mindset creeps into every area of life
• Why structure, consistency and clarity beat intensity every time
• The shift from pressure-driven chaos to calm, confident execution
• How to build emotional resilience alongside physical momentum
• Why lowering the bar isn’t lowering your standards - it’s building something that lasts

This isn’t just about habits - it’s about identity, self-leadership, and showing up when it counts.

If you’re stuck in stop-start mode and want to build something sustainable - this is the work I do in The One Percent.

Hit the link below to find out more:

www.theone-percent.com