In this empowering and deeply relatable episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tony Roche—marketing professional, husband, father of two—to uncover what happens when life quietly slips into autopilot and you’re left feeling stuck, overweight, and disconnected.

Tony had everything sorted externally: a successful career, beautiful family, and comfortable lifestyle—but beneath the surface, he was quietly burnt out. His weight was creeping upwards, his energy was declining, and the gap between external success and inner fulfilment was growing wider by the day.

This episode explores Tony’s journey of breaking the burnout cycle and intentionally building balance back into his life. From losing over 10 kilos and reclaiming his physical health, to embedding powerful routines that boosted his energy and mental clarity—Tony shares exactly what he did to create sustainable change.

He reveals the real shifts that made the difference: mindset, small habits, and ruthless honesty about what truly mattered. Today, he’s leaner, more energised, and more present as a husband, father, and professional.

If you’re feeling burnt out or think you know what you should be doing but aren’t taking action—this conversation is your call to action.

Life isn’t about knowing what to do. It’s about doing it.

It’s time to break the cycle and build your balance.

In this candid and insightful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with James Forrest—actuary, husband, father of two grown-up kids, and current client—to explore what happens when life quietly slips out of alignment.

James had it all on paper: a successful career, stable family, and a comfortable life. But beneath the surface, he felt disconnected, unsettled, and frustrated. Despite knowing exactly what he needed to do, James struggled with inconsistency—cycling between disciplined phases and burnout, never truly feeling in control.

This is a story about confronting subtle burnout, challenging your internal narratives, and creating lasting change. James shares his journey of embedding sustainable habits, embracing stoicism, and discovering true self-awareness and discipline—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

If you’ve ever felt like life looks perfect from the outside, but inside you’re quietly struggling—this episode is for you.

Life isn’t getting in your way—you are. The good news? You have everything you need to fix it.

It’s time to take control.

In this raw and powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tom Williams—Managing Director, husband, father of four, and current client—to unpack what happens when life doesn’t just drift… it crashes.

Tom shares the behind-the-scenes story of a business crisis that blindsided him—stripping him of control, purpose, and almost everything he’d built over two decades. At breaking point, with his marriage strained, his health spiralling, and his identity in tatters, Tom did what most avoid—he faced the truth.

This is a story of personal responsibility, of what it really takes to claw your way back from fear, chaos, and self-destruction. From giving up alcohol to rebuilding his health, regaining control, and discovering a philosophy of life built on stoicism and structure—Tom reveals the transformation that followed.

Whether you’re stuck in stress, hiding behind success, or feel like you’re spinning too many plates—this episode will hit home.

That rescue call you’re waiting for isn’t coming. It’s not life getting in your way. It’s you. You are the problem…

But you are also the solution.

Time to get to work…

In In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Stuart Jubb - former British Army officer, cybersecurity executive, father, and one of my early clients - for a conversation on what it really means to lead under pressure.

Stuart isn’t just a war veteran. He’s someone who’s led teams through firefights in Afghanistan, helped build and sell businesses, and now runs a fast-growing cyber division in the corporate world.

But the real story? It’s what war taught him about life.

About staying calm when everything’s on fire. About how to lead people when things fall apart. About owning your emotional state - whether you’re on a battlefield, in a boardroom, or parenting at 6am on no sleep.

We talk discipline, emotional regulation, communication, and why perfectionism quietly kills progress.

If you’re spinning plates, under pressure, or just trying to lead better - this one’s for you.

In this energising episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Scott Parsons—founder of a 100-person recruitment firm, father of two, and former client—who shares the subtle but important shift that changed everything: stopping the drift and raising the bar.

Scott wasn’t in crisis. Life looked great. Business was booming, his kids were thriving, and everything “on paper” was a success. But something felt off. He wasn’t looking after himself. The gym was a distant memory. Alcohol had crept in more than he realised. And deep down, he knew he was leaving something on the table.

What followed was a complete recalibration.

Scott shares how small changes in habits, alcohol, food, and movement helped him unlock a whole new level—not just in health, but in fatherhood, mindset, and even business. He didn’t sacrifice anything. He found a better way to do everything.

If you’re doing “fine” but know you’re capable of more—this episode will show you what happens when you stop coasting and start leading from the front.

Find about Scott’s new business at: liftedbrewing.com

In this deeply honest episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Sam Vause—ex-Army officer, operations leader, husband, father, and former client—to unpack what happens when the life you’re living no longer reflects the man you thought you were.

Sam opens up about the slow slide that took him from disciplined and proud… to drifting, overweight, and out of control. Life looked fine on paper: a solid job, a young family, a decent life. But inside? He was silently struggling—battling shame, breaking promises to himself, and feeling like a fraud.

This is the story of what happens when the shadow you cast no longer lines up with the man you want to be—and what it takes to change that.

From shedding over three stone to rebuilding discipline, presence, and peace of mind, Sam shares the small, sustainable changes that helped him stop drifting and start leading again. No fluff, no silver bullets—just real work, real tools, and real results.

If you know you’ve dropped your standards—or you’re not showing up as the man you want to be—this one’s for you.

In this powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tony Brown—a seasoned compliance consultant, father, and former client—who shares the life-altering journey that made him reevaluate everything.

From lockdown burnout and unsustainable habits to a terrifying health scare that left him alone in a hospital bed thinking he might not make it out—Tony opens up about the rock bottom moment that forced him to confront how he was really living.

This episode isn’t about burnout clichés or hustle culture—it’s a raw look at the reality for many high-performing men juggling careers, fatherhood, and expectations. Tony shares what truly changed his trajectory: shifting priorities, dropping the pressure, and doing the work.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in survival mode, running on fumes, or pretending everything’s fine when it’s not—this episode is your call to take a step back, reflect, and do something before life forces your hand.

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Michael Lambe, the MD of MLamb Construction, a civil engineering business turning over £100M with 600 employees. On paper, Michael was a success—leading a thriving business, raising a young family, and managing it all. But behind the scenes, things were slipping.

After a knee operation and a period of personal tragedy, Michael found himself out of shape, struggling to balance it all, and unsure of how to get back on track. He had always seen himself as a fit and capable man, but reality had crept up on him. He was no longer that guy—and it was time to change.

Michael shares how he transformed his habits, rebuilt his discipline, and integrated training into his life without sacrificing family or business. He opens up about the power of consistency, how small changes compound over time, and the mindset shifts that helped him make exercise, health, and presence at home non-negotiable.

This isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about stepping up, doing what you can, and making it work in the real world.

If you’re a high-performing man who feels like life has got away from you, this episode will resonate.