The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

Do you suffer from imposter syndrome?   That feeling that you are not good enough.   To overcome it requires self-reflection and self-acceptance. But it is possible, especially with the help of my guest in this episode, Sarah Farmer.   Sarah helps those with reduced self-confidence and self-belief stop sabotaging their success and unleashing their potential. But she has also had to overcome her own challenges in life, such as dealing with her anger, living with ADHD, and the effects of being seen as different growing up.   She also shares the difficult times she has faced both as a daughter and as a mother. Revealing a very current and raw situation her family have been faced with.   Sarah vows she will never use her personal circumstances as a reason to give up. And it shows through everything she shares.   “Trust yourself and don’t worry so much” – Sarah Farmer   You'll hear about:   00:58 - An introduction to Sarah 02:03 - Sarah's experience with imposter syndrome 12:05 - The Covid effect 16:20 - What pisses Sarah off? 17:56 - Has Sarah shown anger in her life? 22:20 - Dealing with your shit 26:37 - Sarah on her relationship with her kids 29:52 - Sarah's journey since school 33:47 - How has ADHD affected Sarah's life? 36:48 - Sarah on mental health 39:00 - Sometimes you just have bad days 42:24 - Sarah's work with her clients 45:58 - The impact ADHD has had on Sarah's life 54:13 - What has scared and scarred Sarah the   Sarah’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach/ EMR Consulting - https://www.emr-consulting.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfarmerexeccoach/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahEMRConsultingLtd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNbtDenSbAs-DjwhZNexlw/featured   Have I got imposter syndrome? https://impostersyndromelevel.scoreapp.com/   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

How well do you really know yourself?   Taking time to understand who you are, without listening to other people’s bullshit ideas of what you should be is the most powerful thing you can do.   That is exactly what my guest, Amy Polly, has done to live her life by her rules.   Amy is a Chief Mindfulness Rebel, TEDx Speaker and ADHD Advocate. We delve into what led her to embrace the world of mindfulness and now want to reinvent it as funfulness. Amy shares the struggles she faced with post-natal anxiety, abusive relationships and how she was always different to those around her. Something she understands more about since a diagnosis with ADHD.   Amy’s life of funfulness has come from embracing those differences and being true to herself.   “You can’t go wrong being true to who you are” – Amy Polly   You'll hear about:   00:51 - An introduction to Amy 04:03 - The emotional side of Amy 06:32 - Amy's relationships with family and friends 12:36 - Amy on mental health 20:35 - Are our thoughts true? 22:52 - Amy on her difficult relationships 28:04 - The power of accepting who you are 31:56 - What is funfulness? 37:07 - Tackling toxic cultures 40:18 - Amy on neurodiversity 46:12 - Old Amy vs the new Amy 51:12 - What does Amy struggle with? 57:22 - Amy on love   Amy’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypolly/ Website - https://www.amypolly.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisisamypolly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisisamypolly    Episode resources:   Jaaq.com - https://jaaq.org/home   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

This episode is my guest appearance on the Across The Table Podcast with Target Recruit.   Chris (Base Mindset) is an ex-global top biller at SThree and a £25M Recruitment business owner turned purpose-driven NED and coach.   He believes that almost all business problems are people problems. Because people without a purpose have no centralised reason driving them to perform.   “Lots of companies want to get back to the old school ways of working,” – Chris O’Connell   You'll hear about:   00:00 - Start 03:54 - Adversity, Resilience, and Purpose-Driven Leadership 16:15 - Lessons from Entrepreneurship: Finding Positives in Adversity 31:06 - Purpose, Accountability, and Continuous Growth in Business 32:10 - Coaching CEOs and Building Successful Businesses 53:00 - Evolution of Recruitment Practices and Impact of Culture 55:20 - Future Outlook for the Recruitment Industry   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/   Check out Target Recruit’s podcast Across The Table - https://targetrecruit.co.uk/podcast/

What is your biggest fear in life?   For my guest in this episode, Lewis Ellis, it’s not achieving or even trying.   This ethos has led Lewis to do great things but to also find himself in troubled waters. From creating successful marketing startups, synonymous with guerilla tactics, to washing up in a war zone as a holiday rep.   Lewis shares his fears but also why he wants to live a life by his rules. Whether that’s through the relationships he builds, the way he approaches business or how he views money, he is unapologetically him. And that is a powerful place to be in life.   Lewis also discusses his infamous, viral air pod saga and where his nature for being a disruptor came from.   If you want to live a life unapologetically as you, this one’s going to hit home.   “My biggest fear in life is wasting time” – Lewis Ellis   You'll hear about:   00:43 - An introduction to Lewis 03:56 - Where does Lewis' disruptor nature come from? 08:41 - What's the real Lewis like? 14:04 - Lewis on relationships 20:06 - Lewis and the air pods            25:06 - Lewis on his mental health 29:19 - Did Lewis' parental relationships affect him? 33:49 - What affects Lewis emotionally? 35:18 - What is Lewis' purpose? 44:32 - Using LinkedIn cathartically 47:27 - Will Lewis ever change his approach to life? 51:13 - Is there healing that Lewis needs to go through? 54:46 - What has scarred and scared Lewis the most? 01:00:39 - How important is money to Lewis?   Lewis’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-ellis/ Hussel Marketing - https://hussel.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lewis_ellis_/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LewisEllis Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HusselMarketing   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

You are more powerful than you think.   With the right attitude and mindset, you can achieve anything in life. This is the belief of my guest in this episode, Ani Filipova.   Ani grew up with humble beginnings in Bulgaria, a socialist country, where she was always told “be quiet” and “don’t speak up”. But she knew she wanted more out of life, and she has never let those voices stop her.   Going on to become COO of Citbank that has 250,00 employees globally, Ani talks about why she left it all behind to focus on her family and then become a coach. She shares the deep challenges she faced in having children, and the mental load this had on her fearing it may never happen.   “Apart from dying you can reverse or correct anything” – Ani Filipova   You'll hear about:   00:44 - An introduction to Ani 04:39 - Humble beginnings to COO of Citibank 09:44 - The dark times Ani has faced 15:08 - How has motherhood changed Ani 21:08 - What's important in a healthy relationship? 27:22 - Living with heart palpitations 33:06 - Why Ani climbed Kilimanjaro 35:11 - Why Ani left the corporate world 40:45 - Ani on her coaching 42:13 - How has Ani evolved throughout her life? 43:26 - What has scarred or scared Ani? 49:31 - Is Ani good at setting boundaries? 54:20 - Ani on the loss of her father   Ani’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ani.filipova.148 Change Advisory - https://anifilipova.me/ Ani’s podcast Change is Possible - https://changeispossible.site/   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

What is life like with ADHD?   It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and many will judge those who have it before they get to know them, or even understand what it means to have ADHD.   In this episode I am joined by Thomas Woodhams, who, as well as having ADHD supports others with the condition through his content on LinkedIn.   Thomas is hilarious, honest, and unfiltered about how the condition has impacted his life. From abusive relationships, to getting sacked and hot tub escapades. Expect to hear things from Thomas you wouldn’t hear anywhere else.   He also shares what pisses him off about LinkedIn, how workplaces can support neurodivergence more and find why he went to Bristol just to get a photo for his girlfriend’s mum.   “It’s like a squirrel going in your brain at 300 miles an hour” – Thomas Woodhams   You'll hear about:   01:01 - An introduction to Thomas 03:49 - Did ADHD get Thomas intro trouble as a kid? 08:14 - Why Thomas feels the need to impress         10:36 - What pisses Thomas off on LinkedIn? 12:06 - What is ADHD? 18:01 - Does ADHD make Thomas feel down? 21:58 - How ADHD has affected Thomas' relationships 24:59 - Thomas on suicide 30:13 - Thomas' life and toxic relationships 39:28 - Thomas' experience in recruitment 48:27 – How to improve support for neurodivergence                                              49:23 - Thomas on his relationship with his fiancée 52:31 - LinkedIn according to Thomas            57:13 - Thomas' top 3 traits   Thomas’ resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-woodhams/ Listen to Thomas’ podcast - Be.You - https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-you-podcast/?originalSubdomain=uk My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Imagine your mother leaves a note to say she is going for jam but doesn’t return for 6 months.   This was what happened to my guest Zsike Peter.   Zsike had the hardest of childhoods. Born in Transylvania under the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. After the separation of her parents her stepmother performed cruel acts on her and her sisters that led to her birth mother kidnapping them to flee the country and rescue them.   Later in life the birth of her daughter awoke memories she had long repressed of the child abuse she suffered from her grandfather.   Zsike also gives insights into the world of marketing and how we communicate.   This episode is testament to the strength that Zsike has shown throughout her whole life and to also show the doubters what incredible things she can achieve.   “My mother put all of us on a train and basically kidnapped us” – Zsike Peter   You'll hear about:   00:45 - An introduction to Zsike 02:30 - Zsike's journey since school 06:08 - Life under a dictatorship 15:00 - Being saved by her mother kidnapping her 17:42 - Zsike's childhood trauma 28:06 - How her trauma impacted who she is 31:23 - Zsike's advice to children going through abuse 39:17 - Zsike on life in Hungary with her mother 42:34 - Zsike on how we communicate 49:46 - Confidence vs anxiety 53:26 - Zsike's life as an au pair 01:01:06 - Zsike then vs Zsike now 01:06:50 - What would Zsike say to her younger self?            Zsike’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsike-peter/ Vampire Digital - https://www.vampiredigital.biz/   Zsike’s artwork - https://www.zsikepeter.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zsikepe/ My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Is being vulnerable a strength?   For many showing vulnerability is not something they are willing to do. They see it as a form of weakness. It isn’t, it’s what the world needs more of.   In this episode I am joined by Seth Prezant, who I first met climbing Kilimanjaro. Seth isn’t afraid of vulnerability and shares in depth about his relationships, including his divorce from his wife, and how this had a huge impact on his mental health.   He also talks about how he has shown up as a father, the good and the bad. Seth is all about reflection and honesty, and that’s what you’ll get in this episode.   “There’s a point when you feel it’s ok to love more and care less” – Seth Prezant   You'll hear about:   01:10 - An introduction to Seth          04:15 - Seth's journey since school 09:01 - Seth on boundaries and kindness 15:14 - Seth's parental relationships 19:14 - How does vulnerability link with strength? 22:45 - Seth on his own mental health 30:16 - Why Seth hates the word judgement 34:09 - Seth's family relationships 44:55 - What makes a strong relationship? 56:13 - How did divorce affect Seth? 01:02:30 - What has scared and scarred Seth the most?                                             Seth’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethprezant/ Hike Your Sales - https://www.hikeyoursales.co/     My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

You have the power to create your own story.   No matter what anyone else says or believes, you can achieve the life you want.   My guest in this episode, Meena Adnani, grew up in Indonesia and always knew she needed to break from the traditional role women played in her life experience.   Little did she know that this journey would take her to professional and financial success only to lose it all. Despite that loss, which she shares all about, she went on to build back to a 7-figure business.   Meena talks about how she managed to achieve this and why her resilience and mindset were her greatest assets in being able to do so.   “I’ll never allow anyone to tell me what’s not possible” – Meena Adnani   You'll hear about:   00:43 - An introduction to Meena 02:04 - Meena's journey since school 08:42 - Meena on losing her wealth 12:35 - Being able to prove people wrong 20:27 - How her parental relationships built her resilience 29:31 - You have to believe anything is possible 34:05 - How Meena reached 7-figures 39:29 - People buy from people 45:18 - What Meena is doing for her personal growth 53:49 - Healing is ongoing   Meena’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meena-kumari-adnani/ The Empowered Woman Academy - https://www.strongandshine.com/empowered-woman-academy-2024 Strong And Shine - https://www.strongandshine.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/STRONGANDSHINE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@meena.adnani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meenaadnani/   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Nothing works unless you do.   Your family, your relationships, your business.   That’s why you need to look after yourself first to be able to best serve those around you.   In this episode I am joined by Nat Berman, who has lived by this rule in all areas of his life. He shares his views on the LinkedIn landscape after having built a successful personal brand from the platform.   He also discusses why finding the right people is important but not an easy process, and how this can impact your online presence as well as real world connections. Nat also shares how anxiety has affected him throughout his life and what has worked for him to manage it.   “Look out for number 1 otherwise you’re way less useful to other people” – Nat Berman   You'll hear about:   01:03 - An introduction to Nat 02:21 - Nat's view of the LinkedIn landscape 05:51 - The importance of personal in personal brand          09:57 - Nat's journey since school 14:17 - Nat's version of coaching 18:20 - Nat on family and relationships 20:01 - Nat on enhancing your mental health 22:44 - Where did Nat's anxiety stem from? 24:52 - What is purpose to Nat? 29:04 - Finding the right people 34:43 - Nat on manifestation 39:14 - The misconception of grinding           42:07 - Nat on the algorithm 45:48 - Nat's advice to build a personal brand           49:03 - Nat's worst anxiety   Nat’s resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielberman/ Website - https://natberman.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realnatberman/ X - https://twitter.com/natberman79 Nat’s free brand built guide - https://newsletter.natberman.com/   My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/