A lot of conversations with clients and audiences recently have been about consistency.

Starting a new habit is one thing, sustaining it takes a whole other set of strategies.

This episode gives a few insights about how to achieve this, and find a level of consistency that keeps you on track for continual progress.

- Why small actions can make a big difference

- The anatomy of a habit and what that's important for consistency

- How to avoid being Derailed by slip ups

- Creating habits that serve rather than enslave you

- Why it is essential to acknowledge the wins along the way

If consistency is one of your priorities for this year then this episode may be just what you need for a bit of a boost!

I’m joined today by the chief operating officer at Genistar - one of the fastest growing financial services companies in the UK - Michael Cody.

But you’re not going to hear us talking about financial services, or even his role as a COO, but you are going to hear about his incredible transformation over the last few years.

At the end of 2020 Michael weighed over 32 stone - that’s 451 pounds or 204 kg and a BMI of over 60.

Today he weighs under 18 stone, having lost - or as he puts it - ‘released’ - over 14 stone which is just about how much I weigh and I’m not particularly light.

The real gold in this conversation isn’t the mechanics by which Michael achieved this, but the mindset he has adopted that has allowed him to be so consistent.

We talk about identity and beliefs, the way you speak to yourself, self-compassion, being intentional, self-leadership and sovereignty, the importance of your environment, and designing systems into your life that allow you to succeed.

Michael shares the impact that this has had on so many areas of his life, and of course I ask him about his energy and how he feels since adopting new habits and upgrading his life systems.

This interview is packed with wisdom and inspiration and yes, some of the actual changes that Michael made in order to lose the weight but that really is secondary to the deeper inner work that I hope this inspires for you as well.

You may not be on a weight loss journey but the principles of mindset changes when you embark on any major goal are relevant regardless of the context.

Happy 2025!

It's the time of year when a lot of people will be setting New Year resolutions, even though they have a spectacularly high failure rate!

In this episode I discuss the difference between goals and resolutions (and why the confusion between the two is often partly to blame for the failure), and share some top tips for setting resolutions that stick.

Some people say that you shouldn't need to wait for January to bring about change in your life but if it's done the right way it can be the perfect time for it!

I'm looking forward to resuming regular episodes with interviews and more solo podcasts, and hopefully there'll be something in there to give you a bit of a boost.