Make It Happen with Will Polston

Episode 159 - Overcoming the effects of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction with the neuroscience-backed program, TIPP with Dr. Don Wood   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Don Wood, PhD, author, speaker, Founder & CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute, and creator of the patented TIPP method focused on helping people resolve their trauma and get their lives to a place of high performance.    He has helped 1000’s of people live a better life and overcome the effects of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction with his neuroscience-backed program, TIPP.   TIPP program is designed to clear away the effects of disturbing or traumatic events, repurpose old thinking patterns and set the individual’s mind up for peak performance.    Dr. Wood is also author of two books, Emotional Concussions and You Must Be Out of your Mind and is releasing his newest book Don’t Mess With My DNA in near future.   In this episode, Will has Dr. Don Wood as his guest and they talk about: Is trauma generational? Autoimmune disorders and their connection to trauma How unresolved trauma affects performance and relationships Using NLP for healing trauma and personal growth Hacks for better sleep   To find more about Dr. Don Wood and Inspired Performance Institute, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 158 - Spreading Kindness in Biscuit Form with Lisa Shepherd & Saskia Roskam   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Lisa and Saskia are the founders of The Biskery, an online bakery specialising in personalised and branded biscuits.   Their business started out as an outlet for their creativity and hunger for adventure after having children. It evolved from a little market stall selling cakes to a six-figure online business, creating award-winning biscuits for brands like Karl Lagerfeld, Google and The BBC.   The real product however is kindness. Not only do they help spread kindness in biscuit form, they capitalise on kindness in all aspects of the business - from the way they interact with their customers and team to their sustainable production processes and packaging.   Their vision is to introduce more female qualities to the business world. Remove the stigma associated with working mothers. And run a purposeful business that enables women to combine a career with motherhood - without the guilt.   In this episode, Will has Lisa and Saskia as his guest and they talk about: How they met and started a biscuit business The challenges of starting and growing a small business How they spread kindness through personalised biscuits Limiting beliefs and resourcefulness in business   To find more about Lisa, Saskia, and The Biskery, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 157 - Emotional Intelligence and ADHD with Patrick Kilcarr   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Patrick Kilcarr, Ph.D. has been Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999. The Center offers, along with direct clinical services workshops and training on a variety of health/mental health issues, especially related to emotional intelligence, leadership and motivation.    Patrick is a master trainer in emotional intelligence, certifying professionals to use the EQ-i2.0 (the most valid and reliable self-assessment of emotional intelligence) to assess and evaluate the social and emotional competencies of individuals in a variety of professional venues.    He graduated from the Georgetown University Leadership Certification Course along with being an adjunct professor in the School of Health Sciene Georgetown University, teaching interactive courses on personal development, sexual health and emotional intelligence.   He completed his Ph.D. in Human Development, through the acclaimed Institute of Child Study at the University of Maryland, College Park. All of his work is directed towards strengthening the individual with respect to his/her innate talents and abilities.    He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity. With regard to ADHD he co-authored an award winning book, “Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, sons and ADHD.” Dr. Kilcarr maintains a private practice in Washington, DC where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy to local residents.   In this episode, Will has Patrick as his guest and they talk about: The difference between IQ and EQ Emotional intelligence and its applications in therapy and leadership How to deal with ADHD in terms of impulsitivity Growing your emotional intelligence through assertiveness and leadership   To find more about Patrick, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 156 - Being Authentically You with Dr. Barbara Morris Jensen   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Barbara Morris Jensen, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach, has dedicated her career to helping people live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Her compassion and ability to quickly tune into the deeper dynamics that underlie the challenges people face, makes her a reliable resource for lasting change and helping people find their true path.   She uses hypnotherapy and solution-focused skills to help her patients and clients recognize and upgrade their subconscious beliefs that have held them back and kept them stuck, and to free them from the pain of the past.   Her approach assists in creating meaningful and lasting change through re-processing and re-evaluating outdated mental patterns and emotional cycles and restoring connection with the authentic self. She’s been called the Soul Whisperer with her ability to notice and draw out the true nature of others and help them develop and live an authentic life.   Her passion is to inspire, guide and uplift those willing to walk the awakening path, to break the barriers and evolve beyond self-imposed limits. This change, this restructuring of the mind to connect with the soul, is what she calls the Soul Revolution.   In this episode, Will has Dr. MJ as his guest and they talk about: What is the true meaning of being authentic Healing inner child and childhood trauma Can authority get in the way of authenticity? How to overcome obstacles to achieve goals   To find more about Dr. MJ, click here to access her Instagram page.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 155 - Happier At Work with Aoife O'Brien   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Aoife O’Brien is the founder of Happier at Work, with the mission to accelerate the progress of women at work. She is passionate about creating a culture that supports women to thrive, and helps organisations increase their bottom line while supporting female leaders to reach their full potential. She works with business leaders and employees to focus on: workplace culture; cultivating balance; and empowering leaders. Aoife has been featured by several national media platforms and public speaking events talking about imposter syndrome, fit, employee engagement, productivity, and remote working. Her award-winning podcast, Happier at Work®, features a combination of interview-based episodes as well as solo podcasting, and has a global audience of over 100k. She has lived and worked in Dublin, London, Perth, and Sydney and has a MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour, a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching and a Certificate in Career Coaching.   In this episode, Will has Aoife as his guest and they talk about: Workplace happiness and its three elements Why are people unhappy with their work The importance of organisational fit when looking for work How to deal with impostor syndrome   To find more about Aoife, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 154 - Passion, Power and Purpose with World Boxing Champion Boxer Billy Schwer   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Billy Schwer is a former British, Commonwealth, European & World Boxing Champion who's now a Personal Performance Coach & Professional Speaker.   Billy is a Certified Master NLP Coach. , Certified Master Practitioner of Time Line Therapy and a Certified Master Practitioner of Hypnosis.    Billy has acquired over 10 years of experience in the study of Ontology (the study of the art and science of being).    In addition to this, Billy incorporates 23 years worth of boxing experience. Boxing is a Great Metaphor for Life, alongside his academic studies and is highly experienced in the world of personal growth and change.   In this episode, Will has Billy as his guest and they talk about: His transformational journey to understand why he decided to become a professional boxer His unconscious drivers and identity crisis after his boxing success How Billy reinvented himself through self-discovery and helping others in crisis Some key lessons he'd learned while pursuing self-improvement How he overcame self-doubt   To find more about Billy and his free book, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 153 - Being Blind and Escaping From the 78th floor of the Twin Towers on 9/11 with Mike Hingson    Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Blind since birth, Michael Hingson was born to sighted parents who raised him with a can-do attitude.    Always a high achiever, Michael learned how to ride a bike, and was able to do advanced math in his head!    He received a Master’s Degree in Physics, and a Secondary Teaching Credential. Michael worked for high-tech companies in management until September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the WTC.    Thrust into the international limelight, Michael began to share lessons of trust, courage, and teamwork based on this experience.   Mike is the author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller “Thunder dog,” selling over 2.5 million copies, and his 2nd book “Running with Roselle, A story for Our Youth.”   An international public speaker, Mike delivers inspiring and thought-provoking messages to the world’s elite, including President George W. Bush, and has appeared on hundreds of TV and Radio programs, including Larry King.   In this episode, Will has Mike as his guest and they talk about: How he dealt with being blind from birth during his childhood How his family's fight for inclusion changed his life forever His incredible tale of resilience and leadership on surviving the 9/11 attack blind   To find more about Mike, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 152 - Eliminate Imposter Syndrome and Develop Energy, Focus, Calm, Resilience, and Effortless Confidence with Tara Halliday   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Tara Halliday, is a specialist Imposter Syndrome Coach.   She guides high-achieving leaders to eliminate imposter syndrome and develop energy, focus, calm resilience and effortless confidence.    She has a PhD in Engineering and over 20 years’ experience as a qualified holistic therapist and certified coach. Tara brings a practical and scientific approach to helping high-performers reach their highest potential.   She is the author of Amazon #1 best-seller ‘Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Outsmart Imposter Syndrome’    Her mission and passion are to free high-achievers and leaders from unnecessary, internal suffering so they can live happy, meaningful, successful lives.   In this episode, Will has Tara as his guest and they talk about: What is Impostor Syndrome and its symptoms? How to deal with Impostor Syndrome in professional and personal settings Our unconscious beliefs and their impact on self-worth   To find more about Tara, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 151 - Using Neurofeedback To Optimise Your Brain with Andrew Hill   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Dr. Andrew Hill is the founder of Peak Brain Institute and a leading neurofeedback practitioner and biohacking coach for clients worldwide. He has lectured on psychology and neuroscience  at UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he received a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.   At Peak Brain, Dr. Hill provides individualised training programs to help you optimise your brain across goals of stress, sleep, attention, brain fog, creativity, and athletic performance.    He is the host of the Head First podcast and continues to do research on attention and cognitive performance.   Andrew is one of the top performance coaches in the US and has featured on a number of A-list podcasts including  the Joe Rogan Experience and Dr Drew.   In this episode, Will has Andrew as his guest and they talk about: What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback training and its effects on brain function How Neurofeedback helps with ADHD and anxiety AI's impacts on health care and personalised medicine   To find more about Andrew, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 150 - A Very Special Episode   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   This is the long awaited 150th episode! In this episode, we take a look back at some of the best clips and key golden nuggets throughout the podcast.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 149 - Refinding Purpose with Daniel Wylie   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   This is a special episode as I'm joined by my friend, Daniel Wylie.   He is an award winning entrepreneur, mental health nurse and racing car driver.   In this episode, Will has Dan as his guest and they talk about: -        How he became an entrepreneur -        The advice he has for people who have ADHD and/or Dyslexia -        The importance of learning from failures -        Why having a sense of purpose and passion to maintain happiness is important   To find more about Dan, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 148 - One Golden Nugget with Steven Foster   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Steven Foster is the founder of One Golden Nugget, a venture that aims to elevate humanity's awareness by sharing nuggets of wisdom.    He started collecting people's life advice, which he calls "Nuggets," five years ago to improve himself after spending 25 years building companies that ultimately failed.    One Golden Nugget has had a profound impact on him, as he has listened to thousands of nuggets and stories from remarkable individuals all over the world who have all been through something.    By sharing these nuggets of wisdom, lives have been changed.   In this episode, Will has Steven as his guest and they talk about: What is a nugget of wisdom and where can you learn them from?   The three nuggets of wisdom Steven has learned throughout his business ventures   How the power of kindness and love affects us in all aspects of our lives   To find more about Steven, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 147 - The Power Of Mindset In Business with Mac Attram   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Mac Attram is the Founder & CEO of MindSpace Coaching, a leading business growth expert, widely-regarded as one of the most sought after Business Coaches and Trainers for Entrepreneurs.    He is famous for helping business owners rapidly increase their sales revenues between 20% – 200% in just a few months, as well as implement better processes and build winning business teams so that they can have more time off to enjoy their lives.
 Mac had many years of challenges and failures in business before discovering what really works! His tenacity and over 30 years of Martial Arts practice helped him stay focused and disciplined; a trait he takes into all areas of his life including business.   Mac has also trained and coached over 100,000 business owners & individuals from all over the world in more than 30 countries and has shared the stage with some of the world’s premier thought-leaders, entrepreneurs & speakers, including Robert Kiyosaki, T.Harv Eker, Blair Singer, Les Brown, Keith Cunningham, James Caan, Eric Thomas, Lady Michelle Mone and Duncan Bannatyne.   In this episode, Will has Mac as his guest and they talk about: How Mac started his career in coaching The synergies between martial arts and entrepreneurship, and how the five tenets of taekwondo relate to all different aspects of life The 4 different kinds of business mindset How limiting beliefs about money and wealth limit your ability to create wealth   To find more about Mac, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 146 - Split Second Unlearning Theory with Danny Greeves   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Danny is a multi-award-winning professional therapist, coach, hypnotist, author, and speaker.    His mission is to change the landscape of trauma therapy and help people reduce and resolve painful or traumatic memories based on the groundbreaking Split-Second Unlearning Theory.    Danny is a regular expert on BBC Radio and was featured in USA TODAY as being in the top 9 coaches globally to help you level up your life in 2022.    Danny works with private clients on a 1-2-1 basis in addition to corporate clients including the likes of Google.   In this episode, Will has Danny as his guest and they talk about:   What is trauma? How he got into his line of work Family rules and the causes of childhood trauma Using the Split Second Unlearning Theory to heal trauma and anxiety   To find more about Danny and to download his free e-book, check out his website by clicking here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 145 - The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Kute Blackson is transformational speaker and national best-selling author of You.Are.The.One. and his new book, The Magic of Surrender.    Kute has been recognized as the “Mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice” by Inc Magazine.    Kute has been featured on the Larry King Now Show,  Dr. Drew, NPR, Fox and Friends, Mind Body Green, and many more. His interview with Tom Bilyeu on the popular podcast, Impact Theory , as well as the Bulletproof podcast have received rave reviews   With everything going on in the world, there’s never been a more important time to discuss the topic of surrender.    The Magic of Surrender is a guide to move you past inner struggle to discover the power of letting go of control and how letting go leads to more. Typically surrender is considered passive. Kute wants to show people it isn’t about giving up, it’s about being strong and courageous. It’s about tapping in.    In this episode, we discuss how surrender is a key factor in the lives of so many great people throughout history and shows how listeners can move past barriers in their life to discover the freedom and possibility on the other side of surrender.   The Magic of Surrender, has been endorsed by Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Les Brown (Live Your Dreams), John Gray (Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus) and Martha Beck (NY Times best-selling author), to name just a few.   Kute’s work has changed thousands of lives around the world, which is why we would love you and your listeners to experience the transformative power of this practical wisdom.   His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.   In this episode, Will has Kute as his guest and they talk about:   Why he wanted to help people The key foundations to transform your life What is the magic of surrendering?   To find more about Kute, check out his website by clicking here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 144 - Surviving A Great White Shark Attack with Caleb Swanepoel   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Caleb Swanepoel is as South African champion para surfer, a competitive swimmer and professional speaker.   The ocean is a special space for him and it has changed his life forever.    On the 27th June 2015, at 19 years old, he was in a shark attack and lost his right leg above the knee to a great white shark.    It is a miracle that he is alive today.    Despite the attack he has since gone on to finish his acting degree, study an entrepreneurship post-graduate degree and have become heavily involved in para-sport representing his country, South Africa in para surfing at the World Championships.   He only learnt to surf after his shark attack.   The shark attack changed his life forever both physically and mentally.    He strives to embrace what it means to innovate, adapt and see the glass as half full, not half empty.    Apart from boasting that he can out-drink anyone when it comes to English Breakfast tea, he’s very passionate about the sustainable drive to protect our oceans and our planet, to motivate others and change the way people (and more importantly brands) view disability.   In this episode, Will has Caleb as his guest and they talk about:   His story and experience on being the victim of a shark attack The lessons he’s learned from the experience The importance of having a positive mindset during his recovery   To find more about Caleb, check him out at his Instagram @calebswanepoel and on his LinkedIn page Caleb Swanepoel.   To donate to Caleb's fund for the 2022 World Para Surfing Champs, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 143 - Change Your Game with Baiju Solanki   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Baiju Solanki is an Award-winning businessman, TEDx speaker and CEO/Founder of EnSpirit Global: A platform that creates next generation Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders who are ready to grow personally, scale fast and build legacies.   A former Businessman of the Year, Baiju has experience which extends beyond the realm of enterprise. A trained psychologist, lecturer, speaker and author, he nudges leaders into realising their own potential and power whilst developing high performance teams around them.   Baiju’s experience in academia as a psychology lecturer and in the corporate world as a sales director has helped mould him into the high performance coach whose bold, straight-talking approach helps create radical results for his clients by getting to the roots of the challenges in order for his clients by going deep!   An Inspirational Speaker impacting global stages from the Caribbean, USA to Europe and India, Baiju helps unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and develop thought leaders.   As a best selling author of “Change Your Game”, co-author of leadership titles and The EnSpirit Podcast host, Baiju can be found on all the social media platforms, offering his value, insights and wisdom!   In this episode, Will has Baiju as his guest and they talk about:   The key lightbulb moments he had while studying psychology The three elements of the game of life How to ‘change your game’ and achieve success Why you shouldn’t attach to the outcome and focus on the process   To find more about Baiju and his new book, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 142 - The First Woman To Summit Everest From Both Sides with Cathy O'Dowd   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   South African mountaineer Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest from both sides.    Her many high Himalayan expeditions have provided extensive experience with individuals and teams facing stress, risk and overwhelming challenge.    She shares these insights with her corporate audiences through story-driven expedition case-studies.    She is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who has spoken in 46 countries.   Cathy remains an active adventurer and her most recent trip was an exploratory sea kayak expedition along the coast of Greenland.   In this episode, Will has Cathy as his guest and they talk about:   How she got into rock climbing The lessons she learned from summiting Everest The importance of continuing to learn and being curious in life What her future plans are   To find more about Cathy and to book her as a speaker, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 141 - Flip It: How To Get The Best Out Of Everything with Michael Heppell   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   Michael Heppell is the international best-selling author of 7 books, including ‘How to Be Brilliant’.    His books have been translated in to 27 languages and include the Sunday Times No.1 Best Seller ‘Flip It’.   His latest ’17 – the little way to get a lot done’ was launched in September 2020.    His passion is presenting. He has been described as ‘One of the top 3 professional speakers in the world.’     He works with individuals and organisations who are dissatisfied with being good and have a desire to be brilliant.     Through his events and coaching Michael has worked with everyone from Category B prisoners to business leaders; from Premiership footballers to TV personalities.     Davina McCall credits Michael as ‘The person who, in one hour, changed my life’. Jeffrey Gitomer thinks ‘Michael Heppell is just the very best guy to work with.  He’s awesome.’   Michael works with his wife and business partner Christine, and in 2001 they set a goal ‘To positively influence 1 million lives’.   Through presentations, training, books, audio programmes and coaching they hit this target several years ago and now have the goal to positively influence everyone they connect with.   In this episode, Will has Michael as his guest and they talk about:   The truth about overnight success What’s the ‘flip it’ methodology How to make the most out of everything through your mindset   To find more about Michael and his book, click here.   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.

Episode 140 - 6 Lessons From Climbing Mont Blanc   Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.   In this episode, Will talks about:   Why he climbed the Mont Blanc The 6 lessons he got from summiting Mont Blanc   Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.   Take the 5-Minute Quiz that Reveals What’s Preventing You from Living a Purposeful, Inspired and Energised Life You Love by clicking here.