North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

Originally aired: September 2024
Episode Number: 174
Building a successful career and raising a family can often feel like competing priorities, especially when societal expectations, financial pressures, and personal ambitions all pull in different directions. But creating a life that aligns with who you truly are begins with giving yourself permission to define success on your own terms.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, co-founder of City Ladies Networking and CEO of Moja Sophie Milliken shares her personal journey of navigating single motherhood while building a successful business. Discover why choosing the right support systems, asking for help, and staying true to your ambitions can create not only greater opportunities for yourself, but also a stronger foundation for those you care about most.
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Episode Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Terry Gormley to explore his remarkable journey from South Yorkshire coal miner to accomplished business owner and coach. We dive into powerful strategies for transforming limiting beliefs, building balanced thinking, and taking practical action to design and live your ideal life. Discover how mindset, planning, and daily habits can help bridge the gap between knowing and doing—empowering you to create lasting success in business and beyond.
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - Origins: Upbringing in a Mining Village
01:06 - Early Career as a Coal Miner and Realizing the Need for Change
01:54 - Transitioning to Fire Service and Upskilling
02:41 - The Leap from Employment to Entrepreneurship
03:42 - Communication Challenges and the Role of NLP
04:16 - Discovering NLP and Transforming Mindset
05:05 - Human Behavior, Success Modeling, and Coaching Career
06:04 - Supporting Professional Athletes and Entrepreneurs
07:29 - Incongruence: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing
08:08 - Internal Blockages and Building New Habits
09:19 - Introducing the Balanced Thinking Framework
10:13 - Managing Negative Thoughts and Building Positive Habits
11:54 - The Power of State and Mindset in Entrepreneurship
13:41 - Creating Mental Frameworks for Daily Success
14:09 - Practical Exercises to Shift Thought Patterns
15:22 - The Importance of Language and Self-Talk
16:14 - Using Physiology to Boost Confidence and Well-Being
17:03 - Mindshaper Academy and Developing Balanced Thinking
17:23 - The Challenge of Time Management and Planning
18:12 - The Ideal Week Exercise for Awareness and Discipline
19:46 - Proactive Versus Reactive Planning for Business Owners
21:03 - The Science of Habit Change and Routine Creation
22:45 - Applying Mindset to Achieve Tangible Business Results
23:12 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Through Action
25:00 - Taking on Fears, Challenges, and Public Speaking
26:32 - The Ripple Effect of Personal Growth
28:16 - Raising Capital and Breaking Self-Imposed Limits
29:23 - Business Acquisitions: Lessons and Challenges
30:39 - Living Life by Design and Values-Based Decision Making
32:28 - The Life-Changing Power of Thinking Time
34:03 - Designing Your Ideal Lifestyle Now, Not Later
36:46 - Creating Your Own Framework for Freedom
38:01 - The Importance of Asking Possibility Questions
39:27 - Impact and Mission: Making a Difference in Others' Lives
40:05 - How to Calculate and Achieve Your Ideal Lifestyle
41:08 - Where to Find Out More About Terry Gormley
42:13 - The Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself
44:00 - The STIEA Framework: Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Results
45:27 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways
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Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations
Website - https://www.willpolston.com
Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/
Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston
Check out Terry's website by clicking here: http://terrygormley.com/
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Originally aired: September 2024
Episode Number: 173
Many of us approach personal growth by separating the mind, body, and emotions into different disciplines. But what if the real breakthrough comes from understanding that they were never separate to begin with?
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Coherent Leadership Coach Sal Jefferies explores one of the most overlooked principles across philosophy, yoga, and psychotherapy: the interconnected nature of human experience. Find out why true transformation happens when we stop treating our thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behaviours as isolated systems and begin to see how each influences the other in creating lasting change and peak performance.
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Originally aired: September 2024
Episode Number: 172
Success and fulfillment are rarely the result of working harder alone. They come from building the right habits, protecting your most valuable resource, and creating the space needed to think, decide, and live with greater intention.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, mindful leadership teacher, speaker, author, and entrepreneur Rob Dube reveals the ten disciplines that transformed his approach to life and business. From long-term thinking and taking regular time off to mastering focus, setting boundaries, and embracing humility, discover the practical framework designed to help high achievers reclaim their time, gain clarity, and create success with greater peace and purpose.
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Originally aired: September 2024
Episode Number: 171
Life-changing breakthroughs and peak performance often come not from doing more, but from creating space for clarity, stillness, and deeper thinking. For entrepreneurs and high achievers, learning when to pause can become one of the most powerful advantages of all.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, multifaceted entrepreneur and wellness expert Jason Campbell explores why mental resets are essential for creativity, intuition, and sustained success. Discover how stepping away from constant mental noise can unlock flow states, spark original ideas, and help entrepreneurs tap into their highest level of creative expression.
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