Winning Not Fighting draws on ancient Eastern wisdoms to provide a practical guide to success, contentment and wellbeing.Hosted by LEON founder John Vincent and...
Ep 10: Positivity and Freedom and Responsibility with Marion Vincent
Central to our martial art of Wing Tsun is the Confucianist principle of respecting and learning from our elders. To honour this tradition and at the turning of the New Year, our guest in this episode is Marion Vincent, John’s mother.Readers of the book Winning Not Fighting will know how her embodiment of principles like Positivity and Freedom and Responsibility have influenced John’s approach to life and business.In an interview that ranges from Marion’s childhood to her retirement from teaching at the age of 85, we discover how those principles came to be instilled in her; how they shaped her experience of living through the Blitz; and how, despite a series of five miscarriages and still-births, she felt able to give John the freedom he needed to take risks. There is, we believe, much to learn from and be inspired by. Marion is in high demand for her time and wisdom. We hope that you enjoy hearing her stories from, and reflections upon, a life still being lived to the full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 9: Positivity with Matt Lucas- could your greatest challenges lead to your biggest opportunities?
How can adversity fuel your creativity?In this episode, John and Julian chat with Matt Lucas, of Little Britain and Come Fly with Me, about how early struggles - losing his hair, academic challenges, his father’s imprisonment, and finding his sexual identity - shaped his character, comedic voice and career.You may know many of his characters from his sketch shows, but here’s a character you may not know so well: Matt Lucas.This is good one if you want to meet the man behind the masks, be inspired to overcome challenges, or want to understand his creative process and how he collaborates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 8: Freedom and Responsibility, and how we can make government more effective with Sir Charles Walker
Do we need better MPs? And would you like to be one? In this episode, Julian and John talk with Sir Charles Walker KBE, the former British MP for Broxbourne. They discuss his passion for authenticity in politics and mental health advocacy. Charles has been open about his own struggles with mental health, using his platform to raise awareness on the issue.This open and frank discussion will be an insightful listen for those who want a deeper understanding of life as an MP, and how we can better understand the needs of those who choose to represent us in parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 7: How to give your kids freedom and responsibility (and talk to them about sex), with parenting coach Josie Taylor
In this episode of Winning Not Fighting, John and Julian sit down with Josie Taylor, a leading expert in Montessori education and Positive Parenting.With over 14 years of experience—and three kids of her own—Josie shares how to raise confident, independent children without punishment. From managing screen time and school stress to handling attention-seeking behaviour, she explains how stepping back can help kids find their true selves.Full of practical insights and real warmth, Josie’s approach is a game-changer for parents wanting a stronger, more loving connection with their children.Josie's Enneagram type is 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 6: Medicine, Mindset, and Mastery with Dr. Ash Kapoor
Are most chronic diseases linked to inflammation triggered by modern life? In this episode of Winning Not Fighting, hosts John Vincent and Julian Hitch sit down with Dr. Ash Kapoor, a pioneering GP and regenerative medicine expert, to explore why we get ill and what simple action we can take to help prevent it. Very few understand more about how the human body works and fewer still are able to communicate simply how to make it last longer. We discuss why our healthcare system may be missing the bigger picture—and how ancient wisdom could hold the keys to a healthier future.Dr. Ash delves into his journey through medicine, his passion for treating patients as whole individuals, and the importance of addressing not just symptoms but the environmental and psychological factors behind them. Ash is an Enneagram 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winning Not Fighting draws on ancient Eastern wisdoms to provide a practical guide to success, contentment and wellbeing.Hosted by LEON founder John Vincent and Wing Tsun master Julian Hitch, Winning Not Fighting explores the lessons of the ancient martial art of Wing Tsun that sprung from the southern Shaolin Temple in China and was made famous by Bruce Lee. The result is a unique combination of business, philosophy, and martial arts that provides a holistic framework for self development.Wing Tsun – and therefore this podcast series - combines practical action with philosophy, and mind with body. In each episode, John and Julian interview and train friends and colleagues from the worlds of medicine and wellbeing, politics, the media, business and sport who can shed light on Wing Tsun's themes of mastery, staying relaxed, freedom and responsibility.Rather than seeing fighting as a prerequisite for achieving, this podcast suggests that, in fact, as soon as we fight, we lose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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