IF YOU CAN

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World-record-breaking adventurer, Louis Alexander, sits down with inspirational people who have taken big leaps in entertainment, sport, business and beyond to talk honestly about what led to their success - the doubts, difficulties and decisions that shaped their path. The mission? Make sure you leave with practical lessons you can actually use as you figure out your own next steps.

  1. 6 days ago

    How to Make People Like You (The Psychology of Charisma) | Paul Boross

    Can you actually learn to be more confident and charismatic? Paul Boross believes you can. Known as The Pitch Doctor, Paul is a Psychologist, Author, Speaker and Communication Expert who has spent decades studying what makes some people command a room and why others struggle to be heard. In this episode of If You Can, Paul joins Louis Alexander to break down the psychology of confidence, charisma and persuasion, with practical techniques you can start using immediately. From the way you walk into a room and where you look when making eye contact, to overcoming nerves, changing your internal dialogue and learning from the most charismatic people around you, Paul argues that confidence isn't something you're simply born with, it's something you can practice. They also explore the difference between confidence and arrogance, why even world-class performers still get nervous, how to create instant rapport and why being someone people actually enjoy spending time with could be one of the most underrated skills for success. If you've ever wished you could walk into a room with more confidence, speak more comfortably or connect with people more naturally, this conversation is for you. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk #IfYouCan #LouisAlexander #LifeLessons #Inspiration #Mindset #TakingTheLeap #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #OvercomingChallenges #SelfBelief #GrowthMindset #SuccessJourney #RealConversations #FindingDirection #Resilience We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  2. 30 Aug

    How to Turn an Idea Into a PROFITABLE Business | Waldo Ramsay

    Waldo Ramsay is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rebase Recovery, one of London’s leading health and wellness destinations. But getting there meant learning some difficult lessons about business along the way. In this episode of If You Can, Waldo joins Louis Alexander to reveal what actually happens between having an idea and turning it into a profitable business. From launching before everything was perfect and learning from failure, to finding the right mentors, raising investment, building the right team and knowing when to ask for help, Waldo shares the lessons he wishes he'd known when he started. He also tells the remarkable story behind Rebase, an idea that began after his childhood friend and now co-founder Alex suffered a serious health crisis and spent two months in hospital. If you've ever considered starting a business of your own, this is a realistic look at what it actually takes to make it happen. 00:00 What Nobody Tells You About Starting a Business 01:02 Waldo Ramsay 01:33 The Biggest Lesson He’s Learned 03:48 Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time 04:09 The Story Behind Rebase 05:02 The Health Crisis That Changed Everything 06:07 Discovering Recovery & Wellness 08:24 Turning an Idea Into a Real Business 09:18 Why You Need People Better Than You 11:11 Finding the Right Mentors 13:00 The Reality of Raising Money 16:00 Financial Pressure & Business Mistakes 20:00 Building the Right Team 24:00 Dealing With Failure & Uncertainty 28:00 What Success Actually Looks Like 31:00 Using Stress to Build Resilience 33:26 Louis on Recovery & World Records 35:16 Free Ways to Improve Your Recovery 36:14 Why the Basics Matter 38:53 Bob’s Everyday Hero 39:12 Waldo’s Hero: His Co-Founder Alex I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  3. 23 Aug

    NEVER LOSE HOPE: Jaymi Hensley's Story of Fame, Grief & Resilience

    Jaymi Hensley knows what it feels like to live at both extremes. As a member of boyband Union J, he went from The X Factor to a major record deal, sold-out arenas and a life that looked like the dream from the outside... until the band were dropped, the money stopped, and Jaymi found himself trying to keep up an appearance he could no longer afford. But nothing could prepare him for the loss of his long-term partner, Olly, who passed away just weeks before they were due to marry. In this episode, Jaymi opens up about the highest highs and the lowest lows of his career and his life, what fame really costs, why he's never been able to switch off, and how he found the strength to keep going when hope felt impossible. This is a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it really means to rebuild. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. 0:00 – Introduction 0:57 – Welcome to If You Can 1:11 – The greatest lesson: learning to say no 2:42 – Dropped by Sony six weeks after a number one record 4:07 – Becoming CEO of his own life at 21 5:23 – Buying a Range Rover to keep up appearances 6:15 – Moving back to his mum's, taking back control 7:00 – Unemployed and "untouchable" 8:31 – Built for this: talent, risk and no safety net 10:06 – Reaching the peak of success at just 21 11:02 – The reality of achieving success young 12:09 – 20 years into a career and still asking "what's next?" 14:08 – Staying motivated without traditional milestones 17:04 – A word from Bob 17:57 – Wanting fame, and being honest about it 20:28 – His late partner's dream of the Olympics 22:23 – Would he still choose this path? 23:41 – His first ever gig: Wembley Arena at 17 24:22 – The rush, the addiction, the chase 27:12 – Imposter syndrome and self-sabotage 28:20 – Learning to control his inner thoughts 29:42 – Risk, reward and the pull of the unknown 30:30 – His message to anyone facing adversity right now 33:15 – "The only thing irreversible is when we pass away" 34:15 – Why you have to keep a little hope alive 34:37 – Kris Jenner, Oprah and the power of the comeback 37:16 – Losing his fiancé, Olly, two years ago 38:16 – Why hope is ingrained in all of us 39:07 – The most hopeless he's ever felt 40:08 – The hardest thing he will ever go through 42:12 – The three pillars: risk, sacrifice, faith 43:06 – His hope for what's next: peace 44:31 – Proud of who you are, not what you are 44:53 – Bob's Everyday Hero 46:33 – Closing thoughts DISCOVER BOB... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk #IfYouCan #LouisAlexander #LifeLessons #Inspiration #Mindset #TakingTheLeap #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #OvercomingChallenges #SelfBelief #GrowthMindset #SuccessJourney #RealConversations #FindingDirection #Resilience We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  4. 16 Aug

    DON'T QUIT: A Collection of Life-Changing Lessons

    In this special compilation episode of If You Can, we're bringing together the moments and mindset lessons that have stuck with us most - on fear, resilience, stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks, and why stress might just be your superpower. Featuring insights from Daren Parr, Jack Jarvis, Vicki Anstey & Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  5. 9 Aug

    The Man Who Walked Across Antarctica Twice | Louis Rudd

    Louis Rudd MBE is the first person in history to walk across Antarctica twice. A former SAS soldier with 34 years of military service who's turned polar exploration into one of the greatest feats of endurance the modern world has seen. In this episode, Louis opens up about joining the Royal Marines at 16 despite everyone telling him he wouldn't make it, passing SAS selection at 22 against far more experienced candidates, and the brutal two-and-a-half-month race to the South Pole with Henry Worsley that nearly broke him before it made him. We talk about the "dark arts" of polar travel, the shock of standing alone on the Antarctic ice for the first time, and what it really takes to build self-belief when everyone around you says no. If you've ever needed proof that resilience isn't something you're born with - it's something you build - this is one of the most powerful conversations we've ever recorded. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  6. 2 Aug

    Leading Through Crisis as a British Diplomat | Nikesh Mehta

    Nikesh Mehta OBE is His Majesty's British High Commissioner to Singapore — one of the UK's most senior diplomats, with two decades spent navigating conflict zones, counter-terrorism, and crisis leadership from Iraq to South Korea. In this episode, Nick shares how the son of immigrant parents ended up representing Britain on the world stage — from early self-doubt inside the Foreign Office to senior roles at GCHQ and leading the British Embassy through Covid in South Korea. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him, what it was like leading through the Manchester Arena attack, and the decision-making framework he relies on when the stakes are highest. Whether you're navigating high-pressure decisions of your own or wondering what real leadership looks like under fire, this conversation is full of hard-won lessons from a life spent representing a country — and figuring out who you are while doing it. 0:00 Intro: Meet Nikesh Mehta OBE 0:46 Flipping the script: interviewing the interviewer 3:15 Growing up the son of migrant parents 5:07 Joining the Foreign Office — and early self-doubt 6:58 The Iraq War and life inside counter-terrorism 9:31 Why role models matter 10:09 The UCL mentor who changed his path 13:32 A word from Bob 14:32 Working alongside the UK's top intelligence figures 15:33 Leading through the Manchester Arena attack 18:56 Copilots in leadership: trust and empowering others 21:34 How to make high-stakes decisions under pressure 24:57 Representing your country — and advice for young leaders 25:46 Taking risks in a world built for conformity 27:43 Everyday Hero: Chloe's brother Sam I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn't exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I'm really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_welcometobob 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  7. 26 Jul

    The Firefighters Who Skied to the South Pole | George & Bex

    Firefighters George Gilbert and Rebecca "Bex" Openshaw-Roe became the first team to ski a new, unsupported route across Antarctica to the South Pole, completing the 52-day, 10-hour, 30-minute expedition after four years of fundraising setbacks, doubters, and a shrinking team. In this episode they take us from Pen y Fan to the bottom of the world: George's nearly 28 years as one of the only women on her fire station, Bex's leap from professional athlete and PE teacher into the London Fire Brigade at 37, and the whiteout storm on the Antarctic plateau that very nearly ended the expedition in its second week. It's a conversation about turning doubt into fuel, why fear might be the closest thing to a superpower, and what it actually feels like to reach the South Pole after five years of chasing it. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk

  8. 19 Jul

    The Psychology of Happiness Explained | Stephanie Davies

    Stephanie Davies is a Laughter Psychologist, stand-up comedian, Author, and one of the UK's leading experts on happiness, resilience, and human behaviour. Long before wellbeing became a buzzword, Stephanie was helping people understand the science behind happiness. Over the last two decades, she's worked with organisations including HSBC, Virgin, O2, Nespresso, and First Direct, helping leaders and teams build healthier, happier, and higher-performing workplaces. In this episode, Stephanie explains why so many of us are chasing happiness in the wrong way, why laughter is far more powerful than we realise, and how small changes in our thinking can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. The conversation explores stress, resilience, confidence, burnout, workplace culture, and why happiness isn't about avoiding difficult emotions—it's about learning how to respond to them. If you've ever wondered how to be happier, manage stress more effectively, or build a more resilient mindset, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start using today. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

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World-record-breaking adventurer, Louis Alexander, sits down with inspirational people who have taken big leaps in entertainment, sport, business and beyond to talk honestly about what led to their success - the doubts, difficulties and decisions that shaped their path. The mission? Make sure you leave with practical lessons you can actually use as you figure out your own next steps.

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  • Creator
    Cold Fries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cold Fries
  • Show Website
    IF YOU CAN

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