The Mindset Mentor Meets Angela Cox

Breaking the Perfection Myth:
Tim Davies on the Power of Innovative Thinking
Ever feel like success means never messing up? Stuck in a dead-end job and dreaming of something more? This episode of the Mindset Mentor Meets Podcast is your wake-up call. Host Angela Cox chats with Tim Davies, the forward-thinking CEO of ivolve Group. Together, they bust the myth of flawlessness and show you the power of embracing your mistakes and innovative thinking.
This episode is your roadmap to redefining success. Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, Angela and Tim will inspire you to ditch the masks and lead with authenticity.  
Get ready to discover how vulnerability can be your superpower, not your weakness. This episode is all about unlocking your true potential and turning your stumbles into stepping stones. Plus, Tim shares his incredible journey – from navigating different careers to leading with a pioneering spirit. Tune in to be inspired to lead with innovative thinking and more.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how embracing failure can be a powerful tool for growth. 
Learn how authenticity and vulnerability in leadership can transform your professional relationships and organizational culture.
Gain insights into the innovative thinking fostered by embracing DIY projects and other hands-on activities. 
Resources
Contact Tim Davies on LinkedIn
Visit ivolve Group
Coaching with Angela Cox
Listen to The Mindset Mentor Meets
Episode Highlights
[2:37] Tim's First Proudest Moment: When Failure Became Tim's Greatest Teacher 
Tim shares that openness about failures and challenges can strengthen personal and professional connections.
He discusses a specific instance, "Leaders Unplugged," where he openly talked about his failures, leading to an unexpectedly positive response from the audience.
Tim observed that this openness about failures and vulnerabilities led to an outpouring of gratitude from listeners, who felt more seen and understood.
[12:47] Tim's Second Proudest Moment: Transitioning to CEO and Changing Sectors
Tim narrates his journey of becoming CEO of ivolve Group and the challenges of entering a new sector with a fresh perspective.
He emphasizes the importance of being commercially sensible without compromising on quality care.
Discussing the integration of businesses within Ivolve Group, Tim explains the importance of developing a new team and culture focused on transparency, vulnerability, and error admission to foster psychological safety.
Tim discusses the impact of organizational trauma and the importance of reassurance, innovative thinking, and calm leadership in times of transition and uncertainty.
[22:15] Tim's Third Proudest Moment: Personal Growth Through a DIY Project
Tim shares his experience of renovating a static caravan, which served as a metaphor for personal growth and the value of investing effort into a project.
He describes how hands-on activities, like DIY projects, can be an exercise in innovative thinking and provide a sense of achievement.
Tim reflects on the importance of such activities for balancing professional responsibilities and personal well-being.
[28:30] Overcoming Perfectionism and the Value of Authentic Leadership
Tim and Angela delve into the pitfalls of perfectionism, discussing how striving for flawlessness can hinder personal and professional development rather than foster it.
They touch upon the challenge of public speaking and the realization that perfection in communication is less important than authenticity and connection with the audience.
Tim advises against overpreparation and stresses the importance of being relatable and human in professional settings.
We must understand the role of EQ (emotional intelligence) over IQ in leadership success and the continuous journey toward personal and professional growth.
5 Powerful Quotes
[3:03] “I realized that [to] be more open about one's failures, or the ch

The Power of Habits and a Positive Mindset: How Tony Humberstone Built a Thriving Business
Being rejected hurts — and even if it happens again and again, it doesn't get any easier. The pain of getting doors slammed to your face, receiving rejection emails to your job applications, or being ignored scars a person. 
But that doesn’t have to be the end of your story.
In this episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets, Angela Cox meets with Vooba Founder and CEO Tony Humberstone to talk about his journey from being a humble door-to-door salesman to building a successful digital marketing agency, all the while maintaining a close relationship with his family.
Having braved multiple rejections and even falling into a health slump, Humberstone shares how he overcame all the obstacles in his life through a positive mindset and building good habits. It might sound cheesy, but this episode details how he applied that in his life and how that changed everything for him.
Change starts from that one positive thought. Passion fuels it, and discipline allows it to go on. Let's dive into Tony Humberstone's story and learn all about his journey toward success.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how a positive mindset can influence your actions and drive you to do better.
Understand how combining hard work, discipline, and a positive mindset makes all the difference.
Discover how balancing your work with your health and family relationships makes life worth living.
Resources
Contact Tony Humberstone on LinkedIn
Visit Vooba 
Coaching with Angela Cox
Listen to The Mindset Mentor Meets
Episode Highlights
[03:19] Tony’s First Proudest Moment: His Sales Journey
Tony started as a service engineer obsessed with sports, but he admits he didn't have a career mindset.
He landed a job at BT Phonebooks through a friend in his squash club and began his career in sales.
He didn't get good responses at first, but he kept going until he chanced upon Mortgage Search UK and got his first big sale.
He eventually moved to London and got a job at a Google Adwords agency called REACH Local, but his passion called him to start his own business.
He began PPC Stars, which eventually evolved into Vooba over the decades
[13:56] Tony’s Second Proudest Moment: His Journey of Shaping Up
His busy London lifestyle made it difficult to stay in shape. He wasn't sleeping enough and felt burned out.
Tony wanted to change, so he challenged himself by entering a half Ironman: a triathlon event involving swimming, biking and a marathon.
He loved the event and continued doing them, relishing in his proud moment of crossing the finish line each time.
Being physically active helped him in his business as well.
Tony is thinking of what he can do to challenge himself even more.
[18:59] Tony’s Third Proudest Moment: His Daughter
Tony’s proudest achievement is his daughter.
He and his wife love seeing her develop into a fine young lady.
He maintains a close relationship with her, and they communicate often.
Still, Tony hopes to travel more once his daughter leaves the nest.
[22:50] Tony’s Ultimate Secret to Success
Build up good habits through discipline
Keep an open and positive mindset regarding rejection. Don’t fear it.
This mindset helps run a business when many variables are outside your control.
5 Powerful Quotes
[02:13] 'I'm always glass half full and not a glass half empty. I'm a big believer in positive mindset.'
[10:57] ‘We all want to make money, but I still, to this day, get a buzz out of bringing a client on board and then helping them grow. And ultimately: if they grow, we grow, so that drives me to this day.’
[15:54] 'I ended up doing five [triathlons], but the first one I did, I mean, literally, I was crawling over the finish line. It wasn't a particularly amazing time, but it then inspired me to obviously get better at it and work a bit harder.'
[23:37] ‘Just going back to the story about knocking on doors: a lot of

How Self-Trust Can Change Your Life with Lucy Chamberlain
Five, ten, or twenty years in the future, you will undoubtedly be different from who you are today. However, all of us have a future we want to pursue and an idea of who we want to be. The best way to make these goals come true is to grow and start doing small things that can change your life in the long run — and it starts with self-trust.
Lucy Chamberlain’s life is not the same as it was five years ago. In this episode, she returns as a guest to The Mindset Mentor Meets to share how her life has changed so far. She talks about her proudest moments in the past years and how they symbolized her growth. 
Lucy has faced challenges and developed true self-trust to become the person she’s proud to be today. From her achievements as a founder of a company to tapping into her authentic and confident self, she places herself where she wants to be. Even now, she continues to do the small things that can bring her to the future she strives for.
You, too, can take the steps towards the future you want, no matter where you are in life. You’ll learn the importance of confidence and authenticity and find out what it means to tap into your courage to change your life. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Lucy as we learn from her proudest moments and how they transformed her life.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how validation and approval can help keep you on the right track.
Learn the importance of working from a place of authenticity and self-trust in the value that you bring to the world
Find out how self-care and small everyday actions can create a domino effect that changes your future.
Resources 
Meditations with Tara Brach
Connect with Lucy ChamberlainAWS Summit London
C&C Search
LinkedIn
Email

Coaching with Angela Cox
Listen to The Mindset Mentor MeetsThe Mindset Mentor Meets: Episode 5 with Lucy Chamberlain

Episode Highlights 
[02:03] What Has Changed in Lucy’s Life?
Lucy's battle with COVID-19 was challenging, yet it served as a catalyst for her personal and professional growth, especially in her role as the founder of C&C Search
Following the pandemic, she dedicated herself to revitalizing and expanding her business, which has impressively grown from a small team of 5 to a vibrant group of 24 exceptional individuals.
[03:38] Lucy’s First Proudest Moment: Becoming a Certified B Corp
Lucy’s first proudest moment was achieving their B Corp certification as a company. The certification was an approval that their purpose-led business was on the right track.
B Corp companies are companies that operate with society, the environment, and the company in mind. 
Every part of the process, from hiring to giving back to the community, is assessed. This difficulty encouraged Lucy to evolve and develop the company.
Approval and validation greatly matter to Lucy, but external validation won’t give her true self-worth and self-trust. It’s alright to seek external validation sometimes.
The B Corp certification isn’t about Lucy. Rather, it’s about taking care of the people who work for her and their clients. 
[11:42] Lucy’s Second Proudest Moment: Growing Her Self-Trust
Lucy was invited as a host to AWS Summit London to talk about developing true self-confidence.
This achievement symbolizes how far she has come and her growth over the past few years. 
Lucy once felt she had no value to share. Now, she’s able to accept the invitation without self-doubt and speak from a place of authenticity.
It was difficult to get to this part of her journey. She has always been an authentic person, but felt like she wasn’t enough.
Lucy no longer worries about what others think about her. Comfortably owning your power can change how you feel and connect with others. 
[17:49] Lucy’s Third Proudest Moment: Making Time for Self-Care
Lucy finally went back to hot yoga this year. For Lucy, this is a significant step to

The Executive Edge: Why You Should Believe in Yourself with Stephen Gallagher
 When you're at the bottom, there's nowhere to go but up. But going upward from there isn't as easy as it sounds. Rising out of your darkest moments requires a lot more than just grit. It's all about being able to believe in yourself — believing that you can pull yourself up and learning to be vulnerable enough to allow other people to help you rise.
In this episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets, Angela Cox interviews Stephen Gallagher, Executive Director of EF Group. Stephen describes his journey from the lowest point in his life to create the success he enjoys today with his wife and daughter and how he tries to raise the bar on being a better person in both his life and those around him.
From overcoming a debilitating injury that threatened his mobility to achieving remarkable success in both personal and professional realms, Stephen's story is a testament to the power of self-belief and resilience. He shares invaluable insights into how embracing vulnerability and integrity has been pivotal in his journey, offering listeners practical advice on cultivating a mindset geared towards growth and success.
Where are you now? Is it a dark moment in your life, or do you think you’re at the heights of your success? There’s always something you can improve — whether in yourself, your organization, or someone around you. No matter where you are in your life right now, Stephen’s journey is something you can definitely learn from.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Understand why believing in yourself is the key to overcoming any odds.
Learn how having unshakable integrity empowers your self-belief and helps strip away self-doubt.
Understand how transparency and honesty help get everyone on the same page when it comes to striving for a goal.
Resources 
Contact Stephen through LinkedIn
Visit the EF Group Website
Coaching with Angela Cox
Listen to The Mindset Mentor Meets
Read The Mother of All Jobs by Christine Armstrong
Episode Highlights 
[03:31] Stephen’s First Proudest Moment: Recovering from the Impossible
In October 2019, Stephen fell and shattered his humerus, then contracted a rare condition that paralyzed his right arm.
It was his first time feeling vulnerable — there was very little he could do on his own, and he was reliant on both medication and his wife.
Although there was a surgery that could fix his arm, his surgeon told him that it was practically impossible that he would use his arm again. His surgeon said that Stephen had better odds of winning the lottery than regaining full mobility in his right arm.
Stephen was undaunted; he devoted himself to doing his exercises and physical therapy until, against all odds, he could do something we take for granted: pick up a bottle.
[10:08] Journeying Out from the Pit of Despair
Recovering from his paralysis was a massive journey. Stephen says he had PTSD and that his wife would wake him up when he had tremors.
At this low point in life, he started questioning the meaning of life: what was his purpose? What could he offer?
Seeing a therapist and taking medication were crucial in helping him on this journey.
Stephen emphasizes the need for greater awareness and open discussions about mental health in his community.
Instead of trying to return to who he was, Stephen aimed to move forward and change for the better.
[13:17] Stephen’s Second Proudest Moment: His Daughter
Stephen’s daughter has moderate hearing loss and now has hearing aids — but she’s adapted to it well and has shown remarkable positivity.
She embodies the values of generosity, thoughtfulness, and kindness, as instilled by Stephen and his wife.
One moment that makes him proud is when his daughter comforted her classmate when they were having a bad day.
Stephen and his wife were told that they wouldn’t be able to conceive naturally. But they defied the odds once again, being able to gi

Escaping the Imposter with Angela Cox
In this special episode Mindset Mentor Meets host, Angela Cox shares her thoughts on taming the imposter. It’s a heartfelt download in which she shares how it felt to be in her shoes when she worked at senior levels in corporate, versus how she feels now in her role as coach, and founder of Paseda360 Coach Training Academy.
Angela shares the steps she took to leap from corporate to coaching to inspire those who might feel like doing it to.
Find out more about Paseda360 Courses.https://paseda360.com/courses/advanced-practitioner/

Achieving More: Kelly Cookes on Success in Work and Life
What does it take to achieve a harmonious blend of a high-flying career and a fulfilling personal life? For Kelly Cookes, it’s about embracing the challenges with humility, having a great support network, and taking pride in each triumph, big or small. In a world of constant high stakes and personal commitments, finding equilibrium is an art in itself. Every experience, be it a professional milestone or a personal journey, contributes to this delicate balance.
In this episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets, Angela Cox interviews Kelly Cookes, CCO of The Travel Advantage Partner Group. Kelly offers invaluable insights into her journey, discussing her proudest moments both at home and in the corporate world. She addresses the challenges and triumphs of reaching the C-suite in a predominantly female-led industry, while also opening up about her role as a mother, wife, and leader.
Kelly's approach to success wasn't straightforward; it was filled with many sideways movements and roles she never expected to take on. But her family, team, and network were always there to keep her going — because she invests in her support network just as much as they help her.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or someone trying to juggle professional ambitions with personal commitments, listening to Kelly's experiences can empower you to navigate your path with confidence and grace.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover the art of juggling a top-tier career and a rich personal life
Determine how to embrace resilience in the face of adversity
Learn why a support network is critical to success
Resources 
Contact Kelly on LinkedIn or follow her on Instagram and X.
Visit The Advantage Travel Partnerships
Coaching with Angela Cox
Listen to The Mindset Mentor Meets
Read The Mother of All Jobs by Christine Armstrong
Episode Highlights 
[02:34] Kelly’s First Proudest Moment: Her Family
Kelly shares her life as a happily married mother of two, emphasizing the journey more than a singular event.
Despite occasional imbalances, she prides herself on maintaining a dynamic balance between her professional and personal life.
Kelly points out some critical things that help her to improve her work-life balance: having good boundaries and a strong support network.
She highlights the reality of being unable to do it all - like missing some school pickups - but compensates with quality time when possible.
[10:46] Kelly’s Second Proudest Moment: Reaching the C-Suite
In a female-dominated industry with scarce senior female representation, Kelly's rise to the C-suite stands as a significant milestone.
Senior roles in her industry looked far away and unachievable to Kelly when she began her career, but reaching the C Suite was always a goal.
Moving up was never a straight path. Kelly took several sideways moves, such as embracing developmental roles and navigating unexpected challenges, like the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Kelly sees her journey not as an end but as a stepping stone, with her sights set on a future CEO role.
[17:32] Kelly’s Third Proudest Moment: Becoming an Authentic Leader
Kelly invests substantially in her team, acknowledging the support she received on her journey.
She speaks about evolving into an authentic leader, comfortable in her own skin and leadership style.
She used to feel that she needed to pretend to like something or know something to fit in. Today, she’s just honest about who and what she is.
Kelly embraces honesty and authenticity, recognizing that inauthenticity is both uncomfortable and counterproductive to performance.
[22:51] Kelly and Impostor Syndrome
Kelly opens up about experiencing impostor syndrome, particularly in high-stakes meetings or when discussing unfamiliar topics.
Leaders tend to want to be the best person in the room. Not being the best creates a lot of self-doubt.
Kelly likens leadership t