The 1 to ONE Thing

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A podcast about meaningful conversations at work, at home and with yourself! I am Steve Wright, a former technical support and IT manager with nearly 30 years of work experience across the UK and the US.  I have also been involved in personal development for over 20 years, working with Tony Robbins and Joseph McClendon III.  I am now a workplace coach bringing coaching skills to managers to empower and engage their teams. This podcast is an opportunity to share coaching insights, learn directly from coaches and managers in the field, and have a bit of fun! Fun fact: I went the movies with Tony Robbins many years ago!   DM me on LinkedIn if you want to know what we watched (and if he cried?😊)

  1. Sep 18

    Ep. 102 - Possibilitarian shares insights to unlocking your creativity! Dave Gray

    Welcome to another episode of The 1 to ONE Thing! I'm joined by Dave Gray—author, visual thinker, founder of XPLANE, and creator of the School of the Possible. In this episode, Dave and I dive into what it means to be a "Possibilitarian" and how so many of us walk past invisible doors of opportunity simply because we've convinced ourselves we can't draw, can't sell, or aren't creative. We talk about lessons from art school, why business startups are actually massive creative projects, the art of selling without losing your soul, and how building a "third place" community can save you when work or life hits a bump. Connect with Dave Gray: Website: https://schoolofthepossible.com LinkedIn: Shttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davegray/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the show! Timestamps: 01:30 - What is a "Possibilitarian"? 03:45 - Art School vs. Traditional Education: Formulating Problems 07:15 - Supporting Creativity in Our Kids & Steve's Engineering Journey 10:00 - The School of the Possible & Creating a "Third Place" 14:30 - Navigating Layoffs: Weaving the Safety Net Before the Fire 17:45 - The Art of Critique: Vulnerability, First Drafts, and Detachment 21:30 - Redefining Creative Work: Software, Startups, and Building Worlds 25:00 - Learning to Sell: "Nothing Happens Till Somebody Sells Something" 29:15 - Visualizing the Future: "If It Can't Be Drawn, It Can't Be Done" 33:00 - The One Thing Takeaway: Trying the Handles on Invisible Doors

  2. Sep 10

    Ep. 101 - C-Suite Counterweight: Thinking differently

    Welcome to another episode of The 1 to ONE Thing! In this episode, I met with Bernadette Fah, a chief of staff, COO, and self-described "C-suite counterweight" out of Singapore. Bernadette shares her incredible journey from working since age 12 selling shoes in Singapore to raising $11 million for startups, navigating a bipolar 2 diagnosis, and discovering her unique pattern recognition superpower. Together, we dive into why ground-level execution beats high-altitude strategy, how to move from "narrative" to authentic "world building," and why everything in life—from your feelings to your reactions—is ultimately data you can reframe. Connect with Bernadette Fah: LinkedIn: Search for Bernadette Fah on LinkedIn Like, subscribe, and leave a comment to support the channel! Follow on Spotify - it really helps!🙏🏾 Timestamps: 03:00 - What is a C-Suite Counterweight? (Threatening People with Success) 05:00 - Origin Story: Working at 12, Startup Life & Pattern Recognition 06:30 - Navigating Bipolar 2, Overcoming Adversity & Reclaiming Identity 09:00 - World Building vs. Narrative: Authentic Personal Branding 12:00 - The Pigeons Metaphor: Why Ground-Level Execution Gets Things Done 14:00 - Developing "Lost and Found": A Video Game About Defeating Despair 17:30 - The Sandwiched Generation: Finding Permission to Be Yourself 19:00 - Faith, Love, and Grief: Staying Alive for Others 21:00 - The 1 to ONE Thing: Everything is Data & True Self-Awareness 25:00 - Documentation, Memory, and Recognizing Patterns 27:00 - Projects, Collaborations, and Connecting on LinkedIn

  3. Sep 3

    Ep.100 - Functional Healing Strategist: Stress is NOT the enemy

    Welcome to another episode of The 1 to ONE Thing! In this episode, I am joined by Heidi Steenrod, a Master's-prepared Registered Nurse of over 30 years and a Functional Healing Strategist. After witnessing her best friend and her husband both battle cancer, Heidi went on a deep personal journey to explore healing from a different lens—combining functional medicine, clinical nutrition, brain science, and energy medicine. Today, she helps high-achieving professionals move out of survival mode and reclaim their health. We dive deep into why stress isn't the enemy (it's our unexamined response to it), how to spot the "smoke signals" of health crises before they erupt, and the powerful role that gratitude and alignment play in our physical wellness. Connect with Heidi Steenrod: Website: https://www.wanishiwellness.com Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation on her website. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment to support the channel! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The 1 to ONE Thing & Stress as an Unexamined Response 02:30 - From ICU Nurse to Functional Healing: Heidi's Story 05:15 - A Best Friend's Diagnosis & Navigating Patient Advocacy 08:30 - The Double Whammy: When Cancer Hits Home Twice 11:00 - Divine Downloads and the Power of Pranic Healing 14:15 - Wanishi Wellness: Gratitude, Shawnee Heritage, and Root-Cause Medicine 17:30 - Recognizing the "Smoke Signals" of Burnout and Fatigue 20:45 - Women vs. Men: How Heart Health & Prostate Symptoms Show Up Differently 26:00 - The Core Values Challenge: Striving for Success vs. Sacrificing Health 31:15 - Holding Space: Navigating Grief and Celebrating What is Yet to Come 36:30 - The Danger of Chronic Survival Mode: Moving to Rest and Digest Connect with Heidi & How to Take Back Control of Your Health

  4. Aug 27

    Ep. 99 - Weight freedom - It's all about your IDENTITY: Yayoi Komiyama

    Welcome to the show. In this episode of The 1 to ONE Thing, I sit down with the incredible Yayoi Komiyama, a "brain-to-belly" expert and Weight Freedom Coach. Yayoi shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming a severe eating disorder, dealing with the cultural pressures of fitting into unrealistic molds, and shifting her mindset from punishing her body to truly honoring it. We dive deep into why "weight freedom" is so much more powerful than "weight management," how to dismantle the shame and secret habits around food, and why finding your true identity is the first domino to creating lasting physical and mental health. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – The Brain-to-Belly Connection: Why mindset and identity are the ultimate drivers of both our struggles and our solutions with health. 03:00 – What is a Weight Freedom Coach?: Moving away from the endless loop of restrictive dieting and discovering what it means to truly have freedom from the scale. 05:00 – The "Armor of Fat": Yayoi’s origin story of growing up as an Asian girl in San Francisco, moving back to Japan, and using food as a protective shield against childhood teasing. 10:00 – Overcoming Exercise Bulimia: How a sprained ankle forced Yayoi to seek professional help and reprogram her brain to view exercise as a joy rather than a punishment. 15:00 – Weight Freedom vs. Weight Management: Why changing this one simple term shifts your entire belief system about health. 20:00 – The Illusion of the "Skinny Shell": Yayoi opens up about her past use of diet pills and why external looks mean nothing if the spirit inside remains hollow. 25:00 – Unpacking Big Food & the "No Fat" Myth: Navigating the tsunami of media trends, reading food labels, and why food should still be a fun, sensory experience. 30:00 – The Shame of "Secret Eating": A raw discussion on the deceptive habits we develop to avoid social stigma—like buying extra grocery bags or hiding treats—and how to heal from them. 35:00 – The First Domino of Transformation: Why identity is the core of healing, and how "heart coherence" can help us process emotional triggers before running to the kitchen. 40:00 – The One to ONE Thing: Yayoi's final piece of advice on how to connect your brain, belly, and heart to find alignment and true freedom. Connect with Yayoi Komiyama: https://braintobellycoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/braintobelly https://www.youtube.com/@B2Belly Email: yayoik@ykocoaching.com Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the show to help us bring more of these conversations to light.🙏🏾

  5. Aug 6

    Ep. 98: Humanity, Focus, and the Secret to Strategic Culture: Sondra Norris

    Welcome to the show. I’m always excited to chat with Sondra because she has a way of "tangifying the intangible." We started by discussing her professional shift from "spraying and praying"—trying to chase every revenue opportunity—to going all-in on her business, Strategic Culture Partners. She realised that force of will can't create more time, so she chose to focus on the biggest point of leverage: the leaders. One point Sondra made that really resonated with me is that nobody wakes up wanting to be "Attila the Hun." We often throw around labels like "toxic workplace," but Sondra reminds us that leaders are humans too, often hunkered down in their own psychological "gunfights" just trying to survive. By seeing leaders as humans and helping them create predictable working conditions, we can bridge the gap between business results and a healthy culture. I shared a bit about my own life-changing move to Jamaica, noting that while many see it as a "major" event, it’s really the significance of the move—the signs we pay attention to—that matters. Sondra also opened up about her journey writing her book and how it helped her overcome the emotional blocker of feeling she needed to be published to be considered credible. We ended with a brilliant "one thing" takeaway involving Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. Sondra pointed out that it’s never actually about training the dog; it’s about training the human to slow down and notice the signs before a reaction happens. As leaders—or even just as parents and partners—we have the opportunity to be "culture ambassadors" by bringing calm and peace to the "packs" we lead. I hope this conversation encourages you to stop the habit of reacting and start being the point of certainty in your own world. [03:00] From "Spraying and Praying" to Strategic Focus[05:00] Humanising the "Toxic" Leader Label[11:00] Survival Instincts and the "Gunfight" at Work[14:00] The Power of Culture Ambassadorship[17:00] Credibility, Predictability, and Alignment[19:00] Being a Point of Certainty in Uncertain Times[25:00] Major vs. Significant: Lessons from Jamaica[35:00] Overcoming Emotional Blockers through Writing[38:00] The "Dog Whisperer" Approach to Human Leadership Find out about Sondra here: https://strategicculturepartners.com/ Her book, Would You Choose You? is out on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06vWrYQr

  6. Jul 24

    Ep. 97: From Japan to Jamaica with Mr Whiskey

    It is so good to be back in the podcasting saddle after a bit of a hiatus. I have to give a huge shout-out to my guest and "coach extraordinaire," Mr. Whiskey, for calling me out on my "streak" of not recording. As we discussed, life happens, but the key is to not let not doing something become your new routine. Here are my show notes and key takeaways from our deep dive into culture, privilege, and the human connection: [00:00] Embracing the Pace of Life: We started by talking about the pressure to produce results quickly. Mr. Whiskey reminded me of a favorite saying of ours: "slow is smooth and smooth is fast". It’s about accepting circumstances beyond our control without beating ourselves up.[02:00] Breaking the Bubble: Mr. Whiskey shared his incredible journey from being raised in a "racist and xenophobic" household in New Jersey to having his worldview blown wide open by the military. It was a powerful reminder of how travel and exposure can dismantle a skewed perception of the world.[08:00] The Monkey Trap of Comfort: I shared a metaphor I recently came across called the "monkey trap," where a monkey gets caught because it won't let go of a peanut to free its hand from a coconut. It really highlights how we often cling to the status quo and our comfort so tightly that we miss out on freedom and new opportunities.[10:00] The Reality of Loneliness and Scapegoating: We discussed the heartbreaking trend in Japan where elderly men commit minor crimes just to find community in prison because they are so isolated in dying rural areas. We noted how easy it is for societies to use tourists or immigrants as scapegoats for internal economic shifts and urbanization.[14:00] Race vs. Culture: One of the most insightful parts of our chat was Mr. Whiskey’s observation that culture can exist outside of race. He’s seen foreigners in Japan preserving traditions with more respect than some locals, challenging the idea that preserving a culture requires excluding other races.[21:00] The Power of Generational Forgiveness: This was a real "nugget" for me. We talked about generational forgiveness as a tool to defeat racism. Mr. Whiskey contrasted the present-day forgiveness happening between neighbors in post-genocide Africa with the way we often hold onto the past in the West as an excuse to avoid taking action today.[27:00] Drowning in Privilege: We explored the term "first-world problems" and how we can become "blinded" by our own opportunities. When we complain about the shade of white paint on a wall or a speck of litter, we forget that one in seven people globally lacks access to clean water.[33:00] Digital Integrity and Intentionality: We wrapped up by talking about how technology makes the world smaller but can also make us more insular through algorithms. My rule of thumb is to behave online exactly as I would in person. Mr. Whiskey left us with the challenge to seek out authentic cultural experiences rather than just hitting the biased "hot spots" we see on social media. I'm feeling inspired to stay curious and keep exploring. If you're looking to get your own goals on track, don't forget to check out my 12-week year program at sawrightcoaching.com!

    Ep. 97: From Japan to Jamaica with Mr Whiskey

  7. 12/18/2025

    Ep. 96 - From Homelessness to Hope:  Jon Cook and Miles Goring

    Welcome to the show. Had an absolutely powerful conversation with Jon Cook and his mate Miles, who shared one of the most raw and honest stories I've heard. This is what real vulnerability looks like, and blimey, it's transformative. Key Points: Miles went from successful finance career to losing everything - health, family, home - through addiction and mental health struggles After his 10th seizure, he hit rock bottom and decided to completely change how he lived his life Found recovery through rehab and fellowship groups that provided non-judgmental space to be heard and understood Men's mental health crisis is real, especially during challenging times like Christmas when isolation intensifies Society's pressure on men to maintain a facade of strength and success creates a culture of silence that kills The Stark Reality: "I lost my physical health, I lost my mental health, I lost my wife, I lost my access to the children, I lost my home." Miles didn't sugarcoat how quickly life can unravel when you're struggling alone. The Fellowship Power: "I had a space where people would actually just sit and listen." That simple act of being heard without judgment became the foundation for Miles' recovery and rebuilding. Cultural Pressure: We're living at such a fast pace that we don't pause to reflect on our well-being. The expectation to appear strong and successful isolates men from getting the help they desperately need. The ONE Thing: Recovery is possible, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. No one has to face their struggles alone - community and vulnerability are the pathways to transformation. Breaking the stigma around men's mental health starts with conversations like this one. Connect with Jon Cooke: https://www.skool.com/the-honest-man-project-4222

  8. 09/25/2025

    Ep. 95 - Your Crisis Is Your Opportunity: Sven Masterson

    Welcome to the show. I had a profound conversation with Sven Masterson from Pennsylvania - an "accidental men's midlife coach" and author who completely transformed his understanding of masculinity and marriage. Sandra Norris connected us, and I can see why - this man gets what real men's work looks like. Key Points: At 51, Sven followed the "script" - husband, father of six, entrepreneur - but was miserable, especially in his marriageInitially thought he had a "wife problem" until discovering he had a "me problem" - lacking empathy and compassionFound a coach online who offered free conversations, joined men's groups, went to a retreat in Mexico with strangersNow dedicates 1000+ hours annually to coaching men worldwide through conversations and communityWrites books and runs cohorts because the men he works with are "conscientious, thoughtful, intelligent" - they read books and take action The Vulnerable Moment: Sven shared publicly wanting his wife to "die in her sleep" during his darkest period - with her sitting beside him. That honesty connected with countless men struggling with similar thoughts. Men's Work Reality: Real men's groups aren't about tearing down women or being "feral" - they're spaces where men can be creative, intuitive, empathetic, supportive, and industrious. When quality men gather, they echo and confirm the best in each other. The Power of Story: We all think we're alone in our struggles - "I'm 50, why don't I have this figured out?" But when you tell your truth, you realize there are others just like you in 8 billion people. The ONE Thing: Your value and worth is intrinsic - you're born perfect in that regard. Let go of the idea that your worth comes from performance or roles, because inevitably those roles end. That's when real vitality begins. Connect with Sven: https://svenmasterson.com Connect with Steve: (Cohort program) https://sawrightcoaching.com/12wyc

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A podcast about meaningful conversations at work, at home and with yourself! I am Steve Wright, a former technical support and IT manager with nearly 30 years of work experience across the UK and the US.  I have also been involved in personal development for over 20 years, working with Tony Robbins and Joseph McClendon III.  I am now a workplace coach bringing coaching skills to managers to empower and engage their teams. This podcast is an opportunity to share coaching insights, learn directly from coaches and managers in the field, and have a bit of fun! Fun fact: I went the movies with Tony Robbins many years ago!   DM me on LinkedIn if you want to know what we watched (and if he cried?😊)

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  • Creator
    Steve Wright
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Steve Wright
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    The 1 to ONE Thing