Beyond Just Business

Paul Davis & Andrew Rhatigan
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Beyond Just Business is a podcast for people who know there’s more to life – and work – than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Paul and Andrew, it dives into the deeper questions behind success, fulfilment, and what it really means to thrive. Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, they explore the mindsets, habits, and turning points that shape both our personal and professional lives. It’s about rethinking the rules, challenging assumptions, and discovering what matters most – beyond just business. This isn’t about hustle culture or corporate clichés. It’s about the messy, meaningful space where real growth happens. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply figuring out your next step, you’ll find stories, insights, and ideas that speak to the heart of modern life. Expect deep dives into the psychology of growth, the changing world of work, and how to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk – for real people, building real lives.   New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you.   Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/  Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/ 

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  1. EPISODE 1

    When Is Enough Truly Enough?

    Ever feel like you’re on a treadmill that someone else set the speed for?  In this episode, we ask one deceptively simple question: When is enough, enough? We go wherever the conversation leads—ambition vs fulfilment, the trap of “more,” childhood drivers that shape adult success, stillness as a power move, and why “I’ll be happy when…” keeps moving the goalposts. Expect straight talk, real-world stories, and a practical reflection exercise you can try today. In this episode: ·       The difference between progress and the endless pursuit of “more” ·       How early conditioning fuels overwork and status-chasing ·       Stillness, presence, and the simple joy of a coffee on the back deck ·       Corporate ladders, golden handcuffs, and the identity crisis that follows ·       Money, meaning, and why “enough” is an inside job ·       A 60-minute phone-free experiment to reset your internal compass Try this: Find a quiet spot without your phone. Sit for an hour. Ask yourself: What is enough for me—right now? Notice what comes up without judging it. Chapters 0:00 Intro & Season Two vibe 1:36 The question: “When is enough, enough?” 4:55 Wanting more vs feeling fulfilled 9:42 Presence, coffee, birdsong – and why it matters 14:18 Childhood drivers, voids, and approval loops 20:31 Careers, status, and the treadmill effect 27:15 Money ≠ meaning – real talk on “stupid money” 34:08 Identity beyond titles 40:52 The one-hour stillness challenge 44:30 Closing thoughts & what to do next If this resonated: ·       Subscribe for more candid conversations that blend business, mindset, and meaning. ·       Share this with someone who’s sprinting on the treadmill. ·       Comment: What does “enough” look like for you right now? New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    30 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Seasons In Our Careers

    Careers aren’t linear. They come in seasons. In this episode, we explore how your path evolves—from “get a job or go to college” to discovering what actually lights you up. We cover learning by doing vs university, why aptitude isn’t the same as enjoyment, career pivots that look “mad” from the outside but make total sense inside, and how to design work that fits who you truly are. In this episode: ·       Leaving school without a map – job vs university ·       Aptitude vs appetite: being good at accounts yet hating accounts ·       Aviation and retail stories – growth, systems, and what makes work feel alive ·       “Stupid money” vs meaningful work – choosing fulfilment over status ·       Real career pivots: QFA switch and midwifery retrain ·       Designing your own map – building a business or career on your terms ·       Why suffering for someone else’s plan is different to stretching for your own Try this: List the last 3 roles or projects you did. For each, ask: What did I love? What drained me? What would I change next season? Then design the next move accordingly. Chapters 0:00 Intro & callback to S2E1 1:28 The idea of career seasons 4:12 First jobs, university pressure, and early choices 8:45 When aptitude ≠ enjoyment 13:30 Aviation and retail – the energy of building 19:40 Learning by doing vs the college route 26:18 Pivots that make sense (QFA, midwifery) 32:55 Designing your own map 38:40 Hardship for your dream vs grind for a title 44:20 Takeaways & next steps If this resonated: ·       Subscribe for more honest conversations about business, mindset, and meaning. ·       Comment: What season are you in right now—and what’s the next one? ·       Share this with someone stuck between “safe” and “satisfying.” New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    41 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Words That Spark Conversation

    This one’s different. No single topic—just trigger words to spark honest conversation. We riff on ladders (and why the corporate kind rarely fits), trade-offs vs fair exchange, absence and being there but not present, and hunger—the kind that fuels meaningful work rather than empty chasing. Expect quick hits, reframes, and practical takeaways you can apply today. In this episode: ·       Ladders: make sure it’s against the right wall—or ditch the ladder altogether ·       Trade-offs vs Fair Exchange: stop “sacrificing”; start designing value on both sides ·       Absence: how phones fracture presence—and simple habits to win your attention back ·       Hunger: why intention matters (neediness vs purpose) and the 5 Whys that reveal your real driver Try this (2 prompts): 1.     Where am I climbing a ladder I don’t even want? 2.     Ask the 5 Whys about a current goal—keep drilling until you hit the core motive. Chapters 0:00 Cold open & format switch 1:22 Word #1 – Ladders (careers without the climb) 7:05 Word #2 – Trade-offs → Fair exchange 14:10 Word #3 – Absence (present but not present) 22:40 Phone habits that actually work 28:55 Word #4 – Hunger (Les Brown’s “You gotta be hungry”) 36:30 Intention vs chasing; the void you’re trying to fill 43:10 The 5 Whys & Russian-doll test 47:20 Takeaways & your next micro-move If this resonated: ·       Subscribe for straight-talk on business, mindset, and meaning—without the fluff. ·       Comment: Which word hit hardest for you—ladders, trade-offs, absence, or hunger? Why? ·       Share with someone who’s climbing fast but not sure it’s the right wall. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    39 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Expectations: Whose Life Are You Actually Living?

    From birth to boardroom, expectations shape us – parents, school, career, money, body image, “success.” In this episode, we unpack the quiet pressure to live by other people’s maps, how it shows up in business and relationships, and what it looks like to set your own standards without burning everything down. In this episode: ·       Expectations from childhood to career – and why they stick ·       The hidden tax of expecting others to share your drive ·       Self-expectations: perfectionism, performance, and the moving goalposts ·       Signals & status – cars, titles, postcodes, and what they really communicate ·       Legacy paths vs your path – breaking pattern without breaking relationships ·       A simple audit to see where you’re living their rules instead of yours Try this (quick audit): Make two columns for any recurring activity or goal: “Driver – Me” and “Driver – They.” Note which voice is setting the standard (you, family, peers, industry, “society”). Adjust one small behaviour this week to align with Me. Chapters 0:00 Cold open & why “expectations” matters 2:10 Expectations start earlier than you think 7:45 Expecting employees to think like owners 12:30 Self-expectations, perfection, and the 89% problem 18:20 Status signals – suits, cars, postcodes 24:40 Legacy business vs your calling 31:10 A practical expectations audit 36:50 Final takeaway & next step If this resonated: ·       Subscribe for more straight-talk on business, mindset, and meaning. ·       Comment: Where are you living someone else’s expectations—and what’s your next micro-shift? ·       Share with a founder or leader who needs this reminder. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    24 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Control: What’s Real, What’s Illusion

    We toss around “control the controllables,” but what does that really mean when platforms, policies, and even payments can be switched off overnight? In this episode, we dig into the illusion of control (tech, money, politics) vs the practice of control (state, response, choices). No doom—just clear-eyed thinking and practical moves. In this episode: ·       Illusion vs reality: how much control do we actually have? ·       Platforms & switches: audience you don’t own, accounts you don’t control ·       Money in the matrix: convenience, risk, and redundancy ·       Reacting vs responding: keeping your head when systems wobble ·       “Control the controllables”: where to focus in life and business ·       Simple continuity thinking for soloists & SMEs Try this (quick drill): List 3 mission-critical dependencies (e.g., payments, audience, files). For each, answer: 1.     Single point of failure? 2.     Offline/alt backup? 3.     What’s my calm, first response if this goes down today? Chapters 0:00 Cold open & sponsor (still waiting, Jamie 👀) 1:20 Why “control” jumped out this week 4:45 Illusions of safety (platforms, policy, infrastructure) 12:10 Business reality: you don’t own rented channels 18:25 Money + apps: convenience vs exposure 23:40 React vs respond: keeping your state steady 29:15 Control the controllables: where to focus 35:20 Continuity thinking for real people 41:10 Takeaways: curiosity, questions, and next steps If this resonated: ·       Subscribe for straight talk on business, mindset, and meaning. ·       Comment: Which dependency would hurt most if it went down tomorrow—and what’s your backup? ·       Share this with a founder who needs a nudge to build Plan B. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    30 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Masks & Mirrors: The Faces We Wear

    We all wear masks — at work, in business, even at home. We polish our answers (“Ah sure, all grand”), hide our struggles, and show the version of ourselves that fits. But behind every mask is a mirror — people and situations reflecting something back to us that we might not yet see. In this episode, we unpack what it means to live more authentically — to recognise the masks we wear, the reflections life sends us, and how self-awareness changes everything. In this episode: Masks: the faces we wear to fit in, survive, or leadMirrors: how others reflect traits we disown or denyThe 4,628 traits we all share — and how that shapes self-worthWhy authenticity feels risky (and how to drop the mask safely)The illusion of perfection — social, professional, and emotionalHow quiet reflection reconnects you to what’s realTry this (Reflection Exercise): At the end of the week, ask yourself: 1️⃣ What mask did I wear most often? 2️⃣ Who mirrored something uncomfortable back to me — and what was the lesson? 3️⃣ Where did I let myself be fully seen? Chapters: 0:00 Welcome & M&M’s (sponsor still pending 😄) 3:15 Masks in business — “everything’s fine” culture 9:40 Mirrors & the law of reflection 14:20 4,628 human traits — what they reveal 22:10 How we project, disown, and overcompensate 31:00 Authenticity vs perception — being “too real” 39:25 Texts, tone, and hidden vulnerability 49:00 Society’s noise and the fear of being seen 58:00 The power of stillness & self-reflection 1:04:10 “Get comfortable doing nothing” If this resonated: Subscribe for real conversations about business, mindset & meaningComment: What mask do you wear most often—and what might it be hiding?Share with someone who looks “fine” but might need this reminderNew episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    34 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    What Legacy Really Means

    In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we take a fresh look at legacy - not as something reserved for billionaires or family dynasties, but as something every business owner builds every day through their actions, decisions, and impact. We explore what legacy means in modern business life - from succession and exits to community impact, culture, and purpose. We discuss why so many SME owners get stuck in short-term thinking, how legacy shifts when a business is sold, and why real legacy is often created in the quieter, everyday choices: mentoring a team member, helping a client, or showing up differently at home. It’s thoughtful, practical, and grounded - with a few laughs along the way. Because legacy isn’t about being remembered for what you had - it’s about being remembered for who you were. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    31 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Gut vs Ego vs Intuition

    In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we unpack the difference between gut, ego, and intuition - and why mixing them up leads to poor decisions. We start with a fun detour into the TV show The Traitors, where “my gut says…” is nearly always wrong, then use it to highlight confirmation bias and snap judgements we mistake for wisdom. We contrast that with intuition - the quiet, unexpected inspired thought that arrives when you’re not forcing it - and explore how to hear it more clearly in the noise of everyday business. We also reframe ego (not the blustery persona, but the authentic, aligned self) and discuss how unchecked personality triggers can derail deals, strategy, and relationships. Practical takeaways include simple ways to develop intuition (short daily meditation, handwriting/journaling to activate the executive centre, and capturing inspired thoughts as they land), plus how to sanity-check decisions without smothering insight. It’s a grounded, useful conversation about making smarter choices, leading with clarity, and trusting yourself without going “full woo.” New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    34 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Belonging at Work

    In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we unpack the messy, meaningful idea of belonging - in companies, communities, and the day-to-day life of a business owner. We explore why some groups energise you while others quietly drain you, how status and “cool” circles distort our choices, and why many founders and solopreneurs mistake networking for true connection.  We talk peer groups, values, identity, and the courage to leave rooms that no longer fit - then flip it: if you can’t find the right room, create it. From choosing schools and professions to joining clubs and business associations, we ask what actually serves your growth versus what just looks good on paper.  Expect practical questions to test whether a circle fits, guidance on building a community around shared values, and a reminder that belonging evolves as you do. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I fit - and how do I build something worth fitting into?”, this one’s for you. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    30 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Hope v Knowing and the Courage to Do Less

    In this reflective conversation, we turn the spotlight inward to ask three deceptively simple questions that reveal a lot about how we live, work, and define success. What beliefs about business or life once felt like absolute truths but turned out to be nonsense? What would surprise people about how we actually work? And what one decision changed everything? Paul shares his journey from overwork to effortless flow, discovering that doing less often creates more success - and peace. Andrew explores what it means to stop copying others and start leading as your authentic self. Together they unpack why so many people chase progress without fulfillment, and how to move from hoping life improves to knowing it will. This is a grounded, human chat about mindset, balance, and meaning—peppered with humour, honesty, and a few stories involving horses, biplanes, and lessons from life at 4,000 feet. New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    50 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    Stop “Should-ing” Yourself

    In this short, punchy Beyond Just Business episode, Paul and Andrew tackle a surprisingly universal word: “should.” We all have a list of things we should be doing - how we work, live, parent, eat, and even queue for coffee. But what happens when “should” becomes a form of quiet self-sabotage? When it keeps you doing what’s expected rather than what’s right for you? Through relatable stories (including a memorable detour involving dog walks, mushrooms, and societal expectations), Paul and Andrew unpack how “should, have to, and need to” reveal the fears and obligations driving our behaviour. They explore why people struggle to question long-held beliefs, how social conditioning keeps us colouring inside the lines, and how to start replacing obligation with genuine choice. This one’s equal parts humour, reflection, and gentle challenge - the kind of conversation that makes you pause mid-walk and think, “Wait… why am I actually doing this?” New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

    21 min
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Beyond Just Business is a podcast for people who know there’s more to life – and work – than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Paul and Andrew, it dives into the deeper questions behind success, fulfilment, and what it really means to thrive. Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, they explore the mindsets, habits, and turning points that shape both our personal and professional lives. It’s about rethinking the rules, challenging assumptions, and discovering what matters most – beyond just business. This isn’t about hustle culture or corporate clichés. It’s about the messy, meaningful space where real growth happens. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply figuring out your next step, you’ll find stories, insights, and ideas that speak to the heart of modern life. Expect deep dives into the psychology of growth, the changing world of work, and how to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk – for real people, building real lives.   New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you.   Reach out to us at: hello@beyondjustbusiness.com Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/  Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/ 

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  • Creator
    Paul Davis & Andrew Rhatigan
  • Episodes
    20
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond Just Business
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