The James Hempton Show

James Hempton

I am seeking some honest non-distracted conversation with the person sitting across the table from me, through this I hope to bring value along with some element of entertainment too, enjoy

  1. Jul 13

    Why Smart Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free)

    Apply for Mindset Coaching: https://mentalperfromance.com Are you constantly overthinking? Do you struggle with confidence, self-belief, or making decisions in your business? Do you feel burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck despite working harder than ever? Maybe you’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, watched the YouTube videos, yet you still find yourself repeating the same patterns. You know you’re capable of more. You just don’t know what’s holding you back. The truth is, it’s rarely a strategy problem. It’s an internal programming problem. In this video, I introduce you to Mental Performance Coaching and explain why I believe your internal world determines your external results. After spending almost a decade working in mental health nursing, I became fascinated by one question: How does the mind create the life we experience? That journey led me to work with entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who wanted more than just business growth. They wanted greater confidence, emotional control, mental clarity, stronger leadership, and a way of performing consistently at their highest level. In this video, I share: • My story and why I founded Mental Performance Coaching. • Why confidence begins with your self-image. • How your nervous system affects your performance, relationships, leadership, and decision-making. • Why awareness is the first step towards lasting change. • The MIND Method framework: MirrorInterruptNew IdentityDemonstrate • The practical tools I use with clients, including breathwork, meditation, visualisation, identity work, journalling, and nervous system regulation. • Real client transformations from entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who have increased their confidence, improved their leadership, grown their businesses, and created greater fulfilment in their lives. If you’re experiencing: OverthinkingBurnoutAnxietyLow confidenceSelf-sabotageImposter syndromeA lack of directionInconsistent performanceDifficulty executingFeeling disconnected from your success …then this video is for you. I believe one thing above everything else: Your business will only ever grow to the level of the person leading it. Because when you fix the founder, you fix the business. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or professional and you’re ready to unlock another level of confidence, performance, leadership, and success, book your Mental Performance Audit using the link below. We’ll identify what’s holding you back, uncover the patterns limiting your performance, and build a roadmap to help you become the person your goals require. If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Awareness creates change. Change creates results. Click the link here to change your way of thinking for a way of living you never thought was possible -  https://mentalperfromance.com

  2. Jul 9

    The Ibiza Marathon Debrief - Danny Burns & Jamie Broderick - #61

    Watch the Full Podcast - https://youtu.be/vJ7TRVJAoCM Sponsors:Graft Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/graft.coffee/?hl=enEire Stone - https://www.instagram.com/eirestone_/?hl=en_______________________________Mental Performance Coaching to improve your Mindset - https://mentalperfromance.com The Ibiza Marathon has been ranked as one of the toughest marathons in Europe—and after experiencing it firsthand, I can honestly say it lived up to its reputation.In this episode, I'm joined by Danny Burns and Jamie Broderick as we sit down to reflect on one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges we've ever taken on.We unpack everything—from the months of preparation and training, to standing on the start line, battling through the relentless hills, the scorching Ibiza heat, pacing mistakes, nutrition, self-doubt, and the mental battles that only a marathon can expose.Jamie shares how trusting the process, controlling his ego, and sticking to his race plan helped him achieve a sub-4-hour marathon despite one of the toughest marathon courses in Europe.Danny opens up about completing the marathon with just 20 days of training, the power of having something to prove, and how the experience reinforced what he's truly capable of when he commits to a challenge.I also share my own experience of the race—dealing with stomach issues, having to walk parts of the marathon, feeling completely defeated in moments, and the lessons I took away after being humbled by a course that tested every part of me.But this conversation goes far beyond running.We discuss:• Why voluntarily doing hard things changes your life.• How confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself.• The importance of having a compelling reason why.• Why trusting the process always beats chasing shortcuts.• How resilience developed through physical challenges carries over into business, relationships, and everyday life.• Why growth only happens when you step outside your comfort zone.Whether you're training for your first marathon, chasing a personal goal, or simply looking to become mentally stronger, this conversation will challenge the way you think about resilience, discipline, and what's possible when you commit to something difficult.Watch the full episode now on The James Hempton Show on YouTube.

  3. Jun 22

    The Hidden Trauma Holding Back Your Success - Ben Hackett- #60

    Watch the full Episode here: https://youtu.be/ifxGxEZ_MBc Ben Hackett is an Appointment Setting Coach. In this episode, Ben Hackett joins me for a powerful conversation on mindset, confidence, self-awareness, trauma, business growth, leadership, appointment setting, and what it truly takes to create lasting transformation from the inside out. Ben shares his journey from struggling with social anxiety, fear of judgement, and low confidence to building a successful coaching business and helping others transform their lives. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is hearing how a traumatic experience from childhood continued to influence his behaviour, confidence, and decision-making for years without him even realising it. We explore how experiences from our past can quietly shape our present reality, how the subconscious mind stores these experiences, and why so many people unknowingly live out patterns and beliefs that were formed decades earlier. Together, we discuss the importance of bringing awareness to unconscious beliefs, understanding where fear comes from, and learning how to rewire the mind to create a completely different future. We also dive deep into the role of nervous system regulation and why so many people struggle with confidence, clarity, and performance because they are constantly operating from a state of stress, overwhelm, and overthinking. Ben shares how breathwork, reflection, self-awareness, and mindset work have helped him become calmer, more focused, more confident, and more effective in both life and business. The conversation then shifts into business, sales, leadership, and personal development. Ben explains how changing his internal state led to record days, record weeks, and record months in his business, and why becoming detached from outcomes was one of the biggest breakthroughs in his entrepreneurial journey. We discuss the relationship between mindset and financial success, why confidence cannot be bought externally, and how self-image plays a major role in determining the level of success a person experiences. We also explore: • How childhood experiences shape adult behaviour• Social anxiety, fear of judgement, and confidence• The subconscious mind and limiting beliefs• Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience• Self-awareness and understanding your thought patterns• Identity, self-image, and personal transformation• Why confidence is an inside job• Detachment, abundance, and business growth• Leadership lessons from successful entrepreneurs• Extreme ownership and personal responsibility• Building a coaching business from the ground up• Growing through YouTube and organic content• The future of appointment setting and AI• Why impact should always come before income• The importance of giving without expecting anything in return• Creating a life that feels aligned with who you truly are This episode is packed with practical insights, powerful mindset shifts, personal stories, and lessons that can be applied to business, relationships, confidence, performance, and everyday life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a coach, a business owner, or simply someone looking to better understand yourself and unlock your potential, there is something in this conversation for everyone. Enjoy the episode. ------------------------------ Mental Performance Coaching Are self-doubt, overthinking, or a lack of confidence holding you back from reaching your full potential? Through Mental Performance Coaching, I help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals build unshakeable confidence, clarity, and self-belief so they can perform at their highest level. DM me on Instagram - the word CLARITY to find out how we can unlock the next level of you.

  4. Jun 9

    The #1 Dating Coach Reveals What Women Really Want - David Meessan - #59

    David Meessann is The #1 Dating Coach for Business Men and helps them find their dream woman. In this episode of The James Hempton Show, James sits down with David Meessen, one of the world's leading dating and relationship coaches, for a powerful conversation on confidence, masculinity, attraction, relationships, self-development, and what it truly means to become a high-value man in today's world. David breaks down the psychology behind attraction and explains why so many men struggle with dating, not because they lack value, but because they lack confidence, direction, and the skills required to communicate that value effectively. One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation centres around approach anxiety, something that affects countless men. David explains why most men freeze when approaching women, the psychology behind fear and rejection, and the practical framework he uses to help clients gradually overcome approach anxiety through repetition, exposure, and building genuine self-belief. Topics Covered: • How to overcome approach anxiety and rejection• Why confidence is built through competence and action• The biggest mistakes men make with women• Dating apps, texting, and modern attraction• Masculine leadership and setting healthy boundaries• Why purpose must come before relationships• The importance of quality male friendships The conversation also explores why men become less attractive when they make women the centre of their world, how purpose and mission create attraction, the role of confidence in relationships, and why emotional non-reactivity is one of the most attractive traits a man can develop. James and David discuss dating apps, social media, red flags in relationships, self-worth, charisma, communication, and the importance of surrounding yourself with strong male role models and quality friendships. They also dive into pornography, fulfilment, modern masculinity, personal growth, daily habits, fitness, affirmations, and the mindset principles that allow men to become more grounded, confident, and resilient. Whether you're single, dating, in a relationship, or simply looking to become a stronger man, this episode is packed with practical insights and timeless wisdom that can transform how you approach women, relationships, confidence, and life itself. Enjoy the episode. __________________________________________ Episodes You Might Enjoy:#41-Rob Lipsett - What It Takes To Become The Man | https://youtu.be/nmheM7IyPhs#37 - Bradley Marchant - Lessons from the Greatest Thought Leaders | Bob Proctor, Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn & Tony Robbins | https://youtu.be/cwGkUgXUK64 #45 - James Galligan - What it Takes to Become A Successful Entrupreur | https://youtu.be/zoUXo_lNkbU __________________________________

  5. Apr 11

    #56 - Eoin Maginn - Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone into Confidence

    Watch the full episode here - https://youtu.be/qrlVXHYtbBQ Join Myself & Eoin in Belfast on April 25th - 🫵https://buy.stripe.com/eVq9ASem0bj039AfkBeEo0P Eoin Maginn joins me for one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on confidence, rejection, discipline, and becoming the Man/Woman you know you’re capable of being. This episode goes far beyond surface-level motivation. We break down the real reason most people stay stuck — and it’s not lack of knowledge. It’s the inability to take action when it actually matters. Bruno shares how he went from insecurity and hesitation to building confidence through doing the uncomfortable, putting himself out there publicly, and leaning into rejection instead of avoiding it. We dive deep into identity, ego, self-trust, and what it truly takes to step into your next level — even when you don’t feel ready. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience. ⸻ ⚡️ In this episode, we cover: • Why most people consume content but never change their life • The truth about confidence (and how to actually build it) • Why you’ll never feel ready — and why that’s the key • The power of rejection therapy and leaning into discomfort • How fear of judgment is holding you back more than anything • The concept of “maybe land” — and why it’s killing your potential • Why taking action > having the perfect plan • How to build self-trust by keeping promises to yourself • The role of ego (and how it silently holds you back) • Why people are addicted to comfort — and how to break free • The importance of environment, mentorship, and immersion • Why investment in yourself changes everything • How to burn your old identity and step into a new version of yourself • The hidden truth behind success: starting from insecurity or necessity • Leadership, taking the first step, and why most people won’t ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaway: Everything you want in life is on the other side of discomfort. You don’t need more information. You don’t need more time. You don’t need to “feel ready.” You just need to act. ⸻ If this episode hit you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re serious about becoming the man you’re capable of being — this is your sign to start moving.

  6. Mar 25

    #55 - Warren Mulvey - The Pursuit of Greatness

    Full Video: https://youtu.be/hFTEvMroE5M Warren Mulvey is CEO of Affinity Sales Training & Head of Partnerships at PayDai.In this episode, we explore what it really means to become effective with a Team, raising your personal standards, and stop holding yourself back from the greatness you know is possible.We break down the difference between being good and being great, and why most people unconsciously settle for average.If you’ve ever felt like there’s more in you waiting to be unlocked, this conversation will challenge you to step into it.We dive deep into leadership, culture, and the standards required to build high-performing teams and a powerful life.From A-players to Z-Players, communication, sales, and personal responsibility, you’ll see how greatness is built in the small, consistent actions.We also reframe comparison — not as something negative, but as a tool to study and model excellence.A core theme is identity and the subconscious mind, and how your past shapes your present without you even realising it.We unpack how early beliefs around money, success, and self-worth can quietly dictate your behaviour and results.More importantly, we explore how to bring awareness to these patterns and consciously rewrite them,We go into the law of assumption, detachment, and what it means to live from the end result,Instead of chasing goals from lack, this episode challenges you to think and operate as the man who already has it, It’s Already Done Mentality’.This is where conviction is built, not through hope, but through identity and internal certainty.We also break down winning, momentum, and how stacking small wins creates unstoppable confidence.You’ll understand why action builds belief, how to measure progress, and how to create daily proof for your future self.Everything ties back to one principle — your standards shape your life.If you’re serious about becoming more disciplined, more effective, and more aligned with your highest potential, this is for you.This is not about hype..t’s about responsibility, ownership, and becoming the man capable of carrying more,You don’t need permission to become great — you just need to decide.Key Topics Covered:* A-players vs average performers* Leadership, standards, and team culture* Identity, self-concept, and subconscious beliefs* Law of assumption and detachment* Building conviction and clarity* Communication, sales, and articulation* Rewriting limiting beliefs from childhood* Healthy comparison and modelling greatness* Momentum, small wins, and confidence building* Environment, identity shifts, and quantum leaps* What it’s like working with NeroKnowledge Full Podcast on ‘The James Hempton Show’ - #55 - Warren Mulvey - The Pursuit of Greatness Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast & Youtube

  7. Feb 13

    #53 - Exhale Finn -Breaking Into the Global Music Industry

    Watch the Full Episode here: https://youtu.be/GGrv_7FiYOI Exhale Finn is a Music Artist (Uppbeat), Co-Founder of Exhale Studios & a Music Marketing Consultant. Exhale Studios have worked with some of the biggest names in modern music industry — including Fred again.., Skepta, AJ Tracey and Jorja Smith — helping artists reach the right audiences while protecting the integrity of their art. In this episode, James sits down with Finn, the Irish creative strategist behind Exhale, to unpack how a group of friends from the West of Ireland built one of the most respected creative teams in the music industry. Born from humble beginnings, Exhale started as a collective of creatives with backgrounds in music, events & digital media. Growing up far from major industry hubs, they were driven to bring entertainment, education, and culture to communities — and simply get faster and better at what they loved. So they made it happen. The conversation dives into how Exhale grew through relentless consistency, cultural storytelling, and short-form content on TikTok & Instagram that opened doors across the global music scene. Finn breaks down what actually makes music marketing work today: understanding audiences, working with algorithms instead of against them, and building momentum through reputation, loyalty, and cultural relevance rather than gimmicks. James and Finn also discuss working around artists like Skepta and what can be learned from that level of excellence: perseverance toward greatness, protecting creative energy, and staying in the game long enough to build legacy. Beyond music, Finn shares his philosophy on business and life: why service is the foundation of real success why reputation beats money — and why Exhale turns down deals that don’t align with their values how negotiation is emotional intelligence combined with clarity of intention balancing bold vision with grounded execution why purpose unlocks creativity — and what happens when direction is missing The episode closes with reflections on discipline, environment, mentorship, optimism, and the ethos that keeps Exhale strong: a team-first culture built on loyalty, gratitude, and conviction. Key Topics Covered From West of Ireland beginnings to global music campaigns Working with major artists while protecting artistic integrity The “right people” principle: how algorithms reward relevance Cultural storytelling & narrative angles in music rollouts Lessons from Skepta: longevity, excellence, and staying tuned in Integrity in business: choosing reputation over quick money Negotiation, leadership & emotional intelligence Why purpose fuels creativity and long-term success Follow Exhale Studios: https://www.instagram.com/exhalefinn/ Follow Uppbeat: https://www.instagram.com/uppbeat/

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