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Former England & Lions Rugby star and fellow OPUS member George Kruis joins us this week to discuss his incredible career and the journey into building his own company post-retirement.


George is being modest when he says he played rugby for 14 years, won some good trophies and got to travel the world…


He was part of one of the most successful Club stints in Rugby with Saracens, winning 4 Premiership titles and 3 European Cups. 


He was also part of the 2017 Lions Tour and internal to Englands successful run to the Rugby World Cup Final in Tokyo in 2019.


We talk about George’s experience in that infamous World Cup Semi-Final victory over the All Blacks in Tokyo, and what went wrong in the final a week later. 


We also discuss what it’s like to play with your adversaries for the British & Irish Lions, and going from the pinnacle of the sport to transitioning out into being an entrepreneur starting from scratch with his innovative supplement company Four Five Nutrition.


What was it like under the pressure cooker of playing in one of the biggest global sporting events, how can you deal with the disappointment of failure and what are some of the biggest challenges on the transition from Sports Star to company founder?


We find out right now. Enjoy


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Katie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and writer.


From Katie's early days, where responsibility and humour became her coping strategy and laid the foundation for her journey into comedy. For all the truth seekers and misfits out there, prepare to explore the power of resilience and healing as we delve into the physical and emotional marks left by trauma and the transformative power of humour.


Discover the incredible coping strategies and resilience Katie developed from a young age, the profound impact of leaving the Jehovah's Witness community, and her unique comedic style born out of the need for acceptance and belonging. Gain insights into Katie's writing process, techniques for storytelling that connect with a broad audience, and the transformative power of humour in navigating expectations and finding joy.


Leaving a cult & Losing everyone in your worldUsing a alter ego to get the hard sh*t doneSelf-acceptance as a comedianAccidentally dating a murdererHappiness is dependent on the quality of the questions you ask yourselfTechniques to writing incredible copyGet the book "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy" HERE!

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This solo episode explores the concept that we actively generate, not passively possess energy. I'll uncover the impact of energy on our success, well-being, and overall experience of life and discuss the four dimensions of energy: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. 

I share the 3 areas of generating & sustaining the energy state required to show up with consistency, even when you can't be arsed, and the strategies for optimising energy, including identifying peak performance times, prioritising nutrition for brain health, establishing recharging routines, and managing energy-draining aspects. 

Join us as we uncover the profound connection between energy and our ability to achieve our goals and live a fully charged life.

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Michael is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to a whopping $200 million in revenue.


But this wasn't an ordinary business venture. Michael's cancer diagnosis at age 24 inspired him and partner Kristel, to consider the power of food as medicine. After his recovery, he started experimenting with superfood mixes to boost his immunity and, with the help of his partner and now wife, Kristel de Groot, they created Your Super.  


From humble beginnings in Amsterdam, Michael led the company as CEO to quickly spread across six continents, 60+ countries and was named the fastest-growing Food & Beverage company in 2021 by Inc. Magazine.


Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life and you can keep up with them on the top-ranking Your Super Life Podcast, their site @kristelandmichael, website, and on Instagram @kristelandmichael.


We cover:


Building a mission after illnessFinding a way to become empowered againGetting more energy with the smallest changesExternal Definition of Success vs Going InternalPersonal Effectiveness is the measure of TruthDefining what happiness is to YouWhat’s the worst that can happen?Mistakes of starting YOUR SUPERThe Techniques for Being AuthenticThe Stigma of IllnessThe Guilt-Free Morning Routine for looking after YourselfBreaking Into the US Market How to Harness SuperfoodsWriting Out Your Mission Every Day
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Kevin Griffin is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and performer whose songs have sold in excess of eighty million copies and been streamed over a billion times. 


He is best known as the singer and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. He has written numerous #1’s and had songs performed by artists such as Taylor Swift, Train, Sugarland, James Blunt, and many more. He is a co-founder and partner in Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival located in Franklin, Tennessee.


Kevin’s new book "The Greatest Song" is an incredibly entertaining and insightful look into the lessons of finding and redefining your purpose in order to sustain long-term success in a fickle and cutthroat industry and is out now!


But what is the process Kevin uses to be able to write hit songs under pressure, and what were some of the highs and lows of achieving household stardom in a cutthroat business?


We also discuss:


Advice to anyone wanting to go after their dreamsWriting a hit songHow to break a creative deadlock“A lazy man works twice as hard” - get it right the first timeThe TRUTH about being a global ‘rockstar’ and the music industryTrying to recreate former success by rewriting an old hitBeing prepared to change the formula when it stops working for youHow to be creative under pressureYou’ve got to keep striving… as long as you don’t suck.
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Change is a constant in life, and a lot of the most successful people out there seem to be masters at turning every change into opportunity. It’s one of the most important skills you can have. 

That's why we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a renowned change expert and co-author of the new book “Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity" on the show today. 


Curtis joined FranklinCovey as a senior change consultant and with years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change, Curtis knows what it takes to embrace the unknown and come out on top, whether you wanted it or not!


And today, he shares some of the strategies and tools we can utilise to take back control of every new situation.


We cover:


why some people are more resistant to change, and how we can turn it into our superpowerPersonality traits to develop for being successful in a dynamic worldThe importance of psychological flexibility The zones of navigating change successfully How can we innovate to maximise the benefit of changeWhy choosing change is far more effective than waiting for it to happenHow to get better from change rather than just hope, wait & endure

Curtis is the co-author of "Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity."


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