The Unstoppable 5%

Laurie Drummond

This podcast explores why some people do what others won't. I'm Laurie Drummond, and each episode dives into the psychology, decision-making and identity shifts that separate the 5 percent from the rest. I sit down with people who have taken bold action, navigated uncertainty and built momentum when it would have been easier to stay comfortable, as well as experts who study the science behind human behaviour and performance. These conversations go beyond motivation and surface-level success. We unpack how people think under pressure, why most hesitate when it's time to act, and what actually helps individuals move through fear, resistance and self-doubt. If you're building something, facing a crossroads, or trying to understand what drives execution and resilience, this show will give you a deeper lens on what it takes to move forward when others stall. New episodes every two weeks.

  1. JAN 30

    E61: When Coping Stops Working with Naima Spencer

    Welcome to another episode of The Unstoppable 5% You are smart, capable, and motivated. So why does it feel like you're just treading water? In this episode, Laurie sits down with Naima Spencer, a mindset facilitator for high-performing leaders, to answer a critical question: What separates the people who actually move forward from the ones who stay stuck in the "safe" zone? Naima argues that success is 80% mindset and only 20% strategy. She shares her own powerful story of self-sabotage, turning down a life-changing career opportunity because she didn't feel "good enough", and reveals the neuroscience behind why we default to fear, perfectionism, and "primal" survival modes even when we want to grow. This conversation unpacks: •The 80/20 Rule of Success: Why more strategy won't save you if your mindset is stuck. •Primal vs. Powerful States: How to identify when you are operating out of survival mode vs. alignment. •The "3R" Framework: A practical roadmap to Realise, Release, and Rise above limiting patterns. •Identity Shifts: Why we often fear success because we are afraid to "kill off" who we used to be. •Rewiring the Brain: How to stop treating your beliefs as facts and start treating them as decisions you can change. This episode is for the entrepreneur or leader who feels like they are running on autopilot, achieving on the outside, but battling overthinking, anxiety, or a sense of "stuckness" on the inside.

    47 min
  2. 12/15/2025

    E58: I didn't hate myself… but I didn't want to be here anymore. Dr Katherine Iscoe

    In this episode of The Unstoppable 5%, Laurie sits down with the powerhouse that is Dr Katherine Iscoe… speaker, author, self-respect advocate, and a woman who has reinvented herself more times than most people dare to try once. From Canada, to Australia, to Dubai, Dr K's journey is anything but linear. What looks like success on the outside was, for many years, fuelled by external validation, perfectionism, and deep internal battles. In this conversation, she opens up about the moments that broke her, the beliefs that kept her stuck, and the clarity that finally set her free. Dr K shares how an emotional breakdown became the catalyst for radical honesty, self-respect, and choosing a life that actually feels aligned. We talk eating disorders, depression, the sunk cost fallacy, identity loss, and what it really takes to stop living life for approval and start living it for yourself. Now based in Dubai, Dr K is a sought-after speaker across the UAE, the author of three books, with her latest centred entirely around self-respect, and the creator behind the bold vision for In Her Shoes, a future series spotlighting women's stories through confidence, courage, and yes… shoes. This episode is raw, real, and deeply relatable. It's for the woman who knows she's capable of more, but needs the nudge to finally choose herself. In this episode, we cover: Reinventing yourself when life feels heavy and misaligned The hidden cost of chasing external validation Disordered eating, mental health, and the long road to healing Why "self-respect" became Dr K's turning point The belief that kept her stuck, and how she dismantled it Why risk lives in the doing, not the outcome Big dreams, bold moves, and creating a future that excites you Dr K's Unstoppable Takeaway: Risk isn't in the planning or the result. Risk is in choosing to do the thing… and backing yourself through it. If you're in a season of reinvention, questioning who you are or where you're headed, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Big dreams, small steps… let's start moving. 🧡

    57 min
  3. 08/06/2025

    E55 When your dream shows up in disguise

    You had the vision. You knew exactly what life would look like once you reached your dream, until it didn't go the way you imagined. But what if the dream is still there, just showing up in disguise? In this episode of Lounging with Laurie, we talk about: How dreams often unfold in unexpected ways Why a detour doesn't mean you've failed or missed your chance The role of mentors and trusted friends in helping you see what you can't on your own How to stay open and flexible so you can still make it happen Big dreams don't always follow a straight line. Sometimes they show up differently, and that's where the magic really begins.  🎙️ Listen now and remember: your dream isn't denied, it's just showing up in a new way.   Summary: You hit the goal. You did the thing. So… why doesn't it feel as good as you thought it would? In this episode of Lounging with Laurie, we're talking about the messy, unspoken truth behind success: that sometimes the moment you've been working towards doesn't feel like much at all. Whether you've launched the business, landed the role, or finally made the move and you're still feeling a bit flat this is the episode you didn't know you needed. What I cover: Why your brain loves the chase more than the finish line (hello, dopamine!) How the goalposts keep shifting (and why you don't even notice) What happens when you forget to bring joy along for the ride I'll share a personal story about moving overseas and the reality check that came with it plus a few moments that reminded me what success really feels like. This is your permission slip to slow down, feel proud, and stop waiting for "someday" to let yourself enjoy your life.   Links Join our Community in our Free Lounge Room  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2725813180892457 Subscribe to our Journal and follow along with the latest  https://sisterhoodcollective.com/sisterhoodchronicle Join the next Mastermind AAC  https://sisterhoodcollective.com/sp-sales-page-3297-7396-3189 Sign up to my weekly "Power Note" newsletter https://sisterhoodcollective.com/ld_powernote Love, Laurie & Lauren xx =================  Sisterhood Collective Connect. Grow. Thrive. =================  Connect with Sisterhood Collective: https://www.sisterhoodcollective.com/ www.instagram.com/the_sisterhoodcollective/ www.facebook.com/THESISTERHOODCOLLECTIVE2023 https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisterhoodcollective/ https://youtube.com/@sisterhoodcollective?feature=shared

    15 min
  4. 07/23/2025

    E54 Why Achieving the Goal Isn't the End Game

    You hit the goal. You did the thing. So… why doesn't it feel as good as you thought it would? In this episode of Lounging with Laurie, we're talking about the messy, unspoken truth behind success: that sometimes the moment you've been working towards doesn't feel like much at all. Whether you've launched the business, landed the role, or finally made the move and you're still feeling a bit flat this is the episode you didn't know you needed. What I cover: Why your brain loves the chase more than the finish line (hello, dopamine!) How the goalposts keep shifting (and why you don't even notice) What happens when you forget to bring joy along for the ride I'll share a personal story about moving overseas and the reality check that came with it plus a few moments that reminded me what success really feels like. This is your permission slip to slow down, feel proud, and stop waiting for "someday" to let yourself enjoy your life.   Links Join our Community in our Free Lounge Room  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2725813180892457 Subscribe to our Journal and follow along with the latest  https://sisterhoodcollective.com/sisterhoodchronicle Join the next Mastermind AAC  https://sisterhoodcollective.com/sp-sales-page-3297-7396-3189 Sign up to my weekly "Power Note" newsletter https://sisterhoodcollective.com/ld_powernote Love, Laurie & Lauren xx =================  Sisterhood Collective Connect. Grow. Thrive. =================  Connect with Sisterhood Collective: https://www.sisterhoodcollective.com/ www.instagram.com/the_sisterhoodcollective/ www.facebook.com/THESISTERHOODCOLLECTIVE2023 https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisterhoodcollective/ https://youtube.com/@sisterhoodcollective?feature=shared

    15 min

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This podcast explores why some people do what others won't. I'm Laurie Drummond, and each episode dives into the psychology, decision-making and identity shifts that separate the 5 percent from the rest. I sit down with people who have taken bold action, navigated uncertainty and built momentum when it would have been easier to stay comfortable, as well as experts who study the science behind human behaviour and performance. These conversations go beyond motivation and surface-level success. We unpack how people think under pressure, why most hesitate when it's time to act, and what actually helps individuals move through fear, resistance and self-doubt. If you're building something, facing a crossroads, or trying to understand what drives execution and resilience, this show will give you a deeper lens on what it takes to move forward when others stall. New episodes every two weeks.