Welcome to the Goals Do Come True podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Aaron Chapman , a Real Estate Investment Finance Expert with 25 years of experience. Like many of us, Aaron has navigated through significant challenges – from losing his job to experiencing an accident that cost him his memory and the use of his legs. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Aaron opens up about his personal journey and reveals how these trying circumstances became a catalyst for greater aspirations. He...
Aug 22, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, I'm joined by Carol Mae Whittick . Carol is a spiritual life coach, creator of the Higher Energetic Resonance podcasts, and a former singer. In this wide-ranging conversation, Carol talks about her spiritual journey and how goal setting ties into it. She also shares the importance of taking action and explains why your goals aren't there to taunt you but illuminate what's possible. ________________________________________________________________________ Carol can be found here: ...
Aug 08, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr Greg Pursley. Greg is a speaker, author, and the brains behind ' Fix Your BS .' In this episode, Greg shares his journey towards building a fulfilling life. He explains why it's crucial to block out the noise and focus on a single goal; the importance of retrospection, introspection, and projection; and how to weed out self-destructing habits. ________________________________________________________________________ Greg Pursley can be found here: LinkedIn...
Aug 01, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Teresa Rand , Founder of Teresa Rand Consulting . Teresa is a certified speaker, trainer, and coach who helps leaders achieve their dreams of climbing the career ladder. In this episode, she explains the need for business owners to embrace their team members' goals, why a psychometric test should be the first port of call when expanding your team, and the importance of allowing yourself the grace to adapt your goals. _________________________________________...
Jul 25, 2023•30 min
This week, I'm joined by Becky Imhof , a performance coach and advanced personal trainer. In this raw conversation, Becky describes her close brush with death, highlighting how that incident recalibrated her goals. She also explains the power of positivity and why it's important to slow down and appreciate each moment in life. ________________________________________________________________________ Becky Imhof can be found here: LinkedIn Website __________________________________________________...
Jul 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This has been dug out of the Goals Do Come True archive for your listening pleasure... I'm joined here by David Braithwaite. David started out as a financial adviser and runs his own financial planning firm as well as having other related businesses that he runs, and is an Associate Coach for Strategic Coach®. ________________________________________________________________________________________ David Braithwaite can be found here: Website: https://davidbraithwaite.com/ LinkedIn ______________...
Jul 10, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Ann McKitrick . Ann is the Founder of Nurtured Noggins and Texas Child Care Training. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on how parents can set goals - to become better parents; what prompted her entrepreneurial journey in the first place; and why the power of community can never be dulled. ________________________________________________________________________ Ann McKitrick can be found here: Instagram Facebook Website _______________________________...
Jun 27, 2023•32 min
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Ryan Cass. Ryan is a founder, coach, podcaster and endurance athlete. In this episode, he describes how he almost lost his life in a shocking accident; how that incident helped awaken and shape his goal-setting mindset; and why building like-minded communities is so important to him. ________________________________________________________________________ Ryan Cass can be found here: LinkedIn Instagram LinkTree _______________________________________________...
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, I'm joined by Brianna Schoeman, The Heartwired Coach. Brianna coaches women to lead high-calibre, hustle-free lives. In this episode, she shares her blueprint for finding your own unique originality; the feeling of catharsis from sharing stories of harder times - not just the crowd-pleasing victories; and why you should aim for your own goals, rather than the ones of other people. ________________________________________________________________________ Brianna Schoeman can be found he...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Mark Baker. Mark is The Belief Doctor, helping individuals and companies learn how to develop unshakeable resilience and master the art of storytelling in business. In this episode, he shares various stories and dreams, and how they ended up becoming the fabric of his reality; he also discusses the incredibly tough challenges he faced as a child - and the lessons he learned from them moving forward in life; and why self-belief is the fuel for achievement in ...
May 23, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Nichola Curran, the Creator and Director of The Health & Fitness Business Club. Here, Nichola explains why asking the right questions is crucial to achieving your desired outcomes. She also discusses how being overly emotionally attached to your business can leave you blind to its potential flaws and why letting go can yield the best results – even if it hurts. ________________________________________________________________________ Nichola Curran can be...
May 16, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Nicola Peake. Nicola is the Founder of Peakes Luxury Connection Lounge and the Founder/Former Owner of Chouxlicious. In this episode, she takes us through the various incarnations of her professional career and explains why it's never too late to change lanes to another industry. She also discusses the importance of finding the right help with various tasks that might not be in your wheelhouse - freeing you up to focus on achieving your most important goals....
May 09, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Donna Grote McGrath. Donna is a Leadership Coach for in-house lawyers. In this episode, she deep dives into how you can find your niche, and discusses the effects that health problems - including being perimenopausal - can have on your quality of work. ________________________________________________________________________ Donna Grote McGrath can be found here: LinkedIn ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett ca...
May 02, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Michael DeLon. Michael is the President of Paperback Expert, a book publisher specialising in helping business owners become expert authors. In this episode, he talks about his goal-setting process, as well as the various time frames involved; why codified systems can help the process be more effective; and highlights the importance of utilising a fulcrum to leverage your goals to an even greater degree. ______________________________________________________...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Debra Eckerling. Debra is a goal strategist who has created a unique planning methodology - the D*E*B METHOD® - and the award-winning author of “ Your Goal Guide ”. In this episode, she drills down into the nitty gritty of goal setting; outlines her specific methodology and how it can help you achieve your goals; and explains why employers should be more supportive of their employees' side hustles. ____________________________________________________________...
Apr 18, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Cynthia Williams. Cynthia is an Integrative Nutrition Practitioner in the health and wellness industry. In this episode, she describes how an accountability partner who will give you feedback without a filter can be vital; why writing down goals can often prove to be truly transformative; and what women can do to help augment their menopausal health. ________________________________________________________________________ Cynthia Williams can be found here: ...
Apr 11, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Martin Dodd. Martin is a Financial Adviser. In this episode, he shares why it can be vital for a business owner to know how to do every single job within the company; how chancing upon the IRONMAN® events 25 years ago helped fuel his goal-setting confidence; and why he considers himself to be a 4 out of 10 - in the best possible way. ________________________________________________________________________ Martin Dodd can be found here: LinkedIn Midlands Inve...
Apr 04, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Rita Ernst. Rita is a Positivity Influencer and the author of "Show Up Positive". In this episode, she shares the ways in which personal goals can differ from corporate and work-related ones - and why they should be treated differently; how lifting someone's mood - even that of a stranger - can be a powerful and long-lasting act of kindness; and why showing genuine appreciation for someone's work can reap benefits. ___________________________________________...
Mar 28, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back to Goals Do Come True. It's time to kick off Season 2 of the podcast! In this introductory episode, host Doug Bennett highlights some of the exciting things coming our way in the upcoming season. Some of the forthcoming topics include: understanding your business; the Pareto principle; formulating a product pipeline; and learning how to change a fixed mindset into a growth mindset. And, of course, there will be plenty of fantastic guests joining Doug on the podcast... So tune in and...
Mar 21, 2023•9 min
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Andrea Rainsford. Andrea is 'The SEO Angel'. In this episode, she shares the harsh realities of how an intense corporate career resulted in incredibly challenging health difficulties; the ways in which she used goals to stage her inspirational fightback; and how she became an expert in all things SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). ________________________________________________________________________ Andrea Rainsford can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook Web...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 111
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Derek Rowe. Derek is a Fitness and Mindset Expert. In this episode, he lays out his fascinating - and troubling - life story which has brought him to this point; he talks about the importance of improving your mindset; why breaking down goals into bite-sized chunks is so crucial; and how he managed to break the cycle of building and burning his bridges. ________________________________________________________________________ Derek Rowe can be found here: Web...
Nov 16, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In this week's episode, I'm joined by David Pritchard. David is a Mindset and Productivity Coach. In this episode, he talks about the importance of improving your mindset; why finding a goal-setting method that's right for you is so vital; and how building networks and a community can help solo entrepreneurs to feel less lonely - and more motivated. ________________________________________________________________________ David Pritchard can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook Free Productivity Guid...
Nov 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Gary Rankin. Gary is a Mentor and Coach. In this episode, he talks about the importance of linking your mindset to your goals; why writing goals down can improve your chances of achieving them; and how building the courage to take a leap can be truly transformational. ________________________________________________________________________ Gary Rankin can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook Elevate & Impact Sessions _________________________________________...
Nov 02, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 108
This has been dug out of the Goals Do Come True archive for your listening pleasure... In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Deskovic. Jeff was wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years over a rape and murder he didn't commit. Eventually, DNA evidence from another case helped free and exonerate him. Since then, he has set up the Deskovic Foundation and Jeff explains how goal setting helped him at every stage of his fascinating life story: from appealing his innocence to eventually becoming a lawyer himse...
Oct 26, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 107
This has been dug out of the Goals Do Come True archive for your listening pleasure... In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Elwell. Matt is a sales expert and the author of "Open With A Close". He is the founder of the Elite Closing Academy, which provides elite coaching around sales and the closing process. Here, he talks openly about his journey through learning everything he could about sales since he was 18 years old; some of the ways in which sales people could improve their technique by lis...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this week's episode, I'm joined by John Lamerton. John is an Author, Coach and the Managing Director of Big Idea Media . In this episode, he talks about the importance of achieving your goals by getting 1% better every week; why systems and processes are the key to incremental and sustained improvement; and why true wealth is fueled by freedom - not a Ferrari. ________________________________________________________________________ John Lamerton can be found here: LinkedIn Free chapters from ...
Oct 12, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Alexis Kingsbury. Alexis is the Co-Founder of AirManual . In this episode, he talks about the importance of breaking down goals into a step by step process in order to reveal the bottlenecks; why it took him many years to identify his own strengths and weaknesses; and how freeing up time to travel is imperative for any business owner or entrepreneur. ________________________________________________________________________ Alexis Kingsbury can be found here: ...
Oct 05, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 104
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Mike Kitko. Mike is the Founder and CEO of Inner Wealth Global, a personal and professional development company. Here, he talks about the importance of feeling excited when trying to achieve a goal; why it's crucial to set goals for the right fundamental reasons - otherwise they may flounder; and how he made it back from a place of unhappiness to designing a wonderful life for both himself and his wife. _______________________________________________________...
Sep 28, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this week's episode - and in honour of reaching 100 episodes - we take a look back at 10 wonderful guests and the goal-setting tips they offer. Doug introduces each section and explains why that particular guest was so meaningful to him, including close personal friends, incredible performers and much, much more. So have a listen, take a trip down memory lane and, from everyone at the "Goals DO Come True" team, thank you to everyone who played a part in creating or listening to the first hund...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Alison Edgar (MBE). Alison is a Business Advisor, Motivational Speaker and the Author of the best-selling book " SMASH IT!: The Art of Getting What YOU Want ". Here, she talks how she managed to become a best-selling author despite lifelong struggles with dyslexia; why she prefers to visualise her goals and the methods she uses to achieve them; and why having a growth mindset is so vital to continual success and personal evolution. __________________________...
Sep 14, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 101
