The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

Ep 75: Finding my life’s purpose whilst living with Tourette’s with Luke Manton

To be diagnosed with Tourette's after brain damage in his early 20s is a twist Luke Manton never expected.Luke has had to experience this condition and live in a world that discriminated against him for who he’s now become.This led Luke to attempting to end his own life, but in doing so he later found that he was loved so much, my so many. 💙Since then he has💙harnessed his adversity💙created his own path and purpose💙become the leader of an 8 person business💙a Linkedln celebrity and has given a TED talk!But as you will hear there is more joy and happiness to come....This episode had us both crying on the show itself.To me Luke is a hero and someone I am massively inspired by, look up to, and take enormous strength from.My tears were just of pure admiration - I’m honoured to have him in the show. 😭
 
“Tourette’s was my parting gift from brain damage” – Luke Manton
 
You'll hear about:
 
00:00 – Start
00:37 - An introduction to Luke
01:53 - How Tourette’s affected Luke's life
04:48 - Disadvantage and disrespect cause by Tourette’s
08:04 - How Luke has coped with the dark times
13:36 - Luke on his upbringing
16:46 - Luke on his sexuality
21:25 - Did Tourette’s influence Luke's purpose?
27:30 - How has Luke's mental health been impacted?
32:26 - Luke's growth out of the darkness
39:47 - How Luke has handled social media fame
44:30 - Treating people like people
48:12 - Luke on therapy
50:14 - Luke's partnership with George
54:39 - Luke's experience giving a TED talk
 
Luke’s resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemantonme/
Manton Executives - https://www.mantonexecutives.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mantonexecutives/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantonexecutives/?hl=en
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Ep 74: Be defined by what is in your control with Laura Bartlett

A public rejection on Dragon’s Den would be the end of many entrepreneurs’ dreams, not so Laura Bartlett. After being told to “have a reality check” she took the rejection and created something bigger and better.
 
As the Founder of House of Coco Magazine, now 10 years strong, she has lived through debilitating grief, separation, and bankruptcy. All these things have shaped who she is now and how she views the world.
 
In this episode she talks about the experience on Dragon’s Den, her relationship with money, how she coped with grief having lost her father and what it was like to go bankrupt.
 
“Never fall out of love with life” – Laura Bartlett
 
You'll hear about:
 
00:00 – Start
00:46 - An introduction to Laura
05:18 - Has Laura always been entrepreneurial?
10:39 - Does Laura stop and feel her emotions?
14:28 - How Laura copes with grief
19:16 - Laura's experience on Dragon's Den
23:01 - Laura's relationship with money
26:03 - Laura's thoughts on relationships
28:18 - Laura's mental health journey
35:06 - Laura on going bankrupt
40:12 - Has Laura experienced any discrimination?
45:37 - Does Laura have any regrets?
 
Laura’s resources:
 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurabartlett0/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlettlaura/?originalSubdomain=uk
House of Coco - https://houseofcoco.net/
X - https://twitter.com/laurabartlett0
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
X - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Ep 73: Society shouldn’t dictate your life with Chris James

Being able to life your life on your own terms is something many aspire to but never manage. It can sometimes take losing people close to you to show you that now is the time to take action. Better that than live life in regret.
 
In this episode I am joined by Chris James, who experienced loss that made him realise he needed to take control of his own life by going all in on his own work. Since then he has built a hugely successful business supporting others to do the same through the power of social sales.
 
He talks about his darkest moments, including the people he has lost in recent years, his attitude towards money, vanity metrics on socials and engagement pods. He also shares how meeting his wife changed his life and how that impacted the person and business owner he has become.
 
“It’s the people that stand out that make the difference” – Chris James
 
You'll hear about:
 
00:00 - Start
00:40 - An introduction to Chris
03:47 - Chris on his darkest times
05:56 - The sales process for people just starting
10:37 - Chris' attitude towards money
12:18 - Your worth is not linked to follower numbers
15:56 - Chris' view on engagement pods
26:38 - What areas of his life does Chris need to look at?
30:00 - Chris journey to meeting his wife
36:55 - Where would Chris be if he hadn't met his wife
39:16 - Chris' family story
50:13 - How Chris processes trauma
52:35 - What is happiness to Chris
 
Chris’ resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjamesonline/
Chris’ website - https://www.chris-james.co/
Content To Clients - https://www.chris-james.co/c2clp
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru_YUpPmYCfuj7lb67y7zw/videos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salesguychris/
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Ep 72: How to Be a Better Recruiter with Mitch Sullivan

When Mitch started out in recruitment 30 years ago, he did the normal contingency consultant thing. He quickly realised there was a better way of doing things - After a move to Geneva, Mitch set up a different kind of search agency. One that used innovative recruitment communications as it's primary source of recruiting - something that proved very popular with the people they were trying to recruit! The agency combined hard-nosed commercial consultancy with creative recruitment marketing and led Mitch to where he is today.
 
If you've not come across Mitch on LinkedIn, I highly recommend you give him a follow. He'll teach you a thing or two about your copy to candidates and clients, but his sarcastic and satirical take on the industry will make you howl!
 
01:03 - An introduction to Mitch
03:49 - The difference between a job ad and job description
07:46 - Do attitudes trump skills?
11:27 - Mitch's advice to recruitment businesses
19:38 - What annoys Mitch about Recruitment?
27:04 - Why recruiters don't last in the job
33:18 - The importance of personal branding
38:13 - What adversity has Mitch faced?
46:06 - Mitch's proudest moment
49:08 - What is Mitch's purpose?
58:56 - Advice to recruitment rookies
 
Find Mitch here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchsullivan/
Find Vincere here: https://www.vincere.io/chrisoconnell

Ep 71: Recovering From Living With A Narcissist with Rebecca Fox

On this week's episode, I am joined by Trauma expert, Rebecca Fox. After growing up with an abusive, narcissistic mother Rebecca found herself falling in and out of relationships with narcissists as an adult. After suffering unbelievable trauma at the hands of the people she was in those relationships with, Rebecca has now dedicated her life to helping people heal and move on from toxic relationships.
 
00:49 - An introduction to Rebecca
01:57 - Rebecca's journey with narcissism
07:12 - Did being strangled change Rebecca?
10:53 - Did her upbringing have a bigger impact on her?
14:41 - Is narcissism deliberate or a disease?
17:34 - Rebecca's journey from school to now
23:36 - Can adversity become a gift?
28:32 - Is there a cure for narcissism?
31:06 - The effect of losing 2 loved ones
37:44 - Rebecca's life's effect on her relationships
45:42 - Respect in relationships
48:35 - Rebecca's challenges with her mental health
57:01 - Life after narcissistic relationships
59:13 - What is gaslighting?
 
Rebecca's Resources
 
Find Rebecca here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-fox252/ 
 
My resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/ 
 
 

Ep 70: Happiness is when you reach a flat line with Alexandra Chirica

Your purpose doesn’t need to be about building a legacy, it can come from the knowledge
 
00:54 - An introduction to Alexandra
05:21 - The human side of recruitment
10:31 – Alexandra’s Romanian childhood
12:33 - The effects of being abandoned twice in her life
18:14 - Alexandra's worthiness journey
20:33 - Alexandra explains all about Recfindr
26:37 - How her parents leaving impacted her
32:15 - What is Alexandra's purpose?
38:18 - Improving the perception of recruiters
44:35 - Personal branding is not just one thing
54:24 - Alexandra's thoughts on inclusivity
01:11:06 - A time when Alexandra was hurt                                     
 
Alexandra’s resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrachirica/
Recfindr website - https://recfindr.co.uk/
Recfindr LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/recfindr/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourtale_alex/?hl=en
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisyourtale_alex?lang=en
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Ep 69: Growth happens when you get uncomfortable with Dominic Joyce

A company must consider its values in everything it does, including the first point of contact when hiring new staff. Knowing when you need to add to the cultural dynamic of a team or blend with what you already have is crucial to meet those values. In this episode I talk to Dominic Joyce, Head of Talent Acquisition and Travelex, to find out how to achieve this in your company.
 
He also discusses the good and bad sides of LinkedIn and shares his thoughts on why hiring starts from a company’s values. He goes deep into his own background by sharing his experiences growing up without a father figure and an alcoholic mother, and how this has informed his relationship with his daughter.
 
“I mask my emotions with humour” – Dominic Joyce
 
You'll hear about:
 
00:54 - An introduction to Dominic
01:58 - LinkedIn's good, bad and ugly
07:43 - The best and worst of recruitment
11:56 - Hiring starts from values
16:19 - Dominic's views on the CV
22:17 - Talent acquisition vs recruitment
24:23 - Dominic's journey since school
26:55 - The effect of no father figure on Dominic
31:10 - Dominic's process of dealing with trauma
36:41 - Dominic's relationship with himself                                      
45:17 - What makes a good client?
 
Dominic’s resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-joyce/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dom_Talks_Sport
CVUpgrade website - https://cvupgrade.com/
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/

Ep 68: Your purpose in life is not static with Izzy Prior

Having a purpose in life is more than knowing what your destination is. It’s about being present and enjoying the journey as you evolve throughout your life. Achieving this mindset is what can break you free of the clichéd idea of purpose.
 
That is exactly what my guest in this episode, Izzy Prior, has achieved. She is the founder of Spark, an agency that builds purpose-led reputations for social impact founders through engaging, authentic content.
 
Izzy talks about her belief of what purpose is and how she focuses on purpose over profit. She also goes into her own personal journey of regrets in relation to posting about her burnout on LinkedIn, how fear has helped her in her life and how difficult relationships from her past have influenced her future.
 
“Your purpose is always evolving” – Izzy Prior
 
You'll hear about:
 
00:00 – Start
00:45 - An Introduction to Izzy
01:36 - Izzy view of what purpose is
06:21 - Keeping the enjoyment on LinkedIn
11:00 - Purpose over profit
12:17 - Social media vs reality
16:13 - Izzy's regret on posting about burnout                                             
19:18 - The stigma around personal branding
25:09 - Izzy's journey including the dark times
28:37 - How a lack of a father figure affected Izzy
34:18 - Has fear ever helped Izzy in her life?
36:07 - Have previous traumas effected her relationships?
43:16 - When did Izzy's purpose become important?
47:14 - What does Izzy's future look like?                                         
55:37 - Izzy's tips to aspiring entrepreneurs
 
Izzy’s resources:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyprior/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/izprior/?hl=en-gb
 
My resources:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisOConnell11
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/chrisoconnellcoach/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWYrxrzzaElmpZMy5S86w
Basemindset website - https://basemindset.com/