Welcome to the show.

I had a profound conversation with Sven Masterson from Pennsylvania - an "accidental men's midlife coach" and author who completely transformed his understanding of masculinity and marriage. Sandra Norris connected us, and I can see why - this man gets what real men's work looks like.

Key Points:

• At 51, Sven followed the "script" - husband, father of six, entrepreneur - but was miserable, especially in his marriage
• Initially thought he had a "wife problem" until discovering he had a "me problem" - lacking empathy and compassion
• Found a coach online who offered free conversations, joined men's groups, went to a retreat in Mexico with strangers
• Now dedicates 1000+ hours annually to coaching men worldwide through conversations and community
• Writes books and runs cohorts because the men he works with are "conscientious, thoughtful, intelligent" - they read books and take action

The Vulnerable Moment: Sven shared publicly wanting his wife to "die in her sleep" during his darkest period - with her sitting beside him. That honesty connected with countless men struggling with similar thoughts.

Men's Work Reality: Real men's groups aren't about tearing down women or being "feral" - they're spaces where men can be creative, intuitive, empathetic, supportive, and industrious. When quality men gather, they echo and confirm the best in each other.

The Power of Story: We all think we're alone in our struggles - "I'm 50, why don't I have this figured out?" But when you tell your truth, you realize there are others just like you in 8 billion people.

The ONE Thing: Your value and worth is intrinsic - you're born perfect in that regard. Let go of the idea that your worth comes from performance or roles, because inevitably those roles end. That's when real vitality begins.

Connect with Sven:

https://svenmasterson.com

Connect with Steve: (Cohort program)

https://sawrightcoaching.com/12wyc

Welcome to the show.

Sometimes the hardest journeys create the strongest platforms to help others.

I had an incredible conversation with Kelvin Sampson from Nigeria, CEO of KD Squares and one of the most inspiring people I've met. This young man's journey from literally going hungry for days to building a globally recognized tech company is absolutely extraordinary.

Key Points:

• Born into poverty, lived with extended family, struggled through university and beyond
• Hit rock bottom after graduation - went without food for days, had to engage in dangerous illegal activities just to survive
• Started freelance writing at $1 per 500 words, working 10,000 words some days just to get by
• Built KD Squares (named after partners King, Kelvin, Denzel, David) as a mission-driven company empowering young Africans with digital skills
• Now globally recognized: 3rd best web design company worldwide, 5th in business intelligence, working with 100+ companies across 20+ countries

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The Mission:

Instead of young talent turning to cybercrime for quick money, KD Squares provides legitimate pathways through digital skills training.

Kelvin's living proof that there's a better way than taking shortcuts that hurt communities.

From Teaching to Tech:

Even during his darkest days, Kelvin was teaching in secondary schools - always had that moral compass of helping others while helping himself. That ethos drives everything he does today.

Global Impact:

The company has multiple international awards and accolades, providing social proof to young Africans that legitimate success is possible through hard work and skill development.

The ONE Thing:

True success isn't just about climbing out of your circumstances - it's about building platforms to help others do the same.

Kelvin's journey from survival mode to global recognition shows what's possible when you combine necessity, initiative, and genuine desire to lift up your community.

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  Connect with Steve:

  linkedin.com/in/sawright
  

  
  

Welcome to the show.

I had a brilliant chat with Klem (as she's known professionally) - a Polish-born, Scotland-based copywriter who helps brands find their authentic voice.

This woman gets it when it comes to the power of words to shape not just how we communicate, but who we become.

Timestamps:

(13:35) - The "Here comes..." identity technique

(19:08) - Storytelling as what defines us from other animals

(27:06) - Message in a bottle metaphor and overcoming sharing barriers

(34:47) - AI ethics and maintaining authentic voice

(42:46) - Art as commissioned work vs personal expression

(47:32) - Finding your voice and protecting humanity

Key Points:

• "Here comes..." technique: Start conversations by mentally declaring your intended identity - "Here comes the expert" or "Here comes the creative" - and you'll naturally step into that role
• Words don't just describe our world, they create it - be intentional about the language you use about yourself
• The balance between ego and service: Like commissioned art, you can bring your unique artistry while serving someone else's vision
• AI is a tool like a pen - powerful when held properly, dangerous when given too much agency over your authentic voice
• Finding your people: Content length doesn't matter ("How long is a piece of string?") - what matters is knowing your purpose and who you're trying to reach

The Message in a Bottle: Every piece of content you create matters to you as the creator. When you overcome that initial hurdle to share your message, two things happen: you realize you can do it (the world doesn't end), and you open yourself up to receive messages from others.

Art vs Commission: We all have that Leonardo da Vinci element within us - sometimes we just need an external perspective to help arrange the pieces differently until it clicks.

The ONE Thing: Be human, protect your humanity at all costs. No tool should ever replace your authentic voice - your genuine self is what creates real connection and separates you from the noise.

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• To contact Klementyna:

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/klemens

  
  

  To contact me:

  https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

  
  

  
  

Welcome to the Show!

I had an absolute cracker of a conversation with Sondra Norris from San Jose, CA. - 30 years in learning and development, HR, and executive consulting.

This woman gets it when it comes to helping people stay human in all their roles.

Key Points:

• Leaders aren't superhuman - they put their pants on one leg at a time and have the same human flaws as everyone else
• Self-awareness is everything: leaders must understand that every action is being measured and impacts whether people feel safe or unsafe
• When people feel unsafe, they rally others around that toxicity - creating negative group dynamics that poison new hires
• Traditional DEI often isolates rather than unifies - focus on shared human experiences instead of differences
• Active listening isn't just brain activity - you're creating safety for people to volunteer their best selves
• Trust is earned through consistency: being the same human regardless of circumstances

The New Hire Reality: Fresh employees arrive open and optimistic, but existing toxic team dynamics quickly convert them. "Welcome to the factory" becomes the unofficial onboarding.

Trust Bank Account: Make constant deposits because something will always go wrong. Without that foundation, you can't earn forgiveness when mistakes happen.

The Bottom Line: Companies employ half the planet. If they could make the experience genuinely positive, growing, and human, they could literally change the world through sheer numbers.

The ONE Thing: Everything you do as a leader is about building trust and creating safety. People stop giving creativity, extra hours, and innovation when trust dies - and it all comes down to basic human-to-human perception.

Are you creating safety or toxicity in your one-to-ones?

Connect with Sondra:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sondranorris

Connnect with me:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

Welcome to the show.

I met Linda Gross through our mutual connections in our FaceBook groups. This woman knows the pain of getting stung by non-paying clients - and she's built a brilliant solution around it.

Key Points:

• Linda got burned by a client who ghosted her after services were delivered. Even won in small claims court but couldn't collect - that's when she knew there had to be a better way
• Statistically, clients stop paying on month four because they've "drunk your beer and eaten your hamburgers" - got what they came for from your 90-day program
• She matches coaches with legitimate third-party lenders (not the dodgy ones everyone's heard of) offering A and B paper credit with 0% financing options
• Only works with intermediate to advanced coaches ($5K-$20K programs) who've quit their day jobs - no motivation coaching needed at that level
• Her 90-day business program focuses on parallel income streams and plugging money leaks that sink coaching businesses

The Reality Check:

Most coaches are brilliant at their craft but clueless about business fundamentals. They'll work 80-100 hours a week but spend valuable time as £10/hour debt collectors instead of £1000/hour coaches.

Linda's Model:

She only gets paid when the loan closes - complete win-win-win for coach, client, and her. If someone's credit is horrible, she gives them homework to fix it rather than letting coaches discover this painful truth on month four.

Main Takeaway:

You don't have to risk your own money or become a debt collector. There are professional financing solutions that let you focus on being the best coach you can be instead of chasing payments.

Why are you doing a £10/hour job when you're a £1000/hour coach?

Connect with Linda:

info@lindagrossx.com

linkedin.com/in/linda-gross-business-coach-mentor-421aab32

Connect with Steve:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

Welcome to the show.

What a journey!

I have Chañel back on the show after six months, and blimey - she's gone from finding her home in St. Kitts to being married!

Met Jeremy (who's been on my show) in October, engaged by January, married by February.

When God orders your steps, He doesn't mess about!

Key Points:

• Chañel is a "recovering people pleaser" who burned out twice serving others at her own expense
• The Pink Flamingo represents confidence and serving from overflow, not emptiness - flamingos lose their pink when they sacrifice too much for their young
• Her core message: "Love God, love you, love your neighbor" - it's not either/or, it's AND
• She's written two books in her Pink Flamingo series, runs a Pink Flamingo club, and works with business owners on boundaries and processes
• Passionate about healing psychological wounds of slavery in the Caribbean through therapy funding and emotional wellness

The Pink Flamingo Revelation: God woke her at 3am asking why flamingos are pink. Answer: they can't hide. Like King Saul hiding behind luggage, she was called to stop being timid and "own her pink" - serve with confidence.

Marriage as Sanctification: Every interaction is an opportunity to help someone become more whole while growing yourself. "How can I serve this person in a way that honors us both?"

The ONE Thing:

Pause and admit what you want. You can serve others with excellence while honoring your own needs and desires. There's power in the pause and being truthful about your desires - it's not selfish, it's scriptural.

Are you serving from your overflow or your emptiness?

Links to Chañel:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chanelrobe

Website: https://findyourpinkflamingo.com

Links to Steve:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

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I had an absolute gem of a conversation with Maxine Cook, who writes under Annie Cook. This woman's journey from criminal psychologist to published author is fascinating - and her mission to help women tell their stories really resonated with me.

Key Points:

• Maxine burned out from her psychology career working with young offenders but used that rich experience to fuel her creative writing
• She's published 8 books in 2 years (yes, you read that right!) in her "Teapot Cottage" series - gentle stories about women rebuilding their lives
• Her books feature a healing cottage in the Lake District built on ley lines, where broken characters find transformation through gentle, non-violent change
• She's passionate about helping older women find their voice in a society that often overlooks them
• Writing can be therapeutic whether published or not - it's about leaving a legacy and healing yourself

Writing Process:

Maxine doesn't plan extensively - she starts with an idea and lets the characters guide the story. "I find myself running to catch up with these books because they gain their own momentum."

The ONE Thing:

Every woman has a story worth telling. The process of writing it down - even if no one else ever reads it - can be profoundly healing and creates an invaluable legacy for future generations.

Maxine's now helping other women tell their stories through her website anniecookwriter.com. Her tagline says it all: "Stories of hope and healing with the help of a little bit of magic."

What story are you waiting to tell?

Welcome to the show.

Had an amazing chat with my dear friend Will Otero from Pennsylvania - a Brooklyn boy who's become my podcasting mentor and guide. We connected a couple years back, and his journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

Will started podcasting in 2020 during the pandemic after being furloughed. What began with a $160 Amazon podcasting studio and his nephew has grown into a media empire including Stuck in My Mind Podcast, RealWise TV, and now RealWise Publishing.

Key Points

• Start imperfect, improve consistently - Will's nephew wanted to scrap their first episode, but Will insisted on releasing it to show the journey

• Put love into your craft - Whether cooking or podcasting, people can tell when you're genuinely passionate vs. just going through motions


• Relationships over monetization - Building authentic connections worldwide matters more than immediate financial returns

• Skills compound unexpectedly - Podcasting led to video editing, book publishing, and speaking opportunities

• Imposter syndrome is universal - You don't need letters after your name; real-world experience and genuine desire to help others matters

The ONE Thing

Coach thyself moment: You don't have to be miles ahead of someone to help them - just one or two steps so they can see the path. The magic happens when you put love into your craft and show up authentically.

Contact Wil:

email: wizeeljefe@stuckinmymindpodcast.com

LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wil-otero-producer/

Contact Steve:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach