In this episode, Toni interviews Elizabeth Cann, a former badminton star turned high-performance coach. Liz shares her journey from being a top athlete to transitioning into coaching and mentoring others in various aspects of life. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries, and the importance of mindset and personal development in achieving success. Liz also delves into her holistic approach to health and wellness, highlighting the benefits of hydrogen water and the necessity of maintaining physical well-being post-athletic career.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Liz transitioned from being a successful badminton athlete to a high-performance coach, focusing on optimizing life experiences for others.

• She has faced significant injuries during her athletic career, including two bulging discs in her lower back at the age of 19, but continued competing until she was 35.

• Liz developed a passion for mindset and personal development in her early 20s, which has influenced her coaching approach and holistic lifestyle choices.

• She credits her mother and certain coaches for nurturing her athletic career and mindset, emphasizing the importance of belief and support in achieving goals.

• Liz now incorporates a holistic approach to health and wellness, including practices like hydrogen water consumption, acupuncture, and low-impact exercise to maintain her physical well-being post-athletic career.

BEST MOMENTS

"It tends to be people who are very driven who see the importance of having a coach and a mentor, and working on their mindset, because a different kind of person wouldn't really get the point of it."

"I try to always keep an open mind that whilst right now it might not look like they're going to accomplish a certain thing, I know that people looked at me and thought, nah, you're not going to achieve this or that. And I did."

"If you're going to tell me I can't do something, just stand there and watch me do it. Because I will not be told that I'm not going to be able to do something."

"Health is the foundation of everything. You cannot make time for good health, you're going to eventually make time for bad health."

"Success isn't always about being the best. It can be about being the best, but it's also about being your best."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This episode features an in-depth conversation with the artist John Charles, who shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how art played a significant role in his transformation. John Charles discusses his upbringing, struggles with addiction, and the pivotal moments that led him to recovery. He reflects on the impact of his art on his life, from starting with Disney paintings to finding his unique style through experimentation. Toni delves into the emotional and spiritual aspects of John Charles' artistic process, highlighting the therapeutic nature of painting and the sense of freedom it brings him.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• John expresses gratitude towards those who have supported and influenced his artistic journey, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the help and guidance received from others.

• Painting serves as a way for the artist to enter a state of complete freedom and focus, allowing him to be fully present in the moment and escape from other distractions or emotions.

• John's journey involves experimenting with different styles and influences, ultimately leading to the development of a unique artistic style that sets him apart and garners attention from viewers.

• He reflects on the parallels between his past struggles with addiction and his current pursuit of artistic fulfillment, suggesting that art has become a meaningful and fulfilling pursuit in his life.

• John sees art as a lifelong passion and commitment, indicating that painting is not just a hobby or career but an integral part of his identity and purpose.

BEST MOMENTS

"I feel like that's what I am aiming for, to be able to just sit and maybe have a cup of coffee, but feel nothing, if that makes sense."

"I don't think I'll never ever stop painting. I don't know who this quote was by, but I've seen it once and it was, artists don't retire, they simply die."

"I feel like I can speak to people better via my art than actually verbally speaking to people. So that's why I paint certain things to kind of pass my message on that way."

"I don't take on a lot of commissions anymore either. In the past I would take on, if somebody asked me to paint the dog's arse, I'd paint it."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This episode, Fares Hatoum shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Syria to becoming a successful entrepreneur and property optician. Fares discusses his superpowers of manifesting goals and achieving success through resilience and determination. The episode delves into Fares's challenges, including facing rejection, navigating career changes, and taking risks to pursue his dreams. Fares details how one encounter with Alfie Best lead to a partnership and the realisation of a shared vision for a networking event bridging investors in the UK and Dubai.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Fares's journey from humble beginnings in Syria to becoming a successful entrepreneur showcases the importance of resilience and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

• His willingness to embrace uncertainty and love and connection at the Tony Robbins event highlights the importance of being open to new experiences and opportunities.

• Fares's ability to set big goals, such as meeting Tony Robbins and becoming a Platinum Partner, demonstrates the power of setting ambitious targets and working towards them.

• His decision to attend the Tony Robbins event, despite doubts and challenges, and his initiative in reaching out to Alfie Best for a potential business partnership, emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.

BEST MOMENTS

"I have superpowers. The mystical superpower that I have is whatever I believe I achieve."

"Many people who are an entrepreneur inside still have the fear of the employee mindset."

"I set big goals. and I go after them. Yeah, it's scary. The unknown is scary. I still wake up with anxiety, with tight chest."

"If you don't ask, you don't get. Belief will take you a whole lot further than just wanting or needing something."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.