Pt 2: Why Confidence Matters More Than Talent | Max Fosh

BBC Radio 1 presenter Matt Edmondson joins Dr Alex George this week to share the realities of getting his dream job at 18 and then losing it...In part 1, Matt discusses how he achieved his presenting dreams from endless persistence, why he got fired from CBBC and what pulled him out of his subsequent depression. Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms.Follow @mattedmondsonOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Billy Monger speaks about his close relationship with his sister as seen on Race Across the World. Plus, he shares how he’s continuing to push physical boundaries on his training to become a Paralympian in the LA 2028 Paralymics. Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did Billy Monger do next after his racing career? In part two, he shares with Dr Alex George why he said no to his first F1 presenting gig, the Comic relief challenge that pushed him to take on new physical challenges and how he broke the world Ironman record for a double amputee.Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, Billy Monger woke up after a near-fatal crash as a double amputee. Almost ten years on, he joins Dr Alex George to share how he overcame all the odds after that life-changing day. In part one, Billy takes us back to that fateful day, how it felt to wake up with both his legs amputated and the campaign he undertook to return to racing. Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Sedge Beswick shares whether she believes women can really ‘have it all’, the joy and challenges of being a working mum and why she believes that ambition doesn’t die in the delivery room…Plus, Sedge and Dr Alex George discuss how we can look after women on maternity leave and whether working from home is actually a good thing for modern working culture.Follow @sedgebeswick and check out her Substack NXT LVL.Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Sedge Beswick joins Dr Alex George to share the wildest moments she’s encountered in business - from difficult colleagues to staff members stealing lightbulbs!Plus, Sedge explains why she always hated talking about money and why she believes it’s important for her children to see her working.Follow @sedgebeswick and check out her Substack NXT LVL.Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sedge Beswick is a public speaker, consultant and trailblazer in the influencer marketing space as the founder of SEEN Connects. Alongside being a hugely successful entrepreneur, Sedge is a passionate advocate for redefining what success, ambition and mental wellbeing looks like for working women.In part one, Sedge shares her journey into social media, behind the scenes running the ASOS social team and what pushed her to launch her own business at 27 years old…Plus, Sedge and Dr Alex George discuss how to best look after yourself when starting a business for the first time.Follow @sedgebeswick and check out her Substack NXT LVL.Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Max Fosh shares why he decided to pivot into stand-up comedy, what it’s really like to take a show on a world tour, and why accepting you won’t be great at first is an essential part of the process.Plus, Max and Dr Alex George discuss how to stay calm under pressure and share practical tips for dealing with nerves.Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Max Fosh joins Dr Alex George to unpack how he first got started on YouTube, why confidence is a vital part of content creation and shares some actionable tips for anyone looking to start a career in social media.Plus, Max reflects on his time at Harrow School - and how a school cricket match taught him the true meaning of perseverance… Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Fosh is a content creator and comedian, best known for his hilarious YouTube videos where he pulls off silly, often unbelievable stunts.In part one, Max takes us behind the scenes of some of his biggest videos, shares why he doesn’t like to be labelled a ‘prankster’ and reveals the real secret to going viral…Plus, Max and Dr Alex George discuss the mental load of chasing success and what going viral is actually like.Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.