E7: Ben Francis - 25 year old CEO OF UK’s fastest growing company

Vinh Giang is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and master of communication who helps people transform the way they use their voice. In today's Moments episode, Vinh reveals how even the most reserved speakers can sound confident and charismatic. By treating your voice like an instrument and mastering tools like pitch, melody, and pace, here's how to captivate a room using your voice. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/xkVmqWUZWWb⁠ Apple:⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/IHdMsK1ZWWb⁠ Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠

Is Authenticity Quietly KILLING Your Career?  Former Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras reveals how being “real” at work can SABOTAGE your leadership, and breaks down elite strategies for emotional control, communication, confidence, and power.  Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, NBC Crime & Law Enforcement Analyst, and bestselling author of Becoming Bulletproof. She protected U.S. Presidents, interrogated high-risk criminals, and learned first-hand how the world’s most powerful leaders control emotion, command respect, and stay composed under pressure. In this groundbreaking episode, she explains: ◼️The 1 psychology trick that instantly makes people respect you ◼️Why you shouldn’t care about people’s feelings  ◼️The 5 habits you must get rid of to earn influence  ◼️How to tell if someone is lying to you  ◼️Why most people stay miserable forever  (00:00) Intro (02:24) Why People Are Drawn to Your Mission (05:23) People Waste Time Overthinking Instead of Changing (09:33) Forget About The Past (12:37) Being Stuck in the Identity You’ve Built (18:59) The Secondary Game: Why People Don’t Overcome Problems (25:10) You Can’t Change People (30:16) How Steve Builds His Confidence (35:44) Stop Being Driven by Fear (38:37) How to Self-Regulate Your Emotions (40:25) Should You Be Your Authentic Self at Work? (49:17) Which Gender Tells Lies Better? (51:27) How to Build Confidence (57:07) Why Small Challenges Matter More Than Big Ones (1:03:08) Lessons From the Best Decision Makers (1:10:25) Ads (1:11:23) Why Your Tone of Voice Matters (1:18:46) The Importance of Body Language (1:38:12) Dealing With Offensive People (1:44:26) How to Become Unprovokable (1:55:36) How Friends Influence Who You Are (1:57:29) Ads (2:03:51) How Poor Performers Impact the Team (2:07:18) Why You Might Look Like an Easy Target (2:20:31) Charlie Kirk and Threats on Social Platforms (2:23:59) How Social Media Reduces Empathy (2:30:44) School and Mass Shootings (2:36:09) Could Anything Have Prevented Charlie Kirk’s Death? (2:41:18) What Are You Most Afraid Of? Follow Evy: Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/4aN4q4D⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://bit.ly/4c4TErD⁠  Website: ⁠http://bit.ly/3K89id3⁠  Evy’s BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ can be found HERE: ⁠http://bit.ly/4nFGTJT⁠  You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’, HERE: ⁠https://amzn.to/46n6cdS⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - ⁠https://doaccircle.com/⁠  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook⁠  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  ◼️Get email updates - ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  ◼️Follow Steven - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - ⁠http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN⁠  Pipedrive - ⁠http://pipedrive.com/CEO⁠   Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if EVERYTHING your doctor told you about heart disease is completely WRONG? World-renowned cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas drops BOMBSHELLS that will make you question decades of medical advice. With over 35 years of experience and 250,000+ patients saved, he's ready to expose the TRUTH the medical establishment doesn't want you to know, and what you can do to protect your heart, reverse chronic illness, and live longer. He is an interventional cardiologist and founder of the Heart and Vascular Institute of Central Florida and of Aristotle Education, a prevention clinic focused on fasting, gut health, and metabolic longevity. Dr Pradip explains: ◼️The truth about cardio, and why too much can damage your heart  ◼️How sugar turns toxic the second it hits your bloodstream ◼️The hidden link between breakfast and insulin resistance ◼️Why poor sleep destroys your gut microbiome and heart health ◼️How fasting flushes toxic fat from your organs and arteries (00:00) Intro(02:36) The No. 1 Killer Worldwide(03:49) Young People Are Developing Heart Disease(04:48) Why Do Young People Get Heart Attacks(06:32) What Leads to Heart Disease(10:16) What Causes Heart Problems in Young People(12:40) The Link Between Sugar and Insulin(17:13) The Importance of Checking Insulin Levels(19:58) Fasting vs. Calorie Deficit: Fat and Muscle Changes(23:10) Fasting for Women vs. Men: Key Differences(26:06) The Power of Fasting and Allowed Liquids(29:15) The Benefits of Ketones and Should We Always Be in Ketosis(32:58) Building Muscle While Fasting(39:05) Best Exercise for Heart Health(41:53) What's the Solution to Heart Problems?(43:25) Do Healthy People End Up With Heart Problems?(45:09) The Link Between Gut Microbiome and Heart Health(49:31) Could Calcium Supplements Hurt You?(51:53) How to Improve Gut Problems That Affect Heart Health(53:28) Are We Fiber Deficient?(55:47) Ads(56:49) Modern Toxins Living in Our Bodies(01:04:33) The Harmful Foods We're Consuming(01:06:21) Daily Foods You Thought Were Healthy(01:15:19) Is Our Oral Microbiome Linked to Heart Health?(01:17:04) Is Coffee Good or Bad?(01:20:04) When Are Heart Palpitations a Sign of Concern?(01:25:51) The Power of the Vagus Nerve(01:31:52) The Valsalva Maneuver(01:38:20) Are Statins Safe to Use?(01:40:41) The Perfect Diet for a Healthy Heart(01:45:26) What Tests Should I Get Done? Follow Dr Pradip: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4grAcZj  Aristotle Education - https://bit.ly/3JYlJbs  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3VgNVIX Research document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DOAC-Dr-Pradip-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett for your $1 /month trial Justworks - http://Justworks.com KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist and best-selling author best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A pioneer in the study of trauma, he explores how trauma reshapes both mind and body, and how people can find pathways to healing through therapies that go beyond talk alone. In today's Moments episode, Bessel explains why simply reliving a traumatic memory isn’t enough to heal, and dives into EMDR - how it works, why it’s effective, and guides Steven through a live demonstration. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IlUlTu5jLWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/t1VI0Z9jLWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 films. Global fame. But what price did he pay? In this powerful conversation, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the dark side of fame, the one decision that changed his life, and why resistance not talent was the real key to his success. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor and Hollywood icon, best known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, True Detective, The Gentlemen, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Beyond acting, he is a bestselling author, with his memoir Greenlights becoming a global phenomenon, and his new book Poems & Prayers continuing to inspire readers worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive Hollywood, why fame comes at a cost, or how Matthew McConaughey found meaning beyond the big screen, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. He explains: ◼️How living in Australia at 18 changed the direction of his life ◼️How turning down $14.5 million helped him save his career and self-worth ◼️Why becoming a father was the 1 goal that always mattered most to him ◼️How young men are more lost than ever, and what they truly need ◼️Why a life without struggle is a dangerous life (00:00) Intro(02:35) What Makes You the Person You Are Today?(06:35) Love and Values Instilled in Childhood(14:45) What Did You Want to Be as a Kid?(16:13) Youth Exchange in Australia(23:58) Studying Law in Texas and Wanting a Change(26:32) Telling His Dad He Wants to Go to Film School(36:32) What's Going On With Young Men(41:03) What Made You Drift?(42:25) The Loss of Your Father(50:07) Do You Miss Your Dad?(53:56) Matthew's 10 Goals in Life(01:01:45) Doing the Hard Thing Today(01:07:26) The Expectation Gap and Pursuing the Divine(01:21:51) The Power of Faith(01:26:17) Why People With Faith Are Happier(01:36:02) How Did You Become the Best?(01:41:55) I Refused 14.5 Million Dollars(01:47:54) Why People End Up Stuck(01:56:23) What Is Your Greatest Weakness(02:14:09) What Makes You the Person You Are Today? Follow Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/467Alhh  Facebook - https://bit.ly/46oVFh0  X - https://bit.ly/46h48nT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/46oBe3K  You can purchase his new book ‘Poems & Prayers’, here: https://amzn.to/3IqqCtc Look out for his new film ‘The Lost Bus’ on Apple TV+.  Based on a true story, Matthew plays a bus driver who saves 22 children from the 2018 Paradise Valley fires in California.  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOVanta - https://vanta.com/stevenStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we falling for the biggest money traps of our generation? And what are the money habits that actually build millions? Raoul Pal, Jaspreet Singh, and Humphrey Yang reveal the truth about renting vs buying, escaping credit card debt, mastering passive income, and investing with $0! This personal finance roundtable brings 3 leading finance experts to discuss building wealth and planning for your financial future. Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur and founder of Minority Mindset, Raoul Pal is a former hedge fund manager and CEO of Real Vision, and Humphrey Yang is a personal finance creator and former financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. They discuss:  ◼️Why saving money won’t make you rich, and what to do instead ◼️The single best skill to escape being broke in 2025 ◼️ Why renting is smarter than buying (even if you can afford to buy) ◼️ The tiny money habit that quietly builds millions over time ◼️ Why most people under 45 won’t get a pension (and what to do instead) ◼️The truth about crypto, AI and why the financial system doesn’t want you prepared (00:00) Intro(02:24) How Do I Make More Money?(05:13) Pointless Jobs That Actually Made You the Most Money(06:53) How to Visualize Your Finances(07:44) Social Pressure With Money(09:37) The Simple Money Tracking Hack(13:32) Best Form of Investing: Active or Passive?(18:34) More People Joining Crypto(21:07) Bitcoin Is Too Speculative(28:31) Stocks vs Crypto(34:01) How Would You Invest $1,000?(42:13) The S&P 500 vs the Nasdaq-100(44:14) Dollar-Cost Averaging(47:12) Remove Emotion From Financial Decisions(48:08) Should We Be Putting Everything Into Crypto?(49:36) If Crypto Isn't the Future, What Takes Its Place?(54:26) Sponsored Segment(56:24) What to Do When You're in Debt(59:43) Bankruptcy: When Should Someone Consider It?(01:02:13) What If You Don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy?(01:03:55) The Myth of Passive Income(01:05:51) How Well Can You Actually Do From Property Investments?(01:10:35) Should You Buy Rental Properties for Passive Income?(01:11:21) More People Are Renting in the US Over Buying(01:13:33) Is Property a Good Way to Build Wealth?(01:19:30) Is There Any Such Thing as Good Debt?(01:20:30) Leveraging Your Current Assets(01:26:01) Pensions and 401(k) Retirement Plans(01:41:37) Framework for Making More Money Easily(01:47:53) Keeping Your Money in a Bank Is Making You Poorer(01:51:58) What Do Rich People Know That Most Others Don’t?(01:54:41) Relationships Make Money(01:59:44) How Much Do Geographies Matter When Making Money?(02:02:30) Is the UK a Good Place to Build Wealth?(02:05:49) Closing Statements Follow Jaspreet: X: http://bit.ly/3HSFdO3  ‘Market Briefs’ newsletter:: http://bit.ly/4mWeqzr YouTube: http://bit.ly/46hbTbU  Follow Raoul: X: http://bit.ly/466Fe8Q  Website here: http://bit.ly/4m6Rexb  You can download Raoul Pal’s 5-Year Roadmap for free here: http://bit.ly/3JQok7g  You can purchase ‘The Everything Code’, here: https://amzn.to/48cJ2bk  Follow Humphrey: Youtube: http://bit.ly/3KgmkoJ  Instagram: http://bit.ly/4gs6kMI  Website- Humphreysguide.com The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Vivobarefoot - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/ Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Most Replayed Moment, Charlie Houpert reveals the move that changes how people see you - from job interviews to everyday conversations. Learn how to show up with confidence and charisma, and handle any scenario on your terms. Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, the popular YouTube channel and training platform helping millions of people build confidence, improve social skills, and become more charismatic. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CD1nOYrOzWb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/R2vlkMvOzWb Watch the Episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Charisma on Command - https://www.youtube.com/user/charismaoncommand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Dalio turned $5 into $160 billion by decoding how empires rise and fall. Now he warns: America is in decline, the UK is in trouble, China is gaining power…and your wealth could be in danger UNLESS you act fast.  Ray Dalio is a legendary investor, billionaire, and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with over $160 billion in assets under management. He is also the bestselling author of 5 books, including:, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’. He explains:  ⬛ The harsh financial truth about Britain’s future and why millionaires are fleeing ⬛ The psychological trick billionaires use that most people never learn ⬛ The "Pain + Reflection = Progress" formula that changed Ray’s life ⬛ The dangerous wealth myth that’s quietly keeping most people broke ⬛ Why chasing success the wrong way could destroy your future ⬛ Why America’s decline is part of an inevitable 500-year cycle (00:00) Intro (05:34) Where Should I Be Living as an Entrepreneur? (06:30) What's Your Honest Perspective of the UK? (11:46) Are You Optimistic About the Future of the UK? (13:12) Are You Optimistic About the US? (15:19) How to Predict What's Coming (17:04) Will the US Dominate Global Power Soon? (22:06) How Would You Fix the UK? (25:28) What Happens Next in History? (29:00) Where Are We in the Predictable Timeframes? (30:33) How Should We Counteract These Risks? (32:53) Most Valuable Skills to Learn Right Now (35:43) What Games to Play in Different Life Seasons (37:55) The Most Important Strategic Decision I Made (44:08) Ads (45:11) The Best Way to Deal With Pain (49:01) How Do I Become a Principle Thinker? (50:42) The Power of Meditation (56:01) Are You Religious? (58:21) How Important Is Hard Work? (01:00:00) The Importance of Being Open-Minded (01:05:16) How to Be a Better Decision Maker (01:09:03) How Do You Find Honest People? (01:11:22) Why Companies Become Less Innovative (01:14:16) How Do You Find Exceptional People? (01:17:45) Ads (01:19:27) What's Your View on AI? (01:28:41) Top 3 Book Recommendations Follow Ray: TikTok - https://bit.ly/4ggWltw  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4m5T9Cc  X - https://bit.ly/3V8KTqc  You can purchase Ray’s book, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’, here: https://amzn.to/4perwK3  You can watch Ray’s breakdown of Principles for dealing with the changing world order here:  http://bit.ly/4m6VbSw    The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He led the longest-ever human study on the ketogenic diet and spent 15+ years studying metabolism, now Dr Andrew Koutnik reveals what the science says about fat loss, depression, diabetes, and disease.  Dr. Andrew Koutnik is a leading metabolic research scientist specialising in metabolic health, human performance, and Type 1 diabetes management. He has contributed to over 100 scientific publications and, in 2024, co-authored a landmark 10-year case report on the ketogenic diet and diabetes. He explains: ◼️ Why ultra-processed foods are silently destroying your brain and metabolism ◼️ How 70% of grocery store food is designed to keep you sick ◼️ How this one diet could prevent Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes ◼️ How keto and fasting can reset your body better than any workout ◼️ The hidden reason you can’t burn fat and how to fix it fast 00:00 Intro   02:38 What's Your Mission?   03:32 What Areas of Health Have You Spent the Last 15 Years Researching?   09:37 High Blood Sugar Is the Biggest Cause of Long-Term Health Problems   13:33 The Keto Diet   18:30 Regulating Elevations in Blood Glucose   21:42 Food Patterns Through Evolution   26:09 What Do You Notice When You're in Keto vs. Not in Keto?   33:45 Should We Be Restricting Carbs?   35:32 10-Year Study on the Impact of the Keto Diet   38:52 Your Blood Sugar Levels Have Risen   43:26 Ads   44:34 The Keto Diet and Physical Performance   52:22 Exogenous Ketones   56:40 Exogenous Ketones for Mental Health   58:52 Exogenous Ketones Helping With Cancer Body Weight Increase   01:00:21 Keto Diet and Gaining Muscle   01:03:33 Not Feeling Hungry on the Keto Diet   01:06:35 The Food Industry Engineers Food to Make You More Hungry   01:11:21 Ads   01:13:18 How Can Our Audience Live a Better Life Practically?   01:18:37 What Is Something Surprising About Glucose?   01:23:57 Should Everybody Try the Keto Diet?   01:27:21 What's on the Other Side of the Simulation?  Follow Dr Andrew: X - https://bit.ly/3VHSGv3  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HWF4sT  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur, longevity researcher, and founder of Blueprint - a project to reverse his biological age through rigorous data, diet, and discipline. Known as one of the world’s most committed biohackers, Johnson lives by a strict protocol involving 111 pills a day, precision meals, and relentless self-tracking. In today’s Most Replayed Moment, Bryan dives into his purpose for pursuing such a life. He then breaks down the exact protocol he follows - from daily pills to the meticulously engineered meals he eats - to optimise every aspect of his biology. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6oGS7xtMkWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/8lvwhFCMkWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices