The Challenger CEO

Welcome to The Challenger CEO Podcast, where we challenge you to think differently and lead boldly!In this episode, we speak with Clare Flaxen, Ivy League Trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and Mindset Strategist. She is known for building high impact unstoppable mindsets for founders, creatives & female leaders. She shows you how to uplevel your mindset and operate from a place of confidence and unshakable self-belief, to get you where you want to be. Without compromising on your happiness and quality of life.Join us as Clare, who is an expert in tackling the tricky topic of imposter syndrome, shares her insights into the different forms of imposter syndrome, the root causes behind it, and how to overcome it.She provides practical tips and strategies to help you build confidence and develop a growth mindset, enabling you to become the leader you were always meant to be.You'll hear stories and examples from Clare's own personal and professional experiences, as well as from her work with clients. Her approach is refreshing and empowering, and her expertise will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take action.If you've ever felt like a fraud, doubted your abilities, or struggled with self-doubt, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to overcome imposter syndrome and unleash your true potential as a leader. Don't miss out!If you want to learn the psychology behind your imposter syndrome and how to create unshakable self-belief then the Imposter Syndrome Masterclass created by Clare Flaxen is just for you. https://clareflaxen.com/imposter-syndrome-masterclass/To Find out More about Clare visit her site Home - Clare FlaxenConnect with her on Instagram: Clare Flaxen | Mindset Strategist (@clareflaxen) • Instagram photos and videosSubscribe, follow and share the amazing purpose driven CEOs who have made it their mission to help others through their business. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Challenger CEO, where we explore the challenges and successes of CEOs and business leaders. In today's episode, we have Olly Fawcett, CEO and Founder of 303 Media, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in the UK. Olly shares his insights on how to build a successful agency, the challenges he faced along the way, and his tips for aspiring businessowners.Ensuring Your Agency Stays AheadReflecting on the rapid increase in digital marketing agencies, Olly shares how he ensures 303 continues to challenge the status quo and make an impact. He discusses the importance of innovation, staying on top of industry trends, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. He also shares some examples of how 303 has stayed ahead of the competition, such as developing new services and expanding into new markets.The Qualities of a Successful LeaderOlly shares the qualities that are important for leaders. He discusses the importance of being a good communicator, having a sharp vision, and inspiring and motivating your team. He also talks about the importance of being adaptable, resilient, and able to learn from your mistakes.Utilizing ADHD and Dyslexia as a ToolHe talks about how he has utilized his ADHD and dyslexia as a tool for understanding himself and his strengths. He discusses how these conditions have given him a unique perspective on problem-solving and creativity, and how he has used them to his advantage in his career.The Connotations Surrounding "Entrepreneurs"Olly shares his thoughts on the connotations surrounding the term "entrepreneur." He talks about the misconceptions that people have about what it means to be an entrepreneur, and how he has worked to redefine that term through his own experiences.Managing Imposter SyndromeHe shares his tips for managing imposter syndrome. He talks about the importance of recognizing that everyone experiences self-doubt from time to time, and how to build confidence by focusing on your strengths and accomplishments.Surviving 2023 and Embracing AIOlly shares his thoughts on surviving 2023 and embracing AI. He talks about the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for businesses, and how 303 is working to incorporate AI into their services and stay ahead of the curve.What it Really Means to be a Challenger CEOOlly shares his thoughts on what it really means to be a Challenger CEO. He talks about the importance of being willing to take risks, challenge the status quo, and push the boundaries of what's possible. He also discusses the value of being true to yourself and your vision, even when it's not the easiest path to take.You can connect with Olly on Instagram at Olly Fawcett (@olly.303) • Instagram photos and videosOr on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/olly-fawcett-668566177Subscribe, follow and share the amazing purpose driven CEOs who have made it their mission to help others through their business. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold on to your pants! In this powerful episode we speak with Naetha Uren, the determined leader of Recovery Coach Academy (RCA).She is on a mission to make recovery accessible, by creating multiple pathways for those in need. As CEO and founder of Recovery Coach Academy, she offers training resources and support services across the globe with an enlightened view: drawing from lived experience that comes from four generations living under one roof (age 9-81). This includes Naetha's own daughter who has survived domestic violence on Valentines Day five years ago.  With unwavering passion and determination, they have succeeded in building a global community uniting those without traditional services with long term success seekers -- bridging essential gaps around the world between traditional services and long term assistance by making sure everyone in their community gets what they need.Naetha was determined to make her vision become a reality. She started small with just post-it notes on the kitchen window, but found it didn't stay there for long! In response to enthusiastic feedback from a beta test of an online course she created, Naetha and her family set out together on their ambitious journey towards establishing recovery coaching – an empowering community built up around providing support services and recovery coaching resources. Now boasting nearly 500 members who have invested in themselves by undergoing 5 days' training through CCAR, this dream that began 2 years ago has blossomed into something extraordinary as Naetha takes up the role of CEO alongside running operations and dedicating 60 hours per week along with her supportive husband and daughter.Recovery Coach Academy believes it is important to have allies who can support you in your mission-led purpose, so it's essential to find a TRIBE of likeminded people who believe in you. People need to give themselves permission - with or without the help of others - to dream big and take risks.You can learn more about the amazing work that Naetha, her family and Recover Coach Academy are doing at:Become a UK Recovery Coach - Certified Training (recoverycoachacademy.co.uk)Recovery Coach Academy | London | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/recoverycoachacademyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/naethaSubscribe, follow and share the amazing purpose driven CEOs who have made it their mission to help others through their business. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Connect with Caron Pollard here to collaborate:www.caronpollard.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Stewart is the CEO and founder of Financial Wealth Community, which helps business owners build wealth. Born to parents from the Windrush generation, she has challenged generational money mindset stories, to break the chain of scarcity.Jackie has a background in accounting and teaching, and her company offers both services to its clients; as she understands the importance of challenging your mindset as well as understanding your numbers.In this episode we delve into:Money Mindset Stories come from and breaking the generational cycle for the next generationJackie's philosophy in "paying yourself first" -and why this can be a challenge for entrepreneurs, who may be more focused on growing their business than their own personal financesWhy she works with startups and helping them evolve into empowered scale upsAdvice for big hearted people who want to make an impact and how to marry purpose and profitJackie Stewart is a Chartered Certified Accountant and a Qualified Teacher. She is also a Certified Trainer for QuickBooks. As well as being the Director of her company, Financial Wealth Community Ltd.Jackie has facilitated various courses and workshops on Financial Management, I.T., QuickBooks Accounting software and Personal Money Management. Jackie has worked with various groups and individuals and has seen the need to combine her two passions, finance, and teaching.With over 30 years of experience in the accounting profession and 7 years as a teacher of vocational subjects, Jackie’s teaching style encapsulates her bright and positive personality which allows skillful and simple financial terminologies to be grasped in a practical, fun, and pragmatic way. Jackie prepares management accounts for small businesses and start-ups.Her ethos is that every business owner should understand what the numbers mean in their business so they can make decisions and run profitable businesses.As a business Consultant, one client’s feedback was, “her patience, understanding and teaching skills have been instrumental in helping me make good business decisions”. Be prepared to receive insight, vision, and inspiration from Jackie as she explores simple and practical ways and systems to manage your business and personal cashflow. You can find Jackie on Instagram @fwcommOr visit fwcommunity.co.ukSubscribe, follow and share the amazing purpose driven CEOs who have made it their mission to help others through their business. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Connect with Caron Pollard here to collaborate:www.caronpollard.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are thrilled to have Shaa Wasmund MBE, entrepreneur and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Doing opening 2023.  Join us as we talk about being intentionally productive and act towards success! This episode will leave you feeling inspired and motivated; ready to tackle your goals. Make sure to tune in! Listen to honest truths around:• Being intentional of how you spend your time, money &energy•Controlling the controllables• What is an alpha female and how it gets misconstrued• Labelling women in society, delving into words like 'bossbabe' sexualize women in the workplace that are not used for men• Who mentors Shaa and what would she say no to?• Creating generational wealth and she instils it in her ownparenting and values• Stop selling to people who don’t pay you•Her wisdom and advice for bracing for 2023 More about ShaaWith over 20 years’ experience building and exiting multiple businesses she works fiercely towards financial empowerment for all.  At 21 she was the youngest and only licensed female boxing manager in the world working with Super Middleweight Champion, Chris Eubank. At23, she set up her own PR agency and Sir James Dyson became her first client. For nearly 5 years she helped grow the Dyson brand, starting from his kitchen table. Shaa went on to create and sell multiple online businesses as well as running an investment fund for tech start-ups.  Growing up with a single Mum on a council estate and being the first in her family to go to University, Shaa is passionate about helping others fulfill their greatest human potential; no matter their background. Shaa was awarded an MBE from The Queen for “Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”. It was one of the proudest moments in her life; not just for the award, but the fact she was able to take her adored Nan with her to the Palace. She was also named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors.  Shaa went on to write 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and How To Fix Your Sh*t. She has sold hundreds of thousands of books across the world. Her first book Stop Talking, Start Doing had a record breaking 14 months at No1 in the WHSmith book chart when it was launched 10 years ago and broke all their records. In 2022, Shaa made a significant update to her Stop Talking, Start Doing book, with 60% new material to celebrate its 10 year anniversary. As relevant today as it was then with its super practical, actionable tips and solutions for all the procrastinators out there!  Find out more here: Homepage - Shaa Wasmund MBE Subscribe, follow and share the amazing purpose driven CEOs who have made it their mission to help others through their business. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Connect with Caron Pollard here to collaborate:www.caronpollard.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a CEO, success is not just about the bottom line. It’s also about creating the environment for all stakeholders to thrive and find fulfillment.In the latest episode of The Challenger CEO, Caron talks to James Aidoo, Founder of Innerscope, lead coach and keynote speaker. His company helps students and young people navigate their learning to become equipped for their wider lives. James' own academic and professional journey built the foundation to create the bridge between education leaders in the UK and help their students transition into impactful, empowered and inspired young adults. We look at Innerscope's unique approach to help students see education as a vehicle that can shape their future. They believe in empowering young people to recognise the potential of their talents and use them to reach their goals. We delve into pioneering new narratives around success and challenging the role model celebrity that creates unrealistic expectations for minority communities. This episode hones on normalising ambition to different pathways for success. This episode highlights the challenges in the education system including conflict; lack of emotional intelligence and leadership skills. James talks about the curriculum void around entrepreneurialism; vital for success in today's rapidly changing world. Starting as one day a week, we look at Innerscope's impact, structure and scalability to grow their value to schools and corporates. Don't miss the deep dive into James personal leadership style.Abit more about James:James’ journey started on Andover, a council estate in Islington, London where underachievement and underprivilege served as a backdrop to his upbring. As the CEO of a national coaching company that exists to inspire learners and equip leaders, Innerscope has impacted the lives of thousands of students and staff teams nationwide working with companies like Pearson Edexcel, Warner Music Group and Adobe. With a deep commitment to make the profound practical, he exhibits a tenacious resolve that ensures that leaders from who work with students and young people are not only inspired but also equipped to make a difference. Learn more at: welcome (innerscope.co.uk) or connect with James here Subscribe, follow and share!  To find out more about the great topics and fantastic guests coming on our show follow The Challenger CEO® Podcast here. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos @thechallengerceo l Instagram The Challenger CEO on Youtube  Connect with Caron Pollard the woman behind The Challenger CEO here to collaborate: Caron Pollard  #leadership #normaliseambition #educate #education #futureleaders #inspringleadership #lcoaching #entreprenuer #entrepreneuralism #keynotespeaker #linkedin #schools #environment #collaboration #educationsystem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenger CEO Podcast is diving into the mind-body connection, and how it's changing as we move through perimenopause or menopausal years.Caron is joined by Osteopath Phyllis Woodfine and Mindset who has focused on complementary health to help people change their thinking for an improved life. Whether that means mindfulness exercises like breathing, or using movement therapies geared towards releasing stressors in different parts of our bodies.They discuss the many benefits for women going through perimenopause or menopausal years that can come from movement therapy (such as yoga), and mindfulness practices when it comes to managing any symptoms they may be experiencing due to these transitions into this next phase in their life. They talk about normalising menopause in the workplace.Caron also speaks with Phyllis about her background and how she became interested in complementary health after encountering sexism at work.They discuss the importance of resilience and to keep moving forward, even in the face of challenges. They look at having gratitude for what you have and helping others who are less fortunate.Here's abit more about Phyllis.After originally training as a building surveyor Phyllis trained in Complementary Health in the early 1990’s culminating in gaining a degree in Osteopathy in 2002 and has had a successful clinical practice that she still runs. Phyllis then went on to teach at both undergraduate & postgraduate at Masters and BSc level at University. During her teaching she became student support to mature students where she developed her mentoring and coaching skills.Having completed both NLP and a Coaching. Phyllis’s specialities include women's health and she is currently working on a course on understanding the peri menopause and menopause and how to deal with it holistically and positively. Phyllis uses her skills and modalities to coach individuals to gain clarity and focus. Phyllis Woodfine's credentials: ICF ACC Professional CoachRegistered Osteopath BSc (Hons) Ost,Master Practitioner NLPCertified HypnotherapistPGCert ACEMSc Sports Injury Management Here is the resource Phyllis mentioned in the podcast. Resilience Heart Framework - Phyllis Woodfinewww.phylliswoodfine.com@phylliscoachhttps://www.facebook.com/phylliscoachwoman2womanSubscribe, follow and share! To find out more about the great topics and fantastic guestscoming on our show follow The Challenger CEO® Podcast here.@thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Connect with Caron Pollard the woman behind The Challenger CEOhere to collaborate: Caron Pollard #spirituality #womenwhopodcast #impactCEO #mindset #menopause #permenopause #lipoedema #entreprenuer #mentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inaugural episode of The Challenger CEO® we delve into the impact of mind, body and business success with Scott Harrison, Founder of The Six Pack Revolution. This is a movement to teach people how to properly nourish their bodies for optimum health and wellness. Scott is a successful Health andFitness CEO and entrepreneur and has also written several books including children’s books. His programme has a 100% success rate in people who have completed it, and positive results in chronic illness either being cured or brought back to a more manageable level. Live in over 65 countries, celebrities and everyday people alike have reaped the benefits of the programme, which are physical, mental and emotional.  Scott and his team are constantly expanding their knowledge to help more people achieve optimum health through proper nutrition. Here are some of the show highlights below: The pandemic hangover which has caused many people to struggle with their mental and physical health, leading to obesity, stress, and trauma. How business owners are feeling the pressure to be more visible as the world reopens and being more visible. Spirituality and the law of attraction. The Six Pack Revolution business model to make it a successful scalable enterprise. Learn more about Scott Harrison and The Six Pack Revolution here.The Six Pack Revolution (@thesixpackrevolution) •Instagram photos and videosThe Six Pack Revolution | FacebookThe Six Pack Revolution – Achieve mind-blowing resultsthrough coaching, fitness, nutrition and mindsetScott Harrison | TikTok SearchScott Harrison (@iamscottharrison) • Instagram photos andvideosThe Six Pack Revolution (@thesixpackrevolution) TikTok |Watch The Six Pack Revolution's Newest TikTok Videos Subscribe, follow and share! To find out more about the great topics and fantastic guestscoming on our show follow The Challenger CEO® Podcast here. @thechallengerceo onTikTok | Watch Caron Pollard's Newest TikTok Videos@thechallengerceo l InstagramThe Challenger CEO on Youtube Connect with Caron Pollard the woman behind The Challenger CEOhere to collaborate: Caron Pollard #changeyourlife #trustpilot #reviews #podcast #woo #spirituality #womenwhopodcast #impactCEO #productsandservices #mindset #impostersyndrome #bmi #global #scaleup #affiliatemarketing #coachingprogramme #healthandfitness #childloss #bullying #lipoedema #visionboard #worklifebalance #discipline #sixpackrevolution #familydynamics #entreprenuer #globalbusiness #family#accountability #scaling #mentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Challenger CEO Podcast with your host, Caron Pollard. This podcast is for big heart, big impact CEOs who want to change the world, challenge the status quo, and change the narrative. They are the change makers, solution makers and problem solvers, looking for ways to challenge that status quo and change the way things have always been done. If you're in that group, you're in the right place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.