Work in Progress

Chris Ballantyne

A decade clawing my way to success in law and finance, whilst trying to stay strong and fit in the process.

I made it to my dream roles: a top US law firm and the trading floor at Deutsche Bank. Then I decided to leave and follow my gut.

At first I helped others transform their health and fitness. But leaving law threw unexpected challenges my way, which led to a big personal discovery.

Our sense of self worth. The psychology behind high achievement. Our deeper emotions and patterns, and how they can stealthily sabotage our entire lives.

I now help lawyers, execs and other high performers restructure how they train, eat, think and live, so they can come off autopilot and get a body and mind to match what they have on paper.

This is straight talk from someone who has lived that world.

Expect enthusiastic discussions on:

Getting results with minimal time and maximum chaos
Training, nutrition and lifestyle on long hours
Client dinners, deal dynamics and travel
A curveball proof mindset
Perfectionism, self worth and all or nothing thinking
Emotional confidence beyond physical confidence
Why fear is often a dirty fuel
Allowing yourself to be successful beyond just work
Inoculating yourself against health misinformation
My own story, wins and failures

This podcast is for you if:

You're winning on paper but know there is more
You're putting the effort into your body but not seeing the return
You refuse to accept that long hours make it impossible to get a body and mind to match what you have on paper

This podcast is not for you if: