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2024 has been a year of shocks and surprises, before starting the new year, here is the expert knowledge you need to not just survive but financially thrive in 2025
Here are some of the essential pieces of financial knowledge for 2025:
The power of compound interest
How to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck
Whether you should invest in cryptocurrency
How to perfect your investment strategy
The top 10 money rules
Why most people don’t reach financial freedom
The confidence rule for finance
00:00 Intro
01:34 Investing 101
04:52 Should I Use Investing Apps?
06:33 Ho...
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When the CIA needed to understand the secrets of human communication, this was the man they contacted to help decode the arts of influence, deception and seduction.
Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief and leading behaviour expert. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence’ and ‘The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis And Engineering of Human Behaviour’.
In this conversation, Chase and Steven discuss topics such as, how to master the art of persuasion, the best way to achieve success in life, how to extract sensitive information, ...
50-70% of people will experience a trauma in their life, but how do you heal from these devastating experiences? If the Body Keeps the Score, according to Bessel van der Kolk this is how you get even with trauma.
Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He is the author of the global bestselling book ‘The Body Keeps The Score’.
In this conversation, Bessel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to heal from childhood trauma, the benefits of EMDR therapy, the link between screens and loneliness, ...
In this episode, you'll learn how Charlie Sloth, renowned DJ and music entrepreneur, stays true to his values whilst building and scaling a global brand. Featuring tough decisions, lessons on authenticity, and the role of integrity in creating a successful brand.
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The world is becoming increasingly stressed and anxious, according to Oprah's life coach the solution to coping with modern times involve changing your brain
Dr Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist and founder of the ‘Wayfinder Life Coach Training’ platform. She is host of the podcast ‘The Gathering Room’ and bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self’.
In this conversation, Dr Martha and Steven discuss anxiety, lying, how to fix childhood trauma, how to feel peace again, and the real reason anxiety levels are skyrocketing.
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Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’.
In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.
00:00 Intro
02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful?
07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up?
08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stan...
In this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success.
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From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path
John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’.
In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how...
What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life
Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’.
In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the bes...
Why is marketing so important for businesses? In this episode, we've picked the highlights from our conversations with Josh Kaufman, Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, Whitney Wolf Herd to bring you the TL;DR on how to succeed at marketing your business.
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From sexless to sizzling, Susan Bratton shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last.
Susan Bratton is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert. She is the CEO of ‘The 20’ and ‘Personal Life Media’ and the bestselling author of 34 books including, ‘Relationship Magic’, ‘Revive Her Drive’, and ‘Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex’.
In this conversation, Susan and Steven discuss topics such as, how to fix a sexless marriage, how cheating can save your sex life, the best way to last longer in bed, and how to get unlimited orgasms.
00:00 Intro
02:04 Wha...
Could understanding the mystery of the Big Bang and how the Universe came into creation mean that we can finally know for sure if there is a creator?
Professor Brian Keating is a cosmologist and experimental physicist at the University of California San Diego. He is the host of the ‘Into The Impossible’ podcast and author of the books, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’ and ‘Into The Impossible: Think Like A Nobel Prize Winner’.
In this conversation, Brian and Steven discuss topics such as, how the discovery of the telescope changed the world, the link between our blood and the stars, the origins ...
In this moment, world-leading men’s mental health coach and psychiatrist, Dr K discusses the ways people try and fail to put trauma behind them as well as the REAL way to overcome it.
Most people who have a history of trauma will try and overcompensate in the way they build their future lives. For instance, people can try to overcome the trauma of bullying by becoming invisible or becoming successful to overcoming past shame. However, no matter what people do to adapt to the historic trauma, it still remains in the mind. This can be seen in peoples responses to events that trigger memories...
War, economic crises, and societal meltdown: how to be prepared to face the coming geopolitical threats like a CIA spy
Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and security expert, and host of The President's Daily Brief podcast. He is also the co-founder and CEO of the global intelligence and security firm, Portman Square Group.
In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the technology that the CIA keeps secret, the different CIA hacks to master the art of persuasion, the biggest threats facing the world, and how China uses TikTok to influence the West.
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From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined
Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist whose work focuses on women and health. She is also the author of the book, ‘How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control’.
In this conversation, Dr Sarah and Steven discuss topics such as, how the pill affects a woman’s choice in partner, the real reason people are having less sex, the link between the pill and orgasms, and the optimum time to initiate sex.
00:00 Intro 02:18 What I...
STEVEN’S DIARY IS BACK! It’s been a long time, since I’ve done this. In this episode I talk about heartbreak, grief, business challenges, relationship struggles, advice from Sir David Brailsford and protecting my mental health - all of it is unfiltered.
When I first started The Diary Of A CEO, the central idea of the show, was to read my personal diary every week – I believed that It might be interesting to get to see inside the very personal diary of someone that was running a business with hundreds of team members, at 25ish years old, while contending with all of life’s problems, relati...
In this moment, the world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Professor Guy Leschziner outline why sleep is crucial to every aspect of your life, and the biggest mistake people make when it comes to get a good night’s sleep.
Humans spend a third of their lives sleeping, however science still understands very little about it. Guy says that sleep is of fundamental importance to humans otherwise evolution would have removed it.
Despite its importance, Guy thinks that people underestimate the power of sleep. He’s says that too often people make lifestyle choices that ensure they ...
Revealing what hedge funds and multinational banks don't want you to know about building wealth! Jaspreet Singh is spilling secrets and helping everyday people find financial freedom
Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur, former attorney, and financial educator. He is CEO of Briefs Media and host of the 'Minority Mindset' finance and entrepreneurship YouTube channel. He knows all about investing in real estate, stocks, crypto, startups, gold and more!
In this conversation, Jaspreet and Steven discuss topics such as, the impact of spending more than you earn, how to clear credit card debt, w...
Is your everyday routine killing you, what are the deadly toxins that are lurking in everyday products and how are they harming your health?
Dr Yvonne Burkart is a PhD Toxicologist and former Senior Toxicologist in the flavour and fragrance industry. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, ‘Yvonne Burkart, PhD’.
In this conversation, Dr Yvonne and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between everyday products and infertility and cancer, the amount of microplastics in our bodies, the hidden dangers of scented candles, and how your makeup routine pollutes your body.
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In this moment, world-renowned fertility expert Dr Natalie Crawford discusses how to improve your chances of conceiving. According to Dr Natalie, timing is a key factor in achieving pregnancy, and she explains that the optimal window for conceiving happens around the ovulation phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Dr Natalie also addresses common misconceptions about fertility, including the idea that engaging in sex less frequently helps to preserve sperm. Instead, she explains that regular sex actually increases the likelihood of conception by ensuring access to healthy sperm. For those who...
He scaled Google from startup to $2 trillion success, can Eric Schmidt now help save humanity from the dangers of AI?
Eric Schmidt is the former CEO of Google and co-founder of Schmidt Sciences. He is also the author of bestselling books such as, ‘The New Digital Age’ and ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit’.
In this conversation, Eric and Steven discuss topics such as, how TikTok is influencing algorithms, the 2 AI tools that companies need, how Google employees leaked secret information, and the link between AI and human survival.
(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Why...
From cavities to cancer, dental problems to dementia, how the state of your teeth is connected to every aspect of your wellbeing.
Dr Victoria Sampson is an award-winning functional dentist, researcher, and founder of the multidisciplinary oral health centre, The Health Society Labs. She is also the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications.
In this conversation, Dr Victoria and Steven discuss topics such as, the shocking link between oral health and cancer, how your saliva can predict future dementia diagnosis, how bad breath is a sign of low fertili...
In this moment, world-renowned author, entrepreneur, and optimist Simon Sinek discusses the importance of maintaining meaningful friendships throughout your life. For Simon, strong friendships are essential because they provide a support system during tough times. He also says it is important for friendships to offer companionship during moments of joy and success. According to Simon, there are several health benefits of close relationships, highlighting that in Blue Zones - regions where people live past 80 years old - a sense of community is key. From an evolutionary standpoint, our bodie...
The clock is ticking – Raoul Pal reveals how AI will transform the global economy and why crypto might be your best chance of survival
Raoul Pal is the co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, the world-renowned financial knowledge and education platform. He is also the former Head of European Hedge Fund Sales at Goldman Sachs.
In this conversation, Raoul and Steven discuss topics such as, why we can’t trust central banks, how to build wealth with crypto, how to protect your job from AI, and how to secure your financial future in 6 years or less.
(00:00) Intro
(02:07) What Is Raouls Missio...
On November 5th, the fate of America's future hangs in the balance, Scott Galloway is back to provide a preview on the 2 possible America's
Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business, and host of ‘The Prof G Show’ podcast. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.
In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as; Scott’s gamble on the election outcome, how Trump’s victory could reshape US tax policy, the impact of Trump’s health on his presidency, and how ...
In this episode, Dr. Cheri Mah, a renowned sleep physician and performance expert, delves into practical strategies for enhancing sleep quality. She addresses common habits
From how you can use sound to help you fall asleep, the ideal room temperature and the potential downsides of evening showers. She even shares snack ideas that won’t disrupt your sleep but will curb late-night hunger. this conversation is packed with practical advice that will leave you feeling refreshed and recovered.
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Are we alone in the universe? If we aren't, are we among friends or enemies? A former top U.S. official reveals the classified UFO secrets that the Pentagon has hidden for years
Luis Elizondo is the former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) that operated within the Pentagon. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’.
In this conversation, Luis and Steven discuss topics such as, how to spot a UFO, the dangers of getting too close to a UFO, why Luis resigned from the AATIP, and how UFO's have interfered...
When ‘I do’ becomes ‘I’m done’, world-renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals why most marriages end and how to spot early warning signs
James Sexton is America’s top divorce lawyer and author of the bestselling marriage and relationship advice book, 'How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source'.
In this conversation, James and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sex and divorce, why 86% of people remarry after a divorce, the number one sign of divorce, and the best way to avoid a divorce.
00:00 Intro
01:37 What Do People Say When They Reach Out T...
He became the first person to run the full length of Africa—10,000 miles in 352 days—but just after day 100, Russ Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, faced the toughest challenge of his life. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Russ found himself running through chaos, dodging violence, and literally outrunning men armed with machetes. With threats of kidnapping looming and his life on the line, he managed to escape and keep pushing forward.
Months later, after enduring sandstorms in the Sahara, crossing rainforests, and navigating endless stretches of empty road, Russ finally completed his jou...