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  • Leap Of Faith
    Jan 23 2026
    So many people in life, feel that what they do, is what they will do for the rest of their lives. They go into jobs that might inspire at the beginning, but over time, little by little start to become a drag. Every minute feels like an hour, everyday feels like a month. But they put up with it until its time for retirement, when they are free to mow the lawn, walk the dog, and have nice little naps in the afternoon. Well today's guest joining us on Join Up Dots is a former senior Derby police officer, who since 1985 when he joined the force "saw the darkest side of humanity" as he says, while dealing with horrific murders and acts of violence. He retired at the rank of Superintendent on New Year's Eve and, just the following day, picked up his first client after taking courses on hypnotherapy and life-coaching skills. Yes he went through the life coach shool and has come out the other side with his own life coaching business In just short of a year, he has expanded his fledgling business and now has clients across the globe, who he helps via Skype. He says "In less than a year I have built up a client base that stretches to Australia, the USA, Europe and the Middle East and I have helped all ranges of people including chocoholics, nail biters and alcoholics. One of my earliest clients was a man who had suffered with a stutter for more than 30 years. Through hypnotherapy and life skills I have learned, we stripped back his problem to when he first started stuttering as a ten-year-old and within a short space of time I have helped him stop. He has since thanked me as it has given him a huge amount of confidence and enabled him to get a promotion at work. I am loving what I am doing, and my confidence has never been higher." And this is a key part to what makes a business begin to flourish, its not the skills, its not the global reach, but it is certainly the personal confidence. The moment you truly begin to believe in yourself is when the world says "Right we think you can handle what we are going to give you, so make this into a success" So did he struggle with the "Oh god, this is my first client, I'm not ready for this" mentality after quitting the police force?" And now seeing the future forming in front him, would he have stayed in full-time employment as long if he had the chance to go back and change things?" Well lets find out as we bring onto the show, to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr. Kul Mahay
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    59 min
  • FINANCIAL FREEDOM means doing LESS
    Jan 21 2026
    FINANCIAL FREEDOM means doing LESS On this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into what really happens when you start working for yourself. From extreme burnout to the illusion of doing everything, we explore why chasing every idea or copying others can leave you exhausted and stuck. I share how slowing down, focusing on the right things, and joining the dots has not only reduced my hours but increased my impact and financial success. If you're starting out, struggling to know what matters, or trying to balance it all, this one's for you. #JoinUpDots #FocusOnTheRightThings #WorkLessAchieveMore #EntrepreneurLife Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!
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    16 min
  • LISTENER RESPONSES: Control What You Can Control
    Oct 14 2024
    LISTENER RESPONSES: Control What You Can Control In this episode of Join Up Dots, we share powerful stories from listeners across the globe who have transformed their lives by focusing on what they can control. From business owners letting go of competition stress to individuals embracing aging and improving relationships, these personal stories highlight how shifting your mindset can lead to positive changes in all areas of life. Whether it's financial planning, personal health, or career growth, taking control of your actions and responses can help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #MindsetShift #TakeControl #JoinUpDots #SelfImprovement #BusinessSuccess #HealthyLiving #FocusOnWhatMatters #StopWorrying #PersonalGrowth #LifeHacks
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    15 min
  • Business Advice
    Jan 16 2026
    What Does It Take To Earn The Right To Give Business Advice? Struggles!!! My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady who has been on one hell of a journey to where she is today Back in 2003, along with her husband she sat and signed a legal purchase agreement, becoming the new owner of a cash register company. After working for years as its lead technician, the owner was retiring, and she wanted her husband to buy the company. Red flags flying, they didn't see the danger signs. The company was behind technologically, employed one overpaid, underachieving sales person, and had one main product offering. It was propped up by a large service contract it would be losing a year after the business was purchased. Within three years, the company was bankrupt, with a few straggling customers and several years left on our lease. They sat down to look at their options, took stock of mistakes made, and found a path forward. What did they learn from the mistakes they made running their first company? How could they change their course, so future ventures wouldn't come to the same end? And why would they choose, in the face of dismal failure, to try entrepreneurship again? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Robin Aldrich Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Robin Aldrich such as: Robin tells how she wanted to start a business based on what she wasn't seeing from other companies in her area as her starting point and Why do so many people think that overnight success is a possibility in life? There is always a back story of hardship, achievement, struggle and disappointment. and lastly…. We discuss the mindset that is needed to allow the past to be left behind but the learnings brought with you...which is so hard to achieve.
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    55 min
  • BRAIN Tiredness Follow UP
    Jan 14 2026
    BRAIN Tiredness Follow UP On this episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph explores why mental fatigue can make every part of life feel heavier than it really is — from work to health, money, relationships, and creativity. He shows how trying to "fix everything" at once can overload the brain and why focusing on one small, manageable action can create traction and restore clarity. Listeners share how they've started applying this idea today, tackling one task in their health, finances, work, or environment to feel lighter and more in control. #JoinUpDots #BrainTired #MentalClarity #FocusOnToday #SmallWins Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!
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    17 min
  • Listener Problem: Brain Tiredness Kills SUCCESS
    Jan 12 2026
    Listener Problem: Brain Tiredness Kills SUCCESS On this episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph explores why feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly anxious often has nothing to do with motivation or discipline, and everything to do with brain tiredness. When your head is overloaded, even simple decisions feel heavy and life starts to feel bigger than it really is. Instead of trying to fix everything or think further ahead, David shares a calmer perspective on shrinking the problem, reducing mental load, and finding traction before progress. It's a grounded conversation for anyone who feels like their mind is always full and clarity feels just out of reach. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. #JoinUpDots #BrainTired #MentalClarity #Overthinking #LifeFocus #QuietConfidence Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! 0 messages remaining. Start a free Plus trial to keep the conversation going
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    14 min
  • Shawn Stevenson: Rebuilding His Body And Success By Reshaping The World
    Jan 9 2026
    Shawn Stevenson: Rebuilding His Body And Success By Reshaping The World Todays guest on Join Up Dots is a man who seems to have cracked it big-time, and knows exactly what he was put on this planet to do. And his mission is to make us the healthiest version of what we can be and live an amazing life everyday But unlike so many of our guests who have a childhood that was less than perfect, his life started in a very different way. As he says in his own words "I spent the first half of my childhood in a quiet suburban neighbourhood with all of the love and attention that a child could ask for. I spent the second half of my childhood growing up in some of the most dangerous parts of the inner city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, alcohol, and violence on a daily basis. I was able to gain so much from both environments, and I'm truly grateful for the life I've been given. The situations I was in helped me cultivate perspective, resourcefulness, and (most importantly) the power of choice. However, it was in college that my entire world really changed. Not because of the education I was receiving, but because of the devastating illness that I was diagnosed with at the age of 20. Seemingly overnight I was in excruciating pain, I lost a great deal of function in my leg, and I could barely get from room to room in my house, let alone get around on campus anymore. Essentially, my spine was deteriorating far faster than it was supposed to. And according to my doctor at the time, I had the spine of an 80-year old person, even though I was just a young college kid." And that was just the start of what would become life mission. Starting with getting himself healthy, he learnt so much that he could then share with the world. And now being the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide, podcast host, and a dynamic keynote speaker life seems good…in fact very good. So does he see people struggle in life as they haven't had the good and the bad, so aren't aware of what they can deal with? And would he like to go back in time and change anything that has occurred whilst on this earth? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show, to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Shawn Stevenson
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Should I Really Become An ENTREPRENEUR?
    Jan 7 2026
    Should I Really Become An ENTREPRENEUR? In this episode of Join Up Dots, we respond to a listener standing at the crossroads between job security and earning their own income. Stripping away the online hype, we explore the real truth about entrepreneurship – the freedom and the fear, the pride and the pressure, the growth and the loneliness. This is an honest, from-the-heart look at what it really costs emotionally and mentally to build something of your own, and why responsibility always comes before freedom. If you've ever felt the pull to work for yourself but worried about the uncertainty, this episode will help you see the full picture before you leap. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. #JoinUpDots #EntrepreneurLife #RealBusiness #EarnYourOwnIncome #StartupReality #MindsetMatters #BusinessTruths Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!
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    17 min