SLP 504: Living Fully From Start to Finish with Mick Todd

‘I believe life is one thing. It’s not professional life and personal life – it’s one thing. It’s got a very clear starting point and an incredibly clear ending point as well and everything in between is just life. I do very much look at the whole person. And I love the fact I am going to die. Because it makes me live.’ ~ Mick Todd In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kim connects with global leadership coach Mick Todd, founder of 2B Limitless. With coaching experience in over 43 countries, Mick shares his philosophy of intentional living, self-belief, and strengths-based development. He explains how language, mindset, and rituals shape our lives, and how we can move from victim to warrior mentality through self-awareness and courageous action. Mick opens up about his journey from teaching to global coaching, the importance of contribution, and how connection creates commitment in both personal and professional relationships. Together, Kim and Mick explore the impact of self-love, the role of strengths, and why contribution leaves a meaningful legacy – a ‘wave’ for others to ride. The episode also touches on: The Gallup StrengthsFinder as a powerful tool for growth, strategies to build self-belief and confidence, the value of rituals, community, and knowing your purpose, embracing planned risk vs. recklessness in growth, Mick’s model for a great life and creating a great week, as well as insights into global leadership, including stories from Roger Federer and Nelson Mandela. Next Steps for Listeners: ✓ Take the Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment ✓ Focus on self-belief and leveraging your strengths ✓ Live intentionally and contribute meaningfully ✓ Be the wave that lifts others This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to elevate their mindset, lead with purpose, and make a bigger impact in the world. Who is Mick Todd: Mick Todd is the Founder and Chairman of 2b Limitless, a global coaching and leadership development firm he launched in 2003. Today, the organization operates across more than 35 countries and was recently named the Professional Services Coaching and Training Organisation of the Year, 2025. With over 25,000 hours of coaching experience in more than 30 countries, Mick was also honoured as Professional Services and Executive Coach of the Year, 2025. Mick’s journey began in Australia, where his background in education and aspirations as a professional rugby coach laid the groundwork for his future in leadership development. While pursuing studies in psychology and organizational behaviour at CQUniversity, Mick was deeply influenced by the strengths-based philosophy of Donald O. Clifton, creator of the Gallup StrengthsFinder. The question “What will happen when we focus on what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?” became a core belief that would shape his entire coaching approach. After relocating to Dubai, Mick built 2b Limitless from the ground up, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and cross-cultural leadership. His vision was clear: to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through a strengths-driven methodology. Over the years, his coaching expanded from individual leaders and teams to global enterprises and senior executives. Mick holds academic qualifications in education, psychology, and organizational behaviour, and is a certified coach with credentials from the NLP MindBridge Institute in North Carolina. He has also collaborated with Dr. Bill Joiner of MIT on Leadership Agility and is certified in several psychometric and strengths-based tools. Mick’s coaching is anchored in cultivating “rituals of great leadership” and inspiring meaningful, strengths-based change. Now working alongside CEO Peter Turner, Mick continues to lead 2b Limitless in its mission to deliver transformative coaching experiences worldwide — driven by their powerful guiding belief: “Because YOUR world needs YOU at YOUR best.” His definition of Self Love is: It’s my courageous, compassionate commitment to deeply know honour and express who I truly am. It’s my strengths, my values and my purpose. His favourite quote is from Socrates: ‘Wisdom starts with wonder.’ Links to follow and connect with Mick Todd: Website: https://www.2blimitless.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blimitless/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2b-limitless/ Attend the To Be Limitless Global Conference – Dubai, October Quotes: Because your world needs you at your best. Strength based organisation to get the best out of people. Get busy living. Failure is no longer an option. It’s fantastic – not unbelievable. What people say at the beginning ends up so much more at the end, I love that. I guess – why are you guessing or hoping? Voltare says; The world will punish you when you’re vague and over reward you when specific. Optimism is action, positivity is a thought. Whatever the ill community is the answer. Your purpose has to be intentional. Today is not a practice run. I am so intentional with my words. Go away and do the rituals and then watch what happens. I typically wear my underpants under my trousers not over them. I am here to celebrate your achievement that belongs to you. If you are judgemental fearful or frustrated – or curious, courageous and excited change will happen either way. I have to go out and make life HAPPEN to be not wait for life to happen. Most of the best things that happened to me weren’t the best on the outside. Change the way you think about what you do. Ask someone… what’s the best version of me for you? Build on a foundation of strengths. Do you have rituals that anchor? Do you have meetings that matter? Have you built the space to create? Do you know a great model for a great life? The thing about self-belief is having a plan. At the end of life what matters most are – relationships, contribution and realising it’s not the risks I took – it’s the ones I didn’t? Risk always has a plan recklessness doesn’t? Life is not about what happens to you it’s the way you respond. How do you manage the squeeze because what get’s squeezed comes out. From entitlement to gratitude and sarcasm to humour. Life is not a transaction, it’s beautiful and it’s uncertain. The bi-standers are always the fulcrum. I am here to serve. The meaning of life is to give. Connection creates commitment. The people who make the biggest difference in the world put connection over everything else. Go out there and be the person you were meant to be. 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