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Success Matters
by Sanjai Mehta
Welcome to Success Matters, where we explore the Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People. If someone asked you "are you successful?" What would you say? I spent 30 years in sales where success was a binary metric, and it never felt right. This led me on a mission to ask people from all walks of life "What does success mean to you?". My guests bring unique perspectives, sharing how success has been defined and redefined in their own lives. I believe in exploring a wide range of ideas, the views & opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect mine or Success Matters
Episodes
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Yes Changed Everything with Lauri Ann Murabito
When we talk about success, we often focus on momentum, achievement, and forward motion. But much of our growth is forged in the moments where life forces us to stop.In this episode of Success Matters, I had the privilege of speaking with Laurie-Ann Murabito about resilience, loss, and the…
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Let Go to Transform with Catherine Clift
We rarely talk about what we need to remove to build a successful life. Often, progress is framed entirely around accumulation: more titles, larger budgets, and greater commitments. Yet many people reach a point where holding on to mismatched expectations or unsupportive environments creates…
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Cultural Homelessness with Molly Seabrook
Molly Seabrook had reached the milestones many people are told to chase: a senior corporate role, a high salary, and a life that looked successful from the outside. But one day she found herself asking “These are the hours of my life, what happened to them?” In this episode of Success Matters,...
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Collect Skills not Stuff with Sara Hathaway
Feeling successful can be surprisingly hollow when the life you are building leaves little room for the people and values that matter most. In this episode of Success Matters, I spoke with author, podcaster and self-defence instructor Sara Hathaway about resilience, purpose, family and the...
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Kindness with Boundaries with Cheryl Wilson
Sometimes the most painful part of a difficult conversation is realising that the person you love does not feel heard. In my latest episode of the Success Matters podcast, educator, former principal and family coach Cheryl Wilson shared lessons that reach far beyond parenting. They apply to our...
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Navigating Life & Identity with Ademola Odusanya
Are you building your own definition of success, or are you following a template designed by someone else? In the latest episode of Success Matters, I sit down with technologist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Ademola Odusanya to explore how to align career, personal growth, and identity...
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Overcoming Workplace Insecurity with Mike Cheney
How do you measure your worth? In this episode of Success Matters, Mike Cheney (co-founder of Activate Leaders) shares his journey from enduring severe high school bullying to transforming how leaders support their teams. We unpack the subtle traps of tying personal identity to professional...
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Grow Your Business in 4 Hours a Week with Janine Bolon
How do you balance life whilst building your dream? In this episode of Success Matters, I am joined by author, coach, and entrepreneur Janine Bolon. Janine shares her perspective on aligning business with life rather than allowing business to consume it. She also reflects on pivotal moments that...
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The Success Trap with Gill How
Many people believe that true progress requires fixing every personal weakness. We are taught early on in school to focus on our lowest marks and correct our flaws. This carries forward into our adult life and it shows up with you spending 80% of your energy trying to master skills that drain…
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Extraordinary Experience with Aline Hanle
We often treat success as a destination built on strategy, effort, and external milestones. But what happens when the life you build lacks internal coherence? In my latest conversation on the Success Matters podcast, coach Aline Hanle shares a conversation that made her reflect on her decisions....
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Change Your Story with Pollie Rafferty
In this episode of Success Matters, I am joined by storytelling coach and narrative therapy practitioner Pollie Rafferty where we discuss how the stories we tell ourselves govern our professional and personal achievements.Following a history of severe anxiety that left her housebound, and…
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In Nature We Trust
Is our modern lifestyle costing us our long-term vitality? At age 50, diamond and jewelry businessman Axay Shah noticed his energy levels depleting. Refusing to accept that physical decline was an inevitable part of aging, he made a radical shift: a 100% plant-based raw food lifestyle. Axay joins...
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Power to Purpose with Andy Samuel
What happens when someone once responsible for digging oil and gas out of the ground becomes an environmentalist? In this episode of Success Matters, I talk with Andy Samuel, CBE. From leading remote geological expeditions in Indonesia to managing thousands of people in the oil and gas sector and...
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Wake up to Die Again with Scott Lackey
What happens when the path you built suddenly changes? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Scott Lackey, author of Wake Up to Die Again, to explore how unexpected setbacks can lead to deeper personal alignment and clarity. Scott reflects on losing a company he built, the…
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Social Justice with Brett Anderson
What happens when your definition of success shifts from personal comfort to collective impact? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by Brett "Fish" Anderson, a Cape Town-based coach, writer, and justice advocate. Brett reflects on his upbringing in apartheid South Africa, his time...
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Removing the Mask with Thomas Eberts
In this episode of Success Matters, I’m joined by Thomas Eberts for a compelling exploration of personal transformation. Thomas shares his extraordinary trajectory beginning with the impact of his mother’s cancer diagnosis at age six, moving through an intense period of childhood illness and…
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Failure to Flourishing with Siobhan O'Riordan
We are constantly being told to find our niche, choose a lane, and fit into a neatly defined corporate box. But what happens if your skills don't fit into a single silo? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with generalist, coach, consultant, and author Siobhan O'Riordan. Siobhan shares...
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Going Rogue with Mackenzie Pemberton-Whiteley
We often talk about "success" as a destination defined by titles, status, and financial milestones. But what happens if you pause to evaluate the path you are actually on? In the latest episode of the Success Matters podcast, I sat down with Mackenzie Pemberton-Whiteley to explore what it means…
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Lessons from a Life Less Ordinary with Stever Robbins
How does a child who wore a loincloth to school end up at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard? Stever Robbins joins me to discuss a life lived outside the traditional lines of success. This episode explores how Stever’s neurodivergent perspective especifically his natural...
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Venturing with John Couper
What does success mean, really? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by John Couper who talks about his life shaped by travel, experience, and deep thought, and shares two ideas that help frame a broader view of success, the success spiral and the five minds. This is a conversation for...
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From Surgery To Lifestyle Medicine: Dr Radha Measuria On Healing, Identity And Success
When doctor and surgical trainee Radha Measuria was told she needed surgery for gallstones, she realised she would never choose for herself what she routinely consented patients for. That moment pulled the thread on her entire idea of medicine, success and who she wanted to be. In this Success...
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Balancing Career Ambition and Inner Peace with Davide Pagnotta
Are you chasing achievement at the expense of alignment? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by Davide Pagnotta for a foundational look at how we define a successful life. Moving past the simplistic metrics of wealth and corporate status, Davide shares insights on blending a grounded...
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Redefining Success and Identity After Loss with Cathy Bass
How do we rebuild our sense of purpose when the life we planned disappears? In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Cathy Bass to discuss the journey from surviving to thriving following a profound personal loss. Cathy shares her deeply reflective insights on navigating the…
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The Neuroscience of Success: Accessing Your Inner Calm Centre with Tracey Gazel
Does your definition of success include peace of mind? Tracey Gazel joins me on Success Matters to discuss the vital link between inner calm and professional excellence. Many of us are conditioned to believe that success requires a relentless grind, but Tracey’s experience suggests otherwise. We...
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From Crack House to Calling with Ken Miller
What happens when the life you built for yourself falls apart? Ken Miller was a Dartmouth graduate and a successful professional when addiction took hold. In this raw and reflective conversation, we discuss his transition from the corporate suit to crack house and prison cell. Ken shares his...
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Stillness & Service with Leo Young
ow can we serve others effectively if we haven't first found stillness within ourselves? Leo Young joins us to discuss the vital connection between our internal state and our external impact. This episode moves away from the typical 'hustle' culture, offering instead a coaching-led perspective on...
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Charting Your Own Course through Capital
"You are the only one that can chart your course." In this episode of Success Matters, I speak with Karen Rands, who shares her transition from high-level corporate management at IBM to becoming a leading voice in the angel investment community. This episode isn't just about money; it’s about the...
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From "Corporate Robot" to Inner Peace: Sebastian Koellner's Journey
Are you "living from the neck up"? Sebastian had it all: the house, the family, and the six-figure career. Yet, he felt like a robot. In this episode, we dive into the "Success Paradox" why the things we work hardest for often fail to land in our hearts. We explore three grounded shifts for...
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Evolving Beyond Motherhood with Kelly Salmons
Some days you look around your own life and feel like a guest in it, wondering when you stopped being the main character. In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Kelly Salmons, Navy veteran, educator and coach, to talk about what happens when the role of “mum, organiser, doer of...
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What If Success Feels Empty? Emotional Magnets with Sandy Gerber
Somewhere inside, you can feel that what the world calls success is not enough, and a quieter voice keeps asking, “But why doesn’t this feel the way it should?” In this episode of Success Matters, I speak with communication expert and author Sandy Gerber about what happens when your life looks...
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Treat Your Life As An Experiment Not An Exam: Success Matters With Giorgia Prestento
Success is not just money or status, it is the freedom to choose how you live, work and contribute. Some days success looks like escape and reinvention. Other days it is having the courage to choose your own path without letting fear drive your decisions. In this Success Matters episode, I speak...
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Success Matters: Beyond the Trap of Achievement with Anita Cavrag
Why “success” feels empty, and what to do next, with coach Anita Cavrag In this week’s episode of Success Matters I speak with coach and former global executive Anita Cavrag about what happens when the life you fought to create no longer feels like a life you actually want. Anita shares her…
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Success Matters: The Courage to Begin Again with Dawn Lucht
Some days it feels like your life unravelled when you were not looking and you are left wondering how you ended up here, carrying grief, complicated relationships and a quiet fear that you might never really feel whole. In this episode of Success Matters, I sit down with Dawn Lucht, a woman who…
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Success Matters: Failing Upwards with Felix Riley
Growing up on a council estate, Felix Riley never expected his life to become a masterclass in courage, curiosity and doing work you actually love. Felix's journey is extraordinary. From council estate kid to BBC comedy writer, City broker who sold his firm in 15 months, running a copper mine in...
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Success Matters: Adversity to Growth with Frida Siage
There are moments in life when you realise that you either stay broken by what happened to you, or you decide to grow from it. In this episode of Success Matters, Frida Siage shares how being forced to leave war torn Syria aged 11, rebuilding a life in Lebanon through revolution and the Beirut...
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Success Matters: From Doing to Being with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee
The world can change in an instant. One day you are healthy, strong and moving at full speed, the next, you are searching for answers that don’t come easily. Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee’s story is one of courage, self-discovery and service. In this episode of Success Matters, Amrita shares how her…
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Success Matters: A Colourful Life with Susanna Smith
Speaking to Susanna Smith on this episode of Success Matters, I was reminded that purpose is found not in sudden breakthroughs but in our everyday choices. Susanna shows real grit from her story of walking 3 miles to school every day despite being in pain to over-coming the challenges she faces...
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Success Matters: Dreams into Reality with Sanjai Mehta
So many have asked me about my Everest Base Camp Trek and for this Special Edition of Success Matters, the tables are turned! I hand the mic to Steve Payne to interview me about my trek to Everest Base Camp. What started as a bucket list item in a spreadsheet became a real life reminder of why...
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Success Matters: Sparkle with Buckso Dhillon
Some days it feels like you are shining for everyone else while quietly dimming your own light. In this week’s episode of Success Matters, I sit down with actor, spiritual coach and creator of House of Wisdom, Buckso Dhillon, to explore what happens when life rips away the identities you have…
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Success Matters: Invisible to Impactful with Anjan Sampath
A heavy weight sits in your chest when you feel invisible at work. That uncertainty about where you fit, who you are becoming, and what impact you can truly have raises many questions for young professionals. The journey becomes a series of questions, setbacks and discoveries, often faced alone…
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Success Matters: Perspective, Purpose and Positive Action with Lee Rogers
There are moments when life’s journey feels overwhelming and uncertain. The search for meaning and a sense of belonging can weigh heavily, especially when you carry stories of challenge and hope. In this episode of Success Matters, I sat down with Lee Rogers, whose path from a council estate to...
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Success Matters: Currency of Purpose with Tom Shepard
Have you ever wondered how your relationship with money connects to your search for meaning in life? In the latest episode of Success Matters, I spoke with Tom Shepard, financial adviser, author, and founder of Currency Camp. Here are Tom’s top three takeaways: Your Relationship with Money…
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Success Matters: From Wounding Words to Wisdom with Pam Case
Ever wonder where true belonging and self-worth come from? On this Success Matters episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Pam Case, who shared one of the most moving personal journeys I’ve ever heard. Pam grew up hearing words from her mother no child should ever hear: that she was...
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Success Matters: Real Wealth with Michael Esposito
What does true success look like in your life? Too often, we chase external rewards: titles, luxury, recognition, only to realise that fulfillment remains elusive. In this engaging conversation with Michael Esposito, we dive deep into the journey of making sense of life and discovering real...
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Success Matters: Be Emboldened with Sara Roccisano
Ready to make sense of your journey and find true purpose? I had a remarkable conversation with Sara Roccisano, a former Wall Street investment banker turned transformational author and motivational speaker. Her story is a powerful roadmap for anyone feeling stuck in the “rat race.” Here are…
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Success Matters: Purpose Beyond Profit with Colin Crooks MBE
Ever felt like you're searching for more meaning in your work or life journey? That’s exactly what my guest Colin Crooks MBE, has spent a lifetime exploring while changing thousands of lives along the way. Here are the top 3 takeaways from our conversation: Purpose Beyond Profit Colin’s story…
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Success Matters: A Higher Frequency with Rashi Nayar
In this episode of Success Matters, I have a thought-provoking conversation with Rashi Nayar, a seven-figure entrepreneur turned spiritual coach, about the journey from outer achievement to inner fulfillment. Here are the top 3 insights from Rashi that resonated most: True success starts on the...
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Success Matters: Write Your Own Path with Ally Machate
There are times when finding your purpose feels challenging. You notice other people’s achievements, enjoy moments of humour online, and still wonder where your own direction is leading. I have experienced this myself, as have many professionals, whether we speak about it openly or not. That is…
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Success Matters: Beyond Fear with Scott Paradis
Is your life chaotic, with uncertainty about direction, purpose, and what truly matters? In this episode of Success Matters, I'm joined by Scott Paradis, author, educator, and former military leader, who brings decades of experience and wisdom on living with intention. Here are Scott’s top 3...
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Success Matters: Own Your Move with Kim Heanue
Ever feel stuck, even when you know something needs to shift? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Heanue a former corporate high-flyer who made bold moves to build a more fulfilling, authentic life. If you’re a professional in the “messy middle” of life, searching for purpose, here are Kim’s top...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Success Matters, where we explore the Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People. If someone asked you "are you successful?" What would you say? I spent 30 years in sales where success was a binary metric, and it never felt right. This led me on a mission to ask people from all walks of life "What does success mean to you?". My guests bring unique perspectives, sharing how success has been defined and redefined in their own lives. I believe in exploring a wide range of ideas, the views & opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect mine or Success Matters
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