Intentional Living with Ben Robins

If you've been struggling with procrastination, self-sabotage, or motivation, this video will change how you see yourself, and why you're actually stuck.In this episode, I'll break down the real reasons you're not taking action on the things you know you want to do. Whether it's starting a business, having a difficult conversation, or finally tackling the goal that's been sitting on your list for months. It might surprise you, but the answer isn't more discipline or motivation. It almost never is.The personal development industry has spent decades handing out labels - procrastinator, self-saboteur, someone with limiting beliefs - and calling it an answer. But labels keep you managing a problem rather than resolving it at the root. Once you understand what's actually going on underneath, you stop fighting yourself and start moving.I'll walk you through the three root causes that keep most people stuck, why willpower alone will never fix them, and what to ask yourself instead, so you can finally stop putting off the things that matter most.In this video, you'll discover:Why motivation and discipline aren't the real problemThe truth about labels like ‘procrastination’ and ‘self-sabotage’The three real reasons you're not taking actionHow your own hidden logic might be working against youWhy unclear or uninspiring goals keep you paralysedThe unseen benefits of staying stuck - and how to address themHow to find the root cause and stop fighting the wrong thingWhat to ask yourself instead of ‘why can't I just do it?’⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 - You know what to do. So why aren’t you doing it?00:57 - Why motivation and discipline aren’t the real problem01:24 - The problem with labels (procrastinator, self-saboteur, indecisive, lazy)02:13 - The three real reasons you’re stuck02:16 - Reason 1: The story you’ve been telling yourself04:09 - Reason 2: The goal itself is unclear or uninspiring05:04 - Reason 3: The hidden benefits of not doing the thing06:16 - Why willpower will never be enough07:06 - Why labels keep you stuck (instead of helping)07:23 - Why a coach helps you see what you’re too close to see08:23 - What to do once you understand the root causeConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

If you've been feeling stretched, reactive, or like your week just happens to you, this will give you a simple, practical way to take it back.In this video, I'll walk you through the life control panel: a way of thinking about your time, energy, and priorities that puts you back in the driver's seat. Instead of reacting to your inbox, your schedule, or other people's urgencies, this is about intentionally deciding what gets more of you, and what gets less.From health and wealth, to relationships and happiness, this approach helps you design a life around what genuinely matters to you, rather than defaulting to someone else's version of success.The control panel will help you design your life intentionally and on your own terms. We’ll be exploring:Why "work-life balance" is the wrong goal (and what to focus on instead)How to stop living reactively and start designing your life intentionallyThe life control panel concept and how it worksHow to approach health, wealth, relationships, and happiness deliberatelyWhy vagueness about what matters is costing you years of your lifeHow to make one small change this week that actually sticksDesigning your weeks around what actually matters to you⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 - Why work-life balance isn't the real problem00:39 - The life control panel: how it works02:05 - The 4 dials: Health, Wealth, Relationships, Happiness02:15 - Dial 1: Health (are you building it in, or hoping it happens?)02:57 - Dial 2: Wealth (is your career happening TO you?)03:42 - Dial 3: Relationships (are you present, or just there?)04:15 - Dial 4: Happiness (what lights you up?)05:33 - How to set your dials (where to start)06:31 - How to use this in real life (seasons, adjustments, consistency)Connect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

People often ask me what it’s actually like to work with me as their life and executive coach. In this video, I break down exactly who I work with, how the process works, and what you can expect from my coaching.This is for people who know something needs to change. Not someday, but right now. Whether you’ve hit a plateau, stepped into a bigger role, or simply feel like there’s more available to you, I’m here to help build the next version of your life with clarity and intention.From getting specific on what you actually want, to removing what’s holding you back, to creating real, measurable change, this is a look at how coaching works when it’s done properly.We’ll be exploring:How life coaching actually worksWho coaching is (and isn’t) forWhy clarity is the starting point for meaningful changeRemoving what’s holding you back before adding moreHow to create real, measurable results in your life and careerWhat to expect from working closely with meWhy having someone in your corner changes everything⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction00:34 Getting clarity on what you want01:18 Removing before adding02:11 The results02:53 How coaching actually works04:00 My role in your life04:28 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

Most people get stuck in cycles of force - pushing harder, striving more, and believing effort alone will get them where they want to go. But the real change happens when you understand the difference between power versus force, and how each shapes the results you create.In this video, I break down power and force, and why operating from force leads to burnout, frustration, and diminishing returns, while operating from power creates clarity, momentum, and results that actually last.Drawing from personal experience and coaching high achievers, this is a different way to think about creating results in your life. One that moves away from effort and control, and towards alignment, clarity, and intentional action.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything 'right' but still not getting the outcomes you want, this will change how you think about success - and how to actually create it.We’ll be exploring:Why pushing harder often makes things worseThe difference between force and power in how you live and workHow misalignment creates stress, friction, and burnoutWhy you have more discipline than you thinkWhat changes when your actions and beliefs move in the same directionHow to create results with less pressure and that actually last⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction00:48 Force01:56 Why force fails02:34 Misalignment creates force03:04 Power04:48 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

Are you living an intentional life? One your 80 year old self would smile at?In this video, I break down what intentionality really means, and why most of us never stop to question whether the life we're building is actually ours.This isn’t about blowing up your life or starting over. It’s about getting clear on what you truly want, designing your days around it, and removing the patterns that pull you off track.If you’ve ever felt like you’re busy, successful, and still disconnected from your own life, this video will show you where to start.We’ll be exploring:What intentionality really means (and what it doesn’t)The difference between reactive and intentional livingWhy most people live someone else’s version of successHow to get clear on what you actually wantDesigning your days around what matters mostIdentifying and rewriting limiting storiesHow small daily choices shape your entire life💡 Resources 💡My video on the power of your words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7yDM60Z1gQMy video on the stories that control our lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO2f63jKbbQ⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:12 What intentionality is03:06 My story03:49 ‘The world is your oyster’04:19 How to start living intentionally05:47 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

Do you realise the power of the words you use every day, and how they quietly shape your life?In this video, I explore the power of language, and how the subtle words we default to, like 'should,' 'have to,' and 'need to,' can create pressure, disconnection, and a sense of obligation in our lives.By shifting just a few key phrases, you can move from feeling stuck and drained... to feeling in control, intentional, and aligned with what actually matters.If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations - your own or someone else’s - this video will change how you think about the words you use every day.We'll be covering:How your words shape your thoughts, actions, and lifeThe hidden impact of 'should,' 'have to,' and 'need to'Simple language changes that create more agency and clarityLetting go of unconscious expectations and comparisonsHow to feel more in control of your decisionsUsing intentional language to reduce pressure and overwhelm⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:10 The words you didn’t choose02:13 Empowering words04:31 My Story05:43 The space between06:08 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

Why I left corporate is a question I never thought I'd be answering publicly - especially not as a Brit, where talking about money is practically a social crime.It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t fast, but there were a lot of lessons learned through the process.Leaving a high-paying role is just one example of a dramatic change in our lives that we all too often put off. For others, it could be moving to another country, divorcing their long-term partner, or having children, but what I’ve learned is that for those big decisions, being clear is essential.If I had to go back in time, I see that there were five questions that if I had answered truthfully to myself, would have simplified a years-long process. I hope that by sharing them, you’ll be able to make the changes you’d like in your life, much faster than I did.We'll be covering:Why I left corporate behind and started a new lifeHow to pinpoint what work actually feels meaningfulWhat you know but won’t admitWhat staying the same is really costing youWhy other people's opinions might be running the show more than you'd like to admitThe thought exercise that makes the decision almost impossible to ignore⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:30 Question 102:45 Question 205:21 Question 306:34 Question 407:57 Question 509:07 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

The stories we tell ourselves shape every decision we make - and most of us don't even notice they're running.In this video, I'll show you how to identify the hidden narratives holding you back and how to rewrite them. From the stories we carry about work and money, to the deeper identity-level beliefs that become self-fulfilling prophecies, this is about seeing the script clearly - and realising you're the one holding the pen.If you've ever talked yourself out of an opportunity before it even arrived, or felt stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this video will show you why - and what to do about it.We'll be covering:Why the stories we tell ourselves become self-fulfilling propheciesWork and money stories that quietly rule us outHow identity-level stories become the cages we live insideHow to surface the narratives running in the backgroundThe questions to ask that expose whether a story is even trueHow to rewrite your story in a way that actually sticksWhy action - not just new words - is what makes the change real⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:04 Example 1: Work Stories01:26 Example 2: Money Stories01:52 Example 3: Identity Stories02:38 How to Identify Your Stories03:19 Questioning Your Stories03:19 Rewrite Your Stories05:26 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

What if the way to a better life isn’t adding more... but removing what’s already in the way?In this video, I’ll break down the six things I removed to create more clarity, energy, and meaning, without relying on more habits, more hustle, or more pressure. From mental clutter and endless goals to comparison and unconscious patterns, this is a different approach to personal growth: one that starts with less.If you’ve been doing everything 'right' but still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or slightly off-track, this video will challenge the idea that more effort is the answer - and show you what to remove instead.We’ll be exploring:Why adding more habits isn’t always the answerHow to clear mental, physical, and digital clutterTaking control of your time and prioritiesWhy too many goals keep you stuckLetting go of comparison and external validationIdentifying and rewriting limiting beliefsHow to create clarity, focus, and momentum by doing less⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction02:35 First Layer: External Noise02:43 1: Mental Clutter05:34 2: News07:10 Second Layer: Misaligned Actions07:26 3: Schedule10:09 4: Too Many Goals12:23 Third Layer: External Validation12:31 5: Comparing to Others14:33 6: Unconscious Patterns and StoriesConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted... and it still doesn’t feel like enough?In this video, I’m sharing the story behind the moment I realised I had to walk away from a high-flying corporate career, in order to build the life I actually wanted. I didn’t do this because my career was broken, but because I realised if I was to redesign my life it wouldn't look much like it did. From chasing success on paper to questioning the 'shoulds' that quietly shape our lives, this video is about the moment you realise: there might be another way to live.If you’ve ever felt stuck between what looks good and what actually feels right, this is where the conversation starts.We’ll be exploring:Designing a life that actually fitsLetting go of 'should's and external expectationsWhy success can start to feel emptyMaking intentional career and life decisionsRedefining success on your own termsDoing less, but with more clarity and impactNavigating burnout and major life transitions⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction00:55 I kept working harder01:43 I didn’t just leave it all behind02:18 The moment things changed - or so I thought02:45 Moving away from ‘should’03:06 Only one life to build right04:20 A terrifying realisation05:00 Stepping into the life I wantedConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

Designing a life with intention is hard. This channel makes it easier.Ben Robins is a life and executive coach who works with ambitious people who want more from their life without dismantling what they have built. He's held senior leadership roles in corporate, lived and worked across four continents, and made the deliberate decision to step back from a Senior Director-level role and start from zero.Ben helps people think more clearly through his coaching work by removing rather than adding. He finds what is actually in the way and clears it first. Then helps them build intentionally towards what they actually want — and how to go after it.No frameworks, no hustle culture, no quick fixes. Just clearer thinking, and a life built around what actually matters to you.We'll be exploring:How to design your lifeIntentional livingWhy success stops feeling like enoughOvercoming limiting beliefsImprove and deepen relationshipsDecision makingReduce stress and overwhelmSelf-disciplineFinding fulfilmentSet clear boundariesBurnoutCareer transitionsCareer changes for the ambitiousConfidenceEnd procrastinationHow to define success (on your own terms)Leadership identity and personal growthWork life balanceTake meaningful, consistent actionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com