No Small Talk

On the first episode of No Small Talk, released on Chris’s 60th birthday, host Chris Melville and guest Richard Harrison (founder of Caldera Capital, connecting property investors with development opportunities) discuss learning to trust yourself.Richard shares how a failed events partnership and disillusionment with corporate loyalty led him to doubt his judgment, seek support from mentors and friends, and reframe setbacks as lessons and perspective.They explore how “confidence” and “imposter syndrome” can mask deeper issues, the role of intuition versus logic, and how entrepreneurship requires accepting uncertainty and discomfort.Richard describes taking a large financial risk to start his current business, emphasizes the importance of resilience, and argues that trusting yourself is less about perfect decisions and more about handling outcomes and continuing to move forward.00:00 Welcome and Birthday Launch00:56 Meet Richard Harrison01:52 Trust vs Confidence03:07 Where Doubt Began04:48 Leaving Corporate Security08:13 Lessons From a Failed Partnership10:57 Rebuilding Self-Trust12:49 Big Bet That Worked14:38 Beyond Imposter Syndrome15:57 Intuition and Embracing Chaos23:24 Trust Your Ability to Cope25:48 Advice for Big Decisions28:54 Closing ThanksConnect with Chris Melville:EmailInstagramConnect with Richard Harrison:InstagramLinkedInProducer’s credits:Chris Melville - Podcast HostNicole George - Podcast ExecutiveAriane Lim - Podcast Producer + EngineerSara Wagle - Audio Efficiency & Flow Manager

Chris Melville, a business mentor and mindset coach for solopreneurs, introduces No Small Talk, a podcast inspired by her fascination with how the brain drives behaviour and self-perception. She speaks to the doubts, insecurities, and lack of self-belief people often hide, especially in late-night moments when mental “noise” feels unavoidable. Drawing from her daily work and her own healing journey, Chris shares a core message: whatever you’re dealing with, you’re not the only one. The show features real people and honest, messy conversations - alongside laughs, possible tears, and science-based insights to help quiet the brain - as guests share hard times, what it felt like, and the breakthroughs that helped them get to the other side.00:00 Meet Your Host00:36 Why We Stay Silent00:58 The 2 AM Mind01:03 Why This Podcast01:18 What To Expect01:33 Deep Conversations Ahead01:47 Join No Small TalkConnect with Chris MelvilleEmailInstagramProducer’s credits:Chris Melville - Podcast HostAriane Lim - Podcast Producer + EngineerSara Wagle - Audio Efficiency & Flow Manager