How much of your week is intentionally designed to protect and raise your energy?

In this episode, John explores why making time for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential to how you lead. He shares a simple exercise around work, family, and yourself, and explains why where you actually spend your time and energy is a better reflection of your priorities than what you say matters most.

John also introduces the idea of grounding yourself each morning, starting with just 10–15 minutes to reset, recharge, and sharpen your thinking. He looks at gratitude as a powerful way to move out of frustration, protect your energy, and create more space to lead your business, family, and life with greater clarity and presence.

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00:01:23 — Making Time for You

00:02:29 — Where Your Priorities Really Are

00:03:32 — Invest in Yourself First

00:06:31 — Protecting Your Energy

00:07:11 — Energy, Time & Freedom

00:09:39 — The 15-Minute Reset

00:10:37 — The Grounding Ritual

00:12:23 — Practicing Gratitude

00:13:19 — Gratitude Over Frustration

00:15:07 — Being Grateful for What’s Ahead

What are you carrying that you no longer need to hold onto?

In this episode, John reflects on the first Grounded Man Hike and the conversations that came from stepping away from business, pressure, and everyday noise. He shares the idea behind carrying a stone up the mountain, what it represented, and why letting go can sometimes be just as important as pushing forward.

John also looks ahead to the next Grounded Man Hike in Glendalough and explains why community, clarity, challenge, and celebration are at the heart of the experience.

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00:01:04 — The Grounded Man Hike

00:03:06 — What Are You Carrying?

00:04:20 — Letting Go at the Summit

00:05:19 — The Next Hike

00:06:45 — Who It’s For

00:08:23 — Community, Clarity & Challenge

00:11:03 — What to Expect

00:14:13 — Join the Next Hike

Can you grow a successful business without sacrificing your energy, your family, or the life you actually want to live?

In this episode, John is joined by Sam Harte, director of Harte Outdoor Lighting, for a walk through Wicklow as they explore what it means to work on yourself while growing a business. Sam shares how purpose, presence, the Leadership Hour, and focusing on his daily energy have helped him step away from the constant grind, think more strategically, and create more space for the things that matter most. They also discuss trust versus control, why we tend to push harder when things get difficult, building a stronger culture within a business, and how coaching and accountability can help you become a better leader.

Want to connect with Sam Harte and learn more about Harte Outdoor Lighting?

Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-harte/

Explore Harte Outdoor Lighting: https://www.harteoutdoorlighting.ie/

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00:01:12 — Meet Sam Harte

00:05:22 — Finding Purpose Beyond the Daily Grind

00:08:17 — Finding Growth in Hard Times

00:10:41 — Control vs Trust

00:14:24 — You Are Not Your Thoughts

00:16:41 — Finding Presence in Everyday Life

00:21:14 — The Leadership Hour

00:26:28 — Energy and Better Results

00:27:53 — Working On the Business, Not In It

00:31:50 — Building a High-Performance Culture

00:35:16 — Building a Life Around Family

00:36:17 — Redefining Success

00:40:20 — Why We Double Down Under Pressure

00:45:18 — Coaching and Accountability

00:50:31 — The Grounded Man Hike