In this episode, we speak with mindfulness and high-performance expert Melo Calarco, who shares a life-changing story from his global cycling journey, getting caught in a cyclone and how it became the catalyst for discovering meditation, resilience, and inner peace.

What we cover:

• Melo’s harrowing experience trapped in a cyclone while cycling around the world
• How meditation practices saved him during a moment of extreme crisis
• His powerful realisation that true peace comes from within, regardless of external chaos
• Why Melo believes in showing — not telling — when it comes to mindfulness

"No matter what is going on around you, you can find peace within." – Melo Calarco

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Melo’s recent workshop at the Customer 360 Symposium received an outstanding 9/10 rating from delegates. For more exclusive insights like this, join us at Ashton Media’s next Customer Experience event: https://bit.ly/437MoJI

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This week on The Mistakes That Shaped Me, we sit down with Pancho, CEO of Forty Winks and former PUMA exec, to talk leadership, burnout, and why sleep is non-negotiable.

Pancho shares how sacrificing rest for results was a mistake that nearly cost him—and how he now sees sleep as a key part of high performance. We explore his mindset shift from being purely outcome-focused to embracing the messy, uncomfortable journey of leadership.

He also talks about The Mistake Book, his tool for creating space to fail, learn and grow, and why there’s no real finish line in business—just a chance to keep improving year after year.

Don’t forget to check out the CX Retreat by Ashton Media, Pancho delivered a standout talk at the 2024 event, the kind of session you can only get at the retreat.

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The hilarious Chris Savage, Business growth specialist, The Savage Company, an Ashton Media supporter since day one whom we greatly appreciate, shares his formative leadership mistakes and the lessons they taught him.

Chris discusses understanding clients' products firsthand, his "hope for the best, plan for the worst" philosophy, and the importance of anticipating potential problems. He opens up about how overworking and seeking validation damaged his health and relationships.

Listeners will learn about Chris's practical approaches to better self-management, including taking "deliberate oxygen" breaks and acknowledging personal limitations. He introduces the valuable concept of the "third place" - that crucial space beyond work and home - and emphasises humour's role in leadership.

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