In this podcast episode, Tom is making the case for asking "stupid" questions.

He explains how holding back is often the worst choice, as when we don't ask, we stay confused. By querying, we learn, and so do those around us.

Listen to the episode to understand:

• Why we hold back from asking questions
• The benefits of caring more about getting something right over looking smart
• How to get better at questioning

It's a short episode, packed with actionable insight for you to practice immediately.

In this uplifting episode of Tom’s Life Lab, Tom Emery is joined by empowerment coach Raquel Braganza for a conversation about joy, what it really means, how we can cultivate more of it, and why it matters.

Raquel offers a refreshing take on joy as something we actively pursue, rather than something that simply happens to us. Together, she and Tom explore how joy can coexist with other emotions like sadness, how expectations can sabotage our happiness, and why it's so important to build a personal 'menu of joys' to access in different emotional states.

Listeners will be inspired by Raquel’s “treasure hunter” of joy approach, seeing it not as a fleeting feeling but as a daily practice that brings us back to ourselves. Whether it’s through rituals, nature, music or mindfulness, she invites us to notice and name joy in the smallest moments.

This is a conversation for anyone looking to shift their perspective, reconnect with what lights them up, and build emotional resilience in a practical, empowering way.

Raquel offered our listeners a free gift, which you can access here: https://poweredbyjoy.coach/

Connect with Raquel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-braganza-8b648215b/

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raquelbraganza_lifecoach/?hl=en

In this powerful episode of Life Lab, Tom Emery sits down with performance coach Rob Tracz to explore the journey from hustle-fuelled burnout to founding Prime Performance Coaching. Rob opens up about the emotional and physical costs of overwork, the deeper motivations behind his relentless drive, and how reflection helped him reset. They unpack the pitfalls of hustle culture, the role of resilience, and how embracing discomfort can be a gateway to growth.

Rob now works with entrepreneurs and really driven individuals. His coaching methodology focuses on looking good, feeling good, and doing great things.

Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and a clear call to live and lead more intentionally.

Find out more via Rob's website: https://robtracz.com/

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtracz/

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robtracz/