This episode dives into Louise Van Haarst’s fascinating career journey, where a common thread runs through every chapter - the need to provide, to earn, and to deliver. Deeply rooted in her upbringing and family culture, Louise’s drive is a reflection of her values.

What’s so inspiring about Louise’s story is that she’s living proof of the value of trying new things - things that matter to you in the moment - learning from them, and then carrying those skills forward into what you ultimately choose to deliver. Change isn’t failure - it’s awareness and growth. And given what she’s achieved, we can only imagine how successful those she coaches must be!

Louise Van Haarst is a certified professional coach and founder of her own coaching practice, working with high-achieving professionals to unlock their full potential. Her coaching is grounded in empathy, clarity, and a strong results focus, drawing on years of experience across diverse roles and industries. Louise brings a wealth of practical business knowledge, leadership insight, and cultural awareness to her clients, helping them navigate change, build confidence, and achieve lasting success.

Why didn’t we think of this?!

Becky’s story is an inspiring example of following that mad idea, trusting your instincts, and acting when you see a problem instead of letting it pass you by. She spotted a need, and she fixed it.

Her journey is also one of balance - continuing to deliver an important role for an NHS institution while steadily building a side hustle that, we’re pretty sure, will make waves across the paddleboarding community. Along the way, she’s learned the importance of patents and protecting your inventions, turning her creative outlet into a business with real commercial potential.

Becky is the founder of Fin Skate, a business dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling innovative transport tools for SUP and surfboards. What started as a personal search for a creative outlet during a time of deep grief has evolved into a growing brand within the paddleboarding world. She’s built Fin Skate from the ground up - securing a patent, trademark, and design rights, and consistently making sales since launch. Becky’s mission is to support and inspire the paddle-boarding community through practical, well-designed products, and she’s aiming to scale across Europe while staying rooted in innovation and connection.

To check out FinSkate: https://www.finskate.co.uk

This episode is all about knowing the roles you play in a partnership, understanding where your skills lie, and bringing those strengths confidently to the table.

Joe Haire’s story is also one of recognising that when tough times come, you sometimes need to step out of your comfort zone -so you don’t look back one day and wonder what if. It’s a reminder of the importance of having the right people around you to support, challenge, and cheer you on.

Joe Haire is the Creative Director at White Red Architects, where he fosters the studio’s design culture, oversees creative processes, and ensures the firm’s design ethos is upheld. He guides the team in delivering impactful architectural solutions.

Before co-founding White Red Architects, Joe worked at AHMM Architects, where he played a key role in completing several high-profile projects, including the AELP Fitness Centre, Google’s HQ office spaces in Kings Cross, and 20 Farringdon Road for Derwent London.

🎧 This is an inspiring listen for anyone navigating partnership dynamics, overcoming challenges, and holding onto belief in what they do.

This is a deeply personal account of recovering from breast cancer - but it’s also a powerful reflection on the role confidence plays in recovery and in reclaiming yourself after such a significant health challenge.

Nevo Burrell’s story is about gratitude, control, and individuality. It’s about focusing on what you can control - especially how you choose to present yourself to the world - and embracing the truth that your individuality is what makes you, you.

Nevo Burrell is an image consultant and stylist who has been passionate about fashion and presentation from a young age. She advocates for confidence through timeless style, guiding individuals through transformations—whether advancing in their careers, recovering post-treatment, or overcoming personal challenges.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer over a decade ago, Nevo recognised a lack of support for helping thrivers reconnect with their bodies post-treatment. This inspired her to pioneer the concept of dressing for healing. Today, she supports women who have experienced cancer, as well as others on their journey to confidence and self-expression, believing that dressing well is a vital form of self-care.

Her career includes serving on the Board of the Federation of Image Professionals International, styling for Breast Cancer Now’s ‘The Show’, and working at Future Dreams House, a breast cancer charity. She supports Black Women Rising, advises at Perci Health, and has contributed to exhibitions like Outwitting Cancer at the Francis Crick Centre. Her portfolio also spans independent productions and commercials, including a Vodafone Internet Safety advert.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Priya Rawal, founder of The Luxury Property Forum, to explore the deep roots of drive and determination. From the early influence of childhood and the way our parents’ work ethic shapes our own, to the persistence required to keep going when the path is anything but easy, Priya’s story is one of resilience and focus.

We also open up about the complexities of motherhood, including navigating postnatal depression, and how personal challenges can intersect with professional ambition.

At the heart of our conversation is the value of community - the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support you, challenge you, and most importantly, have the confidence and kindness to tell it to you straight. With the right network behind you, championing your success, anything is possible.

We are so grateful to Rhys Thomas for dialing in internationally from South Africa to share his powerful and deeply personal story.

Rhys’s journey is a raw reminder of how careers can change in an instant. For him, it was the sudden and unexpected end of an elite sports career - and the emotional and mental impact that came with it. His story is one of recovery, resilience, and transforming personal challenges into a mission to help others. At the heart of it all is community - building it, supporting it, and using it as a platform for growth and healing.

Rhys Thomas is a former International Rugby Player, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment & Breathwork Coach, and Charity Co-Founder. Today, he draws on his incredible life journey and the lessons he has learned to support others in building resilience, finding purpose, and prioritising well-being.

🎧 This episode is an invitation to reflect, be grateful for what you have, and take action when life changes unexpectedly.

This episode was a masterclass in what’s possible when two powerhouses come together. Brought together by a shared purpose, the stars aligned when Ceri Moyers and Vanessa Murray met. It was inspiring to see a partnership so in sync - not just in their values, but in their mission.

We talked about how a well-meaning initiative, with the right people behind it and a passion for solving a serious need in a male dominated industry, can grow into something with truly meaningful impact.

Ceri Moyers and Vanessa Murray are co-founders of The Circle Partnership, an award-winning organisation that is changing the culture, composition and capability of the built environment. Through their flagship annual Circle Academy talent development programme, they are providing mid-level women with the skills, confidence and connections they need to stay and thrive in their roles – and helping businesses to address the skills shortage at the same time.

Vanessa brings 15 years in real estate, operational leadership, and coaching expertise; Ceri brings a career in construction and property and expertise in corporate communications, client relations and professional coaching. Together, they are reshaping the industry landscape.

🎧 Listen now for an inspiring deep dive into purpose-driven leadership, partnership, and impact.

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This is an intense and motivating conversation where Shaun Simons shares the evolution of his business, why culture and clear expectations are non-negotiable, and how he’s navigated business growth through adversity - not just once, but multiple times. His message is clear: Work for it.

With 20+ years in commercial property, Shaun is the co-founder of Compton, specialising in office space in London’s City Fringe. This is his second successful venture, having previously co-founded and sold Hatton Real Estate to Colliers International. Today, Compton is a 25-strong team working across Office Leasing, Capital Markets and Tenant Representation, with clients ranging from fast-growth start-ups to global leaders like Julius Baer bank.