Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss overcoming procrastination and the fear of failure by encouraging you to "just jump" into action rather than overthinking the outcomes.

This doesn't mean being irresponsible!

As you'll hear, they stress the importance of preparation, realistic risk assessment, and adaptability, using sports analogies to highlight growth through practice.

Confidence, support from mentors, and learning from mistakes are key themes in today's episode, hopefully inspiring you to avoid regret by taking calculated risks, starting now, and simply adjusting along the way.

Remember, progress comes from taking action, not striving for perfection.

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Today, Steven and Oliver explore the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s growth, mindset, and actions.

The duo discusses setting short-term goals, making incremental progress, consistent actions over time, and avoiding blame—whether at work or in life.

Oliver highlights the value of authenticity, challenging common excuses like job security, and encourages listeners to reflect on what they can do differently.

Responsibility isn’t just for leaders, it's for everyone.

Books mentioned in this episode include "Atomic Habits" and "The Slight Edge".

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Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss the importance of understanding and playing to individual strengths, inspired by Stephen’s daughter joining a football team.

Together, they explore how leaders and managers can create supportive environments in sports and business, using tools like CliftonStrengths, to identify talents.

The conversation highlights the need for more engaging and respectful interviews that allow candidates to show their true selves; conversations that foster positive, inclusive workplaces, which lead to better performance, engagement, and success for everyone involved.

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In this episode of "The Stephen and Oliver Show," Oliver and Stephen discuss the concept of focusing on your current "task," drawing inspiration from Adlerian psychology and the book, The Courage to Be Disliked.

Oliver shares how this theory suggests the importance of being present, taking responsibility, and not letting past experiences or future worries distract from immediate actions.

Using examples from sports, Stephen and Oliver illustrate how losing focus on the present can lead to failure.

Hear how clarifying your current priorities, reducing overwhelm, and taking practical steps towards goals can be achieved by concentrating on what matters right now.

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This week, Stephen and Oliver explore the true value of networking and authentic, quality relationships over sheer numbers.

They discuss the challenges of asking for help, cultural differences in vulnerability, and the importance of finding networking spaces that align with your values.

Stephen shares a story about designing a controversial football shirt for Norwich City Football Club, illustrating the power of authenticity, even when it divides opinion.

Oliver talks about building genuine connections, trusting your instincts, and being yourself, and not persisting with groups and gatherings when you don't feel aligned.

Ideally, meaningful networking is a gradual, rewarding process... the results of which are a bit like toilet paper (listen to find out...)

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Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss modern communication methods, ranging from face-to-face meetings to digital options such as voice notes, texts, and video calls.

Oliver shares insights from a LinkedIn poll, revealing a strong preference for in-person and written communication over voice notes.

Stephen highlights the importance of non-verbal cues and quality over quantity in relationships.

We explore the pros and cons of voice notes, privacy concerns, and discuss the evolution and role of technology.

How do you communicate?

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Today, Oliver and Stephen explore the power of mindset, focusing on how negative self-talk and “don’ts” can sabotage performance.

Oliver shares a story involving golf, where pressure led to mistakes, highlighting the mental challenges athletes face.

Together, they discuss the importance of positive visualization, recognizing mindset triggers, and learning from setbacks.

Stephen and Oliver offer you, in this episode, practical strategies for managing thoughts, building resilience, and reframing failure as a valuable source of feedback.

With the right mindset, anyone can overcome challenges in life.

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Today, Stephen and Oliver critically examine the world of “hustle” and “side hustle” culture.

In the first episode of Season Three, Stephen and Oliver question whether relentless busyness truly leads to fulfillment or simply burnout, urging you to prioritise purpose, health, and relationships over constant work.

Drawing on their own personal experiences and cultural references, they challenge the glorification of overworking and encourage self-reflection on motivations and values.

Stephen and Oliver suggest that real success is defined by happiness and balance—not by external pressures or social media ideals.

The episode calls for redefining achievement beyond the grind.

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