Most people don’t burn out because they fail.They burn out because they succeed at the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Google sales leader, four-time global C-suite executive, coach and author Chris Woods for a powerful conversation about fear, success, burnout and what happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned.From the outside, Chris had everything many people chase:leadership, career success, status and achievement.But at 40 years old, everything changed when he flatlined in a hospital bed.That moment forced him to confront a question most people avoid:“What if success isn’t actually making you happy?”Now, through his book Balls & Brains, Chris helps people stop living from fear, maximise their strengths and build lives that feel as good as they look.In this episode we explore:• Burnout and high performance• Fear-driven success• Why successful people still feel stuck• Leadership, pressure and identity• The dangers of the “grind”• Playing offence with your strengths• Redefining success before crisis hits• Confidence, courage and fulfilment• How to stop playing small• Building a life aligned with who you really areChris also shares:• Lessons from leading at Google and C-suite level• What his near-death experience changed forever• The fears quietly holding most people back• Why fixing weaknesses can keep people trapped• His practical “Balls & Brains” framework• What alignment actually feels like in real lifeThis is a conversation for:✅ High performers✅ Leaders and executives✅ Entrepreneurs✅ People feeling stuck despite success✅ Anyone questioning whether the grind is worth itIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t success feel the way I expected?”— this episode will hit hard.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forces reflection — and how people rebuild stronger and more aligned. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Chris WoodsChris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach, former Google sales leader and four-time global C-suite executive. He is the author of Balls & Brains: A Framework for Living Your Best Life by Overcoming Fears and Maximizing Strengths, helping people break free from fear-driven patterns and start building lives aligned with their strengths and purpose.

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Most businesses don’t fail online because they lack effort.They fail because they focus on the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, for a practical, honest conversation about what actually works in marketing today — especially for builders, trades and real-world businesses trying to grow in an AI-driven world.Wes has spent more than 20 years helping businesses turn websites, SEO and online trust into real enquiries, real customers and measurable growth.No fluff.No jargon.No “guru” nonsense.Just practical strategies that work when the phones need to ring and the business needs to grow.In this episode we discuss:• Why most websites don’t generate leads• The biggest marketing mistakes businesses still make• SEO in the age of AI• How small businesses can beat bigger brands online• Trust, credibility and authority online• Search Everywhere Optimisation• Why reviews matter more than ever• What businesses should stop wasting money on• Simple fixes that create real momentumWes also shares:• Lessons from building a business over 20+ years• What resilience really looks like in tough markets• How to stay authentic in a world full of AI content• Why clarity and trust outperform clever marketing• The biggest opportunity most businesses are missing right nowThis episode is packed with practical advice for:✅ Builders✅ Trades businesses✅ Construction companies✅ Small business owners✅ Marketing teams✅ Entrepreneurs trying to stand out onlineIf you’ve ever wondered:“Why isn’t my website bringing in work?”or“What actually matters online now?”— this conversation is for you.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, business growth, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different industries, we unpack real lessons, practical wisdom and the stories behind the success. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Wes TowersWes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades businesses generate more work through smarter websites, practical SEO and trust-driven marketing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes focuses on real-world strategies that create measurable growth — without the fluff.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a business owner who needs this🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about growth, reinvention and business#SEO #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #WesTowers #AI #SmallBusiness #MarketingStrategy #ConstructionMarketing #LeadGeneration #Entrepreneur #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #WebDesign #LocalSEO #TradesBusiness #ContentMarketing #GrowthStrategy #MarketingTips #NotFinishedYet #BusinessSuccess

What happens when you lose everything… and still choose torebuild?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down withserial entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker and business coach Roy Coughlan forone of the most honest conversations we’ve had about resilience, reinventionand entrepreneurship.

Roy’s story is extraordinary.

He started working at just nine years old, went from beingpainfully shy to becoming an award-winning public speaker, founded more than 20companies across five countries, launched six successful podcasts, and thenexperienced devastating financial loss — including losing his home and facingpersonal liability of five million dollars.

But this conversation is not just about business success orfailure.

It’s about identity, confidence, rebuilding, calmness,purpose and learning how to keep moving forward when life completely changesdirection.

In this episode we explore:

Entrepreneurship and reinvention

Building businesses acrossdifferent countries

The reality of losing everythingfinancially

Confidence and overcoming shyness

Public speaking and Toastmasters

Podcast growth and personalbranding

Why podcasting matters inbusiness today

Delegation, virtual assistantsand scaling

Reading, learning and personalgrowth

Calmness, resilience andperspective

Roy also shares:

Lessons from building 20+companies

How he grew podcasts into the top0.5% globally

What entrepreneurs get wrong

The biggest mistakes foundersrepeat

Why fear stops people fromchanging

What success means to him nowafter everything he’s experienced

This is a conversation for entrepreneurs, creators, businessowners, podcasters and anyone trying to rebuild after setbacks.

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Not Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change,resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations withpeople from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forceschange — and how people rebuild stronger. This is not my first podcast — butthis one is the most personal.

📘 About Roy Coughlan
Roy Coughlan is a serial entrepreneur who has founded over 20 companies across five countries. He is also a podcast coach, speaker, and host of multiple globally ranked podcasts, with several reaching the top 0.5% worldwide. Roy isco-founder of braingym.fitness and VA.World, and is passionate about helping others grow businesses, improve mental performance and navigate reinvention.

https://roycoughlan.com/

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What happens when the thing you’ve always loved starts calling louder than the career you built around yourself?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with cricket commentator, writer, broadcaster and former recruitment professional Dan Whiting for a powerful conversation about reinvention, identity, purpose, and changing direction later in life.Yes, cricket runs through Dan’s story — but this episode is about far more than sport.After spending years building a successful career in recruitment and the corporate world, Dan eventually followed the passion that had always been there in the background. What followed was a second chapter built around commentary, broadcasting, writing, interviewing, blogging, and becoming deeply involved in the game he has loved since childhood.We talk about:Career change later in lifeFollowing your passionReinvention and second careersThe fear of starting againSecurity vs fulfilmentSport, business and transferable skillsConfidence, identity and self-beliefHow childhood passions stay with usWhy it’s never too late to change directionDan also shares honest insight into:Working in the pressure of the corporate worldBuilding credibility in media and broadcastingStarting from scratch in a new industryThe realities of freelance lifeWhy regret is heavier than failureThis is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered:“Is it too late to do something different?”If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or thinking about making a change in work or life — this episode will resonate.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone considering a change🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention and purpose#CareerChange #Reinvention #Purpose #MidlifeCareerChange #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #FollowYourPassion #Cricket #Broadcasting #Motivation #SecondCareer #LifeChange #NotFinishedYet #SelfDevelopment #MeaningfulWork #CareerTransition #DanWhiting #SportsMedia #Mindset #Growth

Most people don’t suddenly wake up lost.
They drift.

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with executive coach, strategist, bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer for a powerful conversation about why so many successful people quietly lose direction — even when life looks successful on the outside.

Dr. Cynthia has spent more than 30 years working with leaders, executives and organisations at the highest levels of business, helping people recognise the hidden patterns that slowly pull them away from purpose, clarity and alignment.

Her message is simple but powerful:
High performers don’t usually fail.
They drift.

In this conversation we explore:

• Why successful people still feel disconnected
• The hidden signs of “drift”
• Burnout vs loss of direction
• Leadership, identity and purpose
• Why people stay stuck too long
• Fear, ambition and self-awareness
• Small daily decisions that change your future
• The power of the 7-Minute Pivot™

We also dive into:

• The emotional cost of drift
• How drift affects relationships, confidence and health
• Why high performers struggle to slow down and reflect
• How to interrupt autopilot and reclaim direction
• Why reinvention starts with honesty, not dramatic change

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:
“Everything looks fine… so why does something feel off?”

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Not Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or becoming. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.

📘 About Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a Board-Certified Executive Coach, Human Capital Strategist and bestselling author with over 30 years of leadership experience. She is the creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™ and the 7-Minute Pivot™, helping ambitious people regain clarity, purpose and intentional direction in life and work.

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Feeling stuck in your career—even when everything looks goodon paper?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we’re joined bycareer coach and strategist Julia Toothacre, who has spent over a decade helping high-performing professionals take control of their careers and stop waiting for permission.

Julia shares her powerful Control Your Careerframework—designed to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional action without burning out.

We dive into:

👉 You don’t needpermission. You need a plan.

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Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know they’ve got more to give—moregrowth, more direction, and more to come.

Why do so many people feel busy… but unfulfilled?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we sit down withScott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and an expert in helping peoplemove from simply working… to living their true calling.

With over 30 years in education, Scott shares why mostpeople stay stuck—not because they lack time, but because they lack clarity andself-understanding.

We explore:

• If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your nextmove—this episode will help you see things differently.

👉 The life you wantstarts with understanding who you are.

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Are you feeling overlooked, stuck, or wondering if it’s toolate to start again?

In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, we sitdown with entrepreneur and founder of Over 50 Pros, Sherman Mohr, who faced 82 job rejections at the age of 52—and turned that breaking point into amission to help others reinvent themselves.

We dive deep into:

👉 You’re not too late.You’re just getting started.

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