with Alec Pearson, Nick Sellers and Tiffany Barnard

In this episode, we explore why patience — something we’re taught to value — can sometimes get in the way of progress. We look at the moments where waiting becomes hesitation, where caution becomes procrastination, and where leaders unintentionally stall their own momentum.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The fine line between patience and procrastination — and why they’re not the same thing.
• How fear, perfectionism and lack of confidence shape timing in ways we don’t always recognise.
• Why leaders often wait for the “perfect moment” — and why that moment rarely arrives.
• When patience fuels sustainable progress and when it becomes a subtle form of avoidance.
• How passion, purpose and process influence our ability to act with clarity and conviction.
• Simple practices to judge timing more effectively so you don’t miss out on opportunities that matter.

If you’ve ever found yourself waiting… and not quite sure why, this conversation will help you see patience in a new light — not as a fixed virtue, but as something we need to use deliberately, not automatically.

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with Alec Pearson

As we step into 2026, many leaders aren’t lacking ambition — they’re carrying sustained pressure.

Motivation has dipped. Clarity feels harder to access. And simply pushing harder no longer works.

In this short solo episode, Alec Pearson invites you to pause before you plan. Not to retreat — but to reset how you lead.

Drawing on recent conversations with senior leaders and his own experience of stepping back to think clearly again, Alec explores why motivation returns through clarity, not force — and how small, deliberate shifts can restore energy, judgement, and direction.

This episode reflects on:

• Why many leaders feel tired and demotivated, even after a break
• The strategic power of pausing in a high-pressure environment
• How clarity changes team ownership, trust, and accountability
• Why progress often comes from doing the basics properly
• Rethinking strategy and innovation for 2026 through experimentation, not acceleration

If you’re entering the new year feeling the weight of responsibility, and wondering how to lead with more purpose, focus, and sustainability, this episode is for you.

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with Alec Pearson, Harrison Ward and Nick Sellers.

In this episode, Alec and Nick are joined by Harrison Ward — known to many as Fell Foodie — whose journey from addiction and depression to hiking, outdoor cooking and public advocacy has inspired thousands.

We delve into the real story behind his transformation: the hidden struggles, the turning point that changed everything, and the steady, intentional steps that led him back to purpose and health. Harrison’s journey stands as a true inspiration for all of us.

We discuss:

1. What change looks like from the inside not the polished version, but the slow, uncertain, deeply human one.
2. Why rock bottom isn’t a single moment and how Harrison rebuilt himself one decision at a time.
3. The role of honesty, support and accountability when you’re trying to break old patterns.
4. How journaling, reflection and small wins shaped his recovery and fuelled the creation of Fell Foodie.
5. The power of authenticity and what happens when you finally stop wearing a mask.
6. What Harrison's journey teaches us about workplace stress, stagnation and the fear of changing direction.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, Harrison’s story is a reminder that progress rarely arrives all at once, it grows from small steps taken consistently.

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