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North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose

By: Will Polston | Business Strategist & Performance Coach
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 Join Will Polston, Business Strategist & Performance Coach, on North Star Conversations the go-to podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to unlock their potential, elevate their performance, and align their business and life with true purpose. Hosted by Will Polston bestselling author, entrepreneur, award winning business strategist and performance coach this weekly show blends solo episodes and in-depth conversations with world-class thinkers, founders, and change-makers from around the globe. Whether you're scaling a business, shifting your mindset, or seeking more clarity and fulfilment, each episode delivers actionable insights. Rooted in Will's North Star mission to help you move from excuses to results and live a life you love, this podcast is designed to help you create lasting impact not just for yourself, but for your family, your team, your community, and the world. Tune in and discover what's possible when you align with your North Star.Willican MIH Limited t/a Will Polston Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262

    Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262
    Dec 18 2025
    Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Richard Moat to explore the powerful link between our emotional wellbeing and peak performance in both business and life. Richard shares his journey from international sports to world-class coaching, revealing how unresolved emotions and childhood imprints impact our success and health. Discover tangible advice on processing emotional scars, breaking generational cycles, and using honest self-reflection as a compass for future growth. Don't miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:04 - Richard Moat's background in sports performance and personal development 01:32 - Transition from sports to coaching in business 02:51 - Mindset shift following his father's illness 04:09 - Studying mind-body connection and emotional health 05:15 - Childhood emotional imprints and their impact 06:29 - First personal development book and sporting achievements 07:30 - The Western approach to emotion and the mind-body connection 08:45 - Emotional suppression and its consequences 10:25 - Emotional baggage and performance 11:11 - Symptoms of unresolved emotional wounds in daily life 12:15 - Recognizing emotional triggers and exploring their roots 14:52 - The imprint period: Childhood patterns 18:20 - The courage and curiosity required for inner exploration 19:19 - The difference between talking with professionals vs friends 20:25 - Emotions as feedback, avoiding binary labeling 22:02 - Honest emotions and emotional themes 23:14 - The purpose of life and emotional healing 24:19 - Navigating uncertainty, doubt, and fear as an entrepreneur 26:01 - Fear: accumulation, manifestation, and methods of overcoming 28:11 - Steps to start resolving fear 29:52 - The value of speaking openly about fears 32:27 - Distinguishing between feelings and emotions 33:41 - Emotional catalogues and language nuances 35:33 - Are feelings always linked to past or future events? 37:04 - Energy in motion, emotional vibration, and law of attraction 39:03 - Disproportionate reactions and emotional back catalogs 44:01 - Generational trauma and cellular memory 47:11 - No story therapy: dissolving emotional charges without revisiting the past 49:27 - Where to connect with Richard McCann 50:16 - Key question: Ensuring your future isn't a repeat of your past 51:04 - Final thoughts and embracing emotional feedback \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out his website by clicking here: https://richardmoat.com/ About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let's embark on this journey together!
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    54 mins
  • Episode Highlight: How to Shift From a Reactive Mindset to a Functional One - Mark Goulston

    Episode Highlight: How to Shift From a Reactive Mindset to a Functional One - Mark Goulston
    Dec 15 2025

    Originally aired: September 2021

    Episode Number: 103

    We often blame our mindset, but it's those emotional snap reactions that decide whether we spiral or progress.

    In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Co-Founder of Heartfelt Leadership and former UCLA professor of psychiatry Dr. Mark Goulston unpacks what separates a dysfunctional mindset from a functional one, explaining how reactivity, amygdala hijacks, and old belief patterns quietly shape our choices. Discover how to recognise the thinking patterns that keep you stuck, how to pivot without losing momentum, and why learning to pause before reacting can completely reshape the direction of your life.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/markgoulston
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    6 mins
  • Episode Highlight: Why So Many People Repeat Toxic Patterns Without Realising It - Louise Rumball

    Episode Highlight: Why So Many People Repeat Toxic Patterns Without Realising It - Louise Rumball
    Dec 13 2025

    Originally aired: September 2021

    Episode Number: 102

    We often assume our reactions, habits, and emotional triggers are just "part of who we are", yet so many of the patterns shaping our adult lives were formed long before we were aware of them.

    In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Wellness Brand Architect & Strategist Louise Rumball unpacks the power of schema therapy and the life-traps we carry from childhood into adulthood. Discover why certain patterns repeat in relationships, work, and self-worth; plus learn the three core coping styles—overcompensation, emotional avoidance, and surrender—and how they silently influence everything from ambition to intimacy.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/louiserumball
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    4 mins
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