In this season-two finale, we look behind the corner office door to explore the reality of senior leadership – the wins, the weight, and the what now? From promotions that “just happened” to cultures that shift overnight after a merger, they unpack why many careers are built by happenstance rather than design.
Andrew shares what he sees on the ground with C-suite clients – the constant “on,” the politics, and the lonely decisions. Paul lays out a sober truth: most execs don’t plan the ladder they climb; they accept the one they’re given. They discuss how to evaluate an acquisition (and why many leaders should plan a graceful exit sooner), the difference between external validation and inner alignment, and the often-missing ingredient that elite sport has nailed – mindset coaching.
If you’re senior in corporate (or aiming there), this conversation offers a practical reframe: define the role only you can play – then pursue it deliberately, whether that’s inside the org chart or beyond it.
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Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/
In this short, punchy Beyond Just Business episode, Paul and Andrew tackle a surprisingly universal word: “should.”
We all have a list of things we should be doing – how we work, live, parent, eat, and even queue for coffee. But what happens when “should” becomes a form of quiet self-sabotage? When it keeps you doing what’s expected rather than what’s right for you?
Through relatable stories (including a memorable detour involving dog walks, mushrooms, and societal expectations), Paul and Andrew unpack how “should, have to, and need to” reveal the fears and obligations driving our behaviour.
They explore why people struggle to question long-held beliefs, how social conditioning keeps us colouring inside the lines, and how to start replacing obligation with genuine choice.
This one’s equal parts humour, reflection, and gentle challenge – the kind of conversation that makes you pause mid-walk and think, “Wait… why am I actually doing this?”
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In this reflective conversation, we turn the spotlight inward to ask three deceptively simple questions that reveal a lot about how we live, work, and define success. What beliefs about business or life once felt like absolute truths but turned out to be nonsense? What would surprise people about how we actually work? And what one decision changed everything?
Paul shares his journey from overwork to effortless flow, discovering that doing less often creates more success – and peace. Andrew explores what it means to stop copying others and start leading as your authentic self. Together they unpack why so many people chase progress without fulfillment, and how to move from hoping life improves to knowing it will.
This is a grounded, human chat about mindset, balance, and meaning—peppered with humour, honesty, and a few stories involving horses, biplanes, and lessons from life at 4,000 feet.
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In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we unpack the messy, meaningful idea of belonging – in companies, communities, and the day-to-day life of a business owner. We explore why some groups energise you while others quietly drain you, how status and “cool” circles distort our choices, and why many founders and solopreneurs mistake networking for true connection.
We talk peer groups, values, identity, and the courage to leave rooms that no longer fit – then flip it: if you can’t find the right room, create it. From choosing schools and professions to joining clubs and business associations, we ask what actually serves your growth versus what just looks good on paper.
Expect practical questions to test whether a circle fits, guidance on building a community around shared values, and a reminder that belonging evolves as you do. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I fit – and how do I build something worth fitting into?”, this one’s for you.
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In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we unpack the difference between gut, ego, and intuition – and why mixing them up leads to poor decisions. We start with a fun detour into the TV show The Traitors, where “my gut says…” is nearly always wrong, then use it to highlight confirmation bias and snap judgements we mistake for wisdom.
We contrast that with intuition – the quiet, unexpected inspired thought that arrives when you’re not forcing it – and explore how to hear it more clearly in the noise of everyday business. We also reframe ego (not the blustery persona, but the authentic, aligned self) and discuss how unchecked personality triggers can derail deals, strategy, and relationships.
Practical takeaways include simple ways to develop intuition (short daily meditation, handwriting/journaling to activate the executive centre, and capturing inspired thoughts as they land), plus how to sanity-check decisions without smothering insight. It’s a grounded, useful conversation about making smarter choices, leading with clarity, and trusting yourself without going “full woo.”
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Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/
