The Seamus Fox Podcast.

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Oct 2026

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This podcast has been created to share real life experiences from inspiring people in all walks of life, those who have engineered change in their own lives through a shift in thinking and beliefs. I want to share my own journey and have others share theirs so that it can help inspire others to crete the internal changes thats needed to create long lasting life changes.

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October 28, 202610 min

Do It Anyway.

“I have led a toothless life… I was reserving myself for later on, and I have just noticed that my teeth have gone.” Jean-Paul Sartre After seeing Chris Williamson live at the Ulster Hall in Belfast, I share what stuck with me. We look at why waiting for the right time is the trap, the lonely chapter that comes with change, how much your environment and location shape who you become, and why everyone at the top is still winging it. If there’s something you’ve been putting off until you feel ready, this one’s for you.

October 19, 202611 min

Your Story Is BS (And It’s Costing You).

The limits you believe in might be the very thing holding you back. In this short episode, we challenge the stories we tell ourselves and ask one simple question: what would change if you stopped believing them? If you can see a story that’s been running your business or your life, that’s the work I do 1-1 with business owners. To have a conversation email Seamus at enquiries@seamusfox.com

October 3, 202647 min

Aim Higher: Armagh to NASA | Anthony Kieran

Aim Higher: Armagh to NASA | Anthony Kieran Anthony Kieran grew up in a small town in Northern Ireland ravaged by the Troubles. He survived two bomb blasts. From there he moved to Liverpool, then to America, and his journey landed him a job at NASA. In this conversation Anthony shares how he got there, what NASA taught him about business and leadership, and how he went on to become an entrepreneur and build two fantastic businesses. Listen to the full episode now, and send it to one business owner who needs to aim higher.

September 5, 202623 min

Building a Franchise Empire Damian Mc Colgan.

In this episode, I sit down with Dee McColgan a friend and fellow member of our business community for the past five years to talk about what it really takes to build and run seven businesses at once. Dee opens up about the relentless work ethic that's carried him through his career, including the hard lessons he learned navigating the 2008 financial crisis as a business owner. We dig into how that experience shaped the way he approaches risk, resilience, and decision-making today. We also talk about the mindset side of entrepreneurship: why health and fitness aren't just personal goals for Dee but a core part of how he leads and sustains energy across multiple businesses. If you're building or thinking about building a franchise empire of your own, this conversation is packed with hard-earned insight.

August 26, 202617 min

The Weaver's Lesson.

Seamus reflects on a recent client visit from the US and an unexpected encounter with an 87 year old weaver, the lesson on patience and mastery it left him with, plus insights from the recent Fit Mind meet up on why community matters for growth. If you're ready for growth and change, let's connect. Drop me an email: enquiries@seamusfox.com

August 21, 202617 min

From Payslip to Solopreneur. Daniel Kavanagh.

Dan Kavanagh recently made the leap from employed to running his own business. In this conversation we get into the mindset shift that leap actually requires, why having a group of other business owners around him made the difference, and what he's most looking forward to building a business around his family. If you're weighing up the same move, or you're already in it and doing it alone, this one's worth your time.

June 16, 202647 min

Why High Achievers Feel Empty (And What to Do About It)

The Hidden Cost of Misaligned Values in Leadership" Seamus Fox, a mindset and performance coach, shares his journey from a troubled youth in Northern Ireland to advising CEOs worldwide. He reveals why successful leaders often feel unfulfilled a disconnect between their professed values and actual behaviors that creates stress and loneliness. Using a proven methodology for value alignment, Seamus explains how authentic leadership, vulnerability, and proper delegation transform both leaders and their teams. He also discusses why men in business need dedicated support and introduces his upcoming Algarve retreat designed for high-performing men to decompress and reconnect with purpose. For founders and executives feeling successful on paper but empty inside. https://coaching.seamusfox.com

May 21, 2026Episode 16550 min

" From Broke to Knighted "

Sir Darren Jacklin went from homeless and suicidal to building multi-million pound companies, training executives at 157 Fortune 500 firms, and being knighted for global impact. In this conversation, Darren gets raw about the real cost of success, what it took to rebuild from nothing, and why he's now sailing the world, focused on getting his body and mind to their peak. If you want the truth about what it actually takes to build a successful life, this one's for you. If this conversation hit home and you're ready to close the gap between where you are and where you know you should be let's have a conversation. https://coaching.seamusfox.com

March 4, 20265 min

Ambition without Attachment.

This episode comes straight off the back of a live Monday night mindset call and the conversation that stopped men in their tracks. Most high performers are so fixated on the future version of themselves that they've checked out of the life they're actually living. The goal becomes the cage. The vision becomes the thing that robs them of the present. In this episode, Seamus unpacks the concept of purpose over attachment why releasing your grip on outcomes isn't weakness, it's the move that gets you back into process, back into flow, and back to genuinely enjoying what you're building right now. This isn't about shrinking your ambitions. It's about stopping the constant deferral of fulfilment to some future finish line that keeps moving. The men on Monday's call felt it. This is why.

February 12, 202610 min

Aligned Ambition. The businesses supporting the Fit Mind.

In this short episode I sit down with two fantastic clients of mine and two sponsors of The Fit Mind Experience 2026! Learn more about Ionic IT here https://www.ionic-it.com Learn more about Gibson Financial Planning here https://gibsonfp.com