Listen "#116 "I Walked Away From a 7-Figure Business to Find True Success" | Joel Lawton"
Episode Synopsis
In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Joel Lawton, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of In Your Corner, to explore what it really means to redefine success and live in full alignment with your true self.Joel shares his powerful personal journey: building a multi-million-pound business, navigating burnout, and ultimately making the courageous decision to walk away and rebuild life and work on his own terms. Together, we dive into the emotional narratives men carry, the importance of self-worth beyond doing and providing, and how true presence can be one of the most underrated measures of success.This conversation also touches on fatherhood, mental health, the challenges of hustle culture, emotional intelligence, men's groups, workplace culture, the education system, and how we can better equip younger generations to process emotions.Expect raw honesty, actionable insights, and an inspiring message for anyone questioning their own version of success.KEY CHAPTERS 00:00 — The Illusion of Success03:00 — Joel’s Definition of Success06:30 — Presence & Busyness11:50 — Hustle Culture Pressure17:40 — What Is Enough?21:20 — Joel’s Early Life & Upbringing25:00 — Self-Worth & Identity32:00 — Emotional Intelligence & Holding Space39:00 — Safe Spaces for Men43:40 — Supporting the Next Generation53:40 — Rethinking Education & Life Skills58:30 — The Power of Human Connection1:10:00 — Business Burnout & Transition1:25:00 — Full-Body Yes Decisions1:30:00 — Taking Responsibility for Change1:33:00 — Living in Alignment1:46:30 — Final Invitation: You Can Change It🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast🔗 Connect with Joel LawtonWebsite: https://www.inyourcorner.co/Instagram: @_in_your_cornerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-lawton-3194aa9/💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below. Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.SPONSORED BY:Search Seven www.searchseven.co.ukNostos Hove www.nostos-hove.co.ukRivervale www.rivervale.co.ukPlus X https://www.plusxinnovation.com/PRODUCED BY: H2 Productions: https://h2productions.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.