Climbing, Leadership and Life Changes
Confidence Credentials Podcast - Episode 3
Episode of 3 of the Confidence Credentials Podcast, a collaboration with friend and MD of men’s outfitters Master Debonair, Simon Whitaker. is an an incredibly insightful episode as we sit down with Mitchell Smith, an experienced business advisor, entrepreneur, and climbing enthusiast.
Mitchell has navigated a diverse and impressive career trajectory, from serving as a Director of a national PLC to launching his own businesses, assisting executives and leadership teams. In this candid conversation, Mitchell shares his journey through various life facets—business, relationships, mental health, and a life-altering experience following a heart attack.
With resilience and determination, Mitchell discusses his coping mechanisms, life lessons, and the pursuit of being the best version of himself.
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Main Discussion Points:
Mitchell Smith's extensive career journey, from electrical apprentice to business advisor and entrepreneur Experience in business due diligence and linking businesses with investors
Operation of multiple businesses and serving as a "Non-Exec" for several others
Initiating Leadershipwalks, a platform focused on walking, talking, and organizing challenge events
Challenges and achievements in relationships, mental health, and climbing
Personal reflections and coping mechanisms post-heart attack and a significant relationship breakdown
Simon Whitaker is CEO of Master Debonair, a menswear retailer.
Dave Algeo is a coach, speaker and writer on achieving success with wellbeing (rather than at the expense of it). He regularly coaches clients on how to regain control over their health and weight and make sustainable changes in their lifestyle and how they feel about themselves - improving sleep, emotional coping, inner-confidence and getting more from life. Dave regularly speaks to groups and audiences about positive coping and putting stress in its place - His phrase 'are you sweating the right sprouts,' has led him to be labelled the 'sprout-guy' in some quarters.
Connect with Dave and learn more about his work at www.davealgeo.com
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Produced by Bernardo Soares. The music used in the podcast is credited with thanks to Logan Nicholson of Music for Makers, musicformakers.com