The Work
Helping men grow by doing the work that matters.
Episodes
195 episodes
Why Your Ego Isn't The Enemy
When most men think about ego, they think arrogance or insecurity. But the real issue isn’t having an ego — it’s having an unhealthy one.In this episode of The Work, I explore how an insecure ego drives stress, defe...
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5 Signs You're Growing As a Man
Growth isn’t always loud or obvious.Often, it shows up quietly in how you think, communicate, and take responsibility for your life.In this episode of The Work with...
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20:49
How to Understand Your Values
Here’s How to Get Clear on Your Values (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless choice, many men feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected — even when life looks good on the ...
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How To Find and Build Your Purpose
Purpose isn’t something you suddenly find.It’s something you build.In this episode of The Work, James explores why so many men feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. The issue...
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The hidden cost of not growing
Growth has a cost.It’s uncomfortable. Inconvenient. And it asks you to face parts of yourself you’d rather avoid.But here’s what most men never stop to consider:not growing costs far more than growth ever will.
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5 things that will fuck up your mental wellbeing
In this episode of The Work, James breaks down five things that quietly destroy a man’s mental wellbeing without him even realising it.It’s not always the big life events that pull you off track — it’s the small daily habits, ...
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The Real Answers Every Man Needs
In this episode of The Work, James breaks down one of the biggest reasons men stay stuck: trying to fix problems they haven’t taken the time to understand.Most men jump straight into action — solutions, strategies, ...
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The Middle Ground Most Men Never Find
So many men are struggling right now — not because they’re weak, but because they’re stuck in one of two unhelpful camps.Camp 1: Work hard, stay busy, push emotions down, and chase success… while health and relation...
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How Can Mental Fitness Change Your Life
This week I sit down and talk with Luke French to talk about all things Mental Health and Mental Fitness. If you would like to reserve your spot on the next Mental Fitness event then sign up here:https://www.thrive...
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8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 2)
In this episode, James breaks down eight of the most common mistakes men make — the ones that quietly drain their energy, limit connection, and stop them from living with purpose.You’ll learn how to:<...
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8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 1)
In this episode, James breaks down eight of the most common mistakes men make — the ones that quietly drain their energy, limit connection, and stop them from living with purpose.You’ll learn how to:<...
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How to manage your mindset when things don't go to plan
This week James's share the 4 stages to manage your mindset when things don't go to plan.Expect to learn:How to manage disappointmentWhy mental flexibility is so important What to do after the event&...
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How To Heal From a Relationship Breakdown
This week James sits down to talk with Christian Lawal to talk about how to heal from a relationship ending.They discuss:How to make room for and manage difficult emotionsImportance of having good friendsU...
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How Men Can Lighten the Load
In this episode:James explores why so many men feel emotionally heavy — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. He unpacks how stress, emotional suppression, and unspoken tension can build up over time, and shares how to start releas...
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How Men Can Build Better Connection
Most men want deeper connection — with their partner, kids, mates… even themselves.But you can’t build quality connection with others if you’re disconnected from yourself.Connection isn’t just abou...
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51:44
How to Build Your Mental Fitness - Part 1
Most men train their bodies. Few train their minds.Mental fitness is about more than “positive thinking.”It’s the strength to face stress without breaking, to manage emotions instead of being controlled by th...
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How Men Can Bounce Back from Adversity
Life will knock you down.The question is — will you stay down, or will you rise again?Bouncing back from adversity isn’t about pretending you’re fine or forcing yourself to “tough it out.”It’s about building resi...
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How to Build Awareness of Your Values, Emotions and Purpose
Ever found yourself stuck — repeating the same unhelpful behaviours, not sure how to move forward?As men, we’re quick to problem-solve. Quick to judge ourselves. Quick to push harder.But without real understanding, we drift. We lo...
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How to Really Build Confidence - Without Perfection or Pretending
Most men think confidence means never failing. Or never doubting yourself.That’s wrong.Real confidence is built in the messy, uncomfortable moments — when you fail, doubt yourself, and still keep moving forward.<...
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How to Really Change Your Behaviour (Part 2)
Most people think behaviour change is about willpower — it’s not.It’s about setting up your environment, regulating your emotions, and building systems that make it easier to follow through, even on the hard days.
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56:32
How to Really Change Your Behaviour (part 1)
Why does change feel so hard — even when you want it?It’s not because you’re lazy.It’s not a willpower issue.And it’s not about needing more motivation.Real behaviour change starts beneath the surface — wi...
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