Beyond Just Business
Beyond Just Business is a podcast for people who know there’s more to life – and work – than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Paul and Andrew, it dives into the deeper questions behind success, fulfilment, and what it really means to thrive.
Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, they explore the mindsets, habits, and turning points that shape both our personal and professional lives. It’s about rethinking the rules, challenging assumptions, and discovering what matters most – beyond just business.
This isn’t about hustle culture or corporate clichés. It’s about the messy, meaningful space where real growth happens. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply figuring out your next step, you’ll find stories, insights, and ideas that speak to the heart of modern life.
Expect deep dives into the psychology of growth, the changing world of work, and how to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk – for real people, building real lives.
New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date.
Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to us at:
hello@beyondjustbusiness.com
Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/
Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/
Beyond Just Business
Masks & Mirrors: The Faces We Wear
We all wear masks — at work, in business, even at home. We polish our answers (“Ah sure, all grand”), hide our struggles, and show the version of ourselves that fits. But behind every mask is a mirror — people and situations reflecting something back to us that we might not yet see.
In this episode, we unpack what it means to live more authentically — to recognise the masks we wear, the reflections life sends us, and how self-awareness changes everything.
In this episode:
- Masks: the faces we wear to fit in, survive, or lead
- Mirrors: how others reflect traits we disown or deny
- The 4,628 traits we all share — and how that shapes self-worth
- Why authenticity feels risky (and how to drop the mask safely)
- The illusion of perfection — social, professional, and emotional
- How quiet reflection reconnects you to what’s real
Try this (Reflection Exercise):
At the end of the week, ask yourself:
1️⃣ What mask did I wear most often?
2️⃣ Who mirrored something uncomfortable back to me — and what was the lesson?
3️⃣ Where did I let myself be fully seen?
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome & M&M’s (sponsor still pending 😄)
3:15 Masks in business — “everything’s fine” culture
9:40 Mirrors & the law of reflection
14:20 4,628 human traits — what they reveal
22:10 How we project, disown, and overcompensate
31:00 Authenticity vs perception — being “too real”
39:25 Texts, tone, and hidden vulnerability
49:00 Society’s noise and the fear of being seen
58:00 The power of stillness & self-reflection
1:04:10 “Get comfortable doing nothing”
If this resonated:
- Subscribe for real conversations about business, mindset & meaning
- Comment: What mask do you wear most often—and what might it be hiding?
- Share with someone who looks “fine” but might need this reminder
New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date.
Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to us at:
hello@beyondjustbusiness.com
Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/
Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/