Is This You?
Is This You? PODCAST
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a life and career you love? The Is This You? Podcast brings you face-to-face with elite leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performers who've navigated the challenges, setbacks, and triumphs that come with pursuing excellence. Hosted by the Is This You? coaching team, each episode goes beyond the highlight reel to uncover the real backstories, pivotal decisions, and mindset shifts that shaped their success.
If you're a business owner, executive, or someone striving for more, these conversations deliver practical insights, fresh perspectives, and the kind of honest wisdom you won't find anywhere else. From navigating pressure and finding clarity to building resilience and leading with purpose, our guests share what it truly takes to live well - professionally and personally. This isn't just another business podcast; it's a blueprint for lives well lived!
Tune in, get inspired, and discover what's possible when you take action.
Ready to start your own journey? Get in touch with the Is This You? team and begin building the business, career, and life you deserve.
Is This You?
Episode 7: Paul Lancaster – The Art of Business Superconnecting and Building the North East's Startup Community
In this energetic and insightful conversation, Phil Gray sits down with Paul Lancaster, founder of PLATFORM networking events and UK Startup Week, to explore the power of connection and community in business. Recorded ahead of UK Startup Week in June, this episode captures Paul's vision for bringing entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders together to create real opportunities and lasting relationships.
Paul is a true business superconnector—someone who doesn't just network, but actively builds bridges between people, ideas, and opportunities. In this episode, he shares his journey from recognising a gap in the North East's business ecosystem to creating PLATFORM and UK Startup Week, two initiatives that have become cornerstones of the region's entrepreneurial landscape.
From the strategies behind building meaningful networks to the mindset required to connect authentically and add value, Paul breaks down what it takes to become a superconnector in your industry. He also discusses the importance of community, collaboration over competition, and why the North East is one of the most exciting places to build a business right now.
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand your network, a business owner wanting to create more opportunities, or simply someone who believes in the power of connection, Paul's insights will inspire you to show up, reach out, and build relationships that matter.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about community, collaboration, and the incredible things that happen when you bring the right people together.