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Unlock Your Mindset

Unlock Your Mindset

by Steve Rawlingson

Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement

Season 1

Cyrus Pattinson: Fighting Adversity in and out of the Ring

This week on Unlock your Mindset, I’m joined by Cyrus Ramone Pattinson. Cyrus is a British professional boxer and was an amateur boxer for Great Britain and Birtley ABC.    Cyrus was born in Ashington and raised in Alnwick. He left school to complete a sports scholarship at Gateshead College, focusing solely on boxing. However, he first turned to boxing as a form of self-expression which had a huge impact on his life early on.    In this episode, we're unlocking the mindset of a sporting professional. We delve into the adversities Cyrus faced growing up and how his grit and determination led him to being an undefeated professional for Matchroom Boxing.     The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go…     Connect:     Cyrus: https://www.instagram.com/cyrusramone?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/ 

Toby Bridges: Maintaining Innovation in a 4th Gen Family Business

This week on Unlock your Mindset, I’m joined by Toby Bridges. Toby is the fourth generation of the family business, NBT Group Ltd. He’s worked there since 1993, becoming CEO in 2008.     Under Toby’s tenure, the company’s value grew from £3m to £14m in just three years. As a result, NBT Group made the prestigious North East’s 50 fastest growing companies list for two years in a row. In 2014, Toby went on to become the founding director for Vytech Solutions Limited, a technology led business based in Newcastle.    In this episode, we chat to Toby about the changes and innovations he introduced to the family business, and the struggles he’s faced as a result. He shares valuable insights on how he navigated uncontrollable adversities, and what he’s doing to steer the company towards a more sustainable future.     The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go…     Connect:     Toby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobybridges/  Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/ 

Charlie Hoult: An Insatiable Passion for Business

This week on Unlock your Mindset, I’m chatting to Charlie Hoult. Charlie was founder and chief executive of marcom group Loewy – building the business to £50m and going from four to 400 staff. He is MD of Hoults Yard and chair-angel of UK-leading digital recruiter Futureheads. Charlie is the fourth generation of the Hoult family business which has evolved from a removals company to a dynamic business village. But Charlie didn’t start his journey in the family business… In this episode we’re chatting about what makes Charlie Hoult who he is, how he started his journey into tech businesses and what drives his passion for entrepreneurship. We’ll discover the life lessons he’s learnt throughout his career and cover some valuable key advice that will help any entrepreneur on their business journey. The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go… Connect: Charlie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliehoult/ Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/

Chloë Clover: Wander's Unstoppable Ambitions to Becoming #1

This week on Unlock your Mindset, I’m chatting to Chloë Clover, the Co-Founder and CEO of the multi-award-winning agency: Wander. Wander is a Personality First Content Agency disrupting the way businesses market themselves online. Wander was formed in 2018, and since then they have worked with some of the biggest brands on the planet. They craft next level campaigns and create boundary breaking content & social. Clover’s hard work and ambitions certainly haven’t gone unrecognised. She appeared in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting her as a trailblazer and new world entrepreneur. Clover was also awarded 'Emerging Talent' at the Entrepreneurs Forum Awards and ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ at the Tees Businesswoman Awards. In this episode, we’re chatting about where Wander came from, Chloë’s journey so far, the highs and lows of business and life, and what the future is shaping up to be. Chloë's unstoppable energy is infectious, and her ambitions in business are truly inspiring. The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go… Connect: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/ Chloë: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-clover/ This podcast was produced by Moja.

Nigel Mills: Building a Global Luxury Whiskey Brand

This time on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to the person behind the The World’s Best Single Malt Whiskey. Nigel Mills CBE is a serial entrepreneur. Along with Paul Currie and Dr Alan Rutherford, Nigel co-founded The Lakes Distillery Co plc in 2012. From working at Price Waterhouse Coopers, to building a chain of award-winning convenience stores and a property portfolio, Nigel is now on the path to establishing a global luxury whiskey brand. In this episode, Nigel reveals his entrepreneurial journey and the path he travelled to get to where he is today. How did he get there? It’s time to unlock his mindset… Connect: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/ Nigel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-john-mills-cbe-6a555042/

Bill Scott OBE: Scaling your Business is an Ultramarathon

This week on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to the Chief Executive of Wilton Universal Group, Bill Scott. Bill started Wilton Universal Group at the age of 32. Wilton Universal Group has achieved unparalleled success specialising in designing, manufacturing, coating and loading out large, complicated structures for the Offshore Oil & Gas, Subsea, Marine, Decommissioning, Offshore Wind and more latterly the defence Industry. Bill is passionate about all things to do with engineering and coating, creating opportunities for apprentices, equal rights for women, workplace health & safety and supporting local charities. He is a keen advocate of supporting the UK supply chain and his biggest passion is to inspire the next generation. In this episode, Bill shares his business journey from starting his apprenticeship at 18, to where he is now. We discuss the mindset and drive that it takes to lead a company with an £85m turnover. The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go… Connect: Bill Scott OBE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-scott-obe-dl-34106922/ X/Twitter: @BillScottWilton Steve Rawlingson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/

Atul Malhotra: Navigating the Dynamics of Family Business

Unlock: The mindset of the Malhotra Group COO. This week on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to the COO of the Malhotra Group, Atul Malhotra. Atul joined the group in 2003, following in the footsteps of his dad and Uncle who had paved the way. However, it wasn’t all served to him on a silver spoon. Far from it. Atul started from the bottom, working in every facet of the business. His journey through working in the family business has been instrumental in shaping Atul into the businessman he is today. In this episode, Atul shares insights into the Malhotra Group’s business and how it has grown since its establishment in 1991. He also talks about how he started in the business, and his learnings that have led him to where he is today. The journey to success starts here. So let’s go… Connect with Atul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atul-malhotra-5b052a37/ Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/

Sophie Milliken: Adversity can be a Superpower

This week on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to award-winning businesswoman, author, podcaster and proud solo mum, Sophie Milliken. Starting out on the John Lewis graduate scheme fresh from uni, Sophie left in 2013 to start her first business venture. Since then, she has exited that business and founded a new business in early 2022, Moja. Moja work with entrepreneurs and senior executives to amplify their personal profiles and become known authorities in their industries. Alongside this, Sophie has written two books, launched a new podcast, is chair of Smart Works Newcastle, and was recognised with an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours List for services to Business and to Education. But it’s not all been smooth sailing. In this episode, Sophie delves into the adversities faced when exiting her first business, navigating single parenthood and how she got to where she is today. The journey to success starts here. So let’s go… Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/ Connect with Sophie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Listen to Sophie's podcast Beyond the Bio: https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-bio-with-sophie-milliken/ This podcast was produced by Moja.

Pete Watson: Discipline Tops Motivation

Unlock: The mindset of a tech CEO. This week on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to CEO of Atlas Cloud, Pete Watson. A former recruiter, Pete took time off to study an MBA and then formed Atlas Cloud to solve unmet IT needs in the SME space. He led the company through its start-up phase to become a recognised player in the managed services sector. In this episode, Pete shares his story of becoming a CEO at 30, and how his values in discipline got him to where he is today. We delve into Pete’s mindset of becoming his own boss, fuelled by his desire for freedom. The journey to success starts here. So, let’s go… Connect with Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petewatsonatlas/ Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/

Neil Stephenson: Scaling to £30m and Beyond

Unlock: The mindset of a tech entrepreneur. This week on Unlock Your Mindset, I’m talking to North East tech entrepreneur, Neil Stephenson. From marketing executive to CEO of Onyx Group, Neil gained his experience in managing the growth and development of this very fast-growing business focused on internet and technology solutions. Neil was the driver in growing that business from less than £1m turnover to £30m. He exited the business in June 2016 when Onyx was acquired in a deal reportedly worth £65m. In this episode, Neil shares his story of where he started to where he is today, and the mindset he’s had throughout his journey. He’s faced many adversities through his career, and he shares insights and tips on how to overcome these challenges . The journey to success starts here. So let’s go… Connect with Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilstephenson Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrawlingson/

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