Welcome to This Is Balance, where we delve into the transformative journey of business owners seeking to improve both their work and life. I'm Andrew, your host, and guide on this adventure.
In this podcast, we delve into The 4 Keys Method, a unique and powerful framework designed to help business owners achieve balance, success, and fulfilment in every aspect of their lives.
But first, let me share a bit about my journey. For over a decade, I travelled the globe as a management consultant, assisting corporate leaders in building winning teams.
However, in 2017, my life took an unexpected turn when my wife left me.
This event prompted me to embark on a personal transformation, leading me to walk away from my lucrative consulting career and focus on redefining success on my own terms.
During this transformation, I had a vision: to share my journey with other business owners. I believed prioritising health and well-being would be the cornerstone of our collective success. Thus, I began documenting and sharing my experiences with peers, leading to remarkable results for myself and others.
I underwent a remarkable transformation through the implementation of The 4 Keys Method. Within just 12 weeks, I went from feeling mentally exhausted and physically unwell to experiencing newfound vitality and happiness. Encouraged by these results, I formed a mastermind group of like-minded entrepreneurs who sought to join me on this journey.
In January 2019, I published my book, "The 4 Keys," which quickly became a bestseller, further solidifying the impact of this transformative approach. Nine months later, my wife and I reconciled, embarking on a new adventure in Prague, where we welcomed our fourth child into the world in 2022.
Now, I lead a mastermind dedicated to teaching business owners how to achieve balance in their health, relationships, and mindset while growing their businesses. When I'm not coaching entrepreneurs, you can find me on the ice as a professional hockey coach, mentoring startups in Prague, or investing in innovative ventures.
Join me on This Is Balance Podcast as we explore the keys to unlocking success and fulfilment in business and life.
Let's embark on this journey together and build the business and life you love.
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Welcome to This Is Balance, where we delve into the transformative journey of business owners seeking to improve both their work and life. I'm Andrew, your host, and guide on this adventure.
In this podcast, we delve into The 4 Keys Method, a unique and powerful framework designed to help business owners achieve balance, success, and fulfilment in every aspect of their lives.
But first, let me share a bit about my journey. For over a decade, I travelled the globe as a management consultant, assisting corporate leaders in building winning teams.
However, in 2017, my life took an unexpected turn when my wife left me.
This event prompted me to embark on a personal transformation, leading me to walk away from my lucrative consulting career and focus on redefining success on my own terms.
During this transformation, I had a vision: to share my journey with other business owners. I believed prioritising health and well-being would be the cornerstone of our collective success. Thus, I began documenting and sharing my experiences with peers, leading to remarkable results for myself and others.
I underwent a remarkable transformation through the implementation of The 4 Keys Method. Within just 12 weeks, I went from feeling mentally exhausted and physically unwell to experiencing newfound vitality and happiness. Encouraged by these results, I formed a mastermind group of like-minded entrepreneurs who sought to join me on this journey.
In January 2019, I published my book, "The 4 Keys," which quickly became a bestseller, further solidifying the impact of this transformative approach. Nine months later, my wife and I reconciled, embarking on a new adventure in Prague, where we welcomed our fourth child into the world in 2022.
Now, I lead a mastermind dedicated to teaching business owners how to achieve balance in their health, relationships, and mindset while growing their businesses. When I'm not coaching entrepreneurs, you can find me on the ice as a professional hockey coach, mentoring startups in Prague, or investing in innovative ventures.
Join me on This Is Balance Podcast as we explore the keys to unlocking success and fulfilment in business and life.
Let's embark on this journey together and build the business and life you love.
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Welcome back to this balance, where we help you build a better business, body, relationships, and mindset. Today, I am diving into the body key and how to get fit and stay strong without sacrificing precious time as a business owner, especially if you're married with kids. Time is your most valuable resource.
You don't have hours to spend in the gym. And the good news is you don't need to.
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Hey!
Ever feel like running a business leaves little room for family and self-care?
If you’re a married business owner with kids, this episode of This is Balance is a must-listen.
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Bracknall, a business owner and father, who went from feeling overwhelmed and burned out to thriving in his business and personal life. Mark shares what changed for him when he embraced The 4 Keys Method.
Building a business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your relationships and health.
Ready to create a life that works for you, not against you?
Listen to this episode and see how The 4 Keys can help you lead with purpose and balance.
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This is Balance,
Andrew
P.S. Next episode, we’ll dive into actionable steps for building resilience and focus through The 4 Keys. Don’t miss it!
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One of the most challenging, but rewarding aspects of life as a business owner. Is leadership.
Whether you are leading a team or just leading yourself as a solo preneur, we are going to discuss how you can create a sustainable profitable business while keeping things simple, focusing on the right niche and building a life that works for you and your family.
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Work-life balance is one of the most significant struggles faced by modern men and women,
Especially for business owners with families.
We want to be successful in our businesses but also present for our partners and children.
We want to stay healthy, but sometimes, we feel like there should be more hours in the day.
It's a constant juggling act, and often, something has to give.
Welcome back to This is Balance, the podcast where I help you build a better business, body, relationship, and mindset.
In today's episode, I dive into how to use The 4 Keys method—creating a clear vision across these four areas is critical for high achievers like you—and why vision boards don't work.
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As business owners, we pour so much of ourselves into growing our businesses,
but let me ask you—are you giving the same energy to your health, relationships, and mindset? Or is something out of balance?
In the latest episode of This is Balance, I dive deep into how the 4 Keys Methodology can help you thrive not only in your business but in every area of your life.
🎧 Episode 4: The Power of Balance: How to Thrive in Business, Health, and Relationships
In this episode, I’ll show you how you can:
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, or you just want to create more harmony in your life, this episode will give you actionable steps to start seeing real change within the next 7 days. Imagine the impact on your business, your family, and even yourself when you achieve that balance.
Don't wait for something to break. It’s time to invest in yourself, your relationships, and your future.
Take a moment for yourself this week and reflect on what you truly want for your business, body, relationships, and mindset. I challenge you to take the first step toward living your vision today.
Let’s do this together.
Your best self—and your family—deserve it.
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Welcome back. This is episode two of the This is Balance podcast, where we help business owners build a better business, body, relationships, and mindset. Today. I want to share a personal story with you. A story that has deeply shaped who I am and why I'm so passionate about helping business owners. Like you find balance.
It's a story of my father, his rise to success is full and how it changed the course of my life.
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Welcome to This is Balance, with Andrew Sillitoe, a podcast for business owners who are working hard to build their companies but struggle to balance their professional lives with their personal well-being, health, and relationships.
In this introduction, I share my personal story and how The 4 Keys started.
I hope you will join me on this journey as I share everything I know about how to grow your business faster without sacrificing your health and relationships.
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6 Lessons I Learned About Visualisation for Sports That You Can Apply to Business
In this podcast, we will discuss the power of visualisation and how to shape your business and life to stay in flow.
We will embark on a profound journey into the world of visualisation and its transformative potential for your businesses and life.
As we approach the end of the year, as a leader, you would do well to tap into this remarkable tool.
It might sound like I getting a bit metaphysical, but stay with me.
Today, we'll explore the power of visualisation and its potential impact on your future.
I've personally witnessed how this practice has shaped my life, both in sports and in business.
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In the ever-demanding realm of modern business leadership, CEOs often find themselves juggling an avalanche of decisions and responsibilities that could make even a superhero's head spin.
The constant whirlwind of pressure can leave anyone feeling like they've stumbled into a tornado of stress and burnout. Amidst the chaos, focusing on those long-term goals can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
I this episode, I share 5 essential practices that will enable you to stay in flow.
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Flow and getting in the zone was my secret weapon, whether I was on the ice playing hockey, deeply immersed in a project, or captivating an audience through public speaking.
But, like all powerful tools, flow has its pitfalls. For me, the side effect of such intense focus was exhaustion — a kind of weariness that seeped into my bones and left me drained, especially when I needed to switch gears and be present for my family.
It's a familiar narrative for many high-achievers: giving every task, whether work or workout, a hundred per cent. When everything feels like it's set to the highest stakes, the pressure can be relentless.
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In the high-pressure business world, where every decision can make or break your company, the fear of failure and the stress of uncertain outcomes can often feel overwhelming.
As an international hockey player and now public speaker and coach, I’ve experienced the paralysing fear of failure firsthand.
However, I’ve also discovered a transformative path that can help you move from the struggle of denial to the freedom of flow.
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How can we remain consistently in Flow, ensuring peak performance?
The answer lies in anticipating the triggers that divert us from our optimal state.
During my early days as an athlete and later in my sales job, I was often caught off-guard by unforeseen disruptions that took me out of my groove.
In this episode I share tips and tools to identify your triggers and stay in flow.
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Have you ever had moments when the world falls away, and you’re entirely in the ‘now’?
This isn’t just a fleeting feeling but a scientifically backed phenomenon known as ‘flow’, first identified by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
When not managed effectively, the ‘mist’, comprised of internal and external triggers, clouds our clarity, disrupting the harmony of our mind and environment.
I remember during hockey games, every pass and shot seemed effortless. I felt invincible. But there were games clouded by distractions and self-doubt. This experience I coined as the ‘mist’ in my book Managing The Mist.
While flow emerges as the hero, guiding us towards unparalleled performance and blissful immersion, the mist is its formidable antagonist.
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Last week, I learned more about the profound connection between risk and life and the thread that runs through the very fabric of our existence.
I had the privilege to spend 90 minutes talking with Geoff Trickey, a charted psychologist who it’s an honour to call my friend. We talked about risk, human psychology and peak performance.
Geoff is the creator of Risk Type Compass. The design of the Risk Type Compass is striking in terms of (a) its psychological reasoning and (b) its technical test development perspective. It offers an innovative conceptualisation of personality related to risk perception, threat reaction, and propensity for risk-taking.
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Let’s start with a bold statement: The best athletes who compete at the top level know their skill set inside out. They understand their strengths and where they can add value to their teams.
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In this podcast, I share 4 Ways to Achieve Flow Amidst Life's Chaos.
Navigating the demands and challenges of life often feels like trying to peer through a foggy window.
My journey with "Managing The Mist" has illuminated a path to profound clarity within this chaos.
This transformative experience has guided me towards achieving clarity in four remarkable ways since I penned the first edition in 2013.
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Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and international speaker. Starting with nothing, he built successful multi-million dollar businesses in Australia, UK and Singapore.
By working with some of the world’s most successful people, Daniel discovered there are 5 strengths that the top entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders possess.
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