In 2008 I was laid off from my awesome job as an IT professional, and although I did not know it at the time, it was the best thing that could ever happen to me.

My stressful layoff opened up my eyes to the transformation world of personal development, and since then I’ve transitioned my own career with different roles, trained and coached many people around the world, and I am healthier and have a much better work-life balance, too.

I did not go to Cambridge and I am not a world-famous motivational speaker with millions of fans around the world, yet. I am, however, a person who knows that being successful in life and work is about mastering your own life first, and then using that experience to help others to transform and succeed in their lives too.

My goals in life are not to buy an island, drive a Ferrari or live in a 10-bedroom mansion in plains of Alderley Edge. My goals are instead to be a catalyst for everyone around me through the actions that I take, the lessons that I learn and the service and happiness I can share with others.

When I am not working, I like to go road cycling, play golf, work out or go for walks with my wife Jen.