IT’S NOT SO LONELY AT THE TOP

Brian Sagaseta's Testimonial

In this episode of It’s Not So Lonely at the Top, Pete is joined by Brian Sagaseta from Chiltern Distribution, a business leader who has been part of the INSLATT journey through one-to-one coaching, leadership development, vision and values work, motivational mapping, and the mastermind community. Brian shares openly about the impact coaching has had on him as a leader, the value of having space to think, and how being surrounded by other ambitious business owners has helped him gain clarity, confidence, and perspective. They explore what it really means to lead a growing business, why personal development is not a luxury but a leadership responsibility, and how the right support can help you make better decisions, build stronger teams, and stop carrying everything alone. This is a powerful conversation about growth, accountability, self-awareness, and the quiet transformation that happens when leaders invest in themselves as much as they invest in their business. Perfect for business owners, directors, and senior leaders who know they want to grow — but do not want to do it alone. About Brian Brian Sagaseta is a business leader at Chiltern Distribution, a company focused on delivering high standards across logistics, transport, and customer service. Over recent years, Brian has invested in his own leadership development and the development of his team. Through one-to-one coaching, the INSLATT mastermind, motivational mapping, and vision and values work, he has taken a proactive approach to building a stronger, clearer, and more aligned business. Brian is passionate about doing things properly, leading with honesty, and creating a business that is not only successful, but also built on strong values, accountability, and continuous improvement. His journey reflects what many leaders experience: the pressure of carrying responsibility, the need for trusted support, and the real value of stepping out of the day-to-day to work on yourself, your team, and the future of the business. 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in: Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, wellbeing strategies, and building a high-performance team. Join the Community: Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/].   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it. Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt. 🎧 Why Listen? * Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. * Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. * Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach. * Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. 🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey. 📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/] New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/ [https://www.peterushmer.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/] Your guest today is Brian Sagaseta -  Links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sagaseta-3b6b14a6/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sagaseta-3b6b14a6/] The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

Stop Emotional Eating

Most people don’t have a food problem… they have an emotional one. In this episode, Pete sits down with Luke Harrison to unpack the truth about emotional eating—and why willpower isn’t the answer most people think it is. They move beyond the noise of diets, calorie counting, and quick fixes, and get to what actually works: building a way of eating that fuels performance, fits real life, and doesn’t fall apart under pressure. Luke challenges the traditional “diet” mindset, showing why short-term restriction often leads to long-term frustration. Instead, he breaks down how to create a sustainable lifestyle approach—one built on three pillars: enjoyment, effectiveness, and sustainability. The conversation gets practical too. From simple meal prep hacks using everyday office tools, to creating go-to meals that satisfy both physically and emotionally, this is about making good nutrition easy—even on your busiest days. They also tackle emotional eating head-on. Not with guilt or rigid rules, but with awareness and smarter substitutes—helping you stay consistent without feeling deprived. Because the goal isn’t perfection… it’s control without obsession. Intermittent fasting gets a reality check as well. Done right, it can work. Done wrong, it can backfire. Luke shares when it helps, when it doesn’t, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. This episode is a reset for anyone who’s tired of starting over. If you want to eat better, think clearer, and perform at a higher level—without swinging between extremes—this one’s for you. About the Guest Luke John Harrison is a coach, gym owner, and podcast host helping men over 35 rebuild their energy, discipline, and self-respect in a world that’s quietly grinding them down. After more than a decade running a successful private gym and coaching hundreds of clients, Luke has become known for his no-nonsense approach to fitness, mindset, and personal responsibility, cutting through quick fixes, hustle culture, and surface-level motivation. He’s on a mission to help men break free from burnout, poor habits, alcohol-led coping, and the slow erosion of confidence that often comes with work, family pressure, and modern life. His work focuses on building physical strength, emotional resilience, and long-term consistency, not just “getting in shape,” but becoming someone you actually respect again. Two time author, renowned speaker and relentless content producer Luke prides himself on output and the power in showing up every day to help people move forward Links - https://www.facebook.com/luke.j.harrison.31 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in: Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, wellbeing strategies, and building a high-performance team. Join the Community: Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/].   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it. Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt. 🎧 Why Listen? * Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. * Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. * Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach. * Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. 🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey. 📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/] New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/ [https://www.peterushmer.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/] Your guest today is Luke Harrison -  Links - https://www.facebook.com/luke.j.harrison.31 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

S1 Ep18 Meet Luke Harrison - Coach & Gym Owner

What happens when you stop waiting to feel motivated… and start choosing discipline instead? In this episode of It’s Not So Lonely at the Top, Pete sits down with Luke Harrison a man who rebuilt his life from the ground up. From battling bullying, anxiety, and Tourette’s, to leaving a secure career in plumbing, Luke’s journey is a powerful reminder that real change starts with one decision: taking responsibility. Luke shares how he transformed a £100 speaker and six bootcamp clients into a thriving fitness community one that not only survived COVID but retained 70% of its members by adapting fast and embracing hybrid training. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just consistency, community, and showing up when it’s hard. This conversation goes deeper than fitness. It’s about resilience when life throws punches. It’s about facing public criticism and still standing by your message. And it’s about understanding that motivation is fleeting… but discipline is always available. Expect straight-talking insights on: * Why consistency beats intensity every time * The “two-day rule” that protects your momentum * How structure actually creates freedom * Turning setbacks into stepping stones, not stop signs * Why self-respect not motivation is the real driver of success Luke doesn’t dress it up. He lives it. Early nights, no shortcuts, no excuses just a relentless commitment to growth, impact, and living with intention. If you’re tired of starting and stopping… If you know you’re capable of more but keep drifting… This episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. About the Guest Luke John Harrison is a coach, gym owner, and podcast host helping men over 35 rebuild their energy, discipline, and self-respect in a world that’s quietly grinding them down. After more than a decade running a successful private gym and coaching hundreds of clients, Luke has become known for his no-nonsense approach to fitness, mindset, and personal responsibility, cutting through quick fixes, hustle culture, and surface-level motivation. He’s on a mission to help men break free from burnout, poor habits, alcohol-led coping, and the slow erosion of confidence that often comes with work, family pressure, and modern life. His work focuses on building physical strength, emotional resilience, and long-term consistency, not just “getting in shape,” but becoming someone you actually respect again. Two time author, renowned speaker and relentless content producer Luke prides himself on output and the power in showing up every day to help people move forward Links - https://www.facebook.com/luke.j.harrison.31 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in: Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, wellbeing strategies, and building a high-performance team. Join the Community: Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/].   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it. Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt. 🎧 Why Listen? * Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. * Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. * Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach. * Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. 🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey. 📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/] New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/ [https://www.peterushmer.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/] Your guest today is Luke Harrison -  Links - https://www.facebook.com/luke.j.harrison.31 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

Tim & Pete on Mental Health

What if we’ve been looking at mental health the wrong way? After our interview with Tim Harris, we kept the mics rolling… and went somewhere deeper. This isn’t a polished, “say-the-right-thing” conversation. It’s raw, honest, and at times… a little uncomfortable. We explore a perspective that might divide opinion: Can self-development and personal growth actually improve mental health? Not ignore it. Not dismiss it. But strengthen it. We talk about: * The difference between support and self-responsibility * Whether modern leadership leans too heavily on protection over resilience * How discomfort, accountability, and growth might be part of the solution—not the problem * And where the line is between pushing yourself forward… and knowing when to seek help This is not about minimising mental health challenges. It’s about expanding the conversation. Because if we only ever treat the symptoms… are we missing the opportunity to build stronger, more resilient people in the process? About the Guest Tim Harris helps successful leaders stop drifting and start leading with intention. A former Global Head turned coach and EOS Implementer, he reinvented his life after burnout by rowing across the Atlantic. Now he challenges entrepreneurs to choose discomfort over comfort, build real accountability, and create businesses that don’t quietly consume their lives. Links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in: Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, wellbeing strategies, and building a high-performance team. Join the Community: Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/].   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it. Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt. 🎧 Why Listen? * Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. * Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. * Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach. * Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. 🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey. 📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/] New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/ [https://www.peterushmer.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/] Your guest today is Tim Harris -  Links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

S1 Ep17 Meet Tim Harris - Coach & EOS Implementor

Most people look at leadership from the outside and see success… Titles, growth, momentum. But what they don’t see… is the quiet drift. The slow move away from intention. The compromises that stack up. The moment where high performance starts to cost more than it gives. Today’s guest knows that feeling better than most. Tim Harris built a career at the top level…until burnout forced a different conversation. And instead of ignoring it… he did something most wouldn’t even consider. He rowed across the Atlantic. Not for a medal. Not for recognition. But to confront something deeper. Now, he works with leaders and entrepreneurs to help them stop drifting… and start leading with intention. In this conversation, we go beyond the résumé. We talk about burnout, integrity, discomfort, and accountability… and what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t quietly consume your life. Because success without alignment? It’s just a slower way to burn out. About the Guest Tim Harris helps successful leaders stop drifting and start leading with intention. A former Global Head turned coach and EOS Implementer, he reinvented his life after burnout by rowing across the Atlantic. Now he challenges entrepreneurs to choose discomfort over comfort, build real accountability, and create businesses that don’t quietly consume their lives. Links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in: Entrepreneurship, service business growth, leadership, scaling trades businesses, wellbeing strategies, and building a high-performance team. Join the Community: Interested in joining Pete and other high-performing leaders in the Mastermind? Find out more about how we challenge and support each other at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/].   ABOUT 🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it. Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt. 🎧 Why Listen? * Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. * Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. * Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach. * Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. 🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey. 📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ [https://www.inslatt.co.uk/] New episodes are released weekly on a Wednesday at 6am Your host is Pete Rushmer - https://www.peterushmer.com/ [https://www.peterushmer.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterushmer/] Your guest today is Tim Harris -  Links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eostimharris/] The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.