Build Your Purpose Podcast with Tom Hicks

Ep 25: Fraser Goatcher - DOR Leicester Tigers Women

Episode 25 kicks off with someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, Fraser Goatcher, now Director of Women’s Rugby at Leicester Tigers. Fraser and I first worked together through the Sussex rugby county programmes, so it’s been brilliant to watch his journey from the grassroots game through to the elite level. In this episode, we reflect on that journey, the experiences that shaped him as a coach and leader, and the work he’s doing now within one of the biggest women’s rugby programmes in the country. It’s been great seeing him go from strength to strength over the years, and this conversation gives a real insight into the passion, hard work and people-first approach that have helped him get there.

Ep 24: Jo Bradshaw - The 7 Summits

Jo Bradshaw is a mountaineer who has climbed the seven summits, including Everest, and supports mental health charities. What does it really take to climb the world’s highest peaks—and more importantly, to build a life that actually feels meaningful? In this episode, we sit down with Jo Bradshaw—one of the few people on Earth to complete the legendary Seven Summits, including Mount Everest—to uncover the deeper lessons behind her extraordinary journey. But this isn’t just a story about mountains. It’s about redefining success. Jo shares how chasing summits led her to a much bigger purpose: supporting mental health through charities like Place2Be, and why she believes happiness—not achievement—is the real measure of success. You’ll learn: * Why focusing on the journey—not the destination—changes everything * How resilience is built (and why you don’t need a mountain to develop it) * What it truly means to find your personal summit * How purpose and happiness fuel long-term success If you’re chasing big goals, feeling stuck, or questioning what success really looks like—this conversation will challenge your perspective and leave you thinking differently. Standout moments: “Happiness is success, whatever that looks like.” “Live in the moment to reach your goals.” “Supporting mental health charities is my purpose.” This is more than an interview—it’s a mindset shift. Listen now and start climbing your own Everest.

Ep 23: Sean Conway - Built for the Long Run

Sean Conway is an record setting endurance adventurer, author and speaker known for taking on long, demanding challenges and seeing them through with consistency and determination. From completing a self-supported triathlon the length of Great Britain to cycling around the world and completing 105 full Ironman distance triathlons in 105 days, Sean's CV of accomplishments is nothing short of outstanding. In this episode of Build Your Purpose, Sean shares the route that led him here. We talk about the decisions that changed his direction, setbacks he has faced along the way, and what success has come to mean for him over time. We also explore Sean’s motivations and what continues to drive him, alongside his approach to goals and everyday life. He speaks honestly about discipline, managing self-doubt, and the value of doing the basics well. It is a grounded conversation that offers a clear reminder that building purpose often comes from taking action, staying consistent and committing to the process.

Ep 22: Andy Long- Challenging MND in the Sahara

This week we’re joined by former England rugby union player turned performance coach, Andy Long. From representing clubs like Bath, Newcastle Falcons, and Northampton Saints, to earning 2 England caps between 1997–2001, Andy’s journey through elite sport has shaped the powerful mindset he now shares with others. After his playing career, Andy went on to become Director of Rugby at Bishop’s Stortford RFC, and today helps people unlock resilience, achieve peak performance, and improve overall wellbeing. But what really sets this episode apart is Andy’s incredible work as Patron of Challenging MND, a charity dedicated to improving quality of life and creating meaningful memories for those living with motor neurone disease. Last year, he pushed a wheelchair alongside Alex Gibson in the London Marathon. And now… he’s taking on the brutal Marathon des Sables, aiming to raise £70k for this life-changing cause. Let’s get behind Andy and this incredible mission 🙌 To donate visit: https://givestar.io/gs/andy-long--marathon-de-sables-2026 To run along with Andy on the MdS - https://challengingmnd.enthuse.com/cf/marathon-de-sables-63d09 Go listen to his full story on the latest episode of Build Your Purpose now 🎧 @challengingmnd @andy_long_impact2 @therippleeffect.london

Ep 21: Darren Edwards - Redefining Impossible

Darren Edwards is a world leading adaptive adventurer. After a climbing accident at 26 years old left him unable to walk he has gone on to achieve some incredible things. From recovery he went on to complete a record breaking kayaking expedition across the length of the UK as well as numerous other challenges including a world record attempt on the South Pole Darren is also a speaker and author who is on a mission to get you to Redefine Your Impossible This conversation left me with so many great lessons, including: To continue to have the confidence to take big risks And not to be afraid of failure and take on challenges some might say are too big If you are inspired by Darren's story, be sure to follow him : @darrenedwards_adventurer And, like and subscribe and - if you can! - leave a 5 star review All the best, Tom