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March 17, 2025 52 mins

Imagine being 20, healthy and successful.

You’re a manager, leading teams, you have 2 Honours degrees, everything is going well.

Now imagine you suffer a brain injury that leaves you with Tourette’s syndrome.

You can’t speak, you tic involuntarily, you swear, you whistle. Doctors tell you not to bother with work and just claim benefits from now on.

This was what happened to my inspirational guest Luke Manton. His life was turned upside down when he developed Tourette’s syndrome. But he didn’t want to let others tell him he can’t.

After some very dark times in his life he is now runs running his own highly successful VA agency, employing staff, and a TEDX speaker, because Tourette’s does not define him or stop him.

 

But he wouldn’t change a thing if he could go back…

 

So, what about you? Is there something you use to prove people wrong, to show the world you can?

Or is there something currently holding you back that you need to let go of?

Running a business is full of challenges that need to be overcome. Luke is the most incredible example of this that I know.

 

“I’d choose Tourette’s every time”– Luke

 

You’ll hear about:

 

00:00 - Embracing Change: The Journey with Tourette's

02:49 - From Job Rejections to Entrepreneurial Success

06:11 - Overcoming Discrimination: The Impact of Tourette's

08:59 - Building a Business: The Birth of Manson Executives

11:50 - The Power of Support: Finding Allies in Adversity

14:55 - Defying Expectations: Proving the Naysayers Wrong

18:01 - Activism and Advocacy: Raising Awareness for Tourette's

20:56 - Parenthood and Perseverance: The Journey to Adoption

23:45 - The Role of Social Media: Sharing the Story

27:01 - Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations and Goals

33:09 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Acceptance

37:30 - The Power of Mindset and Resilience

40:33 - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

46:33 - Promoting Understanding and Kindness in Society

 

Connect with Luke:

 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemantonme/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ticcedtok

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukemanton92/?hl=en

 

Manton Executives:

 

Website - https://www.mantonexecutives.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mantonexecutives/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantonexecutives/?hl=en

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mantonexecutives

 

Connect with me:

 

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

 

Find out about The HoLT:

 

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity 

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

 

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