In this episode, Kay sits down with Derek Rowe, founder of Body Shape Performance — the most successful personal training gym in the South East of Ireland. Derek’s story is one of grit, resilience, and personal transformation. From falling into drugs at age 12 to leading one of Ireland’s top fitness brands, Derek proves that your past doesn’t define you — your choices do. He shares how to build mental and physical strength through self-leadership, why matching your words with your actions is everything, and how mastering your self-talk can completely change your life and business. This episode is raw, real, and full of the kind of truth bombs that make you re-evaluate how you show up for yourself and others.
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) – Derek’s story: from the edge of life to finding purpose through fitness
(04:20) – The importance of self-talk: mastering your inner dialogue
(09:35) – Why environment shapes you — but doesn’t define you
(14:50) – “Losers talk, legends walk” — aligning actions with words
(19:25) – Leadership through honesty and directness
(23:40) – Lessons from real life that no school can teach you
(28:10) – How to rebuild your mindset when you’re stuck in a rut
(32:55) – Helping others become the ultimate version of themselves
Guest Bio
Derek Rowe is the founder of Body Shape Performance, Ireland’s leading personal training gym, where he helps clients transform not just their physiques but their mindset and habits. His mission is to teach people how to create lasting change through discipline, focus, and environment. Through his Ultimate Physique System, Derek now works with men globally, helping them master fitness, mindset, and self-leadership. His coaching combines motivation, training, and mental conditioning to help people become the best version of themselves — inside and out.
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