In this episode of "Wellth Talks," hosts Garry Kelly, Niall Leyden, and Pádraic Ó Máille explore the emotional challenges of entrepreneurial loneliness, especially since the 2008 economic crash. They share personal stories and discuss how isolation and worry affect business leaders. The hosts introduce a practical six-question framework, inspired by Dale Carnegie, to help manage anxiety and uncertainty. Emphasising the importance of honest conversations, peer support, and self-reflection, the episode encourages entrepreneurs to confront their worries, seek connection, and use actionable strategies to regain clarity, resilience, and peace of mind.
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Disclaimer: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited, a firm that is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and are not recommendations or financial advice and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity.
Introduction and Theme Setting (00:00:00) Podcast and hosts introduced; episode theme of entrepreneurial loneliness and its relevance to business leaders.
Reflecting on the 2008 Economic Crash (00:01:18) Discussion of the 2008 crash’s impact on business owners, personal experiences, and the legacy of trauma and worry.
The Nature of Worry and Mindset (00:02:15) Exploring how worry affects entrepreneurs, mindset choices, and the ongoing struggle to manage anxiety.
Dale Carnegie’s Story and the Six-Question Formula (00:04:06) Introduction to Dale Carnegie’s background and the origin of his six-question formula for conquering worry.
Applying the Six Questions: Real-Life Example (00:05:47) A practical example of using the six-question formula with a struggling business owner during the recession.
Using the Formula with Clients and Teams (00:09:24) How the six questions can be used with clients, teams, and in sales to enable problem-solving and action.
The Formula’s Broader Application (00:10:34) Adapting the six questions for personal challenges, such as academic worries, and encouraging self-identification of problems.
Liberation Through the Formula and Defining Wealth (00:11:42) How the formula liberates clients, even wealthy ones, and a discussion on the true meaning of wealth as freedom from worry.
Entrepreneurial Loneliness and Social Masks (00:13:02) The pressure to always appear successful, the isolation it causes, and the reality of business ups and downs.
The Importance of Peer Groups and Sharing (00:14:52) Value of peer support, sharing problems, and the decline in close friendships due to modern life and social media.
Recap and Repetition of the Six Questions (00:17:11) Restating the six questions, emphasizing their power, and sharing another real-life example of confronting financial fears.
The Power of Writing Things Down (00:20:48) Advice to write out worries and answers to the six questions for greater clarity and subconscious impact.
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:21:50) Encouragement to use the six questions, join peer groups, and closing thanks from the hosts.
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