Confessions of a Leader

16/09/2026

CONFESSIONS OF A LEADER IS CHANGING…

Over the last year, you’ve seen the journey.

We’ve documented the early mornings, late nights, meetings, wins, losses, restructures, difficult conversations, family moments, travelling, growth and the absolute chaos that sometimes comes with running businesses.

You’ve basically come along for the ride.

But now it’s time for Confessions of a Leader to evolve.

From next week, the day-to-day format is changing and Confessions of a Leader becomes a weekly podcast.

Some weeks it’ll be Lee, solo and completely unfiltered, taking one subject and going deep business, leadership, money, parenting, relationships, mental health, success, failure and the things people are sometimes too afraid to talk about.

Other weeks, we’ll be bringing in guests entrepreneurs, business leaders and people with incredible stories — for proper conversations.

No scripts.

No pretending everything is perfect.

Just honest conversations about leadership, business and life.

To everyone who has watched, commented, shared, messaged and supported the journey so far THANK YOU. ❤️

You’ve helped take Confessions of a Leader from an idea into something we genuinely believe can become much bigger.

90+ episodes later, the next chapter starts now. 🔥

And we want YOU involved…

👇 Who would you like to see sitting across the table from Lee?

Tag them below. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, sportspeople, inspirational people whoever you think has a story worth hearing.

Welcome to the next chapter of Confessions of a Leader. 🎙️

04/09/2026

This weeks episode is out back after a 4 months break.

Check out episode 90 on YouTube now

But it got me thinking. January is when we traditionally reset: new...

20/06/2026

“Where have you been?”

I’ve had a few messages recently asking why I’ve been quiet on here.

The truth is… I’ve been busy living it, not posting it.

The last few months have been some of the most challenging, emotional, rewarding and transformative of my life.

Businesses have grown.
New opportunities have opened up.
New partnerships have been formed.
I’ve met some incredible people.
I’ve had to make some difficult decisions.
And I’ve had to learn some hard lessons.

One thing I’ve realised is this…

Not everyone wants to see you grow.

Not everyone wants to see you succeed.

Some people are happy for you… right up until the point you start outgrowing the version of you they’re comfortable with.

The moment you stop being controlled…
The moment you start setting boundaries…
The moment you start thinking bigger…
The moment you stop accepting less than you deserve…

That’s when some people will try to tear you down.

Not because you’re doing anything wrong.

But because your growth reminds them of what they’re not doing.

I’ve had people doubt me.
I’ve had people criticise me.
I’ve had people talk about me behind my back.
I’ve had people try to pull me backwards.

And do you know what?

I’m still here.

Still building.
Still learning.
Still growing.
Still moving forward.

Because I’ve learnt that if you’re going to do anything meaningful in life, criticism comes with the territory.

You can either spend your life trying to keep everyone happy…

Or you can focus on becoming the person you were created to be.

I’ve chosen the second option.

So if I’ve been quiet, don’t mistake silence for inactivity.

I’ve been working.

And trust me…

We’re only just getting started. 🔥

PersonalDevelopment

16/05/2026

🎙️ Business. Leadership. Family. Growth. The wins, the pressure, the mistakes… and the lessons in between.

Over the last year I’ve built something I’m incredibly proud of a place where I can share the reality of entrepreneurship and leadership with no filters and no fluff.

Through my YouTube channel I’m bringing together:

🎓 Apollo Business and Life Coaching
🚀 Entrepreneur Mastermind
💼 Sales & Leadership Training
🎙️ Confessions of a Leader
🧠 Man Up Podcast

This isn’t theory from textbooks.

It’s real stories from building businesses, restructuring teams, acquisitions, leadership challenges, family life, scaling companies, tough decisions and everything that happens behind closed doors.

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, leader, or someone wanting to level up there’s content in there for you.

I’ve now shared 80+ episodes of Confessions of a Leader and we’re only getting started. Recent episodes cover leadership, mental health, growth, parenting, scaling, networking, restructuring and the reality of running businesses in today’s world. (YouTube)

👇 Subscribe and join the journey:

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24/04/2026

Episode 86: Confessions of a Leader Scaling Plans, Global Clients & Real-World Chaos

This episode captures a fast-paced few days of coaching, growth, and reality checks.

Tuesday started strong with a 1-to-1 coaching session, setting the tone for the day. From there it was into a content shoot and a visit to the podcast studio, continuing to build the brand and message.
Then it was London-bound, meeting at the office to roll out plans for opening 10 new gyms in 2026 big vision, big ex*****on ahead.

Wednesday was all about development, delivering Session 2 of the Entrepreneur Mastermind with 10 driven business owners all focused on scaling their businesses. The energy, ambition, and commitment in the room was exactly what the programme is about.

Thursday kicked off with BNI, followed by coaching sessions with Go Local Magazine clients, before making the drive to Mid Wales.
And then… reality hit.
A disaster of a hotel room one of those nights you just have to get through. Leadership isn’t always five-star.

Friday brought it back to business meeting staff and clients from new acquisitions, followed by a packed afternoon of coaching calls with clients across the UK, USA, and Germany. Different markets, same focus: growth, clarity, and results.

🔥 Episode 86 is about scale, consistency, and dealing with whatever the journey throws at you.

20/04/2026

Episode 85: Confessions of a Leader – Final Phases, Tough Calls & Clarity

This episode starts with a weekend review a good balance, but straight back into it.

The week kicked off with a construction client meeting, working through the final phase of an apartment block project bringing everything together, standards, delivery, and finishing strong.

From there, it was onto another client site visit, reviewing standards and performance, making sure expectations are being met and maintained.

The day moved into a run of key meetings:
• CEO meeting – Maid to Help
• MD meeting – Apollo Entertainment
• 1-to-1 with a client questioning the direction of their business real, honest conversation about clarity and next steps

Then came one of those leadership moments a meeting with a member of my management team to make a decision on their future. Not easy, but necessary.

The day finished with a visit to meet the team at a new school client, welcoming them onboard and setting the tone from day one.

🔥 Episode 85 is about finishing strong, asking the right questions, and making decisions that shape the future.

19/04/2026

Episode 84: Confessions of a Leader Standards, Scaling & Staying Driven

This episode captures a full week of leadership, growth, and momentum across multiple businesses.

Monday started with 1-to-1s with the management team, aligning expectations and performance. Then into new client onboarding, with several schools coming on board with Maid to Help, a strong step forward in expanding the portfolio.

Tuesday was focused on the ground construction client site visits, resetting standards and expectations with the team. Followed by 1-to-1 client meetings, centred around sales and marketing strategy to drive growth and performance.

Wednesday included a 1-to-1 with an Entrepreneur Mastermind client, then meetings with the MDs of Total Fitness and Apollo Entertainment, preparing for their trip to FIBO, one of the biggest industry conferences.

Thursday took me to Mid Wales, meeting the management team of a newly acquired FM company. Big conversations around structure, culture, and integration alongside client visits to keep close to operations.

Friday brought something personal new tattoo day. A piece that reflects my childhood, drive, and hustle… a reminder of where it all started and why it continues.

🔥 Episode 84 is about maintaining standards, scaling smart, and never forgetting the mindset that got you here.

13/04/2026

Episode 84: Confessions of a Leader Long Days, Standards & Showing Up

This episode reflects the reality of 14-hour days the pressure, the pace, and the responsibility that comes with leadership.

A big focus this week was site visits, where standards simply weren’t good enough. It led to honest conversations around training, expectations, and accountability not just to the business, but to the team as a whole.

Alongside that, it’s been full of 1-to-1 coaching calls with clients, seeing the impact in real time. When things start to click for them, when you see that shift in thinking and performance that’s what it’s all about.

Personally, it’s also been about getting back into the gym. A reminder that physical fitness is key not just for health, but for clarity, energy, and leadership performance.

The week also included BNI meetings and client visits, continuing to build relationships and drive growth.

And through it all making time for family, because growing a business means nothing if you’re not present for the people who matter most.

🔥 Long days. High standards. Real leadership.

06/04/2026

Episode 83: Confessions of a Leader Balance, Big Moves & Business from Anywhere

This week was all about balance business, family, and realising what truly matters.

Monday started working from home with back-to-back Teams calls, before switching off in the afternoon to spend time with my youngest daughter shopping and lunch, finishing the day watching my boy play football.

Tuesday was full throttle early meetings all day, followed by a dad and daughter day, then straight back into evening meetings. The juggle is real.

Wednesday kicked off speaking at Castle Connections, sharing insight across all the businesses. Then onto a construction site visit, followed by one-to-one coaching, and the official launch of Apollo working with EmpowerWise, supporting domestic abuse training something with real impact.
The day didn’t stop there it was then off to the London offices for a meeting with the senior leadership team.

Thursday started with BNI, followed by a 1-to-1 coaching session, before ending the day with a meal with some special people.

Friday (Good Friday) was a mix of business and family visiting a venue and locking in a very special date in August, then switching fully into family time and Easter fun.

Saturday brought a great result my boy’s team won 2–1 against a side that had beaten them twice earlier in the week. Then it was into Cardiff for food and shopping, making the most of the weekend.

Across it all daily dog walks, time to think, reset, and reflect.

And the biggest realisation this week?
🔥 The business can run from anywhere as long as I’ve got my phone.