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Steve Chadwick on Essential Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Business Growth
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In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Steve Chadwick, a business coach and mindset consultant with extensive operational management experience spanning decades.
They discuss how clarity of vision and a positive mindset are essential for business success, especially for small business owners.
Steve shares practical strategies for setting and visualizing goals, overcoming imposter syndrome, and reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
The conversation highlights the importance of aligning daily actions with long-term vision, fostering a supportive team culture, and prioritizing personal development to drive business growth and resilience.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Steve’s Background and Introduction (00:01:00)
Steve shares his operational management experience and transition to business coaching with a mindset focus.
Working with Big Brands (00:02:05)
Steve discusses his roles at Sainsbury’s and CenterParcs, emphasising team leadership and operational insights.
The Importance of Mindset in Business (00:02:49)
Rob introduces the episode’s focus on mindset and its impact on business success.
Clarity in Strategic Priorities (00:03:02)
Steve explains the need for personal and strategic clarity for business owners to avoid distractions.
Defining Strategic Clarity (00:04:42)
Discussion on what strategic clarity means, including purpose, vision, and aligning decisions with priorities.
Vision and Goal Setting (00:05:39)
Steve advocates for written visions and goals, and the importance of regular review and visualisation.
Imposter Syndrome and Negative Thought Patterns (00:06:38)
Rob raises imposter syndrome; Steve explains the thinking cycle and how thoughts drive outcomes.
Reframing and Breaking Negative Cycles (00:09:15)
Steve describes reframing, interrupting negative spirals, and shifting from a low to a high state of mind.
Burnout and Locus of Control (00:14:32)
Steve discusses burnout, external vs. internal locus of control, and the importance of taking responsibility.
Creating a Compelling Vision and Aligning Daily Tasks (00:17:16)
Practical strategies for developing a vision, writing it down, and aligning daily actions to long-term goals.
Emotional Goal Setting and Visualisation (00:19:31)
Steve introduces emotional goal setting—feeling and visualising goals to engage the mind and drive achievement.
Programming the Subconscious Mind (00:20:53)
Explanation of conscious vs. subconscious mind, using analogies like driving, and the importance of positive programming.
Filtering Inputs and Avoiding Doom-scrolling (00:24:17)
Steve warns about negative inputs, advocates for intentional information consumption, and monitoring mental “inputs.”
Daily Practices and the Reticular Activating System (00:27:29)
Steve explains the brain’s filtering system, focusing on opportunities, gratitude, and solution-oriented thinking.
Self-Talk and the Power of Belief (00:31:00)
Discussion on how self-talk and belief shape outcomes, referencing Henry Ford’s quote on mindset.
Reframing Setbacks and Building Resilience (00:32:13)
Steve emphasises reframing failures as learning opportunities and fostering a positive, open team culture.
Work-Life Mindset Interconnection (00:36:28)
Steve highlights the link between work and personal mindset, advocating for self-reflection and time investment.
Top Tips for Small Businesses (00:37:06)
Steve’s advice: be proactive, value people, invest in team mindset, and focus on vision and retention.
Contact and Closing Remarks (00:38:14)
Steve shares how listeners can connect with him for coaching and workshops.
About Steve:
Steve is a Business Coach and Mentor with over 40 years experience in Operational Management, predominantly in the Retail Leisure and Tourism industries.
He helps leaders and teams reach their highest potential through powerful mindset and performance training. Whether through comprehensive corporate programs or focused workshops, Steve provides practical tools and strategies that transform how people work, lead, and succeed together.
His coaching approach, available through one-on-one sessions or team clinics, creates lasting positive change by building both professional capability and personal resilience. Steve partners with clients to unlock their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve breakthrough results that benefit both individual careers and organizational success.
You can connect with Dave here on email or here on LinkedIn.
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