But what does it look like when God asks you to move before you fully understand the plan?

In Episode 2 of Season 2, I sit down with Patricia Olufemi, also known as NC, for a deeply honest conversation about faith, creativity, obedience, grief, community and what it means to live as a multi-hyphenated child of God.

We talk about music, voice acting, working in tech, moving seasons, starting small, losing her mum, building community, and learning how to keep trusting God when life does not unfold the way you prayed it would.

Patricia opens up about:

• Moving from Ireland to the UK in obedience

• Building a creative life without losing herself

• Starting voice acting under a duvet and in an IKEA cupboard

• Why creatives need to understand the business side

• The cost of being multi-hyphenated

• Grieving her mum while still carrying responsibility

• The power of community, church and honest prayer

• Why this season requires prophetic precision

This episode is for anyone who feels called to more than one thing, anyone navigating grief, and anyone trying to trust God in a season they did not plan.

Follow Patricia Olufemi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaolufemi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncgrey

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ncgrey

Website: https://stan.store/vocalgoldmine

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Welcome to Patricia Olufemi

01:21 Coming back from America and the meaning of home

02:04 Building community as adults

03:08 Being a multi-hyphenated child of God

04:33 Moving with God in different seasons

06:02 Mourning the life you thought you would have

06:48 Leaving Google and moving in obedience

09:06 The cost of doing many things well

10:31 What could life look like with fewer talents?

12:16 The personal sacrifices behind creativity

14:43 How music first began

16:05 Discovering voice acting during lockdown

18:36 Opening your mind to how God can use your gift

19:23 When one door closes, look around

20:20 Unlearning the need to control the plan

22:17 Starting small in voice acting

23:13 Recording under a duvet

25:04 Voice acting with a stutter

26:25 Resourcefulness and humble beginnings

27:48 Charging less to learn and build experience

30:01 What voice acting gave her that music could not

30:54 Why music can be heartbreaking

32:43 The financial cost of making music

34:38 Being a multi-hyphenated woman

36:50 Staying grounded when life pulls you in many directions

37:32 Losing her mum and moving through grief

38:04 How grief reshaped her understanding of community

40:59 You cannot build community only when you need it

42:10 Learning she cannot do everything alone

44:21 Being honest about grief instead of burying it

47:09 Processing loss as a Christian

48:27 Why stepping away from God was not an option

49:26 What God actually promised

50:51 Holding grief and hope together

55:20 Grieving while still carrying responsibility

56:12 Why workplace grief policies need to change

59:24 Protecting herself in this next chapter

01:01:48 What this season of her journey requires

01:02:01 Prophetic precision

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But what does it actually cost?

In this episode, entrepreneur, investor and former Pareto FM founder Andrew Hulbert opens up about the reality of entrepreneurship, leadership, burnout, business growth and balancing success with family life.

We talk about building a £50M business, the pressure of ambition, reconnecting with relationships after years of hustle, and what happens when the thing you spent years chasing finally arrives.

This is one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on The Modern Journey.

Andrew opens up about:

• Sacrificing time with family while building his company  

• Reconnecting with friendships after years of hustle  

• Why being present matters more than status  

• Leadership, vulnerability and building high performing teams  

• Fatherhood, success and raising grounded children  

• The future of Facilities Management and modern leadership  

• Why volunteering and relationships matter more than networking tactics  

This episode is for anyone chasing something big while trying not to lose themselves in the process.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhulbert

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_andrewhulbert

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hulbertandrew

Tomorrow Meets Today: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrow-meets-today/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro  

01:09 Buying a nature reserve for his children  

05:02 Building a £50M business  

06:03 Why success stopped mattering  

09:35 The season of life Andrew is in now  

12:09 Learning to be present again  

14:34 What ambition gave him  

17:34 What ambition took away  

20:34 The real cost of success  

23:33 Rebuilding friendships after business success  

27:36 Why men need to talk more  

28:22 When a business becomes bigger than you  

30:24 Did he actually enjoy the lifestyle?  

33:18 Fatherhood and raising grounded children  

40:27 The danger of instant gratification  

41:44 What people misunderstand about leadership  

47:20 Why volunteering changed his career  

52:34 What Facilities Management actually is  

54:40 The future of the FM industry  

59:54 Why young people should consider FM  

01:02:17 Building teams with 100% retention  

01:08:23 Why diversity in leadership matters  

01:12:35 Succession planning and leadership ego  

01:17:19 Advice for ambitious young people  

01:23:50 What this season of life requires from him  

01:24:48 Final reflections  

Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.

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#TheModernJourney #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Fatherhood #Success

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In this Monday Diary, Hamza reflects on what it means to move while still feeling pressure, nerves, and uncertainty. With the live event this week, the podcast launch next week, and a recent career transition of his own, he explores the truth that readiness is often a moving target.

This episode is about courage, perfectionism, overthinking, and learning to move before you feel fully impressive.

Weekly question:

What are you delaying because you think you need to feel more ready first?

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Not just in romance, but in friendship, community, and life, emotional hunger can make almost anything that looks like comfort feel convincing.

In this Monday Diary, he explores what it means to give people access before trust has been built, how survival mode can distort your choices, and why healthy love changes your definition of connection.

Weekly question: Where in your life have you been giving access before trust has actually been built?

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In this Monday Diary, I reflect on moving from Nigeria to the UK at 17 and what that transition taught me about identity, courage, community, coping, and growth.

What looked like independence on the outside was, in many ways, survival in real time. A new country. A new system. A new rhythm. And in the middle of it, lessons I did not fully understand until much later.

In this episode, I share five honest things starting over taught me about myself:

• I’m more adaptable than I thought

• Community is not a luxury, it’s a need

• Capability is not enough without wisdom

• I was braver than I gave myself credit for

• If I don’t choose healthy ways to cope, I will drift toward whatever is available

This is a personal reflection on what change exposes, what survival can hide, and why telling yourself the truth matters when life shifts.

Weekly question: What has starting over taught you about yourself?

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In this episode, I’m opening a new chapter of The Modern Journey and sharing why I wanted to create space for these diary style reflections alongside the main conversations.

This season is not just about polished answers or big ideas. It is about honesty, growth, faith, identity, discipline, healing, and what it means to become more whole in real life.

These Monday Diaries are a place for real time reflection. The lessons I’m learning, the questions I’m sitting with, and the kind of inner work that often happens quietly before anything changes publicly.

If you’ve been navigating change, trying to stay grounded, or figuring out who you are becoming in this season, this one is for you.

The Modern Journey is a podcast about the human experience, with honest conversations on growth, identity, and modern life.

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Every season deserves reflection.

In this final episode of Season One, Hamza Idris is interviewed by his wife, Davina Oriakhi‑Idris, in an honest, unfiltered wrap-up of the journey so far.

Together, they reflect on the conversations, the lessons, the growth, and the tension behind the scenes of building The Modern Man Podcast while navigating work, faith, marriage, leadership, and personal responsibility.

This is not a highlight reel.

It’s a debrief.

A mirror.

And a moment of gratitude and grounding before what comes next.

This episode is for anyone who has followed the season, supported quietly, or is curious about the heart behind the platform.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why Season One needed to exist

• The unexpected lessons from the guests

• What challenged Hamza the most personally

• Balancing ambition, faith, marriage, and rest

• Where ego showed up and where humility was required

• What Season Two will build on, not repeat

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Why a Season One wrap-up mattered

02:10 Introducing Davina and switching roles

05:40 How The Modern Man Podcast was conceived

11:30 The original vision and early resistance

17:20 Lessons that emerged across the season

23:40 Conversations that challenged Hamza the most

30:10 Masculinity, responsibility, and emotional honesty

37:50 Faith, grounding, and staying aligned under pressure

46:30 Marriage, support, and building alongside your spouse

55:10 Burnout, capacity, and learning to slow down

1:04:20 Creative doubt, discipline, and consistency

1:13:00 How Season One changed Hamza personally

1:22:40 Gratitude for guests, listeners, and community

1:30:30 What Season Two will build on

1:38:50 Advice to men walking a similar path

1:46:10 Final reflections and closing the season

📌 Mentioned in this Episode

🎶 Check out Preyé’s music:

⁠Preyé’s Live Show⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQG4A9qb4nA&ab_channel=Prey%C3%A9

⁠Preyé on Spotify⁠: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dbTmlL5brq9B2fkUj2MQD?si=ahRPMnYVRkeBCZPCF7-7gQ

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #seasonfinale #reflection #modernmasculinity #faithandlife #growthjourney #marriageandpurpose #menswork

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What happens when the working years slow down and the noise quiets?

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Ken Kelling for a thoughtful conversation about ageing, purpose, identity, and redefining life after work.

Ken brings decades of leadership experience and personal reflection to explore how men can age with intention rather than fear, and why retirement should be seen as a transition, not an ending.

This is not a conversation about giving up.

It’s about recalibration.

Perspective.

And learning how to live well in every season of life.

This episode is for anyone thinking about legacy, longevity, and what it means to remain useful, grounded, and connected as life evolves.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why ageing should be approached with purpose, not anxiety

• The identity shift many men struggle with after work

• How to redefine success beyond productivity

• The importance of curiosity, learning, and service later in life

• Why community and contribution matter more with age

• How to prepare emotionally, not just financially, for retirement

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Reframing ageing as a new season

01:14 Welcome & introducing Ken Kelling

03:40 Ken’s career journey and leadership lessons

06:55 Identity, work, and the danger of over-identification

10:30 The emotional reality of retirement

14:10 Redefining success beyond productivity

18:25 Purpose, service, and staying useful

22:40 Curiosity, learning, and personal growth with age

27:05 Community, loneliness, and connection

31:30 Health, routine, and ageing well

36:20 Mentorship, legacy, and giving back

41:10 Faith, reflection, and perspective over time

46:00 What Ken wishes he knew earlier

49:30 Advice for men approaching later seasons of life

52:40 Final reflections on ageing with grace

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #ageingwithgrace #retirementlife #menspurpose #legacy #modernmasculinity #lifetransitions #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife

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What does it actually take to raise a good man?

In this deeply personal episode, Hamza Idris sits down with his mum, Stella Idris, for an honest, reflective conversation about motherhood, values, discipline, faith, and responsibility.

This is not a polished parenting manual.

It’s a real conversation about sacrifice.

Character.

Integrity.

And what mothers hope their sons carry into the world.

From growing up in Nigeria to sending her only son abroad at 16, Stella shares the principles she believes shape boys into grounded, responsible men — and where modern parenting often loses its way.

This episode is for sons.

For parents.

And for anyone reflecting on who helped shape the man they are today.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• The values that matter most when raising boys

• Why integrity outlives talent and success

• The danger of over-protecting male children

• Responsibility, discipline, and emotional maturity

• Cultural expectations of men and their hidden cost

• When sons must stop blaming parents and grow

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 A conversation worth having

01:18 Introducing my mum, Stella Idris

03:00 Sending a 16-year-old abroad

05:56 Fear, prayer, and letting go

07:35 Responsibility, discipline, and chores

10:45 Integrity as a core value

14:20 Leadership, urgency, and character

15:22 When children are ready to leave home

18:05 Parenting wins, struggles, and lessons

20:34 Raising sons vs daughters today

23:02 Healthy boundaries between mothers and sons

25:40 Preparing boys for relationships

29:10 Why male children are often neglected

32:20 When adults must take responsibility

35:18 Pressure, provision, and masculinity

39:00 Discipline, values, and integrity

45:00 Being present as a parent

46:17 What she’s most proud of

49:20 Final reflections and gratitude

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #motherandson #raisingmen #parentingboys #integrity #masculinity #familyvalues #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife #modernmasculinity

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Burnout is no longer an individual failure.

It’s a cultural problem.

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Dr. Matt Slavin to unpack the growing burnout epidemic affecting men and why so many are silently struggling.

Dr. Slavin brings clinical insight and real-world perspective to explore how modern pressures, emotional suppression, work culture, and identity expectations are colliding to impact men’s mental health.

This is not a conversation about weakness.

It’s about awareness.

Prevention.

And learning how to recognise the signs before burnout becomes breakdown.

This episode is for men who feel constantly tired, emotionally flat, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed and for anyone who wants to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

 • What burnout actually is and how it differs from stress

 • Why men often miss the early warning signs

 • The role of identity, purpose, and pressure

 • How emotional suppression shows up physically

 • Why rest alone doesn’t fix burnout

 • Practical steps toward sustainable mental health

 • How to ask for help without losing your sense of self

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 The burnout epidemic and why it’s misunderstood

01:18 Welcome & introducing Dr. Matt Slavin

03:10 What burnout really is (and what it isn’t)

06:45 Stress, exhaustion, and emotional shutdown

10:22 Why men ignore early warning signs

14:05 Identity, responsibility, and silent pressure

18:40 Emotional suppression and physical symptoms

23:15 Work culture, performance, and masculinity

28:10 Why rest alone doesn’t solve burnout

32:45 The role of purpose, values, and alignment

38:20 Seeking help without shame or loss of identity

44:10 What recovery actually looks like

50:30 Preventing burnout before it returns

56:00 Final reflections and advice to the modern man

#modernmanpodcast #mensmentalhealth #burnoutepidemic #mentalhealthawareness #modernmasculinity #emotionalhealth #workstress #mentalwellbeing #faithandlife

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As artificial intelligence reshapes how we live, work, and buy, one question matters more than ever: what happens to the human experience?

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Howard Saunders, one of the UK’s leading retail futurists, to explore the future of commerce, creativity, and connection in an AI-driven world.

Howard brings decades of insight from retail design, trend-hunting, and global brand strategy to unpack how AI is changing not just technology, but behaviour, expectation, and culture.

This is not a fear-driven conversation.

It’s about perspective.

Creativity.

And why human connection may become our most valuable currency.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

 • Why AI is a platform, not just a tool

 • How retail is shifting from products to stories

 • The future of immersive and experience-led commerce

 • Why creativity is becoming more accessible than ever

 • How AI may “lubricate” daily life for better and worse

 • Why human warmth, presence, and honesty will matter more, not less

 • What businesses and individuals must understand to stay relevant

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Retail as storytelling and immersive experience

00:36 Welcome and introduction to Howard Saunders

03:21 Howard’s journey into design, retail, and futurism

07:00 What retail design really means for people

10:13 AI as a platform, not just a tool

12:50 Creativity, fear, and embracing technological change

15:00 AI, content creation, and creative freedom

19:00 Immersive futures and experience-led commerce

23:51 AI, personal data, and “lubricated” daily life

29:02 Why retail still doesn’t truly know its customers

30:42 Cities, flagship spaces, and the future of high streets

34:52 Human connection as future currency

40:41 What leaders and businesses must understand now

46:34 Career pivots, contrarian thinking, and fulfilment

53:59 Final advice to the modern man

#modernmanpodcast #artificialintelligence #humanconnection #futureofcommerce #retailfuturist #technologyandsociety #creativityandai #modernmasculinity #futurethinking

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Healthy relationships don’t start with finding the right person.

They start with becoming the right person.

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by John Kenny to explore what actually makes relationships work and why many break down long before they need to.

John brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey as an athlete, firefighter, therapist, and coach, offering grounded insight into emotional responsibility, communication, and personal growth.

This is not a conversation about perfection or having it all figured out.

It’s about awareness.

Communication.

Emotional responsibility.

And learning how to show up well for others without losing yourself.

This episode is for anyone reflecting on their friendships, romantic relationships, family dynamics, or their own patterns in connection.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

 • Why healthy relationships are built, not found

 • How unmet expectations quietly damage connection

 • The difference between communication and emotional dumping

 • Why self-work is relational work

 • How to take responsibility without self-blame

 • What it means to love others from a place of wholeness

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 A holistic view of self and relationships

00:44 Welcome & introducing John Kenny

03:47 John’s journey: athlete, firefighter, therapist, coach

07:54 Attraction, trauma, and unhealthy patterns

12:00 Understanding desire, self-worth, and what we attract

14:06 First dates, authenticity, and being yourself

21:23 Friendships, intimacy, and not making one person everything

27:30 Boundaries, balance, and respect in relationships

30:26 Long-distance relationships and emotional availability

32:33 Healthy friendships, values, and cutting ties when needed

35:09 Conflict resolution, communication, and emotional intelligence

39:07 Knowing when to walk away

39:44 Holistic wellbeing: mind, body, and identity

43:11 Fitness, habits, and sustainable health

49:55 Confidence, self-acceptance, and realistic expectations

52:40 What John wishes he knew earlier

55:24 Final advice to the modern man

56:26 Closing remarks

#modernmanpodcast #healthyrelationships #emotionalmaturity #menandrelationships #communicationinskills#selfawareness #personalgrowth #modernmasculinity #emotionalhealth #faithandlife

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In this episode, Hamza Idris explores what it really means to remain standing when life applies pressure.

This is a conversation about resilience that goes beyond motivation quotes and surface-level positivity. It’s about the internal work required to endure loss, disappointment, responsibility, and seasons that don’t make sense.

An unbreakable spirit isn’t about never feeling weak.

It’s about choosing not to quit.

Not to harden.

Not to lose yourself in the process.

This episode speaks to men who are carrying weight quietly and learning how to stay grounded without becoming numb.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

 • What resilience actually looks like in real life

 • Why pressure doesn’t always mean you’re failing

 • The difference between endurance and suppression

 • How identity shapes how you respond to adversity

 • Why restraint is sometimes the strongest response

 • How to keep your spirit intact through hard seasons

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Seasons, suffering, and why pain can feel permanent

01:21 Welcome & introducing Winston Ben Clemens

02:36 Growing up with brittle bone disease

05:49 Redefining resilience through repeated adversity

07:23 Family support, freedom, and learning independence

10:14 Community, belonging, and finding people like you

14:10 Male friendships, vulnerability, and shared spaces

17:44 Identity, self-worth, and becoming comfortable with yourself

27:44 Inspiring one billion people and creating ripple effects

33:36 Burnout, delegation, and focusing on your zone of genius

43:16 Inclusion at work and building environments that listen

52:19 What Winston wishes he knew earlier

55:01 Final advice to the modern man

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #resilience #innerstrength #modernmasculinity #mentalhealthformen #faithandlife #emotionalstrength #personalgrowth #menandwork

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In this episode, Hamza Idris sits down with Peter Foresaw, a veteran recruiter with over two decades of experience and founder of Maxwell Stevens, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes of the job market.

This conversation is for anyone navigating uncertainty at work or searching for their next role.

It’s not about hacks or shortcuts.

It’s about clarity.

Perspective.

And making smarter career decisions in a noisy market.

Peter shares honest insights on CVs, recruiters, AI, job hopping, work life balance, and how to stay grounded when the job search feels overwhelming.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

 • Why most CVs fail to stand out and how to fix it

 • The truth about CV writers and career coaches

 • How recruiters really use AI

 • Whether job hopping actually hurts your career

 • What to do if you hate your job but can’t quit yet

 • How to stay motivated during a long job search

 • How to spot good recruiters vs bad ones

 • Why thinking time matters more than ever

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 A recruiter’s perspective on the job market

01:12 Welcome & introduction to Peter Foresaw

03:30 Peter’s journey into recruitment

05:40 How recruitment and expectations have changed

08:00 AI, CVs, and standing out in applications

11:55 The truth about CV writers and coaches

14:10 Job hopping vs loyalty

17:00 What to do if you hate your job

20:30 Recruiter ghosting and building trust

23:50 Is recruitment a good career

27:00 Why companies use agencies

30:40 Salary transparency explained

33:00 Work life balance and thinking time

35:15 Final advice to the modern man

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #jobsearchadvice #careergrowth #recruitmentinsights #cvadvice #jobmarket #careerconfidence #worklifebalance #menandwork #modernmasculinity

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In this opening episode, Hamza Idris sits down with Christian Faulkner, an experienced Account Director, to unpack what real success in sales and career growth actually looks like.

This episode explores sales confidence, career transitions, leadership, and modern masculinity in the workplace.

This is not about scripts, pressure tactics, or people-pleasing.

It’s about confidence.

Boundaries.

Listening.

And becoming a trusted advisor rather than a yes-man.

Christian shares honest insights on career transitions, self-doubt, masculinity at work, and why being yourself is not a weakness but your edge.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

 • Why “the customer is always right” can destroy respect

 • How to build genuine client relationships without people-pleasing

 • Navigating career changes with confidence, not fear

 • The role of listening in leadership and sales

 • How modern masculinity shows up in the workplace

 • Why you are probably more capable than you think

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Stop being a yes-man in sales

01:12 Welcome to The Modern Man Podcast

01:34 Introducing Christian Faulkner

03:30 Finding sales by accident

06:30 Fear, self-doubt, and career pivots

09:00 Listening as a sales superpower

10:30 Is the customer always right?

15:00 Confidence, boundaries, and respect

23:00 Career change advice in today’s market

30:00 Transferable skills and self-belief

37:20 Leadership, mentoring, and patience

43:15 Balancing work, family, and ambition

47:30 Masculinity in the modern workplace

53:50 Final advice to the modern man

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

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This episode will dive into:

• Building strong client relationships
• Overcoming anxiety in professional settings
• Navigating career transitions with confidence

🎧 Tune in on January 6th, 2025, for the full episode! 🎧

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Music: F.S.L.S by Davina Oriakhi - produced by @justryder_

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Music: F.S.L.S by Davina Oriakhi - produced by @justryder_

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