What If Your Fear Is Just Misdirected Energy - with Oli Cooke | EP317
Mon Jul 28 2025
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Have you ever noticed how success often comes packaged with unwelcome companions like anxiety, burnout, and that persistent feeling of never being enough? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with mindset coach Oli Cook to unpack how entrepreneurs can achieve real success without these debilitating side effects.
Oli brings a unique perspective as both a skilled coach and someone who's personally battled lifelong anxiety. He shares his powerful "Rapid Root Level Shifts" method that helps dissolve the subconscious fears and inner blocks preventing entrepreneurs from scaling their businesses while maintaining their wellbeing. What makes Oli's approach so refreshing is his focus on "adjusting the inner dials" rather than pushing through with sheer willpower or hustle.
We dive deep into the problematic nature of hustle culture and how the entrepreneurial world often sets unrealistic expectations that leave business owners feeling perpetually behind. Oli offers a profound reframe: success isn't something you chase but a state of mind you can cultivate right now, even while pursuing ambitious goals. This shift alone can transform your entrepreneurial journey from one of constant striving to one of strategic growth and genuine fulfillment.
The conversation takes a practical turn as Oli shares specific techniques for managing fear (by staying "one step ahead with your mind"), tackling overwhelm (by identifying the single most important task), and celebrating wins (to break the "never enough" cycle). These aren't just theories, they're battle-tested approaches that have helped countless entrepreneurs transform their relationship with their business.
Whether you're struggling with scaling anxiety, decision paralysis, or the weight of entrepreneurial pressure, this episode offers both validation and actionable solutions. Connect with Oli at olicookecoaching.com or on Instagram @olicooke.coaching to continue your journey toward success without the side effects.
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Send me a Text Message Have you ever noticed how success often comes packaged with unwelcome companions like anxiety, burnout, and that persistent feeling of never being enough? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with mindset coach Oli Cook to unpack how entrepreneurs can achieve real success without these debilitating side effects. Oli brings a unique perspective as both a skilled coach and someone who's personally battled lifelong anxiety. He shares his powerful "Rapid Root Level Shifts" method that helps dissolve the subconscious fears and inner blocks preventing entrepreneurs from scaling their businesses while maintaining their wellbeing. What makes Oli's approach so refreshing is his focus on "adjusting the inner dials" rather than pushing through with sheer willpower or hustle. We dive deep into the problematic nature of hustle culture and how the entrepreneurial world often sets unrealistic expectations that leave business owners feeling perpetually behind. Oli offers a profound reframe: success isn't something you chase but a state of mind you can cultivate right now, even while pursuing ambitious goals. This shift alone can transform your entrepreneurial journey from one of constant striving to one of strategic growth and genuine fulfillment. The conversation takes a practical turn as Oli shares specific techniques for managing fear (by staying "one step ahead with your mind"), tackling overwhelm (by identifying the single most important task), and celebrating wins (to break the "never enough" cycle). These aren't just theories, they're battle-tested approaches that have helped countless entrepreneurs transform their relationship with their business. Whether you're struggling with scaling anxiety, decision paralysis, or the weight of entrepreneurial pressure, this episode offers both validation and actionable solutions. Connect with Oli at olicookecoaching.com or on Instagram @olicooke.coaching to continue your journey toward success without the side effects. Just for you FREEBIE FREE 3 Part Audio - Access Here www.donnaeade.com Buzzsprout - Your go to Podcast Host!Start for FREEAll Your Business Needs Under One RoofYou need a website, a CRM, an EMS, sales funnels, a course platform and more it's all in FEA CreateDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FEA Create Simple all-in-one web, CRM, email system For graphics Canva Join the Pod Squad in the FB Group My MIC ACTION PODCAST - here is a link to Spotify Read from My Book Shelf & My Guests Book Shelf Want to Guest? Apply here >>FORM Edited and produced by Donna Eade Thank you for your support:) Until next week, Bye for Now XoX