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E38 Are You Ready to Risk It All? Or Just Enough?

Release Date: 11/27/2024

E61: When Coping Stops Working with Naima Spencer

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

Welcome to another episode of The Unstoppable 5% You are smart, capable, and motivated. So why does it feel like you’re just treading water? In this episode, Laurie sits down with Naima Spencer, a mindset facilitator for high-performing leaders, to answer a critical question: What separates the people who actually move forward from the ones who stay stuck in the "safe" zone? Naima argues that success is 80% mindset and only 20% strategy. She shares her own powerful story of self-sabotage, turning down a life-changing career opportunity because she didn’t feel "good enough", and reveals the...

E60: The Identity Freefall - Dr Liesl Keen

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

In this episode, Laurie is joined by Dr Liesl Keen, an industrial psychologist and applied neuroscience practitioner, for a grounded conversation about navigating uncertainty, rebuilding identity, and developing real resilience when life no longer looks the way you expected. After spending 20 years in the corporate world, Liesl shares her personal experience of leaving structure and certainty behind, facing an identity crisis, and learning how stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm affect the brain. Together, they explore why uncertainty often hits our sense of self before anything else, and how...

E59: Sally Maddison Talks Choosing Presence Over Pressure

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

Welcome to another episode of The Unstoppable 5% High performers don’t just work harder… they operate differently. In this interview, I speak with Sally about the conscious choice to lead, build, and connect from **presence over pressure**, and why this way of operating consistently produces better outcomes. From Sally’s perspective, we explore: - How pressure creates urgency, but presence creates clarity - Why the best decisions are made from grounded awareness, not reaction - What changes when leaders slow down enough to truly connect - How meaningful experiences naturally lead to...

E58: I didn’t hate myself… but I didn’t want to be here anymore. Dr Katherine Iscoe

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

In this episode of The Unstoppable 5%, Laurie sits down with the powerhouse that is Dr Katherine Iscoe… speaker, author, self-respect advocate, and a woman who has reinvented herself more times than most people dare to try once. From Canada, to Australia, to Dubai, Dr K’s journey is anything but linear. What looks like success on the outside was, for many years, fuelled by external validation, perfectionism, and deep internal battles. In this conversation, she opens up about the moments that broke her, the beliefs that kept her stuck, and the clarity that finally set her free. Dr K shares...

E57: Rosie Gunn: From Corporate Burnout to Building Endless in the UAE

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

Rosie Gunn: From Corporate Burnout to Building Endless in the UAE Rosie Gunn had a corporate career at M&S, hit a ceiling, and walked away during one of the darkest times of her life. She co-founded Endless, a circular fashion platform in the UK, secured funding, then watched COVID shut everything down two weeks later. Most people would’ve called it quits. Rosie moved to Dubai and started again from scratch. In this episode, Rosie shares: • Why she left the corporate ladder to build the future of fashion • The reality of closing her UK business and rebuilding in...

E56: From $500 and a suitcase to COO

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

Marlené Brewis (Marms Hope) landed in Dubai with $500, a suitcase, and no job. She was sleeping on a friend’s sofa with no idea what came next. This is the first time Marms has shared her full story publicly. We talk about growing up as the unwanted child, the husband who isolated her, the moment she said yes to the divorce, working 22-hour days while the company crumbled, being nearly homeless, and what it takes to keep choosing yourself when life keeps testing you. If you’ve ever felt like the outsider or you’re standing on the edge of your next big leap, this one’s for you. Connect...

E55 When your dream shows up in disguise

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

You had the vision. You knew exactly what life would look like once you reached your dream, until it didn’t go the way you imagined. But what if the dream is still there, just showing up in disguise? In this episode of Lounging with Laurie, we talk about: How dreams often unfold in unexpected ways Why a detour doesn’t mean you’ve failed or missed your chance The role of mentors and trusted friends in helping you see what you can’t on your own How to stay open and flexible so you can still make it happen Big dreams don’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes they show up...

E54 Why Achieving the Goal Isn’t the End Game

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

You hit the goal. You did the thing. So… why doesn’t it feel as good as you thought it would? In this episode of Lounging with Laurie, we’re talking about the messy, unspoken truth behind success: that sometimes the moment you’ve been working towards doesn’t feel like much at all. Whether you’ve launched the business, landed the role, or finally made the move and you’re still feeling a bit flat this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. What I cover: Why your brain loves the chase more than the finish line (hello, dopamine!) How the goalposts keep shifting (and why you...

E53 This Is Why I Don’t Do Perfect

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

In this episode, I’m discussing routines, results, and releasing the pressure to “do it all perfectly.” Inspired by conversations with my mentees (and reminders from my own messy weeks), we’re talking about what actually matters when it comes to progress and it’s not ticking off a 6-step morning routine before sunrise. You’ll hear why I don’t chase perfect anymore, what I focus on instead, and how to create momentum that actually works for your life. Whether you’re in a full sprint or just doing your best to show up once a week, this one’s for you. What I cover: Why...

E52 Your Voice Still Matters: Why AI Can’t Replace You

The Unstoppable 5% with Laurie Drummond

We’re in an era where AI can write everything, but just because it can, doesn’t mean it should. In this episode, I’m highlighting a powerful reminder that was sparked by a podcast I recently listened to, and a message I received that resonated so profoundly: people are craving real connection, not perfectly polished, auto-generated messaging. I am one of those, I want authentic connections. If you’ve been second-guessing your words, filtering your tone, or outsourcing your personality to tools like ChatGPT, this episode is for you. We’ll unpack: How the overuse of AI is slowly...

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In this episode, Laurie explores the big question: Are you really living the life you want, or are you just playing it safe? With the average person spending around 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, Laurie challenges you to think about how you’re spending your time and whether your current job is lighting you up or draining you.

Laurie discusses the fear of the unknown, the risks of changing careers, and the importance of pursuing your passions—whether that means exploring new job opportunities or starting a side hustle. With real-life examples and her signature cheeky attitude, Laurie encourages you to take that first small step towards creating a life and career you truly love.

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