How Slowing Down Helps Ambitious Men Reclaim Balance and Redefine Success with Jason Pooley
Release Date: 12/11/2025
A Wealthy Life
In this episode, I sit down with and to explore the complexities of female role models, inspirations, and the challenges that come with them. They reflect on how women can be both supportive and sometimes the opposite, and how understanding our values and the distinction between being inspired versus influenced plays a crucial role in success. Tammy Hart is a property investor, entrepreneur and Managing Director at Brick & Beam who has rapidly built a diverse property portfolio in under three years. Stephanie Batey is a former secondary school English teacher, property investor, author...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, I sit down with , to explore the highs and lows of property investment. From trading strategies to overage deals, Scott shares his journey of finding opportunities and learning from mistakes. Scott talks about the lessons he’s learned in property, including the importance of mitigating risk, trusting the process, and taking calculated risks. With experience in multiple businesses, including the property development show, Scott’s insight into the industry is invaluable for those looking to build wealth through property. Scott Williams is a property investor, entrepreneur,...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, I sit down with , to explore how creative thinking and strategic structuring can completely transform your property investing journey. From buying nine properties in just seven months to running out of capital, Toby shares the hard lessons he learned as a motivated buyer. Toby’s journey highlights the power of asking better questions and structuring smarter deals in today’s challenging market. Toby Spanier is a property investor and former management consultant at Deloitte who began investing in 2015. Starting with traditional buy-to-let and HMO strategies, he quickly...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, I sit down with to explore the shifting dynamics of the UK property market and what many investors are currently overlooking. From the return of high loan-to-value mortgages to the gradual exit of landlords and the rise of institutional investors, Paul breaks down the key forces reshaping supply and demand. Paul Ribbons is a seasoned property expert, data analyst, and market commentator known for his contrarian and evidence-based views on real estate cycles. With decades of experience spanning multiple market shifts, Paul specialises in identifying patterns in lending,...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, take a closer look at why cash flow is becoming the ultimate king in property investment, especially in England. With the country facing a housing shortage and rental demand consistently high, it's clear that investors need to approach their investments with a solid, long-term strategy. We break down supply and demand, the impact of rising interest rates, and why having a clear exit strategy is more important than ever. Plus, I talk about how to manage the risks with smart rules and the importance of stress testing your deals. Vicki Wusche is a highly experienced property...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, discusses how smarter borrowing strategies can empower property investors to thrive in 2026 and beyond. She explains the role of creative finance options like revolving credit, buy-to-let products, and development finance in helping investors build profitable portfolios despite economic challenges. Drawing from her experience at Roma Finance, Charlotte breaks down the nuances of leveraging finance and introduces a new innovative lending product aimed at investors. Charlotte Rutter is a Head of Partnerships and Marketing Manager at Roma Finance, specialising in tailored...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, discuss how property investment can serve as a stable, inflation-proof second income strategy, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Drawing on personal experience, I address the common fears about property investing and provide practical advice for creating a sustainable property portfolio that requires minimal time investment. Vicki Wusche is a highly experienced property investor and financial coach with over 25 years in the industry. She specialises in helping landlords build resilient portfolios that are not only profitable but protected. Known for her...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, sit down with , an entrepreneur and property developer who shares his unique journey from a young, ambitious apprentice to a successful businessman. Scott walks us through his path in property development, how he shifted focus from being a traditional landlord to exploring more creative strategies like property trading, overages, and furniture leasing. We dive deep into his experiences, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way, offering invaluable insights for anyone interested in property and entrepreneurship. Scott Williams is a property investor, entrepreneur, and...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, discusses how property investment can serve as a stable, inflation-proof second income strategy, even amidst economic uncertainty and job market disruptions. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in property investment, she outlines how property can be leveraged for cash flow and offers insights on managing investments efficiently. Vicki Wusche is an experienced property investor, wealth strategist, and financial coach. Her practical approach helps individuals design sustainable property portfolios, generating consistent income streams. Vicki is known for advising her...
info_outlineA Wealthy Life
In this episode, sits down with former English teacher turned property investor to explore a bold question: Does school really prepare you for real life and entrepreneurship? From exam factories and rigid curriculums to neurodiversity, transferable skills, and financial literacy, this conversation challenges the traditional education model and its ability to equip young people for the modern world. Stephanie Batey is a former secondary school English teacher, property investor, author, and founder of an inclusive education consultancy focused on neurodiversity. With experience as Head of...
info_outlineIn this episode of A Wealthy Life, Vicki Wusche speaks with performance coach Jason Pooley, Founder of The House of Yoga, about the pressures facing high-performing men, how AI is reshaping the workplace, and why old notions of male success are no longer serving health, happiness or fulfilment. The discussion explores shifting expectations, burnout, identity, and how slowing down can create a more aligned and meaningful life.
Jason Pooley is a coach specialising in high-performing men. Through his community, The Elevated Man, he helps clients move from traditional high performance to “happy high-performance” by focusing on balance, fulfilment, connection and personal growth, rather than pressure, overwork and external achievement.
Expect to Learn
-
How AI is changing workplace expectations for men
-
Why high performance often leads to burnout
-
The difference between high performance and “happy high-performance”
-
How societal pressure shapes male identity and well-being
-
How slowing down, redefining values and reconnecting improve fulfilment
Episode Breakdown with Timestamps
-
[00:00] - Introduction
-
[03:07] - Transition of men revolving AI
-
[04:52] - Pressure, Job security and Changing roles in the Workplace
-
[08:03] - Happiness, Fulfilment and Redefining Success
-
[10:09] - Awareness, proximity and the power of community
-
[13:48] - The Rise of Openness among Men and Changing Conversations
-
[21:49] - Definition of Elevated Men
-
[31:26] - Loneliness in leadership and the need for Safe Spaces
-
[33:33] - High Performance Syndrome
-
[35:52] - Three Insights for Supporting Healthier Performance
-
[40:19] - Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes
Follow the Guest Jason:
-
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-coaching-4a39a91a/
-
Website: https://jasonpooley.com/
-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpooley
-
Vicki’s interview on One Great Life with Jason: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G6BxOBNExLtDfwZKPt3.
Follow the Host Vicki:
-
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiwusche/
-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickiWusche
-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki_wusche/
-
Book a Call: https://bit.ly/BookVicki
-
Scorecard: https://vickiwusche.com/Scorecard
-
The Values Manual: Https://bit.ly/ValuesManual
Listening Links:
-
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/a-wealthy-life/id1617293196
-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13lVRTAioD5mR4XUiylAk8
Escape the 9-5 through property - A complete course by Vicki Wusche: https://bit.ly/EscapeThe9-5NOW
NRLA: Click here and use this code, and earn £15 off your first year's membership fee https://www.nrla.org.uk/join code GNW-196