Eric Partaker: The Secret to Turning Failure Into Success
Release Date: 11/27/2024
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info_outlineIn today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, we’re excited to welcome Eric Partaker, a renowned entrepreneur, coach, and author. Eric will share his powerful strategies on turning failure into success and how the constant pursuit of being ‘busy’ can actually hinder your performance.
We’ll dive into how you can align your day with your dream identity and explore the 80/20 rule to focus on what truly matters. Eric will also reveal the "superhero secret" to becoming your best self and why structure alone isn’t enough for true success. Plus, we’ll discuss how to grow stronger with each challenge life throws at you and, most importantly, how to beat procrastination forever.
Eric’s insights on high-performance habits, mindset, and personal growth offer invaluable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life and business. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation filled with actionable strategies to help you perform at your peak!
About Eric:
In today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Eric Partaker, a celebrated entrepreneur and the 2019 “CEO of the Year” at the Business Excellence Forum. Recognised as one of the “Top 30 Entrepreneurs in the UK” under 35, Eric has built a remarkable career, advising Fortune 50 CEOs at McKinsey & Company and playing a pivotal role in Skype’s success.
As a global coach and mentor, Eric works with leaders to unlock their peak performance, drawing on principles from elite sports and behavioural science. He is also the author of The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever, where he shares transformative lessons from his journey—from a struggling entrepreneur to a successful CEO.
Join us for an inspiring conversation as we explore Eric’s unique approach to leadership, performance, and personal growth, and how his strategies can help anyone elevate their life and career.
Contact Eric:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-partaker
Website: https://ericpartaker.com
About the Host, Brendan McGurgan
Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible.
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