Don’t Wait for a Seat at the Table - Create One

In this episode of The Positive Habits Podcast, Kat speaks with Ian Burrell, the Global Ambassador for Rum, about carving your own path, building confidence, and developing the mindset needed to succeed.

Ian shares how his journey began behind the bar, eventually leading him to become the only global ambassador for an entire drinks category - a role he created through passion, persistence, and belief in himself.

The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, communication, positive habits, and overcoming limiting beliefs, as well as the challenges young people face today when building confidence and finding direction.

Ian’s story is a powerful reminder that opportunities don’t always appear - sometimes you have to build your own table.

This episode is about mindset, resilience, and taking ownership of your future - one positive habit at a time.

Highlights

• Ian Burrell became the only Global Ambassador for Rum through dedication and initiative
• Opportunities often come from creating your own path
• Mentorship can transform confidence and direction
• Positive habits play a key role in long-term success
• Focusing on the best possible outcome builds resilience

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ian Burrell – also known as the Global Rum Ambassador – was voted the tenth most influential person in the World Drinks industry by Drinks International in 2020. He shares his infectious passion for rum and cocktails with the public the world over through masterclasses, seminars, speeches, and festivals.

https://www.instagram.com/therumambassador/?hl=en

ABOUT KAT

Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger