Have you ever expected something from somebody else? Have other people expected things of you?

Looking back, how did that go for you and them?

Has anyone ever not met your expectations?

Have you ever failed to live up to somebody else's expectations?

How did this feel?

Stephen really enjoyed setting Oliver up for this one.

“Expectations are toxic,” says Oliver. In fact, he believes, expectations are possibly some of the most damaging things you can have of people. Stephen and Oliver get their teeth into this and present the best ways for moving from expectations to…

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Have you made your boundaries clear to those around you?

Are people knowingly or unknowingly overstepping those boundaries?

What can you do about it? Have you ever considered that people might be overstepping?

In this episode, we get stuck into this whole topic so see what you think for yourself.

Let us know what you think.

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There’s a lot of talk about values.

Company values. Family values. Your own personal values.

However, how many of us could tell someone else what those values were and without hesitation?

It’s something that really gets Stephen very frustrated and Oliver is quite happy to get him going.

Let us know what you think.

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Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss the benefits of being flexible and moving from "a safe position".

Often, in life and work, we are stationary; we stand still and do not work towards the things we want.

We find ourselves distracted by our smartphones and less focused on the important things in life.

What's stopping you from doing the things you want to do now?

What brings you enjoyment?

Let's get up and let's start moving.

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Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss overcoming procrastination and the fear of failure by encouraging you to "just jump" into action rather than overthinking the outcomes.

This doesn't mean being irresponsible!

As you'll hear, they stress the importance of preparation, realistic risk assessment, and adaptability, using sports analogies to highlight growth through practice.

Confidence, support from mentors, and learning from mistakes are key themes in today's episode, hopefully inspiring you to avoid regret by taking calculated risks, starting now, and simply adjusting along the way.

Remember, progress comes from taking action, not striving for perfection.

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Today, Steven and Oliver explore the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s growth, mindset, and actions.

The duo discusses setting short-term goals, making incremental progress, consistent actions over time, and avoiding blame—whether at work or in life.

Oliver highlights the value of authenticity, challenging common excuses like job security, and encourages listeners to reflect on what they can do differently.

Responsibility isn’t just for leaders, it's for everyone.

Books mentioned in this episode include "Atomic Habits" and "The Slight Edge".

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Today, Stephen and Oliver discuss the importance of understanding and playing to individual strengths, inspired by Stephen’s daughter joining a football team.

Together, they explore how leaders and managers can create supportive environments in sports and business, using tools like CliftonStrengths, to identify talents.

The conversation highlights the need for more engaging and respectful interviews that allow candidates to show their true selves; conversations that foster positive, inclusive workplaces, which lead to better performance, engagement, and success for everyone involved.

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In this episode of "The Stephen and Oliver Show," Oliver and Stephen discuss the concept of focusing on your current "task," drawing inspiration from Adlerian psychology and the book, The Courage to Be Disliked.

Oliver shares how this theory suggests the importance of being present, taking responsibility, and not letting past experiences or future worries distract from immediate actions.

Using examples from sports, Stephen and Oliver illustrate how losing focus on the present can lead to failure.

Hear how clarifying your current priorities, reducing overwhelm, and taking practical steps towards goals can be achieved by concentrating on what matters right now.

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