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Explore the seldom-discussed pressure on fathers to excel both in their careers and as parents, navigating the delicate balance between success and fatherhood. Traditionally, fathers focused on being primary breadwinners, providing financial stability for their families. However, contemporary expectations include active involvement in their children’s lives. This dual role often creates internal and external conflicts, where success in one aspect may lead to perceived failure in the other. In this episode, host Matthew Head and guest Lee Eldridge, a dyslexic entrepreneur and coach specializing in assisting fathers, discuss challenges and strategies for achieving a harmonious work-life balance. Eldridge, recognizing his dyslexic strengths, aims to empower fathers to overcome focus and energy challenges, fostering improved engagement and leadership. Explore topics such as discovering dyslexia in one’s 20s, leveraging dyslexic strengths for coaching, sports coaching, and navigating fatherhood alongside a successful career. Embrace insights on fatherhood, dyslexia, entrepreneurship, and coaching in this enriching conversation.

In this podcast episode, host Matthew Head chats with Neil Jones, a Mental Health and Fitness coach from Lincoln, UK. With a diverse career, including time spent living in Switzerland, Neil has honed his expertise in mental fitness—proactively maintaining mental health to prevent issues before they arise. Recently, Neil has been helping people undergo digital detoxes, breaking their dependency on smart devices. He also shares his experience with dyslexia, the bullying he endured, and how Judo and meditation became his coping mechanisms. Now, as a Psychologist and Chartered HR professional, Neil assists companies in improving their employees’ mental health and overall productivity. This episode is a must-listen for insights on mental fitness and digital detoxing.