From building businesses at 13 to moving across continents with a young family, I’ve learned that true success is about balance—not burnout. Let’s talk about ambition, well-being, and the life you actually want to live.
Over the past three decades I’ve built companies from scratch, raised a family across two continents and learned that success isn’t measured solely in balance sheets. My first business began when I was just 13. By 29, I was a father, and at 36, I moved my family from London to Los Angeles.
Those experiences taught me that what matters most is how you feel when you close your laptop at the end of the day: are you energised or drained? Do you still make time for family, health, and fun?
As the founder of Thankz Talent Solutions and various other companies across the globe, I’ve spent over twenty years hiring and leading remote teams worldwide. I share hard‑won lessons on building trust, creating structure, and keeping a human connection across time zones.
Entrepreneurship was my refuge from school, and it’s still my passion. Becoming a father taught me how to keep family at the centre of business decisions. I talk about routines, boundaries, and ensuring your loved ones don’t get the last scraps of your energy.
I didn’t take health seriously until later in life. In recent years, I’ve made physical, mental, and spiritual well‑being a priority. I ran my first marathon at 51 and am now training for the seven World Marathon Majors. I’ll share how small, sustainable habits can transform your energy and why it’s never too late to get stronger.
From Porto to Los Angeles and across the globe, I now work wherever life takes me. I’ll demystify the digital‑nomad lifestyle, explaining how to craft routines on the move, stay connected with family, and build a home base even when travelling.
Alongside business, I’ve served on the board of charities and taught entrepreneurship to underserved communities. I speak about aligning work with values, giving back, and why fun and fulfilment should be non‑negotiables.
My talks blend stories with practical tools. Audiences learn simple planning frameworks, questions to ensure decisions align with their values, and methods for building strong remote teams. Expect candid reflections on missteps and successes, delivered with warmth and humour. Whether you want to energise a leadership team, inspire entrepreneurs or spark a conversation about balance, I tailor each session to your audience.
If you’d like to explore a speaking engagement, please get in touch via my contact page or email me directly at [email protected].
Let’s discuss your event, your audience and how we can create a session that resonates.
