The Body and Bank Connection: Authentic Success and Growth

Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Navigating Transformation

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant converses with Ritchie Nkana, an award-winning author, former banker, and transformation coach. Richie shares his journey from a successful banking career to becoming a transformation coach, driven by a need for personal growth and change. The discussion explores the motivations behind change, common blind spots and misconceptions among high-achieving men, and the relationship between physical fitness and professional success.

Ritchie emphasizes the importance of daily discipline, mental health awareness, and the power of asking for help. The episode also highlights Ritchie's unique insights into integrating personal well-being with professional success, offering actionable advice for men striving to lead lives of authenticity, purpose, and power.

00:00 Introduction: The Illusion of Success

00:20 Welcome to Real Men Feel

00:34 Meet Ritchie Nkana: From Banker to Transformation Coach

01:17 The Turning Point: Desperation to Transformation

03:41 From Personal Struggles to Helping Others

04:59 Challenges of Shifting Identities

06:39 The Body and Bank Connection

09:45 Misconceptions and Blind Spots in High Achievers

13:15 Redefining Masculinity and Mental Health

15:35 The Importance of Openness and Vulnerability

18:27 Measuring Success and Personal Growth

21:53 Daily Habits and Rituals for Success

26:33 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Ritchie

Ritchie Nkana -- https://ritchienkana.com/

LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritchienkana/

Resources

The Body and Bank Connection: How to Exercise Your Way to Financial Fitness, by Ritchie Nkana -- https://amzn.to/46epYIZ

As A Man Thinketh, by James Allen -- https://amzn.to/4kQjZ0H

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers -- https://amzn.to/3TNtR04

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