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RISING KINGSThe Controversial Method That's Making Men Over 40 Dangerous Again - Ep #210Why are high-performing men hitting a wall in their 40s? Why are so many silently struggling—with marriage, fatherhood, leadership, identity—and still pretending everything’s "fine"?In this powerful conversation between Dino from WeEvolv3 and RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld, they unpack the transformative methodology that’s helping men reclaim clarity, edge, and purpose. This is the method men don’t talk about publicly... but can’t stop talking about once they’ve experienced it.Expect raw truth, shared challenges, and a no-BS conversation about what it really takes to lead your family, your business, and...2025-07-021h 00RISING KINGS[RE-RUN] The Episode That Woke Fathers Up Across the Country - Ep #208This one hit hard for a reason…Back by demand, this is the episode that had fathers messaging us weeks later saying, “This changed how I show up as a man.”In this powerful conversation, RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld sits down with long-time RK brother Ryan Baddock ("Bads") — a father, husband, and business owner who chose to rewrite his story.Inside this episode:✅ The real reason your kids are following your example, not your advice ✅ How to rebuild trust and connection when you’ve been emotionally distant ✅ What ha...2025-06-1851 minRISING KINGSStuck in Life? You're Asking the Wrong Questions - Ask This 1 Instead - Ep # 207Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Distracted. Most high-performing men think they have a productivity problem. But what if the real issue is identity?In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why every productivity system fails the ambitious man who's lost sight of who he is — and the 1 question that cuts through the noise to bring focus, clarity, and control back fast.You’ll learn:✅ The hidden reason high achievers drown in pressure ✅ 3 types of questions killing your clarity and freedom ✅ How to use the Oly...2025-06-1308 minRISING KINGSEMPTY DISCIPLINE - Why Your Hard Work Isn't Paying Off – Ep #205You're disciplined. You're productive. You're hitting every goal. So why do you still feel exhausted and empty?Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most high-performing men don't suffer from a lack of discipline—they suffer from Empty Discipline. It's productivity without purpose, hustle without clarity, and results without fulfillment.In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals why traditional discipline advice falls short and shares the proven four-step framework (IDENTITY C.O.D.E.) used by over 3,000 successful men to escape the emptiness and finally align discipline with direction.You’ll learn:The hidden reas...2025-05-2910 minRISING KINGSIdentity Drift: Why Your Success Feels Empty - Ep #204You built the business. You built the family. You ticked every box. But why does success still feel empty?What you're feeling isn't burnout or stress—it's Identity Drift.In this episode, Ben Salkeld exposes the hidden force silently pulling successful men away from fulfillment, connection, and genuine happiness.If you secretly wonder, “Why aren’t I happier after everything I’ve achieved?”—this is the answer you've been looking for.You'll Discover: ✅ The invisible cause behind empty wins and chronic exhausti...2025-05-2108 minRISING KINGSThe Hidden Habit Keeping Successful Men Stuck - Ep #203You built the life:The business. The family.The home.But somewhere along the way… you lost yourself.In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the unseen force quietly taking high-performing men off track: Identity Drift — and what you can do to stop it before it costs you what matters most. If you're doing everything right on paper… but still feel like something’s missing — this is the wake-up call.You’ll discover:✅ The real reason success feels flat (even when you’re winning) ✅ How Ident...2025-05-1406 minRISING KINGSWhy Successful Men Get Stuck (And How the Top 1% Escape) - Ep #202Most high-performing men don’t burn out from weakness —they stall because the same self-reliance that built their early success silently becomes their ceiling.In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why the lone wolf mentality — glorified by business culture and Hollywood — eventually traps elite men in hidden isolation, stalled growth, and quiet disconnection from the very life they built.You’ll discover why your next level of growth, freedom, and connection won’t come from more hustle — but from upgrading your environment.If you’re feeling stuck despite the wins...If your marria...2025-05-0712 minRISING KINGSHow to Build Real Confidence (Without Mindset Hacks or Motivation) - Ep #201Most high-achieving men don’t crash because they’re weak...They crash because no one taught them how to align identity with action — especially in business, fitness, and relationships.In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down the hard truth behind why success can still feel empty — even when your business is booming, your body is fit, and your family looks picture-perfect.You’ll learn why "just work harder" and "stay positive" are dead strategies — and how small, daily evidence shifts your entire identity from restless to fulfilled.If your outer world...2025-04-3014 min
We Evolve TogetherEP 005: Who's Ben @Rising KingsToday, I speak with Benn Salkeld, a loving husband and father doing everything he can to live his best life while inspiring, empowering and supporting others to do the same. It's his duty. Over the years he has ventured down into the dark existence of life in order to recognise that the only way to find the light is to show up each day giving his best in the way he operates as a father, husband and leader. Transforming his own life from the inside out over the past decade.
Join me in this wonderful journey of p...2025-02-061h 08RISING KINGSUnleash Your Ultimate Success with Preston Smiles - Ep #187What’s holding you back from the life you know you’re capable of?In this powerful episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld sits down with Preston Smiles - author, speaker, and transformational coach - to explore what it really takes to win the game of life. Together, they break down why achieving greatness requires letting go of the people, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you.Preston Smiles shares deeply personal stories of overcoming trauma, shedding limiting identities, and learning to embody true freedom. You’ll discover how to reconn...2025-01-221h 00RISING KINGSHow to Crush it in 2025 - Best of 2024 - Ep #183In this Best of 2024 episode, RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld sits down with RK brother Adam Gillies to uncover the strategies behind mastering intentional living - a practice that can transform your career, relationships, and personal growth.Discover:✅ How to cut out distractions and focus on your highest priorities.✅ The power of clear habits to unlock sustainable work-life balance.✅ Strategies for meaningful family connections without sacrificing ambition.Through Adam’s powerful transformation using the RISING KINGS framework, you’ll learn how to lead with clari...2024-12-2649 minRISING KINGSFrom Pain to Power: How to Unlock Your Ultimate Potential with Jim Kaveney – Ep #182Episode #182 of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld sits down with Jim Kaveney, author of Unlimited Heart: How to Transform Your Pain Into Purpose. Jim’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of intentional living. From overcoming severe health challenges, including a near-death experience, to aligning his life with purpose, Jim shares how he transformed pain into power and created a life of impact.In this raw and inspiring conversation, we explore:The critical moment that redefined Jim’s purpose.How to embrace discipline as a pathway to freedom.The keys...2024-12-1952 minRISING KINGSThe Subtle Art of Celebrating Wins For Men - Ep #177In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, host Ben Salkeld dives deep into a powerful but often overlooked tool for growth - celebration. Joined by Holistic Lifestyle Coach Nick Perry, they explore why so many high-performing men skip this crucial step and instead rush to the next goal, leading to burnout, frustration, and a feeling of unworthiness.Learn why taking time to celebrate, even in small ways, can help you reset, reflect, and consolidate your energy for the next level. Discover the power of consciously creating joy and how embracing a full range of emotions...2024-11-1336 minRISING KINGSLessons from a 55 Hour Ultra - Ep #175Join Ben Salkeld from RISING KINGS and Dino Biordi for this weeks RISING KINGS Podcast where they unpack the mental strength, strategy, and resilience of Sydney’s Backyard Ultra winner. Ross shares his secrets to endurance — not just in races, but in life. Learn how a focused mindset, incremental goals, and emotional discipline help him push past limits that would stop most men.This episode isn’t just for endurance athletes; it’s for anyone seeking to elevate their life, from business to family to personal growth. Don’t mis...2024-10-3051 minRISING KINGSHow To Avoid Burnout and Unlock Sustainable Success - Ep #174Feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all - running a business, being a present father, and maintaining your health?In this episode, Ben Salkeld from RISING KINGS reveals how busy business owners and fathers can avoid burnout by embracing the power of small, consistent steps instead of striving to go from 0 to 100 in every area of life.What You'll Learn:Business Success Without Burnout: Discover why chasing explosive growth often leads to exhaustion, and how embracing small daily wins builds a thriving, sustainable business....2024-10-2321 minRISING KINGSThe 2 Crucial Behaviours Every Man Needs - Ep #171In this weeks episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld dives into what truly builds confidence for high-achieving men like you - setting personal standards and holding yourself accountable. If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want to elevate your game in business, marriage, and life, this episode is your guide.Key Takeaways:How raising your standards fuels your confidence.Why accountability builds unshakable self-trust.How mastering inner discipline transforms your success in every area.Ready to level up? Tune in now!FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT👉 https://www.r...2024-10-0218 minRISING KINGSSimple Habits for Life Transformation - Ep #168Ready to stop chasing the next big thing and start building a life that stands the test of time? In this episode of the RISING KINGS POD, Ben Salkeld (Founder & Director of RISING KINGS) dives deep into the foundational habits that will transform your mindset, business, relationships, and health.Discover how focusing on simple, consistent habits creates a rock-solid foundation for success.What You'll Learn:The #1 reason your efforts keep falling short (hint: it's not what you think).Why a strong foundation is essential for lasting transformation.How simple daily habits lead...2024-09-1123 minRISING KINGSThis One’s Different - The Raw Truth You Can't Ignore - Ep #167Ready to face the truth? In this no-nonsense episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld and Nick Perry dive into the real work required to level up in every aspect of life. This isn’t about clichés or surface-level advice; it’s about the raw, unfiltered truth that most men avoid. We’re cutting through the BS and getting straight to the actionable steps that truly move the needle.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The uncomfortable truths about personal growth that you need to hear.Why most men fail to reach their pote...2024-09-041h 05RISING KINGSThis Overlooked Strategy Boosts Confidence In The Chaos - Ep #165Imagine the advantages you'd have in achieving your biggest goals if you could move through the chaos of life with more confidence and less effort! In this episode, Ben Salkeld (Founder of RISING KINGS movement) shares powerful tactics to help you navigate life’s unexpected challenges with resilience and confidence. Learn how to harness the newly discovered "Inconvenient Challenges" as opportunities for growth, build deeper connections with loved ones, and maintain peak performance in all areas of your life.What You’ll Learn:The difference between "Convenient" and "Inconvenient" challenges... and wh...2024-08-2124 minRISING KINGSMy Top Battle-Tested Principles From 46 Years of Hustle - Ep #164In less than 30 minutes, Ben Salkeld (Host of the RISING KINGS POD) distills his 46 years of wisdom into five powerful principles that will transform your life. If you’re a driven man looking to level up in every aspect - whether it’s in your business, your family, or your personal growth - this episode is for you. These aren't just tips; they're life-changing strategies that have been tested and proven to help you become the best version of yourself.Whether you're struggling to stay consistent, seeking more fulfilment, or wanting to elevate your s...2024-08-1430 minRISING KINGSHow To Be A Better DAD! 5 Essential Habits for Busy Fathers - Ep #158In this transformative episode of the RISING KINGS show, join Ben Salkeld as he dives deep into the art of fatherhood for ambitious, busy dads. Discover the five essential habits that will not only enhance your role as a father but also elevate your overall personal growth. These habits are crafted from Ben's own experiences as a father and years of coaching, offering a practical guide to deepening your connection with your children while managing the demands of an ambitious life. Tune in to redefine what it means to be a great father toda...2024-06-2727 minRISING KINGSThe #1 Commitment Most Men Are Afraid To Make- Ep #157Welcome to another episode of the RISING KINGS SHOW. Join Ben Salkeld, the founder of the RISING KINGS movement, as he delves into a transformative perspective on personal development.In this episode, Ben shares his journey from scepticism to profound transformation, revealing the secrets to unlocking your highest potential. If you've ever felt stuck or questioned the worth of your efforts in personal growth, this episode is for you. Get ready to embrace the infinite game of personal development and discover how the journey itself is the reward.Episode Highlights:2024-06-2009 min
Casual DiehardWe Can Pod It Out 72: I'm Looking Through YouIt feels unfair that Roger Salkeld caught a stray at the end of Ohtani: The New Name For Sturgeon, yesterday’s Willets Pod episode with guest Jesse Black. It’s not Roger’s fault that he was born with the S***eld name. In fact, he’s got more claim to S***eld than Rick Springfield, whose name is actually Richard Lewis Springthorpe. What in the name of Hans Sprungfeld is that about, and then he has the nerve to scar an entire generation of Jesses by misspelling our names? Get bent, Dick Lewis Sprungfeld, and also Dick Lewis, dystopia...2023-03-2110 min
Thinking Faith: Catholic PodcastLenten Retreat Christian Hope - Part 1Deacon Eric leads a two-part Lenten retreat with a series of reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 Encyclical Spe Salvi - "On Christian Hope." We'll reflect on the biblical roots of hope, the model of fostering hope found in Israel's approach to salvation history, the fullness of hope revealed in Jesus Christ, and prayer as one of the first and essential schools of hope in our lives. Show Snippet: "We can try to limit suffering, to fight against it, but we cannot eliminate it. It is when we attempt to avoid suffering by withdrawing from anything that might...2023-03-0839 minThinking Faith: The Catholic PodcastLenten Retreat Christian Hope - Part 1Deacon Eric leads a two-part Lenten retreat with a series of reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 Encyclical Spe Salvi - "On Christian Hope." We'll reflect on the biblical roots of hope, the model of fostering hope found in Israel's approach to salvation history, the fullness of hope revealed in Jesus Christ, and prayer as one of the first and essential schools of hope in our lives. Show Snippet: "We can try to limit suffering, to fight against it, but we cannot eliminate it. It is when we attempt to avoid suffering by withdrawing from anything that might...2023-03-0839 minRISING KINGSHow To Communicate Better as a Husband and Father #73Hey guys, welcome to this week's episode of the RISING KINGS podcast with Michael Simon and Ben Salkeld.As we all know, there's no better feeling than being a dad. It's a joy like no other. But being a dad is also hard work—and I'm not just talking about changing diapers and keeping your kids safe from the dangers of the world. What I mean is that being a good dad is hard work because you have to learn how to communicate with your spouse and kids in ways that get them what they need from yo...2023-01-1824 min
Success With Purpose017 Ben Salkeld: Stepping Into the Discomfort of LifeThe path wasn’t always easy for Ben. To the outside world Ben had it all... A successful career as a sales director, entrepreneur and business owner, yet behind closed doors, he was left grappling with the same issues that a lot of men face. Seemingly he was achieving in a professional sense, personally he was left feeling unfulfilled, disconnected from his family, unhappy and close to a state of depression.
By his own admission, he was showing up in business but nowhere else in life. Something had to change. It was at this point that Ben set out to educ...2022-09-261h 35
RISING KINGSThe Essence of RISING KINGS: Mission and Vision #27In this episode of the RISING KINGS experience podcast, we chat with Ben Salkeld, Director and Founder of RISING KINGS.RISING KINGS is focused on helping men raise their standards and accountability so they can be the best versions of themselves.In this interview, we ask Ben some important questions about what makes RISING KINGS unique, what inspired him to begin this journey, and why men from need to level up.If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to share it, rate and review it. Want to know more about RISING KINGS a...2022-03-0251 min
That Shakespeare LifeEp 183: Bedlam Hospital with Duncan SalkeldIn Shakespeare’s Henry VI part II, Lord Clifford exclaims, “To Bedlam with him! Is the man grown mad?” That’s from Act V Scene 1. This use of the word Bedlam both as a place associated with madness, is because there was a real Bedlam Hospital within steps of The Curtain and Globe theaters where this play was performed in the 16th century and that hospital specialized in the care for the insane. Bedlam Hospital was a psychiatric hospital in early modern London. It was founded in the mid-13th century in service to the Church of Bethlehem, as a house...2021-10-1830 min
REAL LIFE with MG38. The Importance Of Self Acceptance | Ben Salkeld from Rising KingsI met Ben at my R U OK Day event a few weeks ago and was immediately drawn to him. There's something special about this guy, which you'll work out very quickly in the episode Ben is a good dude who's doing amazing things. It was such an honour chatting with such a passionate, inspiring, caring human being If you're a man (or know of a man) who's feeling stuck, lost or struggling to find yourself, Ben can help you start to understand your purpose in life and regain your identity...2020-09-241h 11
Stellar FirmaEpisode 50 - Foreshadows and FilingEpisode 50Foreshadows and Filing CLIENT - Expediting Review*ALERT* Line manager review failed due to absenteeism. Standards breach. Case referred to Standards for assessment. Line manager employment status to be reviewed. Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismCorpsesPutrefactionSpecial thanks to this week's Patrons: MacKenzie Cummings, Elizabeth Boyer, cordsycords, Ace of Artemis, Amanda Dalton, Becky S Chapin, Lorec, Jessica Snyder, YungBrood, Sandra Vucenovic, Kimberly, John Biegel, Nemo Nemiroff, Paula Salkeld, Sophia Anderson, Rheine, William Wold, Milana Tatarenko, Haley Morris, Elliot, Katie Barrowman, Bob Charlton, RinM, TeaReesa, Ma...2020-05-2931 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 4Thought Special - Part 3Join GM Bryn with Alex, Helen, Ben and special guest Lowri Ann Davies in this 4-part D&D 5e adventure: 4Thought!This week we get story time and just hang out!Content warning for:- High Frequency SFX- Auditory hallucination- Mind controlThanks to this week's Patrons:MacKenzie Cummings, Elizabeth Boyer, cordsycords, Ace of Artemis, Amanda Dalton, Becky S Chapin, Lorec, Jessica Snyder, YungBrood, Sandra Vucenovic, Kimberly, John Biegel, Nemo Nemiroff, Paula Salkeld, Sophia Anderson, Rheine, William Wold, Milana Tatarenko, Haley...2020-04-0146 min
Commons Church Between SundaysSeason 1 Episode 2 - BenMusician, world barista champion and co-founder of Monogram Coffee Ben Put ( @benajminput) joins us on Between Sundays to share his experience of ritual through musical performances, competition and more.Check out Monogram Coffee here. Hosted by Bobbi Salkeld. Produced by Jonathan Petkau. Artwork by Angie Ishak.Follow us on Instagram @btwsundays.
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RISING KINGSAlchemy of Self: The Transformation Journey #2Ready to transform? In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, 'Alchemy of Self: The Transformation Journey,' Ben Salkeld and brother Dino unravel the essence of alchemy in personal growth. This episode is not just about theories; it's about practical steps for men like you, driven to elevate their lives. Discover how alchemy can be a catalyst for profound change, impacting your career, relationships, and mindset. If you're seeking purpose and motivated for a positive shift, this episode is your gateway to new possibilities. Tune in and step into your true potential. 2018-12-1439 min