In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I’m talking to Toby Gorniak aka Toby G MBE, all about the unseen power of his unique voice.

Over the last 18 years, Toby G has helped 1000’s of people to live their best lives, re-enter education, employment, and most importantly, be good people, giving back to their community.

Toby G has received an MBE honour from the Queen for his outstanding community contribution, an Honorary fellowship degree, has run with the Queen's Baton for the commonwealth games and has received many more accolades for his transformational work.

Driven by a deep passion, unwavering commitment, and a philosophy of empowerment, Toby is dedicated to helping young people who feel lost discover their potential. His mission is to create a springboard that enables these individuals to recognise their worth, connect with their value, and understand the positive influence they can have within their community.

Toby's journey has been far from easy. Throughout his childhood and much of his adult life, he was repeatedly told that he wouldn’t amount to anything and was even predicted to end up in prison. Despite facing constant adversity, Toby remained resilient, choosing to dedicate his life to helping others achieve their goals.

In this podcast, I'll be exploring what kept him moving forward when the odds were stacked against him, how his challenging upbringing shaped the person he is today, and his advice for those who feel like the world is against them.

This Coaching Conversation is an inspiring journey of life transformation and hope, where we uncover powerful stories of resilience, overcoming adversity, and practical insights on how to rise above life’s challenges and achieve your true potential.

#motivation #personalgrowth #mindset

⏰Time Codes⏰

0:00 - Intro

3:09 - Meet Toby G MBE

4:15 - What is the Roma Gypsy culture like

5:30 - Starting work at the age of seven and providing for my family

6:45 - Facing racism at school

12:00 - Being kind for others to give you a chance

12:55 - The one person that can change your life

14:45 - Leaving Poland because of persecution

16:40 - Arriving in the UK as a refugee

18:45 - Starting a new life in the UK as an immigrant

19:50 - How do you settle into a new country and learn the language

22:10 - How can dance and the arts act as a tool for social change

23:22 - How to live by 5 life principles - respect, peace, love, unity, having fun

28:30 - Walking into a room and not being welcomed

31:00 - The importance of having one person that believes in you

32:40 - How can we show up for others

33:20 - Life is a gift

35:45 - How to look after yourself when you give so much to others

36:45 - Lessons on how to help others grow

38:15 - Toby G receives and MBE - the story

41:00 - Arriving at Buckingham Palace to receive my MBE

42:20 - Meeting Prince William

44:45 - People who put me forward for my MBE

48:50 - How do you balance your own personal growth when helping others

50:50 - What will be the legacy of Toby G

53:54 - My plan to reach a million people to help them

57:15 - What to do if you feel like you're in a dark place

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😍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobygorniakmbe/

💬Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur03GAmIV8A

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