No Straight Lines

About No Straight Lines

No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable explores what it really takes to succeed. This isn’t just about the wins — it’s about the effort, the setbacks, and the resilience to keep going when life throws you off course. I'll be talking to leaders from business, sport, entertainment, and the community about their proudest wins, toughest challenges, and the determination that carried them through. Each episode uncovers defining moments, comebacks, and the grit behind the headlines. Real stories of courage, growth, and strength — because success is never a straight line

Publisher

Laurence Winmill

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2025

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Episode 19 - Robert Jones MBE | The 1989 Lions, the “99 Call” & Life at the Highest Level of Elite Rugby

   Few rugby tours have achieved the legendary status of the 1989 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia. It was a tour defined by incredible rugby, huge personalities and some of the most brutal physical confrontations the gamehas ever witnessed. At the centre of it was the now-famous “99 call” — the Lions’ signal for coordinated retaliation that sparked one of the most infamous moments in rugby history. And right in the middle of that extraordinary series was Welsh scrum-half Robert Jones, locked in a fascinating battle with Australia’s Nick Farr-Jones. Two outstanding playmakers. Two leaders. Two scrum-halves controlling territory, tempo and composure while the pressure around them reached extraordinary levels. In this episode of No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable, Robert Jones MBE takes us behind the scenes ofone of rugby’s most talked-about tours and reflects on what it was really like to play at the very highest level. We talk about the 1989 Lions, the rivalry withNick Farr-Jones, the infamous “99 call”, leadership, pressure, resilience and the experiences that helped shape an outstanding rugby career. This is a conversation about much more than rugby. It’s about performing under pressure, dealing with adversity and what it takes to remain composed when everythingaround you is going off-script. 🎙️ No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable Hosted by Laurence Winmill If you enjoy the episode, please like,subscribe/follow and share it with someone who loves rugby, leadership, resilience and great stories about elite sport.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Episode 18 - Daniel Hoare

   No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable | Daniel Hoare – Global Commercial Leader & Founder of RocketFuel Strategies What does it take to build global brands, lead explosive commercial growth and continually reinvent yourself at the highest level? In this episode Laurence Winmill sits down with Daniel Hoare,international commercial leader, founder of RocketFuel Strategies, and one of the driving forces behind the growth of some of the world's fastest-growing challenger brands. Born and raised in Australia, Daniel's journey has taken him across North America, Europe, APAC and the Middle East, building a career founded on resilience, ambition and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, they discuss Daniel's remarkable journey - from his early years in retail and fitness to leading international commercial operations with Predator Nutrition and Congo Brands, where he played a pivotal role in the growth of globally recognised brands including Prime Hydration and Alani Nutrition. His experience of launching brands, entering new markets and building high-performing commercial teams has made him one of the UK's most respected commercial growth leaders. Today, through RocketFuel Strategies, Daniel partners with ambitious founders and leadership teams as an external CEOand Chief Commercial Officer, helping businesses scale, transform and unlock sustainable growth through commercial strategy, market expansion and operational excellence. In this episode, we explore: • Building global challenger brands from theground up • The leadership mindset behind commercial success • Scaling businesses across international markets • Learning through adversity and continual reinvention • Why discipline and high standards outperform talent alone • Mentoring the next generation of business leaders • The courage to embrace discomfort and seize opportunity Daniel also shares the personal experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy, the mentors who influenced his life, and why he believes success belongs to those prepared to outwork the competition while empowering the people around them. This is an inspiring conversation for entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, sales professionals and anyone looking to build a career without limits. Because success is never a straight line. No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable is hosted by entrepreneur, business coach and speaker LaurenceWinmill, featuring candid conversations with high performers from business, sport, entertainment and community leadership. Every episode explores the defining moments, setbacks and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary lives. Follow, subscribe and share to be inspired bymore stories of resilience, leadership and success.

3. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Episode 17 - Sian Winfield

   No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable | Sian Winfield – Author, Growth Expert & Motivational Speaker What separates those who achieve extraordinarysuccess from those who never quite fulfil their potential? In this episode Laurence Winmill sits down with SianWinfield—author, motivational speaker and growth expert with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and businesses unlock their potential, elevate performance and create lasting success. From coaching CEOs, traders and senior executives in London's Square Mile as a personal trainer, to becoming one of the UK's leading experts in mindset, behavioural change and business growth, Sian's career has been driven by one question: Why do some people consistently thrive while others, with equal talent, fall short? That question led her to immerse herself in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), mindset psychology and peak performance, transforming not only her own career but the lives of hundreds of entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and business leaders. Today, Sian works with ambitious individuals and organisations to help them think bigger, perform better and achieve meaningful growth. Her clients and collaborations include Gymshark, the Peter Jones Foundation, DPD, LMarks, and numerous high-growth businesses and accelerator programmes. She is also the author of Take Your Sh!t to the Next Level, a practical, no-nonsense guide to raising your standards,overcoming self-imposed limitations and creating extraordinary results. In this episode, we explore: • The mindset behind high performance andlasting success • Why talent alone is never enough • Building confidence, resilience and self-belief • The psychology of growth and behavioural change • Lessons from coaching entrepreneurs, CEOs and elite performers • How to overcome fear, imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs • Raising your standards in business and in life Sian shares practical strategies, honest insights and powerful stories from over two decades of coaching people to breakthrough barriers and achieve more than they ever believed possible. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, professional or someone striving to become the very best version ofyourself, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth, success and what's truly possible. Because success is never a straight line. No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable is hosted by entrepreneur, business coach and speaker LaurenceWinmill, featuring candid conversations with high performers from business, sport, entertainment and community leadership. Every episode explores the defining moments, setbacks and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary lives. Follow, subscribe and share for more inspiringconversations about resilience, leadership, growth and success.

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