{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A-Game Unfiltered","title":"151: The Inner Critic Every Founder Carries : Pete Allen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1621,"description":"In this episode of Aligned, Adam Smith sits down with Pete (the man behind the editing desk of the podcast), for an unexpectedly deep conversation about work, identity and self-worth.\n\nWhat begins as a discussion about feeling guilty during quieter work periods quickly uncovers something much bigger: the pressure many men place on themselves to constantly prove their value. Together, they explore fear of failure, childhood conditioning, self-deprecation, people-pleasing and the exhausting belief that productivity equals worth. Expect honest reflections, practical mindset shifts and a powerful reminder that being present is sometimes more valuable than “doing more”.\n\nMake the change and book a call with Adam Smith: https://calendly.com/adamsmith-agameconsultancy/meeting-with-adam-smith-a-game\n\nEmail Us: hello@agameconsultancy.com\n\nAdam Smith\nAdam Smith is an entrepreneur, transformational coach, NLP Practitioner and Timeline Therapist with extensive experience building businesses, leading teams and developing high-performing client relationships. Combining strong commercial acumen with deep expertise in human behaviour, he helps founders overcome the unconscious patterns that limit growth, leadership and fulfilment. Known for his ability to build trust quickly, create meaningful connections and challenge clients to think differently, Adam has helped business owners improve performance, increase confidence and achieve sustainable success without compromising who they are.\nConnect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/\nAdam Mayhew\nAdam Mayhew is an entrepreneur and transformational coach who helps founders build successful businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships or peace of mind. Drawing on his own journey through burnout, alcohol dependency and feeling disconnected despite outward success, he helps ambitious business owners develop greater clarity, resilience and self-awareness. His coaching combines...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JvfMmf4rPr0RaBToPG2kYVtXQ9Y1PAVIDl6hO5pJWkQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZGIz/MWJjNDVjZGMyYWRm/NDY5MmMzOGJkNTFi/ZGIzNi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}