Rambles and Shambles with Ana
Rambles and Shambles with Ana is a podcast exploring work, leadership, and everything that doesn’t fit on a LinkedIn profile. Relaxed conversations about careers, how people ended up where they are, and what’s shaped them along the way. It’s for people who are curious about how personal stories unfold, and who knows, you might have a few reflective moments yourself.
Rambles and Shambles with Ana
EP001 - From Broomstick Nunchucks to Safety Advisor: How Support Turns Potential Into Confidence
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Archie’s working life didn’t follow a clear plan. He moved through hands-on jobs, heavy industry, years of martial arts training, and work with UFC fighters.
In this conversation, we talk about how confidence didn’t come from pushing harder or believing more in himself. It came later, when the right people backed him and the environment finally changed.
This episode looks at how support shapes confidence over time and how work can feel very different depending on who you’re around.