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Life Without a Tie: A Conversation with Ray Martin on Self-Discovery and Leadership
Episode 605th January 2026 • Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level • Nick Sellers
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In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership, host Nick Sellers interviews leadership coach Ray Martin.

They discuss Ray's life journey, from being an award-winning CEO who felt unfulfilled, to taking a transformative 14-year sabbatical in Asia, discovering mindfulness, self-awareness, and purposeful living.

Ray shares insights on the importance of leaders being human and authentic in the modern era, emphasizing the need for deep connections and self-awareness.

They explore the difference between being reactive and responsive, the value of mindful living, and the significance of having a personal vision.

Ray also talks about his experiences in running marathons for charity and the challenges he faced in writing his book, 'Life Without a Tie.'

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership

00:17 Meet Ray Martin: A Journey of Self-Discovery

01:14 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership

03:05 Ray's Personal Transformation Through Mindfulness

07:40 Applying Mindfulness in Daily Life

10:01 The Concept of Conscious Leadership

14:06 The Continuous Journey of Self-Improvement

19:52 The Journey Begins: From Six Months to 14 Years

20:08 Losing Everything: The Four Ties

20:43 Healing and Self-Discovery

21:52 Finding Purpose: Helping Others

22:30 Running for a Cause: The Marathon Journey

23:38 A New Path: Executive Coaching

27:45 Self-Awareness and Fulfillment

32:53 Writing the Book: A 14-Year Journey

34:40 Final Thoughts and Advice

To contact Ray:

  1. LinkedIn
  2. Lifewithoutatie.com

To contact Nick:

  1. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
  2. Schedule a free discovery call
  3. Subscribe to monthly motivation newsletter

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