# CS10: The inner game behind outer success

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Podcast: [Conflict Stories Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-stories-podcast-7304921)
Published: 2025-11-12T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://conflictstories.com
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## Resource

Award-winning speaker, author, and sales + mindset master - Ian Stephens’ story is one of grit, reinvention + deep personal growth. Born “cold, wet, bald and hungry… and then things got worse,” Ian’s journey took him from a tough family upbringing to leading a $200 million sales team by age 28 - and losing it all a year later. Rebuilding himself from the inside out, Ian unlocked the power of mindset + purpose, becoming one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers and trainers in sales + leadership development.   Ian unpacks how early family conflict, two marriage breakups, and a search for self-understanding led him to his life’s work: helping others transform pressure into performance. Ian reveals how emotional intelligence, blended with behavioural strategies, can transform communication and strengthen relationships. A raw, wise + unexpectedly funny exploration of the inner game behind outer success. Keep track of new stories at https://conflictstories.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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