Fail Forward
Failure is only negative if you don’t learn from it
Fail Forward is the weekly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and family man Henri Ghijben. In each episode you’ll hear from Henri and guests as they share real-life experiences of positives born from failure, reflections on the lessons learned from ‘losing it all, and what fuels Henri’s desire to help others overcome personal and business challenges in order to create the lives they want to live.
Who is Henri Ghijben?
Growing up in Bury St Edmunds, Henri’s first memorable experience of failure left him with the lasting ability to never get lost. It proved to be the first of many times Henri would fail forward. But it wasn’t until he faced losing his home, business and possibly even his family, that he realised the truth.
Failure is only negative if you don’t learn from it.
Against the odds, Henri has rebuilt from rock bottom. He’s now on a mission to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did, to help those facing failure see that there is a way back and that by failing forward they can enjoy success again.
Ever thankful for the love and support of his family, the loyalty of his team and the help of business owners who helped him when the chips were down, Henri now lives in Southampton where he runs HRG Tree Surgeons, has growing property management and investment businesses and runs mentoring programmes for business owners, entrepreneurs and directors who are on their own growth journeys.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 116
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
035 Interview: Amy Rowlinson
Welcome to this episode of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode I’m talking to Amy Rowlinson, podcaster, coach and podcasting mentor.
During the next 40 minutes Amy shares the twists and tur…
034 HRG Mastermind
Welcome to episode 34 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In September 2022 I took the Tree Surgeons Business Academy to the APF Show. One thing that quickly became clear is that the concept of a business…
033 Addressing your comfort zone
Welcome to episode 33 of the Fail Forward podcast.
We’ve all heard the saying “Good things happen when you step out of your comfort zone” and I couldn’t agree more.
In fact, I reframe the so-called …
032 Interview: Toyin Ayandare
Welcome to episode 32 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode I’m talking to Toyin Ayandare, founder of Icon Range.
Over the course of the next 40 minutes…
031 Interview: Gordon Grant
Welcome to episode 31 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode I’m talking to Gordon Grant, founder of Dads Mean Business.
Over the course of the next 50 min…
030 We are now 6 months in
Welcome to episode 30 of the Fail Forward podcast.
I can hardly believe that this episode marks six months since the launch of the Fail Forward Podcast. Thank you to …
029 Mental Health
Welcome to episode 29 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode I am talking about mental health and vulnerability. Suicide affects men and women but, in the UK,…
028 You do not have a buiness, you have a job...
Welcome to episode 28 of the Fail Forward podcast.
OK - this is going to hurt.
If you can’t take two weeks off, work flexibly in terms or hours or location, or comp…
027 Empathy
Welcome to episode 27 of the Fail Forward podcast.
Do you have empathy for others?
I confess that I haven’t always been the most empathetic person. I may hav…
026 Mindset
Welcome to episode 26 of the Fail Forward podcast.
I’ve talked before about the importance of mindset and its role in finding your winning formula. Your mindset is arguably the most cr…
025 Interview: Rob Bryer
Welcome to episode 25 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode, I’m talking to Rob Bryer, founder of multiple property businesses including The Good Estat…
024 The importance of having your Why
Welcome to episode 24 of the Fail Forward podcast.
On the days you feel like you’re paddling upstream, what is it that keeps you going?
Whether it’s your bu…
023 Loneliness
Welcome to episode 23 of the Fail Forward podcast.
What does loneliness mean to you?
For most people the word evokes negative emotions and memories; sadness, childhood trauma, iso…
022 People Management
Welcome to episode 22 of the Fail Forward podcast.
Stop! In the inimitable words of Tina Turner, we don’t need another hero!
I employed people for a long time before I real…
021 Interview: Gordon Burcham
Welcome to episode 21 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode, I talk to 3 times martial arts world champion Gordon Burcham.
Gordon has been training, teaching, and wo…
020 Businesses And Time Management
Welcome to episode 20 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In previous episodes I have talked about the iceberg effect and why comparison is an unhelpful distraction becau…
019 When To Say No
Welcome to episode 19 of the Fail Forward podcast.
I always say failure is only a negative if you do not learn from it and give up.
However, as with any ‘rule’ there is alway…
018 Perception
Welcome to episode 18 of the Fail Forward podcast.
If you have ever caught yourself comparing your life, business or situation to others, this episode is for you.
Comparisonitis …
017 Peter Bryant: The Crypto Prof
Welcome to episode 17 of the Fail Forward podcast.
In this episode, I’m talking to Peter Bryant, also known as The Crypto Prof.
Over the next hour, you’ll be t…
016 The importance of Goal Setting
Welcome to episode 16 of the Fail Forward podcast.
You wouldn’t attempt to drive from Southampton to Scotland without a map, a satnav or a good plan for how you …