In this deeply honest episode, Louise Bedford is joined by Andy Reid.
Andy is a powerhouse auctioneer, coach, podcast host and author of Success Curious.
Louise and Andy chat about the relationships we too often take for granted.
As traders, it’s easy to focus on performance, charts, and getting ahead… but what happens when your personal life quietly erodes while you chase the next win?
Andy brings his trademark warmth and insight to explore:
- Why so many high achievers isolate themselves
- How to recognise when your relationships are suffering
- Practical ways to reconnect with those who matter most
- The direct link between emotional connection and long-term success
This is about getting real – with yourself, your habits, and the people you love. Whether you’ve been trading for years or you’re just starting out, this episode might be the mirror you didn’t know you needed.
Questions we discuss
- You’ve coached high performers in sales and real estate for years – what patterns do you notice when people are so focused on results that they lose sight of their relationships?
- What are the early warning signs that your personal life is paying the price for your professional drive?
- Many traders isolate themselves when things go wrong – why do driven people often go quiet rather than seek connection?
- From a personality angle, most traders tend to be reserved rather than outgoing, and task-focused instead of people-focused. What are the downsides to these personality traits when it comes to relationships, and is this a risk?
- In your book Success Curious, you talk about redefining success – how can traders apply that to avoid burnout or feeling hollow after a big win?
- If a trader listening right now feels like they’ve become emotionally distant or too outcome-focused, what’s one thing they could do today to start reconnecting?
About Andy Reid
Andy Reid is the author of Success Curious, host of the Success Curious podcast, and one of Australia’s top real estate auctioneers.
Andy has over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams across sales, training, and real estate.
He is known for blending emotional intelligence with sharp commercial insight. Through his coaching, speaking, and mentoring work, he helps people redefine success on their own terms – with empathy, impact, and a whole lot of heart.
Get in touch with Andy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyreidcoaching/
Website: https://andyreid.com.au/
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
To get in touch with Louise
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradingGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tradinggame.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradinggame.com.au/
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