Spin State Live
Spin State Live is a series of live conversations with leaders and thinkers, hosted by David Maxwell. It is less about tactics and more about mindset, values, self-awareness and how we show up when it matters.
Each one is recorded with a small live audience, then shared in full on YouTube.
The eight conversations so far
Karen Shirlow, nervous system educator and somatic practitioner. Your Body Has Decided Before You Have. July 2026.
Philip Brady, integral developmentalist and leadership coach. You Don't Lead the Room. Your Nervous System Does. June 2026.
Roisin McCann, co-founder of Marshall McCann Architects. Built Under Pressure, Held by Vision April 2026.
Caoilfhionn Buckley, on mindset, self-awareness and leadership under pressure. You Don't Rise Under Pressure, You Reveal Who You Are. March 2026.
Dr Ryan Gottfredson, leadership researcher and author, on vertical development. Leadership growth isn't about adding more skills, but healing parts of you that are self-protecting? February 2026.
Ciaran May, of Natural Resilience. What if resilience isn't about being tougher, but about being truer? January 2026.
Kris Byers, founder of Horrible Brands. How often do you actually think about your thoughts? December 2025.
Seamus Fox, performance coach. Why Founders Stall - The Truth About Values, Identity & Consistent Behaviour November 2025.
Where to watch
Every recording is on the Spin State YouTube channel. New sessions are announced in the Spin State community, where members can join the live audience.
The host
David Maxwell is the founder of Spin State and the author of The Inner Path of Leadership. More about David and the team.
Seamus Fox, the first guest, hosts Capacity 2027 with David in Belfast on Sunday 21 February 2027.
Be a guest, or suggest one
Email info@yourspinstate.com. Guests get the recording to use themselves.