Take back control of why and when you drink.
1:1 coaching for men who suspect alcohol is taking more than it gives. No labels. No rock bottom. No white-knuckling. Just a clear head, more energy and the control to choose.
"I no longer feel compelled. I can stop at one."Nigel, entrepreneur
Break the pattern with a Tactical Break, and feel the difference for yourself.
Still performing. Not fully present.
You're respected at work and you'd never call it a problem. But the drinks have crept into more nights than you planned, and the people at home are getting the leftover version of you.
I'm at the kids' Saturday sport, but my head's still in Friday night.The weekend
My partner gets the tired, short-tempered version of me.Home
Saturday became Friday, then Thursday, then a Wednesday crept in.The drift
I need a drink to switch off.The habit
I've done a dry month before. I went straight back.Willpower
It's not that bad. I'm still doing well by all accounts.The justification
The people who matter most are getting 70% of you. You don't need a rock bottom to change that.
Hear it from them.
"I can’t speak highly enough of that control aspect."
Ross, Wealth Partner. On getting control back, without giving up drinking for good.
in10tion performance.Clip · 3 minNigel's storyWatch"I no longer feel compelled. I can stop at one."
Nigel, entrepreneur. On clear-headed 6am walks and enjoying a drink without needing another.
in10tion performance.Clip · 1 minTom's storyWatch"It shouldn’t be a drag. We shouldn’t be tired."
Tom, manager. On clarity, energy, better sleep and hitting his goals.
The triple win.
MindIn the driver's seat
Make informed choices about why and when you drink, if at all. No guilt, shame or Monday-morning remorse.
BodyStrong, fit and healthy
Better sleep, more energy and the conditions to build a body that lets you lead well at home and at work.
PerformanceMore of you, more often
A clear mind and a strong body make it far easier to show up as your best, at work and at home.
Why cutting back feels harder than it should.
Alcohol is the one drug you have to justify not taking. It's how adults are taught to relax, connect and celebrate, so most men end up with a love/hate relationship with it that they can't quite make sense of.
It's everywhere
Friday drinks, client dinners, birthdays, the footy. Saying no makes you the odd one out.
It's sold as a reward
The drink at the end of a hard week feels earned, so giving it up feels like losing something.
Its effects are misunderstood
It quietly hits your sleep, mood, stress, testosterone, weight and training. You put it down to age or a busy week.
Willpower runs out
Dry months work until they end. Then the old pattern comes straight back.
So we don't rely on willpower. We solve the puzzle, one piece at a time.
Six weeks to get back in control.
Three phases, one 60-minute 1:1 session a week, and a coach in your corner the whole way.
Interrupt
See the true cost alcohol is having on your performance, in and out of work. Then start your own Tactical Break, so your body feels what your mind has just learnt.
Reframe
Take alcohol off its pedestal. We resolve the part of you that still wants it, and line up your week with your values as a partner, father and leader.
Rebuild
Learn how to relax, connect and celebrate without it. The same tools I've used for six years to comfortably say no, if that's what you choose.
The Tough 21 Protocol™
A 7am online check-in every morning for your first 21 days, weekends included. It builds the routine and the accountability that make the first three weeks feel easy, not hard.
In the first three weeks
- Sharper focus. More mental clarity at work, and more present at home.
- Better sleep. Deeper, more restful nights, and mornings that start with purpose.
- More energy. Fewer sluggish afternoons and more in the tank for training and family.
By the end of six weeks
- You see alcohol through a different lens
- Saying no no longer takes willpower
- You're in control of why and when you drink
- You're ready to put your energy, drive and focus into what your old habits held back
I was a middle-lane drinker too.
I never drank enough to call it a problem. I was doing what everyone around me was doing: work hard all week, drink at the weekend, and somehow start every Monday playing catch-up.
For ten years I took October off, then counted down to November. In June 2020, in lockdown with a new puppy, I took another 30-day break. Then I kept going: 100 days, then a year. I haven't had a drink since, and it's been one of the best performance decisions I've made.
Built for men who want more, not less.
A good fit if you
- Are in your 30s, 40s or 50s and doing well, but know you're not at your best
- Drink regularly out of habit, not because you've hit a rock bottom
- Want control of why and when you drink, not necessarily to quit forever
- Are open to a Tactical Break while we work together
Not the right fit if you
- Feel physically dependent on alcohol or get withdrawal symptoms when you stop (please speak to your GP first)
- Need medical or therapeutic support
- Are looking for a group programme
Not ready to talk? Start here.
Leaving Booze Behind is my story from middle-lane drinker to alcohol-free performance coach, and what alcohol is really doing to your energy, sleep and focus.
Questions men ask first.
I don't have a drinking problem. Will this work for me?
Do I have to stop drinking?
Will it affect my social life?
I'm flat out. How will this fit in?
Is it confidential?
What's included?
Alcohol isn't the issue for you? Explore Next Level Coaching
Paul McCormack
Alcohol-free Performance Coach
Paul spent 15+ years in corporate roles across finance, recruitment and legal in London and Sydney. He's individually accredited by EMCC Global at Practitioner level, trained in alcohol-free coaching, and has been alcohol-free since 2020.
A 30-minute intro call. No pressure.
"If you are thinking about it, you're almost in the right frame of mind to actually commit to it."Ross, Wealth Partner
What we'll cover
- Where you are with alcohol right now, and what it's costing you
- What you'd want to be different in six months, at work and at home
- Whether we're a good fit, and how I work with people if it feels useful
You'll get a calendar invite with a video link. Nothing to prepare.
Alcohol used to serve you. Find out what's possible without it.
You don't need to give up your social life or rely on willpower. You need a new perspective, a positive experience of the alternative, and someone in your corner while it sticks.
30 minutes · Free · No obligation · Confidential