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Who is Lionel Best? Episode 5: Why I Started Besty’s Inspirational Guidance

Who is Lionel Best? Episode 5: Why I Started Besty’s Inspirational Guidance In Episode 5 of the "Who is Lionel Best" series, Lionel takes us through his evolution from a semi-pro player to a UEFA B licensed coach. Discover how a simple request to help at a local school in 2001 turned into a 25-year legacy of mentoring young talent. In this final episode of the "Who is Lionel Best?" series, Lionel takes us through the pivotal moment he decided to leave a stable, 23-year career in the Civil Service to follow his true calling: empowering the next generation. Lionel and host Aaron discuss the courage it took to step away from security to launch Besty’s Inspirational Guidance (BiG) and how his own "X factors" helped him build a model that supports youth through sports, employability, and mentorship. What you’ll learn in this episode: The "Job for Life" Dilemma: Why Lionel left a high-profile government role in 2010 to work with young people [01:21]. The SHOCK Program: Lionel breaks down his first youth initiative—Self-esteem, Health, Opportunities, Confidence, and Knowledge [08:34]. Building the Three Pillars: How BiG evolved to include Motivational School Programs, Recreational Services, and Employability Skills [13:52]. The Vision for 2026: Lionel shares his ambitions for growing the team, staying non-profit, and maintaining a balanced business mindset without losing community heart [15:28]. Resilience & Mentality: The core message Lionel instills in every young person: "You have an X factor, you are special" [25:20]. Support the Mission: BiG is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to making a real difference in Lambeth and beyond. #CommunityImpact #YouthMentorship #CareerChange #BiG #LionelBest #Lambeth #Resilience #SocialEnterprise #FootballCommunity Some of Besty's former clubs: #Dulwichamlet #croydonfc #Kingstonian #Tooting and Mitcham #BromleyTown #crawleytown Support the Mission: BiG is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to making a real difference in Lambeth and beyond. www.bigcic.org www.facebook.com/BiG2011 www.twitter.com/BestysBiG www.instagram.com/think_b.i.g   / bigcic_2019   YouTube: @bigbestysinspirationalguid5991