Tommy G Talks

Episode 157 - Careers Advice For Young People in 2026 - LIVE Keynote   This is the audio from a live talk I gave at my old secondary school. It was to the entire year 11 cohort as part of their careers Fayre.  The goal for this keynote was to inspire and relate as well as offer up some practical life lessons as an Entrepreneur and an Employer. 

Episode 156: How to Get the Best Out of People: 6 Things I've Learned   Over the years, through business, coaching, sport and plenty of mistakes along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what brings the best out of people. In this episode, I share six of the biggest lessons I’ve picked up, from motivation and communication to pressure, trust and knowing when someone needs a push or a bit of support....

Episode 155 I've recently shifted 6KGs of bodyfat.  But I didn't even know I needed to.   Am I glad? Yes.  Do I feel better? Yes.  Do I ever want to go back to what i was? No.    But it is possible...   Weight loss was always something I helped others with. But then I left the fitness industry and found myself struggling just like the hundreds of people I had helped in the past. So what changed? ...

Episode 154: Why Do We Wait To Feel Confident?   What is it about confidence?  Why do we have it some days and lack it others? Is it possible to turn it on at will? How can we live more confidently?   Come and think along with me as we discuss ways to feel more confident and explore this idea together.

EP153: The Battle With Being Productive - What does productivity actually mean? I've been thinking a lot about productivity.  What is it? Have we been getting it wrong?  Do we go through different phases of life where productivity looks different depending on our challenges?   As always, we think through this one together, as we explore the ideas that shape our lives. 

EP152: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - How our mind quickly writes the script   It's been a while friend.  I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and I wanted someone to share my thinking with. Someone that can think along with me.  Because the power of thinking is huge. It's life changing and it comes from where you least expect it.  So here we are then. Technically episode 152, but a new cha...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 151: Avoid Burnout At All Costs   What is the cost of Leadership? Is it BURNOUT? It doesn't have to be...   Yet so many of us are burning the candle at both ends, trying to "hustle hard" and please everyone elses expectations at the demise of our own self respect. Business life doesnt have to equal burnout. It's not working right if you're in a burnout cycle. Time to change...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 150: Modern Day Leadership - Why the old way just doesn't cut it anymore   Welcome back to Tommy G Talks.   Leadership isn't about job titles, suits and ties or bossing people around.   It's about bringing out the best in yourself in order to do the same for other people. Overcoming challenges on an internal and shared level through confidence, communication, clarity and em...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live)   This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds. I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day.   It's always an honour to deliver talks like this, and I hope that yo...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively)   This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month.   If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it.   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 147: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP3] w Perry Cocking: Football Coach: Don't Ruin The Parent/Child Relationship! (Ways to support your sporty child)   I've known Perry for just over 15 years. We played football together, we've worked on a few projects together and I have seen his Coaching business and journey evolve to the stage of being one of the most influencial, leading vo...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 146: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP2] w Kate Griffin - Wessex Spirits & The Gin Palace. Episode 2 of Tea with Tommy G brings you a very open and honest conversation with Kate Griffin, the Founder of Wessex Spirits and The Gin Palace in Andover.  I have been getting to know Kate and her fantastic business well over the last few months. We at Tide 55 have been working with h...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 145: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP1] w Harri Pereira - Mindset X   It's time to step it up a bit.  I've had a podcast for a few years now, but I feel we need to take it up a notch.  I have launched on a project that I have wanted to do for a few years now.  Introducing: Tea with Tommy G - My new and improved way of bringing you guest interviews that consist of real talk, real...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 144: Do Kids Need To Feel Failure? (The Importance of Youth Participation in Sport)   “Kids need to learn how to lose…and sport gives them that lesson.” As Chairman of The Jamie G Sporting Trust, I am always championing the importance of participation in sport for young people under the age of 18.  Sport can expose us to and teach us so much at an early age.  I believe that...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 143: How To Stop Overthinking   Let's talk about OVERTHINKING.   We all struggle with this. Some more than others, but when we do, it often leads to negativity and in some cases depression.   Today we will explore the topic a little and then look at ways to understand, control and overcome otherthinking.   These methods are not your usual "think positive" and "talk about yo...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 142: How To Get Out Of a Rut   Stuck in a rut? It happens. Don't worry. Good news is that there are things that you can do to help get yourself out of a rut.   In this episode we will start by understanding why we get stuck in a rut. Then we will find ways to get out of the rut and stay out! We will also look at the potential barriers and obstacles that could block our prog...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 141: How To Focus   Are we too easily led? Too easily influenced?   Is a lack of focus adding weight to our mental health challenges? Or perhaps some of our struggle is BECAUSE of a lack in focus?   Well, one thing that I know for sure is that a happy, positive and productive life needs focus.   Here are 5 practical and very easy to follow tips for increasing your daily foc...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 140: Let's Turn Social Media Into a Positive Tool (For us and our children!)   Is social media a negative influence on society? What will happen if we just keep going the way we are? What will it mean for our children?   Well, like it or not, you and I are at the wheel. What we do and how we USE this tool will determine what happens next.   I have 7 suggestions on how we ca...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 139: How To Stay Positive As a New Parent   Having kids is the best and most stressful experience at the same time.   In this podcast, I share 3 things that can help you to stay positive and keep your motivation, energy and spirits high even when it feels like you're struggling to keep it all together.    If you connect with this episode, let me know on Instagram www.instag...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 138: What is it REALLY like to be a Life Coach?   Now that I have been "retired" from Coaching for 3 years, I thought I would finally dive into and share what it's like to be a Life Coach. I was honoured to have been one for 6 years. I worked with hundreds of people, helping them to grow in confidence, lose weight, overcome phobias, find relationships and many more less mai...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 137: Should a business be on ALL social platforms, Thoughts on ChatGPT and Marketing mindset.   The Tide Report - JANUARY 2023 Today we have a Tommy G Talks podcast first!   I am attempting a new sub-series of episodes that dive deeper into some of the things that my team and I have been up to at Tide 55.   We are calling it "The Tide Report - Stay ahead of the wave" It's s...

  Tommy G Talks Episode 136: Everything Changes! - What Happened To Tommy G?   First of all I am still here... Second of all, thank you for being here too.   I have always believed that this podcast should run parallel to my life. A lot has changed since the days of the Super Self Summit and Being a Health & Fitness Professional.   Yet there are some very distinct similarities between my old caree...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 135: Why is SLOW success always best? Contrary to popular belief, it's OK to make small, slow but steady progress! Because slow success is real success.   It doesn't happen overnight. For anyone. Do not let anyone inform you otherwise. They are likely misleading you for their own gain.   This episode is a reminder of the 3 main areas of life that we are constantly managing...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 134: Are we addicted to our phones? (5 Things Learned From NO PHONES ALLOWED Secret Cinema!)   Last night I went to "Secret Cinema" and as part of the experience, they take your phone away from you, lock it in a bag and then give the locked bag back to you...But you can't open it, touch or use your phone.   At first, I had a mild panic, but eventually, I started to realise...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 133: Interview With Brad Burton - The UK's Number 1 Motivational Business Speaker   Brad Burton. If you know of him, you'll know what I mean when I say he "packs a punch." If you don't know who he is, buckle up and get ready...   I wanted this episode to happen for quite some time. In fact, I promised myself that I would only kickstart my podcast again once I had a guest th...