Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End

What can business leaders learn from elite football? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Neil Heaney —former Arsenal, Southampton, and Manchester City footballer turned founder of international law firm Judicare . Neil shares the leadership lessons he learned from football's biggest stages and how they helped him build a successful business, lead high-performing teams, and w...

What does it take to perform under pressure at the highest level of sport and then successfully transition those lessons into business? In this episode of The Business End Podcast , we sit down with Matt Perry — former England international, British & Irish Lion, Heineken Cup winner, and one of the most respected fullbacks of his generation. Matt shares incredible insights from his rugby caree...

What does it take to perform under pressure at the highest level of sport and business? In this episode of The Business End Podcast , we sit down with Matt Perry — former England international, British & Irish Lion, Heineken Cup winner, and Bath Rugby legend. Matt shares the defining moments of his career and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, teamwork, and high pe...

Are you building a business, leading a team, or trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling out of your depth? In this episode of The Competitive Advantage , Liam Mooney and Justin Fitzpatrick sit down with performance coach and author Simon Harling for one of the most honest conversations about business failure, pressure, leadership, and identity you’ll hear this year. Simon shares t...

Are you navigating high-pressure decisions in business, leadership, or sport? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Tim Powers — a leader who has spent over 30 years operating in elite environments across politics, sport, and business. In this conversation, Tim shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, and staying resilient when the pressure is on. ✅ In this episod...

Are you interested in what it really takes to build a long, successful career in professional sport—and life after it? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former England international and London Irish legend Topsy Ojo to explore the mindset, decisions, and resilience behind his remarkable journey. From 16 years at one club to international rugby, injury setbacks, relegation batt...

Are you trying to understand what it really takes to perform at the highest level — in sport, business, and life? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former Ireland international and British & Irish Lion Rob Henderson to unpack the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to succeed at elite level. From missed opportunities to career-defining moments, Rob shares honest i...

Are you curious about what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of sport—and how those lessons translate into business and life? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former Ulster and Ireland rugby star Craig Gilroy to unpack his incredible journey—from being overlooked in school selections to becoming one of Ulster’s top try scorers. You’ll hear honest insights on res...

Are you interested in how high-performance systems actually work behind the scenes? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin — a global performance leader who has worked across elite sport systems in Canada, Australia, Russia, and beyond. From rebuilding broken cultures to leading Olympic programs, Lúcás shares real, hard-earned insights on what it takes to create...

Are you interested in leadership, high-performance sport, and what business can learn from elite environments? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with David Moffett — one of the most influential and outspoken figures in global sport. From negotiating a $555M broadcast deal that helped professionalise rugby, to leading major organisations across Australia, New Zealand, England, and W...

Are you looking to build resilience as a leader and navigate pressure in business or sport? In this episode, we sit down with one of the most experienced CEOs in professional sport to explore what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, make tough decisions, and build high-performing organizations. You’ll learn practical insights from decades of leadership across rugby, including real-world l...

Are you interested in how professionals perform under extreme pressure? In this video, Ken Frank shares insights from his diverse career in the Navy, sports, and high-stakes environments , focusing on cognitive fitness and decision-making under pressure . You’ll discover how mental resilience can be scientifically trained and practically applied to improve performance when it matters most. We’ll c...

In this in-depth interview, Shane Byrne shares his journey from professional rugby to business success, highlighting lessons on resilience, leadership, competition, and mental toughness. Discover how the mindset developed in elite sports can translate into powerful strategies for business, leadership, and personal growth. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ The evolution of Irish rugby professiona...

Are you curious how elite sports experience translates into leadership, resilience, and success beyond the field? In this conversation, Alex King shares his extensive experience in rugby as both a player and a coach , opening up about the pressures of high-stakes environments and the lessons learned from a career at the top level. He reflects on his bittersweet experience during the 2003 World Cup...

In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Paul Watters , Belfast-born celebrity chef whose journey spans world-class kitchens like The Savoy and the Sydney Opera House to home cooks around the globe. Paul shares the lessons, discipline, and mindset that turn simple food into high performance—under pressure. Whether you lead a team in the kitchen, the boardroom, or on the field, this c...

Are you curious how elite sports leadership translates into real-world success in business and education? In this video, Catherine Spencer , former captain of the England Women’s Rugby Team , shares her powerful journey leading a team in a sport that was underfunded and undervalued. She opens up about pressure, motivation, leadership, and the lessons rugby taught her that still shape her work toda...

In Episode 2 of The Competitive Advantage , Dan Tanner explains how community becomes a true competitive advantage . From grassroots rugby watch parties to building 99 Social into a global network , Dan breaks down how belonging, standards, and consistency create real momentum. This episode explores leadership, culture , and why simple systems — applied relentlessly — outperform big budgets and em...

Are you trying to sustain high performance over a long career — even when pressure never disappears? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Rocky Clark — England’s most capped front-row forward, Rugby World Cup winner, and one of the most resilient athletes in the game — to unpack what longevity, leadership, and elite standards really look like behind the scenes. This isn’t a conve...

In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Delaney , one of the most globally experienced rugby coaches in the modern game. From leaving New Zealand at 19 to play in Japan, to coaching across England, Wales, Super Rugby, and Japan League One , Glenn shares powerful lessons on leadership, culture, performance, and people — lessons that apply just as much to business and life as they do to elite sport....

We launch The Competitive Advantage with Hugh Curley — a senior commercial leader with a deep passion for sport and decades of experience scaling businesses under pressure. In this episode, Hugh breaks down how elite sport solves the exact problems holding businesses back today — from strategy–execution gaps to leadership overload, talent retention, culture, and high-stakes decision-making. No the...

In this Podcast, Kent Bray shares his powerful journey from elite rugby player and high-flying financier to the depths of addiction and back. This isn't a simple redemption story; it's a clinical look at the systems that break high performers and the leadership principles required to build true resilience. Kent reflects on the hidden pressures of a life defined by achievement—playing for A...

In this conversation, Jamie Salmon shares his unique journey from being a rugby player for the All Blacks to transitioning into leadership roles in business and community engagement . Jamie reflects on the lessons rugby has taught him and how those lessons continue to shape his approach to leadership, teamwork, and life beyond sport. 🎯 In this video, we cover: ✅ Jamie’s transition from elite rug...

Were you inspired by the kick that changed everything? From Dungannon to Premiership glory, Gareth Steenson lived one of rugby’s greatest comeback arcs. Told he wasn’t good enough, he crossed the water, rebuilt his game, and discovered the resilience that would define Exeter’s rise. In this documentary-style episode, you’ll explore: ✔️ How early setbacks shaped Steenson’s mindset✔️ The discipline...

Are you ready for one of the most honest, unfiltered conversations on leadership under pressure? Forget the corporate clichés. Dr. Stephen McIvor brings three decades of scars and science to explain why teams fracture , why toughness is overrated , and why connection is the only currency that survives pressure . In this video, he breaks down: ✅ Why high-performing teams silently collapse before a...

Are you ready to dive into the real engine behind Mike Brown’s 20–year career at the top? In this video, Mike opens up about the edge he built , the setbacks that shaped him , and the pressure that never left his side throughout his journey. You’ll hear him discuss: ✔️ How his dad’s work ethic influenced his mindset✔️ The on-field “avatar” he created to perform under pressure✔️ The preparation, ho...