Forging Resilience

From the relentless discipline of the Royal Marines to the unpredictable waves of entrepreneurship, Si, co-founder of The Natural Edge, joins us for a profound conversation that navigates through the trenches of resilience and leadership. As we explore Si's journey, we uncover how the meticulous attention to detail and the pursuit of 1% improvements can revolutionize our approach to both pers...

Ryan Pickard, accomplished boxer and co-founder of 12x3 boxing club, joins us for a discussion about the perils of perfectionism and the unexpected freedom found in psychedelic exploration.  In this revealing session, Ryan unpacks the complex dynamics of family expectations, uncovering how a ceremonial ayahuasca journey re-framed his approach to leadership and personal support.  It's a heart-...

In our latest episode, we're joined by Rick Cooper - an ex firefighter, former professional rugby player, and GB athlete turned coach.  Armed with a wealth of personal experiences, Rick shares his thoughts on resilience, personal identity, and the pursuit of purpose.  We unravel his journey from being a young rugby player seeking validation to a mature individual who realized that his identit...

Imagine juggling the pressures of being a professional football player whilst maintaining a balanced family life! Jan Vertonghen is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Pro League club Anderlecht and the Belgium national team who strives to do just that.  He has played for Ajax, Tottenham Hotspurs and Benfica. And here he throws light on how he strikes the delicate balance between his e...

Today, my guest Francesc Garrido, a distinguished actor from Spain,  offers a compelling insight into the world of acting. He shares the journey of his most recent play ' L'alquimista' - a gripping exploration of challenging moral, philosophical and political themes.  This  conversation revolves around the toll and the recovery of such an emotionally demanding role.   We discuss fea...

This week, we're fortunate to sit down once again with Adam, co-founder of Save A Warrior UK CIC, a beacon of hope dedicated to suicide prevention amongst veterans and first responders.  Adam brings us along on his inspiring journey, discussing the parallels between leadership and parenting, his upcoming 71-mile fundraising adventure around the Isle of Wight, and how Save A Warrior UK CIC cam...

Jason Fox is a presenter, adventurer and a former UK Special Forces solider. Maybe best known from the Channel 4 television series SAS: Who Dares Wins, and the presenter of the documentary: Inside the Real Narcos.  Today we dive a bit deeper into what makes him tick and draw lessons he has accumulated during his varied and exciting journey as well as some of his insights in terms of resilience and...

Jonny Bevan is a serving police officer and also a stress and burnout coach.  Having been on the brink of burnout himself and seeing the effects it had on both his family and work, he now strives to help others change their relationship with work in order to better manage the stresses of life and work, specifically in the police force.  We talk about all things stress, obviously, resilience and wh...

WARNING:  This podcast discusses and goes into details about a suicide attempt. Today, we welcome our guest, Adam Gornel, onto the podcast. We sit down to discuss his powerful journey. This is not for the faint hearted. Adam is a Transformational Coach and Hypnotherapist working on taking people from surviving, to thriving. He is co-founder of the Returning Warrior Method and also Save a Warrior c...

Matt’s career started in growth-stage venture capital at Conde Nast, investing in 2 unicorns; Farfetch & Vestiare Collective. He then followed his entrepreneurial interests and founded a media company (The Lunicorn), to bring entertainment to the innovation industry.   Today, he is a professional event host and corporate entertainer travelling the world hosting some of the largest events and c...

Today we are joined by my mentor Ric Moylan.  Ric has coached World Champions, Olympians and Premiership footballers and also runs mentorship and consulting program for coaches and trainers. He helps them both physically and mentally to be the best version of themselves.   On this episode we talk about the incredible work he does for charity after the tragic death of his sisters baby, resilience,...

Friend and client Carl opens up about his struggles and motivation to push comfort on his way to try give back.  He started a podcast called Weigh Loss Warriors to help support others on their journey to better health.  He now helps thousands of people a week by sharing people’s stories, building community and as source of encouragement and inspiration.  He talks about the importance of consistenc...