How to Strive - with Nick Adkins

Send us Fan Mail Nick guides you through your September reflection to inform your October intentions.  He also shares two excellent clips from the episodes with Cody Royle and Dr Phil Hopley, relevant to performing in elite sport, dealing with external pressure and adversity. Very timely with the conclusion of the Womens Rugby World Cup and the Mens Ryder Cup.  Keep Striving.  Start Striving at  w...

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Send us Fan Mail Nick helps you with a guided reflection and intention episode that will help you Strive this week.  Start Striving at  www.strive25.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail Nick is joined by the fantastic Damien Broad is this How to Strive episode.  Damien shares what he is striving for and his perspective on developing skills to help develop others.  His curiosity to seek challenge for his growth is fluent throughout and the stories he shares, which shines a light on his ability to connect with and understand others.  A great listen for people who a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of How to Strive , we take time to pause, reflect, and refocus.  Together, we look back on the intentions you set last week, celebrating what worked, unpacking what didn’t, and discovering how those reflections can shape more purposeful intentions for the days ahead. Alongside this guided reflection and intention-setting practice, we explore the powerful ski...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Philip Hopley MRCPsych who is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Cognacity Ltd Phil is a Medical Doctor and Consultant Psychiatrist. After 19 years working with the NHS, he founded Cognacity. Phil’s training in forensic, general and sport psychiatry combined with a career playing Premiership rugby, enabled him to develop his passion fo...

Send us Fan Mail Nick guides you through the process of reflecting on the month of August and helps prompt powerful intentions for September.  Grab your journal and lets get Striving.  Start Striving at  www.strive25.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode we explore the principles of Gamification to help you on your striving journey.  Ways to win and different ways to win more Check points  Side quests to gain more points or XP Bonus levels  Repetition  Basics that develop in complexity Start Striving at  www.strive25.co.uk/

Send us Fan Mail Nick is joined by the highly respected Lee Richardson.  Lee is the co-founder of Aim-For and a hugely important staff member of one of the most successful football teams in England.  We explore the four pillars of Lees work and practical methods of psychology that helps sports people perform at their very best.  This episode is sure to spark reflections and create intentions align...

Send us Fan Mail “The goal isn’t to fix anything right now, it’s simply to see what’s true. Awareness is the first step in striving forward.” This episode helps you reflect on your last months progress and use that reflection to set up success with intentions for the incoming month.  Bring a pen and your journal.  Start Striving at  www.strive25.co.uk/

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How To Strive , we’re joined by Fiona Murden. Fiona is a chartered psychologist, award-winning author, Podcaster and performance coach.  Feeling Curious?  https://www.fionamurden.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamurden/ Dot to dot podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-life-connected/id1513046864 Published books   Defining You  ...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of How to Strive, Nick is joined by the inspiring and humble Jamie Carr , who shares the mindset, strategies, and deep resilience it took to complete two of the world's toughest physical challenges: running the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara and rowing the Atlantic solo and unsupported for 3,000 miles. Together, they explore: How Jamie applied...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nick dives into the Euro 2024 Technical Report , unpacking key insights and trends that are shaping the modern game. From goal-scoring to chance creation , pressing strategies , and low block structures , Nick breaks down what the data reveals and more importantly, how it influences his own coaching and development approach. Topics include: Goals: Types, timing, a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nick Adkins as he welcomes Tom McIntyre , a professional footballer in the English Championship, for a truly unique insight into the realities of elite sport. Tom opens up about his journey from academy player to established professional, revealing the lessons learned, the setbacks overcome, and the mindset required to thrive at the top level.  His evolution from youth prospe...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of How to Strive, we’re joined by performance specialist Chris Key from Performing Perfectly to explore how you can develop unshakeable resilience and become more intentional in the way you communicate both verbally and non-verbally. What we cover: How to process rejection and feedback without losing your confidence. Why your body language and tone might b...

Send us Fan Mail In this short bonus episode, Nick introduces the Striver Board, a powerful visual and reflective tool designed to help you turn big dreams into daily action. Building on the Striver Table concept, this board helps you stay accountable to your values and goals in areas like health, relationships, career, and finances. Learn how to create your own board, reflect on your intentions,...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Nick sits down with Jody Palmer , a renowned Performance Chef, to explore the intersection of nutrition, performance, and personal growth. With a wealth of experience in crafting dietary strategies for elite athletes, Jody shares her journey, philosophies, and practical tips for anyone looking to enhance their performance through nutrition and level the...

Send us Fan Mail In this reflective episode of How to Strive , Nick invites you to imagine your life as a table, with each leg representing a pillar of your life that supports what you’re striving for. Whether your table top is happiness, fulfilment, or your birthday BBQ vision, this simple metaphor can help you assess your current balance. Nick shares his own four table legs: health, relationship...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Nick is joined by Will Webster, a globally respected figure in the rugby world, best known for his work coaching head coaches. We dive deep into Will’s fascinating journey from player to head coach, with a detour through teaching English literature. Will shares how that unique path shaped his current role, and what it means to coach the people who lead others....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nick revisits a powerful clip from his conversation with Cody Royle to dive deeper into the language of resilience. He explores how developing resilient thinking is a learnable skill and shares a brief but practical insight into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), particularly around the role of positive and negative self-talk. To wrap up, Nick introduces a creat...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I take you behind the scenes into a very personal reflection: what I’m striving for — and how that vision shapes my daily actions, career aspirations, and relationships. I share the powerful image of my "100th birthday BBQ," inspired by lessons from the world of elite sport — especially the legendary All Blacks rugby team. We explore...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Strive , we sit down with Jason Lee — Olympic hockey player, elite coach, who continues helping people strive across sport and business. Jason brings a wealth of experience and insight into what drives high performance and personal development. We dive deep into the foundations of resilience, the power of a growth mindset, and the subtle but impactful rol...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Strive , Nick is joined by Professor Mark Williams — a world-leading expert in skill acquisition and performance science. With decades of research behind him, Mark unpacks the key elements that make up an optimal learning environment and how these shape long-term learning and success   We explore practical strategies for acquiring skills, building resilie...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode of the How to Strive podcast, we explore the power of journaling as a tool for continuous improvement. Striving isn’t about perfection—it’s about making small, consistent changes that lead to long-term growth. These journal prompts are designed to help you reflect, take actionable steps, and enhance your mindset, productivity, and well-being. Wheth...