Leader Manager Coach Podcast

In this episode Rob reflects on key principles and the importance of ensuring their use across all elements of leading, managing and coaching. He explores the tool kit of techniques and knowledge that everyone should be using to support the development of those they train and support, listen in to hear more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of sleep Research has been put forward suggesting that...

How can you help players progress and Perform?  In this episode, Rob interviews Dan Abrahams an established sports psychologist with a specialisation in soccer.  Dan and Rob explore aspects of sports psychology and how understanding the crucial role it plays in sport is vital for the success of individuals and teams.    This absorbing podcast is an insight into the co...

This podcast reflects on two significant individuals whose lives have embodied the role of a leader in a manner that is insightful for us all. The comments made by those who worked with them have been profound and Rob reflects on the huge significance of these leaders amongst men. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eric Harrison I only really became aware of him after the class of 92 had been instrumental in the succe...

In this episode, Rob shares his experiences and knowledge of how we can help others get from ‘there to there.' He explains how our journey to self-realisation is key in the process of reaching our goals and how we need to take small steps living the moment to achieve what we ultimately want. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's helpful to view many things on a continuum. At one end of the continuum, there are...

In this episode, Rob explores how the accepted working relationship between coach and athlete is defined in differing countries. This very honest reflection on the role of the coach in the UK will resonant with anyone who is involved in sport in the UK currently. KEY TAKEAWAYS How potentially compromising and challenging is the role of a coach?   The role of the coach is a 2-part relationship...

In this episode, we hear about the motivating journey Rob has taken and how his experiences positive and negative have shaped his career. This episode has lots to offer if you are beginning your career or already on your way because ultimately the journey is what it's all about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Football and sport were the fundamental building blocks of my life. My ambition was to be a professional b...

Rob talks about the art of defending, what defending is and discusses the traits of the most famous defenders in football history. Hop in to learn about this and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Who is a defender? It is someone who wards off an attack it's someone who prohibits it's someone who is a guardian of and a protector of. This should facilitate feelings of pride and facilitate feelings of passion...

Perseverance and determination really go a long way. In this episode of Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks to Josh Gordon from Walsall Football Club to prove that there are things you need more to achieve success, not just your talent. Josh shares his personal stories and everything about his football career. He has been playing at an early age and has been continuing to improve himself in or...

Making the Journey In this episode, Rob takes us through what inspires a journey and how the challenges shape the ultimate success.   It is also revealed that we will soon be able to listen to an interview with a young footballer who is realising his dreams as a footballer following a journey that has involved overcoming considerable challenges.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Levels of success t...

“The Olympic Games are not held every four years it's held every day” In today's episode of the Leader, Manager, Coach podcast, Rob discusses the unsung heroes of the Olympics and goes on to share with you the motivation to achieve your dreams, become obsessed with your happiness and how to remove the resistance from your life. Finally, Rob shares with you how to continue to grow and d...

Who's in your mental mastermind group? In this inspiring episode Rob provides practical and invaluable advice on how to implement the Mastermind Principle. The Mastermind Principle is referred to in different ways, has been about for a long time and  is often cited as the number one key attribute of highly successful people. It is highly likely that you already have a number of mastermind rel...

In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks about rest and why it's an essential part of success and a vital part of life. Rest is not only important, but it's also crucial to helping you become a better Leader, Manager or Coach. Tune in now, to find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS   Rest. The opposite of work or activity, but without it, the work doesn't work. Work alone may wo...

Welcome to another episode of the Leader Manager Coach podcast. In this episode, Rob interviews international swimmer Hannah Cromhout who represents South Africa. Hannah shares her experiences of being selected for her country at the age of 13, her daily training schedule and what she has learnt from taking her training and sport more seriously. Key Takeaways Being Selected To Represent Your Count...

Welcome to the next edition of the Leader Manager Coach podcast. Today, Rob discusses the teaching from American philosopher, self-help author, and motivational speaker, Wayne Dyer. KEY TAKEAWAYS 10 principles from Wayne Dyer - Be open to everything and attached to nothing. Wayne Dyer says that the more open you are to everything, the more information you acquire on how to get things done in the r...

In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses Inspiration Vs Motivation And Using Momentum. Do you ever feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall? Coming up against resistance? Or feel like what you're doing is not creating results? There's a world of difference between motivation and inspiration. Everything of great value comes from inspired action. Very few...

In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks about why he thinks you should be believing in yourself more than you actually do. He also discusses the lessons of history and the speed of evolution. Do you think much has changed over half a century ago? You will be very surprised by the reality of it all. Key Takeaways: Self Evaluation. The things that you do, it might be your w...

In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob interviews professional coach, former player and current assistant manager at Luton Town, Steve Rutter. Steve talks about the 4 competencies in coaching and the two football coaches that he looks up to Brian Hall and Dick Bates. He recalls his time and experience with them and the learning he has taken from them as mentors. Key Takeaways:...

In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob dives into Steve Rutter's philosophy and his four prerequisites. Rob reflects on an interview with Steve that has helped bring him to an increased level of clarity about the importance of those that influence you and your relationship with them. How many of you have heard something that resonates with you? when it just makes sense, and yo...

In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses People and Personalities. Tune in to hear how different personality types can have a significant effect on your success, how you manger others and how we interact with our teammates and students. Rob shows you how to see the value in relationships, network building and the reason why matching your strengths and weaknesses with o...

In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses key learnings from Paulo Coelho's wonderful book, Warrior of the Light. Tune in to here Rob shares these life-changing lessons on growth, self-improvement, courage and teamwork, from one of the most outstanding authors in the personal development field. If you're a Leader, Manager or Coach the people who look up to you can use t...

Everyone wants to follow the Tiki-Taka Style of the Barcelona team because it worked successfully. It doesn't mean that if it works for them, it is the solution to the conundrum of what a successful football team is. In today's episode of Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob Ryles shares the strategies and more importantly the philosophy of football that he has learned from Jed Davies to win the game...

In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob interviews Newcastle United Goalkeeping Coach, Simon Smith. About the host: Rob Ryles is a UEFA qualified coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-league and grassroots levels wi...

In today's edition of the Leader Manger Coach Podcast, Rob discusses a specific coach who has real key things to share. He is an American coach, and he is quoted as being the winningest most coach in men's college soccer history. He got a career winning percentage of 81%. He is Jay Martin. From the book, The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching by Josh Faga, Josh here talks about Jay Martin and how he i...

Can highly-competitive environment be good for your team or not? Today, we prove it can! In this latest episode of Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob shares with you the book he has read and learned a lot from, Anson Dorrance's Training Soccer Champions. Discover how he used his Competitive Cauldron, a very intense and highly competitive training process, to champion his teams. Rob concentrates on...

In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses the value and impact of mindset. The answer for all of us lies in our positive mindset, no matter how much technical knowledge you have, the glue is our mindset and how we approach the tasks at hand. Rob dives into the art of mindset and talks about the courage and commitment humans need to make a change because whether you thin...