Leader Manager Coach Podcast

Rob reflects upon a practical reminder from his own experience - how to face down your biggest fears and how to take lessons and positives from even the most difficult challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS Our inner voice naturally steers us away from challenge. This is a survival instinct. But the best results come from straying into this area. Things that aren't easy often provide the biggest lessons to our...

Coaching and mentoring in football is not just about creating better players, it's also about making sure that human beings begin in one place and end up as better people. In this episode, Rob discusses why the coaching process is about much more than fitness, and why the work also has to focus upon the soul. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investing in creating and facilitating the growth in human beings has a ben...

Rob discusses leadership itself, and why you don't have to be raking in fortunes in order to find success in the field. Sometimes, it's all about the dopamine hit you get when you really help someone hit the next level, and in this week's episode, Rob reminds of this timely fact. KEY TAKEAWAYS You do not have to be the President Of The United States, or the head coach of a Premier League club in o...

Rob is joined by the current Head Of Player Care at Swansea City Football Club, Abby Carrington, as well as a Care Consultant at Beyond The White Line. Abby talks to Rob about her background which began in coaching, and the value to be found in making sure our people are cared for in the most effective way. KEY TAKEAWAYS We can teach coaching, but we don't really get the full experience until we w...

Rob looks to the personal life story of JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, in order to highlight a number of lessons that prove that persistence is the key to greatness, and why resilience matters. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life never stops throwing lessons at you. If there's one thing we must learn, it is that persistence is the key to greatness. We all love the story of how someone small bec...

The last of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we reach this point, we have to maintain the things we've put in p...

Rob looks at the way life is a journey filled with constant challenges and how when you make the choice to voluntarily engage in the process you can become the hero Acceptance of the challenges that are in front of you means you are on the hero’s journey facing problems with a growth mindset and constantly learning and growing  KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s about finding out about processes, strategies and w...

We've unfortunately begun the new year with some sad news - one of the finest proponents of sportsmanship and leadership, the Brazilian legend Pelé, has sadly departed our world. In this episode, Rob reflects upon the life of a man who brought heroism back to the playing fields and showed the meaning of dedication, hard work and what it means to lead. KEY TAKEAWAYS It doesn't matter about the poss...

Leaders are readers - that's the message behind this week's episode, in which Rob discusses the value of knowledge, how the act of passing it down and absorbing it through the written word is an invaluable tool in any leader's arsenal, and how perspective can lead to re-evaluation in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Knowledge is power and we are fortunate enough to be able to learn about almost any subject by...

Congratulations! Whether you realise it or not, you are doing the most important job in the world. As a coach, you are providing the finest investment in young people’s education and well-being that is available to an economy. Your job educating and creating skills and attitudes in developing young people will benefit the person themselves, their team, their community, their society and their coun...

Rob shares his insights and discoveries for this week in the hope that you will share, absorb, learn, understand or be inspired by at least one of the lessons in your leadership position. After listening to an interview with Gary Neville, former Manchester United Player of 600 games, England International player and now a respected TV football presenter, Rob has picked out some points that he has...

Rob speaks with Sally Needham, a Development and Performance Culture Lead at Sheffield United Football Club. Sally spent 13 years at The FA within the skills programme and then as a county coach developer and holds the UEFA A Licence and the Advanced Youth Award (5-11). Sally is a Thrive Practitioner, where she has taken the latest in neuroscience, child development and attachment theory and appli...

We do not have 100% control over what happens in our lives. This is realised as we grow and must be distinctly understood or nothing progressive can come of your leadership role. You will NOT get everything you want, when you want it. Rob explains change as the only constant and how it always applies to us whoever we are.  KEY TAKEAWAYS We are always affected by the environment and circumstances t...

After attending a conference Rob is here to share what he has discovered there with you. From the role of football organisation in the development of young people to the correct form and presentation of wisdom to your students, Rob shares every thought provoked during his time at the conference.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The A.I.R. Philosophy, (Adaptability, Independence, Resilience), is used to underpin the...

The ninth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and...

Rob takes inspiration from a number of sources this episode including Jordan Peterson to demonstrate the importance of finding balance in your life and sometimes needing to take a step backwards to do so.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you are helping somebody you need to push them enough so that they get the best out of their ability, but you cannot go too far. Knowing the right balance is a skill. We are...

If you are looking for knowledge and wisdom in the leadership and coaching arena, Rob is here to share his insights from various sources that he has gathered for this episode. From discipline to resilience, Rob is here to provide you with another dose of uplifting and determined inspiration.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We have to stop looking for the bright lights of the ‘life is wonderful’ days and measure o...

Rob recounts his trip camping out and rambling across The Great Glen in The Highlands of Scotland and how reconnecting with nature and it’s magnificence helped him, and can help you, gain perspective, resilience and appreciation upon return to our busy modern existence.     KEY TAKEAWAYS On a uncharacteristic walk with his son, Rob became interested in and has taken up walking and rambling as a pa...

The eighth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management an...

In this episode Rob takes you on a meandering journey to share numerous things with you that he hopes will have a significant impact on your state of mind, your success, your journey and your life. With great points from the Stoic Philosophy from people like Ryan Holiday about inner reflection, being on the right path, reward systems, teamwork and letting go, Rob gives you good reason to pause and...

‘Life is suffering.’ Rob discusses the philosophy that our lives are full of struggle and how this concept can be applied for a fulfilled and successful life without procrastination and fear.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Life ends associated with sorrow. It does no good to deny sadness and pretend it doesn’t exist. Decisions are delayed by the fear of consequences and the unhappiness they may bring, but if yo...

There are many examples of the application of principles leading to a successful outcome. It is easy to become insecure in situations and anxiety can lead you to question if you are doing the right thing. When setting up our own ‘Empire’, Rob has some key points and principles to impart.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Boris Johnson has resigned finally after months of turmoil. For Rob, the thing that stood out w...

The seventh of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management a...

Rob talks in this episode about some fundamentals in long term success and contentment in life. The intangibles are unnoticed or unspoken essentials of behaviour that can provide the base for success.    KEY TAKEAWAYS There are certain things that you have to do to become successful. Intangibles like turning up on time or keeping your word. Without consistent intangibles your life will start to un...

Rob talks to you over a relaxed cup of coffee on a Sunday morning about some things he’s been thinking about this week. He’s collated the best lessons he’s learnt to share with you from all his interests, books, podcasts and work. Put the kettle on and enjoy.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Social media is awash with stories of success and the mantra of  “you can achieve” but there is a danger that this will giv...