Pocket Rocket Fireside Chat: Being Human

Welcome to the latest Pocket Rocket Fireside Chat: Being Human . This time, we’re joined by one of the most respected leaders in the fitness industry - Craig Cocking . But this conversation goes far beyond titles and roles. From growing up in a South Yorkshire pit village, Craig’s foundations were built on community, family and the kind of teamwork you don’t just learn - you live.  Sport played a...

Welcome to the latest Pocket Rocket Fireside Chat: Being Human. In this episode we're joined by the true force of nature that is Natt Summers. Our first female guest on the Being Human podcast, and a self proclaimed “accidental biohacker” who’s quietly been rewriting the rules of longevity, training and what it really means to care for people. From Power Plate and free weights to red light th...

On this episode of the Being Human Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Pope. Andy is a technology, business, and school sport leader with a background spanning sport development, software, and operations, alongside a long-standing passion for health and active lifestyles. As a Director at Seamless Software, he brings a practical, client-first mindset to building scalable digital solutions and engagement...

From Village Dreams to FA Cup Glory In this episode, we sit fireside with Jamie Barker, Histon FC veteran, Founder-Director of the not-for-profit Ferdinand Collective, and a founding SHOT Star Ambassador. Jamie reflects on his lifelong journey in football, including that unforgettable FA Cup moment 17 years ago, when Histon stunned Leeds United 1–0 and the village club was thrust into the national...

In episode 4 of Being Human, our host Nick Mennell sits down with none other than Dr. Paul Bedford - known to many as @RetentionGuru,  for a conversation that goes far beyond business. From deeply personal childhood experiences to the core values that shaped his career, Paul speaks with honesty and in depth about what truly matters in life and leadership. He also shares his vision for the future o...

In this episode 3 of our Being Human fireside chat, host Nick Mennell sits down with someone who’s not just a global transformation leader - but also his brother. Simon Mennell’s career journey has taken him from Nestlé logistics to global HR leadership roles across Singapore, Dubai, and beyond. From navigating personal loss and geopolitical shocks like 9/11, to leading major restructures during t...

Behind every brand, business or breakthrough…there’s a human story. We’re proud to launch our new fireside chat series: Being Human - an honest, inspiring dive into the values, mindset and moments that shape people in leadership, life and personal growth. Hosted by Nick Mennell, Being Human goes beyond titles and success stories to uncover what really drives the people behind the progress, across...

In this episode of Being Human, we sit down with Steve Wright, a health and fitness industry veteran, whose journey from childhood experiences to a distinguished career has been shaped by resilience, discipline, and a unique approach to leadership. Steve shares how early lessons in resilience and work ethic laid the foundation for his success, and how his time in the military influenced his philos...