Ian Hawkins

Sport Is Life

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The Sport Is Life podcast explores how sport can positively change your life. Join us as we delve into the powerful life lessons that sport teaches you, lessons that can be applied to every aspect of your life. Host Ian Hawkins shares wisdom and insights gained from a lifetime of experience as an athlete, husband, father, PE teacher, community volunteer, manager at Fox Sports and a performance coach to elite athletes, business owners, corporate leaders, and other coaches. Tune in to hear how sports can provide the tools you need to excel in your personal and professional life. From practical a...

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Ian Hawkins

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#124 – People First: Coaching with Purpose, Values, and Trusting Your Gut with Phil Moss 16.04.2025 1:18:37

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to find your “Why”? Join the Purpose Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Sport is Life, Ian Hawkins is joined by former A-League coach...

#123 – You Say You Want Change… So Why Aren’t You Taking Action? 15.04.2025 12:05

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditation Epi...

#122 – Injury Persona Weekly Wrap: Burnout, Anxiety & the Athletes Who Push Too Far 14.04.2025 9:14

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditation Epi...

#121 – Helping the Emotional Athlete: A New Take on the Spencer Leniu Incident & the Struggle for Fairness 13.04.2025 10:10

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditation Epi...

#120 – The Curse of the High Performer: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough (And What To Do About It) 10.04.2025 8:40

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditat...

#119 – Leading with Curiosity: Culture, Values, and Coaching for Belonging and Impact with Brett White 09.04.2025 1:15:39

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditation Epi...

#118 – The Emotional Suppression Trap: Why Bottling It Up Backfires — And How Self-Awareness Unlocks Real Strength 08.04.2025 12:47

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Want to get better at handling pressure? Start with our Performance Meditation training and learn how to stay calm, focused, and consistent — no matter what. - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditat...

#117 – Injury Persona Weekly Wrap: Will Pucovski’s Retirement, the Hamstring Epidemic & Why the Real Solution Might Surprise You 07.04.2025 14:58

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207   Episode Summary:   In this week’s Injury Persona Wrap , Ian Hawkins delves into the emotional...

#116 – 3 Key Lessons From Past Quests: What Your Journey So Far Can Teach You About What’s Next 06.04.2025 8:27

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: After 115 episodes of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins takes a moment to reflect and share the most p...

#115 – When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success: How to Know You’re Winning (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It) 03.04.2025 10:05

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins explores why high performers often feel like they...

#114 – Rehab for the Mind: Daily Progress, Speaking Up, and Overcoming Mental Health Struggles with Matt Johns 02.04.2025 1:16:13

To access the Wellbeing Action Plan that I mentioned at the end, join the Sport Is Life VIP Club for free and visit the Guides section of the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislifeclubvip If you are ready to have more purpose in your life, join the Finding Your Purpose training here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode, elite...

#113 – High Performance Is an Exponential Curve: Lessons from Cam Ciraldo 01.04.2025 8:09

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins explores the concept of high performance and the...

#112 – Injury Persona Weekly Wrap: Tom Trbojevic & The "Bad Luck" Persona – Is It Really Just Bad Luck? 31.03.2025 14:15

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this week’s Sport Is Life injury Persona Wrap, Ian Hawkins takes a different approach by div...

#111 – Mental Strength Is a Muscle: How to Train Your Mind Like Your Body 30.03.2025 8:39

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins explores the essential role of mental fitness in...

#110 – The Greatest Playoff Comeback in English Football: Lessons in Mindset, Self-Belief & Overcoming Setbacks 27.03.2025 8:49

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary: In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins shares an inspiring football comeback story and t...

#109 – From Injury to Purpose: Confidence, Growth, and Turning Setbacks into Success with James Whitty 26.03.2025 1:18:10

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Are you ready to Find Your Purpose? Join the Training here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207 Episode Summary:   In this episode of Sport Is Life , Ian Hawkins speaks with James Whitty about his...

#108 – Feeling Stressed and Off Lately? Here’s Why—and How to Turn It Around 25.03.2025 16:10

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#107 – Injury Persona Weekly Wrap: What Nathan Cleary’s Concussion Reveals About Perfectionism (+ More Injury Insights) 24.03.2025 20:13

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#106 – Raise Your Baseline: How to Elevate Your Default Level for Lasting Success 23.03.2025 8:15

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#105 – Is Your ‘Crazy’ Friend Really Just Searching for Answers? Understanding Growth Through Hard Times 20.03.2025 8:43

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#104 – Grant Jenkins: Outworking the Competition, Embracing Change, and Knowing Your Health 19.03.2025 1:13:38

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   If you are ready to have more purpose in your life, join the Finding Your Purpose training here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520159328628207   Episode Summary:   In this episode of the Sport Is Lif...

#103 – Unlock Peak Performance: Get the Best from Your Team (and Yourself) with Emotional Intelligence 18.03.2025 8:31

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#102 – Injury Persona Weekly Wrap: What Tom Trbojevic’s Hamstring Injury Reveals About Performance Limits (+ More Injury Insights) 17.03.2025 12:17

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#101 – Is It Really a Long Road Back? Rewiring Your Mindset for Lasting Health and Habits 16.03.2025 9:02

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Introducing Game Plan Online – Unlock clarity, motivation & peak performance. Designed for driven individuals, Game Plan helps you build consistency and maximize results in all areas of life. https://www.ianha...

#100 – Getting the Best Out of Your Team – In Sport, Business, and Life 13.03.2025 13:57

If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife   Create more calm, consistency and focus for your next important performance - https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/performancemeditation   Episode Summary:   In this special 100th episode of Sport Is Life...