The Alan Williams Podcast

Being successful with any goal will require a willingness to lean into things that we find uncomfortable. There's a nice side to personal development that gives us a warm feeling. But there also has to be a realism, and an understanding, that discomfort is also a fundamentally important part of growth. Successful people embrace it. This episode looks at some of the common discomforts people avoid,...

Most people think it's just "Eat less, move more." But if it was that easy everybody would be walking around with a 6 pack, right? This episode will give you 5 perspective shifts that will help you unlock this weight loss thing, once and for all.

The life of a footballer is often associated with glamour and wealth. For those living the dream, that may or may not be the case. But what about those who come so close but don't quite make the cut? From the age of 7, Luke Beastall was spending time in the acadamies of clubs such as Sheffield United & Derby County. In this episode of the podcast Luke gives an amazingly honest insight into some of...

When two coaches join forces, the conversation goes to different levels. In this episode Alan sits down with Scott Mcdonald to discuss everything from getting in shape to taking on the Marathon De Sables, one of the world's toughest endurance events. Scott put himself through that ordeal, running through the desert in 56° heat for 6 days. Some of the lessons and mindset tips that Scott shares are...

Creating long term change is not about the results you get. It's about the new identity you're taking on, the way you think about the process and the relationship you're creating with all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. This episode gives you 10 thinking tips that fundamental to gaining, and keeping, the results you've dreamed of.

Getting in great shape rarely comes down to ability, but more your ability to control your mood, state and feelings. As humans we have an 80% negativity bias, so it can be a challenge to respond in a positive way to setbacks or roadblocks. This episode will give you a major perspective shift on what's ACTUALLY holding you back.

People joining Elevate often have a few things in common. Often they're in their 30s. Their body has changed so much from their 20s, maybe with the arrival of kids and/or other factors. They no longer feel comfortable in their own skin, and their confidence has taken a battering along the way. This episode delves into the topic of confidence, and how to build it back up. With a few acecdotes throw...

Most people can lose some weight but really struggle once that initial novelty, or blast of motivation, wears off. This podcast is a 5 step checklist that will bring you enormous clarity and help you to move towards creating results that will last a lifetime. It's slightly different to most episodes of the podcast in that you'll maximise this one by journalling on the prompts provided.

As the Elevate programme grew from strength to strength, it became too big for one person to manage alone. So in January 2023 Alan brought Sinead Kane in as Client Success Coach. In this episode of the podcast Sinead shares her own inspiring fitness story. How she went from crying while out shopping, to losing 5.5 stone and then going on to the world of bodybuilding. In addition to providing loads...

Martina Rogers joined Elevate at a point where her confidence was low, she was out of shape and she was struggling to take control of it. Today she is almost 3 stone lighter, thriving in her work life and very contented in family life. In this episode of the podcast Martina shares her inspiring story aswell as some of her biggest lessons and advice from her own experiences. This one is a must list...

In this quickfire episode Alan shares some thoughts around how we condition each other, sometimes without even realising. And some really iseful strategies on how to keep people motivated and inspired.

In this episode Alan documents his journey of getting into the best shape of his life, which culminated in a photoshoot in January. He explains why he did it, and the 6 biggest lessons he learned from it. This will be relevant for whatever stage you are at on your fitness journey, and may even inspire you too!

In part 2 of this 2 part series Joey discusses the experiences of playing against players like Kluivert, Seedorf, Maldini and Baggio. He gives an incredible insight into what it's like to play in a World Cup. He also speaks about the on field death of his great friend Marc-Vivien Foe, and how his death impacted those closest to him. Alan and Joey recall the most successful period in the history of...

Joey Ndo reached the very highest levels in the game competing in two World Cups, and winning two African Nations Cups. Arguably the greatest player in League of Ireland history, he won everything there is to win in this country. In part one of our two part series we look at the work Joey is doing now mentoring young footballers, and impacting their lives. We also trace Joey's steps from his early...

Every January sees most of the population decide to improve their life in some way. For a lot, that's getting in shape. The percentage of those who actually follow through, beyond the first couple of weeks, is shockingly low. This episode of the podcast tells you what you need to do to avoid being one of those people. This is time to plan for it, not when you're in a blind panic in January!

The perception of a weight loss journey vs the realities can be quite stark. This episode gives it to you straight. It's a short episode, full of fire. Disclaimer: May contain some hard-hitting truths!

This episode is an update in what's been happening in the world of Alan Williams Coaching. From speaking at the Aviva Stadium to his current training routine, holidays, and client wins. As always, some golden life and fitness lessons are intertwined with the many stories and updates.

Want to improve your mood, mindset and show up optimally? Here's everything you need to know. From self-awareness all the way through to keeping your body working for you.

Our thinking shapes our life. Some people see failure, others see feedback. Those who see feedback learn, and improve. This episode is an off-the-cuff episode with Alan sharing some thoughts on things like failure, making assumptions, being grateful and behaving your way to different outcomes.

Ego causes many people to run away from the beginner's mindset, instead of embracing it. In this episode, Alan explores why we need to leave ego aside and how our life can benefit from being ok with not being good at things. This episode also looks at the importance of environment, and how it can raise you up or pull you down.

It's almost 9 years since Alan Williams Coaching was established. In this episode Alan shares 10 of his biggest life lessons from that journey. It's impossible not to move your life forward if you apply the 10 mentioned.

Do you often find yourself angry, sad, frustrated or like your energy is being drained? This episode identifies 6 everyday things that are contributing to that and massively decreasing your quality of life. Some definite lightbulb moments here, and easy to implement fixes.

Wouldn't it be useful if you knew how to change that negative belief that has been been holding you back for years? This episode will show you how to do just that, and allow you to completely change how you think about those things.

Yvonne Mullaney is a Mum to two small kids. She also owns, and runs, a busy salon. Last November, Yvonne joined Elevate having hit rock bottom with her body, and her confidence. She had no training background, and no idea where to start. All she knew was that she couldn't keep going as she was. She was uncomfortable in her own body and found herself wearing hoodies to cover up. Everything has chan...

Are you over 30? Feeling like mid life spread is kicking in, and you have to just accept that, no matter how much you dislike it? This episode is about debunk that myth, and blow your mind in the process.