James Davey
The Exam Coach Podcast
🎙️ 11+ English vocabulary podcast episodes released daily! Learn a new English word with us every day and expand your child's English vocabulary ready for the 11 Plus exams. 🧠 🖥️ The Exam Coach tutors are 11 Plus exam preparation specialists for grammar and independent school entrance in the United Kingdom. Our team of super-tutors deliver entertaining and effective online tuition that your children will enjoy and benefit from. ✉️ Join our email newsletter: we’ll send you a new English or maths 11 Plus exam paper every week, as well as our 11+ workshop schedule. We always run at least two cla...
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James Davey
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May 12, 2025
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Episodes
If You're 13-22. Listen To This. (Ep. 155) Video 10.06.2018 8:07
Get inside your own head, keep your head down, don't compare. Just do what you need to do. Subscribe to the podcast for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What to take a free short course in how you could use your Smartphone to help y...
Thinking About Your Eyes And Thumbs On Your Smartphone (Ep. 154) 09.06.2018 3:18
If you want to get truly great at extracting all of the value out of your smartphone you need to totally change the way you physically use it. Your eyes and thumbs are a great place to start! Subscribe to the podcast for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv...
What I'm Trying To Do To Help You With Your Career (Ep. 153) 06.06.2018 3:23
In this podcast, I talk about what I'm trying to help you out with after you've smashed your exams! That is, your career. I'm learning as I go! Subscribe to the podcast for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What to take a free short...
How To Use Social Media To Achieve What Matters To You! (Ep. 152) 03.06.2018 6:34
In this podcast, I talk about 'the difference that makes the difference' in young people's ability to achieve what they want out of life. Your smartphone usage, the internet and the social media apps on them are both the lock and the key to so much disappointment and opportunity in life. It's your job to figure out how to best use them in service of the things you value. As long as you do this, yo...
Earn Your Relaxation Time (Ep. 151) 01.06.2018 2:56
In this podcast I talk about cycles of work and relaxation and how just being in one mode the whole time lowers overall performance. You want to do both. Earn your breaks and down time! Subscribe to the podcast for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-...
This Is A Doosie Because It's Just True - To Be Continued (Ep. 150) 30.05.2018 4:30
In this podcast, I had a huge morning, so after several phone calls mid podcast I couldn't finish it off. ;) It compares our offline and online social behaviour, what we find acceptable and distasteful and how you can modify your behaviour and attention to operate successfully within this landscape. To be continued...
Exams - Never Be Afraid To Be Seen Putting In The Most Effort (Ep. 149) 29.05.2018 8:47
In this podcast, I talk about the excuses students make to try and justify their poor results or poor amount of effort. I've done both, I've got the worst results and the best results, I've made excuses and been confident I'd smash any exam put in front of me. Have a listen.
Business Is A Game (Ep. 148) 27.05.2018 5:31
In this podcast I talk about the power of gamification. Just as I sought to gamify exams by getting competitive with myself, I'm looking to do the same in the business world. It helps take the pressure off whilst also keeping things fun and interesting, after all, it's just a game.
21st Century Life Arbitrage (Ep. 147) 25.05.2018 4:32
In this podcast, I talk about one of the many interesting and eye-opening conversations I have with my co-workers at VaynerMedia about life and work.
Some Tips On How To Use Your Parent's Knowledge (Ep. 146) 21.05.2018 4:48
In this podcast, I talk through how you can get the most from the experience of your parents whilst also being able to carve your own path in life. Subscribe to the channel for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help right now delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What to take...
The Technique Is Hard Work (Ep. 145) 18.05.2018 4:06
I've had a lot of questions come through via direct message on WhatsApp and Snapchat recently. This podcast contains the underlying solve to the vast majority of them. Have a listen.
Always Do What You ACTUALLY WANT TO DO (Ep. 144) 17.05.2018 7:28
So important....Have a listen. Subscribe to the channel for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help right now delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What to take a free short course in how you could use your Smartphone to help you achieve your study and career goals? Check out...
Voice Technology And Routine Building (Ep. 143) 15.05.2018 2:37
Voice tech is coming. I'm going to help you build smooth routines via that tech opportunity. Let's get ready to set stuff on cruise control and let it run! Subscribe to the channel for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help right now delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What...
Employers Hire For Attitude, They Train For Skills (Ep. 142) 10.05.2018 4:11
'Employers Hire For Attitude, They Train For Skills' - learn this truth here and now. Get your attitude right, then build your skill set. Subscribe to the channel for more exam, career and smartphone help. Want exam help right now delivered to you in a structured and well thought through way? Try The 7 Day Exam Plan. -> https://www.theexamcoach.tv/the-7-day-exam-plan What to take a free sh...
Thinking About Friendship On Social Media (Ep. 141) 02.05.2018 6:24
In this podcast I talk about how you can view your friendships on social media so that they map to positive experiences in real life. As with all things on the internet and social media, my views are a work in progress as they adapt to shifts in how the communication platforms are set up and how the people who are on them use them.
Why The Royal Maries Was The Best Thing For Me.... (Ep. 140) 30.04.2018 9:09
In this podcast, I talk through why sticking something out whilst everyone else is dropping out/giving up is important. The tough part is, it's uncommon to have this kind of perspective on life at a young age. There are plenty of times when I sold myself short or didn't give something my all and, though I felt comfortable at the time, in hindsight, I lived to regret it. The instance in this podcas...
Smartphone: The Physical and The Psychological (Ep. 139) 29.04.2018 5:59
...Talking about that all-important device again. It's all the world has ever known in the palm of your hands. Use it wisely.
Vetting Against Propaganda and Click Bait (Ep. 138) 29.04.2018 3:00
You should know this and be aware of it. The society we live in is driven by the needs of capitalism, always remember this and keep it in mind as you go about your day-to-day on the internet and in real life.
Setting Up Guardrails Against Viral Videos (Ep. 137) 29.04.2018 6:52
In this podcast, I go over some theory on viral videos. I then follow up with a few points on how being on the side of the majority and allowing viral content to take up your time and attention may not always be a good thing. I'll be looking to release some more practical tips for things you can do and start implementing for yourself to help you with this topic/challenge. Keep an eye on YouTube!
2 Really Important Things: What You DO and How You THINK When Using Social Media (Ep. 136) 29.04.2018 4:49
In this podcast I talk through what I believe two of the most important skills are for anyone on the internet and using social media today.
Why I Don't Follow My Friends On Instagram (Ep. 135) 21.04.2018 10:07
In this podcast I discuss getting back on it after a weekend break tuning out from the day to day hustle. I also mention a few top line thoughts on the book 'Crushing It!' - By Gary Vaynerchuk and touch on Why I Don't Follow My Friends On Instagram.
My View On How You Should Take Feedback (Ep. 134) 19.04.2018 11:15
Getting feedback, advice and guidance at work can be a challenge. You need to figure out the most productive mindset to take all the feedback you're given on board and turn it into positive outcomes down the line. Rule number one, take it on the chin. This is a big skill for any millennial to develop, we get a bad rap saying we can't take it, let's show them we can. ;)
What Jobsy and Zucks Have In Common... (Ep. 133) 16.04.2018 7:02
On this podcast I talk about limiting the number of decisions you have to make each day. Top performers do this. It allows them to stay focussed on their priorities and make wise decisions to address difficult problems. Start with what you wear... ;)
The Best Way Of Getting Big Stuff Done (Ep. 132) 12.04.2018 6:03
In this episode I show you the practicality of breaking down big tasks into smaller manageable ones in order to get things done day in day out.
Know When To Be Selfish (Ep. 131) 10.04.2018 5:12
Knowing when to be selfish is so important. In your exams and ambitions for later life you need to be selfish to a certain extent. Whether it be with your time, or other people's point of view. Do what you want to do as that's the only thing that matters. Once you get yourself right you can focus on helping others to a greater extent.
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