The Exam Coach Podcast

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 9 of Davey Discusses a podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. If you're on The FUN Exam Plan I hope you're sticking to the routines and exam techniques in it - keep going and use this podcast to support you. For more info on The FUN Exam Plan go to www.theexamcoach.tv/the-fun-exam-plan there you'll fin...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 8 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college or Uni there is certainly something of value to be taken away. It's designed to fill that perio...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 7 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college or Uni there something of value to be taken away. It's designed to fill that period of down tim...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 6 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college or Uni there is certainly something of value to be taken away. It's designed to fill that perio...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 5 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college or Uni there is certainly something of value to be taken away. It's designed to fill that perio...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 4 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college or Uni there is certainly something of value to be taken away.  Let's get stuck into this one t...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 3 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. This short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance whether you're at school, college at Uni there is certainly something of value to be taken away. By now I'm guessing your accusto...

Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 2 of Davey Discusses a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season.   So this short podcast series is designed to tackle everything to do with exams from preparation to performance. I'll talk about what I believe is necessary in order to do well and deliver a cracking set of results and also how to avoid...

In this episode I talk about a huge topic for students, motivation and how to develop it. Get listening and take note!   Transcript below:   Hello, this is James Davey, The Exam Coach and Welcome to Episode 1 of a new podcast series I'm putting together in time for the 2016 Exam Season. I've decided to call it Davey Discusses - innovative and cutting edge I know.   So this short podcast series is...

In this week's episode I speak about what I've been up to lately and a lesson I've recently relearned from my school days...   1: 40 The Foundation Plan    2:14 why it exists    3:55 The lesson I relearned    5:30 how to work harder    6:00 The Google Generation    Enjoy and keep up the hard work! 

On this weeks episode I talk about risk. Taking risks is a key ingredient of making progress. This episode will hopefully give you a clearer idea about the risks you can take both in your education and career choices.   Time Stamps   1:30 - A question that came up in a meeting...    2:45 - The risk surrounding making progress in subjects    3:16 - Education and Career   4:28 - One type of risk tak...

Time Stamps     1.58 Why its Important to do well...    3:15 How our society works (or is meant to work)   3:38 Surplus money - what to do with it   4:02 The Pina Colada metaphor explained    5:10 The complexity of the situation    5:47 The definition of being bored    6:41 Predictable Pina Coladas   7:15 Complaining about what is exciting    8:27 Average    8:57 How being an outlier is best for y...

On this week's episode I keep it current. It's the New Year and I'm giving my take on  how to crack on and do what you know you need to do. No need to look back on your exams with regret, it all starts here.   Time Stamps   2:54 Making changes - rethinking New Years Resolutions    3:50 The secret to accomplishing your New Years Resolutions    4:16 Cycling resolutions in weekly periods   5:20 Do yo...

In this episode I talk about time and behaviour, how the two are linked and how you can really take control of both rather than be subject to prexisitng systems and ideas.  This is a really important topic for students today as so many things are trying to grab our attention and take time away from us.  Here's a short excerpt from the podcast:  'What I've seen from working with a lot of young peop...

My first solo mic session. Thought I'd take the opportunity to talk you through some ideas I think I could have done with knowing about a little earlier. Have a listen, hope you enjoy it.    Time Stamps     1:50 - Age vs. Experience the contradiction between school and real life   2:50 - The educational hierarchy that you should learn to question    3:50 - The example - copying the older kids no m...

On this weeks episode I speak with Josh Hasdell, former President of Enactus. Josh is one of the most enthusiastic chaps I know, he cracks on and gives everything his best. Listen to his view on job interviews, tips and tricks for the workplace and presenting.    Time Stamps   5:03 - How to stand out at interview for a graduate job   8:17 - How to be relaxed but professional   11:40 -The Enactus W...

Got Mr O. Layton on the show for you today. He's a tip top bloke, a recent graduate from Cambridge University, he can write in Latin or Ancient Greek (take your pick) and he's also set to work for a company that is at the forefront of workplace innovation.   4:36 - What Ollie did in his 'gap yah'   6:09 - What is the right amount of time to travel for?   12:17 - Why Mischon is unique   14:17 - How...

Hello Exam Coach podcast listeners! This week I'm with Bertie Gregory for episode 2. Bertie travels the world doing what he loves. That's strong combos if you ask me! Have a listen, there's plenty to be learned here...   3:32 - What Bertie has been up to recently....    6:46 - Bertie's conversation with his dad about jobs, money, success and doing what you want to do (a.k.a holidays)    9:29 - The...