The MickMcDermott Podcast

In this episode, I explore one of the biggest contradictions I see in men today: we're quick to support others, but struggle to ask for help ourselves. We discuss: • Why so many men carry stress and pressure in silence • The "I'll be grand" mindset and where it comes from • Why suppression is often mistaken for strength • My own experience with therapy and the stigma I felt • Why many men wish the...

This week I dive into a topic we discussed on our weekly community group call with the clients  How much we can learn from our younger selves and our elders.  We cover a lot in this chat, from worrying what others think of us, taking life too seriously, overthinking and much more.  Here is the questions I talk about in the episode, grab a pen, a notebook and simply see what comes up.  Where am I h...

Ever feel like you lose the head when life gets on top of you?  Maybe its stress from work or pressure in personal life Either way this episode is for you!! If you can relate to this and want help improving it  I've put together a simple framework that helps you handle pressure better  Send me a message on whatsapp with the word "RESPOND" and I will ping it over to you Whatsapp +44 7565 270506 

Once you cut through the story and the noise, you will be able to see the real hurdle is usually FEAR I explain the FOUR common fears, how they show up, how they hold us back  But more importantly, how to overcome them BOOK YOUR CLARITY CALL NOW    

Are you feeling out of control and always feel the need to do more Spinning all the plates and never enough time Then Give this a a listen and if it resonates then maybe taking my free  Peak Performance Pulse Test  could help you start to perform better in all areas of life CLICK HERE TO DO YOURS  It will help you get an idea of where you are now and where you can improve

This week I chat about my two very different experiences I had running a half marathon race, both exactly one year apart  The most recent was more enjoyable and I ended up running a PB by following these universal principles that you can adapt to anything in sport, business or life Give it a listen and if it resonates then maybe taking my free Peak Performance Pulse Test could help you start to pe...

This week I am joined by Kieran Lillis on the pod From 15 years playing with Laois Inter county team, running a business, coaching business leaders and much more, Kieran knows what it takes to perform at your best at a high level.  We cover a lot of different topics in this chat  The power of vulnerabiity  The importance of the words we use  Why his environment shaped him  How to perform at your b...

I have been living in Malaga 2 years and the path to get here has not been easy.  I share some of my lessons and insights that you may find applicable to you as well Give it a listen and if it resonates then maybe taking the free  Peak Performance Pulse Test  CLICK HERE TO DO YOURS  It could be the thing you need to get you moving in the right direction 

A common thing I see with ambitious and driven people when it comes to their work is that they neglect themselves in persuit of building the business or climbing the corporate ladder  I explain why this approach is actually negatviely impacting your performance  But more importantly your life  Give it a listen and if it resonates then maybe taking the free  Peak Performance Pulse Test  CLICK HERE...

In this solo episode I chat about the two camps driven or ambitious people find themselves in when they feel a bit suck I have been in both personally and I see so many people living here  Give it a listen and if it resonates then maybe taking the free Peak Performance Pulse  CLICK HERE TO DO YOURS  It could be the thing you need to get you moving in the right direction 

In this solo episode I chat about taking the leap back into of working for myself full time I share the journey that has brought me to hear today Give it a listen and I hope its sparks something inside of you  If I can help in anyway or if you have any questions let me know. Send me on whatsapp +44 7565 270506 or on  Instagram 

This week is a throwback to our Live podcast in March 2024 We spoke with Mick Fox, Micky Smith and Caroline Mckenna in all things running, crossfit, social media, highs and lows of life and much in between etc  This is a great listen and there is so many golden nuggets in it If you like it, help us out and give it a share with your mates Cheers for listening Mick  

The 5C's (calm, contentment, clarity, consistency, and confidence) are what I hear people say these want more of in their life. But there is certain roadblocks stopping you get there I'll be diving into this topic in depth on my free webinar  📅 Wednesday 21st Jan  ⏰ 7pm (GMT)  💻  Live on zoom Click here to register   Or if You want to just chat 1-1 you can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL below We w...

Happy New Year folks, 2026 lets be having you Here is 5 areas to put focus on for this year If anything I we landed and you want to take even action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL for January 2026  If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck, stale and burnt out?  Then this is for you!! BOOK YOUR FREE CALL NOW You have zero to lose and it could reignite your spark

As I said in the podcast, the yearly review is so helpful to learn from this year not matter if it was good or bad.  Here is the link to access the 6 simple questions to reflect on For The Yearly Review Questions, Click Here If anything I we landed and you want to take even action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL for January 2026  If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck, stale and burnt...

The Real Reason you are Stressed and The Cost is having on your day to day life This is a very common struggle I hear   If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life then this is for you!! BOOK YOUR CALL NOW You have zero to lose and it could re...

In today's episode, I'm breaking down what Italy reminded me about stress, pace, and how many of us are living in a constant state of "flat out" without even realising it. We cover: Why you never notice you're stressed until you stop How rushing makes you miss the important parts of your life Why slowing down isn't laziness How to break the autopilot "flat out" cycle I'm hosting a FREE live webina...

Last week I got triggered by a message I received  I explain what happened and the lessons I gained from this  If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life then this is for you!! BOOK YOUR CALL NOW You have zero to lose and it could reignite yo...

There is two big treads I noticed from chatting to 100's of lads over the last few months  These two trends could be what are keeping you stuck Give it a listen and see if you are in one of the camps If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life...

The chase for more and I will be happy be when..... This is what we will speak about today and how moving the goal posts could be costing you more than you think If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life then this is for you!! BOOK YOUR CALL...

Today's episode I speak about the 4 Fears that hold so many high performers back but they never actually see it as its a blindpsots You will probably be able to relate to at least one of these If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life then t...

Today's episode  is follow on from last week, where I chat about the common themes that came up from 15 Calrity Calls I have done over the last month They were all from different backgrounds, different occupations but similar problems If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants...

Today's episode I chat about the common themes that came up from 15 Calrity Calls I have done over the last month They were all from different backgrounds, different occupations but similar problems If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life...

Today's episode we with client and friend Sean Downey He speaks of his story with professional cycling, coming home and starting from scracth and what tok him to join us inside Peak Performance Pathway Its real, authentic and very honest  If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it I have a FREE video explaining the 6 biggest blindspots I see high performing men make! If you are ambi...

Today's episode I speak about Three Life Lessons from Gandhi It was his birthday this week and there is so many things we can learn from him There is many things Busy Lads Who Can't Switch Off can gain from this If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it I have a FREE video explaining the 6 biggest blindspots I see high performing men make! If you are ambitious lad and want perform...