James Shireby

The Work

Helping men grow by doing the work that matters. 

Author

James Shireby

Category

Education

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jan 30, 2026

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Episodes

How to build a strong relationship and 5 key questions to ask about your relationship 05.07.2024

Send a text Harvard University have been researching human happiness for over 85 years. Their most consistent finding was that positive relationships keep us happier, healthier and help us live longer.  But what are positive relationships and how do we build them? In this weeks episode, James shares some fundamental areas to look at when trying to build healthy relationships.  He also shares 5 que...

Six areas to consider when recovering from painful experiences 29.06.2024

Send a text We will all experience mental and emotional pain in our lives. This will often come from negative experiences, such as the end of a relationship, death of a loved one, divorce, financial stress, physical accident, loss of a job, loss of your home, illness/disease, relationship conflict or childhood neglect and trauma. But, all are part of life.  In this episode James shares six key are...

Episode 4 - What Simples Steps Can Help with Managing Your Stress? 24.06.2024

Send a text In this episode we work through some simple actions that can help you to manage your stress, we also discuss how to identify when our stress load is too high but also how to build our resilience to stress as it will always be a part of life. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barn...

Episode 3 - Where To Start If You Want To Change Your Mindset 14.06.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss we to start if you recognise that you want to make some changes around your mindset but are unsure we to start. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZ...

Episode 2 - Where To Start If You Want To Improve Your Nutrition? 30.05.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss where to start if you want to improve your eating habits for a variety of goals. This can be one of the hardest areas to navigate with so much conflicting information and we give a few easy places to start that aren't confusing. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might...

Episode 1 - Where Do You Start If You're New To Exercise? 23.05.2024

Send a text In this first episode of the Holistic Health Podcast we discuss what the starting points for people that are new to exercise are, we cut through the noise that we often get through media channels and sum up with some low barrier entry points to start exercising. https://www.instagram.com/the_holistichealth_podcast?igsh=MWIzbmN4eTYxazRyZQ== Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Episode 114 This is the end.... 16.05.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss PT Education and how much we've enjoyed the podcast over the last 2 years... we then move on to our re-branding to the Holistic Health Podcast, we hope to speak to a wider audience on all things health, see you there. https://www.instagram.com/pt.education_?igsh=MWIzbmN4eTYxazRyZQ== https://youtube.com/@pteducation3569?si=dbYQyHsiX4YvpAxE Get in touch: I...

Episode 113 - How Running Changed My Life with Ollie McCarthy 09.05.2024

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Ollie McCarthy from Halo gym in Tunbridge Wells to discuss his career to date including the impact that running has had on both his personal and professional life. https://www.instagram.com/pt.education_?igsh=MWIzbmN4eTYxazRyZQ== https://youtube.com/@pteducation3569?si=dbYQyHsiX4YvpAxE Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Em...

Episode 112 - How Important is Your Environment To Both Be Happy And Help You To Achieve Your Goals? 09.05.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss environment and the importance of it to achieve your goals, this conversation was prompted after James's recent move to TWPT. https://www.instagram.com/pt.education_?igsh=MWIzbmN4eTYxazRyZQ== https://youtube.com/@pteducation3569?si=dbYQyHsiX4YvpAxE Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview...

Episode 111 - What Does It Take To Get In Great Shape? 25.04.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the elements it takes to get yourself in to great, this being subjective, for some it’s shredded with a six pack for others it means the best shape they’ve been in. We discuss nutrition, training, realistic goals and achievable timelines. https://www.instagram.com/pt.education_?igsh=MWIzbmN4eTYxazRyZQ== https://youtube.com/@pteducation3569?si=dbYQyHsiX4YvpAxE...

Episode 110 - What Makes A Bad Therapist? 20.04.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the traits in a therapist that lead to poor results and some red flags that may lead someone to look elsewhere. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZ...

Episode 109 - Why Is Progress Not Linear and Are You Confusing Your Perception With Your Projection 20.04.2024

Send a text In this episode we cover a couple of different subjects, firstly we discuss why progress isn't always linear. We then move on to discussing if your perception of something is really you projecting your own traits or insecurity's on to someone or something else. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes...

Episode 108 - What Differences Have We Seen Between Client Who See Sustained Progress and Those Who Don't - Part 2 04.04.2024

Send a text In this episode we continue our discussion on the common traits we see with people who progress towards those targets and some shared traits on those who struggle to find consistency. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thom...

Episode 106 - Truly Understanding Yourself with The Self Development Coach Johnny Lawrence 28.03.2024

Send a text In this episode we travel up to London to sit down with The Self Development Coach Johnny Lawrence to discuss his story, career to date and plans for the future. We also discuss how Johnny works with his clients, the importance in true empathy and being able to look issues from different perspectives. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby...

Episode 107 - What Differences Have We Seen Between Client Who See Sustained Progress and Those Who Don't - Part 1 28.03.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the difference we have seen between those who have achieved sustained progress over a period of time and those who have struggled to be consistent.  Are there specific traits that people share and also have we seen people change during their journey to find there that consistency that they initially found a struggle? Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.insta...

Episode 105 - How to find your life balance 22.03.2024

Send a text Have you ever asked if you have the right balance in your life? Are you working too much? Are you working enough? Are you spending enough time with your friends, kids or partner? Are you spending enough time on your health and personal development? These answer's are often messy and not easy because life is complicated.  You can find yourself being pulled in many different directi...

Episode 104 - What You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence and How Do Develop It - Part 2 10.03.2024

Send a text In this episode we continue to discuss emotional intelligence and how we define it. It is a term that is used a lot and not always with confidence in what it truly means, over the course of this episode and the next we will dig deeper to try and give everyone a good understanding of what it is and how we can improve our own emotional intelligence. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.i...

Episode 103 - What You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence and How Do Develop It - Part 1 29.02.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss emotional intelligence and how we define it. It is a term that is used a lot and not always with confidence in what it truly means, over the course of this episode and the next we will dig deeper to try and give everyone a good understanding of what it is and how we can improve our own emotional intelligence. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Episode 102 - Coaching and Personal Development Lessons From A Client And Coach Perspective With Darren Austin 23.02.2024

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Darren Austin, one of James' longest serving clients, to discuss his journey with fitness and mental health across a 12 year relationship. We also discuss how important it is for a client and coach to grow together, especially if the relationship is going to be productive for both long term. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_...

Episode 101 - Your complete guide to understanding your values 15.02.2024

Send a text In this episode James shares his complete guide to understanding your values.  If you've ever felt lost, unsure, demotivated or unclear on your direction then this is a must listen. James's shares why understanding your values can lead to more purpose, fulfilment and satisfaction in your life.  You will lean how to find your values and take action that's in-line with wha...

Episode 100 - What Have We Learnt From Our First 100 Episodes and The Responsibility of Podcast Hosts 11.02.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the podcast so far, the lessons we have learnt, the guests we have had on and how we see the future. We also discuss the responsibility of podcasting in general with regards to the quality of the information that we provide.  Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: A...

Epiosde 99 - The Fundamental Building Blocks to Wellbeing - The PERMA Model - Part 2 01.02.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the final parts of the PERMA model and how your perspective on the world will be reflected back. https://youtu.be/5gM3Pp2XJNw Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Episode 98 - How To Become A Great Coach with Calum Raistrick 30.01.2024

Send a text In this episode we sit down to discuss the life and career to date with one of the top coaches in the industry. Calum talks about the traits that he has utilised to become and an industry leader and advice for coaches coming through or unsure of how to progress. https://youtu.be/F85nUIg7GN4 Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.co...

Episode 97 - The Fundamental Building Blocks to Wellbeing - The PERMA Model - Part 1 26.01.2024

Send a text In this episode we discuss the PERMA model and how it can help with your well being and give you guidance to work towards your holistic health goals. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Episode 96 - Are All Coaches Just Copying Each Other on Social Media and Do They Really "Open" And "Close" Their Diaries? 12.01.2024

Send a text In this episode we dip back in to the fitness world to discuss trainers, their sales tactics and what they are attempting to put out on social media and if it is a true reflection of or just what they think they should say. https://youtu.be/a7cRFE5WLUs Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: A...

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