The Work

Send a text In this episode we discuss Acceptance Commitment Therapy, breaking down the six sections and how this can be really helpful for coaches to understand and help their clients. We also discuss the difference in saying you have accepted something and thaving true acceptance. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes...

Send a text In todays episode I talk about how to manage a low mood and things you can do to help pull yourself out of it.  I also discuss 7 thought biases that you need to be aware of and how to better manage negative and unhelpful thoughts.  The more awareness you create and the more you learn the better you'll be able to cope with times of struggle and stress.  You'll be more resilien...

Send a text Carl Roger wrote a essay called  "A therapists view of the good life: The Fully Functioning person" This was his attempt to spell out the picture of the type of person who would emerge if therapy were maximally successful.  In this weeks podcast I run through these key characteristics that will help you grow so you can successfully navigate an imperfect life as an imperfect p...

Send a text In this episode we cover a range of subjects including the paradox of choice, taking a break from instagram ad understanding why your identity could be holding you back. 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://ww...

Send a text In this episode we discuss a range of topics including really understand what emotional intelligence is and how empowering it is to truly take responsibility for your actions. 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: http...

Send a text In this episode we discuss a study conducted over 85 years around human happiness and health, which is detailed out in the book, The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz 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: h...

Send a text In this episode we discuss the best way in which to engage in conversation with clients who's beliefs and behaviours are potentially damaging or detrimental to their health and 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...

Send a text In this episode we discuss working with clients in pain or who are currently or have been injured. We talk through how we work with people, the data we initially need in order to help us progress with clients plus who and where are the really good resources to help trainers and coaches up skill in this area. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: james...

Send a text One thing you can guarantee in life is that you will experience difficulties, pains and struggles. In this podcast James shares how you can get through these difficult times in the healthiest way possible.  He talks about the physical behaviours but also the emotional and cognitive side of effective coping.   Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jame...

Send a text In this episode we discuss wether clients goals are their own or have they been talked in to them by other people. After a discussion with a client this week we talk about clients who feel pressured in to their goals from others and what effect that has on them vs them truly being your own plus judging others people goals based on your own experiences and perspective. Get in touch: Ins...

Send a text In this episode we sit down for Harry Gripper a personal trainer based in Tunbridge Wells.  Harry opens up about his story with regards to his mental health and his career  journey through to a fully booked personal trainer plus his mission to help clients improve both their physical and mental health in order to have the most fulfilled career he can. Get in touch: Instagram: https://w...

Send a text In this episode we discuss the message that your social media projects and if the message you're giving out is really the one you intended it to be. It can be easy to dragged in to thinking that following the trends in fitness is what you need to do in order to be successful but is the content you're putting our really a good representation of you or aimed at the people you&a...

Send a text In this episode we continue our discussion from episode 54 on common communication traps we can fall in to when trying to help clients and how this can lead to progress being blocked. We also discuss the recent Diary of a CEO podcast with Chris Williamson as the guest, which we both personally enjoyed and got a lot from and some of the crossover points that can be really helpful for co...

Send a text In this episode we discuss a question recently posed to James in his counselling  course, what are the five biggest regrets people have at the end of life. The questions we go through in this episode can help you determine if your current actions align with your values. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes...

Send a text In this episode we discuss the difference between personal and professional development. We hear a lot of people discussing professional development as though it is self development but these are very different things. Although they are different they are both equally as important to enable you to fulfil your coaching potential. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_...

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Ryan Hook to discuss his recent change to a full time online coach, The Procoach Process plus understanding yourself, your goals and most importantly the why behind these beliefs. 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/w...

Send a text In this episode we discuss conversation traps that trainers and coaches fall in to that may be a barrier in for your clients progression. 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=JQEhKfcAZg...

Send a text In this episode we discuss a range of topics including the importance in increasing your prices as your value increases, how we initiate  difficult conversations both professionally and personally and the difference between cost and value. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes...

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Christian Lawal to discuss how you can learn about yourself, what your values and beliefs are and how best to action change. Christian also talks us through overcoming painful experiences and using these as an opportunity to grow, plus how he's sees his coaching now and in the future. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how much we need to focus in order to really improve our absorption of information. I'm sure we have all sat there reading a page without ever really engaging in the information to learn and truly understand what the page is trying to say or being distracted by phones or technology.  We discuss ways in which we can improve our focus to fully engage in th...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how we can help clients action change, plus we go off on many tangents around fads in the industry both past and present. 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...

Send a text In this solo episode Dan talks through basic exercise mechanics, how it can massively improve your coaching level and where you can begin the journey to learn. 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....

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Paul Standell of the PT Project to discuss understanding the client and how best to communicate, plus of course.... exercise mechanics and how bringing together these components will give the client the best possible experience. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how to build strong relationships with clients that will help achieve results and lead to better long term retention. 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=JQE...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how to engage and communicate with clients who have received outdated or unhelpful information from other professionals without alienating them. 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://...