Best Abitofaboost Podcasts (2025)

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10 lessons from my latest ultra marathon 34:26

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Thanks to a podcast hiatus over the last few months, I never got the chance to share some of the lessons from my latest ultra endurance adventure, another 24 hour ultra marathon in June! I always intended on laying down these lessons, primarily for my own benefit to solidify them in my head, but also I think some of them have relevance to any situa…

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Big announcement: my new book By Design Not Default publishes September 28:11

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Returning after a bit of an absence from the podcast but there's been a very good reason... I've written a book! It's a book that's been in the making for over 20 years and I seized the opportunity to write it during a slightly quieter period earlier in the year. I'm delighted to be just a couple of weeks away from publishing it and wanted to share…

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Health tech and weight loss with Ro Huntriss 1:05:40

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest today is the Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple app, and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK, Ro Huntres…

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Resilience & Wellbeing with Charlie Cannon 1:19:37

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today’s guest on the podcast is performance and resilience expert Charlie Cannon. Charlie is a coach, speaker …

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Why you should say 'no' to non-negotiables 14:45

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I hear a lot of people talking about the non-negotiables in their lives, usually habits around exercise or sleep or other areas of wellbeing that make a huge difference in their lives. And whilst I am clearly an advocate of having these routines, I don't personally have any 'non-negotiables' with any of them. I was asked what my non-negotiables wer…

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Are you Well Fed? Beyond nutrition with James Collier, Huel co-founder 1:12:27

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Today I am delighted to welcome on the show co-founder of Huel and nutritionist of over 30 years, James Collier! James recently published his first book - Well Fed - which is a very different kind of nutrition book where he introduces the idea of Contemplative Nutrition. In our conversation today we get into the 5 pillars that underpin this food ph…

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Surround yourself with the right people for success 16:23

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Jim Rohn tells us that 'we are the average of the 5 people we spend most of our time with', so are you actively seeking out the 'right' kind of person to be around? If you have goals that require you to develop different habits, skills, beliefs or even sense of identity, then getting around other people who normalise these behaviours and beliefs is…

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Damien Davis: Making an impact 47:32

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I’m joined on the show today by a senior director of customer success at the software company, ServiceNow, Damien Davis. I haven’t known Damien for long but whenever we have spoken I’ve come away feeling like I’ve had a bit of a boost so it just made sense to invite him on the podcast! Damien shares stories of both triumph and tragedy. We talk abou…

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How to be more consistent with your habits 21:42

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A lot of conversations with clients and audiences recently have been about consistency. Starting a new habit is one thing, sustaining it takes a whole other set of strategies. This episode gives a few insights about how to achieve this, and find a level of consistency that keeps you on track for continual progress. - Why small actions can make a bi…

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Michael Cody: Incredible 14 stone weight loss through Lifestyle Design 1:15:57

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I’m joined today by the chief operating officer at Genistar - one of the fastest growing financial services companies in the UK - Michael Cody. But you’re not going to hear us talking about financial services, or even his role as a COO, but you are going to hear about his incredible transformation over the last few years. At the end of 2020 Michael…

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How to set effective New Year resolutions 27:00

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Happy 2025! It's the time of year when a lot of people will be setting New Year resolutions, even though they have a spectacularly high failure rate! In this episode I discuss the difference between goals and resolutions (and why the confusion between the two is often partly to blame for the failure), and share some top tips for setting resolutions…

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Jim Steele - Tapping into your potential 1:09:32

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I went to the National Sales Conference in June and one of the highlights for me was seeing Jim Steele deliver…

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Cath Short - wellbeing, inflammation and menopause 1:00:18

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest on today’s show is Cath Bishop, a personal trainer and women's wellness coach who has a deep passion …

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You can only run the road that you're on 23:45

1y ago23:45

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. 10 years ago I was mid-way through running 10 marathons in 10 days and it felt fitting that I record an episod…

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Training on holiday: my personal approach 16:11

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Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost, I'm George Anderson, a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I recently returned from a week away with the family and a couple of people asked if I exercise whilst I'm away, or put my feet…

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Give yourself a Mindset Boost 18:25

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You know how important mindset is to you approach to challenges and other situations, but how do you go about improving it? It's about more than 'being more positive', and the more awareness and understanding you have about your mindset the easier it becomes to start making changes that will benefit you. In this episode I describe the 4 Peak Perfor…

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The Laws Of Connection - with David Robson 57:45

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I’m delighted to welcome back to the show one of my favourite guests, David Robson who previously joined me ba…

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Measuring performance 23:21

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. After a short break from the podcast I'm back, with a look at INNER performance... what it is, how to measure …

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Colby Sharma: grit, adversity and winning the game of life 52:24

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest on today’s podcast is author of the book The Curveball, Colby Sharma. Colby shares his own personal s…

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Character Strengths: Identifying and using them to boost your wellbeing and performance 30:03

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today we discuss strengths... not the 'strengths and weaknesses' where you should 'work on your weaknesses to …

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The impact of cold water swimming on menopause symptoms - with Professor Joyce Harper 39:44

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I came across some research recently about the impact of open water swimming on menopause symptoms, and was de…

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Measuring your happiness, purpose and wellbeing 21:28

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I was fortunate enough to attend the recent World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) in London a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share a couple of takeaways from the event along with some more general observations about what comes up when I ask the question 'what does happiness mean to you?' The strapline of the conference was 'Wellbeing is the Purpose' w…

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Ryan Phillips - could stretching our muscles be bad for us? 1:15:32

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. There's a 'mild to moderate controversy warning' for today’s episode, as we get into the topic of stretching… …

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5 self-coaching questions to help you build resilience through change and disruption 26:44

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Despite change being an inevitable part of life, it can cause quite a headache when it comes at us and feels like it's happening TO us. I've covered this topic a few times on the podcast and many of my guests have mentioned it also, so today we're going to look at some of the reasons behind why it can be such a struggle, and 5 self-coaching questio…

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Inspirational Story: it's not what happens it's how you respond - with Felicity Ashley 49:03

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Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest today is described as a Mother, Marketer, Mariner, Motivator. Felicity Ashley has an incredible and inspiring s…

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How to deal with disappointment 10:29

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson i’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today I want to discuss an experience that all of us will have had, and no doubt will continue to have in one …

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Dealing with change and challenges: mindset messages from Dajana Paliokaite 1:17:09

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest today brings with her a combination of deep wisdom and powerful mindset messages, all underpinned wit…

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How to cultivate resilience, mindset and mental toughness 18:28

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When you think about resilience, mindset or mental toughness it's important not to see them as fixed qualities but rather attributes that you can develop - or cultivate. In this episode I explore this simple idea and look at the many ways we have to do just that, through deliberate day to day actions that we are in control of and then reframing sit…

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Nutrition for high performance - with Anita Bean 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

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Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. On today’s episode I welcome to the show a lady who’s sports nutrition books I have been reading for over 20 y…

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Mindset strategy: action before motivation 10:11

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Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost; I'm George Anderson and I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today's solo episode shares a simple strategy that may help you in those moments when you feel you're lacking motivation…

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Meditation for high performance - with Sukhraj Takhar 1:00:59

1+ y ago1:00:59

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Often on A Bit Of A Boost I have guests who are experts in their field, sometimes guests share their inspirational stories, and other times I invite people who have developed certain wellbeing and performance strategies that they are effectively using in their every day personal and professional lives. Today’s episode is one such person: Sukhraj Ta…

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Your words have power - beliefs and self-talk 11:44

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Today's episode draws on a couple of themes from previous episodes, in particular the interview with Dave Robson on his book 'The Expectation Effect' (13th February 2023), and the episode on optimism from 19th February 2021, and gets into the topic of self-talk and beliefs. Beliefs impact thoughts, emotions, behaviours and even physiology and so it…

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What's your Love Language? - with Heather Garbutt 37:39

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I'm joined on the podcast today by love and relationship coach Heather Garbutt to talk about the 5 Love Languages (and the additional 6th that Heather also talks about). Love Languages is the work of marriage counselor Dr Gary Chapman published in his 1992 book and Heather integrates it into the work she does with individuals and couples as part of…

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Mantras and Motivation 9:43

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How you talk to yourself matters and having a few set phrases to say to yourself can act like your inner coach who kicks you into action. Through 2024 I will be publishing a number of short episodes with ideas, insights or thoughts that you may be able to apply in your own life. Today's episode gets into the topic of mantras, and how they can be po…

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Is intuition the new superpower? - with Heather Barrett 2:35:35

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My guest on today's episode - the first of 2024 - is a very special friend of mine, Heather Barrett. Over the years we have had so many conversations where we've got to the end and said 'we should have recorded that!', so I'm delighted to have finally managed to do exactly that. Heather is an executive coach and author, and over the years she's bee…

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Set goals, review progress, learn faster, stay motivated with the 5R System 32:23

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Every year I've had some process for looking back over the previous 12 months and then setting goals and making plans for the next 12. This year I developed a new framework and it's one that I'll be using much more frequently through the year. The 5Rs are Review > Reflect > Reconnect > Refine > Realign In this episode I describe each element, why i…

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Pause and reflect - some questions to ask yourself 19:48

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It's been a couple of months since the last episode of A Bit Of A Boost and I'm keen to get things back to a regular schedule again! If you've ever found a good habit drift away to the point where it's no longer there, then this episode contains some questions to ask yourself that could help get you back on track.…

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Christina Maslach - How to beat burnout 1:15:24

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I have a very special guest on the show today, somebody who’s research I have been following for a number of years and that is having a tremendous impact on creating better places to work around the world. Professor Christina Maslach is a social psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley, and has been studying burnout for over 4 decades…

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Paul Avins - Success leaves clues 1:14:52

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I love the expression ‘success leaves clues’ and today I get to talk to a man who has plenty of these clues to share! So often we look at people who are already achieving what we want to achieve - whether that’s in their careers, personal life or with their physical wellbeing - and focus on the results that they’re getting. This can be inspirationa…

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How to reset to get ready for change 27:08

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Following a bit of a break from the podcast over the last few weeks I have a new series of interviews and solo episodes lined up. But first though I thought I'd start with a topic that's always top of my mind around this time of year (September - though it's relevant whenever you're listening to it!): resetting your 'environments'. We have several …

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Routines, rituals and positive wellbeing habits 38:05

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“I know what to do, but I just don’t do it!” If you’ve ever found yourself saying these words to yourself then you’re not alone. With so many things that you could be doing to help boost your physical and mental wellbeing, it can feel overwhelming when there’s no structure. This episode outlines a series of points in the day where a set of behaviou…

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No regrets - how to make the best decision 11:17

2y ago11:17

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If you've ever found yourself at a fork in the road, needing to make a decision - or the default of NOT making one - then this strategy might come in handy. It's a simple thought exercise that can bring clarity to the decision, and ensure that you won't look back at a later date with regrets. Hindsight can mess with our memories and what seems obvi…

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Being intentional: the antidote to autopilot 19:36

2+ y ago19:36

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If you've ever thought to yourself "I wish I'd been more confident!", or "I shouldn't have got so angry...", then being more intentional could help shake you out of your default reaction patterns. In this short solo episode I share some of the ways that being intentional can help you show up as your best self more consistently, and improve the way …

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Dr. Andy Cope - How happiness can boost performance 52:56

2+ y ago52:56

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The world of wellbeing has changed a lot in the 20 years that I've been professionally involved in it. One of the biggest areas of development has been in the science and research, driven by the relatively new area of positive psychology. My guest on today's episode spent 12 years researching the subject of happiness and positive psychology for his…

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Kate Trafford - How to get there and love here 1:13:33

2+ y ago1:13:33

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Setting big goals is the bread and butter of ambitious people. But when you are solely focused on 'what's next', it can push happiness out to a future that keeps moving further away. On the other hand, you may not want to 'play small' and get too content with what you have in case it diminshes your drive and ambition to become all that you can. So …

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Gökhan Nazenin (Paycore) - How to stay motivated (even when things aren't going well) 39:55

2+ y ago39:55

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Continuing our series of interviews with people out there in the real world using their powers of resilience, wellbeing, mindset and motivation in their day to day jobs, this week we have Gökhan Nazenin, the MD Europe at Paycore. We set out to talk about motivation as this is a topic that has come up in a couple of our conversations over the last c…

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Matthias Kleven (Shopify) - Meetings, productivity and performance 31:56

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Continuing the series of interviews with 'in the trenches professionals', this week we have Shopify's Matthias Kleven. One of the biggest workplace challenges at the moment is the number of meetings that are in diaries. Of course, meetings can be an essential part of collaboration and productivity, but the conversations I’ve been having lately with…

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Artem Seledtsov (Exness) - Wellbeing & Mindset for Performance 51:09

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I’m joined today by the chief business development officer at Exness, Artem Seledtsov who I met during a wellness consultation as part of the Senior Executive Program at the London Business School. As we spoke that day it soon became clear that he already had a number of high performance wellbeing habits and in our conversation today he shares what…

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Maninder Randhawa (HPE) - Dealing with imposter syndrome 46:21

2+ y ago46:21

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Most of my interviews for this podcast are with subject matter experts, or inspirational individuals sharing their stories, and I have loads more of these lined up as well, but for the next few episodes I have a something slightly different. Through my presenting and coaching work I get to speak to many really interesting people, many of whom are a…

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Takeaways from last 16 interviews 32:34

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Ahead of moving into a series of interviews with professionals where I'll be attempting to extract how they're 'doing' wellbeing and performance in their every day lives, I wanted to hit pause and reflect on the last 16 interviews I've done so far this year. One of the best things about running a podcast is the guests I get to meet and speak to as …