Best And Highperformance Building Podcasts (2025)

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Define Culture Or Drift: Why Writing It Down Raises The Bar 14:30

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23h ago14:30

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Ever wonder why some teams lift their standards from the inside while others grind for results that never stick? We dig into a simple chain that explains it: vision shapes leadership, leadership shapes culture, culture shapes performance, and performance shapes legacy. The magic happens in the middle. Culture isn’t a side project or a mood; it’s th…

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From Wheelchair to World Champion: Turning Adversity into GOLD with Steve Judge | Episode 243 41:02

3d ago41:02

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt as she sits down with motivational speaker Steve Judge to discuss resilience, perseverance, and going from good to GOLD. From goal-setting psychology to mental health mastery, Steve reveals practical tools to help you achieve massive results without sacrificing your happiness, he…

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Enrico Bonilauri - Emu Passive 34:01

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Enrico Bonilauri is an architect, trainer, passive house certifier, and the CEO of Emu Passive. Started as an architectural practice in Italy in 2009, they soon discovered passive house as the building science handrail they needed to guide their design decisions. In 2016, they decided to get into education to promote passive house ideas and methodo…

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EFR 903: How to Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Stay Adherent to Your Workouts After 40 with Carl Daikeler 1:05:33

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This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, Legion Athletics and Cured Nutrition. In this high-energy episode, I sit down with Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi (formerly BeachBody), to uncover what it truly takes to stay fit, healthy, and motivated at any age—especially after 40. Carl shares the honest truth about hating workouts, why c…

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You cant outcoach the numbers. Heres the data to prove it, Ben Darwin 1:18:18

5d ago1:18:18

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Ever notice how the “genius coach” story never mentions the stacked deck? We dig into the Monopoly Effect—a coin-flip advantage that people later mistake for skill—and use it to decode why some teams look unstoppable while others keep rebuilding without getting better. With Ben Darwin of Gain Line Analytics, we map the hidden architecture of perfor…

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How to reduce the anxiety your players feel 11:00

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The fastest way to unlock performance isn’t a new drill or a sharper playbook—it’s lowering the mental noise your athletes carry in with them. We share a simple story from a doctor’s office that proves how precise care changes state without changing a single variable on the whiteboard. That shift in state turns scattered attention into readiness, a…

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The Physics of Business Momentum with Chip Higgins | Episode 242 40:46

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if business growth followed the laws of physics? My guest, Chip Higgins, says it does — and he's built a system around it called Bizzics: the physics of business. To learn more, listen to the full episode now! We talked about: … The physics of business … Why creating momentum is paramount … Identifying friction in your life & b…

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EFR 902: The Biggest Myth About Rhinoplasty, 5-Minute Nose Job and Age vs Ethics in Plastic Surgery 1:24:19

10d ago1:24:19

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This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Cured Nutrition and Caldera Lab. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, I sit down with renowned Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Susan Chobanian, MD—widely known as the Queen of Rhinoplasty—to uncover the truth behind nose jobs, revision surgery, and the emotional impact of plastic surgery. We explore everyth…

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Shefali Sanghvi - Dattner Architects 25:22

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Shefali Sanghvi is the Director of Sustainability at Dattner Architects, a mission-driven, women-owned design firm based in New York City and focused on civic spaces and the urban experience. One of the things she loves about being a director of sustainability in an architecture firm with multiple studios is the opportunity to leverage what she lea…

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Talent doesn't always win: Building culture in the Fijian Drua with Glen Jackson 53:06

11d ago53:06

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Glenn Jackson's remarkable rugby journey defies conventional paths. After an impressive playing career with Bay of Plenty, the Chiefs, and Saracens (where he earned Premiership Players Player of the Year), he pivoted to become a professional referee, officiating 32 Test matches before transitioning to coaching. Now head coach of the Fijian Drua, Ja…

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The World Is Your Classroom: How Rugby Tours Build Character. Ken Grover. 58:28

15d ago58:28

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Want to find out more for how to organise a school tour: https://gullivers.com.au/rugbyschooltours/ What happens when young athletes step outside their comfort zones and experience the world through the lens of rugby? Ken Grover, the 79-year-old founder of Gulliver's Travel, has been answering this question for over four decades through more than 4…

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From Fear to Fuel: How to Build Soul-Aligned Success with Andrea Lynn | Episode 241 26:58

17d ago26:58

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EPISODE SUMMARY Ever feel like you're doing everything right in business — but still feel stuck? This week, I sat down with Andrea Lynn, an intuitive mindset coach who helps entrepreneurs break free from hidden patterns and turn fear into fuel. We talked about: - Figuring out your soul's purpose - Discovering your blind spots — and turning them int…

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EFR 901: Perimenopause Explained: Brain Fog, Weight Gain, & Fatigue — What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Mariza Snyder 1:15:54

17d ago1:15:54

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This episode is brought to you by Legion, Fatty15, Joi and Blokes, and Audible. Today we sit down with hormone expert and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder, DC to unpack the misunderstood phase of perimenopause—a time of powerful transition that affects every woman but is rarely talked about with clarity and compassion. Mariza defines what perim…

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Brian Pearson - Studio Pear 23:47

17d ago23:47

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Brian Pearson is an architect and the co-founder of Studio Pear. Brian created a flyer, which he shared on LinkedIn, titled "Air-Tightness in Buildings: Benefits You can Enjoy Every Day." In that graphic, he lists seven benefits you can enjoy EVERY DAY from the investment in an airtight building: Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Ventilation Efficiency, …

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20-Minute Errand, Lifetime of Grief: A Mother's Fight Against Mental Illness 37:22

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🎧 Listen now: https://risefromtheashespodcast.com/home - Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and iHeartRadio What happens when a 20-minute errand becomes a lifetime of grief? Carol Hodges thought she was picking up her daughter from acting class. She came home to find Corinne hanging outside the kitchen window. This isn't just another me…

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Eddie Jones on culture, risk, and advice to all coaches. 1:01:39

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Want a culture that actually lives on the field? We sat down with Eddie Jones to unpack the coaching choices that create real belonging, sharper decision-making, and braver rugby. From leaving a safe career to grinding through 100‑player university squads in Japan, Eddie shows how risk, clarity, and context build both teams and coaches who last. We…

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The Mom Building the Largest Youth Mental Health Summit in US History 18:22

22d ago18:22

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Chanda Spates went from needing a babysitter for her suicidal son to building the largest youth mental health summit in US history. Every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide in America. One in four are children. Chanda's solution? Do something every 11 minutes to save them. Her Olympic Stadium event on May 23rd-24th will be streamed globally on gam…

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EFR 900: Politics Meets Wellness, Why MAHA is "Good Chaos" and How the SB 14 Bill is Changing America's Healthcare with Senator Patrick McMath 1:24:54

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This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition, Strong Coffee Company and Timeline Nutrition. In this powerful and timely episode of Ever Forward Radio, Chase sits down with Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, Chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, to discuss a growing national movement around children's health, school nutritio…

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How to Grow Leadership in Players who Don't Talk 13:42

22d ago13:42

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Send us a text If you can SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE the show and series, you would be doing your bit to grow this show. Very appreciated. Ben To subscribe to the newsletter or to get a copy of the book, jump onto: www.coachingculture.com.au Support the show Share this show with your mates, rugby, coaches, leaders! Dont be shy.…

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Challenges, Scaling Traps & the Spiritual Side of Growth with Angela Thomas | Episode 240 44:24

24d ago44:24

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EPISODE SUMMARY Are you building your business at the expense of your health, relationships, and happiness? Angela Thomas — Europe's #1 scaling expert — says you don't have to. In this episode, Angela reveals why intuition sometimes beats spreadsheets, the hidden profit leaks keeping you stuck, and how to scale globally without losing your soul. Li…

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Mariana Pickering - B.PUBLIC Prefab 38:17

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Mariana Pickering is the Chief Brand Officer and Community Director at B.PUBLIC Prefab. After graduating with a Master's in Design Science from the University of Sydney, she co-founded EMU Architetti in Italy with Enrico Bonilauri, doing sustainably focused architectural design for ~8 years. In 2017, they moved the company to the US, renaming to EM…

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The School System Failed Her Son So She Built Her Own Solution 31:04

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Chanda Spates needed a babysitter for her 17-year-old son. Not because he was immature because severe bullying had led to a suicide attempt and she was terrified to leave him alone. Her desperate Facebook post asking for help went viral and revealed a shocking truth: she wasn't alone. Today, Chanda's Flourish Foundation Project is revolutionizing s…

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What the Best Do Differently. Insights from Rugby’s Ironman: Jimmy Gopperth 1:05:50

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526 professional games ! How do elite rugby teams cultivate environments where players willingly run through brick walls for their coaches? Jimmy Gopperth, with an unprecedented 526 professional games across 23 years at the highest levels, provides rare insights into what truly builds championship team cultures. Drawing from experiences at powerhou…

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WHow Chronic Illness Became This Doctor's Superpower (And Changed Everything) 16:20

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Dr. Eugene Manley was hospitalized 20-30 times a year until he was 10. Chronic asthma. Anaphylactic allergies. A father battling emphysema. Most kids would be broken by this. Eugene was forged by it. Today, those brutal experiences became his superpower driving him to revolutionize healthcare access for underserved communities through his award-win…

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Five Ways Great Coaches Anchor Teams in Tough Times 21:48

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The hardest weeks test more than your game model—they test your culture. When results wobble and the temptation is to drown the room in clips, we take a different route: start with why, connect the people, and then coach the work. Drawing on stories from pro rugby and lessons from coaches who’ve been in the fire for decades, we map out five anchors…

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The Neuroscience of Million-Dollar Decisions with Dr. Paul Zak | Episode 239 40:33

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if your watch could tell you exactly when your brain is in its peak state for connection, creativity, and decision-making? Today on the Wired For Success podcast, I sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Paul J. Zak to uncover how entrepreneurs can build million-dollar businesses without burning out. This episode will change the way …

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EFR 899: Motivation Fades, Devotion Stays - How to NEVER Give Up in Life with Alvaro Nuñez 1:10:07

1M ago1:10:07

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This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Joi and Blokes, and LMNT. Whether you're chasing your own purpose, trying to break through excuses, or learning how to balance ambition with presence, this conversation is a masterclass in intentional living. Chase sits down with entrepreneur, best-selling author, helicopter pilot, and ultra-endurance athl…

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The STEM Crisis No One Talks About (And How One Doctor Is Fixing It) 19:42

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Dr. Eugene Manley has three degrees and couldn't get a job. This mechanical engineer, biomedical engineer, and molecular biologist discovered the brutal truth: academia teaches you everything except how to succeed outside academia. Growing up first-generation in Detroit, watching his family struggle with healthcare, he saw the devastating gaps in m…

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Alando Soakai: Know your product, 'The game will take care of itself' 48:34

1M ago48:34

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What transforms a drinking club with a rugby problem into championship winners? According to Alando Soakai, it begins with crystal-clear values that everyone truly lives by. In this captivating conversation, Alando takes us through his remarkable coaching journey from player-coach to his current roles with Moana Pacific and the Tonga national team.…

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This Social Impact Model Actually Works (And It's Disrupting Everything) 22:46

1M ago22:46

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Steven Clarke's mother died broke. But before she left, she whispered something that would dismantle billion-dollar industries: "Always give first." Impossible advice from a woman who had nothing to give. Today, that death-bed wisdom is feeding millions, housing the homeless, and proving that the most revolutionary business models don't come from H…

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The Gold You Didn’t Know You Were Mining 13:57

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Have you ever had a moment when someone's casual comment completely transformed your thinking? In this deeply personal reflection, I share three unexpected insights from players that revolutionized my coaching philosophy over decades in professional rugby. The first revelation came in Japan, where after stubbornly trying to implement systems that w…

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Delivering high-density, high-volume, Passive House in Central London, with Attzaz Rashid (Barratt London) and Joel Callow (Beyond Carbon) 1:23:15

1M ago1:23:15

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In this episode, we are joined by Attzaz Rashid (Barratt London) and Joel Callow (Beyond Carbon) to talk about Barratt London's move into Passive House. It was a chance to get into what attracted Barratt to developing this Lo-E homes proposition and how they came to feel confident about committing to deliver certified Passive House apartments, the …

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Dental Biomechanics, Human Performance & The Beast Method with Kenneth Leaver | Episode 238 46:47

1M ago46:47

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if you could build a $2M+ business without hiring a single full-time employee — and do it without losing your sanity? We talk about... • The hidden power of dental biomechanics and how it affects human performance. • The unconventional systems Ken uses to scale fast without a big team. • Dealing with negativity & online haters …

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EFR 898: The SCIENCE of Ice Baths - How Cold Plunging BOOSTS Dopamine and Burns FAT in Only Minutes a Day with Kristin Weitzel 1:18:44

1M ago1:18:44

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This episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics creatine gummies, Joymode testosterone support complex, and WHOOP 5.0 activity tracker. Ready to unlock the science and resilience behind cold plunging? In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Weitzel, breathwork coach and cold exposure expert, to explore the physiological, mental, and emotional b…

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She raised him poor but taught him to give first - now he's changing the world 25:52

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Steven Clark grew up so poor that some days, his family "did without." But his mother taught him something that would eventually change everything: "Always give and help other people first." It seemed impossible. How do you give when you have nothing? How do you help others when you can barely help yourself? Steven didn't understand it then. He was…

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Dan McKellar on Discipline, Culture & The Dressing Shed 53:23

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Have you ever wondered what truly makes a championship team culture? Dan McKellar, current Waratahs head coach with a coaching resume spanning the Brumbies, Wallabies, and Leicester Tigers, cuts through the noise with refreshing honesty and clarity. "Culture is just the actions of the people in the building," McKellar explains, offering a deceptive…

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AI was supposed to kill her business - it brought her back to life instead 23:40

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After 16 years in business, Kim Speed was getting bored. The entrepreneur who had transformed from corporate creative director to successful brand builder was feeling stagnant, looking for "something new that I'm interested in." Then AI arrived. And everyone said it would destroy small businesses like hers. Instead, it made her feel like superwoman…

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Culture outlives coaches when you get these four elements right 26:23

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Send us a text If you can SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE the show and series, you would be doing your bit to grow this show. Very appreciated. Ben To subscribe to the newsletter or to get a copy of the book, jump onto: www.coachingculture.com.au Support the show Share this show with your mates, rugby, coaches, leaders! Dont be shy.…

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Decoding Aging: Data-Driven Longevity & the Future of Healthcare with Jürgen Mehrtens | Episode 200 40:37

1M ago40:37

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if you could spot the earliest signs of decline — years before symptoms appear — and take action to reverse them? In this episode, I'm joined by Jürgen Mehrtens, CEO of YEARS, a prevention and longevity clinic in Berlin, to explore how data-driven health strategies are shifting medicine from reactive treatment to proactive opti…

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Renee Relf - M.Arch + CPHC 23:29

2M ago23:29

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Renee Relf is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, where she earned her Master of Architecture with a specialization in Architectural Technology. In the course of finishing her M.Arch, Renee also became a certified Passivhaus consultant (CPHC) and acquired a Living Future Accreditation (LFA). We discuss the differences she noticed between…

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EFR 897: "The Dancing Weatherman" Reveals His Secrets About Going Viral, Sobriety & Mental Health with Nick Kosir 48:25

2M ago48:25

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This episode is brought to you by Audible, Quickbooks and Strong Coffee Company. Chase sits down with Nick Kosir — better known as The Dancing Weatherman. Nick opens up about his unexpected viral journey, the behind-the-scenes realities of news media, and how he leveraged his creativity into the booming creator economy. He shares insights into navi…

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The recession destroyed her life - and gave her peace for the first time in 20 years 26:33

2M ago26:33

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What happens when losing everything you've worked for becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? Kim Speed spent 20 years building her dream career as a creative director for global brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Toyota. She had the title, the salary, the recognition - everything she thought she wanted. Then 2008 hit. The recession destroy…

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Pat Lam on Culture: Why Love Defines High-Performing Teams 59:39

2M ago59:39

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What if the secret to building championship teams isn't found in tactics or talent, but in a single, powerful word? Pat Lam, architect of the Bristol Bears' transformation from strugglers to European powerhouse, offers a refreshing perspective on leadership that challenges conventional wisdom. At the heart of his philosophy lies an unexpected found…

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She became nobody when her children died then butterflies taught her who to be 20:44

2M ago20:44

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What happens when losing your children means losing yourself completely? After four devastating deaths, Vickie Menendez faced something even more terrifying than grief - she became nobody. "When my kids passed away, it's like that identity was dissolving," she admits. "Even though I still had my son with my second husband, it's like when you lose t…

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Jim McKay: “Becoming a Coach, Not Just Being One” 1:14:12

2M ago1:14:12

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What truly defines a coach's legacy? For Jim Mackay, it's not the championship trophies or international honors – it's the journey of becoming and the meaningful experiences along the way. In this enlightening conversation, Jim shares his remarkable path from coaching amateur clubs in England to leading the Queensland Reds to Super Rugby glory and …

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Reducing the cost of retrofit through collaboration and opportunism, with Rafe Bertram 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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Is there a collaboration problem in retrofit within the social housing sector? That was the premise for this conversation with Rafe Bertram, an architect and retrofit expert—appearing in a personal capacity—who was very surprised when I posed the question because he's found collaboration to be a strength in the sector, at least in London. In the en…

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ADHD, Entrepreneurship & Scaling Without Burnout with Skye Waterson | Episode 236 31:48

2M ago31:48

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and ADHD strategist Skye Waterson, as they discuss how entrepreneurs can turn ADHD from a daily struggle into their biggest business advantage—without burning out. In this episode, we talk about: - How ADHD brains work differently - Why typical productivity hacks fa…

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EFR 896: How to Look 10 Years Younger! Science-Based Skincare Routines for Men in Their 20's, 30's, and 40's with Katie Stewart 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, Fatty 15, and BUBS Naturals collagen. In this episode, we sit down with registered holistic nutritionist Katie Stewart to break down the essentials of skincare and anti-aging—especially for men. From daily routines and generational myths to gut health, probiotics, stress, and advanced therapies like re…

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Four DEAD children later, she discovered why she was still alive 22:56

2M ago22:56

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What happens when the universe takes everything from you, not once, but four times? Vickie Menendez thought losing her first child - a full-term stillborn at 20 - was the worst pain imaginable. She was wrong. In 2017, she found her son dead from a drug overdose. Decomposed. Alone. A sight you don't unsee. A year later, she lost her father the exact…

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Ryan Schultz: The Path From Digging Holes to Elite Rugby Coaching 52:58

2M ago52:58

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Ever wonder how a guy who started his working life digging holes transformed into a rising star in rugby coaching? Ryan Schultz's journey from manual laborer to head coach at Canberra Vikings reveals the gritty reality behind professional coaching success. In this illuminating conversation with host Ben Herring, Ryan peels back the curtain on his c…