Best Coaching Practise Podcasts (2026)

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Deceleration: Unlocking new insights into the development of athlete movement, speed and injury-risk reduction 48:02

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4d ago48:02

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At UKSCA 2025, Damian Harper explored how deceleration (braking) is a critical but underappreciated element in athletic development — from its biomechanical demands to links with injury risk, and innovations in testing and training. He argues for more focus on braking technique, strength qualities, and tailored interventions. This podcast was recor…

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Let's Talk Mindfulness: 3 BIG Reasons Why Everyone should Practise Mindfulness 21:05

3h ago21:05

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Mindfulness is NOT just about doing some deep breathing every now and again to relax. It's a set of powerful principles that can radically alter how you approach life. It can help you lower stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, and ultimately help you experience more joy, happiness, and fulfilment. Mindfulness is a transformative way…

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Making athlete assessment scientifically robust 1:05:18

12d ago1:05:18

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Dr Paul Comfort — Professor of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Salford and co-editor of Performance Assessment in Strength and Conditioning — delivered a sharp, practical tour of force-plate testing. He unpacked IMTP posture/straps, CMJ onset thresholds and “net vs gross” force, and why jump height comes from relative net propulsive im…

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Let's Talk Resilience: How to Bounce Back the Smart Way 19:46

13d ago19:46

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Welcome back to the Stress Less Living Podcast and in this episode we're going to put resilience under the spotlight. Many people think resilience is all about grit, determination, and pushing on regardless of what the world is throwing at you. But modern-day resilience is different. It's about being adaptable, open to feedback, and having a GROWTH…

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Developing an effective and progressive LTAD programme: The key considerations for the male and female athlete 46:51

24d ago46:51

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Paudie Roche unpacks two decades of long-term athlete development (LTAD) across Munster Rugby and Arsenal, stressing clear end goals, evidence-and-experience-based practice, and non-negotiables like multidisciplinary buy-in, planned progressions/regressions, and psychosocial care. He contrasts male/female maturation, highlights character and intent…

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Elevating coaching impact: Emotional intelligence in action 40:44

1M ago40:44

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Richard Pruett explored how strength & conditioning coaches must evolve beyond technical expertise to master emotional intelligence and athlete-centred communication. He illustrated how meaningful change happens when we speak not just with our athletes, but to them — applying models of self-reflection, curiosity and group management to performance …

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Building Better Pathways: Lessons from a Cross-Sport Panel at the UKSCA Annual Conference 2025 40:42

1M ago40:42

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At the UKSCA Annual Conference 2025, panel guests explored how talent pathways have shifted post-COVID — from earlier debuts to better growth-and-maturation practice, smarter load management, and the importance of coach/parent education and NGB–club alignment. Hosted by Andy Boyd (UKSCA Chair), the discussion spotlighted recruitment, IDPs and build…

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5 Ways to Change Unhelpful Behaviours (That no Longer Serve you) 21:45

3M ago21:45

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By Steven Burns (Mind School)

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Feeling Sluggish? How to Kickstart your Motivation in 3 quick steps 18:04

3M ago18:04

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Hey there — welcome back! Do you ever feel sluggish and find it difficult to get going? Do you sometimes struggle to get motivated, or get pulled down by the day-to-day grind? It happens. Well, in this video, we'll be taking a look at how to kick start your motivation machine. So if you want to increase motivation, make big progress in your goals a…

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5 Transformational Questions that Promote Inner Healing 20:14

4M ago20:14

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We all have stuff that we need to heal from, don't we? But healing can take time and sometimes things just stick and we struggle to move past them. If you've ever experienced that then you'll love this episode. In it, I cover 5 Transformational Questions that Promote Inner Healing. When you explore these questions in your imagination, you can trigg…

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Perfectionism: Why It Happens and How to Break Free from it 22:40

5M ago22:40

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Perfectionism...Don't you just hate it?! That feeling that something has to be done without any flaws or imperfections. Perfectionism is a VERY real problem for many people, so in this episode we're going to do a deep dive into it. Looking at: What it ACTUALLY is. The underlying causes. How to break free from it. So grab a cuppa or whatever you do …

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How Coaching can Transform your life – and why it's not just for hipsters & rich folk 20:08

5M ago20:08

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Have you ever thought about getting some 1-2-1 coaching but you're not sure what it's all about? Maybe you think it's just for hipsters or rich folk with more money than sense...Well, it's not! Coaching is something that we should ALL go for, especially at certain points in our life, as it can be one of the biggest "life-elevators" we can experienc…

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How to Figure out what to do with your Life 18:49

5M ago18:49

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Do you ever feel a bit...directionless? You've reached a point on your life where you don't know where to go next and you feel a bit lost. You know you want your next chapter to be (and feel) different but you're not sure what that looks like or how to create it This is such a common issue: not knowing what you want to do with your life – or what d…

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How to Break free from Destructive Emotions 23:11

6M ago23:11

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Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions. Some good, some bad...and others downright ugly! So it's important to have a way to process those less that helpful emotions. If not, then they can become destructive forces in our life. So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at just that. I'll be outlining a powerful strategy you can use to proces…

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How to Break Free from Destructive Habits using NLP 22:24

6M ago22:24

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Everyone has behaviours that don't serve them: Procrastination, stress-eating, smoking, excessive drinking...to name a few. They can be super frustrating because it can feel like they happen automatically without our conscious consent. So in this episode, we'll be looking at the causes of destructive behaviours (like these) and how to overcome them…

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Let's Talk Happiness: The Art of Being Happy NOW 17:23

7M ago17:23

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Hey there! Imagine discovering that happiness isn't some elusive treasure you need to chase. It’s already there, right inside you, like a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered. In this episode of "Stress Less Living," I’m diving deep into the idea that happiness is your default state. It's like a cozy, warm sweater that’s always been in your closet—yo…

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How to Build Self-Belief with NLP 19:54

7M ago19:54

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Self Belief is a key component when it comes to how confident when we are in our abilities, our worth and our potential to overcome obstacles and succeed. But many people struggle with it – even when they CLEARLY have a lot to offer. So in this episode, I'll be digging into Self-Belief and outlining an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique y…

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5 Universally Attractive Qualities that will help you get on in Life 20:41

7M ago20:41

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Human beings are like magnets: we can attract but also repel. And being able to do the former is key when it comes to the amount of opportunity and success we get in life. So, in this episode, we're going to take a look at 5 universally attractive qualities that will help you get on in life. If you add even just a little bit of these into your life…

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How to use Meditation to Create TARGETED, Positive Changes in your Life 17:35

8M ago17:35

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Meditation is SUCH a powerful practice. BUT many people use it only as a coping mechanism...when it can be so much more. They use it only as a stress management tool and this is barely just scratching the surface. One of the most exciting uses of meditation is where you use it to create targeted, positive changes in your mindset, and in your life. …

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Let's Talk Mindfulness: 4 Powerful Mindfulness Principles that can be UTTERLY Life Changing 25:10

8M ago25:10

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In the hectic, fast-paced modern world, it can be tough to stay calm and balanced. In fact, it can sometimes be hard just to stay sane! And one of the best ways to handle the chaos of is through the practice of mindfulness. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at 4 powerful mindfulness principles that can be utterly life changing. So grab a cupp…

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{REPLAY} Let's Talk Mindfulness: The STOP method for Regulating Emotions 32:41

8M ago32:41

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In this episode, we'll be replaying one of the most popular past episodes. How to use the STOP technique (from Mindfulness) to regulate your emotions and deal with stressful situations. So if you find it that you get emotionally triggered a lot and you struggle to deal with the fallout of it, then this is one episode you want to check out! SHOW NOT…

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How to Unlock your Best Self NOW (Using a Powerful NLP Technique) 21:33

8M ago21:33

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Hey there and welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart - uncovering and connecting with your best self. We've all had those magical moments where everything just feels right, but they often slip away too quickly. In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a process that uses six t…

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The 3 BIG things that may be Preventing you from Making Positive Changes in your Life 25:39

8M ago25:39

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Most people have things that they want to change in their life. Also, most people experience a point in their lives where they feel stuck (emotionally or with their lifestyle) and desperately want to change. BUT, they struggle to make it happen. While there are lots of reasons why people find it difficult to create positive change in their life (th…

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5 BIG Lessons I've Learned from 1 Year of Podcasting 22:11

9M ago22:11

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In this episode, I'll be sharing with you 5 BIG Lessons that I've learned from a whole year of podcasting. I think these are important life lessons that can help you whenever you're going after an ambitious, more long-term goal. As personal development speaker Jim Rohn once said, "The most important aspect of a goal is (weirdly) not the achievement…

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Let's Talk Confidence: How to Create your own Confidence BLUEPRINT 27:15

9M ago27:15

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In this episode, we'll once again be talking about Confidence! While confidence has many layers to it, one of the layers, it is, ultimately, an internal feeling. And, it's also an internal feeling that we can create by design. So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at how to create feelings of confidence so that you can create your own confiden…

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Let's Talk Confidence: The 4 Layers of Confidence & how to Develop them 22:07

9M ago22:07

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If there's one thing that most people say they want more of it's confidence. Statements like: I lack confidence. I've lost my confidence. I'm having a crisis of confidence. Are all too common. One of the big mistakes people make when they talk about confidence, is that they talk about it as a 'single entity'...when it is, in fact, multi-layered. So…

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Let's Talk Habits: 4 Tactics for Building Positive Habits FAST! 23:57

9M ago23:57

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When it comes to your health, happiness and success, the amount that you get of those things, will be largely dependant on the day-to-day habits that you form. The behaviours, actions, and systems that you put in place. Yet so many people leave this down to chance! They go through life, just hoping that they form the kinds of habits that support th…

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From hospitals to heavy industry: Liz Okoko 1:07:19

9M ago1:07:19

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The first Left Turn podcast after a long summer break - thanks for listening! This episode's guest is Liz Okoko, who started our her working life as clinical pharmacist, working in hospitals, but shifted lanes to become a chemical engineer, working in remote parts of Australia where she was often the only woman, never mind a woman of colour. Liz an…

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How to use Mental Rehearsal to Create Positive Change in your Life 22:38

10M ago22:38

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Deep down, everyone has things that they want to change in their lives… Blocks, barriers, emotional issues, destructive behaviours…things that prevent them from getting more of what they want… But the problem is, we’ve never been taught how to make those changes… We’ve been given this incredible device, our brain, but we’ve not been given a user ma…

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Is Inner Conflict holding you back? The 4 ways it can show up & how to Resolve it 19:45

10M ago19:45

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At the heart of many of our issues is inner conflict. Where part of us wants to go in one direction but another part is pulling is in another. This can cause inner turbulence, emotional disharmony, and can lead to problems like self-sabotage, destructive behaviours, and indecision. So in this episode, we'll be talking a look at both the underlying …

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What to do when you're in a Crisis (The ADEP Model) 16:34

10M ago16:34

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So what do you do when you find yourself in a crisis? A moment in your life where everything around you is collapsing and the walls feel like their caving in… Or maybe it’s just a mini-crisis. Everything isn’t necessarily falling apart but you’ve found yourself in a tricky spot and you don’t know what to do. What’s the best course of action? Panic?…

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How to Deal with Unpredictability & Fear of the Unknown 20:32

10M ago20:32

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There is so much unpredictability & uncertainty in the world right now and many people are scared. Many people experience a fear of the unknown at the bets of times, so when there's a major re-shuffling or upheaval this can go into overdrive. So in this episode, we'll be looking at some ways to better handle unpredictability and uncertainty when it…

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4 Life-Saving Ways that NLP can Transform your Life 26:37

11M ago26:37

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It's not being overly dramatic to say that NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) saved my life. It is, without doubt, one of THE most important discoveries I've made and I've spent the last 27 years of my life studying it. And I KNOW that so many other people can benefit from it. So in this episode, I'll be digging into NLP and talking about why I thi…

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Let's Talk Spirituality: A Practical Guide to Spirituality without the Woo-Woo 21:33

11M ago21:33

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Spirituality is one of these subjects that can create polarised responses. Some people totally freak out and think you're going to talk about God, crystals, and angels, whereas others are totally into it. But what is spirituality really? Is there a more practical way to look at it? And is it worth adding spiritual elements into your life? Well, in …

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How to Create Calm & Serenity with The Peripheral Vision Technique 22:59

11M ago22:59

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What if there was a simple technique you could use to create an (almost) instant feeling of calm and serenity? Something that brings you into the present moment and helps you become more mindful and connected with experience? Well, actually...there is. Say hello to the Peripheral Vision Technique. It's a simple but effective way to use your vision …

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How to have more GRIT in your Life: 4 BIG Takeaways from Angela Duckworth's Book 18:52

11M ago18:52

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Why is it that some people can overcome massive adversity whereas others melt faster than a blancmange in a microwave at the first sign of challenge? Well, the answer, according to psychologist Angela Duckworth, is GRIT. GRIT is the ability to have both passion, resilience, and perseverance. Three essential qualities when it comes to achieving succ…

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How to Live a Stress Free Live (4 Tactics for Handling the Chaos of Life) 22:19

12M ago22:19

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These days, many people seem to view stress as an occupational hazard. Like it's an everyday part of life that we just have to put up with. But what if there were certain practices you could put in place to prevent the bulk of the stress that you experience? That rather than fire-fighting all the time, you could actually be more preventive in how y…

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How to not Give Up & make your New Year's Resolutions Stick (4 Key Strategies) 21:46

12M ago21:46

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It's the time of the year where most people make plans for the year and set the intention of making some positive changes. BUT (frustratingly) many people struggle to make good on these intentions and, by mid-Jan, they're often confined to the bin alongside the left-over turkey. In fact one study showed that 23% of people give up within just one we…

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How to Build a Positive Mindset in 2025 (4 Things to Focus on) 25:58

12M ago25:58

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With so much craziness and unpredictability in the world, what does it take to stay positive? In fact, is it even possible? Well, I think it is, but to do so you have to work at it. So in this episode, I'll be talking about how to build a positive mindset in 2025. I'll be busting some myths about positivity and outlining 4 things that I think you s…

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{Best of 2024} The Art of Forgiveness: Letting go of hurt, resentment & anger 25:45

1y ago25:45

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One of the things that makes life harder work than it needs to be is not being able to forgive. Holding on to all the anger, hurt, resentment, the bruising of the ego, and, in general, just not being able to move on. Forgiveness can be a tough one to process, especially if we believe that we've been properly betrayed or treated badly. So in this ep…

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{Best of 2024} How to use Power Rituals to Level up your Day 21:00

1y ago21:00

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{Best of 2024 – The most Popular Stress Less Living Episode of the year} In this episode of the Stress Less Living podcast, I'll be delving into – The concept of power rituals & how they can be used to reduce daily stress & overwhelm. – How to use Power Rituals to increase focus, productivity & happiness, so that can get the very most out of each d…

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5 Things to Consider (over the Festivities) to Make 2025 your Best Year Yet 28:27

1y ago28:27

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So the festivities are almost upon us so it'll soon be time to chill out, unwind and eat lots of food 😀. But, the festive period can be used for more than just eating turkey dinners and drinking mulled wine. You can also use it as an incubation period to reflect and then look forward. It's a time where you can look back on the year gone past and st…

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The 4 BIGGEST Insights I've made in 2024 21:12

1y ago21:12

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How has 2024 been for you? Good, bad, a rollercoaster? For me, it's been a weird year but it's been full of big learnings and important insights. So with it being the time of year to start reflecting, in this episode we'll be doing just that. I'll be sharing with you the 4 BIGGEST insights (or learnings) that I've made throughout the year. I think …

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5 Common Behaviours that will Hold you back in Life (Stop these Immediately!) 26:43

1y ago26:43

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We are all creatures of habit, right? First we form our habits and then they tend to form us. And, while many habits are healthy and work well for us, some are not. They either hold us back or take us in the completely wrong direction in life. But that begs the question: what types of behaviours hold us back the most? And which ones should we be lo…

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Portfolios, Portraits and Property: with Sam Shepherd 58:39

1y ago58:39

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This week's guest is Sam Shepherd who runs his own property advisory company helping developers maximise the potential of property developments beyond their core uses. Sam shares how starting out after university by following in his father's footsteps into a career in stockbroking wasn't for him, despite loving the energy of the trading floor. Whil…

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How to Deal with Criticism without Totally Losing your Mind 23:08

1y ago23:08

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What is it about people telling you that you didn't do something right that can be so annoying... ...and sometimes hurtful. Criticism can sting, that's for sure. But does it have to be that way? Is there a better way to deal with criticism so that you don't temporarily lose your mind over it, and, so that it can potentially become a springboard for…

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The 5 Profound Ways that Meditation can Change your Life for the better 26:41

1y ago26:41

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Hey friend! 🌟 Ever thought meditation was just about chilling out? Well, guess what? It's so much more than that! In this episode of The Stress Less Living podcast, I'm diving deep into the world of meditation and uncovering the five incredible ways it can profoundly transform your life. So, grab your favourite drink, get comfy, and let’s embark on…

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From pilates to practising law: Christie Preston 48:13

1y ago48:13

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This week's guest is Christie Preston, a Canadian living in Sydney who for most of her career had followed her passions and entrepreneurial intuitions in the world of movement and fitness. Running her own pilates studio and becoming a brand ambassador for fitness fashion brand lululemon, Christie seemed to have found the Holy Grail of making a care…

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Episode 25 - Quality Time with Family 11:19

1y ago11:19

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Book a call: https://calendly.com/alan-kenna/vip_mentorship Join the Lions Den Facebook group Click here to apply to join: https://shorturl.at/jkuP6 This podcast was written, recorded and edited by Alan P.C. Kenna NLP, NTT and Time Line Therapy Coach Connect with Alan via WhatsApp: 00353-857398820 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000919…

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5 Productivity Tips that will Banish Overwhelm & Instantly make your Life Better 28:02

1y ago28:02

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Ever feel like you're caught in a whirlwind of tasks, only to end the day feeling like you've accomplished very little? You're not alone! But worry not because in this episode of The Stress Less Living podcast we'll be taking a look at The 5 Best Productivity Tips for banishing overwhelm, reducing stress and making your life better. Productivity is…