A podcast about teaching. We discuss teaching and learning, pedagogy, lessons and classroom practise, management and leadership, teaching of mathematics, training and trainees, mentors and mentoring, behaviour management, being a head of department and running a faculty, SLT and much much more!
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Matt Findlay Podcasts
Author and Triathlon Coach, Matt Dixon, will empower and educate you to integrate sport into life in order to reach your athletic potential because, it is through the lens of athletic potential, that you reach your human potential. In addition to topics such as planning your fitness into a time-starved life, the show will provide in-depth interviews, advice, and insight into optimizing your health, work, and life performance, along with the critical habits and approaches that facilitate the ...
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The Careers Wiki is an initiative by EntryLevel that aims to interview 100 professionals from the 100 most popular jobs, with the goal of allowing job seekers and job transitioners to make a more informed decision about the roles they apply to. Episodes are hosted by Ajay Prakash (the CEO and Founder of Entrylevel) and Adam Bowcutt (Author of ‘Work is Mental: Rethinking Future Workplace Mental Health’)
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Life Begins at Forte is THE podcast for songwriters over 'a certain' age. We have teamed up with a whole host of musicians who have followed their dreams a little later in life. Tune in to hear their story and listen to some great original music along the way.
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Welcome to the LabourTALK Podcast. This podcast is produced by Glasgow Pollok Constituency Labour Party (CLP) member John Beattie. Subscribe for interviews from various Labour Party personnel discussing the current and relevant political issues from all levels of governance, including Local Authority, Scottish Parliament and Westminster. This is not an official Labour Party podcast. It is produced by Labour Party members to put forward progressive ideas and promote Labour Party policy, value ...
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371 - Turning Pressure Into Your Performance Edge
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36:09Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces the Purple Patch Marathon Special program, offering personalized coaching for $99/month with a 25% discount on the first month. The program includes live education, race strategy support, and on-site coaching. Dixon emphasizes the importance of balancin…
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Rows v Groups & Detentions v Conversations
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42:10In this double episode Matt and Femi explore the arguments for students sitting in rows facing the front vs sitting around tables in groups, and then turn their attention to the issues around the effectiveness of issuing detentions vs a prompt and stern conversation with the student. As always please send your thoughts to [email protected]…
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370 - The Mid-Year Shake-Up: The Power of a New Challenge
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33:32Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces the Purple Patch Marathon Special Program, offering personalized coaching for $99/month with a 25% discount for new subscribers. He also promotes the Win Cycle leadership program, designed to enhance team performance and adaptability. Dixon emphasizes t…
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We've all experienced it! Matt and Femi lay out some of the most important characteristics of poor leadership in schools as they see it.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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369 - Run Smarter, Not Harder: The Proven Formula for Speed Without Suffering
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58:11Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the Purple Patch Run Squad program, offering personalized coaching for $99/month with a 25% discount for the first month. He highlights the success of Pasquale Romano, a 60-year-old athlete who achieved a half IRONMAN PR and first age group win. Dixon br…
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"There's too much content to get through..."
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37:49Sometimes it really is a struggle to get through all the content. But there's also possibly room for improvement when that claim is used to justify not giving students adequate time for independent practice in lessons, or building in regular mixed revision consolidation lessons to the scheme of work. Matt and Femi discuss! [email protected]…
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368 - How We Help Triathletes Stop Getting Hurt—and Start Performing
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30:12Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss a case study on Gwen, a 43-year-old triathlete who has been dealing with recurring lower-body injuries. Gwen's training followed a fixed three-week high-load cycle, leading to frequent injuries. The intervention fo…
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367 - Leverage This Mid-Season Moment to Transform Your Season
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56:58Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss how the midpoint of any racing season is more than just a milestone—it's a vital opportunity to pause, assess, and intentionally adjust one's course. Dixon talks about the power of midseason reflection and how to leverage …
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Great Teaching Unpacked - Episode 3 Review
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45:28Matt and Femi discuss episode 3 of the great Teaching: Unpacked documentary series. Watch the documentary at steplab.co/watch Get in touch: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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366 - The Marathon Plan Nobody Talks About — But It Works Every Time (The Purple Patch Way)
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51:07Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses a unique marathon training approach, emphasizing five unconventional principles. He argues against overvaluing the long run, suggesting instead a cluster-running strategy to build muscular resilience. Dixon advocates for multi-sport training to reduce in…
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365 - Is 1-to-1 Coaching Worth It- Heres When It Works (and When It Doesn’t)
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1:04:53Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of one-to-one coaching in athletic success. They emphasize the need for flexible training plans that adapt to life's changes, key sessions, and understanding session intent. They highlight the signif…
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364 - How to Nail Summer Ironman Training and Still Enjoy Life
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53:17On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness discusses strategies for balancing summer training for IRONMAN races with personal life. He emphasizes the importance of a flexible optimization mindset, weekly clarity through the "Sunday special," and intentional recovery. Dixon advises athletes to integrate training into …
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Matt and Femi discuss some of the most common problems they've noticed over the course of many years of lesson visits and drop-ins. Contact us by email: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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363 - Succeeding in Triathlon - Inside the blueprint that has qualified over 1500 busy athletes to World Championships
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1:02:33In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the Purple Patch coaching program, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, personalization, and community in achieving long-term athletic success. They highlight the success of their tri-squad program, which has helped over 1,500 athletes qualify f…
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Matt and Femi chat about a rarely-discussed characteristic of teachers; having respect for the learners.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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362 - Champions Through Adversity: Vincent Luis & Paula Findlay on Performance and Purpose
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56:25On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a re-airing of a fireside chat with Vincent Luis and Paula Findlay, two top Professional Triathletes, at the Purple Patch Performance Center in San Francisco. The Night of Champions event supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides opportunities for individuals with physical cha…
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Femi and Matt explore the idea that some people are more coachable than others...By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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361 - An Optimized Approach to IRONMAN in a Busy Life - A Case Study
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45:58Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the case of David, a 52-year-old father and IRONMAN aspirant with limited training time. David's initial marathon training was rigid and stressful, affecting his family life. The team at Purple Patch adapted his tr…
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Great Teaching, Unpacked Documentary - Episode 2 Review
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53:05Matt and Femi discuss episode 2 of the Great Teaching Unpacked Documentary - which focuses on behaviour, norms, routines and merits. Watch the documentary for free at: steplab.co/watchBy Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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360 - The Power of Perceived Effort: Your Internal Performance Superpower
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38:48Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in endurance sports, emphasizing its role in training and racing. He explains that RPE, influenced by factors like muscle fatigue and psychological stress, is a subjective rating of effort that complements…
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Matt and Femi discuss the idea of first success, and whether the copncept can inform thinking around teacher development and student learning.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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359 - How to Race at Your Best Lessons from the Purple Patch Pros
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59:26Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finis…
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358 - Podcast Takeover: Matt Dixon on Tim Reed & Sam Appleton's Triathlon Therapy Podcast
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52:08Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On today’s episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses a special episode featuring a re-screening of the Triathlon Therapy Podcast with former Pro Triathletes Tim Reed and Sam Appleton. Dixon reflects on his coaching journey with Reed and Appleton, emphasizing the import…
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Great Teaching, Unpacked Documentary - Episode 1 Review
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56:31Matt and Femi discuss Episode 1 of the Great Teaching, Unpacked documentary. Watch the documentary for free at: steplab.co/film Get in touch with Matt and Femi: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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357 - How To Race Smarter Faster in Hot Humid Conditions
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44:08Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for performing well in hot and humid conditions. He emphasizes the importance of heat training, which increases plasma volume and sweat rates, enhancing the body's cooling mechanisms. Key strategies include avoiding pre-race fatigue, adapting …
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Matt and Femi discuss the critical importance of not letting behavioural incidents go unchallenged.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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356 - Win the Race Before It Starts- Race Prep Secrets from the Coaches Table
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1:01:31Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a roundtable discussion with three Purple Patch coaches—Brad Hunter, Nancy Clarke, and Max Gering—on race preparation. They discuss the importance of taper, emphasizing energy conservation and maintaining some intensity. They highlight the need for a structured approach to r…
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Femi and Matt discuss the concept of school policies and policy documentation, and what makes them more or less effective. We're not on social media but we love to hear your thoughts, feedback, reflections and requests so please send us a message at: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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Win Cycle | Nail The Basics - How Elite Performers Sustain High Performance
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38:12Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses the Win Cycle program, designed to help leaders and teams achieve consistent performance. He emphasizes the importance of "nailing the basics" for high performance, drawing from his experience coaching elite triathletes…
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Matt and Femi discuss those brief interactions with students that set the tone for the lesson, or help transform the way students think about themselves.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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355 - Seven Marathons, Seven Continents, One Time-Starved Executive: The Scot Davis Story
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47:47Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon Interviews Scot Davis, a Purple Patch Athlete and Chief Operating Officer at Crow Holdings, who completed the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons in seven days across seven continents. His journey began after caring for his mother with pancreatic can…
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'Holding To Account' & 'Won't, Can't, Forgot'
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36:13Matt and Femi dive into the phrase that you so often hear amongst senior and middle management in schools: "Holding people to account".By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran
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