Today we spoke with Ben Ryan - World leader in performance and the most successful men’s rugby sevens coach in the world. Brought to you by Hauora - a whole person performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.HauoraLife.com Ben Ryan is the only coach to have won Continental, World and Olympic titles, and has been named in the top 50 most influential people in World Rugby. Ben has been working at the top end of international sport for over a decade, is an ambassador for HSBC and Fiji Airways, and consults for many world class organisations in the business and sporting world. He hosts his own podcast which includes interviews with Owen Eastwood, Nemani Nadolo and Greg Barden. Today we speak about trust, success and a story about people. We ask Ben about what he means when he proclaims - "the things we know best are the things we were never taught". Ben shares his upbringing, how Brentford will fare in the Premier League - and lessons learnt from his time spent in Fiji - check out his book "Sevens Heaven". This podcast focuses on high performing individuals - Ben has brought that energy wherever he's been. Lean in...

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#130 Ben Ryan - World leader in performance and the most successful men’s rugby sevens coach in the world

Today we spoke with Mark Prendergast - Director at Prendergast Leadership, and former Irish soldier. Brought to you by Hauora - a whole person performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.HauoraLife.com Mark served in the Irish Army Defence Forces and as a commanding officer in his time with the army. He founded Prendergast Leadership in 2017, which was born from 30 years developing high performing military leaders. It designs and delivers leadership programmes for clients in the financial services, security industry, IT and manufacturing services inside and outside Ireland. In this episode we trace the origin story as to why Mark joined the Irish army - and interestingly, why he left - one of the most challenging leadership questions of his illustrious career. We hear about missions in Kosovo and Syria - and what Mark learned from these. We ask what business can learn from the military and what Mark has had to unlearn over the years. We discuss leadership development, coherence and strategy, horizontal alignment and Marks' personal pillars of wellbeing. Human performance. specifically creating an environment where people can deliver high performance, barriers to that, team effectiveness, teamwork and embracing challenges are unpacked; plus the importance of being able to clearly articulate ones' values - and clarity and unity of purpose.

#129 Mark Prendergast - Director at Prendergast Leadership, and former Irish soldier

Today we spoke with Billy Holland - recently retired professional rugby player and captain - with Munster Rugby and Ireland. Brought to you by Hauora - a whole person performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.HauoraLife.com Billy played his entire professional rugby career with Munster Rugby, accounting for 247 appearances, having played for 14 seasons. One of their most capped players of all time, Billy was selected in Pro14 dream teams and captained Munster many times as a forward. This was Billy's first ever podcast and we really enjoyed hearing his stories and incisive insights. We speak about what Billy has been doing and has planned for after rugby, Conor Murray as Lions captain...and always wanting to be the fittest forward in the Munster team. We ask why pro athletes from other sports play golf, scheduling training, leadership styles - and game management as a captain. Billy opens up on the strengths of his previous coaches, big moments and highlights - and what makes the Munster culture special.

#128 Billy Holland - retired professional rugby player and captain with Munster Rugby and Ireland

Today we spoke with Lady Chanelle McCoy - CEO Chanelle McCoy Health and co-founder of Pureis CBD Chanelle is one of Ireland's most successful business women, was on Dragons' Den...and is a popular leadership, business and motivational speaker. Her company, Chanelle McCoy Health is at the forefront of science innovation, with antigen testing for COVID-19 and the Pureis CBD food supplement product. Chanelle has vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry - and we discuss why this is the sector she focused on...from humble origins, handing out business cards in France. We discuss CBD, its benefits and evidence...and the positives that have come to her business during the pandemic - and what's on the horizon. Married to Sir AP McCoy OBE, Chanelle shares with us her learnings from her husband about emulation, performance and resilience. Chanelle, also renowned for her leadership attributes, opens up on empathy and emotional intelligence and why they are vital now!

#127 Lady Chanelle McCoy - CEO Chanelle McCoy Health and co-founder of Pureis CBD

Today we spoke with Rich Diviney - Founder of The Attributes, and retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney served as a Navy SEAL for 20 years, toured Iraq and Afghanistan many times - and has been heavily involved in the selection process. An Optimist with Simon Sinek Inc., a regular speaker on topics such as optimal Performance, resilience and stress inoculation...now Rich has unpacked the key attributes for success. Understanding your own attributes in areas such as mental acuity, grit and drive can help inform how to master those innate qualities that drive performance. This is what we focus on during this captivating discussion. We also explore why Rich joined the SEALs, flying military jets - and learn about BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training)...and the extremely challenging mental and physical toll it can take. Rich shares stories of overseas deployments, optimal v peak performance, leadership, and his own personal set of attributes - and how they've changed with time. He explains the differences between skills and attributes, controlling what you can control - and what high performance is all about!

#126 Rich Diviney - Founder of The Attributes, and retired Navy SEAL

Today we spoke with BJ Fogg - Behaviour Scientist, Innovator at Stanford University, and Author of 'Tiny Habits' Dr. BJ Fogg founded the Behaviour Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research, innovation...and teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in behaviour design. The purpose of his research and teaching is to help millions of people improve their lives. He has trained company founders, Fortune 500 companies...with a focus on health, productivity, and financial wellbeing. In this conversation we discuss the Maui habit, how the pandemic has forged new habits - and structuring tiny habits. We explore B=MAP...a simple formula to analyse, design and change behaviour. We dive into building good habits, stopping bad ones, anchoring, celebrations of success and hacking habits. We unpack the Fogg behaviour maxims such as "help people feel successful" and other topics like swimming, pullups, self-improvement, courage and serving others.

#125 BJ Fogg - Behaviour Scientist, Innovator at Stanford University, and Author of 'Tiny Habits'

Today we spoke with Doug Lemov - Teacher of teachers, Coach of coaches - author of 'Teach Like a Champion' and 'The Coach's Guide to Teaching' Brought to you by Hauora - a whole-person performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.hauoralife.com Doug Lemov is a former teacher and school principal. He helped found 'Uncommon Schools', a network of high performing schools in under-served communities. He felt that there was an overwhelming need for better schools - a moral imperative - and that's where we start this knowledge-rich dialogue. He has also worked with many professional sports organisations around the world; he teaches teachers how to teach better, and coaches how to coach better. We discuss the similarities of teachers and coaches, achievement gaps, feedback loops - and how to give excellent understandable feedback on a pitch. Doug opens up on perfect practice, skill acquisition and the 'quiet eye'...a common trait of the very highest performers in sport. We finish this interview with Doug explaining how to make better decisions, reducing cognitive load...and when intuition and instinct takes over in performance. For those of you who want to get better at anything...listen intently.

#124 Doug Lemov - Teacher of teachers, Coach of coaches - author of 'Teach Like a Champion' and 'The Coach's Guide to Teaching'

Today we spoke with Jack Butcher - Visualize Value founder/ operator, creative - and educator of how to build value on the internet Jack Butcher is a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Visualize Value. He has a huge presence on social media platforms and has several successful businesses online...with courses such as 'How to Visualize Value', 'Build Once, Sell Twice', and 'Permissionless Apprentice'. He has provided the visual assets for 'The Almanack of Naval Ravikant'. Prior to clarifying and depicting value propositions, Jack worked in corporate advertising; we unpack what sparked the transition. We speak about his new journey as a father, his creative processes, and when he knows a piece is ready to publish. Jack shares his favourite concepts - and what it's felt like becoming successful quickly. For those of you looking for what to do, and how to do it better...this one's for you. Thanks for adding value Jack!

#123 Jack Butcher - Visualize Value founder/ operator, creative - and educator of how to build things on the internet

Today we spoke with Nick Littlehales - Sport sleep coach redefining human recovery Nick started off as an international sales marketing director for Slumberland Group, chaired the UK Sleep Council - and for the best part of two decades has redefined and revolutionised sleep and recovery practices for the most elite organisations. Nick has consulted with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, with Liverpool FC, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Team Sky, British Cycling...amongst many other high performance teams. His R90 Technique has been tried and tested by elite athletes looking for better sleep for improved performance. He has written a well researched and practical book called 'Sleep', which we highly recommend you reading too. Today we talk about the importance of light - and how that affects our circadian rhythm. We discuss sleep cycles, naps, optimum recovery practices and how to approach a bad night's sleep - or disturbed sleep due to young children. Nick dives into night owls and early risers, and why recovery is vital for performance and wellbeing in sport, work and life. Nick sheds light on whole day recovery rather than just sleep at night - and busts the myth of 8 hours. More info for Nick and his wonderful book - https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/

#122 Nick Littlehales - Sport sleep coach redefining human recovery

Today we spoke with Aoife McDermott - Irish International rugby player and former Irish International basketball player. Brought to you by Hauora - a performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.HauoraLife.com Aoife plays rugby for Railway Union RFC, Leinster and the Ireland women's national rugby team. She represented Ireland in basketball, is a qualified special needs nurse - and works in clinical research. Aoife was a 'Living for Sport' ambassador for Sky Sports in a group that included Katie Taylor up to 2017, and it was around this time that Aoife started playing competitive rugby. Giving back, helping others and an ambitious competitive desire has been a part of McDermott's makeup for years and that shines through this interview. She was a very talented basketball player; we dive into that part of her journey, and how and why she transitioned to rugby - and the challenges and learning points that came with that. Aoife explains what she loves about rugby, and where her strengths are in the game. For those of you who love and drink sport, and are constantly striving to be better...this is one not to miss! Thanks for joining us Aoife!

#121 Aoife McDermott - Irish International rugby player and former Irish International basketball player

Today we spoke with Jamy Bechler - Consultant for Professional & College Teams, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host Brought to you by Hauora - a performance wellbeing growth partner. Visit www.HauoraLife.com Jamy is a leadership consultant for teams ranging from the NBA to the Big Ten. As an independent John Maxwell certified motivational speaker, leadership trainer and executive coach, Jamy works with teams and businesses across the USA helping them maximise their potential for success. He has published “The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team's Most Valuable Leader", and hosts the "Success is a Choice" podcast...interviewing thought-leaders from various industries. He has worked with organisations like Lululemon, Huffington Post and the Illinois Fighting Illini. We unpack a story that has transitioned from college coaching and organised athletics to consultancy for high school, college and professional teams. Jamy explains how the first 4 years of his head coach role in NCAA basketball, at age 27...shaped his career. He discusses strengths, flaws and self-inquiry - and how to control frustrations and improve your self awareness. High performance for Coach is doing what you are capable of doing in your situation. We got smarter hanging out with you Coach Jamy! Forever grateful...

#120 Jamy Bechler - Consultant for Professional & College Teams, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host

Today we spoke with Chris Burkard - Photographer, filmmaker and storyteller Chris is an American artist and photo-journalist who shoots landscapes, surf, lifestyle, outdoor and travel subjects. Burkard specialises in capturing cold climate environments and cultures such as the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway, New Zealand and Russia. He has won numerous awards, published several books and made critically-acclaimed films such as 'Under an Arctic Sky' and 'Unner'. Burkard captures stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. His visionary and creative perspective has earned him opportunities with Fortune 500 clients and to speak on the TED stage. In this episode we speak about marshmallows roasted over volcanic lava, restrictions of specialising in only one medium of capturing moments, sharing work, continuous growth - and what draws Chris to Iceland in particular. We discuss where Chris wants to explore more, where he sees his future, vertical relief, surfing in Lahinch - and giving and offering service to others.

#119 Chris Burkard - Photographer, filmmaker and storyteller

Today we spoke with Dave Hancock - Elite performance director and physiotherapist - and CEO of Apollo V2 Thanks to Apollo V2 for supporting this episode. See more at www.Apollov2.com With nearly 30 years experience having worked in three professional sports between the UK and the USA Dave shares his story of long hours, work ethic, passion and helping high performers like Bono, John Terry and Kevin Durant get healthy again. Dave unpacks his learnings and reflections from working in different cultural and managerial environments - from Leeds United, Chelsea FC, the FA, New York Knicks, Washington Nationals, amongst other top-level sporting organisations. We talk about Daves' company, ApolloV2, a cutting-edge software framework and sports-technology system that brings elite management support and data analytics to an individual....truly fascinating stuff... Dave understands how teams, players and high performers in general operate; he's lived in this space for his career - there is so much to learn from this reflection on a journey to the top!

#118 Dave Hancock - Elite performance director and physiotherapist - and CEO of Apollo

Today we spoke with Ger Redmond - Professional triathlete, coach - and former prisoner Ger has a unique, powerful and inspiring story to tell. In 2017 he decided to change his life; Ger is currently changing a generation for his family, having gone from prison to pro triathlon, whilst raising a family in Dublin. His motto is no excuses and this is a huge part of his commitment and work with the athletes he coaches every day. Having completed Ironmans at the highest level himself...this is a story of grit, resilience and putting in the hard work. We hear about how Gers' life turned upside down from a potential route to professional soccer at a young age - back to raising a family in his teens. We unpack why the late Kobe Bryant inspires Ger, we discuss training philosophies - and what a normal day looks like for Ger. Ger shares his story with troubled youths, prisoners and athletes these days, about how circumstances don't have to dictate your future self, how powerful self belief is and life really is full of challenges for all of us.

#117 Ger Redmond - Professional triathlete, coach - and former prisoner

Today we spoke with Tony Og Regan - Performance psychologist coach and former inter-county hurler with Galway. Ep 116 is brought to you in association with our great partner Avonmore Protein Milk. Check out our social media streams @sleepeatperformrepeat Instagram and @SEPR_podcast Twitter for information on the upcoming Avonmore Protein Milk giveaway! Having competed as a player at the highest levels with the Galway senior hurlers from 2003 to 2013, Tony transitioned into performance support, coaching and leadership development - and in his journey moved away from working as an accountant. Tony has over 15 years’ experience working with leading sports and corporate teams, including All-Ireland GAA senior champions, CEOs, HR directors and support staff. He has a strong background in leadership and mentoring skills – and a proven track record of achieving results at local, national and international levels. We talk to Tony about how working environments can find a cohesive and teamship-rich culture after a period of isolation and distance due to the pandemic. He explains how individuals can respond mentally to a loss of form or a serious injury; and how a player can build confidence, manage lofty expectations and scrutiny - and perform optimally under pressure. We unpack the story about when Tony was dropped from the inter-county team and how he responded to that challenging period. With vast experience in training communication and collaboration with key stakeholders this is one to listen to intently.

#116 Tony Og Regan - Performance psychology coach and former inter-county hurler with Galway

Discussions with current and former figures from the professional sport and performance industries on their careers to date, with a focus on high performance and what makes these individuals tick. Hosted by David Clancy and Ciaran Dunne.

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