The Winning Edge Coach Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Oakley
This podcast aims to give everyone access to the tools, techniques, and strategies that helps them to push the boundaries of their comfort zone. The show is here to provide everyone with the resources and knowledge that supports them to constantly grow and to face the challenges that life presents.It is here to help you to live the life you were meant to live and be the best version of yourself.
Ever find yourself at a loss for words when someone you care about is hurting? Unlock the secret to providing the right support with a simple, transformative question we delve into on the Winning Edge Coach Podcast.
Kevin, brings to light how asking “Do you want to be helped, heard, or hugged?” can revolutionize the way you communicate with loved ones. Drawing inspiration from Jancee Dunn's poignant article, we explore how this approach offers control to the person in distress and caters to their emotional needs, potentially changing the game in both educational settings and personal relationships.
This episode isn't just about a question—it's an insightful journey into the heart of human connection. We dissect the profound gender communication differences illuminated by Deborah Tannen and John Gray, understanding why the men in your life are wired to 'fix' and how women may simply seek an empathetic ear.
We delve into Dr. Elizabeth Easton's expert opinion on the subject, enhancing our conversation with the psychological perspective on emotional nuances.
So, if you're ready to navigate the complex terrain of emotions and communication with grace, join us for an episode that promises to enrich your relationships with depth, empathy, and understanding.
Unlock the enigma of success with me, Kevin Oakley, as I guide you through the key components of a Winning Edge mindset. This isn't your run-of-the-mill pep talk; it's a deep drive into how action, consistency, and time serve as the bedrock of true achievement. With a focus on setting definitive, measurable goals, I walk you through articulating your dreams with undeniable clarity. Plus, we'll delve into the undeniable power of knowing your 'why'—the driving force behind your burning ambition.
As your coach and companion on this transformative journey, I lay out a strategic plan like no other, breaking down those grand visions into tangible tasks. Embrace the importance of execution, where even the smallest of steps can lead to monumental progress. And remember, success isn't a straight line—each challenge faced is an invitation to showcase your resilience. By the end of our time together, you'll be equipped with the tools to turn aspirations into reality, ensuring each consistent, strategic action propels you toward your goals. Join me as we set the stage for your success, one deliberate move at a time.
This episode is all about performing under pressure.
We have all had experiences when the pressure is on, and you just go to pieces. It could be the golf competition with your mates, the interview for a promotion, the big presentation or a penalty in the world cup final.
In this episode, you will find 7 tools or strategies that will help you keep super cool under pressure.
The mind is a constant stream of thoughts, ideas, and images racing through your head. We are constantly thinking and analysing the past, present, and future. This can lead to stress and anxiety.
These negative feelings impact your quality of life by reducing your ability to focus and live in the moment. It can hamper your ability to perform in crucial moments.
This episode discusses simple techniques to quickly quieten your Monkey Mind and achieve a state of flow.
Today's episode is inspired by a Twitter post from Mindset Machine, which on Twitter is @ Mindset_Machine in the post mindset machine gave 10 simple practices that successful people do that you might want to try.
I've distilled these down into four very simple practices that you might wanna try on a day to day basis that will make a massive change to your life.
**Items mentioned in the Episode:
Mindset Machine
@Mindset_Machine -** https://twitter.com/Mindset_Machine
Dr James Doty - Into the Magic Shop: A neurosurgeon's true story of the life
USA - https://amzn.to/3tHzgsY
UK - https://amzn.to/3xz8lk9
Susan Jeffers - Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action
USA - https://amzn.to/39CJZOs
UK - https://amzn.to/3OnSFH3
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This episode is all about how our thoughts, especially the negative thoughts and the impact they have on our lives. We have over 6,000 thoughts per day! 80% of those thoughts are negative. What impact do you think that has on how you experience the world?
This episode provides you with a 20-minute routine that can reduce negative thinking, calm your mind and create cognitive band width.
This episode is all about life lessons and more specifically how we harvest and utilize the lessons we are presented with every day in this classroom we call life. I want to share with you two questions that will help you to maximise the learning from the challenges you face every day.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Zen Habits blog - https://zenhabits.net/2questions/
Kevin Kelly Blog -https://kk.org/thetechnium/
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In this episode, I want to share with you 6 insights I gained from listening to an interview with Dr Edith Eger. Edith is a psychologist practising in the United States. Born to Hungarian Jewish parents, she is a Holocaust survivor and a specialist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Her memoir entitled The Choice - Embrace the Possible, published in 2017, became an international bestseller. Her second book, titled The Gift - 12 Lessons to Save Your Life was published in September 2020.
The insights I am going to share are from the interview with Rangan Chatterjee on his podcast Feel Better, Live More and also from Edith’s book’s The Gift and The Choice. These are the insights that really resonated with me and are lessons we can apply to our own lives.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Dr Rangan Chatterjee Feel Better Live More Podcast - Dr Edith Eger Interview - https://drchatterjee.com/auschwitz-survivor-dr-edith-eger-on-how-to-discover-your-inner-power/
Mike Mandel - The Brain Software Podcast - https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/
Edith Eger - The Choice: A true story of hope
USA - https://amzn.to/3Lw0iKx
UK - https://amzn.to/3vpXxVs
Edith Eger - The Gift: A survivor’s journey to freedom
USA - https://amzn.to/38yIOi2
UK - https://amzn.to/38C87Q8
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In this episode I chat with M.Zia better know as ‘Multi’. Multi is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Director, Business Owner, Mentor, Public Speaker, National Award Winner and Social Media Influencer.
Multi discusses his journey to becoming a business owner and entrepreneur as well as speaker and mentor. He reveals his life lessons, what his morning routine looks like and which book he would gift or encourage people to read.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
M.Zia - https://www.themultipath.co.uk/
Instagram - @themultipaththerapy
Twitter: www.twitter.com/themultipath
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqEg6ib5czCf6fGuPrszg/featured
Daniel Kahneman - Thinking, Fast and Slow
USA - https://amzn.to/3uDz1jv
UK - https://amzn.to/3juwvWm
Professor Steve Peters - The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness:
USA - https://amzn.to/3KBXgny
UK - https://amzn.to/37g878b
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This episode is all about regrets and how we can use the power in our regrets to unlock the gift within them and find ways to motivate and make changes in our lives.
It is based on the work of Daniel Pink which set out in his book "The Power of Regret".
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Daniel Pink- www.danpink.com
Daniel Pink - The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward
USA - https://amzn.to/3jfawCp
UK - https://amzn.to/3K7ni1P
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Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend.
Stoicism is a life philosophy that promotes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps people develop character virtues. Stoicism offers a framework for living well at any time and in any circumstance.
The philosophy I have chosen for today is from Jean-Luc Picard:
**“It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.”
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 2
USA - https://amzn.to/3ubRxxH UK - https://amzn.to/3udA9bW**Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
USA - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
UK - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
USA - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
UK - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
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In this episode, I want to share with you the 5 Things You Should Do If today Was Your Last Day on earth. This episode is inspired by a podcast I recently listened where the host pondered the question:
"What would you do if today was your last day?"
It had been inspired after he had read “The Monk who sold his Ferrari” by Robin Sharma.
I had also recently read about Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative nurse who spent years taking care of the dying, individuals who were in the last three months of their lives.
She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog which gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.
The podcast and the article about Bronnie Ware got me thinking about what would I do if today was my last day on earth.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Bronnie Ware Blog - www.bronnieware.com
Bronnie Ware - The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing
USA - https://amzn.to/3Ik3WVC
UK - https://amzn.to/3MYcll5
Robin Sharma - The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari
USA - https://amzn.to/3N1lLMz
UK - https://amzn.to/37vbcB4
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In this episode, I want to share with you 9 Totally Free Activities that are proven to improve your wellbeing and mental health. As well as being free, each of the activities are relatively easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend.
Stoicism is a life philosophy that promotes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps people develop character virtues. Stoicism offers a framework for living well at any time and in any circumstance.
The philosophy I have chosen for today is from Marcus Aurelius:
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
In this episode, I want to share with you the story of Neil Pasricha. Neil is an author who writes about failure, resilience, happiness, trust, and gratitude.
However, Neil found himself with a problem to quote his own words his life was a mess. Despite his success, he found himself experiencing deep loneliness, chronic sleeplessness, and endless anxiety.
This episode is all about how Neil discovered a simple routine that changed his life.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Neil’s Blog - www.neil.blog
Index Cards - Assorted Colours (Pack of 200)
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/35t7bMo
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3sD5GTV
Neil Pasricha - The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3IkaHHP
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/34TqluK
Neil Pasricha - You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life (Book of Awesome Series, the)
Amazon.com- https://amzn.to/3HjVIfm
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3uIWGiR
Willpower: Why Self-Control is The Secret to Success by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3BOs8gW
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3GQonbM
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend. Stoicism is a life philosophy that maximises positive emotions, decreases negative emotions, and assists individuals in honing their character virtues. Stoicism provides a framework for living well at any time, in any situation
I have chosen a philosophy from Seneca's thirteenth letter, titled “On groundless fears";
"...we suffer more often in imagination than in reality."Suggested Reading:
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend. Stoicism is a life philosophy that maximises positive emotions, decreases negative emotions, and assists individuals in honing their character virtues. Stoicism provides a framework for living well at any time, in any situation
I have chosen a philosophy from Seneca:
Hang on to your youthful enthusiasms — you’ll be able to use them better when you’re olderSuggested Reading:
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
In this episode we explore 4 question you can use when you find your self in challenging times. The object of the questions is put you in a more resourceful state and to quiet your anxious mind.
Items Books mentioned in this episode:
Tim Ferris - The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3HMgwxc
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HMu9wj
Robert Koch - The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3uEWmSh
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3BeHJpS
Andrew Wittman - Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3gFNYts
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HJiXR3
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Any commission received contributes to the running of the podcast
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend. Stoicism is a life philosophy that maximises positive emotions, decreases negative emotions, and assists individuals in honing their character virtues. Stoicism provides a framework for living well at any time, in any situation
I have chosen a philosophy from **Marcus Aurelius
"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."**Suggested Reading:
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend. Stoicism is a life philosophy that maximises positive emotions, decreases negative emotions, and assists individuals in honing their character virtues. Stoicism provides a framework for living well at any time, in any situation
I have chosen a philosophy from Seneca:
"**Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."
Suggested Stoic reading:
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7 Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW Amazon.co.uk - Link -** https://amzn.to/3HwSMgiDisclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How you decide to start the first minutes of your day is your opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the day. It will decide if you control the day or the day controls you. It is time to prepare your mind and body for the day ahead.
This episode walks you through some of the strategies that you may want to incorporate into your morning routine.
Items mentioned in the Episode:
Meditation - Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
Bullet Journal - Bullet Planner/Dotted Journal - Gold Bee Edition - A5 Ultra Thick 160gsm Paper - Signature Notebook Bound by Hand - Perfect Dotted Journal for Artists and Creators
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3nKB29B
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3tMwovB
Ring Light - LED Ring Light 10" with Tripod Stand
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3nNpXVd
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3rBSKgB
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend.
Stoicism is a life philosophy that promotes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps people develop character virtues. Stoicism offers a framework for living well at any time and in any circumstance.
The philosophy I have chosen for today is from Marcus Aurelius.
You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
Book - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This episode is all about burnout, the stages of burnout, the symptoms plus most importantly the tools and techniques to recover from burnout and to prevent burnout.
A 2020 Micro Biz Mag study found that of 1,000 adults surveyed in the UK, 22% have experienced job-related burnout.
A survey of 1,500 US Workers by Indeed, the giant job aggregator site found that burnout is on the rise. Over half (52%) of survey respondents are experiencing burnout in 2021.
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend.
Stoicism is a life philosophy that promotes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps people develop character virtues. Stoicism offers a framework for living well at any time and in any circumstance.
The philosophy I have chosen for today is from Seneca:
He who fears death will never do anything worthy of a man who is alive.
Book - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3G4klx7
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrUBook - Seneca - On the Shortness of Life -
Amazon.com - Link - https://amzn.to/3q4DVDW
Amazon.co.uk - Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This episode is all about 1 minute micro-habits. A one-minute micro-habit is a little step toward transformation; they work because they are simple and non-threatening. In fact, it's difficult not to do them.
Once a micro habit becomes ingrained in your routine, you'll find yourself performing it without even thinking about it, especially if you attach it to something you currently do.
The episode covers 12 micro-habits you could adopt in 2022 that will help you on the road to being a better version of yourself by the end of 2022.
Links to the books mentioned in the episode:
William H Mc Raven: "Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life..."
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/34qKh8a
Amazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3HGm0t6 Gretchen Rubin: "The Happiness Project"
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3eW9cCuAmazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3qR1Nda
Every Saturday I share a Stoic Philosophy for you to take into the weekend.
Stoicism is a life philosophy that promotes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps people develop character virtues. Stoicism offers a framework for living well at any time and in any circumstance.
The philosophy I have chosen from Epictetus to start 2022 is:
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius - Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrUSeneca - On the Shortness of Life - Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3HwSMgi
This episode is a round up of the top ten things I learned in 2021 whilst researching, producing and publishing the podcast.
This episode covers a wide range of topics from sleep to productivity and a few mindset strategies along the way.
Matthew Walker "Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams" - https://amzn.to/3pEZwCu
Magnesium L-Threonate 2000mg - https://amzn.to/34d5brn
Dr Jim Loehr "The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal" - https://amzn.to/3eR0CoJTim Ferriss Show - Dr. Jim Loehr on Mental Toughness, Energy Management, and More -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z66oYcGNN7A
This is the very first episode of Stoic Saturday, a short burst of 2000 year old wisdom.
Today's lesson is from Epictetus- "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants"
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius - Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
In this episode I am good to share with you the four foods and supplements that I have experimented with this year to improve either my cognitive function or my general health.
Reminder - The podcast is here to educate and does not give medical advice, please consult your Doctor before changing your diet or taking any supplements.
Links to the foods and supplements mentioned are:
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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee - https://amzn.to/3FlAii0 2. Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark 90% Intense Cacao Vegan Friendly Chocolate Bar - https://amzn.to/3Fj6cvC
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Organic Ashwagandha - https://amzn.to/33EZcem
This is the very first episode of Stoic Saturday, a short burst of 2000 year old wisdom.
Today's lesson is from Seneca - “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future.”
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius - Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3GS7VrU
This episode is all about why allowing your children to fail is an important part of their development. I want to stress this not about taking risks or not keeping them safe. It is about allowing them take personal responsibility for their lives. Being a parent is probably the hardest job you will ever have and it is natural to not want to see your children upset or hurt.
However, continually stepping in and removing the challenges and protecting them from failure is depriving them of vital experience and the opportunity to develop skills and resilience for their adult life.
Link to Jessica Lahey's book - "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed" - https://amzn.to/3oRYUsQ
In this episode, I want to share with you the 4 Lessons I took from William H McRaven’s Book - "Make Your Bed: Feel grounded and think positive in 10 simple steps".
Make Your Bed is based on Admiral William H. McRaven's commencement speech to the University of Texas at Austin's graduating class. McRaven discusses the ten lessons he learned from Navy SEAL training in it. They are simple lessons about overcoming the trials of SEAL training, but the ten lessons are equally applicable to dealing with life's challenges—regardless of who you are.
Link to William H McRaven’s Book - "Make Your Bed: Feel grounded and think positive in 10 simple steps" - https://amzn.to/3D3hDpi
This episode discusses the tools and techniques you can use to thrive and create an excellent first impression in any social setting.
Attending a work function or networking event where you don't know anyone can be nerve-racking. It is all about making the best first impression, with the right people.
The use of some simple body language and conversational techniques can make this process so much easier.
In this episode, I look at 6 different ways of thinking or “mindset shifts” that are amazingly simple and yet, if used consistently, will change your life.
Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - https://amzn.to/3c7N46M
This episode is about the 3 life lessons I have learnt from listening to and reading the work of retired Navy Seal Jocko Willink.
Jocko Willink is a decorated retired Navy SEAL who fought in the Iraq war where he helped lead SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the battle of Ramadi-one of the toughest battles in the history of the SEAL teams. Since retiring in 2010, he’s started Echelon Front, a consulting firm that teaches other businesses how to build effective and high-performing teams.
Jocko has also written several books on leadership and is host of the popular Jocko Podcast.
In this episode, we are going to discuss fear and how giving into our fears can limit our potential and stop us from fully embracing the opportunities we have in our lives.
Fear is the single biggest thing that stops people from achieving their potential. It can hold you back and cause you to procrastinate. Your fears can prevent you from achieving your goals and dreams.
In this episode you will learn 3 techniques that will allow you to be comfortable with your fears and achieve your full potential.
Link to the Susan Jeffers book - "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" - https://amzn.to/3qbR8eA
Sleep is one of the most overlooked ways of improving your overall health. It is something we often sacrifice or neglect. Here in the UK
- 36% of UK adults struggle to get to sleep at least on a weekly basis
- Nearly half of the UK have trouble falling asleep at least once a month
We underestimate the importance of sleep, it impacts so many functions of the body, energy levels, creativity, cognition, memory and long term health.
It is also an area that you can improve the quality and quantity of at no cost and yet see massive improvements in all areas of your life. If you are going to maximise your day and your potential, high-quality sleep is essential.
In this episode, I will walk you through what I feel is the ultimate sleep routine based on the research I have undertaken and the things I have tried and tested.
Links to items mentioned in the show:
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker - https://amzn.to/3EsxZZo
Magnesium L Threonate - https://amzn.to/3EtDoQd
L-Theanine 350mg - https://amzn.to/31bL0bG
Huberman Lab Podcast - Huberman Lab
Matthew Walker Podcast - The Matt Walker Podcast (buzzsprout.com)
Advisory Warning - Please consult with your medical practitioner before trying the supplements mentioned in this episode. The podcast is here to educate and does not in anyway convey medical advice.
This podcast was inspired by an article about the writings and philosophies of Bruce Lee. Lee was obsessed with learning how to make the most of his life from a young age.
This is reflected in the countless hours he spent reading books; by the age of 30, he had amassed a library of thousands of titles, the majority of which were on self-help, philosophy, and martial arts.
Lee would record the key lessons and messages from his countless hours of studying in an handwritten journal.
Bruce was more than just a theorist; he was also a doer. As a result, any important lesson he could grasp intellectually, he would apply in his daily life, with martial arts serving as his main vehicle.
This episode contains 6 of Bruce Lee's philosophies that resonated with me and can be applied to your everyday life.
Link to "Be Water, My Friend: The True Teachings of Bruce Lee" - https://amzn.to/3Bc4f11
Link to "SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life" by Paul McGee - https://amzn.to/3B5WpGl
Youtube link to Marisa Peer - How to avoid rejection and get connection: Marisa Peer at TEDxGoodenoughCollege - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeDt9dgFXFk&t=1s
This episode is about the practice of centering yourself, the practice of finding calm when the world around you is chaotic.
Episode 36 was inspired by the amazing Leo Babauta from his website Zen Habits.
Our lives are frequently turbulent and chaotic. We can become disorganised, overwhelmed, or confronted by unexpected events. We can feel like ships in the middle of a storm being tossed around by the sea. And this can cause us to shut down or become anxious... Alternatively, we can simply sit in peace with the chaos.
The practice of becoming centered is a way to find peace within the chaos that might be surrounding us. It’s about being “in check” with what’s going on. Individuals who are centered are typically calm and peaceful.
This episode provides a simple technique to become centred.
The Zen Habits website can be found at: https://zenhabits.net/
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In this episode I want to share with you the three lessons I learnt from reading Less Doing, More Living: Make Everything in Life Easier by Ari Meisel.
Ari Meisel is an author, speaker, consultant and coach.
Meisel demonstrates in "Less Doing, More Living" that everyone can save time by being efficient with their tasks.
He provides practical advice on how to make better use of your time and live a more fulfilling and productive life.
The link to “Less Doing, More Living: Make Everything in Life Easier” by Ari Meisel on Amazon is https://amzn.to/3AFJB9d
This is the final episode of the four part series, "How to create massive change in your Life".
The people we surround ourselves with has a massive impact on us. You have probably heard the quote attributed to Jim Rohn the motivational speaker
“You’re the average of the five people spend the most time with.”
The episode looks at the science behind the quote as well as exploring different techniques us the power of your connections to drive you towards your goals.
If any one is interested in Atomic Habits by James Clear which has featured in the last two episode the Amazon links is: https://amzn.to/3oIIgw5
How to Create Massive Change in your Life - Part 3 - Create an Environment for Success
I know we will all have set goals in the past, resolutions at the start of each New Year, got ourselves motivated and ready to action our new goal or lifestyle change. But when the time comes to follow through, you give in to the temptation and quit.
Our environment can have a massive impact on the success or failure of the goals we set. In this episode we look at how to create the environment to make sure you follow through.
Part 2 of How to Create Massive Change in Your Life is all about creating a plan for your life.
The episode looks at how to evaluate your life and set goals that enable you to grow but also allow you to achieve balance and harmony in your life.
The episode also outlines the 90 day goal review cycle and the benefits it has to the goals you have set.
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This episode is part 1 of a 4 four part series of the podcast outlining how to create massive change in your life.
Part 1 is about creating your personal vision statement.
A key element to creating massive change in your life is to have a personal vision statement.
Your personal vision statement is a statement that describes the impact you want to create in the world during your life. What you want to achieve or create. The impact you will have.
It is intended to orient you toward your long-term dreams.
This episode of the podcast looks at the art of performing under pressure.
We all face situations where we need to perform under pressure. They are our versions of the penalty shoot out or Olympic final. It could be a major sales pitch, that big presentation, the final exam, an interview or sporting event.
It’s not the situation, but rather how we react to it that determines whether we are successful in achieving the desired outcomes or not.
What can you do in those moments to ensure you perform at your best?
This episode is all about breathing and the impact it can have on your body. It looks at the benefits of nasal breathing compared to mouth breathing.
The episode covers a number of breathing techniques to help to calm the nervous system, as well as a technique to prime the system.
WARNING - Only practice the breathing techniques when it is safe to do so (preferably in the safety of your own home) and not when driving or operating machinery or when in or near water.
This episode is about the shortness of life and the importance of making every second of it count!
In the words of Seneca -
People are frugal in guarding their personal property; but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy.”The aim of the podcast has always been to give listeners the tools, techniques, and strategies to be the best version of yourself and live your life to its full potential.
This episode uses an interesting concept to illustrate how short life is!
The podcast aims to help as many people to wake up feeling excited about their day and for their lives to be a daring adventure. There are too many people who are sleeping walking through life on auto pilot, not using their talents or gifts. Or are just not comfortable getting out of their comfort zone and stretching themselves or as a result of a past experienced don’t believe they can live the life they dream of!
This episode is all about happiness. What we think makes us happy and what actually makes us happy.
How often have thought that you will be happier when you get that better job, bigger house, the flashy car? And yet when you get these things you find yourself unhappier?
Today's podcast contains four simple habits that you can adopt to make you happier.
This episode is all about developing mental resilience and flexibility whilst ensuring physical recovery to develop consistent success.
This episode continues the goal setting exercise from Episode 24. The focus of this episode is the creation the key steps or actions that sit alongside your written goal which move you towards its successful completion.
The episode also looks at the active monitoring of your goal to make sure you are on track to ensure its successful attainment.
This episode is all about goal setting and how to set goals that are compelling, work with your sub-conscious mind and are completed successfully.
Kevin takes you through the 4 steps he uses to build a written goal using the example of his own current goal.
This episode is about Imposter Syndrome and provides four simple techniques to help to easy its effects.
This episode is all about the power of habit stacking and is inspired by the book; Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less by S J Scott.
The link for the book is https://amzn.to/3AQThyi
This episode provides three simple but effective ways in which to improve the recall of information you have just learnt.
We all have times where we have to learn material for an exam, presentation or an assessment. What if you could improve the recall of the material you were learning by applying a technique that was supplemental to the process of learning.
In this episode Kevin share with you nine tools and techniques to boost your confidence.
In this episode Kevin introduces you to the 8 rules for life from five of the world's top coaches from the world of sport.
In this episode Kevin shares two questions you can ask yourself when presented with a new goal, project, opportunity or endeavour. The questions will help you to decide if the goal is the best fit for you and is worth pursuing. Your time is precious so it is important that you only pursue goals or opportunities that truly meet your purpose and values.
In this episode Kevin gives you an analogy that can help you understand why you react illogical in some circumstance. It will also help you to make decisions and effect long-term change.
In this episode Kevin discusses habits and strategies. We all "run" habits and strategies on a daily basis. A lot of time our lives are run on auto-pilot. However, have you ever sat down and analysed if those habits or routines are serving you well? Are they moving you towards your goals or away from your goals? Are they improving your health or contributing to poor health.
Kevin gives you a simple set of steps for creating new habits that stick.
In this episode Kevin shares with you the 4 life lessons he has learnt whilst making and publishing the last 14 episodes of the podcast.
In this episode, Kevin shares with you a totally free, no cost way to improve your mental and physical health, reduce stress, increase your creativity, improve your memory, increase your happiness.
The technique has been scientifically shown to reduce stress levels and to boost the immune system.
That technique is.....
This episode takes its inspiration from NBA Basketball Coach Doc Rivers and his five rules for a successful life.
Doc Rivers is an American professional basketball player and coach who, as head coach of the Boston Celtics, led the team to a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship in 2008.
His rules for life appear in the Netflix series "The Playbook - A coach's rules for life".
In this episode Kevin gives you a number of techniques that you can use instantly and effortlessly to help you to feel calmer and more confident when you are feeling anxious or nervous.
The techniques are a combination of physiological and thought based techniques that can be used in almost any situation. They are fast acting techniques that will help you to feel calmer and can be used as soon as you start to feel anxious.
In this quick fire episode Kevin provides the background on two experiments he has been undertaking in respect improving the quality of his sleep and improving his focus. In the episode he explains the methodology and the results.
Warning - Before undertaking any dietary experiments or trying intermittent fasting, please consult your GP or medical practitioner and get their consent.
In this episode Kevin explores anxiety and the brain and how evolution has played a part in how we become anxious. He will give a short simplistic tour of the brain and discuss the role of the amygdala in creating the feelings of anxiety, as well as the two pathways that cause us to become anxious.
Important note, the podcast is here to educate, it is not here to diagnose or treat. If are experiencing anxiety please seek professional medical advice.
In this episode Kevin dives deeper in the mindset of success trait of "being comfortable being uncomfortable". He outline a technique you can use to expand your comfort zone and build resilience.
-Warning- This episode contains a metaphor and it is important to stress that it is purely a metaphor to illustrate how you can expand your comfort zone. The process discussed in the metaphor has never been contemplated or tried.
In this episode Kevin talks you through what he feels are the key traits of a success mindset.
Kevin discusses his definition of success which is “Waking up every morning and feeling excited about the day ahead”. It is about living life to your full potential and bringing your best self to everyday. It is not necessarily about being number one, or earning the most money or coming first.
It is about living your life with no regrets.
Kevin believes that to do this you need the right mindset and in this episode he talks you the 4 key mindsets trait he feels will help you achieve this.
In this episode Kevin introduces a not so magical technique to reduce distraction during periods of focussed work. An idea adopted from the work of David Vellacott in his book "Productivity Hacks: How to do less and get better results"
In episode 6 Kevin talks you through how by understanding his sleep chrontotype and using two nearly 100 year old productivity techniques he has boosted his productive and focus!
Dr Breus’s Sleep Chronotype quiz can be found at www.thepowerofwhenquiz.com
Book by David Allen: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
In this quick burst episode, Kevin shares with you a very powerful technique to boost your positivity by harnessing the power of gratitude and daily journaling.
This episode is all about mental fitness and resilience.
We are currently living in a time of exceptional change, probably the most change in at least two generations.
In this show Kevin shares with you the tools, tips, and strategies to help you to maintain and build mental fitness and resilience.
Like physical fitness, Kevin believes that we have mental fitness which is our ability to have control over their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
In this episode Kevin explores the impact mindset has on aging and presents 5 strategies to help you stay younger.
As a good friend of Kevin's always use to say when we talked about growing old,
“You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing!”
What if how we age is a state of mind?
What if our perception of aging has been shaped by generations upon generations telling us that aging results in frailty, infirmity, and cognitive decline?
What if that has been further supported by films, television and the media.
What if you could influence aging by changing your state of mind?
In this Quick burst episode Kevin explores the work of Jack Canfield and Paul McGee.
We all experience events in our lives that can sometimes be outside of our control but it is how we respond to these events that dictates the outcome.
What strategies can you use when the unexpected happens?
Welcome to the very first episode of the Winning Edge Podcast. The aim of the show is to give you the strategies, techniques, and tips to help you live the life you were meant to live.
This episode is all about sleep. Ok I know you are thinking why include an episode about sleep in a show that is about being the best version of myself? If you are going to show up and maximise your potential you need to have the energy and mental band width to do it.
If we are going to be the absolute best version of ourselves and live the life we were meant to live, constantly expanding our mental and physical capabilities, we need the restorative powers of sleep!
In this episode Kevin gives you 12 techniques to optimise sleep.