Grind Academy: Recent Episodes
Rob Paterson
Rob is the former CEO of an Intl Hotel brand turned entrepreneur, author and speaker. Having struggled academically while moving schools repeatedly growing up, Rob still managed to go on and do well in business and life. He created the Grind Academy to share life stories and practical skills not taught at school. This is an Academy for excelling at life!
Brian Sachetta joins the podcast in Episode 21, discussing his personal experiences with Anxiety and the systematic, external approach he takes to managing, drawing on his computer engineering background.
An 'External approach' is the cornerstone of Brian's brand and book series 'Get out of your head.' Brian explains the importance of stepping outside your head when managing Anxiety and frames anxiety and depression from his personal experience and vantage point.
Brian's firsthand account from the Academy of Life offers a real-world lens to explore the challenges and possible management tools required when experiencing anxiety and depression. Tools such as Brian's ten steps to getting out of your head from his first book.
To find a copy of either of Brian's books, visit https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Sachetta/e/B07NCN9TY3/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
To follow Brian on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/getoutofyourhead/
Catherine Mattice is the founder of Civility Partners, a full-service HR consulting firm partnering with organizations across the globe to help build positive and respectful cultures and turn around toxic cultures.
Catherine is also an international speaker and author and is now a course instructor for LinkedIn.
In this episode, Catherine offers valuable leadership and workplace culture advice. Something I found really interesting was how willing a leader can be to change their style - or not.
An enormous part of leadership is self awareness and no matter how good someone is at generating results, I believe no company can afford the long-term costs of a toxic culture driven by an abrasive leader.
When I first stepped into leadership, I was so focused on results that I was that abrasive leader. A lot of what Catherine talks about, I could see my younger self in.
Catherine's work is so important, and her message in the podcast is one all managers and leaders should hear.
Nikole Thompson is a recovered drug addict turned inspiring author. Nikole and her husband have an incredible comeback story of survival but it's what she and her husband are doing after the comeback that is simply inspiring.
Dorian WK helps young people improve their connections, confidence, communication with their parents, relationships and general direction in life by providing them tools required in todays world and being a symbol of hope and positive energy.
Dorian shares his experience of how hindsight becomes foresight and how important it is to heal your cuts soon and face your fears.
Dorian offers a great insightful answer to the 3 things you wish you were taught at school but weren't so make sure to catch his answers at the end.
You can reach Dorian on IG @Dorianwk or visit his website https://www.dorianwk.com/
In a world where the unthinkable is happening, James Walton, head of Preppers Broadcasting Network, shares his advice on prepping for a better future.
Gain practical advice and information to prepare for the previously thought unthinkable.
Find loads of useful advice and articles on prepping at https://www.askaprepper.com/ or follow their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/askaprepper/
In episode 16, Douglas E. Noll, a former corporate trial lawyer, turned peacemaker describes an incredible 3 step process to de-escalate an angry person in 90 seconds.
Doug shares some simply incredible stories of success using the technique developed over many years of study, practice and research into the human brain and behavior. Today, Doug's method is used in Prisons under the banner of Prison of Peace with immense success.
Doug's message can change the world. To find out more about Doug's work, buy a copy of the book, email him or follow his progress, visit www.dougnoll.com.
For a copy of the exclusive Grind Academy free e-book, visit www.dougnoll.co/grind-academy
Scott Graham is a best-selling author, business coach, firefighter, personal trainer, animal rescuer and joins the podcast with loads of great advice and positive energy.
In a world where we are often running from the things we fear and chasing the things we desire, Scott chooses to pursue a state of equanimity. From hours upon hours of silent meditation to his own personal experience of pain, Scott shares his personal experiences in a candid and honest way with great energy and clarity.
There are valuable lessons littered throughout the podcast to maintain a steadiness of mind, composure and even-temper in all circumstances.
Find out more about Scott, follow his blog or get a copy of one of his books, visit Scott's website at https://gscottgraham.com/
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In this episode, we meet Adam Coughlin, co-founder, CMO and managing partner at York IE, which provides financial investment and support services for tech startup entrepreneurs.
Adam, a former award-winning journalist and columnist, talks us through the essential ingredients of a Market-in approach v a Product-in approach.
Adam shares his wisdom and experience of what makes a good entrepreneur, what drives a positive investor relationship, and how to effectively communicate in a world of instant gratification.
In the true theme of the Grind Academy, Adam offers his personal experiences as a source of education from the academy of life.
Go inside the mind of a tech investor and learn what it takes to make your startup investible and sustainable.
To sign up for the newsletter from York IE or read Adams blog, you can visit https://york.ie/ or follow Adam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoughlin/
Bracha Goetz is a Harvard Graduate and author of 40 children's books. Bracha developed an unhealthy relationship with food and nutrition in her earlier life, which took her to a low point in life from which she had to recover. Bracha shares how she overcame through joy and gratitude, leading to writing her memoirs and 40 positive educational storybooks for children.
Bracha's warmth and energy are infectious, and her passion for learning is contagious. Prepare for a feel-good podcast that will inspire you to eat better and think differently about everyday life.
If you'd like to learn more about Bracha's collection of children's books or her memoir, you can visit https://www.goetzbookshop.com/.
Jonathan Pritchard is an author, consultant, and keynote speaker with a client list that includes BP, Discovery, United Airlines, and more. He has featured on some of the biggest stages in the world including Vegas and Americas Got Talent.
This podcast was a deep dive into the mind of a professional mentalist and how his work today focuses on the power of influence and applied psychology in sales, negotiations, presentations, and beyond.
To find out more about Jonathan or to book his services, visit his website at www.icanreadminds.com
Michael Ceely is a former professional cyclist turned Sports Psychologist who helps professional athletes get the most out of themselves to perform at their peak.
In this episode, we delve into the detail behind remaining focused, reframing fear and anxiety into a positive and the traits behind mental toughness.
If you want to learn practical skills for developing a winning psychology, this is a valuable podcast for you. If you'd like to know more about Michael's work, please visit his website ceelysports.com or his Instagram page @ceelysports
Alison Pena, AKA the Bad Widow, faced the terrible loss of her husband David after 25 years of marriage.
What followed was a long, isolated and fragile road back to living fearlessly and triumphantly.
Having navigated the lonely and choppy waters of losing her life partner, Alison began BadWidow.com and eventually published her Best Selling book The Bad Widow Guide to Life after Loss.
In it, Alison discusses moving through stages of grief to live and love again. Her story is for anyone who has experienced loss.
After the podcast we continued our discussion off air and we agreed that loss can occur in many ways for different people. For Alison it was the death of her husband, however it could be the loss of a relationship or marriage, or perhaps the loss of a family pet.
This podcast is for anyone dealing with grief through loss.
Alison shares her 4 step process of Reconnecting, Reengaging, Reinventing and Rebuilding.
Alison is an incredibly brave and inspiring women and I know this is going to help someone through a difficult phase in their life.
If you want to purchase a copy of Alison's book, you can get it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Widow-Guide-Life-After-Loss-ebook/dp/B09DB6TF53/
In Episode 9, Fayth Woodward, a former athlete turned High-Performance Coach, talks about her journey into Positive Psychology and her philosophy on success.
Myriam Glez is a French-Australian dual Olympic synchronised/artistic swimmer representing France in 2000 and Australia in 2008. Subsequently, Myriam coached on the British Olympic team and held the roles of Team USA high-performance director and CEO.
Myriam's story is one of optimising all situations in life, perhaps born from the sliding doors moments and ultimatums she has faced in life.
You will learn how Myriam maintained her positive mindset and achieved so much in such a short time making an impact everywhere she has moved across the globe.
Today Myriam is the founder of Soul Athlete, an purposeful organisation created to support retiring athletes. Myriam is a powerhouse woman in the world of sport and business and her story is an example for anyone who wants to achieve great things in life.
Suzie Senk is an international Health Educator, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Sleep Specialist, Speaker, Author and Mother. She offers integrative solutions to modern-day sleep challenges, and helps people of all ages get a better night’s sleep quickly and easily. Her work bridges the gaps between sleep and health, consciousness and vitality.
With over 20 years of experience, Suzie offers valuable advice on how to optimise your sleep foundation. If you like the podcast, you can get in touch with Suzie on https://suziesenk.com/
Arryn's career into the AFL and eventually to the NFL was one filled with challenges and obstacles and stories of triumph over adversity. We discuss his career in the AFL experiencing 3 coaches in 5 years eventually landing him doing labouring and wondering what the future holds. After a couple of years working hard, Arryn and his now-wife took the decision to chase the NFL dream. This is a story not to be missed!
In an unsuspecting sliding door moment, Kev had his life turned around in just 2 short weeks going from a teenage talented basketball hopeful to a signed professional rugby league player.
Kevs career is highlighted with some moments of pure magic, and perhaps one of the greatest solo efforts to score a try ever recorded in the English game. However, like almost all professional athletes I've met, it's not the highlight moments that define Kev. It's the countless hours off the field learning and refining his craft that led to a 14-year professional career having never played a full season prior to signing a contract.
Having lived in the North of England myself over the last 4 years, I admire the authenticity, openness and honesty of everyone I've met from this region and Kev is no exception.
This podcast is one of resilience, persistence, pure grind and while Kev created many moments of brilliance on the field, it's the years of hard work off the field that we take time to discuss along with some fun stories of Kevs career including the players he played alongside and the coaches he played under.
Tracy Cosgrove, Founder of Virtual Reality in Hospitality, inspires in this episode discussing how she taught herself coding late in her career and how there are no limitations with the right attitude and mindset
Brandie is the CEO of Pier Health Group and former MD of Marco Pierre White's restaurant brands. After studying HR and Psychology at university, Brandie joined the hospitality industry and worked her way up through the ranks. She switched industries to Retail working for British supermarket giant Tesco before switching to the airline industry with British Airways and subsequently Marco Pierre Whites Restaurant chain. Today she is a CEO in NHS Primary Care and strong advocate of equality. A role model for so many, Brandies energy and insights are a breath of fresh air.
Former NFL Superbowl Champion and outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, Mike Neal, discusses his fight through adversity and how trusting the process delivered peak performance. Also, hear what life is like post-football as an entrepreneur and how Mike learnt to apply the same discipline and effort in business as he did as a professional athlete.