Send us a textNick is joined by the fantastic Damien Broad is this How to Strive episode. Damien shares what he is striving for and his perspective on developing skills to help develop others. His curiosity to seek challenge for his growth is fluent throughout and the stories he shares, which shines a light on his ability to connect with and understand others. A great listen for people who are striving to be better in many aspects of their life. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
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Sunday Strive - Seek to Understand
Send us a textIn this week’s episode of How to Strive, we take time to pause, reflect, and refocus. Together, we look back on the intentions you set last week, celebrating what worked, unpacking what didn’t, and discovering how those reflections can shape more purposeful intentions for the days ahead.Alongside this guided reflection and intention-setting practice, we explore the powerful skill of seeking to understand others. Drawing on insights from past conversations including a clip from Dr. Phil Hopley and one from Damien Broad on appreciating different perspectives. This episode will help you:Reflect meaningfully on your previous week’s intentions.Set new, clear intentions for the week ahead.Develop the skill of seeking to understand and appreciate others perspective.Develop an awareness of different behaviours for relevant situations. Tune in, take a breath, and get ready to strive with fresh clarity and deeper connection. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
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Phil Hopley - Cognacity
Send us a textIn this episode Nick is joined by Dr Philip Hopley MRCPsych who is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Cognacity LtdPhil is a Medical Doctor and Consultant Psychiatrist. After 19 years working with the NHS, he founded Cognacity. Phil’s training in forensic, general and sport psychiatry combined with a career playing Premiership rugby, enabled him to develop his passion for the mental health of elite performance in sport and business. In recent years Phil has worked as the Mental Health Advisor to major financial and law firms, and elite sport including the McLaren Formula 1 and Olympic teams guiding Mental Health strategy development and providing coaching / crisis support. In his downtime, mindful dog walking, watching sport, playing golf and trying to keep up with the next generation of Hopleys helps to keep him balanced.This is such an insightful and impactful episode for people striving for a goal in their life as it acknowledges the daily habits and realities of performing in your context. The relationships we have with stress and methods to keep it healthy are hugely important for individuals striving for something as often we will interact with challenges that require us to be resilient or call upon methods of regulation. What ever it is you are Striving for, this conversation with Phil is another opportunity to help you navigate the next step of a thousand miles. Learn more about Phil and Cognacity at https://www.cognacity.co.uk/ Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
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Guided sessions August Reflections & September Intentions
Send us a textNick guides you through the process of reflecting on the month of August and helps prompt powerful intentions for September. Grab your journal and lets get Striving. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
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Gamification -
Send us a textIn todays episode we explore the principles of Gamification to help you on your striving journey. Ways to win and different ways to win moreCheck points Side quests to gain more points or XPBonus levels Repetition Basics that develop in complexity Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Hi I am your host and coach Nick. With over 13 years of experience in professional sports coaching, I have dedicated my career to player and coach development across a variety of sports and industries. My expertise spans both on-field coaching and strategic development roles, where I’ve worked to enhance performance, build high-functioning teams, and foster long-term growth in athletes and coaches alike. In addition to my work in sport, I have also collaborated with businesses to transfer my coaching skills and principles into organizational development, helping teams and leaders thrive in dynamic environments through my transformational leadership approach. My commitment to continuous learning and fostering a growth mindset drives me to always pursue excellence in every aspect of my work.
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