S1 Ep3: Mike Bates - Building a Wall of Evidence: The Key to Self-Belief and Bravery
Today's guest is the remarkable Mike Bates. He went off the rails as a teenager after his dad walked out of the family home. His search for connection drew him to the commando life of the Royal Marines, where a young Mike found himself in Afghanistan searching for Bin Laden followed by a posting to Iraq.His early lesson in life was how he needed support around him to achieve success. Mike reveals the four qualities of the Commandos that we all can learn from:CourageDeterminationsCheerfulness in the face of adversityUnselfishnessMike left the Royal Marines for a career in counter-terrorism where he trained as a surveillance officer working close to some of the most dangerous people in the country.He left his job to raise money for his local hospital which saved his baby's life. And he decided to do something pretty big! He chose to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. And raised £137000.How do you deal with a 40ft wave in the dead of night in the Atlantic Ocean? How do you deal with the Taliban waiting for you in Afghanistan? How do you deal with the terrorist wanting to take your life? The answer - the wall of evidence is explained in the podcast.His latest project is 'Unify" to help men become better versions of themselves and define masculinity in the modern age. (insta @unifymen)Mike Bates(insta @mikebates_official)is an entrepreneur, adventurer and motivational speaker.The Be Braver Podcast is presented by Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry.Annie is a former international triathlete and world champion. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. She left school and education at the age of 15 after a family breakdown and that's led to a life of self-improvement.She had a transition from party-girl to a life with purpose after being robbed at knife point. She talks candidly about how she has redefined herself several times.Josie Perry's life first changed when she failed in her A levels which ended her plans to go and study law at a top university. She worked in journalism and communications before becoming passionate about performance psychology which led to a complete career change.So what's your purpose? What's your why? How can we help you on your journey?Thanks for listening!The Be Braver Podcast - because life is not a dress rehearsal. Insta: @bebraverpod
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S1 Ep2: Prof Greg Whyte OBE on removing the fear of failure.
Today's guest is Professor Greg Whyte OBE. Greg has trained, motivated and successfully coached celebrities on some remarkable challenges for Sport Relief Comic Relief and Children in Need. He supported David Walliams on his swim across the English Channel; Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and Davina McCall on her 506-mile ultra-triathlon.Greg is an Olympian who moved in to the application of science into elite sport. But his passion for sport is much wider and his latest work includes researching exercise benefits for those with cancer.He talks candidly about how he creates belief and how belief leads to commitment. And how we can change our brains!"Very little magic happens inside the comfort zone" - Greg talks about removing the fear of failure.The Be Braver Podcast is presented by Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry.Annie is a former international triathlete and world champion. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. She left school and education at the age of 15 after a family breakdown and that's led to a life of self-improvement.She had a transition from party-girl to a life with purpose after being robbed at knife point. She talks candidly about how she has redefined herself several times.Josie Perry's life first changed when she failed in her A levels which ended her plans to go and study law at a top university. She worked in journalism and communications before becoming passionate about performance psychology which led to a complete career change.So what's your purpose? What's your why? How can we help you on your journey?Thanks for listening!The Be Braver Podcast - because life is not a dress rehearsal. Insta: @bebraverpod
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S1 Ep1: How to be braver - introducing Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry
Welcome to the first episode of The Be Braver Podcast - where experts and guests come together to give their stories and tips for taking on big changes, big changes and learning new skills. We'll hear from amazing people who've dared to be braver.In this episode presenters Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry talk about the changes they've made in their lives.Annie is a former international triathlete and world champion. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. She left school and education at the age of 15 after a family breakdown and that's led to a life of self-improvement.She had a transition from party-girl to a life with purpose after being robbed at knife point. She talks candidly about how she has redefined herself several times.Josie Perry's life first changed when she failed in her A levels which ended her plans to go and study law at a top university. She worked in journalism and communications before becoming passionate about performance psychology which led to a complete career change.So what's your purpose? What's your why? How can we help you on your journey?Thanks for listening!The Be Braver Podcast - because life is not a dress rehearsal. Insta: @bebraverpod
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Coming soon - The Be Braver Podcast.
Coming soon - it's the Be Braver Podcast.We'll be hearing from people who've found the courage to step outside their comfort zones to chase really challenging goals.Let us introduce ourselves, we're Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie was a party girl who took up exercise and ended up being an international triathlete. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. Josie switched from communications to chartered Sports Psychologist and author.Insta: bebraverpod
The Be Braver Podcast brings experts and guests together to tell the stories of those who have found the courage to step outside their comfort zone and chase big seemingly unrealistic goals. So if you've ever thought about changing careers, learning a new skill or language, climbing a mountain or doing an extreme sporting challenge then sit tight and hear from those who've achieved those dreams. After all, Life is not a dress rehearsal.
The hosts are Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie went from party girl to international triathletes. She's a former world number one turned broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Dr Josephine(Josie) Perry is a former Communications Director who's become a Chartered Sport Psychologist and author and often found on the gymnastic's air track trying to master handsprings.
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