Giles puts a range of world leading coaches, athletes and performers through their paces - trying to understand how they got to be as good as they did and using them to figure out how he (and we) might be the best we can be too.
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Dr. Dave Alred gives Giles a 30 minute clinic on how to survive and thrive when you're feeling under pressure.
One of England's most decorated footballers shares her unique insight into the world of women's football and the future of women in sport.
Mark Ellison knows food. Do you? Before you pop that next multivitamin, listen to the nutritionist who advises Anthony Joshua and Man Utd.
Dean Ryan; the ex-England International player, Premiership Coach and SKY pundit is now the RFU's Head of International Performance tasked with developing the next generation of players capable of lifting a World Cup. In this candid interview he discusses life in the army, the transition to professional rugby, life as a coach and the philosophies he has forged around individual and team performance.
We all eat. And we all have our relationship with food. What we eat, how much we eat and when we eat shapes our days and ultimately ourselves. Mark Ellison (although he wouldn't describe himself like this) is the ultimate food relationship counsellor. The nutritionist whose clients include Manchester United and Anthony Joshua.
Coach Me Better: For those on the inside of sport, softly spoken and unassuming, Gordon Lord is considered as one of the most influential coach educators on the planet. Here, in a rare interview, he shares with Giles some of the experiences and relationships that have helped shape his philosophy.
UK Squash No.1 and 2013 World Champion Laura Massaro, renowned for her brand of physical and mental toughness opens up about the challenges of making it to and staying at the top of her sport. She discusses her drive, discipline and clarity of vision and her steps to creating a competitive advantage that required sacrifice in her personal and professional life.
He helped Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill from young hopeful to Olympic Gold. In the process be transformed himself from a Job Centre adviser to world class coach, put together an unrivalled support team and refused to bend to Governing Body instruction when he felt it wasn't in his athletes' best interest. In this interview with Giles he talks openly about his views on what is wrong at the heart of sport in the UK.
Giles quizzes Dr. Dave Alred MBE, one of the world's best coaches and a man labelled 'a genius' by rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson, about how to perform under pressure, the importance of facing your fears and why Pantomimes can change your life.
After saying goodbye to Jessica Ennis-Hill after the Rio Olympics Toni reflects on his coaching life to date and the challenges of reframing himself and his own career. When it comes to athletic prowess and succeeding at life in general Toni has developed a direct, uncompromising approach blended with a unique light touch. You'll laugh whilst you learn.
In this episode of the Dair Podcast, Giles is joined by Rugby League legend Denis Betts looking back on his career and forward to the 2017 World Cup. Denis shares some of his experiences and philosophies developed from 30 years in elite sport. Don't forget to subscribe to the show.
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