Podcasts about Physical training instructor

In this episode Laura meets with Captain Stephen Worsley who is a Deputy senior nursing officer at Defence Primary Healthcare in the Army. Stephen discusses why he decided to train as a nurse and the reason he chose Primary health care as a speciality. Stephen gives advice to anyone interested in Primary Health care and he discusses his experience studying for a Post graduate certificate in Unscheduled Primary Health care. He talks about how he joined the army and gives any advice for anyone interested in joining the military. He discusses the opportunities he has had whilst being the in the Army and how the Army has enabled him to develop outside of Nursing, including becoming a Physical Training Instructor. Stephen has just completed the Negotiated Learning module in order to top up to BSc Hons Nursing practice development and gives advice for anyone wishing to complete any post graduate study. Stephen is currently a deputy senior nursing officer and he talks about his role. Stephen shares advice for anyone who is a student nurse or a newly qualified nurse. He shares his career goals and aims for the future. For further information please follow:X = @DMS_MilMedLinkedin = Defence Medical ServicesInsta = @StrategicCommandUK armed forcesYou can browse regular and reservist roles here:Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing ServiceQueen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing CorpsPrincess Mary's RAF Nursing ServiceCivil ServiceThe MOD employs civilians in clinical and other relevant business and technical roles:Civil Service JobsFlexible Resource Pool (Bank)

In the second special celebrity episode of Why Care? I am joined by the multi-talented, Double Olympic Champion, Dame Kelly Holmes. We dive deeper into her  journey of self-discovery, personal experiences, and traumas, which she explores in her powerful memoir Unique. Kelly shares her emotional backstory in which she concealed her true identity and sexuality from the public and lived in fear for most of her life. We discuss the discriminatory military laws and systemic mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the British army, as well as the mental health impact. As a world-class athlete, Kelly opens up about the pressure to hide her sexuality, and how she overcame her fears and revealed her authentic self publicly. Kelly then shares her experiences attending a Pride event, becoming part of a supportive community, and about her LGBTQ+ advocacy work. At 18, Kelly pursued her dream to be an HGV driver and Physical Training Instructor in the British Army. In 1998, she was awarded a MBE for her services to the British Army and in 2018 became the first individual to be appointed Honorary Colonel to a regular unit. Meanwhile, Kelly also pursued her Olympic dream and was catapulted to fame in 2004 at the Athens Olympic Games for being the first woman ever in Great Britain to win two gold medals at the same games. She continued to raise the bar as an Olympic, Commonwealth, and European champion, achieving seven Gold, eight Silver, and four Bronze medals. She also won BBC Sports Personality of the Year and European Athlete of the Year. During the episode, Kelly shares her experiences of concealing her true identity and the fear she faced in revealing her sexuality to the public. She highlights the importance of education, understanding, acceptance, and authenticity regarding LGBTQ+ issues and the need to normalise attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community. As Kelly recounts her extraordinary life story, she uncovers her experiences in the military, the traumatic military raids, and discriminatory laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. She then exposes the wider systemic discrimination in the military and the psychological traumas and mental health issues it caused, which she explored in her ITV documentary, Kelly Holmes: Being Me. As she developed her public persona as an international Olympic champion and world-class athlete, Kelly opens up about her fear of not being accepted for her sexuality and her anxiety about how this could impact her achievements. As she juggled her dual identity, she used defensive methods and was careful about how she projected herself to avoid judgment. Kelly then went on a journey of self-discovery, and at the age of 50, she finally accepted herself and came out about her sexuality. She embraced her true identity publicly the 2022 London Pride event, which was a powerful moment for her. Kelly acknowledges the pressures, challenges, and complexities of the coming out process, and uses her platform as an opportunity to combat stereotypes and to be an advocate for change. As a motivational speaker, Kelly shares how she connects with and inspires people through her personal experiences, but realises that her sexuality is just one aspect of her life. Now she has found happiness and inner peace, she focuses on her work and achievements and recognises the freedom of living authentically in a world where she can be proud to be herself, without the need for validation. Links: Dame Kelly Holmes can be found on: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook For more information about Dame Kelly Holmes, visit:  http://kellyholmes.co.uk/  Dame Kelly Holmes' charity: https://www.damekellyholmestrust.org/ Purchase your copy of my book: Beyond Discomfort: Why inclusive leadership is so hard (and what you can do about it)

Kadi Sonntag is a Sergeant in the Military as a Physical Training Instructor. A recovering high achiever - who sets extraordinarily high standards for her self - Kadi she shares her journey from burnout to Freedom & starting her own Wellness business. She shows us how you can still be an achiever, set high standards for life AND be present, peaceful & powerful. If you are a woman who wants more from life and struggles to find the balance tune in to hear this ray of sunshine wisdom to get sustainable & practical processes to being powerfully productive while supporting your health & wellness. Say Hi to me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diane's Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diane's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Those2Sisters Time2Shine Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jeannette is interviewed by Lucy Ingram of the Riding High Movement, and shares her journey from starting out as a government economist to becoming her own boss. Jeannette discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship, including the shock of having to manage everything on her own and the need for structure and discipline. The interview is a set of inspiring lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to make a bold career change and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a clear purpose and knowing why you do what you do is crucial for staying motivated and focused. It helps you navigate challenges and make decisions aligned with your values and goals. Surrounding yourself with talented individuals who share your vision and values is key to success. Great teams are essential for achieving your goals and driving your business forward. Always prioritise the needs and satisfaction of your customers. Stay connected to them, understand their wants and needs, and make decisions that align with providing the best possible experience for them. Challenges and failures are opportunities for growth and learning. Embrace them as part of the journey and use them to improve and evolve. Don't be afraid to take risks and learn from your mistakes. BEST MOMENTS "You're only ever as good as the people around you. Smart leaders recognise they don't have to know everything, but they have to bring amazing people on the journey with them." "The irony is that the freedom and choice you seek as an entrepreneur can be overwhelming. Going from having all the resources to just you, your phone, and your laptop can be scary." "If it's not in my diary, it's just not going to happen. I have to be super disciplined with my time and schedule to manage three businesses and a podcast." "We made a big decision to relocate and invest in property, but it didn't go as planned. Instead of sitting and moaning, we up-sticked again and moved to a new location." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     The Riding High Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theridinghighmovement/?notif_id=1686237173827844¬if_t=group_r2j_approved&ref=notif ABOUT THE GUEST Lucy Ingram Lucy Ingram is a proud Military Veteran, business owner and mindset enthusiast. During a diverse 21 year career in the Royal Navy, Lucy has served all over the world including Iraq, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe, and has achieved a variety of accolades through many years of competitive military snowboarding at the highest level. During her 10 years as a Physical Training Instructor she learned how fitness and wellbeing drives success and how dedication to a goal can lead to awesome results. Lucy later trained to become an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor and was privileged to work at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. It was in this role she learned the value of a growth mindset, both through educational development and being inspired daily by the strength of the patients she rehabilitated back from catastrophic injuries.  Lucy left the Royal Navy in 2022 to become a full-time property developer and business entrepreneur. Lucy's experiences during her military career have enabled her to cultivate the techniques of building a bulletproof mindset including the power of resilience and personal growth; this has been pivotal in growing multiple businesses and a seven-figure portfolio. Having a competitive spirit and a drive to succeed has always come naturally to her; this something she tries to incorporate into her life and business. Lucy is now on a mission to lift entrepreneurs, find their edge and realise their untapped potential. Through embracing the core values of RIDE, Lucy will demonstrate how others can achieve high performance in their business and personal lives. Her mantra - ‘enjoy the ride' – encompasses both her business values and her lust for life, travel and adventures, which she hopes to inspire in her clients. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfootThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Experiencing burnout can be horrendous and is unique for everyone, yet there are many similarities when it comes to overcoming it.  If you want to discover: How to cope in high-stress environments  What burnout can look like and how to navigate it How to navigate stress when you're ambitious and driven How self-esteem is linked to stress and burnout The difference between passion based obsession and fear based obsession What it means to ‘be happy' How to adapt to better wellbeing Meet today's podcast guest, Mike Jones. Mike Jones is the founder of Better Happy, he's a former intelligence analyst and Physical Training Instructor for the British military, completed two tours of Afghanistan attached to the Special Boat Service. He also spent two years living in monasteries in Nepal and Thailand. After experiencing burnout in his first business, he founded Better Happy to help businesses and their leadership teams create healthy, high performance cultures.  This is the kind of episode you'll want to listen to twice as shares his experience and expertise in preventing burnout, improving happiness and wellbeing.  Enjoy! Be sure to follow Mikes work: Website: www.betterhappy.co.uk Gift: Cadence Calender Gift Much love and wellness,  Charlotte and Jonathan www.thewellnesstheory.com P.S.  Would you like to stress-less and thrive more in all areas of life? Take the Free Stress-Less Scorecard and find out how.  Answer 16 questions in less than 2 minutes to get personalised results. The scorecard will assess: Your day to day stress-management,  How your body is coping with stress Identify the core of where your stress is stemming from   It's designed for high-performers who are looking to get a clear picture of how to optimise their wellbeing and nip unhealthy stress in the bud once and for all. Here's the link you'll need >> https://www.thewellnesstheory.com/stress-less-scorecard

This podcast has created a breakthrough for Gosford Police investigating the discovery of a blackened human jaw bone on Umina Beach in 2020. There's a twist, the mandible is much older than first thought, recalling a tragic day in 1940, forgotten by all but the young victim's family. We meet Physical Training Instructor, Acting Sergeant Henry Hurly, at the NSW Police Academy. He's putting the pressure on Class 357 in the gym, and they are discovering their resilience and determination.  This podcast is sponsored by Police Bank All Police Bank products mentioned in the podcast are subject to terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria. For terms and conditions, please visit www.policebank.com.au/police-bank-inside-nsw-police-force-podcast .  © 2023 Police Bank Ltd. ABN 95 087 650 799. AFSL/Australian Credit Licence No. 240018 University Certificate in Workforce Essentials - Study (csu.edu.au) Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F. Visit csu.edu.au  If you have any information for police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Crime can also be reported online – search for the NSW Police Force Community Portal. Considering becoming a cop? Find out more at www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week til we pack our bags & head up to Therapy Expo 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, November 23rd & 24th. The STA has proudly been a part of Therapy Expo every year since its launch in 2013 at Manchester Central. In 2016, when Therapy Expo moved to the NEC Birmingham, the STA followed, with a clear mission of supporting its members and helping raise standards within the industry. This year, like last year, we bring you our dedicated 'STA Open Theatre', offering you two full days of quality speakers. Over the nine years of Therapy Expo, speakers have come and gone, but one that has stood the test of time and will be once again both chairing and presenting this year is Mike James 'The Endurance Physio'. Mike holds a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and Bachelors degrees in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science. He is a former military Physical Training Instructor who has spent over 20 years working with novice to elite endurance athletes. He has a long career as an endurance athlete completing over 100 marathons and ultra-marathons, 14 Ironman Triathlon and many other ultra-distance events. He is Director of The Endurance Physio, providing treatment to athletes and education for clinicians working with endurance athletes.  In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we chat with Mike about his extensive career and how over the years he has modified his working practice to suit the time at hand. Mike gives some excellent advice on how soft tissue therapists can be successful in giving their career longevity, and stay up to date with modern practice. Mike also tells about his presentations at this year's Therapy Expo, all in Theatre B: Wednesday 09:55– 10:25: 'Supercharging your subjective: how to avoid the biggest mistakes we all make at the start of an assessment.' Thursday 10:35– 11:05: 'Making the other 167 hours matter: why it's so important to influence what they do when they aren't in clinic and how to do it.' Thursday 14:10– 14:40: 'Give less but do more!: the only three exercise progressions you'll ever need for any exercise.' Useful Links: DONATE TO Matt's Pushup Challenge for CANCER UK: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/matts-100-push-ups-giving-page-81 Mike James Instagram: @the_endurance_physio  Mike James Facebook: @theendurancePT  Mike James Twitter: @theendurancePT Therapy Expo Website STA Website Our sincere thanks to Mike James for giving up his time to be a guest on the show. Remember, Mike will be presenting in Theatre B at Therapy Expo on the Wednesday 09:55– 10:25 'Supercharging your subjective: how to avoid the biggest mistakes we all make at the start of an assessment' and on the Thursday 10:35– 11:05 'Making the other 167 hours matter: why it's so important to influence what they do when they aren't in clinic and how to do it.' and 14:10– 14:40 'Give less but do more!: the only three exercise progressions you'll ever need for any exercise.' Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

Dame Kelly Holmes MBE is one of the most respected and recognisable athletes the UK has ever produced. Many will remember when she triumphed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens to bring home two gold medals, and scenes of sheer joy following her incredible achievement. Kelly has won an array of medals during her sporting career, making her an Olympic, Commonwealth and European Champion and she continues to hold British records in the 800m and 1000m. Undoubtedly, to reach such sporting heights Kelly needed to have a great deal of determination and discipline. In many ways, that discipline came from her military career, when she joined the British Army aged 18. Whilst serving, she became a HGV driver and then a Physical Training Instructor and in 1998 she was awarded an MBE for her services to the British Army. It was in 2018 that she was made Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps. Despite all her sporting and military success though, Kelly was having to hide a very important part of her life. Before the year 2000, LGBTQ+ people were banned from serving in the British Armed Forces - a rule that existed even after homosexuality had been decriminalised in the UK in 1967. Those who were found out or assumed to be LGBTQ+ in the military, were ‘discharged with disgrace', losing all their medals and their pension. Living in fear that someone might find out that she's a gay woman, Kelly kept part of her life secret and only her closest friends and family knew her story. However this year, Kelly decided to let the world in. In a documentary on ITV called Kelly Holmes: Being Me, Kelly came out and discussed her struggle in telling people about who she is and her deep concerns about being found out in the military. Now she is working tirelessly to support ex-service people who may have been discharged from the military, just because they're LGBTQ+. The UK Government is currently gathering evidence from people who may have served up until 2000, for the LGBT Veterans Independent Review. The aim is for the government to understand, acknowledge and, where appropriate, address the impact the ban has had on veterans today, which Kelly is a massive champion of.Following her documentary, the ITV Embrace, Pride, and Women's Network came together to chat with Kelly about her story and how she has become so much more aware of her own intersectionality. The event which was held early in October, was also a celebration of Black History Month and a chance to find out how race has impacted on Kelly's life as well. The talk was also recorded as an episode for the ITV Pridecast and alongside Liam McConkey to host it was Simmone Gardiner, from the Women's Network and Sonny Hanley from the Embrace Network. Kelly Holmes's documentary, Kelly Holmes: Being Me, is still available to watch on the ITV Hub. More information on the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, can be found on the UK Government website.

Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit - Chatting W/ PTs. This week we are joined by Shannon Cruikshank. She is currently serving with the Royal Engineers in the British Army but is being used a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at a Royal Engineers training establishment (essentially delivering PT to recruits) She's wanted to be a PTI for a long time but as we explore her journey it's clear it wasn't an easy ride. A battle with mental health and alcohol, a change of cap badge and a constant battle to operate in a male dominated environment, Shannon finally got her 'crossed swords' and qualified as an Army PTI.  We of course start with establishing her top 3 gym peeves ranking them using our coveted super exclusive ranking scale. We then finish with secret questions...This was pretty wild as in Bills wisdom he asked you lot on Instagram 'without any context what would you ask this week's guest'. Great fun.   More From Us Want more great content from us? Check out our membership platform Patreon where we offer a wide range of bonuses to members ranging from access to live specials to 1-1 health-boosting chats with Bill & Tom. There are loads of extras to be had so check it out and hopefully, we'll be speaking with you on the discord server soon!   Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team - Train Primal   Cannonball Coffee. Great tasting and super powerful which WILL give you a boost in the gym. We spoke to Cannonball Coffee on a previous podcast and you can listen to that here to see why we are such fans. So if you want to support us in some small way and get some great coffee head to cannonballcoffee.co.uk and use code PRIMAL10 for 10% off any order.   New to the show? Head back to the very first episode of the podcast  "Let's Chat, Covid & Fitness" where we give an introduction to who we are and talk about the current state of ourselves and the fitness industry during the covid pandemic.    Find us on Instagram @chatshitgetfitpodcast @bill_trainprimal @coachtomreardon     

Today is such a powerful episode, it was an honour to take this journey with Matt Elliott. A former Soldier and Physical Training Instructor, Matt had a successful career in the British Army. After leaving his position in the Army, he continued to work within health and fitness, taking various trainer roles within the David Lloyd Leisure Group, before being headhunted by Adidas to work as a Global Fitness Ambassador for their Fitness Academy. In 2011 Matt decided to take on a new challenge and thanks to his hard work, commitment, and natural flair for the role, he managed to become one of the top 1-2% in a global Network Marketing company, within just 18 months. A true achievement that reflects his abilities and his attitude. Bringing together his extensive portfolio of skills, experiences, and contacts, Matt now spends his time looking after a loyal client base, helping them to develop their businesses & achieve their goals. Matt is an active member of the business community, running business-networking events that allow like-minded entrepreneurs and business-focused individuals to connect and collaborate. He's also currently building a diverse investment portfolio within property, digital & stock market -and most recently purchasing the Miss Great Britain brand alongside his partner Saffron, a former winner.

Ben Turner is a real-life man of the mountains. Since starting his outdoor career as a Physical Training Instructor in the Army, Ben's been passionate about physical fitness and exploring the world's extreme mountain environments.As well as winning international military competitions, he has led mountaineering expeditions in remote and dangerous places including South Africa and the Himalayas. Ben has also completed a series of impressive endurance challenges including a 3373-kilometer solo bikepacking trip around Iceland and 16 marathons in 16 days in all 16 National Parks in the UK. During his travels, he developed a keen interest in exploring the limits of what the human body can do. The most important lesson Ben learned is that exercise should be a celebration of what the body can do, and he set out to learn how to adapt the body to not only become adventure-ready and expedition fit but fit for life.Now a Level 4 Personal Trainer and MNU Certified Evidence-Based Nutritionist, Ben is on a mission to change the way fitness and nutrition are taught. We dig into the juicy deets and how you can transform your own fitness, prepare for adventure and get fit for life, just by starting from where you are.Be prepared to be inspired to up your game!

Dean Fechner is a tough human.  From a first career as an Air Force Physical Training Instructor, through subsequent work in law enforcement in places ranging from the Australian Parliament House to the battlefields of Southern Iraq, he has demonstrated an incredible amount of character and resilience.  But his toughest challenge came not in uniform, but on the operating table.  In this episode, Dean chats with Ben and Tim about how he built his resilience and how it was tested through the medical challenges that he has faced – and how he is now using the lessons that he has learnt through his life to help other people.    04:22       Dean's background – joining the military, training as a sparky and then – becoming a Physical Training Instructor! 06:42       Secrets of the ADF Physical Training Instructor course – is it more than just learning how to shave your legs?! 10:00       Working as a PTI at the Australian Defence Force Academy 11:40       Leaving the Air Force and becoming one of the pioneers in the personal training industry 12:00       …and into the police force – a lifelong ambition 13:45       What are the differences between police and Defence Force training? 15:00       Balancing the competing requirements of policing – the ‘three block war' concept 17:53       Transitioning into security roles within Courts and Parliament 19:45       Into Southern Iraq and a training role in their National Police Academy 23:50       What did a normal day in Iraq look like? 25:45       Did Dean feel he was making a difference in Iraq? 28:40       Dealing with the stressors of life in a combat zone 31:00       Over and above the meaning of the work, how important was the money? 33:00       Work after Iraq 36:00       Unexplained health issues, culminating in the identification of a massive heart blockage 38:00       ‘The Widowmaker' – a medical diagnosis you don't want to receive 40:10       Bouncing back – physically and mentally 43:20       How did Dean keep going through it all? Mental and physical strategies 46:25       But then things started to plateau – and the headaches began… 47:40       …which were then diagnosed as a brain tumour 50:10       The importance of hope 51:00       Breathing, meditation – and studying psychology 58:00       Breathing techniques, including from Brian MacKenzie and Andrew Huberman 1:01:30    The value of Stoicism 1:03:25    Where to from here?   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links Dean's current work includes his role with Front and Centre, who provide bespoke solutions and support in the areas Sales Training, Leadership Training, Client Experience, Presentation Skills and more.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Ben Wadham is a Royal Marine Commando veteran, Physical Training Instructor and coach. We discuss his journey into the military, the true cost of war, training elite tactical athletes, transitioning out, his mental health road, refinding purpose, the healing power of community, altruism and so much more.

This week's NAAFI Break we speak to 3 Former RAF PTI's who have all moved into the Leadership and Development arena, with great success. Each one has a different niche, but all were cut from the same cloth. The Military is great at developing people and leadership skills, so it's hardly surprising that some can move seamlessly into delivering this after leaving the uniform behind.www.pro-noctis.comwww.gs-fresh.comwww.LinkedIn.com/in/jon-pulford-12b7ab11

In today's episode, George and Matt get the opportunity to chat with longtime SOFLETE friend, Noël Brand. Noël is a 14 year veteran of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, where he served as both a Medic SF and Physical Training Instructor. This gave him a fantastic first-hand perspective on the preparation required to build successful tactical professionals, an opportunity he capitalized upon, as he transitioned back into civilian life. He's now co-founder of Breda Strength and Conditioning, with his wife Sanne; where, for a decade, they've put this knowledge and experience into practice through running the region's premier training facility. Whilst they cater to a wide range of clients, from grandmothers to professional athletes, they specialize in preparing aspiring tactical professionals for the rigors of military selection. With a 90% success rate for individuals passing some of the toughest and most grueling selection courses around, Noël and Sanne must be something right! Listen in as George and Matt get the inside scoop on the philosophies and methods that continue to make Breda Strength and Conditioning “Built To Last”. Please see below for links to the resources that the gents mention during the podcast. - Breda S&C (https://bredasc.com/) - Noël's Linktree (https://linktr.ee/brand.sc) & IG (https://www.instagram.com/brand.sc/?hl=en) - Mike Boye's Bilateral Deficit article (https://www.strengthcoach.com/public/Unilateral-Training-and-the-Bilateral-Deficit.cfm) - ‘Mind of a Champion' by Dr. R Campbell (https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Champion-starts-your-Mindset/dp/0692917136) - ‘New Functional Training For Sports' by Mike Boyle (https://us.humankinetics.com/products/new-functional-training-for-sports-2nd-edition) - ‘Functional Training Anatomy' by Kevin Carr (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/functional-training-anatomy-kevin-carr/1137453334) - ‘Coaching Rules' by Brendon Rearick (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931046255/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=1931046255&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=52c451b1209535a610b546bb6bb8d8a4&tag=moveasmedi08-20)

Trev is currently a Full Time Reservist within the Royal Air Force. He is currently a Squadron Leader Training Officer and has undertaken various roles within the Royal Air Force since joining in 1985; these roles include being a Physical Training Instructor and Physical Education Officer. He has undertaken posts such as Officer Commanding Force Development Training Centre Fairbourne, where he was responsible for Adventurous (Outdoor) Personal Development Training of all Royal Air Forces basic entry students. In 2015, he was fortunate to be posted back to the Royal Air Force School of Physical Training as Officer Commanding; a privilege as an ex Physical Training Instructor. Since joining in 1985, he has represented the Royal Air Force Swimming Association competitively against the Royal Navy and the Army in the annual Inter-Service Competition without missing a single year. Whilst focusing during his early years within the Royal Air Force Swimming Team on pool-based swimming and water polo competitions, he found that he was extremely successful within the open water discipline of swimming. As an open water swimmer, he managed to successfully complete swims such as: the English Channel as a solo - recording the fastest swim of 1992, completing eight English Channel relays including a World Record (the only team to swim from Belgium to England) and finally, a solo swim around Manhattan Island, New York in 2000 - in doing so becoming the first British serviceman to complete both the English Channel and Manhattan Island swims Whilst focusing on the physical development of personnel during his early career, is he now focusing on the cognitive domain, gaining a bachelors in Post Compulsory Education and a masters in Education. He has also gained post graduate certificates in Strategic Leadership and Change Management and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education focusing on mentoring within the Royal Air Force. He is currently a member and research volunteer for the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, is one of the founders of the Armed Forces and Veterans Specialist Interest Group and is the first international student to be accepted onto the Military Mentors eMMissary programme in the United States. Basic format – 20 minutes to help you on your leadership journey PLEASE ENJOY Make sure you follow/subscribe to my social media platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopmentuk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-waddington-1882b4aa/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_waddington/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipWhatsonyourmind Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? See you next week…..

Welcome to the NAAFI Break podcast which shines a light on the transition from the military by our Veteranfamily. We look to highlight the second career success and increase the understanding, of what our skills and value our service personnel can bring to the next step in their post service career.Each week we take a different view of the transition, this week we turn our attention to gaining some insight into the way military training has changed over the recent decades. This week we look at a specific trade in the RAF, the role of a Physical Training Instructor through the eyes of the Staff Instructor at the School of Physical Training.I am joined by past Staff, Graham Hughes, Robert Quantock, John Weedon, Gareth Davies, Matt Wilkinson to discuss what's changed and what hasn't in the past 50 years of PTI trade training.There is a bonus episode which interviews PTIs from each of the Specialist roles that PTIs can advance to during their career in the Service.please share the podcast to anyone with a Service connection.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. There are many aspects to the transition process and we have started by focussing on those who served and their personal journey.Now we are in Series 2 highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Mark Lane an 'Above Average Joe' and the journey  that took him on a 37  year long service career and is now helping Veterans through his work with Active Plus in the charity sector. In his own words, he didn't plan the transition as well as he could, his honesty is clear, but he has used the opportunity that presented itself to find a fulfilling and rewarding  purpose. Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. There are many aspects to the transition process and we have started by focussing on those who served and their personal journey.As we continue Series 1, highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Jon Reynolds an 'Above Average Joe' and the journey  that took him from a 10 yr old with dreams to be an Army Officer with a red beret and his parachute wings, to a passionate Entrepreneur who is inspiring the next generation through active gaming.He has found a role that, in his words ‘doesn't feel like work' and represents a non traditional post military direction. The legacy of his Army career, has given him the personal mindset to tread a different path.Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. There are many aspects to the transition process and we have started by focussing on those who served and their personal journey.As we continue Series 1, highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Richard Gammage an 'Above Average Joe' and the journey  that took him from a chance conversation at an Athletics meeting to a 27 year long service career and now helping Veterans through his work with Stoll Foundation in the charity sector.Richard is a high performing guy, still pushing himself and striving for more, with an enthusiasm that has not diminished over time. If you can hang on to his coat tails, you will go far(&fast)!Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. There are many aspects to the transition process and we have started by focussing on those who served and their personal journey.As we continue Series 1, highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Jon James an 'Above Average Joe' and the journey  that took him from almost failing Recruit  Training due to injury, to dealing with tragedy and how it shaped his future choices.In the time I have know Jon, he has always been selfless and willing to answer the call for help from anywhere. He continues to 'give back' through his support of the Scottys Little Soldiers charity.  I hope you enjoy both episodes of his transition story.Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. There are many aspects to the transition process and we have started by focussing on those who served and their personal journey.As we continue Series 1, highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Jon James an 'Above Average Joe' and the journey  that took him from almost failing Recruit  Training due to injury, to dealing with tragedy and how it shaped his future choices.In the time I have know Jon, he has always been selfless and willing to answer the call for help from anywhere. He continues to 'give back' through his support of the Scottys Little Soldiers charity.  I hope you enjoy both episodes of his transition story.Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to shine a light on the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. I enjoyed my time served and truly beleive it shaped the person I am now and how I work. What I wasn't prepared for was the how much I had to prove mysefl all over again in a new environment. Every day is a school day!In  Series 1, I am focussing on the skills and traits of our Veterans.  I want to introduce you to  'Above Average Joes'. What is clear is that there is not one way to transition!Subscribe to the Podcast (in all the usual places) and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan a 15 year RAF Veteran who served as a Physical Training Instructor from the mid 80's. I have launched the pod to bring aspects of the transition process from the Military and some of the people who have made that transition work for them. As we continue Series 1, highlighting the skills and traits of our Veterans, I want to introduce you to Dean Gray. He is what I call an 'Above Average Joe' and his journey takes him from 17yr old Recruit to IT Project Manager working with Blue Chip Companies.What I loved about Dean's story was the length he would go to secure the job, (normalised in his mind by going the extra mile through his military career). His personal discipline and resilience has stayed with him from his RAF Regiment 2 Squadron days.Subscribe to the Podcast and get notified of every new episode.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan,an RAF Veteran who served for 15 yrs as a Physical Training Instructor and now works as a Consultant in the Health and Fitness sector. My transition from the Military was varied, and fruitful, but also with a lot of learning along the way. The toughest part was proving myself all over again and being able to promote myself to others, even now it's not natural to me . I hope this podcast shares some insights into the transition process for others and showcases what our Veteran family can offer.So grab a brew and hear about  the 'Above Average Joe's' who have succesfully transitioned from a  military to a successful second career.  Hear their story, the insights, inspiration and humour that has made them successful.In this episode meet Alan Knell, following 9 years in the Royal Navy, Alan in his own words,  didn't have a clear direction for the next chapter of his career, so took what was on offer initially. However,  a desire to give back to the Armed Forces saw him volunteer to be a Co-ordinator for the Poppy Appeal in his area. That was the catalyst for a new and fulfilling path, that today, finds him working for the Firefighters Charity. His story and the work he is doing now, is so important that I have given him a refill on his NAAFI break brew. I hope you can find time to hear both episodes and recognise that success comes in many forms. Please help the Veteran Community and spread the word

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan,an RAF Veteran who served for 15 yrs as a Physical Training Instructor and now works as a Consultant in the Health and Fitness sector. My transition from the Military was varied, and fruitful, but also with a lot of learning along the way. The toughest part was proving myself all over again and being able to promote myself to others, even now it's not natural to me . I hope this podcast shares some insights into the transition process for others and showcases what our Veteran family can offer.So grab a brew and hear about  the 'Above Average Joe's' who have succesfully transitioned from a  military to a successful second career.  Hear their story, the insights, inspiration and humour that has made them successful.In this episode meet Alan Knell, following 9 years in the Royal Navy, Alan in his own words,  didn't have a clear direction jpr the next chapter of his career, so took what was on offer initially. However,  a desire to give back to the Armed Forces saw him volunteer to be a Co-ordinator for the Poppy Appeal in his area. That was the catalyst for a new and fulfilling path, that today, finds him working for the Firefighters Charity. His story and the work he is doing now, is so important that I have given him a refill on his NAAFI break brew. I hope you can find time to hear both episodes and recognise that success comes in many forms. Please help the Veteran Community and spread the word

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan,an RAF Veteran who served for 15 yrs as a Physical Training Instructor and now works as a Consultant in the Health and Fitness sector. My transition from the Military was varied, and fruitful, but also with a lot of learning along the way. The toughest part was proving myself all over again and being able to promote myself to others, even now it's not natural to me . I hope this podcast shares some insights into the transition process for others and showcases what our Veteran family can offer.So grab a brew and hear about 'Above Average Joe's' who have succesfully transitioned from a  military to a successful second career. Hear their story, the insights, insopiration and humour that has made them successful.In this episode meet Martin Longden - with over 30 years uniformed service as an ex RAF PTI and Police Officer, Martin now owns a successful sports clothing company Karuta Sportswear. A journey from a 16yr old in Pro football to Entrepreneur. Grab a brew and enjoy.Pleae help the Veteran Community and spread the word

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan,an RAF Veteran who served for 15 yrs as a Physical Training Instructor and now works as a Consultant in the Health and Fitness sector. My transition from the Military was varied, and fruitful, but also with a lot of learning along the way. The toughest part was proving myself all over again and being able to promote myself to others, even now it's not natural to me . I hope this podcast shares some insights into the transition process for others and showcases what our Veteran family can offer.   In this episode of NAAFI Break we talk to Andrew Rose who now runs the successful Apollo Sports Injury Clinic in Telford. A 22yr RAF Physical Training Instructor and Rehabilitation Specialist, he explains how he prepared for his transition and what he gained from his career that shaped his success.

I'm Dominic O'Sullivan, 15 years servied in the RAF as a Physical Training Instructor and Rehabilitation Specialist, I served in the UK and overseas, working within Recruit Training, Aircrew Training, Special Forces and supporting the base communities. I feel priviledged to have served and gained a huge amount in my time from teenage runaway to leaving at 32 yrs of age. Since leaving I have progressed from Fitness Club Management, to set up my own gyms,  to now providing expertise in Digital Implemention within the Fitness Industry. I Coach, Mentor and challenge people to make choices that help them be high achievers.I want to give back, via this podcast to the Veteran Community with insights, inspiration and good news from Military Veterans. NAAFI break will last as long a a hot brew, so easy to fit into the working day. Grab a brew and dive in.

Erak Simsson from Coach me slim talks to me about weight loss and sleep. Erak is a Weight Loss specialist and the creator of the Coach Me Slim and Trim programme®. Erak has successfully helped and advised thousands of women and men to transform the way they look, feel, and move for over 20 years. He believes that healthy weight loss and long-term maintenance has to be underpinned by the right mindset due to the constant noise and confusion of weight loss quick fixes and fad diets. Erak's holistic approach combines; mind-set, diet and exercise into a lifestyle solution which brings about natural weight loss improved body tone and better health in a non-stressful way. Before becoming a weight loss coach and trainer, Erak served in the British Army as a Physical Training Instructor. To learn more about Erak and his service visit: https://www.coachmeslimandtrim.com

A former Royal Marine Commando, Andrew has deployed on operations all over the world including Afghanistan and Anti-Piracy operations. Every deployment required the highest levels of physical fitness teamed with Courage, Determination and Fortitude.   As a Physical Training Instructor, Andrew has huge experience in the fitness industry, both working with civilians and military personnel. As a Royal Marine PTI he was responsible for training over 150 Royal Marine recruits from an average fitness level, to 8 months later being as fit as a professional athlete.   He is a fully qualified Sports Therapist and member of the Society of Sports Therapists. He specialises in musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation utilising Gait Analysis Sports Massage, Dry Needling and IASTM techniques. And most importantly he is a Telemark Skier. Commando Health & Fitness Website Andrew Tucker on Instagram Commando Health & Fitness Facebook   Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Josh on Instagram and Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube Freeheel Life on Instagram and Twitter Shop The Freeheel Life Telemark Shop    HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US Support our content by making a donation of your choice: PayPal.me/freeheellife CHECK OUT FREEHEELLIFE.COM Check out articles on TelemarkSkier.com Email Podcast@freeheellife.com  

Mike Chadwick began his career with the Parachute Regiment back in 2007 and has worked with both the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment and Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). During this time he deployed and led on multiple operations and overseas exercises before being selected to become the lead Physical Training Instructor at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick (ITC), gaining a full BSc (Hons) degree in Coaching. It was here that he was successfully selected as a Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor (RAPTCI) earning multiple awards and commendations including a GOC, announced alongside the Queens Birthday Honors list, 2019. In this episode Mike discusses: His career in the Parachute Regiment and his move to the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC). The development of Op Achilles, a programme to develop future paratroopers to cope with demands of selection in to the Parachute Regiment. The need to individualize training and earning the right to progress. The challenges of training 15 -17 year old soldiers and considerations for long term development. Barriers to implementing a strength based programme in a system accustomed to endurance and calisthenic based training. You can keep up to date with Mike on his social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also reach Mike through his website at www.Tactical-Athlete.co.uk Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

In this seventeenth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Dame Kelly Holmes, Double Olympic Games Gold Medallist.Double Olympic Champion Col. Dame Kelly Holmes MBE (mil) is one of the UK’s most popular athletes, respected throughout the world as a role model and an inspiration.Setting and still holding the British records in the 800m and 1000m, Kelly is an Olympic, Commonwealth and European champion that has achieved seven Gold, eight Silver and four Bronze medals throughout her career. This includes her double win in the 800m and 1500m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, becoming the first Briton in over 80 years to do so. After her Olympic success, she won BBC Sports Personality of the Year, European Athlete of the Year and was honoured with a Damehood from the Queen.Kelly was raised by her mum on a council estate in Kent. She attended the local secondary school where, due to the belief and support of her PE teacher, she pursued her talent at running. Ferried to race meetings up and down the country by her family, she knows the importance of having a supportive team.At 18, Kelly left professional running to pursue her first dream, to be in the British army. She became an HGV driver and then a Physical Training Instructor, before being awarded an MBE for services to the British Army in 1998. In 2018, Kelly was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps, marking her return to the army. The accolade was approved by Her Majesty the Queen, making it the first time an individual has been appointed Honorary Colonel to a regular unit.Kelly could never shift the dream of Olympic gold that she had since a child, but it was a very tough journey there. Her running career was overshadowed with repeated injury and disappointment. Recurring physical injuries contributed to periods of clinical depression and self-harm that continued to affect her just one year before her Olympic double win.Soon after this win, Kelly set up the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. The charity helps guide disadvantaged young people, getting their lives back on track by using world class athletes to engage, enable and empower, attitudes they need to fulfil a positive life. She encourages the same philosophy that she lives by, nothing is impossible.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org. For more information on Her Spirit go to www.herspirit.co.uk and sign up and download the Her Spirit app. It's FREE till the end of June 2020.

Mark Dobson is a navy veteran, firefighter and disaster response volunteer. As a Physical Training Instructor with the Royal Australian Navy, Mark was responsible for the company's morale, physical and mental health aboard HMAS Darwin during two deployments to the Persian Gulf in the first Gulf War of the early 1990s. He later held the same role aboard HMAS Jervis Bay in Somalia as part of the United Nations operation UNOSOM I. Mark is currently a Station Officer with Fire and Rescue NSW. Mark volunteers as a Disaster Team Response Manager for Disaster Relief Australia, which unites the skills and experiences of Australian Defence Force veterans with first responders to deploy emergency response teams around the globe rapidly. Head to www.ironsidecoffeeco.com.au to check out the new website. We now have an option for a subscription and are excited to announce The Endless Sabot. You can also book the Van, the Corporate Coffee Cart, or order an Ironside Wooden Flag. Podcast listeners can get free postage Australia Wide by entering the Code Word podcast at check-out. Check out the Ironside Coffee Youtube Channel. Please subscribe, share and like to spread the word.

On this episode I was joined by friend and former Sergeant and Physical Training Instructor for the Royal Marines Jamie Goss Jamie and I spoke about a number of things including his journey throughout the Royal Marines, his lessons along the way and transition into "Normal life" Jamie now runs a business called Commando Group Fitness in Bedford which is a group fitness class for people of all shapes and sizes where they can achieve their goals together. Jamie and I can be found on the below: Facebook: Jamie Goss - Commando Group Fitness - Dan Lester MMA - Fisticuffs_Podcast Instagram: commandogroupfitness - fisticuffs_podcast Youtube: DanLesterMMA Website: commandogroupfitness.com

ELEMENTAL HEALTH PODCAST Nick’s Instagram Nick’s Instagram Jeremy’s Instagram Jeremy’s Twitter My favorite concepts mentioned: The Ancestral Approach Food is Information Gang sociology Nick Quinton is a former Paratrooper and Physical Training Instructor in the British Army. As a Health Coach, Nick draws from his own experience and background to help people find a balance between career, health and life.Between his work, writings, and Elemental Health podcast, Nick Quinton is much more than a Health Coach - he thinks critically about the world, society, and what it means to live well. Recommended Non-Fiction Jim and Andyman has a great story and is an energetic listen. I hope you enjoy his perspective.

Are you coming to the 4th Annual NeuroEducation Conference? This year, the conference is taking place in Windsor, London, UK. Come and be inspired and find out more about Brain Friendly Learning. Go to https://nllconference.com to find out how to reserve your seat.Lee Campbell is going to be one of our fantastic speakers at the London 2020 Neurolanguage Learning Conference. He'll be delivering session "Stepping Forwards" and "Neurofitness". Those of you who have seen Lee speak before will know how knowledgeable he is.Sport and fitness have always been a part of Lee's life.His excellence on the sporting field translated into a career in fitness, when he joined the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Regiment (3rd Battalion – Para Troopers) and became an elite Physical Training Instructor, responsible for the physical training of soldiers.Drafted to play Australian Rules Football with the Sydney Swans, he went onto represent NSW at State level. For over 25 years, Lee has devoted himself to the health and fitness industry, providing training to a vast array of clients, including celebrities, Corporations and anyone wishing to improve their health and fitness. Lee offers his expertise to Australian and global communities, businesses and corporations, in building sustainable health and wellbeing programs for staff and the local community. These include: AusAID Australian Federal Police World Bank Group Global Oil & Gas CompaniesLee’s method of bringing training back to basics has had a lasting impact on everyone he trains; from the sporting elite to some of Australia’s most prestigious celebrities and businessmen and he is always inspired by the difference his training makes in the lives of his clients and communities.It’s this successful formula which keeps him in demand as he travels around Australia and overseas helping businesses integrate his training methods and passion for health into the lives of their employees.Connect with Lee on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejcampbellGo to the B.FIRM website for more information about Lee - http://bfirm.com.au/

Today on The Best Version of You podcast we are joined by Darren Hardy, a former British Army Officer and now the CEO of Fortitude Front . A leadership training company, which specialises in Mental Resilience. Darren Hardy was developed as a leader during his 15 years' Service in the British Army, where from joining as a Soldier in 2003, Darren stood out as a natural leader. As an athlete he became a Physical Training Instructor and it was from here he was selected to go through Officer training at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. On completion of the 44 week arduous leadership course, Darren received the Queen's Commission and, as an Officer, took his troops all over the world, developing himself and others in a leadership capacity - often in life threatening and extremely testing environments. At the age of 31 Darren's career was brought to an end through suffering physical and mental injuries during the Iraq war. His PTSD was dormant and came about totally unexpectedly whilst dealing with a severely burnt casualty on exercise in Canada. On the road to recovery Darren had to focus on becoming mentally resilient to match his physical prowess and it is the fusion of the two (mental and physical) that sets Darren's leadership apart – he went on to become a Gold Medallist and record breaker representing Team UK in the Warrior Games 2018 in the 100m and 200m sprint. As Darren was focusing on his own recovery he was troubled to learn of the 71 Veteran suicides in 2018. Although Darren recovered successfully, the system was failing so many. Why were so many being failed? Where was the system letting people down? Darren's research identified that where this challenge was faced by the British Military, there was a greater, shared challenge for corporate industries. Darren created Fortitude Front to fill these gaps. His desire to change lives in all industries came from his own personal experiences overcoming physical and mental injuries through multiple coping strategies. Darren is a widely celebrated expert in Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Mission Statement: To CHANGE negative organisational cultures surrounding mental health and INSPIRE others to speak out by DEVELOPING leaders and communication strategy with partners in industry. To contact Darren about his fantastic leadership training company contact him via his website - www.fortitudefront.com and follow him on social media for daily inspiration and guidance!

I'm so delighted to welcome my first ever OLYMPIC ATHLETE onto the podcast this week. And not just any Olympic athlete, but double-gold medal winner, Kelly Holmes, who also just so happens to be my first DAME on How To Fail too. Dame Kelly joins me to talk about how her single mother was pressurised to give Kelly up for adoption as a baby and how she refused to do so, teaching her daughter about what it is to be truly strong. We also discuss Kelly's 'failure' at school and how she joined the army at 16 but then failed her first Physical Training Instructor selection (I mean, who would fail Kelly Holmes? Come on, now. Have you seen the size of her biceps?) She also talks openly about coming second in the 1995 World Championships because of her spiralling anxiety and discusses her ongoing mental health issues, including her diagnosis with clinical depression, her grief over her mother's death and [TW] her experiences of self-harm. For me, Dame Kelly epitomises the kind of empowerment that comes from being open about your own vulnerabilities. Her strength is forged through her resilience. As she puts it: 'You train for the outcome.' I know I use the word a lot in the context of this podcast, but Dame Kelly truly is inspiring in the most profound ways. [Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions of self-harm] *  I am thrilled to be taking How To Fail on tour around the UK in October, sharing my failure manifesto with the help of some very special guests. These events are not recorded as podcasts so the only way to be there is to book tickets via www.faneproductions.com/howtofail *  The Sunday Times Top 5 bestselling book of the podcast, How To Fail: Everything I've Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day, is out now and is available here. * How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Chris Sharp and Naomi Mantin and sponsored by Teatulia. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com *  Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Kelly Holmes @damekellyholmes Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio Naomi Mantin @naomimantin Teatulia @TeatuliaUK    

Gregg Slater is head of education at Lift The Bar, a company providing education to fitness professionals. After completing his BSc in Sports and Exercise Science Gregg started out his professional life as a Physical Education Teacher before making the transition towards his passion for fitness as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Air Force for 10 years. In 2015 he took  up his role as Head of Education for Lift The Bar. Over this time Gregg has designed a number of acclaimed courses on a variety of topics, mentored trainers, consulted with gyms and runs regular educational seminars for personal trainers. In This Episode We Discuss “Dietary fatigue” The deficit-adherence model (dietary performance = deficit – fatigue) Balancing diet sustainability, rate of progress and adherence How previous experiences with diets shoudl be taken into account Transitioning from a period of dieting to a period of weight maintenance Dietary autoregulation SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode287/

Sport and fitness have always been a part of Lee Campbell’s life. His excellence on the sporting field translated into a career in fitness, when he joined the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Regiment (3rd Battalion – Para Troopers) and became an elite Physical Training Instructor, responsible for the physical training of soldiers. Drafted to play Australian Rules Football with the Sydney Swans, he went onto represent NSW at State level. For over 25 years, Lee has devoted himself to the health and fitness industry, providing training to a vast array of clients, including celebrities, Corporations and anyone wishing to improve their health and fitness. Lee offers his expertise to Australian and global communities, businesses and corporations, in building sustainable health and wellbeing programs for staff and the local community. These include: AusAID Australian Federal Police World Bank Group Global Oil & Gas CompaniesLee’s method of bringing training back to basics has had a lasting impact on everyone he trains; from the sporting elite to some of Australia’s most prestigious celebrities and businessmen and he is always inspired by the difference his training makes in the lives of his clients and communities. It’s this successful formula which keeps him in demand as he travels around Australia and overseas helping businesses integrate his training methods and passion for health into the lives of their employees.Back-to-BasicsLee bases his training on functional body training; getting back-to-basics. His aim is to help clients achieve a healthy, functioning body, that is able to support them throughout their daily lives, maximising their health and prolonging their lives. To do this, he assesses their physical, mental and emotional needs by bonding with his clients and forming genuine friendships with mutual respect. Lee then pushes the client further in their physical training then they thought possible, using a mix of encouragement and tough love. When Lee trains people, he likes to work out what makes them tick and his ability to do this so well, has propelled his success as a fitness trainer. He knows that to get through to someone, he needs to understand their personality, their dreams and relating to them on a level that will work for that individual. “I don’t overwhelm my clients with my dream for them. This is their dream, that I’m a part of, and I enjoy the journey with them.”Tough Mudder Ambassador AustraliaLee was the Tough Mudder Ambassador for Australia from 2012 – 2014. Tough Mudder partnered with Lee because of his renowned fitness expertise and experience as a soldier and physical training instructor in the Australian Army (3rd Battalion – para trooper). “Tough Mudder is probably the toughest event on the planet, so you need to be ready to take on the challenge. Not only is there 20kms to run around the course, you’ll also be tested to 20–30 military-style obstacles that will challenge you mentally and physically.” Lee thrives on helping people prepare for Tough Mudder and other mud,adventure and obstacle based events and knows what it takes to complete these challenges. “Mud races, obstacle races and adventure race events are designed to test all-around fitness, which means training for the event is part of the challenge.”Television personalityCelebrity Overhaul – Nine Network A reality television show in which celebrities underwent a rigorous exercise and diet regime aimed at improving their fitness and health. Training was based on Lee’s fitness techniques and methods. Three series were filmed. Due to the success of the series, the Nine Network, went on to make a further series showcasing everyday Australians, called Overhaul.BIG – Extreme Makeover – Nine NetworkA reality television show in which morbidly obese people (250kg+) are given a second chance at life. For 12 months, Lee worked alongside medical&

Dean Coleman from The Print Shop Dean's business, originally called "The Print Shop" is now called "The Works", and he is based in Almançil (on a fairly noisy road as you'll hear... sorry) and helps businesses with all their marketing needs. Have a listen to his story, it's an interesting one!   Show notes Dean started off in the South African Army as a PTI or Physical Training Instructor. Packaging and the environmental impact of it. Nando's goes green. Dean's move to the Algarve and the study he commissioned: Portugal vs South Africa. A property management company in Tavira. Arriving to live in São Brás de Alportel and becoming the handyman for the business. Live music in São Brás every second weekend. Chatting to Gil Mather and buying The Print Shop, Almançil. The Algarve as a transient environment and Dean's definition of which groups make up the region. A business future for the Algarve? Joining and building communities in the Algarve: Rotary in Estoi Palace, British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International and Dean's own "Networks". Find Dean on www.theworkseurope.com

This week on the podcast I interview former soldier Ricky Dumigan who has crossed the Kokoda Track 18 times. Ricky is a former Physical Training Instructor to the Special Forces as a well as having played representative rugby around the world. He is currently living in Japan where he is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Ricoh Black rams Rugby Team. Ricky has crossed the Kokoda Track in just under 30 hours as a fundraiser he organised himself for veterans charity Mates4Mates.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak with Dr. Orr about the tactical fitness field and his research on load carriage. Dr. Orr is one of the leading experts in fitness for tactical populations with experience training numerous populations. Check out the work his team is doing by going to Bond University. Dr. Robin Orr is an Australian Army veteran who served over 23 years in the Australian Regular Army as an Infantry soldier, Physical Training Instructor, Physiotherapist and human performance officer in postings ranging from tri-service training institutions to operational units and special operations command. Although still in the Australian Army Reserve, Rob is now working at Bond University in Australia as an Associate Professor of Physiotherapy and as the Co-Lead of the Tactical Research Unit. With a doctorate in Tactical Load Carriage and over 50 peer reviewed tactical research publications, Rob’s research spreads the tactical spectrum from military to law enforcement to fire and rescue on topics ranging from strength and conditioning to specialist selection and rehabilitation. Dr. Rob Orr 2:49 - What is your primary focus or research in the field of tactical fitness? - Swing back towards strength training and rehabilitation. - A lot of focus on selection training and push for fitness and wellness. - One of the problems facing law enforcement is that officers tend to lose their fitness levels after the academy. 6:55 - Dr. Orr explains the issues with load carriage and the problem with conditioning for load carriage. 10:20 - What the research says on how to train frequency, volume, and intensity in your load carriage program. 15:44 - Dr. Orr talks about total body strength and conditioning for rucking. 16:56 - Dr. Orr explains the importance of focusing on the why when training for load carriage. 21: 53 - When implementing a strength and conditioning program for load carriage, it is important to understand your gear and how that can affect your training and performance. 27:20 - Dr. Orr's opinion on where the field of strength and conditioning for the tactical professional is going in the next five to ten years with concerns about data collections, technology, and focusing on the human system. 33:43 - Research on police officers and the metabolic costs while sitting and driving to calls. 35:00 - Dr. Orr's advice to new strength and conditioning coaches entering the field. 44:18 - We ask Dr. Orr what advice he wishes he never listened to concerning strength and conditioning. 47:44 - Dr. Orr explains one thing that he struggles with day to day. 51:13 - Dr. Orr explains what he would be doing if he wasn't in this field of work. 54:57 - What would Dr. Orr do if the zombie Apocolypse was here? People and other highlights mentioned in the episode: Dr. Jay Dawes - Check out a CEU approved course on Speed Training at Elite Sports University. Dr. Robert Lockie Dr. William J. Kraemer Lieutenant Colonel Stephan J Rudzki International Congress on Soldier's Physical Performance: Dr. Orr mentions this conference in the podcast. Article on reducing injuries related to load carriage. Article on injuries and recovery for tactical populations. You can find Dr. Rob Orr and more information on his work and research by going to Bond University and checking out his LinkedIn page.

Physical fitness is one of the keys to living a long, happy and healthy life. Physical fitness has also been proven to increase energy, vitality, strength and flexibility, which in turn, improves mental fitness. This results in an increased level of concentration, stamina and a greater readiness to meet life's challenges. Fitness is a result of personal congruence, respecting the value of the body, and the mind and body link. If you would like to learn more about implementing these types of patterns to bring about change, tune in to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston, R.N. talks to Psychotherapist, Paul Andrew. Paul  is a Master Practitioner of NLP, clinical Hypnotherapist and Physical Training Instructor. Paul will discuss how he uses Psychotherapeutic patterns and NLP in breakthrough bootcamps and fitness sessions for ecological, holistic change. Today's show is sponsored by Austria's Finest Naturally Authentic Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Seed Oil from the Steiermark available at OrganicUniverse.com. Listeners of TheOrganicView can receive $1 off their purchase by using the coupon code "orgview".  For more offers, please visit our website at www.theorganicview.com Do you like FREE stuff? Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show, Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes! 

It is believed that personal fitness is one of the keys to a long, happy and healthy life. Physical fitness certainly provides increased energy, vitality, strength and flexibility, which also improve an individual's mental fitness. An increased level of concentration is experienced, many people have more stamina and a greater readiness to meet life's challenges.  These are achieved through consistent exercise and healthy life practices rather than through “quick fixes/fad diets.” Fitness is a result of personal congruence, respecting the value of the body, and the mind and body link.   Listen to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston, R.N. talks to Psychotherapist, Paul Andrew, a Master Practitioner of NLP, clinical Hypnotherapist and Physical Training Instructor. Paul will discuss how he uses Psychotherapeutic patterns and NLP in 'Breakthrough Bootcamps' and fitness sessions for ecological, holistic change.       Today's show is sponsored by Eden Foods the most trusted name in certified organic clean food! When you shop online at EdenFoods.com enter the coupon code “ORGVIEW” to receive 20% OFF any regularly priced items (excluding cases). For other promotional offers, please visit TheOrganicView.com's website. Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show, Monday through Friday @6pm Eastern and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes!

Episode 06 - Ritchie Gibson - From Clinically Dead to Business Success This week I interviewed a former soldier, Physical Training Instructor, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and now a motivational speaker and best selling author of Be You, Be Great. Ritchie and I worked together in the Army and even deployed on active service together back in the 1990's. He is easily the most motivated individual that I know and has a never say die attitude. There are so many lessons from Ritchie in this podcast, I know for sure that you will love this episode. He was once pronounced dead after a car accident and yet still went on to achieve some amazing things. Bio: Ritchie Gibson grew up in housing commission and a working-class environment. His journey from inauspicious beginnings whilst witnessing alcohol and drug abuse and violence on a regular basis educated him not to be a victim of his circumstances and surroundings, but instead to learn from these crucial life lessons and to push himself to finding his passion in educating, inspiring, and motivating others. His presentations evoke the audience to look at themselves and realize that they have their own skill set – their own strong suit – and that they are more intelligent than they give themselves credit for. Ritchie is an inspirational leader, motivator and educator. The consistent message back from hundreds of global speaking events is that Ritchie will inspire your audience to feel more confident as a high-quality leader. Ritchie spent 12 years in the Australian Army winning awards and accreditations for outstanding service. He also received three military medals for active duty. He draws on his background and experiences to touch and empower his audience and is the reason why attendees are still talking about his talks several years down the track. The author of the top-selling motivational/self-help book entitled, Be You. Be Great. has propelled him into the international spotlight and become a valued contributor and confidant to numerous senior executives and industry leaders alike. Now based in Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, he travels the country providing motivational and goal-setting solutions to corporate businesses, industry leaders, sports stars, and anyone who wants to improve their performance and is in need of motivation. You can get in touch with Ritchie via http://beyoubegreat.com.au/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.