Podcasts about Premiership

Spain are world champions - but beyond the trophy lift, what lasting changes could this World Cup mean for the SPFL?Have hydration breaks become football's version of a tactical timeout? And should Scottish football be looking closely at how referees and VAR have been used on the biggest stage?Back at home, which Premiership sides have made the strongest early statement in the League Cup? Are Dundee United already putting an early scare behind them? Should Aberdeen fans be encouraged by the signs from their rebuilt squad? And after another nervy afternoon, is there any reason for Kilmarnock supporters to be concerned?Plus are Celtic supporters right to be frustrated by the lack of transfer activity? Could a summer of inactivity end up becoming the biggest story of the Scottish football season before a ball has even been kicked in the Premiership?

It was a big week in Queensland Football with pivotal games to shape both the NPL Men's & Women's Premiership races, in addition to a stoppage time winner to flip the FQPL 1 Men's Premiership race on it's head.

The NRLW Warriors had a bit of a stumble last weekend, losing 42-16 to the Raiders in their second Premiership clash. Tonight they have their first hit out at Mt Smart Stadium, taking on the Cowboys from 5:15pm. Mya Hill-Moana, prop for the Warriors, joined D'Arcy to preview the clash and chat about her move to the squad from the Roosters. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion covers challenges like electoral reform, the rise of the Reform Party, and scandals. Burnham may avoid an immediate election to protect Labour's majority while opposition support fluctuates. (2)1900 BRUSSELS

A Scotland legend has called time on a remarkable career - but where does Craig Gordon rank among the country's greatest-ever goalkeepers, and who is ready to step into his gloves for the years ahead?With shock results already appearing in the League Cup, how seriously should Premiership clubs be taking these early-season fixtures - and what does a defeat at this stage really tell us about a team's prospects?And as Spain prepare to face Argentina in the World Cup final, will individual brilliance prevail, or will the best team win the biggest prize in football? David Currie, Rory Loy and Cammy Kerr have the answers

Can the Broncos still win the comp? After an impressive performance against the Panthers and with their stars fit, maybe it's premature to write them off. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to look at Brisbane's faint finals hopes, and how they gave us the blueprint for beating Penrith. Are PNG's tax free dollars screwing the player market? Zac Lomax looks a certainty to join the Chiefs, and well done to Cam McInnes for calling out players staying down for penalties. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Lisa and Russell in the studio where they talked about this weekend's AFL matches including The Dockers taking on Port Adelaide who are injury depleted and The Eagles facing both of the potential Premiership teams over the next fortnight with Brisbane, then Freo. In cricket, the English have sacked their Test coach Brendan McCullam, better known as Baz, Barra has all the details plus The World Cup Final is Monday morning Perth time at 5am as Argentina take on Spain. And Sam Kerr has returned to the USA to Gotham FC, more than 40,000 people turned up to see her first match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Burnham will soon be making his first speech from Downing Street as prime minister - how will he introduce himself to the nation?The team discuss striking the right balance between optimism and acknowledging the scale of the challenge, and look back at their role in preparing speeches for Tony Blair, David Cameron and Nick Clegg. And, does the choice of lectern actually matter?We also answer a question from a listener who asks whether Nigel Farage could lose the Clacton by-election.Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Swans have to find a way to bounce back against the Crows on Friday night or will Adelaide be the first side to upset the Swans at the SCG this year? Port Adelaide are hanging on by the skin of their teeth when they face the ladder leaders while Brandon Starcevich will face off against his premiership teammates for the first time. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roosters premiership winner Jake Friend joins The Run Home with Scope and Fletch to discuss his new defensive coaching role at the Roosters, the club's 2026 campaign, and whether they have what it takes to win the premiership this season. 00:00 – Roosters Old Boys Day 02:30 – Inside the Roosters Centre of Excellence 03:30 – Jake Friend's Coaching Role at the Roosters 06:00 – What Jake Looks for in NRL Defence 07:30 – Can the Roosters Win the Premiership in 2026? 09:30 – Is Toby Rodwell the Roosters' Halfback of the Future? 11:30 – What It Was Like Playing Alongside Daniel Tupou 13:00 – Life After Footy and Jake's Plumbing Business 16:30 – Lindsay Collins' Concussion Symptoms Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday:  3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane  Listen Online: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠     Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠     Follow us on Social Media!  TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠  Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠  X:      ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Hibs build on last season's progress and take the next step under David Gray? Are they genuinely equipped to make a splash in Europe, and have they strengthened enough to challenge at the top end of the Premiership?Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Harry McArthur to ask whether Hibs are heading in the right direction, which new signings could make the biggest impact, and if this squad is stronger than the one that fell just short in Europe a year ago.

Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Sydney Swans vowing to do more to avoid colliding with umpires during games A Premiership-winning hooker signs a 4-year extension There's an international push for a golfing major in Australia The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Sydney Swans vowing to do more to avoid colliding with umpires during games A Premiership-winning hooker signs a 4-year extension There's an international push for a golfing major in Australia The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Sydney Swans vowing to do more to avoid colliding with umpires during games A Premiership-winning hooker signs a 4-year extension There's an international push for a golfing major in Australia The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic are the reigning Premiership champions, but optimism around Parkhead is in short supply. Charlotte Cohen is joined by Herald sports writer Stephen McGowan and Celtic supporter Asim Rabbani to discuss a dramatic title triumph, the emotional final-day victory over Hearts and why many supporters remain deeply frustrated despite ending last season on top. The panel examine Martin O'Neill's return for another year, concerns over recruitment, the lack of transfer activity ahead of a crucial Champions League qualifier and uncertainty surrounding several key players. There's also discussion around Callum McGregor's future, the influence of decision-makers behind the scenes and whether Celtic have learned the lessons from previous transfer windows. After winning the league in dramatic fashion, can the champions build on success or are familiar problems threatening to hold them back?

Sportsdays host Mat Rogers and Jarrod Croker join Fletch and Scope to chat all things in the sporting world. Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch! 3pm on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen LIVE: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run Home with Joel & Fletch! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠ *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy is in the hosting seat for Andrew as he, Richard and Billy J take a deep dive into this week's Rangers news, giving you the rundown on all the hot topics surrounding Ibrox and the Teds!Join the Rangers Journal for:⚽️ Rangers News & Rumours

Kilmarnock head into the new Premiership season with optimism growing after a remarkable turnaround under Neil McCann. Charlotte Cohen is joined by Sandy Armour of the Killie Hippo and Callum Scott from the Forever and Ever podcast to discuss how Killie recovered from a difficult start to last season and why supporters are feeling positive again. The panel reflect on Stewart Kettlewell's departure, McCann's impact, the influence of January signings such as Joe Hugill and Findlay Curtis, and a summer rebuild that includes the return of Mark O'Hara and exciting new faces. They also assess the move back to a grass pitch, the club's ambitious training ground project and what success would look like this season. With top-six hopes beginning to grow, can Kilmarnock build on their strong finish and keep moving forward?

This week, Liam is joined by his long time friend and Across The Park co-host Ian Mills.The lads discuss the eventful 01/02 campaign that eventually saw Walter Smith being replaced by David Moyes.Gazza, Away Days, “The Premiership” and other bits are all discussed as TGTEP approaches the very waters that probably inspired Kev to start this whole damn thing.Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions to this episode, which is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After exceeding all expectations with a top-six finish in their first season back in the Premiership, Falkirk are preparing for a new challenge. Charlotte Cohen is joined by journalist Gordon Waddell and Falkirk fan Craig Cruickshanks to look ahead to the campaign, discussing the impact of key departures including Calvin Miller and Barney Stewart, the club's continued success in developing young talent, and the importance of another strong recruitment window. The conversation also turns to John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk and whether his achievements should put him in contention for the Scotland job. Plus, predictions for the season ahead, player of the year picks and the mood around the club as another Premiership campaign approaches.

St Mirren head into the new season as League Cup winners, but after a dramatic campaign that ended with playoff survival, a fresh chapter is underway in Paisley. Host David Currie is joined by former Saints midfielder Ryan Flynn and Pie & Bovril's Div MacDonald to reflect on Stephen Robinson's legacy, Craig McLeish's appointment and a summer of significant change. The panel discuss key departures, the search for goals, exciting new signings, the impact of Alex Gogic and Marcus Fraser, and whether St Mirren's academy graduates could have a bigger role to play. With optimism, intrigue and a little apprehension in the air, what can Saints fans expect from the season ahead?

Richard Graves welcomes Dr James Morehen back to the Science for Sport podcast for a practical conversation on what it really takes to work in elite performance nutrition. James reflects on his journey from Liverpool John Moores University to rugby league, England football, Premiership rugby, international rugby, and his current work with England Rugby. But this episode is less about the polished version of elite sport, and more about the details that actually make performance environments work. From gaining experience as a student, to building a trusted network, to solving problems on tour before they affect the athletes, James gives a clear view of the craft behind applied performance nutrition. He explains why degrees matter, but why they are only part of the picture, and why students and early-career practitioners need to get into clubs, support research, present to athletes, make mistakes, and learn from them. James also shares examples from inside elite sport, including heat strategies, travel logistics, hydration planning, making weight for combat athletes, and the hidden operational details that can decide whether a practitioner is adding real value or simply reacting under pressure. This is a valuable episode for sports nutritionists, sports scientists, S&C coaches, performance directors, students, and anyone interested in the reality of working behind the scenes in high-performance sport. In this episode you will learn Why academic knowledge is essential, but not enough on its own How students can build meaningful experience while still at university Why volunteering, research participation, and applied placements can separate candidates in a crowded field What James looks for when interviewing or mentoring young practitioners How to build a professional network that genuinely improves your practice Why elite sport often comes down to simple details done exceptionally well How practitioners use networks to check, challenge, and improve strategies What travel, heat, hydration, and logistics look like inside international rugby Why mentorship matters at every stage of a practitioner's career How James is now helping clubs and practitioners develop better nutrition systems About Dr James Morehen Dr James Morehen is a performance nutritionist working at the highest level of elite sport. He is currently Lead Performance Nutritionist for England Rugby and has supported athletes and teams across rugby league, England football pathways, Premiership rugby, international rugby, and professional boxing. James completed his undergraduate, master's and PhD studies at Liverpool John Moores University, where his interest in applied physiology and performance nutrition developed through his work in rugby league. Alongside his work in elite environments, James is the founder of the Performance Nutrition Network and is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of practitioners. His work focuses not only on evidence-based nutrition, but on the practical systems, communication, logistics, and problem-solving needed to support athletes in real performance environments. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

With the Championship season fast approaching, Ray Bradshaw is joined by Kris Doolan and Craig Telfer for a club-by-club look at one of Scottish football's most competitive divisions. Can Livingston make an instant return to the Premiership? Will Gary Naysmith transform Ayr United into genuine contenders? And can Partick Thistle finally go one step further? The panel also assess Dunfermline, Raith Rovers, Morton, Inverness and newly-promoted Stenhousemuir before making their predictions for the season ahead. Expect optimism, debate and plenty of Championship football chat.

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St Johnstone are back in the Premiership after an immediate return from the Championship, but what can Saints fans expect this season? Ray Bradshaw is joined by Danny Williams from the Dogger Saints podcast and actor Colin McCredie to assess the impact of Simo Valakari, a summer rebuild focused on hungry, ambitious players, and the importance of bringing Toby Stewart back between the sticks. The panel debate expectations for the campaign, concerns over season ticket changes, whether Saints can avoid a relegation battle, and if Simoball can make the step up. Plus, quick-fire predictions for player of the year, league position and much more.

Andy Burnham is setting out what a Premiership under him could look like. The former Greater Manchester Mayor has said that he would set up a permanent “Number 10 North”, with greater powers handed to England's regions. So could the Manchester model work across the country? Why has “levelling up” repeatedly failed? And could moving power out of Westminster really make England richer?To discuss this, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by Hannah Peaker, Deputy Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation, Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, and Channel 4 News Economics Editor Helia Ebrahimi.

Angst continues to surround netball's future. Players and coaches alike are lashing out, saying there's still no clarity on next season's ANZ Premiership. It comes after a 20% pay cut, another expiring TV deal, and three straight years of uncertainty. Northern Mystics Head Coach Tia Winikerei told Mike Hosking the product is great, and she's not sure what would need to change to get people to invest. She says they've regularly had sell-out crowds throughout the regular season and have performed on the world stage for many years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A lock-down defensive effort on the Steel shooters by Mystics' goal keep Phoenix Karaka has been highlighted as key to the Mystic's ANZ Premiership title win. Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson says Karaka's defensive efforts were crucial in the 56-46 win over the Steel. She joined Piney to recap the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from Northampton Saints' Premiership triumph, we ask whether the club's champion kids can provide the spark England need this summer. Payno, Hask and Tins debate Steve Borthwick's squad for South Africa, question whether England's best back row is actually playing abroad, and examine why the centre position remains such a puzzle. 00:00

Britain will have a seventh prime minister in a decade following yesterday's resignation by Sir Keir Starmer. Newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham could be handed the keys to No.10 in less than a month time should no challenger step forward. SpaceX sheds almost half a trillion dollars of its market cap in Monday's session with further sell-offs seen among other tech mega-caps. South Korea's KOSPI triggers circuit breakers during the Asian session with Wall Street braced for more tech losses today. U.S. Vice President JD Vance hails peace talks with Iran in Switzerland as Washington waives sanctions on Iranian oil exports for 60 days. However, Tehran disputes claims it will be providing international nuclear inspectors access to its operations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Buchan joins Gary & Gav as we look at 3 new signings, a couple of contract renewals & the release of the Premiership fixture card for next season before we bring the curtain down on last season with Part 4 of our end of season review.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

James Graham & Luke Keary are back in after a massive round of NRL action. The boys dissect all the big moments and hottest talking points from the round including; the big changes at the Bulldogs, why Todd Payten's re-signing confuses Jimmy, Dolphins confirm Premiership contending status & Kez's theory on why "no one" can save the NSW Blues ahead of Origin 3. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 24-Hour Live Stream This Thursday! 4:22 Luke Keary vs. Jarome Luai 10:58 Origin 3: What Are Laurie Daley’s Priorities? 16:54 Latrell Mitchell Potential Injury 21:16 Christchurch 20th NRL Team? 23:26 Wahs Cows Controversial Bunker Calls 29:01 Jimmy’s Confused By Cowboys Re-Signing Todd Payten 34:29 Bulldogs Spine Changes 47:34 NORD VPN 49:04 Dolphins Continue Winning Streak 54:43 Titans Upset The Panthers 59:57 Dragons Coaching Update 1:11:12 Raiders Season Over?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zig Ziglar said, “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24 hours a day” When you know where you are going and what you want, you will often find that time will take care of itself. Yet when we have no direction, no idea of what we want, and allow other people to dictate what we do and when, that's when time, or rather a perceived lack of it, becomes the issue.  Today, we're looking at how to discover our direction and decide what we actually want.    Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   The COD Productivity Method  Learn more about the Quiet Productivity Method here Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script |422 Hello, and welcome to episode 422 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  One of the first exercises I ask people to do in many of my training programmes is to establish their Areas of Focus.  There are eight areas that we all share. These are: Family and relationships. Career or business Health and fitness Finances Lifestyle and life experiences Self-development Spirituality Life's purpose The exercise has you define what each of these means to you, and then identify any recurring tasks that will help keep them in balance so that you are living your life based on what you have identified as important to you.  The thing about your areas of focus is that, while we all share the same eight areas, how we define and prioritise them will differ.  This also changes depending on where you are in life. For someone who has retired, career or business will likely drop in priority and lifestyle and life experiences may move up.  Yet the power of knowing what your areas of focus mean to you is in how they help to give you direction and purpose.  This week's question is about how to maintain that balance when competing demands outside of your control clash with your own priorities. So, let me now hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Annie. Annie asks, hi Carl. I use the Time Sector System, and for the most part it works brilliantly. The problem I have is that my boss and sometimes my family keep demanding my help with things that are not my priority. How can I stay on track with the things that are important to me?  Hi Annie, thank you for your question.  This can be very frustrating, particularly if you have spent time establishing what is important to you, yet other people keep trying to pull you away from doing the things you want to do. This is where having some structure built into your week can help.  Let's say that health and fitness is high up on your priority list and that you have chosen to exercise three times per week.  From that, you can pick your exercise days. These could be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for example.  The first step would be to lock these “dates” on your calendar. Then make sure they are non-negotiable.  For instance, when I was a teenager, I was a competitive 800- and 1,500-metre runner. I was a member of an athletics club and our training days were Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. Those days and times were non-negotiable. I would never miss a training session. My social life, as well as studying for my exams, were built around these days.  Pretty soon, everyone in my family circle, as well as teachers, knew that on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday mornings, I would not be available for anything. I was training.  Many years later, when I went to university, I did night school. Our lecture times were Tuesday and Thursday night, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.  I was working full-time at the time, and since it took 20 minutes to get from my office to the university, I had to leave the office at 5:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  I made sure my boss and colleagues knew these times, and not once in four years do I remember missing a lecture.  I made sure I never scheduled meetings beyond 4:00 pm on a university day, and my close friends and family also knew when I would be at university. University was easier than the running club. The university worked in semesters; my athletics club didn't. I remember some of my training partners turning up on Christmas and New Year's Day if they were on a training night.  There's an old saying, “If it's important enough, you'll find the time. If it's not, you'll find an excuse” And having worked with over 500 people in the time management and productivity space, I can tell that old saying is true.  You will find what is important to you by looking at what you will not negotiate on.  I have a friend who is a huge Manchester United fan. He has not missed a home game in over twenty years. It's now become a point of pride for him.  As soon as the new season's fixtures list is published, he opens up his calendar and blocks the time out for the whole season.  I remember early on, when Simon began going to Old Trafford, trying to persuade him not to go watch the game and instead to come out with us. The answer was always “no”.  After a while, we stopped asking him. We know he'd go to Old Trafford and maybe, if it was an afternoon game, he would join us later. That was the best compromise we could get out of him.  Looking back now, I have huge respect and admiration for him for sticking to his priorities.  And that's what happens when you stick to your priorities: people respect and admire you.  It doesn't happen immediately, but when they see that you do not compromise on what you have prioritised, they stop trying to pull you away.  This is why time blocking, when done right, works.  Everyone in my circle, from my wife to the people who work with me, knows that between 9:30 and 11:30 am, I am doing focused work. For the most part, that work will be my creative work: writing, recording videos or this podcast, for example.  No one interrupts me anymore. They used to. But by sticking to my plan, people left me alone.  It's only two hours a day, but those two hours add up to 10 hours a week. And you can do a lot in 10 hours.  But it's not just that you stick to your plan; it's also that it gives you confidence when you plan your week.  When you know that no one will bother you when you are doing your focused work, you can confidently work with the hours that you have.  Most of the anxiety that we feel is not caused by the volume of work we have to do; it's caused by not knowing when we will be able to do it.  Yet there's a fix for that.  Let's say you have to review and report the sales figures to the CEO each day. As you do that task every day, you will know how long it takes you to do. In this example, you know it takes you 45 minutes, and you have to send the report in by 5:00 pm.  Now you have the two most important numbers.  When you begin the day, you have access to yesterday's sales figures, so you have everything you need.  That means the question becomes, when will you do it?  If that were me, I would do that as soon as the day begins. Get it done early so that if anything goes wrong in the day, it won't matter. The sales report is done and only needs to be emailed.  And in many ways, that's what you are doing. You're analysing how long it takes you to do the different parts of your job on average and then using that data to decide when, and if necessary, how often you need to do it.  This is like taking your game from being a Sunday League team to being a Premiership team.  The Sunday League team turns up and plays. No thoughts about tactics or strategy other than to score more goals than the opposition does.  A Premier League team strategises, has a plan, and sticks to it. If they go behind, they stick to the plan. They don't panic.  I recently watched a docuseries on Amazon called All or Nothing. In this particular programme, José Mourinho has just taken over as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.  In one of his first games in charge, Tottenham go behind in the first half and panic. They forget the plan, and everything begins falling apart.  At half-time, you can see Mourinho calming the players down. He tells them to stop panicking and to follow the plan. He talks to them gently and says when they get back on plan, they'll soon find a way back into the game.  And sure enough, that's exactly what happens. In the second half, Tottenham are more relaxed, more controlled, and they win the game by three goals.  In our lives, there's always going to be interruptions and demands from others. Some of them you can politely decline, others perhaps not.  When you cannot decline, because it's a demand from a boss or a family member, the good thing is the decision is made. You need to do what's being asked of you.  The key is not to throw out your plan. The key is to get back on plan as quickly as possible.  The worst thing you can do in these situations is to panic. That tenses you up, and you stop thinking objectively. Instead, accept, adjust and execute.  Accept the situation for what it is. It's something you have to do that you did not plan for. So, adjust your plan. Appraise how much time will be required to carry out the new instructions, and then change your plan accordingly.  Then carry out the work.  It's helpful if you have a few non-negotiables. For instance, experience has taught me that if I do not spend some time each day on my emails and messages, these will quickly get out of control.  Ideally, I like an hour to respond to messages and emails, but if I've had to adjust my plan, I'll do 30 minutes. It just helps keep things under control and doesn't mean I have to find more time tomorrow than I planned for.  The most important thing, though, Annie, is that you first decide what is important to you and what is not. This will help you to make the right decisions each day. That's why going through the Areas of Focus exercise will put you in a much better position.  You will know what is important to you, and you can build your calendar around those priorities.  After that, when things are demanded of you that you cannot decline, stay calm and composed and adjust your plan accordingly.  It's never the end of the world, and as long as you get back onto your plan as quickly as possible, you'll soon find that at the end of the week, you're not far from where you wanted to be.  I hope that has helped. Thank you for your question, Annie, and thank you to you, too, for listening.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage MP has delivered a wide-ranging critique of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government, covering everything from immigration and policing to national security and Britain's standing on the world stage. Speaking ahead of the G7 summit, Farage argued that Starmer's leadership is under increasing pressure, claiming that the Prime Minister's political future is in jeopardy. He also suggested that immigration is likely to be a major topic of discussion among world leaders, with growing international concern about border security and migration policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is finals week on Maul or Nothing — and somehow Exeter Chiefs have smashed their way into the 2026 PREM Final.After a ridiculous comeback against Bath, Rob Baxter's Chiefs are back at Twickenham, Henry Slade is still absolutely ridiculous, the Exeter scrum is looking like it has snooker balls hidden in its socks, and Bath are left wondering how 41 phases, white-line fever and no Finn Russell magic ended their season.Max Lahiff joins us after the Premiership awards and a stag do — which already sounds like a medical case study — while Ryan Wilson survives a full daddy day care weekend and returns to help break down one of the maddest play-off weekends in years.We get stuck into Exeter's 27-26 semi-final win over Bath, the Chiefs' unreal play-off record, Stephen Varney's impact, Santiago Carreras and the drop-goal debate, Bath's final attacking passage, and whether Finn Russell's injury ultimately cost them a place in the final.Then it is Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers: a proper Premiership classic. 76 points, 11 tries, Tom Litchfield's hat-trick, George Furbank's farewell fairytale, Henry Pollock carrying like a man possessed, Fin Smith pulling strings, and Rory Hutchinson still not getting nearly enough credit.And then we look ahead to the big one: Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs in the 2026 PREM Final. Can anyone actually stop Saints? Or are Exeter about to turn the fairytale into a robbery?Plus, we preview the URC Grand Final as Leinster face the Bulls again. The Bulls are in their fourth final in five years — but is this finally their time? And how much does the URC really matter to Leinster compared with the Champions Cup?Also featuring:•⁠ ⁠Max thrown under the bus by Pat Lam•⁠ ⁠Prem awards chaos•⁠ ⁠Stag do survival•⁠ ⁠Ryan's daddy day care weekend•⁠ ⁠Exeter v Bath semi-final madness•⁠ ⁠Henry Slade appreciation hour•⁠ ⁠Stephen Varney and Exeter's Italian influence•⁠ ⁠Santiago Carreras and the drop-goal debate•⁠ ⁠Bath's 41-phase heartbreak•⁠ ⁠Northampton v Leicester: Prem rugby at its best•⁠ ⁠Tom Litchfield's breakout night•⁠ ⁠George Furbank's final home fairytale•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock: world-class chaos machine?•⁠ ⁠Fin Smith's control•⁠ ⁠Rory Hutchinson appreciation•⁠ ⁠PREM Final predictions•⁠ ⁠URC Final preview: Leinster v Bulls•⁠ ⁠Are the Bulls ready to finally do it?

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Payno and Tins are joined by Professor Pieter Kruger - clinical psychologist, performance consultant, and one of sport's most sought-after minds. Having worked with the Springboks, Team GB, Formula 1 teams, he now works with Bath as they chase back-to-back Premiership titles, Pieter offers a rare and fascinating window into what really separates good from the great. 00:00

Keir Starmer clashes with Kemi Badenoch over defence spending, with the Tory leader accusing him of 'scrabbling around for a legacy'.Patrick Maguire and Stefan Boscia join Hugo Rifkind to unpack the exchanges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Exeter are into the Prem play-offs and Ugo, Ashy and Danny are joined by Henry Slade to reflect on a memorable win over Saracens, and the Chiefs' remarkable transformation. Slade also discusses his outstanding form after ending the regular season finishing as the league's top points scorer. We also break down the final round of the Premiership season, including Bath securing a home semi-final thanks to Thomas du Toit's try-scoring exploits. With Northampton hosting Leicester and Bath welcoming Exeter, will we get an away win in the play-offs this weekend? Plus, it's report card time for those teams that didn't make the play-offs. We also round up the URC semi-finals after Glasgow's dramatic collapse against the Bulls, discuss Leinster's latest shot at silverware, and react to Andy Farrell committing to Ireland until 2031.

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Plenty to get stuck into as the URC semi-finals are locked in, the Premiership top-four race goes down to the final day, and rugby delivers drama everywhere you look. Bigs, Goodey and Jim chat State of Origin lessons, Shaun Edwards' shock France exit rumours, Newcastle Red Bulls' All Blacks contract drama saga, creator rugby selling out stadiums in France, giant South African schoolboy signings, and Bordeaux choosing the pish over the president. Plus, the lads preview a huge final Premiership weekend and look ahead to the URC semi-final showdowns. Sign up to NordVPN by going to ⁠https://nordvpn.com/rugbypod⁠ to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months free. It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saracens, England and Lions legend Elliot Daly joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation that's as entertaining off the field as he is on it. From his infamous first day at Wasps in full school uniform (briefcase very much denied), to three Lions tours, a siege-gun boot, and mentoring the next generation of English talent, Daly proves he's as sharp in the studio as he is at fullback. The lads also look ahead to a crunch Premiership clash with Exeter, dissect Mark McCall's coaching genius, and assess whether England's talented young squad can peak at the 2027 World Cup. 00:00

French rugby takes centre stage this week after a dominant EPCR finals weekend, with Bordeaux-Begles battering Leinster 41-19 to claim the Champions Cup and Montpellier beating Ulster 59-26 in the Challenge Cup. The lads dig into how the Top 14 has opened up a serious gap on the URC and the Premiership teams, what went wrong at Leinster, whether Leo Cullen is under pressure, and how teams can bridge the gap. There's also chat on Louis Bielle-Biarrey's Player of the Year, Cheslin Kolbe's South African return, Steve Diamond's brutal Newcastle exit, a Hollywood ending as Ealing are shocked in the Championship, rugby spying scandals from bushes to hotel fire alarms, and a few grassroots shoutouts from Middlesbrough, Mold RFC and Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices