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Episode 156: How to Get the Best Out of People: 6 Things I've Learned   Over the years, through business, coaching, sport and plenty of mistakes along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what brings the best out of people. In this episode, I share six of the biggest lessons I’ve picked up, from motivation and communication to pressure, trust and knowing when someone needs a push or a bit of support. Hopefully there’s something in here you can use straight away with the people around you.

Episode 155 I've recently shifted 6KGs of bodyfat.  But I didn't even know I needed to.   Am I glad? Yes.  Do I feel better? Yes.  Do I ever want to go back to what i was? No.    But it is possible...   Weight loss was always something I helped others with. But then I left the fitness industry and found myself struggling just like the hundreds of people I had helped in the past. So what changed?  In this episode, I think through 5 things with you that have mattered and made a difference, to help me get these recent results.    I hope it helps and inspires new ideas for you.    Tommy G

Episode 154: Why Do We Wait To Feel Confident?   What is it about confidence?  Why do we have it some days and lack it others? Is it possible to turn it on at will? How can we live more confidently?   Come and think along with me as we discuss ways to feel more confident and explore this idea together.

EP153: The Battle With Being Productive - What does productivity actually mean? I've been thinking a lot about productivity.  What is it? Have we been getting it wrong?  Do we go through different phases of life where productivity looks different depending on our challenges?   As always, we think through this one together, as we explore the ideas that shape our lives.

EP152: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - How our mind quickly writes the script   It's been a while friend.  I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and I wanted someone to share my thinking with. Someone that can think along with me.  Because the power of thinking is huge. It's life changing and it comes from where you least expect it.  So here we are then. Technically episode 152, but a new chapter.    We don't need to have all the answers, but we do need to explore the ideas that shape our lives, so that in time, we can make sense of our paths.  Thanks for thinking along with me.

Tommy G Talks - Episode 151: Avoid Burnout At All Costs   What is the cost of Leadership? Is it BURNOUT? It doesn't have to be...   Yet so many of us are burning the candle at both ends, trying to "hustle hard" and please everyone elses expectations at the demise of our own self respect. Business life doesnt have to equal burnout. It's not working right if you're in a burnout cycle. Time to change it.   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 150: Modern Day Leadership - Why the old way just doesn't cut it anymore   Welcome back to Tommy G Talks.   Leadership isn't about job titles, suits and ties or bossing people around.   It's about bringing out the best in yourself in order to do the same for other people. Overcoming challenges on an internal and shared level through confidence, communication, clarity and empathy. The old way just doesn't cut it anymore. Modern day leadership is the way forwards.   Like this episode? Let me know! @TommyGentleman on Instagram

Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live)   This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds. I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day.   It's always an honour to deliver talks like this, and I hope that you can take at least 1 thing away from this very honest and open presentation around taking opportunities, saying YES, challenging yourself and then being resilient enough to keep the journey alive.   Don't give up on your dreams.   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively)   This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month.   If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it.   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 147: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP3] w Perry Cocking: Football Coach: Don't Ruin The Parent/Child Relationship! (Ways to support your sporty child)   I've known Perry for just over 15 years. We played football together, we've worked on a few projects together and I have seen his Coaching business and journey evolve to the stage of being one of the most influencial, leading voices in the Youth Football coaching space!   In this episode, we dive deeper into some of the challenges, and hidden problems that can arise by "trying to do the right thing" by supporting your sporty children...But creating the opposite. A negative emotional experience and potentially damaging your relationships.   If you've got a sporty child or you're a youth coach yourself, this is the conversation for you.   As always, let me know your thoughts. For more info on Perry's Book "Did you win, did you score?" go to Amazon and give it a search.   Thanks for listening.

Tommy G Talks - Episode 146: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP2] w Kate Griffin - Wessex Spirits & The Gin Palace. Episode 2 of Tea with Tommy G brings you a very open and honest conversation with Kate Griffin, the Founder of Wessex Spirits and The Gin Palace in Andover.  I have been getting to know Kate and her fantastic business well over the last few months. We at Tide 55 have been working with her and her team to help grow online bottle sales and local footfall into the amazing venue that is The Gin Palace.  I wanted to share her story with you. But not just the story she tells everyone that comes in for a drink. I wanted to dig a little deeper into the WHY and the HOW she came to be where she is now.  So in this episode, you will hear how Kate went from being a Teacher, to throwing out her teaching books, having no "job", with 2 young children to look after, and an idea to start making her own gin. Local business is really important and I hope that this helps bring the awareness up for the people and the businesses that are out there flying the flag for Andover, our local community. (as well as the wider economy) You can see more from Wessex Spirits and book a gin tasting session or drop in for a drink at the Gin Palace here: https://www.wessexspirits.co.uk/ Make sure you tag @ WessexSpirits in your answer to Kate's amazing question.  Like the content? SUBSCRIBE for more. It means a lot.  And be sure to tag and follow my Instagram www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 145: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP1] w Harri Pereira - Mindset X   It's time to step it up a bit.  I've had a podcast for a few years now, but I feel we need to take it up a notch.  I have launched on a project that I have wanted to do for a few years now.  Introducing: Tea with Tommy G - My new and improved way of bringing you guest interviews that consist of real talk, real challenges and real confidence.  We talk about life, death and all the ups and downs along this amazing journey. In this very first episode, I connect with a man that shares a lot of parrallels and similarities to me.  Not just in terms of interests and career path, but also in terms of things that have happened in our lives that we would much rather didn't.  I am all about transforming "challenge into confidence" and with Harri, he has (and continues) to do just that. I wanted to do an episode on "seasonal grief" the pain that we feel when we are reminded, or we miss someone that has passed away.  I knew that Harri would be able to help me get to the levels of conversation that this topic deserves.  I really do hope you enjoy this chat. In honour of you and to those that are no longer with us.  Remember to tag us both when you answer his question to you at the end!  LINKS  Harri's IG : www.instagram.com/mindsetxcoaching  Harri's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harri-pereira  My IG: www.instagram.com/tommygentleman  My LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-gentleman  My company Tide 55 Digital Marketing: www.tide55.com  Professional requests to made via my website: www.tommygentleman.com  The Jamie G Sporting Trust Website: www.jamiegsportingtrust.org

Tommy G Talks - Episode 144: Do Kids Need To Feel Failure? (The Importance of Youth Participation in Sport)   “Kids need to learn how to lose…and sport gives them that lesson.” As Chairman of The Jamie G Sporting Trust, I am always championing the importance of participation in sport for young people under the age of 18.  Sport can expose us to and teach us so much at an early age.  I believe that it is essential for children to understand that they don't always win.  It’s beneficial to a young person to know that they can and will fail. That things won’t always go to plan.  Within the safe frameworks of sport, this allows for resilience to be built and the ability to look inside. To notice how they feel about certain outcomes when they don't go they hoped/intended, and then what steps/actions/practice needs to be done in order to improve.  To learn that we can only ever control and account for our own efforts. Because it’s actually not about winning and losing as such…it’s more about self improvement, skill progression, expression, teamwork, dealing with pressure and building discipline. To feel good about it. To enjoy the experience, and to develop self belief.  A valuable lesson indeed. We also have the more obvious benefits such as the physical and mental health advantages and the social relationships and skill development too.  Participantion is on the decline. We must recognise the value and increase our effort and energy to ensure these lessons are being learned through schools, clubs and organisations.  By creating safe spaces for self expression, not hinging everything on the W/L outcome, but instead the lessons learned from “the taking part”. As adults, parents, coaches…what can we do to improve? How can we set a better example? How can we help to facilitate more positive exposure to sport at a young age?    What do you think?   Let me know and share your thoughst via Instagram   www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 143: How To Stop Overthinking   Let's talk about OVERTHINKING.   We all struggle with this. Some more than others, but when we do, it often leads to negativity and in some cases depression.   Today we will explore the topic a little and then look at ways to understand, control and overcome otherthinking.   These methods are not your usual "think positive" and "talk about your feelings" type tips. Although that stuff comes from a good place, we need to dive a little deeper into the way we think and talk to ourselves.   These are some strategies and tips I have picked up along the way.   I hope it helps.   Connect with me here: www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 142: How To Get Out Of a Rut   Stuck in a rut? It happens. Don't worry. Good news is that there are things that you can do to help get yourself out of a rut.   In this episode we will start by understanding why we get stuck in a rut. Then we will find ways to get out of the rut and stay out! We will also look at the potential barriers and obstacles that could block our progress.   I hope that this episode helps you and gives you some inspiration. I would love to know if it does.   www.instagram.com/tommygentleman [email protected]   Tommy G