Today we spoke to Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) - thought leader on coaching, keynote speaker and author of best-selling books such as 'The Coaching Habit' and 'The Advice Trap' - "say less, ask more, and change the way you lead forever".

We have a great conversation about coaching and communication. Michael gives some great nuggets on the advice trap, and will make you think of advice differently, both giving it and receiving it.

We talk about staying curious a little bit longer, asking more questions and the online course run by MBS called the "Year of Living Brilliantly". Both Ciaran and I signed up for it - it's really special!

Find out more about MBS at www.mbs.works/

Today we spoke to Holly Husler - yoga and sound journeys teacher, singer, writer and host with husband Adam Husler of the podcast "Honestly Unbalanced"

We have a great conversation about finding balance in life, and all the nuances of trying to find that harmony. "We're all in the same boat...we are all real", as Holly says.

We discuss sound baths, yoga, stillness, mindfulness and meditation - Holly gives some simple advice for everyone on bringing pause to your life.

"Yoga doesn't have to be yoga - to be yoga" - find what works for you. It means to unite your soul, body and mind together. Thank you for the education Holly.

Today we spoke to Patrick McKeown - breathing consultant - Director of Buteyko Clinic International, consultant to Oxygen Advantage, speaker and best-selling author.

This is the man to help solve your breathing problems and optimise your breathing.

We discuss breath holding and the value of nasal breathing with Patrick; we learn that mouth breathing is not efficient, and also the causes of sleep apnoea.

This is a deep informative dive into human evolution, the physiology and anatomy behind how to breathe correctly and efficiently.

The breath can be very powerful - We start our life with the breath, and we leave with the breath.

So... breathe well.

In this bonus release, we hear 10 guests take on what high performance means to them!

Today we spoke to Shane O'Donoghue - Irish field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Irish national team, and Ireland's all time record goal scorer.

We discuss the challenges of training for team sports like hockey versus an individual sport and get his insights.

Shane tells us about his time in Belgium playing professionally and how much it impacted him personally and professionally... his cooking too!

Shane sheds light on other developments in his life - he is in the midst of launching two performance coaching companies..."mentally fit" coaching and training, and "train the brain" sports psychology. Watch this space!

Today we spoke to Ronan O'Mahony - former professional Munster rugby player, now crossfit addict... live on location in the Strand hotel, Limerick just before the covid-19 pandemic hit us.

We miss those in-person social chats so looking forward to getting back to more of these. Listen out for the hotel lobby music :). Maybe our new intro? ;)

During the chat we discuss his playing career, the injury that ended his career, crossfit and his cultivation of coaching. Preparation and self reflection are themes that jump out of this episode.

Ronan really had an amazing journey into rugby - a truly remarkable story from schools to the academy to the professional game; thanks for sharing.

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Today we spoke to Pete Cartlidge- Band 7 advanced physiotherapist specialising in orthopaedics and major trauma at the Royal Stoke Hospital, UK, and current covid-19 frontline healthcare practitioner.

We learn about the preparation and current management plan to cope with this unprecedented time.

Pete has also just recovered from having been diagnosed with COVID-19; hear firsthand what this was like for him.

Listen to what Pete has taken from this period to appreciate moving forward - many reflections and lessons.

Thanks for your service Pete! Stay safe - #washyourhands all

Today we spoke to Trevor Ragan- a man on a mission to discover and share the science of better learning; think of him as a learning and research translator for us all.

Everyone can become a better learner- learn the building blocks during this chat. We discuss growth mindset, fear, uncertainty and many other things.

Please subscribe to Trevors' excellent podcast- 'Learner Lab podcast', and find out more about his work at www.thelearnerlab.com

Welcome to the jungle folks!

Today we spoke to Emma Canning- Scottish-born track and field athlete- specifically a heptathlete, who has represented GB.

Emma talks about adapting her training and mindset during this covid-19 time out.

She then explains the specialities that she competes in, and goes into detail about a potentially career-threatening injury that she has overcome.

Emma discusses physical, mental and technical competencies of her craft and how and when she knows she will excel in a particular event- it really is about preparation and confidence.

Thank you for joining us Emma and looking forward to watching you compete again!

High performance really is a lifestyle- nice point Emma.

Today David spoke to Amy O'Donoghue- Irish international middle-distance runner, track and cross-country athlete...a person of positive vibes.

Amy discusses goal setting, routine, adapting training during covid-19 and "being kinder to yourself".

We had a nice chat about meditation and mindfulness- mention to Jessie Barr;

We also talked about what Amy loves about running.

Thanks for giving us great energy Amy!