SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

In this episode we welcome Rob Henderson, a retired Irish rugby union player who played for a number of clubs including Toulon and Munster. He represented Ireland internationally, winning 29 caps, and toured with the 2001 British & Irish Lions, winning three caps.

Hayley and Rob speak about what it is like growing up in a single parent family. Rob explains how his growth mindset impacted his rugby career. He also speaks on how important it is to take pride in whatever you do.

On this episode you will learn:

• How Rob created a growth mindset for himself
• What to do to improve yourself
• Who inspired Rob most in his life
• How to make the most of your talents
• The best way to maintain your mental health

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Steve Backley.  In this episode, Steve talks about the background and factors of his achievements. He shares that we all have God-given physicality and are programmed to a certain degree. He says that it happens to us in early life that shapes us inevitably. He came from a sporting family with very supportive parents, quite challenging, but supportive, and was encouraged to give stuff a try. He also shares his observation as an athlete that it isn't always the most physically talented who would win; there were other factors. The big driving force for him was actually to prove people wrong.

On this episode you will learn: 

• About survival of the fittest  
• About delayed gratification
• About the importance of discipline in sports  
• About motivation and belief 
• About being passionate about things

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Tessa Sanderson, a 6 time British Olympic legend to the podcast! In this episode Tessa openly shares her background and the elements of her upbringing that influenced her success in the world of sports. As you will hear on this episode, having a growth mindset is very important for you to achieve your goals and in the show Tessa emphasises why it is a wise idea - regardless of your age or circumstance - to set your mind on what you want to achieve and who you want to be in the future. As you will hear, through facing discouragements, insults and failures Tessa realised the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and why this is one of the ingredients for success.

On this episode you will learn: 

• The recipe for success
• How to face your enemies  
• What is success
• What is a growth mindset  
• Tessa’s secret for success 
• What it takes to become an olympic legend

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we will be listening to my interview with The Big Chill Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast that covers the world of sport, popular culture, and more. In this episode, we will be discussing my secret for success. We will be talking about the differences between an athlete and a business person and what they have in common. We will also be talking about how these successful people overcome these challenges and how they changed their mindset towards life. These are just a few of the many things that we will be talking about in this interview. So, get your notes ready and let us get started.

In this episode you will learn: 

• How successful athletes and businessman face and overcome challenges 
• The mindset of an entrepreneur, athlete, businessman etc
• Being an athlete in the modern era 
• The modern day (digital world) challenges as an athlete   
• The growth mindset

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk 

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics.  This week we welcome Joe Foster. Joe and his late brother Jeff were born into the J W Foster & family business, but on their return after 2 years away from home on National Service, they asked questions.  The year was 1955 and the brothers saw a business still rooted in the 1930’s Their father and uncle were now operating the business and very much like other companies, spent more time feuding than collaborating.  The brothers founded Mercury Sports Footwear which, after 18 months, they renamed to become the now-famous REEBOK brand. As the surviving Founder of Reebok, Joe still welcomes the opportunity to travel and recounts those early stories from start-up to taking the company to a $4 billion business, overtaking Adidas & Nike to become the World's No.1 sports brand.  In this episode, Joe talks about his journey together with his brother in building one of the world’s most recongnised brands and how they came up with the brand name. Joe also talks about the processes and struggles in registering a brand name. Joe highlights how he and his brother managed to run the company for so many years, through thick and thin!  In this episode you will learn:

• Joe’s background and upbringing  
• How Reebok came to be the World’s No.1 sports brand
• The struggles and challenges in creating and registering a brand name  
• Sales and business strategies
• Tactics for expanding your business 

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best. The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved. For more information on what is shared in this episode head to www.hayleymeakes.co.uk

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Ini Umotong, a Nigerian professional footballer. Ini’s the youngest of six born to Dr Ben Anefiok and Grace Umotong of Ikono in Old Cross River State. She began playing football at the age of five and it was in Primary school where she was spotted by Birmingham City in 2003. She earned her first call up to the Super Falcons in February, 2015 when coach Edwin Okon invited 36 players to camp to prepare for the 11th All-Africa Games qualifiers, 2016 Olympic Games qualifiers and the 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.  In this episode we will discuss how Ini had to fight cultural pressure to be a football player. She also shares how her background and upbringing influenced her work ethic and choice of career. The challenges Ini faced in reaching her dreams – at a time when women’s football wasn’t very established. Plus the pressure she got from her parents to be a success at school. All of us have dreams and aspirations, in this episode we’ll learn how you can overcome challenges and obstacles that could stop you from reaching your goals In this episode you will learn:

• How Ini achieved her dream of becoming a professional football player
• How she wanted to be a role-model for women in football
• How Ini overcame the challenges and obstacles of being a female in footbal
• Ini’s driving force and inspiration

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved For more information on what is shared in this episode head to http://www.hayleymeakes.co.uk

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Chris Browne, a global retail expert. He was an instrumental part of the team that took Ted Baker from a single store to a global, household name. In this episode, we discuss Chris’ passion for retail and exceptional customer service, how his upbringing shaped his success and his passion for learning and developing a strong growth mindset. He also discusses how he set Ted Baker apart by training his team and seeking to inspire them each and every day.

On this episode you will learn: 

• How to be the best version of yourself everyday
• The importance of creating a Vision Board for your professional and personal life
• How mind mapping helps you organise your ideas and thoughts
• Why a growth mindset in business
• The importance of reading and learning from others

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to http://gainmomentum.marketing/

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Kruise Leeming, he is an England Knights international rugby league star who plays as a hooker for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. He talks about the challenges in his career and how he still has goals that he has set out for his career. He discusses what it takes to become the best player that you can be, and having that mentality and mindset to have the respect from elite athletes.

On this episode you will learn: 

• The upbringing and background as a factor for success
• Having the attitude of gratitude
• What it takes to be an elite athlete
• Mentality and Mindset
• Biggest challenge in your career

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.For more information on what is shared in this episode head to http://gainmomentum.marketing/

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. 

This week we welcome Simon Dent, he is the founder of the sports-focused creative agency called Dark Horses, which has grown to 40 staff and a multi-million pound turnover. He was recognised in Adweek as the fifth fastest growing agency in the world and as well as his creative agency business he is also the founder of HERO, a highly-successful talent management agency. He has discovered, by working with high profile sports teams, that their money does not make them happy but instead it is achieving their goals that fulfils their purpose in life - which is something he tries to apply to his own life.

In this episode you will learn: 

• How to face difficult decisions
• Learning mistakes as a way of learning
• Creating resiliency
• Focusing on a growth mind-set
• Lessons from working with high profile sports teams

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to http://gainmomentum.marketing/

Johnny Nelson

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics.  

This week we welcome Former WBO Cruiserweight Champion Johnny Nelson, a retired British boxer known for his impressive sporting career. Working as a TV presenter and pundit has assisted Nelson in his work as a popular and high profile sports speaker, where he shares his story of success to inspire audiences worldwide. With an undeniably impressive record of forty-five wins from fifty-nine matches, Nelson was named the second Greatest Cruiserweight of All Time by BoxRec. Most remembered for his seven-year reign as WBO Cruiserweight Champion, he is the longest-reigning cruiserweight of all time.

In this episode you will learn: 

•  Life lesson through sports
• The biggest challenge he overcame
• Johnny’s biggest driving factor
• How motivate yourself to keep the success
• Why mentors matter
• How to overcome fear and build confidence 

The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best.

The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes

on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in

their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets

out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action

great success can be achieved.

For more information on what is shared in this episode head to https://gainmomentum.marketing/