Sport Is Life

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Episode Summary: 

Ian explores the psychological and physical habits that contribute to recurring injuries and diseases, which can impede personal growth.

• Identify any patterns or ideas you have about your body's performance and attempt to alter them.
• Understanding the effectiveness of acupuncture prompted Ian to reconsider other therapies and look for new ways to improve his running and overall physical condition.
• Mastering the technique of focusing on a desired future while remaining open to new alternatives is emphasised as critical for enhancing physical performance.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary: 

Ian addresses the transformative influence of a sports culture on workplace performance. In addition to cultivating a high-performance mindset, he highlights the significance of proactive feedback and the development of team morale.

• Learn about the common mindset in businesses that only provide criticism when something goes wrong, as well as the value of a high-performance culture.
• Recognise the significance of encouraging one another and engaging in fruitful dialogues in order to achieve ongoing achievement.
• Discover the difficulty of integrating high-performance attitudes and practices in businesses that do not generally teach these abilities.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary: 

Ian explores the physiological and psychological causes of weight gain, especially in relation to stress and unsafe conditions.

• Ian highlights the abuse Jelena Dokic endured at the hands of her father in her book.
• Discover how the body may gain weight as a warning indication of danger, which may be brought on by harmful surroundings or different types of maltreatment.
• Recognise the need of writing and externalising in order to comprehend and deal with these problems.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Ian and Corey explore his work in male-dominated industries, emphasising the value of emotional intelligence and mental health awareness. He describes his personal journey, which includes coaching his son in soccer and coping with demanding parents. Corey emphasises the Matildas' achievement in youth sports engagement, citing a large increase in registrations. He also discusses a horrific working occurrence that prompted him to focus on mental health awareness.

• Learn how the Matildas' success has led to a significant increase in youth sports participation, with 400 kids signing up for a season after their win in Perth.
• Understand the differences in coaching approaches among various soccer clubs and the impact of these differences on young players' experiences.
• Recognise the importance of pushing young athletes to extend themselves and the challenges of balancing this with their desire to win.
• Learn how finding a supportive community through bike riding and the role of shared interests in building meaningful relationships.

About the Guest:

Corey’s most important role in his life is to be a great father and husband, His mission is to “Create Positive Social Change using simple tools to teach Emotional Intelligence”. Corey changed his career in 2015 from working in construction, in varied management roles across project and sales management, he found himself on a merry go round of stress that saw him burn out multiple times.

An incident at work where a co-worker passed away from an industrial accident, impacted Corey deeply and led him onto a path of discovery around healing his own trauma and taking those lesson into the world and start impacting the world through the development of programs and community to empower people to start having healthy conversation around mental health.

In 2021 Corey wrote “The Little Book of Big Emotions” a guide for children and parents to have conversation about Big Emotions with a common language. The feedback from parents has been “This book is not just for kids” and is currently developing a program for the education sector on teaching emotional intelligence through Micro lessons. www.bigemotionsacademy.com

Over the past 8 years he has worked men through Men’s Circles and one on one coaching, led hundreds of teenagers on Into Adulthood Rites of passage experiences and currently a business partner with FIFO Mental Health Group, which involves going to mine sites and holding Mental Health conversations with teams and leadership groups. He is excited to announce that they will be launching a new program EQ leadership in Mining on the 1 st April 2024.

Link/s:

https://www.fifomentalhealthgroup.com/mastermind

https://www.fifomentalhealthgroup.com

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

Check Me Out On:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins

Theme Music Artist:

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/

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Episode Summary: 

Ian stresses that before spending money on a marketing coach, it's critical to recognise and respect oneself. He believes that even the strongest marketing methods will fail to significantly elevate one's brand unless human value is recognised and leveraged.

• Understand the importance of knowing and owning your value in the marketplace, regardless of the quality of a marketing coach.
• Discover the importance of raising your baseline value to see a return on investment from marketing efforts.
• Recognise the significance of putting the lessons gained into practice.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary: 

Ian examines the inclination to focus on failures rather than victories, despite accomplishments. He emphasises the value of recognising and celebrating daily victories in order to shift perspective and increase self-esteem.

• Learn  the common pattern of focusing on shortcomings even with success, sharing an example of a coached individual who felt successful "in spite of himself.
• Understand the significance of acknowledging and appreciating one's innate strengths and accomplishments.
• Learn how to enhance your self-perception and redirect your attention to positive experiences by starting a journal.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary: 

Ian highlights the prevalent problem of complacency when things go smoothly in life or athletics. He emphasises the significance of retaining the basic behaviours and procedures that lead to initial success in order to avoid regression.

• Understand the role of coaches in various settings is discussed, emphasising their relevance in holding individuals accountable.
• Learn the significance of doing these tasks to maintain consistency, even when things are going well, is emphasised.
• Understand the new techniques, obtaining a good position, and subsequently discontinuing the behaviours that led to success are all common experiences among coached individuals.
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About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary: 

Ian highlights the significance of trust in both horse racing and business leadership, drawing comparisons between Melbourne Cup jockeys and business leaders. And as much as jockeys must trust their horses to negotiate the track properly, business leaders must establish trust inside their organisations to assist staff in overcoming their blind spots.

• How the value of trust inside an organisation, claiming that it is essential for individuals to perform to their full potential.
• Learn the significance of leaders covering their team members' blind spots to ensure they feel safe and supported.
• Recognise the significance of leaders serving as the eyes of their teams, assisting them in seeing beyond their own blind spots.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Ian and Andrew talk about the transforming effect of mindfulness and self-discovery in nature and adventure sports. He emphasises the significance of matching belief systems with behaviours, pointing out that thoughts, habits, and actions are all linked.

• Understand the concept of instantaneous mental control and how it can help you change habits.
• Learn why it's critical to replace old belief systems with new, positive ones.
• How Andrew emphasises the value of resilience, overcoming fear, and finding calm in nature and adventure.
• Learn about the importance of taking breaks from electronics and spending time in nature.

About the Guest:

Hey, I’m Andrew. My journey’s been anything but a straight line. Picture this: a solid sales coach on the surface, but underneath, a life in disarray. I was nailing it in business, but my personal life? A wreck. A toxic relationship was just the start. Then, I found rock climbing. It wasn’t just a sport; it was my wake-up call, my way out of the mess I was in.

The real kicker came when my world seemed to fall apart—closing my business, leaving a relationship that was doing more harm than good, and stepping into the unknown. I took a year off, focusing on me. I hit the trails, lost 30 kilos, and got my mind right. It was tough, but it was real. I came out the other side knowing I had more to offer.

Project Remarkable came from those trials. It’s built on the idea that hitting rock bottom isn’t the end; it’s a chance to climb higher than you ever imagined. I've been there, done that, and now I’m here to guide you through it. I don’t do sugarcoating. I offer straight talk, real strategies, and the kind of support that knows firsthand how tough the climb can be.

This is about more than sales or fitness; it’s about finding your footing when the ground beneath you gives way. It’s about facing challenges head-on and coming out stronger. I’m here to show you how. Ready to start climbing?

Link/s:

Website: www.projectremarkable.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcominos

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

Check Me Out On:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins

Theme Music Artist:

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/

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Episode Summary: 

Ian emphasises the need of responsibility in maintaining consistency and attention in both sports and everyday life, pointing out that accountability, which is frequently supplied by coaches in sports, can boost productivity and efficiency.

• Learn that accountability is a given in sports with coaches and clear goals, and questions how often people allow themselves the luxury of accountability in other life areas.
• Understand the importance of having an external person to talk to for motivation and inspiration, which can lead to better focus and consistency.
• Recognise the importance of consistency, bouncing back from tough weeks, and maintaining optimal performance.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

Check Me Out On: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins  

Theme Music Artist: 

One Day Kings  https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/  

See https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners for privacy information.