To stay truly inspired requires us to reflect on the things we've done well. To celebrate our wins along the way. In this episode Alan asks some thought provoking questions that will set you up for an amazing year. He also discusses some strategies on finding the balance between life and career, to ensure you're thriving in both.

If you've been achieving some big fitness goals, you may be experiencing some anxiety about going backwards over Christmas. It's a busy time of year for high performers...getting everything squared off at work before the break, while also trying to keep the fitness routines ticking along. In this episode of the podcast, Alan shares 5 principles to help you have an amazing Christmas, without undoing all your good work.

Johnny Kenny achieved the dream of many young footballers when he signed for Celtic. What's even more impressive is that he was still only 18 years of age when he got that transfer. In this episode of the podcast Johnny gives a great insight into the life of a footballer at one of the biggest clubs in the world. As a current Republic of Ireland U-21 international Johnny also speaks about his pride at representing Ireland, and scoring goals for his country.

Seperation Season is upon us. The time of year that show us who is really about "lifestyle change" or who just likes the idea of it. In this episode of the podcast, Alan shares his thoughts on how to navigate the Winter months to ensure you're not one of those people feeling horrendous in January. If you want to be one of those who are feeling amazing about themselves at Christmas time, give this a listen.

Jessica Sweeney joined Elevate two years ago. She had gained a lot of weight which had left her low in confidence, struggling with her body image, and experiencing health problems.

Today she is 3 stone lighter, and in a completely different place. The old confidence is back. She even got a job promotion, which she puts down to that increased confidence. She's much happier, and more comfortable, in her body. And the bubbly personality is back. Her doctors couldn't believe the difference in her when she went back, and her health is a million times better that it was previously.

Jessica shares her story in this episode of the podcast, aswell as some amazing tips around mindset, nutrition and training.

Alan Williams Coaching is ten years old. In this episode Alan shares his top 10 lessons learned from those ten years. These life & business lessons will also be very relevant to a weight loss journey. The principles of achievement tend to be the same, whether the goal is fitness, business or life.

Being successful with any goal will require a willingness to lean into things that we find uncomfortable. There's a nice side to personal development that gives us a warm feeling. But there also has to be a realism, and an understanding, that discomfort is also a fundamentally important part of growth. Successful people embrace it. This episode looks at some of the common discomforts people avoid, and how life-changing it can be when we step into them.

Most people think it's just "Eat less, move more." But if it was that easy everybody would be walking around with a 6 pack, right? This episode will give you 5 perspective shifts that will help you unlock this weight loss thing, once and for all.

The life of a footballer is often associated with glamour and wealth. For those living the dream, that may or may not be the case. But what about those who come so close but don't quite make the cut? From the age of 7, Luke Beastall was spending time in the acadamies of clubs such as Sheffield United & Derby County. In this episode of the podcast Luke gives an amazingly honest insight into some of the struggles he encountered in the world of football, and also some of the mental health difficulties he faced when the dream was taken away. In more recent years, Luke has established Musclecoach, a coaching business for those who want to get into great shape and want more from life. For good measure, there's even a Roy Keane story thrown into this week's podcast!

When two coaches join forces, the conversation goes to different levels. In this episode Alan sits down with Scott Mcdonald to discuss everything from getting in shape to taking on the Marathon De Sables, one of the world's toughest endurance events. Scott put himself through that ordeal, running through the desert in 56° heat for 6 days. Some of the lessons and mindset tips that Scott shares are incredibly powerful. Inspiration levels are off the charts in this episode!