Phil Llewellyn, currently Women's Head Coach at Oxford University Rugby Football Club, and Sports Scholarship Manager at Birmingham City University, and previously a Freelance Rugby Coach and Coach Educator in Vancouver, Canada, Programme Coordinator at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), Head Coach at Hinckley Rugby Club, England Students Team Manager, and Player Development Officer at England Rugby, Director of Rugby and Head Coach at Nuneaton RFC, Head Coach of the Cyprus National Team,...

Rhys Thomas, former Welsh International Rugby Player , and Scarlets Rugby, Dragons Rugby, and Newport RFC player, who suffered a heart attack at the age of 29, was fitted with a pump that currently helps to run his heart (LVAD), lost his career, identity and didn't deal with his emotions and feelings at the time, leading to alcoholism and many dark places is our guest today. Rhys is now 24 months sober with a new found purpose, and back on the heart transplant list; he is now an Inspirat...

Abigail Irozuru, one of Britain's All-Time Top Female Long Jumpers for GB and England Athletics, and Motivational Speaker, Academic Tutor, and Performance Coach for AMPLIFY Learning discusses:- Retiring, and returning to the sport- Understanding your limits, and recognising when to push- Reviewing, and resembling- Living on the life-wheel- Perspective shifts- Acceptance- Being real, and understanding reality - Being disciplined, and strict within reason - Understanding where you are...

Jenny Coady, the current Head of Performance and Well-being at West Ham United FC, with previous roles at organisations such as UK Sport, UK Coaching, London GAA, Moving Matters, University College Dublin, GAA, Waterford Institute of Technology, and Basketball Ireland, discusses:- Connections and Relationships- Professional vs authentic conversations- Performance through wellbeing- Curiosity and ambitions- Trust, relationship, environment, and conversations- Pre-conceived ideas- Eye-con...

Ian McKinley, previously a Visually Impaired International and Professional Rugby Player, and Coach at the likes of Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), Leinster Rugby, Barbarians RUFC, Rugby Viadana, Federazione Italiana Rugby, Benetton Rugby Treviso, and currently representing the Ballymena Academy, and Sales Representative of Gemini Surgical innovations, discusses the following:- Visually impaired performance - Attitudes of inclusion - Preparation and Understanding - Gratefuln...

Warren Abrahams, an Ex-Professional Athlete, now Performance Coach, and Coach Developer focusing on Rugby Creative, with experiences at organisations such as Stellenbosch University, Bearwood College, Lithuanian Rugby, Harlequins, England Rugby, RUGBY Salsi German Munch, USA Rugby, WRU, and Coaching4potential, discusses:- Play | Learn | Grow- Surface level relationships- Being a chameleon - Creative skills evidencing growth- Curiosity- Connecting, and empathising - Structure within ...

Micha Shaw, a Mindfulness Coach for Athletes, inspired by her practice of yoga, meditation and experiences as a professional athlete, discusses points such as:- Being hard on yourself- Thriving high- Major sacrifices and stubbornness- Redefining success- Being goal-orientated- Vulnerability awareness- The power of the journey - Self-reflection- Curiosity, clarity and gratitude - Experiences resulting in empowerment or disempowerment - Being present, on purpose, non-judgementall...

Lloyd Wallace a 2018 British Winter Olympian, Athlete Manager at Sports Sphere, and MSc in Management with Finance Graduate from University of Bath, holds conversations revolving around:- 24 hour Coma after a training accident - Taking 2 years out to study- Maximising potential, in sport, and out- High performance pedigree pressures and expectations- Becoming an Olympian - Impact of losing site of the way- Creating a safe environment through a holistic lens- Constant improvement&nbs...

Jeanelle Scheper, an Olympic High-Jumper for Saint Lucia, and Adidas sponsored athlete, discusses points focused on:- Finances, facilities, and resources- Changing perspectives on specific moments- Injury, publicity, and pressure management- Scientific approaches to managing nervousness - Allowing for performance execution - Visualisation and breathing exercises- Being the product, and the business- Being, and surrounding yourself with good people- Invaluable lessons from sport- Rel...

Piero Mingoia, a Former Football Player for Watford Football Club, Cambridge United Football Club, and Accrington Stanley Football Club Ltd, Writer and Personal Development Coach, discusses in-depth discussions focusing on these points:- The self-development journey - Managerial traits- The biggest challenge- Emotional intelligence- The importance of person-focused development - Life coaching - External influences, pressures, and expectations- Genuine, authentic attitudes- Trus...