The Bouncebackability Podcast

Myke Parrott is the Founder of I-Gem Associates – an ambitious and innovative recruitment company with expertise within the gaming and data science & engineering industries. He has over 15 years of recruitment experience and has always been passionate about developing people and creating great opportunities for them. Over 18 months ago, Myke’s company adopted a 4-day working week with positive results on both team performance and their happiness and emotional health. Join us as we discuss ‘why a 4-day week’ and the importance of confronting the boundaries of normality.  

In this episode:

[00:04:21] Implementing a Four-Day Work Week: Lessons Learned

[00:07:41] Team Sceptical About 4-Day Work Week: Perspective Shifts

[00:14:41] Productivity Boost: 4-day Workweek Yields Results

[00:22:10] The Challenge of a Four-Day Work Week

[00:25:12] Maximizing Time: Letting Go of Unnecessary Tasks

[00:30:58] Empowering Team Members with Flexible Work Schedules

[00:35:55] The Importance of Navigating Challenges as Leaders

More about our guest - Myke Parrott is CEO of i-Gem, the holding company for GameLogic and DataLogic. You can connect with him via:

www.linkedin.com/in/myke-parrott-58b5561b/  

https://www.instagram.com/mykep85  

https://twitter.com/mykep85  

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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

Phoebe Schecter is pioneering the world of American Football, having empowered women in sport by becoming the first British female coach in the NFL. Her bounceback moment was taking a complete 180 away from her comfort zone and moving to the UK. Despite her initial lack of interest in American Football, she seized an opportunity to push her limits and face imposter syndrome head-on. Join us as we discuss the nitty-gritty of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and explore Phoebe’s inspiring journey.  

In this episode:

[00:03:35] Building Confidence as a Coach: From Youth teams to NFL

[00:08:49] The Struggle of Winning in Elite Sports

[00:11:11] Overcoming Doubt and Building Confidence

[00:20:27] Don't Let Toxic Environments Hinder Your Growth

[00:24:19] Rookie coaching challenges: A Head Coach's Perspective

[00:29:37] Embrace Your Flaws and Believe in Yourself

[00:35:47] The Importance of Independence and Strength

[00:39:08] Mastering Bounce Back Ability: Expert Tips

Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
 
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

You can connect with Phoebe here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-schecter-195626142/

https://www.instagram.com/phoebe_schecter

https://twitter.com/Phoebe_Schecter

Welcome to the first episode of the Bouncebackability podcast! Fasten your seat belts, we’re in for a bouncy ride.

In this episode, Rusty and Simon share their motivation behind setting up the pod and its aim to provide genuine insight, as well as ideas how we can navigate unknown territories and the potential to use these experiences to thrive, not just survive, during challenging times.  

Simon and Rusty give a glimpse into the impressive guest list and share some of their own experiences that have formed the work they do now. 

If you are interested in confronting the boundaries of normality and equipping yourself with new perspectives, this podcast is for you.

Please like, subscribe and follow, so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/