Episode 20: Share the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this episode I talk about posting online, on social media, the good bits, the bad bits, and the bits you don't want anyone to see. 

The purpose is to display and model vulnerability and authenticity.  Other people are attracted to honest and authentic people. So you need to share not only the good bits, but some honesty and share some not so good bits. 

Key topics:

- How to share bad bits in context,

- Why share the bad bits,

- Share when you've gone good and proud of your work,

- Someone people won't like it, but they can always un-follow, don't let that deter you from sharing and growing online.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast.

To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 19 - Expand Your Thinking

You only know what you know, and you don't know what you don't know. 

This week's episode is about, when you're stuck in a problem and you need help, some times you need to put your ego to the side and ask for help. 

Sometimes, you need to take accountability of your actions, apologise when you know you've made a mess of things, and take action and find people to help you solve the problem.

Sometimes, you only need to talk through your challenges with someone who is willing to lend an ear and not offer solutions. 

key topics:

- You only know what you know, so ask for help when you can't find a solution.,

- Don't don't what you don't know, so surround yourself with people who bridge your gap in your knowledge, and

- Don't get into arguments, create allies to help when you need it. 

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast.

To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 18 - Social Media to Grow your Business

Want to grow your business. Simple! Use Social Media. Whats stopping you?

I'm recapping on an episode I did some time ago on how social media can help grow your personal brand and your business. And I wanted to come back to the topic after a conversation with a friend who took the advice from the previous episode and found that it has helped them in growing there presence on social media and finding new clients to work with.

I use social media all the time to find new clients and I know it can help you if you want to grow your business. 

Key topics:

- How social media can help grow your business,

- What type of things to post on social media,

- How to track the progress, and 

- How to make it work for you.

Check out the previous social media episode, episode 3.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast.

To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 17 - Who are your Heroes?

Do you have a hero in life who you look up to and inspires you?

Mine is 50cent.

His story of grafting from a young age to pay his way and working hard to grow an empire and rise out of the difficulties he was born into, inspires me to keep grafting and working hard. 

In this episode I tell you 50cent's story and why it inspires me. 

Who's your hero?

Key topics:

- Why Heroes are important,

- My hero 50cent,

- Heroes inspire us, and

- Learn about 50cent's story and why it inspires me.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. 

To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 16 - How to Stay Accountable in 2023

Are you ready for 2023!? Honestly, I'm not. However, I am still going to show up and keep moving. 

If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, in this week's episode I share with you 9 tips and habits that you can use to help keep yourself accountable in 2023!

Key topics:

- How to stay accountable,

- How to set your goals,

- How to take action,

- Learn from life, and

- How to seek help from others.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

Episode 15 - Construction Business, the Reality,

Want to now what it's really like starting a construction business? In this Episode, I tell you three stories of just examples of what it has been like starting and growing our Construction Business 'McCaig and Nelson. 

There are some lessons to take away from these stories of my own experience. When starting a new construction business, all I'll say is; "Go in with your eyes wide open!", and treat others how you wanted to be treated yourself!

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 14 - Drinking Alcohol

Do you like drinking alcohol? I know I do! 

In some work professions drinking alcohol, can be part of the culture and it is in construction. 

An its hard to drink alcohol and try to achieve body building results that you need to compete in competitions. 

So is drinking alcohol a bad thing?

Well it can be. But it can also be good for you in moderation. 

For me the benefits of drinking alcohol helps in being honest with others and most importantly, being honest with yourself. 

Key topics:

- Benefits of drinking Alcohol,

- Side effects of drinking excessively, 

- Why its helped me,

- You can build a body ready for completion if you're drinking alcohol.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 13 - The Darker Side to Working in Construction

Let's be honest, working in construction can be great. And, like all industries, there is a darker side which brings it's challenges. In this Podcast I tell all about the darker side of Construction and what it's like starting and growing a business in Construction. 

What you see on my social media is usually the good bits of construction. But what you don't really get to see is the behind the scenes. 

I don't want to put anyone off, but I want to share the reality of working in construction so you can prepare yourself for the challenges.

Key topics:

- Why did I name the Podcast "Fit Groundworker"?

- What's the reality of working in construction,

- How I manage the harsh realities,

- How I manage myself.

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 12 - Benefits of Meditation 

"I'm too busy to meditate!" 

Sound familiar? 

Me too.

I often use to say that I am too busy to meditate. However, the opposite is true! I'm too bust NOT to meditate! 

Let me explain...

In 2020 I went through a period when I meditated everyday for 4 months. Now, this didn't change my life, but what I did find is that I was calmer, more positive, and more present. 

This meant that, during this period I was more successful, more resilient, and happier.

Meditation for a short periode everyday, say 10 - 15 minuets at a time, calms the mind and tones down all the excess mind chatter. For me, this allows other thoughts to float in and out of my mind. Sometimes solutions, sometimes helps me to navigate difficult situations, sometimes to exercise gratitude. 

I think, part of the stigma around meditation is that people think that meditation is sitting quietly, listening to chimes, legs crossed, and chanting, which... sometimes it is. However, meditation is about busying the mind with a simple task so that you can relax the rest of the mind. This can be; taking a walk, gardening,reading a book, going for a run, walking the dog, cleaning... The possibilities are endless. 

Now...

I'm not perfect. I have fallen out of habit with meditation. I have started to notice that, despite being busy and running a thriving business, I am not noticing how grateful I am for every opportunity I have, I am burning out, and I am not as happy as I was. One thing I know will help with this is meditation. So, for me, this episode is a rocket up my a** to get back into meditation. I hope this does the same for you.

The key topics of this episode are:

- How I started meditating, 

- Why I meditate,

- What have been the benefits of meditation for me, and 

- How to meditate. 

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/

Episode 11 - Body Building - My Journey So Far

If you're thinking about starting body building, or thinking about going into competitions, this is the Podcast for you!

In this episode I explain all about my first year in body building competitions. Everything you want to know about; bulking and cutting, food and nutrition, weights and cardio, motivation and discipline. 

I'll walk you though how my first year of competitions went, and what I am doing now for the second year!

Key topics in this episode are:

I hope you enjoy! If you have comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section and connect with me on LinkedIn. Please click the follow and notification button if this brought you value, and share with others to help grow the mission.

The Fit Groundworker Podcast with Graham McCaig is hosted by Graham McCaig and produced by Fisher Audio Cast. To find out more follow Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mccaig87/ and Fisher Audio Cast.: https://fisheraudiocast.com/