The Tier 1 Coaching Podcast

Most people assume the Reserve route into the Royal Marines is the "easier" path. But here's the truth nobody talks about...

In this episode Henry, Royal Marine Commando and one of the athletes I coached through his journey breaks down what it's actually like training and serving as a Reservist. We get into:

• What the Reserve pathway actually demands physically and mentally
• How training as a Reservist compares to the Regular route
• What it was like going through the coaching process with Tier 1, and how that shaped his preparation
• The mental battle of pursuing the Green Beret while balancing civilian life alongside it

Whether you're weighing up Reserves vs Regulars yourself, or just want to hear an honest account from someone who's lived it, this one's for you.

Every setback hits hard in the moment, but it can also become the very thing that sharpens you, teaches you, and builds the next version of you.

In this episode, we unpack how to turn failure, frustration, injury, rejection, or life’s unexpected punches into fuel for growth. Because the comeback does not happen by chance. It happens when you choose to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.

Your setback is not the end of the story. It's the start of it....

Most recruits don't fail recruit training because they're unfit. They fail because nobody trained their mind the same way they trained their body.

In this conversation, I walk and talk with Chris — mental performance coach and mindset expert — to break down why "go, go, go" without "slow, slow, slow" is the reason so many recruits burn out before they even earn their Green Beret.

Training hard is only half the battle. In this episode, we break down how to fuel properly for arduous training, endurance events and high-output performance, so you don’t cramp, crash or fall short when it matters most.

To get something you've never had. You've got to do something you've never done...

The higher the mountain, the thinner the path, and the narrower the air.

This line his was never just about Scafell. This is about life, business, training, leadership, and the standards required to keep climbing when things get harder. At the bottom, everyone talks. Everyone says they want the goal. Everyone says they’re willing to do the work.

But the higher you climb, the fewer people remain.

The path gets thinner. The excuses get exposed. The environment gets harder. And that’s where you find out who is truly built for it.

In this episode, I break down the deeper meaning behind Scafell Strike, the speech delivered on the peak, and why the summit is never just about the view. It’s about who you have to become on the climb.

From Royal Navy to Navy Commando.

In this episode, I sit down with Dhillon, who we had been working with on the Tier 1 Pathway, to talk through his journey of earning the Green Beret after passing the All Arms Commando Course.

We dive into the preparation, the challenges of the course, and what it really takes to make the step into the Commando Forces.

If you’re aspiring to earn the Green Beret, this is one you’ll want to hear.

Earning a Green Beret isn’t about motivation. It’s about habits.

In this episode, I break down the exact habit system that builds Royal Marines Commandos — the daily standards, non-negotiables, and behaviours that separate the few who earn it from the many who don’t.

We’re talking:

• Why discipline beats motivation every time
• The small daily habits that create elite physical and mental resilience
• How Commandos build momentum when motivation is low
• The difference between training to pass a test and training to survive the pipeline
• How to structure your days so progress becomes inevitable

This isn’t hype.
This is the boring, repeatable, proven system that forges robustness, confidence, and composure under pressure.

If you want to stop relying on willpower
And start building standards that carry you through fatigue, doubt, and adversity…

This episode is for you.

Winners don’t rise by chance.
They rise to the standards they commit to. ⚔️

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I take you behind the miles of my 6 Ultras in 6 Days challenge — a journey that tested me far beyond the physical. From the euphoric highs to the crushing lows, I’ll share the untold moments that shaped this experience: the pain, the purpose behind why I ran, and the dark truths I’ve never spoken about publicly… until now.

This isn’t just a story about endurance. It’s a story about grief, resilience, identity, and what happens when you push beyond the limits of your body and mind. Whether you're preparing for your own challenge, walking through a tough season, or simply curious about what happens in the darkest miles - this episode will take you there.

Listen in as I reveal the full story — the victories, the vulnerabilities, and the moment that changed everything.

What does it really take to develop the mental resilience of a Royal Marines Commando?

In this episode, we break down the mindset behind the Green Beret - what it means to operate under pressure, control emotion in chaos, and push far beyond your limits. 

Drawing from real-world military experience, we’ll touch on the tools, habits, and frameworks used by the elite to stay calm, focused, and relentlessly driven through some of the toughest environments.

Whether you're prepping for recruit training, tackling your own high-stakes goals, or just looking to sharpen your edge - this is an introduction for mental dominance.