Tommy G Talks

Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live)

This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds.

I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day.

It's always an honour to deliver talks like this, and I hope that you can take at least 1 thing away from this very honest and open presentation around taking opportunities, saying YES, challenging yourself and then being resilient enough to keep the journey alive.

Don't give up on your dreams.

TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively)

This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month.

If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it.

TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 147: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP3] w Perry Cocking:

Football Coach: Don't Ruin The Parent/Child Relationship! (Ways to support your sporty child)

I've known Perry for just over 15 years. We played football together, we've worked on a few projects together and I have seen his Coaching business and journey evolve to the stage of being one of the most influencial, leading voices in the Youth Football coaching space!

In this episode, we dive deeper into some of the challenges, and hidden problems that can arise by "trying to do the right thing" by supporting your sporty children...But creating the opposite. A negative emotional experience and potentially damaging your relationships.

If you've got a sporty child or you're a youth coach yourself, this is the conversation for you.

As always, let me know your thoughts.

For more info on Perry's Book "Did you win, did you score?" go to Amazon and give it a search.

Thanks for listening.

Tommy G Talks - Episode 146: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP2] w Kate Griffin - Wessex Spirits & The Gin Palace.

Episode 2 of Tea with Tommy G brings you a very open and honest conversation with Kate Griffin, the Founder of Wessex Spirits and The Gin Palace in Andover. 

I have been getting to know Kate and her fantastic business well over the last few months. We at Tide 55 have been working with her and her team to help grow online bottle sales and local footfall into the amazing venue that is The Gin Palace. 

I wanted to share her story with you. But not just the story she tells everyone that comes in for a drink. I wanted to dig a little deeper into the WHY and the HOW she came to be where she is now. 

So in this episode, you will hear how Kate went from being a Teacher, to throwing out her teaching books, having no "job", with 2 young children to look after, and an idea to start making her own gin.

Local business is really important and I hope that this helps bring the awareness up for the people and the businesses that are out there flying the flag for Andover, our local community. (as well as the wider economy)

You can see more from Wessex Spirits and book a gin tasting session or drop in for a drink at the Gin Palace here:

https://www.wessexspirits.co.uk/

Make sure you tag @ WessexSpirits in your answer to Kate's amazing question. 

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And be sure to tag and follow my Instagram www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 145: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP1] w Harri Pereira - Mindset X

It's time to step it up a bit. 

I've had a podcast for a few years now, but I feel we need to take it up a notch. 

I have launched on a project that I have wanted to do for a few years now. 

Introducing: Tea with Tommy G - My new and improved way of bringing you guest interviews that consist of real talk, real challenges and real confidence. 

We talk about life, death and all the ups and downs along this amazing journey.

In this very first episode, I connect with a man that shares a lot of parrallels and similarities to me. 

Not just in terms of interests and career path, but also in terms of things that have happened in our lives that we would much rather didn't. 

I am all about transforming "challenge into confidence" and with Harri, he has (and continues) to do just that. I wanted to do an episode on "seasonal grief" the pain that we feel when we are reminded, or we miss someone that has passed away. 

I knew that Harri would be able to help me get to the levels of conversation that this topic deserves. 

I really do hope you enjoy this chat. In honour of you and to those that are no longer with us. 

Remember to tag us both when you answer his question to you at the end! 

LINKS 

Harri's IG : www.instagram.com/mindsetxcoaching 

My IG: www.instagram.com/tommygentleman 

My company Tide 55 Digital Marketing: www.tide55.com 

Professional requests to made via my website: www.tommygentleman.com 

The Jamie G Sporting Trust Website: www.jamiegsportingtrust.org

Tommy G Talks - Episode 144: Do Kids Need To Feel Failure? (The Importance of Youth Participation in Sport)

“Kids need to learn how to lose…and sport gives them that lesson.”

As Chairman of The Jamie G Sporting Trust, I am always championing the importance of participation in sport for young people under the age of 18. 

Sport can expose us to and teach us so much at an early age. 

I believe that it is essential for children to understand that they don't always win. 

It’s beneficial to a young person to know that they can and will fail. That things won’t always go to plan. 

Within the safe frameworks of sport, this allows for resilience to be built and the ability to look inside.

To notice how they feel about certain outcomes when they don't go they hoped/intended, and then what steps/actions/practice needs to be done in order to improve. 

To learn that we can only ever control and account for our own efforts.

Because it’s actually not about winning and losing as such…it’s more about self improvement, skill progression, expression, teamwork, dealing with pressure and building discipline. To feel good about it. To enjoy the experience, and to develop self belief. 

A valuable lesson indeed.

We also have the more obvious benefits such as the physical and mental health advantages and the social relationships and skill development too. 

Participantion is on the decline. We must recognise the value and increase our effort and energy to ensure these lessons are being learned through schools, clubs and organisations. 

By creating safe spaces for self expression, not hinging everything on the W/L outcome, but instead the lessons learned from “the taking part”.

As adults, parents, coaches…what can we do to improve? How can we set a better example?

How can we help to facilitate more positive exposure to sport at a young age? 

What do you think?

Let me know and share your thoughst via Instagram

www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 143: How To Stop Overthinking

Let's talk about OVERTHINKING.

We all struggle with this. Some more than others, but when we do, it often leads to negativity and in some cases depression.

Today we will explore the topic a little and then look at ways to understand, control and overcome otherthinking.

These methods are not your usual "think positive" and "talk about your feelings" type tips.

Although that stuff comes from a good place, we need to dive a little deeper into the way we think and talk to ourselves.

These are some strategies and tips I have picked up along the way.

I hope it helps.

Connect with me here:

www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

Tommy G Talks - Episode 142: How To Get Out Of a Rut

Stuck in a rut?

It happens. Don't worry.

Good news is that there are things that you can do to help get yourself out of a rut.

In this episode we will start by understanding why we get stuck in a rut.

Then we will find ways to get out of the rut and stay out!

We will also look at the potential barriers and obstacles that could block our progress.

I hope that this episode helps you and gives you some inspiration.

I would love to know if it does.

www.instagram.com/tommygentleman

[email protected]

Tommy G

Tommy G Talks - Episode 141: How To Focus

Are we too easily led?

Too easily influenced?

Is a lack of focus adding weight to our mental health challenges?

Or perhaps some of our struggle is BECAUSE of a lack in focus?

Well, one thing that I know for sure is that a happy, positive and productive life needs focus.

Here are 5 practical and very easy to follow tips for increasing your daily focus.

Let me know your thoughts

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Tommy G Talks - Episode 140: Let's Turn Social Media Into a Positive Tool (For us and our children!)

Is social media a negative influence on society?

What will happen if we just keep going the way we are?

What will it mean for our children?

Well, like it or not, you and I are at the wheel. What we do and how we USE this tool will determine what happens next.

I have 7 suggestions on how we can use it and shape it more positively. It won't be easy, but we can do it.

Are you in?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode via Instagram

www.instagram.com/tommygentleman