What Makes You Tick?

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What Makes You Tick? episodes

May 26, 2020 #12 Shane O'Donoghue: Olympic dreams, inspire through actions
Shane O’Donoghue is my next guest. Shane is an Olympian who has represented Ireland in field hockey at the Rio 2016 Olympic games. He has played nearly 200 games for Ireland and is Ireland’s top goalscorer with over 100 goals.In this episode we talk about the agony of failing to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo and dealing with the fact that COVID means this heartache will linger until the games are completed.Shane has lived in Belgium for years playing hockey professionally and it is here where he found how to transfers what he’s learned in team sports to business.He is a qualified psychologist and has brought a business coaching franchise called Mentally Fit to Ireland. On top of that if you are a sports athlete, artist, musician, the dancer you can head over to his Instagram page @Shane.od and see one of his other initiatives, Train the Brain and pick up some tools and tips to help you reach your potential.Another very interesting conversation and as always please do sharehttps://mentallyfit.global/en/about-mentally-fit/
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1 hr
May 10, 2020 #11 Damian Browne: Gut instinct, give it a chance
In this episode, I talk to one of Ireland if not the world's most adventurous humans. This talk was so enjoyable.Damian Browne is a man like no other man I've spoken to. In 2018 he completed a solo row across the Atlantic, run an ultra marathon 251km in the Sahara Desert, on a mission to scale 7 of the highest and most treacherous mountains in the world. He has 5 in the bag already, and he is also the Irish indoor Concept 2 rowing champion and this man's physical and mental ability seems to know no bounds.Damian and I talk about his life's adventure to date and why he puts his body and mind through so much mental and physical pain? He shares essential life tools and how following his gut instinct at the age of 17 has become the cornerstone of everything he does to this day.Damian and I discuss his incredible achievement having rowed solo across the Atlantic ocean in just over 63 days and how he prepared for such an immense challenge. His physical preparation required him to put himself in situations where he knew his mind and body would try to push back against him and one of the most important pieces of his training was his visualisation methods which proved to be the one that saved his life. What is so impressive about Damian is the fact that he says himself the adventures and challenges he puts himself through help him deal with the challenges of everyday life which we all experience. That's what makes Damian such an interesting character, he is grounded and real and shoots from the hip giving us all a chance to understand why he does what he does and what makes him tick.If anyone would like to reach out to Damian you can find out more information of all his adventures on www.damianbrowne.com or head to Instagram @auld_stock
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1 hr 19 min
April 13, 2020 #10 Shane Monahan: The future is Social Audio
Fantastic discussion with @ShaneMonahan. An entrepreneur trailblazing his way in business through his social audio platform Limor. Shane saw an opportunity in a market where traditional social media was becoming overrun and time for something new. After a conversation with his Dad, the penny dropped and Shane formed LIMOR. Shane and I discuss his rugby career and how the discipline and self-belief he had in rugby transferred into his business acumen. We also discuss the challenges he faced, various motivators and inspirations in his life, and we discuss the next stage in social audio. I've no doubt Shane will be a guest again as this podcast series evolves and I hope to share more of his journey. In difficult times due to COVID19 social audio has helped connect us and LIMOR has facilitated this. If you would like to reach out to Shane you can obviously find him on LIMOR @shanemonahan and on Instagram @shanemonahandesigns, Youtube & Twitter. Or simply head to Limor.ie for more information or send Shane a voice note on LIMOR. He is always delighted to hear from you. #WMYTupdate #Whatmakesyoutick #jointheconspiracy #limor #socialaudio #future #business #entrepreneur
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1 hr 10 min
April 04, 2020 #9 Ben Armstrong: The gift of 'Enough'
This episode is with a good friend Ben Armstrong. Ben is currently working with Leinster and helping to develop coaches and players within the province. We got a chance to talk about Ben's journey from Australia to Ireland and how he and his lovely wife Aimee forged their path for themselves and their family. Ben talks to me about his current coaching role with Leinster and his ambition for the future, his take on developing the game for both men and women and how rugby has enabled him to travel the world. We also talk about the moments he had with his wonderful Mum who unfortunately passed away last year, however, Ben looks at those final moments with fondness and has a positive take on life. He shares some advice and opens up to invite anyone who wants to talk to him, to get in touch. He's on Twitter and Instagram @Benarms5 or you can email him directly [email protected] about the poor audio quality, remotely recording has some downsides :) Enjoy.
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56 min
March 19, 2020 #8 John Molloy: An Irish Man Fighting for Peace
“Peace is not only better than war but infinitely more arduous” George Bernard ShawThis is episode no. 8 with former Lt Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Irish Army Ranger Wing John Molloy.We have a fascinating episode for you today. John Molloy is a former Lt Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Ranger Wing in the Irish Defence Forces and most recently a retired Senior Political Affairs Officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon.He is a father, husband and doting grandfather to Lucy & Ellen and luckily enough he’s my Dad’s cousin too.John has had a fascinating career working his way up in the Irish Defense Forces to then becoming instrumental in forging peace between Lebanon and Israel. John worked tirelessly with his team to create an opportunity for discourse so that both the Israelis and Lebanese people could live in peace. There are many unsung heroes in our lives and John is one who will go down in history for all his endeavours. There’s a monument erected in Lebanon to acknowledge all his work.In this discussion, we talk about how John built resilience in boarding school and how it helped him transition from school to a soldier. He became a soldier in the 70’s in a troubled Ireland, a country that was quite different to what we know today. We also learn about the mindset of a soldier in battle and how leaders take decisions during pressurised moments.We learn about teamwork and leadership and the importance of getting to know those who you work with on a daily basis.We also learn about trusting your instinct and being willing to fail because that is the best way to learn.I’m so excited about this episode and I hope you enjoy it. So let's get going with the inspiring John Molloy.
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1 hr 20 min
March 04, 2020 #7 Kim Skildum Reid: Remember to be a fan
Kim Skildum Reid is leading the way in sponsorship across the globe. She is a wonderful person who has changed the sponsorship landscape. Her passion for sponsorship is unquestionable and I got a chance to infiltrate Kim’s routine and talk to her about her passion and hear how she approaches different challenges. Kim has worked with some of the worlds biggest brands and has taken what she’s learned and openly shared it all on her website powersponsorship.com While it’s all there, Kim has a unique way of explaining the importance of sponsorship and it is only through engaging and meeting Kim that you get to really learn the nuances of sponsorship and how brands can make it the most important marketing tool in their arsenal. On top of all this, Kim shares some stories of people she’s met and how she’s bumped heads with some of the worlds most famous sports stars, however, one thing she made sure of is that she treats everyone with kindness and respect regardless of the level you work at. Amongst all this success, Kim has stayed true to herself and the fact that she first and foremost is a huge fan and she still loves getting the opportunity to experience things first hand. If you would like to find Kim head to https://powersponsorship.com where you can find tutorials, books and so much more. Twitter: @KimSkildumReid
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48 min
February 21, 2020 #6 Dr. Olivia Hurley: Sport Psychologist Tools for everyday
My friend Dr. Olivia Hurley who is a Sport Psychologist, lecturer and author is the next guest on my show. Olivia lectured me when I completed my Sport Psychology Certificate in 2016/17 and since then we've become good friends.I asked Olivia to join me to discuss what it's like being a Sport Psychologist and to talk through her journey which I believe is quite exciting. It includes a diverse range of people from all backgrounds, sporting and business disciplines. Also, we spoke about mental resilience and the tools necessary to find our way through life's every day be it in sport, personal or business.Olivia shares some insight into the science of Sport Psychology and how the same thought processes can overlap from sport to business and life.Olivia has worked with some of Ireland's best athletes across so many disciplines including rugby, hockey, Gaelic Football and much more.With a background in athletics, Olivia is positioned brilliantly to share information and guide athletes through the trials and tribulations elite sports offers.If you would like to find out more about Olivia, you can contact her on Twitter & Instagram @DrOliviaHurley or visit her website www.droliviahurley.com#whatmakesyoutick #wmytupdate #resilience #psychology #science #sport #sportpsychology #IADT #UCD #eliteathletes #elitesports #sportandbusiness
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1 hr 11 min
February 13, 2020 #5 Robin Copeland: Put in the hard work
Robin Copeland is a professional rugby player and has played with a number of teams in his journey to play at the top level, Rotheram, Cardiff, Munster and currently playing rugby for Connacht. He has been capped for Ireland and at that time he was on a fantastic trajectory but unfortunately got hit with an injury. We spoke about Robin’s journey in rugby and his initial introduction to the start of a potential professional career with Leinster.We talked about his time playing with St. Marys and key individuals that influenced him at such an early stage of his career.He shares some of the conversations he had behind the scenes, and why having a mentor or coach is so important especially starting off in his career. It helped him understand the business of professional rugbyWe talked about how he used injuries to learn other aspects of rugby and focus on his weaknesses which he had previously neglected.Robin opens up about his relationship with Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley and how much he knew rugby but more importantly, Anthony knew players.If you've any questions or wish to share some comments please feel free to do so. Robin's social handles are Twitter & Instagram: @robocopeyThis episode is sponsored by The Merry Cobbler, a pub in Irishtown Dublin, and only a stone's throw away from the Aviva Stadium. This pub is one of my personal favourites, from the atmosphere, delicious food and of course fantastic pints. Jim and Will, thank you for all the food, booze and support.
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1 hr 4 min
January 30, 2020 #4 Keith Barry: Follow Your Passion
As the world’s leading TV hypnotist, Mentalist and Brain Hacker Keith Barry has been blazing a trail across the globe for many years.
His mind-blowing skills have been showcased in over forty international television shows, including his most recent series, The Keith Barry Experience. He also recently starred in ITV’s smash hit series You’re Back in The Room where he hypnotised the contestants to stop them winning the prize money! The first hypnotism format on TV in the UK for several years, this show garnered huge audiences and proved to be a big prime-time hit for ITV.
Keith is currently preparing the second series of his homegrown Irish TV series The Keith Barry Experience, which is due to air in September 2020.
As a mind coach Keith has also worked with many world-class athletes, business people, influencers and actors to assist them in unleashing their subconscious potential. Amongst Keith’s clients are two of Ireland’s premier rugby stars, Keith Earls and Rory Best.
My conversation with Keith is quite similar to all my conversations with him. Even with all the madness and showmanship, behind everything Keith is a husband, dad, brother, son and his major point of difference is that he has a drive and a passion to entertain like no one I've met before.
Like us all Keith battles the ups and downs of life and we got a chance to talk about those battles. We delve into the challenges of the responsibility of adults to guide kids in the right direction with all the distractions of technology and social media. We touch on the role of parents in a completely unregulated industry.
We also chat through some of Keith's experiences in Hollywood and how he coped when finding out people he thought were friends had different agendas.
Keith shares some anecdotes of his time with Woody Harrelson and Mark Ruffalo.
Finally, Keith talks to me about the power of the mind and how people can build resilience if they put the proper tools and practices in place.
This chat really touched on loads of different areas which I hope you find as enjoyable and interesting as I did. Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy my conversation with the great Keith Barry.
If you'd like to reach out to Keith check out the links below
www.keithbarry.com
IG: @thekeithbarry
TW: @KeithpBarry
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1 hr 11 min
January 24, 2020 #3 Frank Bradshaw Ryan: Becoming a leader
In this episode I sat down with a professional rugby player who is Irish qualified, English qualified and now French qualified. He rugby cv includes the USON Nevers, Munster sub academy, Irish U-19’s and Shannon.
He happens to be my cousin Frank who is following his dream from when he was a young boy and wanted to be a professional rugby player.
Frank is currently playing with USON Nevers and is living just over two hours from Paris. At 24 years old and standing a small 6ft 9” Frank has carved his path in life and found his focus.
Our conversation took place in my family home in Limerick over the December break while we enjoyed a few beers to celebrate the holidays. We spoke about a number of topics including his journey from promising underage player to a professional rugby player living in France.
Frank’s decision to move to France happened at a time when his mum lost her battle with cancer, and he openly talks about his decision-making process and weighing up the positives and negatives during such a traumatic time in his life.
We go on to discuss his job as a professional rugby player and how easy it is for people to assume that a professional sporting life is straight forward and always a bed of roses, however, for Frank, the beginning of his professional career was a steep learning curve.
He talks about the challenges he faced with the first club he joined and how he created an opportunity for him to move to another club.
Frank was a big influence in the creation of this podcast and it was fitting to hear his thoughts on how What Makes You Tick came about.
Finally, Frank gives me an insight to what he deems to be a success, and how he lives his life, what’s next for him and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Here we go, enjoy the show.
If you would like to get in contact with Frank you can find him on
Instagram: @frank_bradryan
Twitter: @frunk_official
Email: [email protected]
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1 hr 1 min

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