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The Coaching LensEpisode 2 - The metaphor one !Send us a text"The Coaching Lens" is where experienced coaches Alan Rapley and Nick Pullan dive deeper into the art and science of coaching. Each episode unpacks key models, frameworks, and philosophies that have shaped their thinking, all through the lens of real-world coaching practice. Expect open, honest conversations about the vital importance of rapport-building, why trust is the cornerstone of all effective coaching, and how deeper connections drive performance. Thought-provoking, practical, and always light hearted, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about becoming a better coach or leader.Support the show
2025-04-2929 minThe Coaching LensEpisode 1: Behind the Lens – Meet Alan & NickSend us a textWelcome to the very first episode of The Coaching Lens! In this opening conversation, we invite you to step behind the mic and get to know your hosts—Alan Rapley and Nick Pullan. From Olympic pools and headteacher offices to executive boardrooms and coaching spaces, we share the journeys that brought us here and the shared passion that fuels this podcast.This episode sets the stage for what’s to come: honest, insightful conversations with exceptional executive coaches. You'll hear about why we started The Coaching Lens, what coaching mean...
2025-04-1530 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBest BLW Advice from the Leading Feeding Experts#192: When is my baby ready to start baby-led weaning? What does an allergic reaction to food look like? Why are pouches bad for babies? …in this episode I’m including some of the best baby-led weaning advice from the leading feeding experts who were featured on the podcast in the last year. Listen in to learn about the best first foods for babies to eat, why you don’t need to wait 3-5 days between trying new foods and what you can do if your baby has eczema to help reduce food allergy risk. Listen...
2022-01-0637 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalThe Forsyte Saga: 4 Full Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations by John GalsworthyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Forsyte Saga: 4 Full Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations Author: John Galsworthy Narrator: Maurice Denham, Dirk Bogarde, Amanda Redman, Diana Quick, Michael Hordern, Alan Howard, Michael Williams, Sophie Thompson, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 46 minutes Release date: December 16, 2021 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: An epic BBC radio adaptation of John Galsworthy's complete Forsyte Chronicles, narrated by Dirk Bogarde and with an all-star cast 'Hallmarked with elegance and craftsmanship' The Evening Standard First broadcast in 1990, this monumental adaptation of John Galsworthy's Nobel Prize-winning novel series was a radio event...
2021-12-1605 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Forsyte Saga: 4 Full Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations by John GalsworthyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Forsyte Saga: 4 Full Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations Author: John Galsworthy Narrator: Maurice Denham, Dirk Bogarde, Amanda Redman, Diana Quick, Michael Hordern, Alan Howard, Michael Williams, Sophie Thompson, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 21 hours 46 minutes Release date: December 16, 2021 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: An epic BBC radio adaptation of John Galsworthy's complete Forsyte Chronicles, narrated by Dirk Bogarde and with an all-star cast 'Hallmarked with elegance and craftsmanship' The Evening Standard First broadcast in 1990, this monumental adaptation of John Galsworthy's Nobel Prize-winning novel series was a radio event...
2021-12-1605 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby-Led Weaning Experts Answering Your Frequently Asked Baby-Led Weaning Questions#167: How do I know if my baby’s tongue thrust reflex is gone before starting solid foods? What if I have a preemie or smaller-sized baby, should I really offer food early for catch-up weight? And what’s so bad about white rice cereal anyway??These are just a few of the baby-led weaning frequently asked questions that I’m bringing some other feeding experts on in this episode to answer for you. The guests answering your FAQs in this episode are:Gill Rapley, PhD - BLW SUMMIT Keynote speaker and author...
2021-10-0424 min
The Athlete Welfare PodcastAlan Rapley OLYIn this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Rapley OLY.I was lucky to experience a slightly diverse avenue in gaining insight into the importance of athlete welfare. Alan has had many years of experience as an elite athlete, elite coach and coach educator. We get to comprehend how important the holistic approach of securing coach welfare results in a beneficial wellbeing and maximal performance for athletes. It was inspiring to talk about the power of individualised perfection, living, respecting and owning the current moment, along with g...
2021-03-0453 min
The Rogue Monkey PodcastE20 Alan Rapley. Olympic Captaincy and a thousand tins of baked beans – A conversation with a coach developer and Olympic swimmer.What was it like do we think before lottery funding came in post 1996 Olympics? How did athletes support themselves? The title of today's episode may strike you as curious but all will be revealed. Alan Rapley was the 1996 Olympic Swim Team captain for Team GB and in this discussion shares some incredible insights from his journey, especially how perhaps the entire philosophy of coaches has changed in the last 25 years. Alan now works for UK Coaching and supports the next generation of aspiring coaches through his work as a coach developer.
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2020-10-0553 min
UK Coaching PodcastsCurious Coaches’ Club (EP 3): Developing PeopleCoach Developers Tom Hartley and Alan Rapley lead the April 14 Curious Coaches’ Club discussion on developing yourself, the coach, and developing your athletes. Do you sometimes struggle to find time to put your thoughts into actions? We know it can be a real challenge for all of us! This discussion shares ideas that could help solve this and provides some examples and strategies for practically developing yourself and your athletes. It also explores a reframe of the classic ‘Plan, Do, Review’ approach, and how to turn those thoughts into reality.
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2020-05-2800 min