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The JobCan you manage time?This episode was recorded while I was still in the Police and I attended a Time Management Course.Here I share my beliefs on Time Management and how no strategy is going to stick unless you address perfectionism, people pleasing and the fear of other's opinions.There are so many helpful strategies out there but you first have to learn to manage yourself.Have a listen and see what you think.Jonny
2025-12-2215 minThe JobSaying "No" to alcoholIn this episode I have a fascinating conversation with Christal Dauncey who wears a few hats.Christal is Professional Organiser, a Sober Free Coach trained in Positive Psychology and co-hosts the Sober Freedom Podcast.We have a great conversation about Christal's journey with going alcohol free and how she now helps people who are int he same situation.You may not want to give up alcohol and we are not saying that you should, but there are a lot of people out there who are drinking because their identity is wrapped up in i...
2025-12-0148 minThe JobWeight loss Injections. Good or bad?In this episode I talk to Jessica Snape around the current trend of weight loss injections. There is a rising popularity with these quick fix weight loss jabs which includes Mounjaro and Ozempic to name a couple.We are not experts on these injections or medical practitioners and our conversation is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. I do however find it amazing the amount of money people will spend on these injections and I think they are an example of how we are so keen for a quick fix rather than getting t...
2025-11-2444 minThe JobOvercoming the fear of failure!In this episdoe I talk about how changing your relationship will fundamentally change your life.This is a call from my private coaching group 'Stress to Success' but this week no one turned up for coaching so it was just me teaching on overcoming the fear of failure and therefore I thought I would share it with you.We fear failure because of what we make that failure mean, which is often that we are not good enough.All failure means is that we haven't met the required or expected result. That's it! Everything else is...
2025-10-2739 minThe JobWhat does taking responsibility look like?In this weeks episode I am joined by Zoe Thompson. Zoe is the founder and owner of Phoenix Coaching where she transforms overwhelmed leaders into intentional leader.I invited Zoe on to talk about 'The Power of Taking Responsibility'.Many people that when they take responsibility for something they are saying that they are to blame but there is a real difference between the two. When you take responsibility you move out of a victim mentality and into a place of power.Have a listen and see for yourself the the benefits of...
2025-10-131h 02The JobBurnout, trauma and PTSDToday I had an amazing conversation with Caroline Strawson who is basically an all round amazing woman. Caroline is on a mission to create workplaces and organisations where mental health is the cornerstone of success and leadership embraces human connection.Caroline's journey hasn't been easy. She is a survivor of domestic abuse, homelessness and financial collapse, facing £70,000 of debt while battling CPTSD and depression.Rebuilding her life has taught her resilience, innovation, and the power of wellbeing not just for survival, but for high performance.Caroline has built three multi-7 figure businesses, including T...
2025-09-2250 minThe JobFeeling behind?Many of us come back from leave thinking that we are behind and that we need to catch up, but this is the lie. This is the lie that has us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and dreading coming to work. What if you weren’t behind? Who says that you are behind? The feeling of being behind is our expectation and where we are is our reality. The gap between the expectation and reality is where all the anxiety and overwhelm lives. Have a listen and see what you think. Jonny
2025-09-1912 minThe JobDon’t wait until you feel like doing it.So often we tell ourselves that we’ll start that case file or report when we feel like doing it or say that we didn’t start it because we just didn’t feel like it. This habit leads to avoiding the important work, the case load getting ever bigger and a sense of anxiety and overwhelm. It’s a skill to be able to do something that you know needs to be done but you don’t feel like doing and it is the path out of a life of stress and overwhelm. Have a list...
2025-08-1819 minThe JobReduce your sugar intake without feeling deprived or guiltyAre you stuck in the cycle of eating sugar, getting the high followed by the crash and then the inevitable guilt that follows?Are you replying on willpower but finding that it's just not working?Then I have a new way for you that will help you get control of your sugar cravings forever!! That's a bold statement but I used this method for cutting out alcohol and I am now 6 months into my '1 year sugar free' and I don't feel deprived in any way.To watch the video of the recording...
2025-06-2433 minThe JobTake a breath and a break with Gemma RogersGemma Ruth Rogers is a Growth Optimiser. She runs a Coaching and Consulting business where they help companies grow, differently. She has led global teams of 200+, built systems, and scaled products across industries — FinTech, health, public service, anti-money laundering, and more.In this episode I talk to Gemma about nervous system regulation, the importance of taking breaks and much more. Get in touch at www.gemmaruthrogers.com or drop her a message on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaruthrogers
2025-05-0541 minThe JobBeing angry makes you miserableAnnamarie Angell is a book keeper who came to coaching because of her anger. Initially Annamarie thought that it was her husband that needed coaching because she thought he was worrying too much and getting stressed but after a short conversation Annamarie decided to take the plunge herself and hasn't looked back since.Addressing her anger and perfectionism took courage but one thing Annamarie doesn't lack is commitment, and it was this commitment that has helped her make the changes that she wanted in her life.Annamarie talks about her experience with coaching and how...
2025-04-2850 minThe JobAaron being coached live!This episode is a little bit different.In this episode you will get the opportunity to hear Aaron Hill being coached. Aaron is ex special forces and is a coach himself but believe me, even coaches need coaching. We are all human and our brains get in our way, even when we know how they work.Have a listen and see what coaching is like.Hope you enjoyJonny
2025-04-0923 minThe JobLucy White TestimonialLucy works in retail and came to coaching because she was having a hard time at work which led to her having time off work.Lucy came to coaching to help change her perspective around work and life.Have a listen to see what she made of coaching and the effects it had on her life.Jonny
2025-04-0825 minThe Job“My door is always open” is the route to burnoutTo be a good supervisor your door does not always have to be open. In fact, if you do not have any sort of boundaries you will not be a very effective leader because although you want to be seen as helpful and always available, it will most certainly burn you out.You don't have to be available all the time to show that you care.Here's to shutting that door from time to time.Jonny
2025-04-0721 minThe JobThe Action Comes Before The FeelingAre you waiting to feel like doing the work before you take any action? This is probably why you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.Feelings like motivation are lovely but they are not often there when we need them. Often though, when we just start despite not feeling like it the motivation then comes.This is why it is a better strategy to make a plan to start and commit to starting whether you feel like it or not. Then what will happen is, is as you start seeing progress and realise that it was...
2025-04-0621 minThe JobWhen fear is working for usIn this episode we will discuss more about fear and how it can actually work for us.When you understand what fear is and learn to feel it and not resist it, it can become your friend and not your enemy.Have a listen and see what you think.Jonny
2025-04-0515 minThe JobMindset vs StrategyEveryone wants the strategy but without the change in mindset the strategy will just not stick.Strategy is important but you have to work on the mindset as well.In this episode we talk about the importance of both.Happy listening.Jonny
2025-04-0413 minThe JobCommitment + Courage = ChangeIf you want to change anything in your life you need just two things:1. Commitment2. CourageWhen you commit to change and then have the courage to lean into the discomfort then then things will change for you.In this episode we talk about these key ingredients.Hope you enjoyJonny
2025-04-0313 min
Hack Your TimeJust do it Messy with Jonny Bevan (Time Hacker + Time Coach Story)In this episode of Hack Your Time, we sit down with Jonny Bevan, a Time Hacker, coach, and police officer, to explore his journey of overcoming procrastination, redefining productivity, and embracing a "do it messy" approach to getting things done.
Jonny shares how fear and external opinions held him back, and how shifting his mindset has transformed not just his time management but also his roles in policing, parenting, and even kayaking. He dives into why traditional time management fails, the power of seeking help, and why prioritizing well-being is essential for real productivity.
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2025-04-0259 minThe JobWhen your meeting runs overWhat do you do when you meeting overruns?Do you complain and moan but stay int he meeting?What if you could politely say "Sorry I need to be somewhere else" and leave?Your time is your most precious resource and I bet you are just letting people waste it and then you spend more time complaining about how that person wasted your time which then wastes more time.Let's explore how you can set those boundaries and make the best of your most precious resource - TIME!
2025-04-0216 minThe JobWhy you’re overworkedHave you ever thought that you can't say that you're at capacity?So many cops feel overworked and overwhelmed and when I ask them if they have ever said that they are at capacity or said "No" to the work the answer is often the same; "I can't say that!"In this episode we will explore this common myth and how to break through it so that you can get control back of your workload and your life.Happy listeningJonny
2025-04-0110 minThe JobConfidence - How to get it.We all want Confidence but how do we get it and why do we want it.All of this and more is answered in this episode.Happy listeningJonny
2025-03-3136 min
The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox184. Embracing Discomfort & Finding Confidence with Jonny BevanIn episode 184 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox chats with Jonny Bevan, a police detective and burnout coach, about his six-year journey without alcohol.
Discover how what started as a friendly bet became a transformative experience, helping Jonny discover true confidence, build authentic relationships, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.
Jonny and Patrick discuss key challenges like overcoming social pressures, navigating awkward situations without a drink, and finding joy in new hobbies like kayaking and wild swimming.
They also explore practical tools, including Jonny’s clever “urge jar” technique, for building resili...
2025-01-241h 00The JobWhere to find self esteemWhere do you get your self esteem from? Is it from you or from others opinions of you?In this episode I talk about the important of getting your self esteem from your character rather than your reputation and how to uncover and change those beliefs that are holding you back from believing in yourself and building your self esteem. EnjoyJonny
2025-01-2130 minThe JobDeadline PressureDeadline Pressure!Are you someone who tells themselves that they work better under pressure?Do you find yourself leaving things to the last minute and trying to get everything done in a last minute rush?For some people this doesn't have a negative effect but what it does do is not leave you any space for genuine emergencies. When we leave everything to the last minute we then make the important work, urgent and then when the genuine crises or urgent works comes up we don't have the capacity to deal with it.
2024-12-1313 minThe JobAll you 'have' to do in life is die!In this weeks episode I talk to Nick Smith from Somerset Wealth Management who helps people build financial resilience.I met Nick at a networking event and when someone asked for advice on how to make room for their family during their busy times his answer was so simple and got me intrigued. He simply said "You choose."Nick has a great outlook on life which keeps him stay in control. Realising that everything is a choice and consciously choosing how he reacts gives Nick control of his life.We discuss how to...
2024-12-0447 minThe JobIf I fuck up I'll lose my jobIn this episode we are talking about the fear that you will lose your job if you make a mistake and the impact that this has on your health and your day to day life in The Job.We are also going to talk about how to build emotional resilience so if you do find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being investigated you can come out the other side unscathed.So many people go through gross misconduct investigations and even though they are cleared or just have some reflective practice, it leaves a lasting mark. The...
2024-11-2837 minThe JobThe Importance of Being AdaptiveMore than ever now in the modern world of policing it is vitally important that we are adaptive. If we are rigid then we will get stuck and we then become the obstacle.Being adaptive means not only being able to adapt to changing situations but being able to look and reflect upon the beliefs that you hold to see if they are benefiting you. You may hold beliefs that once served you but now, with new pressures and demands are burning you out.Perfectionism was one of these beliefs for me. It served me (sort of...
2024-11-2524 minThe JobWhen you're under investigationBeing under investigation can be one of the most stressful experiences. There is so much uncertainty and so much at stake and the fear of what could happen can really take it's toll on us and those closest to us. Even if we are cleared we can end up being left with a nasty taste in our mouth. Consumed with anger and resentment we find it difficult to move on and often it can effect our confidence and our ability to make future decisions for fear of it happening again. I am going to show you how to take...
2024-11-1837 minThe JobMaisie - 999 Operator - From Stress to Success!Maisie is a 999 operator and when she came to coaching she describes how her life was falling apart. She felt like she did not have much control over her life, was upset a lot of the time and felt tired. She was overthinking everything and she just wanted to be able to help herself and not pity herself.Maisie was losing sleep, getting no more than 4 to 5 hours a night and was really nervous going into work, her hands often shaking at the thought of taking the calls. She would take work home, thinking about it and...
2024-10-2111 minThe JobThe Power of Beliefs with Nick ElstonNick Elston is an inspirational speaker on the lived experience of mental health and is a transformational speaking coach. I met Nick in 2023 when I we were both presenting at a wellbeing conference at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters. He is a fantastic person and as his title would suggest, very inspirational to listen to.I invited Nick onto the podcast so that we could talk about the power of beliefs and how they shape our lives. Some beliefs benefit us and others don't. When you learn to identify the beliefs that have driving negative b...
2024-10-1443 minThe JobGetting out of burnout with Dex RandallWhen I met Dex I was still in the overworking, burnout cycle, never being able to take the foot off the pedal. I came across Dex Randall who also trained with the Life Coach School as I did, and it was working with him that spiked my interested in burnout coaching.Dex himself burnt out in 2017 which led him to find coaching as the solution. He was a fit, clean living guy with a successful career in I.T. when at 55 he had a near fatal heart attack running on the beach one morning. Now D...
2024-10-0946 min
The Working Womens PodcastEp #34 - Understanding men series - interview with Jonny BevanEver wondered how societal norms shape men's emotional lives and the impact this has on their well-being? Join me as I kick off a heartfelt conversation with my husband, Jonny Bevan, exploring his personal journey of emotional growth. As a mother of two boys, I'm passionate about creating a space where men can see their emotions as strengths. Jonny dives deep into the pressures men face to suppress feelings like anxiety and nervousness and shares how acknowledging these emotions has profoundly changed his life.Anger and fear are emotions we all deal with, but do men face...
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The Burnout Recovery PodcastThe Burnout Recovery Podcast - Managing Anxiety and Burnout - Expert Insights from Jonny BevanIn this compelling episode, Dr. Jo Braid dives deep into the realities of burnout with police burnout coach Jonny Bevan, who shares his transformative journey from burnout to coaching success. Discover Jonny's profound insights on managing anxiety, redefining identity, and the crucial role of self-care and leadership in fostering a happier, more balanced workforce. Tune in to learn practical strategies that can help you reclaim control over your work-life balance while avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and overworking.Resources:drjobraid.comJonny Bevan:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-bevan-348155297/Instagram: www.instagram.c...
2024-09-0344 minThe Burnout Recovery PodcastThe Burnout Recovery Podcast - Managing Anxiety and Burnout - Expert Insights from Jonny BevanIn this compelling episode, Dr. Jo Braid dives deep into the realities of burnout with police burnout coach Jonny Bevan, who shares his transformative journey from burnout to coaching success. Discover Jonny's profound insights on managing anxiety, redefining identity, and the crucial role of self-care and leadership in fostering a happier, more balanced workforce. Tune in to learn practical strategies that can help you reclaim control over your work-life balance while avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and overworking.Resources:drjobraid.comJonny Bevan:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-bevan-348155297/Instagram: www.instagram.c...
2024-09-0344 minThe JobThe effect burnout has on the brain.Dr. Jo Braid is a seasoned Rehabilitation Physician with two decades of expertise in neuro-rehabilitation and an award-winning coach dedicated to transforming burnout recovery for healthcare professionals. Based in Orange, she actively engages in her community and hosts The Burnout Recovery podcast. Dr. Braid delivers interactive keynotes, group coaching, and personalized coaching programs. Her passion for mental well-being, combined with her deep understanding of the human brain, empowers individuals to thrive.In this episode I talk to Dr Jo Braid about the effects that burnout has on the brain. Resources:https://drjobraid.co...
2024-08-2745 minThe JobThe last minute rushIronically I left this to the last minute to post this so I don't have time to write lots about the content. I have applied my own teachings and published it anyway.Have a listen and see what you think.
2024-08-0514 minThe JobCuriosity is the cureOften we operate from a place of self doubt and fear.If this is you then start operating from a place of curiosity and see the difference.
2024-07-2920 minThe JobWhat makes a good leader and an effective team?In this episode I speak with Steve Pooks, known as 'Pooky' to his friends.Steve is ex Airforce. He did 20 years as a fast jet pilot primarily on Tornado. He did an exchange with the Australian Airforce flying F18's and then finished up as second in command in a Typhoon squadron. Steve is also a qualified weapons instructor, which is our version of Topgun and finished up as the tactical lead on the Typhoon.As you will hear, Steve has many other strings to his bow as well as being a qualified teacher.
2024-07-2349 minThe JobDealing with the lowsYou're not Superman and you have to accept that you will experience lows from time to time. It's normal, because you are human.I was asked during a presentation how I deal with the lows and the answer was that I try and weather them. I want you to realise something, and that is, just because I do this work doesn't mean that it's always easy. I struggle just like you. There is no magic pill out there that can make us happy all of the time and if there was, would you really want it?
2024-07-1514 minThe JobHow Vicki, a cop of 19 years turned from stress to success.Vicki Ephgrave is a cop of 19 years and is a Sergeant on the Specialist Operations Team.Vicki was working ridiculous hours, staying on late and was always thinking that if she didn't do it, that it wasn't going to get done. She was very critcal of herself thinking that she should know the answers and that she should know what she was doing all the time. She felt like she had to prove herself which resulted in her not looking after herself, working ridiculous hours and not sleeping.Vicki was tearful at times and all...
2024-07-081h 05The JobWhy self confidence is more important than confidence.So many people wish for more confidence, thinking that if they had confidence life would be so much easier, and it probably would be, but the thing is, confidence is the end product. We get it after we have done something over and over again, so confidence doesn't really help when we are doing something for the first time or that we are scared of doing.Self confidence on the other hand is the answer. Self confidence is the willingness to feel the uncomfortable emotions like fear and do it anyway AND always have your own back...
2024-07-0618 minThe JobDoes the promotion process have to be hideous?This week I have a very special guest, Alice St Johnston from Wiltshire Constabulary, formerly of Avon and Somerset Constabulary.Alice recently passed the promotion board to Sergeant and unlike most people who tell a story of it being a hideous process, Alice felt ready for it and actually enjoyed it.I have worked with Alice for a couple of years on and off but this time she came to me because she was going for the promotion boards and she didn't want it to be a negative experience.Alice ended up absolutely smashing...
2024-06-2846 minThe JobLove it before you leave it.When I was at the point when I hated the police and I wanted out I was given some advice that has stuck with me and that was; "LOVE IT BEFORE YOU LEAVE IT."I didn't think this was possible but it turned out it was. Sometimes it was a real challenge and I often thought that I could never beat my environment but this was not true. I stayed in the job and worked on those areas that frustrated me or caused me anxiety. Suddenly the job became this tool to squeeze out my f...
2024-06-2816 minThe JobYou’ll know once it’s done.In this episode we will talk about how to be more flexible and fluid so when things don;t work out as you thought they would you can readjust and keep on going.The first decade and then some of my policing career was often spent trying to predict exactly what was going to happen. I would try and plan everything to the enth degree which meant I either didn't start or got stressed along the way.Now I have learnt to start with an intention, take action, evaluate, make any adjustments and then go again...
2024-06-1017 minThe JobWhat others think isn’t a fact.In this episode we will talk more about the fear of other people's opinions. It is so key because I see it as one of peoples underlying fears. It is hard wired in us to be part of a tribe and this makes sense because in our primitive days if we were outside of the tribe we would be dead.Now though it just means someone has an opinion.Have a listen and learn how to fear less what others think of you.Jonny
2024-05-2018 minThe JobMake it hard by doing the easy thing.In this episode we will talk about how we make life so much harder by doing the easy thing.Our brains are wired to conserve energy because in our primitive days we never knew when we had to run from a sabre toothed tiger or we would have to forage for food. Now though, this same wiring has us avoiding anything that it anticipates as hard which makes the work pile up.You could be avoiding starting a case file, phoning a victim or any number of things. The fact is if you just did the hard...
2024-05-1313 minThe JobHave far have you come?When we start making changes in our life we sometimes don't notice them or the benefits of those changes because they have become our new norm.Looking back and evaluating how far you have come is absolutely key to moving forward because, how you do one thing is how you do everything. So if you have changed one area of your life you can certainly apply what you have learnt to other areas that you want to change.Looking back inspires you to look forward!Jonny
2024-05-0611 minThe JobPerfectionism or perfecting.Are you suffering from perfectionism or are you just perfecting something. the difference might seem subtle but I believe that there is a difference between striving for a standard that just doesn't exist aka, perfectionism and tarting things up so that you have done a good job.Recognising the difference is key so if you are a perfectionist have a listen and see what you think.Have a good oneJonny
2024-04-2909 minThe JobWho’s responsible, you or the organisation?In this episode we will talk about whether taking responsibility for stress absolves the organisation of any responsibility.This is something I am asked a lot and my answer is always the same. Of course i am not saying that the organisation shouldn't have things in place for our well being and shouldn't be making changes for the better but what I realised is that I didn't want to wait for the organisation to sort it's shit out before I could start enjoying my job and life again.There will always be challenges and difficulties in this...
2024-04-2225 minThe JobDopamine and desireIn this episode we talk about the role of dopamine with desire and how it relates to focus.Dopamine was thought of as the pleasure molecule but actually it gets released when we receive the unexpected. So, when you are told you can go home at 5pm instead of at 6pm and you feel that rush of excitement, it's not because you have been let go home early, it's because it was unexpected.How do we know this to be the case? Well how many of you have been let go an hour early and then after...
2024-04-1523 minThe JobThe self worth struggleIn this episode we are going to talk about self-worth.Self-worth is all about your relationship with yourself. Yes, that's right, it's not about what others think of you, it's what you think of you.The problem is that when our self-worth is low we seek validation from others which might make us feel momentarily better but often we reject it anyway because our self-worth is so low. When we constantly seek validation we then become reliant on others for our self-worth which is not what the definition of self-worth is.Self-worth is the value and...
2024-04-0815 minThe JobBurnout and energyIn this episode we talk about the cause of burnout. You may well think that it is to do with the amount of work but actually it is more to do with the energy that we are approaching the work with.We are often working in a very distracted environment so our work time is not very focused and then when we are not working we are thinking about it so we never actually switch off.Our energy is key and you need to know how to replenish your energy because if you keep giving and not...
2024-04-0112 minThe JobUnderstanding and Dealing with Fear with Aaron HillThis is a very exciting episode for me because I have my good mate Aaron Hill back on the show with me but this time he is talking about all things fear!!!Aaron is now a coach who helps ex-military entrepreneurs get 10 extra hours quality time with their families every week but in his previous life he was a Royal Marine Commando and served her Her Majesties SAS!Aaron (or Ron as I like to call him) will be talking about his experience of dealing with and managing fear in both real hostile situations and...
2024-03-2549 min
Weight Loss Warrior PodcastThe negative impact of losing weight through fear, with Jonny BevanEP 96 - The negative impact of losing weight through fear, with Jonny BevanIn this episode, host Carl interviews his own coach, Jonny Bevan, Johnny shares his background and how coaching helped him rediscover his love for his job. They discuss the importance of addressing stress and burnout and how coaching can help people in weight loss journeys. Jonny emphasizes the need to address the emotional side of weight loss and to love oneself throughout the process. They also explore the concept of mindset and how it can improve every area of life. The conversation...
2024-03-2547 minThe JobTestimonial from Ron HillIn this episode I talk to a very special guest, Ron Hill who is a very close friend of mine and has recently just finished my 16 week coaching program.Ron was in fact my very first client when I started practicing and has continued with coaching up until recently.Ron is ex Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces and is now a resilience coach who helps ex-military entrepreneurs get 10 extra hours quality time with their families every week.Ron can be reached on Instagram using the link below;https://www.instagram.com/aaronhill_79/
2024-03-1831 minThe JobWhy do you do it?In this episode we talk about why you are doing the things that you are doing and why you are not doing things.This is really important because often we tell ourselves that we "have" to stay on when really it is a lie. We could say that we can't stay on but often what we fear is the judgement of others.When we tell ourselves that we "have to" it automatically makes us feel pressure.Have a listen and find some tips to find out why you are or are not doing things and how...
2024-03-1123 minThe JobTestimonial from Carl RadleyThis weeks episode is a testimonial from Carl Radley who has recently finished my Coaching program.Carl is not a police officer but has huge benefits during the 16 weeks that we have worked together.Listen to Carl talk about the changes he has seen when he dropped perfectionism and built confidence in his ability.Carl is a Weight Loss Coach and was starting his coaching business after having a successful podcast. If you listen to this and you think you would benefit from coaching then please book a FREE consultation using the link below;
2024-03-0429 minThe JobThere's no shame in fear.I recorded this because I see so many people, especially men in the police who have a lot of judgement over the fact that they have experienced fear. I was certainly one of these for a number of years until I realised that feeling fear is a perfectly natural healthy response to a perceived danger.I have come to realise that it is not the fear itself that is the problem but rather the judgement that we have of the fear.When you understand it you can control it and release any judgement you have of it.
2024-03-0440 minThe JobStruggling putting yourself first?We all know we should do it but it's the last thing we do. Putting ourselves first is the last thing we do!This is often driven by the belief that we should put others first or that we always have to be available for others 24/7. This drives us to exhaustion and we then don't have the energy to give.We are like a battery, we accept enerfy, we store energy and we give energy to other. But just like a battery if you run it flat it has nothing to give.We need to learn...
2024-03-0412 minThe JobThe relationship with yourselfIn this episode we talk about the importance of your relationship with yourself.The question to ask is "Would you ever speak to someone else the way you speak to yourself? Imagine if someone you know tried something and failed. When they told you about it would you say "Well I'm not surprised, you're thick!" or "It's because you aren't good enough."Can you imagine what that relationship would be like if you spoke to a friend like this. Not great I would imagine, and yet we talk to ourselves like this every day. The slightest t...
2024-02-2609 minThe JobFeeling nervous at court?In this episode we talk about how feeling nervous court is normal and how to deal with nerves.I've been in The Job now for over 16 years and when I get called up in the box there is a part of me that drops into panic. "Have I missed something?" "I'm going to look stupid!"All these things go whizzing around my head but I now know how to deal with that voice and the feelings that it creates.Have a listen and start applying these tips so that you can actually enjoy court instead of...
2024-02-1617 minThe JobThe opposite could be true.Our brains are always predicting the future. The bummer is that often that prediction is negative because we are negative biased. Why? Because having that negative bias is what helped us survive in our primitive days. We end up taking action from this negative prediction and make that prediction a reality which makes us believe these future predictions.When you have a negative outlook on some future event and you are sure that it is the only way that it is going to work out, try asking yourself this one question, "What if the opposite...
2024-02-1216 minThe JobWhen the motivation isn’t thereMotivation is not something we can always rely on. If we wait until we feel like doing the work then we will likely procrastinate and become overwhelmed.It's nice when we feel motivated but there are times that we need to get work done that we just don't want to do. This is when we need to reply on commitment, determination and focus. These are the emotions that will get us to the start line and motivation will come once we start the race. But be ready because motivation may dry up along the way and that's...
2024-02-0510 minThe JobChanging habits before it gets bad.We create habits because our brain has evolved to conserve energy so doing things without having to think about them has great benefits when that conserved energy can be used to run from a Sabre Toothed Tiger or we had to forage for food. Even now it is useful because imagine how exhausting it would be if you had to think about driving your car or brushing your teeth like you did when you first did it. You would be exhausted and wouldn't have any room to learn anything else.The problem is though, is that anything...
2024-01-2913 minHack Your TimeEmbracing Vulnerability with Jonny BevanJonny joins today's episode to share about what is possible through Time Hacking and help us spread the word that Time Hacking is for men, too.
Listen and learn how he overcame his "fixer" mindset to get help that helped him accelerate, how he sets boundaries and manages his time at work, with his full time job and his coaching business, and what's possible when we really embrace our vulnerability. Jonny shares some of what's changed for him since becoming a Time Hacker and you hear the story of how we connected. This is a powerful episode...
2024-01-2347 minThe JobOnly you feel your hate.When we feel that someone has wronged us in some way we feel justified in hating them. What we don't realise is that no one else feels our hate except us!Yes, that's right. Other people do not experience our hate, only we do, so it is like drinking poison to punish someone else.It can be difficult to move out of hate, especially with the people we deal with in the Police but if all that hate is poisoning you, do you really want to give them that power?I don't say...
2024-01-2213 minThe JobThe fear of getting a “No”The fear of someone saying "No" to our request makes us not ask for so much in our lives that would make life so much easier. We limit our opportunities because of the fear of hearing someone say "No".This is normal, because we are hard wired to avoid rejection, which meant death in our primitive days. Now though, it just means that we have made a request and someone has said "No". In reality what you will find is that often people will say "Yes" and even if they do say "No", it's not as if...
2024-01-1513 minThe JobSaying “No” and why it’s so hard!Saying "No" is so difficult for so many people and it leads us to doing lots of things we don't want to do and feeling quite resentful towards the people that we have said "Yes" to.We say "Yes" because we don't want to appear rude and then we end up moaning and complaining behind their back. I can imagine that the irony is not lost on you.Saying "No" doesn't have to be that hard, you just have to uncover the beliefs that are driving you to say "Yes" all of the time.
2024-01-0816 minThe JobLose weight for the last time.Fed up with the endless cycle of overeating - dieting - falling off the wagon - overeating - dieting ……Fed up with feeing deprived. Tune in to this episode and learn how to stop overeating without feeling deprived and get the body you have dreamt of. Jonny
2024-01-0209 minThe JobManaging FearFear is what stops us doing everything we really want in life.Fear though is not a physical thing, it is created in the mind. To overcome fear you have to learn where it comes from and learn how to feel it and not avoid it.If you like what you hear in these podcasts and want to sign up to my weekly Newsletter where I share more tips on how to reduce stress and prevent burnout then please follow the link below: https://jonnybevan-stressandburnoutcoach.aweb.page/p/365cb20f-0846-47da-a39d-f8715d0...
2024-01-0116 minThe JobIt’s all perfect.Everything is working our perfectly!You might think that this is not the case if you are going through stressful hard times but there will be a meaning to what you are going through, you just will not know it yet. When will you know?Answer: When you look back and join all the dots together.When you look back now at things that have gone wrong and look at what you have learnt or maybe even the good that has come from those situations that seemed so bad at the time, you...
2023-12-2514 minThe JobImperfection makes Christmas perfect.Trying to be perfect and make everyone else happy can make Christmas a stressful time. When you drop the shield of perfection you are free to enjoy Christmas and enjoy what is really important - your friends and family. Have a great ChristmasJonny
2023-12-2311 minThe JobChristmas Bonus: Part 5 - Conscious EatingHow much do you really enjoy your favourite food?When you learn to allow urges/desires you will see that your experience of the food is very different. yes it still tastes nice but the overwhelming pleasure when you apply my process that has you just wanting more more and more will be gone, leaving you to enjoy your food and not be controlled by it.See there are two things going on when we eat these treats. There is the taste and the satisfying of the desire and it is the latter that has...
2023-12-2103 minThe JobChristmas Bonus: Part 1 - Planning Ahead of Time (Stop Overeating)It's getting close to Christmas and it's that time to indulge, but what's it going to be like in January? I used to have a big blow out over Christmas only to have to spend months in the gym trying to get the weight off. I know what you're thinking "Don't talk to me this side of Christmas about cutting out the crap because I don't want to hear it. I wan to enjoy myself"What about though if you could have the treats and not gain all the weight? Sound too good to be true? Well...
2023-12-2114 minThe JobChristmas Bonus: Part 2 - Sticking To The PlanPlanning ahead is key. Why? Because when we make decisions ahead of time we make better decisions that will benefit us in the future. When we make decisions ahead of time we use a different part of our brain that takes in all the consequences of our actions. When we leave it to the moment to make our decisions we are guided my our primitive brain that is concerned with one thing - IMMEDIATE PLEASURE! Why? Because it associates pleasure with survival.When we plan ahead we will have just one chocolate instead of 10 and a piece...
2023-12-2104 minThe JobChristmas Bonus : Part 4 - EvaluationHow many times do you honestly evaluate what you have done from a place of learning rather then punishment? I never used to but I have realised that it is what accelerates your progress.Here are some easy questions to ask yourself when you are evaluating anything:1. What went well?2. What didn't go well?3. What did I learn?4. What will I do different next time/implement next time?Evaluation will show you where you need to make adjustments and reach your ultimate goal. It is the key to success. It enables...
2023-12-2106 minThe JobChristmas Bonus: Part 3 - Allowing The Desire.This is where the work really starts, but it is so worth it!The hardest thing you will experience when doing this work is learning to not give in to an urge. An urge is then same as desire. It is then sensation you feel when someone cracks open the tub of Roses and you just feel compelled to have one even though you promised yourself that you wouldn't.I am going to show you how to reduce that desire and control it so that it does not become a problem. Then you will not be...
2023-12-2108 minThe JobThe C is never the problem.We have been conditioned to think that our outside world is what is causing us to feel the way we do and of course this is normal because when we experience a negative emotion our brain focuses on the perceived threat in the outside world. This has helped us to evolve to where we are today but now it is causing us issues because we are waiting for things out of our control, like our work or our boss to change before we feel better.If it is all of those things that are responsible for the...
2023-12-0417 minThe JobThe FearometerWhen fear strikes it can be debilitating and can rob us of reaching our full potential.Fear doesn't have to be a problem. It can actually be something that can be used rather than avoided.Here I talk about the Fearometer, a way of measuring your fear and using techniques to get you out of the red and back into action.If you like what you hear in these podcasts and want to sign up to my weekly Newsletter where I share more tips on how to reduce stress and prevent burnout then...
2023-11-2707 minThe JobSelf Confidence vs Confidence.So many of us rely on confidence but confidence is something we get as a result of having done something over and over again; its a byproduct.Confidence is nice to have but we can't rely on it for things that we have not done before, because, well, we haven't done them before.When we are doing something for the first time, doing something we haven't done for a long time or stepping out of our comfort zone we are not going to be able to rely on confidence, because it won't be there....
2023-11-2012 minThe JobMaking yourself the priorityWhy is putting ourselves first so hard to do? We all know that when it gets tough the first thing we should do is take care of ourselves so that we can then be more available to help others. No matter how much we hear this though I bet most of you think that you will have some time for yourself once the job is done.The problem is, another job comes and another and you never take time to recharge your batteries.I see this problem especially when working with vulnerable people. We see...
2023-11-1515 minThe JobHow to do things you don’t want to do.If we always wanted to do the work it would be easy. If we were always motivated then there would never be a problem. This is not the case though, there is always work that we don't want to do but while we are waiting for motivation to come along the deadlines are getting shorter and the work is piling up.Being able to get the work done that you don't want to do is a gift because it get's it behind you so you can spend more time on the things you do want to do.
2023-11-1510 minThe JobFeel them all!Our emotions are key to our overall sense of wellbeing. The problem is that many of us don;t understand them and don't know how to respond to them.Our emotions are normal, they are not supposed to be masked over with drink and food, we are supposed to feel them.I this episode we will discuss feeling and how to process them so they do not become a problem for you.If you like what you hear in these podcasts and want to sign up to my weekly Newsletter where I share...
2023-10-2915 min
Forging Resilience06 Jonny Bevan: "We think happy should be our default, but it's not."Jonny Bevan is a serving police officer and also a stress and burnout coach. Having been on the brink of burnout himself and seeing the effects it had on both his family and work, he now strives to help others change their relationship with work in order to better manage the stresses of life and work, specifically in the police force. We talk about all things stress, obviously, resilience and what to do with some of the more uncomfortable and challenging emotions we face. We delve into how his determination to always prove himself led him...
2023-10-2448 minThe JobGetting out of overwhelmOverwhelm is one of the biggest issues in the police and we hear it everywhere. We have been conditioned to think that the overwhelm comes from the work that we are doing and that when the workload has been reduced the overwhelm will go. I have learnt that it is the opposite way around. Overwhelm is created in our brains to stop us doing the uncomfortable work. We need to clear the overwhelm to be able to get the work done, not the other way around.In this episode I will share my insights on why we...
2023-10-2216 minThe JobHow to deal with disappointment.We don't like disappointment and why should we? It feels bad. But that's all it is, a feeling and when you understand what disappointment is and where it comes from you can use it to your advantage.We fear disappointment and because of this fear we end up disappointing ourselves ahead of time by giving up or not trying in the first place.If you like what you hear in these podcasts and want to sign up to my weekly Newsletter where I share more tips on how to reduce stress and prevent burnout then...
2023-10-1815 minThe JobHow to change.In this episode we are going to talk about what it takes to change and how to implement change.When people have the realisation that the only person holding themselves back in them, they want to change it. When they realise how easy that change can be they then start identifying other areas in their life that they want to change and they want to change it NOW!This can cause a lot of overwhelm and frustration and can then make people regress.I will talk you through today how to make those changes...
2023-10-1511 minThe JobIndecision - What’s it costing you?When I first started int he police a good friend of mine would say "Bevan, stop dithering!"This was because I was indecisive, always second guessing my decisions and found it difficult to make them. I was always questioning whether someone else would have made a different decision and feared making the wrong decision, which ironically meant that I didn't make one at all.Thanks to Coaching that has all changed for me and I am going to share the secrets of how I became a confident, decisive decision maker.If you like...
2023-10-0817 minThe JobOnly you are suffering!Only you are suffering! We have all been there. That person in the office that just grates on us and who we just see or hear and immediately want to punch them. I was like this for 10 years with someone until it was pointed out to me that I was the only one suffering. They were completely unaffected by my anger. I heard analogy recently that said it was like holding on to a piece of hot coal. We complain because it’s burning but we could put it down at any time. Al...
2023-10-0416 minThe JobProcrastinationProcrastination affects so many people. We delay things because we feel overwhelmed and then we feel more overwhelmed because we have so much to do.I will share with you in this episode how to break the cycle of procrastination and become more productive. We will talk about where procrastination comes from and share some strategies for moving through it and getting shit done!If you are someone who procrastinates (don't call yourself a procrastinator, it's a label that will stick) an you can't break the cycle then book in a free strategy call using...
2023-09-2525 minThe JobThe importance of goal settingI was never one for setting goals. I always thought if I was setting goals I would be focused on the future and missing out on the present. I have actually found the opposite to be true though.Goals help you move in the direction that you want to go in, not the direction your brain wants to pull you in.When you set goals (especially big ones) you break them down to tiny steps and then instead of focusing on the big, seemingly achievable goal you only have the small step to make.When you...
2023-09-1918 minThe JobWhat's really important?We cram so much into our lives that often we forget what is really important to us. The people we care about the most get forgotten int he busyness of life.We worry so much about what other people think of us that we forget what our values are and how we want to live our lives.So many people reach the end of their life and have regrets but it doesn't have to be that way. You can turn those regrets into goals and start going after what you want in life but first...
2023-09-1016 min