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Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 91: Lyds: 'why' and 'how' I've made my sleep a non negotiableIn this episode, I (Lyds), share the 'why' and 'how' I have made the goals I have around sleep, a non negotiable. There is so much evidence based literature out there around how vital sleep is to overall functioning, this podcast is not a review of it but I share why sleep is so fundamentally important to me and my drivers behind the sleep goals I have but also, how am I making those a reality? Take a listen and please reach out if you have any questions or...
2025-08-1737 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 90: Fixation versus ObsessionFixated or obsessed? Do you know the difference? Can you recognise either of these traits in yourself?Lyds and Tom both fall into either of these categories and in this podcast episode, give insight into how they recognise which one they fall into, why they have these traits and how they employ strategies for it to be value adding and not destructive. Easier said than done... Take a listen, sure this is an episode...
2025-08-0534 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 89: Effective and balanced planningThis is part 2 of the Ironman Swansea 70.3 race evaluation from Lyds. This is the 'so what?'... The 'so what' are you going to do to get yourself to where you want to be. The 'plan, do, review' cycle. Lyds shares her plan and actions she has taken to answer the 'so what' and make it into a 'what next'. So many of us, across often miss this step out, something doesn't go as...
2025-07-3058 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 88: Effective performance assessment & future goal settingLyds debriefs her Swansea 70.3 performance and gives an insight into how she is assessing it. Spoiler alert: the race delivery and processes before, during and after, fell short of expectations. She shares the goals and expectations that she had for the race and dissects some of the factors (all controllable), that were contributing factors. There is balance both ways (Lyds does acknowledge the aspects she did do well) but too often we fall into the trap of giving ourselves a 'well done' rather than...
2025-07-2146 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 87: deadline driven self sabotage & how to avoid it!Have you ever entered a race or event to motivate yourself? Then found you leave it until the last minute to start training and shoehorn it in? Or, have a report due for work and find yourself pulling all hours out the bag to meet the deadline? Then this podcast is for you, we introduce you to a concept called 'next session consistency'. This is about making the best decision based on now and not leaving yourself in a position where you are making...
2025-07-0847 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 86: Self micromanagement & how we messed up!Lyds and Loren give an honest insight into how a lack of self micromanagement has meant they have messed up... using this podcasts release frequency as an example of that. Have you ever found that you have loads of hopes, dreams and wishes but nothing actually ever gets over the line? Well, Lyds and Loren share how they are meticulously working on their self micromanagement to execute a strategy to make sure any hopes, dreams and wishes they have, actually happen! Without self micromanagement...
2025-07-0231 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 85: Xterra UK, a 6 hour MTB race and a new behavioural goal...Lyds gives a recap of the last few weeks of racing at Xterra UK and the Dirty Knocka 6 hour MTB marathon and supporting at Burghley Multisport weekend and what she has learnt from each of these events. She shares what might be coming up next but also why and the value she is going to add this year through her journey. Lyd also shares her current top priority behavioural goal, one that is likely relevant to the majority of us! Take a listen and...
2025-05-2141 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 84: The impact of Melon (the dog) on my Autism Spectrum Disorder journeyIn this podcast, Lyds shares the impact that Melon (her 6 month old Staffy puppy) has had on her Autism Spectrum Disorder journey. From not needing to mask with Melon, through to practising informal chat, to improvements in emotional regulation and balance... there have been so many positives that having Melon has had and way in excess of the benefits Lyd's thought there might be. Lets face it, this podcast was really an excuse to chat about Melon for 30 mins... If you have a couple...
2025-04-2233 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 83: How to avoid deadline driven self sabotageDo you set yourself a deadline? And then when that deadline starts to get closer, realise you are not ready to meet it? Some deadlines are non negotiable and we also need them to function but some deadlines, like entering a sporting event, are a choice... But, we often wait until the last minute to start preparing, have a panic that we are not going to be ready and then inadvertently, self sabotage our journey. If you ever feel...
2025-04-1432 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 82: meet Helen - 'ADHD & defining my version of high function'Helen has recently had a diagnosis for ADHD, in this podcast she shares how she has used concepts coached at Passion Fit Coaching (particularly the High Functioning Matrix) to help her to really understand what her version of high functioning is. Helen gives a really honest insight into her life pre ADHD diagnosis and how she developed a higher level of self awareness to make changes to her day to day life to more her towards becoming a higher functioning version of herself... and to not delude herself into thinking she is being high...
2025-04-0541 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 81: meet Iain - 'I am stepping out of my comfort zone to help someone else'Lyds interviews Iain who is the longest standing Passion Fit coachee! Iain shows a raw level of vulnerability which many do not have the courage to share in this podcast. He gives insight about his motivators when he first started his journey with Passion Fit, it was driven by 'chasing faster' through a feeling of lower levels of self confidence. Over the years, Iain's confidence and comfort in himself has grown through being part of a community where he can be himself, admit the...
2025-04-0133 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 80: Polish! What it is and why it matters...Polish. This is not a podcast episode on cleaning products. This is a concept that relates to how the little things, make a huge difference. When was the last time you said to yourself, 'that will do' or 'it's good enough' but deep down, you knew it could (and probably should), be better. That is polish. Listen to this episode to find out WHY it is worth having the phrase 'polish' at the forefront...
2025-03-1537 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 79: Stop outsourcing your sh*tIs there a growing trend of individuals not taking ownership for their physical and mental well - being? But expecting others to pick the pieces up for them rather than taking ownership and responsibility? At times we might need to outsource and have external support but is the point of why and how to utilise this resource being diluted by a shifting of responsibility? These are the questions that Lyd & Tom dive into in this latest podcast episode and share how they wirk with...
2025-03-0541 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 78: I don't care how fast you are BUT I do care who you are!Lyds chats through why she 'doesn't care how fast you are BUT does care who you are' and why she wishes that in her younger years, this ethos has been one that had been embodied in her sporting journey. Sport (and hobbies) give is such an opportunity to grow and develop but there is an ever growing narrative of sport and domination over others being the driver to participate. Lyd brings this to light and shares how she frames her journey as a professional triathlete in a way that...
2025-02-2538 minPassion Fit CoachingEpisode 77: 'I'm happier & calmer' - an interview with Mike and Matt.Lyd interviews Mike (aged 67, retired vet) and Matt (aged 31, electrician), they share their journeys with you. They both give an amazing insight in how they both started out with triathlon specific goals BUT have found that the larger part of their journey has been around their personal development and growth. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to interview these two and even though on the surface, it would appear they might be on very different journeys, there were more similarities between the two than you might think...
2025-02-1949 minPassion Fit CoachingEpisode 76: How to not self sabotage and actually get your sh*t together!This is part 2 of Lyd's sharing how she has taken a step forward in her journey towards becoming a higher functioning person.She shares how she has developed understanding of what her version of high function is and the steps taken to create a sustained mindset shift.What has been important is to recognise 'how' and 'why' this has happened but also, what are the consistent actions needed to sustain and keep building from.If you feel like you are going in circles and...
2025-02-1353 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 75: The commonality of self sabotage...Lyds has had a massive turning point and a wake up call and shares in this podcast how she can see that she has been rotating through a cycle of self sabotage and low function BUT deluding herself that she was nailing life...
In this podcast she shares the two recent trigger moments that have hit her and forced a stop & take a look at yourself moment to recognise how far off her potential (personally, professionally & athletically) she has been but also recognise the core changes to make to stop this cycle of self sabotage.
This is a two part...
2025-02-051h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 74: Taking opportunities on your own terms!Lyd shares her 2025 goals...as an athlete, person and as a coach/ bike fitter...
The plan is, there is no plan.
The plan is to be looking for a feeling of knowing when the right moment is to make a decision to enter a race (or not), to be patient with the process and not fixated on a deadline.
This is quite a unique episode where there is a recap on Lyd's journey to date, starting from 2018 through to now. In 2018, Lyd had not...
2025-01-2757 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 73: The importance of taking smaller steps and not running before you can walk.In the third episode of the New Year specials released this week, Lyds shares how in 2018 she set herself a goal that was running before she could walk...
She entered Ironman Wales as a 'New Year, I need to get it together moment' and hadn't given time to think or consider whether that goal essentially was, running before she could walk.
Lyd shares how she went through the process of realising that that her goal was on the delusional side but also how it felt to reset the goal...
2025-01-1137 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 72: Motivation doesn't just happen...Too often we think that motivation is simply something we will have, well... if you think that, you are going to be waiting a long time for it to happen!
In this podcast, Tom & Lyds why you need your goals to be EXCITING and how this can lead to feelings of motivation BUT why it is discipline and commitment that will take you on a path towards nailing your goals.
So, stop waiting for motivation to come around and start listening to this podcast to take that step towards...
2025-01-0850 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 71: The first key step in getting your sh*t together!Find out what the first key step to getting your sh*t together actually is...
Newsflash - its not making a New Years resolution BUT is setting goals but with a framework that will actually help you to achieve them and not look back in a years time and feel like you have not accomplished what you set out to in 2025.
This podcast introduces you to the I.P.S.A.T.I.V.E goal setting framework that has been developed internally at Passion Fit Coaching.
2025-01-0632 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 70: You might be a misfit but style it out!If you feel like you haven't quite found your place in the world, this is a message of reassurance... keep styling it out, it will come together!
Lyd shares her experiences of school but also later on in life about how she felt during this time of never really quite fitting in and also, the actions & mindset she adopted during this time.
It's a really tricky phase, navigating through the world when you feel a bit displaced, even more so in the school years, hopefully this will be a...
2024-12-3059 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 69: is your people pleasing leading to self sabotage?Do you feel like you are 'trying to please everyone and actually pleasing no one?'
In this podcast, Loren joins Lyd to share her progress on her current biggest development opportunity, not being a people pleaser!
She shares why (even though pleasing people sounds like a good thing) she has identified it as an area to work on to actually be able to help and support people in a way that should add more value to them.
If you feel like you are...
2024-12-1927 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 69: is your people pleasing leading to self sabotague?Loren shares her experiences of being a people pleaser and why this is an area of development that she has chosen to focus on for herself.
She chats through with Lyd the strategies she has found to help her overcome this and find the balance between genuinely supporting & helping people versus saying 'yes' or people pleasing and it having a significant impact on her and her journey...
If you find yourself in the people pleasing space, this is one for you to have a listen too!
2024-12-0243 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 68: Part 2 - 12 months on from Autism Spectrum Disorder DiagnosisThis is part 2 to Lyds episode 66 where she shares three more key learnings since receiving her diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder about 12 months ago.
It has been a fascinating journey of personal growth and development over this 12 months and although nothing has changed, the piece that is key is how through having the diagnosis, this has helped Lyd to increase levels of self awareness, purpose and identity.
Have a listen and please reach out if you have any questions.
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2024-11-2532 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 67: Turning loss & grief into growthIn this episode, Tom shares his experiences of loss & grief and how he has used it to find growth.
It is coming up to the anniversary of this fathers passing and even though there was a lot of negatives and trauma that he brought, Tom takes us through how he has worked through the progress of grief and used it to find growth.
At some point, we will all experience change, loss or grief, this can come in so many forms and does not have to directly relate to...
2024-11-1853 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 66: 12 months on from Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis...This is a two part podcast where Lyd shares her key learnings 12 months on from her diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
It has been a fascinating 12 months and this podcast gives insight into some of the reasons why Lyd decided to make the decision to go through the diagnosis process, how she felt before and after and most importantly, what she has learnt about herself and others in this past 12 months.
Stay tuned for part 2 of this podcast coming soon!
2024-11-1235 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 65: Passion Fit - why it is different & how it might be just what you need!How is Passion Fit coaching different to many of the other coaching providers?
We are often mistaken for simply being a triathlon coaching company, when actually we are a lot more than that...
We coach non triathletes, non endurance athletes and even non athletes. We don't focus on performance development but do focus on behavioural development.
This is how we are able to coach across such broad areas of life, Tom and Lyds dive into how this looks and the key areas that any coachee at Passion Fit would...
2024-11-0123 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 64: am I getting weirder?
This is a question that Lyds has asked recently about herself (actually during one of the podcasts).
In this episode, Lyds and Tom dive into answering that question. We are all weird in our own ways, some more so than others (even if it’s just in our heads).
Lyds and Tom share their experiences but importantly, how to find the balance between being the most authentic version of you but also, developing self awareness so that your level of ‘weirdness’ is not tipping over the side of the line to...
2024-10-2345 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 63: it’s never too late to start...Lyd interviews Mike Daly. If you are thinking, 'I wish I had started when I was younger' or 'i'm too old to start a new sport' then take a listen to this podcast!
It is never too late...
Mike is a retired vet, very busy grandfather and has taken on multiple 70.3 races alongside other endurance events.
He only started triathlon in the last few years as a way to keep active through retirement and to move away from purely running. There is so much mor...
2024-10-1627 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 62: Ladies… you deserve to demand investment into your journeyLoren joins Lyds to share their insights and experiences into the reasons that women are not feeling like they deserve to demand investment into their journey.
This goes far deeper than monetary investment as they look into what investment actually means; from investing time into self care, doing something just for you and not feeling guilt or imposter syndrome for doing so.
They have seen so many women who have taken this step to feel that they should invest in themselves and the transformations they have experienced as a re...
2024-10-0841 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 61: Michelle Jackson - engineer, single mum & Ironman World Championship finisherIts time to redefine what you think a 'role model' truly is.
In this podcast, Lyds interviews one of the athletes within the Passion Fit community who is the role model we all need in our lives, Michelle Jackson.
Michelle is 50 years, a mum of 3, engineer and has recently finished at the Ironman World Championships in Nice.
Lots will resonate with so many in this podcast as there are many out there who are likely in a similar place that Michelle once found herself...
2024-09-2956 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 60: The perfect moment will never exist… stop waiting for it.How often have we said we will start tomorrow?
Next week?
Next year?
Or when I have this, things will be better? Or it will be easier?
Well, there is never going to be a perfect moment, Lyd shares her experiences and realisations of this and how (still) it is an expectation that she is looking to overcome to not defaulting to think there will be a perfect set of circumstances but by looking at the opportunities that there are right now.
Don’t wait for the p...
2024-09-2138 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 59: You have the power to add value to the world… more than you think!
You do have the power to add value to the world but you have to think and choose how you can do this…
Every one of us has the ability to make a difference and finding out how and why we can do this is the key.
Lyds dives into her journey and shares more about how she has worked through understanding what her value add to the world is (disclaimer: she does cry) and that realisation of when she has self sabotagued opportunities to add value and the impa...
2024-09-171h 11Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 58: Why increased pressure isn't always toxic...
Pressure, how many times have you said you felt like you are under pressure and thought about it as a negative feeling to experience?
Have we lost perception of what pressure actually is?
Are we shying away from it and missing out on a wonderful opportunity for growth and development?
Lyd & Tom dive into their experiences of how to embrace pressure and to love the feeling and the opportunity that leaning into it can bring and also their perspectives on how they...
2024-09-101h 05
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 57: Progression delusion and why your self assessment is all muddledHave you ever got frustrated that you think you are not progressing quickly enough?
Or not recognising when you actually are, and so thinking you aren’t progressing?
Then this is the episode for you!
Tom & Lyds chat about why progression is never linear BUT also how to identify when you are deluding yourself into believing that you are progressing more than you think you are… then being surprised when you find out this is not the case.
Learn how to make accu...
2024-09-0359 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 56: Be a giver, not a taker...Lyds has a rant.
It is a rant about a growing trend of freeloading that she is seeing and has personally experienced. There is a lot of 'taking' in this world but not a lot of 'giving' back...
Tom and Lyds chat through these recent experiences and pin this growing trend down to areas such as;
- Not recognising the value of professional development when asking for expertise from a qualified individual
- Instant gratification
- Outsourcing ownership
- And many...
2024-08-231h 05
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 55: Your A Level results don't matter!
A Level results, do they even matter? Or are we missing the opportunity that preparing for exams (or anything else) provides?
In this weeks podcast, Tom & Lyds use the example of A Level results to highlight what is really missing... importance placed on outcome of the results and not the process that has (or has not) been followed towards achieving those results.
They will introduce you to 21 essential steps that truly matter but are often missing in todays world (don't worry, they are succinct).
2024-08-1651 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 54: The responsibility of a coachIn this episode Tom talks about the things that you need to be mindful of when you are a coach (or if you are being coached).
Tom and Lyds discuss the things that they feel it is important that a coach should get right when you have people trusting you with their journey.
Maybe some of the topics are a little bit controversial... we shall see!
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2024-08-101h 12
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 53: How to not be a snowflakeLyds gives a really open and honest reflection during this podcast about how she has recently realised that she has been a bit of a snowflake at times...
With Lyds ASD diagnosis back in December 2024, she has recognised a lot of behavioural traits that she has linked to this and shares during this podcast the ways she is challenging herself to not only overcome them but also to keep pushing herself forwards, recognising at times, she hasn't pushed hard enough and has been a bit of a snowflake.
She...
2024-08-021h 02
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 52: Performance doesn't matter BUT it does mattter...In this episode, Lyds and Tom talk about performance and why it doesn't but why it also does matter....
We are in a world where we focus on performance but this should looked at relative to your potential, what you can do and what you will do to assess whether you have performed to your potential and with the balance that you are looking to strike across your whole life.
Performance is important but it is more important to understand how and why it happened and if not, what opportunity there is to develop going forwards. Being able to assess...
2024-07-3057 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 51: Professionalism and why it’s a state of mind…In this episode, mostly Lyds (and bit less of Tom) talks about professionalism and why it is a state of mind that ANYONE can adopt.
Lyd chats about this from two perspectives; why any one can and should adopt behaviours that demonstrate professionalism but also why external influences might discourage individuals to adopt this.
This is a topic really close to Lyds heart as even ahead of her starting to race on an elite licence, she had been mocked and discouraged to adopt professional behaviours towards her journey.
It’s amazing how setting a standard to yourself can transform how yo...
2024-07-191h 03
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 50: Why habits are an essential contributor to you unlocking your potential…In this episode, Tom and Lyds discuss habits and how not being able to create and sustain these, really impact on individuals unlocking their potential.
It isn’t knowledge and information that isn’t the barrier to people unlocking their potential, it is super easily accessible these days, so why if we have this, do we find it so difficult to create habits?
They also share their top tips on how to start to develop habits and how this will help you to move yourself forwards.
Take a listen and please do feedback on if you found the content useful and...
2024-07-1358 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 49: The 8 steps that will take you towards accomplishment…This is another new concept that we have developed to introduce you too…
The 8 key steps that can help you on the journey towards individualised accomplishment and becoming a higher functioning version of you.
This model breaks down the steps that you might need to take or be aware of that to help move you forwards, this might help you to identify a step that could be the barrier for you on your journey.
By identifying this could help you towards creating an action plan to keep moving yourself forwards!
Take a listen and please do feedback on if you fo...
2024-07-051h 01
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 48: The paradox that may be hurting your sense of belonging and enjoyment of your journeyIn this episode, we are going to introduce you to a really new concept of ours - the Development Paradox!
Across any aspect of life; sport, work, music, arts, there is so much focus put on performance and the elite level of this, when we have goals that do not strive for high level or elite performance, we often lose the belief that they add value.
At the moment we are turning people off from being part of a world that they could grow and get so much value from but the belief that if they don’t have elite or...
2024-06-2959 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 47: How to add value to the world as a narcissist and Tom’s take on some recent dramaIn this episode, Tom talks about how he has recognised that he might have a dash of narcissistic personality but how he is utilising these traits to add value to the world.
He shares how he is channeling the traits he has identified now and compares to how in the past, there was a tendency for these traits to be used in a more destructive and less value adding manner.
Tom also shares a little insight into his take on a recent drama…
We want to continue to make this podcast even better for you, so please share this podcast an...
2024-06-1959 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 46: Turn even your bad past experiences into power!In this episode, Tom talks about how over time, he has been able to turn his past experiences into power.
He talks about why this has been a valuable step to take - not just for himself but for others as well.
This is a must listen if you ever feel that you are struggling to move past experinces you’ve had, this might help you to find a way to be able to channel them into power.
We want to continue to make this podcast even better for you, so please share this podcast and subscribe to both the po...
2024-06-141h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 45: How to make our High Functioning framework effective.This is a short intro into the Passion Fit High Functioning framework and the core concepts that feed into this to help YOU find YOUR version of high function…
If you get this right, this could be the game changer that you are looking for in your life!
We work on the premise that if you are continually working on becoming a higher functioning version of yourself, the performance will follow.
The High Functioning framework can be applied to ANYTHING across, across any part of your personal, professional or athletic life.
We want to continue to make this podcast even be...
2024-06-0716 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 44: Never forget your start point & trying to find your why…In this episode, Lyd chats shares the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the start of her journey into triathlon as a novice in 2018 and how by really embracing the culture and philosophy of Passion Fit, her ‘why’ has changed over time.
It’s often easy to see yourself in your present day, forget about your start point and how far you have come. But, it is also important to keep understanding your why on your journey and keep looking for opportunity to develop…
We want to continue to make this podcast even better for you, so please share this podcast and subscribe to bot...
2024-06-0157 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 43: Meet Mark - the first person with Brugada syndrome to complete an IronmanWhat is Brugada Syndrome?
Brugada syndrome is a rare condition that affects the electrical messages which control your heart rate. Mark has an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) and has suffered an unimaginable number of cardiac arrests over his life.
Three years ago Mark became part of the Passion Fit Coaching community with the dream to complete an Ironman and becoming the first person with this condition to do so.
Due to the nature of Brugada syndrome an active lifestyle is not the norm. Mark has trailblazed for those with this medical condition to show how with the right level of...
2024-05-2456 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 42: Does winning really matter? And how to use comparisons effectively…Too often ‘winning’ (this could be applied to personal & professional aspects of life too) is seen as an indicator for success and as society, we tend to gravitate towards winners as role modes or inspiration.
BUT, does winning really matter? And if you don’t win, should it make a difference to how you feel about your journey?
Do you compare yourself to others around you and use this as a positive tool to be able to make a self assessment and find motivation?
In this podcast, you can find out why winning doesn’t truly matter and how comparison is far f...
2024-05-1456 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 41: F*ck normal…be fabulous.Haircuts, hair colour, painted nails and bright kit.
Why this is so much more than just looking fabulous and finding YOUR version of this, could transform your life!
How many times have we worn clothes to fit a norm? Or let others perceptions of normal impact you?
This podcast is about you and how you can find your own version of fabulous!
Lyd & Tom share how finding their own individual version of fabulous has been an external metaphor for a greater transformation linked to identify and how by finding this, has been so liberating and positively impacted other areas of...
2024-05-0159 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 40: Why you need fear to unlock your potential…This episode took a surprising turn with Lyd sharing unfiltered and unplanned insight into how and why fear contributed towards her to her 2022 race performances…
But also, how with an absence of fear, has coincided with Lyd unlocking less of her potential at different points in time.
To some, having fear to drive action might be seen as a negative but during this podcast, Tom & Lyd elaborate on why they don’t feel this is the case and draw on examples to really understand whether there are any instances where fear is not the driver for potential being unlocked….
Please do tak...
2024-04-251h 01
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 39: There is no such thing as a BAD dayHow many times have we said ‘that was a bad day’ and thrown in on the towel or let our mindset railroad how we have felt about the day?
Is there actually such a thing as a bad day? Will caveat that in some extreme circumstances there are but in the day to day, what we constitute as ‘bad’ is it really?
Or is it our sense of perspective that is skewing this for us?
Please do take the time to really listen to this podcast, think about the content and engage with us.
We want to continue to make this pod...
2024-04-1257 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 38: How to assess NOT judge yourselfHow many times have you made judgements of yourself or others?
Have they been balanced and fair or knee jerk and emotive?
There is a difference between ASSESSING and JUDGING. Lyd and Tom elaborate on why this is important to understand how to assess and not judge yourself… one leads to personal growth and the other negative circles of frustration.
Assessment by yourself or others should be welcomed, yet in today’s society there is a growing tenancy to move away from the value assessment can add, viewing it as a negative critique.
Please do take the time to really list...
2024-04-0951 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 37: Get over yourself and get your sh*t together!Are you constantly getting in your own way? Not recognising that actually you might be quite self absorbed?
And by being in either or both of these states you could be missing opportunties to really enhance your own personal growth and help others in the process….
Lyd gives a very honest review of how she has recognised these traits in herself over the last couple of weeks and talks about what she is going to do about it to really get over herself and why this is actually important to get a grip of!
Please do take the time to re...
2024-03-291h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 36: Are you fed up of twisted narratives?We were nervous about recording this one but felt it an important message to share… Tom sticks his neck out and fires his shots at nonce sympathisers, narcissists & sycophants.
This is the one some of you have been asking for, although he held back a bit, Tom shares some open honest insights into his past and how he is using what he has learnt about his own trauma, the trauma of others he loved and his own mistakes to stand in support of others.
It’s time to think about who our role models truly are and why?
Are we taki...
2024-03-2358 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 35: Performance toxicity… What is this and why do we need to talk about it?This is an important subject matter and one that was difficult to record but we feel that this is a message that needs to be out there but delivered in a clear and balanced way. As a coaching team, we have listened to this ahead of releasing to ensure that is being achieved.
In this podcast, we reference both an Age Group athlete who has recently been banned for doping and the individuals coach, who took the action with UKAD. We are in no way implying the environment that the coach created led to the decisions the athlete made.
The...
2024-02-2356 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 34: There is such thing as a stupid question… so stop asking them!Well, there is popular demand for the more ‘ranty’ topics and so this podcast episode fulfils that criteria… this was actually Lyds topic choice too!
Listen quick as this might be removed by Loren.
We are told that ‘there is no such thing as a stupid question’ BUT, is this actually the case?
Tom and Lyds think there is such a thing as a stupid question and explain why.
You will get insight into how to develop and approach question asking, understanding if you are curious enough or whether you are taking ownership of finding solutions to the question you have.
So...
2024-02-161h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 33: What is belief? And how does having belief create value to your journey and to the journey of others?Do you feel you are lacking a self belief or have imposter syndrome? Are you wondering how to no longer feel this?
It is not actually belief that you are looking for but something else…
That something else is courage and trust.
During this podcast you will find out how to develop trust in a process and the courage to see this process through.
This is one of the more complex concepts developed within Passion Fit Coaching but one that can transform how you feel about your journey.
Tom elaborates on how by developing this courage and trust could help yo...
2024-02-091h 08
Passion Fit CoachingHow being relatively sh*t at something can be liberating and great for your personal development!Lyd and
2024-02-041h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 31: Meet the athletes of Passion FitIt’s time to hear the voices of the Passion Fit athletes!
Lyd interviews Matt, Richard, Lauren, Ryan and Zach in this episode of the podcast.
All of these athletes have fascinating stories about why they started triathlon, how their journeys have developed and exciting plans they have for their 2024 seasons and beyond!
It is amazing to share the journeys of these athletes and give in insight into the diversity of the individuals that make up Passion Fit but what was fascinating within the episode is the commonalities that also exist!
There is something that will be relatable for everyone in...
2024-01-261h 07
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 30: Redefining the meaning of a safe spaceIn this podcast, Tom and Lyds talk about why we should look to challenge our perception of what a safe space means….
This is a more challenging podcast, that might seem a little controversial but they both feel this is an important message to get out there as many are defaulting to choosing a soft space and missing out on opportunities in life as a result of this.
They both use examples from their own personal experience to show how finding and choosing a safe space, instead of opting for a soft space, has lead to personal growth and high fu...
2024-01-1959 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 29: How to build an effective plan & reverse engineer that backto the things that REALLY matter…Tom puts Lyd well and truly on the spot in this episode… she didn’t know the title of the podcast until they started recording OR that the content would be talking about her Ironman Lanzarote 2024 goal. Nothing like a bit of pressure!
But, it worked (we think) and during this podcast you can find out about Lyds Ironman Lanzarote goal for 2024 and how she has set; outcome, process and a performance goals BUT most importantly, has clear behavioural goals which are the foundation to supporting this.
A slightly extended podcast but one that is highly valuable, January is a mont...
2024-01-121h 18
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 28: What stepping outside of your comfort zone really means AND the benefit of spending time there…This topic came up on a gravel ride between Tom and Lyds as they started to explore how perceptions of comfort zones differ between people.
They delve into how it is possible to expand your comfort zone and share experiences of how by doing this, even though it’s not easy, can lead to greater personal growth.
With a few curveballs this week, Lyd shares how what she has experienced would have historically been very out of her comfort zone, to the extent it would have led to a state of self sabotage. But because of how she has made a...
2024-01-0459 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 27: How finding your identity can transform your journey…In this episode, Tom and Lyd chat through how finding your identity, can transform your journey.
Tom and Lyd both share experiences of how they have fallen into the trap, particularly in the sporting world, of feeling that their identity was to be a ‘faster’ or ‘higher performing’ athlete.
But since getting deeper into their journeys, they have both realised that this is not their identity or deeper why. They explain how chasing this could have led them to miss opportunities sport can provide for personal development and helping others.
Lyd gives insight into how her recent ASD diagnosis has helped h...
2023-12-2859 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 26: The importance of tracking behavioural trends rather than performance trendsLyd takes over the podcast (with a little bit of input from Tom) to delve into how a focus on behavioural trends, rather than performance trends has helped her to not feel lost in her life journey but has also supported her around recognising that ASD might be a part of who she is.
She talks about how using the TrainXhale platform, essentially as a journal and self development tool, alongside the behavioural coaching input from Tom, has supported with her overall behavioural development and moving towards becoming a higher functioning version of herself.
Together they run through why a...
2023-12-2059 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 25: Should coaches be discussing bodyweight with their athletes?Should this conversation be had?
Should it feel emotional or contentious for coaches to have this conversation with their athletes?
Loren and Lyds share their perspective and experiences on this hot topic around body weight (or body composition as they both refer to in the podcast) and whether this is a conversation athletes and coaches should be having.
They dive into a lot of depth surrounding this topic and look to explore how society has impacted and influenced the narrative we have with body composition but also how this directly relates to mainstream perceptions of performance…
Disclaimer: Tom is allowed to...
2023-12-141h 03
Passion Fit CoachingBONUS EPISODE: Lydia reveals a life changing discovery…This week, Lyds has discovered something about herself which is life changing.
In this bonus podcast, Tom and Lyds go into more detail about this and how the coaching philosophy used at Passion Fit Coaching has led to this formal discovery.
This was a tricker podcast to record as the information is new but ultimately is exciting for us to be able to announce!
Please do reach out to us if you have any questions or thoughts on the content of this podcast.
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2023-12-0740 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 24: Why success can be a curse…This week Tom and Lyd talk about why success can be a curse.
Using insight from Lyds 2022 and 2023 racing season, they talk through the danger of experiencing the highs too high and feeling the lows too low.
In this podcast they outline how they have not used the traditional methods of assessing ‘success’, i.e. outcome but have focused on the process and behaviours to maintain balance and perspective when evaluating performance.
This goes into even more depth as they share how this focus on process and behaviours has also been consistently applied to their professional and personal life journeys too...
2023-12-0659 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 23: Why culture is EVERYTHING!Are you part of a culture that allows you, just to be you?
In this episode… Lyd talks more than Tom!
Together they explain why culture is everything and why Lyd has made big changes to prioritise being part of the culture at Passion Fit.
Changes that are far different to the typical elite athlete pathway focused on performance. Lyd explains why she feels that being part of this culture is so much more important than the focus on athletic performance.
They go into the power of how being part of a culture could help you to become a higher fu...
2023-11-2856 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 22: What is having a vision? And how does this differ to having hopes & dreams?This podcast starts to ask these questions and evolves into a deeper insight from Tom about how the vision for Passion Fit has a strong foundation linked to the legacy left by his late father.
Tom brings together his definition of having a strong vision and how when turning that into a reality, even though the path divert at times, the vision is unwavering. He explains why having a vision, instead of hopes & dreams, could truly help you to put in place a strategy, the actions and develop the creativity to move you towards your vision.
Make sure that, in...
2023-11-211h 00
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 21: How to set goals that reflect your true potential and what to avoidYou might find that you are setting goals and never achieving them.
This can be frustrating but it is avoidable!
If you understand your potential AND how to use this to effectively set goals….
Tom explains how YOU can set YOUR goals that actually reflect your potential so you can truly enjoy your journey in a way that feels exciting and motivating.
If you are looking for more information about the I.P.S.A.T.I.V.E goal setting framework developed by Passion Fit coaching, take a read of this article here:
https://teampassionfitblog.wordpress.com/2019/08/16/ipsative-goal-setting-2019/
If yo...
2023-11-1459 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 20: What is your potential? And why does it matter?At infinite Evolution & Passion Fit Coaching we often talk about ipsative assessment being an essential part of our culture.
Ipsative assessment is assessment of your progression relative to your start point & potential, not relative to others, societal expectations or arbitrary measures. We believe that measuring progression this way is critical for mental wellbeing, sustained motivation & a long term sense of fulfilment.
One thing we are often asked when we talk about ipsative assessment is, ‘what do you mean by potential?’. In general potential is often to be considered to be your inherent ability, however, we believe there is more to it t...
2023-11-0442 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 19: What you really want from a race experience & how not to have post race blues…Ever had that feeling after a race that its been a slight let down?
Like there is something more that you were looking for from the experience?
Have you felt the post race blues set in so you start looking for the next race to enter?
This is not uncommon and something we see and hear all the time with athletes BUT it doesn’t have to be like this…
Listen to Tom and Lyds run through their recent race experiences at Ocean Lava and why they felt this this race experience is one of the best they have ever had...
2023-10-2751 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 18: Present, focused or distracted… which one are you?Do you know the difference?
And why it truly matters?
Listen to Tom run through the difference between these three terms with real life examples of how you could identity whether you are; present, focused or distracted.
This could be the revelation that you are looking for not just in your athletic journey, but person and professional life too.
If you are enjoying this podcast, then please do make sure you have subscribed to the channel and shared this with friends.
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2023-10-1336 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 17: Why you should love micromanagement…It might not be what you think you need…
But micromanagement is what you actually need…
Often the term ‘micromanagement’ it has negative connotations but this doesn’t need to be the case, if applied in the right way.
In this podcast Tom and Lyd explain why to embrace and how to even love the process of micromanagement and microcoaching (a new concept recently developed at Passion Fit).
This is not micromanagement in the way that you think it is.
Little do you realise, that you might be micromanaging more that you probably realise you are…
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2023-10-0349 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 16: Are you stuck in the circus of stupidity?And are you living Einsteins definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result?…
Well, its time to break the cycle of self sabotage and self destruction.
It’s time to start to move towards your goals more effectively, consistently and with greater levels of motivation.
In this podcast, Tom shares ideas and strategies around how to stop yourself going around in circles and banging your head against a wall!
Make that first step in breaking the cycle by listening to this podcast.
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2023-09-2652 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 15: Will you make sure you don’t f*ck up 2024?Today Tom (with a little bit of Lyd) talks through how the choices YOU make NOW could be the difference towards you achieving your goals in 2024…or not.
This is a time of year where we see athletes take an ‘off season’… (skills season is a term we prefer in Passion Fit) and it is often seen as a bit of a relief alongside a decrease in motivation.
This doesn’t need to be the case and is not something our athletes experience, in fact Passion Fit athletes use the term ‘skills season’ to describe this time of year and embrace the op...
2023-09-1953 min
Passion Fit CoachingEPISODE 14: The power of a female led bike fit with LydiaIn this podcast episode, Lydia gives an overview and insight into her weekend of supporting women with their bike fits and how her approach truly provides women with the support they need with their bikes, in a way that she didn’t initially expect to be the case when she first launched.
This weekend she trialled a mobile bike fit service for the women on Knutsford Triathlon club. It was a brilliant success and this will be officially launched for other clubs or groups that could benefit from a female led bike fit.
There is also a little insight into To...
2023-09-121h 00
Passion Fit CoachingProfessionalism - seriously loving the process but taking the process seriously…This turned into an unexpected two part episode (Tom headed off on a little tangent… for a change).
The topic of the podcast is on professionalism. This was pretty apt after hearing and seeing some recent experiences of athletes who have been challenged about the standards they have set themselves around how they invest and approach their triathlon journey.
Anyone can have a level of professionalism, this is not about how fast you are, whether you are competitive in your age group or racing as a professional. It is about the set of behaviours you adopt.
Have a listen, reach ou...
2023-09-061h 01
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 12: Q&A with the boss…It’s time to find out more about the head coach of Passion Fit, Loren Ward.
This episode gives an insight into Lorens coaching philosophy, how she is shaping the Passion Fit community alongside her background and experiences in the triathlon and fitness world.
Make sure you listen to the end to find out the answer to the most important question of all… hint, it’s snack related!
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2023-08-2830 min
Passion Fit CoachingBONUS: How the f*ck is this happening?This is an episode that Loren and Lyd felt strongly about recording after seeing behaviours in the triathlon world, which have been highlighted by events this week that need to be shouted about.
For many of us in triathlon, this sport has enhanced and changed our lives through finding it. On the whole it is a supportive community to be part of but there are systemic problems within this sport (and wider sporting culture) which need to be called out.
Both Loren and Lyd felt a responsibility to share their stand point on the problems that they see and to...
2023-08-2423 min
Passion Fit CoachingWomen in sport - its time to ACTUALLY support each otherThis podcast was a trickier one to record this week, with some apprehension about releasing the recording BUT it is exactly for that reason that we have put this episode out.
The topic of women in sport is one that has become more widely spoken about which is great but there are still a lot of challenges that women face.
This week its a combination of Loren, Lyd and Tom all providing context to how they perceive the current dynamic that there is in womens sport and what truly needs to change…
Get in touch or pop any questions you ha...
2023-08-221h 03
Passion Fit CoachingTo race or not to race?This is a question that I am sure we have all asked ourselves at some point, should I race?
Sometimes actually NOT racing can be the more accomplished decision…
Listen to Tom and Lyd give insight into their own experiences when faced with this decision and also a growing trend that they have spotted amongst athletes, particularly when going through the process of making the decision to prepare and participate in an Ironman.
Get in touch or pop any questions you have in the comments below!
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2023-08-1437 min
Passion Fit CoachingThe secret to unlocking your cycling potential…In this podcast episode, listen to Tom and Lyds give a sneaky insight into how we approach cycling training at Passion Fit…
This approach has been at the core of Lydia’s cycling programme, since day 1 of starting her triathlon journey with Passion Fit. Last year she went onto become the bike course record holder at Ironman Lanzarote (breaking Lucy Charles Barclays record).
But, its not just as simple as ‘riding a bike’ and hoping that this alone will help you to see the improvements you are looking for…
Listen to the podcast to find out the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the trainin...
2023-08-0748 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 8: What is coachability?This week Tom explains the two coachability behaviours.
What is coachability, well one definition of coachability is:
‘The ability to utilise input streams to develop knowledge, understanding, skill, intuition, creativity and strategic thinking to progress to a more effective version of one’s self’.
There are many behaviours and concepts that contribute to an individual’s coachability and those that are given the greatest focus depend on the specific needs of any individual’s journey. However, like the four core Accomplishment Behaviours©️, we believe there are two critical coachability behaviours that coachees must be consistent in sustaining and developing for their journey...
2023-07-311h 03
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 7: How do I get to wear the Passion Fit kit?Listen to Tom and Loren chat through the incredible benefits that every fully coached athlete experiences as part of their journey with Passion Fit Coaching.
AND…
A sneaky insight into our new coaching packages!
Lots of humour in this one (in Toms opinion) but a wicked insight into the experiences and access our athletes get to world class coaching and the Passion Fit Studio. There is so much to talk about which is why it the podcast is so long…
2023-07-281h 17
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 6: Three techniques to help you get your sh*t togetherWe bet you think you’re really good at these three behaviours.
They might sound simple.
The best ones usually are BUT… how consistently do you do these?
Listen to Tom explain; commitment continuum, control the controllables and prioritisation.
These alongside I.P.S.A.T.I.V.E goal setting are the 4 core behaviours that we work on with every Passion Fit athlete. By getting these consistently on point can lead to a journey of accomplishment and high functioning.
Ready to apply them and see the impact they will have on your personal, professional and athletic life?
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2023-07-2430 min
Passion Fit CoachingBONUS: Passion Fit Performance & Wellbeing workshopsTom explains how the Passion Fit Coaching Performance & Wellbeing workshops can help your sports club/ team, school or workplace.
The workshops will introduce you to the core coaching concepts using within Passion Fit. They will help you to find out how to have improved performance, through enhanced well being AND improved well being, through enhanced performance.
2023-07-2017 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 5: Goal setting - forget what you thought you knew and listen to this!Ever find yourself losing motivation or not achieving your goals? Think you’re effective at goal setting? Then listen to this and find out how you could approach goal setting using the I.P.S.A.T.I.V.E framework developed by Passion Fit. This will change your perspective on what goal setting really is!
2023-07-1729 minPassion Fit CoachingBONUS: scholarship, mentoring and sponsored race teamListen to Tom run through the launch of the scholarship, mentoring and sponsored race team (in support with Train Xhale). Make sure you listen all the way through as one of these opportunities could be for you!
2023-07-1321 minPassion Fit CoachingEpisode 3: Is being a faster athlete really what we are after?Is being a faster athlete really what we are after?
2023-07-1031 minPassion Fit CoachingBONUS: MTB race recapADVANCE WARNING: apologies for the sound quality of this podcast. BONUS EPISODE: race recap from Tom and Lyds about their experience at the British Cycling XC Nationals at Cannock.
2023-07-0411 min
Passion Fit CoachingEpisode 2: The secrets of what we really do at Passion Fit Coaching…Tom gives an insight into the coaching philosophy that are core to Passion Fit coaching and how we help our athletes to move towards becoming higher functioning version of themselves (not just as athletes!).
2023-07-0447 minPassion Fit CoachingEpisode 1: An introduction to Passion Fit CoachingFind out more about Passion Fit Coaching, how it started and how it has continued to evolve…
2023-07-0437 min
The #SVT Podcast17. JULY | IronMan Wales, Lydia Dant and NEW KIT!This month we chat about one of the biggest races in the calendar, IRONMAN WALES! We are also joined by a special guest, Lydia Dant, who reflects on her season, her experience at IronMan Swansea and chats about 2023 and what's to come!
We're also proud to announce that we are teaming up with BRAV Endurance who are going to be our main supplier going forward. For those who live in a cave or are not on socials, Brav endurance are becoming the go to brand for triathlon and cycling clothing in the UK. We’ve had a bri...
2022-08-311h 19
Feisty TriathlonThe Team Sport of Triathlon with Loren Ward and Lydia Dant (S17E24)For the first time EVER, Ironwomen welcomes both the athlete AND the coach. To hear more about this unique relationship, Haley and Alyssa welcome both Lydia Dant and her coach, Loren Ward. Lydia is a professional triathlete, with her most recent win being at Ironman Lanzarote. Loren is a professional triathlon coach, sports massage therapist and personal trainer. Lydia and Loren discuss what it takes to cross that finish line. They delve into the intricacies of triathlon, and what it means to be a part of this solo sport. While triathlon can often feel isolating, Loren encourages...
2022-06-161h 14
Inside Tri ShowLydia Dant and Loren Ward in conversation - age group to pro lifeProfessional triathlete Lydia Dant and Passion Fit Coach Loren Ward join together in conversation, to talk about age group life, turning pro, setting goals, having confidence and being comfortable on a bike.You'll hear:01:00 Rich and Helen's final thoughts before Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra.18:00 Why weekends don't exist for Loren and Lydia.20:00 Lydia explains how she met Loren in 2018 after she had entered Ironman Wales and decided she wanted some coaching.22:50 Those nervous feelings when you turn up to a triathlon club for the first time. "I'm quite...
2022-04-201h 18
IMTalkIMTalk Episode 780 – Athlete Lydia DantThis week we have an interview with Lydia Dant. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&A.
2021-07-201h 38