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The Connections PodcastEpisode 10: Ben Hayes & the Pennsylvania PloddersGiles & Max speak with Ben Hayes, a student at Nottingham University whose mother tragically took her own life. This is an episode that talks directly about suicide, the impact it has on those closest and, most importantly, hope.2022-03-1051 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 9: Joe Hughes - ignoring the naysayers, staying in the fight...Giles & Max speak with Joe Hughes, former European Light Welterweight boxing champion. Born with Erb's Palsy, Joe talks about facing up to his disability, the challenges of being in the ring and how he has dealt with the challenges life has thrown at him.2022-03-0858 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 8: Alecs Donovan: drive, yoga & the importance of laughterGiles & Max speak to Alecs Donovan, former Welsh international rugby player and business woman about her drive, how she dealt with retirement and how yoga can help with our mental wellbeing.2022-02-1042 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 7: The Sumo GuyGiles & Max speak to Professor Paul McGee, aka The Sumo Guy about his concept of SUMO (shut up, move on), how is can be used in every day life and other tools.2022-02-0350 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 6: Stuart Lancaster & the Importance of BalanceGiles & Max are joined by Leinster Senior Coach, Stuart Lancaster to discuss balance, the importance of building connections & the art of juggling....2022-01-2159 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 5 - Tom Home - Mental healthThis week we are delighted to welcome Tom Home onto the pod. Tom is the founder of one of the most up and coming mental health platforms in the UK, blOKes. Max, Giles and Tom discuss all things mental health; what mental health is to us, our stories, the impact of social media, where we see mental health care in the future and what the wide spectrum of mental health issues. We believe everyone is going through something if they know it or not and hope that being open to discussing your mental health, without judgement, is something everyone...2022-01-0348 minThe Connections PodcastEpisode 4 - ReflectionOn episode 4 we discuss the the new year and power of reflection. We ask ourselves questions regarding what went well in the year, what we have learnt and how we are going to carry the good into 2022. We also discuss being open about mental health and focussing on the process of attaining a goal, instead of the outcome of it.
This weeks quotes - "Ignore the noise, don't believe the hype, do your job", "The main reason as to why people fail is because they give up what they want most for what they want now"2021-12-3024 min
The Connections PodcastEpisode 3 - Ollie Chessum - PressureThis episode features up and coming Leicester Tigers star Ollie Chessum who discusses his journey from playing with Max and Giles for England Counties in 2019. We discuss the ways in which he deals with pressure on a European rugby stage and the key factors that lead to success in life. We generally talk about the key to preparation when dreaming big and how invaluable living in the moment is.
This weeks quote - "Pressure is merely the shadow of great opportunity"2021-12-2338 minThe Connections PodcastEpisode 2 - BraveryOn our second episode Giles and Max discuss what bravery means to each of them and situations in which being brave has lead to a better future. We also discuss the bravery involved in taking opportunities and ways to maintain making tough decisions.
This weeks quote - "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity"2021-12-1028 minThe Connections PodcastEpisode 1 - AccountabilityOn our first episode we discuss our stories, who we are, how we met and the ways in which this podcast came about. We aim to have a central theme per episode and for this week we centre the pod around our perceptions regarding accountability. We believe that holding ourselves and others accountable is central to progressing as people and also in wider life. This weeks quote - "Relationships thrive on accountability and die without it. Lonely is the man who has no one holding his feet to the fire of life, reminding him of who HE said he...2021-11-2629 min