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PerspectivesS2: EP 5 - Tom Swales - Advanced Movement TherapistTom Swales is a highly respected Physiotherapist and coach with over 20 years of experience in human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation , and performance optimisation. He is the founder of COMPHYSIO+ performance wellness in Ontario, and helps coach the likes of 2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper, and the Canadian olympic ski team.In this episode, Tom and I discuss how to mitigate the effects of sitting for extended periods of time, the first principles of human movement, whether Tom thinks humans are evolving or regressing in our ability to move, and much more. You can find out mo...
2025-05-181h 06
PerspectivesS2: EP 4 - James McVey - Professional MusicianJames McVey is a renowned musician , having formed "The Vamps" back in 2011. The Vamps have released five albums, had multiple hits, and sold out countless arenas across the globe during their tours. In this episode, James talks about his experience going from playing pub gigs as a teenager to touring the world, what is was like experiencing success in his teen years , the challenges of having notoriety, how his fellow band members became some of his closest friends, his passion for watches, his solo work as a folk musician, and much more. A hugely insightful ep...
2025-04-1856 minPerspectivesS2: EP 3 - Jonny Dodge - Group CEO/EntrepreneurToday's guest is Jonny Dodge, a serial entrepreneur and group CEO of MY Ocean, YourSky, and GPM experiences, who offer everything from luxury yacht and jet charters and sales, to space travel, zero Gravity experiences , F1 experiences, and much more. Jonny is famed for his "billionaire black book" of contacts, including some of the most influential and disruptive people on the plant.In this episode, we discussed the character traits of the world's ultra high net worth individuals, why taking action is the key to success, the importance of building a network of connections, the skills Jonny...
2025-02-1946 min
PerspectivesS2:EP 2 [VIDEO] - Tom Foxley - Mental Fitness CoachTom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando, helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals.Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone else is in control of your life. In this episode, Tom breaks down the foundations behind building mental fitness, the clues to know if you are on t...
2025-01-3157 minPerspectivesS2:EP 2 - Tom Foxley - Mental Fitness CoachTom Foxley a mental fitness coach and former Royal Marine Commando, helping individuals understand the type of person they need to become in order to achieve their deep rooted desires and goals.Life is hard, and it is made harder when you feel like you lack clarity of the direction you want to go in life, be it your career, relationships, or health. You can feel aimless, and like someone else is in control of your life. In this episode, Tom breaks down the foundations behind building mental fitness, the clues to know if you are on t...
2025-01-2559 minPerspectivesS2:EP 1 - Rob Bell - TV BroadcasterRob Bell is a broadcaster, engineer, and adventurer.You may recognise Rob from hosting various different engineering programmes for Channel 5 in the UK. Rob is fascinated by the machinations of what makes the world go round, from how bridges are built, to nuclear power stations, and everything in between.In his spare time, Rob is a keen adventurer and endurance athlete, having completed 7 marathons, in 7 continents, in 7 days, and transversed different locations using only his body as a means of transport. In this episode, Rob and I discuss how the world of engineering has evolved, w...
2025-01-151h 03
PerspectivesS2: EP 1 - Rob Bell - Broadcaster & AdventurerRob Bell is a broadcaster, engineer, and adventurer. You may recognise Rob from hosting various different engineering programmes for Channel 5 in the UK. Rob is fascinated by the machinations of what makes the world go round, from how bridges are built, to nuclear power stations, and everything in between. In his spare time, Rob is a keen adventurer and endurance athlete, having completed 7 marathons, in 7 continents, in 7 days, and transversed different locations using only his body as a means of transport. In this episode, Rob and I discuss how the world of engineering has evolved, why...
2024-12-301h 03
PerspectivesEpisode #017 - Inge Hunter - Entrepreneur & CEOToday's guest is Inge Hunter, a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple businesses in various different industries. Inge has had quite the journey, from being homeless as a young adult at 17, to founding multiple successful businesses, with her latest company Clue Content, leveraging AI to help content creators. In this episode, we discussed what is like to be a women in a male dominated industry, how to actually get started in the world of creating your own business, key skills that have helped Inge as a CEO and a successful entrepreneur, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and much...
2024-08-181h 04PerspectivesEpisode #016 - Helena Nicklin - Drinks Writer & BroadcasterTodays guest is Helena Nicklin, She is a drinks writer and broadcaster, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail, The Sun, and various luxury magazines such as BA Highlife , Decanter, Savile Row Style and Luxurious Magazine to name but a few. Helena also has a food and drink travel series on amazon prime called ‘The Three Drinkers’ , and is now pursuing her interests in speaking to a variety of guest in the hopes of understanding a little more about the world around her, with her magazine and podcast ‘Flock & Hive.’In this episode, we discuss Helenas experience...
2024-06-1152 minPerspectivesEpisode #015 - Chris Modoo - Freelance Menswear StylistToday's guest is Chris Modoo, a freelance menswear consultant offering everything from styling consultancy for brands and individuals, as well as creative direction, content creation, and much more. Chris has a wealth of knowledge in the classic menswear industry, having co-founded a clothing brand Kit Blake, and worked as the creative director for Savile Row tailoring brand Chester Barrie, which included designing lines for John Lewis. He has also styled supermodels, and celebrities alike, written for magazines such as The Rake, and more.In this episode, we discuss how to dress up in an ever in...
2024-05-2445 minPerspectivesEpisode #014 - Andrew Shaw - Professional Coach & SpeakerToday's guest is Andrew Shaw, he is a professional coach and speaker, helping professionals with emotional intelligence and mental resilience. Andrew has also amassed a large following on social media, with his short insights and wisdom with day to day topics including communication, resilience, self development and more.In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the art of discipline, how to develop self control, why you should allow yourself to feel emotions, including anger. How suppressing emotions could be a sign of emotional dis-regulation, and much more.For anyone who has not seen Andrew's videos o...
2024-04-281h 00PerspectivesEpisode #013 - Priyesh Vyas - Mental Health Advocate and Business OwnerToday's guest is Priyesh Vyas. Pri transitioned from a successful salaried job in the corporate world to launch his own business in the form of Fortitude Fit, a new fitness space based in Kent. Pri also suffered from mental health issues as a teenager , having struggled with Bulimia for a number of years, and is now an advocate and ambassador for the charity BEAT. In this episode, we discussed the transition from the security of a salaried job to launching a business in order to find fulfilment, how you can support those around you who may be s...
2024-03-281h 07PerspectivesEpisode #012 - Sophie Grace Holmes - Endurance Athlete & Fitness CoachTodays guest is Sophie Grace Holmes, she is a fitness coach, and endurance athlete living with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening condition affecting the lungs and other organs in the body which makes an already tough life, that extra bit harder.In this episode, we discuss what it is like living with CF, the various challenges Sophie has overcome , surmounting many physical feats few people are capable of, including becoming the second woman ever to climb Kilimanjaro with CF, how she paddle boarded 80 Miles from the Bahamas to Florida without being eaten by a shark, how she...
2024-03-021h 07PerspectivesEpisode #011 - 2023 Reflections & Crafting goals for 2024January is a great time to reflect on what 2023 taught us; the good, the bad, the lessons. Are you setting goals that you really believe in, or are you borrowing them from your friends?A shorter episode on how to take some time to look at the lessons from last year, and how you can create meaningful goals to give you more of the good stuff this year , and deal with the not-so-good stuff more effectively. Don't forget to check out our socials too: @listen.to.perspectives on tiktok, instagram, and you...
2024-01-1511 minPerspectivesEpisode #010 - David "Jacko" Jackson - Master Breathwork InstructorToday's guest is David Jackson, he is a master breathwork instructor, strength and conditioning coach , and former professional rugby player.Breathing is something we all do without even thinking about it. But what if i told you that you have been breathing incorrectly for years. Breathing has a huge impact on our mental and physical performance, in relation to our attention span, ability to concentrate and focus, managing stress levels and in performance to delay lactic acid, exercised induced asthma (that wheezing sensation when you have pushed it hard), and much more.In this episode...
2023-12-041h 05PerspectivesEpisode #009 - Georgia Peck - Founder of Aubrey Peck & AubreyToday's guest is Georgia Peck, the founder and owner of both Aubrey Peck & Aubrey, two companies named after her Grandfather and idol, Henry Aubrey Peck.Aubrey Peck provides a range of services in the luxury automotive sector such as event planning, automotive adventures, driving tours, marketing, public relations, product launches and much more. If you require anything in the luxury automotive sector, Aubrey Peck is your port of call.Alongside this, Georgia owns Aubrey, a bespoke vehicle commissioning service which meticulously restores and upgrades classic vehicles to the buyers requests, to provide a completely bespoke, o...
2023-11-0547 minPerspectivesEpisode #008 - Didi Ferrari - Nutrition coach specialising in Women's Hormones and Behavioural TherapyIn the 8th instalment of "Perspectives", we are joined by Didi Ferrari, an evidence based nutrition coach specialising in Female Hormones and Behavioural Therapy. Didi is the former head of nutrition at Marchon Athletic, now running her own business "Coached By Didi" having coached numerous clients to achieve their goals over the past 8 years. Women's health is not discussed enough, and making sense of what happens to your body during the Menstrual Cycle or Menopause, can leave you feeling confused and ashamed. Didi is helping to change the narrative by helping you discover the missing piece of th...
2023-10-2255 minPerspectives#007 - Merlin McCormack - Duke Of LondonToday's guest is Merlin McCormack. Merlin runs Duke Of London, a classic car dealership situated in Brentford, London. The facility is a converted industrial unit and hosts over 60 businesses, from a Pizzeria, to a Pub. Duke Of London has become a firm favourite in the classic car community, hosting regular events and meetups, including a Drive-In cinema complete with servers on roller skates in the summer. Join us as we journey through his remarkable path, from his very first car purchase at the tender age of 11, to steering the helm of a thriving automotive empire. Merlin shares the...
2023-10-0144 minPerspectives#006 - Andrew Kalen Daish - Professional Rugby Player & CoachAndrew Daish is a rugby player and coach having competed up to national level, representing Sweden with 37 caps to his name. Andrew has played both union and 7s and is constantly looking to push the boundaries with his training in order to optimise his performance both on and off the field. In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about training and performing at an elite level; the tools and techniques employed in his training; What a maximal effort should really look like; the psychological aspect of elite performance; how to really perform a test of your fitness, a...
2023-09-101h 10Perspectives#005 - The Mindful MoverPhilip Chubb from "The Mindful Mover" joins me in this episode to tackle one of the most common obstacles between the present day and a healthier, fitter, stronger you - TIME. Time or lack thereof is a common reason why people do not train. . Daily life is filled with activities that drain our time leaving little room for much else, and so the sport or fitness activities are amongst the first things to go. Trying to balance work life with home life, along with the responsibilities each of those bring with kids, pets, chores etc is no eas...
2023-08-1344 minPerspectives#004 - Paul Maudsley - Former Auctioneer and Watch ExpertIn this episode I speak with Paul Maudsley, a former watch auctioneer working for the likes of Phillips and Bonhams. During his tenure Paul has sold over 25,000 watches, some of which fetching eye-watering sums of money. We explore what is involved in an auction, how items are sourced, some of Pauls favourite stories during his time as an auctioneer, and much more. This is hugely insightful into the world of auctions, not one to be missed!
2023-07-3036 minPerspectives#003 - Michelle Van Deventer - TriathleteIn this episode of "Perspectives," we dive headfirst into the world of triathlon and explore effective strategies for improving fitness, pushing through barriers, and optimizing performance. Join us as we sit down with a seasoned triathlete, Michelle Van Deventer, who shares invaluable insights gained through several years of training and competition in Ironman events.Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, just dipping your toes into the world of triathlon, or simply wanting to improve your fitness, Michelle provides practical tips and techniques for overcoming self-doubt and breaking through limitations. Expect to find strategies for improving fitness, conquering barriers, se...
2023-06-1057 minPerspectives#002 - Lewys Jones - The Food Coach UKLewys Jones is an evidenced-based nutritionist helping clients achieve their food related goals with his coaching platform 'The Food Coach UK'. In this episode, Lewys helps debunk some nutrition myths and explores some of the tools available to help improve your understanding of nutrition, and build more positive relationships with food.In this episode, there are mentions of different research studies, a few of which are listed below. For further information about any of the research mentioned during the episode, you can contact Lewys via Instagram @thefoodcoachuk or Facebook which is linked to his Instagram.R...
2023-05-2242 minPerspectives#001 - Samantha Haizelden - Watch Concierge ServicesToday we are talking to Samantha Haizelden, who runs Watch Concierge Wervices, a business dedicated to all things watch related, be it buying, selling or servicing, and everything in between.In this episode, Sam and I discuss why you might like to buy and wear a watch, whether or not the watch industry is starting to cater for women more now, what to look out for when selecting a watch, how you can get involved in the watch community if you are enthusiast, and more.
2023-05-0839 min