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Total Mental PerformanceTony Mcaleavey: The Man Behind The CameraIn this episode, I sit down with 1:1 client and good friend Tony Mcaleavy, a multifaceted entrepreneur and coach, to dive into his journey from childhood struggles with self-doubt and communication to building multiple successful businesses.Inside, we cover powerful insights on:🎙️ Entrepreneurial Growth – From fitness coaching to mentorship and property investment, Tony shares how his experiences shaped his confidence and business mindset.🎙️ The Power of Discipline & Self-Belief – Overcoming challenges, staying consistent, and building a business that thrives under pressure.🎙️ Mastering Performan...2025-06-081h 36
Here's The CraicHow I Built A MILLION £ Fitness Empire - Tony McaleaveyIn this episode, we sit down with Tony Mcaleavy, a former fireman turned fitness coach who has built a million-pound fitness empire. From firefighting to founding multiple successful businesses, Tony shares his journey, the mindset behind his success, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Whether you’re into fitness, entrepreneurship, or just love a good story, this one’s for you!https://www.instagram.com/tonymcaleaveyFollow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heresthecraic/Check out our other socials and be sure to listen to our Podcast! https://linktr.ee/heresthecraic2025-02-271h 07
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustUnlocking academic outcomes through improved oracy skills with Oracy Cambridge’s Alan Howe, and EDT’s Dr Nicky Platt and Dr Jim Rogers #14Oracy is a field which matters across every single subject, and the benefits to young students are not only academic, but also stretch to strengthening identity and self-actualisation.The challenge of how we define oracy and assess it in schools is not an easy one, so joining us to discuss the nuances of that challenge on this episode of Brighter Futures are Oracy Cambridge’s Alan Howe, and EDT’s own Dr Nicky Platt and Dr Jim Rogers.This episode coversThe broad range of skills encompassed within the field of oracyGrowing evidence around the...2024-11-141h 06
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustFascinating findings from England's National Tutoring Programme with ImpactEd Evaluation's Holly Waddell, and EDT's Laura Fox and Fiona Rutherford #13EDT has played a key role in the DfE’s National Tutoring Programme, but what can we learn from its findings about how schools can better support students?Early findings have been very encouraging, and as we share the key benefits of school-based tutoring on Brighter Futures, Tony dives deeper into the topic with our expert panel: ImpactEd Evaluation's Holly Waddell, and EDT's Laura Fox and Fiona Rutherford.This episode coversEvidence that’s been collected on the effectiveness of tutoring, both in one-to-one settings and group sessionsWhy the approach to implementing school-based tutoring shou...2024-10-2346 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustHow global education benefits from international testing with former schools minister Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb, EDT's Dr Richard Churches and CfBT Brunei's Dr Louise Pagden #12International tests like PISA have played a huge part in evidence-based education reform globally, and there are some fascinating cases to be made for the value of these benchmarks.This episode of ‘Brighter Futures’ features a panel of guests perfectly placed to give us a wider view on the remarkable influence these tests can have for global education.We’re joined by Former Schools Minister Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb, EDT's Dr Richard Churches and CfBT Brunei's Dr Louise Pagden, who can share how PISA programmes have helped create positive change in England, Dubai, and Brunei.2024-10-0254 min
The Content CapitalistsTreat Content Like A Pro Athlete | Tony McAleaveyWho you surround yourself with matters.That’s according to Tony McAleavy, an ex-firefighter turned viral fitness coach, who built a 7-figure business and gained over 1M followers in just 12 months.In this episode, Tony unpacks the mindset and strategies that took him from flatlining to dominating Instagram, proving that success isn’t about luck but about the people you have in your corner and the consistency you bring to the table.We hit on:How to grow fast and stay authenticThe game-changing power of the right support systemWhy going vira...2024-09-2449 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustThe universal benefits of developing adult skills with WEA’s Chris Morgan and EDT’s Kiri Baxter #11There’s a spotlight in the UK right now on work-related skills, and our investment into equipping people with appropriate skills for life and work is absolutely vital.This week’s expert guests on Brighter Futures have a fantastic overview on the skills area, and more importantly how it can evolve for the better - we’re joined by WEA’s External Relationships Director, Chris Morgan and EDT’s Deputy Director of Skills, Kiri Baxter.Listen as Kiri and Chris share with host Tony McAleavy how we define skills, the value of localising the delivery of skills...2024-09-1844 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustTackling the climate crisis at an educational level with Kulima’s Dr Katharine Vincent and EDT’s Donvan Amenya and Rachael Fitzpatrick #10The climate crisis is arguably top of the agenda globally, but the impacts on education and the work we need to put into resolving such impacts remains understated.With this episode of Brighter Futures, we’re bringing those issues and necessary resolutions to the forefront - join a fantastic panel of Kulima’s Dr Katharine Vincent, and EDT’s Donvan Amenya & Rachael Fitzpatrick, as we highlight the interconnected nature of these challenges, and how best to approach these vital solutions.This episode coversThe lasting impacts of climate shocks on studentsHow we can co...2024-08-0845 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustHow to improve early years education for all with Busy Bees Nurseries' Gill Jones MBE, early years consultant Jan Dubiel, and EDT's Lyn Challender #9A child’s early years are arguably the most important in the formation of their minds and bodies, so the quality of early years education should be paramount.Whether we have consensus on what is needed for this vital age group, the priority areas of improvement, and how we address inequity of early learning experiences are all conversations at the heart of episode 9 of Brighter Futures.Joining us on this podcast are Gill Jones MBE - Busy Bees Nurseries/ex-Ofsted, Jan Dubiel - Early Childhood Education Specialist/Consultant and Lyn Challender - Programme Director at ED...2024-07-181h 05
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustIn conversation with…Tony McAleavy, Education Director at EDT #8Education Development Trust’s evidence-based approach has such a far-reaching impact, and there’s no greater advocate for such an approach than our very own Tony McAleavy.In the first of our brand new series hosted by our CEO, Dan Sandhu, it’s a joy to draw on Tony’s decades of experience as we discuss flagship programmes that he’s driven, the global impacts of his work, and the importance of enduring relationships that last decades.This episode coversTony’s 20+ year journey at Education Development TrustThe need for a focus on evidence-based researchEDT’...2024-05-1620 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustHow to deliver education reform at scale with The Brookings Institution's Brad Olsen and EDT's Elizabeth Ogott and Clare Buntic #8The learning crisis in many low-income countries demands reform at scale, but how exactly can change be delivered swiftly and successfully?Brookings Institution’s work across recent years has been trailblazing in what it takes to achieve this, and Brad Olsen is able to give key insights into how we deliver such reform in the Global South.Brad joins us alongside EDT’s Elizabeth Ogott and Clare Buntic, as we delve into the ingredients to transformation, teacher buy-in, and togetherness.This episode coversThe key ingredients to successful education reform at scaleConsidering publ...2024-05-1657 min
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalMedieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury AbbeyMalmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire was an institution of national significance from the late seventh century until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. It was home to eminent writers and had strong royal connections. It housed the tomb of Æthelstan, first king of all England, and Queen Matilda, wife of Henry I, took a close interest in its affairs. But it was also home to arguably the most immoral abbot of the Middle Ages, the mass-murdering monk John of Tintern. Today we're bringing you an episode of our sister podcast Gone Medieval, where host Matt Lewis finds out...2024-04-0127 min
Gone MedievalMedieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury AbbeyMalmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire was an institution of national significance from the late seventh century until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. It was home to eminent writers and had strong royal connections. It housed the tomb of Æthelstan, first king of all England, and Queen Matilda, wife of Henry I, took a close interest in its affairs. But it was also home to arguably the most immoral abbot of the Middle Ages, the mass-murdering monk John of Tintern. In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis finds out more from Tony McAleavy, author of the fir...2024-02-1527 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustExploring School Improvement Through External Review: A Discussion of the BSO and ISQM Review Systems with Noelle Buick & Valerie Dunsford #7Welcome back to the Brighter Futures podcast brought to you by Education Development Trust. On episode 7, host Tony McAleavy is joined by Noelle Buick, Regional Inspections and Accountability Lead, Middle East and Asia and Valerie Dunsford, Deputy Chief Inspector for BSO/ISQM to discuss school improvement through external review.This episode includes: How the inspection of British Schools Overseas works.How the International School Quality Mark operates.Areas of focus and measurement for each system.Collating the views of parents, students and teachers. Challenges and opportunities of both systems.Education Development Trust: https://www...2023-12-2139 min
History HackHistory Hack: The Witch CrazeTony McAleavy joins us to talk all about 17th century man of letters John Aubrey and his shady obsession with finding witches. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-2243 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustThe ‘golden thread’ helping to retain ECTs with Sam Twiselton OBE & Dr Nicky Platt #2In recent years there’s been a shift in how we nurture teachers at the beginning of their career journeys, so how has a ‘golden thread’ approach to training ECTs helped solve the teacher retention equation?Two experts driving the Early Career Framework that’s providing support to new teachers join Tony McAleavy on Brighter Futures this week: Samantha Twiselton OBE, Director of the Sheffield Institute of Education, and our own Dr Nicky Platt, Lead Education Advisor.We break down the discourse around research that’s informing these vital frameworks, how to encourage more mentors to engage...2021-12-0736 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustHow leaders of learning are improving education in Rwanda with Jean-Pierre Mugiraneza & Amy Bellinger #1Welcome to the premiere of ‘Brighter Futures’, the podcast brought to you by Education Development Trust.Each month we’ll be bringing together an exciting panel of renowned experts to share their take on groundbreaking research in the education sector, and we’re kicking off with an engaging look at recent research on the Rwandan response to last year’s Covid challenges.Joining host Tony McAleavy on this episode is EDT’s Rwanda-based Leadership for Learning Lead, Jean-Pierre Mugiraneza, and Amy Bellinger, who is currently leading the Education Workforce Initiative (EWI) for the Education Commission.We disc...2021-11-0431 min
Brighter Futures with Education Development TrustWelcome to Brighter Futures - TrailerHello and welcome to Brighter Futures - the podcast brought to you by Education Development Trust. I’m Tony McAleavy from Education Development Trust and I’ll be your host throughout this series. Since starting as Education Director here I’ve had the pleasure of being involved in extensive education reform within many countries across the world, particularly those in the Uk, Middle East and Africa. Education Development Trust are a non-for-profit organisation working towards more positive education outcomes around the world, and our aim is to improve school systems, transitions from education to the world...2021-10-1302 min