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GYM+Coffee CEO opens up about leaving the world of sports, stepping out of his comfort zone and into the unknown. Niall Horgan reveals the pivotal moment when he questioned his career path, sparking a journey that led him away from Cork and towards Dublin where he redefined his professional life. Discover how he then transitioned from large tech companies to co-founding Gym+Coffee, Ireland's largest, fastest-growing and most recognisable active + athleisurewear brand.We explore:Life beyond hurlingMindset shifts around sports, status, and identityThe decision to build Gym+Coffee as a community-focused brand Why social is the real benefit of exercise as opposed to running the fastestThe challenges and privileges of running a fast-growing businessPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, May 8th. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

When Patrick Sweeney, received a call from his coach announcing that he would row in the World Cup, it should have been one of the happiest days of his life but instead, the news triggered panic. How did living in fear nearly kill Patrick? The best-selling author shares his journey to building resilience, embracing courage and how you can do almost anything when you face your fears.We explore:Why courage is the most important virtue and how stepping into it will transform your lifeThe near-death experience that changed Patrick’s life foreverThe power of visualisation and how to do it correctly for maximum impactPatrick’s parenting mistake and what every parent must knowKey insights learnt when Patrick interviewed 35 neuroscientists for his book, Fear is FuelVisiting Ukraine five times during the war and the possibility of transforming fear into resilience while embracing life in any situationPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, April 17th. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

How do we focus and engage in the present moment during times of rapid change? Dr. Brent Hogarth, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Flow Coach shares how we can develop an internal locus of control for greater life satisfaction and tap into a flow state for peak performance. We explore:The internal vs. external locus of control and why it mattersWhat to do if you feel out of control and life is happening to youDoing vs. being — how you can be present and feel a sense of wholenessBalancing self-determination and group interestExercises you can do today to identify your values which guide you to a more impactful lifeWays to bring flow into your life, so there is order in your day We are as sick as our secrets — how being vulnerable helped Brent when he was sufferingPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on transforming team performance through flow.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, April 17th. Join the waitlist today: https://www.liveunbound.com/programmes/discover-your-best

Today’s episode is from Neville O’Donoghue’s BenchCast podcast, where I reflect on my time as a former Cork Hurling Captain and what we can learn from high stake moments. From being the worst-rated player at one point to managing self-doubt and becoming Man of the Match, mindset plays a huge part.We explore:Overcoming adversity, feeding courage and winning in lifeHow to move forward when letting down your teamWhat makes a winning team, and does our narrative play a part?The future of hurling, GAA and the difficulties players face in their careersFor personalised guidance on driving sustained competitive advantage in your team and organisation, email stephen@liveunbound.com for a connection chat.

Ruth Wageman is among the foremost scholars and practitioners studying and working with teams, especially leadership teams. The core of Ruth's research, teaching, and consulting for the last 30 years has been focused on the conditions that influence superb team performance. Ruth joins the show to share her story that catalysed her success as the worlds most foremost leader in team effectiveness. Ruth shares openly her experiences over decades working with teams and gives some guidance to team leaders about setting up the best conditions for your team to thrive in. In this episode, Ruth also shares advice for team coaches, and as humans how we can all have the courage to lead a different type of conversation with your team; whether that's family or work, it’s all the same.We talk about:Ruth’s inspiring story about what catalysed her success as the worlds most foremost leader in team effectivenessThe 6 Conditions of Team Effectiveness, which includes the 3 essentials and 3 enablers that comprise the critical components for team success The importance of measuring the team effectiveness journeyWhat Ruth and Stephen have both learned from designing exceptional teams across all industries and disciplines, including sports, healthcare, business, music, and academiaThe importance of a Team of Teams approach withing organisationsPurpose, understanding Team Flow state and the role of intrinsic motivation A conversation every team leader needs to facilitate with their teamThe characteristics and skills of an ideal team coach, including organisational awareness, social intelligence, being a good observer, detaching from getting personally involved in the dynamics at play and leading teams with couragePlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Jordan Harbinger, once referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. He has hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 14 years, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world.  We talk about:How to be popular, gain confidence and master negotiationThe time Jordan got kidnapped twice in Mexico and Serbia – and the tactics he used to make it out alive!How to create and maintain relationships with people for success in lifeTips for fast tracking the corporate ladder climbExperiences from his travels in East Germany, Serbia and North KoreaThe importance of getting off the hamster wheel, spending more time with family and working lessPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Dan Doty is a father,  writer, wilderness guide,  somatic meditation teacher, and is a global leader of the current men's movement.We talk about:Supporting men and boys in our society todayExploring and challenging the male archetypeBeing true to your inner core and selfSetting conditions and a psychologically safe space to be open and vulnerableHow Dan has coached thousands of men through his program at EVRYMANLessons learned from being out in the wildernessPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander and honour man, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership experts. Mark believes that any individual, team, or company can unlock 20X performance with the right tools and training. Mark joins the show to share some key insights he has learnt alongside his journey of building the mental toughness, spirtual practice and the presence of a Navy SEAL.We explore:Lessons learnt from Zen meditation, mantras, and having a consistent daily practiceHow to develop a healthy relationship with technology and self beliefGaining control of the monkey mind and moving the body and mind out of the hyper-arousal and hyper-distracted stateWhat we can learn from Navy SEAL trainingWhat leaders in organisations need to know about leading the current generationThe difference between Marks teaching versus Jocko Willinck and David GogginsPlease email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

The intelligence analyst turned entrepreneur founder Rupal Patel joins the show today to share how she made the transition from CIA to CEO. She is the author of ‘From CIA to CEO’, which helps empower individuals to leverage the CIA mindset to remake the rules of success.We explore: How Rupal ended up briefing the president and military teams in war zonesWhy it is important for leaders to embrace that they don’t have all the answersHow Leaders can trust in their people and gain trust in a high performing way Making the transition from a career in the CIA to being the CEO of her own companyThe importance of making space for end-of–year reflections and zoning in on that one big thing for 2023!Please email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

For 25 years, today’s guest Damian Browne has pursued his human potential, relentlessly pushing his physical, mental and emotional state to their perceived limits – forging himself and his character in what he deems “a crucible life”. The extreme and former rugby player joins the show to talk about lessons learnt from his challenges on the road. We explore: Influences from Damian Browne’s childhood that helped develop his self-confidenceHow to overcome the victim mentality by developing self-awarenessLessons learnt from 16 years as a professional rugby playerOvercoming mental and physical hurdles from endurance expeditionsAdvice on retirement and why you are more than just your workIt was great chatting with Damian to learn more about his recent expeditions, such as his recent treacherous row across the Atlantic and how he found the switch from leaving his rugby career. Tune into this episode as we unpack the fear and courage loop, overcoming adversity, the value of endurance, his reflections on fatherhood, and so much more. Please email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.