Drive to Thrive: A Pitstop Podcast

Dr Corrie Block is a neuroscientist, and executive coach, helping elite individuals receive olympic level support to perform at their best.Joining us to tell us all about how high peforming executives operate and why even those operating at the top level still need help, Corrie explained why it can be a very lonely place and shared some of his frameworks to perform better in your work life.Expect to learn:The comparison between olympic athletes and high level business performers and why they need to be treated the same way in terms of coaching.How to navigate stress and anxiety in today's worldTips on how to get into the 'flow state' and be less distractedHow to improve your leadership skills and why you can never decide to make yourself a leaderWhy where you put your attention is so much more important than how you spend your timeAnd much more.Find out more about Dr Corrie here - https://www.corrieblock.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

David Jackson is a former professional rugby player, breathwork Coach and endurance athlete.Joining us to tell his story of suffering a traumatic brain injury that ended his rugby career, leading him to discover breathwork as a form of recovery and completely changed the trajectory of his life.Expect to learn: How to breathe properly in different situationsUtilising breathwork for recovery as well as performanceThe importance of having a regulated nervous systemWhy it's so essential to keep challenging yourself in lifeThe difference between nasal and mouth breathingAnd much more.Follow David here - https://www.instagram.com/thebreathrunningcoach/Download our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Rob Kalwarowsky is a keynote speaker, executive coach and author.Joining us to tell us all the insights on how to capitalize on chaos, deal with difficult work situations and become better leaders.Expect to learn:How to become more comfortable in the unpredictability of lifeWay's and strategies to deal with a difficult bossHow to reframe the voice in your own head to help you succeedThe concept of 'Self-leadership' and how to adopt that way of thinkingAnd much more.Find out more about Rob - https://www.robkalwarowsky.com/bookOrder Rob's book 'Capitalizing on Chaos' here - https://a.co/d/a2lduBcUse code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Isaac Kenyon is a motivational speaker, coach and adventurer. Joining us to talk all things resilience, Isaac shared his passion for making ethical change, both within yourself and as a way of helping the world and some lessons he's learned along the way during his adventures, including rowing across the Atlantic in 40 days.Expect to learn:Why making ethical changes must start with changing yourselfHow to become more resilient by finding your purposeThe Japanese concept of Ikigai How to think outside the box and be more creative when solving problemsThe power of getting into nature on your wellbeingAnd much moreFind out more about Isaac here - https://www.isaackenyon.comUse code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Pervis Taylor is a Life Coach, holding a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, as well as being the CEO of Averent Wellness.Joining us to talk all things healing, the definition of 'Surthrival Mode' and why a disproportionate amount of black men are taking their own lives, this was an eye opening, fascinating conversation into how we can improve ourselves and explore our mental health.Expect to learnWhat the 4 A's are why they're essential to improve yourselfWhy empathy is so essential for being a good leaderThe suicide rates in communities of colour and how Pervis is working to lower themActionable steps to take when embarking on a healing journeyThe difference between online life coaches and the real dealAnd much more.See more of Pervis here - https://www.pervistaylor.comUse code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Angela Everington is a firefighter, content creator and founder of The Blue Light Health Club, and organisation helping first responders look after their physical and mental health.Joining us to discuss life as a woman working in the fire service and balancing that with being a content creator, Ange told us about life as a girl in uniform, the resilience needed to forge a career in this industry and the lessons learned along the way.Expect to learn:How to redefine success when you suffer a setback in lifeWhy it's so important to keep looking after yourself even when you're wired to care for othersThe difference between attitudes toward the fire service in UK vs USWhy Ange founded The Blue Light Health Club and what it's goals areThe importance of preventative health measuresAnd much moreFollow Ange on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/angeeveringtonFind out more about The Blue Light Health Club here - https://www.instagram.com/thebluelighthealthclub/Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Ben Walker is a coach and mentor helping high performers procrastinate less and make the most of their lives.Coming on to discuss why we procrastinate, how we can do it less and why, as anxious overachievers we need to learn that it isn't lazy to rest, Ben got into all the good stuff about how to perform better and feel more satisfied with your productivity.Expect to learn:Why procrastination isn't laziness and how to address it as a trauma responseWhy the idea of 'discipline = freedom' isn't as true as people say it isThe idea of focusing on where your attention is rather than how much time you haveThe effect of embracing fun first and how that can help you increase productivityAnd much more.Follow Ben here - https://www.instagram.com/benjoywalker/Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Alexander Cottle is the founder of The Unmasked Man and a men's coach.Joining us to discuss how societal conditioning often leads men to suppress their emotions. Alex shares insights on the 'nice guy syndrome' and the need for men to reconnect with their true selves through mindfulness practices and Eastern philosophy. He also addresses the challenges men face in modern society, the importance of choosing discomfort for growth, and the significance of intention behind actions.Expect to learn:The candle technique for increasing your concentration levelsWhy being a 'nice guy' isn't necessarily a good thingHow to embrace discomfort in lifeThe importance of having a coach in lifeThe reason so many men are seeking retreatsAnd much more.Follow Alex and find out more about The Unmasked Man here - https://www.theunmaskedman.co.ukUse code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

George Bettany is the founder of MARA Running, a TEDx Speaker and serial entrepreneur. Joining us to talk all things coaching and staying present, George told us about his time playing high level football, what that taught him about the power of presence and how that's translated to his true love, running,Expect to learn:Why presence unlocks performanceThe reason you should always start where you play when it comes to trying to improve yourselfWhy coaching is such a good method for moving forward in life and being accountableHow to channel your energy into something meaningful for youThe power of small building blocks when trying to improve your habits And much more.Follow George here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebettany/Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

We're going to be taking the top 5 lessons from the previous 10 that we've recorded from now on.In this one we go into:#23 Craig White: Why high performance can be found anywhere.#22 Richard Blake: Why men aren't responding to therapy#20 Keith Crossley: The Air Traffic Control Tower analogy for controlling which thoughts you let stick around#18 with Beggi Olafs: The lasting impact of small daily actions#28 Parker York Smith: Why your style is one of the smallest ways in which we can optimise the way we present ourselves to the worldWe hope you enjoy these summary episodes, hopefully you can get some advice and insights on the go and then listen to the full conversations for more context! Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share