Oliver Anwar is the Worker Coach. Oliver guides executives, directors, VPs, and busy professionals on a path to gain their dream physique in the most energising and stress free manner. In light of gyms reopening in the UK, Oliver outlays the “return to gym starter pack". He details how we should chase our newfound fitness goals in the most effect and safe manner after a year of a working and working out from home. Expect to learn: · How to achieve your dream physique whilst working from a desk · How effective stress management can make you more physically appealing · How to choose between the bar and the gym – and how you can balance both which is crucial to the life of office worker · How to regulate your caffeine intake to maximise office and gym output · How to utilise food to increase your energy at work And much, much more.. I hope that you take something away from today’s conversation and it’s an addition to your fitness journey. If you do, or know someone else, who will benefit from this fitness insight please make my day and share it with them in your group chat or stick it on your Instagram story for them to see. The podcast, its growth and its magnet to attract even more insightful guests relies on you generous humans! If you wish to receive coaching by Oliver – check out his services below! Website: https://theworkercoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-anwar-63382410b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/roanwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanwar/

Toni is a stand up comedian, professional speaker, author and advocate in Social Mobility and Women in Tech. Toni helps corporates, charities and business networks find their funny with compering, speaking and writing services that are high energy and humorous. Toni stops by to outlay her transition from poverty to professional speaking and comedy. She details her wild youth and her successful career at Microsoft too. Toni teaches us how organisations can use humour to deliver impactful messages on sensitive subjects and how individuals can start to make light of the traumas and tribulations included in their own upbringings. She brings it all to life with outrageously funny stories and anecdotes. Toni is hilarious and I won’t apologise for my giggly laugh being laced throughout this podcast – I hope you have the same reaction! If you wish to connect with Toni or have her speak at event, connect with her… Toni’s services - https://tonikent.co.uk/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonijkent/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toni_j_kent/

Stu Mac is a Scottish Mens Muscle Model, 2 x European WBFF Pro Champ, PT, Online Coach and documentary star. Stu stops to give us a through-the-peephole experience of what life is truly like as a physique/bodybuilding/muscle model competitor. He outlays a personal account of the low lights and the highlights of the sport. He speaks candidly about the superficiality of being a male fitness competitor and the effects it can have on mental health. He opens up about his depression which he denotes to episodes of his competitive career and his notable presence on social media – he amasses 111,000 gazing Instagram followers. He speaks about his reshape in values which led to him becoming closer to fulfilment. Lockdown has allowed him to lose sight of both superficiality and online metrics to define his happiness. Now he solely achieves happiness from helping others. He even unloads the story of when Will Smith gave him a fist bump.. Thanks Stu for coming on! - You can find Stu on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/stumacpt/

My friend and fellow podcast host Gary Izunwa stops by to talk to me about a cause that it is so close to my heart – social mobility. I believe Gary is one of the most inspirational and impactful advocates in this space. Gary is the host behind the Climbing the Rungs podcast – a podcast that interviews guests from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and unravel key themes, lessons, tales and traits from those who have been able to navigate the social mobility landscape. In this episode expect to learn: - What is social mobility and how does the UK stack up in comparison to counterparts - Cultural Capital and how important it is for success - What “controllables” and “non-controllables” does an individual from a low-socioeconomic background face - How travelling and embracing other cultures can act as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth I really loved shooting this episode and have so much admiration for Gary – thanks for stopping by. Check out Climbing the Rungs Podcast (which I am appearing on!) here: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6YSzsg5RAPyhMaDriRG8OO Apple Music – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/climbing-the-rungs/id1552292465 Find Gary on LinkedIn here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyizunwa/

Today, the guest on The Development by David Podcast is ME. Yes – me David McIntosh. I took to my Instagram story asking for questions from those who tune – and you didn’t disappoint. Expect to learn: · My experience meeting HM The Queen – the process to meet royalty virtually on ZOOM. · My thoughts on Tinder · How to overcome caring about what people think of you · How to improve self-confidence when starting something new · Why I started a Podcast    & more.. Let me know if you would like more QA style podcasts with me as your host and guest! Thanks for listening.

Lars Sandved-Smith – Meditation in Plain English with a Neuroscientist Lars stopped by to deliver the most practical podcast to date. Lars is a neuroscientist and PhD researcher at INSERM (The Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) which is the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research. Lars walked us through the what, why and how of meditation in the most digestible format. He uncovered what happens to our neurology when we enter a meditative state. He showcased what benefits being metacognitive has on our everyday lives. He delivered his thoughts on meditation apps (such as Headspace) and most importantly he busts the mythical excuse of “meditation is just not for me” Stick around for a mid-podcast one rep max of meditation! Thanks Lars for stopping by on your boat (he literally recorded from his boat in Spain!!) - You can find THE FLOATING STUDIO and Lars' free classes: http://thefloatingstudio.com/ You can find meditation using HEADSPACE, CALM and INSIGHT TIMER apps.

Jonny is the co-founder of Propane Fitness – a B2C and B2B online coaching service targeted at the fitness industry. He is also a frequent guest on the Modern Wisdom podcast. Prior to working full time at Propane Fitness, Jonny was an accountancy graduate at a “Big 4” firm when he soon realised he was best aligned when being his own boss enable unbounded income and ownership. Expect to learn the immediate non-financial upsides to leaving traditional employment, why ownership is either empowering or paralysing and how to overcome price structure imposter syndrome when charging for your valuable products/services. Thanks Jonny for coming along to chat! You can find Propane and their services (including blog!) online: https://propanefitness.com/ You can find Propane Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propanefitness/ You can find Jonny on Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-watson-6ab274197/

Joe Foster is the retired founder of Reebok and author. I loved reading his new autobiography “Shoe Maker” (available now). A working-class story in its truest form. His grandpa invented the running spike in the 1800s under the business JW Foster and Sons. Joe unravels the entire Reebok story from leaving JW Foster and Sons and the ideation of the name Reebok to becoming the world’s largest sports brand topping almost $4 billion in revenue. Reebok now has Cardi B and Ariana Grande sporting the brand. Reebok recognised that sport became street. Joe, and Reebok, not only were shoe makers but were vehicles for female empowerment. Reebok’s FREESTYLE shoe was labelled as the first sneaker for women. A shoe made from glove leather that became the perfect shoe to support the aerobics craze. Joe tells all in retrospection at 86 years of age! He also shares his thoughts on apprenticeships, what entrepreneurs inspire him today and he gives some words of wisdom to set me on my way as a young 22 year old man. It was a privilege to have Joe on – thanks! You can find “Shoemaker” – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoemaker-Reebok-Untold-Lancashire-Changed/dp/1471194019/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joe+foster&qid=1615135031&sr=8-1 You can find Joe on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-foster-a38a4b10b/ You can find Joe on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reebokthefounder/ You can find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/

Sam Capps is the host of The Bro Society – an intimate men’s mental health talking group based out of Norwich. Sam’s own life experience encouraged the development of the talking group. Sam has been on a journey of understanding, accepting and forgiving his own trauma and mental health. He came on the podcast today to encourage me to do the same and I swallowed a bittersweet pill. Expect to learn how our belief systems are constructs of our experiences and how we can unpick these to live a more liberated life. Also expect to learn how art therapy can be used to identify and eliminate self-destructive thoughts. Lastly, hear Sam’s opinion on what characteristics the listeners think make a “strong man”. Thanks Sam for such a warm and cathartic experience. - Sam on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/samcapps The Bro Society on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/thebrosociety/

Lewis McFarlane stops by (again)... You might remember Lewis McFarlane from episode number 2 of the podcast. Lewis is an online coach and a really close friend. So, I am super excited that he opened up to me on another podcast. This episode is a completely different speed and there is no host! Lewis and I share our 2021 realisations. We open up about how we have changed since we first came together on the podcast and why these changes in our mindset and lifestyle were critical for our wellbeing. There is really a stark contrast – arguably for the better. We speak about how we ultimately tied happiness to achievement during the initial stages of the pandemic. We spoke about why having what we deemed as a “bulletproof” mindset was detrimental to our mental health. Lewis talks about how he has lost followers due to being more authentic online. We speak about how vulnerability is our new superpower. Lewis also tells all about his relationships and most importantly his plans for pancake day. I also roadmap my entire genesis story and I detail the “why” behind The Development by David Podcast – including all my personal hardships. I hope you enjoy this one and we welcome any feedback! You know where to get us. - Lewis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lewismcfarlanecoaching/ Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/