Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders

Devoted Heart | Disciplined Mind

1+1=3 This is the way of the universe. 

Once you open your heart and mind to opportunity, your eyes see it everywhere. Remove choice, start with the end in mind, work your way back and be specific. 

I recently read these words and they haunted me. I hope they give you the shake you need to bring more of yourself and your heart to this world.  The only thing worse than getting old is not.  Don't wait for one of life's great tragedies before you start living with intention, meaning and purpose.  Life everyday now, with heart. 

On episode 161 I am joined by Matthew Conger, FIFA referee and Holistic Leadership Development Consultant. Matthew has taken charge of soccer games at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, 2018 FIFA World Cup and is currently preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We have a great conversation about leadership, being present in the moment and the power of defining how you need to feel in order to be successful. In the episode you will hear: 01:30 what it’s like taking charge of one of the biggest soccer fixtures in the world 02:45 how Matthew prepared to referee Argentina vs. Brazil 04:00 dealing with critics and social media 05:15 raising the profile of refereeing 07:00 preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2022 08:30 showing leadership and making an impact as a referee 10:00 decision making under extreme pressure and when doubt can be a good thing 13:30 getting to the best outcome through non-judgmental affirmative communication 15:30 the role of emotion in decision making 17:00 The Emotional Culture Deck (Elephant and Riders) 20:00 What do I need to feel to be successful? 23:00 recognising unpleasant feelings can provide a place of strength 25:30 operating a flat leadership model 27:00 holistic referee development 31:30 the role of mindfulness in attention 33:30 one decision doesn’t define me 35:00 from adversaries to enablers 36:00 finding joy in the small moments I hope this conversation inspires you to be present in the moment and intentionally create those feelings of success. Thank you for listening and please do share with someone you wish to inspire. Always love Ryan Connect with Matthew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-conger-66691491/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrefconger/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@abty_uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/abty Thank you to our friends at Elevate OM, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.elevateom.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

If you're familiar with goal setting your goals are probably SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and time Based) but are the PURE.  I invite you to apply the PURE test to your goals. Your goals are PURE when they are: P - Positively Stated U - Under your Control R - Relevant (to your heartset and heartwork) E - Ecology (understanding who is affected by you achieving your goal, positively and negatively) Hope this helps in someway.  Always love  Ryan 

These four cartesian questions will help you with your next tough decision. They will open your mind to possibilities and perspectives that will really help you make an intentional decision and help you move forward with confidence.  1. What will happen if I do this 2. What will happen if I don't do this 3. What won't happen if I do this  4 What won't happen if I don't do this  Hope this helps in someway! Share it with your team? See image on Instagram or within our Community

When we learn the paradox that the gap presents, we can learn to love all that is now and be inspired by all that could be. 

The Shamrock Principle + a mentor - someone you mentor = a peer  These three people will absolutely help you be better than you were yesterday. 

On episode 160 I am joined by Nick Elam, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University and creator of the Elam Ending, a new basketball format. Nick Elam, Ph.D. is a career-long educator. He prepares aspiring school leaders to serve in the field. Elam previously served as a school principal and math teacher. Along the way, Elam has served in a variety of roles in the sports world. In 2007, Nick devised a new format for basketball, whereby the final portion of the game would be played without a game clock as a way to preserve a more natural and exciting style of play. After years of researching and promoting this concept, the Elam Ending was finally implemented for the first time by TBT: The Basketball Tournament in 2017. Since then, the Elam Ending has grown rapidly throughout the basketball world, being implemented at the NBA All-Star Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League, and dozens of grassroots-level leagues and events. Dr. Elam has shared his research and story in over 300 outlets, including schools, businesses, academic conferences, written articles, and podcast/radio/TV programs. In the episode you will hear: 02:00 “It was cool as hell” - LeBron James 03:30 love for the game of basketball and a way of making the game better 07:30 the strategy that fails 99% of the time 08:45 March 10th 2007 and finding the right balance of proactiveness and patience 14:30 “the Elam ending will be used in the 2020 NBA All Star Game” 20:00 Professor and career long educator 21:00 you have to love the people you serve 21:30 life lessons of a school principal 27:00 don’t compare yourself to your classmates 29:00 go and speak to three leaders I hope this conversation inspires you to steward your ideas with patience and proactivity. Thank you for listening and please do share with someone you wish to encourage. Always love Ryan Connect with Nick Twitter: https://twitter.com/elamending 2020 NBA All Star Game Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlOD3Hgz1DI Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@abty_uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/abty Thank you to our friends at Elevate OM, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.elevateom.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY