
The Brian Moylett Podcast
Dive into the minds of top athletes, coaches, and high achievers with Brian Moylett, author of The Book on How You Become a Pro Rugby Player. Brian sits down with world-class performers from sports, business, and beyond to uncover the mental tools, strategies, and practices that drive success.Brian works with athletes 1:1 & teams to unlock peak performance and enjoy their journey | @brianmoylett | www.offfieldrugby.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 23min
Sam Smith - From Depression & Drugs to Finding Purpose
Click below to get my book for Free ⬇️Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinSam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-smith-coaching/We chat about;Being forced to retire at 26Developing an alcohol and drug dependencyOpening a business and burning outThe impact of gratitude.How to find purposeOvercoming impostor syndrome.How to let go and be present?The simple formula to feel confident now.Suffering with depression while playing for Harlequins in the premiership.Importance of players getting mental skills help.How to make the changes in your life.How to get out of your comfort zone and see quick results.How develop your self worthJournalling.How to uncover what your next step is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 22min
Jay Carter - Golf New Zealand National Team Coach
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;How New Zealand golf use data to maximise performance.NZ golfs mental skills training program.How David Galbraith trains the golfers minds for peak performance.Jay’s experience freezing on the first team.How to deal with pressure?The relationship with performance and preparation.Living your identity.Overcoming imposter syndrome.How to become confident.The impact playing with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy have on mindset.Manifesting.For Alan Bunting in Wayne Smith do well.How to get a mentor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 20min
Patrick McKeown - Leading International Expert On Breathing & Sleep
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;How to recover quickly when playingHow to breathe for relaxationHow to reduce your heart rateBreathing for flow state.How to train your concentration and focusBreathing to improve sleep qualityConcussion recoveryTraining, your repeated sprint abilityRecovery during sun bins and half-time.How to compartmentalise mistakesHow to improve your mental strengthCold showersBreathing to reduce anxiety.The work Patrick did with Irish rugby, red roses, and the All BlacksConor McGregor’s breathing and gassing out.Getting out of your head and destructive thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 15min
Learnings, Visualisation & Coaching Lessons - Brent Frew
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2023 • 1h 30min
Anthony Andrews - Pro Rugby Player To Movement & Mindset Coach
Link to Anthony's Work: https://linktr.ee/moveplaypause?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=dc84c54a-8ce3-4eb4-a295-f21ba6162410Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about:Playing with the London Scottish in the English championshipBringing awareness to the importance of rest.Masculine versus Feminine.Chasing external validation.Using alcohol as a release.Ways to move into the present moment.Dr Joe Dispenza’s work.Healing work.Growth mindsets.Moving through different brainwave states.Freeing yourself from the past.Spiritual practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2023 • 54min
William Trubridge - The World's Greatest Freediver Discusses Performing Under Pressure
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;How to calm your nervous system.The breathing technique to detach from your thoughts.How to perform under immense pressure.The trick to high-performance mental skills.How he overcomes the fear of dying during dives.How to regain composure under stress.The best practice to relax your mind.Going on in.How he lived hand to mouth when chasing his dream.Being close to homeless in his early days.Running Vertical Blue in the Bahamas.Catching doping in free diving.Ocean conservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2023 • 1h 11min
Charlie Rock - Going To Therapy To Help Mental Health While Playing
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;His role as CIO with myclub360Why he walked away from professional rugby.His mental health struggles when playing.Tying his self-worth up with rugby.Why he didn’t like we was as a rugby player.Captaining Blackrock college to a Leinster schools senior cupGoing to therapyStruggling with identityGrowth mindsetHis relationship with discipline.How he now deals with difficult moments.His pillars of well-being.Advice for younger players.How to achieve and stay mentally fresh.MeditationWorking your mind through mind gyms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2023 • 1h 18min
Shane Monahan - Leaving Pro Rugby to Become a Tech Entrepreneur
How to become a top 1% Podcaster.How he raises money to fund his idea.How the idea for Limor came about.What is company Limor does.How to start a Podcast.His journey to becoming a pro rugby player.The key to being a successful Podcaster.Why he left professional rugby.Similarities between pro-rugby and entrepreneurship.How is Shane collaborated with Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode.The mindset need for success.Why you need to follow your dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
Brian Ashton - Coaching, Player Development & Developing Game Intelligence
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;RWC 2023 insights and predictions.What the All Blacks have done to improve.What makes Antoine DuPont, Romain Ntamack and Gregory Aldritt special.Andy Farrell‘s leadership.Player development.How you find space on the field.What made Will Greenwood an Ian Ballshaw special1 coaching focus that will take your team to a new level.The coaching work he does with Man City.The coaching advisory work he does with England Rugby u20s.The 7 F’s to create a game plan.Developing Game Intelligence.How to frame an attack.How to create a team that is hard to play against.The 3 things that define French rugby apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 20min
Aaron Webb - Crusaders Academy Manager
Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;How Crusaders transition Academy players to the senior squad.How Crusaders identify talent.Aaron’s relationship with new All Blacks coach Razor RobertsonCreating player development plans.What separates those who excel at the top level.What growth mindset means.Failure within the Academy.Resilience in young players.Social media effects.Controlling your inner voice.Dealing with ups and downs.Aaron‘s journey to become the Crusaders Academy manager.How he got the Crusaders job.Why he became an ultramarathon runner.Curiosity and learning.Raising money for charity.Dealing with concussion issues.Mentors, he has had.What Richie Mo’unga did differently age 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.