
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

Jul 23, 2023 • 1h 22min
Riki Cribb - Mindset & Mind Games at the Elite Level
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;Psychological warfare Eddie Jones’s Mind games Israel Adesanya’s mental Why Conor McGregor declined mentally The energy that the ego takesMaori Culture Social Media’s influence on Mental health.Eckhart Tolle’s insights that help mental health Tools to keep a clear mindWhy people fear public speaking and how to overcome itRugby World Cup 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
Professor Marie Crowe - Using Magic Mushrooms to Treat Depression
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;Psilocybin's use case with Mental Health How to Stop Worrying How to Stop drinking Alcohol How to improve your self worth Reported effects of Psilocybin My experience with PsilocybinHow to Stop allowing others to hold you backPsilocybin assisted Psychotherapy Big Pharma's vested interested in antidepressants Psilocybin’s effect on your Brain Most common causes of Depression Ikigai - Japanese Philosophy Midlife Crises - How and why they happen Effect of alcohol and drugs on your mental health Why some people lack resistance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
Ged Robinson - The 5 Pillars to Achieve Your Dreams
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 chatted about;What growth mindset really is.The place for deliberate practice.The importance of environment on your development.How pictures of performance impact to development.Where you need a good mentor.How to be positive when you are dropped.The role of failure in growth.How to develop your neural pathways.How coaches impact players conference.Good mistakes vs bad mistakes.Why you need to choose your friends wisely.Harvard study - the biggest impact on success.The impact Benji Marshall has had on his community.What the Steve Adams affect is.Why you can’t be balanced.When to start a mental skills program.The British and Irish Lions coach’s advice for young players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 9min
Blair Baxter - How to Build Connection, Culture & Use Theming to Improve Your Team's Performance
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 chatted about;Journey to becoming a professional coachDeveloping all blacks and black ferns.Defining successDifference between coaching girls versus boys.How you build team culturePreparing teams to performHow to help players feel like they block.Showing Care and going deepCoaching China, rugby sevensHow pro coaches get jobsCreating themes for your team.Psychological bullying on the rugby field.Developing an alter ego on the fieldWinning Super Rugby Aupiki with MatatuGame based learning?Growing as a coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Tony Groves - Leadership Expert & Defence Intelligence Officer
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:Enlisting in the Defence Intelligence ForcesHow to develop leadership lessonsMilitary leadership and human leadershipGetting ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.How to remain calm under pressureTalent versus character.How to instill and inspire trust in your teamHow to retain your talented people.Why you create a psychologically safe environmentThe 3 step process of communication.The line between leading and micromanaging.How to get Buy InHow and when to challenge orders.How to show people you careTools to regulate emotions.Having a difficult conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2023 • 57min
Kevin McLaughlin - Angel Investor, Corporate VP & Irish International
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-----------------------------------------------------We chat about:How to build confidenceThe balance of being selfishData science behind sports performance and ManagementKevins career journeyEmployability skillsControlling your self-talkMaking demands for the things you needRegrets - world cupDealing with injuryThe mystery behind concussionsLife after sportLetting things goThe importance of game day routinesDealing with pressure Working with Trinity College Dublin, Premier League and MLSAsking others for critiqueWorking with Irish RugbyKitman LabsSelling products by reaching out and marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 21min
Riki Tahere - Canterbury Rugby Coach Educator
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-----------------------------------------------------We chat about;Coach developmentBeing a player/coachYou are messaging as a coachWorking with Canterbury rugbyWatching Razor Robertson and Scott Hanson coach.This profilesThe importance of being yourselfHis first experience with the Crusaders.The Crusaders coaching legacy with Robbie deans, Wayne Smith, and Steve HansonCrusaders Academy, producing Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Sam Whitelock, and Scott BarrettHelping players fit into a squad.Belonging.Matt Todd’s coaching style.Dealing with pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 11min
Bressie - High Performance, Mental Health & Neurodiversity
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-----------------------------------------------------We chat about:Flow StateDealing with PressureProfessional AthletesFocus and uncomfortMaking MistakesKayakingPower of restUnderstanding what works for youExcersice and Mental HealthYouth Mental HealthEnjoyment and fulfillmentIronman racingDavid GogginsMind-body connectionTiger woodsSport ScienceLeinster rugbySpeaking up if you need helpGenerational Trauma and How to CopeNeurodiversitySelf-ExpressionThe importance of being presentRelationships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
Dr Denise Quinlan - Wellbeing & Resilience Expert
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 InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about:How do you help people develop skills and capabilities?The one thing that increases resilienceHow to help people flourish creativity, creativelyThe three levels of psychological safetyKey to growth mindsetTo egoRole of failure.The Middlestone of great potential.How to get great performances consistently.How to help players with their self-esteemGoalsetting and well-being.your self imagePessimistic thinking patterns.My thoughts on Danny Cipriani.My learnings at New Zealand Maori under 18 camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2023 • 47min
Darren O'Reilly - Professional Rugby to Entrepreneurship
Audiobook version (free for new Audible users!)Audible.com |Audible.co.ukPhysical copy of my new bookAmazon Paperback BookMy InstagramMy Linkedin-----------------------We chat about:Professional sportsPlaying rugby with Jonny Sexton, Billy Holland, and Sean O'Brien. Starting a businessEntrepreneurship Decompartilizing failure How to stop procrastinatingSponsored AthletesBenefits of transferable skills Teamwork and How to Become a Better ListenerNutrition and white labellingKeys to marketing Goal settingAwareness from consumers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.