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This week I am joined by author, coach, coach mentor and podcaster Cody Royle. Hailing from Australia and currently residing in Canada, Cody works with 13 head coaches in 7 different sports across 5 countries focusing on head coaching performance and wellbeing. He has penned two books, The first of which, Tough Stuff is a book written for head coaches and explores seven hard truths that head coaches should be aware of.In his second book, where others won’t Cody explores how intelligent teams are able to organize and utilize their people to create competitive advantage. Often, the teams that create sustained success are those who break all the rules and search for ideas where others aren’t willing to go. In this episode we explore 3 life lessons Cody has learnt from his time in sport, we discuss the importance of belonging, how coaches and players navigate change and how coaches are now becoming more like CEO’s managing departments to try to drive performance improvement! www.think-curiously.com

Blaine McKenna is a Football Coach who hails from Northern Ireland and has coached in 11 countries on 5 different continents! Experiencing so many different cultures has taught Blaine a number of important life lessons. In this episode we explore those life lessons plus listen as Blaine recounts some of his more memorable experiences to date.www.think-curiously.com

John is an SEN teacher by day and 1st team coach at Irish Premier League Club Portadown by night! A deep thinker and an articulate speaker, John lays bare the life lessons that he has learnt from the side-line! We touch on the influences of his father, his formative years in coaching and the values by which he live his life!www.think-curiously.com

Sir Dave Brailsford is a accredited as being the innovative leader who propelled the British Olympic Cycling Team and later with Team Sky to unprecedented success. In this episode  I scratch the surface of the Marginal gains theory and discuss some of the  methods I've used in my coaching that i think has increased my coaching efficacy:1) - Creating flexible multifunctional practices2) - Predetermined players roles and responsibilities in sessions3) - Preassigned players to teams for SSG's & Phases of play4) - Fly-by coaching method5) - Recording training sessions 

Steve Black has been called a motivator, coach, psychologist, priest, councillor, psychiatrist, comedian, strategist, facilitator, and friend. A coach who done things differently.I explore 2 life lessons that can be taken from Steve's career and discuss those in relation to my own experiences.Life lessons:1) Break the mould2) Be yourself www.think-curiously.com

After experiencing the worst form of coaching i've witnessed in 19 years coaching, I reflect on two life lessons i've learnt through Sport.1 - Coaching is about connection - Translated to life, to build relationships we first must learn to trust 2 - Spectate, do not commentate - Learn to listen and think before you speak.www.think-curiously.com 

What is Mamba mentality? “just trying to get better every day The alter-ego helped Kobe Bryant cultivate his own philosophy. Simply stated, Mamba mentality means “just trying to get better every day.”We scratch the surface of Bryant's MAMBA Mentality and related to the world of Youth Sports Coaching.www.think-curously.com 

Are we born with a purpose or is it something we purchase ?We explore Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl.And look into the accident Japanese concept of Ikkigai Find more information at www.think-curiously.com 

How do you define happiness? Is it linked to the material possessions that you own?Is our understanding of self worth too closely connected to the worth we place on material possessions ?www.think-curiously.com

Over 10 billion mobile connections are created by over 6 billion mobile phones.As a species, we are more connected than ever, or are we?www.think-curiously.com

Back in October 2021 I was invited to their weekly men only support hub here in Coleraine. A small group of men who meet every Monday to chat, socialise and receive support for mental health issues. Over the course of the following few weeks I got my head down and I wrote and wrote and wrote. About 3 versions all together. And what you’re about to hear is the final piece. I sincerely hope that the poem has helped those men who I sat with in some way lighten the load of what ever their mental struggles are. I hope that it shows the power in speaking up! I can honestly, hand on heart say that I left that meeting that evening, inspired! Inspired by their strength of character, by their willingness to help others even when they themselves feel helpless. www.think-curiously.comzacharygeddisbreakthesilencetrust.org

Authenticity.  What does it take to find it and to be comfortable living it?Kiag's episode was number 2 of season 2, which you find by scrolling through our catalogue.You can find more information on the podcast at www.think-curiously.comYou can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast   

What does Extrasensory perception (ESP) and bullet holes on American fighter Jets from WW2 have in common?Follow the podcast at www.think-curiously.comSupport the podcast at www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast                                              

What is competitive greatness ?What does it take to commit to the pursuit of excellence?What can the mindset of a collegiate basketball player teach us about life?KC Moultrie is an ex college basketball player, who is relentless in his pursuit for excellence. KC speaks about his understanding of what competitive greatness looks like and how he's been able to connect the lessons from his time in basketball to the most important role he holds, that of a father to his children. 

How often do we search for meaning?What if there's more to what you see, read or hear?Darkness is a Spoken Word piece that touches on mental health awareness and suicide and aims to ask deep philosophical questions  about our understanding of how we perceive each. I recite the poem then break it down paragraph by paragraph providing an explanation of what I was thinking when writing. You can find more of my poems as well as additional information about the podcast at www.think-curiously.comIf you're feeling very kind you can help support the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast

If a samurai draws his sword, there's one going to be one outcome. Legend has it that, once the sword has been drawn, death will ensue. ONE HIT! ONE KILL! Is the aim.But...........This is only seen as a last resort! Terry Geddis is 6th Dan black belt Karate instructor! Someone of great passion and understanding of the way of the karateka! Join us a we discuss what it takes to reach mastery within an accident martial art. We talk about the importance of respecting traditions and how Karate can help increase mindfulness during some of life's most turbulent experiences.Find out more about the podcast at www.think-curiously.comSupport the podcast at www.pateron.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast Find out more about the Zachary Geddis break the silence trust at www.zacharygeddisbreakthesilencetrust.org

Gary Curneen is the visionary behind the hugely successful Modern Soccer Coach platform, consisting of books, podcasts, educational videos and live conferences. In this episode we chat about the sacrifices required to pursue a career in Soccer, we discuss the importance of interpersonal relationships, communication and a range of other topics.Why not check out Gary's website;www. modernsoccercoach.comFor more information on the podcast head over to our website:www.think-curiously.comIf you'd like to help support the podcast you can do so by heading over to our Patreon page:www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast

My Guest this week is Motivational Interviewing consultant, Glen Hinds. Motivational interviewing is a counselling method that involves enhancing a patient's motivation to change by means of four guiding principles, represented by the acronym RULE: Resist the righting reflex; Understand the patient's own motivations; Listen with empathy; and Empower the patient.  www.think-curiously.comSupport the podcast at www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcastFor more information on Glenn's work check out his website below:www.glennhinds.com

Habits, The Sub Conscious Mind & Flow State - Three topics that have held my intrigue since I first studied them at University! This week I'm joined by Mindset Coach Marius Iliescu as we have a discussion about the aforementioned topics and share out own thoughts, experiences and analogies.You can check out more information about Marius and his work by checking out the links below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_hi.marius/?hl=en-gbWebsite - https://www.himarius.com/You can also check out our website : www.think-curiously.comFor more information on our Patreon page you can click on the link below:www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast

Bobs & Berts has fast become one of the most vibrant and noticeable coffee and food brands on the high street in Northern Ireland, but how, since starting in 2013, has this rapid growth been achieved? This week I chat with founder, Colin McClean as he gives The Think Curiously Podcast an exclusive insight into the inner workings of such a successful brand,  we discuss his entrepreneurial mindset , over coming challenges and much much more.Don't forget you can kindly support this podcast by heading over to www.patreon.com/thinkcuriouslypodcast and leaving me a tip, the small price of a coffee or a pint.Find out more information about the podcast at www.think-curiously.comWhy not check out the Bob & Berts website: www.bobandberts.co.uk