If you are interested in football this episode will obviously be of interest, but this is a great story in how to start something from scratch. We cover what Mark had to go through to get everything off the ground and how it all came together. Perfect for anyone who is looking to start a business or new activity.

We managed to get out of Mark what the next 6 to 12 months looks like for both him and the charity. We also found out which ex professional footballers have been involved.

Find out more about Head In The Game here.

Find your local session here.

You can follow Mark on LinkedIn.

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You will find this one of the most inspiring episodes we have ever done.

You can find out more about Anna here.

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We discussed how Anna is a natural speaker and how Anna speaks around the world to numerous corporate and educational organisations. If you are interested in booking Anna to speak at your organisation, contact jo.ashman@annawardley.com. You can find out more about Anna's speaking here.

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Helen has started and grown a number of businesses, so speaks with real experience and knows exactly what it is like when you are looking for your first customers.

Find out more about how Helen can help you to grow your business by having a look at her LinkedIn profile here. Helen also shares a great deal of useful content on her Facebook page, which you can find here.

We talked about Helen's completely free 5 Day Challenge. You can sign up for that for free here.

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Leah shares with us how she followed a career in law and then decided to follow her own path by setting up a brand new consultancy business, in Broadstairs, on the South Coast of England.

Leah is also the host of the fantastic podcast The Longest Day. It is worth a listen. Very interesting guests and a fantastic host. Listen now by clicking here.

We also discuss some of the challenges of modern life and as always on the TRIP Podcast, it is always interesting.

Find out more about Broadstairs Consulting here.

You can follow Leah on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

You can also see what Leah is currently involved in here.

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Well Hugo joins us to explain more and share with us some incredible stories about his time working with some of the largest football clubs in England. Hugo also discusses how he setup The Player Care Group to help provide training and guidance in the player care space.

Anyone who is interested in football will enjoy this, but this is a great listen for anyone who is trying to grow a business or get one started. Hugo shares the challenges he has experienced growing The Player Care Group and where he seems the business in the next 12 months.

Find out more about The Player Care Group here. Read the What is Player Care guide here.

You can follow Hugo on LinkedIn and X.

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As you will hear, the Wellman Academy is an incredible resource. Check out www.wholemanacademy.com to start finding out more.

Anthony mentions the articles he wrote during the first lockdown of COVID in the UK. You can find them all here.

You can follow Anthony on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

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Charlotte gives us an exclusive look behinds the scenes and tells us what it is really like working in and around football. The glamour, the free cups of tea and the long drives to cover games on the other side of the country on a Tuesday night!

We discuss how Charlotte gave up on her marketing career to work full time on commentating and presenting, we look how the journey has gone from one success to another. That business acumen that Charlotte has from the business world shines through, and Charlotte shares with us some great insights into the business of football and the challenges facing it.

You can follow Charlotte on X and LinkedIn

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We also discuss the ups and down of elite performance. Stuart explains how he got into Taekwondo and ended up representing Great Britain.

Stuart also explains how he has taken everything he has learnt as an elite performer and applied it to helping both sports and business people to be successful. You can find out more about how Stuart can help here. You can also book in a free call with Stuart here.

You can follow Stuart on LinkedIn and X.

Stuart is a very inspiring person and has helped many people to become who they could only dream of being. Even just following Stuart on LinkedIn, you will be inspired to make real changes. Find out more on Stuart here.

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Patrick now helps others who are looking for a career change to break into the competitive world of currency trading. Patrick does this through the company he co-founded called The Adamis Principle.

If you are interested in finding out more about trading or want to see if this could be a career for you, you can book in a free 30 minute chat with Patrick here.

You can follow Patrick on LinkedIn and X.

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We touch upon Gavin's love of Arsenal and where it all started for Gavin at a driving range and 9 nine hole course in South London.

Gavin explains what motivated him to found the Inspired Coaching Academy and how it is helping to grow golf.

We also discuss Gavin's son, Joshua, who is currently playing on the DP World and Challenge Tours.

Gavin is a great resource on golf and many other areas, so we recommend you follow him on social media.

You can find Gavin on:

Twitter/X

Instagram

LinkedIn

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This is an incredible story and anyone listening will find what David has been through both challenging and just incredible.

You can follow David on LinkedIn.

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We discuss what it is actually like to trying to find players for football teams. The challenges, the positives and the negatives.

Luke explains how social media is playing a part in his day to day work, plus we discuss how Football Manager/Championship Manager is being used as part of player recruitment.

This episode is not just for football fans, it is a great case study in how to get into a job or career that you have always wanted. In a area that is very competitive.

You can follow Luke on LinkedIn.

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We touch upon Naomi's time working in prisons and how that has led to her running the excellent podcast Locked Up Living, which you can listen here or you can search for Locked up Living Podcast on whatever podcast platform you use.

Naomi also introduced us to to RoshiWave, the unique and scientific way to improve mental, emotional and physical well-being, and optimise your brain power. This is something we are going to try as it sounds incredible. You can find out more here.

We discuss many more topics and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did speaking with Naomi.

You can follow Naomi on LinkedIn and Twitter.

If you are interested in Octopus Psychology, you can find out more about them here.

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Nick explains how he went from not having a clue what he wanted to do with his life to running a successful startup.

Policeman, author, bored accountant, startup founder, cocktail barman....Nick seems to have turned his hand to most things and he shares what he learnt along the way.

You can find Nick's excellent books on Amazon:

Exposing the Truth - Whistleblowing Uncovered

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You can follow Nick on LinkedIn and learn more about the iTrust App here.

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We talk about the incredible journey Mark has had from MFI(bit like Ikea for our younger listeners!) to the Emirates stadium. With a lot in-between!

We talk about some of the innovative things that Mark is doing at Arsenal. Mark shares the time he did a job for Tony Pulis in the heart of midfield and what it was like to work with Brendan Rogers. That barely scratches the surface of what we discuss.

We loved speaking with Mark and I think you will love what he had to say.

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We discuss the journey Martin has been on from the south coast of England to working with the FA and helping to shape coaching across many different sports, through his role at UK Coaching.

We touch upon the challenges Martin has faced to get to where he is and discuss the future of coaching sports in the UK.

This is a must listen for anyone with an interest in football but also anyone that is looking to make their passion their career.

Follow Martin on Twitter here and on LinkedIn here.

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Keith's life is a book waiting to be written and we were lucky enough to spend some time with one of the UK's top football coaches.

We won't spoil the podcast, so just start listening as this really is an episode you will not want to miss.

Find out more about Keith here. You can also read Keith's Wikipedia page here.

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This is a must listen for anyone who wants to try and break into professional football. Sammy shares how he broke into the professional coaching ranks and what he learnt along the way.

We discuss what Sammy is up to now and what the future holds for him.

Join us for a journey that takes us from rural Dorset to the bright lights of London.

Find out more about Sammy here.

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We discuss some of the incredible things that Kelly has experienced in his life and hear what it has been like to help develop football from the ground up in Australia.

We were lucky to speak to Kelly prior to the Women's world Cup 2023 Semi Final between England and Australia, as Kelly was able to share some of his unique insights on the women's game in Australia and at a world level.

This episode is not just for football fans. Kelly shares great insights that everyone will find fascinating.

Already we want to get Kelly back for a second episode, as an hour really wasn't enough.

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Julian shares with the guys his experiences of working with youngsters on the south coast of England and how he got into this world. Julian shares some important life lessons for anyone that is struggling to find a purpose in life and we touch upon the important work Julian is currently doing on the Isle of Wight.

You can follow Julian on Twitter.

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George shares his incredible journey from professional footballer to running FC Malaga City. George shares all the highs and lows that have shaped both him and where he is today.

We don't just discuss football, this is a must listen for anyone who is building a business or starting a new project. George shares what he has learnt whilst growing organisations and creating networks around the world.

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You can find out more about FC Malaga City on all the major social platforms:

• Instagram
• Twitter/X
• YouTube

Topics covered include:

• Real Madrid
• Atletico Madrid
• Beach football
• Creating a team
• Motivating a team
• A League
• AFC Bournemouth
• FC Malaga City
• Football youth development
• Recruiting staff

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We discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of football and football coaching.

Gary maybe one of the top coach developers in the UK, but what Gary shares with us is useful to anyone that interacts with other people. So thats really everyone! Gary shares what he has learnt over the last 30 years and details what it takes to break into the world of football coaching.

Follow Gary on Twitter and check out his website here.

Topics covered include:

• England national team
• Premier League
• Manchester United
• Fulham Football Club
• Twitter
• Threads
• La Liga

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Michael discussed the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the world of boxing.

We discuss how Michael got into the world of boxing and how he has made two of his sons world beaters in the ring. Even if you are not interested in boxing, you will still find this episode fascinating, as we delve into the techniques Michael uses to both motivate and grow the boxers he works with. Getting people to perform regardless of whether it is in an office or a boxing ring is a skill and it’s a skill Michael has developed to a high level.

Sit back or walk your dog faster, as you enjoy this fascinating chat with Michael Ballingall.

Topics include:

• Boxing
• Oscar De La Hoya
• Michael McKinson
• Vergil Ortiz Jr
• Eddie Hearn
• Matchroom
• Gibraltar
• Covid
• Elon Musk
• Threads

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