Follow Through with LVB

In this episode, Michael Bracewell with host Logan van Beek discuss his journey to date: Chapters: (5:09) - Why are we so competitive with each other?!  (10:01) - Did Michael feel the pressure to have to live up to the ‘Bracewell name’ and become a Professional Cricketer?  (13:52) - A moment when Michael felt quite inferior on the cricket field and he needed to find a way to be better...  (16:03) - Comparing the mindset of a 20 year old Michael to the 33 year old Michael…  (19:24) - Last few years for Otago… getting too technical and not trusting yourself… (23:23) - Who were the people that Michael seeked for advice and guidance around his game…  (30:22) - What does a typical training day look like for Michael with Wellington… (32:25) - How Michael felt when a lot of his peers were playing for New Zealand throughout the first 10 years of his career…  (34:35) - What were the reasons why Michael made the move to Wellington… (37:27) - 2021… Michael’s career is starting to level up… what were the key moments?  (47:01) - Michael’s journey with Mindfulness…  (49:51) - 141* vs CD in T20… The innings that started Michael’s greatest year as a Professional Cricketer… memories from that day.  (53:35) - Debut for the Blackcaps... thoughts and feelings?  (56:06) - Reflection of 2022… Playing and Performing at the highest level of Cricket… IPL, Debuting in all three formats for the Blackcaps.  (59:44) - Everything was coming up Michael Bracewell, another huge year ahead with the prospect of the 2023 World Cup… then… snapped his Achilles.  (1:05:40) - The Beast was back… almost… then disaster… (1:09:03) - Moving forward… what Michael would love to get out of his career in the next few years.  (1:11:33) - What is Michael Bracewell doing after his Cricket Career is finished… life after cricket… https://youtu.be/T1QE7KWr8L4  www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  www.followthroughwithlvb.com   

In this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey: (4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl…  (7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate?  (8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments…  (11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Bahrain… World Cup Qualification on the line… “Saved”... (14:36) - Following the All Whites to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa…  (16:10) - Commentators that you looked up to? or Moments in sport that made you think I want to do that?...  (21:40) - How do Sport Broadcasters cross codes and become a voice for all sports?  (18:47) - How has Radio Survived throughout the development of social media and the internet?  (26:39) - The World of Talkback Radio… the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…  (32:44 - You are in your Prime now… but what was 25 year old Jason like?  (39:07) - How does Jason go about being critical about a sports person's performance that he has a good relationship with? (43:23) - Where did Jason’s core values develop?  (45:35) - Core values that Jason has tried to instill into his kids?  (48:28) - Failing his first year law exam… best thing to ever happen. How Jason discovered his purpose?  (52:41) - The SENZ opportunity that wasn’t meant to be…  (57:48) - Jason is a mentor to a lot of young broadcasters, how did Jason go about finding his?  (1:05:34) - The Master of MCing… what does the preparation look like… (1:10:50) - Jason’s most favourite sporting story…  Links www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://youtu.be/F2AJ5haRa1w 

In this episode, Melie with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (4:11) - Melie has the golf bug… (6:02) - How Melie got into Leg-spin bowling? Bowling and learning with Peter Younghusband.  (10:57) - Growing up in Tawa and having Sophie Devine as a Role Model from the same town…  (13:47) - Core Values that Melie’s Grandparents and Parents instilled in you growing up that Melie takes forward into her life…  (19:24) - What tools or methods does Melie use after a bad performance to help her get back to her best self…  (22:27) - Not riding the highs too high, how Melie levels herself out…  (24:09) - On the Bad Days… How Melie gets back up to level status…  (26:28) - Melie’s Mental Skills toolbox…  (28:23) - Staying Present helps you stay level… looking back makes you feel depressed, looking forward raises anxiety levels…  (31:11) - Logan recognising Melie’s Follow Through in her awareness for Mental Health (32:57) - Melie experiencing her first Panic Attacks …  (38:07) - A panic attack feeling…  (39:53) - How Melie deals with her panic attacks coming on and her views on medications and acceptance of using them…   (45:14) - Melie’s family intervention in 2021… (54:31) - Moving back home to my parents… going to the crisis team at the hospital and them giving mum and dad a plan…  (57:53) - If you have a friend that is struggling with Mental Health, what are the top priorities you can do to help them…  (1:01:39) - Mental Health doesn’t discriminate… from the outside looking in, how could you be depressed when everything is going so well…  (1:04:07) - Here and today… Melie feeling a lot better now… what she does to mitigate panic attacks and depressive episodes…  (1:08:05) - How the Treading Water series came about and why did you want to do it…  (1:12:12) - What has been the response from the Treading Water series… are there any stories of people you have helped from the videos…  (1:16:04) - Who is post cricket Melie in fifteen years time… what is she doing?    Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP). Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat. Samaritans – 0800 726 666  Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Healthline – 0800 611 116 . Links to Social Media www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://youtu.be/Wil6GqgvBW8 

In this episode, Ryan with host Logan discuss his Journey: Show Notes (5:53) - At 18 I knew I wanted to be a coach…  (9:48) - Gary Kirsten influenced Ryan on his coaching career…  (12:30) - A 20 year degree in Coaching…  (16:34) - How does Ryan go about helping a player in real time in the nets facing something he has never faced before?  (21:38) - How did you develop your ‘work ethic’ of maximizing every situation…  (25:34) - How has your mother being an Organizational Psychologist influenced your coaching career?  (29:00) - Has Ryan developed a blueprint of the Netherlands team of their personal drivers and worked out what the best direction for the group of guys is going forward?  (34:23) - How the opportunity to coach the Netherlands came about… what did you initially think when the opportunity presented itself.  (40:00) - What has been the highlight for Ryan so far with the Netherlands over the last 18 months? (43:16) - Starting the Coach-ed program… interviewing some of the best coaches and leaders around the world. What have been the biggest learnings from these conversations? (48:53) - Thoughts and feelings about becoming a father for the first time. (53:05) - Once a year Ryan does a 12 hour walk on his own with a pad and pencil and whatever comes to mind, jot it down. A journey into yourself. Introspectrum.  (56:56) - Ryan Cook and his diaries… Learning… Netherlands… Sunrisers… Dad Diary… Logan’s diary at the World Cup.  www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.youtube.com/followthroughwithlvb 

In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career  (7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality  (9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience??  (11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career.  (14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career.  (17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to the office?  (26:21)- What are some transferable skills sportspeople have going into the office?  (30:11) - Why would you hire someone from a sporting background?  (31:26) - Imposter Syndrome - Ashley feeling it in the workplace  (33:56)- How did Ashley understand who he was outside of being the Cricketer?  (39:11) - People ultimately want to know that their favourite player was a good guy.  (41:01) - Did you know what your Core Values were when you were playing Cricket?  (43:09) - Is there a future job that you are going for? Or is it all about staying present?  (44:31) - Being a CEO when you have done most of the roles within a Cricket club.  (46:47) - What advice would you have for a 25 year old Ashley? Help other 25 year olds?   www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb

In this episode, Dale with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters Show Notes (3:43) - Dale shares his adventure in Trivandrum via Instagram  (5:34) - What do you love about coming back to India?  (8:36) - Where did the passion for the outdoors come from? Skating? Surfing? Fishing?  (10:17) - Did 15 year old Dale always wanted to be a cricketer?  (16:06) - Cricket looks like it came easy, how do you articulate bowling to young bowlers Dale coaches?  (21:58) - How did you get from being a good bowler to the Number One bowler in the world?!  (24:08) - How did Dale Steyn train? His three types of bowling sessions.  (29:03) - How did you prepare for a pinnacle event?  (30:25) - Career transitioning - How have you gone about understanding who you are outside of being Dale Steyn the Cricketer. Acting his way throughout his career (38:01) - Do you miss the highs of cricket?  (39:28) - When you broke your shoulder, when did the penny drop when you knew I was done and transitioning was starting.  (41:57) - I love talking to people about what they like talking about… (42:40) - Who have you seen transition out of Cricket really well, guys who have done it well or poorly. 42:56 - Transferable skills you have learnt, that you have brought forward.  (47:56) - Acceptance  (48:56) - Where is Dale Steyn in 20 years time?   www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb

In this episode, JP with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters Show Notes (4:51) - Memories Of Cricket World Cups… A particular memory of beating India in 2011 Naipur.  (9:37) - How does JP approach the role as batting coach and pass on his experience…  (14:31) - Who is JP Duminy outside of the Cricketer…  (18:43) - Penny drop moment... of understanding himself outside of the game of Cricket (Identity)  (22:14) - Red Car story / Seeing opportunities…  (25:14) - Journey of transitioning out of Cricket…  (29:49) - Transitioning of playing to coaching was an immensely tough journey…  (32:37) - How did JP go about discovering his ‘Why'? (36:56) - The reality of earning money and connecting it to your purpose…  (41:53) - The process of starting the JP21 Foundation…  (47:01) - How Logan wants to give back... Finding outliers in lower economically communities (50:38) - What is your perspective in life - Eric Simons… “live for the now” https://youtu.be/vUoR17XvpYs  www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb

In this episode, Gary with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters Key Moments and Lessons growing up in South Africa (3:51) How Gary followed through on representing SA in Cricket (7:34) Importance of Mentors to help you pursue your professional career? (9:50) How Gary goes about making Big Decisions? (11:15) Gary’s speaking about how he worked out his Key Values (14:37) Dealing with Pressure, handling it and what he did to prepare himself (17:12) The day Gary didn't want to turn up for a Test match, "I'm done, I’m finished" (25:18) "Sultan Zarawani" arguable the toughest cricketer of all time (31:46) At what stage did Gary believe he was good enough to play International Cricket? (33:43) Handling ‘Performance Fear’. Separating the person from the performance, finding a healthy life balance. (37:27) Transitioning successfully out of Professional Cricket into the real world. Starting the Gary Kirsten Academy. (43:07) First Head Coaching job. The Indian Cricket Team. Building the trust with the players (47:14) Understanding what coaching style a player needs within a team. (55:35) Gary's ideal mix of players within a cricket team. The four different types of players (58:52) Challenges transitioning from Indian Head Coach to South African Head Coach. (1:03:26) How do you encourage open & honest conversations between coach/player & player/player (1:05:42) Learnings from his coaching failures and lowlights. (1:09:36) What made MS Dhoni & Graeme Smith so special as leaders (1:14:56) Toxic behaviours seen within a team environment (1:18:58) One piece of advice Gary would give himself at the start of his coaching career? (1:24:47) Gary Kirsten Academy / Coaching Education Courses / Gary Kirsten Foundation / APEX Coaching forum (1:28:43) Where does Gary see himself in five years time? (1:33:44) How has Gary being able to Follow Through on his achievements throughout his career? (1:35:01) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  

In this episode, Devon with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters: Growing up in SA, key lesson learnt from Devon’s mother (3:55) When did Devon know he wanted to be a Professional Cricketer (8:40) Becoming a Professional Cricketer at age 18, early learning’s (9:45) Idolizing up to Neil McKenzie, best advice you received from him (12:34) Interacting with the younger members of the Wellington side, how does Devon go about being a role model for them (15:05) Reflecting on the first 5 years of being a Professional Cricketer in South Africa (17:08) The turning point in Devon's career, moving to New Zealand (19:39) The moment of panic flying into New Zealand for the first time (24:01) Making an impression on the guys in New Zealand. "Logan and Devon's first meeting" (27:00) Getting to know Grant Elliott - similar story (33:37) The key’s to Devon's success since coming to New Zealand (34:49) What Devon does to be able to maintain focus in pressured moments (36:17) Highlights playing for Wellington (45:58) Hardest moments in Devon's career to date (50:16) What Devon does to help himself bounce back when doubt and anxiety’s creep in. (53:50) Making Blackcaps Debut, Devon talking about his first 6 balls in International Cricket (57:44) Basin Reserve + Devon Conway = Amazing, first international 100 (1:06:17) Potential Debut in England and the World Test Championship (1:11:27) What would Devon love to achieve in International Cricket? (1:15:06) What is Devon's WHY? How he keeps in the present and moving forward (1:19:33) What does Devon crave in a Leader or a Coach? (1:21:35) What Devon's believes are the keys for a High Performing Team (1:24:15) Greatest piece of advice Devon has received (1:27:32) What would Devon tell his 18 year old self? (1:29:33) Where is Devon Conway in 15 years time? (1:32:45) www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  

In this episode, Ameliaranne and Damien with host van Beek discuss their journey's to date: Chapters The year 2020 - How the Ekenasio's found the year so far? (3:35) Childhood - Key learnings? Family influences? Opportunities? (6:49) Damien training as an Opera singer and touring with RnB/Hip Hop band 'Beatrootz' (12:10) The moment Ameliaranne decided she wanted to be a Professional Netball player (16:00) The 'Penny Drop Moment' that Damien realised he wanted to give Basketball a good crack (22:10) Ameliaranne taking a 'Leap of Faith' to move to New Zealand for a fresh start (27:14) The feeling debuting for the Silver Ferns - "One of the most unreal experiences" (30:52) A Tragic Loss, a New Home and a Love Story (34:10) The twists & turns of Ameliaranne's early Silver Ferns career – missing out on the 2015 World Cup Squad (43:26) Transition into Motherhood - Having a baby in the middle of a Professional Netball career in 2017 (48:03) In a rush to get back into Netball and finding herself stuck on the bench for the Wellington Pulse – The start of the turnaround… (50:49) Just when things were looking up, Ameliaranne played her worst game for the Silver Ferns and got dropped - How she managed to pick herself up again and was able to make a major improvements Mentally. (58:21) The Silver Ferns ‘deep and meaningful team chat’ that started their epic turnaround – connecting on a deeper level (1:03:17) How do you create a Safe Zone and Trusting environment to let people be who they are within a Team? (1:11:08) Amelia recieving the call that she was going to become the Silver Ferns Captain (1:19:01) Damien & Ameliaranne’s advice for young sportspeople (1:24:55) Where are Damien and Ameliaranne in 10 years time? (1:32:14) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb Extended clips on Youtube - Search Follow Through with LVB

In this episode, Grant with host van Beek discuss his journey: Chapters Childhood/Growing up in South Africa/Key Moments (5:26) The moment Grant believed he could do Cricket as a career? (12:29) Advice for 20 year old Grant Elliott (14:15) Grant wishing he set his Goals higher (17:30) Moving to New Zealand – starting at zero again (19:28) 2001 to 2007 - How was the mindset and were there any key moments that influenced Grant as a cricketer (23:57) Learning from Negative experiences (30:16) 'Never been so nervous in my life' - Making his Test Debut for the Blackcaps (34:34) Common piece of advice - "Enjoy what you do" - How did you go about 'enjoying' Cricket (39:30) Amazing start to Blackcaps career - to fighting fitness/form and out of the mix (43:34) The disappointment of missing out on the 2011 World Cup Squad… “I was ready to pack it in” (47:34) Fulfilling a boyhood dream - Named in the 2015 World Cup Squad (50:58) ‘The Grant Elliott moment’ - The 2015 World Cup Semi-Final vs South Africa (56:36) ‘The Dale Steyn handshake’ - a great sportsmanship image (1:02:32) Going into big moments ‘feeling calm’ - the tools Grant learnt (1:04:12) What would you and the Team do differently going into that Final (1:06:57) How do you train mentally to be able to perform in those high pressured moments? (1:08:29) Keys for a High Performing team – Good or Toxic behaviours? (1:11:53) Key features from the best leaders Grant has been around? (1:16:18) What were the last few years of your career like after that epic World Cup moment? – Playing the different T20 competitions around the world (1:19:30) Career transitioning - advice for current professional sportspeople (1:22:29) Where is Grant Elliott in 10 years time? (1:26:09) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  

In this episode, Mary discusses her journey with host Logan van Beek: Chapters Childhood/Growing up with the condition Aniridia (4:25) Joining the Upper Hutt Swim club at 9 years old – ‘Swimming was the equaliser’ (11:48) First International swimming competition in Australia 2007 – a turning point in Mary’s life (16:27) Preparing for 2012 Para-Olympics - Training full-time, close relationships with coach Luke Clark (20:51) "Mary there is no limit to how fast you are allowed to go" - 2012 Para-Olympic experience (30:44) Experience leading into the London Paralympics – Fully committed! (33:04) The feeling of winning the Gold Medal at the Para-Olympic Games “Take the Risk… Take the Risk” (38:05) Explaining the Paralympic Classifcations (55:12) How life changed after London - Becoming MNZM, Winning the Halberg Award & Supreme Award at the Attitude awards (1:02:37) Change of Coach, Change of City - preparation leading into the Rio Para-Olympics (1:07:38) Dealing with Expectations & Mixed Feelings after Rio (1:16:03) Retiring from competitive Swimming in 2018 (1:24:58) Mary's real success is what she has been doing outside of the pool - volunteering, advocating for change, exploring & pushing the boundaries of her confidence (1:35:28) Mary passion to help protect the natural fresh waterways in New Zealand (1:42:29) Advice for a young disabled athlete wanting to go to the Para-Olympics (1:49:47) Mary's Six Tips for How & When to Help a Blind Person (1:52:57) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.blindlowvision.org.nz  

In this episode, Simmonds with host Logan van Beek discuss the key moments to Jamie’s journey to date: Chapters Lockdown in Abu Dhabi (2:13) Childhood in Dunedin/Competing with Sister Becky/Lessons from Parents/Dreams of a 16-year old Jamie (4:40) Dreaming of becoming a Black Fern Rugby player (12:03) Mum’s Intervention - First taste of Crossfit (13:42) Starting to take Crossfit a little more serious – snapping Achilles (15:53) Starting a new adventure - Moving to Abu Dhabi as a Personal Trainer (20:13) Winning the Dubai Fitness Challenge in 2014 (24:27) The dramatic rise in The Open CROSSFIT competition - 391st... 102nd... 1st... (26:54) Competing at the CROSSFIT GAMES for the first time in 2016 - "I'm all in now" (30:06) A day in the life of Jamie Simmonds - Training/Eating (33:45) How getting the Nutrition right, improved Jamie's performance (38:36) Jamie Simmonds Cheat Meal (40:04) How to train for The CROSSFIT GAMES - what does the program look like? (41:49) The turning point at the 2018 CROSSFIT GAMES (44:55) Enjoying Crossfit - How Jamie focused more on having fun rather than being too serious (48:28) How Jamie mentally pushes herself past the breaking point (50:31) The 2019 Crossfit Games experience - 3rd Fittest woman on Earth (53:41) How has life changed since the 2019 Crossfit Games? (56:17) Meeting husband Elliott - how he has helped Jamie in her Crossfit career? (57:54) Time off in NZ - getting married and feeling refreshed (59:44) Jamie's Key to her Success on the Crossfit World Stage (1:01:10) Jamie's Motivational Tips (1:03:31) Moving forward - Goals and what the future holds for Jamie (1:05:47) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.instagram.com/jgreenewod  

In this episode, Colin with host van Beek, discuss in detail the intriguing journey of Slade’s career. Chapters:  Being back in New Zealand (2:03) Childhood/Key Lessons. What if? When it came to Cricket. (4:37) Run in with Tim Southee at Schoolboys Cricket tournament (9:17) Great era of Rugby Talent at CBHS (10:54) The point when Colin thought he could be a Professional Rugby Player (12:59) How important is it to be in the Rugby academy out of school? (15:04) Building self-belief winning championships everywhere Colin played (16:54) What it was like to become a full-time professional Rugby player - being a part of the Crusaders? (18:52) The feeling of making his All Black Debut (22:44)  The reason for making the move to the Highlanders in 2011 (26:13) The 2011 World Cup experience - the fight to stay fit (30:42) The toughest period of Colin's career – dealing with setbacks and building a mental resilience (39:06) Advice you would give to a young athlete going through a tough period (46:33) Working with a Sports Psychologist – ‘rediscovering good feelings’ (51:04) Fond memories to look back on to create a positive mindset for a match (54:43) 'Zero to Hero' - The winning kick in the 2014 Bledisloe Cup match vs Australia (57:06) How the Crusaders and the All Blacks create that winning culture? (1:03:18) Best Leaders he has been around - what Colin craves from a leader? (1:06:46) 2015 World Cup experience - Two-time World Cup winner (1:11:43) What made Richie McCaw and Dan Carter so special? (1:14:22) Deciding to go to play in France at 28 and finishing with the All Blacks (1:15:52) Playing in France for Pau - How was the Rugby & the Lifestyle? (1:19:34) New adventure - Joining the Dynaboars in Japan (1:25:54) Career Transitioning after Colin decides to hang up the boots (1:27:49) Colin's career highlight - his proudest moments (1:31:44) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb

In this episode, Logan dives deep into Jamie’s journey. Some of the topics they cover throughout are: Chapters Childhood - early lessons/key learning’s (4:12) Choosing the Skiing discipline you want to compete in (6:07) What were the plans/goals after finishing High School? (7:23) How Jamie created his personal brand in order to gain sponsorships to be able to fund his Ski Cross career (10:00) Was your body designed for Ski Cross? What were your key attributes? (13:47) What does training look like for Ski Cross athlete? (15:31) Having your younger brother as your coach (19:14) 2015 World Championships - Being Disqualified... (21:14) The Keys to having fast skis - the Intricacies of Ski Cross (23:04) Jamie taking us through a Ski Cross race (Video on Instagram) (27:02) Types of injuries in Ski Cross (31:02) 2017 World Championships - Mental Skills put to the test to achieve best result of Jamie's Career (32:26) How did the Silver at World Champs and gaining the extra funding affect your mindset moving forward? (38:03) What Skill or Attribute that Jamie would of loved to have during his Ski Cross career? (41:10) 2018 Pyeong-Chang Winter Olympics experience (42:46) Deciding to retire from Ski Cross - is there fire still there to compete? (48:42) How did your partner (former Black Stick Hockey player) Sophie Cocks help you with your sporting career? (50:22) Transitioning out of Professional Sport (51:42) Transferable Skills from professional sport to a corporate environment (55:13) Starting a business - 'Truly Yours' (56:16) Jamie's best advice/lessons learnt from his sporting career (1:00:41) Where is Jamie Prebble in 10 years time? (1:03:08) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.trulyyours.co.nz www.instagram.com/jamieprebble  

In this episode, host van Beek and Mcilroy dive deep into her journey and cover a number of key moments in her career; Chapters Intro/winter training (2:14) Childhood/Key moments/Early lessons (4:12) 2005 World Mountain Running Championships (8:15) Winning the Halberg Sportswoman of the Year award (12:17) How Kate ended up competing in the 3000m Steeplechase (13:26) Bed ridden to racing in front of 90,000 people - Competing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games (16:20) How Olympic athletes get their training right in order peak for a major event (19:16) The ‘added pressure’ New Zealand endurance athletes have going into World Champs and Olympic events – Learning to shut out external noises (21:44) 1st Turning Point - 2008 Olympic dream dashed by injury (25:14) Next Challenge - not telling anyone you were training for Triathlon (28:26) What a training week looks like for Professional Triathlete (33:30) Slashing her toe during a race and still being able to finish the event (36:22) Fulfilling a dream - The 2012 Olympic games Journey (39:22) "Always fighting time" - racing at events when you are not 100% fit (43:53) Career Low - Being "detrained" for the 2014 Commonwealth Games (48:47) 2nd Turning Point – “I was told I would never run again” (52:37) Picking herself up after career ending injury – accepting not being an athlete anymore (56:09) A burning desire to compete - The start of a Professional Cycling career (58:40) The sexism in Professional Cycling - Kate's shock entering the sport (1:01:30) Dramatic stories from a couple of Cycling Road Races in NZ – LeRace/Rice Mountain Classic (1:04:14) Why Kate loves endurance sport - "You learn to love to suffer" (1:08:49) The mental side of being an endurance athlete (1:10:08) A Mental or Physical skill you would of loved to have in your career (1:13:51) 3rd Commonwealth Games - 3rd different sport (1:14:59) A new challenge - Starting a Mountain Biking career (1:18:14) Advice for a young athlete starting their Running/Triathlon/Cycling career (1:22:06) The beginning of Kate's cycling coaching journey (1:24:22) How Kiwi athletes are able to compete on the world stage with our lack of resources (1:25:31) Transferable skills athletes can bring to corporate environment (1:26:36) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWKp7pS1yyJcjKKHekJ8WQ/featured?view_as=subscriber

Host, van Beek who has worked with Dr. Hogg for the past three seasons at the Wellington Firebirds, will explore a range of thought-provoking issues when it comes to Mental Challenges in sport: Chapters How Natalie ended up in New Zealand helping Elite Sports athletes? (2:08) The common themes in Mental challenges across different sporting codes (5:22) The difference between Males and Females using a Sport Psychologist (7:27) What is your approach starting in a new sporting environment? (9:17) The real reason behind using a Sports Psychologist (12:20) What is the ideal up-bringing for a child to become a successful athlete (13:51) The dangers of early specialization in a certain sport (16:44) Dealing with injuries for Professional Athletes (20:08) Professional Sportspeople dealing with their identity (25:14) “Surviving or Thriving” (28:29) How do you identify a teammate that is struggling? What can you do to help? (30:39) Which sport is the most mentally challenging? Cricket? Rugby? Football? (34:40) What is pressure? How do Athletes deal with pressure? (39:21) Nerves vs Anxiety – what is the difference? (43:05) Desperation to play well – “letting it hinder your performance” (47:55) No one is immune to Mental Challenges – fostering an environment around developing a culture of “speaking up” (53:08) What people can do to build their Resilience and Well-Being (57:27) The importance of Mindfulness (1:01:43) How do you get IN THE ZONE (1:04:41) Natalie’s Top 3 tips for athletes starting their professional sporting career (1:07:03) Natalie’s favourite quotes (1:10:24) www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  

In this episode, Astle gives host van Beek an insight to a career full of ups and downs: Chapters Retirement from Red Ball Cricket (2:53) “Boy Wonder” and dealing with early failures (4:15) Becoming a Leg Spin bowler (9:46) Turning Point – “the day at Sydneham Park (11:30) The ‘Recipe for Success’ when things started to go well (16:02) Making your Blackcaps debut (17:53) Long gaps between Test Matches (21:15) Australia Test Series 2019/20 (22:52) Dealing with untimely injuries/setbacks (26:02) Developing mental skills through the setbacks (30:40) How does a young athlete understand their WHY? Gain perspective and gratitude early? (33:50) Mentors that you have looked up to for advice (36:04) Example of Roger Federer’s mindset during a match. Times when you have been IN THE ZONE? Times when you were too worried about the outcome? (37:35) How do you get IN THE ZONE during a match? (42:57) Letting bad performances go (46:07) Starting INNERSPIN – transitioning out of Professional Cricket and starting a business (49:42) What is the hardest part of Career Transitioning? (54:33) Why People/Businesses/Schools/Sports teams should use INNERSPIN? (55:43) Dealing with different personalities in a team to get them moving in the same direction? (57:34) What are the best qualities of coaches you have had that you will take into your coaching career? (1:00:40) . Todd decided to put more focus into his part time leg-spin bowling and it was a decision that turned (excuse the pun) out to be a smart one. Over the next seven years Todd managed to string together a number successful seasons with the ball which resulted in Canterbury winning five championships and making his debut for the Blackcaps. . Although the success Todd was having in the domestic competition, he was struggling to nail down a regular starting spot in the Blackcaps. Making nearly twenty appearances for New Zealand across all three formats over his 15-year career. Poorly timed injuries, the pressures of international cricket and selection have been valuable character builders for Astle. These experiences have driven him to start a business called INNERSPIN, Todd has harnessed his experiences and learning’s with his aim to inspire and empower others to maximize their potential. www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.innergyprobiotics.co.nz Promo code: FollowThrough15 www.innerspin.co.nz    

In this episode, Boucher reflects on his journey to date with host and one-time teammate van Beek. Chapters Intro/How good was the Last Dance on Netflix (2:36) Childhood/Family influence/Key Moments/”First Dunk” (6:10) When was the moment you thought you could do Basketball for a career (11:12) Biggest learning’s early on from Tab Baldwin & Auckland Stars teammates (15:15) What was your ideal position in Basketball? How did you adapt your game once you realized you weren't going to be 6'10. (18:28) Finding out Dillon was a gun shooter… (20:59) Looking up to Dennis Rodman/scouting/trash talking (24:31) Joining up with the Tall Blacks as a video analyst (29:07) Why are young athletes these days in such a rush? The millennial mindset (33:36) The 2002 World Championship Journey - Putting New Zealand Basketball on the Map (38:37) Playing against USA, head to head with NBA superstars (46:04) Greatest assist of my life - Quarter final vs Puerto Rico (47:47) Semi-Final vs Yugoslavia - Still hurts today (52:04) Who are the best players you have played against? (54:17) Was Pero Cameron the best player you played with? (56:57) What made Tab Balwin a great coach? What do you believe makes a great Leader? (59:49) Using your Basketball expereinces in the corporate environment (1:02:01) Being a part of the first NZ Breakers side in the ANBL (1:05:19) Going to the 2004 Athens Olympics Games (1:06:49) Why did you choose to retire from the Tall Blacks in 2008? (1:09:04) The lowest moment in your career and how you got through it? (1:11:25) Logan's NBL debut embarrassing story / Dillon's similar experience… (1:14:21) Any routines & superstitions before games? (1:18:25) NZ Breakers 3-peat - Secret to the success of that team (1:19:59) Why not more Kiwis in the NBA? Making that jump (1:22:56) Why is Basketball in New Zealand not funded as well as other sports? (1:26:44) Becoming a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (1:29:50) Successfully Transitioning out of Sport (1:31:05) What is the hardest part of career transitioning? (1:36:36) What’s some transferrable skills athletes have? Advice for current athletes looking to successfully transition (1:37:47) Stepping down as GM of NZ Breakers... seeking a new experience. (1:40:30) Maanaki - being involved in helping small businesses in NZ (1:43:32) What advice have you given to your children? What was parenting tactic when it came to their Basketball careers (1:45:21) Setting up the 2020 NBL first ever Draft (1:47:45) Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? (1:51:09) How would you like to be remembered? (1:51:51) . He is the all-time leader in most games played in the New Zealand NBL with 409, which was accomplished over 24 seasons. When you talk about service to a sport, Boucher has done it all, from player, to video analyst, to coach, to general manager and is still involved in a number of different capacities. His services to the game of Basketball was recognised in 2014, when he received the honour of becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. . At 6’5, Boucher would be the first to admit that he wasn’t the most athletically gifted player but he found a way to be effective on the court in order to gain more minutes. Boucher’s Basketball IQ set him a part from most players, being able to play a range of positions and always seeming to be a step ahead of everyone on the court. Known as a defensive stopper, he often having to guard the best player in the opposition’s team. In 2002, the Tall Blacks shocked the world by coming 4th at the World Championships. Dillon played a key role for the team throughout the tournament and made a number of crucial plays in pressured moments. This epic result, not only put New Zealand on the map as a credible Basketball nation, but also gave the sport the boost it needed around the country, inspiring a generation of future Basketball players. Another one of Dillon’s highlights in his career was being a part of the New Zealand Breakers three-peat ANBL Championship run. Boucher believed the key to the success of that team was the culture of selfless players and the buy-in from everyone to perform their role to the best of their ability. . One of the hardest things professional sportspeople face is successfully transitioning into a career after retiring, Dillon is an example of how to do it successfully. Coaching seemed like the perfect fit for Boucher with his basketball experience and IQ. But Boucher wanted to widen his skillset and was constantly seeking ways to development himself outside of the game. He slowly became more interested in what was happening off the court and in the New Zealand Breakers offices. This lead to an opportunity in corporate sponsorship and eventually becoming the General Manager of the club. Always trying to find new ways of growing himself in the corporate world, Boucher more recently occupies a number of diverse roles in different industries enjoying controlling his own hours. In this podcast, Dillon gives current athletes some simple advice around what value they bring to the corporate world and some of the harder aspects of transitioning to be aware of.   www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.innergyprobiotics.co.nz Discount code 'Followthrough15' www.manaaki.io 

Chapters Being back on the water with Team NZ/Covid 19 learning’s (3:18) Childhood/Family Influence/Key Moments (7:37) Growing up on a 44ft yacht around the South Pacific (11:17) When was the moment you wanted to go to the Olympic Games for sailing? (15:43) How you fund yourself to be a fulltime sailor? (20:42) Were you close to selection for the 2012 London Olympics? (22:43) How do you decide which Sailing boat you want to race in? (24:12) The risks that come with Sailing races? The tactics involved in races? (25:39) Battling Sam Meech for Rio Olympic selection, how one day changed it all – Andy’s lowest moment. (34:00) How did Andy deal with the disappointment/frustration of missing out on Rio? (42:33) Joining Emirates Team New Zealand – tackling a new challenge (45:26) Where were you in 1995 when Team New Zealand won for the first time? (52:15) Completing the Big 3 in Sailing-Racing (53:22) 2013 America's Cup Campaign, what happened?! (54:34) What does the day to day look like being a part of Team New Zealand? (59:24) The Cyclor design feature - why didn't they get 5 top cyclists to fill the role? (1:04:42) 35th America's Cup role on boat - 'Off side rake trimmer' (1:11:00) What makes Peter Burling one of the best sailors in the world? (1:12:51) 'The Capsize Day' - 35th America's Cup (1:16:07) Winning the America's Cup - Bringing it back to New Zealand (1:22:01) Hosting the 36th America's Cup in Auckland 2021 (1:24:27) Competing against your best mate in the Finn Class for the one spot to go to the Tokyo Olympics (1:27:11) Preparing yourself for success or failure second time around – having more perspective and teaming up for the greater good (1:33:22) Mindset required for a sailor – How do you improve your Mental Skillset? (1:40:34) Motivation - Balance between Extrinsic vs Intrinsic (1:42:57) Advice for an 18 year old sailor wanting to become an Olympic Sailor or become a member of Team New Zealand (1:46:09) Where is Andy Maloney doing in 10 years time? (1:50:15) Finishing high school, Andy chose to race in the Laser class sailboats and made his big breakthrough in 2012, when he came 3rd at the World Laser Championships. Leading into the Rio Olympics, Maloney was in a tight head-to-head battle with Sam Meech, both competing for the one spot to represent New Zealand. Three events were to decide who was going to secure their ticket to the 2016 games and unfortunately for Maloney, one day of bad decisions on the water cost him his chance. . Andy was completely devastated after spending eight years of his life fully committed to achieving his ultimate goal. Unsure what to do next, Andy needed a new challenge to work towards and he decided to set his targets on being a part of America’s Cup Sailing team Emirates Team New Zealand. Willing to do anything to get his chance, Andy quickly impressed, with his sailing knowledge, relentless work ethic and being a handy cyclist. Fast-forward a year of hard graft and adding 15kgs of muscle, Maloney earned his way onto the ETNZ boat and found himself as one of the Cyclors. This unique design feature helped New Zealand lift one of sports oldest trophies and brought it home to share with the rest of New Zealand. . With the ultimate goal still to make it to the Olympics, currently, Maloney finds himself in a similar situation as he did in 2016, battling for the one spot to represent New Zealand. But this time is a little different, a new boat, now in the Finn Class, a new perspective and the competitor is his Best Man from his wedding Josh Junior. This is an unique relationship, as they have decided to share everything, from boat set ups, to race tactics and to race reviews. With the goal that whoever gets the opportunity to go to Tokyo will have the best chance of winning the Gold Medal for New Zealand. www.followthroughwithlvb.com  www.innergyprobiotics.co.nz promo code 'followthrough15' www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb