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Hi I am your host and coach Nick.
With over 13 years of experience in professional sports coaching, I have dedicated my career to player and coach development across a variety of sports and industries. My expertise spans both on-field coaching and strategic development roles, where I’ve worked to enhance performance, build high-functioning teams, and foster long-term growth in athletes and coaches alike. In addition to my work in sport, I have also collaborated with businesses to transfer my coaching skills and principles into organizational development, helping teams and leaders thrive in dynamic environments through my transformational leadership approach. My commitment to continuous learning and fostering a growth mindset drives me to always pursue excellence in every aspect of my work.
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Send us a text Nick guides you through your September reflection to inform your October intentions. He also shares two excellent clips from the episodes with Cody Royle and Dr Phil Hopley, relevant to performing in elite sport, dealing with external pressure and adversity. Very timely with the conclusion of the Womens Rugby World Cup and the Mens Ryder Cup. Keep Striving. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Send us a text A daily habits to help you Strive. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Send us a text Nick helps you with a guided reflection and intention episode that will help you Strive this week. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Send us a text Nick is joined by the fantastic Damien Broad is this How to Strive episode. Damien shares what he is striving for and his perspective on developing skills to help develop others. His curiosity to seek challenge for his growth is fluent throughout and the stories he shares, which shines a light on his ability to connect with and understand others. A great listen for people who are striving to be better in many aspects of their life. Start Striving at ...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of How to Strive, we take time to pause, reflect, and refocus. Together, we look back on the intentions you set last week, celebrating what worked, unpacking what didn’t, and discovering how those reflections can shape more purposeful intentions for the days ahead. Alongside this guided reflection and intention-setting practice, we explore the powerful skill of seeking to understand others. Drawing on insights from past conversations including a cli...
Send us a text In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Philip Hopley MRCPsych who is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Cognacity Ltd Phil is a Medical Doctor and Consultant Psychiatrist. After 19 years working with the NHS, he founded Cognacity. Phil’s training in forensic, general and sport psychiatry combined with a career playing Premiership rugby, enabled him to develop his passion for the mental health of elite performance in sport and business. In recent years Phil has work...
Send us a text Nick guides you through the process of reflecting on the month of August and helps prompt powerful intentions for September. Grab your journal and lets get Striving. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Send us a text In todays episode we explore the principles of Gamification to help you on your striving journey. Ways to win and different ways to win more Check points Side quests to gain more points or XP Bonus levels Repetition Basics that develop in complexity Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
Send us a text Nick is joined by the highly respected Lee Richardson. Lee is the co-founder of Aim-For and a hugely important staff member of one of the most successful football teams in England. We explore the four pillars of Lees work and practical methods of psychology that helps sports people perform at their very best. This episode is sure to spark reflections and create intentions aligned to what you are currently striving for. If you are curious to know more head to h...
Send us a text “The goal isn’t to fix anything right now, it’s simply to see what’s true. Awareness is the first step in striving forward.” This episode helps you reflect on your last months progress and use that reflection to set up success with intentions for the incoming month. Bring a pen and your journal. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/
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Send us a text In this episode of How To Strive, we’re joined by Fiona Murden. Fiona is a chartered psychologist, award-winning author, Podcaster and performance coach. Feeling Curious? https://www.fionamurden.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamurden/ Dot to dot podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-life-connected/id1513046864 Published books Defining You Mirror Thinking, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fiona_murden?utm_s...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of How to Strive, Nick is joined by the inspiring and humble Jamie Carr, who shares the mindset, strategies, and deep resilience it took to complete two of the world's toughest physical challenges: running the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara and rowing the Atlantic solo and unsupported for 3,000 miles. Together, they explore: How Jamie applied process goals and created personal rules to stay focused during extreme adversity.Jamies longer term refl...
Send us a text In this episode, Nick dives into the Euro 2024 Technical Report, unpacking key insights and trends that are shaping the modern game. From goal-scoring to chance creation, pressing strategies, and low block structures, Nick breaks down what the data reveals and more importantly, how it influences his own coaching and development approach. Topics include: Goals: Types, timing, and trendsChance creation and final third entriesTransition moments and counter strategiesSet play effec...
Send us a text Join Nick Adkins as he welcomes Tom McIntyre, a professional footballer in the English Championship, for a truly unique insight into the realities of elite sport. Tom opens up about his journey from academy player to established professional, revealing the lessons learned, the setbacks overcome, and the mindset required to thrive at the top level. His evolution from youth prospect to professional player - When competition is useful and not.Strategies for regulation –...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of How to Strive, we’re joined by performance specialist Chris Key from Performing Perfectly to explore how you can develop unshakeable resilience and become more intentional in the way you communicate both verbally and non-verbally. What we cover: How to process rejection and feedback without losing your confidence.Why your body language and tone might be saying more than your words and how to align them with what you actually want to achieveThe everyd...
Send us a text In this short bonus episode, Nick introduces the Striver Board, a powerful visual and reflective tool designed to help you turn big dreams into daily action. Building on the Striver Table concept, this board helps you stay accountable to your values and goals in areas like health, relationships, career, and finances. Learn how to create your own board, reflect on your intentions, and make small, consistent steps toward the life you’re striving for. Nick shares personal examples...
Send us a text In this insightful episode, Nick sits down with Jody Palmer, a renowned Performance Chef, to explore the intersection of nutrition, performance, and personal growth. With a wealth of experience in crafting dietary strategies for elite athletes, Jody shares her journey, philosophies, and practical tips for anyone looking to enhance their performance through nutrition and level themselves up. What You'll Learn Jody's path to becoming a Performance Chef and his experiences working...
Send us a text In this reflective episode of How to Strive, Nick invites you to imagine your life as a table, with each leg representing a pillar of your life that supports what you’re striving for. Whether your table top is happiness, fulfilment, or your birthday BBQ vision, this simple metaphor can help you assess your current balance. Nick shares his own four table legs: health, relationships, career, and finance, and introduces a practical exercise used in his mentoring programmes. Scorin...
Send us a text In today’s episode, Nick is joined by Will Webster, a globally respected figure in the rugby world, best known for his work coaching head coaches. We dive deep into Will’s fascinating journey from player to head coach, with a detour through teaching English literature. Will shares how that unique path shaped his current role, and what it means to coach the people who lead others. You’ll hear about: Planning success within sporting team and the intentional influence of teaching ...
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