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How to thrive not just survive in challenging times. Hosts Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw talk to the change makers, leaders and mavericks in sport, business and beyond about what happens when we’re faced with tough challenges - and how to use these situations to challenge our thinking, resulting in more productive and rewarding outcomes.
Together with their guests, they’ll share their experiences and unpack how they have reacted to their biggest challenges, covering some enlightening topics such as:
👉 How the brain works when you are put under stress.
👉 How to get focused in a flow state to make good decisions.
👉 What people who thrive under stress think and do – and more.
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In today's episode we are joined by former Special Forces leader Garry Banford. Garry served over two decades in the UK MOD, 16 of those with the UK Special Forces. One of the UK’s most combat-seasoned leaders and serving all of his years with UKSF in the ever-adapting aftermath of the Twin Towers attacks, Garry rose to the senior leadership position of Sergeant Major and has led some of the most high-performing teams in the world. His experience has tested and strengthened his resilience thr...
“Play is more than an activity; it is a feeling.” In today's episode we are joined by special guests Adam Lusby and Dr Maarten Koeners. Both experts and advocates of the transformative power of play, the conversation illustrates how playfulness can be used to create ‘prosocial environments’, be that in classrooms, competitive sports or the workplace. We discuss the crucial link between play and social connection, the transformative effects of incorporating play into educational and profe...
Today we speak to former professional rugby player, Rich Bryan. Having experienced the highs and lows of professional rugby (including having Rusty as a teammate at Bath), Rich’s playing career was ended by a difficult knee injury at the age of 30, resulting in a challenging career change that would test his resilience and mental well-being.In 2011 Rich joined the Rugby Players Association (RPA) - the representative body and trade union for current and former elite male and female rugby playe...
Today we speak to Luke Doherty, Managing Director at Mindful Peak Performance. Having trained as an elite rugby player and capped for England under-18s, Luke’s passion for marrying elite performance and mindfulness has now developed into the wellness space with mind-blowing results. Achieving advanced-level mindfulness training qualifications from Breathworks and the Oxford University Mindfulness Centre, he’s since been dedicated to creating and delivering bespoke mindfulness programmes for s...
Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast we speak to James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at a pioneering frozen food company COOK. James joined COOK in 2010 after 15 years as a financial journalist and editor. He now oversees internal and external branding and communications across the organisation. COOK is a founding UK B Corp, committed to using its business as a force for good in society and has been ranked in the ‘Top 100 Best Companies To Work For’ every year since 2013.Today’s ...
Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, Simon and Rusty reflect on the first series, sharing insights from their conversations with some amazing and truly insightful guests. Learn about defining resilience, the impact of toxic environments, the significance of language in shaping our attitudes towards challenges or setbacks and loads more. Join us as we explore these key themes and how they’ve influenced their own thinking as leaders.On our guest list:Becoming Britain’s first female NFL ...
Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, we speak to John Fletcher, Head of Pathway and Elite Coach Development at Scottish Rugby. John has not found himself in this position by accident. With 10 years heading up England Rugby’s pathway, experiencing the position of Director and Rugby as well as founding The Magic Academy coaching development organisation, John knows a thing or two about the sport.His passion for rugby stemmed from his experience of playing and coaching younger players, and hi...
Today on the Bouncebackability Podcast, we speak to the international speaker and storyteller, Clare Murphy. Clare has an impressive CV. Not only is she the Director of Story at the Mission Critical Institute in the USA, she’s also a consultant and trainer for worldwide organisation, such as the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, BLESMA Limbless Veterans, and University of Bristol. Clare has performed in over 20 countries with the former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson and N...
In today’s episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology, Dr Mustafa Sarkar. Join us as we take a deep-dive into the parallels and learning opportunities that come from elite sport, with special focus on how the environment shapes the performance and resilience of team productivity and mindset. Mustafa shares his own experience and some fantastic real-life examples highlighting the importance of defini...
In this episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon and Rusty, we welcome an incredible guest – a senior defense consultant and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Justin Reuter. Drawing on his own personal journey as a military weapons instructor (think the UK’s equivalent of ‘Top Gun’) and Commander of the UK Air Forces in the Middle East, Justin shares his insights on how civilians can adopt military techniques to aid bounce back from setbacks and develop resilience within their organisation...
Welcome back to the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw. Today we are joined by a very special guest, Kirk Vallis, Global Head of creative Capability Development at Google. We delve into some fascinating topics, including - the intersection of AI and creativity; the power of experimentation as a catalyst for safer and more ambitious goals, and the concept of Ten X thinking.Kirk has spent the last 11 years at Google, developing innovation frameworks, but more importa...
In this episode, Simon and Rusty welcome their special guest Suzanne Brown to share her insights and experiences around emotional fitness within the workplace. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety, both within oneself and in relationships with others. Together they discuss the impact of providing emotional fitness classes to employees and the lasting effects they have on individuals, resulting in increased productivity and lower rates of sick le...
Myke Parrott is the Founder of I-Gem Associates – an ambitious and innovative recruitment company with expertise within the gaming and data science & engineering industries. He has over 15 years of recruitment experience and has always been passionate about developing people and creating great opportunities for them. Over 18 months ago, Myke’s company adopted a 4-day working week with positive results on both team performance and their happiness and emotional health. Join us as we discuss...
Phoebe Schecter is pioneering the world of American Football, having empowered women in sport by becoming the first British female coach in the NFL. Her bounceback moment was taking a complete 180 away from her comfort zone and moving to the UK. Despite her initial lack of interest in American Football, she seized an opportunity to push her limits and face imposter syndrome head-on. Join us as we discuss the nitty-gritty of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and explore Phoebe’s inspi...
Welcome to the first episode of the Bouncebackability podcast! Fasten your seat belts, we’re in for a bouncy ride. In this episode, Rusty and Simon share their motivation behind setting up the pod and its aim to provide genuine insight, as well as ideas how we can navigate unknown territories and the potential to use these experiences to thrive, not just survive, during challenging times. Simon and Rusty give a glimpse into the impressive guest list and share some of their own experienc...
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