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Chef Dave (Dave Critchley) @chefdavej is a highly accomplished Chef, Entrepreneur, Restauranteur & All round cool dude. His food is unbelievable and very different to what you'd be accustomed to. His take on mental wellbeing, fitness and health is inspiring in the hospitality industry and his desire to change the way the industry functions is a huge and important mission.This is an awesome episode with a great friend.   Chapters:0:00 - Intro & Check In10:29 - Lu Ban's values, vision and connection with China14:36 - British vs Chinese Kitchens16:12 - Challenges of the restaurant business18:29 - Dave's experience and thoughts with TV and social media24:06 - Dave's health journey27:21 - Leadership and kitchen culture37:27 - Mindset & meditation47:44 - Combating negativity, and the power of collaboration57:38 - Breathwork and leadership1:05:08 - What's going on for Dave now?

Hey - Chris here. I wanted to close out the year and Season 1 of the show. This is a solo episode, I'll likely do more. Let me know if you liked it. Chat soon,Chris 

Episode 15 - Check in with Chris BrownIn this episode I deep dive with Amber Ledger into trauma, nervous system regulation, therapy, goal setting, achievement and so much more…Amber Ledger is an applied behaviour analyst, trainee cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.Amber’s Instagram handle is @therapywithamber_We cover so much in such a short space of time.I’m extremely vulnerable with Amber as she navigates through things with me. 

Episode #14 Bianca Skeete @b_skeeteBianca is a Self Empowerment Coach for Women, women circle facilitator & founder of @MySocialSister with her 3 sisters.Bianca shares her journey from living a superficial externally driven life, to reconnecting to herself, taking full ownership of her feminine essence and living in alignment with who she truly is.This is a great episode for women but also men to understand certain life & relationship topics that they maybe don’t have a deeper understanding & awareness of.Here’s is the link to the book Bianca mentioned:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pussy-Reclamation-Regena-Thomashauer/dp/1781806365/

Episode 13 | Check in with Chris BrownIn this episode I deep dive with my therapist, brother and friend Matt Gunn.I met Matt little over 12 months ago and he has had a measurable impact on my life.Matt is a world class trans-personal, trauma informed psychotherapist and breath work practitioner.This is a banger of an episode - buckle up. In this episode we go deep into soooo many topics I’m passionate about.To learn more about Matt go to MattGunn.co.uk#trauma #porn #addiction #recovery #menswork #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 12Russell came to me at the beginning of lock down after his in person business closed.He started with a concept The Busy Man’s Fitness Club.Together we mapped out the idea and I helped him launch it using my “Case Study Script”It quickly and rapidly grew and Russell realised he needed some help.There was demand for a female version of the program too. He asked his partner Danielle to do some sales calls for the women’s program and she fell in love with supporting the women in the program.Now she runs The Busy Women’s Fitness Club.Together they’re on a mission to change as many lives as possible. We covered so many amazing topics on this podcast - this went in a completely different direction to what I thought but in all the right ways. This will be an episode I’ll watch back in years to come.Towards the end of this episode I got extremely vulnerable about my own personal challenges over the last 2 years and my own private life.You’ll notice it was extremely raw for me and as I was recording I really felt anxious sharing it.I hope my vulnerability inspires others on the journey.#meditation #values #productivity #success #mindfulness #onlinecoaching #onlinecoach #fitnesscoach #personaltrainer #menshealth #mensmentalhealth #relationships #intimacy

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 11I met Martin Bone about 18 Months ago through a series of synchronicities. I've invested a considerable amount of time into learning meditation through Martin but equally he's become one of my closest friends. I've had many deep experiences with Martin. This is a BANGER of an episode. Check in with Chris Brown#meditation #values #productivity #success #mindfulness

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 10 World Class Coach Craig White and I discuss the Evolution of Men - how to become a more aligned, multi-dimensional man. Craig is highly respected in the world of Rugby. He's worked with world class athletes. After an experience through Yoga he opened his heart and began a journey. Back in November 2021 - I attended Men Without Men Masks - a 5 day Transformational Retreat it completely changed me. We also discuss the depth of work we go into inside of Men without Masks Check in with Chris Brown

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 9 Liverpool DJ Ant Chandler opens the conversation on mental health, suicide, hitting rock bottom and his addiction with drugs & alcohol. What started as a fun part of the Liverpool party scene quickly escalated. As a talented DJ Ant found himself falling out of love with his deepest passion, music and then ultimately watching his up & coming career pass him by. He's now back to his best, 6 months sober and feeling better than ever. This is a SERIOUS episode for anyone battling mental health, suicidal thoughts & addiction to drugs and alcohol.Check in with Chris Brown

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 8Luke John Harrison is a former student of mine. When he was a plumber he knew he had more to give, more to do and more life to live. he was living for the weekend, drinking, drugs and living unfulfilled. Now Luke is a 2x author, speaker and Gym Owner. He's sober, he trains his ass off and inspires others to live the life they truly desire.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 7Daniel Poulter coaches personal trainers to get fully booked online. He shows them a simple path to using Instagram to generate new clients and to make the leap from gym floor PT to Fully Booked Online Coach. We dig deep into multiple topics - if you're a Personal Trainer - this is a must.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 6Jonny & Yusef were former students of mine many years ago. Aside from being two of the most diligent coaches I know when it comes to helping people get in phenomenal shape, they're also data junkies. They've built their business on finer details that make big differences. They're also a unique duo, off the wall and funny. they now mentor fitness professionals to build a 6 figure online business. We delve deep into what it takes to grow an online profitable fitness business.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 5Rob Blackburne is an Elite Performance coach for professional footballers. After working with hundreds of professional football players from the Premier League down, he reveals why football is full of fear, how Mental Health is a real issue and the culture of football much change. My hope for this episode is that is helps parents, players and clubs change the culture of football. We need to do better. Football is full of fear and mental health, most players can't even open up to a manager in fear that they won't play them. The football world is littered with talent that didn't make it for this reason. This is eye opening.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 4Find yourself battling with emotional eating or find it difficult to lose weight? My guest today is Chris Tibbets - an emotional eating coach who was formerly worked in the corporate world. After battling with weight loss for many years Chris at one point found himself weighing 200kg. (440lbs)After a conversation with the doctor following a health check, Chris realised that if he didn't change he was going to die a young man. This is a powerful episode.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 3Gary is a former student of mine, when I met him he was fresh out of the Military with a desire to open a gym.With a big goal, yet no understanding of what it would take we quickly helped him build a multiple 6 figure fitness brand that expanded to over 3 locations. Gary shares the struggles of lockdowns, managing multiple locations and ultimately closing his Gyms to going online.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 2After giving up professional football Jade felt a void in her life. That void wasn't going away, it didn't matter how much she worked hard on her business something was missing. That's where she found Spartan - she quickly became a Spartan pro athlete and travelled the world competing. Recently she made a Transition to Hyrox and is the Worlds #1 #hyrox Coach. She shares what it takes to win as an athlete and also how that translates to life.

Check in with Chris Brown | Episode 1Paul Mort has a powerful and successful coaching program in the UK with clients worldwide. He is a 2 x Master Coach of the Year Winner & a Published Author of the Book: Paul Mort Will Save your Life (you can find it on Audible)He mentored James Smith, was my first mentor in 2010 and since then we've had businesses together, supported each other and shared an incredible journey together. This is a POWERFUL episode to help you get out of your WAY and into a place of success EVEN if you're struggling to find a way right now.

In this captivating episode of "Check-In with Chris Brown," we explore the transformative realm of sales and closing strategies with guest Matt Elwell from Elite Closing Academy (https://eliteclosingacademy.com/).This podcast, a fusion of professional insights and personal narratives, offers a refreshing perspective on the art of selling, particularly in high-ticket sectors like coaching and fitness.Chris starts by expressing his appreciation for the unique selling philosophy and skills he gained from Matt, which significantly enriched his own sales toolkit. The conversation then shifts to the significance of acknowledging one's teachers and the integrity of learning and passing on knowledge.Matt and Chris discuss the current landscape of sales and communication, emphasising the distinction between genuine expertise and superficial, textbook knowledge. They delve into the concept of "personal transmission," highlighting the importance of embodying what one teaches. This approach, they argue, resonates more authentically with clients and sets apart true leaders in any field.A key part of the discussion revolves around Matt's philosophy of "open with a close." This method focuses on straightforward communication, cutting through unnecessary details to directly address the desired outcomes of a sales interaction. Matt stresses the importance of honesty and natural conversation in sales, advocating for a process where both parties feel they are progressing towards a mutually beneficial outcome.The episode also touches on the evolution of sales techniques, moving away from aggressive, outdated methods to a more ethical, buyer-centric approach. Matt emphasises the role of the seller as a facilitator rather than a persuader, aligning with the modern buyer's informed and discerning nature.Listeners will find actionable insights into refining their sales approach, understanding the importance of authenticity, and the power of asking the right questions. This episode is not just about selling products or services; it's about selling with integrity, empathy, and a deep understanding of human connection.You can find Matt: https://eliteclosingacademy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-elwe...https://www.instagram.com/mattelitecl...