Leader Manager Coach Podcast

Rob discusses some talking points from Terry Mac's groundbreaking autobiography, 'Living For The Moment', including the value of perseverance, why your upbringing should never hold you back, and how you can use the pain of tragedy to push you higher.KEY TAKEAWAYSNo matter where you're from, never let the place you originate from hold you back from dreaming big and realising your ambitions.Perseverance is the factor that pushes the great ones that little bit farther ahead in the race towards success.If you are blighted by tragedy, then use that pain to spur you on to bigger things. Face up to what's hurting you and deal with it in your own way.Make every day count. Each moment of your life is precious. You have to recognise that life is a one way trip, so don’t waste a second.BEST MOMENTS'It's a stimulation of your own journey''Don't let your upbringing determine the outcome of your life''You've got to be determined. You've got to stick at it'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast     ABOUT THE HOSTRob

Rob is joined by data literacy advocate and best-selling author, Kevin Hanegan, to discuss the vital role that data plays in our modern society, how we can use it to our benefit by focussing purely on what's important, and how factors such as AI and marketing may have a profound effect upon the way we live.KEY TAKEAWAYSOnly by setting ourselves effective goals can we create the best objectives. When we have our mission solidified, we are able to ask the right questions to get us there.The world is filled with information - some useful, some not so much. The key is to hone in only on what is of value, and what we need.There will never be a substitute for humanity or the connection we feel to other humans. AI and farmed data will never truly be able to replicate this relationship.It's not enough to simply have the data in front of us. We need to diversify the way we conceptualise and read the data by utilising the many varied skill sets and talents of a diverse group of thinkers.BEST MOMENTS'Whether its in our

Rob talks about the impact we can make and the positive benefits we can reap and sow, when we involve ourselves in life, instead of seeing the world as something in our orbit.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhen we are born, we are little more than a vulnerable collection of cells, reliant upon the care and nurturing of another person. Our next stage is to form self-reliance.This next phase of self-reliance is the one that shapes the way we interact with the world afterwards. We must remember that we are part of the world around us.Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Relying on others is as much a part of life as helping them to achieve.When we utilise and leverage the strengths of others, we empower ourselves beyond measure. It is the key to true resilience.BEST MOMENTS'Life involves us. It does not revolve around us''Ultimately, if you act as if the world revolves around you, you are going to come unstuck''Pride is such a malevolent thing at times''It's not a sign of weakness - it's a sign of strength'VALUABLE R

Many use the word "citizenship", but what does it truly mean? In this edition of the show, Rob talks about its definition, and how we can make better use of our own citizenship in order to effect positive impact in the world.KEY TAKEAWAYSBeing a citizen means that you are part of your environment, not simply a consumer of it. It means that you become a part of the beating heart of your surroundings.A city is something that has evolved from nothing due to the efforts of the people who have nurtured it and put effort into making it a place.Those who stand out in any kind of environment are the ones who go that extra mile - who do more than is required.Being a citizen gives you the right o have your say. if you're someone who creates a net-negative effect, then what right do you have to steer any conversation?BEST MOMENTS'A city is a body. it has a heart. It has infrastructure''Be a citizen, not a consumer''Everything you do will come back to you, multiplied''If you want to raise yourself up, the best way is to

What do we do when chaos and entropy arise to challenge us on life's journey? In this week's episode, Rob talks about the practical ways in which we can view chaos and turn it into some form of order.KEY TAKEAWAYSIf you are entering into any situation, we have the opportunity to look at it from all angles and make sure it is wise for us to proceed.Entropy means random chaos. Entropy is the force that throw up challenges. It's how we meet them that matters.In life, one way of looking at the journey ahead is to make sure that we create order from chaos. This is essentially our task as living beings.When we head out into the world to achieve something, we are opening ourselves up to chaos. We need to accept that.BEST MOMENTS'I am fascinated by journeys''How often do you question yourself?''Doubts are traitors''Nature will have its way'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast     ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine ba

Jacqueline Wales is a speaker, transformational coach, and the author of 'The Fearless Factor', an essential guide to helping you live a happier, more fulfilled life.Jacqueline joins Rob to discuss her book, the truth about the nature of fear, and how we can surmount it in order to overcome challenges and become the best version of ourselves.KEY TAKEAWAYSFear is nothing to do with reality, and has everything to do with the narrative you personally create in your life.Words of wisdom always mean more when they come from the mouths of those who have walked the path before us.Belief systems built in the past by others are often implemented as ways to live, but each of our stories in the world is unique. We need to find our own path.It doesn't take years or generations to change, Change can happen instantly if we are truly honest with ourselves.BEST MOMENTS'Fear is the stories that you tell yourself''People aren't thinking about you because they're too busy thinking about themselves''Those are the questions that

Rob discusses progressing your career, and the route through which you can work your way towards the job of your dreams, and why every step along the way is a chance to become a better version of yourself.KEY TAKEAWAYSWith every step we take in our professional lives, we are honing our skills and progressing towards a broader skill set.Nobody will simply hand you your dream profession - you have to earn it. Dedication is the first tool you must master on your road towards success.Never be afraid to let the world know who you are and what you're capable of. The world at large is unaware of you until you change that.Always have a North Star that you're heading towards. You can't begin your journey unless you know where you're going.BEST MOMENTS'My ultimate dream and ambition was to play football professionally''At top tables, there are always less seats than there are people who want them''You have to advertise yourself!''We all need to know where we're heading'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast    

Taking inspiration from JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, Rob discusses why rock bottom doesn't necessarily have to be a defeat, but can instead be reframed as a starting point for the rest of your life.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe are all going to face distinct adversity in life, and it can come in any type of form. What matters is the way we look at it, and the way we look for solutions to surmount it.If you build your life on a robust set of values, then no obstacle in the world can derail your path to success. It's all a matter of seeing adversity as a potential lesson.If you're feeling stuck then just start. Just do it. If you're moving then you will build forward momentum. It's easier to move a moving body than something at rest.BEST MOMENTS'Rock bottom was the sure foundation on which I built my life''That foundation had better be built upon things which can stand for the long term''No matter how bad things are, you can find something in it'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast    ABOUT TH

Rob discusses vulnerability, and why letting others know that you are not invincible is actually a form of strength and inspiration.KEY TAKEAWAYSThere is nothing wrong with being human, and that means admitting weakness. Those who pretend to be invulnerable are harder to relate to.We're often conditioned to hide pain and to show strength and resilience at all times. If we live this way then we are living a lie.Life is not about wall-to-wall happiness. You shouldn't be seeking happiness in every moment. Growth comes through pain, and happiness is the reward when it happens.BEST MOMENTS'It is okay to be vulnerable. It is okay to be human''Feeling like you want to quit is all part of human life''It will stop you being frustrated all the time. It will stop you being on all the time'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast    ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Euro

Rob welcomes to the show, Blaine McKenna, a UEFA A License coach, and author of ‘Coaching Abroad. How Eight Coaches Got Jobs and Succeeded Worldwide’.Rob and Blaine discuss his life as a coach, the inherent value of courage, why you need to face down your fears, and the importance of experiencing the world's cultures as they are, instead of expecting the world to revolve around you.KEY TAKEAWAYSThere is no substitute for courage when it comes to following your dream. Summon up the inner strength to visualise your goals, and have the courage to push yourself towards them.You have to face down your fears and realise that the journey towards success is never a free ride. You have to put in the time and pay for your results with effort.It isn't always about qualifications. they're sometimes necessary, but generally are projected upon us by organisations as a quick way of ascertaining competence.Journeys of discovery and growth allow us to truly find ourselves, and the place in the world that we belong.BEST MOMENT

Rob reflects upon a practical reminder from his own experience - how to face down your biggest fears and how to take lessons and positives from even the most difficult challenges.KEY TAKEAWAYSOur inner voice naturally steers us away from challenge. This is a survival instinct. But the best results come from straying into this area.Things that aren't easy often provide the biggest lessons to ourselves. In terms of development, we grow more when we are challenged more.We need to face our fears. The more we do it, the more we realise that the things that defeat us are easily conquerable.BEST MOMENTS'The principles of success are universal''That little voice inside me was trying to give me the reasons I needed not to complete something I wanted to do''The place you need to visit is the darkest place in the forest'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast    ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked

Coaching and mentoring in football is not just about creating better players, it's also about making sure that human beings begin in one place and end up as better people. In this episode, Rob discusses why the coaching process is about much more than fitness, and why the work also has to focus upon the soul.KEY TAKEAWAYSInvesting in creating and facilitating the growth in human beings has a beneficial effect on what happens on the pitch.There are only a few individuals who are brave enough to commit to the kind of work that improves lives and people. Only a few, once it gets tough, will find the will to continue.The world is full of excuses, and people avoid hard work because it's sometimes not enjoyable. But committing to it provides the best results, and that is unarguable.BEST MOMENTS'An overarching utopian vision of creating better human beings''For me, it's about courage''People are going to be waiting for you to fail'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast    ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A

Rob discusses leadership itself, and why you don't have to be raking in fortunes in order to find success in the field. Sometimes, it's all about the dopamine hit you get when you really help someone hit the next level, and in this week's episode, Rob reminds of this timely fact.KEY TAKEAWAYSYou do not have to be the President Of The United States, or the head coach of a Premier League club in order to be a leader. Leaders are found in every place in the world.The world is full of individuals, and it's people who matter more than anything else, and they're not earning life-changing amounts of money, but they are leading and making the world a better place.There's an art to speaking, but there's also a real art to listening. Take in what people say and don't wait for your chance to interject. Connect, receive and absorb without agenda.Success becomes exponential. The coaching gifts you put out into the world multiply as others take your guidance and use it help others.BEST MOMENTS 'Leadership comes in many for

Rob is joined by the current Head Of Player Care at Swansea City Football Club, Abby Carrington, as well as a Care Consultant at Beyond The White Line.Abby talks to Rob about her background which began in coaching, and the value to be found in making sure our people are cared for in the most effective way.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe can teach coaching, but we don't really get the full experience until we work with others. There is no substitute for practical experience.The business side of football can sometimes seem a little faceless. We need to remember that people are at the heart of the sport, and need to be respected and cared for.When you are inherently happier as a human, no matter what it is that you do for a vocation, you will do better at it, and you will perform more successfully.Feedback is an essential part of the nurturing process. We can't hope to address issues unless we ask the questions that matter.BEST MOMENTS'I came from a coaching background''We're always dealing with humans. We're always dealing wit

Rob looks to the personal life story of JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, in order to highlight a number of lessons that prove that persistence is the key to greatness, and why resilience matters.KEY TAKEAWAYSLife never stops throwing lessons at you. If there's one thing we must learn, it is that persistence is the key to greatness.We all love the story of how someone small becomes someone great. It's because this is the archetypal journey we all hope to take.Journeys of self-development can be inspiring and cause others to follow suit. But they begin internally. Your growth has to be something that matters the most to you.BEST MOMENTS'We have to be persistent in life''It's almost hard to get your head around the level of fame and success that this lady has achieved''I did it for me'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast   ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the foot

The last of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhen we reach this point, we have to maintain the things we've put in place, and keep making sure that standards are set.You have to keep hammering home the principles. People need to be reminded as do organisations. Human nature is that we will relax given the opportunity.Long term success is centred around relationships. We need to make sure people know what their responsibilities are and recognise their contributions.When things go really well, be aware. You can still be defeated. Always nurture and maintain humility to prevent drastic falls from grace.BEST MOMENTS'You've now pedalled and pedalled and you're almost at cruising altitude''It's not about laying down rules and expectations

Rob looks at the way life is a journey filled with constant challenges and how when you make the choice to voluntarily engage in the process you can become the heroAcceptance of the challenges that are in front of you means you are on the hero’s journey facing problems with a growth mindset and constantly learning and growing KEY TAKEAWAYSIt’s about finding out about processes, strategies and ways that will help on your journeyLife is about a never-ending hero’s journey and the voluntary acceptance of the challenges that are laid at your doorHopefully, we will spend the majority of our lives in the arena of our choice but there are challenges that we have no idea about until we face themWe are constantly aiming at targets and very often we miss them and we all react differently but acceptance of failing moves us closer to hitting the markStress test your life and learn from itBEST MOMENTS‘‘The difference is the voluntary acceptance of the challenge’‘I will ask, I will study, I will learn, I will try and I wil

We've unfortunately begun the new year with some sad news - one of the finest proponents of sportsmanship and leadership, the Brazilian legend Pelé, has sadly departed our world.In this episode, Rob reflects upon the life of a man who brought heroism back to the playing fields and showed the meaning of dedication, hard work and what it means to lead.KEY TAKEAWAYSIt doesn't matter about the possessions we accrue through life. Life only really means anything if we build and nurture relationships with others.Pelé created magic on the field. He produced moments that will live forever in the minds of all football fans, and was part of the most legendary team in history.Pelé's achievements stretch far beyond the fringes of the pitch. He inspired hope and dreams in aspiring players the world over, regardless of background, and was undoubtedly indirectly responsible for the game we love today.BEST MOMENTS'It's our relationships that's important''There is only one "greatest", and that is Pelé''I never lost that love f

Leaders are readers - that's the message behind this week's episode, in which Rob discusses the value of knowledge, how the act of passing it down and absorbing it through the written word is an invaluable tool in any leader's arsenal, and how perspective can lead to re-evaluation in life.KEY TAKEAWAYSKnowledge is power and we are fortunate enough to be able to learn about almost any subject by absorbing the knowledge and teachings of others.When we are derailed in life, it allows us an all new sense of perspective. We come to value the small things we have always taken for granted.Chasing security is an illusion at times. There's nothing wrong with making mistakes, as life is about challenges. In these challenges lies the hero's journey.BEST MOMENTS'Leaders are readers''I've never been so happy in my life, watching ants do their daily work''I've no idea where I'd be in my life if it wasn't for the things I've read'VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast   ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed c

Congratulations! Whether you realise it or not, you are doing the most important job in the world. As a coach, you are providing the finest investment in young people’s education and well-being that is available to an economy. Your job educating and creating skills and attitudes in developing young people will benefit the person themselves, their team, their community, their society and their country. Rob is here to point out the far-reaching ripples of your influence.KEY TAKEAWAYSYou only have to listen to people that have been involved in sports to hear the amazing influence that their mentors had on them in their early years. It is not all about the sport. It is also about how you guide people mentally, spiritually, psychologically and socially.The team dressing room does not need an HR style, whitewashing perfection-based approach.Know your mind, do not think you know everything.Choose your battles. If you wholeheartedly believe in it, give it everything you’ve got.BEST MOMENTS‘They talk about somebody in