Leader Manager Coach Podcast

Matt Ward has spent a lifetime becoming one of the world's greatest coaches, and has since gone on to recount his experiences on the written page, as well as playing a huge part in recognising the efforts of British coaches abroad through The British Football Coaches Network.Matt joins Rob today to talk about the highs and lows of his varied career, that have turned him from shy young lad with a dream, to one of the most renowned and fearless leaders in the beautiful game.KEY TAKEAWAYSMuch of any coach's knowledge comes from experience handed down through generations of other coaches, rather than through textbooks. Wisdom comes from interaction.Working with the best of the best inspires us to want to reach that level. Seeing the heights we may hope to reach instils the aspiration to do so.Strength comes through adversity and challenge. By facing our obstacles and fears head on, we develop the muscles that suppress fear and doubt.As a leader and coach, we need to remember that we can only control our own fate.