In this week's show, Rob talks to legendary player and manager, Lou Macari. Lou's extensive career has taken him through stints at Celtic, where he was part of the now mythical Quality Street Gang, which included the likes of Kenny Dalglish and Danny McGrain. He went on to play over 400 games for Manchester United, helping them win promotion back to the First Division, as well as the FA Cup in 1977. From there, Macari went on to an illustrious managerial career, before founding The Macari Centre...
May 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 60
As a prelude to the upcoming interview of Rob with the football legend Lou Macari. Rob shares in this episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast how it went down when he talked to Lou about his playing career, some personal stories, and the current situation of the football sport. We live in a fast-paced hyperconnected world, the number of people who are interested in football and all other sports is declining. Learn what Lou has to say about this today. Rob was also lucky to have been toured b...
May 12, 2019•25 min•Ep. 59
‘Everybody needs a hero, someone to look up to, as a child I watched a figure in a red shirt orchestrate a phenomenal victory in an FA cup final' Who do you influence and are you influencing them in the right way? Rob explores how as leaders, managers and coaches we influence others. He discusses some of the most significant influencers in sport and how they have created teams with resilience and the drive to be the best they can be, listen in to hear more. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are a coach, lead...
May 05, 2019•30 min•Ep. 58
Life is evolutionary and we don't stand still every hour is a new opportunity to change our habits and make incremental steps towards a positive outcome. Rob offers advice and practical steps you can take to develop and implement the habits that lead to positive outcomes and success. Listen in now and get started on creating successful habits. KEY TAKEAWAYS Think small, really, really small Success is achieved through small incremental steps. What can you do today that is one small step towards ...
Apr 28, 2019•29 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, Rob discusses the concept of balance and how it relates to us and others. When your role is as a Leader, Manager or Coach achieving balance for you and those you are working with is vital for success. Rob identifies what imbalance looks like and provides great advice on how you can make changes and achieve balance across all areas of your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The concept of balance is a really important one. You can find you are out of balance if you are working extremely hard at...
Apr 21, 2019•21 min•Ep. 56
In this very special edition of Leader Manager Coach, Rob travels to the heart of the professional environment to talk to Wigan Athletic's Under-23 coach, Nick Chadwick, a former professional player who played in every English division. Nick talks about his role at the club, how his past experiences have shaped him, and how he uses the wisdom of former mentors to shape future generations of players. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nick came through the Everton academy and made it to the first team almost immediat...
Apr 14, 2019•44 min•Ep. 55
We're often told that there's no “I” in “Team”, but sometimes it can be beneficial to break down a team's strengths into its individual parts. Sometimes a single person's ability is needed to lift a team that little bit higher. When it comes to training, it's not always wise to assume that each player needs the same motivation, the same physical stimulation. Everyone is different, and by focussing on that, a good manager will be able to get the best out of his entire team. Listen as Rob relates ...
Apr 07, 2019•20 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, Rob takes a tactical dive into the world of coaching, looking at the wealth of information already shared by the many talented coaches out there, plus the invaluable insight of their support staff, as well as the legacy of coaches from the past. Football is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, and some of the philosophies surrounding it have grown alongside. This can also be seen as a reflection of life itself. But how can the lessons of coaching influence our everyday lives? An...
Mar 31, 2019•32 min•Ep. 53
‘All Blacks coach Steve Hanson has not conducted a single pre-match team talk in the 7 years he has been in charge at the All Blacks' Steve Hanson's philosophy is that he leaves it to his playing staff to make the decisions for themselves and their passion excitement and phenomenal commitment is evident whenever they play. In this episode, Rob explores the team talk and its role in motivating and inspiring. Listen in now to hear about the different ways team talks are used in driving successful ...
Mar 25, 2019•21 min•Ep. 52
Don't let mistakes – small or big – bring you down. They're just but a speck on your wonderful life! Today on the latest episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses how important is resilience as a characteristic for a yet-to-be successful person. Obstacles, just like opportunities, unexpectedly come. So, once you're about to face them, you should be able to get through them. Sometimes, we let these moments in the downhill get the best of us. We should learn to be resilient – to q...
Mar 18, 2019•30 min•Ep. 51
In this episode Rob reflects on key principles and the importance of ensuring their use across all elements of leading, managing and coaching. He explores the tool kit of techniques and knowledge that everyone should be using to support the development of those they train and support, listen in to hear more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of sleep Research has been put forward suggesting that by increasing the number of sleep hours to 10 in a day, some elite swimmers increased their level of perfo...
Mar 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 50
How can you help players progress and Perform? In this episode, Rob interviews Dan Abrahams an established sports psychologist with a specialisation in soccer. Dan and Rob explore aspects of sports psychology and how understanding the crucial role it plays in sport is vital for the success of individuals and teams. This absorbing podcast is an insight into the complex psychology of footballers and is an invaluable listen for any football coach. KEY TAKEAWAYS How did you get into your current pro...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 49
This podcast reflects on two significant individuals whose lives have embodied the role of a leader in a manner that is insightful for us all. The comments made by those who worked with them have been profound and Rob reflects on the huge significance of these leaders amongst men. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eric Harrison I only really became aware of him after the class of 92 had been instrumental in the success of Manchester United. He was mentioned as the coach involved with the up and coming youth players...
Feb 25, 2019•31 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, Rob shares his experiences and knowledge of how we can help others get from ‘there to there.' He explains how our journey to self-realisation is key in the process of reaching our goals and how we need to take small steps living the moment to achieve what we ultimately want. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's helpful to view many things on a continuum. At one end of the continuum, there are people who are diagnosed as not well psychologically and at the other end is the individual who is functi...
Feb 18, 2019•25 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, Rob explores how the accepted working relationship between coach and athlete is defined in differing countries. This very honest reflection on the role of the coach in the UK will resonant with anyone who is involved in sport in the UK currently. KEY TAKEAWAYS How potentially compromising and challenging is the role of a coach? The role of the coach is a 2-part relationship, that of leader and follower and coaching often involves working with children. In the UK we are well vers...
Feb 11, 2019•25 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, we hear about the motivating journey Rob has taken and how his experiences positive and negative have shaped his career. This episode has lots to offer if you are beginning your career or already on your way because ultimately the journey is what it's all about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Football and sport were the fundamental building blocks of my life. My ambition was to be a professional but one of the certainties in life is that we have to deal with disappointment and following the setb...
Feb 04, 2019•34 min•Ep. 45
Rob talks about the art of defending, what defending is and discusses the traits of the most famous defenders in football history. Hop in to learn about this and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Who is a defender? It is someone who wards off an attack it's someone who prohibits it's someone who is a guardian of and a protector of. This should facilitate feelings of pride and facilitate feelings of passion in you. Having a strong deep belief in keeping clean sheets and defending well as a basis for a gre...
Jan 28, 2019•23 min•Ep. 44
Perseverance and determination really go a long way. In this episode of Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks to Josh Gordon from Walsall Football Club to prove that there are things you need more to achieve success, not just your talent. Josh shares his personal stories and everything about his football career. He has been playing at an early age and has been continuing to improve himself in order to be one of the best professional football players out there. Of course, like anybody else, his...
Jan 21, 2019•55 min•Ep. 43
Making the Journey In this episode, Rob takes us through what inspires a journey and how the challenges shape the ultimate success. It is also revealed that we will soon be able to listen to an interview with a young footballer who is realising his dreams as a footballer following a journey that has involved overcoming considerable challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS Levels of success take work and effort, if you are doing something you love you will want to get better. We all need to find the thing that ...
Jan 14, 2019•15 min•Ep. 42
“The Olympic Games are not held every four years it's held every day” In today's episode of the Leader, Manager, Coach podcast, Rob discusses the unsung heroes of the Olympics and goes on to share with you the motivation to achieve your dreams, become obsessed with your happiness and how to remove the resistance from your life. Finally, Rob shares with you how to continue to grow and develop on your own journey. Tune in today to hear this and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Olympic Games are not held e...
Jan 07, 2019•27 min•Ep. 41
Who's in your mental mastermind group? In this inspiring episode Rob provides practical and invaluable advice on how to implement the Mastermind Principle. The Mastermind Principle is referred to in different ways, has been about for a long time and is often cited as the number one key attribute of highly successful people. It is highly likely that you already have a number of mastermind relationships that are unconscious and you can be proactive in creating your own mastermind group. KEY TAKEAW...
Dec 17, 2018•31 min•Ep. 40
In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks about rest and why it's an essential part of success and a vital part of life. Rest is not only important, but it's also crucial to helping you become a better Leader, Manager or Coach. Tune in now, to find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rest. The opposite of work or activity, but without it, the work doesn't work. Work alone may work for a very short period of time. Problems are due to or contributed due to the imbalance in life. You ne...
Dec 10, 2018•24 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to another episode of the Leader Manager Coach podcast. In this episode, Rob interviews international swimmer Hannah Cromhout who represents South Africa. Hannah shares her experiences of being selected for her country at the age of 13, her daily training schedule and what she has learnt from taking her training and sport more seriously. Key Takeaways Being Selected To Represent Your Country. Hannah spoke of being nervous beforehand. However, it was great to meet new people, visit new co...
Dec 03, 2018•49 min•Ep. 38
Welcome to the next edition of the Leader Manager Coach podcast. Today, Rob discusses the teaching from American philosopher, self-help author, and motivational speaker, Wayne Dyer. KEY TAKEAWAYS 10 principles from Wayne Dyer - Be open to everything and attached to nothing. Wayne Dyer says that the more open you are to everything, the more information you acquire on how to get things done in the right way and the more you detach yourself from things like results, the more successful you get sinc...
Nov 26, 2018•34 min•Ep. 37
In today's edition of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses Inspiration Vs Motivation And Using Momentum. Do you ever feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall? Coming up against resistance? Or feel like what you're doing is not creating results? There's a world of difference between motivation and inspiration. Everything of great value comes from inspired action. Very few come from motivated action. Rob shares with you key lessons around coaching, leadership and developi...
Nov 19, 2018•22 min•Ep. 36
In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob talks about why he thinks you should be believing in yourself more than you actually do. He also discusses the lessons of history and the speed of evolution. Do you think much has changed over half a century ago? You will be very surprised by the reality of it all. Key Takeaways: Self Evaluation. The things that you do, it might be your work, your roles, and responsibilities or it might be a certain area in your life that people want yo...
Nov 12, 2018•25 min•Ep. 35
In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob interviews professional coach, former player and current assistant manager at Luton Town, Steve Rutter. Steve talks about the 4 competencies in coaching and the two football coaches that he looks up to Brian Hall and Dick Bates. He recalls his time and experience with them and the learning he has taken from them as mentors. Key Takeaways: Genetic predisposition for certain things. Some people are just born with it. And some people, no m...
Nov 05, 2018•49 min•Ep. 34
In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob dives into Steve Rutter's philosophy and his four prerequisites. Rob reflects on an interview with Steve that has helped bring him to an increased level of clarity about the importance of those that influence you and your relationship with them. How many of you have heard something that resonates with you? when it just makes sense, and you understand it on a deeper level? That is the power of the people you associate yourself with, as t...
Oct 29, 2018•18 min•Ep. 33
In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses People and Personalities. Tune in to hear how different personality types can have a significant effect on your success, how you manger others and how we interact with our teammates and students. Rob shows you how to see the value in relationships, network building and the reason why matching your strengths and weaknesses with others is essential to success. Learn how to become the catalyst to accomplishments and understand th...
Oct 21, 2018•25 min•Ep. 32
In today's episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, Rob discusses key learnings from Paulo Coelho's wonderful book, Warrior of the Light. Tune in to here Rob shares these life-changing lessons on growth, self-improvement, courage and teamwork, from one of the most outstanding authors in the personal development field. If you're a Leader, Manager or Coach the people who look up to you can use these techniques and learnings to become a better version of themselves and begin to understand coura...
Oct 14, 2018•17 min•Ep. 31
