Authentically being yourself creates both happiness and achievement. This is what Rob personally thinks success is about, we are all born with different strength and weaknesses, it is what makes people and life so interesting, as well as challenging. Key to all of this is the understanding that you too have your own strengths and weaknesses and that there are things you have strong bias towards. This week Rob speaks about an interview he listened to on BBC Radio 4 with world class sportsman Jame...
Mar 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 150
This week Rob speaks to ex footballer Rob Blackburne. Rob helps footballers with their mental health and life off the pitch to make them better on the pitch. He also runs a successful podcast, courses and is writing a book. They discuss education, coaching and talk all about mindset and how it creates a successful life, making you the best you can be. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob started off as a PT at 21 to being a nutritionist, training in CBT to where he is now. He has always been interested in mindset ...
Feb 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 149
This week Rob shares some key learnings that he was fortunate to discover at a recent conference. The tips are from a football coaching niche but can be applied to anything. Success principles are applicable to all aspects of success and life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob was invited to the third AFC youth conference where he learnt several key things that he wants to share. 1 – Precocious talent matures very slowly, if at all 2 – Competition drives everything, without competition we will not achieve what ...
Feb 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 148
This week Rob talks about his experiences with feedback and decisions. He gives some key examples of where you can improve on getting feedback and making decisions to improve yourself as a coach or leader in whatever you do. KEY TAKEAWAYS As coaches, you can often find yourself teaching and learning yourself as you go along. Remember that as you do your time, whether that be on the pitch, in the classroom or wherever, those hours will add up and you will find those magical moments. There aren't ...
Feb 08, 2021•31 min•Ep. 147
This week Rob talks about key concepts in the second part of his Eknath Easwaran: words to live by series. Get yourself a copy of Eknath Easwaran it will change your perspective on life. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1) The Value of Shut Down, Rest and Recovery. There's never been a more important time to recognise this in the modern world. We need to reconnect with quiet time/sleep/rejuvenation, set your boundaries and perimeters for self-care, it's vital. 2) Be Present. All our power is only in the now. 3) Be...
Feb 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 146
This week Rob talks about one of the stoic principles, ‘doing as much good as you can, whenever you can'. When we talk, when we act, we don't often know the influence or the outcome that is having on other people. Listen in today to hear Rob's thoughts and take on this and how it intertwines with the human existence. KEY TAKEAWAYS Our impact on others is immeasurable and we should take heed to that in everything we say and do. How often do we hear about how one moment having a defining impact on...
Jan 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 145
This week Rob has been inspired by James Clear. James is a prolific writer and shares some very insightful information with great clarity on both his website and in his book Atomic Habits. One of the things he writes about is authenticity, this is the focus in this episode. Listen in today to hear all about what authenticity is and what you can do to be a more authentic person. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob believes one of the reasons we resonate with particular people is because of their authenticity. We c...
Jan 18, 2021•24 min•Ep. 144
This week Rob gives an update on his last day in Bangladesh. He talks about what his and our world is like at that point in time, humanity and coming home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Making the decision to go to Bangladesh was difficult for Rob but he accepted the challenge and it was completely worth it. Life is a battle and once you accept there are always changes it becomes easier to deal with it. You have to overcome and deal with things. Both Rob and his friend got a ‘sixth sense' that they needed to re...
Jan 11, 2021•26 min•Ep. 143
This week Rob delves deeper into the philosopher coaches series. In previous episodes Rob spoke about John Wooden as well as Vince Lombardi, both incredible people. But today Rob talks about Hayes, Counsilman, Hamilton and Cerutty and what they taught the world about success. KEY TAKEAWAYS These people believed that winning was not everything. The thing that was most important to them was their belief in the ‘process of winning'. That the effort and will required to try and win is the actual suc...
Jan 04, 2021•44 min•Ep. 142
This week Rob speaks to Mat Smith, someone who uses his own time to work tirelessly for football and a first-class leader with some fantastic and valuable lessons for us all. This week's episode takes some time away from elite football and gives some perspective on the non-league side of the game. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob and Mat met quite some time ago but they lost touch. Mat reached back out and they had a chat and it's been great for them to revisit a few things and catch up. Non-league football, p...
Dec 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 141
This week Rob talks about the influences he has had from reading, particularly the book ‘Words to Live By' by Eknath Easwaran. Words to Live By talks about giving an insight into yourself. About inspiration, understanding and developing personal skills so that you can create more rewarding work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob says that by choosing the right book and dedicating 10-15 mins a day to reading it can be transformative to your mindset. It can be any book, it can be about your niche, your developmen...
Dec 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 140
This week Rob join us from Qatar! A nation that Rob says has things extremely well organised and represents what humanity can achieve with the right resources. A lesson Rob has learnt by being there. Today Rob talks about why you need to look in places you haven't thought of to learn the things you need most in life – it's not always obvious, even to yourself! KEY TAKEAWAYS The thing that you need the most in life will be found where you least want to look. Take the time to sit down and spend an...
Dec 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 139
An unusual but enlightening episode, Rob shares a small part of his own journey, giving a taste and a feel of what it is like for him living in Bangladesh currently. He talks about Victory day and what living in Bangladesh has done for him and hopes it can help give you some insight into your own journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Victory day is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrating the gain of independence from Pakistan in 1971. It's important when you are in different parts of the world to engage i...
Nov 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 138
Today Rob shares the key things that have provided impactful learning for his own journey and for those around him. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is key as a leader to do the necessary work and have the key understandings and knowledge in order to help others. If you have the capacity to make decisions then you know what the right thing to do is. We all have a moral compass inside of us. The importance of community cannot be underestimated, the implications are huge. No man is an Island. As a leader you need...
Nov 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 137
Today Rob talks about crucifixion as a metaphor. He talks about what is behind the critique you receive throughout life when trying to achieve and what you should be ready to receive. KEY TAKEAWAYS Words, books, passages and quotes have always been things that have resonated with Rob. If you choose to go on your ‘heroes journey' you are going to be judged and criticised. People will be jealous and envious. They go with the territory, so you might as well accept they will happen. You have to be p...
Nov 16, 2020•25 min•Ep. 136
Geoff Pike is an accomplished football player, winning the FA cup with West Ham, in 1980. When injury ended his playing career, he was asked to coach. He worked hard and ended up heading up The English FA's Elite Coaching Team. Teaching and inspiring many of today´s best coaches. He recently left the FA but is still working as a coach educator across the world. Geoff joins Rob today to talk about his coaching journey and his recommendations for would be coaches. They discuss his leadership style...
Nov 09, 2020•54 min•Ep. 135
Rob is taking inspiration from Ryan Halliday and discusses 10 guiding principles, ‘your badass rules' that make up your DNA, that you will not be moved from because they are your values considered and contemplated and a fundamental part of you. How many people stop and take the time to think about what they really want from life and where they want to go? To be alive is to be in the fight so it's vital you stop and work out what principles will form the foundations for your life and guide you th...
Nov 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 134
Today Rob shares key takeaways he gleamed from an interview with Pippa Grange. Pippa used to work for the football association as a head of people and team development. She has some incredible knowledge and an amazing and unique perspective. Listen in today for some insightful narrative around what it takes to create a successful team. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you're involved with people, organisations, leadership and managing people and teams, then LMC Podcast is completely relevant to your world. You ...
Oct 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 133
Today Rob talks about two individuals who he believes have strongly earned the right to be listened to and be taken note of. Ryan Holiday, a prolific bestselling American Author and Jordan Peterson, a Canadian clinical psychologist and author of well known book '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' They come from totally different places and have completely different experiences but are both incredible providers of wisdom, listen in today to learn more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The foundation of Ryan's...
Oct 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 132
Today Rob talks about football in Bangladesh and the second phase in the scouting of new talent there. There's so much potential and hunger for success in Bangladeshi and there is a lot of commitment – a very exciting time to be involved in football, listen in today to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a real ‘grassroots' feel in Bangladeshi football . Organisation can be lacking in some areas but structure and support networks are being built on which will help young talent develop. Rob too...
Oct 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 131
Today Rob talks to Luke, who he actually met when he was going to hire a car; Luke struck Rob as he gave incredible customer service. They got talking about Football and Rob discovered Luke's incredible story all about opportunity, adversity and motivation. This interview is arguably the best example of the LMC ethos, what it is ‘all about' so tune in today listen to this inspiring story. KEY TAKEAWAYS Luke was greatly influenced by his grandad, a very successful entrepreneur with a keen interes...
Oct 04, 2020•39 min•Ep. 130
In the first of what is set to be a fascinating dive into the philosophies of some of the world's greatest and most legendary coaches, Rob discusses the peerless Vince Lombardi, regarded by many to be the greatest coaches and leaders in the history of American sports. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is as important to ensure that our character is in as good shape as our skill set. We need to lead by example in not just what we can do, but how we do it. Anyone who is regarded as a great coach, is more than like...
Sep 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 129
Everything in life may be perceived as an act of leadership, depending on where we're coming from. But as potential leaders we can also always improve. In this week's show, Rob talks about the five things that all great leaders have in common, and how you can apply them to your own leadership style. KEY TAKEAWAYS Whichever way you tackle things, always aim to do it in a state of calmness. Acting in a rash, thoughtful manner will provide certainty, and help to remove the emotion from the decision...
Sep 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 128
Rob's career has seen him gifted with the opportunity to lead, serve, guide and help many youth players around the world. Along the way, not only have friendships been cultivated, but lessons learned. In this week's show, Rob shares his wisdom on the four elements that lead to success in the careers and lives of elite youth players. KEY TAKEAWAYS Physical - Strength, speed, power and proprioception are the core building blocks for any competitive athlete. Technical brilliance is not enough. Stro...
Sep 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 127
This week, Rob draws from the wisdom of famed Premier League manager and coach, Chris Hughton, the man who oversaw the fortunes of such clubs as Newcastle United, Norwich City, and Brighton & Hove Albion. It's a discussion that takes in such lessons as dealing with adversity, how instruction comes from every direction, and the importance of responding instead of reacting. KEY TAKEAWAYS At a young age, even the most minor of setbacks can derail our faith and self-belief. We must instead see i...
Sep 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 126
Rob talks to swimming coach, Hilton Slack, one of the most successful in his pursuit, about the challenges of coaching and leadership, the responsibility we have to the generation of tomorrow, and the many lessons learned during his long and illustrious career. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many coaches begin by splitting their time during the day, working a full-time job in the daytime, and coaching in the evenings. It's a great way of getting coaching time under the belt before taking it up professionally. Co...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 125
Rob continues his fascinating look at the philosophies of Leo Tolstoy, and the insightful ways in which his teachings can positively impact coaching and mentoring practices. In this week's edition, Rob talks about the importance of celebrating achievement, why we must always find the time to communicate effectively, and measuring life through deeds. KEY TAKEAWAYS Make sure that our lives are about learning. Each day should carry some note of achievement. The best way to mark these out is to make...
Aug 23, 2020•27 min•Ep. 124
In this week's edition of the podcast, Rob talks about the special characteristics that those in the Elite Special Forces must develop in order to become the best, and how you can emulate and learn from those with a higher level of leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS Books are the inexpensive pathways into the lives and journeys of great leaders. We are fortunate that the great thinkers and leaders have seen fit to record their teachings for future generations. Prepare, prepare, prepare! Preparation gives...
Aug 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 123
This week, Rob talks about an inspiring work of literature, 'The Captain Class: The Hidden Force Behind The World's Greatest Teams' by Sam Walker; a work that sells itself on the proposition that “A great leader is not what you think" KEY TAKEAWAYS Teams don't find success through the efforts of one person. But sometimes one person can act as the “magic ingredient” that causes a team to coalesce into its finest form. This is the “captain class” theory. It is an interesting phenomenon, that those...
Aug 09, 2020•35 min•Ep. 122
Rob talks to one of Scotland's most successful player/managers, Ed Wolecki Black, former manager of Glasgow City, Airedrieonians, and Celtic Women, about his life in the game and his most valuable insights as a coach, as well as the many victories and challenges he has faced over his vast and varied career. KEY TAKEAWAYS A good coach is one who accepts the wisdom of those who teach, and who instils a sense of respect in those who learn. Preparation is a long term game. Fans think that the work o...
Aug 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 121
