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The Modern Day Leader Podcast

Nick Screeton
Helping you to step up and become the leader of your life. Talking all things high performance (mental and physical) - helping you to become the captain of your own ship and the master of your own destiny.
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Post Xmas Client Podcast - Helping you to get back on track after Christmas and setting yourself up to win in 2025…

Going into 2025, you're likely in 1 of 3 camps right now.... Camp 1 - ready to crack on, motivated, aligned and inspired. Camp 2 - in the middle - a little tired/apprehensive - neither fully motivated nor uninspired Camp 3 - feeling low, lethargic, overwhelmed, tired, stressed, anxious, flat Good for you if you’re camp 1! This podcast is aimed for camps 2 and 3! I share with you 6 strategies and tips to help you get into camp 1 - so that you feel motivated, inspired and ready for a happy, succes...

Jan 05, 202517 minEp. 81

2024 Reflections - The Highs, Lows and Lessons over the last 365 days…

In this episode I really open up... Sharing the highs, lows, wins, losses of 2024 It's a raw episode, spoken from the heart...just pure honesty, nothing held back... Sharing where i've succeeded but also where i've fallen short The wins vs the losses The highs vs the lows My biggest mental and physical struggles/challenges The lessons i've learned and how i'm going to use them in a positive way as we move into a new year Unfiltered and raw... ---- Interested in getting in touch with Nick? Websit...

Dec 28, 202437 minEp. 75

How I Train When Short on Time…

One of the biggest roadblocks/challenges I see "Nick, I'm short on time!" or "I don't have time to train!" I hear you - i'm in the same boat... I will often work 60-70 hours per week I have two kids Life is full on BUT using time as an excuse is BS! 99% of the guys I coach are all short on time Some of my best clients only train 2-3 x per week (working out less than 1.5 hours per week!)... BUT have still achieved incredible body transformations (dropping 1-2 stone, losing the gut and in many cas...

Dec 20, 202417 minEp. 74

Pre Xmas Client Podcast - Helping you to navigate the busy festive period…

In this podcast episode, I talk through the different approaches you can take over the festive period to ensure you have fun, relax and enjoy the downtime BUT in a way that doesn't create stress, tension, over indulgence, or negatively impact your mental and physical well-being... I share 8 tips and strategies to help you navigate the busy festive period...

Dec 16, 202420 minEp. 80

How to protect yourself from illness & boost your immune system - 8 practical Tips to destroy Bugs and keep yourself Fit and Healthy over Winter

It's the time of year when people are dropping like flies... Covid, nasty flu's and viruses, chest coughs, colds... Which impact your mood, health, energy, sleep, performance at work, in the gym, out of the gym...you name it! The good news is there are things you can do to protect yourself and boost immunity... In this episode, How to protect yourself from illness & boost your immune system... I give you 8 practical Tips to destroy Bugs and keep yourself Fit and Healthy over Winter ---- Inte...

Dec 13, 202418 minEp. 73

The Exact Strategy I’m Using In December to Keep My Health, Fitness and Physique in check…Without Sacrificing Foods I Enjoy, Social Events and Things I Love…

We all know what December is about: food, booze, fun, downtime, socialising...the festive season! It's also a potential recipe for anxiety, depression, low energy, fatigue/burnout...low confidence...poor mental health...mental pressure and stress In this episode, I share The Exact Strategy I’m Using In December to Keep My Health, Fitness and Physique in check…Without Sacrificing Foods I Enjoy, Social Events and Things I Love… I share 8 tips/strategies that i'm currently using to take care of mys...

Dec 06, 202423 minEp. 72

How to Operate like a Lion when surrounded by Sheep - How to create success, happiness and lead a fulfilling life…

This podcast is for you fellas out there who know you're capable of more and aren't prepared to settle for average or a life of quite desperation... It's for those who want to stand out from the crowd, build, create, achieve and make the most out of the short time you're on this planet... Whether you're in a good spot but want to go from good to great Whether you're coasting...neither truly happy or sad...but know you're capable of more or whether you're in a bad place, stuck in a rut and don't ...

Nov 29, 202432 minEp. 71

Lessons in Leadership and Personal Mastery - 10 Key Principles I embody to achieve great results with myself and clients...

The Modern Day Leader is about becoming the master of your own life... Learning to operate regardless of the challenges that lay before you It's about becoming the captain of your own ship The master of your own destiny It's about focusing on what's in your control and let going of things that don't serve you It's a combo of mental, physical and emotional qualities that enable you to handle whatever life throws your way. In this episode I share Lessons in Leadership and Personal Mastery - 10 Key...

Nov 22, 202419 minEp. 70

How to get in great shape working out from home (without doing Joe Wicks dance moves and silly things like Burpees and high knees!)

25% of the guys I coach workout from home... With very basic equipment... 1) Adjustable Dumbbells (£300-£400) 2) Adjustable weights bench (£100-£200) Not everyone likes to train at the gym, and sometimes it's actually more convenient to workout from home... In this episode, I share with you how to get in great shape at home (without doing Joe Wicks dance moves and silly things like Burpees and high knees!)... Here's what I cover in this episode: 1) I share the EXACT approach/strategy I use with ...

Nov 15, 202415 minEp. 69

14 sleep hacks to help you sleep like a baby and perform at your best...

There's absolutely no doubt that sleep can either MAKE YOU or BREAK YOU... Poor Sleep... leads to erratic emotions, increased appetite, stress, fat storage Good Quality Sleep... leads to feeling cool, calm, collective, happy, healthy, and turns your body into a lean, mean fat burning machine! I guarantee that if you apply a handful of these sleep tips... The quality of your sleep will improve tenfold! Here are 14 sleep hacks to help you sleep like a baby and perform at your best... ---- Interest...

Nov 08, 202413 minEp. 68

Getting in shape whilst working on the road - how I would do it…

Are you on the road a lot with work? Whether you're a tradesman, or travel a lot with your career... It can make things EXTREMELY tricky when it comes to getting in shape! The biggest CHALLENGES I see with guys in this predicament: - lack of time (flat out with jobs) - inconsistent routine - unable to control food (lack of cooking facilities) - living off fast food, service stations, meals out - lack of gym availability - low energy and mood (lacking in motivation) - bad environment - most of th...

Nov 01, 202417 minEp. 67

5 of the biggest challenges & roadblocks men struggle with when getting in shape and how to overcome each one

I've been coaching for 15 years and the 5 biggest challenges & roadblocks men struggle with when getting in shape... Are... *listen to the podcast* haha You don't want to miss this one... I share the 5 biggest challenges/roadblocks but also give you a SOLUTION to each one I had to sit down and chill out for about 1 hour after recording this episode...my energy was through the roof! haha ---- Interested in getting in touch with Nick? Website: https://www.leplife.co.uk/ Email: nick@lepfitness....

Oct 26, 202417 minEp. 66

Podcast with my mum! Taking a trip down memory lane : my childhood & getting grilled on the spot with some tough questions! haha

In this episode my mum jumps on the podcast (apologies in advance! haha!) Joking aside, it was great to have my mum on the Modern Day Leader podcast... My mum has been an absolute rock from the very beginning and has been there with my through thick and thin Unconditional love... no matter how many mistakes i've made! In this episode, we talk about everything from my childhood, set backs, key moments, lessons, etc and she puts me on the spot... Where I answer questions i've never answered public...

Oct 18, 202443 minEp. 65

5 ways to get motivated over winter when everyone else is lagging/falling behind…

It's probably one of the hardest times of year for staying motivated... I get it And feel the same I'd rather snooze my alarm than get out of bed And at the end of the day i'd rather sit on the sofa, crack open a beer and eat a large bag of crisps! then go to the gym or go out for a run! But if I do the above...it's not going to end well is it? My physique, mood and energy will suffer And therefore so will everything around me...my work, my kids (will have a tired and grumpy dad!) and life is ha...

Oct 11, 202413 minEp. 64

90 days until xmas…how i’m managing my training, nutrition and lifestyle over the next 12 weeks…without living like a saint!

This time of year can be full of challenges... Dark and cold nights, surrounded by comfort food, peer pressure, and lower motivation than normal In this episode I share my exact approach to health and fitness this time of year... An approach that allows me to stay in shape, feel good BUT without depriving myself of pleasure...and living like a saint! I'm confident that there will be lots for you to take away in this episode to help you on your own journey ---- Interested in getting in touch with...

Oct 04, 202417 minEp. 63

What I've learned from studying the Worlds most Successful People...

Over the last 15 years i've read over 300 books... Books on psychology, human performance, autobiographies of athletes, businessmen... - Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Alan Sugar, Jeff Bezoz - Michael Phelps, Michael Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sir Alex Fergusson... I could go on! I love psychology and human behaviour... It's something I've studied extensively for 15 years and continue to be deeply fascinated with. In this episode I share... What I've learned from studying the World...

Sep 27, 202421 minEp. 62

Mental Health Struggles : Me and Sam share our personal struggles with mental health + how we've overcome them and now help other men do the same...

Me and Sam completely open up with our mental health struggles over the years... We don't hold back! We talk about things such as anxiety, fear of losing control, false confidence, chasing money, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, addiction, fear, you name it! But we also share how we've come out the other side... Both building happy and successful lives and empowering other guys to do the same. This episode is raw, open, honest and full of introspection, lessons and wisdom... It's for the guys...

Sep 20, 202459 minEp. 59

The Power of a 30 Day Challenge - How to create an AVALANCHE of Success in less than 1 month...

I've tried lots of different things over the last 20 years... Hacks, books, supplements, strategies, programs, different coaches, etc... One of the best things i've come across? *Doing a 30 day challenge* I've been doing this myself and with clients and it's been a game changer for results, and building personal confidence... It breaks down a journey of a thousand miles into small steps... It makes the impossible...feel POSSIBLE In this episode i talk about The Power of a 30 Day Challenge - How ...

Sep 13, 202413 minEp. 61

How to become the top 1% - Standing out from the crowd (mentally, physically, emotionally and financially)

For many years I found it difficult to fit in... At parties, school, college...social situations I felt like an outsider... But then I realised i just needed to find my tribe, people who were like me... Those who didn't want to settle for average... Those who wanted to test their potential, to run into challenge(s), to build, to grow, to make an impact, to think deeply, achieve success, be different and to stand out from the crowd... In this episode I delve deep into what it takes to become the ...

Sep 06, 202432 minEp. 60

How Sam Transformed His Body, Life & Mind Through Exercise : Very Inspiring Journey - Full of Wisdom!

Wow, one of my favourite episodes to date! Full of wisdom... In this episode I interview LEP client Sam Redford... We talk about where he was (tired, flat, sluggish, uncertain) to where he is now (happy, confident, in great shape, a fantastic dad and husband!) There's so much gold in this episode, we cover: - How to cope with stress, anxiety and improve mental health - High performance habits - that anyone can do to transform their life - Dealing with setbacks and challenges - We talk about stra...

Aug 31, 202437 minEp. 56

Climbing the Mountain - a simple 4 step system to help you achieve SUCCESS and HAPPINESS...

In 35 years of being on this planet...i've never felt happier... I put it down to having 4 things in place... I talk about these 4 things in the podcast episode, explaining the benefits and also how to incorporate into your own life... so that you can achieve your own version of happiness and success. Hope you enjoy my friend, Nick :-) ---- Interested in getting in touch with Nick? Website: https://www.leplife.co.uk/ Email: nick@lepfitness.co.uk 8 Week Physique Challenge: https://www.leplife.co....

Aug 23, 202422 minEp. 58

Dom's INSPIRING 12 Month Journey: How he's lost 3 stone and gotten into the shape of his life!

This time last year Dom reached out not feeling at his best... He decided to put up his hand...and ask for some guidance/support... Fast forward 12 months... Dom has lost 42lbs, and is in the shape of his life... He's also running half marathons for fun! haha In this podcast episode we unpack Dom's journey, sharing the lessons, tips, hacks, strategies, tactics...you name it! We also talk about mental health, habits, dealing with setbacks and mental resilience... Whether you're a person who's alr...

Aug 16, 202448 minEp. 55

Getting interviewed by my wife Sally! we talk about business, family, health - I get put on the spot! haha!

In this episode, my wife Sally throws a bunch of questions at me... I literally had no idea what she was going to ask! haha! We talk about business, family, health, the challenges, struggles, wins, losses and setbacks over the last 15 years of being together. p.s. we nearly end up getting divorced mid way through the episode haha! there's plenty of drama and entertainment. Joking aside, its completely raw, off the cuff and a little bit different to the usual episodes of the Modern Day Leader... ...

Aug 10, 202428 minEp. 57

Achieving Total Mental Performance - with Kyran O'Neil

For the last 12 months i've been working with Kyran O'Neil (founder of TMP - Total Mental Performance)... Since working with Kyran my life has improved tremendously... I've never felt more at peace with myself, and i'm living/building my best life. In this episode, me and Kyran discuss our time of working together... The highs, the lows, some of my biggest mental struggles (I share things that i've never shared publicly before)... It was good to reflect, get deep and have a purely honest no bull...

Aug 02, 202456 minEp. 54

How to adapt when you have INJURIES and SETBACKS… (lessons on resilience and being able to adapt no matter what life throws at you!)

Setbacks, Injuries, Sickness and Challenges are all part of life... We can bury our head in the sand, and pray they won't happen...but that's wishful thinking... They always happen. As Mike Tyson once said "everyone has a plan...until they get punched in the face" and when most people get punched in the face...they stay down...give up and never reach their full potential. In this podcast episode I talk about injuries, training setbacks and how to adapt, change your mindset around set backs and b...

Jul 27, 202411 minEp. 52

“Master Your Time…Master Your Life" with Luke Beastall

This week we welcomed special guest Luke Beastall onto the Modern Day Leader podcast... Where we talked about all things high performance, morning routines, creating boundaries, how to master your time, design your best life and get shit done! 45 mins of knowledge bombs! PODCAST SHOW NOTES (LINKS, ETC): Time Audit (exercise) : https://www.canva.com/design/DAF9JBjbMkg/9e4quTyn-CmNRsDGQhjZTw/edit?utm_content=DAF9JBjbMkg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton T...

Jul 19, 202448 minEp. 53

How to bring up SPECIFIC/LAGGING body parts...(I go through the entire body and give you a strategy for each body part!)

It's normal to have parts of your body that you don't like...or aren't happy with! For me, it used to be my pigeon chest... I would dread taking my top off. For some of you it might buy your stomach, or having smaller arms... I think most of us have insecurities about some part of our body? In this podcast episode... I go through every muscle in the body (chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs and abs)... I talk about the most common reasons why people struggle to develop each body part and give you...

Jul 12, 202420 minEp. 51

Leaving school with only 5 GCSE’S…how I went from being an unconfident waster…to a happy, healthy and successful geezer…

I woke up the other day and thought "this is the HAPPIEST i've ever been"... If you'd have told me...my life would have turned out like this 15 years ago...I would have laughed...I certainly wouldn't have believed you. It made me realise how far i've come...and how much I used to struggle with... - low self confidence - feeling dumb (I left high school with 5 poor GCSE's and was in the bottom set for most subjects!) - binge eating (gorging on 10-15 choc bars a day because I felt worthless and co...

Jul 05, 202427 minEp. 50
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