I'm joined by Uncharted's own Head of Performance Ben Pink to discuss why, how and when to focus on improving Vo2 Max for optimal performance and a lengthy health span. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_TVe7mIx-SDnQM__dkvrQ Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/marc_uncharted/ Uncharted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WoGqNKfFyYa2z2hgK3YfI?si=225b0db3c8a34e4e Learn More About Us Here: https://unchartedperformance.com Apply to join the Program: https://jwez10vh7ml.typeform.com...
Sep 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 34
Will Simpson is a British Army Major, recent recipient of the Commando dagger, husband, father of two and founder of RealMeal. In this episode, he talks us through how he manages such a high output life, as well as valuable lessons on "how to know when you're getting it wrong".
Sep 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 33
Staz is a former SBS Operator, Co-Founder of ThruDark, recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and now; published Author.. To celebrate the release of his new Book, "The Hard Road Will Take You Home", we sat down for a raw and unabridged conversation on all things resilience, ThruDark and business. Expect to learn... 1. The routine & mindset that Staz used to transfer from SBS Operator to successful Business founder. 2. How to use being an Underdog to your advantage. 3. Using the 'Red C...
Dec 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 32
Simon is a former Tier 1 Special Forces Operator, Coach and Business owner. We spent the day together doing cold plunges, training and then sitting down to discuss our views on performance, resilience & leadership. You can expect to learn: How to keep going when your back is against the wall The incomparable value of hiring, outsourcing & delegating How hard founding & leading a business truly is, in comparison to Tier 1 Selection How to regulate limiting beliefs that are holding you...
Dec 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 31
Many ambitious Men have just one thing in their way. Themselves. In this episode, I dive deep into the intricate and misunderstood web of self-sabotage... And unravel the mysteries behind our subconscious behaviours that hinder success, keep us stuck and hold us down. Expect to discover: Potent strategies to identify self sabotage Methods in which you can confront, and ultimately conquer it How to break free from limiting patterns and step into your full potential. Actionable tips, real-world ta...
Nov 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 30
Success leaves clues. Phil Graham is a published best selling author, former champion Bodybuilder and now successful entrepreneur... He's also a close friend and trusted mentor of mine. Above all else, he specialises in helping business owners live life on their terms by aligning their identity with their vision for the future. In this fascinating conversation, expect to learn: 1. How to take real control and responsibility over your life 2. New paradigms of thinking to take your personal and bu...
Nov 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 29
Lloyd is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and most known for both his leg locks and study of performance psychology in the sport. In this episode, he runs us through his mental frameworks for decision making and success under extremely high pressure situations and how he has built and developed that as a prolific BJJ Coach and Competitor. Expect to learn how to have more fun in training, how to break down stress and challenges and how to overcome the fear of other peoples opinions....
Nov 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 28
"What do you want from life?" is one of the most intimidating questions conceivable. It's why so many avoid it. But if you have no purpose, you will pursue pleasure. Not having a clear understanding of where you want to go, who you aspire to be and what you want to achieve leads to an oscillation between existential crisis and self-soothing distraction techniques. Over committing to work or training. Doom scrolling. Wondering "where is all of this leading?!". It can not and will not ever lead to...
Oct 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I cover the "deadly habits" of communication, counterproductive behaviours that escalate conflicts, as well as how common communication styles may be holding you back... Of course, I wouldn't cover this without then touching on what you can do to change it. You can expect to learn how to initiate healthy conflict, improve your relationships in all facets of life and build confidence in your ability to lead and articulate.
Sep 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 26
We spend more time speaking to ourselves than any one else in our lives. In this Episode, I help you understand why motivational quotes are counter productive, why a positive mental attitude is useless and how to turn your inner critic, in to your inner coach. Expect to learn how to regulate fast, racing and unhelpful thoughts as well as implementable tools for daily practice.
Aug 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 25
Mike Chadwick is a Paratrooper, former Special Forces Support Group Operator, Author and fellow Coach. In this long awaited episode; Mike and I sit down to discuss peak performance, how we frame and respond to failure, our respective mindsets around coaching driven humans to elite levels… And so much more!
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 24
Ambitious, driven and type A people typically have a lot on their plate. That likely includes you, too... Frustrations arise when there's so many tasks, so much stuff and endless 'things' to be tended to on a daily basis... That it feels like we're spinning our wheels just to not go backwards. The result? You find yourself running around like a headless chicken, constantly 'doing', but never seeming to get much done. The implied solution? To do even more. In my 10 years of coaching 1000's of pea...
Jul 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 23
In this Episode I discuss how Self Esteem can actually cause us to undermine the greatest version of ourselves, why the word 'should' fills our lives with shame and embarrassment that can stop us giving maximal effort.. and what role the Ego plays in all of this. Be prepared to learn how the Ego is the part of us that we are aware of, when we think about ourselves... and how, if we don't regulate this.. That it runs amok and ensures that our faith in our abilities suffers, our confidence dwindle...
Jun 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 22
Knowing how to lead, how to inspire and how to get the best for, and from, people around you is hard... But it all starts with you. Success minded people often find themselves in positions of leadership. Either intentionally, or through being the highest performer in the room. Then the real questions begin... What if they think I'm a fraud? What if I get found out? How I get the best from these people around me? How do I lead them, and this team, to a successful outcome? Self indulgent, over-eng...
May 29, 2023•15 min•Ep. 21
Jack Jarvis set the Guinness World Record as the first person to row from mainland Europe to mainland America, solo and unsupported. Rowing up to 15 hours per day, for 111 days, Jack shares some of his incredible experiences and lessons on resilience, persistence and high performance. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_TVe7mIx-SDnQM__dkvrQ Follow Marc Rhodes: Instagram: https://instagram.com/marc_rhodes_htk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Shop for HTK Merchandise: https://hardtokillcoaching.mysh...
May 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 20
Do you ever find yourself saying ‘yes’ to things you don’t really have time for? Or slowly increasing the amount of training you’re doing…? Gradually creating a tempo of life that just gets faster and faster, with you feeling like you can’t - or shouldn’t - slow down, for fear of not getting it all done? This is commission bias, in action. This tendency towards action, even in a situation where not performing one leads to an identical, or even better outcome, is known as the commission bias … An...
Apr 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, I delve into the often-overlooked and borderline taboo topic of guilt and its deleterious impact on high performers. I explore how the desire to perform to your greatest potential can not only lead to a constant, debilitating and shameful sensation of guilt - but how it can also hold you back from reaching anything like your true potential. If you're a high performer looking to overcome feelings of guilt and achieve even greater success, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe:...
Mar 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 18
Procrastination is a universal human experience that, left unchecked; causes frustration, wasted chances and missed opportunities. While many assume procrastination is simply a matter of motivation or laziness, there is much more to it than meets the eye. Recent research has shed light on the crucial role that emotions play in procrastination. In fact, emotions such as fear, guilt, and self-doubt are often the driving forces behind procrastination. In this podcast, we will explore the emotional ...
Mar 01, 2023•13 min•Ep. 17
Searching for information in today's World is like trying to drink from a firehouse. We have graduated to a thought based economy. In this episode, I talk about how to unlock your problem-solving and creative thinking potential with constraint-based thinking. This innovative approach focuses on limitations and constraints to find creative solutions that meet specific requirements. With constraint-based thinking, you'll experience improved problem-solving, increased creativity, better decision-ma...
Feb 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 16
Decision making is in immeasurably expensive process, in every sense. The time and shear mental energy required to do it means that we are often leaking performance in every area of life, unless we create a better solution. Failure to leverage our solutions results in reduced executive function, wasted time and an inability to make quick, concise and effective decisions over even the most trivial decisions - and this is before we add in "what should I eat, what should I train today, should I be ...
Jan 22, 2023•15 min•Ep. 15
Humans are infinitely complex systems. Parts of our whole are in intimate interconnection. Yet still - Coaches and PT's attempt to isolate one singular variable in an infinitely complex biological, psychological, sociological organism.. Leaving the client, you, dazed and confused as to why things aren't working.. aren't sustainable.. or can't be replicated. Our component parts cannot exist independently of the whole, or cannot be understood without reference to the whole.. In this episode - I ru...
Jan 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 14
Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker is a ThruDark Co-founder, Former SBS operator and most recently - a published Author of his soon-to-be released book "The Hard Road Will Take You Home". In this episode; we run through the lesser known facts of his life, his story and world views.. From his 13 years of distinguished and decorated military service; 10 of those within UKSF, to creating an award winning clothing brand that offers the highest quality products imaginable to those in the pursuit of excellence…...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 13
'100% or nothing' is a sentiment celebrated in Society. I'm here to tell you, it's often what's holding you back.. The reason it's so challenging to identify, edit and overcome? Because up to a point; it will have served you.. But with new levels, come new devils. You cannot solve a problem with the same level of thinking that created it. In this episode, we walk through how this cognitive distortion makes it impossible to operate in uncertainty and discuss why 'rigid things, break'. Of course; ...
Nov 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 12
When we discuss the topic of 'Mindset'; what we're usually referring to is our inner dialogue. We are not born with these voices, narratives, beliefs or perspectives; we have been exposed to these opinions and infused with these beliefs. In this Episode, I aim to raise awareness to the potential power, or harm, our inner narrator can cause us; and offer you insightful and easily actionable strategies and tools to create an inner coach and silence your inner critic.
Oct 26, 2022•27 min•Ep. 11
Journalling is one of the ONLY non-negotiable weapons in the arsenal of the Hard To Kill. But at large, it's a misunderstood and misrepresented Tool - meaning it often doesn't receive the energy or attention it deserves.. Deployed correctly; it has the unique propensity to elevate self awareness, build emotional literacy and create powerful perspectives for self regulation - all of which lead to enhanced, consistent and potent high performance.
Oct 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 10
Andy Roberts is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and owns & operates Tactical JiuJitsu. Offering expert tuition in dismounted survivability to members of law enforcement, the British military and Special Forces as well as civilians - he shares his uniquely experienced world view on the importance, and benefits, of training unarmed combat for everyday life. A thoroughly enjoyable discussion with Andy, who's pioneering program serves to make the world a safer place.
Sep 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 9
Anyone aspiring to learn from a world class Athlete and role model for their sport, should look no further than Owen Livesey. Overcoming fear of failure, playing long-term games, being a student of your discipline and the benefits of cross training are just a few of the topics we discussed in what promises to be both an enlightening and genuinely fun episode, one that I certainly enjoyed recording. We take a high contour view of Owen's background in elite sport, the mindset he's developed that a...
Aug 18, 2022•47 min•Ep. 8
Confidence, whether you like it or not, is something we must take responsibility for. It is not something we are born with, or robbed of. It lays firmly inside our sphere of control.. but how can we go about cultivating self confidence? In this episode, we walk through the 2 derivations of Confidence [ensuring we don't confuse it with self esteem ] and then progress through the 4 Stages of Self Confidence - before unpacking what you can do to cultivate a confident demeanour and continue to do so...
Aug 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 7
Struggling to balance making the most of the time spent in the Gym and spending enough time on the Mats is one of the most common logistical puzzles we solve for candidates in the Hard To Kill Program. The answer however, does not lay in reductionist prescription of "best exercises" or platitudes about 'the only way to get better at the sport is spend more time on the the mats'. In this episode, we walk through the high contour considerations of a Strength Coach in this scenario and I roll out a...
Jul 28, 2022•44 min•Ep. 6
In this Episode, I speak with total honesty on the 'behind the scenes truths' of 'Apps, Templates and Cookie Cutters' for those aspiring to improve their mind and body.. I discuss the multifactorial inefficiencies, shortcomings and moral issues surrounding them - and how that impacts & short changes the 'user' or aspiring athlete. We finish by covering potential uses and scenarios in which they could be beneficial.. before giving insight and advice as to 'how I would approach the situation' ...
Jul 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 5
