Be Your Own Coach

Comparison is the thief of joy… that’s what my mother always told me!However it’s not as easy as just ‘switching off’ from comparison especially in a modern world where comparison is EVERYWHERE!Social media, marketing, even at the hair dressers - comparison everywhere to drive sales! So how do we deal with this constant barrage of noise, and ultimately not let it defeat us when we are pushing towards our goals and ambitions?Join us as we discuss moving towards being content in your journey, exploring the role of competition and getting slightly side-tracked by BN Biscuits!As always, we love to hear from you guys so please do let us know your thoughts.

Today we are discussing a topic which ruled our radios back in 2006... The Kooks smash hit: Naive.Okay, more specifically, the decline in naivety in an ever increasingly information overloaded world. (You won't find that song title on your That's What I Call 2006 CD)We're in a time where the answer to any question is at our fingertips quicker than you can spell 'em dash', and we are bombarded with 'how to' guides and 'step by step' programmes, but what is the unspoken impact of this?Surely curiosity is the start to any great innovation?And an element of naivety is the co-pilot when creating something new?Let's discuss…As always, check out be your own coach! www.beyourowncoach.com

It’s a new year, and often a new year can be a fantastic marker and natural starting point for us to focus on our growth. Be that professional growth, personal, a goal you have, a change of habit or behaviour? Whatever you might be doing - it probably requires some form of change.We would hope that our nearest and dearest (and just general acquaintances) would be excited for our development, support our ideas, or at least give us the nod of recognitionSo why then, is it extremely common for us to be met with resistance, questioning and even mockery when we start to level up in our lives?Let’s discuss the what, the why and most importantly how you can focus your attention on your desired outcome!

We made it… the last few days of 2025!But before you light the fireworks and bring in the new year…why not take a moment to reflect and revisit your 2025!In this episode we wanted to share some of our approaches to reflecting on the year, how we use this to explore what we want to take into 2026, what we would prefer to leave behind, and some mindset shifts to support working towards the 2026 versions of ourselves.This is a time for you to celebrate your year, acknowledge the challenges and lean in to the opportunities that 2026 has in store.As always, we want to hear from you, so please do share your highlights from 2025.And finally, have a wonderful festive period, we cannot wait to see you in 2026!

‘tis the season to set goals but then forget about them, falalalala, lalalala…Let’s cut to the chase, setting goals isn’t anything new, yet every single year, so many of us embark on new goals which end up in the goal-graveyard by mid February.Before we start to look at the methods and models, let’s take some time to work out what goals even are in relationship to our identity, and how we can ensure we are setting goals in alignment with that person, not just setting random aims that we sack off a few weeks in!Grab your pen and paper as this one is going to dig deep, and be prepared to really uncover the 2026 version of you and the actions you are willing to take to get there!As always…let us know if you have your own specific method for goal setting? What has worked for you? What are some of the challenges you face? And if you would like to share your goal (public accountability and all) drop us a message!

New year, new EVERYTHING!As we start to look towards the new year, many of us will wait until the 1st of January to take action and to set some goals!All well and good, but for a lot of us, we will also find that we are at the mercy of others' new goals or ‘changes’ also.Maybe your boss has a new idea? Maybe the hobby you attend weekly are changing the schedule? Maybe the kids after school timetable is being updated? January can bring a lot of change, and with that can come some overwhelm which often makes te pursuit towards our goals a little more tricky! In this episode we talk about getting ahead of the new.year curve and using December to take stock of how you would like your 2026 to look! 

In today's episode we explore the increasing demand for soft skills, the paradox of micro management, effective and successful management and the impact the rise of AI is going to have on all of these elements. For any current or aspiring managers and leaders, this is for you!Throughout the episode we touch on the traits of great managers and the impact this has. If you have received excellent management or leadership, let us know what made that individual so awesome, as we would love to compile your experiences and share this with our audience!

Hello and welcome to our snazzy new studio!We took a short Easter break to move into/build our new Be Your Own Coach headquarters, and now we are back with a bang!We wanted to kick off these video podcasts with a hot topic in the coaching and development world - Public Speaking!In this episode we discuss the fear of public speaking, some of the symptoms such as rushing, mind blank, and erms, and how you can use mindset and breath techniques to become more clear and confident in your public speaking.This is just the first in a series of public speaking episodes we will be recording, so if you have any questions you would like answering, drop us a message and we will be sure to cover these in the future podcasts!Enjoy!

A short and sweet insight into our pre-week preparation rituals!This week we come to you live from the big smoke, sharing our tools and tricks to our Sunday night prep as well as how we each organise, manage and schedule for the week.From our contrasting approaches to the email inbox (or the email floor-drobe), to thinking space and mental capacity, this episode is all about sharing our ideas to inspire you to create your own Sunday-night prep.As always, please let us know your thoughts and personal experiences!Enjoy!

You are joining us this week straight off the back of a rather intense 'tech week' for the Be Your Own Coach platform development, and what better topic for discussion than the idea behind 'putting a shift in to get things done!'This week we wanted to share our rather different approaches to deep intense work and getting stuff done, and how we threw the idea of balance right out of the window and leapt feet first into daft hours, a lack of sleep and copious amounts of PG Tips.Do not worry, this is not a 'hussle culture' or 'sleep when you are dead' episode...absolutely not our vibe (Liam is the poster child for a solid 8hrs)... however we do explore the idea of choosing when and how to push that bit harder, as well as the repercussions, recovery and expectation management needed to ensure success (and sanity).If you want to hear Liam passionately reference the Taylor Swift Eras Tour and find out just how many whiteboards our family home has (you don't have to threaten us with a good time), this is the episode for you!

‘If you don’t like how things are, change them’ In this episode we wanted to discuss the idea of focus, re aligning and ‘course correcting’ which it comes the pursuit of goals. We share some challenges we have come up against in the first few months of the year, and how it is important to regularly take stock of your direction of travel to ensure you are happy with the progress and more importantly, the destination! As always, let us know your thoughts on the topics, and any pivots or pledges you have made in the first 2 months of the year!

Ever heard a man get intensely passionate about the Greggs bacon sandwich production line? If not, this is the episode for you! Following on from last week's episode on entrepreneurship and self employment, this week we delve into the world of ‘intrapreneurship’ - where employees are able to drive change through innovation and creativity inside of an organisation.We explore this concept via the medium of the Greggs breakfast production line, share the 6 Thinking Hats technique you can use to cultivate your intrapreneurship, and admit to spending most of our nights out looking at how bars and restaurants can maximise efficiency … who said romance is dead!As always, send us your thoughts on this topic, and I apologise now for any trauma you may now experience waiting for your morning sandwich in Greggs…

In this episode, we discuss our personal journeys and thoughts around the subject of self employment.From our first hand experience and entry into the world, how times are ferociously different right now, considerations around self employment, and the fact that 'tax doesnt have to be taxing' is just a downright lie; join us as we unpick our own timelines and also share some thoughts and ideas on the self employed mindset.If you are thinking about self employment or maybe you are a seasoned self-assesment pro…let us know your thoughts and any advice you have gained along the way!

'I could not work with my wife/husband/significant other!' … we must be told this at least twice a day!Honestly, the amount of comments and questions we have had regarding how on earth we navigate building and running a business AND a marriage have been astounding, so let’s chat!In this very honest episode, we are going to bare all regarding how we have found working together. We discuss our previous experiences in business, the driving force behind why we wanted to work together, our rather different communication styles and why trust is the glue that holds everything together. This is 100% something we will be touching base on throughout this journey so please do let us know your thoughts, experience and any insights/words of wisdom. And do vote in the poll below to let us know if you feel you could work with your significant other!

There is a solution for every problem and a problem for every solution, and often we find ourselves caught up in the chaos of choice, miles away from where we started! In today’s episode, we talk about the art of the first principle and stripping back to find simplicity. We touch on topics from coaching to cars, business to Beyoncé, and also beg you to answer our one burning jelly-related question! Don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly dose of Be Your Own Coach goodness

If you listen to this episode you will have infinite motivation. Hopefully that has drawn you in… now for the truth. Motivation is a desire. It is an internal state. It is something which comes and goes. We cannot reply on motivation alone, and that’s why, in this episode we discuss the equation of motivation, the importance of discipline, our personal approach to achieving goals, and some tools and techniques you can try out on your self development journey. We touch on several different approaches and ideas today, and we would love to know what resonates with you or if you have a different approach! Sharing is caring!

We are back and we are fired up. Blue Monday. What is it all about and why are we letting some 2005 marketing campaign dictate our emotions? Today we discuss all things mindset, from how our perception shapes our reality, the art of 'merging lanes' and how to navigate change when those around us might want to hold us back. An episode for anyone who enjoys pushing out of their comfort zone or maybe who needs a bit of support in doing so. As always, send us your thoughts on this topic, especially any mindset techniques which work for you!

We are a nation of busy people, and with an ever growing list of tasks, commitments and responsibilities, it is easy to see why more and more people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and out of control when it comes to time. Our diaries may show productivity, but at the end of the day, do our actions align with the life we want to live and the person we want to be? In this episode we wanted to talk about our experience (good and bad) with time blocking, managing professional and personal expectations, why 'date night' has its own calendar invite and more... And if you have a unique approach to 'time', please drop us a message, we want to hear your ideas!

Hello 2025 ... New year, same kitchen table! According to the world wide web (that reliable source...) 3 in 4 of us will be setting some form of resolution or goal this January. We have both always been goal setters in some format...so join us as we share our thoughts, methods, successes and failures with goal settings, and why a clear process and communication are key. *Also check out the poll attached to this episode ... we want to know if you set yourself new years goals (and drop us a line with any crazy goals you might be setting!)

Back at the table to discuss the WHY behind, Be Your Own Coach. We discuss all things coaching, mindset, tech stacks and values based decision making. Hear all about our ‘why’s’ and aims in both business and life!

Episode 1 of The Be Your Own Coach Podcast! What better way to start than with some introductions, a bit of background and an honest conversation around the inception of The Be Your Own Coach platform! Have a question? Want to know more? Email us, [email protected]