Listen for a detailed insight into the fascinating and ever-growing world of CrossFit, as well as the difficulties faced in the sponsorship of disability athletes and disability sort as a whole! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping …

Listen to our latest SS15 with National League rugby player Tom Steene where we discuss the English rugby set up and how it can impact both teams and players, as well as the impact of transferable skills from sport to every day life! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute an…

Listen for an insight into being a full-time student and cricket lover! A different perspective into how sport can influence social life both positively and negatively, while still being someones passion to take seriously. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really ma…

An insight into the sporting life of ex netball player, Vicklyn Joseph. We touch on how she made it to the top end of netball, how shew became a teacher and the struggles she faced along the way. Listen for an interesting and inspiring story! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a …

An insight into Ex rugby player and former headmaster Floyd Steadman. A story of how he overcame the many obstacles he faced and made the best of his situation. We follow on the topic of race in sport as well as education. This episode is slightly longer but well worth the listen. If you want to hear more about Floyd's life, his latest book, A Week…

An insight into top flight university rugby player, John Okafor, delving into his experiences through the rugby system. We touch on race and on how sport has and can further improve its inclusiveness. Also featuring Lucas Brathwaite presenting his first SS15 episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts…

An amazing insight into MCCU cricket coach, Rick Holland and his many other talents! Hear about women in sport and Rick's views from a coach's perspective. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping to convince new listeners. Thanks so mu…

To kick start the SS15 episodes I had the pleasure of of talking with Tawanda, a professional cricket player with a great story. We hear Tawanda's cricket journey, his mental health experiences and different chapters of his life leading up to where he is today and who he is. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple …

From South Africa to Yorkshire. Playing a variety of Sports. Navigating some ups and downs. Building a philosophy and deep set of values. Finding a way! The Sport Stories Podcast with a twist. Special Guest Dave Levine - usually the Host of the Sport Stories Podcast shares his story! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review …

✔💖👍U Matter It has been made very clear to me over the past few days what the positive impact that making somebody feel that they matter really has! You can make others feel like they matter! #UMatter too! ❓What do you feel like when you feel that 'U Matter' ? ❓What is it that others do to make you feel this way? ❓How do you make others feel like t…

👀😎😍SAWUBONA "I SEE YOU" More Importantly " I see you as you are" This is a common greeting in the #Zulu tribe in South Africa. Sawubona symbolizes the importance of directing our attention to another person. 'I see you' has proved to be a very useful underpinning principle to the work I do as a developer of people. You may like to consider... ❓How …

💖✔👍 EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION A key component of Emotional Intelligence. The short clip speaks for itself! ❓How and when does the expression of emotions help or hinder you? I would love to hear from you either privately or via the comment box. www.sportstories247.com #leadershipdevelopement #coaching #work #emotionalintelligence #expressyourself…

👍🏼🧭🖼 LEGACY "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Pericles ❓What is the Legacy you would like to leave? ❓How could you position leaving a legacy in a really purposeful and positive way? ❓Who has touched you with their Legacy and how...? Some big questions worth considering. I…

➕💯💖SELF-REGARD "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." -- Buddha Self regard is a really important aspect of your emotional intelligence. ❓Why is self regard important to you and how conscious are you in developing it? ❓How aware are you of your self regard and what contributes to it? ❓What might …

💔😢 🙏GRIEF Not maybe a word you would associate with leadership and work!? Read on and listen in as you may discover a connection... Currently seems that we have all lost something recently. ❓What does grief mean to you and how do you see it playing out in your world? ❓How do you help yourself when at home and work? ❓How do you help others when you …

👍🎙👏REFLECTION “Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success.” ❓How and when do you reflect? ❓How could you maximise the value of your reflections? ❓What may get in your way and what excuses do you often make to not reflect? I hear many say they reflect. Being more conscious and purposeful with your approach may prove even …

🖼🔬TRANSPARENCY✔ "0perating in such a way that it is easy for others to see what actions are performed. Transparency implies openness, communication, and accountability" What doe transparency mean to you? When has it been positive in the work place and why? What gets in you way of being transparent and how might you address this? Imagine if being mo…

👂↗👍SILENCE There was an old proverb "Speech is silver and silence is golden." You may value taking the time to listen to this short SNAP SHOT. ❓How do you find sitting with silence? ❓What do you need to do to at ease with silence? ❓When and where might you use silence as an approach for development and building trust? I would love to hear more from…

⁉💡↗CHOICES The Dictionary definition for CHOICES is as follows. "the right or ability to choose" and " a range of possibilities from which one or more may be chosen" Now if think about it in terms of how we turn up in the world and our individual levels of consciousness - we are ALL making choices ALL the time.. ❓How conscious are you of the choice…

✔👍💖GRATITUDE " 1 Act of Gratitude will increase you happiness by 10%" So what is GRATITUDE and WHY is it so important.... The Harvard Medical School says gratitude is: “a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives … As a result, gratitude also…

👀↗💡FEEDBACK ✔What a gift feedback can be if done in the right way!! It's going on all the time, sometimes more overtly than at other times! ❓What is important for you when giving and receiving FEEDBACK? ❓Where do you look for feedback from? ❓How do you become more open to receiving the gems that could come your way? It would be great to hear your s…

🔁💕EMPATHY In my mind this is a hugely important aspect of having productive and purposeful relationships in whatever you do. I am meeting new people and observing and supporting others in their development this week and therefore have taken time to reflect on the importance of Empathy. I am also conscious you may be wondering why I am sharing these…

👍✔🤝CONFIDENTIALITY Such an important topic area.... for psychological safety and trust (amongst other things!!) I deal with it face on and have a discussion so everyone is clear. ❓How do you agree what confidentiality is? ❓Have you ever experienced it not working well and what was the outcome? ❓What tips would you share to ensure the relationship i…

CARE💖 "Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care" Theodore Rooservelt A quote that underpins most of what I do as a Leadership Coach.👍👏 Have a quick watch/listen its on a couple of mins and may really help you! Do you want others to benefit and appreciate from what you KNOW? How do you then turn up as a leader, coach etc....…

NETWORK (ING) I had a conversation with an old contact whom I had not spoken to for over 5 years. It really made me consider the breadth and depth of my NETWORK and how I currently engage with it! It was brilliant. We picked up where we left off, swapped stories, challenged each other, listened to some of our successes and will look to speak again …

COLLABORATION I don't know about you but collaboration, as a concept, has been flying around in my world for some time. What it really is and how it can add value is something I have been considering for a long time! Today it really came to light as to the benefits and what it could and does look like for me. What about you? When and how have you c…

INVESTMENT A day to reflect and really consider how I have and currently INVEST in relationships (work and home) and myself. I have encountered some rich yet also challenging circumstances over the past day or so and feel compelled to share with you... Take a listen! You may value considering... Which relationships could you invest more in and how?…

OWNERSHIP I have been fortunate to have had 2 great conversations with coaching clients today, and the underlying theme was OWNERSHIP. OWNERSHIP of thoughts, behaviours, actions, decisions and attitudes. I have reflected on my own practice and recognise this to be an integral part of what I do every day - or at least consider! How much ownership of…

MY WHY Simon Sinek has done some fabulous work on understanding your 'WHY' (If you are not familiar with it then have a look into it!) I have been considering mine for some time and feel it is the right time to share it.... It currently works for me and in time might crystallise even further. What is your WHY? What is the trace you would like to le…

CONNECTION I have had a challenging few days - both positively and negatively - which has made me reflect on the idea of 'Connection' What does it mean to you? How well do you you connect with others? What enables you to connect well and what may get in your way? What part does language and the use of words play in making connections? What are the …

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE I have had an insightful and informative day talking Emotional Intelligence (EI)... What does it mean to you? How well do you use your 'emotions' to inform your relationship with others? Is EI something you can develop and if so until when? who are some of the key thought leaders in EI? The components of Emotional Intelligenc…

CONVERSATION (The Art of....) I have had some amazing conversations this week... What makes a good conversation for you? How do you measure the value of a conversation? If the definition of a conversation is 2 way - than how do you make it so? Have a great weekend and see if you can practice having good CONVERSATIONS #coaching #leadership #personal…

VULNERABILITY When and how do you show your vulnerability? What has been a positive from being vulnerable? What is stopping you from being vulnerable and how may you overcome this? Who may help you and what do you need to do? What have you to lose and what may you gain? Sorry for all the questions....just want you (and me 👍🏼😀) to think. Want to tal…

BE HEARD How are you seen and HEARD? You may like to have a quick watch and then share what helps and or hinders you in being HEARD. To Positively Progress Your Career In, Out and Through Sport.. Have a look at my Leadership Coaching and Online Development Programmes www.sportstories247.comwww.thesummitpartnership.com Contact... Email: Dave@sportst…

Being Seen What are you doing to be seen....? To Positively Progress Your Career In, Out and Through Sport.. Have a look at my Leadership Coaching and Online Development Programmes www.sportstories247.comwww.thesummitpartnership.com Contact... Email: Dave@sportstories247.comTwitter: @summitdaveBy sportstories247

Brief intro to Sport Stories SNAP SHOT Being Seen and Heard What are you doing about being seen and heard.....? To Positively Progress Your Career In, Out and Through Sport.. Have a look at my Leadership Coaching and Online Development Programmes www.sportstories247.comwww.thesummitpartnership.com Contact... Email: Dave@sportstories247.comTwitter: …

An incredibly open, honest and vulnerable conversation where Simon shares in his calm and humble way his story from being a passionate sports person and having an early career as a sport teacher right through to bringing Brazilian style football principles to the UK as well as influencing football worldwide, consulting on films and working with som…

In his usual, passionate, and engaging style Tony covers many important and often debated topics in this must listen Podcast. We cover late developers; talent identification; imposter syndrome; mental wellbeing; importance of great people skills; dual careers for all …. and so much more. He is straight talking. Tony openly shares his mental health …

An open, insightful and vulnerable conversation with the now leader of lifestyle sport governing body - Parkour UK (a sport community which was not sure it needed a Governing Body!) Dan has had a fantastic career in sport and shares many pearls of wisdom that he has picked up on the way. He has faced some great high and some devastating losses and …

A fabulous and insightful discussion with Former England Rugby Union Head Coach – Brian Ashton - who would describe himself as ‘rebellious’ and someone keen to push boundaries for peak performance. We explored the idea of VUCA coaching and followed the energy of the conversation. In the spirit of not being constrained by boundaries and limitations …

Danielle has had an incredible journey in sport and through sport and shares strategies she has developed to help her be incredibly successful in sport, business and life, whilst managing her disability. I loved the idea that she has ‘copied and pasted what she uses in sport’ to all other aspects of her life. She truly brings to life her mantra’ th…

“Its perfectly normal to have doubt and perfectly normal to think you have it sussed” A powerful, purposeful, insightful and honest view in to the journey Christophe has taken to being one of the best Rugby Union Referees in the world. He openly shares his thoughts and experiences form childhood right through to what goes on for him on match day in…

An amazingly heartfelt, open and honest insight into what it was like for Sarah developing her career in sport. Really enjoying school and seeing it as a safe and happy place, through being a women in a predominantly male football environment and then making some huge decisions to leave the FA and join another sport (netball) as a Performance Coach…

How Sam has been inspired to set up The True Athlete Project and continues to make a difference in and through Sport. A genuine journey of discovery and increased self-awareness has fuelled his passion. This is a fantastic insight from his early experiences of Tennis through travelling the world and navigating and making sense of his experiences. S…

Will articulates clearly, openly and insightfully his roller coaster ride through his career as a 6ft 10 1st class cricketer right through to running his own business supporting the development of individuals and business. Will is the Founder of Performance Catalyst Ltd. After having served 12 years as a professional sportsman, playing both County …

The determined journey to the top of her game! International netballer, solicitor, wife and mother and so much more. A fantastic insight into Eboni’s journey so far. The positive impact sport has had on her and the ‘teachings’ she has taken are clear to see. I just loved it when she said… “I did not know sport would be such a tool in shaping my car…

An amazing insight in Karen’s involvement in 6 Olympic Games whilst not enjoying being in the spotlight. She openly shares the highs and lows of a life-time in sport, building teams and getting the best from individuals, managing the transition from player to coach and lifestyle choices. Karen, in a very humble and clear way, shares her journey, of…

The incredible story of the purposeful, passionate and energetic Lou Englefield who’s drive and determination is clear to see. Lou wants to make a difference in whatever she does and it has been both hugely rewarding yet at times a great slog. The power of sport as a vehicle to engage with inclusion and wider human rights issues is clear to see. Th…

A winding and wonderful journey through football. Gain a fantastic and realistic insight in what striving to be a professional footballer has been like for Nicho. He openly shares some of the highlights and lowlights (as well as some great tips!) from turning professional in 1997 through to developing players and coaches for the future. He played a…

School Sports Coordinator to Sports Policy maker and talent development coach. The very authentic and heart-warming story of the highs and lows of the journey Lucy has been on. Dealing with the labels attributed to her all the way through to how her previous life experiences really inform and educate her around the work and impact she is now having…