Pressure, bravery and control - Charlie Hodgson, ex England rugby union player
Our guest today is someone who has played sport at the highest level!Charlie Hodgson is a former England international rugby player. He marked his debut with a national record-breaking 44 individual points...just missing out on a world record. He ended up with 38 caps. It would have been many more but he suffered from some serious injuries, including 2 ACL's, which kept him on the sidelines for long periods.Charlie now uses his elite sport experience to support businesses and he founded rugby buddy, an academy offering mindset training and skills coaching.He tells Annie and Josie about being brave at rugby, which at times is sink or swim. He draws on his experiences to give thoughts on life, sport and parenting...he's got 5 children! The chat moves on to dealing with pressure, the importance of breathing and taking control.Thanks for listening. We'd really appreciate a review and rating if you have time. And please keep in touch with us on instagram @bebraverpod
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Simplicity and Authenticity - with leading sports psychologist Michael Caulfield
Today's guest is Michael Caulfield who's an experienced sports psychologist with quite a story! It's a special pod for us as we all met in person at a studio in West London and the outcome is a terrific podcast.Michael has quite a story. He developed an early love of horse racing and went on to work in a stable yard before a chance meeting saw him become Chief Executive of the Professional Jockeys Association.After 15 years in the job he retrained as a Sports Psychologist following a conversation with champion jockey AP McCoy.Michael calls himself a 'dustman' in his work - he takes the rubbish away from the clients he works with. He has a very authentic view of life and tries to make it simple...with a great belief in face to face communication and conversation.We love to hear from you on instagram @bebraverpodThanks for listening!
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Being brave in the world's most dazzling circus show - Joakim Mortensen
Today's guest comes from a very different world! Joakim Mortensen was a Danish gymnast who is now an artist at the world famous Cirque Du Soleil -the show which combines acrobratics dance and music.Joakim is one of those who fly through the air doing twists and tumbles and he talks about how he got their and the sort of bravery it takes to perform new skills.Josie met him when she got an opportunity to visit their training centre and this chat lifts the lid on the acrobatic entertainment world. He talks through the parental support he got as a child and about his motivation to perform potentially dangerous routines every day. It's a very revealing chat!Thanks for supporting out podcast. Please follow us on Instagram at @Bebraverpod
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From surgeon to cancer survivor - Dr Liz O'Riordan
Today's chat really digs deep into showing bravery and transforming adversity into something empowering.Dr Liz O'Riordan is a former breast surgeon, who, at the age of 40, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She realised just how little she knew about the treatment she used to offer her patients.She began using talks and social media to improve the quality of cancer care.Her own cancer returned and left her unable to move her left shoulder...which ended her career as a surgeon.Liz talks with great honesty about the challenges she's face having now been diagnosed with cancer 3 times and how she has found purpose in her life.Liz has written a number of books including The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer, Under the Knife and The Cancer Roadmap.Thanks for your support and please connect with us on instagram @bebraverpod
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From Newsround to tracking down Cyber Criminals - the BBC's Joe Tidy
Today's guest is Joe Tidy who gives a great insight into life working in the world of cyber crime.In October 2019 he became the BBC's first Cyber Correspondent - a long way from the early days of presenting on CBBC's Newsround.Annie first met Joe as a triathlon commentator. Joe's competed in Ironman and talks about how long-distance training has helped him in life.But he's made his name as a journalist and he gives a fascinating insight into life working in the challenging area of cyber crime including being offered potentially millions of pounds by hackers to infiltrate the BBC IT system.His journalistic mantra is - if you're not going to be first, be the best.And his Be Braver tip is something he's used in live TV and in public speaking - it's the Power Pose and Josie explains what this is and how it works.Joe's book Ctrl+ Alt+ Chaos chronicles the life of a teenage internet hacker who became the most wanted cybercriminal in the world. And his new podcast series on BBC Sounds is Cyber Hack Evil Corp.We'd love to hear from you - we're on instagram @bebraverpod
The Be Braver Podcast brings experts and guests together to tell the stories of those who have found the courage to step outside their comfort zone and chase big seemingly unrealistic goals. So if you've ever thought about changing careers, learning a new skill or language, climbing a mountain or doing an extreme sporting challenge then sit tight and hear from those who've achieved those dreams. After all, Life is not a dress rehearsal.
The hosts are Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie went from party girl to international triathletes. She's a former world number one turned broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Dr Josephine(Josie) Perry is a former Communications Director who's become a Chartered Sport Psychologist and author and often found on the gymnastic's air track trying to master handsprings.
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