Best Colin McGill Podcasts (2025)

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316) Craig Ballantyne -The Truth About Discipline | How to Master It Without Losing Yourself 52:36

1d ago52:36

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Today’s conversation is with Craig Ballantyne. Craig is an entrepreneur, author of The Perfect Day Formula and The Discipline Manifesto and most recently The Dark Side of Discipline, and widely known as “The World’s Most Disciplined Man.” We explore the fine line between discipline and dysfunction, how to identify when you’re applying effort to the…

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How to thrive in the early years of your career 37:33

4d ago37:33

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In this episode, Colin talks to Kirsty Hair of the University of Strathclyde about her fantastic contribution to The Essentials in Learning to Teach by Jamie Thom and Colin McGill. Kirsty gives excellent answers to the following questions: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing early career teachers? In your contribution to Essentials …

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315) Nico Carrillo - My Journey to Muay Thai Glory 1:22:00

8d ago1:22:00

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Today’s conversation is with Nico Carrillo. Nico Carrillo is one of the most dangerous Muay Thai fighters on the planet and a rising star in ONE Championship. Known as “The King of The North,” Nico’s story is one of redemption, discipline, and relentless self-belief. We go back to where it all started—growing up in Scotstoun, falling into the gang …

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314) Sasha Yanshin - The Harsh Truth About The UK Economy 1:07:36

15d ago1:07:36

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Today’s conversation is with Sasha Yanshin, a data analyst turned content creator whose brutally honest commentary on the UK economy has earned him a loyal audience across YouTube and social media. Sasha studied Maths at Oxford before going on to work with major organisations like Phones4U, Barclays, Capital One, MBNA, HSBC, Mastercard, RBS, and Te…

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313) Alex Hobern - Fatherhood, Fame & Finding Meaning 50:10

22d ago50:10

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Today’s conversation is with Alex Hobern – content creator, sports presenter, & founder of Flint Social. Alex has worn many hats over the years, from reality TV to social-first content creation and now carving a space for himself in the world of sports media. But beneath it all is a personal story of identity, reinvention, and fatherhood. We explor…

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312) Oli Patrick - The Truth about Stress & Energy 1:03:35

29d ago1:03:35

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Today’s conversation is with Oli Patrick. Oli is a world-renowned physiologist and expert in proactive health and energy management. Oli is one of the UK’s leading voices in preventative healthcare, known for delivering some of the most comprehensive health screenings in the world. He’s also the host of The Energy Equation podcast, where guests und…

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311) Georgia Rose Farrar - Fix Your Gut & Fix Your Mind 57:54

1M ago57:54

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Today’s conversation is with Georgia Rose Farrar. Georgia is a clinical nutritionist at the DOSE Lab. Georgia’s passion for gut health and nutrition was sparked by her own journey through anxiety, depression, and chronic gut issues as a teenager. In this episode, we explore the link between mental health and nutrition, the rise of ultra-processed f…

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310) Ambitious Minds - My Story 1:17:59

1M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

This episode was originally recorded on The Ambitious Minds Podcast, hosted by Jay Lawrence. I enjoyed this discussion so much, I figured I'd put it on CamBro Conversations too. Expect to learn more about my background, early ambitions, what led me down the path of self development, passion for productivity, and the lessons learnt from some of my f…

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309) Chris 'The Problem' Duncan - The Truth About Fighting Your Way Into the UFC 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Today’s conversation is with Chris Duncan. Chris “The Problem” Duncan is a rising Scottish star in the UFC known for his explosive style, relentless mindset, and deep family values. From his early days working in agriculture after being overlooked for the Scotland U18s, to walking into the UFC octagon on the biggest stages in the world, Chris’s sto…

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308) Dan Temm - Building Puresport into the Nike of Supplements 58:03

2M ago58:03

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Today’s conversation is with Dan Temm, CEO of Puresport. Puresport is one of the fastest-growing brands in the health, hydration, and supplement space. Dan shares his unique journey from professional rugby player to e-commerce entrepreneur, and how he found his calling building a performance-driven, community-first company that’s redefining wellnes…

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307) Huw Jones - Pressure & Peak Performance in Elite Rugby 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Today’s conversation is with Huw Jones, Glasgow Warriors & Scottish international rugby star. You may know him nowadays as one of the most exciting outside centres in world rugby, but we go back way before that to understand his journey from gap year teacher in Cape Town to Test match try-scorer. Huw’s story is anything but ordinary. We discuss his…

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306) Calvin & Ryan Smith | Our Journey Building Suited & Booted 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Today’s conversation is with Calvin & Ryan Smith, co-founders of Suited & Booted—a premium tailoring brand built from the ground up in Dubai, known for its sharp fits, honest service, and relentless work ethic. We rewind the clock to before the stores, the signature suits, and the brand recognition—to the early hustle, tough setbacks, and bold deci…

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305) Shako Lokman - Mastering Communication & Social Dynamics 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Today’s conversation is with Shako Lokman. Shako is a world-class communication expert, founder of Minds Eye Status, & trusted coach to those looking to develop executive presence, improve workplace interactions, and master social dynamics. In this episode, we explore the transformation that took Shako from a self-described "shy kid" in Sydney to a…

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304) Calum White - The Unfiltered Truth About Success in Dubai Real Estate 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Today’s conversation is with Calum White, founder of White & Co and a leader in the Dubai real estate market. Calum made the leap to Dubai nearly a decade ago, building one of the city’s biggest and best real estate agencies. In this episode, we explore: The evolution of Dubai's real estate market – How it’s changed since Calum arrived in 2016 Why …

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303) James Cooper - Weak Men Create Hard Times 59:55

3M ago59:55

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Today’s conversation is with James Cooper. James is a man of many dimensions. With a degree in Nutrition from King’s College London, a Roger Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the owner of Body Transformation Gym. He returns to the podcast after his popular appearance on episode 286. We sit down again to tackling topics from masculinity …

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302) Luis Guarin - Scaling Wealth - Pick the Right Business & Investment Path 1:16:33

3M ago1:16:33

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Today’s conversation is with Luis Guarin. Luis is a property entrepreneur and Director of Prime Property Auctions. From starting a forex community app to building and selling Host Clean, Luis has always been driven by business growth. Now, he’s running Prime Property Auctions alongside John Morris working towards making it the UK’s biggest auction …

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301) Joe Bryan - The Harsh Truth about the World’s Biggest Problems 1:29:41

3M ago1:29:41

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Today’s conversation is with Joe Bryan. Joe is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and creator of “What’s The Problem?” What do the following problems have in common? Declining birth rates, forever wars, mental health crisis, obesity problem cost of living, swollen government, chronic health issues, deterioration of the family unit, wealth inequali…

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300) Solo Q&A - Almost Quitting, Public Speaking, Manosphere, & Dating Mistakes 54:30

3M ago54:30

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Today, the guest is me and it’s time for a solo Q&A where I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram, on my new Patreon and on my email list. These include my thoughts on almost quitting, the body positivity psy op, public speaking, the manospehere, and many more topics. Thanks for all your support over the the last 300 episodes…

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299) Stirling Cooper - Retired Porn Star Turned Sex Coach Shares All 1:32:51

4M ago1:32:51

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In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Stirling Cooper. Stirling a former award-winning adult film star, now a men’s performance coach helping guys improve their confidence and skills in the bedroom. Expect to learn: How Stirling went from a small 3,000-person town in Australia to becoming a world-renowned porn star What the adult film industry is …

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298) Crypto Glasgow - Bull Run Warning. Be Ready 1:15:55

4M ago1:15:55

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Today’s conversation is with Don Cameron. Don is the cofounder of Crypto Glasgow and a familiar voice on the podcast. It’s been 14 months since our last conversation in December 2023, when Bitcoin closed at $42K—and a lot has changed since then. This is a bull run special. Expect to learn: 🚀 What stage of the market we’re in right now and how to re…

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297) Adam Sinclair - From Rugby to Removals. The Truth about my Business Journey 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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Today’s conversation is with Adam Sinclair, founder of Sterling Sinclair Removals & Storage (SSR). Adam’s a former professional rugby player, who transitioned into business after his sports career didn’t quite go as planned. But instead of starting from scratch, he took the mindset, discipline, and resilience from elite sports and applied them to b…

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Book release day: The Essentials in Learning to Teach 26:52

4M ago26:52

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Today is the publication of Colin and Jamie's new book 'The Essentials in learning to Teach'. The book is all about how you can thrive and succeed in your year of learning to teach. In this episode they discuss what motivated them to write the book, and begin to share some practical strategies from the ten essentials that the book is made up of. If…

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296) Tj Power -How to Rewire Your Brain for Success in the Modern World 1:28:49

4M ago1:28:49

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Today’s conversation is with Tj Power. Tj Power is a neuroscientist, speaker, and expert in mental well-being, who breaks down the DOSE Effect—how Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins shape our mood, motivation, and overall mental health. Expect to learn: The truth about dopamine and why we’re hooked on short-term pleasure The truth about …

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Cheat Codes for New Teachers 34:14

4M ago34:14

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In this episode Colin McGill interviews Kirsten Colquhoun to explore some top tips for teachers at the start of their careers. Kirsten is an education consultant, author, and Pastoral Lead with nearly two decades of experience working in schools. The questions they explore in this interview are: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing e…

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295) The Ultimate Guide to Getting Jacked & Lean - Alex Caldwell & David Hatt 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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Today’s conversation is your guide for getting Jacked and Lean this year. We have a roundtable format and my guests are the returning David Hatt, Founder of MTN Coaching, and a debut for my good friend Alex Caldwell. Alex is Head Coach & Head of Coach Development at MTN Coaching. Together, we break down the four essential pillars of transforming yo…

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294) Kelsi Sheren - War & PTSD to Wellness & Growth 1:08:15

5M ago1:08:15

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Today’s conversation is with Kelsi Sheren. Kelsi is a former CanadianArtillery Gunner,author,TEDx speaker, andhost of The Kelsi Sheren Perspective. At just19 years old, Kelsi deployed toAfghanistan, serving alongside theBlack Watch & Third Scot Battalion. The intensity of combat led toPTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), which drastically reshape…

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293) Jeremy Harbour - How to Buy & Scale Businesses Without Using Your Own Money 1:09:15

5M ago1:09:15

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Today’s conversation is with Jeremy Harbour. Jeremy is a globally recognised expert in mergers and acquisitions, an investor, best selling author, and founder of Unity Group and The Harbour Club. Jeremy has helped entrepreneurs acquire and scale businesses without investing their own money, and in this episode, he shares the strategies behind his s…

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292) Matt Haycox - From Bankruptcy to Funding £500M in UK Businesses 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

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Today’s conversation is with Matt Haycox. Matt is an entrepreneur, investor & mentor. Expect to learn why business is in Matt’s blood, his journey to building one of the largest events businesses in the UK before filing for bankruptcy, before bouncing back to go from borrower to lender, operator to advisor, investment seeker to investor while provi…

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291) Kris Dalziel - The Property Deal Powerhouse Shares All 1:32:05

5M ago1:32:05

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Today’s conversation is with Kris Dalziel. It was great to welcome Kris of Dalziel Ventures to the show. He’s been on my radar to come on for a long time and he has been a busy man having sourced over 200 deals and £26 Million of Property for investors worldwide, buying 50 of his own properties in 24 months, and even starting a lettings offering. E…

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290) Solo Q&A - Britain in Crisis, Being Happier, BRUV Party, & Injury Update 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Today, the guest is me and it’s time for a solo Q&A where I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram, on my new Patreon and on my email list. These include my thoughts on Elon Musk getting involved in UK Politics, Andrew Tate launching the BRUV party, the big changes regarding fact checking on Facebook, my advice for being happi…

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289) Rob Dix - 7 Myths About Money to Unlock Financial Freedom 1:08:05

6M ago1:08:05

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Today’s conversation is with Rob Dix. Rob Dix is an investment fund adviser, co-presenter of one of the UK’s most popular business podcasts (The Property Podcast), and the author of four best-selling books about property investment. We hosted Rob last January to discuss ‘The Price of Money’ and I’m delighted to welcome him back to chat about his ne…

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288) Ewen Ferguson - My Journey to Pro Golfer 49:38

6M ago49:38

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Today’s conversation is with Ewen Ferguson. Ewen is a professional golfer and 3 time winner on the DP World Tour. Expect to learn what got Ewen started in golf, why he moved to the US at just 14, what it takes to make the jump to professional golf after a stellar amateur career, the value of role models, and the biggest challenges people don’t see.…

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287) Oliver Anwar - 12 Harsh Truths for Success 55:33

6M ago55:33

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Today’s conversation is with Oliver Anwar. Oliver is an Elite Health Coach To CEOs & Entrepreneurs. Oliver Anwar was an early guest on the podcast and is someone I’ve got to know really well online and in person over the last 5 years. He’s built a real expertise and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and top performers optimise their health, fitness …

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286) James Cooper - Traditional Values Are Under Attack 1:04:32

6M ago1:04:32

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Today’s conversation is with James Cooper. James is a man of many dimensions. With a degree in Nutrition from King’s College London, a Roger Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the owner of Body Transformation Gym. Expect to learn what built James’ resilience, why the quality of resilience is disappearing among modern men, and how he sees…

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285) Julian Mithoff - From Grief to Freedom Through Property & Whiskey Investing 1:15:26

7M ago1:15:26

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Today’s conversation is with Julian Mithoff. Julian is an Independent Bottler and Whiskey Cask Specialist, the co founder of Glaschu Spirits and DamGoodDrams. Expect to learn how Julian responded to the untimely loss of his father, why property investing changed his life, how to build a lifestyle which is in line with your values, the realities of …

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284) Adam Cox - The Hidden Truth About Hypnotherapy 1:05:11

7M ago1:05:11

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Today’s conversation is with Adam Cox. Adam is a hypnotherapist and host of the world's most popular hypnosis podcast The Hypnotist. He regularly works with Celebrities, CEO's and even Royalty. Expect to learn how Adam went from living a reclusive life crippled by anxiety to a leading authority in the world of hypnotherapy, and the biggest tools wh…

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283) Steven Beattie - From Gang Fights & Prison to Medicine & MMA 1:20:29

7M ago1:20:29

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Today’s conversation is with Steven Beattie. Steven is a personal trainer, medicine student at University of Dundee and MMA Fighter. That varied bio may not sound too out there for a guest on this podcast, but I cannot do justice to what the next 80 minutes have in store for you. Expect to learn Steven’s truly unique story. Born into deprivation an…

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The A-Z of teacher skills: Gratitude 10:04

7M ago10:04

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This episode explores the role that gratitude plays in education. It looks at ways you can express thanks to shape positive attitudes and effort in your lessons, and how it can overcome the negativity bias and help us to feel positive about the work we do in education. I mention in this episode about wanting to hear from listeners, please get in to…

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282) Kruise Leeming - Loss, Leadership & Winning 1:03:14

7M ago1:03:14

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Today’s conversation is with Kruise Leeming. Kruise is a professional English rugby league player for Wigan Warriors in the Super League and we record fresh off the back of Wigan winning all four trophies last season. Expect to learn what life was like for Kruise growing up in Swaziland, how he had to adapt to life in the UK, dealing with the loss …

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How can new teachers make their relationship with their mentor work? 52:33

7M ago52:33

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Today’s episode is the 100th episode of the podcast! Great to reach this milestone, and thank you so much to all the listeners for the support. On this episode I am joined by Dr Kathleen Forbes. Kathleen is a senior consultant clinician for Place 2 Be, a mental health charity. For the past seven years Place 2 Be has been working with new teachers t…

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281) Zach Bitter - Breaking Records and Building a Life Around Ultra Running 1:12:28

7M ago1:12:28

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Today’s conversation is with Zach Bitter. Zach is an endurance athlete, ultramarathon runner, coach, and podcast host. Zach has broken both World and American records including the American 100 Mile record with an incredible time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds. Expect to learn Zac’s journey into ultra running, what compelled him to turn run…

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The A-Z of Teacher Skills: Focus 10:21

7M ago10:21

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This ten minute talk explores the role that focus has in being a successful teacher. It looks at how we can role-model focus for young people; how we can improve our capacity to focus on young people and relationships; and some practical ways to avoid multi-tasking in the classroom and build our 'focus' muscles.…

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A Guide to Relational Behaviour Management. 48:13

7M ago48:13

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The guest on this week's episode is Oliver Cook. Ollie is an experienced teacher, who is currently a Pupil Support Leader in a school in Scotland (this is the equivalent of a pastoral role in other parts of the UK and further afield) In this conversation we explore relational behaviour management, with practical tips for teachers to implement this …

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280) Solo Q&A - Morning Routine, Trump, XRP, & Sales Mistakes 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

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Today, the guest is me and I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram, on my new Patreon and on my email list. These include my thoughts on adjusting yourself to your surroundings, handling the stress and strain of the current state of the UK, Trump winning the US election, the guest who surprised me the most, the biggest mistak…

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The A-Z of Teacher Skills: Emotional Intelligence 10:22

8M ago10:22

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This ten minute talk explores the vital role that emotional intelligence has to being an effective teacher. It breaks down Daniel Goleman's five key components of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, effective communication and motivation. Looking at practical ways to implement all of them in the classroom.…

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A mentoring masterclass: how to succeed as a mentor of new teachers 47:56

8M ago47:56

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This week's episode explores how to be the best possible mentor of new teachers. The guest is the wonderful Rachel Alexander. Rachel is a former English teacher and author, who now runs the English PGDE at Moray House in Edinburgh University. In the episode, which should also be useful for new teachers who are working with a mentor for the first ti…

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279) Unpopular Opinions - Materialism, Police, Passive Income & Hyrox - Chris Burns & David Hatt 1:39:05

8M ago1:39:05

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Today’s conversation is the return of our round table discussion with Chris Burns, owner of Savage Scholar Consulting and David Hatt, Founder of MTN. It’s been over 7 months since these two were on the podcast and it’s been far too long, I know you’re all looking forward to this format returning. This time round, we discuss our unpopular opinions o…

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The A-Z of teacher skills: Drive 10:17

8M ago10:17

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Today is the fourth episode in the A-Z of teacher skills series. This ten minute talk explores the importance of being driven as a teacher, and why your own ability to model drive and enthusiasm for young people is vital for success in the classroom. It also gives some practical tools to help you to motivate and encourage young people.…

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How can we support neurodivergent teachers to thrive in school? 39:10

8M ago39:10

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This week we have a vitally important topic that we hope all listeners will benefit from. Colin McGill interviews Lynn McCann and Catrina Lowri on how we can best support neurodivergent teachers to thrive in school. Lynn McCann is an Autism, ADHD and PDE Specialist teacher and author. She is the owner of Reach out ASC, which is a team of neurodiver…

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278) Dan Wallace - Lessons From Winning on the Biggest Stage 1:18:27

8M ago1:18:27

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Today’s conversation is with Dan Wallace. Dan is former Olympic and World Champion swimmer. Dan had an incredible decorated career, winning a Gold medal at The Commonwealth Games, a Silver medal at The Olympic Games and also winning Gold at the 2015 World Championships. Expect to learn what it took for Dan to escape the comfort zone of the UK and m…

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