All Posts by Ed Bowers

Episode 279: Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros – How to Safeguard Integrity in the Sports?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros. Emanuel is the Global CEO at SIGA. The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) is the only organisation to bring together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, business, rights holders, NGOs and professional services companies, from every region in the world, around a […]

Episode 278: Phil Greening- The benefits of learning from the best in Sports & Business?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Phil Greening.  Phil has a fascinating Sports Career Journey. ​ Ex-professional Rugby Player, Played for Gloucester, Wasps, has 24 caps for England and was part of the 2001 British & Irish Lions.  Currently he is the Men High Performance  Coach at USA Rugby & the Founder of the […]

Episode 277: Khalida Popal- How can Football improve ‘Human Rights’ on and off the Football Pitch?  

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Khalida Popal. Firstly, it’s a real privilege to invite Khalida on the podcast show. I am 100% confident you will learn from her and it doesn’t matter what sector or role in the sports industry you work in. Without a doubt one of the most impactful podcast […]

Episode 276: Noel Flannery- The benefits of having a fun mindset when working in the sports industry?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Noel Flannery  Noel is a Peak performance mind coach and mentor to elite athlete’s from many professional or top amateurs. He works with Athletes across the globe to to instill a deep seated belief in them, it becomes unshakable no matter what the outside circumstances. Through this […]

Episode 275: Andrew Peart-Why should Athletes write a book?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest  Andrew Peart. Andrew has over 20 years experience in the the book publishing and currently the founder of  Sequoia Books. He has commissioned over four hundred books, primarily across the psychology, sports and business/management sectors & his enthusiasm for getting the right content to the right […]

Episode 274: Zeycan Rochelle Yildirim- How can a Football Jersey be a symbol to end Women Violence?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Zeycan Rochelle Yildirim Zeycan is the Executive Director at Garip and Zeycan Yildirim Foundation.  Zeycan is responsible for creating the core identity and strategy for impactful projects to better serve educational needs & youth empowerment for students across Turkey.  Also, Zeycan is doing a inspiring campaign with […]

Episode 273: Jessie Engelhart-The Do’s & Don’ts when starting a career in Sports Law?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Jessie Engelhart. Jessie is International Sports Lawyer with previous experience at international law firms, FC Barcelona and UEFA.  Now currently the founding partner of Sensato Sports Law. Click the play button and learn more about Jessie’s fascinating  Sports legal Career Journey!Fiona has over 25 years of experience […]

Episode 272: Jamie Corr- How can ‘curiosity’ support your sports career development?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  guest Jamie Corr. Jamie is a Sports Marketing & Communications Consultant. Jamie has an impressive Sports Industry CV working with International Olympic Committee (IOC) IMG,Red Bull, M& C Saatchi and many more. This is a must listen if you want to really learn what it takes to pursue […]

Episode 271: Ollie Phillips- How to create a winning team culture in sports and business?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Ollie Phillips. Ollie is, Ex-professional rugby player, Captain of the Men’s England 7s Team, World 7s Player of the Year, 4 time World record holder and is the founder of Optimist Performance. Optimist Performance specialise in helping sports teams and business organisations develop a winning team culture. Also, […]

Episode 270: Nick Rewcastle- What core skills do you need to pursue a career in Sports PR?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  returning guest Nick Rewcastle.. Nick is the Founder of New Reach PR. Which specialises in making a difference to the development of sports, talent and communities through ethical, impactful and strategic PR. You will learn what the reality is when pursuing a career in Sports PR. Click the […]

Episode #269: Dave Diggle-How can ‘Mindset Training’ improve Performance when Under Pressure?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  returning guest Dave Diggle. Dave is Author, Speaker, High Performance  Mindset Coach and Founder of Smart Mind Hub. Where he specialise in mental performance and psychological battles coaches, athletes and their support networks face in today’s competitive environment. He worked with a range of athletes like Rugby Players, Gymnasts, […]

Episode #268: Ali Speechly- Why you need your own ‘Coaching Philosophy’ as a Football Coach?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest Ali Speechly aka Coach Ali! Ali has a super fascinating sports career journey and she is a football coach. But when you listen this awesome podcast you will learn Coach Ali is more than just football coach. For example during her sports career journey she volunteered at the London […]

Episode #267: Friederike Kromp-What skills do you need to be a National Football Coach?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  Friederike Kromp. Friederike has a fascinating Football Coaching Journey and currently she is the Germany U17 Football Head Coach. Honesty, if you aspire to be a Nation Football Coach it’s a must listen. Click the play button and learn more about  Friederike fascinating Football Career Journey!Fiona has over […]

Episode #266: Simon Dent- What skill sets do you need to pursue a career in Athlete Management?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Simon Dent. Simon is the Founder of HERO, Dark Horses & The British Sports Museum. Simon has a fascinating sports career journey and I know you will learn a lot from him! With regards to his New Talent Agency called Hero he works with top sports professional such […]

Episode #265: Josephine Kwan- How to normalise Menstrual Education in Sports Participation?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Josephine Kwan Josephine is the Founder of Flow 2 Freedom Apparel Inc. Which specialises providing fitness leakproof clothing that supports women experiencing a period during exercise.  The aim is to provide women confidence and freedom during exercise so they can live to their fullest potential. Click the play button […]

Episode #264: Joanne Love-What is effective Goal Setting?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  returning guest Joanne Love. Joanne is High Performance & Leadership  Coach, Author and Director of Proactive Performance Australia. Also the President of Australian Swimming & Teachers. Joanne has over 25 years’ experience as a high-performance expert, Joanne knows what it takes to succeed in any environment. Joanne is […]

Episode #263: Allistair McCaw-How to Lead with Purpose?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is  returning guest Allistair McCaw! Allistair is the author of multiple best selling books including “Champion Minded.” He consults on human performance, team culture, and mindset.  For over 25 years, Allistair has consulted and worked with amongst others, Olympic Gold Medalists, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune500 companies, NCAA Colleges, and […]

Episode #262: Lee McDermott-How can Gymnastics prevent Concussions in Contact Sports?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Lee McDermott. Lee is a Olympian and Gymnastic Consultant but he has a fascinating sports career journey and here is Lee’s impressive CV: 1996 Olympian, Double Gold & Bronze Medalist Commonwealth GamesAthlete at 5 World and 4 European ChampionshipsDouble British Champion 1994 & 1996Awarded Master Gymnast by […]

Episode #261: Andrew Greenwood-How can ‘Mindset Training’ support young Footballers?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Andrew Greenwood. Andrew is the Founder of AEG. Andrew support young athletes in the performance is an individual’s ability to utilise their mindset. Through sports consultancy, training and educate athletes on mental health and mindset growth, thereby, enabling athletes to perform with clarity and control, energy and innovation. Also […]

Episode #260: Joe Condon- How to start a career in Commercial Marketing in the sports industry?

This Week’s Special Guest Interview: This weeks podcast special guest is Joe Condon Joe  the Commercial & Marketing Lead for iSportLearn & iSportConnect. Joe shares how he applied his Sports Management degree into a career in sports business.  Click the play button and learn more about Joe’s  fascinating Sports Career Journey!Fiona has over 25 years of experience working in […]