Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People

On this episode, we were incredibly honoured to speak with Leicester, England and Lions rugby legend, Rory Underwood MBE.Rory is England's record international try scorer and toured twice with the Lions.Rory spent 18 years as a pilot in the Royal Air Force and is now a consultant and founded the excellently named firm, Wingman.This was such an incredibly inspiring chat as we spoke of :The biggest life lesson Rory has learntWhy it is important to enjoy what you doDealing with opinionsWhy is networking so importantDoing your own research and not taking what are you are told as factWhat makes the Lions so specialAs always, thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy this chat, and please do let me know what life lesson resonated most with you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to speak with diplomat Charlie Stuart.Charlie is a world renowned leader, with a career in some of the most demanding and high stake environments in the world.Charlie has a background in military, international diplomacy, law and strategic security.In diplomacy, Charlie's roles included Deputy Ambassador to Iraq and Head of Delegation to Tanzania, his current role is as Chief Security Advisor on Africa for the European Union.This was such an inspirational chat, with life lessons which have certainly changed my life in how I will approach certain tasks. As you can imagine, we spoke of many things, including : Enjoying life and being curiousHow to approach a huge challengeWhy story telling is importantWhat is diplomacyWhy dancing in the rain is importantWhat simple question you should ask yourself before going to bedWhy not working at 100pc is beneficial Why understanding perspective is so importantBeing a proud parent (Charlie's son, Will, plays rugby for England)I hope you enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt Podcast - Life Lessons From Notable People, we had the fantastic opportunity to speak with former open out cry Liffe trader, Simon Hart.The Liffe Exchange was a frantic place, think brightly coloured blazers, a lot of shouting and arm waving - certainly an unique environment.This was a fascinating chat , we spoke of many things, such as :Keep moving forwardWhy creativity is importantFake it til you make itThe impact of a parent's outlook and commentsRisk outlookThe importance of doing what you do and being true to yourselfWhen should you give up on your dreamsWhy you should live every day as it is your lastWhich former Prime Minister had a tough time on the LiffeLet us know what you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt Podcast, we were joined by Danny Kerry MBE, arguably the most successful field hockey coach England and Great Britain has have ever had. Danny has coached both the men's and women's England and Great Britain teams, and has medalled at Commonwealth, European, World and Olympic level.This was an incredibly honest and insightful chat on :LeadershipPerspective and perspective setting momentsHaving a leap of faithEffectiveness vs ImpactThe importance of healthDealing with setbacksAffirmations Why being unpopular is sometimes the right thing to doResources vs Being ResourcefulPlus many moreI hope you enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to be able to speak with presenter and broadcaster, Alex Payne. Alex is the host of the excellent podcast, The Good, The Bad, The Rugby.This was a fantastic chat with Alex, brutally honest and incredibly inspiring with many things resonating.We spoke of plenty of things, including :ResilienceThings happening for a reason, and learning good things from dramatic eventsSliding door moments and making things happenWhy you should keep goingLearning not just from our parents, but also our childrenWhat ability did Alex wish he had learnt much younger?As always, I hope you enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we were joined by Victoria Keil. Victoria is an occupational psychologist and has worked across a multitude of large global organisations, more recently working in tech start ups. Victoria is also a coach, supporting all levels from junior managers to C-Suite and Founders. We spoke of many things, including :Saying yes and learning fastUnderstanding the whyWhat behavioural traits do tech start up founders and CEOs haveEarning your worth and then knowing your valueTaking opportunitiesLife is a continuous journey, ride itWhy saying no to things is like a funnelThe dangers of burnoutPlus plenty of parenting advice too Check out Victoria's website for her work VSK | Associates - Coaching & Mentoring (vskassociates.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were incredibly fortunate and privileged to speak with Sophie Cooper, the founder of premium jeans brand, I Am Denim.Sophie founded the company after life surviving surgery following a life threatening illness. Sophie is such a positive person and it was a fantastic chat as we spoke of many things, including : Daily gratitudeBeing present and grabbing the momentThe determination to surviveWhy naivety is a blessingThe power of askingWhat can we learn from our childrenSeeing opportunities Mental and physical recoveryStarting a company with zero experienceShould you listen to your instinct?Why we shouldn't stop ourselves, start right nowMaking your own happinessThis was such an inspiring chat, full of life lessons and insightsCheck out the I Am Denim website on iamdenim.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to be able to speak with the highly talented Marc Priestley.Marc is a former F1 mechanic and key member of the Championship winning McLaren team, and has worked alongside Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.Marc is an author, host of the Pit Lane Life Lessons Podcast, TV Presenter and Inspirational Speaker.This was an incredibly inspiring chat, we spoke of many things, including :What is the meaning of our life and how that changes over timeWhy you should interpret data if you want to improve an aspect of your lifeThe importance of debriefingDoing the right things and the doing the things rightWhy you should never give upUnderstanding that events may not be our choice, but our response to these events isPlus many other life lessons and insightsMarc is on Instagram and 'X' under @f1elvis and has his own You Tube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt we had the great fortune to speak with and hear the life lessons and insights of documentary director and producer Jack Tompkins.Jack and business partner Ben Marlow have formed their own production company and released award winning documentaries on Amazon, Netflix and BBC to name a few. Titles include :Why Row An Ocean?Everybody's GameNo Woman, No TryPrep To Win : Harlequins (directed by Beno Obano)Game On : The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport (in collaboration with leading Women's sports activist Sue Anstiss MBE)This was a great chat as we spoke of :Going with the flowGetting your message and story acrossBeing in other people's shoes and understanding their issuesLooking at the bigger pictureEnjoying Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt Podcast, we had the absolute privilege to be joined by the legendary rugby player and coach Dean Richards.Dean has played for Leicester Tigers, England and the British and Irish Lions. He has coached at Leicester, Grenoble, Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons.We spoke of : Enjoying yourselfNot putting too much pressure on your kidsTaking opportunitiesBeing groundedLearning but not dwelling on mistakesThe importance of picking the right captainOnly getting one shot at life, so enjoy it (within boundaries)Leave a comment about what life lesson resonated most with you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, professional windsurfer Elena Sandera spoke of putting her future career in medicine on hold to pursue her Olympic dream. From starting windsurfing in 2021 to Olympic qualification in three years is remarkable. It was brilliant to hear the steps that Elena has taken.We spoke of many things, including :Not comparing yourself to othersThe power of manifestationControlling the controllablesKnowing whose advice to listen toRegulating your emotionsOperating in a highly pressurised environment Enjoying the journey, not the destinationHaving fun, not always being about resultsThe value of educationLeave a comment about what you took from this chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we had the absolute privilege to speak with Andrew Jenkins, star of the BBC smash hit 'The Traitors'.Andrew shared his fascinating story of surviving a near fatal car accident where he was pronounced dead at the side of the road and then spent four weeks in a coma fighting for his life. He has overcome severe physical and mental health challenges leading him on a massive journey of reflection.This was a truly inspirational chat, packed full of life lessons. We spoke of many things, including, vulnerability, talking, limiting beliefs, the Chimp Paradox and helping to inspire othersThere are some serious topics discussed, so please do remember that help is out there. Andrew is currently undertaking the 'Big Trek' for Headway, the brain injury association by walking 1,200km between four castles in the UK. See The Big trek | givestar for making a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we sat down and had a fantastic chat with four time Olympian and two time Olympic Medalist Bryan Steel.Bryan has won countless cycling medals including at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games and is now a successful coach.We spoke of many things, including :Everybody has a talentFinding your nicheGiving things a goHaving a can do, not a can't do mindsetChanging plansGetting stuck inHave you done your best today?Making mistakes but not having regretsFinding solutions before you find the problemThis was such an inspiring chat. Please see Bryan's website www.bryansteel.co.uk for his coachingAvailable on www.previouslylearnt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were very fortunate to be able to speak with Yasser Zaki.Yasser is the founder and global CEO of Tender Loving Care, an organisation designed to provide services that empower people with a disability to live their best life.Yasser's vocation started following a conversation with a stranger on a train, seeing she was going through a tough time, he sat down with her and they began to talk. Yasser's truly inspirational mission to date has been a result of that chat.We spoke of many, many things, including :Changing people's livesPaying attentionBeing different is a powerWhy things being tough isn't the end of the worldBeing the change you want to beThe attitude of a successful personThe only thing between you and achieving your goalsDealing with things outside your controlOur way is not always the right wayMaking a difference to the worldMeeting Richard BransonPlease remember to like, follow and comment, it really does help us to improve the podcastCheck out Yasser's work at tenderlovingcare dot com dot au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, I was incredibly fortunate to be joined by the truly inspirational Darren Edwards.Darren is a record breaking disabled adventurer and award winning keynote speaker. He is the best selling author and founder of Adaptive Expeditions. Darren survived a devasting and life changing climbing accident that very nearly cost him his life and left him permanently disabled from the chest down. This chat was amazing, Darren is an incredibly inspirational and humble human being. You could sense his positivity and I was left in awe after speaking with him.This was a powerful chat in perseverance, resilience and accountability. We also spoke of marginal gains and needing exposure to failure.There was so much to this chat, too much to list, but other topics include the need to talk ; looking forwards, not backwards ; how to tackle a huge challenge ; your why and sense of purpose and learning from setbacksThere are some sensitive subjects discussed in this episode, so please do remember one of the topics that comes up quite a lot on Previously Learnt, the importance of talking www.darrenedwardsspeaker.com www.adaptiveexpeditions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we we incredibly fortunate to talk with former Sale Sharks CEO, Sid Sutton.Sid is on a mission to help CEOs, founders and leaders to optimise performance and reduce emotional cost.This for me, was a truly eye opening conversation. One topic Sid spoke about has, for the better, changed the way I now look at things in life.We spoke of many things, far too many to list, but if :you want to achieve your full potentialremove the fear of failureknow what is one of the most poignant questions you can ask yourselffind out motivates elite performersknow how to unlock human potential and obtain a growth mindsetthen, I cannot recommend highly enough that you listen to Sid's insights and life lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by the Molar Explorer, Catherine Burford.Only 12 women have skied solo and unsupported to the South Pole. This year marks the 30th anniversary since the first woman achieved this amazing feat. In November, Cat, who is a dentist (hence the fantastic Molar Explorer name), will mark this occasion by becoming one of the handful of women to have skied more than 700 miles over 50 days, pulling all her food, fuel and equipment in a pulk weighing 85kg. This was a brilliant chat where we spoke of :Getting involvedNot knowing until you tryThe importance of teachersNot getting disheartenedPreparing for challenging timesHow to tackle a huge challengeSelf beliefHaving a 'why' and why you need a whyHow to deal with things when times get difficultYou can see more of Cat's epic challenge at The Molar Explorer Cat is also raising money for the expedition and charities Bridge2Aid and Community Action Nepal - see her website for details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we were seriously privileged to be joined by Niall McCann. Niall is truly a legend of our lifetime. He is a National Geographic Explorer, Biologist, Presenter, Speaker, Mountain Rescuer and, Front Line Conservationist. Niall has rowed the Atlantic, skied across Greenland, cycled the Himalayas and canoed the Yukon River.This chat was full of life lessons and insights from Niall.We heard :What is Niall's biggest life lessonWhat is humanity's biggest privilegeThe importance of inspiring by exampleKnowing when is and when isn't a good time to spend time with crocodiliansWhat to do if you come face to face with a bearHow to tackle a huge challengeWhat are good metrics of successThe value of experiencesWhat makes happinessThis was an amazing chat, check out niallmccann dot com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate and privileged to be able to speak with award winning composer and songwriter for films, TV and gaming, Nikhil Koparkar.We spoke of many things, including :What can be our greatest asset in lifeHow risk can determine successHow to forge your own pathThe importance of enjoying the processYou can achieve what you want, but maybe not the route thereHow to get a seat at the tableNikhil is such a positive and insightful person, and that comes through loud and clear when talking with him. I hope you enjoyed this chat just as much as I did Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were joined by business coach, author and speaker, Robin Waite.So much incredibly useful advice and life lessons to list them all here, but we spoke of many things, including : What is the biggest life lesson Robin has learntWhy coaching is an artformWhat is the most simplistic and effective question you can ask somebodyHow to know when and what advice to take on boardWhat is STFU and why it can be worth £9,000,000Reading body languageWhat makes a good entrepreneurDealing with rejectionThe power of making mistakesForming deep and meaningful relationshipsCheck out Robin's details at :www.fearless.biz/tyswww.robinwaite.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.