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How to Strive - with Nick Adkins
Nick Adkins
Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 61
Hi I am your host and coach Nick.
With over 14 years of experience in professional sports coaching, I have dedicated my career to player and coach development across a variety of sports and industries. My expertise spans both on-field coaching and strategic development roles, where I’ve worked to enhance performance, build high-functioning teams, and foster long-term growth in athletes and coaches alike. In addition to my work in sport, I have also collaborated with businesses to transfer my coaching skills and principles into organizational development, helping teams and leaders thrive in dynamic environments through my transformational leadership approach. My commitment to continuous learning and fostering a growth mindset drives me to always pursue excellence in every aspect of my work.
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Paul Holder
dimanche 9 novembre 2025 • Duration 01:00:14
Nick is joined by Paul Holder AKA Noddy who has supported the development of many players and coaches through his energetic coaching style.
This insightful episodes will be fantastic for people Striving to be better at supporting the development of people in sport and life by seeking to understand them and building trust to then create growth.
Start Striving at
www.strive25.co.uk/
Leave Well - Neil Mullarkey
mercredi 29 octobre 2025 • Duration 12:13
In this final episode of How to Strive’s mini-series on Neil Mullarkey’s Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills, Nick explores the essential and often overlooked skill of leaving well.
Drawing on Neil’s insights from the stage, business, and psychology, we unpack why endings matter, how the final moments of an interaction, meeting, or relationship shape how it’s remembered. From the Peak-End Rule explored by Daniel Kahneman to practical advice on closing conversations, meetings, and connections with intention, this episode helps you finish strong and leave the right lasting impression.
Discover how to create closure, follow up meaningfully, and ensure the “aftertaste” of every interaction reflects trust, gratitude, and growth.
Because how we end something says as much about us as how we begin.
Start Striving at
www.strive25.co.uk/
Sunday Strive 12th October 2025
dimanche 12 octobre 2025 • Duration 12:02
In this episode, Nick explores how journaling can become a powerful daily tool to help you strive.
Nick breaks it down into three key benefits:
- Clarity – Understanding yourself more deeply and spotting patterns that shape your growth.
- Direction – Turning reflection into clear intentions that keep you focused and accountable. The tiny steps that take you a thousand miles.
- Resilience – Building emotional strength, vocabulary, processing challenges, and celebrating wins.
This isn’t about writing for the sake of it, it’s about creating space to lead yourself forward with purpose.
Whether you’re just starting or want to level up your reflection practice, this episode will help you make journaling a meaningful part of your striving journey.
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www.strive25.co.uk/
Tuesday 7th October 2025
mardi 7 octobre 2025 • Duration 03:22
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Monday 6th October 2025
lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Duration 05:22
You space to set great intentions for you day to help you stay accountable for your striving.
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Sunday Strive 5th October 2025
dimanche 5 octobre 2025 • Duration 05:52
A guided insight in to how Nick structures his Sunday Strive with reflections and intentions.
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Dr Sally Needham
dimanche 5 octobre 2025 • Duration 47:50
In this powerful episode, Nick is joined by Dr. Sally Needham, a leader in human development and performance.
Sally shares incredible insights from her experiences shaping performance by truly understanding the individuals you work with. Drawing on neuroscience and developmental practice, she explores how awareness, connection, and compassion can elevate both personal growth and the way we support others.
Throughout her career, including her time with the English FA, working across academy and international levels, Sally has transformed the way coaches and leaders approach people development.
Nick is privileged to share this insightful conversation, filled with wisdom, science, and practical guidance for anyone striving to grow or to help others do the same.
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www.strive25.co.uk/
Sunday Strive - September Reflections October Intentions
dimanche 28 septembre 2025 • Duration 15:24
Nick guides you through your September reflection to inform your October intentions.
He also shares two excellent clips from the episodes with Cody Royle and Dr Phil Hopley, relevant to performing in elite sport, dealing with external pressure and adversity. Very timely with the conclusion of the Womens Rugby World Cup and the Mens Ryder Cup.
Keep Striving.
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www.strive25.co.uk/
Monday - Intentions
lundi 22 septembre 2025 • Duration 02:51
Sunday Strive - 21st September 2025
dimanche 21 septembre 2025 • Duration 07:33
Nick helps you with a guided reflection and intention episode that will help you Strive this week.
Start Striving at
www.strive25.co.uk/
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