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Today we spoke with Steve Guest – Elite recruitment specialist and author of 'Top Biller'

Steve has been recruiting for 17 years. He has placed over 800 individuals into permanent roles in the UK. Podcast host of 'The Guestlist with Steve Guest', Amazon best-selling author across multiple categories for “Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter” (globally the highest reviewed recruitment book on Amazon), and founder of the online recruitment training platform - “12 Week Recruitment Mastery Programme” – training recruiters on a global scale, Steve is still recruiting (the doing), but also now mentoring, coaching and teaching.

We ask when did Steve realise he could do this, and what attributes he sees in his kids that could make them recruiters too! Steve talks about the importance of being early for everything, what separates successful recruiters (such as organisation, consistency, integrity, and honesty) and what pushed him into driving his book sales. Steve knows his why, and he embraces sharing his journey and giving value now.

How fitting Steve was guest #200 for SEPR...going for 3 years and 7 months, since May 2019. Now it's time for a pause to consolidate our learning.

Thanks for being here! Remember - Sleep, Eat, Perform, Repeat.

Key Highlights

• 👨‍🏫 Learning from two young sons
• 📈 Being strategic about networking and growth
• 📃 Dealing with overwhelm through planning
• ♾️Focusing on incremental gains
• 🪜 Overcoming the fear of failure to become a bestselling author

Timestamps

• (3:56) - Always being punctual
• (6:26) - Being meticulous and strategic
• (9:06) - Balancing work and life with planning
• (11:10) - Free month planner
• (12:00) - Proving the doubters wrong
• (15:25) - Reviewing your year + incremental gains
• (17:06) - Networking by honesty + accountability
• (20:00) - Learning from mistakes
• (24:05) - Writing his first bestseller
  (25:54) - Overcoming fear of failure
• (26:00) - Covid and its impact on Steve
• (31:24) - Dealing with a sense of overwhelm
• (34:37) - Learning from his two children
• (37.45) - Focus on integrity and honesty
• (40:34) - Building a plan for his family
• (42:37) - What does high performance mean to you?

Thanks for tuning in!

For information on previous guests and shows please visit www.SleepEatPerformRepeat.com.

Previous guests include Cal Newport, Dr Michael Gervais, Joy Neville, Rich Froning, BJ Fogg, Sonia O'Sullivan, Rich Diviney, Keith Earls, Caelan Doris, Chanelle McCoy, PJ Nestler, Jack Butcher, Shane O'Sullivan, Louise Galvin, Chris Burkard, Brian Keane, Steve Magness, Lindsay Peat, Owen Eastwood, Steven Kotler, Daniel Davey, Ray Goggins, Shane O'Donnell, Jonny Cooper, Capt. Emily Bassett, George Kruis, Brett Bartholomew, Aoife McDermott, Lisa Jacob and many more.

Today we spoke with Allistair McCaw – Human performance and team culture coach

Allistair is recognised as one of the world’s leading figures in maximising human performance, mindset, team culture and leadership. For over 25 years, he has worked with numerous Olympians, Paralympians, World Champion Athletes, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies, NCAA colleges including LSU, Duke and the University of Minnesota, Nissan, along with football clubs such as Rangers, Benfica and PSG. An author of 5 best selling books, Allistair is also a 29 time marathon finisher and former 5 time World Championship competitor in the sport of Duathlon (which he explains to us!).

We spoke about his journey from Ballymena, Northern Ireland to South Africa, and to Florida (where he lives!)... and why champion minded became his calling after a very successful personal sporting career. He unpacked what separates the best of the best, and why joy and fun is so important in elite team environments - but also when children are participating in sport - that must be the goal! Allistair leaned into coachability, work ethic, attitude and hunger, and why these ingredients are vital.

Please check out his podcast, upcoming book and his coaching/ mentorship programme at www.allistairmccaw.com

Key Highlights:

• 🏆 What separates the elite from the rest
• ⚽ Working with great cultures like Rangers, Benfica, and Liverpool
• ❓ Key questions to know when coaching people
• ⚡ Knowing your purpose is a superpower
• 👩‍👦 Being the best parent for a sporting kid

Timestamps:

• (3:15) - Allistair's home and background
• (4:25) - Being the youngest of 4 brothers
• (7:09) - Giving the best for your child
• (10:20) - Distraction for young athletes and kids
• (12:00) - 3 things the best athlete’s all have
• (15:28) - Overtraining and overthinking performance
• (17:08) - Downfall of being very good at young age
• (19:55) - Having good people around you
• (21:52) - Working in great cultures Rangers and Benfica
• (23:11) - Culture of fun in teams like Liverpool
• (25:16) - Carlos Queiroz and positive energy
• (27:45) - Champions + winning team can shut out the external noise
• (29:10) - Building champion habits
• (30:32) - The key questions for coaching people
• (32:27) - Knowing what you want
• (34:15) - Failing is growing, we all make mistakes
• (35:50) - What does high performance mean to you?

For information on previous guests and shows please visit www.SleepEatPerformRepeat.com.

Previous guests include Cal Newport, Dr Michael Gervais, Joy Neville, Rich Froning, BJ Fogg, Sonia O'Sullivan, Rich Diviney, Keith Earls, Caelan Doris, Chanelle McCoy, PJ Nestler, Jack Butcher, Shane O'Sullivan, Louise Galvin, Chris Burkard, Brian Keane, Steve Magness, Lindsay Peat, Owen Eastwood, Steven Kotler, Daniel Davey, Ray Goggins, Shane O'Donnell, Jonny Cooper, Capt. Emily Bassett, George Kruis, Brett Bartholomew, Aoife McDermott, Lisa Jacob and many more.

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Today we spoke with Caleb Gardner - Innovation Strategist and Change Management Expert

Caleb is a founding partner of 18 Coffees (we now know what the company name means by the way!), a management consulting firm and community for forward-thinking leaders building more diverse, ethical, inclusive, and effective organisations. There is a core focus on change management, strategy, and communications to help companies grow. Author of 'No Point B', Caleb helps leaders navigate change initiatives, and unpacks disruption, and innovation. His background includes digital leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact; he ran the digital programme for President Obama.

We spoke about what it was like working alongside Barack Obama, imposter syndrome, and a willingness to engage with projects outside his comfort zone...how he even wrote the book! Caleb shares his thoughts on relationships with tech, what's coming, and change-making. Innovation is a central part of this dialogue, in relation to when someone is excelling but has the wherewithal to consider innovation to stay ahead, for that edge.

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Highlights

• 🎭 Coping and overcoming imposter syndrome
• 📘 His new book ‘No Point B’
• 🤝 Working alongside Barack Obama
• ➰Change management and innovation
• 📱 Digital leadership and our relationship with tech

Timestamps

• (3:30) - Why his company is called 18 Coffees
• (4:28) - Being an innovation strategist
• (5:38) - Background in digital, tech, and communications
• (6:15) - Interest in politics and working alongside Barack Obama
• (7:58) - Potential and pitfalls of Web 3.0
• (10:28) - Remain flexible and never rest with innovation
• (12:38) - Creative thinking practical tips
• (15:42) - No Point B - Caleb's new book
• (18:22) - Ryanair and having an authentic voice
• (20:40) - Working for President Obama
• (22:25) - Finding the right people to work with
• (25:00) - Creating a healthy relationship with tech
• (29:27) - Remarkable tablets, kindles, and writing
• (31:30) - What’s on the horizon for Caleb
• (32:53) - Changemaker and activities to greet change
• (34:35) - Caleb's personal measure of success
• (36:00) - How to step outside your comfort zone
• (37:25) - What does high performance mean to you?

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For information on previous guests and shows please visit www.SleepEatPerformRepeat.com.

Previous guests include:
Cal Newport, Dr. Michael Gervais, Joy Neville, Rich Froning, BJ Fogg, Sonia O'Sullivan, Rich Diviney, Keith Earls, Caelan Doris, Chanelle McCoy, PJ Nestler, Jack Butcher, Shane O'Sullivan, Chris Burkard, Brian Keane, Steve Magness, Owen Eastwood, Steven Kotler, Daniel Davey, Ray Goggins, Shane O'Donnell, Jonny Cooper, Capt Emily Bassett, George Kruis, Brett Bartholomew, Aoife McDermott, Lisa Jacob and many more.

Today we spoke with Jonny Cooper – 7-times an All-Ireland Gaelic football winner with Dublin, and a leader on and off the pitch

Jonny has been a first-team starter on an All-Ireland winning Dublin side 7 times. The Na Fianna star embodies the relentless pursuit of high performance in the all-conquering Dublin team and the culture that radiates from the entire group. Jonny has won multiple all stars and is a leader and learner off the pitch also.

In this episode we open a dialogue about leadership development, culture and organisational behaviour. Jonny talks about his work with DCU, his experience with the Gaelic Players Association and his be unrivalled mantra.

We talk about adversity and moments that have forged Jonnys resilience - and him giving back to charities - such as Temple street hospital and the Marie Keating Foundation.

Thanks for joining us for the 100th Jonny!

This has been quite a ride for the podcast from humble origins with Conor Gavin in SoCo Performance Clinic - and now number 100 with my co-host Ciaran Dunne. We have learned so much - and are forever grateful to you...the listeners, and to all our special guests. Remember - Sleep Eat Perform Repeat.

This episode has been supported by Muhdo Health, an affiliate of ours - use Hauora20 for a discount on their DNA and epigenetics health profile tests at www.muhdo.com

Today we spoke with Tom Archer - Adventure & Landscape photographer, curious soul and a creative mind.

Tom is an award-winning freelance photographer, writer and teacher based in London. He began his love for photography in his early 20s after a brief career as a policeman - and has worked as a freelance photographer since.  His style incorporates epic and dramatic landscapes, showing the scale and beauty of the world. Previous clients include giants such as Panasonic and L'Oreal.

We discuss the preparation for the right shot, learnings to take when the moment wasn't quite captured as planned - and Toms' most memorable photographs from around the world - included caves in Waitomo and hot balloon rides.

You will come away from this episode with a new-found appreciation for those perfectly captured photographs, when the setting, timing, exposure, light and shutter speed all worked in perfect harmony. Those spectacular photos take hours and hours of preparation, precision and patience.

Looking forward to being invited to your big exhibition in the future Tom!

Thanks for joining us!

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Today we spoke with Tracy Timm - Career clarity expert and author of 'Unstoppable'.

Tracy specialises in executive coaching, career development mentoring and leadership development. She is the founder of the Nth Degree Career Academy, where she helps people gain clarity and confidence about next moves in their personal and professional lives.

We talk about career moves, fear setting, how to reduce anxiety around decisions - and steps to take towards doing what you want to do.

We share with Tracy the origins of our wellbeing company, Hauora - and what 'whole person wellbeing' means from her perspective - and get her sense of it.

Tracy talks about core values and commitments and how they drive into the root cause of happiness and big decisions we face - and the career decision easy button:)

"Living and working in your best and highest value" - listen to the examples from Tracy of what high performance means to her - and the special quote from Einstein. Thanks for joining us Tracy!

Today we spoke with David Carey – Pro Irish golfer who scored a history-making record low score 57 on the PGA Tour, and member of Team Ireland Golf.

Ireland has just come out of lockdown. Irish golf courses are open again, weather permitting. We felt it was fitting to release this episode now - with a young golfer who we will be keeping a close eye on in the future. David has his mind set on winning multiple majors!

In today's conversation we speak about training, preparation, golfers' mindset, swing speed, distance and other technical pieces to the game. It's fascinating to hear David talk about practice versus match play, and who he admires on the pro circuit...and why. Of course we dig into the story of when David shot 57 on the tour and what that felt like.

In golf we lose more than we win, even Tiger - control what you can control. This comes through profoundly in this dialogue. Enjoy it, and thanks for speaking with us David.

Special mention to a close friend Padraig Lynch - host of the excellent PaddyTalks Golf Podcast - borrowed one of your questions!

Today we spoke Christopher J. Wirth – Founder of No Quit Living, podcast host, coach and author of 'The Positivity Tribe'.

Chris brings good vibes...plain and simple.

We talk about spreading positivity, gratitude and not necessarily rooting against someone. Differences of opinion are ok!

Chris shares his experience in areas such as accountability, positive mental advantage and controlling what you can control.

We talk about how to approach small and large obstacles - and Chris gives us tools and tips for these moments in time.

Bookending your diary with a consistent morning and evening routine is a common trait of high performers we've spoken to on this podcast. Chris is very much the epitome of one who takes ownership of these key pieces of our day - drink it in!

Thanks for joining us Chris, and best of luck with the book and everything else!

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Listen to his personal development podcast also! We are fans of No Quit Living!

Today we spoke Leigh Ewin – Breathworker, Cold immersion expert and life biohacker.

We open the dialogue about why an Aussie would move to Finland - and how Leigh guides and teaches people to breathe, use a sauna...and embrace the cold.

"When life gives you waves you just gotta ride them" - Leigh opens up about what 2020 has been like - and what he's managed to do.

He educates us on the 4,7,8 breathwork routine for stress and anxiety relief - and we discuss nasal breathing and its massive benefits for countless reasons - an ancient filtration system...so important now during covid times.

Cold shower challenges - try the 21 day challenge! We embrace the cold here (in words), and speak about Leigh's work with Wim Hof, and his world-renowned method.

Thanks for joining us Leigh!

Today we spoke Steve Gera – Innovation specialist, former NFL coach, CEO Gains Group, Leaders in Sport consultant and former Marine.

Steve has an amazing resume, and story in high performance and sports from his start with the Marine Corps post 9/11 - to working in the NFL with the Browns and Chargers -to his sports sabbatical where he gained a depth of experience across different organisations in Europe - such as Chelsea FC, Barcelona FC, Real Madrid, McLaren F1, etc.

We open the dialogue with an insight into Steve's life in American football, and what he has taken from this pandemic period.

We talk about core strengths and core constraints in sports, innovation - and talent development, amongst other interesting topics.

According to Mr Gera..."sports is the most important of the least important things. Let's elevate it".

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series in 32 years this year. Gains Group is part of a new joint venture with the Dodgers and their investment arm Elysian Park Ventures called 'BreakAway', a sport data exchange that creates, collects, and combines club and athlete data to help clubs better understand and position the athletes. This looks like a real game-changer in the world of performance science. Reach out to Steve for more info!

Thanks for joining us on our show Steve - it was a pleasure!