Episodes
In this final lesson of our motivation series the Commandos want to show you how to protect everything you have learned so far and strengthen your decisions. You’re not invincible, but there’s a lot that can bounce right off you. This is Bulletproof thinking. New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset Get the book:...
Published 07/29/20
We’re pushing you through the midweek grind - you’re here, you showed up and you’re half way through our month long special series on Motivation. You’re already winning, so let’s maintain that momentum. It’s around now that things can get tough so alongside the Commandos we breakdown:  Momentum  Executing self discipline Feeling the grind  The value of integrity  Adapting your goals New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony...
Published 07/22/20
Welcome to lesson two of your month long motivation workouts. Today we discuss:  Are you being pulled or being pushed?  Planning your Exit Strategy  Challenge yourself in a way you can be proud of The power of visualisation & simulation and how action creates motivation New podcast out every Wednesday! Presented by Layla Anna-Lee ( @LaylaAnnaLee ) alongside Antony 'Thomo' Thompson ( @Thomo_2.0 ) and Ben Williams ( @Ben_Williams_CM ) Follow us on Instagram:...
Published 07/15/20
Welcome to series two where we will be bringing you 4x30 min episodes under the umbrella of our School Of Motivation. We’re focusing on getting your mind going. Finding your momentum and motivation to succeed. Shorter, punchier and more personal this is the school you need for life.  In this episode we breakdown: The multiple depths of Resilience  Finding clarity Defining what security means to you  and Why Ben would rather see our listeners go down! New podcast out every...
Published 07/08/20
Mark Wednesday July 8th in your diary. It's going to be big! Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?
Published 06/24/20
Thomo evaluates hotel pens and somehow he managed to link this to the time he stood on an I.E.D. An unbelievable lesson in keeping focus as the Commandos discuss  sticking to your long term goal, flow state, how to intentionally interrupt your focus, how they kept tired marine recruits focused for battle and the Pomodoro technique.  Thomo doesn’t believe in Time Management and tells us why! This is your workout for better focus.  Listen to Thomo’s FOCUS playlist here:...
Published 06/17/20
We breakdown self discipline and breaking bad habits - Ben explains how he created building blocks to stop smoking and break away from his cocaine addiction. Thomo opens up about when he knew he had true control of his gambling addiction and how the self-discipline drilled into you in the military helps set up your entire character. We talk about the importance of teaching self-discipline to our children and how it can be the backbone of success. Get the book:...
Published 06/09/20
In this episode we discuss the importance of trust. How pivotal trust is in the military and we debate if you can ever earn your integrity back. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness work out, a bootcamp for the mind - Make sure you get your work in every Wednesday. Hosted by Layla Anna-Lee our Royal Marine Commandos Ben Williams and Antony 'Thomo' Thompson teach us how we can adopt a Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book:...
Published 06/03/20
We get real about ANGER. In today’s episode we discuss our own personal anger stories whilst breaking down how anger is managed in the Marines and why we’re angry in the first place. This is your mental fitness bootcamp. Enjoy!  Hosted by Layla Anna-Lee our Royal Marine Commandos Ben Williams and Antony 'Thomo' Thompson teach us how we can adopt a Marine mentality into our everyday lives. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051?  Follow...
Published 05/26/20
We take a look at coping with the barrage of Coronavirus news and stats from a military perspective and how isolation is affecting us...What would a Commando do? We’re here to tell you exactly what they’re doing and why. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness podcast brought to you by two former Marines Ben Williams and Anthony ‘Thomo’ Thompson who now specialise in training elite athletes on having a winning mindset. Hosted by UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee the team delve deep into the lessons...
Published 05/19/20
Ben Williams tells us his most poignant truth about facing adversity. A powerful, emotional story unfolds. Later we discuss his Commando Mindset which enabled him to carry on his tough task despite adversity. We discuss the power of talking as a preventative and not just as a cure and how you can use your own most sad and painful memories to your advantage. This ones for Deano. Follow us on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset_ @LaylaAnnaLee @Thomo_2.0 @Ben_Williams_CM Commando Mindset is...
Published 05/06/20
Thomo calls b******t on procrastination, we calculate a realistic way to add a week to your year and Ben explains how to excel by getting back to basics...take the bins out. Commando Mindset is a mental fitness podcast brought to you by two former Marines Ben Williams and Anthony ‘Thomo’ Thompson who now specialise in training elite athletes on having a winning mindset. Hosted by UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee the team delve deep into the lessons the guys learnt on tour and how we can adapt...
Published 04/29/20
Published 04/29/20
Thomo opens up about how he rebuilt his self belief from the ground up after he faced an unexpected crossroads and his confidence took a battering. Today we discuss self belief and how you can adapt mentalities from the battlefield and grow your self confidence. TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo’ Thompson help guide you through an empowering...
Published 04/21/20
The team discuss the techniques Royal Marines use to deal with fear in combat and how we can adapt them to benefit us in every day life. TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo’ Thompson help guide you through an empowering mindset. Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset_ Get the book:...
Published 04/15/20
If you don’t define your own goals then your goals will be set by society. The world keeps turning with or without you and if you formulate a clear plan you’ll be taken for a ride. We’re not against ‘going with the flow’ but how far? For how long? And will you be happy? Sometimes you know what you want, sometimes you don’t. Either way you need a goal. We breakdown how to define your goals, why you may not have achieved them in the past and every step you need to make sure this time things...
Published 04/07/20
Values define who you are and help remind you of where you came from. You need to hold your values close and look at them often. But do you even know what they are? How can you refine your values and make them your own? Why is this a pivotal step in personal success? UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with former Royal Marines turned mental fitness coaches who are best known for their work with elite athletes. Ben Williams and Antony ‘Thomo’ Thompson help guide you through finding your...
Published 03/26/20
Mental fitness the Commando way. Struggling to find your inspiration or sick of even being asked? This podcast is for you. UFC Presenter Layla Anna-Lee sits down with Commandos Antony ‘Thomo’ Thompson and Ben Williams to break down the myths behind inspiration and help you find what really drives you.  Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset
Published 03/26/20
How to cope with isolation and this pandemic starting with acceptance of change.  Two Royal Marines breakdown their elite mental attitude towards facing adversity and how we can adopt a Commando thinking to face the turbulent times ahead of us now. Get the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/commando-mindset/ben-williams//9780241416051? Follow on Instagram: @Commando_Mindset
Published 03/20/20
Launching soon COMMANDO MINDSET the mental fitness podcast for a winning mind. Sports presenter Layla Anna-Lee draws out the elite mindset of two Royal Marines Ben Williams and Antony 'Thomo' Thompson to lead you to find your edge.
Published 03/18/20