Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live)   This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds. I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day.   It's always an honour to deliver talks like this, and I hope that you can take at least 1 thing away from this very honest and open presentation around taking...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively)   This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month.   If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it.   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 147: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP3] w Perry Cocking: Football Coach: Don't Ruin The Parent/Child Relationship! (Ways to support your sporty child)   I've known Perry for just over 15 years. We played football together, we've worked on a few projects together and I have seen his Coaching business and journey evolve to the stage of being one of the most influencial, leading voices in the Youth Football coaching space!   In this episode, we dive deeper into some of the...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 146: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP2] w Kate Griffin - Wessex Spirits & The Gin Palace. Episode 2 of Tea with Tommy G brings you a very open and honest conversation with Kate Griffin, the Founder of Wessex Spirits and The Gin Palace in Andover.  I have been getting to know Kate and her fantastic business well over the last few months. We at Tide 55 have been working with her and her team to help grow online bottle sales and local footfall into the amazing venue that...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 145: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP1] w Harri Pereira - Mindset X   It's time to step it up a bit.  I've had a podcast for a few years now, but I feel we need to take it up a notch.  I have launched on a project that I have wanted to do for a few years now.  Introducing: Tea with Tommy G - My new and improved way of bringing you guest interviews that consist of real talk, real challenges and real confidence.  We talk about life, death and all the ups and downs along this...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 144: Do Kids Need To Feel Failure? (The Importance of Youth Participation in Sport)   “Kids need to learn how to lose…and sport gives them that lesson.” As Chairman of The Jamie G Sporting Trust, I am always championing the importance of participation in sport for young people under the age of 18.  Sport can expose us to and teach us so much at an early age.  I believe that it is essential for children to understand that they don't always win.  It’s beneficial to a...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 143: How To Stop Overthinking   Let's talk about OVERTHINKING.   We all struggle with this. Some more than others, but when we do, it often leads to negativity and in some cases depression.   Today we will explore the topic a little and then look at ways to understand, control and overcome otherthinking.   These methods are not your usual "think positive" and "talk about your feelings" type tips. Although that stuff comes from a good place, we need to dive a little...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 142: How To Get Out Of a Rut   Stuck in a rut? It happens. Don't worry. Good news is that there are things that you can do to help get yourself out of a rut.   In this episode we will start by understanding why we get stuck in a rut. Then we will find ways to get out of the rut and stay out! We will also look at the potential barriers and obstacles that could block our progress.   I hope that this episode helps you and gives you some inspiration. I would love to know...

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Tommy G Talks - Episode 140: Let's Turn Social Media Into a Positive Tool (For us and our children!)   Is social media a negative influence on society? What will happen if we just keep going the way we are? What will it mean for our children?   Well, like it or not, you and I are at the wheel. What we do and how we USE this tool will determine what happens next.   I have 7 suggestions on how we can use it and shape it more positively. It won't be easy, but we can do it.   Are you in?   Let me...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 139: How To Stay Positive As a New Parent   Having kids is the best and most stressful experience at the same time.   In this podcast, I share 3 things that can help you to stay positive and keep your motivation, energy and spirits high even when it feels like you're struggling to keep it all together.    If you connect with this episode, let me know on Instagram www.instagram.com/tommygentleman  Keep going, you're doing great!   Tommy G

Tommy G Talks - Episode 138: What is it REALLY like to be a Life Coach?   Now that I have been "retired" from Coaching for 3 years, I thought I would finally dive into and share what it's like to be a Life Coach. I was honoured to have been one for 6 years. I worked with hundreds of people, helping them to grow in confidence, lose weight, overcome phobias, find relationships and many more less main stream goals. I don't do it anymore. And I reveal why I stopped in this episode. I also share 5...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 137: Should a business be on ALL social platforms, Thoughts on ChatGPT and Marketing mindset.   The Tide Report - JANUARY 2023 Today we have a Tommy G Talks podcast first!   I am attempting a new sub-series of episodes that dive deeper into some of the things that my team and I have been up to at Tide 55.   We are calling it "The Tide Report - Stay ahead of the wave" It's something that we do 1x per month, where the team present me with questions (that I have had no...

  Tommy G Talks Episode 136: Everything Changes! - What Happened To Tommy G?   First of all I am still here... Second of all, thank you for being here too.   I have always believed that this podcast should run parallel to my life. A lot has changed since the days of the Super Self Summit and Being a Health & Fitness Professional.   Yet there are some very distinct similarities between my old career and what I do now (Run a Digital Marketing Agency)   In this episode I touch base with you...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 135: Why is SLOW success always best? Contrary to popular belief, it's OK to make small, slow but steady progress! Because slow success is real success.   It doesn't happen overnight. For anyone. Do not let anyone inform you otherwise. They are likely misleading you for their own gain.   This episode is a reminder of the 3 main areas of life that we are constantly managing and navigating.   If we have fires in 1 or more of the 3 areas, we will struggle to make...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 134: Are we addicted to our phones? (5 Things Learned From NO PHONES ALLOWED Secret Cinema!)   Last night I went to "Secret Cinema" and as part of the experience, they take your phone away from you, lock it in a bag and then give the locked bag back to you...But you can't open it, touch or use your phone.   At first, I had a mild panic, but eventually, I started to realise some really cool things. 5 of which I share in this episode.   What do you...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 133: Interview With Brad Burton - The UK's Number 1 Motivational Business Speaker   Brad Burton. If you know of him, you'll know what I mean when I say he "packs a punch." If you don't know who he is, buckle up and get ready...   I wanted this episode to happen for quite some time. In fact, I promised myself that I would only kickstart my podcast again once I had a guest that was worthy of the "come back" for.   Brad is that guy.   He's been at the top of the...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 132: Is it the taking part that counts? Really?   It's been a while...But let's get stuck in.   We have all heard the saying "it's the taking part that counts."   But what does that actually mean? and is it really a cop out or a sympathy vote for someone that didn't win?   Let's dive into it a bit today.   Sport has done wonders for me in my life. i have learned so much from "the taking part" when I have won and when I have lost.   Because the thing is,...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 131: The Book Writing Process, Deleting Old Social Posts & Positive Thinking w/ Marlon Woods   Marlon Woods is an awesome human being. He's equally as cool as he is kind...and he's my guest for this episode.    I hope that you can take a slice of positivity from our chat together.   Let me know what you think of the episode - www.instagram.com/tommygentleman   TG

Tommy G Talks - Episode 130: 1 year into a new business venture. What's happened?   Welcome to episode 130! Today, marks the FIRST birthday for Tide 55, a new company that I set up from my garage during the first lockdown in 2020.   In this episode, we discuss and reflect on some of the things that have happened over the last year, as well as sharing tips on how to approach a new chapter and set up for success.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Let me know on Instagram...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 129: Entrepreneurship, 5 Things I would tell my younger self & Best book recommendations   In this episode we discuss Entrepreneurship, the mindset vs natural ability debate and what I think defines someone as an Entrepreneur? (Should we be able to self appoint the title or not?) We also take questions from my Instagram, including,   - 5 things I would tell my younger self and - Top 5 book reviews (the answer might surprise you!)   As always, have...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 128: Social Media Metrics, Email Marketing & Toxic Work Relationships   Welcome back to a brand new episode of Tommy G Talks. This short but sweet episode once again took inspiration from questions sent through to my Instagram in preparation for the episode.   (Want to ask a question or suggest a talking point? Follow me on Instagram @Tommygentleman and get involved!) Plus I need the followers...(haha) In fact, that is the opening discussion in this...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 127: The impact of social media on mental health and on business (Plus the WORST advice I have ever heard)   Welcome back to Tommy G Talks. Second episode in 2 weeks. So far so good for the new committed approach to the podcast.   This one followed the same format again. I asked for questions on Instagram and Kendall chose which ones to ask me.   The result, was an episode that covered the impact of social media on our mental health, how social media...

Tommy G Talks - Episode 126: Starting a Business During a Global Pandemic! (Lessons Learned) Ladies and Gents... I AM BACK! My podcasting efforts have been pretty poor so far this year, but one of the reasons for my absence is that I recently started a new company and it's been taking a lot of my focus and energy. (not to mention my 4 year old Boy and 2 year old Girl at home!)  I have also been looking within to really understand WHY I podcast.  This has always ran parallel to my...