A Bit Of A Boost
Sometimes we all need a bit of a boost. A boost of energy, a boost of motivation, a boost of positivity. In A Bit Of A Boost, wellbeing and performance expert George Anderson shares ideas and strategies to give you the boost you need. Drawing on 2 decades of experience as a personal trainer, wellbeing, performance and mindset coach, George offers new perspectives and practical tips, and introduces an exciting lineup of guests who share their own personal go-to methods of boosting their wellbeing. A Bit Of A Boost aims to equip you with the tools and resources you need to boost your motivation, energy and mindset, and bridge the gap between knowing and doing as you move from information to implementation. You can find out more about George on his website at https://bygeorgeanderson.com/podcast, follow him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachgeorgeanderson and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coachgeorgeanderson
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Resilience & Wellbeing with Charlie Cannon
03/24/2025
Resilience & Wellbeing with Charlie Cannon
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today’s guest on the podcast is performance and resilience expert Charlie Cannon. Charlie is a coach, speaker and author who I truly admire for the way he blends his personal story with lessons and simple frameworks. I was keen to get him on the podcast because every time we speak we always end up having really interesting discussions so I’m delighted to bring you a flavour of some of that today. We talk about how to cultivate resilience through self-awareness and what it really means to be able to adapt to change. Charlie’s own story is fascinating and inspiring and I ask him about how his own perspectives have developed over time. With his background as a personal trainer we were always going to share similar philosophies around the connection between resilience, mindset and performance, and physical wellbeing. So it was good to swap stories and experiences of sharing these messages with people over a number of years. Our conversation takes us all over the place, including into the territory of values and purpose which to me are the foundation of resilience. Charlie has the kind of energy that you can really feel when you listen to him, so I know that today’s episode will give you a bit of a boost! Connect with Charlie:
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Why you should say 'no' to non-negotiables
02/10/2025
Why you should say 'no' to non-negotiables
I hear a lot of people talking about the non-negotiables in their lives, usually habits around exercise or sleep or other areas of wellbeing that make a huge difference in their lives. And whilst I am clearly an advocate of having these routines, I don't personally have any 'non-negotiables' with any of them. I was asked what my non-negotiables were in a recent panel discussion at a wellbeing event, and figured why not share my thoughts on the topic here as well :) In this short episode I talk / ramble about: Why I don't have non-negotiables The difference between a STANDARD and a non-negotiable The importance of TOLERANCE Why our habits should SERVE you and not ENSLAVE you Why it's better to be DELAYED with your progress rather than DERAILED If you'd like to connect with me on LinkedIn where I post some of these musings through the week, it would be great to see you over there... And if you have a corporate event coming up that you think could benefit from a bit of a boost, drop me a line and find out about my masterclasses and conference keynotes!
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Are you Well Fed? Beyond nutrition with James Collier, Huel co-founder
02/03/2025
Are you Well Fed? Beyond nutrition with James Collier, Huel co-founder
Today I am delighted to welcome on the show co-founder of Huel and nutritionist of over 30 years, James Collier! James recently published his first book - Well Fed - which is a very different kind of nutrition book where he introduces the idea of Contemplative Nutrition. In our conversation today we get into the 5 pillars that underpin this food philosophy, and some of the challenges that I know clients of mine have struggled with over the years. One of the major challenges is the amount of conflicting and misinformation readily available, with social media influencers hard at work to earn their sponsorships, and just the vast number of different approaches you can take with nutrition. We talk about how to navigate this sea of information and decide what’s right for you and your family. One of my favourite things was discovering where the word ‘lunch’ comes from, and how our culture of 3 square meals a day is rarely questioned despite not always being optimal. Even the etymology of the word ‘culture’ comes up as James is a self-confessed word geek, and I promise you the links he makes are both fascinating and insightful. We talk about Huel itself, ultra processed foods, balance, mindful and intuitive eating and a whole lot more. Make sure you check out James’ book Well Fed and follow him on all the socials: Well Fed () LinkedIn: Instagram:
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Surround yourself with the right people for success
01/27/2025
Surround yourself with the right people for success
Jim Rohn tells us that 'we are the average of the 5 people we spend most of our time with', so are you actively seeking out the 'right' kind of person to be around? If you have goals that require you to develop different habits, skills, beliefs or even sense of identity, then getting around other people who normalise these behaviours and beliefs is going to make it easier. People, communities, physical spaces and even your inner environment can be curated to help you stay on track with your goals. This episode looks at a few examples and I share some personal stories including how the episode topic was inspired by a conversation with Penny Mallory, a previous guest on this podcast from September 2022! I also mention LinkedIn in this episode and invite you to connect with me over there, which you can do so by visiting:
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Damien Davis: Making an impact
01/20/2025
Damien Davis: Making an impact
I’m joined on the show today by a senior director of customer success at the software company, ServiceNow, Damien Davis. I haven’t known Damien for long but whenever we have spoken I’ve come away feeling like I’ve had a bit of a boost so it just made sense to invite him on the podcast! Damien shares stories of both triumph and tragedy. We talk about perspective, impact and workplace culture, Mental health and wellbeing, and the challenges of integrating these into a high pressure role that involves International travel. *** Our conversation does also touch on the topic of suicide *** Damien really is a positive energy radiator, and I hope that listening to this conversation will give you a bit of a boost! Connect with Damien on LinkedIn here:
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How to be more consistent with your habits
01/13/2025
How to be more consistent with your habits
A lot of conversations with clients and audiences recently have been about consistency. Starting a new habit is one thing, sustaining it takes a whole other set of strategies. This episode gives a few insights about how to achieve this, and find a level of consistency that keeps you on track for continual progress. - Why small actions can make a big difference - The anatomy of a habit and what that's important for consistency - How to avoid being Derailed by slip ups - Creating habits that serve rather than enslave you - Why it is essential to acknowledge the wins along the way If consistency is one of your priorities for this year then this episode may be just what you need for a bit of a boost!
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Michael Cody: Incredible 14 stone weight loss through Lifestyle Design
01/06/2025
Michael Cody: Incredible 14 stone weight loss through Lifestyle Design
I’m joined today by the chief operating officer at Genistar - one of the fastest growing financial services companies in the UK - Michael Cody. But you’re not going to hear us talking about financial services, or even his role as a COO, but you are going to hear about his incredible transformation over the last few years. At the end of 2020 Michael weighed over 32 stone - that’s 451 pounds or 204 kg and a BMI of over 60. Today he weighs under 18 stone, having lost - or as he puts it - ‘released’ - over 14 stone which is just about how much I weigh and I’m not particularly light. The real gold in this conversation isn’t the mechanics by which Michael achieved this, but the mindset he has adopted that has allowed him to be so consistent. We talk about identity and beliefs, the way you speak to yourself, self-compassion, being intentional, self-leadership and sovereignty, the importance of your environment, and designing systems into your life that allow you to succeed. Michael shares the impact that this has had on so many areas of his life, and of course I ask him about his energy and how he feels since adopting new habits and upgrading his life systems. This interview is packed with wisdom and inspiration and yes, some of the actual changes that Michael made in order to lose the weight but that really is secondary to the deeper inner work that I hope this inspires for you as well. You may not be on a weight loss journey but the principles of mindset changes when you embark on any major goal are relevant regardless of the context.
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How to set effective New Year resolutions
01/01/2025
How to set effective New Year resolutions
Happy 2025! It's the time of year when a lot of people will be setting New Year resolutions, even though they have a spectacularly high failure rate! In this episode I discuss the difference between goals and resolutions (and why the confusion between the two is often partly to blame for the failure), and share some top tips for setting resolutions that stick. Some people say that you shouldn't need to wait for January to bring about change in your life but if it's done the right way it can be the perfect time for it! I'm looking forward to resuming regular episodes with interviews and more solo podcasts, and hopefully there'll be something in there to give you a bit of a boost.
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Jim Steele - Tapping into your potential
10/14/2024
Jim Steele - Tapping into your potential
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I went to the National Sales Conference in June and one of the highlights for me was seeing Jim Steele delivering his keynote. Jim is described as a ‘holistic performance strategist’ and as soon as the conference ended I was straight over to invite him on the show! This conversation was a real treat for me as bounced around ideas for high performance, motivation and wellbeing, many of which are described in more detail in Jim’s book ‘Unashamedly Superhuman’. We talk about a wide range of topics including: The simple formula for performance - event plus response - outcome. The importance of active recovery and mental fitness. The link between our mindset and the conditions we find ourselves in, and the 4 quadrants of performance. Jim also explains what he means by ‘unashamedly superhuman, and shares some of his favourite tools that he uses personally as he strives towards this. There is a ton of great ideas and insights in this episode but if you’ve not had enough by the end of it make sure you check out Jim’s website , the book itself and some of the other resources and courses he offers. Follow Jim's work on LinkedIn here: Get the book here: Website:
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Cath Short - wellbeing, inflammation and menopause
10/07/2024
Cath Short - wellbeing, inflammation and menopause
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest on today’s show is Cath Bishop, a personal trainer and women's wellness coach who has a deep passion and commitment to self-healing. We get into a number of different topics in our conversation today, including inflammation, menopause, fibromyalgia and plant-based nutrition. Cath shares some really practical ways to reduce inflammation and why it can be beneficial, and some of the other ways that she works with her clients to help them boost their wellbeing and energy. She has a brand new online wellness programme – the - which specifically helps menopausal women regain control of their health, as well as live lunchtime workouts and a whole range of other useful resources on her website I think you’ll find today’s episode interesting and uplifting, and packed with ideas to give you a bit of a boost. Connect with Cath on all the socials: Facebook: Instagram: Website: Reboot30 Live workouts:
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You can only run the road that you're on
09/09/2024
You can only run the road that you're on
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. 10 years ago I was mid-way through running 10 marathons in 10 days and it felt fitting that I record an episode on the topic this week as I reflect on this challenge. There were 10 big lessons that I took away from this challenge that I recorded soon afterwards, and reading back over them recently made me realise how many of them I have ingrained into my life. This episode delves into each of these lessons and how they apply to a variety of different aspects of life beyond running or sports, and then as I went to upload the episode I realised that I did actually record a similar episode about 2.5 years ago! The one that seems to resonate in particular is 'you can only run the road that you're on', hence the name of this particular episode. So here we have it, my updated version, possibly with a few new reflections in case you're feeling short changed by having a repeat topic to listen to!
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Training on holiday: my personal approach
08/19/2024
Training on holiday: my personal approach
Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost, I'm George Anderson, a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I recently returned from a week away with the family and a couple of people asked if I exercise whilst I'm away, or put my feet up and relax. The short answer is 'both', but the longer answer is this 16 minute podcast episode! Listen in to find out about my personal approach to training whilst on holiday / vacation. I hope this episode gives you a bit of a boost!
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Give yourself a Mindset Boost
07/22/2024
Give yourself a Mindset Boost
You know how important mindset is to you approach to challenges and other situations, but how do you go about improving it? It's about more than 'being more positive', and the more awareness and understanding you have about your mindset the easier it becomes to start making changes that will benefit you. In this episode I describe the 4 Peak Performance Mindsets, how to spot them and what you can do to start developing them. I have developed a free self-diagnostic tool you can use to determine your Performance Mindset Score, and see how you are doing for each of them 4 Mindsets individually. This will give you a starting point to start developing them in day to day situations, so that they become your defauly mode of operation. There is also a brand new Mindset Boost program available on the Boost Wellbeing & Performance app, that guides you through the process of strengthening each of the 4 Mindsets:
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The Laws Of Connection - with David Robson
06/03/2024
The Laws Of Connection - with David Robson
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I’m delighted to welcome back to the show one of my favourite guests, David Robson who previously joined me back in February last year after I had read his book The Expectation Effect. I’ve just finished reading his latest book and I think you’ll find our conversation about it today both interesting and informative. The book is called The Laws Of Connection and is really a play book for how we can build deeper and more meaningful relationships with the people around us, and also some of the more unexpected benefits from doing so. David also unpacks some of the research that shows how we may be better at socialising than we may think, talking about phenomena such as the Liking Gap. Of course, I highly recommend you have a read of the book itself which is out this week, but in this podcast we get into several of the 13 strategies and learn many new things: how asking for help benefits you and the person you’re asking how to express gratitude and pay compliments effectively and why a strong social network even improves our ability to fight off illness. I think you’re going to enjoy this one, so get ready for a bit of a boost! The book is available on and all good book stores. Read more about David on his website here: https://davidrobson.me
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Measuring performance
05/27/2024
Measuring performance
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. After a short break from the podcast I'm back, with a look at INNER performance... what it is, how to measure it, and how and why to improve it. Usually when we think about performance our thoughts run to the external markers; the KPIs at work, the times we run or the weight we lift in our training, or generally the results we're getting in life. But all of these are outcomes that are influenced by our inner performance. Your focus, clarity, empathy, mindset, optimism, energy... all of these (and many more) elements will have an impact on your behaviours which in turn largely dictates your results. If you're enjoying A Bit Of A Boost and would like to leave a review or rating, I would very much appreciate the support. Equally if you give the show a follow or subscribe and share your favourite episodes with your friends, all of this helps me to spread the word and reach more people.
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Colby Sharma: grit, adversity and winning the game of life
04/22/2024
Colby Sharma: grit, adversity and winning the game of life
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest on today’s podcast is author of the book The Curveball, Colby Sharma. Colby shares his own personal story of growing up and having to overcome adversity, and how this experience lead him on the path not only succeed in his education and a career in law, but ultimately to become a real motivator and expert in resilience. During the course of our conversation we get into the 4 central messages in his book, and what I love about the way Colby describes them is the way he makes them so practical. It’s very easy to think of resilience as quite an abstract quality, that we maybe know we should have more of or be better at, but how exactly do we do that? We talk about breaking big challenges down into manageable steps, how to get better at controlling our response to difficult situations, prioritising the rituals that lead to our best performance and building a team around us that can support us through anything. We both end up sharing personal experiences through the course of our conversation, and some interesting insights came through for me right here within the interview which was a reminder in case I needed it that we are all always learning. Colby's book 'The Curveball' is available from Amazon: Connect with Colby on LinkedIn:
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Character Strengths: Identifying and using them to boost your wellbeing and performance
04/15/2024
Character Strengths: Identifying and using them to boost your wellbeing and performance
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today we discuss strengths... not the 'strengths and weaknesses' where you should 'work on your weaknesses to turn them into your strengths', but the elements of your character that you may or not already be aware of are something of a super power. I talk a lot about strengths with my clients and in presentations, and there's a free tool you can use to identify your top 5 'Signature Strengths'. If you head over to you can take the free survey and I encourage you to do so (after listening to today's episode of course!) The 24 Character Strengths are grouped into 6 categories: Wisdom 1) Creativity 2) Curiosity 3) Open-mindedness 4) Love of learning 5) Perspective Courage 6) Honesty 7) Bravery 8) Persistence 9) Zest Humanity 10) Kindness 11) Love 12) Social intelligence Justice 13) Fairness 14) Leadership 15) Teamwork Temperance 16) Forgiveness 17) Humility 18) Prudence 19) Self-regulation Transcendence 20) Appreciation of beauty 21) Gratitude 22) Hope 23) Humor 24) Spirituality We all have all of these strengths, but some come more naturally to us than others and it's the top 5 that we're really interested in. If you can find ways to harness and use these strengths more, you can elevate your wellbeing, performance and impact in almost any aspect of your life.
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The impact of cold water swimming on menopause symptoms - with Professor Joyce Harper
04/08/2024
The impact of cold water swimming on menopause symptoms - with Professor Joyce Harper
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. I came across some research recently about the impact of open water swimming on menopause symptoms, and was delighted when the study author Professor Joyce Harper accepted my invitation to join me on the podcast to discuss it. Having had an overwhelmingly positive response to a previous episode on menopause with Catherine O’Keeffe I know this is a topic that many of you are interested in so I was excited to get into the topic again. Joyce Harper is an award winning Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years, is author of the book ‘Your Fertile Years’ and host of the ‘Why didn’t anyone tell me this?’ podcast. You can find out more about Joyce and her work at Purchase a copy of Your Fertile Years on Amazon here: Listen to Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This on Spotify: Link to research and Joyce Harper’s academic profile:
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Measuring your happiness, purpose and wellbeing
04/01/2024
Measuring your happiness, purpose and wellbeing
I was fortunate enough to attend the recent World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) in London a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share a couple of takeaways from the event along with some more general observations about what comes up when I ask the question 'what does happiness mean to you?' The strapline of the conference was 'Wellbeing is the Purpose' which gives a clue about at least one of the dimensions, but what does this really mean and how important is it that we find our purpose? That's one topic that I get into in today's episode, along with the 2 different timescales that we can think about happiness in - short term moment by moment 'positive affect' happiness, and longer term life satisfaction. Hopefully today's episode all about happiness will give you a bit of a boost!
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Ryan Phillips - could stretching our muscles be bad for us?
03/25/2024
Ryan Phillips - could stretching our muscles be bad for us?
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. There's a 'mild to moderate controversy warning' for today’s episode, as we get into the topic of stretching… not ‘the best ways to stretch’, but exploring the question ‘should we be stretching at all?’ As trainers we're taught the importance of stretching as part of a warm up routine to help avoid injury and to enhance the performance of your body during the workout. Then at the end it’s essential to stretch the muscles to return them to their original length, reducing muscle soreness and tightness the next day. Then of course it’s important to include developmental stretches in your routine so you can increase your joint range of motion and maintain flexibility through your life. My guest today is Ryan Phillips, a personal trainer and Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) expert and in 2008 we sat side by side in our very first seminar on MAT at a fitness convention where we learned that maybe all wasn’t as it seemed with these so-called ‘rules’ about stretching. For me it was interesting, for Ryan it was the start of a long journey into his education in MAT, and a successful practice that he now combines with personal training. In our conversation today we start off by talking about some of the changes we’ve both seen in the fitness industry over the last 2 decades, and get into a topic I find fascinating which is why some people are ‘low responders’ to different types of exercise. If you’ve ever wondered why some people get far better results than others despite doing the exact same training, this will give you some interesting insights! And then we really get into MAT, what it is and even some simple ways you can start applying the principles today. We discuss why, if stretching is so ineffective - or even BAD for us - it can feel so good? Ryan explains what’s actually happening to our muscles and joints when we stretch, and the role the nervous system has to play in muscle tightness. Ryan is a true master of the work that he does and his Instagram page is packed with education, case studies and tip to help you move better, get stronger and reduce injuries. Have a go at some of the exercises and movements that Ryan suggests during our interview, and notice what a difference it makes. As well as Instagram, you can connect with Ryan and find out more about his 'Get Activated™️ Programme of Isometrics' on his website: ======================= Some of the research that Ryan mentioned in our interview is listed here: Stretching myth 1 - stretching improves your sporting performance: A 60 second stretch before a vertical jump test reduced performance (jump height) by 3.4% Static stretching before running slowed down the initial 100m pace and jump height was reduced by over 9% Stretching myth 2 - stretching helps to prevent injuries: A meta analysis of 60 different randomized control trials showed that stretching had no benefit to injury prevention what so ever. Stretching myth 3 - stretching before/after exercise reduces muscle soreness: No significant reductions in DOMS by stretching before/after exercise. Stretching myth 4 - stretching increases range of motion in people with limited mobility due to contractures (chronically tight muscles): "Stretch does not have clinically important effects on joint mobility in people with, or at risk of, contractures if performed for less than seven months. The effects of stretch performed for periods longer than seven months have not been investigated." Stretching myth 5 - stretching your muscles makes them longer: "After 6 weeks of static stretching, no structural change in muscle length was detected despite a significant increase in range of motion which can only be explained as being a change in tolerance to the stretch." Also, no structural change in fascial length after stretching:
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5 self-coaching questions to help you build resilience through change and disruption
03/18/2024
5 self-coaching questions to help you build resilience through change and disruption
Despite change being an inevitable part of life, it can cause quite a headache when it comes at us and feels like it's happening TO us. I've covered this topic a few times on the podcast and many of my guests have mentioned it also, so today we're going to look at some of the reasons behind why it can be such a struggle, and 5 self-coaching questions to ask to help you feel more confident as you work through it.
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Inspirational Story: it's not what happens it's how you respond - with Felicity Ashley
03/11/2024
Inspirational Story: it's not what happens it's how you respond - with Felicity Ashley
Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest today is described as a Mother, Marketer, Mariner, Motivator. Felicity Ashley has an incredible and inspiring story and I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing her for this episode and extracting some of the lessons Whenever I speak to somebody like Felicity, what interests me most isn’t just the things that have happened but how they have responded to them. You and I may never have a hip replacement in our early 40s, decide to row across an Ocean or have a potentially life changing medical diagnosis, but we will have our own versions of these challenges and there’s so much we can take from how others like Felicity - whose story includes all of these episodes - have responded to them. Make sure you take a look at Felicity’s website and follow her on the socials for more of her inspiration but for now, I hope this conversation gives you a bit of a boost. ================================= Connect with me: I speak at conferences, away days and bespoke events on wellbeing and performance-related topics - email to schedule a call to find out more!
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How to deal with disappointment
03/04/2024
How to deal with disappointment
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson i’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today I want to discuss an experience that all of us will have had, and no doubt will continue to have in one form or another - and that is disappointment. We'll look at what disappointment is, what can cause, what happens in our brain and body, and how we can rethink it so that it becomes something that fires us up rather than crushes us down.
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Dealing with change and challenges: mindset messages from Dajana Paliokaite
02/26/2024
Dealing with change and challenges: mindset messages from Dajana Paliokaite
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. My guest today brings with her a combination of deep wisdom and powerful mindset messages, all underpinned with a truly inspirational story. I’m delighted to welcome the host of , Dajana Paliokaite to the podcast to share her story and unpack some of the lessons she has learned over the years. We talk about navigating change, both the kind that you intentionally bring into your life, and the kind that happens to you. Dajana talks about how she dealt with the grief of losing her husband to cancer at a young age, including how she connected to the spirit world and trained as a medium, which opened up some really interesting insights. On her own show Mindset Kitchen she asks her guests to share their 3 mindset messages and I was lucky enough to be invited on recently to share mine - make sure you check out that to find out what they were! What was clear from the conversations I’ve had with her in the lead up to our episode and this podcast is that she has plenty of her own powerful and positive messages and she shares many of them with us today. As well as exploring her approach to grief and all the change that came with losing someone, I ask her about how she built the vision and belief for something like Mindset Kitchen, given that she had no experience, connections or any sort of a clear plan of how to get there - her previous career was in investment banking which couldn’t be further away from what she is doing now. Dajana talks about how she built this belief and some of the stumbling blocks and challenges she had to overcome along the way. Towards the end of the podcast I ask her what’s next, having realised the initial vision of bringing Mindset Kitchen to life. She describes her goal of having the show turned into a production for Netflix and discussed the importance of being clear about what you want and communicating that to people around you. Some will laugh or try to tell you why you can't do it, others will support and encourage you, and one or two might just be able to give you practical help and connect you with somebody who can help you on your way. I’m excited to share this conversation with you today, and I know that it will give you a bit of a boost! Connect with Dajana on her >> Connect on socials:
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How to cultivate resilience, mindset and mental toughness
02/19/2024
How to cultivate resilience, mindset and mental toughness
When you think about resilience, mindset or mental toughness it's important not to see them as fixed qualities but rather attributes that you can develop - or cultivate. In this episode I explore this simple idea and look at the many ways we have to do just that, through deliberate day to day actions that we are in control of and then reframing situations where we perhaps feel less in control. I believe that there's practical application of this idea for all of us so as you listen think about how you could apply it to your own life.
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Nutrition for high performance - with Anita Bean
02/12/2024
Nutrition for high performance - with Anita Bean
Hello and welcome to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. On today’s episode I welcome to the show a lady who’s sports nutrition books I have been reading for over 20 years. Anita Bean is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author and as well as writing over 20 books and hundreds of articles has been a lifelong advocate of strength training and became the British bodybuilding champion in 1991. She has worked with the British Olympic Association, London Marathon, Swim England and Ride London, and I met her a few weeks ago after seeing her keep a huge audience engaged on the main stage at the National Running Show in Birmingham. In our interview I asked her about the major shifts in our understanding of sports and performance nutrition, which opened up conversations about intermittent fasting, the role and importance of carbs, supplements, plant-based eating and gut health. Talking to Anita was a reminder of the importance of checking in with the latest research when making decisions about our approach to key elements of our wellbeing like nutrition. The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition has had 9 editions since she first published it in 1993, demonstrating Anita’s dedication to bringing the latest scientific consensus to you and I in a way that’s both easy to understand and put into practice. She shares some great insights in this episode so get ready for a bit of a boost! Visit Anita's website to find out more about her work and books Connect on Instagram:
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Mindset strategy: action before motivation
02/05/2024
Mindset strategy: action before motivation
Welcome to A Bit Of A Boost; I'm George Anderson and I’m a wellbeing and performance coach, speaker and author and this podcast brings together guest experts, inspirational stories and ideas that I hope will you a bit of a boost. Today's solo episode shares a simple strategy that may help you in those moments when you feel you're lacking motivation: take action FIRST! Putting action ahead of the need for motivation can have a surprising effect, and although some may call it simply lying to yourself, I've found it to be an effective method of getting more done even when I don't really want to.
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Meditation for high performance - with Sukhraj Takhar
01/29/2024
Meditation for high performance - with Sukhraj Takhar
Often on A Bit Of A Boost I have guests who are experts in their field, sometimes guests share their inspirational stories, and other times I invite people who have developed certain wellbeing and performance strategies that they are effectively using in their every day personal and professional lives. Today’s episode is one such person: Sukhraj Takhar, who is the non-financial risk director at Direct Line Group. I interviewed Sukhraj for another piece of work I was involved with and felt that his philosophy and approach to his life was something that I wanted to share with you. So I’m delighted that he’s come back to delve deeper into some of our conversation about wellbeing and high performance and some of the habits he has adopted over the years. One of the main topics that we get into in today’s podcast is meditation. Sukhraj describes the unexpected influence that got him started, some of the challenges faced by many when it comes to incorporating it a regular practice, the techniques involved and the benefits that keep him coming back to it as an essential daily ritual. We cover other topics such as self-awareness, metacognition & cognition, identity and having better conversations. This is a fascinating conversation that I was delighted to be able to record and share with you, and if you'd like to connect with Sukhraj you can find him on LinkedIn here:
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Your words have power - beliefs and self-talk
01/22/2024
Your words have power - beliefs and self-talk
Today's episode draws on a couple of themes from previous episodes, in particular the interview with Dave Robson on his book 'The Expectation Effect' (13th February 2023), and the episode on optimism from 19th February 2021, and gets into the topic of self-talk and beliefs. Beliefs impact thoughts, emotions, behaviours and even physiology and so it makes sense to pay attention to what you're paying attention to.
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What's your Love Language? - with Heather Garbutt
01/15/2024
What's your Love Language? - with Heather Garbutt
I'm joined on the podcast today by love and relationship coach Heather Garbutt to talk about the 5 Love Languages (and the additional 6th that Heather also talks about). Love Languages is the work of marriage counselor Dr Gary Chapman published in his 1992 book and Heather integrates it into the work she does with individuals and couples as part of her psycotherapy practice. It's not just romantic love from a partner, but also from parent to child or even appreciation between colleagues at work. This is a really interesting topic because it gets right into what’s at the heart of all relationships which is communication. We talk about expectations, assumptions, and of course the inner narrative that accompanies all of the beliefs we hold about what people should be doing or how we should be acting. If this is the first time you’ve come across the Love Languages I’m sure there will be many lightbulb moments as you listen to our conversation, and if you’re already familiar I’d encourage you to listen to the discussion against the backdrop of some of your own relationships. You can find out more about Heather and her work on her website or visit her LinkedIn here:
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