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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Burnout Series: Matt Adamson
01/26/2026
Burnout Series: Matt Adamson
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My final guest in this series is Matt Adamson, now a career coach after a 20 year career in banking. In this conversation, Matt shares his personal experience of burnout - and how some of his tendencies to seek validation and positive feedback lead to unsustainable self-expectations and work practices. You can find out more about Matt or connect with him via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: Lucinda Powell
01/21/2026
Burnout Series: Lucinda Powell
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My next guest in this series is Lucinda Powell, a psychology teacher at an Oxfordshire secondary school . In this conversation, Lucinda shares her personal experience of burnout - how she normalised being exhausted all the time, and regularly weighed up the relative merits of going into work versus crashing the car on the drive there You can connect with Lucinda here:
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Burnout Series: Severine Hemms
01/16/2026
Burnout Series: Severine Hemms
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My next guest in this series is Severine Helms, an in-house business coach at Nestle. In this conversation, Severine shares her personal experience of burnout - and how talking about some of the early signs is something she encourages within her team . You can find out more about Severine or connect with her via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: Martin Summerhayes
01/14/2026
Burnout Series: Martin Summerhayes
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My next guest in this series is Martin Summerhayes, Managed Services Director at Northdoor. In this conversation, Martin shares his personal experience of burnout - how it built up over time without him realising, and how some of his behaviours changed in that time. You can find out more about Martin or connect with him via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: James Perryman
01/12/2026
Burnout Series: James Perryman
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My next guest in this series is James Perryman, a leadership development consultant with a corporate background in the telecommunications industry. In this conversation, James shares her personal experience of burnout - the physical symptoms he noticed before a doctor eventually told him what was happening, and how he has found better work life balance with a set of non-negotiable practices. You can find out more about James or connect with him via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: Paige Wheeler
01/09/2026
Burnout Series: Paige Wheeler
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My third guest in this series is Paige Wheeler, senior account executive at SugarCRM. In this conversation, Paige shares her personal experience of burnout - how it has recurred several times, the patterns she’s figured out and how to hopefully catch it before it gets a hold next time. . You can find out more about Paige or connect with her via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: Clare Brown
01/07/2026
Burnout Series: Clare Brown
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My second guest in this series is Clare Brown, director at Microsoft. In this conversation, Clare shares her personal experience of burnout - what was happening at the time, and how it took an intervention from her family to finally make some changes . You can find out more about Clare or connect with her via LinkedIn:
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Burnout Series: Rachael Malton-Smith
01/05/2026
Burnout Series: Rachael Malton-Smith
Welcome to the A Bit Of A Boost Burnout Series! This is a topic I’ve explored on the podcast before, and one that comes up regularly in coaching sessions, workshops and conversations with high performing professionals. What’s become clear is that it doesn’t just suddenly hit you. It creeps up, gets normalised and isn’t always easy to spot until it’s too late. In this series I’m sharing real conversations with people who’ve experienced burnout firsthand. Not the theories or frameworks, but the personal stories of what happened. How it felt, what was going on at the time, the contributing factors, and the signs that were missed, that in hindsight seem so obvious. We also explore what people learned from the experience, and the changes they made to avoid ending up in the same place again. You may recognise yourself in parts of these stories. Either because they echo your own experience, or reflect something you’re going through right now. My first guest in this series is Rachael Malton-Smith, head of business performance and projects at Babcock International Group. In this conversation, Rachael shares her personal experience of burnout - what was happening at the time, how she noticed her behaviour change and some of the lessons she took away from it. You can find out more about Rachael or connect with her via LinkedIn:
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6 Levels of Thinking - a framework for more rapid and permanent change
01/01/2026
6 Levels of Thinking - a framework for more rapid and permanent change
We're kicking off the 2026 podcast episodes with this insight to the 6 different levels of thinking. When we set goals, most of us consider just the ONE level: what BEHAVIOURS do I need to change? This is important, but it's not the only level we need to consider if we want more rapid and permanent change. I first came across the 6 Logical Levels when I was stydying for my NLP practioners course, and have used it regularly since then. In this short episode I will walk you through all 6 levels - environment, behaviours, capabilities, beliefs & values, identity and purpose - and explain how you can use it to expand your thinking when you're considering a new goal or change. In the introduction I also share the reason I believe this podcast is still going - 5 years after the first episode back in January 2021 - and my approach to some of the solo episodes I have produced in that time (including this one!) Whatever your goals are for the next 12 months, I wish you success, motivation and all the resilience you need to get back on track when you face the inevitable challenges along the way. Thank you for listening to A Bit Of A Boost!
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16 end-of-year questions to ask yourself
12/26/2025
16 end-of-year questions to ask yourself
In this final episode of 2025 I share 16 questions that will help you extract more of the lessons from the last 12 months, and get clear on what is most important for the next 12. These are the exact questions I sat down to answer a couple of weeks ago as part of my traditional annual review. I looked at 4 areas: 1) The successes from the 205 2) The setbacks 3) What I need to amplify or release for 2026 4) The goals, mission and objectives for the year ahead Whether you just think through your answers to these 16 questions as you listen to this episode, or spend some time writing them down and going deeper, I hope that you get some benefit from pausing and reflecting, and resetting for 2026!
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Shared purpose & drivers of Workplace wellbeing - with Luke Mulcahy
12/18/2025
Shared purpose & drivers of Workplace wellbeing - with Luke Mulcahy
My guest on today’s show is cofounder of Thriviae and Workplace Performance Strategist, Luke Mulcahy. For the last few years Luke and his team have been developing a revolutionary platform that help support organisations in tackling some of the most pressing challenges of the modern workplace. His recently published academic paper and research report introduces the Periodic Table of Workplace Thriving, which I have to say really spoke to my love of order and organisation. It structures 24 enablers and over 100 measurable elements that shape wellbeing, performance and development across organisations. We began by focusing on the tricky topic of PURPOSE. What this really means, why it’s important, and some of the challenges in articulating it as well as creating teams where there is a shared sense of purpose. As predicted, our conversation ran into a number of different topics including belonging, multi-generational workforces, burnout and team cohesion. If you want to find out more about Luke and the work he is doing you can find him on LinkedIn and his website, and I recommend having a read of the white paper and academic paper if it's a topic you're interested in! White Paper: LinkedIn: Thriviae website: Articles:
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Inspiring story of resilience - with Laura Chandler
11/24/2025
Inspiring story of resilience - with Laura Chandler
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 is a long time client and personal inspiration of mine, Laura Chandler. I've seen her overcome many challenges and completely transform her life over the last few years, but life has really been testing her in the last 18 month. Laura's approach to adversity, challenges and change isn't just inspirational, it's also instructive. In our conversation she shares many of the strategies she has put to use to help her navigate some of the most challenging months of her life.
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84 Energy Boosting Ideas
10/20/2025
84 Energy Boosting Ideas
<<< By Design Not Default - out now! >>> >> >> Welcome back to A Bit Of A Boost with me, George Anderson! Today's episode is a whilstle stop tour of 84 different energy-boosting ideas, taken from one of the free Boost Toolkit resources I created for my new book By Design Not Default. When I was writing the book I originally included these within a chapter, but there was way too much in it so I relegated it to an appendix. Then on the second or third rewrite it still felt like it was bloating the book, so I took them out completely and added them to the resource pack. They're not all going to be relevant to you... but imagine if you could just start doing two or three simple things and that they leave you with more energy, more resilience and more bandwidth? I also outline 3 key concepts at the start of this episode that you need to keep in mind whenever you're faced with a load of 'stuff you could do'. 1) The Effort Impact Matrix 2) Momentum Habits 3) Flexibility is the key to consistency If you don't already have a copy of the book head over to or the (for a signed author copy) now, and you'll have the link for the rest of the Toolkit (including helpful guided worksheets and a link to a custom GPT 'AI Energy Coach' I have created to support with putting these ideas into practice.
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10 lessons from my latest ultra marathon
09/22/2025
10 lessons from my latest ultra marathon
Thanks to a podcast hiatus over the last few months, I never got the chance to share some of the lessons from my latest ultra endurance adventure, another 24 hour ultra marathon in June! I always intended on laying down these lessons, primarily for my own benefit to solidify them in my head, but also I think some of them have relevance to any situation in or outside of endurance sports.
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Big announcement: my new book By Design Not Default publishes September
09/01/2025
Big announcement: my new book By Design Not Default publishes September
Returning after a bit of an absence from the podcast but there's been a very good reason... I've written a book! It's a book that's been in the making for over 20 years and I seized the opportunity to write it during a slightly quieter period earlier in the year. I'm delighted to be just a couple of weeks away from publishing it and wanted to share some of the key messages from within the book in this 'reconnect with the podcast' episode! If you would like to preorder a limited edition signed copy visit the website: The book will also be available on Amazon and eventually Audible too.
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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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Health tech and weight loss with Ro Huntriss
03/24/2025
Health tech and weight loss with Ro Huntriss
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 is the Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple app, and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK, Ro Huntress. Her background as an NHS dietitian where she specialised in diabetes and weight management has given her a wealth of insights into what really works and more importantly how to make necessary changes to your diet. I didn’t want to talk to Ro about just general nutrition, but more what she has noticed about the impact that ‘health tech’ such as the Simple app can have on our long term results and consistency. In this episode we talk about… What the data say about whether we should be weighing every day or a maximum of once a week Why time-restricted eating isn’t restrictive at all The staircase of weight loss What gets you started won’t keep you going The link between app engagement and consistency ...and a whole lot more. Ro is deeply knowledgeable about this topic and one of her other core areas of research and work is in the world of fertility where she her platform has become an indispensable tool for many couples trying to conceive. You can find out more about Ro's work on her websites and social media:
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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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