SnipBit

SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best. The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved.

The Importance of Growth and a Healthy Mindset with Rob Henderson 07/24/2022

Mindset Of A True Champion with Athletics Legend Steve Backley 07/03/2022

What It Takes To Become a 6-Time Olympian with Tessa Sanderson 02/28/2022

The Big Chill Podcast 02/14/2022

Creating A Global Fitness Brand with Reebok Founder Joe Foster 02/07/2022

Creating A Global Fitness Brand with Reebok Founder Joe Foster SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. This week we welcome Joe Foster. Joe and his late brother Jeff were born into the J W Foster & family business, but on their return after 2 years away from home on National Service, they asked questions. The year was 1955 and the brothers saw a business still rooted in the 1930’s Their father and uncle were now operating the business and very much like other companies, spent more time feuding than collaborating. The brothers founded Mercury Sports Footwear which, after 18 months, they renamed to become the now-famous REEBOK brand. As the surviving Founder of Reebok, Joe still welcomes the opportunity to travel and recounts those early stories from start-up to taking the company to a $4 billion business, overtaking Adidas & Nike to become the World's No.1 sports brand. In this episode, Joe talks about his journey together with his brother in building one of the world’s most recongnised brands and how they came up with the brand name. Joe also talks about the processes and struggles in registering a brand name. Joe highlights how he and his brother managed to run the company for so many years, through thick and thin! In this episode you will learn: Joe’s background and upbringing How Reebok came to be the World’s No.1 sports brand The struggles and challenges in creating and registering a brand name Sales and business strategies Tactics for expanding your business The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best. The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved. For more information on what is shared in this episode head to /episode/index/show/snipbit/id/22010957

Fighting Cultural Pressure To Become An International Footballer with Ini Umotong 01/31/2022

Fighting Cultural Pressure To Become An International Footballer with Ini Umotong SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. This week we welcome Ini Umotong, a Nigerian professional footballer. Ini’s the youngest of six born to Dr Ben Anefiok and Grace Umotong of Ikono in Old Cross River State. She began playing football at the age of five and it was in Primary school where she was spotted by Birmingham City in 2003. She earned her first call up to the Super Falcons in February, 2015 when coach Edwin Okon invited 36 players to camp to prepare for the 11th All-Africa Games qualifiers, 2016 Olympic Games qualifiers and the 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals. In this episode we will discuss how Ini had to fight cultural pressure to be a football player. She also shares how her background and upbringing influenced her work ethic and choice of career. The challenges Ini faced in reaching her dreams – at a time when women’s football wasn’t very established. Plus the pressure she got from her parents to be a success at school. All of us have dreams and aspirations, in this episode we’ll learn how you can overcome challenges and obstacles that could stop you from reaching your goals In this episode you will learn: How Ini achieved her dream of becoming a professional football player How she wanted to be a role-model for women in football How Ini overcame the challenges and obstacles of being a female in footbal Ini’s driving force and inspiration The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved For more information on what is shared in this episode head to /episode/index/show/snipbit/id/21863828

With Chris Browne 01/24/2022

Mindset and Mentality of Rugby's Elite with Kruise Leeming 12/27/2021

Founder of HERO, Dark Horses & The British Sports Museum Simon Dent. 12/20/2021

What It Takes To Be A Champion with Boxing Legend Johnny Nelson 11/22/2021

Why Just Having A Dream Is Not Enough with Athletic Star Roger Black MBE 11/15/2021

Winning Gold and Inspiring A Generation with Daley Thompson 11/01/2021

The Highs of Captaining England and Climbing Everest to The Lows Of Depression with Ollie Phillips 10/24/2021

Janice Sylvia-Brock 10/17/2021

“Unemployable” To Building A £70 Million Brand With Neville Wright 10/10/2021

International Sport, Military Life and Extreme Human Achievement with Rory Underwood 10/03/2021

International Sport, Military Life and Extreme Human Achievement with Rory Underwood SnipBit is the weekly podcast designed to provide motivational and inspirational soundbites and snippets from aspirational people in the fields of business, sport, entertainment and politics. This week we welcome Rory Underwood, former England rugby union player. He was England’s highest ever rugby try scorer, scoring a record 49 tries for England but also for winning 7 caps for the British Lions touring Australia and New Zealand. He is also an experienced facilitator, psychometric profiler and performance coach. As well as all his rugby accolades Rory also spent 18 year as a pilot in the Royal Air Force before becoming a consultant in 1999 where Rory combines the wealth of experience from international sport, the military, extreme human achievement and the tried and tested formula of personal and team development to create processes for individuals, teams and organisations to inspire performance. Rory explains how he managed family life with top level sport and working full-time, ultimately achieving the elusive work-life balance. On this episode you will learn: How Rory’s early childhood shaped his outlook on life Rory’s driving force behind his success The importance of having a growth mindset Taking responsibility for your mistakes Letting go of the things you can’t control Why networking is essential for your business The show's mission is to drive young people to seek greater heights of achievement through the examples of those that have gone before them. The core aim is to show that achievement is not limited to luck or circumstance and listeners can learn from the success stories and mistakes of the best. The famous voices you will hear interviewed by host Hayley Meakes on SnipBit will demonstrate to young people that they can be successful in their chosen field, whatever their background or start in life. This show sets out to prove that with hard work, a positive mindset, resilience and action great success can be achieved. For more information on what is shared in this episode head to /episode/index/show/snipbit/id/20673584