A Bit Of A Boost

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Are you Well Fed? Beyond nutrition with James Collier, Huel co-founder Feb 03, 2025

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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 (Amazon.co.uk)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescollierrnutr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescollierrnutr

Surround yourself with the right people for success Jan 27, 2025

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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:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachgeorgeanderson

Damien Davis: Making an impact Jan 20, 2025

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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:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiendavisuk

How to be more consistent with your habits Jan 13, 2025

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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!

Michael Cody: Incredible 14 stone weight loss through Lifestyle Design Jan 06, 2025

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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.

How to set effective New Year resolutions Jan 01, 2025

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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.

Jim Steele - Tapping into your potential Oct 14, 2024

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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 hplab.co.uk, the book itself and some of the other resources and courses he offers.

Follow Jim's work on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jswsteele

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119828511

Website: https://hplab.co.uk

Cath Short - wellbeing, inflammation and menopause Oct 07, 2024

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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 'Complete Body Reboot' - 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: https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseResetCath

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.reset

Website: https://www.menopause-reset.com/online-wellness-programme

Reboot30 Live workouts: https://www.menopause-reset.com/live-lunchtime-home-workouts

You can only run the road that you're on Sep 09, 2024

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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!

Training on holiday: my personal approach Aug 19, 2024

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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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