What Makes You Tick‪?‬ Stephen Bradshaw

This episode marks a real high point in the What Makes You Tick podcast journey. A live episode in front of an audience is something I always wanted to do. My nervousness and anticipation was evident but I know it is in those moments when we grow the most. Thanks to Sigmoid HQ for hosting and partnering with me for this event, hopefully the first of many.
In this heartening episode of "What Makes You Tick Live," I welcome two remarkable guests:
Darren O'Reilly, a former rugby pro and nutrition entrepreneur, and Jessica Patton, a marketing maven with a dance and CrossFit background.
Together, they dive into the essence of peak performance across the arenas of sports and business. Jessica champions the power of daily habits and a strong mental game, while Darren underscores the influence of community and the wisdom in learning from setbacks.
They share personal stories of resilience, the role of supportive networks, and the significance of tailored nutrition and self-care routines.
As the conversation wraps up, they reflect on the profound effects of small, consistent actions and the support of family in fueling their drive.
The episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their game in life and work.


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Darren O'Reilly is an understated gent who has taken the nutrition industry by storm having created a nutritionally complete product called Whole Supp. Darren founded the brand with Dr. Brian Carson who is one of the leading nutritional scientist and they have created a phenomenal product.
Segway: Anyone who wants to enjoy a special discount of the product, Darren has graciously provided a discount code 'whatmakesyoutick' all lower case. Head to WholeSupp.com and enjoy the results yourselves.
After inviting Darren to join me on a 10 week challenge where I set myself a goal to lose 10kg in 10 weeks I ask the team at Whole Supp to join me on the journey. While I still enjoy life, I did my best to eat as cleanly as possible, supplemented with WholeSupp and for me, the result was very natural and sustainable. Yes there were ups and downs but I got there.
Darren agreed to join me and share the story of his business which was recently vote No.1 supplement in Mens Health and is now shipping the product 22 countries around the world. Darren's leadership is unquestionable in our chat, given he puts the success down to the product and equally the team he's built the last few years.
Of course, it is his drive that has created Whole Supp and made it best in class.
We speak openly about family, about success and what his take is on it, and also what the future holds.
Darren speaks openly about his fears and worries moving from a professional sporing environment to the corporate world, however, he quickly realised his sporting skills and mindset were transferrable and very much helped him negotiate and soar in that new world.
I hope you enjoy the episode, reach out to Darren if you've any questions head to @wholesupp
Also, it would help greatly if you could share this episode, like, follow / subscribe. This year is going to be a great year for the pod and I appreciate all your support.


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Leading Women in the telecom and cable industry, Rhona takes us through her career and more.

In this episode, I got a chance to sit down with my sister and talk to her about her career to date, her motivations, her challenges and her approach to life. At the time of the interview, Rhona was the Senior Vice President of digital with Comcast. Her title has since changed to Senior Vice President Consumer Experience Transformation at Comcast. 
I'm so proud to start this podcast with my sister. We recorded the conversation in her home in Philadelphia and what I learned from this was the fact that having a coach or a sponsor in your career is so important. Also, to dive into something and give it your best before you decide it's not for you. And more importantly, be part of a diverse environment with many points of view so you can learn and navigate your way through life with some perspective of other points of view.
If you would like to reach out to Rhona you can find her on
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhona-bradshaw-61257b25/
Twitter - @rosie62


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Damien Wildes is a normal guy on the surface. Married, a Dad, from a loving family background, sporty. Nothing surprising, until he talks about the water, his obsession with putting himself in the most uncomfortable situations he's known to date.

What you don't know from the surface view is that he has prone paddle boards across the Irish see for nearly 15 hours, where he navigated through jellyfish, battle demons in his mind, felt like his shoulders were about to fall off and fuelled by Percy Pigs which ended up seizing his stomach while in the middle of the sea and no where to go.

I spoke to Damien about his desire for adventure, what family means to him and why he enjoys placing himself in dark, tortuous to many situations, all for the opportunity to grow.

Damien loves the water and encourages everyone on this island of Ireland to route themselves in the water, understand the benefits and enjoy the abundance we are spoiled with every day.

The art of suffering is something that stems from the Shaolin Monks and is embodied in Damiens pursuit of purpose and adventure.

His love for his family is undeniable, and his honesty about being a parent is refreshing.

If you want to reach out to Damien to learn more about swimming and prone paddle boarding check him out on @flowstateswimming

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What we know about Jason Hennessy is that he has been a passionate rugby enthusiast since a young age. When he missed his preferred third-level course by just 10 points, he considered pursuing a career as a chef, influenced by some of his family members. However, Jason realized that wasn't his true calling. After experiencing some challenging moments and receiving valuable advice from his mother, he managed to transform his love for rugby into one of the most prominent rugby websites globally, known as rugbylad.ie.
Jason is on the verge of embarking on a journey with the United Rugby Championship, and we're here to celebrate this news on the podcast. His path to this point hasn't been straightforward, but it has been filled with excitement and joy. He exudes warmth and kindness, and his zest for life is truly infectious. During our conversation, Jason opens up about his close relationship with his parents, who he considers his best friends, as well as the challenges he's faced and how he sought support through counseling, among many other topics.
Jason's mantra is to be a good person and live by that principle every day. There's no valid reason why people shouldn't treat each other with kindness, and I wholeheartedly believe in that. This is a lighthearted conversation with plenty of insights to uncover. If you wish to connect with Jason, you can reach him at info@rugbylad.ie or find him on Instagram @rugbylad.

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Shane Lennon has experienced more in his 40 years than some people do in two or three lifetimes.

Shane is now a superb Yoga Instructor who have found a way to take life and everything it throws at him, and enjoy it by helping people and following a passion and love that he has through Yoga.

At 7 years old, Shane experienced the death of his brother and never knew how to manage that loss at such a young age. He then turned to drugs early teens which eventually took a hold of him and nearly took his life. At 16 the birth of his daughter helped refocus his mind and now at the young age of 40, Shane shares his journey in life.

This is an episode of honesty, compassion, love and hope. Never give up and never be afraid or too proud to ask for help.

Check out Shane on IG at @ShaneMarkLenn

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