Follow Through with LVB Logan van Beek

In this episode, Michael Bracewell with host Logan van Beek discuss his journey to date:
Chapters:
(5:09) - Why are we so competitive with each other?! 
(10:01) - Did Michael feel the pressure to have to live up to the ‘Bracewell name’ and become a Professional Cricketer? 
(13:52) - A moment when Michael felt quite inferior on the cricket field and he needed to find a way to be better... 
(16:03) - Comparing the mindset of a 20 year old Michael to the 33 year old Michael… 
(19:24) - Last few years for Otago… getting too technical and not trusting yourself…
(23:23) - Who were the people that Michael seeked for advice and guidance around his game… 
(30:22) - What does a typical training day look like for Michael with Wellington…
(32:25) - How Michael felt when a lot of his peers were playing for New Zealand throughout the first 10 years of his career… 
(34:35) - What were the reasons why Michael made the move to Wellington…
(37:27) - 2021… Michael’s career is starting to level up… what were the key moments? 
(47:01) - Michael’s journey with Mindfulness… 
(49:51) - 141* vs CD in T20… The innings that started Michael’s greatest year as a Professional Cricketer… memories from that day. 
(53:35) - Debut for the Blackcaps... thoughts and feelings? 
(56:06) - Reflection of 2022… Playing and Performing at the highest level of Cricket… IPL, Debuting in all three formats for the Blackcaps. 
(59:44) - Everything was coming up Michael Bracewell, another huge year ahead with the prospect of the 2023 World Cup… then… snapped his Achilles. 
(1:05:40) - The Beast was back… almost… then disaster…
(1:09:03) - Moving forward… what Michael would love to get out of his career in the next few years. 
(1:11:33) - What is Michael Bracewell doing after his Cricket Career is finished… life after cricket…
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In this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey:
(4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl… 
(7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate? 
(8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments… 
(11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Bahrain… World Cup Qualification on the line… “Saved”...
(14:36) - Following the All Whites to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa… 
(16:10) - Commentators that you looked up to? or Moments in sport that made you think I want to do that?... 
(21:40) - How do Sport Broadcasters cross codes and become a voice for all sports? 
(18:47) - How has Radio Survived throughout the development of social media and the internet? 
(26:39) - The World of Talkback Radio… the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… 
(32:44 - You are in your Prime now… but what was 25 year old Jason like? 
(39:07) - How does Jason go about being critical about a sports person's performance that he has a good relationship with?
(43:23) - Where did Jason’s core values develop? 
(45:35) - Core values that Jason has tried to instill into his kids? 
(48:28) - Failing his first year law exam… best thing to ever happen. How Jason discovered his purpose? 
(52:41) - The SENZ opportunity that wasn’t meant to be… 
(57:48) - Jason is a mentor to a lot of young broadcasters, how did Jason go about finding his? 
(1:05:34) - The Master of MCing… what does the preparation look like…
(1:10:50) - Jason’s most favourite sporting story… 
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In this episode, Melie with host Logan discuss his Journey:
Chapters
(4:11) - Melie has the golf bug…
(6:02) - How Melie got into Leg-spin bowling? Bowling and learning with Peter Younghusband. 
(10:57) - Growing up in Tawa and having Sophie Devine as a Role Model from the same town… 
(13:47) - Core Values that Melie’s Grandparents and Parents instilled in you growing up that Melie takes forward into her life… 
(19:24) - What tools or methods does Melie use after a bad performance to help her get back to her best self… 
(22:27) - Not riding the highs too high, how Melie levels herself out… 
(24:09) - On the Bad Days… How Melie gets back up to level status… 
(26:28) - Melie’s Mental Skills toolbox… 
(28:23) - Staying Present helps you stay level… looking back makes you feel depressed, looking forward raises anxiety levels… 
(31:11) - Logan recognising Melie’s Follow Through in her awareness for Mental Health
(32:57) - Melie experiencing her first Panic Attacks … 
(38:07) - A panic attack feeling… 
(39:53) - How Melie deals with her panic attacks coming on and her views on medications and acceptance of using them…  
(45:14) - Melie’s family intervention in 2021…
(54:31) - Moving back home to my parents… going to the crisis team at the hospital and them giving mum and dad a plan… 
(57:53) - If you have a friend that is struggling with Mental Health, what are the top priorities you can do to help them… 
(1:01:39) - Mental Health doesn’t discriminate… from the outside looking in, how could you be depressed when everything is going so well… 
(1:04:07) - Here and today… Melie feeling a lot better now… what she does to mitigate panic attacks and depressive episodes… 
(1:08:05) - How the Treading Water series came about and why did you want to do it… 
(1:12:12) - What has been the response from the Treading Water series… are there any stories of people you have helped from the videos… 
(1:16:04) - Who is post cricket Melie in fifteen years time… what is she doing? 
 
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In this episode, Ryan with host Logan discuss his Journey:
Show Notes
(5:53) - At 18 I knew I wanted to be a coach… 
(9:48) - Gary Kirsten influenced Ryan on his coaching career… 
(12:30) - A 20 year degree in Coaching… 
(16:34) - How does Ryan go about helping a player in real time in the nets facing something he has never faced before? 
(21:38) - How did you develop your ‘work ethic’ of maximizing every situation… 
(25:34) - How has your mother being an Organizational Psychologist influenced your coaching career? 
(29:00) - Has Ryan developed a blueprint of the Netherlands team of their personal drivers and worked out what the best direction for the group of guys is going forward? 
(34:23) - How the opportunity to coach the Netherlands came about… what did you initially think when the opportunity presented itself. 
(40:00) - What has been the highlight for Ryan so far with the Netherlands over the last 18 months?
(43:16) - Starting the Coach-ed program… interviewing some of the best coaches and leaders around the world. What have been the biggest learnings from these conversations?
(48:53) - Thoughts and feelings about becoming a father for the first time.
(53:05) - Once a year Ryan does a 12 hour walk on his own with a pad and pencil and whatever comes to mind, jot it down. A journey into yourself. Introspectrum. 
(56:56) - Ryan Cook and his diaries… Learning… Netherlands… Sunrisers… Dad Diary… Logan’s diary at the World Cup. 
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In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey:
Chapters
(5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career 
(7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality 
(9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience?? 
(11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career. 
(14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career. 
(17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to the office? 
(26:21)- What are some transferable skills sportspeople have going into the office? 
(30:11) - Why would you hire someone from a sporting background? 
(31:26) - Imposter Syndrome - Ashley feeling it in the workplace 
(33:56)- How did Ashley understand who he was outside of being the Cricketer? 
(39:11) - People ultimately want to know that their favourite player was a good guy. 
(41:01) - Did you know what your Core Values were when you were playing Cricket? 
(43:09) - Is there a future job that you are going for? Or is it all about staying present? 
(44:31) - Being a CEO when you have done most of the roles within a Cricket club. 
(46:47) - What advice would you have for a 25 year old Ashley? Help other 25 year olds?
 
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In this episode, Dale with host Logan discuss his Journey:
Chapters
Show Notes
(3:43) - Dale shares his adventure in Trivandrum via Instagram 
(5:34) - What do you love about coming back to India? 
(8:36) - Where did the passion for the outdoors come from? Skating? Surfing? Fishing? 
(10:17) - Did 15 year old Dale always wanted to be a cricketer? 
(16:06) - Cricket looks like it came easy, how do you articulate bowling to young bowlers Dale coaches? 
(21:58) - How did you get from being a good bowler to the Number One bowler in the world?! 
(24:08) - How did Dale Steyn train? His three types of bowling sessions. 
(29:03) - How did you prepare for a pinnacle event? 
(30:25) - Career transitioning - How have you gone about understanding who you are outside of being Dale Steyn the Cricketer. Acting his way throughout his career
(38:01) - Do you miss the highs of cricket? 
(39:28) - When you broke your shoulder, when did the penny drop when you knew I was done and transitioning was starting. 
(41:57) - I love talking to people about what they like talking about…
(42:40) - Who have you seen transition out of Cricket really well, guys who have done it well or poorly. 42:56 - Transferable skills you have learnt, that you have brought forward. 
(47:56) - Acceptance 
(48:56) - Where is Dale Steyn in 20 years time?
 
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