How to Strive - with Nick Adkins

Nick Adkins
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Hi I am your host and coach Nick. With over 13 years of experience in professional sports coaching, I have dedicated my career to player and coach development across a variety of sports and industries. My expertise spans both on-field coaching and strategic development roles, where I’ve worked to enhance performance, build high-functioning teams, and foster long-term growth in athletes and coaches alike. In addition to my work in sport, I have also collaborated with businesses to transfer my coaching skills and principles into organizational development, helping teams and leaders thrive in dynamic environments through my transformational leadership approach. My commitment to continuous learning and fostering a growth mindset drives me to always pursue excellence in every aspect of my work.

  1. Phil Hopley - Cognacity

    2D AGO

    Phil Hopley - Cognacity

    Send us a text In this episode Nick is joined by Dr Philip Hopley MRCPsych who is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Cognacity Ltd Phil is a Medical Doctor and Consultant Psychiatrist. After 19 years working with the NHS, he founded Cognacity. Phil’s training in forensic, general and sport psychiatry combined with a career playing Premiership rugby, enabled him to develop his passion for the mental health of elite performance in sport and business.  In recent years Phil has worked as the Mental Health Advisor to major financial and law firms, and elite sport including the McLaren Formula 1 and Olympic teams guiding Mental Health strategy development and providing coaching / crisis support. In his downtime, mindful dog walking, watching sport, playing golf and trying to keep up with the next generation of Hopleys helps to keep him balanced. This is such an insightful and impactful episode for people striving for a goal in their life as it acknowledges the daily habits and realities of performing in your context. The relationships we have with stress and methods to keep it healthy are hugely important for individuals striving for something as often we will interact with challenges that require us to be resilient or call upon methods of regulation.  What ever it is you are Striving for, this conversation with Phil is another opportunity to help you navigate the next step of a thousand miles.  Learn more about Phil and Cognacity at https://www.cognacity.co.uk/  Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    47 min

  2. SEP 1

    Guided sessions August Reflections & September Intentions

    Send us a text Nick guides you through the process of reflecting on the month of August and helps prompt powerful intentions for September.  Grab your journal and lets get Striving.  Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    10 min

  3. AUG 31

    Gamification -

    Send us a text In todays episode we explore the principles of Gamification to help you on your striving journey.  Ways to win and different ways to win more Check points  Side quests to gain more points or XP Bonus levels  Repetition  Basics that develop in complexity Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    17 min
  4. Lee Richardson - Aim-For

    AUG 10

    Lee Richardson - Aim-For

    Send us a text Nick is joined by the highly respected Lee Richardson.  Lee is the co-founder of Aim-For and a hugely important staff member of one of the most successful football teams in England.  We explore the four pillars of Lees work and practical methods of psychology that helps sports people perform at their very best.  This episode is sure to spark reflections and create intentions aligned to what you are currently striving for. If you are curious to know more head to https://4pillarshub.com/  As always we would love to hear about your efforts on your journey of a thousand miles so please do share with us.  Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    1h 2m
  5. How to Journal - August 2025 set up

    JUL 27

    How to Journal - August 2025 set up

    Send us a text “The goal isn’t to fix anything right now, it’s simply to see what’s true. Awareness is the first step in striving forward.” This episode helps you reflect on your last months progress and use that reflection to set up success with intentions for the incoming month.  Bring a pen and your journal.  Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    12 min
  6. Holly Bridge

    JUL 7

    Holly Bridge

    Send us a text Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    54 min
  7. Fiona Murden

    JUN 28

    Fiona Murden

    Send us a text In this episode of How To Strive, we’re joined by Fiona Murden. Fiona is a chartered psychologist, award-winning author, Podcaster and performance coach.  Feeling Curious?  https://www.fionamurden.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamurden/ Dot to dot podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-life-connected/id1513046864 Published books  Defining You  Mirror Thinking, Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fiona_murden?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    1h 8m
  8. Jamie Carr - Resilience in Motion. Lessons from the Marathon des Sables & Rowing the Atlantic Solo

    JUN 15

    Jamie Carr - Resilience in Motion. Lessons from the Marathon des Sables & Rowing the Atlantic Solo

    Send us a text In this powerful episode of How to Strive, Nick is joined by the inspiring and humble Jamie Carr, who shares the mindset, strategies, and deep resilience it took to complete two of the world's toughest physical challenges: running the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara and rowing the Atlantic solo and unsupported for 3,000 miles. Together, they explore: How Jamie applied process goals and created personal rules to stay focused during extreme adversity.Jamies longer term reflective process. The mental toughness and adaptability required to coach professionally in England while chasing ambitious physical goals.Why resilience isn’t just about pushing through, but about managing yourself, your mindset, and your mission.How important humour and camaraderie is during tough times. Practical takeaways you can use to build your own strategies for life’s toughest moments.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to endure the unimaginable and how to build that strength into your daily life this is the episode for you. 🌊🏃‍♂️🔥 Listen now and get inspired to create your own rules, face your challenges, and keep striving forward. Start Striving at www.strive25.co.uk/

    42 min
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Hi I am your host and coach Nick. With over 13 years of experience in professional sports coaching, I have dedicated my career to player and coach development across a variety of sports and industries. My expertise spans both on-field coaching and strategic development roles, where I’ve worked to enhance performance, build high-functioning teams, and foster long-term growth in athletes and coaches alike. In addition to my work in sport, I have also collaborated with businesses to transfer my coaching skills and principles into organizational development, helping teams and leaders thrive in dynamic environments through my transformational leadership approach. My commitment to continuous learning and fostering a growth mindset drives me to always pursue excellence in every aspect of my work.

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