Strong Talk

Oct 30 2024 14 ep. 63 mins 2

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Lessons on how to level up your physique and coaching business with the best educators, coaches and professors in the game.

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#14. Mike Leng - Building a coaching brand in BJJ

Oct 30 2024 81 mins

In this episode, I am joined by Mike Leng (unorthodoxnutrition on IG). Mike is a coach specializing in nutrition and performance enhancement in BJJ & combat sports. In this episode, we discuss how he works on effective communication with his athletes, how to get "buy-in" from people who are not purely sold on physique development, his insights into building his business, and

#13 - Calum Raistrick - Building The Pro Coach

Oct 19 2024 38 mins

In this episode, I am joined by Calum Raistrick (Calum_teamprocoach). Cal is a world-class bodybuilding coach and educator, who has been in the game, delivering high-level results for years. In this episode we talk about how he grew Pro Coach, how he structures his day to maximize performance, and his own journey, along with tons of tips that both new and experienced coaches will

#12 - Borge Fagerli - Sustainability in Coaching, Chrononutrition & MyoReps

Jul 21 2024 63 mins

Today I am joined by Borge Fagerli ( @Borgefagerli on IG). Borge is an online coach, author, and famously, inventor of one of my favourite training methods - Myo Reps. Today we talk about a ton of topics on muscle physiology, sustainability in coaching, philosophy, chrononutrition & his own training approaches. As I mentioned in the episode, his recent book is absolutely phen

#11 - Joe Brighty - Coaching, Competing & Kaizen Culture

Jul 07 2024 68 mins

Today I am joined by Joe Brighty ( @Brightman_ on IG). Joe is an IFBB Pro competing in Classic and High level Coach. Today we talk about what he has learned from different coaching approaches & how it impacts his current view, how he has grown his coaching business, his current contest prep, his thoughts on mindset & the launch of Kaizen culture, which fills a much-needed v

#10 - Lewy Blackmore - Elite Level Coaching, Bodybuilding & Philosophy

Jun 18 2024 73 mins

I'm joined by Lewy Blackmore AKA @LewyBlackmore from Instagram. Lewy is an IFBB Pro, ex-pro footballer, high-level coach & all around top guy. In this episode, we go into Lewy's approach of balancing evidence-based practice, his practical experience, how philosophy has shaped him and his worldview, and where he is within his own competitive journey. Lewy is a rare breed in

#9 - Tom Hames - Coaching as a Dad, Arm Wrestling & running a multi-coach business

Jun 10 2024 61 mins

I'm joined by Tom Hames AKA @Evolution_Training from Instagram. Tom is one of the UKs most decorated prep coaches, arm wrestling fanatic, dad and great friend. In this episode, we cover how Tom balances being a single Dad & running a highly successful, multi-coach business. His current run into competitive arm wrestling, how he is looking to expand the business, how he trains

#8 - Sophie Brewster - How to coach Wellness

Apr 28 2024 57 mins

I'm joined by Sophie Brewster AKA @Sophiebrewster_ifbbpro from Instagram. Soph is one of my best mates, an IFBB Wellness pro & awesome coach. In this episode, we cover how Soph balances being a top wellness pro & a high level coach. How she has seen the Wellness category grow, her future plans for competing and for her coaching business, how to build a positive relationsh

#7 - Adam Ballinger - How to Coach Men's Physique

Apr 21 2024 56 mins

I'm joined by Adam Ballinger AKA @Adamballingerfitnss from Instagram. Adam is my go-to guy for Mens Physique posing, a great coach and a good friend of mine In this episode, we cover how to coach first-timers in Men's physique, or what to look out for as a competitor. How to structure your training and lifestyle, how to go about bodybuilding in a positive way, and many other grea

#6 - Sophie Jenkins - How to Balance being a Pro & a Coach

Apr 14 2024 64 mins

I'm joined by Sophie Jenkins AKA Big Soph AKA @Bigsop.Ifbbpro from Instagram. Soph is one of my good friends, IFBB Figure Pro & Top lifestyle coach. In this episode, we cover how to balance being a top level competitor & coach, without letting standards slip. How Soph works with lifestyle clients, how to improve your mindset & relationship with food & much more

#5 - Christian Chapman - Becoming a World Class Coach

Apr 05 2024 62 mins

I'm joined by Christian Chapman AKA @CoachedByChristian from Instagram. Christian is one of my good friends, former business partner & top coach. In this episode, we cover how to build an authentic and profitable coaching business. How to use Instagram properly, some coaching insights & how Christian likes to peak clients. A great episode & hope you find this one u