Welcome to The Leader Manager Coach Podcast, where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life. Leader Manager Coach is presented by Rob Ryles. Rob is a UEFA qualified coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA, Asia and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non League and grass roots lev ...
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In this very special edition, Rob takes you on a heartfelt journey through some of the most cherished moments from the past six years of the show. Rob reflects on the wisdom, insights, and stories shared by the remarkable individuals who have graced the podcast, looking at key highlights and lessons learned from interviews with iconic figures such …
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Rob reflects on the journey of the podcast as it reaches its 300th episode. He shares the story of how the podcast started, the challenges and risks he faced, and the passion and dedication that drove him to continue producing episodes every week. Rob also highlights some of the memorable interviews he conducted with football legends, coaches, play…
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Rob pays tribute to the legendary English football manager, Brian Clough. Rob reflects on Clough's upbringing in a working-class family, his incredible goal-scoring record as a player, and his subsequent rise to become one of the greatest football managers in history. Rob delves into Clough's successful principles, such as his emphasis on recruitin…
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Rob explores the theme of resilience and overcoming obstacles. Inspired by the stories of Thomas Edison and Ernest Hemingway, Rob discusses the importance of never giving up, even in the face of adversity. He discusses the reality of life's challenges and the need to fortify oneself against them. Rob also reflects on the power of asking meaningful …
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Rob interviews Dominic Teich, a former fighter pilot and author, who shares his unique approach to self-development and success, drawing from his experience in the military and as an instructor pilot. He discusses the importance of coaching and mentoring, emphasising the value of hunger and attitude in achieving one's goals. Dominic also talks abou…
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Rob delves into the life and career of renowned football manager Jose Mourinho. Drawing from Patrick Barclay's book "Anatomy of a Winner," Riles explores Mourinho's journey from a middle-class upbringing in Portugal to becoming one of the most successful football managers of the modern era. Rob highlights Mourinho's unique skill set, including his …
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Rob explores the concept of true authentic leadership and the qualities that make a person a true leader. He emphasises the importance of being a doer, someone who takes action and creates positive change, rather than just speaking about it. Rob also discusses the power of hope and how seemingly hopeless situations can be overcome with determinatio…
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Rob explores the importance of stress and challenge in personal growth and compares it to how trees are forged through adversity. He then delves into the concept of love, emphasising that true love is demonstrated through the investment of time. He encourages listeners to reflect on where they spend their time as it reveals their true passions and …
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Amanda Cromhout On Truth and Blind Loyalty
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Rob interviews Amanda Cromhout, who is a highly successful businesswoman and expert in the field of customer loyalty. Amanda shares her journey from working for British Airways to founding her own global loyalty consultancy, Truth. She discusses the importance of pushing outside of one's comfort zone and embracing challenges that scare you. Amanda …
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Rob shares a variety of insights and lessons that have stood out to him from his recent readings and experiences. He discusses the importance of furnishing one's life with truth, courage, and beauty, and how these virtues can enhance leadership, management, and coaching. Rob also explores the value of learning from defeat and the power of commitmen…
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Rob interviews Joe Davis, a chartered psychologist and senior consultant at Ground & Air. Joe shares his journey into psychology, particularly in the field of sports and performance. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and its impact on personal development and leadership. Joe also talks about his work in the emerging field of esp…
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Rob discusses the book "Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave" by author Ryan Holiday, highlighting the key findings and lessons from the book, which align with the philosophies discussed on the podcast. Rob emphasises that courage is not just physical, but also moral, and explores the importance of facing fear, taking small steps towards br…
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Rob discusses the concept of leaders who are also great coaches, drawing inspiration from an article by Bill George and Zach Clayton in the Harvard Business Review. Rob highlights the importance of care, organisation, alignment, challenge, and help in effective leadership. He also talks about the fact that a leader's title may make them a manager, …
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The Essence of True Leadership - with Dr Ravi Iyer
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Rob talks to Dr. Ravi Iyer, a transdisciplinary polymath with 40 years of experience in science, medicine, biochemistry, and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Iyer shares his insights on leadership and the power of creating a safe space for others. He discusses his spiritual upbringing in India and how it has influenced his approach to healthcare and his role a…
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Rob shares his thoughts and insights on various topics related to personal growth and development, beginning by discussing the concept of hierarchy and how our perception of authority figures can impact our feelings of disappointment or frustration. Rob then delves into the importance of maintaining inner peace and not letting external circumstance…
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Rob pays tribute to Jock Stein, a legendary figure in the world of football management, who hailed from the coalfields of Lanarkshire, Scotland, overcame adversity and went on to become one of the most esteemed football managers of his time. Rob discusses Stein's humble beginnings as a part-time player and his transition into coaching and managemen…
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Rob interviews former professional football player Jimmy Greenhoff, who shares his experiences playing under various managers, including Sid Owens, Don Revy, Stan Cullis, Tony Waddington, and Tommy Dockham. He discusses the coaching styles and personalities of each manager and reflects on his time playing alongside notable players such as Alan Huds…
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Rob shares a personal story about his hiking experience in Scotland. He describes how walking in the mountains is like a metaphor for life and the journey of success, and reflects on the importance of having a vision, taking the next step, and not looking back. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being open to change and planning for new experiences can lead to personal…
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Rob shares his key learnings and insights that have impacted him recently, focussing upon the fact that life is not meant to be easy and that we should challenge the notion that everything should be comfortable and effortless. Rob discusses the importance of closing the gap between where we are and where we want to be, and the need to trust ourselv…
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Rob interviews Andy Neillie, a leadership expert and author, who shares his journey from experiencing bad bosses to becoming a successful leader himself. He discusses his book, "The Golden Principles," which draws lessons from his rescued dogs and applies them to leadership. Andy emphasises the importance of servant leadership, where leaders priori…
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Rob discusses the autobiography of former football player Roy Keane. Keane, known for his playing career at Manchester United, is described as a leader both on and off the field. Rob highlights Keane's intolerance for mediocrity and his drive for excellence. The episode explores Keane's experiences and lessons, including the importance of not compr…
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Rob shares his insights on various aspects of learning and personal growth, beginning by discussing the importance of facing fears and making decisions that can lead to personal evolution and achieving one's goals, using the example of Muhammad Ali overcoming his fear of flying. Rob also emphasises the need to focus on self-improvement rather than …
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Truth and Transcendence: An Interview with Catherine Llewellyn
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Rob interviews Catherine Llewellyn, a master humanistic psychologist and podcaster. Catherine shares her unique upbringing, growing up in a family that defied societal norms and encouraged free thinking. She discusses her journey from working in the computer industry to discovering her passion for human potential and personal growth. Catherine also…
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Rob delves into the philosophy and insights of Marcelo Bielsa, a renowned Argentinian football coach. Drawing inspiration from an article titled "The Ten Commandments of the Football Professor, Marcelo Bielsa," Rob explores Bielsa's unique approach to talent development and the future evolution of the game. KEY TAKEAWAYS The development of young pl…
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Rob discusses the importance of dreams and goals in our lives, and how we, as human beings, are naturally driven to achieve certain things and that having goals gives our lives meaning. It's a reminder to chase our dreams and goals, as time is limited and it is never too late to start working towards them. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are goal-oriented mechani…
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In this episode of the Leader Manager Coach Podcast, host Rob Ryles sits down with Martyn Irvine, the owner of PCT Coaching and a coach developer at the English FA. Martyn shares his journey from being in the British Army to becoming a coach and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the founding of PCT Coaching and the importance of t…
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Rob discusses the key secrets and insights from the book "Living on the Volcano: The Secrets of Surviving as a Football Manager" by Michael Calvin. Rob also highlights the importance of living with uncertainty, being open and honest about mental health, developing leaders within a team, not taking criticism personally, and the value of effective co…
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If we fill our lives with too much in the way of tasks or distractions, we are in danger of losing sight of what's truly important about living. In this episode, Rob explores this concept, and talks about how we can make the best use of the time we have. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life is an eternal balance. We must acknowledge where we pay our true respects, a…
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Emperor Marcus Aurelius was at the epitome of world power during his reign at the head of Rome, and one of the foremost proponents of the stoic philosophy teachings. In this episode, Rob dives into the world of his thinking, including the thoughts and meditations that have seen him renowned as one of history's greatest minds. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marcus A…
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An Interview With Mark Leather
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Mark Leather has spent his entire professional career as one of sport's most respected and sought-after physiotherapists, working alongside the likes of Sunderland FC, Liverpool FC, Burnley and Brighton. He is also the course leader on the MSc Football Science & Rehabilitation and MSc Football Medical Leadership & Performance at UCLan, as well as a…
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Since its publication in 1952, Ernest Hemingway's timeless novella, 'The Old Man And The Sea' has enchanted readers with its prose and plot. But as Rob discusses in this week's show, there may be far more to the classic book than we realise... KEY TAKEAWAYS Books allow us a world of perspectives without our having to leave our homes. They are a gif…
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Rob explores the work of philosopher Epictetus, a former slave who was freed, and who went on to study great wisdom, teaching others about the best way to live. KEY TAKEAWAYS In his teachings Epictetus followed the early rather than the late Stoics, reverting to Socrates and to Diogenes, the philosopher of Cynicism, as historical models of the sage…
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After being inspired by words of wisdom from Jordan Peterson, Rob takes a further deep dive into the heroic journey, and how it affects us as human beings on a fundamental level. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are all on our own hero's journey, whether we are conscious of it or not. By being alive, by definition, our journey has already begun. Human beings are b…
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Make No Bones - with Lindsay Leighton
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Lindsay Leighton is a prime example of someone who could well look at the world and proclaim themselves a victim, but who has instead stared down adversity and become one of the most inspirational human beings alive. Join Rob as he talks to Lindsay about what it really means to overcome hardship and face down challenges, and the invaluable, empower…
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In our quest to become better leaders and thinkers, we must study the work of other great minds. With this in mind, Rob presents a summary of the wisest lessons from Jordan Peterson's ground-breaking book, Maps Of Meaning. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is so much that we understand as logical and autonomous, but is actually driven by forces that we can not c…
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In this episode, Rob talks about the power behind living our day-to-day life in a rhythm and how this can be the building blocks to not just a successful life but a fulfilled and happy one too. KEY TAKEAWAYS The definition of a leader is someone who does what they say they will do! Peregrination is a word that alludes to journey, this word reminded…
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Rob examines the surprising, yet still empowering lessons that we can take from the world of health care, caregiving, and particularly those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. KEY TAKEAWAYS Those suffering from dementia is unable to deal with information in the way that they were used to doing. Never argue. It's futile, will not end with a positiv…
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Still Reffing: An Interview With Keith Hackett
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Keith Hackett is largely recognised as one of the greatest referees in the history of football, having overseen such famous games as the 1981 FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City and the the now legendary league encounter between Mn Utd and Arsenal that resulted in a twenty-one man brawl. Keith is still out there and still act…
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Rob further explores the concept of the hero's journey, including why we experience an innate desire to achieve goals in general, and the benefit of conceiving our lives as a philosophical journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS To be able to combine, amalgamate and align what we do with a philosophy that we believe in is ultimately empowering. Human beings are fun…
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Rob discusses transformation and transcendence, and how each moment can add to the complexities of our psychological make up in ways we sometimes do not comprehend. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life is a constant state of transformation. We re never the same as we were the day before. We are a constantly evolving species. If we accept that we are the sum total of…
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Rob discusses some talking points from Terry Mac's groundbreaking autobiography, 'Living For The Moment', including the value of perseverance, why your upbringing should never hold you back, and how you can use the pain of tragedy to push you higher. KEY TAKEAWAYS No matter where you're from, never let the place you originate from hold you back fro…
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Turning Data Into Wisdom - with Kevin Hanegan
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Rob is joined by data literacy advocate and best-selling author, Kevin Hanegan, to discuss the vital role that data plays in our modern society, how we can use it to our benefit by focussing purely on what's important, and how factors such as AI and marketing may have a profound effect upon the way we live. KEY TAKEAWAYS Only by setting ourselves e…
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Rob talks about the impact we can make and the positive benefits we can reap and sow, when we involve ourselves in life, instead of seeing the world as something in our orbit. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we are born, we are little more than a vulnerable collection of cells, reliant upon the care and nurturing of another person. Our next stage is to form sel…
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Many use the word "citizenship", but what does it truly mean? In this edition of the show, Rob talks about its definition, and how we can make better use of our own citizenship in order to effect positive impact in the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being a citizen means that you are part of your environment, not simply a consumer of it. It means that you be…
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What do we do when chaos and entropy arise to challenge us on life's journey? In this week's episode, Rob talks about the practical ways in which we can view chaos and turn it into some form of order. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are entering into any situation, we have the opportunity to look at it from all angles and make sure it is wise for us to procee…
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Jacqueline Wales is a speaker, transformational coach, and the author of 'The Fearless Factor', an essential guide to helping you live a happier, more fulfilled life. Jacqueline joins Rob to discuss her book, the truth about the nature of fear, and how we can surmount it in order to overcome challenges and become the best version of ourselves. KEY …
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Rob discusses progressing your career, and the route through which you can work your way towards the job of your dreams, and why every step along the way is a chance to become a better version of yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS With every step we take in our professional lives, we are honing our skills and progressing towards a broader skill set. Nobody wi…
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Taking inspiration from JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, Rob discusses why rock bottom doesn't necessarily have to be a defeat, but can instead be reframed as a starting point for the rest of your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are all going to face distinct adversity in life, and it can come in any type of form. What matters is the way w…
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Rob discusses vulnerability, and why letting others know that you are not invincible is actually a form of strength and inspiration. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is nothing wrong with being human, and that means admitting weakness. Those who pretend to be invulnerable are harder to relate to. We're often conditioned to hide pain and to show strength and res…
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Rob welcomes to the show, Blaine McKenna, a UEFA A License coach, and author of ‘Coaching Abroad. How Eight Coaches Got Jobs and Succeeded Worldwide’. Rob and Blaine discuss his life as a coach, the inherent value of courage, why you need to face down your fears, and the importance of experiencing the world's cultures as they are, instead of expect…
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