Kickstart Your Confidence Podcast

15/01/2024

Ready - HKA Fight Night 13 - Under 5 weeks

26/07/2021

This podcast episode, discussed how fair exchange is a part of everything we do in life and why although we may have different perceptions of good value we all part of a process of exchanging value every day.

When you understand more about fair exchange it’s an opportunity to offer more value and when you do, value will come back to you.

Listen to this podcast episode entitled: Fair Exchange - Value in our lives
https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/071-kyc?in_playlist=kickstart-your-confidence!podcast

21/07/2021

Coming soon ……….

12/07/2021

People everywhere are struggling with motivation to find the time, the energy, the group of people they need to get going.

Why should everyone surround themselves with the right people so that they can pull you along and lift you up? You might want to listen to this podcast episode to know the answer.

Link: https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/kickstart-your-confidence

People everywhere are struggling with motivation to find the time, the energy, the group of people they need to get going. Carl offers some great advice about how to stop procrastinating and get moving, even if it’s just one step at a time. He also explains why everyone should surround themselves ...

08/07/2021

Fair exchange 🤷‍♀️

05/07/2021

Hello everyone!Looking for motivation? Or an insight on how to turn things around when everything is slowly breaking into pieces?

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗗: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

A great example from the HKA where recently a class was attended by fewer people than usual. Is this negative or a positive? Those who were there meant 1:1 coaching and the chance to make huge strides forward in the session.

If something negative always looks for a positive there will be one you just need to look at the situation with the right mindset.

link: https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/068-kyc

Carl discusses the ways people look at a situation finding either a negative or positive. He uses a great example from the HKA where recently a class was attended by fewer people than usual. Is this a negative or a positive? For those who were there it meant 1:1 coaching and the chance to make huge....

06/06/2021

I have just been sent this over by a friend on FB, didn’t even know it was put out there. Last week I was invited to a group “three countries business network”

So I was like yeah sure I’ll come to join in, meet new people 🙏and then find out I was a guest speaker 🤷‍♀️. Talking about growth and drive, motivation and determination even in the pandemic!

Although the others in the meeting didn’t do kickboxing and were around the country, there is no way would come to join us.

Turns out explaining my story to strangers and then a really powerful Q&A for around 60mins, shows that whatever business your in, in whatever part of the country, most of us suffer from the same issues, challenges, roadblock, and mindset shifts.

I’d like to thank everyone today for listening and asking me lots of questions, it’s really helped me on my personal journey as well.

This has also given me a big idea for the teenagers leaving school right now and young adults that may need some help.

Really proud of our work over the last year or so and we have some truly magical things happening behind the scenes right now.
In the words of 50.

“We ain't got to slow down for you to catch up 👊”

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/067-kyc

Following a recent invitation to be a guest speaker Carl reflects on the experience and the value in finding the time to take a step back and look at what you have achieved. It can be easy to be busy all the time and not aware of the difference you are making and the forward trajectory of movement i...

05/06/2021

The Value in Being a Little Bit Selfish

You can be too selfish or you can be at the other end of the scale and spend All your time trying to please others
The key is finding a balance
You need to dedicate time to spend on yourself
You should schedule in time for yourself by decompressing, you allow your mind to open to new ideas and thoughts

Lots of entrepreneurs and business people are working constantly and the only way to escape it is to schedule activities that provide an escape.

Listen to this podcast episode: https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/066-kyc

Also available on all major platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, etc...

Carl explores the reality for most entrepreneurs – working constantly with no time for themselves. He reflects on the importance of being a little bit selfish and scheduling time for yourself and looks at the positive impact this can ultimately have across all areas of your life. If you want somet...

11/05/2021

𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚! 🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️

It's okay to be selfish, but only a little bit selfish

You can be too selfish, but you can also do nothing but please others.

If you have too much work or stress, you won't work to your best ability

It's about finding the balance between the two things - being there for others and there for ourselves.

Make a set time for yourself regularly, and put it in the diary! Making time for yourself will make it easier to fulfil it.

Please listen to this episode and share it to someone you know who maybe needs to hear these: 😊

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/be-more-selfish?in_playlist=kickstart-your-confidence!podcast

Carl reflects on why sometimes it's okay to be selfish sometimes, so long as find a balance between being a people-pleaser and someone who is there for themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's okay to be selfish, but only a little bit selfish You can be too selfish, but you can also do nothing but please othe...

10/05/2021

4 THOUGHTS TO PONDER ON:

- It’s about having and following your own thoughts 🤷
- You need to create your own destiny 💪
- If you are in a group and it's not nice you need to get out 👥
- If you think something is wrong don’t be afraid to say so 🗣️
- Be kind to people

Most of us are sheep and want to follow others. Sometimes following others can be a good thing but it can also be negative when it results in people becoming drawn into others' arguments and dramas.

As someone who doesn’t like confrontation, I always looking for a solution. If more people stood up and took this approach there would be less confrontation.

Create your own destiny and be kind to others and you will be part of the solution, not the mob mentality.

Listen to my Podcast and please share to those who may be in need to hear these:

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/mob-mentality

Carl reflects on how as humans most of us are sheep and want to follow others. Sometimes following others can be a good thing but it can also be negative when it results in people becoming drawn into others arguments and dramas. As someone who doesn’t like confrontation, Carl is always looking for...

03/05/2021

Wow - Over 1500 downloads in the UK, 500 in the USA, over 70 in Canada, it's truly amazing, and thank you to everyone who has listened and help share our podcasts.

In the world map below there are shaded areas where it has been downloaded from, I'd love to be able to expand this and help even more people and counties to listen, Please help share with families and friends from around the world.

Thank you, everyone, really appreciate the support.

02/05/2021

7 Visits From The Police! WOW!

We at Hastings Kickboxing Academy - HKA hadour seventh visit from the police in response to a complaint.

Previously we just been trying to carry on and not say anything but in this episode. I talk directly to whoever is making the complaints sharing exactly what he is doing at HKA, reaching out and trying to serve as many people in the community when they really need the help and support.

Whoever you are I would love it if you popped in to HKA and then he can share more about how HKA is supporting the vulnerable in the local community and he’ll make the tea! :)

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/7-visits-from-the-police?in_playlist=kickstart-your-confidence!podcast

Carl has today had his seventh visit from the police in response to a complaint. Previously he has just been trying to carry on and not say anything but in this episode he talks directly to whoever is making the complaints sharing exactly what he is doing at HKA, reaching out and trying to serve as....

30/04/2021

What are you prepared to change? What are you prepared to do and sacrifice to achieve your goals and achieve success?

Many people spend lots of time making excuses don’t achieve their goals. If you want to achieve any goal in life and business you have to be prepared to make changes and work hard and in this episode, Carl shares great advice and reminders about the hard work, sacrifice and changes anyone will need to make to achieve their goals but anyone can do it you need to stop making excuses and get started now.

‘If you are prepared to work hard with dedication and make sacrifices the results will come’

‘There isn’t a magic wand for many of the things we do at the academy it takes time’

‘You can’t just exercise for a day and think you will then be fit’

Listen to this podcast episode:
https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/sacrifice-for-success

What are you prepared to change? What are you prepared to do and sacrifice to achieve your goals and achieve success? Many people spend lots of time making excuses don’t achieve their goals. If you want to achieve any goal in life and business you have to be prepared to make changes and work hard ...

25/03/2021

As the schools get back into a daily routine there are lots of teenagers and parents who are struggling.

You are not alone and Carl explains how you need to be a positive role model to your children, show them how to be motivated and use gentle persuasion rather than confrontation.

This is a time of change and teenagers more than any others are finding it really hard so understanding and knowing how to reach out are vital.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Parents you are not alone many teenagers are struggling at the moment
As adults, we can work through our emotions and feelings for hormonal teenagers it’s much harder
Teenagers have been stuck in on their technology so going back to seeing people and going out is really hard.
They have gone from a few hundred steps a day to several thousand a day back at school
The drama and stress has increased because they are back at school
It can be easy to be sucked into the world of social media
Get away from everything by taking a walk outside.
Don’t criticise your children if you are not prepared to be a positive role model
You need to show your children how to be motivated.
Don’t go for confrontation with teenagers, gentle persuasion is much more effective.
Get around people who are like-minded and doing positive things.

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/parents-vs-teenagers

As the schools get back into a daily routine there are lots of teenagers and parents who are struggling. You are not alone and Carl explains how you need to be a positive role model to your children, show them how to be motivated and use gentle persuasion rather than confrontation. This is a time of...

19/03/2021

The pandemic and lockdown has been tough for all business owners and the fitness industry has been no exception. Listen in today as Carl is interviewed by fellow martial arts podcaster Gordon Burcham. Carl Denne shares his inspiring story of how after losing everything he was able to rebuild his martial arts business and with the support of his mentors, created a brand new studio during the pandemic. They discuss finding the strength to rebuild a business, the importance of surrounding yourself with like minded people and how they can help pull you up in times of need.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
You may face challenging times in business, and could even lose everything you have worked for. Losing everything you had and having to rebuild everything from the beginning again is a challenge that will make you stronger. Strengthening your business through a pandemic is a huge achievement. You have taken your business to a new level through the hardest time many entrepreneurs will have ever faced.

Having people in your life who are direct and honest with you can help motivate you. You need to have people pull you up in the right direction rather than holding you back by trying to protect you from failure. When something feels right to you, you will know and you will run with it.

Having people on the same level as you or slightly further ahead than you can help inspire you. Discussing your business with others in a similar industry can help you identify areas of your current model that need tweaking. Having people identify areas of your business model that are excelling can be really motivational, and give you the confidence boost you need.

Surround yourself with positive and like-minded people in all aspects of your life. It doesn’t matter what class or sport you partake in, you will always be surrounded by people who want to do the same thing as you. By being around people that understand your passion as a business, will help you streamline your business and excel.

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/060-kyc

The pandemic and lockdown has been tough for all business owners and the fitness industry has been no exception. Listen in today as Carl is interviewed by fellow martial arts podcaster Gordon Burcham. Carl Denne shares his inspiring story of how after losing everything he was able to rebuild his mar...

10/03/2021

It can be easy to let others actions affect you and your life but it’s important to listen to those who are supportive and if you know you are in the right keep going.

The actions of others are not something you can control but the way you respond is in your control so it’s important to do what you want to and not let others actions affect you.

As Carl and his team work towards re-opening it’s the support that they get that keeps them going and motivated.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What goes through people’s minds when they make a complaint?
Competition is healthy it’s a good thing keeping you on your toes.
Someone complaining just makes me strive for more.
Many years ago someone complaining would have put me in a very different place.

I would have thought about it and dwelled on it for weeks.
You can’t control others actions, you can only control your own.
Don’t let other people peoples actions control you.

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/059-kyc

It can be easy to let others actions affect you and your life but it’s important to listen to those who are supportive and if you know you are in the right keep going. The actions of others are not something you can control but the way you respond is in your control so it’s important to do what ...

06/03/2021

Sarah Allan who is busy creating the brand new community hive centre alongside Hastings Kickboxing Academy at their new site shares an update about how things are going as they work towards being able to open and serve the Hastings community.

As the community, Sarah, HKA team, and I (Carl Denne) at Hastings Kickboxing work together to make the new community hive a reality, the dream of opening moves closer.

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05/03/2021

🎙 Podcast - Self-harming advice to parents
Hearing that your child is self-harming, or discovering marks is one of the hardest things in the world, and it would certainly rank highly among the hardest things a parent ever has to deal with. Approaching the topic with sensitivity and care is of the utmost importance, and in this podcast, we hear from a mother who has undergone this process.

We talk about the important topics:
· How do you react?
· What do you do?
· Where can you seek help?
· What are the warning signs?
· How do you try to understand it?

Unless you have been there, in that mindset, it is almost impossible to empathize or understand why someone you love could be hurting themselves. You must bear in mind that you will (most likely) be in the fortunate position of never having gone through it yourself, so attempting to provide emotional support by saying you understand can be frustrating. You may also not understand why self-harming is the ‘quick fix’ that many people describe it to be, and you shouldn’t attempt to. Showing love and support is often, outside of seeking external or professional help, one of the best ways to help.

Show the person struggling some love, but don’t make them feel like they have to reciprocate it, or even accept it. Often, knowing someone is there for you makes the world of difference, it might not help with the self-harming, but it is reassuring to know that someone cares. Here, you could research the ’5 love languages’ to work out which would be best to demonstrate affection to your child or friend. Never make them feel embarrassed or ashamed for self-harming, this will be counterproductive, and most likely make the inflicted harm worse. Encourage your child to show you their marks, even if it is painful for you to see, it is important that they are treating the wounds with care, otherwise, they could risk infection. Most importantly, never be disgusted or angry at them for their self-harming actions, as this risks them concealing wounds. Encourage them to be open and transparent with you about their feelings, emotions, wounds, and scars, but don’t be forceful if they are hesitant. Be proud of them when they have time to clean from harm, but be wary of criticizing or berating them for relapsing or breaking.

It is important to also recognize the helplessness you can feel as a parent watching your child or a friend go through this. Often, you may find that you need to talk to someone or get some support to better help your child. There is a wealth of information online, but we are also offering ourselves for chats about any of the topics we have mentioned today, and if you are struggling, please, please, talk to us.

If you or someone you know needs urgent help, contact the Samaritans, free, on 116 123. If there is an emergency, please phone 999.

Showing love and support is often one of the best ways to help, outside of seeking external or professional help.

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE
https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/self-harming-teenage-pain?in_playlist=kickstart-your-confidence!podcast

This very candid and honest episode looks at confidence, self-harming and what makes a difference on the pathway to recovery. The current situation has amplified the emotions of everyone but for teenagers it has been particularly difficult and as a result many are struggling. Physical activity and i...

28/02/2021

Big podcast coming this evening chatting with a parent that is dealing with a teenager on the tough subject of self harming. 🙏

23/02/2021

So many people struggling right now which is completely understandable, social anxiety, stress not knowing which way to turn, procrastination and lots more feelings and pressures at the moment.

🏃‍♀️ From running the boy next door, dealing with Cancer, running with Mo Farrow to The disruptive multi millionaire Rob Moore and UFC champ Jimmy Flick just to name a few 🤷‍♀️👊🙏

🎧They are completely free to download and listen to! Maybe when your at work, out waking, running, driving somewhere.

👊I’m sure there is something in there for everyone.

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🎙 With over 50 interviews, mini chats, discussions and catch ups with some extremely talented, professional, well-known sportsman entrepreneurs and life coaches. 

🏆Their advice and tips on diet, mental health, social anxiety, depression, su***de and so much much more. 

🥇There all really positive, fun, relaxed interviews in trying to help the listeners connect with the interviewee.

🎬I started these podcasts Kickstart Your Confidence for exactly that! To kickstart your confidence and help you on your journey. 

17/02/2021

17/02/2021

15 tips on helping you sleep.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Go to bed when you feel tired so that you are responding to your sleep cycle

As part of a couple make sure you work together and deal with any issues or disagreements prior to going to bed.

Your bedroom is not your office so remove anything connected with work so your bedroom is a relaxing space away from work.

Don’t use your phone just prior to going to sleep

If you wake up then get up and start your day.

Stress and worry will affect your sleep so you need to train yourself to be able to change your mindset.

Don’t eat anything 2 hours prior to going to bed.

Be open to talking to others and changing your mindset

Being around negative people will bring you down so get around positive and driven people.

We are all different with different sleep patterns and you need to find out what works for you.

https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/struggling-to-sleep

Carl shares his own experiences and struggles with sleep and great practical advice that anyone can use to improve their sleep routine. There are a range of different things you can do but for Carl, the game changer was leaving his phone in another room. Everyone is different and you will need to fi...

12/02/2021

Free like running away? Need some motivation?

Then listen to these guys.......

Here are 3 Incredible podcasts (youtube) with 3 incredibly talented runners, all 3 have achieved great achievements, all 3 runners are highly driven and motivated individuals.

https://youtu.be/yVuQQ-CZ2oQ

https://youtu.be/Xh2zUay7shY

https://youtu.be/XPcKpdcvY6o

These are of course available to download from all your favorite podcast platforms.

https://hastingskickboxing.com/podcast/

Carl is with Hasting’s running legend Ross Skelton. Ross is an elite runner who has competed in over 238 races.From death's door to competing on a world stag...

08/02/2021

Many people are feeling hopeless due to the fact that life isn't the same right now, but there are alternatives out there. All that's needed is the will and spirit to grasp these new ways of working. In this week's show, I talk about how there are no excuses for not trying to be a better you.



Hastings Kickboxing Academy - HKA

Listen here:
https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/change-starts-with-you

Many people are feeling hopeless due to the fact that life isn't the same right now, but there are alternatives out there. All that's needed is the will and spirit to grasp these new ways of working. In this week's show, Carl tells you why there are no excuses for not trying to be a better you. KEY....

03/02/2021

I can’t freaking sleep! 💤💤💤

Who struggles with insomnia/lack of sleep!?

Who would be interested in some tips/hacks I’ve been testing over the last few years that actually work!

Struggling to sleep/Dealing with insomnia

I'M GOING LIVE TOMORROW (FEBRUARY 3, 2021) at 7:30PM 👊

Tune in here. 🎧

Carl Denne

02/02/2021

I can’t freaking sleep! 💤💤💤

Who struggles with insomnia/lack of sleep!?

Who would be interested in some tips/hacks I’ve been testing over the last few years that actually work!

Struggling to sleep/Dealing with insomnia

I'M GOING LIVE TOMORROW (FEBRUARY 3, 2021) 👊

Tune in here. 🎧
Hastings Kickboxing Academy - HKA @7:30 PM

01/02/2021

I am with Stuart Baillie founder of ‘Hastings in Focus’ a local news website that values its place within the local community and the part it can play.

As he talks about the importance of self-reliance and not sitting back waiting for someone to give you what you want. Stuart shares great advice about what you need to do to make it happen yourself and how if you're trying and it's not happening what you can do to work out what changes you need to make in life.

Hear it here:
https://omny.fm/shows/kickstart-your-confidence/053-kyc

Carl is with Stuart Baillie founder of ‘Hastings in Focus’ a local news website that values its place within the local community and the part it can play. He talks about the importance of self-reliance and not sitting back waiting for someone to give you what you want. Stuart shares great advice...

31/01/2021

S*x s*x s*x - new and very exciting, stripped down! Literally, one of my hardest podcasts to date 🤷‍♀️

28/01/2021

HKA USA doing big things!

Interview with UFC flyweight Miranda Maverick ahead of her scheduled matchup with Gillian Robertson at UFC 258: Usman Vs. Burns