Motivation Interview Podcast (2024)

28/11/2023

In today's episode, Allen chats with Dr. Fraser Carson. Fraser is Assistant Professor of Coaching and Sport Psychology at LUNEX University in Luxembourg. Fraser talks about his sporting career and the highs and lows of working in professional sport as well as his focus on increasing female participation in sport. Listen to two long-time friends discuss their career paths and how "luck" sometimes isn't just luck! https://open.spotify.com/episode/06wQWVeCso4kV4O9w7yVWs?si=102b5ff8263a4d0d

12/11/2023

In the latest episode of the Motivation Interview, Allen chats with CEO of Leinster Rugby, Shane Nolan. Shane talks about his early life in boarding school, through his years working in business and tech, right up to taking over the role of CEO at his beloved Leinster. Hope you all enjoy this one! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UjFOMNnHmWYrVFUUTJ27Q?si=2843fe7b4d534c90

31/10/2023

In the latest episode of the Motivation Interview, Allen chats with CEO of Leinster Rugby, Shane Nolan. Shane talks about his early life in boarding school, through his years working in business and tech, right up to taking over the role of CEO at his beloved Leinster. Hope you all enjoy this one! https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=178f982d290f46bd

29/10/2023

In this episode, Allen chats with radio presenter, Sinead Brassil. Sinead fills us in on the impact a good teacher had on her future career as a presenter for LMFM radio, how an unexpected pregnancy turned into a gift and how her dedication to research has made all the difference in helping to shape her professionalism. Hope you enjoy this one and let us know what you think! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oA9P68yFw42UuAXMzr4x4?si=15077eb3051b4c7f

17/10/2023

In this episode, Allen chats with radio presenter, Sinead Brassil. Sinead fills us in on the impact a good teacher had on her future career as a presenter for LMFM radio, how an unexpected pregnancy turned into a gift and how her dedication to research has made all the difference in helping to shape her professionalism. Hope you enjoy this one and let us know what you think! https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=66cdcd0be70e4ed4

14/10/2023

In this latest episode, Allen sits down with Gags Tandon, creator of Anfield Index, one of the primary resources for everything Liverpool Football Club. Gags tells us about life growing up and the challenges he faced in school, immersing himself in the internet and it's potential, and his desire to give people a voice. The conversation was so intriguing and we know you will thoroughly enjoy this one. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ul20szPtKLyuw47O8b9ww?si=35debc878dca43c6

03/10/2023

In this latest episode, Allen sits down with Gags Tandon, creator of Anfield Index, one of the primary resources for everything Liverpool Football Club. Gags tells us about life growing up and the challenges he faced in school, immersing himself in the internet and it's potential, and his desire to give people a voice. The conversation was so intriguing and we know you will thoroughly enjoy this one. https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=cd96c27be14743ff

21/09/2023

The Motivation Interview podcast returns with former Irish rugby international, Niall Ronan. In this episode, Niall takes us through life growing up in Co Meath and finding a love for rugby, which he was able to turn into career due to his determination and work ethic. We also delve into life after rugby and how Niall has supported others to create and succeed in their mental and physical health goals with his company, Titan Wellness. Enjoy the latest episode! https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=adb5d4136c60475f

02/04/2023

In this episode, Allen chats with forensic health & learning coach, author and neurodivergent advocate, Olive Hickmott. Olive is a world leader in developing supports for neurodivergent people and takes us through her journey of her own learning struggles, her "AH-HA!" moments, and developing the Empowering Learning programme. Olive's knowledge and ability to make learning simple is amazing and we are sure you'll love this chat. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XuMwz4fA4N2fY1kyh7vFI?si=4e90308197a74e46

21/03/2023

In this episode, Allen chats with forensic health & learning coach, author and neurodivergent advocate, Olive Hickmott. Olive is a world leader in developing supports for neurodivergent people and takes us through her journey of her own learning struggles, her "AH-HA!" moments, and developing the Empowering Learning programme. Olive's knowledge and ability to make learning simple is amazing and we are sure you'll love this chat. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=ba0e4054c09c4ef9

18/03/2023

In this episode Allen talks to Ireland's first ever professional female boxer & former world champion Deirdre Gogarty. Deirdre tells us about walking into the gym for the first time, the first ever female PPV fight & her first World title. Also please go and follow the https://th-th.facebook.com/TheDeirdreGogartyLegacyCommittee/ and help the cause to get a statue built in Drogheda to commemorate Deirdre's legacy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yGYjNgRGjHsTkUOBfsyAs?si=766490c9e85541c4

10/03/2023

In this episode Allen talks to Ireland's first ever professional female boxer & former world champion Deirdre Gogarty. Deirdre tells us about walking into the gym for the first time, the first ever female PPV fight & her first World title. Also please go and follow the https://th-th.facebook.com/TheDeirdreGogartyLegacyCommittee/ and help the cause to get a statue built in Drogheda to commemorate Deirdre's legacy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yGYjNgRGjHsTkUOBfsyAs?si=f4ff2ea28de34f35

07/03/2023

This week Allen talks with Ireland's first ever professional female boxer, former world champion and trailblazer Deirdre Gogarty. Deirdre tells us about walking into the gym for the first time when women weren’t allowed to box, being in the first ever female PPV fight, right through to winning her first World title.

As the Deirdre Gogarty Legacy Committee work to get a statue built of Deirdre in her home town of Drogheda, have listen to Deirdre's story in her own words! https://www.facebook.com/TheDeirdreGogartyLegacyCommittee https://open.spotify.com/show/5RNbZKXpX7XP0ntd8IUST6?si=00fce9bf2e3d457c

28/02/2023

Following his successful bout at Bellator 291 this past weekend in Dublin, maintaining his unbeaten professional record, Ciaran Clarke talks us through his upbringing and how MMA gave him a direction and purpose in life. Hope you enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xMNOIkOnpivlGxU7lmMGp?si=c7a2733bae4f4908

Motivation Interview Podcast