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Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
James Shaw
76 episodes
3 months ago

Have you thought about the life lessons your children will be able to learn after you're gone?


We were faced with this question following the loss of close family.


Life doesn't come with a manual.


In a nutshell, the premise of the podcast is borrowing the life experiences of some notable people from various fields so that our children can learn from them in the future.


Each episode features a conversation with someone who has achieved big things in their own chose field.


Our hope is that your children and ours can listen to these legends of our lifetime when they're growing up, in order to get insightful life lessons they can apply in their own


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Have you thought about the life lessons your children will be able to learn after you're gone?


We were faced with this question following the loss of close family.


Life doesn't come with a manual.


In a nutshell, the premise of the podcast is borrowing the life experiences of some notable people from various fields so that our children can learn from them in the future.


Each episode features a conversation with someone who has achieved big things in their own chose field.


Our hope is that your children and ours can listen to these legends of our lifetime when they're growing up, in order to get insightful life lessons they can apply in their own


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Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Embracing The Adventure Of Life - Verity Smith, Blind International Dressage Rider

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we had the absolute joy and privilege to chat with Verity Smith. This was such an incredibly inspiring chat which is absolutely jam packed full of life lessons and insights from Verity.


Verity is a blind international dressage rider, competing at able bodied elite level and winning, and is part of the French able bodied Olympic team.


In addition, Verity is a global speaker, singer, songwriter, author, campaigner, mountain climber and charity founder.


This conversation blew me away, the sheer positivity and 'can-do' approach Verity has is truly inspiring.


We spoke of many things, including :


  • Embracing the adventure of life
  • The obstacle is the way
  • Stoicism
  • Living in the present
  • The spirit of having a go
  • Making the impossible, possible
  • Not being blinded by vision


I took so much from this chat, I hope you do too


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3 months ago
54 minutes 15 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Lessons From A Lion - Matt Perry, former Bath, England and Lions Rugby Player

With the Lions Rugby Test Series about to kick off, it was awesome to sit down and speak with former Bath, England and Lions player, Matt Perry.


This was a fantastic chat with Matt, who is founder of Transition15, a company which accelerates high performance team dynamics, as he shared his lessons and insights drawing on sport, business and life.


We spoke of many things, including :


  • What meeting principle did Sir Clive Woodward teach
  • Coaching, and what makes a good coach
  • Attitude, commitment and getting outside of your comfort zone
  • The importance of luck
  • Dealing with pressure
  • Of course, it was a great opportunity to talk Lions, including thoughts on who will make the Test team, and series predictions. It was also brilliant to hear Matt's experiences as a Lion, and how he found out he was a Lion and what was it like to play in the same side as Jason Robinson



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3 months ago
45 minutes 32 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Letting Go Of The Illusion You Can Control Things - with coach and author Berend-Jan Hilberts

On this episode we had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with coach and author Berend-Jan Hilberts on his first ever podcast interview.


This was such an incredibly enlightening chat as we spoke of many things, including :


  • Embracing and learning from tough times
  • Letting go of the illusion you can control things
  • Coming home to yourself and being at ease, especially in the modern and busy world
  • Materialism, and why people care about what others think
  • Human mind development, from the socialised mind to adult development theory and self authouring
  • Why we should understand our personalities and explore them


I really hope you enjoy and thanks very much for listening


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4 months ago
42 minutes 55 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Improving Your Health - Josh Clamp, The Men's Health Nutritionist and Performance Coach

On this episode we have the absolute joy and privilege to be joined by Performance Coach and Men's Health Nutritionist, Josh Clamp.


I genuinely believe the advice in insights from Josh could improve your health and life, especially if you are a 40-60 year old bloke.


An incredibly insightful chat, talking about many many things, including :


  • Living with authenticity and being yourself
  • What does health mean on a day to day basis
  • The importance of nutrition and food psychology and approaching diet and training
  • Engaging with food in a positive way for both physiology and mental health
  • Why you should check in on your mates
  • What is the one key tip to achieving your goals
  • The benefits of PPPPPP
  • The impact of marginal gains
  • Filtering fact from fad on social media
  • How long it takes to break a bad habit
  • Creating a safe space for deep conversations and how to be a good listener
  • The horrific stats around suicide


If you are impacted by anything in this chat or do need to speak to someone, please do know people are there for you, please do feel free to get in touch.


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4 months ago
48 minutes 22 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Getting Better Sleep - Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Sleep Expert and Author

On this episode I had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with world renowned sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan.


Nerina is a physiologist, author, speaker and sleep and energy expert, and has worked with Premier League footballers, top corporate institutions and has helped millions to get better sleep.


This was an absolutely eye opening chat as Nerina states her five non-negotiables to getting better sleep.


Nerina also gave game changing advice on how to reset our nervous systems in this technologically advanced world.


We touched on many other things, including :


  • Listening to yourself
  • The power of journaling
  • Having inner safety
  • Deep listening
  • Learning from the younger generation
  • Steps to living a joyful life
  • Is eight hours the magic sleep number?


I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening


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5 months ago
56 minutes 47 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
You Can Do Anything - Dr Sarah Spelsberg, Extreme & Wilderness Doctor

On this episode we had the absolute joy to sit down and chat with Dr Sarah Spelsberg.


Sarah is a Doctor and Fellow of Extreme & Wilderness Medicine.


Sarah works in the most remote outposts providing exceptional medicine under extreme circumstances - I am talking about medevacs in Artic Hurricanes and even medevacs by flying over an erupting volcano.


This was a brilliant and inspiring chat, packed full of life lessons, including :


  • You can do anything
  • Forging your own path
  • Not giving up
  • Taking charge
  • Delivering bad news
  • Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
  • How kindness is a super power and an incredible too


I hope you enjoy it


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5 months ago
45 minutes 51 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Embracing Your Identity - Pro-Wrestler and Charity Founder, Gaz Thompson

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were joined by Pro Wrestler and Charity Founder, Gaz Thompson.


Doing Previously Learnt has been incredible and we have been so fortunate to speak to so many people from so many different backgrounds, and this episode with Gaz proves that point.


Gaz is a professional wrestler and founder of Kingdom Wrestling, the UK's first faith based pro wrestling charity, using sports entertainment to transform lives.


An incredibly insightful chat, and as a parent of two children myself, some of the topics were truly eye opening.


We spoke of many things, including :


  • Embracing who you are
  • Being a role model
  • Having goals to aim for
  • Anchoring your identity


Thanks for listening, let me know what you think


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5 months ago
50 minutes 16 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Dream Big, As Anything Is Possible - Steve Hill MBE, Adventurer

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to hear the life lessons and insights from Steve Hill MBE.


Steve is an award winning teacher, adventurer, author and charity founder.


Steve's inspiring adventures have taken him to the North Pole, the Amazon rainforest, deserts and mountains, including Everest and Kilimanjaro.


This was a brilliant chat, touching on many things, including :


  • Knowing that anything is possible
  • Following your dreams
  • Making a difference
  • Inspiring others
  • Grabbing opportunities
  • Failure is not the end


Check out Steve's book, 'What's Next, Sir?' to read of his adventures that have inspired so many.


Steve's charity can be found at teamhillct.co.uk







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6 months ago
46 minutes 11 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Live Every Day Like It Is Your Last - Paul Smith, Property Investor and Philanthropist

On this episode, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by Paul Smith.


Paul is a highly successful multi-million pound property investor and mentor, with a passion for helping others to thrive with Paul and his wife, Aniko, founding Touchstone Education.


Paul's journey is incredible, from leaving home at 17 with just £170 in his pocket, to being a muti millionaire living in Monaco and now aiming to become a billionaire in five years time, but the reasons for this are incredibly altruistic.


Paul is highly committed to philanthropy and giving, and has recently joined John Cauldwell's Life Changer's Circle.


The reasons Paul wants to be a billionaire is so that he can join the Giving Pledge and give at least half back to good causes and charities.


This was such an incredibly insightful chat touching on :


  • Being reminded of mortality at such a young age
  • Never regret growing old, as it is a privilege denied to far too many
  • Giving back
  • The difference between rich and wealthy
  • Values
  • Living each day like it is your last




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6 months ago
46 minutes 37 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Not Taking Anything For Granted, Appreciating What You Have - Fergus Farrell, Former Rugby Player and Speaker

On this episode we had the fortune to speak with former rugby player and entrepreneur and speaker, Fergus Farrell.


Fergus is such a highly inspiring person and his journey is nothing short of miraculous.


Fergus was a former rugby player but in 2018 had a tragic accident which left him paralysed from the belly button down.


He was told he would never walk again.


What Fergus has subsequently achieved is incredible.


Fergus walked out of hospital on his own two feet, he then walked 206km across Ireland and back into the hospital on the first anniversary of his accident, and has also attempted to row the Atlantic


This was such an inspiring chat and full of life lessons, such as :


  • Not taking anything for granted
  • Appreciating what you have, not what you don't have
  • Asking for help
  • The importance of hardwork and what it can achieve
  • The power of visulisation
  • Proof that a zero percent chance doesn't necessarily mean zero percent chance
  • Importance of a challenge and not giving up on yourself
  • Why positive language is important


Check out Fergus' website on fergusfarrell.com



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7 months ago
45 minutes 3 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Is Our Identity? - Karl Page, Mentor, Coach and Expert on Psychology and Performance

On this episode, we had the absolute privilege to speak with Karl Page


Karl is the founder of Op Rebuild and is an expert on psychology and performance.


Op Rebuild was set up by Karl to help family driven blokes to become much better than they were yesterday.


This was an incredibly enlightening chat, packed full of life lessons and insights, far too many to list, but did include


  • Our identity
  • Prof Steve Peters', The chimp paradox
  • Power of reflection
  • Becoming the person you want to be
  • Why we need to suffer
  • Friendships and relationships


I really hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did



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7 months ago
50 minutes 50 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
No One Knows What They Are Doing, But Try Your Best - Kevin Shepherd, Stand-Up Comedian

On this episode, it was fantastic to sit down and speak with Comedian, Director and Writer, Kevin Shepherd.


This was a great chat and we spoke of many things, including :


  • How the humble potato can help when you are feeling overwhelmed
  • Parental advice
  • Dealing with nerves
  • Having difficult conversations
  • Ending up in the right place despite listening to the wrong advice
  • Learning from our past
  • No one knows what the are doing, but just try your best


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8 months ago
43 minutes 42 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Is The Only Thing That Matters? - World Record Adventurer and Author, James Ketchell

On this episode we had the absolute privilege to speak with world record holder and adventurer, James Ketchell.


James' achievements are truly incredible. He is the first person ever to complete the 'Ultimate Triathlon' of rowing the Atlantic Ocean, summiting Mount Everest and cycling around the world.


On top of this, James has also flown around the world, and this year he is attempting to sail around the world and becoming the first person to circumnavigate the globe by air, land and sea.


Life doesn't come with a manual, but if it did, James would be an author.


This was such an incredible conversation as we spoke of :


  • Things never being as bad as you think they will be
  • Taking opportunities
  • Having a purpose
  • Tackling a huge challenge
  • Trying things and taking action
  • Taking advice
  • What is really like to stand on top of the World
  • The feeling of regret is far worse than the feeling of disappointment





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8 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 25 seconds

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What Is The Most Underrated Thing? - Andy Baines-Vosper, Bag Of Worries

On this episode, we were incredibly fortunate to sit down and hear the life lessons and insights from Andy Baines-Vosper.


Andy is doing some truly amazing and epic things with his 'Bag Of Worries' as he is on a mission to 'share the weight' of his 24.7kg bag of worries with a million people in order to have vital conversations about mental health.


Andy is also on a mission to normalise seeking help, and this was such an incredibly inspiring chat, speaking of :


  • What is the most underrated thing
  • The value of being seen
  • Sharing the weight
  • Asking for help
  • Listening
  • What is one the most incredible things we don't value enough


This was such an eye-opening chat, please do remember there is help out there and you don't need to struggle alone and people are more than happy to help 'Share The Weight'


Samaritans.org

Telephone 116 123


Instagram sharetheweight247



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8 months ago
50 minutes 36 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Are The Traits Of Talented People? - Alex Segal, MD of Inter Talent

On this episode, it was fantastic to sit down and hear the life lessons and insights from Alex Segal.


Alex is the MD of Inter Talent and is the company's youngest MD in their history


Inter Talent represent many famous names across various sectors, including TV, Comedy, Sport and Music to name a few


This was such an inspiring chat as we spoke of :


  • Finding your passion and belonging
  • Power of saying I don't know
  • Why you shouldn't worry
  • Why failing and losing is an opportunity
  • The importance of experience and self awareness
  • What are the traits of talented people


Let me know what life lesson resonated most with you





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8 months ago
57 minutes 57 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Is The Formula For Happiness? - David B Horne, award winning author and TedX speaker and entrepreneur

On this episode we had the privilege to speak with award winning author, TedX speaker and entrepreneur, David B Horne.


David is the founder of Add Then Multiply https://addthenmultiply.com/


We spoke of


  • What is the equation for happiness
  • Life lessons from huge life events
  • Why failure is important and what can you learn from it
  • How failure is interpreted in different regions
  • Having people on your side
  • Empowering female founders and balancing the gender divide
  • Life is a journey, enjoying the journey not the destination




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8 months ago
32 minutes 47 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Is The Most Powerful Thing You Can Ever Say - Sarah Murray, Sports Psychologist

On this episode we had an incredibly insightful chat with Senior Psychologist, Sarah Murray


Sarah has more than a decade of experience working in professional sport, education and business, including overseeing performance psychology at a Premier League football club, as well as working with the ECB, golfers and athletes.


Sarah is also the co-author of Sports Performance Parenting


We spoke of :


  • Parental influences
  • The role of a parent in elite sport
  • Giving feedback
  • How children rarely listen to their elders but never fail to imitate them
  • Mental health and physical health
  • How strength and weakness are two sides of the same coin
  • What is the most powerful thing you can ever say


I hope you enjoy



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9 months ago
48 minutes 42 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
The Importance Of Laughter - Tim Reid, BAFTA winning comedy writer and co creator of Car Share with Peter Kaye

On this episode we had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with the hugely talented BAFTA winning comedy writer and speaker Tim Reid.


Tim is also the host of the excellent Fist Of Firsts Podcast, which I really recommend you have a listen to.


This was an absolutely brilliant chat, full of life lessons and insights, including :


  • Why you should have fun
  • Why making wrong turns can take you to the right place
  • What is creativity and how to be creative
  • What could happen if 'Margaret from accounts' devised your strategy
  • Enjoying the mistakes you will make
  • What is the best bit of advice ever written in a book


I really hope you enjoy this as much as we did



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9 months ago
55 minutes 55 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
What Is Critical To Almost Everything We Do? - Darren Harris PLY

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to hear the life lessons and insights of Darren Harris PLY


Darren is a truly inspirational person. He is a dual sport paraolympian, coach, public speaker, psychologist and best selling author


Darren's TedX talks on adversity have been heard by over a quarter of a million delegates across the world.


Diagnosed and treated for cancer of both eyes aged at just one, Darren later became England's highest capped and most decorated blind and male footballer, with 157 appearances and ten World and European medals


This was such an inspiring chat, discussing :


  • Taking one day at a time
  • How life is a journey
  • How to get a positive mindset
  • How much our mindset makes a difference to what we accomplish
  • What can we put in our toolkit to improve performance
  • Learning from actions, not just words
  • The fear of failure
  • Why fun is so important
  • Why setbacks can be beneficial





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10 months ago
52 minutes 18 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People
Just Go Out And Enjoy What You Are Doing - Rory Underwood MBE

On this episode, we were incredibly honoured to speak with Leicester, England and Lions rugby legend, Rory Underwood MBE.


Rory is England's record international try scorer and toured twice with the Lions.


Rory spent 18 years as a pilot in the Royal Air Force and is now a consultant and founded the excellently named firm, Wingman.


This was such an incredibly inspiring chat as we spoke of :


  • The biggest life lesson Rory has learnt
  • Why it is important to enjoy what you do
  • Dealing with opinions
  • Why is networking so important
  • Doing your own research and not taking what are you are told as fact
  • What makes the Lions so special


As always, thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy this chat, and please do let me know what life lesson resonated most with you



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10 months ago
50 minutes 41 seconds

Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People

Have you thought about the life lessons your children will be able to learn after you're gone?


We were faced with this question following the loss of close family.


Life doesn't come with a manual.


In a nutshell, the premise of the podcast is borrowing the life experiences of some notable people from various fields so that our children can learn from them in the future.


Each episode features a conversation with someone who has achieved big things in their own chose field.


Our hope is that your children and ours can listen to these legends of our lifetime when they're growing up, in order to get insightful life lessons they can apply in their own


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.