The Alan Williams Podcast

The Alan Williams Podcast

By Alan Williams Coaching

Your weekly piece of inspiration, learning, laughter, growth and fun.

Once a week you and I are going to switch off from the world, chill out and take a few minutes to work on ourselves. Enjoy the podcast!
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#156 Client Hotseat; Jessica Sweeney. 3 stone lighter, and the old confidence back.

The Alan Williams Podcast Oct 12, 2023
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#190 5 Fitness Truths For Busy People This Summer.

#190 5 Fitness Truths For Busy People This Summer.

If your calendar is jammed, your energy is low and holidays are fast-approaching, this episode is for you.


You’ve been so busy that the summer crept up and you haven’t had time to get in shape for your trip to the sun.


In this episode of the podcast I share 5 fitness truths that will make a tangible difference to helping you kickstart those plans.


Take them away, implement and start getting in shape without having to live in the gym or skip the BBQs.

May 21, 202518:42
#189 With Peter Ryan; Paralympian & Endurance Athlete.

#189 With Peter Ryan; Paralympian & Endurance Athlete.

Along with having football trials for Ireland underage, Peter Ryan was representing Tipperary in hurling at minor level.


Life was great until he realised his vision was getting worse and he was starting to make mistakes on the pitch.


At 19 he was officially registered as blind. He turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism and found himself in a rehab centre for alcohol addiction at 23.


This is an incredible story of resilience and of creating a new identity. Peter went on to represent Ireland in the Paralympic in Rio in 2016.


Huge endurance events followed, such as the Race around Ireland, and the Malin to Mizen run.


If you listen to one podcast for inspiration this week, make it this one. 👊

May 08, 202547:45
#188 With Coach Mike Finnegan; Sustaining Quality Nutrition When Life Gets Busy.

#188 With Coach Mike Finnegan; Sustaining Quality Nutrition When Life Gets Busy.

In this episode Alan shares a conversation with Mike Finnegan around one of the biggest challenges both of us have seen our clients experience....how to stay on top of nutrition when life gets busy.

If you find yourself continually self-sabotaging when work, or kids, are putting extra demands on your time and energy...this is the episode for you. We share some invaluable frameworks you can implement to ensure you can progress regardless of circumstances
Mar 14, 202533:39
#187 Alan Guests On SI5 Podcast To Talk Weight Loss, Challenge & Life.

#187 Alan Guests On SI5 Podcast To Talk Weight Loss, Challenge & Life.

This is a recording of a recent guest episode I did for the SI5 podcast in the UK.

This episode is an incredibly valuable conversation around weight loss, mindset and life wisdom. As always, there are little snippets of my own life and challenges dispersed throughout.

This podcast episode will give you a deeper insight into how i view fitness, what makes me tick when it comes to helping people, and why doing weight loss for the wrong reasons never works.
Feb 26, 202501:02:34
#186 Five Things I’d Do To Simplify Fat Loss, As A Career Overachiever.

#186 Five Things I’d Do To Simplify Fat Loss, As A Career Overachiever.

It can be so hard to stay in shape when you’re growing a business or excelling in your career.


In this episode I give you 5 simple ways to simplify fat loss, which will help you to stay in shape year-round, without giving extra hours to your fitness goals.

Feb 19, 202514:56
#185 With Pal Gilmartin; The Emotional Journey Behind A Double Warrior's Run.

#185 With Pal Gilmartin; The Emotional Journey Behind A Double Warrior's Run.

Pal Gilmartin is not your average guy. In August 2924 he took on a gruelling challenge in aid of Motor Neurone Disease....

The Warriors Run is a thing of legend in Sligo. A 15km run up and down a mountain. It's a run that can break the best of athletes but Pal didn’t just do the run...he did it twice. Without a break!

In this episode of the podcast Pal explains his reasons for taking on the challenge, the emotional journey behind it and what kept him going when things got tough. He also gives an amazing insight into what it's like mid-event during a challenge like this.
Feb 14, 202530:19
#184 My Biggest Fitness Mistakes And How To Avoid Them, As An Overachiever.

#184 My Biggest Fitness Mistakes And How To Avoid Them, As An Overachiever.

As a career overachiever you won’t have huge amounts of time to dedicate to your fitness journey.


Therefore, you need to ensure everything you do is giving you the biggest return possible.


In this episode of the podcast I share the 5 biggest mistakes I made and how you can avoid them.


This will help you get better results, in less time.

Feb 05, 202524:18
#183 Alan Williams - My Story & My Evolution. (Part 2.)

#183 Alan Williams - My Story & My Evolution. (Part 2.)

The follow up to last week’s podcast documenting my journey. The struggles, the challenges and the triumphs.

Jan 29, 202511:05
#182 Alan Williams - My Story and My Evolution.

#182 Alan Williams - My Story and My Evolution.

This is my honest, unfiltered, authentic story.


It’s the story that has led me to create the Evolve programme.


The challenges I faced in building a business, and struggling to balance fitness and life around that.


I achieved a lot, but it cost me a lot.


In recent years I’ve evolved as a person and I’ve created a system that allows me to thrive in all areas, not just in business.


This podcast delves deep on what has drove me to create the brand new Evolve programme, and why I’m so passionate about helping overachievers to have it all.


Everything comes from my own personal experiences and how I mastered those challenges.


Give the podcast a listen a learn a bit more about you can be it all, have it all and do it all.

Jan 22, 202523:49
#181 Your 5 Step Christmas Blueprint.

#181 Your 5 Step Christmas Blueprint.

Maybe you’ve been making some progress on your fitness goals and now you’re worried about undoing all your good work over Christmas?


If Christmas brings any anxiety about weight gain, or anything related to that, this is the podcast you need to listen to this week.

Dec 18, 202416:00
#180 Alan shares his story on Beyond The Boardroom Podcast.

#180 Alan shares his story on Beyond The Boardroom Podcast.

This is a the audio from my recent guest appearance on Beyond The Boardroom podcast.


On this podcast I opened up on my background, some of my biggest challenges and life beyond what you see of me online.


I also share loads of insights on fitness, business growth and developing an unbreakable mindset.


I hope you enjoy it.

Nov 28, 202401:06:55
#179 Breaking Barriers; Overcoming The 5 Biggest Challenges My Clients Face.

#179 Breaking Barriers; Overcoming The 5 Biggest Challenges My Clients Face.

People will say “I just want to lose a few pounds.” But in reality it always goes much deeper than that.


This episode explores what’s really going on when career overachievers ask me for help with their fitness goals.


Everything from losing trust in themselves to overworking as a distraction.


Here are some of the most common things my best clients experience and how they overcome those challenges.

Nov 06, 202414:53
#178 Top Attributes Of Clients Who Are Winning Big In Elevate.

#178 Top Attributes Of Clients Who Are Winning Big In Elevate.

As we head towards the end of 2024 we have a huge cohort of clients who are starting to reflect on an enormously successful fitness year.
In this week’s podcast I dissect WHY these guys have been so successful and what they do differently to the 95% who won’t have achieved the goals they mapped out in January 2024.
If you want to take control of your body, fitness and health forever then this week’s podcast will give you some invaluable insights.
Oct 30, 202421:37
#177 5 Training Lessons I Learned The Hard Way.

#177 5 Training Lessons I Learned The Hard Way.

Reflecting back on my training journey….I really hadn’t a clue when I started out.


I made so many mistakes and I learned quite a few lessons the hard way.


I’ve put 5 of my biggest lessons into this week’s podcast so you can shortcut your success and avoid making the same mistakes I did.


This podcast will be invaluable if you’ve started training but aren’t seeing the results you want from it.

Oct 23, 202414:04
#176 Power up your productivity; 5 fitness-inspired hacks for career over-achievers.

#176 Power up your productivity; 5 fitness-inspired hacks for career over-achievers.

I work with career over-achievers….people who have created great careers/business but have sacrificed their health or body to get there.


One of the biggest issues they have re fitness goals is Time. They just don’t have enough of it!


As a career overachiever myself, I’ve been there!


So in this week’s podcast I’ve put together my top 5 productivity hacks that will allow you to take your business/career to new heights, while also giving you time back to start crushing your fitness goals.

Oct 16, 202414:19
#175 How To REALLY Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals.

#175 How To REALLY Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals.

It might be surprising to hear that many people who are excelling in their career struggle to hit the same heights with their fitness goals.


With the stresses and pressures of career, self-sabotaging fitness goals is all too common as we search for comfort away from the office.


This podcast episode will help you end that cycle forever and assist you in bringing your fitness standards to the levels you perform at in other areas of your life.


This is 9 minutes that will change the game if you specialise in self-sabotage.

Oct 09, 202409:07
#174 How To Create Your Dream Life of Health & Freedom.

#174 How To Create Your Dream Life of Health & Freedom.

My life is not perfect. But I’m very grateful for the life I lead.


I’ve got a business I love. Clients I love working with. And I’ve got a freedom that most people never experience.


Prioritising my health & fitness is one of the things that has helped me to thrive in business and other areas.


In this episode I share key insights into how I created the life I dreamed of, and how you can too.

Sep 25, 202412:46
#173 How To Lose Your First 5lbs Effortlessly.

#173 How To Lose Your First 5lbs Effortlessly.

Follow this simple 5 step process to lose your first 5lbs effortlessly.


No fluff. Straight to the point with exactly what you need to get results coming in.

Aug 28, 202410:11
#172 With Coach Mike Finnegan; Taking Your Energy From a 3 To a 9.

#172 With Coach Mike Finnegan; Taking Your Energy From a 3 To a 9.

Mike Finnegan developed a love for fitness from a young age. In his early years GAA was his love, representing Kerry at all underage grades.

In this episode Mike and I disect one of the most common things we've observed among society....the normalisation of operating with low energy levels.

This episode is full of gold on how to raise your energy levels which, in turn, will radically improve the quality of your day to day life.
Jul 04, 202439:25
#171 The Real Reason You're Not Getting Great Results.

#171 The Real Reason You're Not Getting Great Results.

Have you been trying to get in shape for a very long time, but never quite getting there? Making a start, but sliding back again just as quickly? You've probably only really thought about nutrition and training. But ACTUALLY there's a bigger factor. And it's the one that 95% of people overlook. This episode of the podcast will shine a light on that missing variable.
Jun 19, 202415:45
#170 How To Handle Holidays.

#170 How To Handle Holidays.

* Mindset around these occasions.
* Learning not to beat yourself up for enjoying your holidays.
* Tactics around how to keep those holidays under control.
* HOW to draw a line under an occasion, and move forward.
Jun 13, 202449:56
#169 When Business/Career Becomes A Coping Mechanism.

#169 When Business/Career Becomes A Coping Mechanism.

As human beings we tend to gravitate towards what we're good at. The areas we're strong in, and the areas we feel comfortable and confident in. That's not a bad thing. Until it is. When does it become a problem? When we use it as a distraction to avoid facing other areas of our life that really need work. I've done this myself in the past. I've also worked with many business owners, or career-driven people, who were thriving in business but struggling personally. Or had neglected their health. Then one day they realise that it's all pointless if they have become distanced from the very people that matter most in their life. Or when their health starts to suffer and they get the rude awakening that wealth means very little without health. If this sounds familiar, give this week's episode of the podcast a listen.
May 22, 202418:59
#168 More Energy = More Business/Career Success.

#168 More Energy = More Business/Career Success.

In this episode, Alan speaks about the correlation between energy and business success. He explores the thought process of why most business owners think that continuing to prioritise business over all else will bring success, but it's actually holding back the business in the long run. When you're thriving, your business is thriving. Fast cash might be appealing in the short term. But without your health, energy & vitality that cash flow will soon dry up, or be rendered worthless.
May 15, 202416:46
#167 Optimising Time for High Performers.

#167 Optimising Time for High Performers.

Do you find yourself chasing your tail when it comes to your fitness goals? Business/career is demanding, and you just don't have enough hours in the day? You end up up stressed and/or low in energy? Which eventually filters over into work, family life and relationships. You want to give your health & fitness more attention but you just don't have time? Well this episode of the podcast is for you.
Mar 28, 202419:51
#166 Controlling State To Create Success.

#166 Controlling State To Create Success.

Do you consistently focus on negatives and/or worst case scenarios? Many people create an unwanted self-fulfilling prophecy without even being aware they're doing it. This episode delves into how we can control our state, and the life-changing impacts of doing so.
Mar 13, 202419:15
#165 Upleveling Life To Match Business Success.

#165 Upleveling Life To Match Business Success.

Is success really success if areas of your life, such as fitness or relationships, are falling down? Having worked with countless business owners Alan has seen a common trend....huge success in business, but major struggles in other areas. Indeed, sometimes business success comes abound as it's easier to distract ourselves with our areas of strength rather than building confidence in the areas that we're not so strong. This episode of the podcast will resonate with high achievers who have it all, on the face of it. But maybe haven't the level of contentment or happiness the public might perceive.
Feb 28, 202410:07
#164 3 Life Lessons From The Last 3 weeks.

#164 3 Life Lessons From The Last 3 weeks.

In this episode Alan explores the topics of respectful conflict, the importance of how you treat others and the stories we tell ourselves about why we "can't." All from his own recent experiences.
Feb 22, 202422:16
#163 From Tipping Point To Outstanding Success.

#163 From Tipping Point To Outstanding Success.

This episode explores the values and traits required to pull yourself from the point of out of shape, and fed up, to creating massive results. How do successful people respond when their back is against the wall? Getting to the top is hard, but staying there is harder....this episode delves into the secret ingredients that will keep you there.
Feb 07, 202413:19
#162 5 Things That Are Keeping You Stuck On Your Fitness Journey.

#162 5 Things That Are Keeping You Stuck On Your Fitness Journey.

Alan identifies the top 5 reasons that keeps people from achieving the body, and fitness goals, of their dreams.
Jan 31, 202415:28
#161 3 High Performance Habits To Drive Fitness & Career Success.

#161 3 High Performance Habits To Drive Fitness & Career Success.

In this episode Alan gives an insight into his daily routines and rituals that allow him to protect his energy to drive success in fitness and business. The routines outlined in this recording will change your life when implemented consistently.
Jan 24, 202418:09
#160 Acknowledgement Drives Inspiration.

#160 Acknowledgement Drives Inspiration.

To stay truly inspired requires us to reflect on the things we've done well. To celebrate our wins along the way. In this episode Alan asks some thought provoking questions that will set you up for an amazing year. He also discusses some strategies on finding the balance between life and career, to ensure you're thriving in both.
Jan 17, 202415:15
#159 Christmas Without The Weight Gain.

#159 Christmas Without The Weight Gain.

If you've been achieving some big fitness goals, you may be experiencing some anxiety about going backwards over Christmas. It's a busy time of year for high performers...getting everything squared off at work before the break, while also trying to keep the fitness routines ticking along. In this episode of the podcast, Alan shares 5 principles to help you have an amazing Christmas, without undoing all your good work.
Dec 06, 202315:17
#158 With Johnny Kenny: Celtic striker & Ireland U-21 International.

#158 With Johnny Kenny: Celtic striker & Ireland U-21 International.

Johnny Kenny achieved the dream of many young footballers when he signed for Celtic. What's even more impressive is that he was still only 18 years of age when he got that transfer. In this episode of the podcast Johnny gives a great insight into the life of a footballer at one of the biggest clubs in the world. As a current Republic of Ireland U-21 international Johnny also speaks about his pride at representing Ireland, and scoring goals for his country.
Nov 09, 202331:48
#157 Seperation Season.

#157 Seperation Season.

Seperation Season is upon us. The time of year that show us who is really about "lifestyle change" or who just likes the idea of it. In this episode of the podcast, Alan shares his thoughts on how to navigate the Winter months to ensure you're not one of those people feeling horrendous in January. If you want to be one of those who are feeling amazing about themselves at Christmas time, give this a listen.
Nov 01, 202323:17
#156 Client Hotseat; Jessica Sweeney. 3 stone lighter, and the old confidence back.

#156 Client Hotseat; Jessica Sweeney. 3 stone lighter, and the old confidence back.

Jessica Sweeney joined Elevate two years ago. She had gained a lot of weight which had left her low in confidence, struggling with her body image, and experiencing health problems.

Today she is 3 stone lighter, and in a completely different place. The old confidence is back. She even got a job promotion, which she puts down to that increased confidence. She's much happier, and more comfortable, in her body. And the bubbly personality is back. Her doctors couldn't believe the difference in her when she went back, and her health is a million times better that it was previously.

Jessica shares her story in this episode of the podcast, aswell as some amazing tips around mindset, nutrition and training.
Oct 12, 202355:31
#155 10 Years-10 Lessons.

#155 10 Years-10 Lessons.

Alan Williams Coaching is ten years old. In this episode Alan shares his top 10 lessons learned from those ten years. These life & business lessons will also be very relevant to a weight loss journey. The principles of achievement tend to be the same, whether the goal is fitness, business or life.
Sep 06, 202340:05
#154 Uncomfortable Principles That Create Success.

#154 Uncomfortable Principles That Create Success.

Being successful with any goal will require a willingness to lean into things that we find uncomfortable. There's a nice side to personal development that gives us a warm feeling. But there also has to be a realism, and an understanding, that discomfort is also a fundamentally important part of growth. Successful people embrace it. This episode looks at some of the common discomforts people avoid, and how life-changing it can be when we step into them.
Aug 23, 202322:18
#153 Five Things You Need To Understand About Losing Weight.

#153 Five Things You Need To Understand About Losing Weight.

Most people think it's just "Eat less, move more." But if it was that easy everybody would be walking around with a 6 pack, right? This episode will give you 5 perspective shifts that will help you unlock this weight loss thing, once and for all.
Aug 16, 202320:28
#152 With Luke Beastall; Coach & Ex Footballer.

#152 With Luke Beastall; Coach & Ex Footballer.

The life of a footballer is often associated with glamour and wealth. For those living the dream, that may or may not be the case. But what about those who come so close but don't quite make the cut? From the age of 7, Luke Beastall was spending time in the acadamies of clubs such as Sheffield United & Derby County. In this episode of the podcast Luke gives an amazingly honest insight into some of the struggles he encountered in the world of football, and also some of the mental health difficulties he faced when the dream was taken away. In more recent years, Luke has established Musclecoach, a coaching business for those who want to get into great shape and want more from life. For good measure, there's even a Roy Keane story thrown into this week's podcast!
Jul 19, 202301:06:28
#151 With Scott McDonald: Coach & Ultra Endurance Athlete.

#151 With Scott McDonald: Coach & Ultra Endurance Athlete.

When two coaches join forces, the conversation goes to different levels. In this episode Alan sits down with Scott Mcdonald to discuss everything from getting in shape to taking on the Marathon De Sables, one of the world's toughest endurance events. Scott put himself through that ordeal, running through the desert in 56° heat for 6 days. Some of the lessons and mindset tips that Scott shares are incredibly powerful. Inspiration levels are off the charts in this episode!
Jul 14, 202301:15:04
#150 The Thinking Around Weight Loss

#150 The Thinking Around Weight Loss

Creating long term change is not about the results you get. It's about the new identity you're taking on, the way you think about the process and the relationship you're creating with all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. This episode gives you 10 thinking tips that fundamental to gaining, and keeping, the results you've dreamed of.
Jun 21, 202325:07
#149 How To Get Unstuck.

#149 How To Get Unstuck.

Getting in great shape rarely comes down to ability, but more your ability to control your mood, state and feelings. As humans we have an 80% negativity bias, so it can be a challenge to respond in a positive way to setbacks or roadblocks. This episode will give you a major perspective shift on what's ACTUALLY holding you back.
May 31, 202321:14
#148 Building Confidence In Your 30s.

#148 Building Confidence In Your 30s.

People joining Elevate often have a few things in common. Often they're in their 30s. Their body has changed so much from their 20s, maybe with the arrival of kids and/or other factors. They no longer feel comfortable in their own skin, and their confidence has taken a battering along the way. This episode delves into the topic of confidence, and how to build it back up. With a few acecdotes thrown in, as always!
May 24, 202328:08
#147 The 5 Step Checklist To Move You Beyond Short Term Weight Loss Results.

#147 The 5 Step Checklist To Move You Beyond Short Term Weight Loss Results.

Most people can lose some weight but really struggle once that initial novelty, or blast of motivation, wears off. This podcast is a 5 step checklist that will bring you enormous clarity and help you to move towards creating results that will last a lifetime. It's slightly different to most episodes of the podcast in that you'll maximise this one by journalling on the prompts provided.
May 17, 202315:24
#146 With Sinead Kane; Client Success Coach within the Elevate programme.

#146 With Sinead Kane; Client Success Coach within the Elevate programme.

As the Elevate programme grew from strength to strength, it became too big for one person to manage alone. So in January 2023 Alan brought Sinead Kane in as Client Success Coach. In this episode of the podcast Sinead shares her own inspiring fitness story. How she went from crying while out shopping, to losing 5.5 stone and then going on to the world of bodybuilding. In addition to providing loads of inspiration, you'll also get some nuggets of gold and powerful advice in this week's podcast.
May 12, 202352:32
#145 Client Hotseat: Martina Rogers. 3 Stone Weight Loss While Juggling Career and Family Life.

#145 Client Hotseat: Martina Rogers. 3 Stone Weight Loss While Juggling Career and Family Life.

Martina Rogers joined Elevate at a point where her confidence was low, she was out of shape and she was struggling to take control of it. Today she is almost 3 stone lighter, thriving in her work life and very contented in family life. In this episode of the podcast Martina shares her inspiring story aswell as some of her biggest lessons and advice from her own experiences. This one is a must listen for those who want to get in shape but are struggling to manage time and energy.
Mar 16, 202301:02:37
#144 How To "Motivate" People.

#144 How To "Motivate" People.

In this quickfire episode Alan shares some thoughts around how we condition each other, sometimes without even realising. And some really iseful strategies on how to keep people motivated and inspired.
Mar 01, 202314:30
#143 Do What You Said You'd Do.

#143 Do What You Said You'd Do.

In this episode Alan documents his journey of getting into the best shape of his life, which culminated in a photoshoot in January. He explains why he did it, and the 6 biggest lessons he learned from it. This will be relevant for whatever stage you are at on your fitness journey, and may even inspire you too!
Feb 22, 202301:03:49
#142 With Joseph Ndo: International Footballer. (Part 2).

#142 With Joseph Ndo: International Footballer. (Part 2).

In part 2 of this 2 part series Joey discusses the experiences of playing against players like Kluivert, Seedorf, Maldini and Baggio. He gives an incredible insight into what it's like to play in a World Cup. He also speaks about the on field death of his great friend Marc-Vivien Foe, and how his death impacted those closest to him. Alan and Joey recall the most successful period in the history of Sligo Rovers. There are some amazing stories here on how Joey demanded higher standards from those around him when he joined the club, and drove a winning mentality. There's also some passionate discussion on why the club has struggled in more recent years. Joey also gives an understanding of the leading role his faith plays in his life.
Jan 20, 202301:30:18
#141 With Joseph Ndo: International Footballer. ( Part 1)

#141 With Joseph Ndo: International Footballer. ( Part 1)

Joey Ndo reached the very highest levels in the game competing in two World Cups, and winning two African Nations Cups. Arguably the greatest player in League of Ireland history, he won everything there is to win in this country. In part one of our two part series we look at the work Joey is doing now mentoring young footballers, and impacting their lives. We also trace Joey's steps from his early days playing in Cameroon, and some of the challenges he has faced with along the way. All the way through to his international debut against Holland, and having Marc Overmars as his direct opponent. To then being selected for the 1998 World Cup in France. As a bonus, there are some amazing life lessons thrown in along the way.
Jan 18, 202357:16