The Forward Path Podcast
By Matthew Ward
The Forward Path PodcastJul 29, 2021
S2.E1. The building blocks of developing a career abroad - Declan Roche
As an Irish professional player, Declan made appearances in the Champions League and UEFA Cup. As a coach, he's worked in Ireland and across the world, and now shares the steps he had to take which has now enabled him to lead a football programme at an International school in China.
42. Is your current job suitable for your career progression?
Wouldn't it be better to be in a job which can get you to your ideal job, rather than one that is on a completely different pathway? Get your career support here https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/
41. A coaching chat with Premier League winner Luke Chadwick
40. Building a career outside of the job
There's more to building a career than just being good at your job. This video gives some direction on what other components are needed. Need career support or a new direction? Check out my website https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/
39. Always having job options
I caught up with football coach and educator David Webber, discussing the benefits of living in a country with plenty of job opportunities.
Start your opportunity abroad today, visit forwardpatheducation.com
38. A chat with Behaviour and Learning Manager, Shaun Curley
I had a catch up with Shaun, who shares his experiences of his current Behaviour and Learning Manager, as well as his sports coaching and development roles he's held in China and India.
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37. Sports Agent, Boxing Manager & Host of the Slick Sober Chick Podcast - Sonia Sophia Randev
I'm joined by Sonia who absolutely loves and knows her sport! As an educated journalist turned sports agent and manager, she gives a superb insight into her experiences which have seen her immersed in the sporting world.
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Need guidance in your own sporting world? Visit mattwardconsulting.com
36. Damon Fox - Building a career through sport, business & community
Damon Fox talks through his Schools & Business Development role with Northampton Town FC, sharing how he worked his way up in the sports & inclusion industry, and the attributed they are looking for when recruiting.
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35. Building your career abroad Teaching English as a Foreign Language
One of the best ways to live abroad and work with a comfortable salary, is as a teacher teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
This episode explains how you can do this by getting qualified for under $300, giving yourself the opportunity to live in many countries across the world.
34. A chat with Director of Sport Danny Thomson
Danny and I talk about his experiences as a teacher and a coach, including some responsibilities of leading a program in Hong Kong. For free career development course visit mattwardconsulting.com/courses
33. 4 Types of questions to ask
Questions are more than just asking something. They can;
help people, via guiding or discovery
gather new information or learn
show that we are listening
persuade and to reach an agreement
How are you using your questions?
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32. Upcoming on the Forward Path Podcast and Jobs Overseas
The name ahs changed but the direction has not. I discuss what's coming up on the Forward Path Podcast and also chat about current overseas opportunities.
Check out my website and FREE online courses here
31. A chat with Mark Muddyman: A Licence Football Coach & Co-Founder of Futbol Lingo app
I discuss with Mark the work behind the app and how it's going to help thousands of coaches and players in the football industry.
Futbol Lingo Website: https://www.futbollingo.com/
Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutbolLingoApp
30. Becoming a teacher abroad - Focus: Physical Education Teacher
Details on what is needed to become a P.E Teacher abroad and the available pathways towards getting a role.
29. Gambling, Trading, Investing and saving yourself from addiction
N.B. This video is not financial advice. It discusses three main topics of;
1. Differences between gambling and investing
2. The damage of gambling through my own life experience
3. How to evolve and get on the road to recovery
Useful links: The Big Step https://the-bigstep.com/home
Gambling With Lives https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/
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28. The importance of being consistent with your messages
Mixed messages and inconsistency can be the downfall of any coach, teacher or organisation. Whether you make the right or wrong request or decision, own it and take responsibility.
27. Interview with British Football Coach Luke Venn in Taipei, Taiwan
I met up with British Football Coaches Network member, Luke Venn, discussing his time abroad and hiss current role as Head Coach of a Division 2 team in Taiwan... For all your career and personal development needs, check out https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/
26. Give yourself time to self check and evaluate
25. Keeping them connections and the future upon us
Prime examples of the importance in keeping good relations for a rainy day and how investing in the future today, could bring so much to you and your family.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Ionf-zhPE&t=1750s
24. Actions create results and Karma is real!
What we do and how we do it will decide the results we get. However, even if our actions are unintentional, karma always has a way of paying you back in kind.
23. Backing yourself with action is harder than backing yourself with words, but more worthwhile
It's very easy to talk the talk but we will only start to get real results, when we back ourselves to walk the walk.
22. Working just a little bit more can be career & life changing
There is always a way to get something we need but most of the time, the main barrier to achieving it is money or time, or even both.
21. What is a job role worth to you?
We can be pressured to believe that the value of something, is what the price or numbers tell us it is. Actually.... it's worth is how valuable it is to us.
20. Qualifications & experience are easier to gain than good character & attitude
Character and attitude are more important than qualifications and experience.... but it's hard for some people to understand this.
19. Investing, cooking & doing what we don't like to move forward
I talk about how even normal people like me, can invest and make money for the short or long term, and the importance of sometimes doing what we don't like, to enable career progression.
18. It's ok to want more out of life and we must start today!
'We only live once' is often said but rarely actioned. Should we be looking to achieve more in the life we've been given?
17. Life in Nigeria coaching crypto currencies and Facebook advertisements, with Paul Ola
No matter where you live in the world, if you have the mind to get ahead then anything is possible. Paul has coached over 2,000 people so far, attempting to support others towards their goals of success.
16. Steve Purton, a footballer and fitness trainer from the U.K starting a new life in Oz
15. Gambling With Lives - stopping suicide from gambling addiction
James Grimes is a recovering gambling addict who's life was turned upside down after losing over £100,000. Alienating himself from friends and family, he finally knew it had gone too far when he was sat at his father's bedside in intensive care, and was playing online roulette.
If you have been effected by anything discussed in this episode or you know of someone who may be struggling with gambling addiction, you can find support below;
Gambling with lives: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/
The Big Step: https://the-bigstep.com/home
Twitter: @GambleWithLives / @the_bigstep
14. A University Degree is achievable regardless of most circumstances
There are a few barriers we can put in place to stop us from starting Degree. There are however, solutions to these barriers and a University Degree is a possibility for most of us.
13. We don’t eat what we don’t like, why should career be any different?
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 5 - Chapter 3.3
Here is part 3 of chapter 3 from my book, 'Zero to Pro in 4 Years' The book is here: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
12. These people have just missed out on $11,000 / £8,200
After learning from my £40,000 missed opportunity in Episode 5 , I then tried to help others to avoid the same error.... In this skeptic world of today do you think they listened?
11. Not every day is a good day.... we move forward!
Don't thin you are always the only one to have down days because they are more common than you think. The important part is how we break through the bad days.
10. Why we should take out resistance in our life decision making
When we've had ideas in the past or present about what we want to do in life, why have we not followed it through and who has been responsible in stopping us?
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 4 - Chapter 3.2
The book is here: www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
9. As hard as it can be at times, a RESET can help us get back on the right track
When we create an environment for ourselves which becomes too chaotic or one that starts to bring us down, we may need to reach for the reset button.... but first, we need to know where that button is located.
8. How it IS possible to move your life abroad & why it's not that difficult
Moving your life abroad can be a distant dream for some or even an unimaginable task to many. It doesn't have to be either, as dreams can come true much easier than you think.
7. Here's the reason why you're better off just being yourself
Bullshitters may get away with it at the start, but nobody can be a false forever, without the cracks starting to show. This is why we need to be able to detect the bullshit, and push it away from us.
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 3 - Chapter 3.1
Here is the first part of chapter 3 from my book, 'Zero to Pro in 4 Years'
The book is here: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
6. Stop Negative External Factors Controlling You
More often than not we start our day off by opening the door to everyone else's negativity, before we have chance to concentrate on ourselves. This episode talks about it, why we should stop it and how to stop it.
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 3 - Chapter 2.2
Here is the final part of chapter 2 from my book, 'Zero to Pro in 4 Years'
The book is here: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 2 - Chapter 2.1
Here is the first part of chapter 2 from my book, 'Zero to Pro in 4 Years'
The book is here: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
Zero to Pro in 4 Years: Book Episode 1 - Full Chapter 1
Here is the full chapter 1 from my book, 'Zero to Pro in 4 Years'
The book is here: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/books
5. I missed out on £40,000 through my own social biased
As a people we can be suspicious creatures at times. We can also be judgmental and make decisions on who we want to talk with based on perceived social standing. This episode shares the time I didn't take some advice, and missed the chance to make some money.
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4. How to balance your self worth vs your perceived value
We all believe we are worth so much more but the issue is, not everyone will judge our value the same as we do for ourselves. This video shows how we can realistically build our perceived value whilst at the same time, keeping our expectations realistic.
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3. A successful career blueprint you can use for any industry
It's not about the level you enter at, it's about how you climb to the next step....
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2. Only YOU can escape the deep, dark, hole!
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1. Intro to this new podcast and what the hell it's all about!
As the title says..... Enjoy
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