13/07/2026
I genuinely believe what we’re seeing from some of England’s footballers is having a bigger impact than many people realise.
For years, young men have been taught directly or indirectly, that strength means staying quiet. That showing emotion is weakness.
That’s changing.
Players like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and others have spoken openly about pressure, mental health, and the importance of talking.
They’re not just giving interviews.
They’re giving permission.
Permission for young men to recognise that expressing emotion isn’t weakness. It’s courage. It’s emotional strength.
As someone who’s worked with people for many years, I’ve seen the power of creating a space where someone finally feels safe enough to say what’s really going on.
I’ve watched people make sense of emotions they’ve carried for years, find clarity, and begin moving forward simply because they no longer felt they had to face it alone.
Maybe that’s why seeing the England team standing with thousands of fans singing Wonderwall feels so symbolic.
The song has often been interpreted as finding a source of hope when life gets difficult.
Perhaps these players are becoming that source of hope for a generation.
I don’t know if this is the antidote to the manosphere.
But I do believe it’s part of the solution.
Because if one young man watches an interview, realises he’s not alone, and decides to open up instead of suffering in silence…
…that conversation could change, or even save a life.
I hope more athletes continue to model emotional intelligence.
Because real strength isn’t hiding how you feel.
It’s having the courage to face it.
And if you ever need someone to talk to, my DMs are always open.
11/07/2026
Emotional intelligence isn’t just something you use with clients.
It’s something you use on yourself.
The irony is that many coaches spend years learning how to understand other people, while avoiding the uncomfortable work of understanding themselves.
The better coach isn’t the one with the most questions.
It’s the one who notices when they’re tired before a session.
Who recognises when perfectionism is creeping in.
Who can separate their own emotions from their client’s.
Who knows when to challenge and when to simply listen.
Technical coaching skills matter.
But the depth of your coaching will always be limited by the depth of your self-awareness.
That’s why emotional mastery isn’t another coaching technique.
It’s the foundation that every technique sits on.
If we want to create meaningful change in others, we have to continually refine the instrument we’re using.
And that instrument is us.
Which one of these six stood out to you most?
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05/07/2026
Coaching isn’t about giving better advice.
It’s about helping someone see themselves more clearly.
When clients can recognise how their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours interact, they stop reacting automatically and start making intentional choices.
That awareness is where lasting change begins.
For me, that’s what coaching is all about.
What is coaching for you?
27/06/2026
Emotional intelligence isn’t just something we teach.
It’s something we practise every time we sit with a client.
Sometimes it looks like saying less.
Sometimes it looks like noticing your own emotional reaction before responding.
Sometimes it means holding firm boundaries, even when your empathy wants to rescue.
And sometimes it means having the courage to ask the question that would be easier to avoid.
The deeper you develop your emotional intelligence, the less it becomes about techniques and the more it becomes about how you show up.
Your presence.
Your awareness.
Your regulation.
Your ability to create a space where clients can think, feel and grow without your emotions getting in the way.
Technical coaching skills matter.
But emotional mastery is often what separates a good coach from one who creates lasting change.
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