The Coaching Field

At the heart of The Coaching Field Podcast is the belief that the worlds of sport and business share powerful parallels: both are driven by resilience, performance, mindset, and growth. Coaching is the bridge that connects them, helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Hosted by Orla Collins, The Coaching Field Podcast explores these stories in depth, speaking with those who’ve translated the discipline, teamwork, and focus learned in sport into successful careers, companies, and personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Coaching Field is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Coaching Field, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  ‘Camogie taught me that I’m more than myself’ - Louise Nealon, award winning writer and former camogie player | Ep.7

  May 25, 202648 minS0

  <p>Louise Nealon is a writer from Co. Kildare. She studied English literature in Trinity College Dublin, and then completed a Masters in Creative Writing at Queen’s University Belfast.</p><p>Her first book , ‘Snowflake’ was published in 2021, and went straight to number one on the bestsellers list where it stayed for a number of weeks. It received many awards including Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year at The An Post Irish Book Awards 2021, and the One Dublin One Book choice for 2024.</p><p>Louise’s second book ‘ Everything that is beautiful’ has just been released and is high in the Irish...

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  “Being a manager in the GAA is very similar to being a CEO of a corporate organisation” - Michael Fennelly Lecturer, High Performance Consultant, and All Ireland Winning Captain | Ep.6

  May 11, 202651 minS0

  <p>Michael Fennelly is an eight-time All-Ireland hurling champion, former Offaly senior hurling manager, and recognised specialist in high performance. </p><p>As Kilkenny GAA’s former Performance Lead and a Lecturer in Sport Science at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), he combines elite sporting achievements with cutting-edge academic research to deliver engaging and impactful talks on leadership, performance, and teamwork. </p><p>We chatted about the challenges that come with playing and, also managing, at intercounty level in the GAA, the impact coaching can have on players, and how he has developed his career since retiring from the Kilk...

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  “I think I played once in Down county grounds, in my whole career” - Niamh McGowan Physiotherapist and All Ireland winning captain | Ep.5

  Apr 27, 202643 minS0

  <p>Niamh McGowan is the founder of McGowan Physio and she is one of a handful of specialist scoliosis physiotherapists in Ireland.</p><p>Niamh captained Down to a memorable win over Fermanagh in 2014, and we discuss what it took to get there and how her sporting experiences have shaped her, and her business. </p><p>We also discuss inequality within sport, and the unique challenges faced by female sports players, which often hinders their ability to compete at the highest level or reach their full potential.</p><p>This podcast is sponsored by Ideal Bathrooms and Tiles @idealbathroomsire</p><b...

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  “I don’t know who I am without hockey” - Annie Nunn Online Fitness and Wellness Coach | Ep.4

  Apr 13, 202650 minS0

  <p>While on the path to becoming a professional hockey player for England and Britain, my next guest ruptured her ACL and the dream imploded.</p><p>Annie Nunn is a UK-based fitness coach and former high-level field and indoor hockey player who transitioned into sports science and personal training following her knee injury.</p><p>Annie now runs a private gym and online personal training business where she focuses on athlete mindset, mental health, and strength training. </p><p>Getting to where she is now was not a simple journey and she found the work ethic she had learned i...

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  “Maybe we just need to start making our own equipment” - Lowry O'Mahony Entrepreneur and Physiotherapist | Ep. 3

  Mar 30, 202644 minS0

  <p>Lowry O’Mahony is the Clinical Director and physiotherapist behind Max Physio and Pilates, six physiotherapy and pilates clinics based in Cork. </p><br><p>Lowry is also the founder of Maxsona Pilates, where she designs and manufactures pilate reformer machines.</p><p>A former national showjumper, Lowry has both played and worked within many different sporting arenas including camogie and soccer. </p><br><p>Our conversation covered everything from working with Munster Rugby, to managing maternity leave as a business owner, as well as why networking and PR is so important to small businesses. </p><p > Hosted on Acast...

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