
Exploring the ideas that shape our lives.
I've realised something over the last few years. The moments that have changed my life haven't usually come from someone giving me an answer. They've come from hearing one idea, one question or seeing one thing from a different perspective.
That's what this podcast is.
Every episode is a chance to think out loud about an idea I've been wrestling with. Sometimes we'll explore communication, leadership or performance. Other times we'll talk about identity, relationships, curiosity or the everyday moments that quietly shape our lives.
I don't promise certainty. I do hope you'll leave with a new perspective.
Thanks for thinking with me.
Episodes

Oct 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
55 min
Episode 157 - Careers Advice For Young People in 2026 - LIVE Keynote
This is the audio from a live talk I gave at my old secondary school. It was to the entire year 11 cohort as part of their careers Fayre.
The goal for this keynote was to inspire and relate as well as offer up some practical life lessons as an Entrepreneur and an Employer.

Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
16 min
Episode 156: How to Get the Best Out of People: 6 Things I've Learned
Over the years, through business, coaching, sport and plenty of mistakes along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what brings the best out of people.
In this episode, I share six of the biggest lessons I’ve picked up, from motivation and communication to pressure, trust and knowing when someone needs a push or a bit of support.
Hopefully there’s something in here you can use straight away with the people around you.

Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
14 min
Episode 155
I've recently shifted 6KGs of bodyfat.
But I didn't even know I needed to.
Am I glad? Yes.
Do I feel better? Yes.
Do I ever want to go back to what i was? No.
But it is possible...
Weight loss was always something I helped others with. But then I left the fitness industry and found myself struggling just like the hundreds of people I had helped in the past. So what changed?
In this episode, I think through 5 things with you that have mattered and made a difference, to help me get these recent results.
I hope it helps and inspires new ideas for you.
Tommy G

Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
13 min
Episode 154: Why Do We Wait To Feel Confident?
What is it about confidence?
Why do we have it some days and lack it others?
Is it possible to turn it on at will?
How can we live more confidently?
Come and think along with me as we discuss ways to feel more confident and explore this idea together.

Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
11 min
EP153: The Battle With Being Productive - What does productivity actually mean?
I've been thinking a lot about productivity.
What is it? Have we been getting it wrong?
Do we go through different phases of life where productivity looks different depending on our challenges?
As always, we think through this one together, as we explore the ideas that shape our lives.

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
11 min
EP152: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - How our mind quickly writes the script
It's been a while friend.
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and I wanted someone to share my thinking with. Someone that can think along with me.
Because the power of thinking is huge. It's life changing and it comes from where you least expect it.
So here we are then. Technically episode 152, but a new chapter.
We don't need to have all the answers, but we do need to explore the ideas that shape our lives, so that in time, we can make sense of our paths.
Thanks for thinking along with me.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
9 min
Tommy G Talks - Episode 151: Avoid Burnout At All Costs
What is the cost of Leadership? Is it BURNOUT?
It doesn't have to be...
Yet so many of us are burning the candle at both ends, trying to "hustle hard" and please everyone elses expectations at the demise of our own self respect.
Business life doesnt have to equal burnout. It's not working right if you're in a burnout cycle.
Time to change it.
TG

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
12 min
Tommy G Talks - Episode 150: Modern Day Leadership - Why the old way just doesn't cut it anymore
Welcome back to Tommy G Talks.
Leadership isn't about job titles, suits and ties or bossing people around.
It's about bringing out the best in yourself in order to do the same for other people.
Overcoming challenges on an internal and shared level through confidence, communication, clarity and empathy.
The old way just doesn't cut it anymore.
Modern day leadership is the way forwards.
Like this episode?
Let me know!
@TommyGentleman on Instagram

Feb 4, 2024
Feb 4, 2024
47 min
Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live)
This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds.
I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day.
It's always an honour to deliver talks like this, and I hope that you can take at least 1 thing away from this very honest and open presentation around taking opportunities, saying YES, challenging yourself and then being resilient enough to keep the journey alive.
Don't give up on your dreams.
TG

Jan 21, 2024
Jan 21, 2024
11 min
Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively)
This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month.
If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it.
TG
