<![CDATA[The Table Talk Podcast]]>A space for real conversations, where people talk about life, work, and experiences in the fields they’re passionate about.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-table-talk1Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 17 May 2026 10:18:34 GMTMon, 16 Feb 2026 14:21:08 GMT60The Table Talk<p>A space for real conversations, where people talk about life, work, and experiences in the fields they’re passionate about.</p>episodicThe Table Talkttperformanceacademy@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Journey into Special Needs Education - Part 3]]>The conversation covers the speaker's experience working in a special needs school, the influence of coaching on their role as a learning support assistant, their passion for football and supporting Bristol Rovers, the influence on their connection with the football community, and their methods for maintaining balance and motivation through hobbies and family. The key takeaways include the importance of education and youth development, the influence of coaching on learning support, maintaining balance and motivation, and the value of following one's heart and finding their own path.

Takeaways

  • Education and youth development
  • Influence of coaching on learning support assistant role
  • Maintaining balance and motivation through hobbies and family
  • Following your heart and finding your own path

Chapters

  • 00:00 Working in a Special Needs School
  • 07:41 Influence on Connection with the Football Community
]]>e8cc67b2-6956-4725-a8a5-4a3abad724caMon, 16 Mar 2026 07:43:13 GMT<p>The conversation covers the speaker's experience working in a special needs school, the influence of coaching on their role as a learning support assistant, their passion for football and supporting Bristol Rovers, the influence on their connection with the football community, and their methods for maintaining balance and motivation through hobbies and family. The key takeaways include the importance of education and youth development, the influence of coaching on learning support, maintaining balance and motivation, and the value of following one's heart and finding their own path.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Education and youth development</li><li>Influence of coaching on learning support assistant role</li><li>Maintaining balance and motivation through hobbies and family</li><li>Following your heart and finding your own path</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Working in a Special Needs School</li><li>07:41 Influence on Connection with the Football Community</li></ul>no00:12:162The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Journey into Special Needs Education - Part 3full<![CDATA[The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Introduction to Mindset and Performance - Part 2]]>The Table Talk delves into the content of mindset, performance, and transferable skills, influenced by early life experiences and mentors. The conversation also explores the impact of sports, coaching, and the University of Gloucestershire on the host's journey.

Takeaways

  • Mindset and performance
  • Transferable skills and early influences
  • Impact of sports and coaching on personal development

]]>b6c6268a-98fc-4854-9729-d47099f3c611Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:41:54 GMT<p>The Table Talk delves into the content of mindset, performance, and transferable skills, influenced by early life experiences and mentors. The conversation also explores the impact of sports, coaching, and the University of Gloucestershire on the host's journey.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mindset and performance</li><li>Transferable skills and early influences</li><li>Impact of sports and coaching on personal development</li></ul><p></p>no00:13:372The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Introduction to Mindset and Performance - Part 2full<![CDATA[The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Tom Trotman - Part 1]]>The Table Talk podcast delves into the personal journey and inspiration behind the host's decision to create the podcast. It covers a diverse range of topics, including football, personal growth, and building a supportive community. The host shares insights from his personal and professional journey, as well as his passion for football and the value of practice and inclusion in the sport.

Takeaways

  • Personal journey
  • Inspiration

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to The Table Talk
  • 05:28 Diverse Topics and Guests
  • 11:15 Interest in Football and Sporting Icons
]]>c9865bb1-1271-4965-9828-5b6acbc90b10Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:39:51 GMT<p>The Table Talk podcast delves into the personal journey and inspiration behind the host's decision to create the podcast. It covers a diverse range of topics, including football, personal growth, and building a supportive community. The host shares insights from his personal and professional journey, as well as his passion for football and the value of practice and inclusion in the sport.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal journey</li><li>Inspiration</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to The Table Talk</li><li>05:28 Diverse Topics and Guests</li><li>11:15 Interest in Football and Sporting Icons</li></ul>no00:14:412The Table Talk - Episode 2 - Tom Trotman - Part 1full<![CDATA[Journey in Football]]>The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of sports, the psychological challenges faced by players, and the importance of managing emotions. It also explores the themes of failure, progression, egos, personalities, value-add, communication, family, authenticity, preparation, and role modeling in the context of sports coaching and management.

Takeaways

  • Emotion in sports
  • Psychological aspects of the game

Chapters

  • 00:00 Emotion in Sports
  • 05:01 Egos and Personalities in Football
  • 09:47 Family and Authenticity
]]>b49a4609-7e9c-41d1-9fb0-ca00ccdf8b77Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:44:20 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of sports, the psychological challenges faced by players, and the importance of managing emotions. It also explores the themes of failure, progression, egos, personalities, value-add, communication, family, authenticity, preparation, and role modeling in the context of sports coaching and management.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Emotion in sports</li><li>Psychological aspects of the game</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Emotion in Sports</li><li>05:01 Egos and Personalities in Football</li><li>09:47 Family and Authenticity</li></ul>no00:12:191Journey in Footballfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Barry Granger ]]>The conversation delves into the journey of a football coach, exploring early experiences, personal development, dealing with pressure and setbacks, releasing players, coaching elite performers, and the importance of communication and fairness. The coach shares insights into grassroots coaching, the impact of setbacks, and the misconceptions about coaching elite performers. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes the significance of communication and fairness in coaching.

Takeaways

  • Grassroots coaching
  • Early experiences in football
  • The impact of setbacks
  • Coaching elite performers
  • The importance of communication and fairness

]]>3ed67a24-d400-4b7c-bb04-b73dc94af9bfThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:33:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of a football coach, exploring early experiences, personal development, dealing with pressure and setbacks, releasing players, coaching elite performers, and the importance of communication and fairness. The coach shares insights into grassroots coaching, the impact of setbacks, and the misconceptions about coaching elite performers. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes the significance of communication and fairness in coaching.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grassroots coaching</li><li>Early experiences in football</li><li>The impact of setbacks</li><li>Coaching elite performers</li><li>The importance of communication and fairness</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:16:191Episode 1 - Barry Granger full