In this solo episode I discuss the importance of personal branding and social media utilisation for athletes, highlighting how creating a strong personal brand can open opportunities for both professional and amateur athletes worldwide. I discuss the mechanics of building a personal brand, the impacts on one's career and business, and the broader implications on the sports' popularity, particularly focusing on the sports of the GAA. Special insights are drawn from Gaelic football, hurling and ladies Gaelic football with a comparative look at athlete branding practices in Australia. I also use ..read more

This week I’m joined on the podcast by Fermanagh Senior Footballer and online S&C coach, Brenda Bannon. We begin with a conversation around her current hamstring tendinopathy and what she has been doing to address it and get back to full fitness! Brenda opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her rehabilitation so far. She shares the nitty-gritty of her current tailored rehab regimen, what she’s learned through the injury and the nuances of her hamstring rig sessions provided by the GPA. We follow that by going into the intricate balance of maintaining her athletic performance whil ..read more

How does an elite athlete in one sport, that’s just won the ultimate prize of the All-Ireland Final, transition into a completely new sport, as a beginner, in just under a week? How does that athlete then go on to not only develop new skills and earn a position in the starting team, but go on to win a Premiership with her new club in her first season? Jennifer Dunne is a trailblazer, a first of her kind and an incredibly open conversationalist, which is why this conversation is a must not miss for any athlete or fan in Ireland or Australia. Join us as Jennifer, the primary school teacher an ..read more

This week I share my extraordinary experiences with two of the world’s most successful rugby 7s teams, the All Blacks Sevens and the Black Ferns Sevens, and the profound professional and personal insights gained from my couple of days spent shadowing with them in Mount Maunganui. My adventures this month didn't stop there; the lessons learned from the GWS Giants and the dynamics in AFL teams like Collingwood Magpies and NRL’s finest, Wests Tigers have profoundly influenced my approach to teamwork and leadership.  With valuable contributions from Peter Hughes in NZ and other experts in Oz ..read more

When life hurls a curveball, some of us catch it and change the game. That's exactly what Ian Reeves, formerly of the Gaelic Players Association and now with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, did when he joined the world of Australia’s National Rugby League. Join us for an intimate conversation where Ian gets candid about the highs and lows of his international leap in coaching psychology, and the unexpected conversations that catapulted him from Ireland to Australia.  Discover the day-to-day grind that powers a top NRL team and the personal anecdotes that map Ian's incredible journey of adap ..read more

This week I sit down with All-Ireland winner and new GWS Giant recruit Éilish O’Dowd. Éilish’s story is an interesting one as she is the only All-Ireland winner to have transferred to her adopted county of Dublin and won the championship in the same-season! Following a stellar year last year, she’s swapped the Gaelic football field for the Australian Rules oval and has just begun her journey with the Giants in the AFLW. Éilish provides us with unprecedented insights into the complexities of adapting to new teammates year after year as she fills us in on her journey. Éilish discusses the ch ..read more

This week I sat down with Niamh Kelly of the Adelaide Crows, to talk about her experiences over the off-season, travelling home to Ireland and back Oz, before she’s expected back for pre-season. Niamh shares how she aims to achieve balance between taking a mental break and staying in top shape for the upcoming season. We speak in-depth about all that Niamh has learned over the last 4 years in Australia playing in the AFLW. We also cover her relationships with other AFLW players, such as her sister Grace and former podcast guests, Paris McCarthy & Julie O’Sullivan. Niamh touches on the m ..read more

This week I speak on a couple of topics that I and others have probably been reluctant to speak about in the past. However, authenticity is really important to me and I’ve made a conscious decision to be open and honest on this podcast about the wins that I have, as well as the struggles that I’ve been dealing with. Some of these struggles will be familiar to fellow coaches, podcasters & business owners, and maybe even those not in this space as well. I speak about the struggles of booking guests and how I frame this barrier in my mind. I touch on the resistance faced on a daily basis ..read more

My decision to move down under to Australia was made with long-term personal and professional growth in mind. My recent experiences in Oz have been incredibly valuable and I though it appropriate to give the listeners a little life update in relation to everything that’s been happening in both my professional and private life. With a conscious effort being made to grow the online business of Petey Performance, I have a number of  online client victories and personal milestones to share with you guys. I'm thrilled to unpack these narratives, from the gutsy rehabs to the thrilling triump ..read more

Join us on episode 135 of the podcast as we are joined for a conversation on athletic mastery by Shane Lehane, esteemed athletic development coach for the Sydney Swans.  From the rugged fields of Leicester Tigers to the exhilarating pitches of the Melbourne Rebels, Shane shares his 18-year journey through the world of S&C, blending physical prowess with tactical understanding of game-demands. Discover the cultural fabric and communication styles that Irish coaches like Shane weave into the Australian sports tapestry, enhancing team dynamics and coaching effectiveness in ways that te ..read more