Episode 9

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3rd Oct 2024

# 9 - Boxing to Excellence: How Phil Henderson Found Purpose, Gratitude, and Success

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Ian and Phil discusses his path from a difficult childhood in Newcastle to finding purpose and success in boxing. Phil shares his voyage from a dead-end job to sales and management in order to highlight the importance of identifying and leveraging one's strengths. His priorities include positivity, gratitude, and journaling.

  • Learn about how sport can bring people together and the necessity of having strong motivations to stay motivated.
  • Get a grasp on Phil's early difficulties as a boxer and the encouragement and discipline he gained from his coaches.
  • Find out how practicing gratitude changed someone's life and how someone overcame stress and negative thoughts by concentrating on the things they have to be thankful for.
  • Phil emphasises the need of establishing reasonable expectations and concentrating on what you can influence instead of let outside demands overwhelm you.

About the Guest:

Phil Henderson is a highly experienced online marketing strategist and SAP project management consultant with a passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve financial and time freedom. With over a decade of success, Phil launched the groundbreaking 5in45Masterplan course, which has inspired many to build six- and seven-figure businesses. He also runs a successful family-owned gift shop with global operations, shipping worldwide. Specializing in remote work strategies and high-converting resources, Phil empowers others to create profitable ventures and enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere. Outside of work, he loves traveling and spending time with family, embracing the lifestyle freedom that remote work offers.

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

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Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.