In this special “Certain to Change” episode of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, host Martin Sharp welcomes back award-winning speaker, clinical dietitian and world-class athlete Claire Fudge. With over 22 years of experience, Claire shares hard-earned lessons on high performance, nutrition strategy, and the very real risks of misinformation. Especially for busy professionals trying to optimise their health on the go.

Drawing from elite sport and clinical medicine, Claire unpacks how business professionals can learn to fuel like athletes and why blindly following trendy advice could possibly be doing more harm than good.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

* How to vet qualified health professionals (and avoid misleading advice)

* Why many business leaders are under-fuelling without realising

* The connection between high performance and personalised nutrition

* How to create structure and sustainability in your wellbeing strategy

* Claire’s journey from NHS consultant to global triathlete and entrepreneur

* What business owners can learn from elite sport – and apply today

* Practical tips for goal-setting, energy management and long-term resilience

Whether you're aiming to level up your energy, avoid burnout, or simply perform at your best, this episode delivers actionable insights that go beyond fads and into real, proven strategies.

📩 Get in touch or explore Claire’s work at https://www.4thdiscipline.com/ 
📧 Contact Claire on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-fudge-dietitian/

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In this episode of the Fit Life podcast, host Martin Sharp speaks with Rik Stevens, founder of Mentally Healthier, a former Met Police officer, and a British Army veteran turned mental wellness coach.

Known as the “Calming Chaos Coach,” Rik brings 30+ years of high-pressure frontline experience to the table. Together, they discuss the cost of constant stress, the need for proactive wellbeing strategies, and how busy professionals can regain control over their health and performance before burnout strikes.

Whether you're leading a team, scaling a business, or trying to stay mentally sharp in a fast-paced world, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about success, stress, and self-care.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🎙️What life in the Army and police force teaches you about resilience and people

🎙️Why burnout is so prevalent in high-responsibility roles — and how to spot it early

🎙️How businesses often mishandle mental health (and what to do better)

🎙️The 3 pillars of sustainable performance: Eat Better, Move More, Think Better

🎙️Simple changes that can dramatically improve your focus, mood and energy

🎙️Why leaders must stop glorifying long hours and stress to drive real results

🎙️How to set boundaries, rewire habits, and show up for both work and family

🎙️How Rik helps emergency services and business teams through coaching & nutrition

Rik’s honest insights will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt stretched too thin and inspire listeners to re-evaluate what “Fit for Life” really means.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube

📩 To connect with Rik or book a wellbeing workshop: mentallyhealthier.co.uk

📩 Emergency services support: cptsdrelief.co.uk

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Fit for Business and Life podcast, host Martin Sharp sits down with Dr Darren Stevens, a developmental psychologist, senior lecturer, speaker and creator of Constructed Development Theory.

With a career that bridges academic research and real-world leadership development, Darren shares how the way we think, not just what we think, directly impacts how we lead, make decisions and adapt to change.

This episode explores:

• 🔈What Constructed Development Theory reveals about risk-taking, decision-making and growth
• 🔈Why most people operate on autopilot and how to become truly self-aware
• 🔈How busy professionals and business owners can improve their cognitive agility and leadership capacity
• 🔈The truth about transformational leadership and why most people aren't doing it (even when they think they are)
• 🔈Darren’s perspective on AI coaching and why the complexity of thought matters in both personal & professional performance

Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or navigating personal change, this episode will challenge the way you think – and show you how to think better.

Connect & work with Dr Darren Stevens:

🔗 adultdevelopment.institute

🔗 darrenstevens.co.uk

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In this deeply personal and energising episode of the Fit for Life podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by long-time friend and ultra-marathon runner Gabriel Flores.

Together, they explore how running and mindset can become essential tools for overcoming adversity, building resilience, and thriving under pressure in running, business and life.

From completing a triple marathon challenge to navigating elite ultra events like the Thames Path 100 and the Spartathlon, Martin and Gabriel unpack the high-performance habits and mental frameworks that support long-term success, even in the face of burnout, fear or uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

🏃‍♂️How Gabriel turned personal trauma into a mission for impact

🏃‍♂️The role of running in reclaiming control during life’s hardest moments

🏃‍♂️Why consistency beats motivation for long-term change

🏃‍♂️The science of fatigue, fuelling and mental endurance

🏃‍♂️How to balance ambition with sustainability — in work and wellness

🏃‍♂️Training tactics for busy professionals (even those who “hate running”)

🏃‍♂️Body Glide, parmesan cheese, and the truth about chafing

🏃‍♂️Why burnout mirrors “hitting the wall” — and how to stay in the race

🏃‍♂️How building a support network creates lasting transformation

🏃‍♂️Real talk on failure, flow state, and embracing discomfort

This episode is not just about running — it’s about developing the mental toughness and self-awareness needed to perform consistently under pressure, whether scaling a business or tackling a personal challenge.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & YouTube.

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This episode of the Fit for Life podcast features a power-packed conversation between host Martin Sharp and special guest Claire Fudge, a clinical dietitian, high-performance nutritionist and coach to elite athletes and ambitious professionals.

If you're a busy business owner, executive, or high-performing professional, this is your essential guide to optimising energy, health, and productivity through smarter nutrition and personal strategy.

Whether you’re running marathons or million-pound projects, Claire shares evidence-based tools that help you fuel your body and mind for success, without burnout.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• 🔋How to fuel for strength, endurance and business resilience

• 🔋Why under-fuelling is the silent killer of energy and performance

• 🔋The link between poor nutrition and poor business decisions

• 🔋Creating sustainable habits

• 🔋How your personal health directly impacts your professional success

• 🔋Using business planning tools (like 90-day cycles) to transform your health

• 🔋The maintenance myth—and how to avoid the “yo-yo” trap

• 🔋Spotting the red flags in diet culture, supplements and weight loss drugs

• 🔋The power of consistency over perfection in training, eating, and leading

Claire and Martin also explore why performance nutrition isn’t just for athletes—it’s for anyone who wants to lead at the top of their game. Packed with actionable insights and real-life examples from business leaders, this episode is your playbook for high-performance living.

Whether you’re tired of burnout, overwhelmed by your schedule or simply want to fuel yourself better for life, this conversation will shift your perspective—and give you practical strategies to take control.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube

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Inspired by Martin’s journey? Join us on our next big adventure — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this September! 🌍⛰️👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/martin-sharp-88934563443--------In the final episode of Season 3, Martin and Dominic bring the running-themed series to a close with a deep dive into methodology, exploring how busy professionals, business owners and consultants can design and sustain a performance-driven routine, even with packed schedules and competing priorities.This episode is all about building a practical, sustainable method for achieving your health and performance goals without adding overwhelm.We explore:🏃‍♂️How to build a running or training plan that complements—not competes with—your work schedule🏃‍♂️Why method beats motivation, and how to stay consistent despite curveballs🏃‍♂️Real-life planning strategies for high-achieving professionals (including weekend-only training and time-slotting around cancelled meetings)🏃‍♂️How to monitor progress and adjust without scrapping the plan🏃‍♂️The danger of perfectionism and how to avoid failure by designing flexibility into your method🏃‍♂️Why celebrating even small process goals helps maintain long-term momentum🏃‍♂️How to align your fitness method with business planning frameworks like 90-day cyclesMartin shares how he balances marathon training with leading multiple businesses, client consulting, and family life—and why planning smarter, not working harder, is key to both physical and professional success.If you're ambitious, feeling time-poor and know that fitness and performance need to fit your world (not the other way around), this episode will give you the mindset, structure, and tools to build a method that works.🔗 Whether you’re preparing for a marathon or looking to reclaim your health while running a business, this episode is yours.------👉 Subscribe and follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music👉 Learn more or get in touch: hello@sharpfitforlife.com👉 Support Martin’s marathon fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust – https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/martin-sharp -----BONUSInspired by Martin’s journey? Join us on our next big adventure — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this September! 🌍⛰️👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/martin-sharp-88934563443----Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUK1 https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/https://www.instagram.com/sharpfitforlife/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkvikS2-NhlwGq3n4idiwghttps://x.com/martinsharpukhttps://x.com/SharpFitForLife https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinsharp#FitForBusiness #LifePerformance #RunningPlan #FitnessMethod #BusyProfessionalFitness #SharpFitForLife #BusinessBodyNetwork #MarathonTraining #GoalSetting #TimeManagement #RunningRoutine #HealthAndSuccess #PlanToSucceed #RunSmart #PerformanceMindset #RunningJourney #TrainingStrategy #SuccessBegetsSuccess #90DayPlan #CelebrateWins

In this episode of the Fit for Business and Life podcast, Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness explore the importance of monitoring your progress and listening to your body, both in running and in life. From wearables and smart rings to hand-written training logs. They unpack the tools and techniques that help track performance, spot trends, and make smarter decisions.

Whether you’re a data lover, a weekend runner or someone looking to level up your health and business performance, this episode gives you a full-circle view on how to merge tech, intuition and consistency for long-term results.

Topics covered include:

🏃‍♂️The role of smart devices like the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Garmin

🏃‍♂️What to monitor during and after your runs: cadence, heart rate, pace ect

🏃‍♂️How to track sleep, recovery, mood, and injuries

🏃‍♂️Why your internal signals are just as important as external metrics

🏃‍♂️The power of blending technology and intuition to build resilience, and performance for longevity

Run smarter. Live better. Listen in.

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In this episode of the Fit for Business and Life podcast, Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness dive into the vital — and often underestimated — topic of moderation. With a special focus on running, they explore how proper rest, recovery, and mindset can make or break your progress. Whether it's understanding the power of quality sleep, scheduling workouts to fit your week, or giving yourself permission to pause, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for high-performing professionals who want to stay both physically sharp and mentally resilient.

You’ll learn:

• ⌘Why rest is not optional but essential for long-term success in both business and training.

• ⌘How sleep and circadian rhythm affect recovery and mental clarity.

• ⌘The importance of listening to your body — especially during intense weeks.

• ⌘Why experimentation and personalisation are key to any fitness or wellness plan.

Expect real talk, relatable stories and insightful takeaways — all wrapped in this energising and honest conversation on balance, performance, and living fit for life.

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