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Willie Anderson is a rugby coach, former Ireland rugby captain who earned 27 international caps, won a Five Nations Championship and Triple Crown, and famously stepped forward to face the All Blacks’ haka in 1989. But there is much more to his story than what happened on the rugby pitch.Willie shares how taking a flag during a rugby tour landed him in an Argentinian prison for 3 months. He speaks openly about alcoholism and recovery, including the letter from his son Thomas that helped him confront his drinking. He talks about the pressure to drink when you’re trying to stay sober and what being there for his family means to him now.Willie shares leadership lessons that go far beyond sport. He explains his 360 feedback approach, why a coach or business leader needs to hear uncomfortable truths, and how improving yourself can help your whole team improve. He also talks about his wife Heather’s support and his pride in his children, including fashion designer Jonathan Anderson. We hear how Jonathan and Chloe learned to work with their dyslexia, and why Willie believes effort matters more than talent, whether you’re building a career or chasing a place on a team. Links from EpisodeWillie Anderson’s BookCrossing The Line - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Line-Willie-Anderson/dp/1914197151 Brought to you in partnership with…McKeever Hotels:You can purchase gift vouchers here - https://mckeeverhotels.com/ ProfileTree:A Belfast web design, SEO, video and AI agency, founded by Ciaran Connolly in 2011, that helps businesses across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK get found online. Ciaran speaks and trains regularly on practical AI for business, and the team now works on AI SEO, which means checking and fixing whether a business shows up when a customer asks ChatGPT or Google's AI for a recommendation.FREE AI Visibility Check https://profiletree.com/ai-seo/

Paddy Raff is one of Northern Ireland’s best known comedians, a stand-up performer and comedy writer who went from making funny videos for family and friends to selling out Belfast’s SSE Arena.Paddy talks about growing up in West Belfast, the early social media videos that unexpectedly went viral and how quickly his stand-up career took off. He opens up about family life, his sister Sarah and how growing up with a sibling with special needs shaped his perspective on life and how he treats people.He also talks about creativity and ADHD, the impact of AI on comedy and human connection, knowing your worth personally and professionally, learning when to say no to work and why family will always come before taking every opportunity.Of course, there are plenty of laughs, including a brilliant story involving a Dunnes Stores display bed that has to be heard.A funny, honest conversation about the person behind Paddy Raff, the career he has built and what really matters to him.Links from EpisodePaddy Raff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paddyraffcomedy/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@paddyraffcomedy Tour Tickets - https://paddyraffcomedy.com/ Brought to you in partnership with…McKeever Hotels:You can purchase gift vouchers here - https://mckeeverhotels.com/ ProfileTree:A Belfast web design, SEO, video and AI agency, founded by Ciaran Connolly in 2011, that helps businesses across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK get found online. Ciaran speaks and trains regularly on practical AI for business, and the team now works on AI SEO, which means checking and fixing whether a business shows up when a customer asks ChatGPT or Google's AI for a recommendation.FREE AI Visibility Check: https://profiletree.com/ai-seo/

Sandra Devenney is the General Manager of McElhinneys, one of Ireland’s most iconic fashion retailers, and the driving force behind the ‘Sandra’s Five at Five’ online community. But behind the fashion, leadership and online confidence is a story of bankruptcy, financial hardship and rebuilding when everything fell apart.Sandra speaks honestly about the property crash, frozen bank accounts and what she calls ‘survival mode.’ She shares what financial stress did to her family, how it impacted her marriage, and the mindset shift that helped her start again when the bank said no.She also speaks openly about the loss of her baby, her passion for Down Syndrome advocacy, turning 50, body confidence, women’s health and building a positive online community rooted in authenticity.This is an honest conversation about financial recovery, personal growth, midlife confidence, and finding strength when everything falls apart.Links from EpisodeSandra DevenneyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/devenneysandra/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/14XgekiGxJH/?mibextid=wwXIfr See me bookhttps://www.mcelhinneys.com/products/see-me-book Join the Digg Community for early access to online programmes, offers, business events, fun events. All the things that are going on in Digg community - you will hear first:www.diggcommunity.com/subscribe

Mark Fennell is a high performance life and business coach, bestselling author and motivational speaker specialising in confidence, mindset, leadership and personal development. A returning guest to the Digg Podcast, for a practical and deeply honest conversation about resilience, self-belief and navigating difficult conversations in work and life.Mark shares his personal story of bullying, how it shaped his approach to coaching, and why mindset is often the biggest factor holding people back. He explains how to handle difficult conversations without conflict, how to recognise narcissistic and toxic behaviour, and why people pleasing can quietly damage confidence, boundaries and mental health.You’ll also hear practical tools for managing anxiety, staying grounded under pressure, setting boundaries at work and in relationships, and rebuilding confidence when self doubt takes over. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in personal development, leadership, emotional resilience and long term mindset growth.If you’re searching for guidance on confidence, difficult people, narcissistic behaviour, leadership or mindset coaching, this episode offers clear, actionable advice you can apply immediately.Links from EpisodeMark FennellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/markfennell.ie/?hl=en Website - https://www.markfennell.ie/ Join the Digg Community for early access to online programmes, offers, business events, fun events. All the things that are going on in Digg community - you will hear first:www.diggcommunity.com/subscribe