Death by Comfort Zone

Neil shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and …

The Flying Roast Duck Myth

Neil emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to d…

The Risks of Having a Good Job

Neil shares valuable insights and advice for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He emphasises the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, highlighting the freedom and responsibility that come with it. Neil discusses the importance of defining your ideal clients, s…

Holidays - My Own Private Hell

Neil discusses the topic of holidays and the unique perspective entrepreneurs may have towards them. Neil shares his personal experience of finding more joy in teaching and working than in traditional holiday activities. He discusses the guilt and conflicting emotions entrepreneurs may face when ta…

Anchoring Excellence, Silliness and Fun

Neil delves into the concept of anchoring in NLP and its profound impact on teaching and learning. Neil shares his personal experience of using anchors to access his optimal teaching state instantly. He explains the process of building anchors step by step and encourages listeners to try anchoring …

The Right State

Neil delves into the concept of "state" as defined by the founders of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). He discusses how understanding and managing states, which encompass emotional, mental, and physiological conditions, can be a game-changer in teaching and learning. Neil provides real-world exa…

Plus and Minus Tracking

Join Neil as he shares insights on how to effectively manage time in a no-nonsense, practical way. He emphasises the importance of tracking activities to increase productivity and happiness in both business and personal life. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your time and improve your tutor…

Flippin' Questions

Neil talks about the power of reframing and reversing perspectives to achieve success in the tutoring business. With his trademark positivity and no-nonsense approach, Neil challenges listeners to consider how they can guarantee failure in their recruitment efforts by flipping the question on its h…

The Lucky Overnight Success Myth

Neil dives into the myth of being a lucky overnight success in the tutoring business. Neil challenges the notion of luck and emphasises the importance of hard work, dedication, and intelligent decision-making in achieving success. Drawing from his 25 years of experience in the industry, Neil shares…

Six Years, No Parole

Join Neil Cowmeadow in episode 312 of The Tutor Podcast as he celebrates six years of consistent podcasting without missing a show. Neil shares insights and ideas from his 25 years in the tutoring business, offering tips on starting, growing, and loving your own tutoring, teaching, or coaching busi…