<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode (The Gambling Files RTFM 186), Leo Judkins, a performance coach and iGaming leader, joins Fintan and Jon to discuss self-care and sustainable performance in iGaming. He also shares practical tips on how to manage distractions, prioritize tasks, and build healthy habits to achieve both personal and professional success.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shoutout to &lt;a href="https://everymatrix.com/oddsmatrix/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;EveryMatrix&lt;/a&gt; for sponsoring this episode! Check out their &lt;a href="https://everymatrix.com/oddsmatrix/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;OddsMatrix Sports Betting Software Solutions&lt;/a&gt;! Their accurate and real-time data truly sets them apart in the industry. Whether you’re a business or a bettor, their solutions can elevate your game!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Optimove&lt;/a&gt;’s CRM software, managing customers feels as exciting as a free spin on slot machines! No more pulling the lever and hoping for the best—we’re on a winning streak, and it's all thanks to Optimove. Cheers to keeping things as fun as the games we manage!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready for ICE Barcelona 2025? &lt;a href="https://www.clariongaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Clarion Gaming&lt;/a&gt; certainly are, and our podcast is eternally grateful to them! I mean, who else can keep an industry connected every single day of the year? It’s like having the cheat code to infinite support. You guys are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly, including our ramblings!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a nutshell:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Taking breaks and prioritizing your mental and physical health.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The impact of distractions on productivity and focus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* How to manage your environment to promote better habits.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The benefits of setting realistic goals and making small, incremental changes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The power of mindset and self-talk.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The role of leadership in promoting a healthy and productive work environment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choice quotes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Leo Judkins: “Identifying your biggest roadblocks, then making small changes to them is usually more effective rather than trying to do a full 180.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Fintan Costello: “My rule of thumb is everyone should do therapy and everyone should have a coach. Otherwise, we get too caught up in our own heads.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Jon Bruford: “In the middle of things, it's easy to lose perspective. And shit doesn't stop raining down on you, does it? And sometimes, you need outside forces—like a therapist or a coach—to help you restore perspective.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Jon Bruford: “I wanted to do some photo stories of a badger living his life as a human. But I couldn’t find a human-sized badger outfit. Weirdest thing.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to Leo Judkins for being on the show!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Leo’s iGaming Leader Mastermind and listen to The iGaming Leader Podcast: &lt;a href="https://www.igamingleader.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.igamingleader.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Leo at &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-judkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-judkins/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: &lt;a href="https://apple.co/3A57jkR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://apple.co/3A57jkR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe on Spotify: &lt;a...</description>

The Gambling Files

Jon Bruford & Fintan Costello

From Player to Powerhouse: iGaming Leader Tips from Leo Judkins

NOV 19, 202451 MIN
The Gambling Files

From Player to Powerhouse: iGaming Leader Tips from Leo Judkins

NOV 19, 202451 MIN

Description

In this episode (The Gambling Files RTFM 186), Leo Judkins, a performance coach and iGaming leader, joins Fintan and Jon to discuss self-care and sustainable performance in iGaming. He also shares practical tips on how to manage distractions, prioritize tasks, and build healthy habits to achieve both personal and professional success. 

Shoutout to EveryMatrix for sponsoring this episode! Check out their OddsMatrix Sports Betting Software Solutions! Their accurate and real-time data truly sets them apart in the industry. Whether you’re a business or a bettor, their solutions can elevate your game!


With Optimove’s CRM software, managing customers feels as exciting as a free spin on slot machines! No more pulling the lever and hoping for the best—we’re on a winning streak, and it's all thanks to Optimove. Cheers to keeping things as fun as the games we manage!


Ready for ICE Barcelona 2025? Clarion Gaming certainly are, and our podcast is eternally grateful to them! I mean, who else can keep an industry connected every single day of the year? It’s like having the cheat code to infinite support. You guys are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly, including our ramblings!



In a nutshell:


* Taking breaks and prioritizing your mental and physical health. 


* The impact of distractions on productivity and focus. 


* How to manage your environment to promote better habits. 


* The benefits of setting realistic goals and making small, incremental changes. 


* The power of mindset and self-talk. 


* The role of leadership in promoting a healthy and productive work environment. 


Choice quotes:


* Leo Judkins: “Identifying your biggest roadblocks, then making small changes to them is usually more effective rather than trying to do a full 180.” 


* Fintan Costello: “My rule of thumb is everyone should do therapy and everyone should have a coach. Otherwise, we get too caught up in our own heads.”


* Jon Bruford: “In the middle of things, it's easy to lose perspective. And shit doesn't stop raining down on you, does it? And sometimes, you need outside forces—like a therapist or a coach—to help you restore perspective.”


* Jon Bruford: “I wanted to do some photo stories of a badger living his life as a human. But I couldn’t find a human-sized badger outfit. Weirdest thing.” 


Thanks to Leo Judkins for being on the show! 


Join Leo’s iGaming Leader Mastermind and listen to The iGaming Leader Podcast: https://www.igamingleader.com/ 

Learn more about Leo at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-judkins/ 


The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.


Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/


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