Give Us Your Goals

Kirsty speaks to one of Britain's most successful swimmers of all time, Mark Foster. During his long career in the pool, Mark collected 51 international medals, including six at the World Championships, broke eight world records, competed at five Olympic Games, and was selected as Team GB's flag bearer at the 2008 Games in Beijing. Mark explains why he thinks being around people who were better than him made him strive harder towards achieving his goals in the pool, and why it's important to learn from everything you do, irrespective of whether you see the outcome as a success or a failure.   Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty talks to the TV presenter Michaela Strachan, who started off her telly career on kids shows like The Really Wild Show and Wide Awake Club, before going onto become well-known for her love of conservation and wildlife on programmes like Springwatch and Countryfile. Michaela tells Kirsty why she's always been motivated to be financially independent, and why her goals have constantly shifted as her career has progressed.   Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty chats to the actor, writer and comedian Babatunde Aléshé, who's performed at iconic venues like the O2, the Hammersmith Apollo and the Hackney Empire as a stand-up, and appeared in shows like Doctor Who, Eastenders, New Tricks, and Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his friend Mo Gilligan on TV. In their conversation, Babatunde explains how he paid his way through drama school by doing stand-up gigs, and why one day he'd love to own his own vineyard.   Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty speaks to the humanitarian campaigner and best-selling author, Terry Waite, whose life changed forever in 1987 when he was captured and held hostage in Beirut. Since his release, Terry has written several books, including Taken on Trust, an account of his time in captivity, and become a patron of a number of charitable causes. In their conversation, Terry tells Kirsty he was always motivated to try and help those less fortunate than himself, and explains why he thinks every tragic event can sow the seeds for good things in the future.   Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty chats to the former SAS sergeant major Billy Billingham, who became a bodyguard to Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise after his military career, and has now turned his hand to teaching celebrities his SAS tricks on national TV. Billy tells Kirsty why he thinks having the right focus and mindset are the most important factors when looking to achieve any goal, and why the biggest obstacle you always have to overcome is time. Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty speaks to Paula Radcliffe, whose distance running career took her to four Olympic Games and saw her win the London Marathon three times. Paula explains why she never set definite deadlines for her goals during her running career, and why it's important to remember that missing out on a goal doesn't make you a failure.    Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.   https://www.bestinvest.co.uk/

Kirsty Gallacher speaks to athletes, TV personalities, influencers and artists about their goals, how they went about achieving them in the past, and how they tackle those they’ve set themselves in the future. Give Us Your Goals is a paid promotion by online investment platform Bestinvest.