In 2020 Drewe’s work as ‘ The Fear Coach’ outgrew him and he founded ; ‘ Sweat & Courage’
A high performance consultancy with accredited coaches offering education, executive coaching, camps and workshops globally with coaches from the US to the far east. The company’s app allows teams and organizations to have private areas to support their staff and was a concept created by Drewe has he started to support College teams and athletes from the US back in 2020
As a former Professional Footballer tipped for the top, Drewe, 46, admits his career was dogged and undermined by soul searching and Fear. After a 17 year playing career and nearly 600 professional matches representing a host of clubs in the EFL, It culminated in the big centre-forward going into rehab for addictions and an emotional breakdown after retiring in 2011.
In the 14 years since l leaving that rehab clinic, Drewe has created incredible success.
Using his vast experiences coupled with an exceptionally high natural emotional intelligence and sensitivity, to educate and guide hundreds of athletes and founders on how to cope with the daily pressures of the high performance but, most importantly to fulfil their potential. His Heard earned wisdom and ability to nurture players has helped Drewe build a portfolio of clients including PGA Tour golfers, MLB and NFL players as well as international and Premier League stars.
Articulate Drewe has also become a go-to person for media to interview as more players start to publicly admit to mental health problems. Appearing on Sky Sports to features on his work in The New York Times, Drewe believes it is the tip of an epidemic in the game, which chews up and spits out talent and is still woefully lacking in coach education leaving so many leaders in the dark.
He has strong opinions he will share after more than a decade guiding some of the nation’s best footballers.
He entered the corporate world in 2016 mentoring CEOs and senior management on how they can master that inner battle to win on the outside. He found that the leaders who were contacting him all had the same traits. That strong moral compass, sensitive yet fiercely driven, traits Drewe hugely relates to having to battle that himself for so many years.
Many of his lessons in his book’s ( ‘And Then What?’ ) chapters on self-belief, ego, winning and vulnerability are as applicable to life and to business as they are football.
Today Drewe combines his athlete mentoring work with coaching in corporations in the city of London, motivational speaking, which has taken him around the world and since 2022 he was been the mentor to Premier league and International head coaches.
The Leadership education that Drewe wrote in 2018 in Advanced Emotional Intelligence was integrated into two Postgraduate level courses by the PFA which Drewe teaches the next group of Head coaches and leaders in the industry.
Mentoring in the Fire: 18 Months With a Premier League-Bound Leader By Drewe Broughton | Sweat & Courage
Drewe Broughton reflects on an intense 18-month leadership journey supporting a head coach through crisis, revealing the emotional cost and rare moments of alignment in elite leadership.
28 Apr 2025
Episode 15 - Healthy Disrespect
In his teachings, Broughton describes healthy disrespect as a form of wise skepticism—a refusal to compromise one’s instincts and values for the sake of conformity or approval. He illustrates this with the example of a child who, despite being told to listen more during training, internally maintains his sense of self, thinking, “Whatever… Healthy disrespect, Dad!”
Broughton believes that this mindset is vital for talent development and mental health. He asserts that individuals who lose this sense of healthy disrespect often struggle with addiction and mental health issues, as they become disconnected from their true selves.
Furthermore, Broughton advises being selective about whom you share your truths with, advocating for boundaries that protect one’s inner world. He states, “Be disrespectful. Healthily. Be selfish. Healthily. Be very careful WHO you share your truths with.”
In essence, Broughton’s philosophy encourages individuals to honor their inner voice, set firm boundaries, and maintain a healthy skepticism toward external influences that may compromise their authenticity.
21 Apr 2025
Episode 14 : Pride; Why it’s a lack of humility.
On this Easter Monday I talk about pride and how it’s absolutely identified with Ego.
Pride is the opposite of humility.
14 Apr 2025
Episode 13- Authenticity, The ‘ I AM’
This week Drewe breaks down a word that
he has a deep understanding
of: Authenticity
His understanding and daily pledge to live this has led an him to an understanding
of the great teachings in philosophy
and religions, that all leave signposts for Authenticity being the highest measure
of courage.
7 Apr 2025
Episode 12 - Dealing with the pressure
In this episode Drewe breaks down pressure and how he helps top performers understand it and navigate it. Drewe has a fascinating understanding of this area and as always he brings it back to his three step system
1 Apr 2025
Episode 11 - Breaking down Imposter Syndrome, it’s NOT a syndrome
Welcome to Episode 10! This week Drewe dives deeply into Imposter Syndrome. He breaks down many myths and offers solutions through Vulnerability and acceptance
13 May 2022
Episode 10- Footballer Thomas ‘ Hal’ Robson - Kanu
I First met Thomas back in 2012. Then aged 22 Thomas was suffering from chronic Patella tendonitis issues. Hal fought back from an ACL injury aged 15 and was out of football for 2.5years and our journey began. For a decade I worked with ' Hal' and got to know him very well. His mindset was always exceptional. staying present and allowing things to occur in spite of him and not because of him. a diligent professional who's care for his physical body was simply world class, Thomas then when on to set up ' The Turmeric Company' whilst playing in the Premier League. Again relentless commitment and discipline with huge courage to risk. THESE are the hallmarks of great individuals and we dig a little deeper.
19 Apr 2022
Episode 9- James Kerr Author of Legacy
To open Season 2 of my podcast, I sit with author of what has become the leading book in setting High Performance cultures; Legacy.
James has enormous experience of working in and with high performing teams and over the 90 minutes that follow, we really go deep into performance nuances.
15 Jun 2020
Episode 8 - Footballer Marvin Sordell
Marvin Sordell retired from professional football in 2109 aged just 28. Having played in the Premier League for bolton and Burnley, represented England at U.21 level and played in the 2012 Olympic Games as part of team Great Britain, Marvin was worn down emotionally by the industry of professional football. Depressed and fighting suicidal thoughts, he walked away. I thought that takes great strength. Since retiring Marvin has talked openly and with great intelligence and passion on emotionally what he endured. From Bt Sports ' State Of Play' to BBC with Prince William he's continued to drive the ongoing issues around the Pandemic of mental health inside Football. Having Suffered so much myself during my playing career and then what I have continued to see for the last 9 years as I guide and lead so many talented players through this midfield, I must say I really enjoyed our conversation. Lost Self, Ego, Emotional Needs, Authenticity, Intelligence being frowned upon, we discuss some brilliant stuff. I have no doubt Marvin will go onto to lead and inspire change. Today he combines his passions writing with his filmmaking company.
8 Jun 2020
Episode 7 - Footballer Luke Chadwick
Aged 14 Luke was spotted by Manchester United. He joined the club and was there until his early 20s. During that time he suffered terribly at there hands of the media and fans for the way he looked. He had to keep performing and he had to ' look tough' . His professional career spanned 20 years but, he shares what that took emotionally and how he lacked the tools to flourish. Emotional intelligence is something Luke talks about a lot. We discuss authenticity and how the best never deviate from who they are at source.
9 Aug 2019
Episode 6 - Footballer Michael Kightly
Representing Wolves, Stoke City and Burnley in the Premier League, Michael has played in every league in English football. After 17 seasons he has decided to retire from the game.
Brutally honest , Mike talks about his journey.
Self doubt, fears, mental health issues, Mike talks of the real need for greater emotional education for coaches.
At 13 he walked away from football and Tottenham as he had lost love in the rigid academy system
25 Jul 2019
Episode 5 - Founder of Multiple Business's Daniel Keating
Dan had 36 jobs between the age of 17-19. He loved business and seeing opportunities. From selling combat trousers sourced from his background as a dancer to celebrities including David Beckham, Dan always had a creative streak. Like all my other guests from the worlds of sport and business, Dan has the gift of drive and vision with a sensitive personality and huge heart.
This conversation is another that I feel so many will get so much from.
12 Jul 2019
Episode 4 - Former World No.1 Badminton player Gail Emms
Episode 4 - Gail Emms Former Olympic Athlete.
Former world no.1
multi world champion.
2 x Olympian
We discuss all areas of what it takes to get to the top. the rejections, the failures, the self doubt and most of all the slow loss of self. Gail is brutally honest as we delve into the emotional struggle she had. The day she said "I'm done " and so so much more.
28 Jun 2019
Episode 3 - Founder of Tech Consultancy Patrick Crompton
Business leader. Entrepreneur. Co founder of a city consultancy.
what does it take to lead and manage a company?
how do you control/accept the relentless pursuit of fulfilling what you know you can?
why mental health walks hand in hand with high performance.
and so much more
13 Jun 2019
Episode 2 - Footballer Cameron Mcgeehan
This young footballer has depth and wisdom beyond his years. From Fulham to Chelsea then Norwich City and now at Barnsley in the English championship, Cameron definitely has 'it'.
drive, burning desire to strive and fulfil his destiny, yet with a huge heart, sensitive, compassionate and deep.
He talks about his battles to trust and believe in himself to quite the voice of ' nothings ever enough'
A must listen for anyone who's trying to achieve their dreams.
31 May 2019
Episode 1 - Footballer Steven Caulker
On the eve of the champions league final 2019, I'm excited to release this powerful conversation with a player who's represented both finalists Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspurs FC.
A man who's journey is so powerful. from zero to hero, the ups and downs the public scrutiny and judgment. The addictions and escapisms.his emotional growth through pain and today at 27 and back to the child within, the creativity and instincts. How , why , what has he learned and what wisdoms can he now share.
I travelled to his new home in Alanya, Turkey (where he now plays for Alanyaspor FC )in March 2019 to record this episode ( watch the whole interview on my you tube channel at Drewe Broughton ) where we sat and recorded this interview high above the Mediterranean in an ancient castle. You can hear the prayer sirens throughout the recording which take you to the place of tranquility we sat and communicated in
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