About Me

The Dream Life

Hello, I’m Daniel Glyde, founder of Positive Masculinity.

I’m a Peak Performance Coach, and my work focuses on helping men operating under pressure eliminate overthinking so they can lead and live with calm authority.

Positive Masculinity is the philosophy behind my work. At its core it’s simple:

Know yourself.
Be yourself.
Love yourself.

When a man understands who he is and how his mind works, the mental chatter quietens. The second-guessing fades. He stops trying to perform for everyone else and starts making clear, confident decisions.

That’s when everything changes.

The men I work with

I work with thoughtful, capable men – business owners, founders, leaders and professionals – who carry real responsibility.

Men who care deeply about doing a good job.

Men who want to be strong leaders in their businesses, present partners and fathers at home, and men of integrity in the world.

From the outside, their lives often look successful.

But inside their heads there can be constant pressure.

Overthinking decisions.
Trying to keep everyone happy.
Feeling like they always need to prove themselves.

My work helps men quiet that internal noise so they can think clearly, trust themselves again, and operate at their best.

A little about me

I’m a lifelong West Ham fan and a very outdoorsy, sporty kind of guy. I love open water swimming, hiking and long walks in nature.

I also love watching people perform at the peak of their powers, whether that’s in sport, comedy, or music.

I care deeply about people. That’s why I volunteer as a listener for The Samaritans, supporting people who need someone to talk to.

I’m fascinated by human potential, how we think, how we grow, and how we become more of who we really are.

My work sits at the intersection of ancient wisdom, psychology and peak performance

Personal transformation

I describe myself as someone who understands personal transformation because I’ve lived it.

Twice.

When I left university I planned to travel the world and become a journalist. Instead I stayed home, worked for my Dad’s company and eventually moved into the corporate world.

First Group fast-tracked me into technology and business development roles, where I led projects implementing major software systems across the UK.

But I always knew I wanted to be a storyteller.

BBC Broadcast Journalist

In 2003 I sold my house and my car, moved back in with my Dad and went back to university to retrain in journalism.

One year later I was doing my first paid work for the BBC.

With no contacts, no connections and definitely no old school tie.

I built a fantastic career working for BBC Sport.

I started in news with Breakfast TV, moved into sports broadcasting and eventually became a TV Producer and Director.

I worked on World Cups, Olympic Games, FA Cups, Premier League football, international rugby, The Open Golf, The Commonwealth Games and many other major events.

I was also part of the team that led the world in digital sports broadcasting during the London 2012 Olympics, delivering 24 live streams simultaneously.

Later I became the first BBC director to cover live esports.

It was an incredible career.

But it also came at a cost.

Owner & Founder

Daniel Glyde

Click to read about my life as a BBC broadcast journalist

BBC Broadcast Journalist

I have been a writer and storyteller my whole life. I’ve always loved connecting with people and communicating. I had a dream of holding the powerful to account and communicating the truth to a mass audience. So in 2003 I sold my house and my car, moved in with my Dad and went back to University to get qualified. One year later I did my first paid work for the BBC. With no previous experience, no connections or network to speak of and I definitely didn’t have the right old school tie.

I had a fantastic career working for Aunty. I started out in news working for Breakfast TV and then made my way to sports broadcasting via sports news. I never quite made it on screen. My ambition had always been to be a reporter or presenter. But I had recalibrated my goals and instead became a TV Producer and Director. Along the way I worked in digital broadcasting, I loved being at the cutting edge and breaking new ground. Whilst part of that team we lead the world by broadcasting 24 live streams during the London 2012 Olympics.

I’ve worked on World Cups, Olympics, FA Cup, Premier League, International Rugby league and Rugby Union and many other amazing worldwide sports events. I’ve worked at The Open Golf, The Commonwealth Games and The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final. I’ve directed live football and rugby league and I was the first director at the BBC to cover live Esports.

Burn out

I absolutely loved working for BBC Sport, I would probably have done it for nothing. But my all-in mindset and eagerness to please led me to burn out in early 2018. I’d ignored many signs. Instead of working on how I felt I escaped and avoided it. I used anything I could lay my hands on to make me feel better. Most of it unhealthy. I realise now I’d been suffering with chronic anxiety and mild occasional depression for about a decade. I ran myself into the ground. Physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. I had prioritised career success above everything else, including my own wellbeing.

By 2019 I had decided that the career I absolutely adored was not for me. I had started to work on my internal world, my thoughts, emotions, values and beliefs. I started to explore the possibility that I was meant for more. That my life could be more purposeful, more meaningful and more fulfilling. I began to face everything that had been troubling me. Dealing with root causes instead of symptoms. And I sought out professional help. I set off on a journey of self discovery finding out what was driving me, what had led to me burning out and what my future would now look like. I knew I wanted to impact lives positively and directly.

Burnout

I loved working for BBC Sport. I probably would have done it for nothing.

But my all-in mindset and eagerness to please eventually caught up with me.

In early 2018 I burned out.

Looking back now, I had ignored years of warning signs. Instead of addressing how I felt, I escaped and distracted myself. I pushed harder, worked longer and tried to keep everything moving.

Underneath that was chronic anxiety and a constant pressure to prove myself.

Eventually my body and mind simply said enough.

A Differemt Path

By 2019 I knew something had to change.

I started working seriously on my internal world, my thoughts, emotions, values and beliefs.

I stopped looking for surface solutions and started dealing with root causes.

I began a deep process of self-discovery, trying to understand what had driven me for so long and what kind of life I actually wanted to build.

That journey led me to the work I now do.

Helping men understand themselves better, quiet the noise in their minds, and live with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.

Because when a man truly understands himself, everything else becomes easier.

He thinks clearly.
He acts decisively.
He lives with integrity.

And he builds a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

How to be yourself

Prioritise 100% Clarity.

Understand what drives you. Be clear about your purpose. Have awareness of your core values. Prioritise them in your daily life.

01 Optimise 100% Belief.

Get a mindset that aligns with your core values. Rewire your personal belief system and remove any mental barriers. Optimise your self belief, self worth, self esteem and self confidence.

02 Execute 100% Success.

Design a detailed strategy and plan to achieve the future you want. Detail your own measures of success. Set goals for a clear direction of travel. Implement the new habits and routines and execute that future.