Former England Cricketer Jeremy Snape has spent the past ten years researching 'The Winning Mindset' of some of the world’s most successful performers. His journey has taken him around the world, interviewing elite sports stars and coaches, as well as neuroscientists and leaders from the performing arts, business and the military. In this podcast series, Jeremy takes you Inside the Mind of Champions, sharing their exclusive stories on mindset, leadership and team culture to accelerate succes ...
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Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur or student, making sense of the world right now is more challenging than ever. Navigating this landscape demands resilience, accountability, mental fortitude, emotional intelligence, and the courage to embrace vulnerability. Listen to some of the world's most insightful individuals to help make sense of it all. The path isn’t easy, but a strong mind will find a way.
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School for CEOs prepare business leaders for senior roles – purposefully, pragmatically and personally. We do this by combining expert coaches and facilitators with unique insights from our Faculty of over 90 senior leaders who have been there and done it. This podcast is designed to share some of those stories with you, inviting a diverse range of speakers from CEOs of some of the UK's most successful businesses, to elite sportspeople and military leaders.
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#228 - Connor Beaton - Why Men Are Lost In A World Without Direction
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48:08Connor Beaton is a men’s coach, author, and founder of ManTalks.Why are young men checking out of life? Can you be both powerful and sensitive? And how do we raise boys into men when culture seems to be at war with masculinity?Expect to learn why men are caught between competing identities, how society has pathologized masculinity, the real reason …
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#227 - Clare Rowe - What No One Wants to Admit About the Mental Health Crisis
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1:21:56Clare Rowe is a child psychologist and podcaster. Are we pathologizing normal emotions? Should every child really be in therapy? And what happens when mental health becomes an identity? Expect to learn; why therapy isn’t always the answer, how over-diagnosis and emotional hyper-vigilance can harm resilience, the dangers of “therapist in your pocket…
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#226 - Jonny Thomson - How Philosophy Can Fix Your Happiness
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1:14:41Jonny Thomson is a writer for Big Think, author and online educator at Philosophy Minis. Why is happiness so hard to define? How does comparison rob us of joy? And can you really be happy without virtue or meaning? Expect to learn why true happiness often involves hardship, why contentment doesn’t mean giving up ambition, why social media distorts …
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#225 - Dr Lewis James - The Truth About Hydration
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1:20:20Dr. Lewis James is a hydration researcher and professor at Loughborough University whose work explores how water intake affects performance, recovery, cognitive function, and even public health. Why is hydration still so misunderstood, even by elite athletes? Does dehydration really kill strength and performance? And what’s the truth behind the ele…
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#224 - Beth Tweddle - Why Perfectionism Is Holding You Back
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58:57Beth Tweddle is an Olympic gymnast, business founder, and one of the most decorated British athletes in her sport’s history. What happens when the sport that shaped your life is suddenly over? How do you rewire a perfectionist mindset? And can you still thrive when your life no longer has a scoreboard? Expect to learn about how perfectionism manife…
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#223 - Richard Shorter - A Guide To Being The Parent Your Kid Actually Needs
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1:26:45Richard Shorter is the man behind Non-Perfect Dad, a parenting coach and conversation specialist. Why are so many parents accidentally making things harder for their kids? What’s the cost of wanting success more than your child does? And how do you support without controlling, guide without pushing, and love without smothering? Expect to learn what…
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#222 - Jeremy Snape - The Undeniable Traits of High Performers
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1:08:14Jeremy Snape, a former international cricketer turned sports psychologist, leadership coach, and founder of Sporting Edge. Jeremy has worked with some of the world’s best athletes, teams, and business leaders, helping them develop the mindset needed to thrive under pressure and sustain high performance. What separates the good from the truly great?…
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#221 - Dr Michael Grugan - Why Perfectionist Parents Are Breaking Their Kids
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1:04:25Dr. Michael Grugan is an assistant professor of psychology at Northumbria University. Do perfectionist parents actually help or hurt their child’s development? What happens when high expectations cross the line into toxic pressure? Michael’s work looks at perfectionistic environments, parents, and their affects. You’ll learn; what a perfectionistic…
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#220 - Dr Amy Whitehead - 5 Myths Of Sport Performance
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1:04:33Dr. Amy Whitehead is a sports psychologist, researcher, and author. Sport is always at the cutting edge of science, but also holds many opinions and subjective beliefs. But what are some of the myths that exist? And are some of those myths possibly holding athletes back? Amy has dedicated her work alongside her colleagues to finding out just that. …
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#219 - George TheTinMen - Are We Failing Men?
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1:30:37George from TheTinMen is a content creator, pro-men’s advocate and a researcher. Why is men’s health often left out of mainstream discussions? What impact does loneliness have on male mental well-being? And are we really listening when men open up? Expect to learn the urgent need for role models in young men’s lives, the societal barriers to men’s …
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#218 - Dr Jean Côté - The Myth About Early Specialisation
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1:09:59Dr. Jean Côté is a professor at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. His research primarily focuses on athlete development, coaching, and the role of parents in sport. How does early specialisation impact long-term success? What role do parents play in shaping an athlete’s journey? And are we focusing too much on winning at the expense of persona…
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Empowering Female Leaders to Step Up. With Emma Woods
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37:13In the School for CEOs Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of prominent executives, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. In this episode we’re joined by Emma Woods. Emma had a successful marketing career for over two decades, wo…
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Mastermind: Professor Vin Walsh on the Neuroscience of Sleep, Pressure and Teams
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55:53Professor Vin Walsh is a renowned expert in neuroscience and a Royal Society Industry Research Fellow at University College London. In this episode, we unpack some thought-provoking topics about group dynamics, stress management, and the pivotal role of sleep and exercise in overall well-being. Vin shares his fascinating theories on the optimal siz…
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#217 - Dr Véronique Richard - Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Creativity
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2:01:24Dr Véronique Richard she is a research fellow at the University of Queensland, and a mental performance consultant for Cirque du Soleil. What is creativity? Is it something that we inherently have? Can we use it to improve our performance and leadership? Véronique is someone who has spent over a decade in the creative space and her research is in w…
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#216 - Dave Wood - How To Control Stress For Performance
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1:31:05Dave Wood is a coach specialising in stress mitigation, recovery and mental preparedness. How do we better manage stress? Does stress have a branding problem? Are we becoming numb or addicted to stress? How do we build back a better mind-body connection? Dave is someone who spends his time helping elite performers manage their stress to perform So …
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#215 - Dr Peter Olusoga - The Dark Side Of Grind Culture
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1:14:34Dr Peter Olusoga is a sports psychologist, lecturer, and podcaster. Pete has dedicated his career to understanding the mental challenges faced by athletes, coaches, and even the conversation of young men navigating today’s confusing social landscape. Why is masculinity so difficult to define in modern times? How does toxic masculinity affect men’s …
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#214 - Jemima Montag - How Do We Fix Confidence In Young Girls?
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1:26:05Jemima Montag is an Olympic Race-walker, having won 2 bronze medals at the Paris 2024 games, two-time Commonwealth Games champion, and founder of the Play On initiative. Is there a crisis in confidence with young girls? What is it that stops young women from staying in sport and dropping out early? How do men play a role in supporting women in spor…
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Wellness for Focus and Innovation. With Rich Baker
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31:00In the School for CEOs Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of prominent executives, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. In this episode, recorded in Summer 2024, we were joined by Rich Baker. Rich is a seasoned business leader …
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#213 - Lola Anderson - How To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
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1:26:40Lola Anderson is a rower for Great Britain and Olympic Gold Medalist. Expect to learn why you should be confident in speaking your dreams aloud, how athletes find time to socialise, the sacrifices made by young elite athletes growing up, Lola’s evolving journey toward body confidence as a professional athlete, how metrics and teamwork shape elite r…
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#212 - Andrew Steele - Contrarian Views, Authenticity and Personal Branding
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1:16:15Today I’m joined by Andrew Steele is a former Olympic medalist, turned health tech founder. Andrew holds a much more contrarian view and is not afraid to speak his mind, which is refreshing because it’s so often that athletes are guarded and you miss the good stuff. Expect to learn what sports should be considered olympic, the paradox of athlete he…
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In the School for CEOs Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of prominent executives, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. In this episode we are joined by Angus Cockburn, an esteemed member of the School for CEOs faculty. Angus i…
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#211 - York-Peter Klöppel - Red Bull's Head Of Mental Performance On Mental Training
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1:24:11York-Peter Kloppel the head of mental performance at Redbull. What are some of the challenges with a vast range of different athletes? What sorts of technology can help us develop our mental performance and mindset? Or does technology hinder our development in some areas? Expect to learn, the misconceptions surrounding Red Bull's role in sports, st…
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Mastermind: Grace Prendergast – the psychology of rowing world champions
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55:06In today’s episode, we're thrilled to have with us Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion rower Grace Prendergast. We explore the nuanced dynamics of high-performing teams, the importance of effective communication, and the power of celebrating small wins. Grace shares her journey from elite athlete to executive search expert, emphasisi…
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#210 - Prof Joe Baker - Should We Be Calling Athletes Talented?
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1:24:32Professor Joe Baker from the University of Toronto. He’s author/editor of 13 books including the Tyranny of Talent, he has authored more than 300 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. What is talent? Why are we using this word so easily? What is the impact of calling someone talented? Should we be using this word? Joe is one of the leading rese…
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#209 - Dr Laura Healy - How Do We Actually Set Goals Effectively?
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1:41:02Dr. Laura Healy is an associate professor at Nottingham Trent University who’s research focuses in motivation, goal pursuit, and mental health/well-being across the sport and physical activity spectrum Expect to learn; the importance of having a why within your goals, how to track your progress, why proving other people wrong shouldn’t be a goal, t…
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#208 - Prof Alun Williams - Can Science Solve The Transgender And DSD Athlete Debate?
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1:42:19Prof Alun Williams of Manchester Metropolitan University who’s research focuses on the genetics of human physical performance, injury risk, health and it’s relation to sex categories in sport. The transgender athlete and DSD athlete debate hit a new height in the 2024 Olympics. But what does the science suggest about this highly debated area in spo…
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#207 - Dr Alex Auerbach - Why Don’t Athletes Take Mindset Seriously?
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1:36:03Dr Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist having worked with the professional sports teams such as the Toronto raptors, NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians. We’re living in a world where mindset, psychology is getting more and more attention. From articles, social media content, to Netflix series, showcasing that mindset, mental skills and working on you…
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#206 - Dr Erin Hoare - How Does ADHD Affect Athletes?
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36:28Dr Erin Hoare is an honorary fellow at Deakin University, a former professional netballer and Australian rules footballer. The conversation around neurodiversity and especially ADHD is growing and Erin’s work has begun to look into the research in the world of sport. Expect to learn what ADHD is, the challenges of ADHD in sport, why people with ADH…
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In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. In this episode we are joined by Sam Allen of Sam Allen Associates, a boutique executive search firm with a global reach. The comp…
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#205 - Ross Dewar - How Do We Actually Build Strong Cricketers?
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54:44Ross Dewar and strength and conditioning with more than 20 years experience having trained some of the worlds leading cricketers. Cricket has a unique relationship with strength & conditioning. How does a sport go from where it wasn’t uncommon for players to be smoking and drinking, to now where the players are becoming elite athletes? How do we tr…
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#204 - Dr Jim Taylor- Do Parent's Get Too Involved In Sport?
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1:12:46Dr Jim Taylor psychologist of performance, sport and parenting, an author and an elite level triathlete.The most number one challenge I see with both athletes, coaches and teachers talk about in sport is parents. So I wanted to get Jim back on the show to talk to him about a range of different aspects to parenting not only in sport but in everyday …
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Mastermind: Anna Hemmings MBE - The story behind my gold medals
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51:53Anna Hemmings’ journey from discovering kayaking at a local club to becoming a marathon kayak world champion is nothing short of inspirational. In this episode, Anna reveals her path to success, including the power of visualisation, mastering mental skills, and recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome. She also talks about the importance of discipl…
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Micro-lesson #51: Kieran Read – How the All Blacks create a winning culture
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8:21Today we're unlocking the secrets behind the legendary All Blacks' winning mentality with insights from former captain Kieran Read. Kieran discusses the All Blacks' unique culture, where selflessness and knowing your role are key to success. He shares stories about how these principles helped them achieve an undefeated season in 2013, highlighting …
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#203 - Dr Adam Kelly - How Do We Identify Great Talent?
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1:28:40Adam Kelly is a Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise at Birmingham City University and Director of the RAYSDLab. How do we identify talent, how do we then nuture it and are we letting talent slip through the cracks without us being aware? Adam is at the forefront and wealth of knowledge in the mechanisms of talent identification research and s…
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Mastermind: Lucy Charles-Barclay Ironman World Champion
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54:36Today, we have a truly inspiring guest joining us – elite triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay. She is the 2023 World Ironman champion and is renowned for her resilience and drive. Lucy was a talented swimmer and after several painful setbacks, she made the transition to triathlon, a decision which would change her life forever. We caught up with her ah…
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#202 - Chris Mesagno - Why Do We Choke Under Pressure?
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1:33:24Chris Mesagno is a senior lecturer at Victoria University whose research focuses on anxiety and choking in sport and exercise. Why do we choke under pressure? What are the causes for choking under pressure? How do we reduce our chances of choking under pressure? Chris is one of the leading voices on anxiety and choking under pressure and if you’re …
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#201 - Geir Jordet - The Psychology Of Penalty Kicks
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1:05:01Geir Jordet holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology and teaches and conducts research on psychology and elite performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Expect to learn; the fundamentals to a good penalty taker, are different personalities are suited to penalities, why the style of the kick doesn’t matter, why teams should have enforcers …
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To celebrate 200 episodes of Raising Your Game I break down some of the lessons I've learnt form the past 100 episodes. Expect to learn; how the support/challenge matrix helps build resilience, the difference between failure and mistakes, why not all self talk is created equal, why to strive for excellence and not perfection, why your emotions aren…
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#199 - Dr Julie Johnston - 8 Strategies For Coaching Gen-Z Athletes
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1:21:15Dr Julie Johnston is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University who also competed in international swimming for Ireland and Northern Ireland for ten years, participating in three Commonwealth Games and three World Championships. Her research focuses on behavioural, social and environmental influences on children…
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Mastermind: Martin Newman – how to build a customer-centric business
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1:11:47Martin Newman is a leading expert in customer centricity. Martin shares invaluable insights on the importance of strong leadership, cultivating a customer-focused culture, and aligning all employees towards a common goal. We delve into real-world examples from companies like Walgreens, Timpson, Home Depot, and Patagonia, illustrating how empowered …
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Neurodiversity and Inclusion. With Andy Williamson
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58:50In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. Our 33rd episode features our conversation with Andy Williamson. Andy is the founder of Welcome Brain, a neurodiversity consulting…
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#198 - Peter Hurley - The Importance of Drive, Character, and Trust
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1:17:14Peter Hurley is an elite sailor for the US and portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography having shot world wide athletes and celebrities. Expect to learn; how to find your drive, how to avoid complacency, the importance of character and effort in sports, the impact of social media on self-image, embracing …
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Mistakes and Mastery – why we shouldn’t fear failure
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35:56Today we're diving into a topic that's often misunderstood but crucial for achieving mastery: making mistakes. In high-performing organisations, mistakes are not only common but essential for growth and innovation. We'll explore the psychology behind our fear of failure with insights from experts like psychiatrist Dr Dehra Harris and Professor Guy …
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#197 - Adam Meakins - 5 Myths of Physiotherapy
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1:08:20Adam Meakins a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.Expect to learn why bad posture doesn’t causes back pain, deadlifting won’t get you injured, your weak core doesn’t cause your pain / injury, why muscle imbalances are normal, why how you move or do exercises doesn’t always predict your injury risk, and m…
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#196 - Patrick Gaudreau - Why We Should Aim For Excellence & Not Perfection
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2:11:46Patrick Gaudreau is a professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa. Patrick’s work has spanned form achievement, motivation, performance, and perfectionism into the realm of excellencism. Expect to learn, why we have a desire for perfection, why perfectionists make good cheats, what excellencism is, the difference between excellencism and pe…
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#195 - Ben O'Keeffe - How To Take Criticism & Trust Your Decisions
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53:22Ben O'Keeffe is an international rugby referee.Expect to learn: what some misunderstood qualities of rugby referees are, how to deal with criticism, how to not let mistakes stop you from making decisions, how to trust your intuition, why respecting referees is so important, how football's new blue card is a good thing, and much more.Instagram - htt…
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#194 - Joe Welstead - The Benefits Of Having Athletes In Business
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1:23:25Joe Welstead is a former commonwealth swimmer turned entrepreneur and creative. Expect to learn, why athletes make good employees in business, how to set unbreakable goals and rules, why others should set your goals for you, how his new brand Oshun simplifies hydration, how to learn to delegate and let go of control, why swimming can be made more e…
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Micro-lesson #50: Respecting Red Lights with Sir Viv Richards
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7:21In this micro-lesson, we honor the memory of Duncan Fearnley, whose cricket bat craftsmanship has left a lasting legacy, just like the indomitable Sir Viv Richards, whose wisdom takes centre stage. Tune to hear how Viv applies the metaphor of traffic lights – understanding when the red light demands a pause, so you can hit the gas at the right mome…
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#193 - Dr Duncan Simpson - What Does It Take To Succeed In An Academy?
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1:22:13Dr Duncan Simpson is Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Mental Performance Coach, and a podcaster. IMG Academy is one of the largest and most well regarded sports facilities on the planet, with 1500 athletes coming through every year, it’s a place where some of the very best have made it in college and professional sports in the US an…
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Generation Z in the Workplace. With Chloe Combi
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58:25In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. This new episode features our conversation with Chloe Combi, best-selling author, global speaker, futurist, researcher and consult…
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