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Patrick 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 perfectionism, how to set goals for excellence, how...

Ben 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 - https://www.instagram.com/okeeffe.ben Extra Stuff:...

Joe 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 exciting for the viewer, and much more. Twitter: ht...

Dr 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 and around the world. Expect to learn the best chara...

Jack Green. Jack is a former two-time Olympian, coach, and mentor. Jack has been one of my favourite sources of content on LinkedIn, especially having been an elite athlete, with his insights into mental health, performance, and wellbeing. Expect to learn, the dangers of having potential, why you should have a comfort zone, the value of clarity, overcoming the fear of asking for help, creating hor...

Sam Ward is a professional hockey player for England and Great Britain. Sam is known as one of the most prolific goal scorers in British hockey, as well as having overcome some of the most horrific injuries that threatened his career. No one enjoys being injured. But what if you could turn the setback into an opportunity? How can you stop comparing your own journey to that of other athletes? Can y...

Richard Cheetham is a senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester. He received an MBE for his contribution to education and community sport in the 2017 New Years honours list Richard is both nationally and internationally recognised within the world of coach education, having worked with the likes of Sarcens, British Fencing, British Cycling, England Cricket Coaches Associatio...

Martin Offiah is a former professional rugby player who scored 500 tries during his rugby league career, making him the third-highest try scorer of all time.  Expect to learn: how you can use storytelling for resilience, how to blend adversity and support for your kids, why you should be setting a good example for your kids, and much more Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin_chariots_offiah...

Simon Dent is a Founder, Investor and an Ultra Endurance Athlete. Expect to learn, why Simon is challenging himself in endurance events, how to embrace failure to find answers, how uncomfortable environments get easier over time, lessons learned from elite sports figures, and much more Follow Simon on Twitter and Instagram Sponsor Simon’s Dragon Back Race here Visit Bol Foods here   Get 20% of Min...

Tom Curry is an England and Sale Shark Rugby player. Expect to learn what Tom is currently obsessing over with his time off post-hip surgery, his role models in his career, how to deal with negativity in social media and staying positive, the power of close connections, forging your own unique path, why you should be embracing change, and much more. Follow Tom on Instagram Get 20% of MindStrong Sp...

Sean Baker is the founder of PEAQ Performance and Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach at Adelaide Lightning and Australian Men and Women’s Lacrosse teams. Expect to learn, how the culture of a gym can make all the difference; how strength and conditioning coaches can be open to being wrong; breaking old methods and trying new forms of training; being consistent as an athlete; the art and scien...

Sophia Jowett is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University whose research work mainly revolves around interpersonal relationships in sports, with an emphasis on coaching relationships. Expect to learn; the 3+1C model of athlete-coach relationships, how athletes and coaches should like each other to work well, whether culture can play a role in athlete-coach relationship, why coaches sho...

Carla Molinaro is an Ultra Runner, 50km World Champion, World Record Holder for LEJOG and Founder of SCY for Runners. Expect to learn how having a race plan can prepare you for challenges, how to control your controllables, using play within your performance and much more. Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamolinaro Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions ⁠⁠mindstrongsport.com/checkout⁠⁠ (Use cod...

 Adam Nicholls is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Hull and an Author. Expect to learn what Brazilian Ju Jitsu can teach about performing under pressure, preparation and psychological focus in competition, coping strategies for athletes during season and in competition, knowing when to use information and emotional support in coaching, developing leadership in athletes, and much more...

Dan Abrahams is a sports psychologist and host of The Sport Psych Show. Expect to learn the importance of understanding the human in high-performance dance, the biopsychosocial model, the importance of coaches buying into psychology, Dan‘s opinion on what makes an effective practitioner, and much more Follow Dan on Twitter and Linkedin Listen to The Sport Psych Show Get 20% of MindStrong Sport sub...

Tim Harkness is the Head of Sport Science and Psychology at Chelsea Football Club and an Author. Expect to learn what we can learn from the Springboks and All Blacks, balancing ego and purpose, performing under pressure, understanding fear, mental health in sport, teaching resilience and mental strength, and much more. Tim's Recommendation: Never Split the Difference Book Buy Tim's book - 10 Rules...

Oliver Lam-Watson is a British Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medalist in wheelchair fencing. Expect to learn: what makes an athlete elite, the different levels of being an athlete, perceptions and challenges of disability athletics, masculinity and disability, acceptance and appreciation of disability, and much more. (01:01) - From Disability to Paralympic Athlete (07:60) - Athletics Asymmetry Mana...

Luke Sutton is a former professional cricketer, agent, and host of the Understanding Men Podcast. Expect to learn: whether athletes can be too nice to the opposition, how sledging in cricket can be a good thing, understanding men, how young men need role models, how to show vulnerability with strength and courage, the importance of how vulnerability from a man is received, and much more. Follow th...

Tom Mitchell is a former England Rugby 7 captain and commentator. Returning to the podcast for a second time, expect to learn: the pain and beauty of tight matches, how to build culture and motivation as a team, how adversity motivates athletes, the importance of shared experience, understanding your personal motivation, why leaders should own their mistakes, the importance of creating enough chal...

On World Mental Health Day, Lewis talks about a recent journey of starting therapy and his experiences navigating the process of finding the right therapist, battling societal stereotypes and prejudices, and the transformation he underwent in starting to uncover parts of himself. This candid discussion hopes to shed light on the importance of mental health and the role therapy can play in our pers...

What do Novak Djokovic, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, and the late Kobe Bryant have in common? They all practice mindfulness. In this episode, Lewis discusses mindfulness and how being present can greatly improve the mind-body connection, allowing you to tap into your optimal performance zone. Expect to learn: ●       Getting started on mindfulness ●       The benefits of practicing mindfulness ● ...

James Bracey is an English cricketer who plays for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. James made his international debut for the England cricket team in June 2021.  Expect to hear about: ● Earning the right to play in a team ● Maintaining confidence after a poor performance ● How to handle conflict in your team as the captain ● What it takes to go from amateur to playing professionally ● How to...

Clay Stephens is a gymnast on the Australian Olympic team. Having competed in the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, he has done all this while overcoming the condition, Poland Syndrome (the same as Lewis). Expect to hear about: [00:00] Introduction [04:07] Clay and Lewis’ relationship with Poland Syndrome [07:14] What stories are you telling yourself? [13:02] Body Dysmorphia in men [15:2...

Jofra Archer is a England and Sussex Cricketer. He made his international debut for England in May 2019 and was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Expect to learn; ways to stay calm under pressure, how to never have a bad game twice, the benefits of having a positive attitude when injured, and the best way to balance skill training and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lewi...

What are the mistakes athletes make with their coaches? In this episode, I talk about some of the mistakes I see athletes make with their coaches. Expect to learn ways to start taking feedback like a pro, how to ask the right questions, and the problem with parents doing everything for their young athletes. [00:00] Introduction  [00:40] The Problem with Parents Doing Everything for Young Athletes ...