Inside the Mind of Champions

Coaching is not an easy job. From my own playing career, I know that it takes a careful balance of support and challenge to help people to make progress. Today I delve into our video library of experts and find insights to help deconstruct what makes a great coach, and how they overcome common dilemmas which accompany this crucial role. We’ll hear from internationally renowned dance coach Risa Ste...

Today’s episode dives into one of the highest profile coaches in sport, Eddie Jones. Eddie qualified as a teacher in his native Australia before following his passion for coaching rugby and has coached the International teams of Australia, South Africa and Japan. In 2015 he became the head coach of England Rugby and inspired them to a record winning streak of 18 consecutive victories including Eng...

It’s been a tiring and challenging year to say the least, but the pressures throughout 2020 have allowed many of us to pivot. In this episode, I explore the psychological lessons that have helped us to overcome periods of adversity and make big decisions for our work or personal lives. As I search through the Sporting Edge Members Library, I uncover what Brentford FC Co-Director of Football Rasmus...

This year more than ever we have to keep talking, and for many men this can be challenging. On 19th November it was International Men’s Day, so I want to dedicate this episode to the mental wellbeing of men. In 2017 alone there were 6,000 suicides in the UK – 75% were men. And having experienced two male suicides in our close family, I feel passionate about this area. Today I dive into the Sportin...

From the interviews I’ve conducted at Sporting Edge, a clear theme is that to move forward we need to make decisions. This episode explores six strategies to make better quality decisions, through a diverse range of experts across sport, business, academia, and the military.   Hear from experts like the former COO Morgan Stanley Europe May Busch, Professor of Business Management at Leeds Univ...

As the former Chair of UK Sport and former CEO of the National Coaching Federation, Sue Campbell is now the Director of Women's Football and a newly appointed Dame in 2020 New Year Honours for services to sport. It’s testament to her tenacity and work ethic she’s developed over her career.  In this episode we learn about Sue Campbell’s inner-game. As a leader, we need to be resilient more tha...

Becoming a champion takes incredible sacrifice and discipline. It’s not easy. Which is why understanding our motivations is key. What’s your goal? How much do you want it? How long are you willing to chase it for? In this episode we explore the science of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation so that you can identify the GAPS. Learn about Champion Jockey AP McCoy’s fear of failure and how Olympian Am...

Striving for success is rarely glamorous. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a corporate executive or professional athlete, we all face setbacks and have ‘down’ days. How have you recovered from previous challenges in the past? This episode reflects over what to do when facing low points.  Tune in as Jeremy searches through the Sporting Edge Library for advice from British cycling coach Sir Dav...

As our work has become more flexible, our working days have lengthened. While this is fine to hit a short-term deadline, prolonged exposure to stress can create mental health issues and burnout. In today’s episode we explore practical ways to manage our technology and develop healthier stress and recovery cycles in our daily lives.   We’ll hear more from the neuroscientists Dr. John Coates an...

As your profile builds, so do the external distractions. Being the 7th bowler of all time to reach 500 Test Match wickets, Stuart Broad has developed a mental game that is as impressive as his skills. In this episode, Jeremy unpacks a conversation with Stuart into the routines and strategies he uses to focus on his mind under pressure.  You’ll hear how he bounced back from being hit for six s...

Mavericks are the free spirits that achieve great results in unconventional ways. It feels like we can’t live with them or without them such is their polarising impact on our teams. In today’s episode, Jeremy picks out expert insights from Sporting Edge’s digital video library about how to get the best out of big characters.  Learn from leading coaches like Ian McGeechan and Greg Shipperd abo...

In the run up to this week’s West Indies cricket match in England, let’s explore the mindset of one of the sport’s biggest legends - Sir Viv Richards. What motivates him? What has he learnt from his setbacks? Following an interview when he worked alongside Viv at the Melbourne Stars T20 team in Australia, Jeremy picks out some impactful insights that we can all benefit from within our personal, wo...

SMEs make up about 99% of the UK economy. Viewing this data alongside the fact that we’re battling this global pandemic, business owners need to maintain their energy, tenacity and guiding principles more than ever.  In this episode, Jeremy takes in questions from listeners and delves into the Sporting Edge digital library for answers. Hear what former Champion jockey Sir A.P McCoy has learnt...

Following the tragic death of George Floyd, it’s no surprise there’s been a global reaction of protests after three months of lockdown. The ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests will force our Governments to foster a more inclusive society but we all need to take individual responsibility if we are to achieve true change.  Delving into Sporting Edge’s Digital Performance Zone library, hear what Dr Jo...

Our mindset is the engine room of our performance. So what do we need to do as leaders and performers to stay on top of our mental game? By keeping our mental wellbeing a priority, we can build resilience, withstand adversity and make high performance choices a habit.  In this episode, Jeremy uncovers the advice from top-performing athletes and business leaders like cricketer Sir Viv Richards...

As we’re entering the next phase of reintegration, leaders are facing a whole set of new challenges and opportunities. Jeremy showcases insights from The Winning Mindset for Leaders Programme to show how we can manage our own mindset and get comfortable with uncertainty. Hear how the All Blacks handle expectation, from leaders like Baroness Sue Campbell and England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones. We also...

Returning to our normal lives still feels like a long way off for many of us facing lockdown extensions. So how can we learn from those who have coped in true isolation? Jeremy reflects over his conversations with anti-apartheid campaigners Ahmed Kathrada and Denis Goldberg, who were imprisoned alongside Nelson Mandela for over 20 years. We also hear key insights from Professor Gro Sandal, an expe...

The biggest barrier to our success is often our own mindset. Recorded especially for both parents and ambitious youngsters, Jeremy uncovers the psychology behind some of our greatest athletes. Frank Lampard, Kate Richardson-Walsh, Ade Adepitan, Sir Dave Braislford, and many more, share their best advice in this episode. Once we understand the voices in our heads, we can develop the confidence, res...

With the deadly Covid-19 virus spreading like wildfire across the globe – we are all experiencing unprecedented uncertainty. This special episode comes from a webinar Jeremy hosted with his Sporting Edge community of sports and business leaders, where he reflects on key insights and strategies from wellbeing, health, sleep and psychology experts. We’re all in the same boat, so this “Great Pause” p...

Role clarity, goal alignment and honest conversations are constantly needed to build a strong team. As leaders, we need to set this tone early. In part two of our ‘Teamwork’ mini-series, Jeremy dives into Sporting Edge’s digital library and gathers the best insights from experts in music, military and elite sports. Hear from colonel Lucy Giles, Prof. Tammy Erickson, conductor Dominic Alldis, and O...

Teamwork is so powerful yet so rare. With our teams in a dynamic state of flux, leaders need to overcome common psychological challenges in order to set their teams up for success. With fascinating insights from Sporting Edge’s Performance Zone library, today’s episode showcases practical strategies from Olympians, elite coaches and professors of psychology including Matthew Pinsent, Professor Gro...

Change is everywhere: in your personal life, at work, in politics and in the environment. The lack of control can bring us down; so we need to learn how to win the mental battle and focus on the things in our control. In this episode, we explore the psychology of change and its links with our personal identity. The show features fascinating insights Sporting Edge’s digital library of intervie...

Fear is inevitable. But when fear gets in the way of our performance, we need to learn new ways to cope. In this episode, Jeremy dives into his digital insights library to find out what experts such as UCL’s Professor of neuroscience Vince Walsh, Australian cricketer Shane Warne and professional communication coach Lisa Åkesson, have to say on this topic about performing under pressure. Whether it...

What does it take to achieve your goals? Too often we set lofty targets that leave us feeling stressed. In our first episode of InsideThe Mind of Champions, host Jeremy Snape shows what it takes to beat this overwhelm and actually hit your goals. From interviewing England cricketer Stuart Broad, neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart and British cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford, and many more, Jeremy unpic...