Locker Room To Boardroom Podcast

In this first minisode, Ryan Blake explores a common but often overlooked challenge facing high performers: appearing successful externally while becoming increasingly unstable internally. He examines why performance capability and performance stability are not the same thing, and how leaders, athletes, and high performers can unknowingly accumulate pressure until decision quality, energy, and eff...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to David Balcombe about the crossover from professional sport to executive leadership! Things discussed included: - Performance environments  - Transferable performance systems  - Identity and transition  - Decision quality under pressure  - Authority influence - Performance sustainability  - Coaching leaders coaching athletes  - Hidden costs of performance Links:...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Stuart Barnes about Leadership In High-Pressure Environments! Things discussed included: - Why inconsistency quietly erodes trust inside teams - The link between authenticity and behavioural stability under pressure - What happens when leaders take on too much responsibility - How authority is reinforced when scrutiny intensifies - The emotional and identity cos...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Si Nicholson about military leadership & sports coaching! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Si's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset, wellbeing & leadership to play in leadershi...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Gwyn Page about leadership in school sports environments! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Gwyn's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does h...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Ross Chisholm about the role of leadership in elite rugby! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Ross's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Tris Parris about the nebulous concept of leadership! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Tris's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he co...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to John Black about the role of leadership in elite tennis! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on John's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he...

In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Nigel Briers about the multifaceted nature of leadership! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Nigel's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does...