The Inside Edge Project

A former pro footballer turned mentor and mindset coach—whose story proves that nothing is impossible when you choose growth over excuses. Lawrence Shuruma shares arriving in Australia at 11 on a refugee visa as the oldest of seven kids, navigating a new country, a new language, and pressure most people never see. We unpack how street football shaped his grit and flair, how great coaches helped hi...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alex Lascu and Aaron Lilly to unpack what really makes training transfer to performance, especially in a sport as complex as cricket. We dive into why “more reps” doesn’t always mean better results, and how designing sessions that feel like the game (pressure, intention, problem-solving) can change everything. Alex breaks down key learning principles and expla...

 Indian cricketer MD Thirushkamini shares a deeply honest reflection on her journey in elite sport and what success truly means beyond the scoreboard. She looks back on her early years as a prodigy and how her understanding of success evolved through key moments in her career.  MD Thirushkamini opens up about the pressure of expectations, the emotional weight of selection setbacks, and how injurie...

How do you perform when the world is watching, yet your own doubts are louder than the crowd? When the pressure peaked, Jemimah Rodrigues didn’t fight it  - she surrendered to it. In this episode, we dive into one of the most remarkable innings in World Cup history, unpacking the inner tools that helped her perform when everything was on the line. Through stillness, surrender, and support, Jemimah...

Gouhar Sultana, a renowned Indian left-arm orthodox spinner.  Gouher has had an impressive career, spanning over two decades and marked by over 500 wickets across various formats. Beyond the statistics, the podcast explores her personal journey, highlighting her initial motivation to support her family, the pressure of transitioning to international cricket, and the crucial role of self-belief in...

Indian Olympic sailor Vishnu Saravanan. Vishnu discusses his unique journey, from a multi-sport childhood to dominating national sailing competitions for seven years. He shares his philosophy on high-pressure performance, emphasizing mental training and the importance of present-moment focus. He reveals his appreciation for pressure, attributing his success to a balanced approach combining physica...

Niranjan Mukundan has faced more challenges than most people encounter in a lifetime. Born with spina bifida and undergoing 19 surgeries, he's not only become a world-class para-swimmer, but also a symbol of hope and perseverance. In this episode of the InsideEdge Podcast, Niranjan shares his journey, revealing the emotional resilience and mental strategies that have propelled him to achieve...

From India A to quitting altogether. A remarkable story outlining how society's definition of success often results in the complete opposite. However, through following your heart, you can find a deeper purpose of impacting others to have a happier and more fulfilling journey. How your subconscious beliefs about who you are as a person can get in the own way of you being at your best on the f...

In this episode we sit down with sought after leadership and culture coach, Shane McCurry. Shane is one of the most passionate people that are driving a significant change in the culture of high performance organisations. He has worked with a range of AFL head coaches, and worked with with Richmond Football Club to help them 'win deep.' Some key highlights include:  A simple model you ca...

In this episode, we sit down with James Bracey, professional cricket for Gloucestershire and England. Bracey reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from debuting on the international stage to overcoming being out of form. We explore his training regimen, mental strategies for staying focused under pressure, and the invaluable lessons learned from both triumphs and defeats. James op...

After a hiatus spent travelling the world playing and coaching, the Inside Edge Project is back. In this episode the tables are turned as regular guest Viv Paver interview Bhavi Devchand on her recent adventures, and how they have formed the Inside Edge Philosophy. Key highlights include: Lessons learnt from adventures as a player and coach from a range of cultures and environments  How shifting f...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes, and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Our guest today is Tom Scollay - a former professional cricketer and founder of one of the leading coaching companies in the world in Cricket Mentoring. Tom is someone I've worked with for a few y...

 Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes, and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Today we welcome back Coach Viv Paver onto the podcast. If you haven’t listened to viv;s previous podcast with us, I highly recommend going back to episode 2 where we had an incredible discussion abou...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.   Now for our guest today featuring one of the all-time greats - Suzie Bates.  A staggering 288 caps for New Zealand, over 8000 international runs to go alongside 125 international wicke...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. I'm so excited for this episode - with one the best people I've ever met, Mignon Du Preez.   Minnie is one of the most loved people in the Elite cricket world, and it's not just for her crick...

Welcome to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Our guest today is Jo Broadbent. Jo averaged a staggering 109 in tests, took 38 ODI wickets and was a World Cup winner in 1997. Like our recent guest Charlotte Edwards, Jo made an incredi...

  Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.  Our guest today is the incredible cricketer and artists Corinne Hall. Corinne has been a mainstay of the domestic competition in Australia for over 10 yrs, captaining Tasmania and the...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journies of some of the leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.  Today is a belter, with one of the greatest female cricketers to ever play the game, she has scored over 10000 international runs, won multiple world cups and ashes series. She is t...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Project with Bhavi Devchand, where explore a counter-intuitive approach to performance based on connection, instinct and enjoyment. Through deep conversations with those living in the Arena, we hope to help you, and the culture you are part of shift your perspective and perform with freedom.  Our guest this week is the legendary coach of UWA CC, Will Stibbs. We star...

Shikha Pandey | Indian Cricketer | Inside Edge Podcast Ever wondered what it’s like to be the opening bowler for the biggest cricketing nation on the planet?  In this week's podcast, we catch up with the legendary fast bowler for India, Shikha Pandey During our conversation, we discussed a range of tips on how to grow from setbacks, perform under pressure and get into the zone. We also discus...

Welcome back to the Inside Edge Project with Bhavi Devchand, where we explore a counter-intuitive approach to performance based on connection, instinct, and enjoyment. Through deep conversations with those living in the Arena, we hope to help you, and the culture you are part of, shift your perspective, lead with purpose, and perform with freedom.  Our guest today is one of the most well-known and...

"I kept searching for answers, and I found out too late that there are none" Welcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week. Today's clip is from our previous episode with Elyse Villani which can be found here www.insideedgeproject...

Welcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week. Todays clip is from our previous episode with Meg Lanning which can be found here www.insideedgeproject.com Meg discusses her preparation for games, including how being injured at the 2017 world cup...

Welcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week. Today's clip is from our very first episode with a good friend and superstar of Australian cricket, Nicole Bolton. Bolts is a very spiritual person and like myself, has a deep connection to her...

After seeing Sophie Devine score a massive 100 in a recent game of WBBL07 I initially wanted to play a clip where she talked about batting, her changes in technique, and how she has found a way to get through tough periods to make a big score. However, when watching her bat over the weekend, my favorite part was seeing her smile once reaching triple figures. It wasn't a massive celebration, b...