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Laurence is a two-time Olympic fencer, having competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.
Since retiring he spent time as Performance Director of a national federation. But at the start of 2022, he transitioned into a new career involving a combination of mentoring and coaching.
His current role as Director of Mentoring at The True Athlete Project enables him to explore the most valuable and meaningful aspects of a life in sport, together with an amazing collection of people.
Laurence is also the author of Becoming a True Athlete philosophy aimed at highlighting a more compassionate, holistic culture of sport.
He believes we can unleash far more of our potential, as individuals and groups, through a better understanding of what drives us as humans. This requires tapping into our deepest sense of purpose and meaning in life, along the way connecting us more closely with nature and with each other.
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Talking Points:How performance psychology profoundly transformed his orientation and mindset as an Olympic athlete
The challenges that opened Laurence up to new ways of thinking and beingWhy psychological performance inhibitors are simply a clenched mind that creates a barrier to the universal mind
Why a spiritual approach represents performance psychology 3.0Why performance answers may lie in spiritual philosophy rather than psychological training.How to reconnect to meaning in sportIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageFlow Genome ProjectDr Joe Dispenza min-body researchConversation for the context of Dr Joe Dispenza's work
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Vicky is an experienced Coach and Coaching Consultant, as well as the founder of the Female Coaching Network. As an advocate for better coaching, Vicky has spent the last 20 years examining how coaches develop and how to create a safe and effective high performance environment for all.
Her work with the Female Coaching Network has changed the sporting landscape not just for women who coach, but for those who are coached; from the creation and delivery of the first ever fully paid coaching internship with Premier League Football club Tottenham Hotspur, to consulting Nike, UK Athletics, Athletics Canada and World Athletics, in creating cultural and systemic changes for a safer and fairer environment for elite athletes and coaches in Track & Field.
And this is why I’m excited to bring this conversation to the Untapped Potential. Vicky is passionate in creating real and sustainable change in sport, and not just deliver tick box projects.
Talking Points:Fix a system, not the womenWhat does the sports system actually meanSport is a tool, not the be-all and end-all
Low numbers of female coaches but high success rate
Adapt coaching style - coach the person not the sport
Sport is not separate from society
Sport needs to be held accountable
A Federations job is to cater for the athlete
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Resources:Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageFlow Genome ProjectDr Joe Dispenza min-body researchConversation for the context of Dr Joe Dispenza's workFCN in the recent Guardian articleThe Creative Act by Rick RubinAlice Milliat Women's World Games
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Jen Coe is dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in sports and promoting well-being across roles in the sporting world.
She currently works within women's professional football in England as the Performance Well-being Lead across the Women's Professional Game, a role she is very passionate about.
With over two decades of experience, she aims to nurture a culture of performance through well-being, where individuals can own and enjoy their sport performance journey and transition with confidence.
Jen's work in coach development, sport psychology and coaching across a portfolio of Olympic and professional sports guides her work, aiming to combat negative behaviours and language through effective and authentic leadership.
And this is why I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Jen, she has a deeply grounded and inspirational approach that is creating a paradigm shift in spaces where performance sport has been stuck for too long.
Talking Points:Jen’s helicopter view into situation scenariosHow courageous conversations can be had at the GM levelThe importance of actively challenging your own biasesThe importance of diversity of thoughtThe need for checking and challenging hierarchyFoundation of well-being maximises performanceThe art of noticingHow to prioritise wellbeing, the foundation for everythingIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageDropping the Struggle by Alison Maitland Jenna AshfordThe Art of Noticing by Rob WalkerThe Gene Keys by Richard RuddThe Art of ContemplationGene Keys by Richard RuddFlow Genome ProjectDr Joe Dispenza min-body researchConversation for the context of Dr Joe Dispenza's work
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Stevie is a former professional rugby player and part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in Super League history. Stevie became the youngest grand final winner ever, won 3 Grand Finals, 2 Challenge Cups and was named captain at just 26. Amongst the highs, Stevie endured 10 operations, several mental health struggles, and had to retire from a brain injury at the age of 27.
Stevie launched Mantality in 2016, inspiring conversation around mental health for men. Mantality now offers counselling and life-coaching services and engages people through a stigma-breaking podcast.
Throughout all of the winning and losing in life, Stevie believes that the truest form of resilience is to realise the potential of our true selves. Stevie put this to the test by leading culture meetings as a captain of the Rhinos team in rugby league, one of the toughest sports there is.
Promoting authenticity formed championship-winning teams and formidable relationships. Stevie believes that authenticity is the only thing that aligns success with fulfilment, and we all crave it.
Stevie shatters the stigma around expressing how we truly feel in an increasingly complicated world. He has realised that authenticity aligns success with personal fulfilment, revolutionises internal comms and is essential for us to connect.
And this is why I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Stevie. I believe authenticity is lacking in many HP departments primarily because of reasons such as low psychological safety, the value of depth of knowledge over the ability to share knowledge and the hierarchical nature of sport that restricts true collaboration.
Talking Points:How Stevie gained awareness of the importance of being truly authentic to form formidable relationships.Why engineering smallness is prevalent is performance sportHow sport focuses on the technical elements (told who we are meant to be, no one buys into)Blaming, shaming, fearing culture of sport and how to change itInner compass and leadership - Stevie's perspective on thisWhat the catalyst was to turn Stevie's awareness within himselfThe power of feeling safe without removal of threatIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageProfound mind-body connection research - Dr Joe DispenzaThe Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/power-of-now-excerpt/The 3 Principles: https://threeprinciplesfoundation.org/
Introduction to Non-Duality by Rupert Spira: https://rupertspira.com/non-duality
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Cath works as a speaker, consultant, facilitator, leadership and culture coach in business, sport and education to develop successful leaders & teams, with a focus on purpose, performance, motivation, inclusion and resilience.
Cath draws on her careers as an Olympic rower and conflict diplomat, combined with her experience of working with a wide range of organisations across sectors to raise performance, transform cultures and develop effective leadership and teams.
Cath's book 'The Long Win' was published in 2020 to acclaim across sport, education, business and public life. Cath writes monthly articles for The Guardian on topics of culture in sport. TAP Supporter for years, member of the Advisory Board. She is also the co-host of the Inside Out Culture Podcast.
In this episode Cath discusses her mission to redefine what success looks like in the workplace – away from a narrow, short-term, win-at-all-costs approach towards a more meaningful, sustainable approach which she calls ‘The Long Win', based on:
Clarifying what matters, developing a sense of longer-term purpose that relates to our daily work lives;Constant learning mindset with a focus on personal and collective growth & development;Connection, prioritizing human relationships in everything we do.
Talking Points:The Olympic experiences that led Cath to rethink success
The consequences of a win-at-all-costs approachWhat ‘high performance’ actually means - particularly in relation to winningThe big switch - improving versus rankingsMetrics, incentives, distorting how people behaveWhy performance is about possibilitiesIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageCriticisms of Competition and rewards by Alfie KohnChanging The Game by Margaret HeffernanCitizens, Not Consumers by Jon AlexanderProfound mind-body connection research - Dr Joe Dispenza
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Kevin has coached rugby at every age group and every level of the game. He was the first full-time professional Head Coach for the Wales National Rugby Team from 1995-1998, Kevin was also Head of Elite Coach Development at the RFU for nearly 15 years and was responsible for the continuing development of England coaches, Premiership coaches and coaches in the elite academies.
After 15 years as Head of Elite Coach Development within the Professional Rugby Department at the Rugby Football Union, Kevin founded Teaching Learning Coaching Ltd, a coaching consultancy to help coaches, leaders and people become the best versions of themselves - and this is why I am excited to have Kevin on the podcast.
He has over 40 years experience as a teacher, coach and coach developer, and his perspectives have a lot to offer the high-performance culture.
In this episode, you’ll hear the wisdom of a man who has spent his life in high-performance sport. To me, he speaks humbly with deep grace and has a vast amount to offer to anyone who supports athletes in elite sport.
Talking Points:Retrospective perspective of his career - what he'd do differentlyThe knife edge between people focused & task focusedWhy the missing point is at the CEO level and it should be the next level of educationThe importance of being a critical-thinking friend to coachesThe importance of knowing what you stand for as a coachHow to build trust to be then able to hold the mirror up and give healthy challengeWhy there is a dehumanisation of sport that comes from the over focussing on data of sport which defines athletes, players and coaches by numbers
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Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsDaniel Goleman - Emotional Intelligence
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Dan is a strength & conditioning coach with over a decade of experience working with athletes who have achieved success at a professional and international level. In 2019, after years of consulting in the sport of gymnastics, 'Dan Lonsdale Gymnastics Strength & Conditioning' was launched.
Dan now supports over a dozen clubs across the UK and Europe as well as providing coach education on various topics related to gymnastics strength & conditioning, and has spoken at various highly attended education events within the sport.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, we discuss going from a driven intern to burnout and what he has done to align himself and his career to now work for him rather than against him.
Talking Points:The trap of feeling you should or shouldn'tThe whirlwind of the first year of employmentThe issue of just racking up hoursThe inauthenticity of being measured and "professional"Internal vs external pressureThe journey to self-awarenessThe power of connecting with activities that provide joyThe importance of seeking personal support to become a better coachFreeing yourself by being open to new environmentsConnecting with purpose and making positive change
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsFlow Genome ProjectStealing FireThe Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert
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Adam is a former Scotland international rugby union player and rugby union coach.
He is also Co-Founder of the U.K.s leading natural wellness brand Pure Sport. His latest business development is Zappaty, which helps individuals and businesses send files of all shapes and sizes around the world.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, you will hear how Adam uses his inner compass, and how this has allowed him to transition through chapters of his life, rather than hold on to identities for too long.
What has allowed him to do this skillfully is his journey into himself and getting to know who he is beyond the egoic stories as an athlete and coach - similar to what we all tell ourselves.
Talking Points:Why Adam entered into coaching after his career as an athleteThe power of Adam's inner compassWhat connecting to his heart means to AdamWhat music gives AdamWhat success is to Adam nowAdam's perspective on awareness and spiritualityAdam's catalyst to turn his awareness withinHow Adam has learned to shed his identitiesAdam's perspective on what he sees that needs to change within sport to allow practitioners to fully express themselves and their talents
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsFlow Genome ProjectStealing FireThe Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/power-of-now-excerpt/The 3 Principles: https://threeprinciplesfoundation.org/
Introduction to Non-Duality by Rupert Spira: https://rupertspira.com/non-duality
Connect with AdamLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ashe-8a365612b/Pure Sport: https://puresport.co/Zappaty: https://www.zappaty.com/homeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7t9ABoPNrvKGw4GNBbY8BI -
Rob has over eight years of experience in elite sports in the UK, Europe and the Pacific, where he currently leads a project for the International Olympic Committee to support the country of Vanuatu to win their first Olympic Medal at an Olympic games.
Rob Francis has also founded Move Mojo. His mission with Move Mojo is to get as many people to take part in safe and fun strength and conditioning as possible. The positive effects of physical activity are incredible, and he believes nobody should miss out due to any disability.
And this is why Rob’s voice is an important one to have on the Untapped Potential podcast. He has purposely stepped away from a full-time role in performance sport and transferred his skills to a purpose-focused business.
Talking Points:The challenges of his non-linear path in sport
Moving away from a one-dimensional viewThe issue of putting the team or organisation firstThe reality of chasing the rabbit in your careerNavigating push backBreaking the glass ceiling of your careerOpening up to his inner developmentHaving the courage to act intuitively to get clear on purposeUncovering your transferrable skillsCreating an inspiring lifeDefining a proactive planIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:
KeirRites of passage
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Mark is the CEO of UK Coaching and Chair of Boccia England.
He is a familiar face within the sport and physical activity sector. He started his career as a PE teacher and later went onto roles at Youth Sport Trust and then British Gymnastics.
During his time at UK Coaching, Mark has steered the organisation through significant change and just as coaches are there for their participants, so UK Coaching is there for the coach.
Mark feels that it is about time that coaches were perceived as people too.
UK Coaching is an association that connects and supports approximately 180,000 coaches from grassroots to elite level through its UK Coaching Club.
It’s tagline:
“The team behind the nation’s coaches, providing support, tools and guidance which assists coaches to be GREAT, inspires people and transforms lives.”
And this is why Mark is an obvious choice to have on the Untapped Potential Podcast.
Some quotes from Mark:
“Coaching is all about the right environment,” he tells the Leaders Performance Podcast. “So we’ve got psychologists, nutritionists, that sort of athlete support personnel that we wrap around the athlete and I think what we need to start thinking about now is that coaches are people too and how do we wrap the same sort of support, differently, around the coach?“If you work for a financial organisation, you’ve got a head of culture or people or HR, and there’s certain things in place in your work environment. Well, that shouldn’t be any different in our sector, maybe in our sector there’s a bit of catching up to do.“People are your greatest asset and the more that we can look after people and the more we can make the environment the right environment, the more people are going to succeed.”
Talking Points:The journey of supporting the coach
Mark's path to supporting peopleThe "hard skills" not the soft skills of human connectionThe blind spots of CPDTime out to reflect and developThere is no end point in achievementThe bigger piece Make time for your healthBalance never stopsThe power of natureIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageRadical Candor by Kim ScottProfound mind-body connection research - Dr Joe Dispenza
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Chris has been involved in the sports industry for almost 15 years, including roles as a sports analyst at Sheffield United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chris then pivoted in his career and started his own business, In-Play Sports. In-Play Sports is a company whose mission is to ensure analysts and coaches always have access to professional-level video analysis tools so they can break down performance with ease and deliver feedback efficiently.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, we cover Chris’s personal experience of some of the challenges he has faced as a practitioner, and how he overcame them.
As well as diving deep into how he now helps practitioners across a variety of topics allowing them to thrive in their career. Particularly around pivoting, letting go of identity and carving out a path that supports a rounded life.
If you’ve ever thought about pivoting, changing careers or working for yourself, you will get a lot from this conversation.
Talking Points:Chris's challenges as a performance analyst
The practitioner's rites of passage
The loneliness of relocating for a job
Masters degrees vs experience
The importance of clarity on what you wantWhy Chris pivoted in his career
The courage needed to pivot and the benefits to doing itIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageChris’s LinkedInIn-play SportsChris's WebsiteChris's Youtube/Podcast -
Cody Royle coaches head coaches in elite sports. After a decade coaching Canada's men's AFL national team, he now mentors fourteen coaches in seven different team sports around the world. Cody is the author of three influential leadership books; Second Set Of Eyes, Where Others Won't and The Tough Stuff.
His coaching focuses on the performance and well-being of coaches so that they have access to their best coaching skills when they need them the most.
Some of Cody's quotes:
“I believe the greatest source of competitive advantage available in professional sports is the optimization of the head coach.”“While we scrounge around for a new squat technique to try to uncover a 0.01 per cent improvement in an athlete, I believe there are multiple percentage points of talent sitting dormant within our head coaches.”“To realize this untapped potential requires a shift in our thinking. We must begin to think of coaches as performers. We must appreciate what a coaching performance entails. We must begin to seek better coaching, not more coaching.”This is why I’m so excited to have Cody on, as he is leading the way in this space. So get ready to give your full attention as you won’t want to miss a moment.
Talking Points:Cody's challenges as a head coach
Treasure in the painThe healthy side of competitionHigh performance doesn't exist without emotion and spirituality includedComing to terms with becoming whole human beingsThe limitations of the scientific methodThe trajectory of personal struggleThe ultimate human pursuitThe power of external practitioner supportIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of Passage(EP007) Connection, Belonging and Space Lead to Success in Complex Environments with Jack NaylerBelonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness by Owen Eastwood
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Nicolai is a highly regarded strength and conditioning coach, from Australia and has over a decade of coaching experience in elite sport. She has previously worked with NSW WRL state of origin, New Zealand black sticks and physical performance manager for the Australian Hockeyroos to name a few and now she is head of performance for AFLW.
Nicolai has also done powerful work on female leadership and systemic gender bias. She is the co-founder of Women in Sport whose mission is to invest in, support, empower and connect women in sport for a stronger community.
And this is why I wanted to have Nicolai on, because I want to dive into the challenges female coaches and practitioners currently experience, and what we can do to change that.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, we take a very personal journey through Nicolai's experiences as a person, her struggles, the very human stand-out moments of why she works in sport and the qualities of her North Star performance environment.
Talking Points:Challenges of the incessant drive to become better
The importance of not grinding through lifeDeveloping her human sideBeing aware of othersDeveloping people through performance
Getting to know the person is the glue to performance
The struggle of perfectionism
The practice of acceptanceWorking out how much is too muchWhy sport needs to accept we don't need to give everything to the roleIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageCulture Code by Daniel Coyle
Black Box Thinking by William Syed
(EP008) Intention, Trust and Ownership in the Chapters of a Career in Sport with Ben Young
(EP009) Why Athletes Thrive if Performance Staff Thrive with Kaarle McCulloch
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Welcome to this week's episode of the untapped potential podcast with me Richard Husseiny, and it’s slightly different to what you’re used to.
We are 12 episodes in, so it seems a great time to pause and reflect on what has already come in this podcast.
Key Points:The aim of today's episode is the following:
Key themes that stand out to meOpportunities and interventions that workNext steps - what you and your department can doWhat’s next - Outline of who’s to come on the podcastI also wanted to let you know I am taking a break over Easter, the podcast will return on 7th May 2024 with more amazing conversations.
These conversations are lifting the lid on what's going on, the issues that limit the impact we seek and some powerful reflections to empower and awaken a new way forward in how practitioners can successfully operate within sport.
Resources Mentioned:One-to-One Coaching Program: Read Full DetailsPractitioner Rites of PassageDr Joe Dispenza ResearchHeart Math Institute - Heart Brain CoherenceSoma Technologies[Paper] Outrage Fatigue: Cognitive Coast and Decisions to Blame -
Ian’s vision as CEO of the British Athletes Commission led to the sector strengthening the support offered to vulnerable adults in sport. He also played a key role in the DCMS review of duty of care in sport assisting Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. These became the platform for Ian to deliver sustainable positive change in sport, and mental health provision and for the next generation of sport leaders to apply his values, skills, and experience.
Ian has brought together his significant experience in sport and his passion for helping others under the umbrella of DOCIAsport the company he founded in 2017. He brings a refreshing and independent view to all aspects of duty of care in sport from the perspective of coaches, officials, athletes, administrators, and the sector itself.
Ian delivers change through consultation and collaboration, leading and embodying his values of helping others, equality, inclusion, fairness and honesty.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, Ian shares some of the highs and lows of his career including some personal challenges, but what is clear is the impact he has had on the sporting system and many individuals by bringing attention to some hugely important issues.
And this is why I’m excited to have this conversation with Ian. He has a view that I don’t know or understand with regard to the funding and system perspective.
Talking Points:The jigsaw of performance sport
The cost of the performance systems' pursuit of medalsThe cost this had on IanThe seduction of sport to the detriment of allowing it to define who we areDeveloping your personal board
The greatest challenge and most important journey is looking withinTurning the performance system into a society
Why independent support is key
If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsPaper: Exploring Mental Health and Illness in the UK Sports Coaching WorkforceUK CoachingGB Gymnastics Whyte reviewThe Long Win by Cath BishopOriginal Sins by Matt Rowland Hill
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Pete has been a performance director and strength and conditioning coach in elite sport and human performance for over 20 years. This has seen him be involved in coaching athletes for 4 Summer and one Winter Olympic Games. He is currently the performance director at Hintsa Performance.
Pete has also held a variety of leadership or board positions in business, church and charities. Currently Advisory Board Chairman at US start-up Rewire Fitness Inc., and Advisory Board at UK start-up Hytro.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, Pete shares his insights on what has allowed him to maintain a career at the highest level whilst maintaining a thriving family and personal life.
Talking Points:The balance between striving and acceptanceWhy knowing values isn't enoughWhen to push and when to step awayThe power of faith to offer a framework to thriveWhy practitioner potential is determined by doing inner work beyond the coachCourage to stand in integrityIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details
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Dan is a high-performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA including the UK Sports Institute, England rugby 7’s and the Houston Astro’s MLB team to name a few.
Dan lectures at Brighton University and is also the founder of Collaborate sports where he is passionate about creating real-world learning opportunities for developing coaches and practitioners to enhance their impact and success within performance sport organisations.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, Dan shares his experience, some of his main challenges, how he has maintained a successful career whilst having a balanced life outside of work, why he founded collaborate sports and the skillsets he offers to practitioners and finally what he sees needs to change in sport to facilitate the full potential of practitioners.
Talking Points:Learning from mistakesSelf-preservation and developing comfort in being vulnerableSelf-awareness and leadershipThe issue with blindly moving through the ranksAgile solutions in the momentBeing brave enough to challenge the status quoIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details
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Kaarle is a former professional cyclist with a 15-year career that led her to being at the top of her sport of track sprint cycling in Australia and the world. During her time as an athlete, Kaarle won 4 World Championships, Olympic Bronze (London 2012) and 3 Commonwealth Games Titles.
Since retiring in 2021, Kaarle has stepped into the realm of performance practitioner where she was appointed as the coach of the Women's Podium Sprint group for the British Cycling team. She is now both a performance coach at the Queensland Academy of Sport and Deputy Chef Du Mission for the Australian Olympic Committee as they head into the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, Kaarle shares he very unique lens of both a world-class athlete and a high-performance coach. You'll experience what an inspiration she is with regard to her integrity and courage to do things against the accepted "norm."
We dive deep into her personal journey, the areas she's struggled with personally and professionally, and the non-technical attributes she has developed in her self-growth to allow her to have perspective and the courage to live with such strong integrity.
Talking Points:What made a good practitioner/coach vs a great one
Why Kaarle left her coaching role with British cycling
Kaarle's 3 pillars of coachingBoundaries and protecting time
The key non-technical skills that have helped Kaarle, and what she feel is important for practitioners to develop in themselves (non-technical)
What makes an elite performance staff department environment in Kaarle's experienceIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsKaarle’s LinkedIn articleClarifying High Performance and the Role, Responsibilities, and Requisite Attributes of the High-Performance Director in American Professional Sport: Paper Here -
Ben has a vast array of experience and is currently Head of Strength & Conditioning at Inter Miami CF. Previously he has worked at the pinnacle of rugby at Saracens and England as well as the pinnacle of English football at the English FA with both men’s and female national teams including European championships and world cups.
Ben is also passionate about helping high-performance coaches, practitioners & and graduates get better results through clarity, systems & and processes.
Ben radiates clarity, intention and the embodiment of processes.
What You'll Learn:In this episode, Ben shares his experience, advice and fantastic insight into how he tackles challenges head-on with intention that has enabled him to have a sustainable career as a practitioner at the elite end of professional sport.
Talking Points:Ben’s experience of burnout and what he did to recoverBen’s North Star with regards to the optimal performance departmentWhy intention is crucialThe importance of knowing self in 360 degreesFacing challenges head-onIntentionally seeking memories vs the easy routeThe non-negotiable boundariesHow Ben detaches from the pressures of workIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it.
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsFlow Genome ProjectStealing FireRise of Superman
Connect with Ben:The Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning PlaybookLinkedin -
Jack’s career path has been pretty unconventional. He is currently Head of Sports Science at Everton FC. Previously he has spent the last 10 years at Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, and Celtic. An incredible resumé that many in the industry would love to have.
His experience is pretty unique, and the way he leads is also in a less common style from what I’ve heard in many discussions with practitioners.
And this is why I’m excited to have Jack on this episode
What You'll Learn:In this episode, we dive into his personal experience and what has enabled him to operate successfully as a practitioner in these high-performance environments. As well as some of the struggles Jack has had to navigate, which may not be obvious when you look at a resumé like Jack’s.
Talking Points:Jack's struggle with imposter syndrome and how he works with itImportance of belonging and connection for true open innovation & collaborationThe power of honestyHow Jack experienced the grief after Nick Broad diedWhat did PSG & Chelsea do well that made him feel supported and a sense of belongingWhat can performance environments learn from this?How do we get access to more percentage points of potential within the human side of practitioners within this system?How Jack detaches from the pressures of work
Resources:Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.comPractitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full DetailsMaking Sense of Complexity (Cynefin) by Dave SnowdenThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanNoise: A Flaw in Human Judgement by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. SunsteinLord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Connect with Jack:Jack's LinkedInJack's website: Swoop Consults - Laat meer zien
