Vin Walsh is Professor of Human Brain Research and Royal Society Industry Research Fellow at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL. He has published over 300 scientific articles and several books, and his specialism is in how the brain achieves all the things we take for granted. In this episode, we delve into key findings from his research, including the impact of negative thought patterns, visualisation and neuroplasticity. We also explore the role of patience whilst having a growth mindset, techniques to boost team productivity, and how to identify your peak hours of productivity.&nb ..read more

This week, we lost an icon of the sports world, Dick Fosbury. The pioneering Olympic champion who changed the high jump forever. He is a symbol of challenging the status quo. In this micro-lesson, I showcase an insight from Tendayi Viki, an author and innovation consultant who holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA, about thinking differently. It's a great reminder to get started on our big ideas and that failure is an integral part of success. As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights ..read more

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we hear from two truly inspiring women from the sports and the performing arts worlds. Tune in to learn from RADA’s Director of Actor Coaching, Lucy Skilbeck and former New Zealand rugby union player Anna Richards about self-confidence, mindset and advice to female leaders. As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights and high performance strategies. Links mentioned: Whitepaper: Seven Secrets of Women Who Win ..read more

Campbell Macpherson is an international business advisor, keynote speaker, writer and award-winning author of ‘The Change Catalyst’, ‘The Power to Change’ and ‘You: Part Two’. He has been enabling the leadership of strategic change for more than 25 years, helping organisations around the world to clarify their strategy.  In this mastermind episode we explore how we can be best primed for change. We delve into the role of communication, the impact of change on our primal instincts, and how to get out of victimhood mode.  If you’d like to join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24 ..read more

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have become the most prolific bowling partnership in Test cricket after surpassing Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath’s record of 1,001 wickets. It’s fascinating to see their hunger to keep on learning, so tune in as we explore how they reached the top and how they have stayed there for more than a decade. As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights and high performance strategies. Links mentioned: Mastermind: Stuart Broad MBE ..read more

Kate Richardson-Walsh, OBE is an Olympic Gold and Bronze Medal winning English field hockey player. She is the most capped female hockey player in GB history, and was captain of the GB and England women's hockey teams for 13 years. A proud member of the LGBT+ community, Kate and her partner Helen Richardson made history when they became the first same-sex couple to win an Olympic gold medal. In this episode, learn about the value of investing in our mindset, identifying our ‘super strengths’, Kate’s strategy for emotional control when the stakes are high, and the difference between “I’m a fail ..read more

Whatever your big goal is – you may be procrastinating and putting things off. In this micro-lesson, I share the power of breaking things down. By dedicating just five minutes to our goal we can find the energy and focus we need to make that all important start. It may be finding an address, calling a friend or tidying our desk. From this small start, we can build the momentum we need to achieve our longer term goals.   As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights and high perf ..read more

Warren Gatland CBE is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player who is currently in his second spell as the head coach of the Welsh national team. With the Six Nations just around the corner, Warren shares some great insight into the nature of high performing teams. In this episode we explore his leadership influences, the role of skill and character, advice on how to work with big personalities – and why singing as a group has been Warren’s secret weapon to keep a diverse British and Irish Lions team together.  If you’d like to join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24/7 acc ..read more

In today’s episode we talk about preparing for 2023 and the importance of having a strong mindset to achieve success. We delve into the topic of personal resilience, which comes from the recent ‘Winning Mindset’ webinar I ran for the Sporting Edge community. Tune in as we explore strategies for finding balance, the impact of living in a non-stop information ecosystem, as well as some key insights from Rahaf Harfoush and Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp. If you’d like to join the Sporting Edge Members Club to get 24/7 access to over 900 insights to accelerate your personal and professional dev ..read more

Tune in to today’s micro-lesson as we investigate the power of saying no. We will hear from Fran Halsall, retired English competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain at the Olympics, FINA world championships, and European championships, on how she stayed focused by saying no to distractions. As a listener to the show, use the code PODCAST100 to get 1 free month on Sporting Edge Membership here, which includes 24/7 access to over 900 insights and high performance strategies. Links mentioned: Slow sustainable goals for 2023 Podcast Episode 70 | Podcasts | Sporting Edge Join our free w ..read more