Best Ben Greenwood High Performance Podcasts (2024)

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#204 - Dr Jim Taylor- Do Parent's Get Too Involved In Sport? 1:12:46

5h ago1:12:46

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Dr Jim Taylor psychologist of performance, sport and parenting, an author and an elite level triathlete.The most number one challenge I see with both athletes, coaches and teachers talk about in sport is parents. So I wanted to get Jim back on the show to talk to him about a range of different aspects to parenting not only in sport but in everyday …

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The Human Advantage - Episode 24 - Being a Kind Leader - Colonel Jax Powell. 36:59

20m ago36:59

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In this episode our host, Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Colonel Jax Powell. Colonel Powell joined the Army in 1994, commissioning into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). She has served on operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. She has also held several Staff roles including stints at the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), Army Headquarters…

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Ep 121 | August '24 Listener Q & A 49:27

4h ago49:27

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Listener questions on training for hard enduro, carb loading, collar bone rehab, knee pain, the ultimate offroad athlete & more! Have a question for next month? Email me: ben@racereadyoffroadcoaching.com or DM me on Instagram :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 120 | Load Management 14:03

1h ago14:03

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Little deep dive in to load management. What is load & how I manage the most overlooked part of it with my own clients. This is the art & science of coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#203 - Dr Adam Kelly - How Do We Identify Great Talent? 1:28:40

1d ago1:28:40

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Adam Kelly is a Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise at Birmingham City University and Director of the RAYSDLab. How do we identify talent, how do we then nuture it and are we letting talent slip through the cracks without us being aware? Adam is at the forefront and wealth of knowledge in the mechanisms of talent identification research and s…

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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr 1:04:26

22m ago1:04:26

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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…

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#202 - Chris Mesagno - Why Do We Choke Under Pressure? 1:33:24

6d ago1:33:24

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Chris Mesagno is a senior lecturer at Victoria University whose research focuses on anxiety and choking in sport and exercise. Why do we choke under pressure? What are the causes for choking under pressure? How do we reduce our chances of choking under pressure? Chris is one of the leading voices on anxiety and choking under pressure and if you’re …

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#201 - Geir Jordet - The Psychology Of Penalty Kicks 1:05:01

7d ago1:05:01

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Geir Jordet holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology and teaches and conducts research on psychology and elite performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Expect to learn; the fundamentals to a good penalty taker, are different personalities are suited to penalities, why the style of the kick doesn’t matter, why teams should have enforcers …

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#200 - 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes 40:40

1M ago40:40

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To celebrate 200 episodes of Raising Your Game I break down some of the lessons I've learnt form the past 100 episodes. Expect to learn; how the support/challenge matrix helps build resilience, the difference between failure and mistakes, why not all self talk is created equal, why to strive for excellence and not perfection, why your emotions aren…

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#199 - Dr Julie Johnston - 8 Strategies For Coaching Gen-Z Athletes 1:21:15

1M ago1:21:15

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Dr Julie Johnston is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University who also competed in international swimming for Ireland and Northern Ireland for ten years, participating in three Commonwealth Games and three World Championships. Her research focuses on behavioural, social and environmental influences on children…

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#198 - Peter Hurley - The Importance of Drive, Character, and Trust 1:17:14

2M ago1:17:14

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Peter Hurley is an elite sailor for the US and portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography having shot world wide athletes and celebrities. Expect to learn; how to find your drive, how to avoid complacency, the importance of character and effort in sports, the impact of social media on self-image, embracing …

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Ep 119 June 24 Listener Q & A Ep 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Email list sign up + Free Attack Position PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#197 - Adam Meakins - 5 Myths of Physiotherapy 1:08:20

2M ago1:08:20

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Adam Meakins a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.Expect to learn why bad posture doesn’t causes back pain, deadlifting won’t get you injured, your weak core doesn’t cause your pain / injury, why muscle imbalances are normal, why how you move or do exercises doesn’t always predict your injury risk, and m…

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#196 - Patrick Gaudreau - Why We Should Aim For Excellence & Not Perfection 2:11:46

2M ago2:11:46

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Patrick Gaudreau is a professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa. Patrick’s work has spanned form achievement, motivation, performance, and perfectionism into the realm of excellencism. Expect to learn, why we have a desire for perfection, why perfectionists make good cheats, what excellencism is, the difference between excellencism and pe…

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Ep 118 | May '24 Listener Q & A 26:53

3M ago26:53

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Questions sent in by listeners on CBD for recovery, Body position for jumps, Hattah Prologue Prep & differences between Hard Enduro & Offroad training in the gym. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#195 - Ben O'Keeffe - How To Take Criticism & Trust Your Decisions 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Ben O'Keeffe is an international rugby referee.Expect to learn: what some misunderstood qualities of rugby referees are, how to deal with criticism, how to not let mistakes stop you from making decisions, how to trust your intuition, why respecting referees is so important, how football's new blue card is a good thing, and much more.Instagram - htt…

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Ep 117 | Hamstring Training For Moto 17:24

3M ago17:24

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On this episode I share the most overlooked range of strength for the hamstrings that will help you build resilient knees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

3M ago31:29

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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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Ep 116 | Foundation Training... Is It Enough?? 14:07

3M ago14:07

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Download FREE Fix Your Attack Position PDF here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 115 | Learning From Injury 17:21

4M ago17:21

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Quick one today to discuss how to prepare for & learn from injuries: Hint, it comes from consistent training! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#194 - Joe Welstead - The Benefits Of Having Athletes In Business 1:23:25

3M ago1:23:25

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Joe Welstead is a former commonwealth swimmer turned entrepreneur and creative. Expect to learn, why athletes make good employees in business, how to set unbreakable goals and rules, why others should set your goals for you, how his new brand Oshun simplifies hydration, how to learn to delegate and let go of control, why swimming can be made more e…

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

3M ago47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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Ep 114 | April '24 Listener Q & A Ep 47:21

4M ago47:21

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Great questions this month around training around injuries, muscular endurance, nutrition for multi day rally's, riding technique, staying motivated & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#193 - Dr Duncan Simpson - What Does It Take To Succeed In An Academy? 1:22:13

3M ago1:22:13

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Dr Duncan Simpson is Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Mental Performance Coach, and a podcaster. IMG Academy is one of the largest and most well regarded sports facilities on the planet, with 1500 athletes coming through every year, it’s a place where some of the very best have made it in college and professional sports in the US an…

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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

3M ago36:37

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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…

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Ep 113 | Rich Larsen Interview 1:49:50

4M ago1:49:50

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Today's interview with Rich Larsen takes a deep dive into riding technique & the joy that comes along the journey of skill acquisition on our dirt bike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

4M ago43:36

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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…

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#192 - Jack Green | 10 Tough Lessons On Athlete Mental Health & Performance 1:51:31

4M ago1:51:31

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Jack Green. Jack is a former two-time Olympian, coach, and mentor. Jack has been one of my favourite sources of content on LinkedIn, especially having been an elite athlete, with his insights into mental health, performance, and wellbeing. Expect to learn, the dangers of having potential, why you should have a comfort zone, the value of clarity, ov…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser 38:09

4M ago38:09

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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…

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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

4M ago45:08

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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…

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#191 - Sam Ward | How To Not Let Injuries Define You 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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Sam Ward is a professional hockey player for England and Great Britain. Sam is known as one of the most prolific goal scorers in British hockey, as well as having overcome some of the most horrific injuries that threatened his career. No one enjoys being injured. But what if you could turn the setback into an opportunity? How can you stop comparing…

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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC 37:54

4M ago37:54

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In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC. Simon commissioned in 2001 into the Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG) - a light cavalry regiment that specialises in reconnoissance. He served on operations on Op BANNER in Northern Ireland, on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and on Op TELIC in Iraq. His troop was attached to 3 Commando B…

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Ep 112 | AORC Season '24 Review with Tuffy 45:03

5M ago45:03

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Bit of bench racing between Tuffy & I on this years AORC racing action which kicks off this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 111 | March '24 Listener Q & A 46:38

5M ago46:38

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Today we answer listeners questions on training the day before riding, race week tapering, how much food should I eat, avoiding training plateau's, fixing sore hands & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#190 - Richard Cheetham MBE | How To Coach Beyond Your Qualifications 1:36:34

5M ago1:36:34

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Richard Cheetham is a senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester. He received an MBE for his contribution to education and community sport in the 2017 New Years honours list Richard is both nationally and internationally recognised within the world of coach education, having worked with the likes of Sarcens, British Fencing, B…

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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE 25:55

5M ago25:55

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In this episode we speak to Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE. Major Virdee commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 2015 as a pharmacist Professionally Qualified Reserve Officer. Following regimental duty with 256 Field Hospital, he re-roled as a Medical Support Officer and went into full-time Reserve service (FTRS). He has since worked in…

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Ep 110 | Arm Pump - Believe You Never Get It 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Been a while since we had an episode on arm pump so here it is! All the steps you need to prove to yourself you never get it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#189 - Martin Offiah | Embracing Adversity and Nurturing Resilience in Parenting 1:30:38

6M ago1:30:38

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Martin Offiah is a former professional rugby player who scored 500 tries during his rugby league career, making him the third-highest try scorer of all time. Expect to learn: how you can use storytelling for resilience, how to blend adversity and support for your kids, why you should be setting a good example for your kids, and much more Instagram:…

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Ep 109 | February '24 Listener Q & A 47:45

6M ago47:45

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Today we answer questions sent in by our listeners on all things training & racing dirt bikes offroad. Email questions to: ben@racereadyoffroadcoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Human Advantage Ep.18 - Being Courageous in Conversations - Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson 27:47

6M ago27:47

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In this episode we speak to Doctor and CAL Senior Research Fellow, Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson PhD, about what we can learn from her experience in the selection, training, and preparation of astronauts for space flight, and how some of those skills can be applied in a military context to her experience as a Troop commander with 135 Geographic S…

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Ep 108 | Suspension Key Learnings 27:48

6M ago27:48

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Are you afraid to touch your suspension clickers? Sag... WTF is that! This episode may help you! I share my biggest learnings in point form around suspension from the last 5 years. February Q & A podcast questions email Ben > ben@racereadyoffroadcoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 41 - The Sporting Edge: Building High Performing Teams - Jeremy Snape 48:45

6M ago48:45

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In this episode we speak to former England cricketer, coach and now performance psychologist, Jeremy Snape. Jeremy's cricketing and coaching success at the highest levels proceeded a career which has branched out into performance psychology in other sports and the business world to. He offers a captivating perspective on how leadership is about doi…

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#188 - Simon Dent | How You Learn From Failure and Doing Hard Things 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

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Simon Dent is a Founder, Investor and an Ultra Endurance Athlete. Expect to learn, why Simon is challenging himself in endurance events, how to embrace failure to find answers, how uncomfortable environments get easier over time, lessons learned from elite sports figures, and much more Follow Simon on Twitter and Instagram Sponsor Simon’s Dragon Ba…

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Ep 107 | January Listener Q & A 1:01:09

7M ago1:01:09

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Ton of value in this one around on & off bike training, nutrition & more! Race Ready Live Program 24% off month 1 code applied (Cancel anytime) Race Ready Fuel Guide Free PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#187 - Tom Curry | Why You Should Focus On Your Own Path 1:26:05

6M ago1:26:05

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Tom Curry is an England and Sale Shark Rugby player. Expect to learn what Tom is currently obsessing over with his time off post-hip surgery, his role models in his career, how to deal with negativity in social media and staying positive, the power of close connections, forging your own unique path, why you should be embracing change, and much more…

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The Human Advantage Ep.17 - Building trust through communication - Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda 25:46

6M ago25:46

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In this episode Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda of the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps. Lt Col Kagoda trained and qualified as an emergency nurse in the National Health Service, prior to commissioning in 2005 and has since worked at roles 1-4 across the medical support spectrum. She has delivered everything fro…

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#186 - Sean Baker | Closing the Gap Between Local and Elite 1:34:56

7M ago1:34:56

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Sean Baker is the founder of PEAQ Performance and Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach at Adelaide Lightning and Australian Men and Women’s Lacrosse teams. Expect to learn, how the culture of a gym can make all the difference; how strength and conditioning coaches can be open to being wrong; breaking old methods and trying new forms of training;…

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Episode 40 - Moral Terrain Coaching & Empathy - US Army Major Ben Ordiway & Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright 56:38

7M ago56:38

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In this episode, we speak to US Army Major Ben Ordiway and Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright, based at the United States Military Academy at Westpoint. We discuss their developing concepts of Moral Terrain Coaching and how to consider empathy towards our adversary to gain an operational advantage. Both concepts are fundamentally important when the stakes a…

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#185 - Sophia Jowett | How to Build Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships 1:21:09

7M ago1:21:09

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Sophia Jowett is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University whose research work mainly revolves around interpersonal relationships in sports, with an emphasis on coaching relationships. Expect to learn; the 3+1C model of athlete-coach relationships, how athletes and coaches should like each other to work well, whether culture can play a r…

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#184 - Carla Molinaro | Why Having A Game Plan Works 55:19

7M ago55:19

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Carla Molinaro is an Ultra Runner, 50km World Champion, World Record Holder for LEJOG and Founder of SCY for Runners. Expect to learn how having a race plan can prepare you for challenges, how to control your controllables, using play within your performance and much more. Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamolinaro Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subsc…

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