Best Dr Peter Olusoga Podcasts (2024)

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3.22 - The Psychology of... THE END! 1:31:39

1M ago1:31:39

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Sometimes the transition out of sport can be easy, a natural progression to the next stage of an athlete’s life. Sometimes it can be an intensely difficult and painful experience. Sometimes, ending an athletic career can be a deliberate choice, other times it’s forced upon an athlete through injury, or changing circumstances. In the final episode o…

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3.21 - The Psychology of... The Clash 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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There’s no denying the strategy, the undeniable levels of skill, and the precision involved in American Football, but it’s also a sport, a little like rugby, where a good part of your time is spent picking yourself up off the floor after being knocked on your ass. In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology inv…

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3.20 - EPM Special: Return of Team Ace of Blades 1:31:48

3M ago1:31:48

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Earlier this series (Episode 3.13), Dr Pete Olusoga spoke to Laura Langton and Kit Windsor, from Team Ace of Blades, just before they set off on their quest to row across the Atlantic. Along with the other two members of the crew, Lizz Watson and Beth Motley, they set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on 13th December, 2023. Forty-seven days…

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3.19 - The Psychology of... The Slopes 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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Ever fancied strapping yourself to a plank and throwing yourself down a snowy mountain? In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga explores The Psychology of The Slopes with snowboarding legend, Stevie Bell, and the Founder of the Mental Performance Center for Action Sports, Alēc Herbert. Such a great conversation around the mental a…

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3.18 - The Psychology of... Pressure 1:09:40

4M ago1:09:40

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Experiencing pressure is something we can all identify with. In this episode of the EightyPercentMental podcast Dr Pete Olusoga talks with Sport Psychologist and UK Sport Institute Technical Lead, Dr Mike Stoker about what exactly pressure is, the impacts that it can have on how we think, feel, and perform, and how Pressure Training can help us man…

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3.17 - The Psychology of... The Kids 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

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In this episode of Eighty Percent Mental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Dr Mark O’Sullivan for a deeply insightful conversation on youth sport. We talk about the nature and evolution of coach education and the impact on coaching practice in youth sport, and we discuss the very purpose of youth sport itself. Who is it for? What is it for? And how doe…

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3.16 - The Psychology of... The Team 1:17:28

6M ago1:17:28

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After taking a few weeks off Dr Pete Olusoga is back with another episode exploring the psychology of performance. We’ve had actors, singers, dancers, strength athletes, coaches, speed demons, and endurance masters on the podcast this series, but one thing we haven’t really considered yet this series is the psychology of The Team. How do we get a g…

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Overcoming barriers and self-celebration, Jason Arday 42:04

6M ago42:04

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Overcoming barriers and self-celebration, Jason Arday Professor Arday is Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. He is a Trustee of the Runnymede Trust, the UK’s leading Race Equality Thinktank and the British Sociological Association (BSA). Jason sits on the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CL…

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Entrepreneurship, Prof Seun Kolade 22:36

6M ago22:36

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Professor Seun Kolade, Head of Research at Sheffield Business School, is a seasoned academic with a focus on digital transformation, circular economy, and transformative entrepreneur Ing. A recognised agile leader and senior fellow of the Higher education Academy (SFHEA), Prof Kolade is the author of more than 80 academic outputs, and has led numer…

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Imposter Syndrome, Wellbeing and Self-Care, Peter Olusoga 27:17

6M ago27:17

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Imposter Syndrome, Wellbeing and Self-Care, Peter Olusoga Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His PhD thesis, completed in 2012, focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching, and his current research focuses on burnout and well-being in high-performance environments. Dr Olusoga is a BPS Chart…

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Building relationships and connections, Alberta Mason, L’Oreal 23:49

6M ago23:49

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Building relationships and connections, Alberta Mason, L’Oreal Alberta Mason is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager within L’Oréal UK and Ireland. With 20 years of experience specialising in graduate and senior level recruitment, she is an innovative and passionate industry expert who, during the pandemic, amassed a tiktok audience of 10,000 throug…

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Take Action: Get out of your comfort zone, Reggie Nelson 21:18

6M ago21:18

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Take Action: Get out of your comfort zone, Reggie Nelson Reggie Nelson is most recognised by the media as the young man who went ‘from East London to the City’, by knocking on people’s doors in wealthy areas for life advice. Reggie is an Associate for a Private Equity firm in London, and a two-time published author. His latest book is a memoir call…

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Comfort zones: Getting to know and embracing the real you, Adenike Abidoye 26:57

7M ago26:57

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Comfort zones: Getting to know and embracing the real you, Adenike Abidoye Adenike Abidoye is a finance professional with 24 years of corporate work experience, mostly in the Oil & Gas sector. She holds a master's degree in forensic accounting from Sheffield Hallam University, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and an As…

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Navigating the Doctoral Application Process, Associate Professor Alisha Ali 25:48

7M ago25:48

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Navigating the Doctoral Application Process, Associate Professor Alisha Ali Alisha Ali is an interdisciplinary and internationally recognised social scientist researching sustainable development in service industries. She is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Degrees in the Social and Economic Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam Univers…

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Tips for Effective Time Management, Lucy Ndlovu 23:25

7M ago23:25

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Tips for Effective Time Management, Lucy Ndlovu Lucy is a PR and Communication Specialist and Founder of Progressive Talent CCIC, an Organisation aimed at advocating for Black Professional Women in the workplaces. A Community Advocate and passionate about volunteering and making an impact in the community she lives in. Lucy is a recipient of BAME s…

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Positive thinking: Developing a winning mindset, Dr Charles Egbu 22:28

7M ago22:28

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Positive thinking: Developing a winning mindset, Dr Charles Egbu What is a positive mindset and how do we develop one? In this episode Professor Charles Egbu shares his thoughts and tips. A British Academic who has over 30 years’ experience of the Higher Education Sector Dr Charles is Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. His First Degree wa…

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ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis Awolowo 24:16

7M ago24:16

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ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis Awolowo In the first episode of the series we discuss the ASPIRE programme at Sheffield Hallam University, with the person behind the idea and the programme leader, Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo. Dr Francis is an accomplished scholar with a wealth of academic achievements. With 7 degrees, in…

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3: Unapologetically Black - Flash Black Pt3 - Resistance Podcast - Addai Sebo 1:09:43

8M ago1:09:43

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This week Tara speak to Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a journalist and pan-African activist credited with developing in 1987 the recognition of October as Black History Month in the UK. Addai-Sebo’s activism spans the African continent, the United Kingdom, and the United States.By Opal22 Arts & Edutainment

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2: Unapologetically Black - Flash Black Pt3 - Resistance Podcast - Dr Peter Olusoga 47:33

8M ago47:33

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In this Unapologetically Black - FlashBlack Pt3 - Resistance Podcast episode, Tara Munroe is joined by Dr Peter Olusoga - Senior Lecturer in Psychology. Today they discuss athlete Tommie Smith and the impact of his and John Carlos' iconic fist-raising at the 1968 Summer Olympics and if things have changed for black athletes today. A four-part weekl…

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1: Unapologetically Black - Flash Black Pt3 - Resistance Podcast - Dr Angelina Osborne 57:16

9M ago57:16

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A four part weekly podcast exploring four icons of African History. Tara Munroe is joined by a special guest each week as they delve into the life and legacies of Eric Williams, Olive Morris, Paul Stephenson and Barbara Blake Hannah. Special guests from the world of Academia, Art and Activism. Made possible with funding from Arts Council England ht…

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3.15 - The Psychology of... The Fight 1:27:15

9M ago1:27:15

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It’s brutal. It’s violent. It’s two people trying to hit each other until one of them can’t hit back any more… but it's a sport that has always had, and still has, huge appeal. What is it that makes athletes want to take up boxing in the first place? What kind of mindset does it take to get in the ring? What are the mental skills and strategies tha…

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3.14 - The Psychology of... The Skies 1:13:36

10M ago1:13:36

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If you’re nervous about flying, imagine the nerve required to fly a 25ft plane through a 30ft window at 250mph. In this episode of EightyPercentMental Dr Pete Olusoga speaks with veteran Red Bull Air Race competitor and champion aerobatics pilot, Mike Goulian, and gets the perspective of veteran Mental Performance Coach, Dr Adam Naylor, on the psyc…

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3.13 - The Psychology of... The Sea – with Team Ace of Blades 1:21:45

11M ago1:21:45

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In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga talks to Kit Windsor and Laura Langton, exactly 50% of Team Ace of Blades, the all-women crew set to row (and definitely not sail) unsupported across the Atlantic in December 2023. Laura and Kit talk about the mental challenges of being on the waves for over a month, the mental preparation tha…

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3.12 - EPM Special: Physical 100 (with Miracle Nelson) 53:21

12M ago53:21

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If you haven’t seen Netflix’s Physical 100, then you’re missing out! One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of gruelling challenges to claim the honour – and cash prize – as the last one standing. The challenges required strength, skill, stamina, but also a tremendous amount of mental effort. For this special episode, Dr …

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3.11 - The Psychology of... The Student Athlete 1:10:05

1y ago1:10:05

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In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga explores the Psychology of The Student Athlete. How do high-school, college, and university students balance studying with sports while trying to make it as an athlete, pursue excellence in academics, all while going through a pretty intense period of personal growth and self-discovery? To find out, Pete talks with …

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3.10 The Psychology of... Strength 1:11:39

1y ago1:11:39

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In this episode of the #EIghtyPercentMental podcast, Dr Pete Olusoga talks with International Weightlifter and multiple British record holder, Jenny Tong about the Psychology of Strength. Just a great conversation about identity, motivation, confidence, and whether toilet paper should go over or under. Jenny Tong is a GB International Weightlifter,…

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3.09 - EPM Special: Sport and Social Justice 1:12:20

1+ y ago1:12:20

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There is a long history of sports leading the way on a number of different social issues. For decades, our sporting heroes have been torn down, vilified, and ostracised for standing up for what they believe in and fighting for issues that go beyond the sports arena. While some people were supportive when Gary Lineker spoke out about the government’…

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RE:ACTION 24/7 presents: Journey to inclusivity and diversity through career empowerment 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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In this special episode of The Student Sessions podcast we showcase the very best from our recent RE:Action 24/7 programme. 24/7, a TG Consulting program, is dedicated to empowering students and promoting racial equity. This episode contains snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, featuring a line-up of top organisations, em…

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RE:ACTION 24/7 presents: Path to Career Success through self-celebration 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

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Tune in to this exclusive episode of The Student Sessions podcast, where we bring you highlights from RE:Action 24/7, a TG Consulting initiative, on empowering students to reach their full potential. This episode features snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, where top organisations, employers, and students share their inv…

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Episode 12: Reagan and Tonia are joined by Erykah Cameron and Khadija Uddin 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

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In this episode of The Student Sessions, Reagan and Tonia have a chat with Erykah and Khadija about their internship experiences. Erykah and Khadija are both from Cardiff University and give some great advice on what it is like to work at a company during an internship. It’s more than learning the practical skills of the job, you also learn a lot a…

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3.08 - The Psychology of... Success 1:23:28

1+ y ago1:23:28

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Success and winning are often thought of as synonymous, but if you’re not first, does that really make you last? We live in a society that is constantly trying to sell us a very specific version of what success should look like and in this fascinating episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga is joined by Olympic rower, author, and speaker, C…

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Episode 11: Reagan is joined by Rebbecca Knight 17:21

1+ y ago17:21

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Today Reagan chats with 3rd year Law student, Rebbecca Knight about her experiences with their internship at Birmingham Airport. We discuss; how taking an internship improves your self-confidence, gaining valuable core and industry skills, and the support you can expect from your university careers team.…

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Episode 10: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Joshua Andrews & Ammar Jamali 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

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Joshua Andrews & Ammar Jamali join Tonia and Reagan to have a chat about their internship with British Airways and how they time with them has developed not only their practical and technical skills but also their personal growth.By Tonia Galati and Reagan Spinks with Joshua Andrews and Ammar Jamali

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Episode 9: Reagan is joined by Babawale Odufote 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

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Babawale Odufote from Birmingham City University talks with Reagan in this episode of The Student Sessions about his internship and the preparation he did to secure it. Listen in to hear great advice to up your self-confidence and how your university can help support you in the process of finding an internship.…

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3.07 - The Psychology of... The Singer 1:35:41

1+ y ago1:35:41

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What a special episode this is! Dr Pete Olusoga is joined for a fascinating conversation on the psychology of performance by the queen of British soul, Beverley Knight, MBE. An award winning recording artist and musical theatre actress, Beverley Knight has been a mainstay of British and world music scene for over two decades and offers some intrigu…

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Episode 8: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Sam Wilson & Akisha Acharya 18:13

1+ y ago18:13

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This episode of The Student Sessions, Reagan and Tonia chat with Akisha Acharya and Sam Wilson from BDO about their journey with internships. Grab some great tips on how to prepare for your internship and learn more about the working environment with BDO.By Tonia Galati and Reagan Spinks with Akisha Acharya and Sam Wilson

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Episode 7: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Sylwia Adamczuk and Aleksandra Cyran 20:09

1+ y ago20:09

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Sylwia and Aleksandra from University of Liverpool join us today on The Student Sessions. They both talk with Tonia about how they secured and managed their internships abroad.By Tonia Galati with Sylwia Adamczuk and Aleksandra Cyran

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Episode 6: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Harry Wai 16:47

1+ y ago16:47

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Today on The Student Sessions, Reagan and Tonia talk with Harry Wai about his experiences in taking an internship with British Airways. Harry tells us what the working environment is like at British Airways and how they've helped him develop his skills for his future career journey. Results for Emerging Talent - Graduates & Business Placements (ba.…

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Episode 5: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Jacob Thakker 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

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In this episode of The Student Sessions, Reagan and Tonia talk with Jacob from the University of Liverpool about his experiences applying for and undertaking an internship with Disney. Jacob tells us the skills he developed while working in finance for Disney and some of the challenges he overcame to make the most of his internship.…

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3.06 - The Psychology of... Stage & Screen 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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The stars are out as Dr Pete Olusoga explores the psychology of stage and screen with the wonderful British actor (and Coronation Street veteran), Shobna Gulati. Joining them is Psychologist and Lecturer at Lancaster University, Dr David Tod, for a fascinating conversation about the psychology of acting. What are the mental processes involved in pr…

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Episode 4: In conversation with Jolt-Alexandru 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

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In this episode, Tonia is joined by Alex, a final year student from the University of Liverpool, who talks about finding a placement, dealing with rejection, and how his placement year has helped to build his confidence.By Tonia Galati with Jolt-Alexandru

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Episode 3: Reagan is joined by Roberta Johnstone 15:15

1+ y ago15:15

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Reagan is joined by Roberta Johnstone who talks about her placement and internship experiences and how they have helped her to prepare for life post university. To read more student placement and internship reviews go to https://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/By Reagan Spinks

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3.05 - EPM Special: Live from AASP in Fort Worth, Texas! 1:11:41

1+ y ago1:11:41

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Eighty Percent Mental host, Dr Pete Olusoga, attended the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. As well as winning an award for Distinguished Public Communication, Outreach, and Awareness for producing this very podcast, Dr Pete spent time talking with conference attendees, including the one and only…

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Episode 2: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Holly Wallis and Blaise Hendry 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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Episode 2: Tonia and Reagan are joined by Holly Wallis and Blaise Hendry who share their internship experiences at MMC, a beauty, wellness, and lifestyle PR company. Here about how working for a small business has really benefited their development and career outcomes. https://mmccoms.com/By Tonia Galati and Reagan Spinks with Holly Wallis and Blaise Hendry

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Episode 1: Tonia is joined by Oliver Sidwell, Co-founder of RateMyPlacement 16:17

1+ y ago16:17

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Series 5 focuses on internships and placements, and in association with RMP. Tonia is joined by Oliver Sidwell, Co-founder of RateMyPlacement. Oli talks about his experiences as a student, particularly on his hunt for a placement, and how this experience led him to set up the RMP business. https://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/…

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3.04 - The Psychology of... Speed 1:19:40

1+ y ago1:19:40

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Continuing the mission to explore the psychological aspects of performance, Eighty Percent Mental host Dr Pete Olusoga explores ‘The psychology of... Speed’ with two-time World Superbikes Champion, James Toseland. Also featuring Sport Psychologist, Shameema Yousuf, this episode explores the motivation, the risk, the psychological skills involved in…

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3.03 - The Psychology of... Dance 1:26:16

1+ y ago1:26:16

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In this episode of EightyPercentMental, Dr Pete Olusoga gets to grips with ‘The Psychology of... Dance’ with Kit Holder, First Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet and Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates, Associate professor in sport psychology, at the Swedish School of Sport & Health Sciences in Stockholm. What are the mental challenges involved in such a creat…

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3.02 - The Psychology of... The Coach 1:32:13

2y ago1:32:13

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This episode is pure gold. With the help of two special guests, Coach Marc Steutel and Dr Kristen Dieffenbach, Dr Pete Olusoga investigates ‘The Psychology of... The Coach’. How do coaches incorporate sport and performance psychology into their coaching? How can coaches be vulnerable and authentic in their practice? How can psychologists and coache…

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3.01 - The Psychology of... Endurance 1:10:06

2y ago1:10:06

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Welcome back to Series 3 of Eighty Percent Mental. In this series (or season if you’re American), Dr Pete Olusoga is going to explore some different areas of performance – and not necessarily just sport performance. In this first episode, Dr Pete talks to endurance athlete, Greg Hewitt, and Sport Psychologist, Dr Amy Whitehead, about The Psychology…

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RE:Action 24/7: Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Personal Stories & Reflections 38:47

2y ago38:47

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This episode of The Student Sessions is a special edit, featuring conversations, insights, and advice to students as part of our Enterprise Rent-A-Car RE:Action 24/7 programme with our partnered universities. Reaction 24/7 is a TG Consulting programme, that look to increase confidence and support the ambitions and aptitude of those looking to advan…

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