Ellie Threlkeld: Leader, Cricketer, Psychologist
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“It’s our job to inspire the next generation”
Ellie Threlkeld is Captain of the women’s cricket team, Lancashire Thunder. She achieved sporting success from a young age, making her senior debut aged only 14. By 23, she was the leader of an elite sports team.
Hosts Peter Jackson and Joanne Radcliff from Hill Dickinson, sit down with Ellie for a conversation about leadership and sporting success. What are the 3:00 AM Conversations that Ellie has had, on her journey?
As a trainee sports psychologist, Ellie shares the lessons she’s learnt from studying, experience and some great mentors.
Peter and Joanne also explore Ellie’s insights on difficult conversations; imposter syndrome, dealing with failure, and the importance of authenticity.
(00:00) Peter Jackson talks about the 03:00 a. m. conversations in this podcast
(01:29) Peter introduces co host Joanne Radcliff
(3.46) Peter introduces Ellie’s interview
(04.12) Professional cricketer Ellie Threlkeld chose cricket over football
(06:09) Joanne: Clearly, women's sport is growing generally across the board
(08:54) Bat for Women campaign aims to get more women and girls involved in cricket
(09:38) Peter: You studied psychology at Loughborough University after leaving professional cricket
(12:14) Peter: Let’s get to your first 3AM Conversation - difficult conversations around team selection and leadership
(16:58) Peter: Do you think you've got the respect of your teammates
(18:22) Peter: When you went into the job, did you expect to be made captain
(20:35) Peter: You mentioned that when you came in as captain, you had some big names
(26:12) Joanne: Cricket is a sport where failure is a big part of experience - how do you get through that?
(27:49) Ellie: I struggle to articulate emotions after a game
(29:09) Peter: Your last 3AM Conversation - You say you're over imposter syndrome over your captaincy
(32:30) Joanne: When you have periods of failure do you find yourself obsessing about it
(38:42) Joanna: I was blown away by Ellie Threlkeld's confidence
(41:43) Joanna: Leadership evolves with experience, and Elie exemplifies that
(41.50) Peter’s takeaways from Ellie’s interview
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