Commitment Podcast

Self-Care: How to Prioritise Rest and Recovery #BITESIZE

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Self-Care: How to Prioritise Rest and Recovery #BITESIZE Nick Grantham is a performance enhancement specialist. His career spans four Olympic cycles and he is a founding member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC). He has become recognised as a specialist in athletic preparation and has a wealth of knowledge in …

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Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance

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Goal Setting How To Re Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance

Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges more …

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Task vs Ego Involvement: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances?

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Task vs Ego Involvement Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances

Task vs Ego Involvement: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances? By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges …

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Intrinsic or Extrinsic Goals: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances?

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Intrinsic or Extrinsic Goals Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances

Intrinsic or Extrinsic Goals: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances? By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges …

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Peak Performance: Considerations For A Good Night’s Sleep #BITESIZE

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Peak Performance Considerations For A Good Night’s Sleep

Peak Performance: Considerations For A Good Night’s Sleep #BITESIZE

Nick Littlehales

Nick is recognised as the world’s first and leading Elite Sport Sleep Coach, probably the world’s first Sleep Coach and regarded as a leading human recovery innovator. He has over 35 years’ experience within the sleep and sleeping product industry and over 24 years dedicated to elite sport. His unique, passionate, and proven approach, is endorsed by leading sport science professionals, managers, coaches, organisations in sport and now business, health, and education worldwide.

  • International Elite Sport Sleep Coach Since 1998
  • Founder of the Game Changing R90-T Sleep RecoveryTechnique
  • Author #1 Best Seller SLEEP published in 14 languages worldwide
  • Accomplished Media Commentator Presenter Keynote Speaker

Rest and recovery is hugely important for us all, especially highly motivated and driven people.  In this bitesized episode, I chat with Nick Littlehales, a Sleep Coach to many elite sports performers.  Nick and I discuss sleep trackers and the upside to using them.  He also talks about orthosomnia, which describes individuals who become overly concerned or obsessed with tracking their sleep, resulting in heightened anxiety towards their sleeping patterns.

Key Learning Points:

  • Orthosomnia refers to a situation where people rely heavily on sleep tracking technology and aim to achieve perfect sleep.
  • This can lead to stress and anxiety, similar to the athlete who tracks too complex or unhelpful data when they perform.
  • Maintaining a balanced approach to sleep tracking is essential.

Connect with Nick Littlehales

Website

LinkedIn

Book – Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps…and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind

Connect with David Charlton

Sign Up to The Mental Edge

Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

To Listen to Football or Soccer Podcast Episodes

Ep015: Nick Grantham – Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery

Ep065: Dr Amy Izycky – Encouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in Sport

Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness

Ep113: Polly Brennan – The Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental Toughness

Ep138: Nick Littlehales – Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important

Other Helpful Resources

Blog: How Mentally Healthy is Your Clubs Sporting Environment

Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform?

Blog: Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances

Blog: Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance?

Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

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David Charlton

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David Charlton

Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

T: +44 7734 697769

E: [email protected]

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    How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised?

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    How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised

    How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised?

    By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to:

    • Cope with pressure and challenges more effectively
    • Maintain positive mental health
    • Compete with confidence more often
    • Manage your emotions better
    • Improve your commitments levels

    David is a Mental Toughness Practitioner, as well as a Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.  He has successfully supported athletes, teams and organisations for over 10 years in order to ensure that they perform at their maximum more often.

    He has a comprehensive knowledge around the development of Mental Toughness, a plastic personality trait, which determines or limits people to deal effectively with change, challenges and stressors. In today’s climate, during the Coronavirus pandemic this quality is becoming more and more valuable to individuals, teams and organisations. 

    Avoiding procrastination and becoming better organised as a young athlete is the topic of today’s short solo episode.  In Mental Toughness term’s we’re talking about commitment and sticking to promises as well as life control and having a “can do” attitude.  These are much needed skills that many youngsters struggle with, which often means their sporting performance is harmed as well as their self-worth.  In this episode, I share 3 ideas to help parents and coaches support children to overcome these challenges.

    Key Learnings

    • Ask children to write a checklist.  Perhaps starting with “3 Things To Do Before training” or “3 things you do in your pre shot routine.”  By referring to lists on a regular basis your child’s ability to strategise tasks and organise time will improve.
    • Consider a child-friendly planner.  Purchasing their own planner will help them see that you consider their time valuable, and that being organised is important.
    • Establish training and practice routines.  Help your child put to one side an extra half hour, scheduling in at an appropriate time for “extras” on a regular basis.   Encourage your child to stick to the schedule even when they don’t feel like it or if the weather is poor.

    Connect with David Charlton

    Sign Up to Conversations with Kids

    Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

    Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

    Relevant Podcast Episodes

    Ep154: David Charlton – How Do I Go About Controlling The Controllables To Help My Sport Performance?

    Ep145: David Charlton – How Can I Help My Children Who Suffer With Nerves Before They Compete?

    Ep141: David Charlton – How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

    Ep122: Camilla Knight – Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences

    Ep082: David Charlton – Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback

    Relevant Blogs

    Blog: Helping a Critical Child When You’re a Parent

    Blog: How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure

    Blog: How to Support an Angry Young Athlete

    Blog: How to Help Kids Overcome Performance Anxiety

    Blog: 9 Tips for Children from Olympians

    THE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY HUB

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    David Charlton

    Best Wishes 

    David Charlton

    Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

    Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

    T: +44 7734 697769

    E: [email protected]

    To Chat with David
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    Decision Making
    Sports Psychology For Youth Athletes

    Join Our Online Community Now!

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      How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

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      How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

      How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

      By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court.  Where he inspires individuals and teams to:

      • Cope with pressure and challenges more effectively
      • Maintain positive mental health
      • Compete with confidence more often
      • Manage your emotions better
      • Improve your commitments levels

      David is a Mental Toughness Practitioner, as well as a Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.  He has successfully supported athletes, teams and organisations for over 10 years in order to ensure that they perform at their maximum more often.

      He has a comprehensive knowledge around the development of Mental Toughness, a plastic personality trait, which determines or limits people to deal effectively with change, challenges and stressors. In today’s climate, during the Coronavirus pandemic this quality is becoming more and more valuable to individuals, teams and organisations. 

      In this short solo episode, I answer a question posed by a parent.  “My son has had a tough time recently and often talks about not wanting to continue with football.”

      Sadly, this question appears to be a common one at present and shows no signs of going away potentially down to the pressures placed on children at a young age, both in their sport and education.  I do my best to give sporting parents one idea on how you can help them and open up a conversation on the topic.

      Key Learning

      • Ask your child why they play football or sport.
      • Find out what they love about sport.
      • Check-in with yourself, why would you like your children to play sport?
      • Now check if you share common ground, if there is a big difference in your motivations I’m hoping you’ll question your approach and consider how you communicate with them. 

      Connect with David Charlton

      Sign Up to Conversations with Kids

      Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

      Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

      Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

      Relevant Podcast Episodes

      Ep067: David Charlton – Supporting Children to Transfer their Skills from Training to Competition

      Ep074: David Charlton – How Can I Make My Child Feel Confident?

      Ep082: David Charlton – Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback

      Ep085: David Charlton –  David on Being Tough Vs Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin Part 4

      Ep122: Prof Camilla Knight – Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences

      Other Relevant Blogs and Resources

      Blog: A Confidence Checklist for Parents

      Blog: Pre Match Tips for Parents

      Blog: How Do You Give a Young Golfer Self-Confidence?

      Blog: 5 Reasons Why Being Released from a Football Academy is Difficult

      Children and Youth Motivation for Sport Quiz

      Child and Youth Motivation Quiz for Parents

      THE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY HUB

      IF YOU ENJOYED TODAY'S SHOW PLEASE SHARE

      SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE AUDIO PLATFORM

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      Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of them!

      David Charlton

      Best Wishes 

      David Charlton

      Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

      Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

      T: +44 7734 697769

      E: [email protected]

      To Chat with David
      Mental Edge Newsletter
      Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram

      Search Our Sports Psychology Website

      Popular Categories

      Commitment
      Self Doubt
      Sports Psychology For Youth Athletes

      Join Our Online Community Now!

      The Sports Psychology Hub

      Mental Edge Newsletter

      Are you an athlete, coach or parent that would like to learn how to create sustainable high performance? Receive our free regular newsletter, where we share proven mental toughness and high performance tips and strategies. If you want some support and motivation straight to your inbox, then sign up below.

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        Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important

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        Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important

        Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important

        Nick Littlehales

        Nick is recognised as the world’s first and leading Elite Sport Sleep Coach, probably the world’s first Sleep Coach and regarded as a leading human recovery innovator. He has over 35 years’ experience within the sleep and sleeping product industry and over 24 years dedicated to elite sport. His unique, passionate, and proven approach, is endorsed by leading sport science professionals, managers, coaches, organisations in sport and now business, health, and education worldwide.

        • International Elite Sport Sleep Coach Since 1998
        • Founder of the Game Changing R90-T Sleep RecoveryTechnique
        • Author #1 Best Seller SLEEP published in 14 languages worldwide
        • Accomplished Media Commentator Presenter Keynote Speaker

        If you’re Mentally Tough you don’t need to sleep you can simply push through… Wrong!

        The mentally tough person, as research suggests is more likely to deal with fatigue better than a mentally sensitive person however they do need to sleep. Being committed to your goals, making sacrifices, taking challenges head on and dealing with pressure requires a clear head, focus and perspective, as well as adequate rest and recovery.  

        In this episode, I chat with Nick Littlehales, a well respected Sleep Coach to many elite sports performers.  Nick goes on to share more on the topic of sleep, where he tells you about his experiences supporting Manchester United and Arsenal football clubs, as well as the England National Team.  We also touch on other sports and the intricacies that need to be considered when you think of sleep and recovery. 

        Key Learning Points:

        • At Manchester United I was with the club and exploring myths and misunderstandings about sleep, where I looked to redefine their approach to recovery.
        • Understanding your sleep chronotype is important.
        • Focusing on circadian rhythms can be beneficial.
        • Tracking and collecting data can be helpful but it can also cause anxiety and added stress.
        • Napping is very helpful to remain fresh and focused, aiding your decision making and recovery.
        • Consider your environment and think about light, dark and temperature exposure can improve your sleep quality.
        • A message for parents, make sure your kids spend some time outside, away from the tech to improve their sleep quality.

        Connect with Nick Littlehales

        Website

        LinkedIn

        Book – Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps…and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind  

        Connect with David Charlton

        Sign Up to Conversations with Kids

        Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

        Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

        Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

        To Listen to Football or Soccer Podcast Episodes

        Ep015: Nick Grantham – Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery

        Ep065: Dr Amy Izycky – Encouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in Sport

        Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness

        Ep137: David Charlton – Mindfulness and ACT in Sport: Helping Athletes Perform Better 

        Other Helpful Resources

        Blog: How Mentally Healthy is Your Clubs Sporting Environment

        Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform?

        Blog: Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances 

        Blog: Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance?

        THE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY HUB

        IF YOU ENJOYED TODAY'S SHOW PLEASE SHARE

        SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE AUDIO PLATFORM

        Apple Itunes Podcast

        Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of them!

        David Charlton

        Best Wishes 

        David Charlton

        Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

        Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

        T: +44 7734 697769

        E: [email protected]

        To Chat with David
        Mental Edge Newsletter
        Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram

        Search Our Sports Psychology Website

        Popular Categories

        Commitment
        Mental Toughness in Sport
        Motivation

        Join Our Online Community Now!

        The Sports Psychology Hub

        Mental Edge Newsletter

        Are you an athlete, coach or parent that would like to learn how to create sustainable high performance? Receive our free regular newsletter, where we share proven mental toughness and high performance tips and strategies. If you want some support and motivation straight to your inbox, then sign up below.

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          Why Mental Toughness is Important: Lessons from Sport, Business and Loss

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          Christina Flach

          Why Mental Toughness is Important: Lessons from Sport, Business and Loss

          Christina Flach

          Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist, Christina Flach, is the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Her work is inspired by her love of beauty, fashion, music, and art, and she channels these passions into her goal of making her client look and feel beautiful on the inside and out.

          Previous clients include actress Hillary Swank, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 27th White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, Senator Ted Cruz, Forbes magazine, and The New York Times, amongst other notable names and brands. 

          Christina was married to professional tennis player Ken Flach up to his death after a brief bout of sepsis in 2018. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, and has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken’s story. Christina has spoken about the topic on notable news sources such as Fox News, KTVU, NBC Bay Area, Tennis Channel, ABC Bay Area, and CBS.

          Following on from last week, again we look at what we can learn from the business world, entrepreneurship and sport and how they overlap.  Mental Toughness is discussed in different contexts where I chat with Christina Flach, CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup.  Christina was married to former Wimbledon champion and professional tennis player Ken Flach who sadly passed away after a brief bout of sepsis in 2018.  We also go onto discuss the difficulties faced when you lose a loved one and ways that you can help yourself.   

          Key Learning Points:

          • In business you need to peak a lot longer than a professional athlete does when you look at the life of your career, therefore self-care is vital.
          • You’ll be a better CEO or entrepreneur if you take time out to relax too.
          • Mental Toughness for entrepreneurs is about not giving up and learning from mistakes.
          • I learned from being a professional tennis player, goal setting and remaining focused is vital.
          • My life is not tragic, focusing on positive memories and things I’m grateful for helps me.
          • Ken would want me to live my best life and dreams and be happy, loved and laughing.
          • “There are no failures and there are no tragedies.”

          Connect with Christina Flach:

          Instagram

          Website

          Connect with David Charlton

          Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

          Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

          Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

          Useful Podcast Episodes

          Ep050: Doug Strycharczyk, Peter Clough MBE & Dr John Perry – Mental Strength Does Not Guarantee Success 

          Ep084: Jim Afremow and Phil White – Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind

          Ep114: Tim Bradshaw – Because I Can – How To Get Out Of Your Own Way

          Ep121: Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry – What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice

          Ep124: Richard Dorney MBE – Supporting People: What Can You Learn About Resilience From The Military

          Ep128: Paula Eddy-Wilcox – Can You Show Vulnerability and Be Mentally Tough? Yes!

          Other Useful Resources

          Blog – How to Find Your Why 

          Blog – 5 Reasons team captains should work with a Sports Psychologist

          Blog – Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait

          Blog – 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment

          Blog – Mental Health Guidance for Coaches When Supporting Athletes

          THE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY HUB

          IF YOU ENJOYED TODAY'S SHOW PLEASE SHARE

          SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE AUDIO PLATFORM

          Apple Itunes Podcast

          Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of them!

          David Charlton

          Best Wishes 

          David Charlton

          Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

          Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

          T: +44 7734 697769

          E: [email protected]

          To Chat with David
          Mental Edge Newsletter
          Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram

          Search Our Sports Psychology Website

          Popular Categories

          Commitment
          Leadership
          Mental Health

          Join Our Online Community Now!

          The Sports Psychology Hub

          Mental Edge Newsletter

          Are you an athlete, coach or parent that would like to learn how to create sustainable high performance? Receive our free regular newsletter, where we share proven mental toughness and high performance tips and strategies. If you want some support and motivation straight to your inbox, then sign up below.

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            How Lessons from the Great Game of Golf can Help You Win the, Equally Great, Game of Business

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            Kevin Stansfield

            How Lessons from the Great Game of Golf can Help You Win the, Equally Great, Game of Business

            Kevin Stansfield has been coaching business owners for the last 17 years, is a keen golfer and written 3 books focused on helping you win your game of business.  In his latest book, The Great Game, he looks at the similarities of playing the great game of golf to the equally great game of business, and in this podcast he shares some of those secrets with me.

            In today’s episode I chat with author and Business Growth Expert Kevin Stansfield where we discuss what the golfer or sports enthusiast can learn from business and what the business owner can learn from golf or sport in general.  We discuss Mental Toughness and Resilience in a sporting and business context. Business planning, strategy and goal setting are considered as well as the commitment levels to succeed where Kevin goes on to share some fascinating insights.

            Key Learning Points:

            • Learning to say no and making sacrifices is essential to be successful.
            • Having a resilience and bloody-mindedness to carry on when there are difficulties is essential.
            • How clear are your goals?
            • To win in sport or business you need to understand the “be”, “do” and “have.”
            • Those that concentrate on doing are also known as busy fools.
            • Playing to your strengths is a fundamental key.
            • Being able to delegate and trust other people is a skill that we can all develop to help us. 

            Connect with Kevin Stansfield:

            LinkedIn 

            Book – The Great Game: How lessons from the great game of golf can help you win the, equally great, game of business

            Connect with David Charlton

            Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

            Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

            Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

            Useful Podcast Episodes

            Ep011: Dave Algeo – Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance

            Ep050: Doug Strycharczyk, Peter Clough MBE & Dr John Perry – Mental Strength Does Not Guarantee Success 

            Ep 061: Paul Lyons – Why You Should Build Your Mental Toughness

            Ep084: Jim Afremow and Phil White – Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind

            Ep121: Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry – What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice

            Ep124: Richard Dorney MBE – Supporting People: What Can You Learn About Resilience From The Military

            Other Useful Resources

            Blog – How to Find Your Why 

            Blog – 5 Reasons team captains should work with a Sports Psychologist

            Blog – Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait

            Blog – 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment

            Blog – Mental Health Guidance for Coaches When Supporting Athletes

            THE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY HUB

            IF YOU ENJOYED TODAY'S SHOW PLEASE SHARE

            SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE AUDIO PLATFORM

            Apple Itunes Podcast

            Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of them!

            David Charlton

            Best Wishes 

            David Charlton

            Global Sports Psychologist who is located near Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and willing to travel Internationally.  David also uses online video conferencing software (Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp) on a regular basis and has clients who he has supported in USA, Canada, South America, UAE, Australian and New Zealand.  

            Managing Director – Inspiring Sporting Excellence and Founder of The Sports Psychology Hub.  With over 10 years experience supporting athletes, coaches, parents and teams to achieve their goals, quickly. 

            T: +44 7734 697769

            E: [email protected]

            To Chat with David
            Mental Edge Newsletter
            Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram

            Search Our Sports Psychology Website

            Popular Categories

            Commitment
            Leadership
            Mental Strength

            Join Our Online Community Now!

            The Sports Psychology Hub

            Mental Edge Newsletter

            Are you an athlete, coach or parent that would like to learn how to create sustainable high performance? Receive our free regular newsletter, where we share proven mental toughness and high performance tips and strategies. If you want some support and motivation straight to your inbox, then sign up below.

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