Inside the Mind of Champions Podcast

Episode 73
Mastermind: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE

Kate Richardson-Walsh, OBE is an Olympic Gold and Bronze Medal winning English field hockey player. 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 failure” and “I failed”.

Podcast • 38 mins

Episode 72
Mastermind: Warren Gatland CBE

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. 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.

Podcast • 37 mins

Episode 71
The Winning Mindset for 2023

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.

Podcast • 23 mins

Episode 70
Slow Sustainable Wins for 2023

Today we delve into the brilliant minds of former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith, British cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford, former All Blacks rugby captain Kieran Read, and neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart.

Podcast • 27 mins

Episode 69
Leading through uncertainty – control or adapt?

With uncertainty you can either go with the flow or crave control. This episode comes from our recent Members webinar event, where we explore these different ways of dealing with uncertainty.

Podcast • 26 mins

Episode 68
Mastermind: Kieran Read

Kieran Read is a former captain of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team. He is one of the most capped players of all time, playing number 8 between 2008 and 2019. Tune in as we unpack the spiritual philosophy of Whakapapa, the impact of the Haka war dance before each match, how Kieran and the team handle pressure and inspirational strategies to help you to deliver high performance.

Podcast • 41 mins

Episode 67
Mastermind: Stephanie Boyce

Stephanie Boyce the sixth female, the first Black office holder, the first person of colour and the second in-house solicitor in almost 50 years to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Tune in to this episode as Stephanie talks candidly about how it took her four times to break the glass ceiling, her approach to facing adversity, the power of positive affirmations, and how to ‘push’ for your dreams.

Podcast • 28 mins

Episode 66
Mastermind: Detective Chief Inspector Ash Farrington

Ash Farrington spent thirty years in policing, retiring as a Detective Chief Inspector. This episode comes from an interview I had with Ash for the Sporting Edge Members Club. It was a truly enlightening conversation about compassionate leadership and how we can all be more kind.

Podcast • 54 mins

Episode 65
Mastermind: Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE

Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE was head of the Centre for Army Leadership, part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and is responsible for championing leadership excellence across the British Army. In today’s mastermind episode, Langley shares his view of leading teams, and why it's important to have the courage to be able to step back and let go of the ego.

Podcast • 36 mins

Episode 64
Mastermind: Andy Bounds

Put simply, Andy Bounds helps companies communicate better. He is a keynote speaker, award-winning consultant and best-selling author. In this episode, we explore all things sales – from networking, sales emails to closing a deal. Andy sheds light on what makes a strong elevator pitch and his style of negotiating.

Podcast • 33 mins

Episode 63
Mastermind: Rahaf Harfoush

Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. In this episode, Rahaf provides an objective view of the tech giants’ strategy, explores the relationship between technology and burnout and shares advice on how businesses need to rethink the office space for collaboration.

Podcast • 44 mins

Episode 62
Mastermind: Ade Adepitan MBE

Ade Adepitan was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As an infant, he contracted polio, resulting in damage to his legs that meant he needed calipers to walk. In this episode, find out how Ade was so motivated to be self-reliant.

Podcast • 30 mins

Episode 61
Mastermind: Bernard Petiot

From its creativity, teamwork and showmanship, there is a lot to be learnt from the Performing Arts. Today’s mastermind focuses on Cirque du Soleil’s Vice President Bernard Petiot. Tune in to learn more about how the largest contemporary circus producer in the world celebrates human potential.

Podcast • 34 mins

Episode 60
Mastermind: May Busch

May Busch is a former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe and now executive coach, speaker, advisor and author of ‘Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage’. In this interview, May candidly shares the story of her formative years and her advice on overcoming low self-confidence, her leadership style – and knowing your ‘Big Self’ and ‘Little Self’.

Podcast • 42 mins

Episode 59
Mastermind: Annabel Croft

Former professional British female tennis player and current radio and television presenter Annabel Croft is proof that passion and positivity underpin success. As a tennis player she won the WTA Tour event Virginia Slims of San Diego and represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup and the Wightman Cup. In this mastermind episode, I find out what it took for her to succeed.

Podcast • 30 mins

Episode 58
Mastermind: James Kerr

James Kerr is a best-selling author, award winning creative director, brand consultant and advises leading companies on brand, identity, advertising, internal communications and transformational culture change. What is the secret of their success? And what can we, as individuals, companies and teams, learn from them? James’ emotive storytelling uncovers the unique culture of the All Blacks, the role of humility and curiosity, and why pressure is a privilege.

Podcast • 35 mins

Episode 57
Mastermind: Dominic Alldis

World renowned Orchestral Conductor, Jazz musician and corporate speaker, Dominic Alldis has built a unique career over 30 years. Tune in to this Mastermind episode as I pick out some key insights from the Sporting Edge Digital Library including how Dominic got into music, developing his own personal coaching style, the importance of playing to your strengths as we apply the musical metaphor to business.

Podcast • 30 mins

Episode 56
Mastermind: Tendayi Viki

Tendayi Viki is an author and innovation consultant who holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA. In this Mastermind episode, I pick out some key insights from a conversation I had with Tendayi. Tune in to learn more about what makes a successful innovator, hiring people that think differently through cognitive diversity, the important role of failure in innovation, and how leaders need to be purposeful but patient.

Podcast • 36 mins

Episode 55
Mastermind: David Smith MBE

Many of us take our health for granted. In today’s episode, I invite you to pause and reflect on what’s important to you – and chase your goals with increased motivation. Today we are joined by David Smith MBE, the Paralympic Gold Medalist, who speaks about his battle with a rare spinal tumor and his attitude towards optimism, mindfulness and resilience.

Podcast • 37 mins

Episode 54
Mastermind: Professor Tammy Erickson

Professor Tammy Erickson is an Adjunct Professor, Organisational Behaviour, at London Business School, where she has designed and co-directs the school’s premier leadership programme for senior-most executives, Leading Businesses into the Future. In this episode, I dig into the Sporting Edge Digital Library to find out some key insights from Tammy about the future of leadership.

Podcast • 38 mins

Episode 53
Mastermind: Will Greenwood MBE

Today we’re joined by former England rugby union player Will Greenwood. In this fascinating conversation, we explore what the business world can learn from sport, what it means to be competitive, and knowing your ‘super strength’. We also unpack some key insights from his latest book that he co-authored with Ben Fennell.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 52
Remembering Shane Warne

The tragic news of Shane Warne’s death on 4th March 2022 has left the cricketing world in shock. He was full of life, fun and adventure and no one could have predicted this ending. Having worked with him and been friends for over a decade, the news is all the more painful. I wanted to create a fitting tribute to the man I admired so much. He was a fierce competitor on the pitch and a kind and loyal friend off it.

Podcast • 17 mins

Episode 51
Supporting International Women’s Day

This year’s International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8th March with the campaign to #breakthebias. In this episode, I delve into Sporting Edge’s digital library and select key insights from leading experts in sport, business and academia. What’s clear is that if we focus on changing the micro-climate around us, we can all play our part in accelerating the drive for gender parity.

Podcast • 36 mins

Episode 50
Empower

Empowering your team is essential to truly advance as a leader. In this week’s episode, I explore what we really mean by ‘empowerment’, how to give your team members autonomy, so you can watch your team take responsibility and perform better than you can imagine.

Podcast • 31 mins

Episode 49
Mastermind: Amy Williams MBE

Former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams MBE is an individual driven by ambitious goals that are backed by a disciplined process. In this Mastermind episode, I delve into Amy’s mindset and career progression that led her to winning gold in 2010.

Podcast • 38 mins

Episode 48
2022 – Still Loading?

If the start of 2022 feels slower than previous years then you’re not alone. After the stress of the pandemic we need set realistic goals this January and not beat ourselves up if the traditional all-or-nothing approach to setting resolutions and business strategies fail.

Podcast • 31 mins

Episode 47
Mastermind Live: Dr Kate Hays

Dr Kate Hays was the lead psychologist for Team GB at the recent Tokyo Olympics. This podcast episode is taken from Kate’s live Q&A session for the Sporting Edge Members Community.

Podcast • 49 mins

Episode 46
Mastermind: Shane Warne

In this episode, I delve into some key insights that Shane has shared. Find out how he backs himself under pressure, his ability to deflect criticism, the best way to deliver feedback – and how to manage the mavericks in our teams.

Podcast • 50 mins

Episode 45
Racism in Sport - Our Responsibility

Tune in to this episode as I share some empowering advice from Business Psychologists Binna and Jo Kandola about the positive aspects of inclusivity and how to create a fair and inclusive environment.

Podcast • 25 mins

Episode 44
Sustainable Leadership

We all know that this is a crucial time to reconsider our impact on the environment. In this episode I focus on how we can all operate sustainably as leaders.

Podcast • 37 mins

Episode 43
Fear: Trick or Treat?

Fear can be an intensely debilitating emotion. It’s a response to perceiving or recognising a danger or threat – and we’re all get affected by it. In this episode, I invite you to reflect over your belief systems and common fear triggers.

Podcast • 34 mins

Episode 42
High Performance in Hybrid Teams

The 9-5 structure is being phased out. In this episode, I explore some key insights from Sporting Edge’s Digital Library about how to create the perfect environment for your hybrid team.

Podcast • 54 mins

Episode 41
Mastermind: Dale Steyn

In this mastermind episode we explore the mindset of South African cricketer Dale Steyn. In his incredible career he took 439 wickets in 93 tests, and was ranked the ICC number one bowler in test cricket for a staggering 263 weeks in a row.

Podcast • 34 mins

Episode 40
Mastermind: Paul McGinley

In this mastermind episode we explore the mindset of Paul McGinley, the Irish professional golfer who has won four events on the European Tour and was the victorious Ryder Cup Captain in 2014.

Podcast • 38 mins

Episode 39
Mastermind: Dame Sarah Storey

In this mastermind episode as I unpack how multiple Paralympic champion Sarah Storey is still winning gold medals aged 43. Find out more about her mantra, motivation, the power of personal praise, emotion control – and what she does when things don’t go to plan.

Podcast • 32 mins

Episode 38
Mastermind: Owen Eastwood

In this episode I delve into a conversation I had with one of the most in-demand performance coaches, Owen Eastwood, who works with the leaders of the English football and British Olympic teams and has worked with NATO and South African Cricket

Podcast • 36 mins

Episode 37
Mastermind: Sir Ian McGeechan

As the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa builds to a tense finale, I reflect on some key insights from a conversation I had with Sir Ian McGeechan, the former Scotland and Lions player and coach.

Podcast • 41 mins

Episode 36
England Football - Euro Reflections

In this episode Gareth Southgate shares his own story of how he recovered from his missed penalty in Euro 96. We also hear from Head of Women’s football at the FA Baroness Sue Campbell, performance coach Owen Eastwood, and business psychologist Jo Kandola.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 35
Mastermind: Boris Becker

With our eyes glued to Wimbledon this year, I explore some of the rare insights and coaching philosophies from one of tennis’ most successful players — Boris Becker.

Podcast • 33 mins

Episode 34
Purpose and Performance

We hear the word ‘Purpose’ a lot, and its intangible nature makes it tricky to apply in a practical way throughout an organisation. In this episode I explore what you can do to identify your ‘why’ – and stay true to it for the long-term.

Podcast • 54 mins

Episode 33
Mastermind: Gareth Southgate OBE

Gareth Southgate OBE is a true role model for the new era of leadership we’re all facing. As a down-to-earth character, we can all learn from his empathy, authenticity, and clear communication.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 32
F1 - Lessons from the Fast Lane

Whether you’re a Formula 1 fanatic or not, find out what it takes to grow from constant competition and why you need to slow down to speed up.

Podcast • 27 mins

Episode 31
Mental Health - Naturally

In this episode we reflect over what we mean by mental health and wellbeing – and how nature plays such an integral role in sustaining a healthy mind and body.

Podcast • 62 mins

Episode 30
IPL Insights

The Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural Indian Premier League in 2008 was one of the greatest fairy tales in cricket history. In this episode I wind the clock back, and reflect over some key leadership insights that lead to their success.

Podcast • 38 mins

Episode 29
Virtual Teams — Together or Alone?

Practical tips to engage and empower your team, with insights from former Formula 1 Engineer Jakob Andreasen and Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School, Tammy Erickson.

Podcast • 34 mins

Episode 28
Innovation 7 Ways

Innovation is a team effort. But when and where do you best innovate? In this episode, I select powerful insights from the Sporting Edge Members Library to highlight practical strategies that you can apply to boost your organisation’s innovation.

Podcast • 35 mins

Episode 27
Mastermind: Rasmus Ankersen

Bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker and a trusted advisor to businesses around the world, Rasmus Ankersen is an expert on performance development. In this episode, I dive deep into his insights in spotting and nurturing talent.

Podcast • 34 mins

Episode 26
Women Who Win

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re going inside the mind of some of the most successful women from elite sport, business and the performing arts.

Podcast • 42 mins

Episode 25
Opt for Optimism

In this episode I tackle the belief systems that prevent us from being optimistic, with insights from Dr Dehra Harris, Dr Tara Swart, Nasser Hussain and Gro Sandal.

Podcast • 45 mins

Episode 24
Coaching Dilemmas

This episode delves into insights to help deconstruct what makes a great coach, and how they overcome common dilemmas which accompany this crucial role.

Podcast • 42 mins

Episode 23
Mastermind: Eddie Jones

This episode dives into one of the highest profile coaches in sport, Eddie Jones. Tune in to learn more about Eddie’s coaching philosophy and how he creates a culture of continual improvement.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 22
Pandemental 2020

It’s been a tiring and challenging year. It’s now time to reflect on the lessons from this year and re-energise to tackle whatever 2021 has to throw at us.

Podcast • 33 mins

Episode 21
Five MENtal insights

This year more than ever we have to keep talking, and for many men this can be challenging. On 19th November it was International Men’s Day, so I want to dedicate this episode to the mental wellbeing of men.

Podcast • 30 mins

Episode 20
6 Star Decision Making

This episode explores six strategies to make better quality decisions, through a diverse range of experts across sport, business, academia, and the military.

Podcast • 50 mins

Episode 19
Mastermind: Baroness Sue Campbell

In this episode we learn about Sue Campbell’s inner-game. As a leader, we need to be resilient more than ever and empower our team members to think through challenges.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 18
Motivation: Mind the GAPS

Becoming a champion takes incredible sacrifice and discipline. In this episode we explore the science of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Podcast • 62 mins

Episode 17
Maintaining Your Mojo

This episode reflects over what to do when facing low points, with insights from from British cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford and others.

Podcast • 41 mins

Episode 16
Rethinking Downtime

In this episode we explore practical ways to manage our technology and develop healthier stress and recovery cycles in our daily lives.

Podcast • 52 mins

Episode 15
Mastermind: Stuart Broad MBE

Jeremy unpacks an interview with England Cricketer Stuart Broad, learning the routines and strategies he uses to focus on his mind under pressure.

Podcast • 40 mins

Episode 14
Managing Mavericks

Jeremy picks out expert insights from Sporting Edge’s digital library about how to get the best out of big characters.

Podcast • 39 mins

Episode 13
Mastermind: Sir Viv Richards

In the run up to this week’s West Indies cricket match in England, we explore the mindset of one of the sport’s biggest legends &mash; Sir Viv Richards.

Podcast • 46 mins

Episode 12
The Winning Mindset for Entrepreneurs

In this episode, Jeremy takes in questions from listeners and delves into the Sporting Edge digital library for answers. Hear what former Champion jockey Sir A.P McCoy has learnt about mental toughness, and 16-year-old AI Expert Tanmay Bakshi’s philosophy about failure.

Podcast • 61 mins

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Episode 73 Mastermind: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE

Episode 72 Mastermind: Warren Gatland CBE

Episode 71 The Winning Mindset for 2023

Episode 70 Slow Sustainable Wins for 2023

Episode 69 Leading through uncertainty – control or adapt?

Episode 68 Mastermind: Kieran Read

Episode 67 Mastermind: Stephanie Boyce

Episode 66 Mastermind: Detective Chief Inspector Ash Farrington

Episode 65 Mastermind: Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE

Episode 64 Mastermind: Andy Bounds

Episode 63 Mastermind: Rahaf Harfoush

Episode 62 Mastermind: Ade Adepitan MBE

Episode 61 Mastermind: Bernard Petiot

Episode 60 Mastermind: May Busch

Episode 59 Mastermind: Annabel Croft

Episode 58 Mastermind: James Kerr

Episode 57 Mastermind: Dominic Alldis

Episode 56 Mastermind: Tendayi Viki

Episode 55 Mastermind: David Smith MBE

Episode 54 Mastermind: Professor Tammy Erickson

Episode 53 Mastermind: Will Greenwood MBE

Episode 52 Remembering Shane Warne

Episode 51 Supporting International Women’s Day

Episode 50 Empower

Episode 49 Mastermind: Amy Williams MBE

Episode 48 2022 – Still Loading?

Episode 47 Mastermind Live: Dr Kate Hays

Episode 46 Mastermind: Shane Warne

Episode 45 Racism in Sport - Our Responsibility

Episode 44 Sustainable Leadership

Episode 43 Fear: Trick or Treat?

Episode 42 High Performance in Hybrid Teams

Episode 41 Mastermind: Dale Steyn

Episode 40 Mastermind: Paul McGinley

Episode 39 Mastermind: Dame Sarah Storey

Episode 38 Mastermind: Owen Eastwood

Episode 37 Mastermind: Sir Ian McGeechan

Episode 36 England Football - Euro Reflections

Episode 35 Mastermind: Boris Becker

Episode 34 Purpose and Performance

Episode 33 Mastermind: Gareth Southgate OBE

Episode 32 F1 - Lessons from the Fast Lane

Episode 31 Mental Health - Naturally

Episode 30 IPL Insights

Episode 29 Virtual Teams — Together or Alone?

Episode 28 Innovation 7 Ways

Episode 27 Mastermind: Rasmus Ankersen

Episode 26 Women Who Win

Episode 25 Opt for Optimism

Episode 24 Coaching Dilemmas

Episode 23 Mastermind: Eddie Jones

Episode 22 Pandemental 2020

Episode 21 Five MENtal insights

Episode 20 6 Star Decision Making

Episode 19 Mastermind: Baroness Sue Campbell

Episode 18 Motivation: Mind the GAPS

Episode 17 Maintaining Your Mojo

Episode 16 Rethinking Downtime

Episode 15 Mastermind: Stuart Broad MBE

Episode 14 Managing Mavericks

Episode 13 Mastermind: Sir Viv Richards

Episode 12 The Winning Mindset for Entrepreneurs

Episode 11 Breaking Bias

Episode 10 Mental Wellbeing and Resilience

Episode 9 Leadership After The Lockdown

Episode 8 From Mandela to Mars: Lessons From Isolation

Episode 7 Uncovered: The Essential Mental Skills for Ambitious Youngsters

Episode 6 Special Edition: The Great Pause

Episode 5 Creating a High Performing Team - Stage 2

Episode 4 Creating a High Performing Team - Stage 1

Episode 3 Embracing Change: Avoiding the Identity Crisis

Episode 2 Thriving under pressure

Episode 1 Gold medal days: de-constructing goal-setting

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Episode 73
Mastermind: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE

Episode 72
Mastermind: Warren Gatland CBE

Episode 71
The Winning Mindset for 2023

Episode 70
Slow Sustainable Wins for 2023

Episode 69
Leading through uncertainty – control or adapt?

Episode 68
Mastermind: Kieran Read

Episode 67
Mastermind: Stephanie Boyce

Episode 66
Mastermind: Detective Chief Inspector Ash Farrington

Episode 65
Mastermind: Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE

Episode 64
Mastermind: Andy Bounds

Episode 63
Mastermind: Rahaf Harfoush

Episode 62
Mastermind: Ade Adepitan MBE

Episode 61
Mastermind: Bernard Petiot

Episode 60
Mastermind: May Busch

Episode 59
Mastermind: Annabel Croft

Episode 58
Mastermind: James Kerr

Episode 57
Mastermind: Dominic Alldis

Episode 56
Mastermind: Tendayi Viki

Episode 55
Mastermind: David Smith MBE

Episode 54
Mastermind: Professor Tammy Erickson

Episode 53
Mastermind: Will Greenwood MBE

Episode 52
Remembering Shane Warne

Episode 51
Supporting International Women’s Day

Episode 50
Empower

Episode 49
Mastermind: Amy Williams MBE

Episode 48
2022 – Still Loading?

Episode 47
Mastermind Live: Dr Kate Hays

Episode 46
Mastermind: Shane Warne

Episode 45
Racism in Sport - Our Responsibility

Episode 44
Sustainable Leadership

Episode 43
Fear: Trick or Treat?

Episode 42
High Performance in Hybrid Teams

Episode 41
Mastermind: Dale Steyn

Episode 40
Mastermind: Paul McGinley

Episode 39
Mastermind: Dame Sarah Storey

Episode 38
Mastermind: Owen Eastwood

Episode 37
Mastermind: Sir Ian McGeechan

Episode 36
England Football - Euro Reflections

Episode 35
Mastermind: Boris Becker

Episode 34
Purpose and Performance

Episode 33
Mastermind: Gareth Southgate OBE

Episode 32
F1 - Lessons from the Fast Lane

Episode 31
Mental Health - Naturally

Episode 30
IPL Insights

Episode 29
Virtual Teams — Together or Alone?

Episode 28
Innovation 7 Ways

Episode 27
Mastermind: Rasmus Ankersen

Episode 26
Women Who Win

Episode 25
Opt for Optimism

Episode 24
Coaching Dilemmas

Episode 23
Mastermind: Eddie Jones

Episode 22
Pandemental 2020

Episode 21
Five MENtal insights

Episode 20
6 Star Decision Making

Episode 19
Mastermind: Baroness Sue Campbell

Episode 18
Motivation: Mind the GAPS

Episode 17
Maintaining Your Mojo

Episode 16
Rethinking Downtime

Episode 15
Mastermind: Stuart Broad MBE

Episode 14
Managing Mavericks

Episode 13
Mastermind: Sir Viv Richards

Episode 12
The Winning Mindset for Entrepreneurs

Episode 11
Breaking Bias

Episode 10
Mental Wellbeing and Resilience

Episode 9
Leadership After The Lockdown

Episode 8
From Mandela to Mars: Lessons From Isolation

Episode 7
Uncovered: The Essential Mental Skills for Ambitious Youngsters

Episode 6
Special Edition: The Great Pause

Episode 5
Creating a High Performing Team - Stage 2

Episode 4
Creating a High Performing Team - Stage 1

Episode 3
Embracing Change: Avoiding the Identity Crisis

Episode 2
Thriving under pressure

Episode 1
Gold medal days: de-constructing goal-setting