In this episode, Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Happiness Coach Andrew Matthews share how our thinking affects our happiness and success.Main Topics we cover in this episode:What is happiness, and why does happiness matters for athletes?Is there a correlation between happiness and success?How Andrew’s book helped the no. 1 golfer Nick Faldo win the British Open?How our thinking affects our reality…How you can improve your self-image even when you are not getting the results yo...
In this episode, Bernie Dyme talks about the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for athletes that promotes mental well-being.Bernie Dyme is the co-founder of Perspectives Ltd, an organization committed to delivering high-quality working environments.Main Topics we cover in this episode:How does mental health relate to sports? The advancement of technology, how does it affect the self-awareness of athletes?The importance of constructive feedback for an athlete.How c...
In this episode, world-renowned performance psychologist Jim Loehr shares how the most critical factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction comes from the strength of one’s character. Jim shows us in this episode how character strength can be built in the same way as physical muscle strength, through energy investment.Guest Bio Jim Loehr is chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, a training company that has successfully utilized...
In this episode, author, coach and speaker Cameron Norsworthy share with us how we can consistently access the flow state in crucial performance situations.Guest BioCameron Norsworthy is a coach, keynote and TEDx speaker, author, and founder and CEO of The Flow Centre.Cameron has been a junior British tennis player and was awarded the Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize for reports surrounding flow and performance. Cameron has coached numerous World Champions, leaders, entrepreneurs, and h...
In this episode, Helsinki-based writer, editor, and broadcast journalist Katja Pantzar shares with us the Finnish approach to well-being that makes them one of the happiest countries in the world.Guest BioKatja Pantzar is an independent Helsinki-based writer, editor, journalist, speaker, and moderator.Main Topics:What is Sisu?Why are Finnish people so happy?What are some of the habits that Finnish people do that promote happiness, resilience, and well-being?What can athletes learn from the Fi...
In this episode, best selling author Dan Ariely helps us understand how motivation works, and why conventional pay offs like money and fame often backfire.Guest BioDan Ariely is a Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. He does research in behavioral economics on the irrational ways people behave, described in plain language.His immersive introduction to irrationality took place as he overcame injuries sus...
In this episode, Garret Kramer shares with us the truly fascinating and profound understanding that can lead a sportsperson, or indeed, anyone, to true wellness and mental health.Guest BioGarret Kramer is the founder of Inner Sports. His revolutionary approach to performance has transformed the way players, coaches, professional teams, and even parents view the athletic journey. Kramer lectures widely on the states of mind that lead to success on and off the playing field, and he is credited ...
In this episode, Dr. George Pransky shares with us how we live in the feeling of our thoughts, and that by just understanding this simple truth, we are able to improve our wellbeing and also our performance.Guest BioDr. George Pransky is one of two founders of a breakthrough approach to human understanding called ‘’The Three Principles’’ that is currently among the fastest-growing methods in the world. He has taught for over forty years to individuals, couples, businesses, and colleagues.&nbs...
In this episode, Dr. David Hamilton shares with us some surprising insights about how being kind to others and ourselves has a positive impact on our wellbeing and performance.Guest BioAfter completing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, David Hamilton spent 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer.Inspired by the placebo effect, and how some people's conditions would improve because they believed a placebo was a real drug, he left the industry t...
In this episode, Martin Turner helps us understand how our irrational thoughts affect our performance and well-being, and what we can do about them.Guest BioDr. Martin J. Turner is an award-winning researcher and practitioner who is most known for his work spearheading the growth of rational emotive behavior theory (REBT) within sports and performance settings. His broad interests are in the effects of stress and adversity on human well-being and performance. Martin holds a Reader in Psycholo...
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to stay confident and motivated in competitive environments, especially when facing harsh criticism and judgement. Natalie shares how winning is nice, but not what matters most….Guest BioNatalie Glebova is a former Miss Universe (2005) and UN Women advocate, she is very passionate about encouraging young people to build their self-confidence and reach their biggest goals.Currently, she is a mindset coach, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur,...
An expert on leadership and positive psychology, Tal Ben-Shahar combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help guidance, and spiritual principles to teach people how to optimize their success and happiness.Guest BioTal is an author, lecturer, and former squash player. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-...
Elite athletes, like the rest of us, suffer from anxiety and panic.Leading expert Joshua Fletcher explains what anxiety and panic are, where it comes from, and what we can do to overcome them.Guest BioJoshua Fletcher is a psychotherapist who specializes in working with anxiety and panic disorder.He is best known as Anxiety Josh across social media and has quickly become a renowned and reputable figure in the industry.A self-confessed anxiety disorder ‘nerd’, Josh has a deeper level of underst...