In this weeks episode on the HLP Podcast we have the awesome Alex Powell. Alex has a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Sports Psychology and is the Founder of "The Achieving Mind". Alex is also a very talented athlete having been third in the country for windsurfing at one point and currently representing London Wasps Rugby team. Alex is extremely down the earth and a lovely individual who is doing some great work.

In this episode we cover the following:
1. Alex's journey to become a trainee sports psychologist with the BPS and building The Achieving Mind

2. How to become comfortable with public speaking and delivering your message to help educate and inspre others

3. Different types of anxiety that we experience and how we can overcome them

4. What is the difference between visualisation and imagery and how can you develop a technique that works for you?

5. What is choking? Why does it happen? Is it specific to individuals or can teams choke too?

6. The importance of time management when running a business and letting clients know when you are available and when you are not.

7. The importance of using your contacts to help you launch your brand and get your message out.

8. Alex's life-changing experience that could have taken her life

9. Different types of goals and how we can use them to optimise performance

10. Fixed VS Growth Mindset and strategies to move towards a GM!

11. The importance of using your previous experiences to help you overcome current obstacles.

12. Alex's 3 Heroes and Mentors - Who & Why?

You can find out more about Alex and her work here:
Website:
https://www.theachievingmind.co.uk/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_achieving_mind/?hl=en