In today’s episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology, Dr Mustafa Sarkar. Join us as we take a deep-dive into the parallels and learning opportunities that come from elite sport, with special focus on how the environment shapes the performance and resilience of team productivity and mindset. 

Mustafa shares his own experience and some fantastic real-life examples highlighting the importance of defining resilience within organisations; the symbiosis between performance and well-being, and the benefits that come from re-framing the way we view pressure and developing a healthy challenge mindset.

Mustafa is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. He works closely with teams and organisations to create environments and cultures that develop resilience and psychological safety. His impressive client list includes Google, the Premier League, the English Football Association and numerous international Olympic Committees.

Enjoy the show!

In this episode:

[00:07:13 ] Changing the mindset - should we re-frame resilience as how we handle pressure and is it important to be challenged?

[00:18:31 ] How creating a positive and comfortable environment can foster an open and honest conversation within teams and individuals.

[00:20:51 ] Changing a culture takes time and buy-in. Proactive development leads to resilience. 

[00:37:21 ] Has resilience lost its meaning? The importance of defining resilience in organisations.

[00:41:05 ] Why balancing performance and well-being is essential for individual and organisational growth.

You can connect with Mustafa here:

LinkedIn:

Dr Mustafa Sarkar | LinkedIn

Twitter: @MusSarkar

Nottingham Trent University Profile

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