In this episode, Simon and Rusty sit down with Europe’s leading performance mind coach Karl Morris, to uncover what it truly takes to perform under pressure. With decades of experience working with six Major golf champions, former World Number Ones, and global business leaders, Karl has a remarkable ability to turn complex psychology into practical tools for real-world success.

He shares powerful insights into focus, resilience, and simplifying performance—revealing how small mental shifts can unlock major breakthroughs. From the legendary “red dot” trigger that helped Louis Oosthuizen win The Open, to mastering attention in an age of constant distraction, this episode is packed with stories and strategies you can apply immediately.

Discover how clarity beats complexity, how storytelling can elevate coaching, and why the lessons of sport offer the perfect antidote to modern-day chaos.

Key Moments:

00:01:54 – Karl’s journey into performance coaching: how decades across elite sport shaped his philosophy on mindset, focus, and lasting change.

00:04:05 – The “red dot” breakthrough: the simple trigger that helped Louis Oosthuizen stay present and win The Open.

00:08:49 – The power of storytelling: how Karl and Michael Vaughan used narrative to shift England cricket’s mindset during the 2005 Ashes.

00:16:49 – Attention in an age of distraction: why modern technology fractures our focus, and what sport can teach us about getting it back.

00:19:42 – The space between actions: using sensory focus to reset, stay grounded, and build true resilience - on and off the course.

00:24:37 – Translating focus across sports: from golf’s precision triggers to rugby’s “next job” mindset. How attention techniques adapt and endure.

00:29:56 – Turning struggle into insight: how Karl’s own setbacks as a golfer inspired his life’s work in performance psychology.

 Connect with Karl here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-morris-the-mind-factor-07958a11/

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