Part one: Chill. Play the long game. Now might not be the time to be exploding out of the 2021 starting blocks, doing all that positive self-talk stuff and pushing, struggling and striving to keep our high-performance jets on full power. “I’m tired of ground-hog day.” “I’m struggling. There’s too
However it did bring out some of my best work.
“Unlock Your A-Game” was birthed out of a time of struggle and deep introspection.
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving personal and professional success can be a challenging journey. Many individuals seek guidance and support to reach their full potential. This is where a high-performance coach comes into play. In this article, we will explore the role of a high-performance coach and how they can
Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. Leadership coaches play a vital role in helping individuals develop their leadership skills and reach their full potential. In this article, we will explore what a leadership coach does, why leadership coaching is essential,
I recently went on a fishing trip that had some mates think I was mad. The explanation reveals the sanity behind the insanity, which I’m moved to share here… First, the trip. We set off one Friday afternoon on a two hour drive up the East Coast from Cape Town.
It doesn’t matter what your trophy or triumph looks like, as long as you have a goal that inspires you to action..
Last night I found myself wondering the streets and dark corners of Hout Bay, the suburb where I live, in defiance of South Africa’s 10pm curfew, and with an elevated heart rate pumping both fear and pride through my veins.
When we find ourselves in difficult situations, such as the current one we’re all experiencing, our vision tends to narrow onto the problem and we lose the bigger picture perspective on our lives. This happens to an athlete who for example sustains a sudden career-limiting injury at the peak of
What is your most valuable possession – the one thing that if taken away from you, would make life most unbearable?
Beginning in the early 1980’s, Australia hosted an 875km endurance running race from Sydney to Melbourne, which at the time was the world’s longest and toughest ultra-marathon. Only the best-trained athletes participated, most of whom were around 30 years old, professionally equipped and had back-up support for the race that usually took seven days to complete.
Virat Kohli recently revealed that in England in 2014 he felt like it was the end of the world, admitting the he “just didn’t know what to do, what to say to anyone, how to speak, how to communicate”. It was only after Glen Maxwell and other cricketers had the courage to admit their mental ‘struggles’ that Kohli admitted his, saying that he didn’t do so earlier because of how this might have been interpreted.
There is a lot written about what we can learn from how the best in the business go about being so successful. But what about learning from what they get wrong? I recently spent two weeks in Taiwan, watching four World Champions being crowned in a sport that is not
Jinzung Harbour – The Springboks recently took the rugby world by storm, dominating the best of the best to emerge as world champions. On an entirely different sporting canvas, the same nation’s athletes are taking their sporting world by storm, in what the experts are calling “the South African cyclone”.
Team culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that define how a group of individuals interact and work together. A strong team culture can significantly impact productivity, morale, and overall success. In this article, we will explore the importance of team culture, its elements, and how
Psychological safety is a critical component of a healthy work environment. It refers to the belief that one can express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of negative consequences, ridicule, or punishment. In this article, we will delve into the concept of psychological safety, why it matters, and how
