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Stop to continue: Five essential steps to descending after a big competition
After a stonking weekend of sport, with so many events coming to a climax, it is worth remembering the importance of the lull after the…
The time for adaptation is over: World Cup blog
It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Joseph Campbell As the World Cup tournament swings from group…
Time, the hidden menace at big competitions and how to harness it
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. Alfred Hitchcock There are 3 ways to slow down time. According to…
Lessons in inspiring and communicating ideas
I spent three days last week speaking, learning and being inspired at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Now in it’s 17th year, it is a roaring…
The gap between analytics and actuality
“Analysis isn’t impact. Interpreting analysis isn’t impact. Taking action on analysis might be impact, but we have to evaluate it along the way.” Peter Vint,…
Quantity or Quality? Thoughts on medal targets, part two
It is quality rather than quantity that matters. Lucius Annaeus Seneca In last week’s blog I posed a question that many federations and governing bodies…
Quantity or Quality? Thoughts on medal targets, part one
“But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for…
Collective Purpose
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. John F. Kennedy I was recently invited once again to speak at the brilliant Cheltenham…
Summary of 2018 Supporting Champions Conference
On 20 and 21 March 2018, ~180 delegates, partners and speakers gathered at the Emirates Stadium, London for the second Supporting Champions Conference. Which, once…