Maximsers and satisficers in decision making
Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his (or her) choices. Alfred A. Montapert A week ago, I was asked by an…
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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…
Personal Progressive Overload
“Make the most of yourself….for that is all there is of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Pick up a dumbbell, lift the weight up, repeat until…
The Angel and Devil of Opportunity: Reflections on a bobsleigh run
This extract is taken from Chapter 2 of How to Support a Champion, with some further reflections below… Toni Minichiello is the coach with whom…
Using our intelligences through the prism of effectiveness
The tale goes that at a dinner with Wordsworth, the poet Keats, toasted “confusion to the memory of Newton…because he destroyed the poetry of the…
Can we be competitive and collaborative?
Do you ever get that feeling, when you’ve got a win, a breakthrough or a reward – you just want to go and tell someone?…
CORE skills ain’t SOFT
In 1958, as NASA began it’s search for aerospace pilots, the job description listed the need for the following characteristics; · Male (how 1950s?) ·…
The base camp of high-performance
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t…
Tricky situations call for cups of tea and 2 am performance chats! GUEST BLOG by Andy Allford
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu Now, I’m generally a positive chap, able to see the positives in most situations. I’m also…
9 top tips to differentiate yourself in the crowded market of Sports Science
Students Get your head in the books You should be aiming for a 2:1 or a 1 class honours grade. I would encourage you to…