I had the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Hartley, one of the UK’s leading performance coaches and sports psychologists. Simon's expertise isn't just confined to the sports arena; he's taken the principles of high performance and applied them to teams in businesses around the world. We delve into Simon's journey, from his early days as a coach to his work with elite athletes and corporate leaders. Simon shares invaluable insights into mastering your mindset, controlling mental noise in high-stakes situations, and the role of curiosity in achieving success. Whether you're an athlete, a business leader, or someone looking to elevate your performance in any area of life, this episode is packed with actionable advice you won't want to miss.



00:00 Intro.
01:22 The most important pitch of Simon's life.
03:19 Turning down opportunities in hindsight.
04:08 The importance of chemistry in initial conversations.
05:00 The dream before sports psychology.
10:40 Breaking into a young discipline.
12:45 England cricket
15:06 Resisting progress and staying stuck.
19:13 The role of curiosity in mastery.
20:42 The value of helping others.
21:47 The importance of passion
22:33 Controlling mental noise in high-stakes moments.
24:35 Use every moment, good, bad or ugly.
28:02 The resilience cycle.
29:23 Two lengths of the pool.
37:02 Transitioning into business.
43:15 Writing fiction.
46:59 Storytelling: show don’t tell.
52.53 Take your own advice.


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