Episodes

"I love it when athletes ask these questions," says Johnny Parkes. "I want them informed, I want them to know exactly why we're doing what we're doing and how we're going to do it because then I get more quality information and feedback from them." Parkes, the Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Tennis Program at IMG Academy in Florida, is the latest guest on the Leaders Performance Podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser. Coming up on today's show, we discus...

"I love it when athletes ask these questions," says Johnny Parkes. "I want them informed, I want them to know exactly why we're doing what we're doing and how we're going to do it because then I get more quality information and feedback from them." Parkes, the Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Tennis Program at IMG Academy in Florida, is the latest guest on the Leaders Performance Podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser. Coming up on today's show, we discus...

"I love it when athletes ask these questions," says Johnny Parkes. "I want them informed, I want them to know exactly why we're doing what we're doing and how we're going to do it because then I get more quality information and feedback from them." Parkes, the Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Tennis Program at IMG Academy in Florida, is the latest guest on the Leaders Performance Podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser. Coming up on today's show, we discus...

British Olympic medallist talks as part of the Leaders Athlete Optimisation Series.

British Olympic medallist talks as part of the Leaders Athlete Optimisation Series.

British Olympic medallist talks as part of the Leaders Athlete Optimisation Series.

"If an athlete's shocked or surprised with a selection or de-selection, then I haven't really done my job well." Paula Dunn, the Paralympics Head Coach at British Athletics, is discussing her approach to difficult conversations with the Leaders Performance Podcast. "I should have been in contact with that person, having open conversation and understanding where they are, if they have any issues." In the latest edition of the podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser, Dunn is...

"If an athlete's shocked or surprised with a selection or de-selection, then I haven't really done my job well." Paula Dunn, the Paralympics Head Coach at British Athletics, is discussing her approach to difficult conversations with the Leaders Performance Podcast. "I should have been in contact with that person, having open conversation and understanding where they are, if they have any issues." In the latest edition of the podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser, Dunn is...

"If an athlete's shocked or surprised with a selection or de-selection, then I haven't really done my job well." Paula Dunn, the Paralympics Head Coach at British Athletics, is discussing her approach to difficult conversations with the Leaders Performance Podcast. "I should have been in contact with that person, having open conversation and understanding where they are, if they have any issues." In the latest edition of the podcast, which is brought to you by our Main Partners Keiser, Dunn is...

“The tech environment and our understanding about learning and development has changed, but I don’t think that changes the reality of what we are doing to support how people may learn just yet.” These are the words of Dr Scott Drawer, the Director of Sport at Millfield School in Somerset. Dr Drawer is just one of the voices that has stood out in recent months in the Leaders Performance Institute’s efforts to explore the topic of coaching & development. In this latest edition of the podcast, w...

“The tech environment and our understanding about learning and development has changed, but I don’t think that changes the reality of what we are doing to support how people may learn just yet.” These are the words of Dr Scott Drawer, the Director of Sport at Millfield School in Somerset. Dr Drawer is just one of the voices that has stood out in recent months in the Leaders Performance Institute’s efforts to explore the topic of coaching & development. In this latest edition of the podcast, w...

“The tech environment and our understanding about learning and development has changed, but I don’t think that changes the reality of what we are doing to support how people may learn just yet.” These are the words of Dr Scott Drawer, the Director of Sport at Millfield School in Somerset. Dr Drawer is just one of the voices that has stood out in recent months in the Leaders Performance Institute’s efforts to explore the topic of coaching & development. In this latest edition of the podcast, w...

Michael Cheika, the renowned rugby coach who was recently appointed Head Coach of the Lebanon men's rugby league team, explains that providing a safe environment for athletes is a good starting point when addressing social issues. "One of the huge things with coaching and leading is creating a balanced environment for players to perform in," he tells co-hosts Matthew Stone and Steve Gera. "Not ignoring anything and not going over the top; understanding exactly where the balance is." The manage...

Michael Cheika, the renowned rugby coach who was recently appointed Head Coach of the Lebanon men's rugby league team, explains that providing a safe environment for athletes is a good starting point when addressing social issues. "One of the huge things with coaching and leading is creating a balanced environment for players to perform in," he tells co-hosts Matthew Stone and Steve Gera. "Not ignoring anything and not going over the top; understanding exactly where the balance is." The manage...

Michael Cheika, the renowned rugby coach who was recently appointed Head Coach of the Lebanon men's rugby league team, explains that providing a safe environment for athletes is a good starting point when addressing social issues. "One of the huge things with coaching and leading is creating a balanced environment for players to perform in," he tells co-hosts Matthew Stone and Steve Gera. "Not ignoring anything and not going over the top; understanding exactly where the balance is." The manage...

"What are we trying to achieve and why?" asks Mo Bobat, the Performance Director of the England & Wales Cricket Board. "In essence we're all problem-solvers and there's enough research out there to suggest that homogenisation of thought and ideas probably isn't a great way to problem-solve." Bobat is steadfast in his belief that teams with broad in skillsets and experiences are the best-equipped to tackle performance problems. He explored the power of diverse thinking in this latest episode o...

"What are we trying to achieve and why?" asks Mo Bobat, the Performance Director of the England & Wales Cricket Board. "In essence we're all problem-solvers and there's enough research out there to suggest that homogenisation of thought and ideas probably isn't a great way to problem-solve." Bobat is steadfast in his belief that teams with broad in skillsets and experiences are the best-equipped to tackle performance problems. He explored the power of diverse thinking in this latest episode o...

"What are we trying to achieve and why?" asks Mo Bobat, the Performance Director of the England & Wales Cricket Board. "In essence we're all problem-solvers and there's enough research out there to suggest that homogenisation of thought and ideas probably isn't a great way to problem-solve." Bobat is steadfast in his belief that teams with broad in skillsets and experiences are the best-equipped to tackle performance problems. He explored the power of diverse thinking in this latest episode o...

"When you go through change," says Jill Ellis, "a lot of it is continuing to talk about culture and the team-first environment you create, but it’s also about building in strategies to make this team feel that every single person is important and every single person matters." The two-time Fifa Women's World Cup-winning coach - who also won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Leaders Sports Awards - appeared on the latest edition of At Home With Leaders, where she delves into the transiti...

"When you go through change," says Jill Ellis, "a lot of it is continuing to talk about culture and the team-first environment you create, but it’s also about building in strategies to make this team feel that every single person is important and every single person matters." The two-time Fifa Women's World Cup-winning coach - who also won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Leaders Sports Awards - appeared on the latest edition of At Home With Leaders, where she delves into the transiti...

"When you go through change," says Jill Ellis, "a lot of it is continuing to talk about culture and the team-first environment you create, but it’s also about building in strategies to make this team feel that every single person is important and every single person matters." The two-time Fifa Women's World Cup-winning coach - who also won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Leaders Sports Awards - appeared on the latest edition of At Home With Leaders, where she delves into the transiti...

"I want to enjoy walking into a building and I don't want a situation where people sit on the same table to only eat with people of a similar status," says Nigel Pearson. The renowned football manager, whose former clubs include Leicester [twice], Hull and, most recently, Watford, is discussing the environment he strives to create for athletes and staff alike when he enters a club. Pearson, who is between projects, found the time to reflect on coaching the modern athlete for the Leaders State ...

"I want to enjoy walking into a building and I don't want a situation where people sit on the same table to only eat with people of a similar status," says Nigel Pearson. The renowned football manager, whose former clubs include Leicester [twice], Hull and, most recently, Watford, is discussing the environment he strives to create for athletes and staff alike when he enters a club. Pearson, who is between projects, found the time to reflect on coaching the modern athlete for the Leaders State ...

"I want to enjoy walking into a building and I don't want a situation where people sit on the same table to only eat with people of a similar status," says Nigel Pearson. The renowned football manager, whose former clubs include Leicester [twice], Hull and, most recently, Watford, is discussing the environment he strives to create for athletes and staff alike when he enters a club. Pearson, who is between projects, found the time to reflect on coaching the modern athlete for the Leaders State ...