Uncover the fascinating paradox of confidence! We explore how excitement, composure, and fluency combine to build unwavering self-assurance. Learn how to cultivate environments that foster these crucial elements for personal growth and success. #ConfidenceTips #SelfConfidence #PersonalGrowth #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #SelfImprovement #Motivation #Leadership #SuccessMindset #Mindset

Uncover the fascinating paradox of confidence! We explore how excitement, composure, and fluency combine to build unwavering self-assurance. Learn how to cultivate environments that foster these crucial elements for personal growth and success. #ConfidenceTips #SelfConfidence #PersonalGrowth #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #SelfImprovement #Motivation #Leadership #SuccessMindset #Mindset

My conversation with Mike Porteous on confidence centred coaching where we discuss the why confidence is actually an illusory concept https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/confidence-doesnt-exist-and-how-to-coach-it-anyway/id1209549739?i=1000713842757 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kCbXyD4P8f51V4g0gwYXd?si=_5sEkx1STgSKZx6wWOqnPQ https://youtu.be/VpYvWU0pfQQ #confidence #selfimprovement #philosophy #mindfulness #flowstate #psychology #personalgrowth #selfhelp #mentalhealth #success

Uncover the illusion of confidence! We explore why confidence isn't a tangible thing, and how the pursuit of it can be counterproductive. Discover the paradox of seeking confidence and achieving flow. Dive into a philosophical discussion on self-discovery. Learn how to get out of your own way. This video is for you! #confidence #selfimprovement #philosophy #mindfulness #flowstate #psychology #personalgrowth #selfhelp #mentalhealth #success

In this conversation, I sit down with Mike Porteous, triathlon coach and author of the book on 'Beyond Belief' - the art of confidence-centred coaching'. https://amzn.to/3G5ZKh2 Mike's journey from academic to civil servant to failed mountain bike business owner to successful triathlon coach reveals fascinating insights about what really matters in developing both athletes and coaches. We explore Mike's revolutionary approach to confidence-centred coaching, which places how people feel at the very heart of the coaching process. Rather than focusing purely on performance metrics or development outcomes, Mike argues for a third way that prioritises the subjective experience of both coach and athlete. Three Key Takeaways: 1. Confidence isn't a thing you acquire - it's actually a combination of three feelings: excitement (thrilled anticipation), composure (control over what you can influence whilst being calm about what you can't), and fluency (losing yourself in the moment and finding flow). 2. The best coaches often aren't the best athletes - Mike's own journey from being a mediocre mountain biker to helping athletes achieve extraordinary feats shows that empathy, presence, and the ability to be alongside someone on their journey matters more than technical prowess. 3. Drawing out beats putting in - Rather than instructing athletes what to do, confidence-centred coaching focuses on helping people discover their own solutions through feeling and awareness, creating more resilient and self-reliant performers. This conversation will change how you think about coaching, confidence, and what it really means to help someone reach their potential. Ready to transform your coaching approach? Join 'The Guild of Ecological Explorers' learning group by heading to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and clicking the 'join a learning group' button. Let's explore these ideas together and revolutionise how we develop talent.

Is sport truly for everyone? This discussion explores coaching challenges, participation struggles, and shifting focus towards positive experiences. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/86XHbM8h1xI #YouthSports #Coaching #SportsDevelopment #AthleteExperience #PositiveSports #SportsCulture #Participation #SportsMotivation #ActiveLifestyle #SportsForAll

Is sport truly for everyone? This discussion explores coaching challenges, participation struggles, and shifting focus towards positive experiences. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/86XHbM8h1xI #YouthSports #Coaching #SportsDevelopment #AthleteExperience #PositiveSports #SportsCulture #Participation #SportsMotivation #ActiveLifestyle #SportsForAll

Talent coaches are often overlooked and under-resourced, despite bearing a huge responsibility in guiding young people. Andy Kirkland and I get together to discuss the core knowledge and support they need to navigate journeys effectively.! #TalentDevelopment #TalentCoaches #YouthDevelopment #SportsCoaching #CoachingResources #TalentManagement #LeadershipSkills #AthleteDevelopment #CoachingEducation #SkillDevelopment #SportsTraining

Talent coaches are often overlooked and under-resourced, despite bearing a huge responsibility in guiding young people. We discuss the core knowledge and support they need to navigate journeys effectively. Join our discussion on the importance of investing in talent development! #TalentDevelopment #TalentCoaches #YouthDevelopment #SportsCoaching #CoachingResources #TalentManagement #LeadershipSkills #AthleteDevelopment #CoachingEducation #SkillDevelopment #SportsTraining

n this episode of The Talent Equation, I reconnect with Andy Kirkland from the University of Stirling to explore how our sporting systems both help and hinder talent development. Andy shares insights from his chapter in "Reimagining Talent Development in Sport" and introduces the concept of 'salutogenesis' - focusing on what creates health and well being rather than what causes harm. Three key takeaways: Our current talent development systems often prioritise preventing harm rather than creating healthy environments where people can thrive and grow. Coaches bear huge responsibility for guiding young people through developmental journeys but are frequently under-resourced and lack essential knowledge about human development. We need to shift from resource-heavy "barrier" approaches to more ecological systems that empower individuals to navigate challenges while providing appropriate support. Join our learning community of forward-thinking coaches and talent developers by heading to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and clicking the 'join a learning group' button to become part of The Guild of Ecological Explorers.

Explore how meaningful overlap between training and performance boosts transfer! Discover why embracing variability is key for motor control and skill acquisition.. #SkillAcquisition #TrainingTransfer #EcologicalApproach #Affordances #MotorControl #SkillDevelopment #VariablePractice #LearningEnvironment #InformationProcessing #MovementVariability #PerformanceImprovement

Explore how meaningful overlap between training and performance boosts transfer! Discover why embracing variability is key for motor control and skill acquisition.. #SkillAcquisition #TrainingTransfer #EcologicalApproach #Affordances #MotorControl #SkillDevelopment #VariablePractice #LearningEnvironment #InformationProcessing #MovementVariability #PerformanceImprovement

We delve into a research lab experiment illustrating tightrope vs. beam balancing and discover why 'balance' isn't enough to explain skill transfer. #BodyForTheTopic #ResearchLab #CognitiveScience #SkillTransfer #VerbalDescription #Tightrope #BeamBalance #HumanPerformance #ExperimentalPsychology #LearningScience #BodyForTheTopic

We delve into a research lab experiment illustrating tightrope vs. beam balancing and discover why 'balance' isn't enough to explain skill transfer #BodyForTheTopic #ResearchLab #CognitiveScience #SkillTransfer #VerbalDescription #Tightrope #BeamBalance #HumanPerformance #ExperimentalPsychology #LearningScience #BodyForTheTopic

In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Andrew Wilson, Reader in Psychology at Leeds Beckett University and a leading voice in ecological psychology. We delve into the fascinating world of affordances, skill development, and the complex challenge of transfer of learning in sport. Andrew brilliantly explains how our traditional understanding of skill acquisition often misses the mark, and why an ecological approach offers a more complete picture of how humans actually learn and develop skill. Three Key Takeaways: The overlap between training and performance contexts that enables transfer of learning is primarily in the information about affordances. When designing practice, focus on ensuring the right information is present rather than prescribed movement patterns. Variability in movement and practice isn't noise to be eliminated but rather a crucial signal that helps develop adaptable, creative performers. The best athletes aren't those who repeat identical movements but those who can respond to dynamic, ever-changing affordances. The ecological approach to coaching might benefit from being framed as an "affordance-led approach" rather than "constraints-led," highlighting how affordances define what counts as functional movement and serve as the primary constraint on motor abundance. Support my work and help your own development by joining my learning group 'The Guild of Ecological Explorers' by clicking this link https://www.patreon.com/c/thetalentequation #sportsscience #podcast #movementdevelopment #skilldevelopment #learning #practice #talent #youthcoaching #youthsports