Locker Room Power
By David Sammel
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Locker Room Power with David Sammel
Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world.
With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action.
| Episode | Date |
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Why High Performers Lose Confidence as They Improve
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May 14, 2026 |
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How Top Tennis Players Handle Failure and Pressure
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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From College Courts to Wimbledon: Milly Rajecki's Road to Pro Tennis
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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35 Years of Pro Coaching Proved This One Thing About Success
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The Billionaire’s Dream: How to Win Under Extreme Pressure | Nick Hague
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Building World-Class Networks and Mastering Sportsmanship | Nick Hague
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Stop Losing to Yourself: The Stress Energy Map
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Hamish Kerr | Why I Stopped Being "Happy to be There."
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Hamish Kerr: The Olympic Champion Mindset | Why Real Champions Never Stop Competing
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Why You Can’t Switch Off Under Pressure (And How Elite Performers Fix It) | David Sammel
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Melissa Maddock: The Real Reason You’re Bad at Time Management
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Melissa Maddock on Building a Social Media Career: Tennis Player to Global Film Travel Creator |
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Matt Cardle on Fame, Freedom & Music | From X Factor to the Truth Behind the Industry
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Marcus Daniell | The Truth About Parenting Young Athletes
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Marcus Daniell: How Elite Athletes Master Pressure, Purpose & Life After Sport
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Why Pressure Is the Secret Weapon of Elite Performers (In Sport & Business)
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Adam Maddock | The Focus Mistake Almost Every Player Makes
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Adam Maddock | A Coaching Career Without Shortcuts
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Quiet Habit That Decides Your Future (Most People Ignore It)
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Barry Cowan Interviews David Sammel: Anxiety, Pressure & Elite Performance
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Barry Cowan: Life After Tennis, Reinvention & Staying Relevant Under Pressure
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Chad Dunn Interviews David Sammel: Mindset, Discipline & Turning Pain Into Power
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Self-Awareness = Power | Locker Room Power
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Chad Dunn | Mind Over Everything
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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How Athletes Turn Focus Into Leadership Strength | David Sammel
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Barry Scollo | How Athletes Succeed in Business Leadership Roles
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Barry Scollo | How To Go From Sport To Leadership Success
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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The Power of Coaching for Athletes and Leaders | David Sammel
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Stefanie Teichmann | From Setbacks to Strength in Business Leadership
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Stefanie Teichmann | Trusting Your Gut: Decision-Making for Modern Leaders
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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From Athlete to Executive: Founder Playbook
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Delmont Madison | Mastering Change for Team & Leadership Success
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Delmont Madison | From Athlete to Coach: Leadership Lessons
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Clarity Advantage: Reflection Strategies for Leaders
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Ian MacDonald | Identity, Coaching & How Great Players Think
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Ian MacDonald | Leadership: How Ian is building Bath Academy
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The Clarity Advantage: Why Simplicity Wins
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Shelagh Brayshaw | Regret, Choices & Life Lessons
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Shelagh Brayshaw: From Paris Showgirl to Reinvention
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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The Future of Coaching
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Matt Cardle | Can We Really Trust the Narrative?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Matt Cardle | From X Factor to the Truth Behind the Industry
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Your Breakthrough Is Closer Than You Think
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Luke Johnson (Pro Player) ASKED ME This LIFE-CHANGING Question
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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How Luke Johnson Became World #11
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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The Truth About 'Perfect' Tennis Players
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Caroline Tolman | Why Are You Building Someone Else's Dream?
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Caroline Tolman | How Tennis Led to Property Millions
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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How Clarity Can Lead to Positive Changes in Life
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Candy Reid | Why Perseverance Beats Talent
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May 29, 2025 |
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Candy Reid | Trust Your Journey: Make Life-Changing Decisions with Confidence
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May 21, 2025 |
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The 24-Hour Rule That Prevents Bad Decisions
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May 15, 2025 |
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Jim Edgar | Why Optimists Will Shape Our Future
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May 07, 2025 |
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Jim Edgar | How Authentic Leaders Grow Through Every Challenge
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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How Elite Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Jacqui Hargreaves | Why Being Yourself Is the Key to Everything
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Jacqui Hargreaves | How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life From Scratch
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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#200 - Stop the Spin: A Single Question to Tame Overthinking
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Geoff Hargreaves | David Samuel on Tennis, Transformation, and Coaching Wisdom
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Geoff Hargreaves | The difference a prison officer can make
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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#197 - Embracing Life's Journey: Fate, Free Will, and Unforeseen Opportunities
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Travis Christall Takes the Mic | Travis questions David on Peak Performance
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Travis Christall | Australian Tennis Coach with an Inspiring Coaching Journey
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#194 - From Struggle to Strength: Stoic Philosophy Explained
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Thomas Judd Turns Host | Unveiling Junior Tennis Success with Intent, Focus, and Resilience 🎾
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Thomas Judd | Journey from the Tennis Courts of the UK to NYC Leadership 🚀🎾
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#191 - From Blame to Leadership: A New Approach
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Finn Murgett | Building a Career After College Tennis
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#188 - Avoiding Distractions: Lessons from Tennis and Business
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#187 - Locker Room Power: The New Era of Inspiring Narratives and Insights
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Sean Hodkin | Sean Takes the Lead: Hosting David on Tennis Mindset and Tech
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Arvind Parmar | How to Build Player Resilience in Tennis
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Sean Hodkin | The Power of Mentorship in ’s Tennis Success
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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#184 - Unconditional Resilience: Are You Limiting Your Potential
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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#183 - Elevate Your Game: Focus and Self-Improvement
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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#182 - The 80-20 Rule: Helping Oli Bonding
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Arvind Parmar | Resilience and Victory: The Crucial Role of Family Support
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Justin Lee | Balancing Curiosity and Focus: A Path to Personal Growth
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Justin Lee | Justin's Unique Path From the Courtroom to a Tennis Court in Chile
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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#177 - Unlocking Joy: How to Find Peace in the Mundane
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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#176 - The Key to Achieving Success? It's Simpler Than You Think
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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#175 - From Doubts to Confidence: How to Embrace Your Unique Abilities
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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#174 - Engage and Inspire: Be a Part of the Nuggets Podcast
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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#173 - From Anxiety to Action
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#172 - Top Strategies for Stress Relief and Building Resilience
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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#171 - The Surprising Impact of Self-Talk on Your Success and Happiness
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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#170 - Navigate Psychological Hurdles and Master Your Decisions
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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#169 - Breaking Free: How One Decision Can Change Your Life Forever!
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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#168 - An interesting view of seeing other people
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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#167 - Rethinking the word "Why"
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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#166- Deepen Your Relationships with These Simple Focus Tips
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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#165 - Unlock the Secret to Consistent Success: Emotional Management Tips from a Pro Coach!
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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#164 - The Secret to Honest Conversations That Strengthen Friendships!
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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#163 - How to Turn Anxiety into Opportunity
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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#162 - Mastering High-Pressure Moments: David Sammel's Expert Tips
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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#161 - Balancing Truth and Kindness: A Journey to Authentic Conversations
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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#160 - Why Perfect Decisions are an Illusion: A Deep Dive into Coaching Hindsight
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#159 -Powerful Teaching From A Positive Place
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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#158 - The Message Behind the Message: Unravelling Texting Miscommunications
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#157 Unlock Success: Daily Habits to Crush Procrastination!
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May 28, 2024 |
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#156 From Hero-Worship to Heart-to-Heart: Discover the REAL Journey of Parent-Child Relationships!
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May 21, 2024 |
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#155 The Unspoken Truth About Personal Growth
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May 14, 2024 |
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#154 Breaking Free: A Tale of Change and Choice That Will Inspire You
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May 08, 2024 |
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#153 Unlock the Ironclad Strategy for Never-Ending Success
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May 02, 2024 |
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#152 Feel the Fear and Win Anyway: David Sammel's Guide to Embracing Pressure!
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Eugene Berger | Triumph Over Trials: David Shares Unscripted Life Lessons
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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#150 Athlete or Not, This Mindset Shift Will Change Your Game Forever
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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#149 Stop the Confusion: Top Tips for Clear and Impactful Speaking!
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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#148 The Mindful Athlete: Harnessing Mental Power for Optimal Performance
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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#147 Why 'Trying Harder' Is Outdated Advice and What to Do Instead
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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#146: From Exhausted to Winning - Manage Work-Life Like a Pro Athlete
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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#145: Mastering a Winning Mindset in Business and Tennis with David Sammel
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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#144: Dancing with Blurry Shadows of the Past
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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#143: Choice - A Pleasure And A Cross To Bear!
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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#142: Recovering From Injury And Setbacks
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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#141: This One Thing Could Be Killing Your Chances Of Success
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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#140: Be authentic
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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#139: How To Choose What To Integrate Into Your Life!
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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#138: How well and high does your ball bounce?
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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#137: The Power of Words
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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#136: Aligning Short and Long-Term Goals - Making Decisions to Advance Your Career Vision
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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#135: Celebrating Individuality This Christmas - Nurturing Personal Growth through Self-Awareness
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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#134: Maximizing Productivity - Mastering Task Management for Personal Growth
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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#133: Breaking Barriers - Embracing Adversity for Personal Triumph
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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#132: Breaking Barriers - Embracing Adversity for Personal Triumph
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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#131 The Billionaire's Dream
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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#130 Talk a problem don't think a problem
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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#129 Delegation
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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#128 Your Inner Peace - Part 2
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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#127 Your Inner Peace - Part 1
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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#126 The Why
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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#125 The Problem is NOT the Problem
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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#124 The Evolution of My Coaching
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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#123 All-In or All-Out? The Selective Power of Focus
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Talking Tennis with John Silk | Liam Broady's top 100 journey - extra episode
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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#122 How Is Focusing Too Much on the Future Robbing You of Today's Joy?
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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#121 How Can We Engage in Honest Conversations without Passing Judgment?
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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#120 Hype or Help: Reign in Anticipation or Control Anticipation
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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#119 How to turn crisis into strength?
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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#118 A Deep Dive into Parenting: Lessons and Takeaways from Mel Robbins
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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#117 Checking the Mirror: Leadership Truths and Challenges
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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#116 Busting the myth that winners never quit!
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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#115 Do we pretend that things are important rather than admit they are distractions?
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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#114 Life is messy
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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#113: The Art of Adapting: Lessons from a Tennis Coach's Life on the Road
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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#112 Resilience on Court: A Wimbledon Journey with Liam Broady
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Liam Broady | Game, Set, Victory: How He Triumphed at Wimbledon Special Episode with John Silk
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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#110: A Life Lesson Learned from 30 Years of Successful Tennis Coaching
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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#109: The Power of Adaptation: Exploring Our Boundless Potential with Rafael Nadal's 'Adaptive Competing' Mindset
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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#108: Unlocking New Perspectives: Explore the Power of Reframing
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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#107: The Surprising Truth About Estimation: Life Lessons from Sports
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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John Silk | Nerves in Sports and How to Overcome Mental Challenges
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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After French Open loss, what next for Liam Broady
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May 30, 2023 |
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How you lose power thru blame
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May 28, 2023 |
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Up and down year?
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May 22, 2023 |
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Big moment nerves
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May 21, 2023 |
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Coming into the French Open undercooked
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May 21, 2023 |
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Whose script are you running?
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May 14, 2023 |
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More on regret
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May 07, 2023 |
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A dive into nostalgia
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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You don't have to be tough all the time!
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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What's in a good attitude?
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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What is effort?
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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What is determination?
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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Motivation myths
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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Stop trying to be right
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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We are all weird
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Living in our own heads
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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The danger of high goals
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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John Silk | All things tennis with Talking Tennis
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Feb 19, 2023 |
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Talking Tennis - Liam Broady interview
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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FOMO can be dynamite
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Feb 12, 2023 |
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Why do we give a toss?
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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Embrace a good argument
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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It's okay to feel shit
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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Exercise your choice
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Down Under - episode 6 - recovery
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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John Silk | Down Under - episode 5 Tough losses make tough people
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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John Silk with David | Down Under - episode 4 - night before AO (Australian Open)
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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King Kyrgios | Down Under - episode 3 - warming up with Nick and more!
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Liam Broady | Down Under episode 2 - Winning Streak
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Talking Tennis | Down Under - Canberra Challenger Day One
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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Exclusive Australian Open insights
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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Find your groove
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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A sure path to failure
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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What can these 4 statements do for you?
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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Bloody emotions!
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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We are all hypocrites
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Cool ways to learn
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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5 ways to kill Imposter Syndrome
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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Mismanage Expectations at your peril
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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Thoughts on Self Worth
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Focus is your Power
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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The myth of talent
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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Why nerves are a gift and how to deal with them
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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How we undervalue ourselves Part 2
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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Personal reflections
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Own your own space
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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Help yourself succeed and feel good
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Life problems happen - Get on with it!
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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Disappointment Sucks
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Everything passes so don't over worry
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Poise for thought
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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We are so fucking clever........?
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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We can't read minds - so ask!
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Covid - A positive break from traditional work?
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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Never take anything for granted
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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Embrace your Insecurity
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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Experience - How crucial is it?
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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How we prepare for Wimbledon
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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What is your measure of success?
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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The myth of letting others down
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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Do you value intuition?
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May 29, 2022 |
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Success is relative, feelings are not!
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May 22, 2022 |
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Why be a good parent to yourself?
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May 15, 2022 |
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The power of mantras in chaos
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May 09, 2022 |
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How to recover from a panic attack
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May 02, 2022 |
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It almost always takes longer than we think!
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Behind the curtain
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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There are no guarantees
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Build trust in yourself
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Routines and Mindset College
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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An interpretation of resilience
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Mar 20, 2022 |
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Fuck the why!
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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How we undervalue ourselves
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Teach rather than save
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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What is important, things of value or peace of mind?
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Don't behave like you have no choice?
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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How to avoid fear in an organisation
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Nick Kyrgios- a great example of Locker Room Power
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Australian Open - Get into the process and carry on!
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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How perspective and competence affect what you can control
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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How to upgrade your mental software
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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The art of good questions
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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The power of posture
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Daily Legacy
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Be a good passenger
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Breakthoughs happen if you hang in!
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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We all start at the beginning
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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How to turn confrontation into opportunity with 3 golden words
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Great questions pt2 - Honesty questions for measuring up!
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Great questions to ask yourself if stuck or bad thing happened part one
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Steps to control fear
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Why do we run away from problems?
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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How is your attitude to resilience?
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Label for efficiency not as a one size fits all
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Why would you do this to yourself....?
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Managing our energy
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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The power of words and tone of voice
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Locker Room Power
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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The myth of Belief
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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The myth of Failure
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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The myth of regret!
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Aug 23, 2021 |