Former England Cricketer Jeremy Snape has spent the past ten years researching 'The Winning Mindset' of some of the world’s most successful performers. His journey has taken him around the world, interviewing elite sports stars and coaches, as well as neuroscientists and leaders from the performing arts, business and the military. In this podcast series, Jeremy takes you Inside the Mind of Champions, sharing their exclusive stories on mindset, leadership and team culture to accelerate success in…
Pressure doesn't disappear just because you ignore it. Cricket legend Kumar Dharmasena shares how Sri Lanka transformed its approach to World Cup finals by acknowledging the reality of pressure rather than pretending it wasn't there. Discover why honest conversations can unlock peak performance under stress, and how embracing difficult truths helped turn years of disappointment into championship…
The best coaches don't always push harder – they understand better. Dutch athletics coach Charles van Commenée reveals why empathy is often a more powerful performance tool than measurement, targets, or challenge alone. Discover how understanding what truly drives each individual can unlock greater motivation, stronger relationships, and better results, along with a practical exercise to uncover…
In a world of endless notifications, meaningful communication stands out. Headhunting expert Nada Usina explains why understanding how your audience prefers to communicate, whether by phone, email, or text, is the key to building stronger professional relationships. Discover how thoughtful, recipient-focused engagement can cut through the noise and create more genuine, lasting connections. Looking…
The strongest teams don't avoid disagreement; they use it to make better decisions. Leadership ethics expert Professor Roger Steare reveals how healthy conflict can challenge assumptions, prevent groupthink, and unlock fresh thinking. Discover three powerful meeting roles: the chair, the devil's advocate, and the observer – and learn how structured dissent can transform conversations from echo…
Jeremy Snape explores the crucial moment when fear meets opportunity with Olympic hockey champion Helen Richardson-Walsh. Discover how a painful moment of self-doubt taught Helen to rewire her brain for pressure situations, using simple triggers to override fear and step up when it matters most. Looking to take your leadership to the next level? Why not join our next cohort of the Winning Mindset…
What happens when the pressure is on, and the stakes are high? In this recording from a live Sporting Edge coaching webinar, Jeremy Snape explores the science and practice of psychological safety, drawing on insights from world-class experts including Owen Eastwood, Baroness Sue Campbell, and Dr Dehra Harris. From building belonging and accelerating learning to managing constructive conflict and…
Setbacks often teach us more than success ever can. Olympic champion Lord Sebastian Coe shares how his toughest defeats laid the groundwork for his greatest achievements, and why approaching failure with humility and curiosity can accelerate both personal growth and leadership development. Discover practical ways to turn setbacks into stepping stones for future success. Looking to take your…
The fear of getting it wrong often stops us from doing our best work. Orchestra conductor and jazz musician Dominic Alldis reveals how the world's best performers treat errors as information rather than evidence of incompetence, using unexpected moments to fuel creativity and growth. Discover the difference between careless mistakes and purposeful experimentation, and why staying present is the…
What if the feedback you least want to hear is exactly what you need to grow? British equestrian and Olympic medallist Zara Tindall reveals how to turn criticism into progress, why disagreement can be a catalyst for improvement, and how to make sure valuable feedback leads to real action. Plus, discover why holding onto positive feedback is just as important as learning from the tough stuff.…
Jeremy Snape sits down with best-selling author and global change expert Campbell MacPherson to unpack what really happens when people face change. Learn why resistance is a natural response and how recognising the predictable emotional journey – from shock and denial to frustration, fear, acceptance and growth – can help you lead with greater confidence and impact through periods of transition.…