048: High Performance with Professor Damian Hughes

In this Q&A episode Dan & Tim tackle questions from the listening community:
How do you encourage a Growth Mindset in someone who couldn't be more fixed? 
How do you leave a bad day at work so as not to take it home with you? 
How do you know what type of leader you are? 
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In this episode, Dan & Tim sit down with recently retired NRL and International Rugby League player Chris Lawrence. 
Chris played over 250 first grade games despite suffering two sever injuries. As well as dislocating his hip, last year he broke every bone in his face. 
You can see the photo we mention in the interview here. 
Chris retired at the end of the 2020 season and is the Director of One Wellbeing.
Connect with Chris on Instagram and Twitter. 
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In this episode, Tim Perkins sits down with 2019 Test Cricketer of the Year Pat Cummins to talk about resilience, integrity and leadership. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll get something from this... 
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In this episode, Dan chats with the Cronulla Sharks halfback Chad Townsend. 
As well as being a footballer, Chad also hosts The Talk of the Town Podcast. 
During this chat Chad & Dan discuss issues of high performing teams as well as mindset and motivation. 
They mention Perform Under Pressure by Ceri Evans as well as the work Dan has been doing with NRL footballer Shaun Johnson. 
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In this episode Dan sits down with Anna Meares to discuss the importance of psychological preparation and having worthy rivals in elite sport. 
Anna is the only Australian to win individual medals at four consecutive Olympic Games and is regarded as the best female track cyclist of all time and what Anna shares in this episode is transferable into any domain. 
Anna's new book is call Now and you can get a copy here. 
You can connect with Anna on Twitter and Instagram
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In this episode, Tim Perkins sits down with Alfie Kohn and chats about the dangers of praise and rewards. Alfie expresses some strident opinions that are sure to stoke some thoughts for you, whether you're an educator, corporate leader or parent. 
You can find out more about Alfie Kohn, his books and thinking at: https://www.alfiekohn.org
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In this episode, Dan & Tim chat about a conversation Tim had with Dr Lucy Hone for a book he is working on exploring the link between resilience and mindset. 
Dr Lucy Hone is a director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, adjunct fellow at the University of Canterbury, a published academic researcher, best-selling author, and blogger for Psychology Today. On Queen’s Birthday weekend in 2014, the sudden death of her 12 year old daughter, Abi, forced Lucy to turn her substantial academic training and professional practice to foster resilience in very personal circumstances. Resilient Grieving, the best-selling book she wrote in the aftermath of Abi's death is now available in the US, UK and NZ.
You can find out more about her work at: https://nziwr.co.nz/
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In this episode, 4 x Olympian, Leisel Jones drops by to chat with Dan about what it takes to compete at the highest level. Along with Ian Thorpe, Leisel is Australia's most decorated Olympian with nine medals to her name. 
Leisel talks about the challenges that elite athletes face with the never-ending scrutiny and expectations placed upon them. 
She also discusses her own challenges with Mental Health. 
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