036: Discussing Motivation with Professor Richard Ryan

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 welcomes Michael Bungay Stanier back to the show.
Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of making coaching an everyday leadership behaviour. He is the author of The Coaching Habit... the best-selling coaching book of this century with over 700,000 copies sold and 1,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon. His new book, The Advice Trap, focus on what it takes to stay curious a little bit longer and tame your Advice Monster. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching, and was shortlisted for the coaching prize by Thinkers50.
You can find out more about Michael and his work at https://www.mbs.works/
You can go straight to the Advice Trap resources here: https://www.mbs.works/theadvicetrap
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In this episode Dan & Tim answer questions from our listening community, exploring issues like:
1. What's the difference between a leader & an administrator?
2. Who's best placed to make decisions that affect the 'front-line'?
3. How can you inspire and motivate people who are already overwhelmed? 
4. Are yoga & mindfulness enough to tackle toxic cultures?
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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. 
Body Lengths by Leisel Jones.
Crisis lines by country. 
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In this episode, Dan sits down with Peak Performance researcher Dr Adam Fraser who spends his time exploring how people can get the most out of their potential without some of the common collateral damage like relationship breakdowns and mental or physical wellbeing issues. 
He is the author of The Third Space and he has given a TEDx Talk by the same name. 
He works with school leaders through the Flourish Movement and you can find all things Adam at his website: https://www.dradamfraser.com/
In the chat we also refer to this article - The Negative Side of Positive Psychology by Barbara Held. 
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In this episode, Tim Perkins gets his maths on with Maths Teacher & Author Eddie Woo. 
You don't need to be a maths lover or even an educator to engage with this conversation.
Eddie's best selling book, "Woo's Wonderful World of Maths" tackles questions like: 
Why is a rainbow curved?
Why aren't left-handers extinct?
How is a sunflower like a synchronised swimmer?
Why is 'e' a magic number?
You can get a whole load of Eddie Woo goodness and grab a copy of his book at: https://misterwootube.com/
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In this episode Dan Haesler chats with best-selling author Dan Pink about motivation and timing. 
Focusing on Dan's book, Drive - The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and his latest release, When - The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Dan & Dan explore the need for Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose as well as finding out whether or not the grades you got at school might have had more to do with when you learned, as opposed to what you learned. 
You can find out about all things Dan Pink at his website: https://danpink.com/
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