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ScoreboardScoreboard Live at the MCG – Bhavi Devchand : Sports Tech Conference 2025Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Bhavi DevchandRecorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of Scoreboard dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWSBhavi Devchand outlines Inside Edge, her work to transform athlete environments in India, especially for women — by fixing the system (the “water”) rather than just the individual (the “fish”). She covers cultural pressures, mental health stigma, and the commercial upside of supporting women’s sport at scale. Humane, urgent and full of big...
2025-11-0613 min
The Inside Edge ProjectStillness & Surrender | A Deep Dive Into Jemimah Rodrigues' Moment of MasteryHow do you perform when the world is watching, yet your own doubts are louder than the crowd?When the pressure peaked, Jemimah Rodrigues didn’t fight it - she surrendered to it. In this episode, we dive into one of the most remarkable innings in World Cup history, unpacking the inner tools that helped her perform when everything was on the line. Through stillness, surrender, and support, Jemimah found her way back to presence. A brilliant reminder that the best performances don’t come from trying harder, but from allowing what’s already within to come through.00...
2025-11-0457 min
Cricket Without BordersBhavi Devchand - Professional Cricketer, High Performance Coach and Wellbeing SpecialistBhavi was born in Zimbabwe in a family of Indian origin and encountered a range of cultural experiences just to be able to play the game. She represented WA and the Perth Scorchers before moving to Melbourne to join the Melbourne Stars and Victoria and in so doing represented the Ringwood Cricket Club, twice winning the Una Paisley Medal for the best player in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Premier Competition.After three years in Melbourne, Bhavi returned to Perth and founded her own business, The Inside Edge Project, working with athletes and teams creating cul...
2025-07-2832 min
ScoreboardEpisode 98: Bhavi Devchand — Cricket, Coaching & Coming Full CircleIn Episode 98 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Bhavi Devchand—professional cricketer, coach, podcaster, and one of the most thoughtful voices in women’s sport today.Bhavi shares her journey from playing backyard cricket in Perth to representing Western Australia, living the grind of domestic competitions, and finding deeper meaning through coaching and storytelling. She talks about being dropped, coming back, and the emotional toll of always having to prove yourself.We also explore:Her return to WA for the...
2025-07-1549 minThe Inside Edge ProjectGouher Sultana | Never give up. A story of resilience from an Indian and WPL star.Gouhar Sultana, a renowned Indian left-arm orthodox spinner. Gouher has had an impressive career, spanning over two decades and marked by over 500 wickets across various formats. Beyond the statistics, the podcast explores her personal journey, highlighting her initial motivation to support her family, the pressure of transitioning to international cricket, and the crucial role of self-belief in overcoming challenges.Gouhar candidly discusses her struggles with accepting failure and the mental health challenges she faced after being dropped from the Indian team, including seeking professional help to cope. A significant part of the conversation centers on h...
2025-03-3143 minThe Inside Edge ProjectVishnu Saravanan | Beyond the waves, turning to passion over pressureIndian Olympic sailor Vishnu Saravanan. Vishnu discusses his unique journey, from a multi-sport childhood to dominating national sailing competitions for seven years. He shares his philosophy on high-pressure performance, emphasizing mental training and the importance of present-moment focus. He reveals his appreciation for pressure, attributing his success to a balanced approach combining physical training with mental strategies like meditation. Vishnu also discusses his broader goals: promoting sailing in India, fostering a healthier sporting culture, and leaving a lasting legacy beyond medals. The episode explores the holistic approach to athletic success, emphasizing mental well-being and a deeper purpose beyond competition.
2025-02-2547 minThe Inside Edge ProjectNiranjan Mukundan | From Spina Bifida to over 100 international medals: a story of passion and purpose.Niranjan Mukundan has faced more challenges than most people encounter in a lifetime. Born with spina bifida and undergoing 19 surgeries, he's not only become a world-class para-swimmer, but also a symbol of hope and perseverance. In this episode of the InsideEdge Podcast, Niranjan shares his journey, revealing the emotional resilience and mental strategies that have propelled him to achieve over 100 international medals. Learn how he navigates external pressures, embraces his emotions, and finds balance in a demanding career.-------------------------------- CONNECT --------------------------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g43fpwWuXoJEDtFQpZf8CApple: https://apple...
2025-01-2348 minThe Inside Edge ProjectAnanya Upendran | "Nothing, no one or no dream is worth losing yourself."From India A to quitting altogether. A remarkable story outlining how society's definition of success often results in the complete opposite. However, through following your heart, you can find a deeper purpose of impacting others to have a happier and more fulfilling journey.How your subconscious beliefs about who you are as a person can get in the own way of you being at your best on the fieldThe significant impact a negative environment can have on the performance and wellbeing on a player The dangers of what most people perceive as a ‘high-performance mindset’How Ananya went from...
2024-11-2559 minThe Inside Edge ProjectShane McCurry | Purpose driven performance, authentic leaders, connected teams.In this episode we sit down with sought after leadership and culture coach, Shane McCurry. Shane is one of the most passionate people that are driving a significant change in the culture of high performance organisations. He has worked with a range of AFL head coaches, and worked with with Richmond Football Club to help them 'win deep.'Some key highlights include: A simple model you can use to build out your inside edge The importance of winning deep to have both performance and wellbeing How a sense of belonging connects to thriving athletes/employeesEmbracing div...
2024-10-3058 minThe Inside Edge ProjectJames Bracey | The mindset and processes that contribute to a 1000+ run seasonIn this episode, we sit down with James Bracey, professional cricket for Gloucestershire and England. Bracey reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from debuting on the international stage to overcoming being out of form.We explore his training regimen, mental strategies for staying focused under pressure, and the invaluable lessons learned from both triumphs and defeats. James opens up about the camaraderie in the team, the role of his support network in his development, and how he moves on after games no matter what the result. -------------------------------- CONNECT --------------------------------Spotify: htt...
2024-10-1649 minThe Inside Edge ProjectBhavi Devchand | We're back! What does it mean to leverage your inside edge?After a hiatus spent travelling the world playing and coaching, the Inside Edge Project is back. In this episode the tables are turned as regular guest Viv Paver interview Bhavi Devchand on her recent adventures, and how they have formed the Inside Edge Philosophy. Key highlights include:Lessons learnt from adventures as a player and coach from a range of cultures and environments How shifting from an external to an internal model of happiness can get you into flow state more oftenThe science behind why it is so hard to transfer skills from training to a gameHow a s...
2024-09-2559 minThe Inside Edge ProjectTom Scollay | How the best in the world train their physical and mental skillsWelcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes, and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.Our guest today is Tom Scollay - a former professional cricketer and founder of one of the leading coaching companies in the world in Cricket Mentoring. Tom is someone I've worked with for a few years and am incredibly inspired with how he has gone about building his life to revolve around doing what he loves and having such a large impact on...
2022-05-3155 minThe Inside Edge ProjectViv Paver | How to train effectively to convert your performances to the next level Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes, and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.Today we welcome back Coach Viv Paver onto the podcast. If you haven’t listened to viv;s previous podcast with us, I highly recommend going back to episode 2 where we had an incredible discussion about his journey as a cricketer and a coach, as well as the philosophies that make him different from so many. Calling Viv my batting coach doesn’t quite...
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Howzat! The Cricket PodcastEpisode 15: Finding your place with Bhavi DevchandThis week we talk to Bhavi Devchand, cricketer and podcaster (Interview begins at 1:56). Bhavi opens up about her cricket journey, and the ups and downs of the sport. She also talks to us about how she found herself again after some tough playing years. Bhavi also has her own podcast, The Inside Edge, so you should definitely check it out! Next week we are joined by SA Scorpions and WBBL Adelaide Strikers coach, Luke Williams. If you enjoyed this episode, you can let us know on Instagram or Twitter @howzattcp or via email howzatthecricketpodcast@gmail.com
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Howzat! The Cricket PodcastEpisode 14: The future of Dutch cricket with Sterre KalisThis week we talk to Sterre Kalis, Dutch international, Northern Diamonds and Birmingham Phoenix player (Interview begins at 0:57). We talk to Sterre all about her cricket journey, and what’s next for Dutch cricket. Next week we are joined by cricketer and podcaster Bhavi Devchand, you don’t want to miss it! If you enjoyed this episode, you can let us know on Instagram or Twitter @howzattcp or via email howzatthecricketpodcast@gmail.com
2022-04-1950 minThe Inside Edge ProjectSuzie Bates | Connect, Have Purpose, InspireWelcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Now for our guest today featuring one of the all-time greats - Suzie Bates. A staggering 288 caps for New Zealand, over 8000 international runs to go alongside 125 international wickets. She is a highly sought after cricketer on the domestic T20 scene, and all of this doesn't even include being an Olympian in Basketball!Suzie and I first met whe...
2022-04-1248 minThe Inside Edge ProjectMignon Du Preez | Find your flow on and off the fieldWelcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. I'm so excited for this episode - with one the best people I've ever met, Mignon Du Preez. Minnie is one of the most loved people in the Elite cricket world, and it's not just for her cricket. I have no doubt that one of the main reasons she is one of the most sought-after players in domestic tournaments like the WBBL and the Hu...
2022-03-2847 minThe Inside Edge ProjectJoanne Broadbent | Creating environments for athletes to thriveWelcome to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of the leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives.Our guest today is Jo Broadbent. Jo averaged a staggering 109 in tests, took 38 ODI wickets and was a World Cup winner in 1997. Like our recent guest Charlotte Edwards, Jo made an incredibly successful transition to the coaching world, leading NSW to over 10 WNCL titles, and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2018 for her services to cricket. She gi...
2022-03-1450 minThe Inside Edge ProjectCorinne Hall | The Art of Cricket Welcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journeys of some of leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Our guest today is the incredible cricketer and artists Corinne Hall. Corinne has been a mainstay of the domestic competition in Australia for over 10 yrs, captaining Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes, before moving across to her hometown team the Sydney Thunder. What makes Corinne different to most is her incredible talent as an artist as displayed in her book Vi...
2022-03-0742 minThe Inside Edge ProjectCharlotte Edwards | Determination, Intensity and EmpathyWelcome back to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand, this is the show that turns the journies of some of the leading coaches, athletes and leaders into actionable lessons you can implement into your own lives. Today is a belter, with one of the greatest female cricketers to ever play the game, she has scored over 10000 international runs, won multiple world cups and ashes series. She is the first-ever female president of the PCA and a highly successful coach. She is Charlotte Edwards, now Commander of the British Empire. Beneath all the external success is...
2022-02-2853 minThe Inside Edge ProjectWill Stibbs | A remarkable story of resilience, hope and following the fire withinWelcome back to the Inside Edge Project with Bhavi Devchand, where explore a counter-intuitive approach to performance based on connection, instinct and enjoyment. Through deep conversations with those living in the Arena, we hope to help you, and the culture you are part of shift your perspective and perform with freedom. Our guest this week is the legendary coach of UWA CC, Will Stibbs. We start this podcast with the usual topics; coaching, leadership & holistic performance. However, after I asked a simple question of how to develop empathy, we take a deep dive into Stibbsy's story, which i...
2022-01-181h 07The Inside Edge ProjectShikha Pandey | Staying present and in the process to make your dreams come trueShikha Pandey | Indian Cricketer | Inside Edge PodcastEver wondered what it’s like to be the opening bowler for the biggest cricketing nation on the planet? In this week's podcast, we catch up with the legendary fast bowler for India, Shikha PandeyDuring our conversation, we discussed a range of tips on how to grow from setbacks, perform under pressure and get into the zone. We also discuss how Shikha maintains her perspective away from cricket to keep grown as a human first, and an athlete second. Each week, the Inside Edge...
2022-01-0353 minThe Inside Edge ProjectRay Chamberlain | Owning your story and finding flow in the most hostile environmentsWelcome back to the Inside Edge Project with Bhavi Devchand, where we explore a counter-intuitive approach to performance based on connection, instinct, and enjoyment. Through deep conversations with those living in the Arena, we hope to help you, and the culture you are part of, shift your perspective, lead with purpose, and perform with freedom. Our guest today is one of the most well-known and charismatic figures in Australian sport with over 350 AFL games, multiple finals series, incredibly fit and diligent in preparation to do his job to the best of his ability. Most would think of s...
2021-11-2458 minThe Inside Edge ProjectWBBL Bitesize | Elyse Villani: How to work through being out of form"I kept searching for answers, and I found out too late that there are none"Welcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week.Today's clip is from our previous episode with Elyse Villani which can be found here www.insideedgeproject.comElyse discusses how she has got sucked into searching outside of herself for form when struggling, and how it took her a very...
2021-11-1907 minThe Inside Edge ProjectWBBL Bitesize | Meg Lanning: Own your preparationWelcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week. Todays clip is from our previous episode with Meg Lanning which can be found here www.insideedgeproject.comMeg discusses her preparation for games, including how being injured at the 2017 world cup completely changed her approach to batting. "You can either talk yourself into something or you can talk yourself out of something before you even start"
2021-11-1008 minThe Inside Edge ProjectWBBL Bitesize | Nicole Bolton: Finding freedom, trust and courage through battingWelcome to another bitesize episode of the Inside Edge podcast where we will be diving back into parts of our previous episodes to give you a quick hit of inspiration to help you grow through the week. Today's clip is from our very first episode with a good friend and superstar of Australian cricket, Nicole Bolton. Bolts is a very spiritual person and like myself, has a deep connection to her craft. Through working with legendary coach Noddy holder, she has continued to develop this connection and now uses it to help dealing with the fears and worries that...
2021-11-0206 minThe Inside Edge ProjectWBBL Bitesize | Sophie Devine: From depression and panic attacks to dominating world cricketAfter seeing Sophie Devine score a massive 100 in a recent game of WBBL07 I initially wanted to play a clip where she talked about batting, her changes in technique, and how she has found a way to get through tough periods to make a big score. However, when watching her bat over the weekend, my favorite part was seeing her smile once reaching triple figures. It wasn't a massive celebration, but you could certainly see how content she was and it reminded me of how far she has come from having panic attacks and completely breaking down just at...
2021-10-2508 minThe Inside Edge ProjectPiepa Cleary | Finding freedom and redefining successEpisode 21 with Piepa Cleary - cricketer for the Perth Scorchers, Welsh Fire and Lancashire Thunder. Piepa made headlines last year as she decided to step away from a professional contract with the Western Australian Women's team in the WNCL as the constant grind of high-performance programs chipped away at her wellbeing and enjoyment of the process. Like many of the guests on the podcast, a change in environment and thought processes have led to a remarkable turnaround. Spending a summer in England helped her rediscover who she is, why she plays and what is important to her i...
2021-10-1645 min
Pace and Pens - The Victorian Premier Cricket PodcastEpisode 6 - Bhavi, The Blues, Prahran and RingwoodIn another special season preview episode, Matt, Nick and Tyler are joined by ex WA + Victoria player Bhavi Devchand, as the 2019/20 Una Paisley Medalist helps cast an eye over Carlton, Prahran and her beloved Rams.
Bhavi also chats about her journey through cricket, possible links with the Zimbabwean national side and her podcast - The Inside Edge.
Also, Tyler coins the phrase Love Circle.
2021-09-151h 04The Inside Edge ProjectPeter Clarke | Cricket Australia Psychologist on coaching, culture and dealing with fearWelcome to the Inside Edge Podcast, our guest today is Peter Clarke - sport psychologist from the Australian Cricket Team and head coach of the University of Queensland CC who are one of the most successful team in the Queensland Premier Competition. A lot of criticisms of sport psychologists is they don't understand what it is actually like to have the pressures of being out in the middle, and on the flip side, a lot of coaches don't understand how to help players who are struggling with the mental side of the game. This is something that ma...
2021-09-0652 minThe Inside Edge ProjectBeth Mooney | Living on the edge of unhealthy vs healthy obsessionWelcome to the inside edge podcast with Bhavi Devchand. Our guest this week is Australian cricketer, Perth scorcher and proud Queenslander, Beth Mooney. Beth is one of the most sought after and dominant batters in world cricket, having hit #1 in the world following the Women's World cup in 2020 and topped batting charts for 3 years prior to that. Her story of getting there is a fascinating one, where she found herself leveraging her dark side in some grueling fitness regimes, that by her own admission crossed the line into an unhealthy obsession. Beth is someone who can hit thousands of...
2021-08-2353 minThe Inside Edge ProjectSteve Dent | How creating psychological safety creates freedom on and off the fieldThis week's episode is with Steve Dent, coach and expert in all things leadership and culture. Steve was my coach at Gloucestershire back in 2016 and he completely shifted the way I thought about performance. I remember completely nerding out on one of the books he gave me called Ahead of the Game by Jeremy Lazarus. Little did I know that some of these concepts really were ahead of where the game was. Steve has spent over 25 years working in leadership and development and his insights into how to create psychological safety through a shared purpose are incredible. I...
2021-08-111h 05The Inside Edge ProjectMeg Lanning | Leading with empathy, courage and instinctSeason 3 kicks off with the captain of the Australian Cricket team and one of the best batters of all time, Meg Lanning. 5 world cups, 3 Belinda Clark medals, 3 domestic titles & 16 international hundreds and so many more achievements. She is clearly very talented, however, in this podcast we dive deep into how she has sustained such a high level of performance over a long period - without losing a sense of who she is. Empathy, Instinct, Trust & Growth are common topics both on and off the field, all crucial when living from the inside out. For Meg, It's not about over-training, l...
2021-07-2555 min
Roll With The PunchesEP155 Batting, Bowling & Boxing | Bhavi DevchandBhavi Devchand is an Australian cricketer, coach and podcaster. She has played at the elite level for a decade (and she's still a kid) and we talk about all things cricket, sport in general, women in sport, performance, conditioning, training, coaching and life. For two different sports (boxing and cricket) I drew a lot of similarities out of this conversation. Bhavi shares her perspectives and experiences, her ups and her down and the lessons in life that came from doing what she loves at a high level. BHAVI DEVCHAND I...
2021-06-101h 07The Inside Edge ProjectCorey Rocchiccioli | Third grade to professional cricketer through stillness, authenticity & depthOur guest this week is Corey Rocchiccioli, contracted cricketer with WA, the Perth scorchers and University CC. Although not a household name yet, he has an unbelievable journey that includes going from 3rd grade to state cricket in 5 years. Corey is one of the most incredible young men I've ever met. He is only 23, works harder than anyone I have seen, yet does it from a place of authenticity. Most people who work at that level do so from a place of fear, of some need that they have to excel or they will be a failure. Corey is sp...
2021-05-1659 min
Been There, Done MattEpisode 11 - Bhavi Devchand - Explore With CuriosityMatt sits down with Bhavi Devchand who has played cricket at a high level. Bhavi has experienced the difficulty of not being offered a contract to learning to enjoy her game again and being offered a contract to play cricket in Victoria. Bhavi is a host of her own podcast called the 'Inside Edge Project' which is linked below. Inside Edge Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inside-edge/id1529071905Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be...
2021-05-071h 11The Inside Edge ProjectHolly Ferling | Overcoming perfectionism by leading from the inside-outWelcome to episode 15 of the IEP. Our guest this week is Australian, QLD and Melbourne Stars fast bowler Holly Ferling. Holly didn't follow the normal path of a cricketer working through the ranks of state cricket to play for Australia, instead, she found herself playing for Aus at the young age of 17. She has since battled a number of injuries, constantly in and out of teams and fighting her way back to bowling at her best for QLD and the Melbourne Stars. She is honestly one of the most genuine and kind people I've ever, however behind that big...
2021-05-0348 minThe Inside Edge ProjectAnthony Stubbs - The Fast Bowler | Pillars of performance, simplicity & authenticityOur guest this week is Fast bowling coach Anthony Stubbs. Known as 'The Fast Bowler' on Instagram, Stubbzy has helped many cricketers improve on and off the field through his 4 pillars of technical, tactical, mental and physical skills. He is one of the most holistic coaches I've seen in the cricket world and we connected over our shared philosophies of incorporating body, mind and spirit into performance coaching. Stubbzy is certainly a free spirit and that's what makes him so good to work with. This podcast is more of an informal chat where we hit record halfway through...
2021-04-181h 02The Inside Edge ProjectDr. Fraser Carson | Sport Psychology and Hypnotherapy for performanceWelcome to episode 13 of the Inside Edge Podcast. This week's guest is Dr. Fraser Carson - a sport psychologist who received his PhD from the University of Hull and a Masters in Coaching Education from Ohio University. Over the years he has worked with a a range of elite individual athletes, coaches and sports organizations such as Melbourne Football Club and is also lecturing at various universities around the world. Dr Carson is also a former professional rugby league player and his current passion is triathloth where he has completed an incredible 9 Ironman events in Australia. I hav...
2021-04-0452 minThe Inside Edge ProjectJodie Hawkins | Building successful teams through inclusion and social impactWelcome to this episode of the IEP with Jodie Hawkins. Jodie is currently the General Manager of the Sydney Sixers and has been part of the team that has helped the club been one of the most successful in WBBL and BBL history. The reason I wanted to get her on is that the culture built at the sixers is one that prioritizes giving back - whether it's pride rounds or supporting cancer patients, Jodie has helped build a brand that clearly prioritises building a legacy beyond the cricket pitch, a big difference to the traditional model that is...
2021-03-1543 minThe Inside Edge ProjectYogesh Golwalkar | The power of passion to succeed in extremely competitive environmentsOur guest this week is Yogesh Golwalkar, first-class leg spinner who has represented, India A, Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, Middlesex CCC and was part of the Kings XI Punjab squad in the IPL. Yogesh is a genius when it comes to the art of leg-spin bowling. Although not a big name, his knowledge gained from competing in the most competitive leagues in India is incredible. His thoughts on finding your mental rhythm and avoiding getting too analytical were game changers for me and I'm sure you'll get a lot out of this one. I truly believe the...
2021-03-0152 minThe Inside Edge ProjectKate Cross | Embracing Expectation & Growing Through Setbacks"I remember being at third man, I'd bowled an over and it didn't go very well. I put my sunglasses on and I had tears in my eyes. I remember thinking, I'm so out of my depth; I don't know what I'm doing here"Welcome to this episode of the IEP with Kate Cross. Crossy has Represented England in all 3 formats of the game, as well as playing for both the Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers in the WBBL. I first met Crossy when she came to play in WA and she is hands down one of...
2021-02-141h 04The Inside Edge ProjectNaomi Dattani | Finding The Courage To Trust The ProcessThe first episode of season 2 is with professional cricketer Naomi Dattani. Naomi is the captain of Middlesex in the UK, has played and won the KIA superleague with the Western Storm and is contracted with the London Spirit in The Hundred. We first met in Perth when she was playing grade cricket for MGCC and I was immediately struck by how incrediblly hard she worked, especially for someone relatively young and having not had the privilege of growing up in a professional environment. She has had many battles, but as you'll learn, each one has inspired her to keep w...
2021-01-3148 minThe Inside Edge ProjectPaddy Upton | Personal Mastery and the Art of PerformanceWelcome to Ep 8 of the Inside Edge Podcast. Our guest this week is world renown leadership and mental skills coach Paddy Upton. Paddy has redefined coaching and performance in both cricket and the business world and I can't recommend his book, 'The Barefoot Coach' enough.Some of his accomplishments include:Helping the Indian Cricket team win the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and become the no1 test team for the first time, As performance director helped SA cricket to #1 in all 3 formats,The head coach of 5 different t20 teams in 12 tournaments despite not having a strong professional p...
2020-12-0149 min
The Scoop Cricket PodcastMeet the Village Mayor! The Bhavi Devchand storyMelbourne Stars recruit and newly minted WBBL Village Mayor Bhavi Devchand joined The Scoop for a fascinating, wide-ranging chat, where we covered Bhavi's shock and disappointment at losing her WA state contract in 2019, her journey through club cricket back into the Victorian and Melbourne Stars squad as well as her unique perspective on gaining a mental edge in elite sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0146 minThe Inside Edge ProjectMichael Hussey | Finding Balance Between Intensity and EnjoymentHuss does not need much of an introduction, a legend of the aussie game and one of my heros growing up. He was widely regarded as one of the and hardest workers in world cricket and a very intense man. Along with this came many internal battles, he was constantly battling low self-belief and openly admits he crossed the line of pushing things too far. After getting dropped from the WA team he found a new sense of balance and freedom which then catapulted his career to playing for Australia and scoring thousands of runs across all 3 formats. He...
2020-10-3149 minThe Inside Edge ProjectElyse Villani | Owning Who You Are and How You PlayTopics DiscussedDealing with limited prep and COVID lockdowns leading into WBBL Trying to find the balance between being attacking and recklessDealing with being in and out of formComparing herself to others and falling in to the trap of searching for answers external to herHow Junior moved through the 3 stages of the Heroes journey to find fulfillmentAdvice received from Rachel Haynes to help deal with being dropped over and over againThe common traits in the best team culturesWhat makes her coach Dulip Samaraweera...
2020-10-1750 minThe Inside Edge ProjectSophie Devine | Managing Diabetes, Mental Health and LeadershipOur guest this week is the captain of the White Ferns and #1 ranked t20 player, Sophie Devine. She has close to 200 international caps, broken numerous records and is arguably the most sought after player in franchise cricket. To top it off, she has also represented the NZ women's hockey team and was extremely close to playing for them at the Olympics. The list of accolades could go on forever, however, Sophie's story so far is filled with some significant challenges, including getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager, giving up cricket to chase an Olympic dream, only to...
2020-10-0149 minThe Inside Edge ProjectDrewe Broughton | The Fear Coach on finding courage, letting go and trustDrewe Broughton is a former professional footballer and now a performance coach. As a young man, he was exceptionally talented, representing England U20s alongside a golden generation. He had a deep drive to succeed, however, an inability to control this desire and fall into the trap of the fear led to a continuous rollercoaster, jumping to 22 different clubs in 17 years and eventually ending up alone - bankrupt, suffering from addiction and contemplating life. As always, the lessons learned from suffering can provide us with the power to really impact the lives of others, and Drewe has certainly been a...
2020-09-221h 02The Inside Edge ProjectMolly Strano | Finding Enjoyment in High PerformanceMolly Strano is an Australian off-spinner and well known as one of the great characters of the game. She is the reigning domestic player of the year & leading all-time wicket-taker in WBBL. A Self-described raging extrovert, she genuinely believes she was born in the wrong era and has been best on ground at numerous mad-mondays. Behind all the shenanigans off the field, she is a big cricket badger, lover of the game and I hope you enjoy hearing her story. 4:09 - Making her Debut in a star-studded Victorian side as a 16 year old5:30...
2020-09-1149 minThe Inside Edge ProjectViv Paver | Transforming Coaching & Performance through Growth, Connection & ServiceThis episode is with Viv Paver - cricketer, coach, and one of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Viv had a lot of promise as a young cricketer, he was captain of the WA U17 team and was also part of an All-Australian Universities Championship. A senior playing career spanning 5 professional seasons in the UK & well over 140 Premier cricket games, he has a staggering high score of 257 and best bowling figures of 5/21. He is now coaching the Subiaco-floreat women in the WACA 1st grade competition and runs his own coaching business called Project Rubicon...
2020-09-031h 08The Inside Edge ProjectNicole Bolton | Managing Mental Health and Elite Performance"For a number of years, success to me was operating in a really unhealthy manner. I would need to be under significant duress away from the game to then step over that white line and go perform, as it was the only time I would feel like I was in control of my life." This episode is with Nicole Bolton - Australian opening batter and arguably one of the best Western Australian cricketers of all time. Bolts has a fascinating story, battling inner demons for the majority of her career, yet finding a way to be one...
2020-08-251h 02The Inside Edge ProjectIntroducing the Inside Edge PodcastAn introduction to the Inside Edge Podcast with Bhavi Devchand. -------------------------------- CONNECT --------------------------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g43fpwWuXoJEDtFQpZf8CApple: https://apple.co/3BTAqn9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideedgeproject LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavi-devchand-85302892/ The Inside Edge Podcast aims to explore how the best in the world navigate all the noise to consistently perform in the most rugged and high-pressure environments. The purpose? To bring back enjoyment, simplicity and connection. To help the next generation live from the inside-out, have the courage to b...
2020-08-2503 min
The Cricket Mentoring PodcastBhavi Devchand - From the toughest time in her life, to being teammates with the worlds bestToday’s guest is a professional cricketer, a mentor of ours and the head of female cricket at Cricket Mentoring and someone who has become a friend over the past few years.
Bhavi Devchand is currently contracted with Victoria and is training and rubbing shoulders on a daily basis with some of the world’s best cricketers including Elysse Perry and Australian captain Meg Lanning. While she’s living her dream, it certainly has been an easy run and she’s had her fair share of setbacks and disappointment.
As one of our mentors, I probably...
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