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University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP76: Helen Davis (Sport Psychologist)Helen Davis is a Sport Psychologist who has extensive experience working across a broad spectrum of sports, collaborating with accomplished athletes at various levels. Her clientele includes elite professional teams and individuals, amateurs, Olympic and Paralympic medallists, as well as Commonwealth, European and World Champions.
Through completing her postgraduate degree at the University of Staffordshire, Helen explains her transition from teaching into sport psychology. With host Dr Paul Mansell, we explore Helen's experiences of working at Wimbledon, and Helen outlines how a lightbulb moment helped her to see pressure in a different way as...
2025-08-211h 09
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP75: Maisie Brown (Wife of Jacob Brown, Scotland International Footballer)In this episode, Maisie Brown shares her experiences of what life is like as the romantic partner of a high performance athlete. Married to Jacob Brown, a forward for Luton Town and Scotland, Maisie shares her thoughts on what it is like to navigate the transfer window, dealing with Jacob's injuries, experiencing abuse, and the scheduling issues that are part of football.
This interview builds on Dr Sofie Kent's work which explores the experiences of romantic partners in elite sport. Often the bedrock of an athletes' support system, there is often a lack of focus on supporting...
2025-08-141h 17
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP74: Jack Cuthbertson (Personal Trainer)Jack Cuthbertson is a personal trainer and business owner. Having worked in the industry for over a decade, he explains how he uses psychology as an integral part of his daily work. For example, he outlines how he uses goal setting, his approach to motivating his clients, and how he went about taking a calculated risk to set up his own business. This episode really highlights the role that psychology plays in both work and life, and regardless of your occupation, there are some useful takeaways that can help individuals reflect on their own use of psychology.
2025-07-221h 03
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP73: Nathan Judah (Sports Journalist and Broadcaster)Nathan is a Digital Sports Editor, Presenter, Sports Writer, and Podcast Host for Wolverhampton’s Express and Star newspaper. He has covered Wolves for nearly a decade, and earlier this year, he was named Sports Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.
In this episode, we explore performance under pressure in the domains of journalism and broadcasting. To what extent are deadlines a stressor in journalism? What are the nuances of managing relationships between football clubs and the press? What is like working in the chaos of the transfer window? How important is integrity in br...
2025-07-171h 29
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP72: Stuart Carrington (Lecturer and Researcher)Stuart Carrington is a Lecturer at St Mary's University in Twickenham, London. He is currently completing his PhD which centres around officials' performance under pressure, and he is the author of 'Blowing the Whistle: The Psychology of Football Refereeing'.
In the episode, Stuart discusses the strategies that officials typically find to be helpful before, during, and after a performance. With a focus on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Stuart explains which irrational beliefs are particularly prominent and unhelpful in officials. We also discuss how organisations can facilitate performance under pressure for officials, such as through mentoring schemes.
2025-07-101h 12
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP71: Dr Katie Sparks (Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology)Dr Katie Sparks is a Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire and a Performance Lifestyle Advisor for British Rowing. She completed her PhD at the University of Birmingham in 2022 and has published several peer-reviewed articles relating to performing under pressure.
In this episode, she tells Dr Paul Mansell and co-host Brent Horleston about the importance of mindfulness and how it can facilitate performance. Although not an easy skill to develop, mindfulness can be learned by anyone and can reduce rumination and anxiety. We also discuss self-compassion and how parents can learn these...
2025-07-031h 07
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP70: Jack McMillan (Holistic Athlete Recovery Specialist)Jack McMillan is a former professional footballer who has dedicated his second career to supporting professional athletes on a holistic level. His specialisms include breathwork and yoga, and he has worked with over 60 professional football clubs and organisations including the PFA and Great Britain.
Joining Jack and host Dr Paul Mansell in the studio are two of Jack's clients. Former professional footballer Jake Jervis and Luton Town and Scotland forward Jacob Brown shared their experiences of working with Jack and more broadly, how breathwork and other strategies have helped their performance and wellbeing.
Jack describes...
2025-06-261h 41
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP69: Dr Andrew Wood (Sport Psychologist)This episode contains a trigger warning - see episode description below...
Dr Andrew Wood is a HCPC registered sport psychologist with a specific interest in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. He has worked with many businesses and teams as well as previously holding lecturer positions at the University of Staffordshire and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Joining Dr Paul Mansell in the studio as a co-host is England blind footballer Azeem Amir. Andrew worked with Azeem during his time as the team's sport psychologist. Andrew reflects on what it is like to work in para sport and how...
2025-06-191h 19
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP68: Kelly Massey OLY (Lecturer of Physical Education and Athlete Motherhood Researcher)Kelly Massey is a former 400m and relay athlete who has represented Team GB at the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, and Commonwealth Games earning multiple medals throughout her career. Alongside her many years at the training ground, Kelly also taught Physical Education and Dance full-time at secondary school level. Now, Kelly lectures at Liverpool Johns Moores University whilst also completing her PhD exploring all things maternity/motherhood and sport. Joining us on our Stoke-on-Trent campus at the University of Staffordshire, Kelly discusses the pressures of training at Olympic level and her current research with host Dr Paul Mansell...
2025-06-121h 11
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP67: Rhian Cleverly (Rugby Borough Women FC Defender)Rhian Cleverly is a defender for Rugby Borough Women FC. She has previously played in the WSL, Championship, and she has been capped for Wales. Rhian also has a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology.
In this episode, Rhian describes the routines that she adopts to aid performance under pressure and how she is able to bounce back from adversity. There is a focus on the culture that has been created at Rugby Borough through initiatives such as 'family meals'. Rhian is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women's football and she...
2025-06-051h 01
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP66: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE (Olympic Gold Medallist)Kate Richardson-Walsh was the captain of Team GB women's hockey side that triumphed at the Rio 2016 games. She's been capped a record 375 times for her country. Kate was awarded an MBE in 2016, an OBE in 2017, and was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2016. Alongside guest co-host for this episode Helen Richardson-Walsh, Kate and Helen were the first same sex married couple to win an Olympic gold as part of the same team.
In this episode, Kate describes the importance of vulnerability as a leader and how this may create a...
2025-05-291h 15
The 5% ClubMaking Property Deals Stick: Paul Leslie on Implementing Gazeal Reservation AgreementsIn this episode of The 5% Club Podcast, Bryan Mansell sits down with Estate agent Paul Leslie to explore how he’s successfully integrated Gazeal’s reservation agreements into his sales process.Paul shares his journey from industry outsider to trusted agent, how he overcame skepticism, and why reservation agreements are game-changing for both buyers and sellers. From reducing fall-through rates to building trust with upfront information, Paul breaks down how transparency and commitment are reshaping the client experience in estate agency.If you're an agent looking to i...
2025-05-2325 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP65: Dr Karla Drew (Lecturer in Sport Psychology and Former Team GB Athlete)Dr Karla Drew is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire. She is a former Team GB heptathlete and since retiring, has gone on to complete her HCPC sport psychologist accreditation. In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and co-host Nika Pavic facilitated a conversation with Karla about her experiences across those three different domains.
Karla explained her recent experiences in applied research, such as the role of mentoring during the transition from academy to senior football. She explains how she was able to perform under pressure as an international...
2025-05-221h 19
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP64: Ben Williams (Team GB Athlete: Triple Jump)Ben Williams is a triple jumper who represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Staffordshire-based athlete is also the former World Youth Champion. In this episode, he joins host Dr Paul Mansell and co-host Meg Baldwin to discuss his approach to performing under pressure. Ben describes the importance of having a coach who you can trust, as well as the criteria for people to be in his inner circle. There is a section called 'How do you deal with...', and this features conversations about dealing with success and performance slumps. Ben...
2025-05-151h 06
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP63: Dr Phil Clarke (Sport Psychologist)Dr Phil Clarke is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby and a HCPC registered sport psychologist who has worked in over 30 different sports. Phil joined hosts Dr Paul Mansell and Jason Wright to discuss performance under pressure through the lens of his research and applied practice.Much of Phil's published work has centred around 'choking under pressure' and 'the yips'. Phil explains the factors that can predict the breakdown of skilled performance and how we may negate those issues. We discuss the role of self-compassion and grounding techniques in performance, the need to add pressure...
2025-05-081h 23
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP62: Mark Roberts (Athlete Mentor and Promotion Winning Captain)Mark Roberts joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks in the studio to discuss performing and leading under pressure. Mark has played 700 games in his professional football career and has represented clubs including Fleetwood Town, Stevenage and Cambridge United. He captained Fleetwood and Stevenage to promotions and won the FA Trophy with Stevenage during their rapid ascent up the Football League pyramid. In this episode, we discuss how Mark was able to perform under pressure during his career and how he used various psychological skills as part of his preparation. We also discuss leadership and how...
2025-05-011h 27
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP61: Greg Leigh (Oxford United and Jamaica Defender)Greg Leigh has represented Jamaica on over 20 occasions including playing in the Copa America. He began his career at Manchester City's academy and has since played for numerous clubs including Bury, Bradford City, Aberdeen, Ipswich Town, and Oxford United. In this episode, he explains to Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson about how psychology influences his performance.Greg outlines the role of luck in determining an athlete's career and how he once had to take matters into his own hands when transferring between clubs. Greg highlights the differences between playing in the Championship...
2025-04-241h 12
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP60: Nicky Forster (Performance Coach and Former Professional Footballer)Nicky Forster has had a career in professional football spanning over 700 games and has scored over 200 goals for clubs including Reading, Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford, and Birmingham City to name a few. He now works as a goal setting coach and keynote speaker (https://nickyforster.com). Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater hear Nicky's thoughts on leadership, staying motivating in the demanding climate of professional football, and the use of goal setting strategies to aid adherence to a target. Nicky describes some effective leaders that he has experienced in his career and...
2025-04-171h 09
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP59: Robbie Udberg (Former Head of Player Development and Performance at Chelsea Women FC)Robbie Udberg is the former Head of Player Development and Performance at Chelsea Women FC and now is the Co-Director of CHX Challenge and CHX Performance. Having had more than a decade of experience in performance at the top level of the game, he is well placed to describe the role of leadership in performing under pressure.Speaking with host Dr Paul Mansell, Robbie explains the importance of the design of the physical space at an organisation and how this can foster togetherness. He worked alongside current USA women's national team manager Emma Hayes. As one of...
2025-04-101h 12
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP58: Danny Schofield (Assistant Coach of Central Coast Mariners)Danny Schofield is our guest on this episode. Joining us all the way from Australia where he is currently coaching in the A-League and Asian Champions League, Danny explains some of the key features of his coaching style to Dr Paul Mansell and Sam Westley. Danny also has experience of coaching in the UK and is the former Head Coach of Huddersfield Town and Doncaster Rovers. Danny draws on his experience as an ex-professional footballer, amassing over 400 career appearances at clubs including Huddersfield Town, Millwall, Rotherham United and Yeovil.In this episode, we discuss the culture Danny...
2025-04-031h 03
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP57: Adam Evans (CEO of Staffordshire FA)Adam Evans is the CEO of Staffordshire Football Association - an organisation with over 1,700 teams, 30,000 players and 800 referees. An episode focused very much on leadership and culture, Adam explains to Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell about how he is creating a culture that can drive the organisation forward.Using Matt's experience in leadership and togetherness, a social identity lens is applied to the conversation. Adam sees the organisation's role as important in terms of 'serving the game'. Staffordshire FA are led by their values which are based upon 'active verbs' rather than...
2025-03-271h 19
19ehole2025 - Hole 60: Ik had dit niet durven vertellen, MartijnPaul en Rogier speelden herenmiddag vrijdag. Milaan - San Remo kijken en teamtraining van Martijn zaterdag en een oefenpotje van heren 2 tegen Olympus op Amelisweerd op zondag. Op de PGA Tour won Hovland ondanks dat hij geen controle had over wat hij deed. JT kwam tekort op de moeilijke Copperhead course van het Valspar Championship. Adam Hadwin had een negatieve hoofdrol.De regen achtervolgt de DP World Tour en ook in Singapore werden slechts 3 ronden gespeeld. Richard Mansell won zijn eerste. George Coetzee won op de Sunshine tour en Carlos Ortiz won...
2025-03-251h 06
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP56: Jacob Brown (Luton Town and Scotland Forward)Joining Dr Paul Mansell for this episode is Luton Town and Scotland forward Jacob Brown. Jacob is approaching 300 professional appearances including spells at Barnsley, Chesterfield and Stoke City. Recorded at Luton Town's training ground, Jacob is very candid about how psychology influences his performance. He reflects on how a serious injury changed the way he thought about his career beyond being a footballer, and how he is using education and business interests to aid his personal development.Jacob bravely opens up about some recent struggles off the pitch. He explains how this affected him on...
2025-03-201h 12
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP55: Professor Andy Lane (Sport Psychologist)Professor Andy Lane is our guest in the studio as we discuss his applied work and research in performance and wellbeing in athletes. Joining hosts Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Karla Drew, we discuss self-efficacy in performance, how to cope psychologically with endurance events, and the importance of creating interest and engagement in applied work. Based at The University of Wolverhampton, Andy describes some of the highlights and challenges he has experienced when working with athletes from sailors to boxers. The trio also discuss the importance of good-quality research. Learn more about your...
2025-03-131h 24
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP54: Dr Sofie Kent (Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology)In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell is joined by sport psychology academic and practitioner Dr Sofie Kent. Sofie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Leeds Beckett University and has an excellent track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles about performing under pressure. Sofie's published work includes topics such as assessing performance under pressure, career transitions such as loan transfers, and the experiences of romantic partners in elite sport. For instance, Sofie outlines how romantic partners are often overlooked in elite sport, the difficulties they face on a personal level, and how clubs can support...
2025-03-0658 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP53: Mackenzie Cherry (Valadares Gaia Footballer)Mackenzie Cherry is our guest in this special international episode of the Performing Under Pressure podcast that was recorded at the University of Porto. Mackenzie is a defender for Portuguese top-flight outfit Valadares Gaia. A team looking to challenge the traditional big teams in women's football in Portugal such as Benfica, Mackenzie describes her journey from college football in America to Portugal via Iceland to Dr Paul Mansell.A highly reflective guest, Mackenzie provides a range of useful perspectives about performance. She outlines her self-talk that helps her to deal with mistakes, the importance...
2025-02-271h 05
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP52: Melissa Dhillon (Performance Psychologist)Melissa Dhillon is a performance psychologist and owner of Athletes in the Zone. She has experience of working with Aston Villa FC, Birmingham City FC, Salford City FC, the LTA and with corporate clients such as Julius Baer and Circle Rehabilitation. In this episode, she reveals to Dr Paul Mansell some of the strategies she finds to be effective when working with athletes, and how this might differ to working in an occupational setting.The discussion includes the importance of intuition, responding to adversity, staying focused under pressure and working with parents. Melissa also...
2025-02-201h 07
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastLee Burch (Rugby Borough Women Football Club Manager)Lee Burch is the Manager of Rugby Borough Women Football Club. Aiming for promotion to the second tier of women's football, Rugby Borough are an upwardly mobile club, typified by their progress on and off the pitch. Lee has managed in the Women's Super League and the Championship and is a UEFA A License holder.Speaking with Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks, Lee describes how he uses routines to allow him to perform under pressure. The trio also discuss the role of half-time, how a sense of family is created at Rugby...
2025-02-131h 10
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP50: Chris Shambrook (Expert in Performance Psychology)In our final episode of series 1, we had the pleasure of chatting to Chris Shambrook. It was double delight as we welcomed Dr Martin Turner back into the studio as co-host for this episode, too.Chris is an inspiring guy with an amazing amount of experience as a psychology practitioner across a range of contexts. Chris has worked at 5 Olympic games supporting one of Team GB’s most enduringly successful sports, combined with his 25 years of supporting leaders and performers in occupational settings.There’s lots of gold in this episode – be sure to check it out and le...
2025-01-161h 16
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastProfessor Tracey Devonport (Sport Psychologist)Professor Tracey Devonport from the Univeristy of Wolverhampton joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss her knowledge and experiences of performance under pressure. Tracey is a HCPC registered sport psychologist and has had an extensive research career with over 100 publications to her name. In this episode, there is a focus on the role of mentoring in facilitating performance under pressure, and Tracey outlines the key characteristics of effective mentoring. She also discusses the nature of coping and whist reflecting on her previous research as well as her...
2025-01-091h 03
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastRyan Cockbill (Paralympic Shooter)Ryan Cockbill is a Paralympic shooter and has taken part in four Paralympic Games dating back to London 2012. In 2022, he won a silver medal the European Championships and a bronze at the World Championships. In this episode, he describes to Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks about how he focuses to perform well in a sport that demands precision and control. This includes the need for automaticity from his training, attention towards the process rather than the outcome, and the need to reflect on performance in an adaptive way.
2025-01-0249 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP47: Luther James-Wildin (Defender for Stevenage FC)Luther James-Wildin is a defender for League One Stevenage and has made over 250 appearances in his career. He joined Dr Paul Mansell and ex-Plymouth Argyle striker Jake Jervis in the studio to discuss several topics that relate to performance under pressure. Luther is also the Founder and CEO of Wildin Ventures Ltd and the Players Property Partners, and an important topic of conversation was the need to cultivate an identity beyond being a footballer. Luther speaks about the role of confidence and pre-match preparation in determining performance, and how you don't always need to be confident to perform well...
2024-12-191h 06
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastAzeem Amir (Footballer for England's Blind Team)Azeem Amir is a footballer for the England men's blind team. In this episode, he tells Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon about his journey into football, his business ventures that seek to help others learn more about disabilities, and his pride in representing his country at the European and World Championships. Azeem utilises many strategies to facilitate performance under pressure such as choosing a helpful mindset, focusing on the process rather than the outcome, and dealing with mistakes through recognising that there is no pause or rewind button. He explains of the...
2024-12-121h 11
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastJosh Gordon (Walsall FC striker)Josh Gordon is a forward for Walsall and has had a really interesting journey to becoming a professional footballer. Whilst completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Staffordshire, Josh was playing non-league football for clubs such as Stafford Rangers and Nantwich Town when current Premier League Champions Leicester City came calling. He has since represented Barrow and Burton Albion, and in this episode, he reflects on numerous topics related to performing under pressure with host Dr Paul Mansell and special guest co-host Jamille Matt. Jamille is Josh's teammate...
2024-12-051h 06
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastJoe Ford (Doncaster Knights RFC Head Coach)Joe Ford is a former Premiership rugby player and has represented clubs such as Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers. He is now the head coach of Doncaster Knights, and in this episode, he tells Dr Paul Mansell and co-host Jason Wright about his approach to leadership in great detail. Joe really values the contribution that psychology makes to individual and collective performance, and he gives us some great insights into how to create an adaptive culture for performance and to how a senior leadership team can be utilised among the players.
2024-11-281h 07
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEmma Biggin (Trainee Sport Psychologist)Emma Biggin is a trainee sport psychologist, University of Staffordshire MSc graduate, and owner of the ‘Bigs’ Sport Psych psychology consultancy. In this episode with Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater, Emma speaks about what it means to be a sport psychologist as well as gives an insight into the strategies and techniques she has used so far when working with athletes and their coaching staff.In particular, Emma delves into the ways in which she aims to make sport psychology accessible, meaningful, and effective for the people with which she works. We disc...
2024-11-2157 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastPaul McVeigh (Former Norwich and Northern Ireland footballer)Paul McVeigh is a former Premier League and international footballer, and in this episode, he joins Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson in the studio. Paul began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, made over 200 appearances for Norwich City and also represented Burnley and Luton Town. Paul won 20 caps for Northern Ireland before turning his attention to the psychology of performing under pressure. Combining the experiences from playing alongside and against some Premier League legends such as Jurgen Klinsmann, Gianfranco Zola and Thierry Henry, with a MSc in Sport...
2024-11-141h 17
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastLizzie Lewandowski (West Midlands Police Football Unit Sargent)Lizzie Lewandowski is our guest in the studio in episode 40. A Sargent of the West Midlands Police Football Unit, Lizzie has had an extensive career in dealing with situations of high pressure. Lizzie has worked at the World Cup, the Euros, the Europa League and the Premier League and has a high level of responsibility on a match-day. In this episode, we discuss how leadership styles change to match the demands of the context, such as how Lizzie dealt with the disturbances at the Black Country Derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
2024-11-071h 11
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastAndy and Issy Pearce (Stars of ITV's 'My Mum, Your Dad')In this special bonus episode, we introduce two local guests who have recently appeared on the ITV show 'My Mum, Your Dad'. Conducted just prior to the show, which is available now on ITVX, father Andy Pearce and daughter Izzy Pearce describe the challenges they face as members of the public who are catapulted onto national TV in front of watching millions. Andy is a successful businessman in the property domain and has worked with numerous international footballers during his career, and we reflect on what he has learnt from those experiences. Izzy outlines...
2024-11-0444 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMarc Jones (Professor of Psychology)Professor Marc Jones is an expert in stress on health, wellbeing and performance in individuals and organisations at Manchester Metropolitan University. Formerly a colleague of co-host Professor Matt Slater at the University of Staffordshire, Marc has been hugely influential in developing theories that explain the confluence of psychology and physiology in performing under pressure. Indeed, the Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes forms part of our conversation in this episode and we explore some of the factors that may influence challenge and threat responses, such as social support.
2024-10-311h 09
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMatilde Fidalgo (ex-Portugal International Footballer)In this special international edition recorded in Porto, Dr Paul Mansell and Beatriz Gandra speak to Matilde Fidalgo about her perceptions of performing under pressure in the highest level of women's football. Matilde announced her retirement from football this month and has had a stellar career representing teams such as Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Braga, Manchester City, Real Betis and FC Famalicao. She also represented Portugal, winning 48 caps which included playing at Euro 2017. We explore the feelings associated with retirement and career transitions and also delve into how Matilde prepared...
2024-10-241h 18
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDave Lawrence (Elite Club Development Manager)Dave Lawrence is able to speak about performing under pressure from his myriad of experiences in football. In a career spanning 27 years to date, Dave has been Head of Sport for The Albion Foundation, the first ever Director of Women’s Football at WBA FC, Head of Football for University of Wolverhampton, Head Coach for University of Birmingham Women, an FA Mentor and former FA Coach Educator. Dave was also a FIFA registered agent and now works for the Football Association of Wales.In this episode, we discuss the importance of being prepared to sh...
2024-10-171h 22
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastChris Casper (Director of Football at Salford City FC)Chris Casper began his career in football at Manchester United under the watchful eye of Sir Alex Ferguson and made his debut for the first team in 1994. He has also represented England at U18 and U21 levels, AFC Bournemouth, Swindon Town and Reading before retiring due to a serious knee injury aged 24. He is now Director at Football at League Two Salford City having also experienced club management at Team Bath and Bury. In this episode, Chris tells Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater what he learned from his time at Manchester United...
2024-10-1054 minUniversity of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDr Amber MosewichDr Amber Mosewich is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada. In this exclusive interview with Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks, Amber explains the role of self-compassion in wellbeing and performance in sport. Amber is one of the world's leading experts in this growing and evidence-based field, and the content that she shares also shines a light on how we might utilise self-compassion theory and strategies as a part of our daily lives. In particular, Amber describes the three pillars of self-compassion and offers an explanation as to how self-criticism...
2024-10-0356 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastKarl Colley (ex-professional footballer)Karl Colley began his professional football career with his hometown club Sheffield Wednesday and subsequently signed for Newcastle United and Sheffield United before playing at Non-League level for teams including Halifax Town and Goole. In this episode, Karl speaks at length about the need to offer psychological support to young players and how this needs to be much more than just a box-ticking exercise. In discussion with Dr Paul Mansell and guest co-host Jake Jervis, Karl describes how leaders can play a crucial role in fostering the positive development of young players.
2024-09-2654 min
Texas Tigers PodcastS5 | E10 | Texas Tiger Podcast | McKenzie Mansell/Maddison Harris (ETBU Volleyball) - KMHT's Matt Paul | Sept. 20, 2024ETBU volleyball players McKenzie Mansell and Maddison Harris talk to KMHT-Radio Sports Director Matt Paul about the 2024 season, the team, and the ASC opener at LeTourneau. The Texas Tiger Podcast is brought to you by Whataburger, which has two locations in Marshall, Texas, at 2010 Victory Dr and 2406 E. End Blvd South.
2024-09-2015 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMark O'Brien (former Derby County, Newport County defender)Mark O'Brien made his debut for Derby County in the Championship aged 16 and went on to make nearly 200 career appearances for Motherwell, Luton Town, Southport and Newport County. The former Republic of Ireland youth international retired aged 27 having had open heart surgery and in this episode, Mark tells Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon about how he dealt with this life-threatening situation. Since retiring, Mark is now a member of staff at Newport County and is passionate about supporting the development of young players. Reflecting on his own...
2024-09-191h 11
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastJamille Matt (Walsall FC Striker)Current vice-captain of League Two Walsall FC, striker Jamille Matt has made over 400 appearances in his career and has represented clubs including Forest Green, Newport County, Fleetwood Town and Kidderminster Harriers. In this unique episode, Jamille joined regular host Dr Paul Mansell and guest co-hosts Jake Jervis and Sam Winnall in the studio to discuss performance under pressure. The added dynamic of two recently retired professional footballers made for a detailed and honest conversation, such as the best way to prepare for a Wembley final. A focus of this episode was on leadership given Jamille's experience and he provided...
2024-09-121h 13
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEmma Quinn (Doctoral researcher at Loughborough University)In this episode, Emma Quinn joined Dr Paul Mansell and Laura Jackson in the studio to discuss performing under pressure from the angle of female health. Emma is a PhD student at Loughborough University and has recently delivered psychological skills interventions with the England Amputee Football Association.Speaking from her experiences in competing in karate to a high level as well as reflecting on her applied work, Emma spoke in detail about her perceptions of performing under pressure, and she shares some of the strategies that she has found to be impactful when working...
2024-09-051h 13
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMerrick Will (Wolves Women midfielder)In this episode, Wolves Women midfielder Merrick Will joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to share her reflections on performing under pressure. Merrick has previously spent four seasons in the Championship with London Bees and has also represented Coventry United, Oxford United, Millwall and Watford.Merrick describes how she prepares for an important game by detailing her use of imagery. Having completed a Sport Psychology MSc herself, Merrick offers some detailed thoughts on the role of psychology in women's football such as the extent to which a sport psychologist should be embedded within...
2024-08-291h 15
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastNick Welch (Former Major General)In this episode, we welcomed Nick Welch into the studio. Nick has had a distinguished career in the military, reaching the rank of Major General as part of his 35 years of service. Speaking about his views on leadership in what is perhaps one of the greatest situations of pressure, Nick describes his approach in leading others in missions in Afghanistan and Bosnia. Nick has also had a range of experiences in the world of business and is now the Chief Executive Officer of Komodo Bikes Limited.
2024-08-221h 07
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDr Martin Turner (Author of 'The Rational Practitioner')Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell welcomed Dr Martin Turner back to Staffordshire University to tap into his extensive knowledge on wellbeing and performance under pressure. Author of phenomenally detailed book 'The Rational Practitioner', Martin has made a significant contribution to the field of sport psychology through his high quality publications on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). In this episode, Martin explains the premise of REBT and how it can influence the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of individuals as they strive towards their athletic goals. Martin has also...
2024-08-151h 21
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastJamie Ingram (International Swimmer)In this episode, Dr Katie Sparks and Dr Paul Mansell spoke to international swimmer Jamie Ingram about his experiences of performing under pressure. Jamie won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as part of the 4 x 100m men's freestyle relay, has competed at the Swimming World Cup on multiple occasions and has been swimming at national level or above for the last twelve years.Jamie narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games and describes how he has dealt with the disappointment of this. Adding something different to the experiences of previous...
2024-08-081h 04
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastGeir Jordet (Professor of Football and Psychology)According to The Times, Geir Jordet is the 'world-leading expert on the psychology of penalties'. A Professor of Football and Psychology at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Geir is also the author of the acclaimed book "Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout". Dr Paul Mansell had the opportunity to interview Geir at the FEPSAC conference in Innsbruck, Austria, and in this episode, Geir explained his research on penalties and how this can inform the art of taking penalties under intense pressure. Rather than focusing on technique per se...
2024-08-011h 04
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastHelen Richardson-Walsh (Olympic Gold Medalist in Field Hockey)Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Prof Matthew Slater and Dr Karla Drew invite Olympic Gold medalist, Helen Richardson-Walsh, into the studio.Helen was part of the GB women’s hockey team that worked hard and proactively to create a culture of belonging, openness, and vulnerability. Alongside pressure training, imagery, self-talk, Helen explains how this was developed and how it was the foundation to their amazing success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-07-251h 12
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDr Tom Bates (Sport and Performance Psychologist)Derby County defender Kane Wilson joined Dr Paul Mansell as a co-host in the studio to pick the brains of experienced sport and performance psychologist, Dr Tom Bates. Tom has had an extensive career in this field and has worked with Aston Villa, Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday in football, whilst consulting at the Olympic Games for Team GB. This is a bumper episode with so much to unpack, however, several key themes emerged during the conversation.Tom is a proponent of mindset and labels it as something that defines performance whilst also highlighting the...
2024-07-181h 21
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastFEPSAC Special (Paul, Katie and Andy)In this bonus episode of the podcast, three members of the sport and exercise psychology team sat down to share their ideas ahead of presenting a symposium at the prestigious FEPSAC conference in Austria. Entitled ‘A to B to C – stress and performing under pressure’, the purpose of the symposium is to describe how beliefs (B) about an adverse event (A) may lead to thoughts, emotions and behaviours as consequences (C).Dr Paul Mansell shared his thoughts on stress mindset and outlined the role in which beliefs about the nature of stress can shape our we...
2024-07-1531 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastBeatriz Gandra (Nutritionist for F.C. Famalicão Women's first team)Episode 24 of the podcast is an international edition as Dr Paul Mansell travelled to Porto to interview Beatriz Gandra. Beatriz is an expert in nutrition with a specific interest in football. She has provided nutritional support to FC Porto's academy and is now employed full-time at Futebol Club de Famalicão as the women's first-team nutritionist. Located in the north of Portugal, FC Famalicão Women play in the top tier of Portuguese football. In this episode, the holistic nature of performing under pressure is evident and Beatriz outlines not only how nutrition benefits the...
2024-07-111h 21
The No Bullsh*t Property PodcastS2E2 - Building the Future with Angela Mansell, Mansell Building SolutionsSeason 2 of the No Bullsh*t Property Podcast continues with Angela Mansell, Managing Director of Mansell Building Solutions, who joined Howard and Paul to discuss construction in our latest women in property episode.Angela shares her journey from initially avoiding the construction industry to leading a successful second-generation family business in Manchester, highlighting the industry's evolution, diversity, and modern methods of construction (MMC). She emphasises the importance of prioritising time in construction and fostering collaboration across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and drive innovation.Howard and Paul discuss the challenges of disrupting the construction...
2024-07-1039 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastShaun Rogers (Darts Coach)From growing up in Staffordshire to playing darts at a good level himself, Shaun Rogers now runs his own darts coaching academy, and in this episode, host Dr Paul Mansell asks Shaun to explain how he uses psychology to enhance his coaching and as a result, the performance of the players that he works with. Being an individual sport and one that is so different to the other sports that have already featured on the show, this provides a novel perspective on coaching for performance under pressure. A topic that is discussed in detail is the need for a...
2024-07-041h 05
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMorgan Milne (Dance and Sport Psychology)Our guest in the studio for episode 22 is Morgan Milne. Morgan is completing a PhD at the University of Birmingham and is undertaking research in the field of dance and sport psychology to contribute towards improving dancers' and athletes' mental health. Hosts Dr Paul Mansell and Laura Jackson were keen to explore Morgan's perceptions of performing under pressure as a dancer herself and how her experiences might be shaping her research to help other dancers who are inevitably training and performing under pressure.In this episode, the trio discussed the importance of reappraisal of stress responses to...
2024-06-2755 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastProf Matt Slater (Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University)Episode 21 features an in-depth interview with one of our own - Professor Matt Slater. Matt is an expert on group dynamics and leadership and is the author of the book 'Togetherness'. The idea of togetherness features heavily in this episode and Matt outlines the importance of being a connoisseur of your team to understand how to get the best out of them. We discuss the idea of leading to facilitate performance under pressure and how connection and trust can play a key role in this. Matt also reflects on performing under pressure as an individual and describes the importance...
2024-06-201h 14
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDr Mark Williams (Cognitive neuroscientist)Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams joined Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell in discussing how the brain can influence wellbeing and performance. Author of the acclaimed book 'The Connected Species', Mark has over 25 years experience of research in this area and has worked at universities in Australia and the USA. In this episode, the trio discussed the role of the brain in skill learning and how we might use knowledge of neuroscience to aid performance under pressure. The conversation then moved onto new topics that have yet to be explored on the podcast, such as the f...
2024-06-1358 min
The Young Player Wellbeing PodcastS3 E08 The Psychology of Stress with Dr Paul Mansell
Our latest episode is with Dr Paul Mansell. Paul is an expert on the psychology of stress in sport, having conducted a PhD focused on just that. Since then, Paul has taken up a role as a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at Staffordshire University. Interestingly, Paul is also a podcast host, heading up ‘The Performing Under Pressure Podcast’. On the pod Paul chats to former professional footballers and other high-level performers about how they view and cope with pressure in their field.
On this episode we talk about stress, nerves, and pr...
2024-06-101h 08
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastFaye Gaskin (Half Back for St.Helens R.F.C)Joining us ahead of her appearance in the Women's Challenge Cup Final, Faye Gaskin joined Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell for a conversation about performing under pressure. In addition to playing rugby league, Faye is a lecturer and a CrossFit coach. Faye spoke about the challenging circumstances in her career such as her mindset in returning from a career-threatening injury to represent St Helens at Wembley. Faye went into a lot of detail as to how she is able to perform well and how she helps others to perform. She spoke about generating evidence to i...
2024-06-061h 07
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastJake Jervis (Former Plymouth and Birmingham striker)Recently retired professional footballer Jake Jervis joined Dr Karla Drew and Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss his experiences of performing under pressure in his career as a footballer whilst also discussing key transitions into and out of the game. Making over 300 appearances in his career, Jake played for Plymouth, Birmingham City, Portsmouth and Luton among others in the UK and also spent time playing in Turkey and Finland. Jake described making his debut as a young player for Birmingham City at Goodison Park and what he learned from playing abroad. We discussed the importance o...
2024-05-301h 16
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastCourtney Pitt (Lead U11-12 coach at Wolves and former professional footballer)Former Portsmouth, Cambridge and Luton winger Courtney Pitt dropped into the studio to chat about performing under pressure with Dr Paul Mansell and Jack Bullock. Courtney is an ex-Staffordshire University student and then went on to become Head of Academy Coaching at Burton Albion. More recently, Courtney has moved to Wolves where he is the Lead U11/12 Phase Coach.In this episode, Courtney describes how he reacted to interest from Barcelona as a young player. His approach to pressure was to embrace it, and as a player, he loved playing in the big games. Since retiring, he...
2024-05-2342 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEdgar Kazibwe (Uganda Cricket In-training Sport Psychologist)Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater are joined by Staffordshire University alumni, Edgar Kazibwe, a Sport Psychologist in-training for the Uganda Cricket Men and Women’s Senior and U19 National Team.This episode has been recorded ahead of Edgar's work in preparing the Uganda Men's team for their forthcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. In this episode, Edgar talks about techniques he uses with the cricketers to get them mentally ready for big matches and tournaments, such as introducing personal-disclosure mutual-sharing (PDMS) through 'Story Mondays', where every week he sits the players do...
2024-05-1657 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastAngelina Nixon (Rugby Borough WFC winger)Rugby Borough Women's forward Angelina Nixon joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss her experiences of performing under pressure in football. Angelina has previously played for Cambridge United, MK Dons, Leicester City, Birmingham City and has been involved with the England youth setup. She describes her background of growing up playing football against boys and her perceptions of being a female footballer. Angelina described some of the strategies that she uses to allow her to perform well. Gratitude is highlighted as a strategy to keep her focus on the present, religion is very important to h...
2024-05-0955 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDan Abrahams (Sport Psychologist)Renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams is this week's guest on the podcast. Dan has worked with athletes across many different sports but with a particular focus on football and golf. An ex-professional golfer himself, Dan is also the founder and host of the hugely popular Sport Psych Show podcast. In this episode, Dr Katie Sparks and Dr Paul Mansell tap into Dan's vast experience in the domain of sport and performance psychology. Dan describes what he understands by performing under pressure. Dan offers some practical techniques that he applies with athletes, such as the idea of adopting a...
2024-05-021h 14
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastAshley Reece (MMA fighter)MMA fighter Ashley 'The Beast' Reece joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson ahead of his Welterweight Title fight in Arizona. Based in Staffordshire, Ashley is our first guest from a combat sport and therefore provided a unique insight into the demands of performing under pressure. Ashley is also a coach of young athletes and shares his advice on how he helps them to perform under pressure.Other topics are also discussed by the trio, such as the need to channel anger, the need to 'bank' criticism to use at a later date rather than persistently...
2024-04-2552 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastPhil WalklateInspirational Erasmus Darwin Academy Headteacher, Phil Walklate joins Dr Paul Mansell and Jack Bullock in the studio to talk about his experiences of pressure in an educational setting. Given the responsibility of Phil's job, he describes his general approach to performing well himself as a leader whilst also allowing others to flourish.Studying an undergraduate at Staffordshire University, Phil then completed a PGCE in Physical Education, earning him a job as a PE teacher, before eventually working his way up the ladder to being a Headteacher.Now managing over 100 members of staff and nearly 1200 students...
2024-04-1859 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEllie WilsonDr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks are joined by current Wolves Women defender Ellie Wilson as they quiz her on how she deals with the pressures of playing football at an elite level. Ellie represented England up to Under 23s and has played in the WSL and Championship for Reading, Bristol City, London Bees and Sheffield United.In this episode, Ellie provides a very positive view towards pressure. Ellie describes in detail how she uses visualisation on the pitch before a game to ready herself for any situation she may find herself in. She also shares...
2024-04-1147 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastTawanda ChirewaPremier League footballer Tawanda Chirewa joined Dr Paul Mansell and Sam Westley in the studio to discuss his approach to performing at the top level of the game. Our youngest guest to date, the 20-year old attacking midfielder made his Premier League debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this year having joined from Ipswich Town in 2023.In his first in-depth interview, Tawanda spoke of his use of self-talk (affirmations) to help put himself in the best place to perform well. He describes some of the nuances of pressure that players transitioning from academy to the first team may...
2024-04-0448 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastHarry BakerProfessor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell welcome England Cerebral Palsy international Harry Baker into the studio to explore his perceptions of performing under pressure in elite disability sport. Harry is closing in on 50 caps for England and has played at World Cups and European Championships, winning the golden boot in 2018. He shares his disappointment about missing out on a trip to the Paralympics and how a shift in his mindset about being left out of the squad was a huge moment in his career. His describes his use of visualisation and how he adopts a 'goldfish mentality' to...
2024-03-2851 minUniversity of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastElla TagliaviniDr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson were delighted to welcome former Loughborough University colleague and current Fulham Women's defender Dr Ella Tagliavini into the studio to delve into her insights on performing under pressure. Ella has captained England at youth level and also also played for Chelsea. She has completed a PhD which examines parenting in sport and currently lectures at UCFB.Ella shares her reflections on taking advice from Dame Denise Lewis and outlines that a combination of experience and reflection are necessary for growth, which in turn leads to better subsequent performance under pressure...
2024-03-2144 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastKane WilsonDerby County defender Kane Wilson joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson in our studio at Staffordshire University. Nominated for a place in League Two team of the year whilst at Forest Green Rovers, Kane has also played for West Bromwich Albion, Exeter City, Walsall and Bristol City, as well as representing England up to under 18 level alongside the likes of Phil Foden.For Kane, expectation is where pressure is created and experienced. He describes his use of self-talk to help him re-focus after making a mistake and gives an insight into how a 'Why Wall...
2024-03-1445 minUniversity of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastSebastian de ChavesIn today's episode, Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell are joined by Premiership rugby player Sebastian de Chaves. A youth international for South Africa, Sebastian has also represented Mont de Marsan, Leicester Tigers, London Irish and more recently, Newcastle Falcons. Sebastian has also completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University.Sebastian shares his views on what it means to perform under pressure and how his relationship with pressure has changed over the course of his career. As a more experienced player, he also describes how he might influence younger members of the...
2024-03-0745 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastSam WinnallProfessor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell interview former professional footballer Sam Winnall about his experiences about performing under pressure. Sam started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers and enjoyed success at a number of clubs, including winning the League 2 Golden Boot award in 2014 with Scunthorpe United and representing Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County, Burton Albion and Oxford United.Sam describes how he enjoyed the pressure of scoring goals and how he focused on his own performance in order to benefit the team. He talks about the growing emphasis on performance psychology in sport and laments not being...
2024-02-2943 min
Jolly SoulPAUL O'NEILL: Break free from self-doubt - EP17In this episode of our podcast, Katie sits down with the remarkable Paul O’Neill, whose journey from a promising British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver to a respected ITV4 commentator and sports pundit is nothing short of inspirational. Paul discovered his love for motorsport as a youngster, idolising racing legend Nigel Mansell and supported wholeheartedly by his family. His professional racing career was shaped by his early experiences at the Jim Russell Racing School in 1998, leading to a successful 15-year stint across various championships including the MGF Cup, BTCC, and British GTs. Paul's career highlight came with a vi...
2024-02-2357 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMeg BaldwinDuring this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Jack Bullock interview Port Vale Women's captain Meg Baldwin about her experiences of performing under pressure. Meg is also a broadcaster for BBC Radio Stoke, Head of Sport at Thistley Hough Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, a football coach, a Visiting Lecturer at Staffordshire University and a parent. This makes for interesting comparisons in performing under pressure in her various roles.Meg grew up in a busy household with five siblings and shares how this has shaped her views of performing under pressure. Despite not having any formal training in performing in...
2024-02-2229 minUniversity of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMatt JarvisMatt Jarvis made over 400 appearances in his football career and represented clubs including Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham and Norwich. He was selected to play for England in 2012, making his debut at Wembley against Ghana.Matt offers his insights on the pressures to perform well in football, such as whether it is possible to enjoy pressure. He describes the strategies he used to perform to a high level during his career, such as imagery. We discuss whether psychological preparation changes when called up to make your England debut.This episode was recorded externally via Microsoft Teams.
2024-02-1548 min
The Sport Psych Show#269 Dr Paul Mansell & Dr Katie Sparks - Performing Under Pressure In this episode I’m delighted to speak with Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks. Paul is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University. Paul completed his PhD in 2023 at the University of Birmingham which investigated the role of trait beliefs in determining stress appraisals, performance and well-being. Paul continues to research in this area, with a specific focus on stress mindset and irrational beliefs. Specifically, Paul has constructed an intervention informed by the REBT framework to enhance well-being and performance under pressure. Katie is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Ps...
2024-02-121h 05
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastDr Jamie BarkerIn this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater welcome Dr Jamie Barker into the studio. Formerly of Staffordshire University, Jamie shares reflections from his applied work as a sport psychologist and his role as a Reader in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at Loughborough University. Jamie has worked with a range of organisations ranging from elite para football to Sony.Of interest for aspiring sport psychologists, current practitioners and those working with individuals from any walk of life, Jamie provides insight on his use of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and Personal Disclosure Mutual Sharing as...
2024-02-0852 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMatt SmithIn our first episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon sit down with experienced TV presenter Matt Smith to discuss his perceptions of pressure and how he is able to perform well under the demands of live broadcasting. Beginning his career in news reporting, Matt has worked for ITV Sport and BT/TNT Sport as well as lecturing undergraduate journalists at Staffordshire University.Matt discusses his feelings towards pressure and whether these have changed during his career. He shares some useful tips for performing under the gaze of watching millions when presenting coverage of live football...
2024-02-0133 min
2023-10-0505 min
Peter, Paul & MotorAvsnitt 8: Svenskar i Formel 1I vårt längsta och mest ambitösa avsnitt hittills berättar vi om de (flesta) svenskarna i Formel 1. Ni får lära er vem som kom trea i sitt första lopp, vem som ägde en racerbana, vem som sålde Ferraris och varför Stefan Johansson heter Lill-Lövis.Nog för att vår tagline är "Förstör aldrig en bra story med fakta" så dök det upp en del missar som vi hittade i redigeringen:Först missade vi Erik Lundgren som vi kommer att återkomma till i nästa avsnitt.Le C...
2023-09-2855 min
The Redeemed ManFather and Son: A Conversation About RedemptionFathers are supposed to lead and enlighten their sons, but some sons are wise beyond their years—and share insight that changes both people’s lives. By the end of this podcast, you will agree that Mansell Amos—son of Paul Amos, founder of The Redeemed—is just such a person. The two generations balance raw honesty with deep compassion as they discuss Mansell’s faith journey, his strained relationship with his father, and how that relationship healed, along with advice for struggling teens and what it’s been like to grow into the role of a faith leader at a young a...
2023-06-0143 min
Construction Cashflow PodcastStu Interviews Paul McDevittThe Vision of The Construction Cashflow Podcast is to revolutionise the construction industry by sharing real-life stories and valuable experiences that inspire change and create sustainable communities.Our Mission is to share inspiring stories from individuals working in the construction industry, breaking down the supply chain and uncovering the truth about what motivates and drives success. By imparting wisdom and knowledge, we aim to inspire change and transform the industry, leading to improved cash flow and greater wealth creation and well-being for all. Our ultimate goal is to foster regenerative and sustainable communities that benefit both...
2023-04-2844 min
Sport ShackSuccessful Decisions in SportsPaul and Glenn are back for another action packed, fun episode. This week we are going to focus on some of the successful decisions in sports over the years. This may include a team signing a player who would go on and produce the goods, a crucial decision by a coach at a crucial time during a game that paid off. Some of what we discuss include
An english legend in professional darts who took a punt and sponsored a future legend of the game
An inspirational former cricket game who changed the way his team played and...
2022-10-271h 57
Youngtimers de PodcastYDP #12: Win on Sunday, Sell on MondayStap deze aflevering in je 90’s middenklasser en waan je Nigel Mansell, Jason Plato of Alain Menu, want we gaan het hebben over toerwagens! Zit jouw favoriet ertussen? Van Laguna tot Skyline, ze komen allemaal aan bod. PS. Blijf nog even luisteren voor een bonus bijdrage…
2022-07-281h 07
Lovecars On the Grid. Global Motorsport PodcastNew Goodwood FOS Hillclimb record! WRC Safari Rally, BTCC, Moto GP & more!Welcome to episode 26 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we've had the safari rally, Moto GP, NASCAR and of course the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK!
We kick off with the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya. Toyota had an epic weekend, with their cars completing the top 4! Hyundai were in 5th, with Ford finishing in 6th, 7th and 8th place. The win went to Kalle Rovanpera, with Welsh driver, Elfyn Evans as runner up. Wi...
2022-06-2730 min
Lovecars On the Grid. Global Motorsport PodcastNew Goodwood FOS Hillclimb record! WRC Safari Rally, BTCC, Moto GP & more!Welcome to episode 26 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week! This week, we've had the safari rally, Moto GP, NASCAR and of course the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK! We kick off with the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya. Toyota had an epic weekend, with their cars completing the top 4! Hyundai were in 5th, with Ford finishing in 6th, 7th and 8th place. The win went to Kalle Rovanpera, with Welsh driver, Elfyn Evans as runner up. Wi...
2022-06-2730 min
Cinema CircuitNobody - Film ReviewStarring Bob Odinkirk as Hutch Mansell, Nobody is a fast paced American Action film with many familiar faces and surprises. Be sure to watch before listening to see who you agree with!
2022-05-1827 min
The Collingwood RantTCR 2022: Round 08 ~ Richmond vs CollingwoodWhat's loaded with beer and goes whack?
Sly and Spook after a loss!
A look at the defeat to Richmond, selections, looseness in defense, youth in attack, Ginnivan bashing, Mansell, tribunals, Lumumba, the upcoming clash against the Bulldogs and more!
All on The Rant!
2022-05-1040 min
Sustainability Research PodMeasuring SDG Impacts under the ‘Carbon Umbrella’. Using Theory of Change and the Triple Bottom Line to develop new ways of ensuring alignment of stakeholders to drive greater SDG impacts.The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were ratified by 193 nations in 2015. They area commitment to end poverty, deliver improved health, education and gender equality … and much more.
They are supported by 169 targets and 232 indicators. This is problematic for measuring impact below the national level. This discussion shares a new approach to measuring global goals at a local level. It has just completed a case study with the Environment Agency, who will adopt the LSBU research models from April2021, for example on their £5.2Bn flood schemes that will help reduce the negative consequences ofextreme events.
The UK...
2021-06-1256 min
Paul Persic PresentsPaul Persic Presents: Series 1- The Colour World Cup TrailerThe Year Was 1992, Paul Keating Was Australian Prime Minister, West Coast became the first interstate team to win the AFL Premiership, Nigel Mansell Became F1 Champion And the Cricket World Cup was about to take off into a new stratosphere.
The first Series of Paul Persic Presents delves into what made the '92 World Cup so special from the innovations to the matches and the legacy of Pakistan's Cornered Tigers.
PAUL PERSIC PRESENTS: THE COLOUR WORLD CUP LAUNCHES MAY 2
2020-04-0401 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools098: Ukulele School with Paul MansellPaul Mansell
As an author I have a publishing deal with Kevin Mayhew Ltd and my first book ‘Classical Uke’ was published in December 2017. The book has been a great success and subsequently my publisher commissioned me to write a ukulele tutorial book. The result was ‘Ukulele School’ which was published in March 2019.
In March 2019 I was the first ukulele player to ever be featured on the cover of the world famous BMG Magazine.
I am a regular columnist for several magazines including ‘Ukulele Magazine’, ‘Ukulele Bonanza’ and ‘BMG Magazine.
Several...
2019-06-0326 min
OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 63: My New Year's Resolution is 1080pGuests: Victoria Vox, Lucy Laforge
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s the start of a New Year, and my co-host Doug Brown and I welcomed back Victoria Vox and Lucy Laforge to the show. We got the scoop ont their new CD and Kickstarter project, discussed putting albums onto vinyl records, plus song production techniques, and you gotta stick around to hear Victoria’s story about how she met the Thin White Duke.
Shoutouts:
* Roger Funke from Fort Collins for contacting about his custom made ukuleles: https://www.facebook.com/FunkeUkuleles/
* Paul Mansell from the UK - classical ukulele album...
2018-02-011h 30
Sovereign UnionAudio: Gillard will be remembered for doing nothing - Michael MansellTranscript of Michael Mansell and CAAMA's Paul Wiles in CAAMA Radio News.
PAUL WILES:: First Nations rights campaigner Michael Mansell says outgoing Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be remembered in the context of Aboriginal Affairs as a woman who did nothing for his people. Mr Mansell said, under Gillards leadership the government extended the Northern Territory Intervention by 10 years and refused to give Aboriginal people a genuine political voice that had the ability to seriously represent Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders in a meaningful way.
"Across the board I think that her real railing was her willingness not to do...
2013-07-0201 min