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Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #9 - Let's get uncomfortable“To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do.” — Vironika Tugaleva.
Everything we think, decide and do is linked. Who we are being is directly responsible for what we are able (or not) to achieve and so the greatest tool that any Athlete or Leader may have, is the ability to self-reflect. Honestly and in full Vulnerability. And this is really uncomfortable. It's just as uncomfortable to park what you know and pretend you don't know - to access new information, experiences and insights. But how much more formidable can yo...2021-03-0115 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #8: Reconnect to what makes you happyIn the seriousness of training and performance have you lost sight of what is most important? Do you remember why you LOVED doing your sport? Why you chose THIS?2020-12-0819 min
Grand Hotel ItaliaGeorge Clooney al Grand Hotel RomaSono Giorgio Chiesa, concierge del Grand Hotel di Roma, e ho un’agenda da fare invidia…
Parlando di personaggi famosi, ogni tanto, se voglio far brillare gli occhi alle signore, sfoglio la mia agenda e appare «C» come Clooney e il suo cellulare. La sua guardia del corpo è un caro amico, e quando l’attore ha comprato casa sul Lago me lo ha presentato dicendogli che sarei stato un punto di riferimento nel caso avesse avuto bisogno di qualcosa. Io non sapevo bene cosa dire e mi esce un: «Io e lei abbiamo due cose in comune: il nome e le donne c...2020-06-2300 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #7: It's not about the raceSo often it is easy to be sucked into goals and race performance and this can be the source of great disappointment and frustration. It is critical to long term success and fulfilment, to have your priorities right. So what should your priorities be? Have a listen as Rienzo unpacked a perspective on this.2020-03-2022 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #6: The YinYang of getting across the finish line: Motivation and Discipline.It's great while the going is good. But what are your levers and how do you pull them when things get tough? Do you have sufficient connection to your PURPOSE to draw inspiration and motivation? Do you hold yourself sufficiently accountable for doing the work?2020-01-2219 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #5: Set your goals, set up your successRienzo discusses how to move from the year past into the new year. And how to set yourself up for success this year. Oh, and how to finally male peace with this whole new year's resolution business.2020-01-0731 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #4: THE Secret to your sporting successAll of us are looking for the secret, the silver bullet to success. To achieving that goal, that GOLD! In this episode we unpack what that secret silver bullet is. But it's going to require absolute commitment ;)2019-11-2125 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #3: Are you talking yourself to Success?The quality of the language we use internally, determines how successful we are with our commitments. Today's episode is all about The Language of Commitment. How do we support our ability to be successful by using language that drives this. Fun fact: did you know that humans are the only species that uses language to determine our experience of life. Let that sink in for a bit while you enjoy our latest episode.... and let us know what your thoughts are.2019-11-1521 min
Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better MeEpisode 5: The Hurtlocker - Winners Love It In There...Or Do They?Runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes - we love a good training session. Be it in on the Wattbike, on the trail or beach, or in a Virgin Active SA pool, training helps us achieve our goals and feel great. Well, until it doesn’t. Ha ha!
There’s a very special, dark and potentially dangerous place in every challenging workout where forging forward feels almost impossible. This is called the paincave/rabbit hole/hurtlocker, aka HELL. Despite how tough and relentless it feels, it can actually be the most helpful way of gauging progress. Rienzo Colpo from Perf...2019-10-2933 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #2: Are you Interested? Or are you Committed?Today's episode is a challenge to look at your substance. It's wonderful to have a Why, and to have goals. But do you have real COMMITMENT? Would you be prepared to set your ego aside and do what's most uncomfortable, to achieve your success?2019-10-0625 min
Performance Mind UnlockedInterview with Meg Mackenzie (professional trailrunner)Welcome to Performance Mind Unlocked The Interviews. This is our first interview and it is with the luminous Meg Mackenzie. An accomplished runner, two years ago she packed up her 'normal life' to become a professional athlete, training and racing all around the world. Her races run between 20kms and 42kms and climb over 2,000m. You need steel in you just to finish one of those. She races them. Listen to find out more and we hope that you enjoy. Find her on Instagram: megmackenzie1 or _run_project. Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megan.mackenzie.50992019-10-0440 min
Performance Mind UnlockedEpisode #1: Welcome to Performance Mind UnlockedToday's episode is a welcome to the channel, what we are about, the types of topics we cover and then a look into 'Your Why' - the driver and catalyst that pulls you into your athletic success.2019-09-3028 min