The Basics(241)
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” – Pierre de Coubertin, father […]
Knowing what you need to think and getting good at thinking it – is a pretty simple definition of mental readiness for preparing and performing and depending on who you’re […]
Think about what happens at a time when you’re tired and hungry. It’s difficult to concentrate. You’re more likely to be irritable with other people. Interruptions can cause excessive frustration. […]
Contextual readiness is all about knowing and then managing the performance environment. There are physical influences in the performance environment that determine your current level of contextual readiness. Clearly there […]
Roger Federer – The Ultimate Performance Readiness Champion It’s no surprise that Roger Federer is still going strong in his tennis career. He’s been an expert in managing his Performance […]
You might have sunshine, rain, a million things to do or just one. Whatever the conditions are, they’re just the conditions. The conditions might be out of your control, but […]
Have you got all the tactics that you need to do your job? Tactical performance is all about doing the best you can with what you have. It’s about how […]
“I wish it could be Christmas Everyday…” Really? Every day? Imagine it… We’d all be enormous! Excessive food, too much to drink, not enough sleep… all a bit tough for […]
Have you got all of the knowledge and skills you need to do your job? Technical performance is about knowledge and skills. Readiness in this part of the pie is […]
Chris Shambrook in conversation with Keith Hatter & Matt Barker on the high performance approach to the challenge of making the best possible use of your time.
Over the years we’ve had a lot of success working with teams and individuals with a performance calendar. The idea comes from a typical approach that coaches and athletes use […]
Chris Shambrook in conversation with Keith Hatter & Matt Barker about how to prepare for an interview. Interviews are important performance moments, and with the right approach, they can become […]