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Posted on January 14, 2018February 12, 2018

The Transition Model

Leading and managing change can often be difficult, whether that be with volunteers giving up their free time at a local sports club, professional athletes who are representing their country,…

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Posted on January 4, 2018January 11, 2018

Pre-Performance Routines

A pre-performance routine is a set of habits that we do consciously or otherwise, that precede the implementation of our skills. These habits arguably form the most influential determinant of…

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Posted on December 1, 2017December 10, 2017

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® Model

Some of us lead well, and some of us lead less well, yet regardless of how effective our leadership is now, we all have the capacity to improve. A fundamental…

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Posted on November 28, 2017December 10, 2017

Five Methods for Asking Effective Questions

Perhaps above all other attributes, being skilled in the art of asking good questions makes better our ability to learn efficiently and deeply. Our ability to craft proficient questions also…

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Posted on November 24, 2017December 10, 2017

Three Leadership Styles

Just as we all possess unique characteristics which shape our personality, we also have our own unique style of leadership, and regardless of whether or not we’re leading, our influence tends…

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Posted on November 21, 2017December 10, 2017

The Johari Window

Self-awareness, and having an awareness of others, are two prevalent traits in the individuals of high performing teams. But why is this the case? Simply put, these characteristics help to…

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Posted on November 9, 2017December 10, 2017

Level 2 Listening

Reflect on the conversations that you’ve had this week. Whilst you were talking, did you get a sense that the other person was truly absorbed in what you were saying?…

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Posted on November 7, 2017December 10, 2017

Fixed & Growth Mindsets

The term fixed and growth mindset, originates from research conducted by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, who concludes that people can be placed on a continuum according to their…

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Posted on November 1, 2017December 10, 2017

Game-Day Leadership

If you accept a leadership position, whether as coach, captain or just in a more informal capacity, your role and responsibilities on match day can be allocated into three segments: pre-game;…

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Posted on October 29, 2017December 10, 2017

Communicating With Skill

Teams and individuals who communicate well operate with a greater clarity of purpose, knowing exactly what they’re going to do, and why, how and when they’re going to do it.…

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Posted on October 25, 2017December 10, 2017

Being a Team Player

Modern day culture is quick to reward great individual performance, encouraging people to develop an inward-focused mindset, which has the potential for creating negative repercussions for those competing in team…

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Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood is a former professional sportsman and youth international, mentor to professional sports coaches, and a certified Level 4 master coach. He is Head of Coach Development at the ECB, and also operates a sports performance consultancy which supports and challenges athletes, coaches, and sporting organsiations to increase their potential and improve performance.

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