In this Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher is joined by executive business coaches from Mentally Fit South Africa: Luc van der Hofstadt and Olympic gold medalist James Thompson. The trio delve into the intersection of sports, coaching and business, drawing parallels between high-performance athletes and corporate success.
Luc and James share insights on team cohesion, leadership, and the role of coaches in fostering growth. They stress the significance of data-driven feedback, self-awareness and continuous learning in both sport and business. They also highlight the role of recovery in achieving and sustaining high performance, emphasising the value of personal well-being and growth in the workplace.
Key takeaways to listen out for in this podcast:
- Your organisation should be more than a good place to work - it needs to be a great place to grow
- Build your culture around ‘efficient imperfection’
- You need to be coachable and open to feedback, don’t see it as micromanagement
- Having a “why” in any team is a great motivator
- Gather data on sleep, mood and performance to improve the team’s dynamics and wellbeing
- Routine and structured environments contribute to a high performance culture
- High performance is impossible without recovery
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