Talking success with Paddy Upton
In this week’s Business Unusual Podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco is in conversation with legendary cricket coach, Paddy Upton. With four degrees under his belt, positions as head coach in international T20 cricket, mental coach to professional athletes, business coach and university professor, Paddy truly encompasses the notion of an all-rounder. The “Barefoot Coach” author looks past the physical elements of sports caching and places great emphasis on the mental aspects, not only in his work, but in life as a whole. In this podcast, he unpacks the importance of looking past the material aspects of success towards what it truly means to reach the goals we set ourselves. Paddy brings with him a wealth of knowledge and explains how sports coaching and business practises share a whole host of similarities. From the best strategies to implement into leadership to the importance of self-awareness, Paddy takes listeners on a journey of introspection.