In this conversation, Ben Hunt-Davis shares insight into what drives and empowers an Olympic gold-winning team. A Former Olympic rower turned successful entrepreneur, Ben is the author of the acclaimed book Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?

Tune in for invaluable insights from Ben’s illustrious rowing career, recounting the journey from consistently finishing at the bottom to clinching Olympic gold. Discover the transformative power of team alignment and purpose, the crucial role of feedback and trust, and the non-negotiable importance of shared goals—whether in sports or business.

This episode delves into the details of team dynamics, the impact of clear communication, and the courage to embrace discomfort for the sake of improvement. Tune in, and let’s make your business unstoppable!

Takeaways

Finding team alignment and purpose.
Fostering a culture that values collective success over individual glory.
The pivotal role of clear goals and regular feedback in driving continual improvement.
Everyone brings different strengths and life situations to the table. Leveraging those differences to optimise performance.
Embracing open, honest feedback as a tool for growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Timestamps

(00:00) Title with Ben Hunt-Davis.

(01:05) Coining A Phrase.

(03:10) Uni Drop Out To Full-Time Athlete.

(08:01) How Clear Expectations Lead To Gold.

(11:27) Helping A Team Get Clarity and Purpose.

(13:52) Team Dynamics.

(17:44) Constructive Conflict.

(19:09) Improving Focus and Learning.

(22:34) Helping Others Improve With Uncomfortable Truths.

(25:19) Difficult Real-Life Scenarios.

(27:02) Quick Fire Questions.

(32:58) People a bit better inspire relatable progress.

(33:54) Dad advises but feels unqualified for career guidance.

About Ben Hunt-Davis

Ben is an experienced performance coach, facilitator and world-class keynote speaker. Ben has spent the last 20+ years specialising in translating his Olympic-winning strategies into everyday business success.

Specifically focusing on leadership and team development, Ben has designed and run training courses, conferences and events for more than 100 different organisations.

Ben and executive coach Harriet Beveridge published the best-selling book Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? in 2011. Their real-world application of Ben’s rowing crew’s strategies, habits, and mindset is world-renowned. The performance principles underpinning their story still shape the philosophy of our business today. Ben is an expert in galvanising executive teams and organisations behind a shared ‘Crazy Goal’.

Ben consistently leads and inspires teams to deliver exceptional results. He is a three-time Team GB staff member at the Summer Olympics and chair of organising committees for two international rowing events in the UK.

Follow Ben Hunt-Davis

Website: https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhuntdavis?originalSubdomain=uk

X: https://x.com/olympianben

Books by Ben Hunt-Davis

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster

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