Prime Venture Partners Podcast He coached Virat, Dhoni, D Gukesh & 25+ World Champions - Paddy Upton's Secrets
Jul 30, 2025
Paddy Upton, a renowned performance and mental skills coach, shares invaluable insights from his experience with elite cricketers, including strategies for success in sports and startups. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning from individual contributor to leader, discussing mental fitness fundamentals like sleep and nutrition. Upton highlights key lessons from legends like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, particularly the necessity of detaching self-worth from outcomes and the power of self-awareness in leadership. A must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their game!
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Bring Sport Fundamentals To Startups
- High-performance principles from sport apply to startups but must adapt to greater complexity and unclear rules in business.
- Use sport fundamentals like selection, clear processes, and optimization while respecting startup nuance.
Evolve From Player To Coach
- Move from individual contributor to captain to coach as your business scales and delegate expertise to specialists.
- Shift mindset from personal performance to enabling others and building team-driven outcomes.
Promote For Leadership Skills, Not Stats
- Assess leadership potential, not just past performance, before promoting top performers into leadership roles.
- Provide leadership training because leading others is a trainable skill and delivers long-term value.
