England football manager Gareth Southgate opens up about his life in the public eye, coping with high pressure, star signs, the importance of nature, and unusual encounters. His book 'Anything is Possible' inspires hope, discussing shared challenges. They explore the significance of vulnerability, facing setbacks, rebuilding confidence, and seeking support. The podcast offers insights into personal and professional growth while providing book recommendations.
Gareth Southgate emphasizes the importance of rest, self-reflection, and nature in maintaining mental and emotional health.
Southgate highlights the need for communication, openness, and vulnerability in building trust and respect within a team.
Deep dives
Gareth Southgate's Inspirational Leadership
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England football team, discusses his leadership style and the importance of embracing challenges. He highlights the criticism and pressure that comes with the role, but emphasizes the privilege of the position and the opportunity to make history. Southgate reflects on his own experiences of setbacks and shares how he has learned from them. He discusses the impact of social media on young players' mental well-being and the need for support and balance. Southgate also emphasizes the importance of rest, self-reflection, and nature in maintaining mental and emotional health.
Learning from Failure and Overcoming Humiliation
Southgate shares his personal experiences of failure and how he has dealt with moments of humiliation throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and striving for improvement. He reflects on the impact of rejection and criticism, highlighting the role of resilience in overcoming setbacks. Southgate emphasizes the need to learn from mistakes and challenges, and to maintain a perspective that goes beyond the narrow focus of sports. He discusses how failure can lead to personal growth and a broader understanding of life.
Finding Balance and Resting Well
Southgate discusses the challenges of finding balance in the high-pressure world of football, particularly as the manager of the England national team. He highlights the importance of rest, self-care, and managing one's energy. Southgate emphasizes the benefits of spending time in nature and enjoying simple pleasures. He acknowledges the difficulty of switching off and stepping away from the constant demands of the role, but stresses the need to prioritize one's physical and mental well-being.
Leadership and Confidence Development
Southgate shares insights on leadership and confidence development. He highlights the importance of communication, openness, and vulnerability in building trust and respect within a team. He discusses how experiences of rejection and setbacks have shaped him as a leader. Southgate emphasizes the need for self-awareness, self-improvement, and learning from high-level professionals in order to grow as a leader. He encourages individuals to challenge themselves, embrace discomfort, and strive for continuous improvement.
The England football manager opens up to Fearne about his life in the public eye - and how he copes in such high pressure roles as player and now as coach.
Along the way they discuss star signs, the importance of getting back to nature and the most unusual things people have said to him in the past.
His new book, Anything is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreamsis available now.
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