Maximising Team Performance: A Deep Dive into Psychological Foundations with Dr. Chris Shambrook

In this week's episode we delve into the intricacies of collaboration, performance, and personal growth with our guest Dr. Chris Shambrook. Drawing from his experience as a sports psychologist to the British Olympic rowing team across 5 Olympics, Chris highlights the need for self-awareness as a catalyst for transforming organisations. He emphasises the importance of individuals consistently showing up in a way that narrows the gap between good and bad days. Through cultivating self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-love, individuals can build a solid psychological foundation for growth and contribute more effectively to their teams.

This episode offers valuable insights into the importance of collaboration, trust, and self-awareness in maximising individual and team performance. By understanding the significance of collaboration, adopting a patient approach to results, and nurturing trust through open communication, teams can create an environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. 

Chris laid down the challenge for leaders to focus on building team strength from the beginning rather than having to retroactively correct for dysfunction and points to the fact that the teams that do this win!

There are so many nuggets of wisdom to be had from this episode regardless of whether you are a leader, individual contributor or someone looking to squeeze the marrow from the bone of life. 

This episode was produced in partnership with www.podlad.com