The High Performance Podcast BITESIZE #24 | Gareth Southgate: Being prepared for any eventuality
Jul 9, 2021
Gareth Southgate shares invaluable insights on preparing for any eventuality in high-stakes situations. He emphasizes the power of emotional intelligence in team leadership, fostering a supportive environment that boosts performance. Southgate's unique leadership style combines kindness with pressure management, offering lessons that transcend sports. The discussion highlights the importance of humility, authenticity, and maintaining composure during critical moments. Prepare to be inspired by the blend of resilience and effective decision-making that leads to success.
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Preparing for Every Eventuality
- Prepare your team for every possible scenario in a game, including going a goal down.
- Discuss how the game's dynamics and psychology change when the score changes and plan accordingly.
World Cup Preparation
- Southgate's team discussed scenarios like going a goal down before the World Cup.
- This preparation helped them stay calm and score a late set play goal, impacting the tournament's outcome.
People Management over Football Decisions
- Southgate's emotional intelligence and people management skills, not just football decisions, led England to the Euro 2020 final.
- Creating a psychologically safe culture where players feel valued, respected, and belong is crucial.