On this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to Martin Buchheit and George Perry. Martin is well-known in sports science for his work as Head of Performance Intelligence Research at Kitman Labs and as ex Head of Performance at Paris Saint Germain. George is a sports performance specialist, businessman and writer from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Together, they have co-authored EGOals - a comprehensive guide to the impact and importance of the human ego in sport, including self-confidence and portraying a positive image as an influencer in an often-competitive industry. Martin and George share inside information into what they’ve found working with both coaches and athletes with a big ego.

Of course, it is possible for this to tip into arrogance – a dangerous trait in the world of sport. Luckily Martin and George are on hand to advise on how to balance confidence and humility and remain grounded as a coach. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn all this and much more.

This week’s topics:

• The book Martin and George are working on, and why it’s “the book they wish they had at the start of their career”
• How greater self-awareness will help in coaching
• Why the ego can be a powerful tool when harnessed in the right way
• The differences in ego between American, European and Australian coaches
• Dealing with – and coaching - Zlatan Ibrahimović and his big ego
• How big egos can drive performance standards
• Why Martin and George created fake, “egotistical” social media profiles
• Finding the right balance between confidence and humility
• The ‘made up’ job titles in the sports science and coaching industries
• Building up your “bullshit filter”