Talking Performance Ep 157 Richard Young PhD - Researcher, Author, High Performance Consultant
In this episode Richard Young shares his background in sports and coaching, highlighting his curiosity and experimentation in finding what matters in performance. He emphasizes the importance of creating systems that work for individuals and teams, focusing on the core elements that lead to sustained high performance.
Richard discusses the concept of anti-fragility and how it can be developed and trained. He also explores the differences between medalists and non-medalists, emphasizing the importance of learned skills and the ability to adapt to challenges.
The conversation explores the importance of principles, communication, and interconnection in coaching and high-performance sports and emphasizes the need for coaches to be principle-focused and have a deep understanding of their athletes.
They touch on the importance of routines, trust in the process, and the courage to stick to systems. The concept of performance leadership is introduced, emphasizing the need for leaders to empower athletes and create a supportive environment.
Richard has a website which goes by the same name as his book https://www.simplify2perform.com/