The PhD Life Coach 3.15 Creating Positive Academic Environments: Insights from Sports Psychology with Dr Andrew Dewar
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Andrew Dewar from Oxygen Conservation to explore how we can build more positive, motivational environments in academia using insights from sports psychology.
We dive into strategies for fostering recovery, supporting each other, and creating climates that inspire students and supervisors alike. Learn how to:
- Create a supervisory relationship that cares for both the people involved AND academic performance
- Boost autonomy, competence, and connection in your academic life.
- Apply proven techniques from sports psychology to reduce stress and enhance performance.
Whether you’re a PhD student striving for balance or a supervisor aiming to better support your team, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive in academia.
🎧 Tune in to discover how you can contribute to something bigger while achieving your personal and professional goals.
Links I refer to in this episode
Andrew’s podcast episode – From Hire to High Performance
So good they can’t ignore you by Cal Newport
Stephen Covey’s Circle of Influence
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