Being human, not machines we're subject to an incredibly large number of variables that determine how well we perform. Many elite level performers strive for consistency in the face of tough conditions or competition, aiming to make their own performance a consistent factor in an inconsistent world. However, even the…

Here are links to a couple of recently published articles. We think they're rattling good reads... What would it be like if business leaders focused on performance - click here to see the article on FT.com http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/479b2e18-66bf-11e1-863c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1qaxbFjq3 And here's a piece on Business Zone about the value of confidence and…

A brilliant line from Arianna Huffington's TED Talk. Are you getting enough sleep? Stop kidding yourself you can be great on a self-imposed sleep deprivation programme. Thank you for the simple, powerful message. Off to shut our eyes!

We've been using Performance Intelligence for a while now and it's getting some great feedback as a practical coaching tool. As part of the next steps of PI world dominance (softly, softly...) we're putting on some training later in the year for people who want to become PI Coaches. All…

Here's Chris presenting at a recent Tedx Event in Portsmouth. Let us know what you think!

The trials for the GB rowing crews aiming to take part in this years Olympics have just taken place, though final selection won’t happen for a couple of months yet. It’s an fascinating dynamic in the teams as everyone wants to be as good as they can be, and are…

This weekend's rugby union's six nations championships demonstrated again what a close tournament this is and the fine margins between success and failure. Going into each game any result is possible, and whilst the final scoreline could be close or not so close, the decisive moments and small swings in…

We had the opportunity last year to speak to the Cranfield University Key Account Management Best Practice Club. It was a great day and a great chance to challenge the audience to think a lot about how the world of high performance sport and its approach to coaching could help…

Take a listen to Michael Johnson on Desert Island Discs recently. In the first two minutes he's talking about, not what percentage of success is physical or mental, but that you need to be 100% at both. Also about the pursuit of being the best you can be... Two high…