Thriving in Sports and Business: Keys to Elite Performance with Sam Bishop and Phil Rose Sparks by Ignium

In this first guest episode of 2024 we talk to Sam Bishop. Sam has over 10 years experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams and so this conversation covered many areas of his experience and how that translates to the world of ‘business’.
Sam Bishop and Phil delve into the topics of managing energy, dealing with pressure, and building trust in sports and business. They discuss the importance of oscillating between periods of push and recovery to maintain performance levels over longer periods of time. They also explore the impact of expectations on energy levels and the need for leaders to delegate and trust their teams. Finally, they examine the concept of trust and how it differs between sports and business, with a focus on building trust from the ground up to enable healthy debates and cohesive teamwork.
They also discuss the importance of understanding the human behind the mask in coaching and performance psychology sessions. They emphasize the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership and communication, and suggest that different perspectives and life stories can lead to different reactions to the same situation. They encourage business owners and senior leaders to become reflective and ask open questions to understand what might be going on for a person who is acting a certain way. They also suggest that having deeper discussions can lead to insights and deeper connections with team members, and that appreciating each other's strengths and weaknesses is key to supporting each other.
The discussion also covers the key elements of achieving elite performance in business and sports, including preparation, adaptability, and reflection. Drawing on their experiences in the aerospace and sporting industries, they emphasize the need to plan for eventualities and be adaptable in the face of challenges, while also acknowledging that some individuals prefer structure and certainty. They highlight the missed opportunity for growth and development when businesses overlook the importance of reflection and encourage listeners to enter a space of reflection to see its benefits. They also discuss the challenges of encouraging individuals and teams to engage in reflection and suggest that people are more likely to do so when they see the benefits of it. 
(Some of) The main points for listeners:
Join Sam Bishop and Phil as they explore the keys to success in sports and business. They discuss managing energy, handling pressure, and building trust. From alternating effort and recovery to understanding individuals on a personal level, they share insights on elite performance. Learn from their experiences in aerospace and sports about the importance of preparation, adaptability, and reflection for growth and development. Tune in for a concise guide to thriving in both fields!
·         Managing Energy and Trust in Sports and Business
·         Pressure management in high-performance situations
·         Understanding the Human Behind the Mask
·         Importance of reflection for growth and development
·         The Importance of Preparation and Execution
·         Understanding Pressure and Adversity
·         Preparation, Adaptability, and Reflection
·         Adapting to challenges and setbacks
·         Reflection and Curiosity
·         Sam Bishop's Journey to High Performance Coaching
·         Ways to connect with Sam Bishop and access his content
·         Discussion on Promoting Podcast and Video
·         Reflections on Sam Bishop's Podcast
·         Different approaches to preparation and execution

Key Questions to consider:
* What is the importance of preparation, execution, and reflection in achieving success?
* How do individuals at the top of their game manage pressure?
* Why is reflection important for growth and development?
* How can individuals and teams improve their adaptability