Inside The High Performance Edge

Nick Poulos
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Great performances begin long before game day. Inside The High Performance Edge with Dr Nick Poulos explores the people, systems, and decisions behind success in sport and business. In conversation with Lee Woodward and expert guests, Nick draws on 25+ years in international elite sport to share practical lessons on building teams, aligning people, and leading under pressure. One focused topic at a time, discover insights you can apply to your own team, business, and leadership. Understand your people, align your team, prepare to perform.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    You Cannot Coach Performance Without Knowing The Person

    We talk through what managing high performers really looks like when the people you lead are already elite, already driven, and still human. We share practical leadership moves that earn trust, build buy-in, and keep athletes and staff performing under pressure.  • understanding elite performers as human beings with fear and nerves  • building rapport through real conversations and trust  • creating buy-in by explaining how, what, and why  • letting elite staff flourish through voice, autonomy, and an open-door policy  • communicating key messages fast without losing attention  • learning from great preparation habits and self-regulating standards  Hosted by Nick Poulos Performance Consultancy If you're interested in engaging Dr Nick Poulos for a keynote, workshop or consulting session, check the link here → ____________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Follow Nick  FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedIn💡 Discover more: Next Events: Applied High Performace MasterclassNext Events: Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1Next Events: Building the High Performance Department: People, KPIs and Decision MakingNewsletter

  2. Nov 1

    Great Teams Run On Clear Portfolios And Real Accountability

    We break down what keeps a high-performance team running after hiring, from role clarity to the systems that hold up under pressure. We also get real about ego, misalignment, and the hard conversations leaders can’t avoid if they want the group to stay credible.  • defining roles and responsibilities so everyone can deliver  • matching portfolios to real skill sets rather than job titles  • reshuffling staff to uncover untapped strengths  • using a “learning menu” mindset to build capability  • setting clear commitments that the team can rely on  • building monitoring and communication systems for fast decisions  • handling strong personalities by testing delivery and collaboration  • creating alignment through regular check-ins and shared standards  • addressing rogue behaviour early before it spreads  Hosted by Nick Poulos Performance Consultancy If you're interested in engaging Dr Nick Poulos for a keynote, workshop or consulting session, check the link here → ____________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Follow Nick  FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedIn💡 Discover more: Next Events: Applied High Performace MasterclassNext Events: Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1Next Events: Building the High Performance Department: People, KPIs and Decision MakingNewsletter

  3. Oct 21

    Recruiting For High Performance Teams In Sport

    We break down what actually makes someone a great hire in a high-performance environment, and why culture fit and communication can outweigh a shiny CV. We share the recruitment mistakes we have seen up close, then build a practical way to pressure-test candidates and protect the team.  • balancing technical expertise with cultural fit and collaborative behaviour  • why motivation matters more than prestige in elite sport and business teams  • common recruitment traps: over-weighting references and polished presentations  • involving the whole team in the hiring process to spot red flags early  • ways to assess performance under pressure before making an offer  • testing real capability with practical tasks and scenario questions  • communication as a non-negotiable for buy-in, accountability and leadership  • “flip the switch” performance and the leadership duty of care behind it  Hosted by Nick Poulos Performance Consultancy If you're interested in engaging Dr Nick Poulos for a keynote, workshop or consulting session, check the link here → ____________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Follow Nick  FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedIn💡 Discover more: Next Events: Applied High Performace MasterclassNext Events: Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1Next Events: Building the High Performance Department: People, KPIs and Decision MakingNewsletter

  4. Oct 21

    Inside Elite Sport High Performance Teams From Japan To The Olympics

    We map Dr Nick Poulos journey through Japan, Qatar, AFL, and Olympic rugby to show what high performance looks like behind closed doors. We define the high-performance edge as game-day delivery built on aligned people, clear roles, and individualised preparation that holds up under pressure.  • Nick’s background in exercise science and early athletic career into elite sport  • What makes Japan’s Toyota Rugby culture uniquely demanding  • The All Japan Cup upset and why underdogs play freer  • Lessons from Aspire Academy and Aspetar in Doha  • Leading performance during tragedy at the Adelaide Crows  • Olympic preparation with Australian Rugby Sevens and peaking for key moments  • Highlights and hard lessons from finals campaigns at the GWS Giants  • What a modern high-performance team includes and why staff alignment matters  • The shared trait of elite performers who know their personal process  Hosted by Nick Poulos Performance Consultancy If you're interested in engaging Dr Nick Poulos for a keynote, workshop or consulting session, check the link here → ____________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Follow Nick  FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedIn💡 Discover more: Next Events: Applied High Performace MasterclassNext Events: Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1Next Events: Building the High Performance Department: People, KPIs and Decision MakingNewsletter

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Great performances begin long before game day. Inside The High Performance Edge with Dr Nick Poulos explores the people, systems, and decisions behind success in sport and business. In conversation with Lee Woodward and expert guests, Nick draws on 25+ years in international elite sport to share practical lessons on building teams, aligning people, and leading under pressure. One focused topic at a time, discover insights you can apply to your own team, business, and leadership. Understand your people, align your team, prepare to perform.

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