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.

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I'm Dr Vikki Wright, ex-Professor and certified life coach and I help everyone from PhD students to full Professors to get a bit less overwhelmed and thrive in academia. My weekly podcast, The PhD Life Coach covers the most common issues experienced in universities, including procrastination, imposter syndrome, and having too much to do. I give inspiring and actionable advice and often have fun expert guests join me on the show. Make sure you subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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