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Locker Room To Boardroom Podcast By www.ryanblakeperformancecoaching.com Sustainable Performance Under Pressure For Sports Industry Executives 90-Day Performance Architecture Explores how senior leaders in elite sport actually operate under sustained pressure. It is designed for executives, directors, and coaches carrying responsibility for people, performance, and outcomes — in environments where scrutiny is constant and decisions have real consequence. Rather than focusing on motivation, mindset, or lifestyle advice, each episode examines leadership as it is experienced day to day: judgement under fatigue, authority under pressure, and the systems required to sustain high performance over time. Through conversations with experienced leaders and practitioners, the podcast surfaces what genuinely supports decision quality, energy, and longevity — and what quietly undermines them. This is a resource for leaders who understand that performance isn’t about doing more, but about building structures that hold up when pressure doesn’t ease.

Episodes

  1. Aug 31

    Minisode #11: Protecting decision quality under pressure when everything feels urgent

    In this episode of Locker Room to Boardroom, Ryan Blake explores how sustained pressure gradually undermines decision quality, shifting senior leaders from strategic leadership into constant reactivity. As responsibilities accumulate, the challenge isn't simply having too much to do. It's that pressure makes too many things feel equally important. Ryan introduces the concept of decision debt — the hidden cost of repeatedly postponing important strategic decisions to deal with immediate operational demands. He also shares a practical framework, Now, Soon, Not Me, to help leaders prioritise effectively, delegate appropriately and protect the cognitive capacity required for high-quality decision-making. In this episode, you'll discover: Why sustained pressure makes prioritisation increasingly difficult.How decision debt develops and undermines long-term performance.The difference between being busy and leading effectively.How to apply the Now, Soon, Not Me framework.Why protecting decision quality is essential for sustainable high performance.The central message: Effective leadership isn't about making more decisions. It's about building the Performance Architecture that allows you to make the right decisions when pressure doesn't go away. 🎙️ Locker Room to Boardroom explores leadership under pressure, decision-making and sustainable performance with senior leaders across sport. Learn more: https://ryanblakeperformancecoaching.com

  2. Jun 30

    Episode #10 | Creating school sporting environments where people thrive with Chris Dossett

    Summary: In this episode, Chris Dossett reflects on a simple but powerful idea: striving to be a competitor rather than simply chasing the label of a winner. Drawing on his experience as a Director of Sport and Chair of PADSIS, Chris explores how creating environments where young people are encouraged to compete, grow, and enjoy the process ultimately leads to better long-term outcomes than an obsession with results alone. The conversation examines the role of competition in education, the value of resilience, and why focusing on becoming the best version of yourself is a philosophy that extends far beyond sport. Key Topics: The difference between being a competitor and being a winnerCreating sporting environments that prioritise growth and enjoymentWhat competition teaches young people beyond resultsLessons from elite sport that apply to education and leadershipWhy long-term development matters more than short-term successKey Takeaways: A competitor mindset is available to everyone, regardless of the outcome.Sustainable development comes from focusing on growth rather than simply winning.Sport provides valuable lessons in resilience, perspective, and continuous improvement.The environments we create have a lasting impact on how young people approach challenge, success, and failure.Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdossett/chris@padsis.com

  3. Apr 30

    Minisode #9 | Why high-performing leaders gradually lose clarity under sustained pressure

    In this first minisode, Ryan Blake explores a common but often overlooked challenge facing high performers: appearing successful externally while becoming increasingly unstable internally.He examines why performance capability and performance stability are not the same thing, and how leaders, athletes, and high performers can unknowingly accumulate pressure until decision quality, energy, and effectiveness begin to deteriorate. Ryan shares practical insights on identifying early warning signs, reducing unnecessary load, and strengthening the systems that support sustainable performance under pressure. Key Topics: The difference between performance capability and performance stabilityWhy external success can mask internal pressure accumulationEarly warning signs that performance systems are becoming unstableReducing decision load to improve clarity and controlThe role of recovery in sustaining performance under pressureKey Takeaways: High performance does not automatically mean high stability.Internal pressure often accumulates long before visible performance declines.Small vulnerabilities can become significant performance risks if left unchecked.Reducing complexity and protecting recovery improves decision quality.Early intervention is easier than rebuilding after performance deteriorates.

  4. Mar 1

    Episode #8 | The crossover from professional sport to executive leadership with David Balcombe

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to David Balcombe about the crossover from professional sport to executive leadership! Things discussed included: - Performance environments  - Transferable performance systems  - Identity and transition  - Decision quality under pressure  - Authority influence - Performance sustainability  - Coaching leaders coaching athletes  - Hidden costs of performance Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-balcombe-306b8868/

  5. Jan 30

    Episode #7 | Leadership in high-pressure environments with Stuart Barnes

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Stuart Barnes about Leadership In High-Pressure Environments! Things discussed included: - Why inconsistency quietly erodes trust inside teams - The link between authenticity and behavioural stability under pressure - What happens when leaders take on too much responsibility - How authority is reinforced when scrutiny intensifies - The emotional and identity cost of leadership failure Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartnbarnes/

  6. 11/30/2025

    Episode #6 | Military leadership & sport coaching with Si Nicholson

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Si Nicholson about military leadership & sports coaching! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Si's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset, wellbeing & leadership to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.instagram.com/coachnicholson

  7. 09/30/2025

    Episode #5 | Leadership in school sports environments with Gwyn Page

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Gwyn Page about leadership in school sports environments! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Gwyn's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider wellbeing to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider lifestyle to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwyn-page-69806954

  8. 07/31/2025

    Episode #4 | The role of leadership in elite rugby with Ross Chisholm

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Ross Chisholm about the role of leadership in elite rugby! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Ross's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider wellbeing to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider lifestyle to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.quins.co.uk/team/womens-team

  9. 05/31/2025

    Episode #3 | The nebulous concept of leadership with Tris Parris

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Tris Parris about the nebulous concept of leadership! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Tris's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider wellbeing to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider lifestyle to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-parris-32775116b/

  10. 03/31/2025

    Episode #2 | The role of leadership in elite tennis with John Black

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to John Black about the role of leadership in elite tennis! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on John's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider wellbeing to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider lifestyle to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-black-4b45bb107/

  11. 01/31/2025

    Episode #1 | The multifaceted nature of leadership with Nigel Briers

    In this episode Ryan Blake talks to Nigel Briers about the multifaceted nature of leadership! Things discussed included: - Brief introduction on Nigel's professional background & experience - What leadership means to him - Best example of leadership he has come across - What the cost of bad leadership can be - What part does he consider mindset to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider wellbeing to play in leadership & why - What part does he consider lifestyle to play in leadership & why - His key piece of take advice to make someone a better leader in the sports industry Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-briers-9a921242/

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Locker Room To Boardroom Podcast By www.ryanblakeperformancecoaching.com Sustainable Performance Under Pressure For Sports Industry Executives 90-Day Performance Architecture Explores how senior leaders in elite sport actually operate under sustained pressure. It is designed for executives, directors, and coaches carrying responsibility for people, performance, and outcomes — in environments where scrutiny is constant and decisions have real consequence. Rather than focusing on motivation, mindset, or lifestyle advice, each episode examines leadership as it is experienced day to day: judgement under fatigue, authority under pressure, and the systems required to sustain high performance over time. Through conversations with experienced leaders and practitioners, the podcast surfaces what genuinely supports decision quality, energy, and longevity — and what quietly undermines them. This is a resource for leaders who understand that performance isn’t about doing more, but about building structures that hold up when pressure doesn’t ease.

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    www.ryanblakeperformancecoaching.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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