The Performance Psychcast

Greg Parry & George Mitchell
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Welcome to our podcast around the mental side of performance, both in sport and business. Your hosts are Greg Parry from Arcope and George Mitchell from FocusPerform. Here we will speak to a variety of guests such as sportspeople, sports psychologists, members of the army, businesspeople, so basically anywhere where psychology can be applied to mental health and performance. We are hoping to shed a light on what it is like to work in performance psychology and how it can be applied to the individual and the real world. www.arcope.co.uk www.focusperform.co.uk

  1. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 69 - Life After Sport - Nigel Smith, Richard Dean and Nicola Bennett

    6D AGO

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 69 - Life After Sport - Nigel Smith, Richard Dean and Nicola Bennett

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with  Nigel Smith, Richard Dean and Nicola Bennett.  Nigel is the Founder of LIFE AFTER SPORT. Life After Sport provides professional athletes with community and holistic career transition services globally, to benefit both their existing and post-career life. Richard Dean has been helping elite athletes perform better for the last 20 years. He has worked in several World Championship Boxing fights, with ATP Tennis players, International Cricketers, Footballers from non-league to Premier League and NFL players. Nicola is one of the most recognisable female professional golfers, motivational speakers, and coaches. Having spent many years competing as a professional golfer, Nicola qualified as a PGA Coach and is currently the only black female PGA coach in the UK.  She has developed and manages the most successful women's golf programme in the country and she is an ambassador for The Golf Foundation. Nigel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeaftersport?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios  Richard: mindgamepsych.com  Nicola: https://www.instagram.com/nicolabennettofficial?igsh=djFsaXJtOThqNm80  Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk

    1h 22m
  2. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 68 - How Coaches Can Effectively Regulate Athletes Who Struggle With Emotional Control - Jo-Anne Kelleher

    FEB 23

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 68 - How Coaches Can Effectively Regulate Athletes Who Struggle With Emotional Control - Jo-Anne Kelleher

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with Jo Kelleher.  Jo-Anne Kelleher is a UK-based Sport and High-Performance Psychologist specialising in emotional regulation and performance under pressure. She works with athletes, coaches and high achievers to help them understand their nervous system, perform consistently when it matters most, and turn ADHD into a competitive advantage rather than a limitation. Jo-Anne is the creator of the Regulate, Reconnect, Reengage, Reflect™ framework, supporting coaches to apply neuroscience-informed strategies in real time without lowering performance standards. She also offers a free resource, The Ultimate Performance Toolkit: Turn Your ADHD into Your Competitive Edge, designed to help athletes optimise focus, manage emotional intensity and build sustainable high-performance habits. Download the free guide here: https://keyaspirationssuccess.com/optimising-performance-for-adhd-athletes For more information of her services, you can contact her at success@keyaspirations.co.uk Jo-Anne's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-anne-kelleher/  Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk

    42 min
  3. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 67 - Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices For Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Educators - Dr Amber Shipherd

    JAN 28

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 67 - Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices For Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Educators - Dr Amber Shipherd

    Dr Amber M. Shipherd is an award-winning scholar and leader in sport, exercise, and performance psychology and serves as an Associate Professor and Performance Psychology Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and service, she has over 15 years of experience developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate coursework across sport and exercise psychology, injury psychology, research methods, and various applied performance domains. Dr. Shipherd is a nationally recognised authority on teaching in sport, exercise, and performance psychology and is co-editor (with Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley) of the field's only two pedagogy-focused texts: High Impact Teaching for Sport and Exercise Psychology Educators (2020) and Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Educators (2025). Her research program advances the science and application of self-efficacy, stress mindset, sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, and evidence-based instructional practices. Her work has been widely published and supported by competitive funding from organisations including the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and the NCAA. A Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr Shipherd currently serves as Chair of the Student Development Committee and Coordinator of the Teaching Sport and Exercise Psychology Special Interest Group. She is also the owner and Lead Mental Performance Consultant of Next Level Mind Consulting and has delivered applied mental performance services since 2008 to athletes, coaches, teams, and injured individuals ranging from youth to Olympic and professional levels. She resides in south Texas with her husband and their two dogs and enjoys hiking and weightlifting. Amber's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/docshipherd?igsh=MWIyaWhwdnY1eW12ZQ==  Amber's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-shipherd-phd-cmpc-faasp-9a655613/  Book: https://www.routledge.com/Equitable-and-Innovative-Teaching-Practices-for-Sport-Exercise-and-Performance-Psychology-Educators/Shipherd-Coumbe-Lilley/p/book/9781032697093    Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk

    57 min
  4. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 66 - Body Image: Body Confident You

    JAN 12

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 66 - Body Image: Body Confident You

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with Dr Charlotte Ord.  Dr. Charlotte Ord is a Counselling Psychologist with a specialised focus on body image, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationships with both the self and others. She is the author of Body Confident You, Body Confident Kid, published by Bluebird (Pan Macmillan), and advocates for a holistic, inclusive approach to health and well-being that celebrates and honours body diversity. Dr. Ord has worked with professional athletes, sports institutions, and organisations to foster a more supportive and inclusive body image culture. Drawing on her extensive experience as a two-time UK Personal Trainer of the Year and former owner of two personal training gyms, she brings a unique blend of expertise in international strength and conditioning coaching, combined with psychology and psychotherapy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcharlotteord?igsh=MXh6MWZlcDJncjh1  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-charlotte-ord-20032997?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app  Website: https://www.charlotteord.com  Book: Body Confident mind, Body Confident You - https://amzn.eu/d/2LStWNR Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk

    57 min
  5. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 65 - The Psychological Effect of Recruitment and Transitions from college to adulthood - Matt Rogers

    10/08/2025

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 65 - The Psychological Effect of Recruitment and Transitions from college to adulthood - Matt Rogers

    Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with Matt Rogers.  Matt Rogers is recognized throughout the U.S. as a coach, author, consultant, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience in athletics and education. As a college basketball coach, his men's teams won multiple Conference Championships and advanced to multiple NCAA National Tournaments, earning him Conference Coach of the Year honours along the way. Matt built his reputation on developing athletes with confidence, discipline, and unbreakable self-worth, both on and off the court. He also spent eight years as a university athletics administrator and later served as Senior Head Scout for the largest college recruiting organisation in the U.S., where he guided over 4,000 families across 30 sports through the recruiting process. Today, Matt is the founder of Significant Coaching, LLC, and the author of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, a 5-star reviewed guide helping families navigate the college recruiting process. He also created the Recruit's Journal Series and the Significant Recruiting Launchpad classes—practical resources that keep athletes focused, organised, and intentional throughout their journey. A national motivational speaker and host of the Significant Coaching & Recruiting Podcast, Matt challenges athletes, coaches, and leaders to replace the pursuit of success with the pursuit of significance to remove mere chance from their recruitment endeavors. You can find all his content, schedule a strategy session or read his weekly Blog of Significance on coaching, parenting, and recruiting at CoachMattRogers.com Connect with Matt • Facebook: recruitcoach4U • Instagram: coachmattrogers • X: coachmattrogers • LinkedIn:  rogersmatt16 • TikTok: coachmattrogers • YouTube:   coachmattrogers • Threads: coachmattrogers Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk  #focusperform #arcope #performance #pressure #psychology #stress #anxiety #motivation #confidence #podcast #podcastsofinsta #ThePerformancePsychcast #support #toughconversations #mind #sportingbounce  #appliedpractitioner #science #sport #coaching #mentalhealth #environment #coping #challenge #recruitment

    1h 1m
  6. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 64 - Building You - Dr Tom Seabury

    09/24/2025

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 64 - Building You - Dr Tom Seabury

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with Dr Tom Seabury.  Dr Tom Seabury is a psychologist and coach who has heavily focused on racket sports in recent years. He has supported athletes of all ages and levels to sharpen their decision-making and problem-solving under pressure to unlock consistent performance when it matters most. Tom combines a blend of psychological insight and practical coaching to support athletes in turning preparation into performance on the court. Tom's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tom-seabury-4552131a0/ Tom's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coach_seabury?igsh=MWhucHU0Z3R2ZmhqNw== Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk    #focusperform #arcope #sport #performance #pressure #psychology #stress #anxiety #motivation #confidence #coaching #podcast #podcastsofinsta #business #performance #ThePerformancePsychcast #support #toughconversations #mind #sportingbounce  #appliedpractitioner #science #sport #flow  #football #coaching #academy #mentalhealth #environment #trauma #PTSD #stress #coping #challenge #threat

    1h 1m
  7. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 63 - Psychology of Golf - Jordan Brookes & Jack Lawrence

    08/25/2025

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 63 - Psychology of Golf - Jordan Brookes & Jack Lawrence

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to be speaking with Jordan Brookes and Jack Lawrence.  Jack is a sport psychologist in training who works with golfers of different abilities around the globe. Jack helps golfers strengthen their mental game to perform with confidence under pressure, as well as a big focus on the individual outside of their sport.  https://www.instagram.com/jl_sport.psychology?igsh=MXhuc3o3MG85amVhcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Jordan is a sport psychologist in training currently undertaking his professional doctorate. He works as a golf caddy alongside providing sport psychology support to higher level golfers. The support he provides is mainly on the course and in golf simulators to allow golfers the chance to work on the mental skills in the moment with real-time support. https://www.instagram.com/sportpsychcaddy?igsh=MWxpM3BnMmVjeHl1OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Sport Psych Caddy Platform: https://www.instagram.com/sportpsychcaddy_club?igsh=ZWxlaWRpbTdvazZ3&utm_source=qr Greg: www.arcope.co.uk George: www.focuperform.co.uk

    51 min
  8. The Performance Psychcast - Episode 62 - Challenge Vs Threat States - Professor Marc Jones

    08/11/2025

    The Performance Psychcast - Episode 62 - Challenge Vs Threat States - Professor Marc Jones

    Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today, we are very fortunate to be speaking with Professor Marc Jones.  Marc's work is focused on understanding the impact of stress on health, wellbeing and performance in individuals and organisations. He has ongoing work across a range of settings, including sport, business, military, medicine, and analogue space missions. This work explores stress and its consequences for health, wellbeing, and performance from a biological, psychological and social perspective.  Greg: www.arcope.co.uk  George: www.focuperform.co.uk  #focusperform #arcope #sport #performance #pressure #psychology #stress #anxiety #motivation #confidence #coaching #podcast #podcastsofinsta #business #performance #ThePerformancePsychcast #support #toughconversations #mind #sportingbounce  #appliedpractitioner #science #sport #flow  #football #coaching #academy #mentalhealth #environment #trauma #PTSD #stress #coping #challenge #threat

    57 min
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Welcome to our podcast around the mental side of performance, both in sport and business. Your hosts are Greg Parry from Arcope and George Mitchell from FocusPerform. Here we will speak to a variety of guests such as sportspeople, sports psychologists, members of the army, businesspeople, so basically anywhere where psychology can be applied to mental health and performance. We are hoping to shed a light on what it is like to work in performance psychology and how it can be applied to the individual and the real world. www.arcope.co.uk www.focusperform.co.uk

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