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Demystifying Mental Toughness

David Charlton
Mental Toughness
Coach-Athlete Relationship
Sportexcellence
Sophia Jowett
Life Control
Newcastle United
Learning Orientation
Emotional Control
Risk Orientation
Four C's Of Mental Toughness
Coach–athlete Relationship
Four Cs
Goal Orientation
Interpersonal Confidence
Football
Loan System In Football
Demystifying Mental Toughness
Mental Toughness Framework
Achievement Orientation
Pierce Showe

Demystifying Mental Toughness is for people who want to reach their goals faster and are curious what high performing athletes and professionals do to fulfil their potential. David Charlton shares insights, strategies and stories from leading athletes, coaches, psychologists and specialists to help you perform to your optimum level on a more consistent basis. If you're a motivated athlete, coach, ... more

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To end a recent series on the coach-athlete relationship, in this bonus episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David Charlton is joined by Dr John Perry, Head of Department of PE and Sports Sciences at the University of Limerick, resea... more

In this episode David concludes the eight-part series exploring the coach–athlete relationship by focusing on a powerful concept within the Challenge pillar of the 4Cs model of Mental Toughness, learning orientation. Learning orientation reflects how... more

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Today, David Charlton explores another dynamic within the coach–athlete relationship: differences in risk orientation (a sub-measure of Mental Toughness). He discusses a common scenario in sport, a coach who prefers structure, routine ... more

In this episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David Charlton explores an often overlooked aspect of confidence in sport, interpersonal confidence. He discussed a common dynamic seen in sporting environments: a coach with very high int... more

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John Perry
Head of Department of PE and Sports Sciences, University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Episode: 312 Dr John Perry: How Sport Coaches Influence Mental Toughness
Doug Strycharczyk
CEO of AQR International, expert on mental toughness
AQR International
Episode: 303 Why You Think the Way You Do Under Pressure
Peter Ramage
Newcastle United's Assistant Loans Manager and Former Professional Defender
Newcastle United
Episode: 300 Owning Your Journey: Personal Responsibility, Success Redefined & Thriving on Loan
Pierce Showe
Ultra runner and creator of Run Your Race philosophy
Run Your Race / Guinness World Record holder
Episode: 298 Run Your Race: The Power of Consistency, Faith, and Mental Strength

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David Charlton
Host guiding discussion and questions across episodes; affiliated with SportExcellence / Demystifying Mental Toughness

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Thank you David!

    Thank you for having me as a guest on your podcast David, I loved it. You are doing great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Sunderland
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Honoured to be a guest on this awesome podcast

    I was truly honoured to be a guest on David’s podcast. He has, and is, doing an amazing job bringing together very knowledgeable guests to share their insights and inspiring stories about mental toughness, sports and personal development. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangerousdel
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    David Charlton takes on fascinating topics in an entertaining and thought provoking manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Personality Plus
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast, great work by David👏🏼

    Some great insights into the minds of top professionals & what they go through. David has done great job with the podcast. Looking forward to more in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendan Pearson - Process
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great insights for anyone

    I listened to the first episode and really enjoyed it. The conversation was really insightful and challenged some traditional thinking on being mentally tough. I would recommend this for anyone, not just athletes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynm2
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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303 Why You Think the Way You Do Under Pressure
Q: What are the two components of confidence and how do they interact in decision making under uncertainty?
Confidence in abilities relates to one's skills and knowledge, while interpersonal confidence involves engaging with others to access external input; together they create a stronger foundation for solving problems under pressure.
300 Owning Your Journey: Personal Responsibility, Success Redefined & Thriving on Loan
Q: How should players handle pressure and hype while on loan?
Players should stay grounded, focus on controllables like attitude and training, seek support when needed, and maintain a clear path with the club to fight for first-team opportunities.
300 Owning Your Journey: Personal Responsibility, Success Redefined & Thriving on Loan
Q: What is the core purpose of loan spells for developing players?
Loan spells are used to develop a player by giving them real competition and learning experiences, but success is measured by progress over the season, not just minutes played.

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