Head Start Podcast

What can we learn from elite athletes about the importance of sleep, diet and exercise? Learn about some practical ways to keep energy levels high so that you can persist in goal pursuit. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

What if we could approach cognitive performance the way an elite athlete approaches say, cardio-vascular fitness? This podcast reviews the science and shows you how. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Do you find yourself being "too busy" or "timing out" when it comes to achieving your goals. What if I told you that this is an excuse - what you've done is chosen to do something else. Listen to this podcast for some tough love on time and some practical tips to reframe your relationship with it. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Success in goal achievement in the twenty-first century is as much about dealing with distractions as it is about grit and persistence. With so many demands on out time, energy and attention, it requires the latest in scientific thinking to build our self-control muscles and stay focused on goals. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Why do some people make it where others don't? As often as not, it comes down to persistence. Learn in this podcast about Grit - the ability to persist with passion towards long-term goals. Most importantly of all, learn how to build it. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

How do we move from "I've always wanted to..." towards "My goal is to.." ? Learn about goal-setting, why we shouldn't have too intimidating an overarching goal and what the experience of elite athletes can teach us about putting together a goal hierarchy. We also discuss deliberate practice, the way high achievers build their abilities over time. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Resilience is all about bouncing back from adversity. Without we quit. Learn why we're wired to avoid future negative experiences and about some simple tools to reframe what happened. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Learn why we avoid risk when it comes to pursuing goals and how our mindset around "talent" can cause us to retreat into our comfort zone. In this episode I discuss how you can cultivate a growth mindset. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Why is that we sometimes feel as if our brain is in conflict? It turns out that we are wired this way - it's just a result of our evolution as human beings. But this can get in the way of goal achievement. So this podcast explains why we experience emotional chatter, a model for the way the brain works and some initial tools to help manage it. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons

Let's get negative about positive thinking! This introductory podcast busts a few myths regarding those qualities we think we need in order to achieve our goals. Music: "Don't" by C-Doc. Used under Creative Commons