Mastermind: Jonny Wilkinson CBE

Mastermind: Jonny Wilkinson CBE

Author: Jeremy Snape October 24, 2023 Duration: 1:20:51

Jonny Wilkinson is one of the most respected sports stars in the world. His rugby playing career was underpinned by an intense perfectionism and attention to detail. He became a household name by kicking England's winning drop goal in the dying seconds of the 2003 World Cup with scores tied. 

Jonny finished his career at Toulon helping them to win two Heineken Cups and the Top 14 championship in five years. More recently he’s moved into coaching, launched his own brands and become a successful podcaster and TV pundit. 

Join us as Jonny explains the role his mindset played throughout his career and how having a more flexible identity and living in the moment can help us to have more energy, fun and success.  

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What does it actually take to perform at the very highest level? That’s the question driving Inside the Mind of Champions, hosted by former England cricketer Jeremy Snape. For a decade, Jeremy has been on a global quest to decode the psychology of success, moving far beyond the cricket pitch. His conversations aren’t just with legendary athletes and coaches; he sits down with neuroscientists, special forces operatives, top-tier business leaders, and performing artists to find the common threads in their mental frameworks. Each episode of this podcast feels like a privileged access pass, where you’ll hear firsthand accounts of pressure, resilience, and the subtle thought patterns that separate the good from the truly great. You won’t just get inspirational stories-you’ll get tangible insights into decision-making, leadership under stress, and cultivating a mindset that thrives on challenge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur facing a critical pitch, a manager building a team, or simply curious about the inner workings of excellence, this series translates the principles of championship thinking into something you can apply. Jeremy’s unique background as both an international sportsman and a performance consultant allows him to ask the nuanced questions that reveal how these exceptional individuals consistently win, create, and lead. Tune in for a deep, practical exploration of what happens behind the scenes of remarkable achievement.
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