Mistakes and Mastery – why we shouldn’t fear failure

Mistakes and Mastery – why we shouldn’t fear failure

Author: Jeremy Snape June 5, 2024 Duration: 35:56

Today we're diving into a topic that's often misunderstood but crucial for achieving mastery: making mistakes. In high-performing organisations, mistakes are not only common but essential for growth and innovation. We'll explore the psychology behind our fear of failure with insights from experts like psychiatrist Dr Dehra Harris and Professor Guy Claxton. We'll also hear inspiring stories from elite athletes and successful leaders who have learned to embrace mistakes as stepping stones on their path to excellence. 

Tune in as we hear from:

  • Dr Dehra Harris: Psychiatrist and high-performance expert
  • Professor Guy Claxton: Professor of Learning and Skill \Acquisition, and Visiting Professor of Education at King's College London
  • Biz Price: Former coach for the GB synchronised swimming team
  • Lucy Skilbeck: Director of Actor Training at RADA
  • Camilla Pang: Computational Biologist and an award-winning author
  • Dominic Alldis: Orchestral Conductor, jazz musician and corporate speaker
  • Kate Richardson-Walsh: Former gold medal GB hockey captain

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Links mentioned in this episode

Mastermind: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE

Mastermind: Dominic Alldis


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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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