Performance Coach #161: David Sammel - Paint Your Dreams

Welcome to The Coaching Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to host David Sammel, a highly respected coach with over thirty years of experience working with high-performing athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. We'll dive into David's unique journey, starting from his experiences growing up in a large family and how it shaped his negotiation skills and self-awareness. We'll explore his insights on coaching, emphasizing the importance of balance, looseness, and feel in tennis technique, and discuss what mental strength means in the business world. David shares valuable tips on leading people, embracing personal development, and maintaining a winning attitude. We'll also delve into his views on what makes a great coach, his disruptive coaching ideas for 2030, and some key takeaways from his bestselling book, "Locker Room Power." Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Sammel and discover how to elevate your coaching game. 

Here are the summary points;

• 1.04: Cricket: Bat or bowl? 
• 1.38: Growing up in a large family - how did that shape who you are today? Negotiation! 
  • From peace-maker to hand grenade - self-awareness is key!
• 7.28: How much instruction should a coach give?
  • Coaching cannot be "my way or the highway"
• 13.54: Three important considerations in tennis technique:
  • 1) Balance
  • 2) Looseness 
  • 3) Feel of the ball
• 18.37: In the business world, what does mental strength mean to you?
  • 1) Leading people - implement people's ideas
  • 2) Personal development - the very best are the most relaxed and bravest! 
• 26.13: What is a winning attitude?
  • Accepting failure as a way you learn (and being brave enough to implement it)
  • The way you present yourself (body language) - own your own space
  • Delegation "V" Managing 
• 30.21: What makes a great coach?
  • Listening
  • Empathy
  • Inspiration towards a vision
• 31.37: Disruptive coaching idea that will change the way we coach in 2030?
  • AI - collate huge amounts of data into manageable bites 
  • Reasonable sounding board
• 34.13: Sharing one or two tips from your book, Locker Room Power?
  • Paint the dream and then forget about it
  • Do the work and good things will happen - you just never know when!

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About David Sammel

David Sammel is a well-respected and successful coach. He works with high-performing individuals and teams, including pro athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. They appreciate his insightful reflections on their ambitions, delivered with skill, humor, and charisma.

With over thirty years of coaching experience, David has helped dozens of players represent their countries in the Davis Cup, Billie-Jean Cup, and the Olympics. Notably, he coached Marcus Daniell, an Olympic bronze medallist, and Wes Moodie, a Wimbledon doubles champion.

David is just as comfortable coaching business leaders as he is on the court. His vast experience is tested daily as an active ATP Tour coach. This gives him a unique edge in the competitive world of mindset coaching. His insightful questions and honest answers build confidence. Elite performers in business and sports trust him because he has walked the same path and inspired success.

Engaging with David creates realistic optimism for the future and a shortcut to a mindset primed for success.

David is the author of several books, including the bestselling Locker Room Power. He recently contributed to two leadership books that are also #1 bestsellers: "Fit for Purpose Leadership" Volumes 1 & 2.

Locker Room Power is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/393zxKK

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