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From Speed Skater to Medal Mastermind: Peter Eriksson
Former Olympian turned renowned coach
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Peter Eriksson is an Athletics coach who was formerly the head coach of the Olympic and Paralympic programs for both British Athletics and Athletics Canada. He started coaching in the early 80’s after a reaching the world championships as a Speed Skater for his native Sweden. Under his leadership as Performance Director and Head Coach, the nations that he has worked with has generated over 240 medals at major International Competitions. |  |
As of today, he is the most successful Canadian Athletics coach in modern history. Follow these links to hear our full discussion with Gareth
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If you missed our Great Coaches episode last week, queue it up on your device now because in the realm of football management, few names resonate with a sense of purpose and empowerment quite like Gareth Taylor.
With an unwavering commitment to helping people, Gareth has carved a unique path in the sport, defining his purpose as one centered around elevating the lives of others. A realisation that has not only shaped his personal journey but also transformed the way he approaches his role as the manager of Manchester City Football Club.
Gareth Taylor's impact on Man City transcends the boundaries of the football pitch. With a strong sense of purpose driving his actions, he exemplifies the transformative power of compassion and determination. By valuing collaboration and embracing risk, he continues to inspire both his team and the broader football community, offering a compelling blueprint for achieving greatness while uplifting the lives of those around him.
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If you are in the corporate sector like we are, your teams are likely to be in the midst of intense 2024 planning and decision making. Challenges such as identifying sources for growth and navigating increased pressure on P&Ls are likely on their minds. In our episode On Resilience, we bring you insights from 12 Great Coaches on how to foster resilience within your teams in navigating these pressures such as, |  |
Uncomfortable places are where your real growth and change will come, so when they present themselves step into them knowing that something good will come from the situation.
Create situations in training that will replicate the pressure that people will experience in the game. An example of this is small competitions that normalize performance stress or anxiety.
Balance the pressure you place on the team, by a focus on selflessness and gratitude, so that people look beyond their own experience and feelings.
Don’t wait for adversity to talk to your team about embracing suffering for theirs and the groups development, do it before pressure comes.
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The team at Coach For Life deliver some fantastic material. They have created a series of documentaries that unpack the life and coaching lessons from some of New Zealand’s great coaches.
This one on Yvette McCausland-Durie, "be inspired by this truly special coach as she shares her advice and strategies on working with individuals and teams to support their hearts and minds, solve problems, grow resilience and learn valuable life lessons through the power of sport."
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From Speed Skater to Medal Mastermind: Peter Eriksson