88 The Science of Building Winning Teams with Collingwood FC Sport Psychologist | Jacqui Louder

Jacqui Louder is the sport psychologist behind the reigning AFL premiers, Collingwood, and has helped Melbourne Storm clinch NRL premierships. From circus arts to motorcycling, her unique experience shapes mental resilience at the highest level.5:00 – Jacqui’s journey: knowing early she wanted to be a sport psychologist, 1000s of hours of study & experience12:45 – Shifting from deficits to skills, why a degree isn’t enough19:15 – Creating a winning team: 3 years to make an impact, people before skillsets26:30 – Going to work with a smile, evolving practice, 5 book topics Jacqui could write33:00 – Verbal & emotional sides of culture, organisational understanding, burning out42:20 – Passion vs obsession, helping young people downregulate, joining Collingwood48:30 – Embedding mental skills programs, building trust formally and informally54:15 – Offseason reflections, what makes coach Craig McRae special1:02:05 – Sitting on the bench, translating sport mental skills to corporate examples1:11:30 – Managing conflicts, retaining staff, and Jacqui’s cake decorating hobbyJacqui brings practical, lived insights into team culture, resilience, and mental wellbeing for elite athletes and organisations alike.Watch on YoutubeL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXpkbP44c18&t=4s Find Jacqui:LinkedInWebsiteCake decorating