Drewe Broughton | The Fear Coach on finding courage, letting go and trust

Drewe Broughton is a former professional footballer and now a performance coach. As a young man, he was exceptionally talented, representing England U20s alongside a golden generation. He had a deep drive to succeed, however, an inability to control this desire and fall into the trap of the fear led to a continuous rollercoaster, jumping to 22 different clubs in 17 years and eventually ending up alone -  bankrupt, suffering from addiction and contemplating life. As always, the lessons learned from suffering can provide us with the power to really impact the lives of others, and Drewe has certainly been able to do that. He is now a performance coach, working with Premier League Footballers, elite golfers and business leaders to help them navigate performing at their edge while in the arena. He is also a husband and father that really does live the same pearls of wisdom he shares with his clients. Reading his book and following his work has had a deep impact on my journey so far and  I'm sure you will get a lot out of tuning in. Topics discussedWhat caused Drewe to go from 25 goals/season to less than 10 even though he was doing more and in more professional environments Hard work is not a given. What it really means to work hard. How the gift of work ethic can lead to the curse of perfectionism. Where the line is and how push yourself without crossing that line.The missing component of coaching qualifications Why Drewe had a significantly different career path to Cristiano Ronaldo despite having the same work ethic and starting out as a talented playerThe one thing Kobe Bryant, The All Blacks, Cathy Freeman and many more have in commonTools used by Drewe to help the best athletes in the world overcome fearHow spirituality simply means being more of yourself and trusting in something bigger than yourselfThe search leading Drewe to addiction, severe depression and loss of selfLinks:Drewe Broughton websiteInstagramLinkedInThe Inside Edge:InstagramTwitterLinkedIn-------------------------------- CONNECT --------------------------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g43fpwWuXoJEDtFQpZf8CApple: https://apple.co/3BTAqn9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideedgeproject LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavi-devchand-85302892/ The Inside Edge Podcast aims to explore how the best in the world navigate all the noise to consistently perform in the most rugged and high-pressure environments. The purpose? To bring back enjoyment, simplicity and connection. To help the next generation live from the inside-out, have the courage to be themselves and simply enjoy the journey. We want to see people stay centred, connected and courageous - especially when it matters most. We blend the latest research with ancient wisdom to transform individuals and teams, so that they can thrive with pressure, not collapse under it. We know that real transformation isn’t just tactical - it’s relational, emotional, human. The Inside Edge is where science meets soul, and tactics meet trust.