EP110: Emily Smith (British Army Athlete)

Emily Smith is a National Series champion in mountain biking and has prolonged experience of working in the British Army. In this episode, she explains to Dr Paul Mansell how performing under pressure might enhanced by visualisation and how she is able to cope with the intense demands of her physical training. We also discuss resilience and Emily reflects on how she helps to prepare young army recruits to face demanding situations. Emily also outlines her perspective on effective leadership by drawing on her military and sporting experiences, and she explains why we should welcome some pressure into our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices