Episode 14: How To Master Your Emotions For Sustained High Performance with Calum Clark (Saracens Rugby)

In this episode, I sit down with Calum Clark. Calum is a former international rugby player turned psychologist to elite performers, through his company Innate High Performance. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of harnessing your emotions for sustained high performance. Tackling pervasive issues such as toxic masculinity, and the societal norms that discourage emotional openness. With Calum explaining how these factors impact mental health and performance. You can expect to understand; - The necessity of acknowledging & accepting our emotions for high performance - How to respond, not react when emotions runs high - The importance of self-reflection for living a fulfilling life - How to identify self-limiting beliefs and break through them This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating a healthier, more emotionally aware environment where individuals can truly thrive. Or simply those wishing to live a more meaningful, high-performing life. As always, if you enjoyed the episode and want to be the first to hear when new episodes drop, please like, rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Most importantly, thank you for watching and listening. This podcast was created for you, and I hope you enjoy the episode. (00:00) Episode Intro (00:40) Introduction and Background (02:43) Lessons from High Performance Sport (03:17) Toxic Masculinity and Emotional Expression (06:53) The Risks of Suppressing Emotions (08:11) Leadership and Self-Focus (09:16) Building Strong Foundations for High Performance (18:25) Leadership Paradox (20:17) Leadership and Identity (22:46) Sustaining High Performance (24:07) The Path of High Performance (27:00) Understanding Strengths and Identity (29:36) Excellence and Process Focus (34:09) Balancing Work and Personal Identity (35:44) Finding Fulfilment Beyond Achievements (36:34) Integrating Psychology for a Healthier Working Environment (43:51) Authentic Suffering and Challenge for Growth