Scott MacDonald: FTSE 100 consultancy to elite-performance coaching

from Total Mental Performance · host Kyran O'Neill

This week on the Total Mental Performance Podcast I sit down with my good friend Scott MacDonald - Advisor to FTSE 100 & global boards, ultramarathon runner, former pilot and high-performance coach to CEOs and elite performers.This podcast could easily have been a 4 hour episode…We dive into:🔵 Lessons from the cockpit 👉 why fighter pilot training is one of the ultimate laboratories for mental resilience.🔵 Leading global transformations 👉 the insights Scott gained helping organisations change at scale and working side-by-side with CEOs.🔵 Identity shifts after peak careers 👉 why so many athletes and ex-military struggle once the adrenaline and structure disappear.🔵 Flow, joy & presence 👉 how to find your “new version of sparring” that brings aliveness without burning out🔵 Life by design 👉 moving beyond drifting into a career or lifestyle, and consciously building a life that energises you.Scott’s story is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and creating a life that actually feels worth living.

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