by Stuart Munro | Oct 9, 2024 | Managing pressure
One of the most interesting aspects of my work is that I get to work with some extraordinary people. These are elite athletes that are in the top 10 in the world at what they do, and have to be able to manage pressure so that they can perform at their best. Together...
by Stuart Munro | Oct 9, 2024 | Breathing
Breathing is the simplest of functions. You do it without thinking. And you probably put little attention to it. But did you know that every single breath is sending a signal to your brain and body that influences your physiology and reactions? Take a moment and bring...
by Stuart Munro | Oct 9, 2024 | Leadership
Many of you will have watched the Olympics, and will have seen images of athletes and teams having to deal with the pressure of competition. We watch in awe as they test themselves on the biggest stage that exists for sportspeople, where they compete in the most...
by Stuart Munro | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ten years ago I embarked on a journey. Trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre I began working with elite athletes to help them deal with the pressures of performance. I was also training as a sport psychologist and...
by Stuart Munro | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Consider these questions: Do you feel as if your work, sport or life doesn’t offer you a sense of agency, choice or feel your decision-making is ineffective? Do you feel as if you don’t have purpose and that your actions lack meaning or alignment with what’s important...
