“We need to create cultures where people can fail, it doesn’t make them a failure.”

Secondly, a lesson from sport is understanding that failure is part payment towards success. The price of success is always paid in full and advance. In business, I believe that those who experiment the most will win. So businesses need to become more comfortable with failure. We need to create cultures where people can fail, it doesn’t make them a failure. People can make mistakes, it doesn’t make them a mistake, and this creates a learning culture.”

Executives, leaders and athletes alike must find their purpose and harness their passion to excel. Additionally, embracing failure as a stepping stone to success is crucial in both arenas.

Can you recall a tough moment when you wondered if a leader could possibly overcome the challenge they found themselves in? What’s the key to navigating through such challenges with grace and success?

“Lots! Adversity and opportunity are the same. I find that leaders who overcome challenges, more often than not, are motivated by what they want to achieve not by what they want to avoid. That way there can be a simplicity of focus. The things that matter most, should never be at the mercy of things that matter least.” Leaders must maintain a clear vision of their goals, allowing them to gracefully navigate through challenges without losing sight of their ultimate objectives.

What’s the most powerful advice you’d give to leaders? What single thing can make a huge difference in how they lead?

“Be open-minded. The immigrant always sees things that the citizen is blind to. Think like an outsider and realise that success will now come, not from knowing more, but knowing differently.”

“performance enhancement is not just about individual achievement but about inspiring and empowering others to reach their full potential”

How can leaders reach their best performance and motivate others to do the same?

• Energy management, not time management: Prioritize self-care and maintain high energy levels to lead effectively and inspire others.
• Blame looks backward, responsibility looks forward: Encourage a forward-thinking mindset and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Think in terms of partnerships and networks: Build strong, collaborative networks to leverage collective knowledge and drive success.

In conclusion, performance enhancement is not just about individual achievement but about inspiring and empowering others to reach their full potential, creating a ripple effect of success throughout an organization.