In this episode, I am joined by Paul Balsom, Head of Fitness Advisory for UEFA and Tigres UANL, who shares his incredible journey in the world of football fitness. From his humble beginnings growing up in Torquay to advising top football organizations, Paul reflects on the values, mindset, and experiences that have shaped his successful career. He dives into the importance of hard work, curiosity, and reflection—keys that have allowed him to excel in his field and push the boundaries of sports performance.

Listen to find out more including;

- Continuous reflection as a tool to aid your performance.

- How to optimize for your leadership approach ?

- Recruiting a multi-disciplinary team; specialists or generalists?

- What values aid Paul in his decision making?

- Why everything begins with the depth of connection you have with one another?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 05:21 - Intro

05:22 - 11:20 - Reflection

11:21 - 18:01- Leadership

18:02 - 21:58 - UEFA

21:59 - 33:34 - Sam Allardyce

33:35 - 42:09 - Recruitment

42:10 - 49:04 - Leadership

49:05 - 53:12 - Advice

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