If you’ve been hanging around here a while, you’ll know I love sport. Playing it, watching it, analyzing it—I’m in awe of what athletes and high-performing teams pull off under pressure. That’s why I was so excited to chat with today’s guest, Dr. Fergus Connolly.

Fergus is a coach, teacher, mentor, author, speaker, and lifelong student of resilience. He’s worked with some of the biggest sporting and business teams in the world—think the San Francisco 49ers, Liverpool FC, the University of Michigan, Cricket Australia, and even elite special forces units. He’s also the author of Game Changer: The Art of Sports Science.

This conversation dives deep. We explore:

• How Fergus builds trust and rapport quickly when parachuting into elite teams.
• The common challenges he sees across sport, business, and military environments (spoiler: communication always comes up).
• His three critical questions to uncover who you are, what you do, and why you’re here.
• Why authenticity and purpose aren’t fluffy concepts—they’re the anchors for resilience.
• How to hold up the mirror for yourself, gain awareness, and sustain success long-term.
• Fergus’ workshop prep process, including how he uses graphics to explain complex ideas.

I loved this chat—it’s equal parts practical and profound. If you’ve ever wondered how to find your purpose, build influence, or thrive in chaos, you’ll love this one.

👉 Find out more about Fergus at fergusconnolly.com.

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