On episode 161 I am joined by Matthew Conger, FIFA referee and Holistic Leadership Development Consultant. Matthew has taken charge of soccer games at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, 2018 FIFA World Cup and is currently preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

We have a great conversation about leadership, being present in the moment and the power of defining how you need to feel in order to be successful.

In the episode you will hear:

01:30 what it’s like taking charge of one of the biggest soccer fixtures in the world

02:45 how Matthew prepared to referee Argentina vs. Brazil

04:00 dealing with critics and social media

05:15 raising the profile of refereeing

07:00 preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2022

08:30 showing leadership and making an impact as a referee

10:00 decision making under extreme pressure and when doubt can be a good thing

13:30 getting to the best outcome through non-judgmental affirmative communication

15:30 the role of emotion in decision making

17:00 The Emotional Culture Deck (Elephant and Riders)

20:00 What do I need to feel to be successful?

23:00 recognising unpleasant feelings can provide a place of strength

25:30 operating a flat leadership model

27:00 holistic referee development

31:30 the role of mindfulness in attention

33:30 one decision doesn’t define me

35:00 from adversaries to enablers

36:00 finding joy in the small moments

I hope this conversation inspires you to be present in the moment and intentionally create those feelings of success.

Thank you for listening and please do share with someone you wish to inspire.

Always love

Ryan

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