What truly drives elite performance?In this episode of The Locker Room Power Podcast, Olympic Champion Hamish Kerr flips the microphone and interviews David Sammel about the mindset behind coaching, progress, and high performance.The conversation explores what truly motivates athletes and leaders and why progress, curiosity, and resilience matter more than quick success.David shares insights from decades of coaching elite performers and explains why the best athletes focus on the next step rather than the end goal.They also discuss:• Why progress is the most powerful motivator• The coaching mindset that develops elite athletes• Why great coaches focus on the next step, not the final goal• The traits shared by top athletes and successful business leaders• How resilience and curiosity drive long-term success• The dangers of prodigy culture and early fameThis conversation is about mindset, growth, leadership, and the psychology of champions.

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