Welcome to the Sport Industry Series Podcast. You are listening to an exclusive episode from the Sport Industry Forum 2024 Mini-Series, hosted by Carla Ward live in Abu Dhabi.

In this episode, Carla speaks with Paul McVeigh, a former Premier League footballer turned keynote speaker and performance psychologist. Paul shares his fascinating journey from playing in top clubs like Tottenham Hotspur to transitioning into the corporate world, focusing on the power of mindset and mental resilience. 

Discussion Highlights:

• From professional footballer to performance psychologist and keynote speaker.
• How principles from elite sport apply to business leadership.
• Why mindset is the key to becoming a world-class performer.
• Insights from Paul’s book The Stupid Footballer is Dead on mental resilience.
• Paul’s Leadership Club, bringing together sports icons, business leaders, and academics.

About Paul McVeigh:

Paul McVeigh is a Keynote Speaker and Performance Psychologist. After playing for clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City, Paul now helps businesses and individuals improve their performance through mindset training. He is the author of The Stupid Footballer is Dead and regularly speaks at top organisations such as Microsoft, Rolls Royce, and KPMG. 

About Carla Ward:

Carla Ward is a football coach and former midfielder who has established herself as one of the most dynamic leaders in women’s football. Known for her transformative managerial style, Carla has managed prominent clubs like Birmingham City and Aston Villa in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL).

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