Join Dr G and Buddhima as they reflect on their episode with Dr Kirsten.

They discuss their definitions of quitting, when it's ok to quit, their beliefs on failure, what they've learnt from their failures, over-gritting and the value of our inner voice.

In this episode, Dr G and Buddhima spoke with Dr Kirsten Peterson who was a Senior Sport Psychologist at the United States Olympic Committee and Head of Performance Psychology at the Australian Institute of Sport.

She has had a 22-year career in sport psychology working in elite sport, and has integrated her expertise and experience in performance psychology, mindfulness, and neuroscience to help people who are aspiring or struggling to reach their potential in sport, business and life.

She has recently released her new book called When Grit is Not Enough: Reworking Mindset and Purpose for Easier Effort in Hard Times and joins us to discuss:

Find out more about Dr Kirsten from the links below:

Book: https://www.kirstenpetersonconsulting.com/my-new-book

Website: https://www.kirstenpetersonconsulting.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-peterson-7728003/

Email: [email protected]

Join Dr G and Buddhima as they share their reflections on their previous conversation with Cohen. 

In this episode they delve into a personal and thought-provoking discussion on the similarities and differences in their upbringing with Cohen's experiences. 

They explore themes of authenticity, empathy, and the power of someone seeing something in you that you didn't see in yourself. 

The conversation also delves into the challenges and lessons learned as they transition into leadership roles. 

Join us for an enlightening episode that will leave you reflecting on your own life experiences.

Website - www.solveforgreatness.com

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7hW6unLgd69kNBGxWYLiRp?si=a33bc065dd834111

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solve-for-greatness/id1602161106

Cohen Van der Velde shares his personal and professional journey from growing up in a small country town and how his childhood inspired him to become a leader in Local Government. He also shares with us some of his thoughts on how he builds a high performing team, his favourite quadrant model and what he does to help renew his energy.

Dr G and Buddhima share their thoughts on how to give and receive feedback from their past experiences and the importance of self awareness.

Join Dr G and Buddhima as they reflect on their impactful conversation with Dr Ellen, they speak about her #workschoolhours movement and what it takes to make a meaningful contribution in this world.

If you would like to learn more, please visit her website on - https://www.ellenjoannelson.com/ 

Join Dr G and Buddhima as they speak with the inspiring Dr Ellen Joan Nelson. She shares her experience leading with #workschoolhours movement which aims to align the work schedule to the school schedule. She also shares her harrowing story of helping 563 Afghan refugees evacuate when the Taliban captured Kabul in August 2021.

Dr G and Buddhima share their thoughts on their episode with Dilhan Fernando. They reflect on what it means to be a CEO of a successful global tea brand and their thoughts on the values and legacy they share with Dilhan.

Dr G and Buddhima speak with Dilhan Fernando the CEO of Dilmah Tea. Dilhan provides a masterclass on how to prepare the perfect cup of tea and shares the humble beginnings of Dilmah and their unwavering commitment to quality and the integrity of their artform. 

Dr G and Buddhima share their thoughts on their conversation with Gerry Schiller - episode 27.  They reminisce on some of their fond (and not so fond) memories of high school and their experiences growing up together.