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The Future of Performance Optimization with Gary McCoy. Gary is as legendary sport scientist who shares a ton of wisdom on this episode. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on asymmetry and offsetting imbalances to prevent injuries. He also highlights the significance of understanding the culture and adapting leadership styles accordingly. McCoy then talks about his work with Catapult Sports, where he helped bring their technology into baseball and achieved significant sales growth. Gary McCoy shares his journey from working in sports analytics to becoming the CEO of PKI, a natural language processing company. He discusses the importance of artificial intelligence and big data in sports and how PKI's software can measure the emotional and cognitive load status of athletes. McCoy also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to performance and the importance of work-life balance. He explores the correlation between cognitive load and heart rate variability and the potential benefits of altering work rhythms for high performers. McCoy concludes by highlighting the value of asking the right questions and surrendering to optimize performance. The conversation explores the individualized nature of performance optimization and the importance of understanding the athlete's unique needs and circumstances. It emphasizes the role of self-identification and personal motivation in driving high performance. The discussion also touches on the significance of cognitive load and the ability to focus in achieving flow state. The future of performance optimization is seen as incorporating advanced technology and data analysis to better understand and enhance performance.
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The Future of Performance Optimization with Gary McCoy. Gary is as legendary sport scientist who shares a ton of wisdom on this episode. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on asymmetry and offsetting imbalances to prevent injuries. He also highlights the significance of understanding the culture and adapting leadership styles accordingly. McCoy then talks about his work with Catapult Sports, where he helped bring their technology into baseball and achieved significant sales growth. Gary McCoy shares his journey from working in sports analytics to becoming the CEO of PKI, a natural language processing company. He discusses the importance of artificial intelligence and big data in sports and how PKI's software can measure the emotional and cognitive load status of athletes. McCoy also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to performance and the importance of work-life balance. He explores the correlation between cognitive load and heart rate variability and the potential benefits of altering work rhythms for high performers. McCoy concludes by highlighting the value of asking the right questions and surrendering to optimize performance. The conversation explores the individualized nature of performance optimization and the importance of understanding the athlete's unique needs and circumstances. It emphasizes the role of self-identification and personal motivation in driving high performance. The discussion also touches on the significance of cognitive load and the ability to focus in achieving flow state. The future of performance optimization is seen as incorporating advanced technology and data analysis to better understand and enhance performance.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.