"Stop listening, start talking"IMG Academy is one of the world’s most prestigious sports, performance and educational institutions located in Bradenton, Florida. A unique campus allowing students to continue their studies alongside pursuing mastery in their chosen sport has already allowed many student athletes to fulfill their dreams of attaining a sports scholarship at university.And who better to take us inside it's doors than Director of Personal Development; Dr. Duncan Simpson. Previously Head of Mental Conditioning on campus, Dr.Duncan is responsible for creating the best conditions possible for the person behind the athlete to flourish. Here he shares his thoughts on topics such as mental toughness, the buy-in process regarding mental skills training, and the importance of training focus at the high school level.A fantastic episode steeped in gold, learn more as to how Dr.Duncan and his department continue to set their students up for the best possible success in and outside of sport. Listen to find out more including;- Dr.Duncan's view on "the game of life"?- How a high challenge, high support environment is not enough and teaching students the art of asking good questions.- Where athletes most commonly become stuck?- Teaching teenagers that they are part of a broader community and that they are not isolated individuals.- The five skills most crucial for prime mental performance?-How to train focus on an individual and team level?Timestamps;00:00 - 03:46 - Intro03:47 - 10:06 - Lifelong Success10:07 - 17:52 - Athletic Department17:53 - 22:10 - Inner Voice22:11 - 32:17 - Mental Performance32:18 - 36:27 - Self-Talk36:28 - 44:38 - Self-Growth44:39 - 46:55 - AdviceDr.Duncan's LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-simpson-ph-d-cmpc-76244b1a/