University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast

In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater welcome Dr Jamie Barker into the studio. Formerly of Staffordshire University, Jamie shares reflections from his applied work as a sport psychologist and his role as a Reader in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at Loughborough University. Jamie has worked with a range of organisations ranging from elite para football to Sony.

Of interest for aspiring sport psychologists, current practitioners and those working with individuals from any walk of life, Jamie provides insight on his use of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and Personal Disclosure Mutual Sharing as strategies to enhance performance under pressure. He shares the pros and cons of his current role and offers some interesting advice to his younger self!

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In our first episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon sit down with experienced TV presenter Matt Smith to discuss his perceptions of pressure and how he is able to perform well under the demands of live broadcasting. Beginning his career in news reporting, Matt has worked for ITV Sport and BT/TNT Sport as well as lecturing undergraduate journalists at Staffordshire University.

Matt discusses his feelings towards pressure and whether these have changed during his career. He shares some useful tips for performing under the gaze of watching millions when presenting coverage of live football matches, and offers his thoughts on the differences and similarities between performing well in various contexts.

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