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Locker Room Power

Locker Room Power

By: David Sammel
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 Locker Room Power with David Sammel Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world. With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action. 🌐 www.davidsammel.com© 2024 2022 Mindset College Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Philosophy Social Sciences Tennis
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  • From Tennis to Business Leadership Lessons

    From Tennis to Business Leadership Lessons
    Sep 4 2025
    What if the key to great leadership wasn’t talent or strategy, but belief, mentorship, and resilience? In this episode of the Locker Power Room podcast, Ian MacDonald, Head of Performance Tennis at the University of Bath, shares lessons from his coaching journey that go beyond the court. He reveals how small goals lead to big wins, why authentic mentorship matters more than instructions, and how embracing setbacks fuels growth. Along the way, Ian reflects on personal challenges, family support, and the mindset shifts that transformed him from a coach into a leader who inspires champions, on and off the court. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Belief and Mentorship Drive Success: Growth comes from trusting potential and offering authentic guidance. 2. Resilience Fuels High Performance: Setbacks become progress when leaders stay solutions-focused. 3. Relationships Build Winning Teams: Trust, communication, and care form the core of high performance. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Ian MacDonald 02:43 – Mentors Who Shaped Ian’s Approach 07:25 – Family Support in Coaching and Life 17:12 – Evolution of Ian’s Coaching Philosophy 24:03 – Lessons from the Underdog Mindset 29:51 – How Small Goals Lead to Big Wins 33:55 – Leadership, Family, and Career Choices 38:03 – Ian’s Beliefs and Coaching Superpowers 41:06 – Positivity, Potential, and Player Development 46:55 – Reflections on Success, Failure, and Growth 54:11 – Closing Thoughts and Next Episode “If you want to see how the mindset of world-class athletes can sharpen your leadership and performance, message me and let’s talk.” Connect with David Sammel https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsammel/ Visit Redvanly for your athletic needs: https://www.redvanly.com/ 👉 Subscribe to Locker Room Power with David Sammel for more insights on leadership, coaching, and peak performance. #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingExcellence #HighPerformanceMindset #ResilientLeadership #TeamBuilding #PerformanceCoaching #PersonalDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • The Clarity Advantage: Why Simplicity Wins

    The Clarity Advantage: Why Simplicity Wins
    Aug 28 2025
    What if the secret to winning—whether in sport or business—wasn’t talent, luck, or even hard work, but clarity? In this episode of Locker Room Power, performance coach David Sammel explores the clarity advantage—the power of having a simple, unwavering game plan. Drawing lessons from Novak Djokovic’s approach to Wimbledon, decades of coaching experience, and business giants like Nike and Amazon, discover why clarity consistently separates champions from the rest. Key takeaways: Champions succeed by sticking to a clear plan and making only subtle adjustments under pressure. In business, simplicity in message and customer experience—like Amazon’s one-click buying—creates lasting success. Complexity is the enemy of performance. Audit your systems, communication, and leadership to make clarity your edge. If complexity is killing your performance, clarity may be the competitive edge you’ve been missing. Timestamps 00:00 The Clarity Advantage & Djokovic’s Game Plan 01:34 Winners vs. Lesser Players 03:30 Business Examples of Clarity in Action 04:00 The Dangers of Complexity 04:45 David’s Leadership Advice 05:42 Next Episode Preview “If you want to see how the mindset of world-class athletes can sharpen your leadership and performance, message me and let’s talk.” Connect with David Sammel https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsammel/ Visit Redvanly for your athletic needs: https://www.redvanly.com/ Subscribe to Locker Room Power with David Sammel for more insights on leadership, coaching, and peak performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Sliding Doors: Regret, Resilience, and Living Fully

    Sliding Doors: Regret, Resilience, and Living Fully
    Aug 21 2025
    What if you reached the end of your life and realized the only things you regretted were the moments you didn’t follow your gut? In this inspiring episode of the Locker Power Room podcast, David opens up about life’s biggest questions, from regret and instinct to travel and guilty pleasures. Discover why he sees regret as “arrogant,” the unexpected cities that stole his heart—from Santiago’s vibrant charm to the Algarve’s tranquil beauty—and the life lesson he learned from a missed moment of instinctive kindness. Key takeaways: Trust your gut instincts, even when fear of judgment holds you back. Travel isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s about finding places that feel like home. Balance discipline with life’s simple pleasures for lasting happiness. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:15 – David’s Travel Experiences and Favorite Cities 5:54 – David’s Holiday Home Preferences 8:03 – David’s Reflections on Travel and Family 13:35 – David's Reflections on Regret and Gut Instincts 15:22 – David's Family and Communication Challenges 16:28 – David's Guilty Pleasures and Food Preferences 20:47 – David's Balance Between Discipline and Indulgence 23:19 – Final Thoughts and Future Plans “If you want to see how the mindset of world-class athletes can sharpen your leadership and performance, message me and let’s talk.” Book a Consultation with David https://davidsammel.com/contact-david/ Visit Redvanly for your athletic needs: ⁠https://www.redvanly.com/⁠ Love this episode? Don’t miss out on more inspiring conversations—subscribe to the Locker Power Room podcast on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
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