THE BASICS
Today’s guest is Andrew Sillitoe. Andrew is a business psychologist, performance coach, public speaker and author from Kent, England. Blending 20 years’ experience as an elite international sportsman and coach along with three published books and an acclaimed TED talk, Andrew’s innovative and straight-talking views on leadership, teamwork and strategy has resulted in his advice and guidance being sought after by key figures at several FTSE 100 companies. He’s developed a new method to enable elite athletes and business leaders to fulfill their potential. This was the seed that eventually blossomed into his renowned 4 Keys approach.
In this interview we discuss his highly successful coaching method, the 4 keys approach, emotional pain and its repercussions, avoiding exhaustion, building proper working patters and creating a proper work/life balance. This interview has a lot of great advice for those who work for someone or for themselves.
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WHAT WE COVER
- Who he is
- How did he get into roller hockey
- How did his travel experiences when he was younger and competing, change him and his outlook on life?
- What did he start looking into burnout, exhaustion and against the philosophy of working 24/7
- How does traumatic emotional events affect us in our future?
- How to deal with loss and emotional pain?
- What is his mission and how can he help those who he works with?
- What are common problems that he sees most regularly in his clients?
- What is a proper and healthy work/life balance?
- Is find your passion is terrible advice to listen to and follow
- The main problem business owners make and how easily it can be fixed
- How do we break the cycle of self-sabotage
- What are the red flags we should watch out for to get off the road to problems and burnout? What does he look out for in his coaching calls?
- What was his inspiration for the book?
- His belief that ‘Doing is Improving’
- What is the best leadership philosophy to adopt
- How has becoming a father changed his views on his work and life?
- Best advice for a new father
- What does he want people to take from this interview
- How can you connect with and keep in touch with his projects
SOME THINGS TO REFLECT ON
- Nothing is ever permanent, focus on what you want in life and go for your goals. Money isn’t every thing in life, and you can lose it as quickly as you make it
- Andrew proves it is possible to make something positive from negative events, the only time you can’t dust yourself off and try again is when your dead, until then you always have another choices to be successful? How can you break your negative patterns that are a consequence of those events in your past?
- Notice how Andrew is very open to new experiences and trying new methods to improve himself and the team – what small changes could you make right now in your life that would bring about a massive improvement for you?
- Andrew mentions how when we need to fix something business related we are quick to seek help, coaches and methods to fix the problem – why don’t we fee the same way about improving out social lives and our relationships? Seeking help in these areas isn’t wrong and is more important in your overall life than a business.
- Why do you feel the need for keeping up with the Jones? Usually against people you don’t like, respect or want to be like. Why spend all that time, effort and energy to keep up with others when you could be focusing on living happier and healthier in your own life
- How can you balance your four keys?
- Passion AND purpose is the best setup to aim for
- It is better to buidl something together, with your team mates, work colleagues etc, than go in and try and force your vision or mission onto them
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