Champion Minded

In this episode, Allistair sits down with Bradley Scanes, the Performance Coach to multiple Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen.  During their interview, Allistair asks Bradley what it was like working with 'Super Max', his winning mentality and the mindset phrase they chose for Max's record breaking 2023 season: "Relentless Uncomplaceny".  They also discuss the tireless preparation that goes on behind the scenes, as well as what it was like working within the Red Bull Racing family under the leadership of Team Boss, Christian Horner.  I hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode, Allistair shares a podcast epsiode he was recently on with Ed Bowers, host of "The Sports Career Podcast". Ed asks Allistair to elaborate on five key habits from his new book, "Habits That Make a Champion" (released December, 2022 and avaiable on Amazon), as well as diving into the reasons why self-awareness is the key to self-improvement and self-development. Allistair also pays tribute to the late great coach, friend and mentor, Nick Bollettieri. 

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with former LA Lakers S&C Coach, Tim DiFrancesco. Tim spent between 2011-2017 with one of the most successful NBA franchises. During his time there he got to work with players such as Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. In this episode, Allistair asks Tim about Kobe's leadership style, his relentless work ethic and much more. He also shares his experiences working for the LA Lakers.  

In this episode, Allistair gets to sit down with the man responsible for keeping the world's best tennis player Novak Djokovic in peak shape. This interview took place at Novak's tennis academy in Belgrade, Serbia in March 2022.   Topics of discussion: - Working on the professional tour - The importance of having a good connection with players  - What makes Novak so special as a player? - What it's like working with Novak - Working in a team - His experience working for the Chinese Tennis Federation  - Difference between the good and the great players - His definition of success

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with the CEO of USPTA Tennis, John Embree. John shares with us his highs and lows of well over 45 years in leadership. He also shares his insights into what makes a great leader and the steps to building a culture of sustained excellence. 

It's proven that coachable people get recruited more. Every leader, manager and coach looks for coachable people to have on their team. In this episode, Allistair asks us 5 questions to see if we are coachable. 

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat all things coaching and leadership with Paul Barnett. An Australian living in Romania, Paul is the CEO of a large Brewery as well as the co-founder of very popular "The Great Coaches Podcast". 

In this episode, Allistair chats with author and speaker, Peter Docker. Together with Simon Sinek, Peter co-authored the book 'Find your Why'. He is also a former Royal Air Force senior officer. For more on Peter, go to www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com 

In the 2nd part of this series, "Lessons in Leadership - Best of 2021" , Allistair shares some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of the guests he had on the show. You will hear from leaders such as: Mary Pierce - Former 2x Grand Slam Tennis Champion Steve Cooke - Head of Academy at Seattle Sounders  Casey Stoney - Head Coach at San Diego Waves FC Valerie Kondos Field - Former Head Coach of 30 years st UCLA Gymnastics Michael Boyle - Co-owner MBSC  Jenny Rearick - Communication Specialist 'Fit To Speak'

In this episode, Allistair goes back to 2021 to select some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of his guests on the show.  You will hear from leaders such as: Bev Priestman - Head Coach of Canada Women's Soccer Ivan Ljubicic - Coach of Roger Federer Phil Neville - Former Manchester United Football Player & Current Head Coach at Inter Miami FC Kate Richardson Walsh - Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winner Ben Ryan - Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach with Fiji Rugby 7's Phil Jones MBE - MD of Brother UK Tracey Neville - Former Head Coach of England Netball Anthony Seibold - Former Broncos Head Coach & Now England Rugby Assistant Coach Steph Houghton - Manchester City & England Football Captain

In this episode, Allistair shares with us his ten rules for success. 

In this episode, Allistair shares with us five ways in which we can build our self-confidence and belief. 

In the very first episode of 'The Allistair McCaw Podcast", Allistair shares with us five ways in which you can make this your best year ever. 

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Bev Priestman. Bev is the current Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Soccer Team. 

In this episode, Allistair shares some fun stories of his encounters over the years with the Swiss Tennis Maestro, Roger Federer. 

In this episode of "What it Takes".  Allistair sits down with former Davis Cup captain of Spain and World nr.1 Doubles tennis player, Emilio Sanchez. 

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Head of the Seattle Sounders FC Academy, Steve Cooke. Steve has a wealth of experience having started his coaching career at Sheffield Wednesday before moving onto clubs such as Phoenix Rising, Colorado Rapids, Oklahoma Energy FC and Seattle Sounders. 

In this episode, Allistair explains what culture is, and what culture isn't. He also has some questions for team members and players to reflect on. 

In this episode, Allistair shares with us the 7 Habits of High Performing Athletes and Teams. Allistair talks about accountability, resilience, how energy (good or bad) is contagious in a team environment, what separates the good from the great performers and much more...