Imagine if you could take a look inside a world champion’s mind. If you could lift the lid, and peer inside the head of a… Read More
Keep It Simple; life lessons from elite golf.
Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class. “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”. Confucius, circa 500BC. I am fascinated to… Read More
Is Multi-Tasking Really Beneficial…Or Even Possible?
By Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class. It has become a bit of a cliché when talking about the differences between men and women. Read More
How Valuable Is Mental Toughness In Your Business?
Simon Hartley Be World Class We hear the words Mental Toughness used a lot these days. Sports coaches have long-understood the benefit of having players… Read More
How To Shine Has Arrived!
How to Shine… “Captures the very essence of what makes people exceptional, and contains many valuable insights and lessons for anyone who aspires to achieve… Read More
How To Shine – From Good To Great
Andy McMenemy and I were recently interviewed by Chris Cooper for his Voice of America radio show. Here are some links to the show and… Read More
Reviewing Your Mental Game
Recent article, published in Squash Player Magazine – Issue 6, 2011, pages 28-29 Reviewing Your Mental Game – 2011 – Issue 6 – p28-29… Read More
Swamped By Metrics?
By Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class. Do you find yourself swamped by metrics? Recently I have seen both corporate and sports organisations that… Read More
Switching Focus – A World Class Skill
Switching Focus: A World Class Skill Simon Hartley Be World Class A little while ago I asked a National Head Coach, ‘what… Read More
What Could You Learn From A Twice Michelin Starred Chef?
Kenny Atkinson has been awarded two coveted Michelin stars, as well as winning the Chef of the Year at the Catays and winning the BBC… Read More
World Class Lone Rangers
By Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class. Last week I delivered a Keynote to a Global Conference in Dubai. The title was, ‘World Class… Read More
What’s The Next Area of Innovation For Businesses?
“We’ve stripped out costs, tightened up our process and become lean… and we still need more!” What’s The Next Dimension for Business Leaders? Most businesses… Read More
What Has Made Team GB So Successful?
Have we simply got a wealth of sporting talent? Is this just a crop of athletes with exceptional natural talent? Are they just lucky? Are… Read More
What Could You Learn From The World Barista Champion?
James Hoffmann was crowned world barista champion in 2007. He then went on the train the two subsequent world champions. James is now regarded as… Read More
What Could You Learn From A World Record Breaker?
Andy McMenemy established a new world record by running an incredible 66 ultra-marathons in 66 consecutive days in 2011. At the age of 45, Andy… Read More
Where Does World Class Performance Start?
Maybe it starts with a ‘P’…. Have you ever wondered what it is that differentiates the very best in the world from the rest? It… Read More
What Could You Learn From A Four-Time World Champion?
Claire O’Hara is a four-time world freestyle kayak and squirt boat champion. As well as her four world titles, Claire also won the World Cup… Read More
The Hallmarks of a World Class Coach
By Simon Hartley, Be World Class Did I mention that I’m embarking on a rather insane endurance challenge for charity? In August 2013, Andy… Read More
The Art Of Team Selection; How To Create A Balanced Team.
By Simon Hartley, Founder of Be World Class I’ve just finished watching a weekend of international sport. One of the real challenges for international team… Read More
Does Goal Setting Actually Work?
by Simon Hartley. Founder, Be World Class. It seems ironic that a sport psychology consultant should question whether goal setting actually works. Goal setting has… Read More