Agile Reading | 'Practice Like an Athlete' with Jamie Nicholson
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Agile Reading - July 2023
Talk overview
'Practice Like an Athlete' with Jamie Nicholson
How to Prepare Yourself for Challenges Ahead
Today, it’s widely recognised that, in the world of sport, success and failure in competition are not singularly determined by on-field performance. Instead, these outcomes frequently start to take shape even before athlete’s step foot into the arena. High performers have the capacity to set a goal and prepare towards it, through the sacrifice of meticulous practice and mental groundwork. That’s what makes an athlete.
“The confidence comes from preparation. So when the game is on the line, I’m not asking myself to do something that I haven’t done thousands of times before.” - Kobe Bryant
Just as athletes train rigorously to reach peak performance, can we also harness the power of practice to conquer challenges that lie ahead in our work? By adopting the mindset of an athlete, can we be confident when our own game is on the line?
In this talk Jamie will explore the principles of ‘deliberate practice’ and how it can be used to maximise your own personal improvement and push beyond one’s comfort zone.
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About the Speaker
Jamie Nicholson
Jamie has over 20 years product delivery experience for some high profile organisations. He has led the development of many products, projects and teams, using agile principles to shape strategies to achieve both customer and business value. This has called for strong communication skills, plus the confidence to lead, influence and manage expectations at all levels. Above all, Jamie is highly motivated by developing people to forge high performing teams.
Jamie is also an experienced lacrosse coach, with a great track record of developing and inspiring young athletes. He currently coaches the Spanish National team, leading up to the European Championships in 2024, and is Head Coach of the Women’s Team at Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University supporting their development with a comprehensive training programme for university competition. He combines these roles with coaching on England Lacrosse’s National Academy for elite young players.
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Schedule
17.45: Icebreaker
18.00: Intro
18.10: 'Practice Like an Athlete' with Jamie Nicholson
19.10: Q&A
19:30: Close
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Adam and Stu
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