In this 'Olympic Special' sports psychology consultant, speaker and author Chris Shambrook joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes.

During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:

• Chris' reflections on his Olympic Journey supporting world class performers
• Life behind the scenes of high performing teams
• Being curious about the information we hear as sports parents
• Strategies for helping to support young high performers
• Recognising every child is different and ensuring co-collaboration with our children
• Helping our children intelligently define failure
• The dangers of 'Silver Bullets' of advice
• Personal highlights of the Olympics so far

Chris Shambrook is an accomplished speaker and author and as a sports psychologist worked over 5 Olympic Games with one of Team GB’s (Rowing) most successful sports.

He now uses this immense wealth of experience to support leaders and performers in the world of work.

Chris designs and quality assures 'PlanetK2' programmes and content, and his common-sense, personable approach has had such a positive impact on the people he has worked with.

He also has an Honorary Professorship from Staffordshire University and is the co-author of three books.

www.planet2.com www.theperformanceroom.co.uk