Episode 163

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5th Jul 2025

#163 – Under Pressure: Origin 3, Media Hype & Dealing with Self-Doubt

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Episode Summary: 


In one of the most high-pressure weeks of the sporting calendar, State of Origin Game Three, Ian Hawkins unpacks the real story behind the scenes: pressure, leadership, and self-doubt, especially for the coaches. While all eyes are on the players, Ian explores how pressure manifests off the field too, impacting decisions, focus, and mental clarity. 


This episode dives into the psychology of high performance, not just in elite sport, but in everyday life, business, and leadership. Ian shares why learning to shift your attention to what you can truly control is the most powerful strategy for managing stress and showing up at your best. With sharp insights from sport and life experience, this is a masterclass in composure under pressure. 


About the Host:  


Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.  


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It's More Than Just A Game
The Sport Is Life podcast explores how sport can positively change your life. Join us as we delve into the powerful life lessons that sport teaches you, lessons that can be applied to every aspect of your life. Host Ian Hawkins shares wisdom and insights gained from a lifetime of experience as an athlete, husband, father, PE teacher, community volunteer, manager at Fox Sports and a performance coach to elite athletes, business owners, corporate leaders, and other coaches. Tune in to hear how sports can provide the tools you need to excel in your personal and professional life. From practical advice to heartfelt stories, the "Sport Is Life Podcast" is your guide to unlocking the potential within you through the power of sport.

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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.