#180 – How to Perform Under Pressure with Dan Collins
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Episode Summary:
What does it really take to perform under pressure when the spotlight is on and when no one’s watching?
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Collins, four-time Olympian, world champion, and performance coach to elite sporting organisations including the NRL, World Rugby, and Manchester City. Beyond his medals, Dan has made it his mission to help others raise the bar in sport, business, and life.
We dive into:
- The turning point that taught Dan the power of aggressive personal responsibility
- How journaling and presence can transform your mindset and performance
- Why pressure is something to be embraced not avoided
- How to empower your kids to perform at their best without pushing too hard
- The parallels between sport, business, and life when it comes to connection, leadership, and resilience
Dan’s insights are real, raw, and tested at the highest level giving you practical tools to perform when it matters most.
If you’ve ever wrestled with pressure, self-doubt, or the weight of expectations, this conversation will help you step into your best self.
About the Guest:
Dan Collins
Dan has spent his life dedicated to the art of excellence striving to be at his personal best with unwavering commitment to his goals.
From preparing for big moments as an Olympic athlete representing Australia, to managing elite sporting organisations across the globe, Dan’s experience gives him deep insight into the personal quest we all take to discover our best selves.
He has worked with major corporate and sporting entities including the International Rugby Board, Australian Sports Commission (at the highest levels of government), the AIS, NRL and AFL clubs, as well as industry leaders such as Ernst & Young, AMP, Woolworths, Continental Tyres, and the Virgin Group of Companies. His expertise in high performance is in constant demand.
With a strong commitment to serving others and making a genuine impact, Dan doesn’t shy away from tough conversations. He believes winners are created at all levels and prides himself on working with leaders to build safe, challenging, and purposeful environments because that’s where excellence lives.
Link/s:
Website: https://dancollins.com.au/
About the Host:
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.
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