#09 Lucy Spoors - A Journey of being Addicted to the Challenge

In this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey:

(4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl… 

(7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate? 

(8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments… 

(11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Bahrain… World Cup Qualification on the line… “Saved”...

(14:36) - Following the All Whites to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa… 

(16:10) - Commentators that you looked up to? or Moments in sport that made you think I want to do that?... 

(21:40) - How do Sport Broadcasters cross codes and become a voice for all sports? 

(18:47) - How has Radio Survived throughout the development of social media and the internet? 

(26:39) - The World of Talkback Radio… the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… 

(32:44 - You are in your Prime now… but what was 25 year old Jason like? 

(39:07) - How does Jason go about being critical about a sports person's performance that he has a good relationship with?

(43:23) - Where did Jason’s core values develop? 

(45:35) - Core values that Jason has tried to instill into his kids? 

(48:28) - Failing his first year law exam… best thing to ever happen. How Jason discovered his purpose? 

(52:41) - The SENZ opportunity that wasn’t meant to be… 

(57:48) - Jason is a mentor to a lot of young broadcasters, how did Jason go about finding his? 

(1:05:34) - The Master of MCing… what does the preparation look like…

(1:10:50) - Jason’s most favourite sporting story… 

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In this episode, Melie with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

(4:11) - Melie has the golf bug…

(6:02) - How Melie got into Leg-spin bowling? Bowling and learning with Peter Younghusband. 

(10:57) - Growing up in Tawa and having Sophie Devine as a Role Model from the same town… 

(13:47) - Core Values that Melie’s Grandparents and Parents instilled in you growing up that Melie takes forward into her life… 

(19:24) - What tools or methods does Melie use after a bad performance to help her get back to her best self… 

(22:27) - Not riding the highs too high, how Melie levels herself out… 

(24:09) - On the Bad Days… How Melie gets back up to level status… 

(26:28) - Melie’s Mental Skills toolbox… 

(28:23) - Staying Present helps you stay level… looking back makes you feel depressed, looking forward raises anxiety levels… 

(31:11) - Logan recognising Melie’s Follow Through in her awareness for Mental Health

(32:57) - Melie experiencing her first Panic Attacks … 

(38:07) - A panic attack feeling… 

(39:53) - How Melie deals with her panic attacks coming on and her views on medications and acceptance of using them…  

(45:14) - Melie’s family intervention in 2021…

(54:31) - Moving back home to my parents… going to the crisis team at the hospital and them giving mum and dad a plan… 

(57:53) - If you have a friend that is struggling with Mental Health, what are the top priorities you can do to help them… 

(1:01:39) - Mental Health doesn’t discriminate… from the outside looking in, how could you be depressed when everything is going so well… 

(1:04:07) - Here and today… Melie feeling a lot better now… what she does to mitigate panic attacks and depressive episodes… 

(1:08:05) - How the Treading Water series came about and why did you want to do it… 

(1:12:12) - What has been the response from the Treading Water series… are there any stories of people you have helped from the videos… 

(1:16:04) - Who is post cricket Melie in fifteen years time… what is she doing? 

 

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In this episode, Ryan with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Show Notes

(5:53) - At 18 I knew I wanted to be a coach… 

(9:48) - Gary Kirsten influenced Ryan on his coaching career… 

(12:30) - A 20 year degree in Coaching… 

(16:34) - How does Ryan go about helping a player in real time in the nets facing something he has never faced before? 

(21:38) - How did you develop your ‘work ethic’ of maximizing every situation… 

(25:34) - How has your mother being an Organizational Psychologist influenced your coaching career? 

(29:00) - Has Ryan developed a blueprint of the Netherlands team of their personal drivers and worked out what the best direction for the group of guys is going forward? 

(34:23) - How the opportunity to coach the Netherlands came about… what did you initially think when the opportunity presented itself. 

(40:00) - What has been the highlight for Ryan so far with the Netherlands over the last 18 months?

(43:16) - Starting the Coach-ed program… interviewing some of the best coaches and leaders around the world. What have been the biggest learnings from these conversations?

(48:53) - Thoughts and feelings about becoming a father for the first time.

(53:05) - Once a year Ryan does a 12 hour walk on his own with a pad and pencil and whatever comes to mind, jot it down. A journey into yourself. Introspectrum. 

(56:56) - Ryan Cook and his diaries… Learning… Netherlands… Sunrisers… Dad Diary… Logan’s diary at the World Cup. 

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In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

(5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career 

(7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality 

(9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience?? 

(11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career. 

(14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career. 

(17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to the office? 

(26:21)- What are some transferable skills sportspeople have going into the office? 

(30:11) - Why would you hire someone from a sporting background? 

(31:26) - Imposter Syndrome - Ashley feeling it in the workplace 

(33:56)- How did Ashley understand who he was outside of being the Cricketer? 

(39:11) - People ultimately want to know that their favourite player was a good guy. 

(41:01) - Did you know what your Core Values were when you were playing Cricket? 

(43:09) - Is there a future job that you are going for? Or is it all about staying present? 

(44:31) - Being a CEO when you have done most of the roles within a Cricket club. 

(46:47) - What advice would you have for a 25 year old Ashley? Help other 25 year olds?

 

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In this episode, Dale with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

Show Notes

(3:43) - Dale shares his adventure in Trivandrum via Instagram 

(5:34) - What do you love about coming back to India? 

(8:36) - Where did the passion for the outdoors come from? Skating? Surfing? Fishing? 

(10:17) - Did 15 year old Dale always wanted to be a cricketer? 

(16:06) - Cricket looks like it came easy, how do you articulate bowling to young bowlers Dale coaches? 

(21:58) - How did you get from being a good bowler to the Number One bowler in the world?! 

(24:08) - How did Dale Steyn train? His three types of bowling sessions. 

(29:03) - How did you prepare for a pinnacle event? 

(30:25) - Career transitioning - How have you gone about understanding who you are outside of being Dale Steyn the Cricketer. Acting his way throughout his career

(38:01) - Do you miss the highs of cricket? 

(39:28) - When you broke your shoulder, when did the penny drop when you knew I was done and transitioning was starting. 

(41:57) - I love talking to people about what they like talking about…

(42:40) - Who have you seen transition out of Cricket really well, guys who have done it well or poorly. 42:56 - Transferable skills you have learnt, that you have brought forward. 

(47:56) - Acceptance 

(48:56) - Where is Dale Steyn in 20 years time?

 

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In this episode, JP with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

Show Notes

(4:51) - Memories Of Cricket World Cups… A particular memory of beating India in 2011 Naipur. 

(9:37) - How does JP approach the role as batting coach and pass on his experience… 

(14:31) - Who is JP Duminy outside of the Cricketer… 

(18:43) - Penny drop moment... of understanding himself outside of the game of Cricket (Identity) 

(22:14) - Red Car story / Seeing opportunities… 

(25:14) - Journey of transitioning out of Cricket… 

(29:49) - Transitioning of playing to coaching was an immensely tough journey… 

(32:37) - How did JP go about discovering his ‘Why'?

(36:56) - The reality of earning money and connecting it to your purpose… 

(41:53) - The process of starting the JP21 Foundation… 

(47:01) - How Logan wants to give back... Finding outliers in lower economically communities

(50:38) - What is your perspective in life - Eric Simons… “live for the now”

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In this episode, Gary with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

• Key Moments and Lessons growing up in South Africa (3:51)
• How Gary followed through on representing SA in Cricket (7:34)
• Importance of Mentors to help you pursue your professional career? (9:50)
• How Gary goes about making Big Decisions? (11:15)
• Gary’s speaking about how he worked out his Key Values (14:37)
• Dealing with Pressure, handling it and what he did to prepare himself (17:12)
• The day Gary didn't want to turn up for a Test match, "I'm done, I’m finished" (25:18)
• "Sultan Zarawani" arguable the toughest cricketer of all time (31:46)
• At what stage did Gary believe he was good enough to play International Cricket? (33:43)
• Handling ‘Performance Fear’. Separating the person from the performance, finding a healthy life balance. (37:27)
• Transitioning successfully out of Professional Cricket into the real world. Starting the Gary Kirsten Academy. (43:07)
• First Head Coaching job. The Indian Cricket Team. Building the trust with the players (47:14)
• Understanding what coaching style a player needs within a team. (55:35)
• Gary's ideal mix of players within a cricket team. The four different types of players (58:52)
• Challenges transitioning from Indian Head Coach to South African Head Coach. (1:03:26)
• How do you encourage open & honest conversations between coach/player & player/player (1:05:42)
• Learnings from his coaching failures and lowlights. (1:09:36)
• What made MS Dhoni & Graeme Smith so special as leaders (1:14:56)
• Toxic behaviours seen within a team environment (1:18:58)
• One piece of advice Gary would give himself at the start of his coaching career? (1:24:47)
• Gary Kirsten Academy / Coaching Education Courses / Gary Kirsten Foundation / APEX Coaching forum (1:28:43)
• Where does Gary see himself in five years time? (1:33:44)
• How has Gary being able to Follow Through on his achievements throughout his career? (1:35:01)

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In this episode, Devon with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters:

• Growing up in SA, key lesson learnt from Devon’s mother (3:55)
• When did Devon know he wanted to be a Professional Cricketer (8:40)
• Becoming a Professional Cricketer at age 18, early learning’s (9:45)
• Idolizing up to Neil McKenzie, best advice you received from him (12:34)
• Interacting with the younger members of the Wellington side, how does Devon go about being a role model for them (15:05)
• Reflecting on the first 5 years of being a Professional Cricketer in South Africa (17:08)
• The turning point in Devon's career, moving to New Zealand (19:39)
• The moment of panic flying into New Zealand for the first time (24:01)
• Making an impression on the guys in New Zealand. "Logan and Devon's first meeting" (27:00)
• Getting to know Grant Elliott - similar story (33:37)
• The key’s to Devon's success since coming to New Zealand (34:49)
• What Devon does to be able to maintain focus in pressured moments (36:17)
• Highlights playing for Wellington (45:58)
• Hardest moments in Devon's career to date (50:16)
• What Devon does to help himself bounce back when doubt and anxiety’s creep in. (53:50)
• Making Blackcaps Debut, Devon talking about his first 6 balls in International Cricket (57:44)
• Basin Reserve + Devon Conway = Amazing, first international 100 (1:06:17)
• Potential Debut in England and the World Test Championship (1:11:27)
• What would Devon love to achieve in International Cricket? (1:15:06)
• What is Devon's WHY? How he keeps in the present and moving forward (1:19:33)
• What does Devon crave in a Leader or a Coach? (1:21:35)
• What Devon's believes are the keys for a High Performing Team (1:24:15)
• Greatest piece of advice Devon has received (1:27:32)
• What would Devon tell his 18 year old self? (1:29:33)
• Where is Devon Conway in 15 years time? (1:32:45)

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In this episode, Ameliaranne and Damien with host van Beek discuss their journey's to date:

Chapters

• The year 2020 - How the Ekenasio's found the year so far? (3:35)
• Childhood - Key learnings? Family influences? Opportunities? (6:49)
• Damien training as an Opera singer and touring with RnB/Hip Hop band 'Beatrootz' (12:10)
• The moment Ameliaranne decided she wanted to be a Professional Netball player (16:00)
• The 'Penny Drop Moment' that Damien realised he wanted to give Basketball a good crack (22:10)
• Ameliaranne taking a 'Leap of Faith' to move to New Zealand for a fresh start (27:14)
• The feeling debuting for the Silver Ferns - "One of the most unreal experiences" (30:52)
• A Tragic Loss, a New Home and a Love Story (34:10)
• The twists & turns of Ameliaranne's early Silver Ferns career – missing out on the 2015 World Cup Squad (43:26)
• Transition into Motherhood - Having a baby in the middle of a Professional Netball career in 2017 (48:03)
• In a rush to get back into Netball and finding herself stuck on the bench for the Wellington Pulse – The start of the turnaround… (50:49)
• Just when things were looking up, Ameliaranne played her worst game for the Silver Ferns and got dropped - How she managed to pick herself up again and was able to make a major improvements Mentally. (58:21)
• The Silver Ferns ‘deep and meaningful team chat’ that started their epic turnaround – connecting on a deeper level (1:03:17)
• How do you create a Safe Zone and Trusting environment to let people be who they are within a Team? (1:11:08)
• Amelia recieving the call that she was going to become the Silver Ferns Captain (1:19:01)
• Damien & Ameliaranne’s advice for young sportspeople (1:24:55)
• Where are Damien and Ameliaranne in 10 years time? (1:32:14)

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In this episode, Grant with host van Beek discuss his journey:

Chapters

• Childhood/Growing up in South Africa/Key Moments (5:26)
• The moment Grant believed he could do Cricket as a career? (12:29)
• Advice for 20 year old Grant Elliott (14:15)
• Grant wishing he set his Goals higher (17:30)
• Moving to New Zealand – starting at zero again (19:28)
• 2001 to 2007 - How was the mindset and were there any key moments that influenced Grant as a cricketer (23:57)
• Learning from Negative experiences (30:16)
• 'Never been so nervous in my life' - Making his Test Debut for the Blackcaps (34:34)
• Common piece of advice - "Enjoy what you do" - How did you go about 'enjoying' Cricket (39:30)
• Amazing start to Blackcaps career - to fighting fitness/form and out of the mix (43:34)
• The disappointment of missing out on the 2011 World Cup Squad… “I was ready to pack it in” (47:34)
• Fulfilling a boyhood dream - Named in the 2015 World Cup Squad (50:58)
• ‘The Grant Elliott moment’ - The 2015 World Cup Semi-Final vs South Africa (56:36)
• ‘The Dale Steyn handshake’ - a great sportsmanship image (1:02:32)
• Going into big moments ‘feeling calm’ - the tools Grant learnt (1:04:12)
• What would you and the Team do differently going into that Final (1:06:57)
• How do you train mentally to be able to perform in those high pressured moments? (1:08:29)
• Keys for a High Performing team – Good or Toxic behaviours? (1:11:53)
• Key features from the best leaders Grant has been around? (1:16:18)
• What were the last few years of your career like after that epic World Cup moment? – Playing the different T20 competitions around the world (1:19:30)
• Career transitioning - advice for current professional sportspeople (1:22:29)
• Where is Grant Elliott in 10 years time? (1:26:09)

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