The Allistair McCaw Podcast

Latest Episodes:

'The Mentality of a Champion' with Max Verstappen's Performance Coach, Bradley Scanes Jan 29, 2024

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In this episode, Allistair sits down with Bradley Scanes, the Performance Coach to multiple Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen.

During their interview, Allistair asks Bradley what it was like working with 'Super Max', his winning mentality and the mindset phrase they chose for Max's record breaking 2023 season: "Relentless Uncomplaceny".

They also discuss the tireless preparation that goes on behind the scenes, as well as what it was like working within the Red Bull Racing family under the leadership of Team Boss, Christian Horner.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Habits That Make a Champion Jan 23, 2023

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In this episode, Allistair shares a podcast epsiode he was recently on with Ed Bowers, host of "The Sports Career Podcast". Ed asks Allistair to elaborate on five key habits from his new book, "Habits That Make a Champion" (released December, 2022 and avaiable on Amazon), as well as diving into the reasons why self-awareness is the key to self-improvement and self-development. Allistair also pays tribute to the late great coach, friend and mentor, Nick Bollettieri.

Tim DiFrancesco - Former LA Lakers S&C Coach Jun 14, 2022

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In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with former LA Lakers S&C Coach, Tim DiFrancesco. Tim spent between 2011-2017 with one of the most successful NBA franchises. During his time there he got to work with players such as Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. In this episode, Allistair asks Tim about Kobe's leadership style, his relentless work ethic and much more. He also shares his experiences working for the LA Lakers.

Marco Panichi - Trainer to Novak Djokovic Apr 02, 2022

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In this episode, Allistair gets to sit down with the man responsible for keeping the world's best tennis player Novak Djokovic in peak shape. This interview took place at Novak's tennis academy in Belgrade, Serbia in March 2022.

Topics of discussion:

- Working on the professional tour

- The importance of having a good connection with players

- What makes Novak so special as a player?

- What it's like working with Novak

- Working in a team

- His experience working for the Chinese Tennis Federation

- Difference between the good and the great players

- His definition of success

John Embree - CEO & Director USPTA Mar 24, 2022

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In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with the CEO of USPTA Tennis, John Embree. John shares with us his highs and lows of well over 45 years in leadership. He also shares his insights into what makes a great leader and the steps to building a culture of sustained excellence.

Are You Coachable? Mar 12, 2022

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It's proven that coachable people get recruited more. Every leader, manager and coach looks for coachable people to have on their team. In this episode, Allistair asks us 5 questions to see if we are coachable.

Paul Barnett - CEO & Co-founder of The Great Coaches Podcast Mar 04, 2022

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In this episode, Allistair gets to chat all things coaching and leadership with Paul Barnett. An Australian living in Romania, Paul is the CEO of a large Brewery as well as the co-founder of very popular "The Great Coaches Podcast".

Leading From The Jumpseat With Peter Docker Feb 21, 2022

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In this episode, Allistair chats with author and speaker, Peter Docker. Together with Simon Sinek, Peter co-authored the book 'Find your Why'. He is also a former Royal Air Force senior officer. For more on Peter, go to www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com

Lessons in Leadership pt.2 - Best of 2021 Feb 08, 2022

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In the 2nd part of this series, "Lessons in Leadership - Best of 2021" , Allistair shares some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of the guests he had on the show.

You will hear from leaders such as:

Mary Pierce - Former 2x Grand Slam Tennis Champion

Steve Cooke - Head of Academy at Seattle Sounders

Casey Stoney - Head Coach at San Diego Waves FC

Valerie Kondos Field - Former Head Coach of 30 years st UCLA Gymnastics

Michael Boyle - Co-owner MBSC

Jenny Rearick - Communication Specialist 'Fit To Speak'

Lessons in Leadership pt.1 - Best of 2021 Jan 26, 2022

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In the first of this two part series, Allistair goes back to 2021 to select some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of his guests on the show.

You will hear from leaders such as:

Bev Priestman - Head Coach of Canada Women's Soccer

Ivan Ljubicic - Coach of Roger Federer

Phil Neville - Former Manchester United Football Player & Current Head Coach at Inter Miami FC

Kate Richardson Walsh - Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winner

Ben Ryan - Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach with Fiji Rugby 7's

Phil Jones MBE - MD of Brother UK

Tracey Neville - Former Head Coach of England Netball

Anthony Seibold - Former Broncos Head Coach & Now England Rugby Assistant Coach

Steph Houghton - Manchester City & England Football Captain