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Long hours and high-pressure corporate environments mean South Korea has one of the most stressful working cultures in the world
After three years in Seoul, I’ve survived based on key principles I learned from playing sport
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After three years in Seoul, I’ve survived based on key principles I learned from playing sport
Here’s more
After playing rugby from the age of 7, achieving international test caps, I have reframed stressful moments as a stage for success
Every player wants to be in the cup final, kicking the winning goal, making the key difference
Pressure makes diamonds
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Every player wants to be in the cup final, kicking the winning goal, making the key difference
Pressure makes diamonds
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Stress was a mental pressure that affected clarity due to 2 variables
- Short timelines
- Relying on others
Training sessions under fatigue have conditioned me to make urgent decisions and back myself
This was possible with repetitive stimulation
Work is the same
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- Short timelines
- Relying on others
Training sessions under fatigue have conditioned me to make urgent decisions and back myself
This was possible with repetitive stimulation
Work is the same
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In sport the variables are controlled by managing the clock and training together
Very few people plan their day to ‘manage the clock’
A daily plan to start of the day brings so much clarity
Set tasks to break down urgent deliverables, knowing where to delegate to others
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Very few people plan their day to ‘manage the clock’
A daily plan to start of the day brings so much clarity
Set tasks to break down urgent deliverables, knowing where to delegate to others
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Training always involved skills, team runs & organization drills
A successful team isn’t full of talented individuals, it’s one that works together
Strategy sprints and workshops were essential for collaborative working and practicing communicating
This breeds confidence
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A successful team isn’t full of talented individuals, it’s one that works together
Strategy sprints and workshops were essential for collaborative working and practicing communicating
This breeds confidence
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Sport focused me to work on the basics
Catching, passing & tackling
Work is no different
To have more confidence in high-pressure situations you need to lean on your basics
Improving writing, PowerPoint proficiency and verbal presentation are key to building confidence
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Catching, passing & tackling
Work is no different
To have more confidence in high-pressure situations you need to lean on your basics
Improving writing, PowerPoint proficiency and verbal presentation are key to building confidence
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In sport your position requires a particular skill
In the office, focus on the building blocks
The skills matrix breaks down core strategy competencies and sets goals that can be achieved by project, improving skills and confidence levels
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In the office, focus on the building blocks
The skills matrix breaks down core strategy competencies and sets goals that can be achieved by project, improving skills and confidence levels
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What skills have you learned from playing a sport that you now apply to your work?
Comment below and I& #39;ll follow this up with a comprehensive list of things sport can teach the boardroom
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Comment below and I& #39;ll follow this up with a comprehensive list of things sport can teach the boardroom
