Foreword by Sir Clive Woodward OBE vii
About the Authors ix
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction 1
Part I: Personality Power 7
Chapter 1: True Grit 9
Chapter 2: I Believe! 23
Chapter 3: Positive Power 35
Analysis I: Personality Power 45
Part II: Motivational Matters 53
Chapter 4: The Success Magnet 55
Chapter 5: Fleeing Failure 65
Chapter 6: Goals Galore 71
Analysis II: Motivational Matters 85
Part III: Mental Training 93
Chapter 7: Mental Rehearsal 95
Chapter 8: Anchors and Triggers 109
Chapter 9: Preparing for Pressure 117
Chapter 10: Review and Revise 133
Chapter 11: Coaching Relationships 145
Analysis III: Mental Training 157
Part IV: Peak Performance 171
Chapter 12: Nerve Control 173
Chapter 13: The Rock of Routine 185
Chapter 14: Positive Talk 193
Chapter 15: Into the Zone 203
Chapter 16: Focus and Refocus 213
Analysis IV: Peak Performance 229
Part V: Team Spirit 243
Chapter 17: The Right Combination 245
Chapter 18: Team Build-up 255
Chapter 19: Team Talks 267
Analysis V: Team Spirit 275
Index 283
Jeff Grout is an adviser, commentator and columnist on the subjects of motivation, peak performance, people management, teamwork, recruitment and retention. He is also business manager to Sir Clive Woodward OBE, the former England Rugby Coach.
Sarah Perrin is a freelance journalist and writer, contributing regularly to business and professional magazines. She is co-author of Kickstart Your Career and Recruiting Excellence, and author of The Guardian Careers Guide to Accountancy. She is also a qualified NLP practitioner, a technique increasingly used by sporting champions.
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