In Week Two of this conversation, Marcus Daniell turns the tables and puts David Sammel in the hot seat to talk about one of the most sensitive and misunderstood areas in sport: parenting young athletes.

David shares decades of experience working with elite performers and junior players, breaking down the most common mistakes parents make, from guilt, pressure, and emotional blackmail to confusing effort with outcomes.

This episode explores:

• Why pressure makes young athletes shut down
  

• The danger of shaming and emotional manipulation in sport
  

• How parents can support growth without destroying confidence
  

• Why sport should be seen as an investment in character, not results
  

• The difference between discipline and damaging pressure
  

A powerful conversation for parents, coaches, and anyone guiding young performers through high-pressure environments.

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In this powerful Week One conversation, David Sammel sits down with Olympic medallist and High Impact Athletes founder Marcus Daniell to explore what it really takes to perform when pressure is highest and how elite athletes translate that mindset into life and leadership beyond sport.

Marcus shares his journey from growing up on a farm in New Zealand to winning on the world stage, the psychological framework he used to handle pressure moments, and how purpose, clarity, and responsibility shape high performance both on and off the court.

This episode dives deep into:

• Performing under pressure when everything is on the line

• Why acceptance beats fear in high-stakes moments

• The mindset shift from chasing success to creating impact

• Life after elite sport and building purpose-driven leadership

Where Elite Sport Meets Executive Performance.

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In this solo episode, David Sammel breaks down what elite performers do differently when pressure is highest and why clarity, not motivation, is the real competitive edge.

Drawing on decades of experience with world-class athletes, Wimbledon champions, and Premier League organizations, David shows how top performers think, decide, and execute when it matters most and how the same principles apply to business leaders and entrepreneurs.

This episode sets the mindset for Serve Your Business, David’s upcoming high-performance workshop, where elite sport meets executive decision-making.

🎯 Serve Your Business High Performance Workshop Private. Focused. Built for leaders who operate under pressure.

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Where elite sport meets executive performance.