Performance psychologist Dr Josie Perry is this episode's guest. Josie has a successful consultancy service supporting endurance athletes, golfers tennis players, but she also has a rich background in communications. Originally a journalist, director of communications and public relations. Josie converted to psychology but what was fascinating about this interview was about the fusion of the two subjects of psychology and with that human behaviour, influencing and development, with the principles of communication and with that human behaviour, influencing and development. I caught up with Josie just a few days after the launch of her book Performing under pressure, which we also dive into.Show notesBackground and journey to sport psychology, Monica Lewinsky, a PhD and working within communicationWhen delivering information, who is your audience?How to frame a difficult conversation in a way that works for the other person.Bridging from being a journalist on CBS new to being a sport psychologistHaving a brave list The having a baby, ironman, running a business and stage 2 training juggle!Clarity and brevity of communication and the shift in communication style due to social mediaStories are powerful. What problem are you trying to solve and how can you utilise stories to enable your message?PerfectionismJosie’s book - The nine most common reasons athletes come to see me.Start with what and then why?Taking time, growing your business and being braveThe different elements of Josie’s consultancy which provide stability Mantra that work, Josie’s mantra, “Make Hattie proud” Josie’s lesson to her younger self You can follow Josie on twitter at https://twitter.com/Josephineperrywww.performanceinmind.co.ukTake a look at her new book Performing under pressurehttps://performanceinmind.co.uk/performing-under-pressure/ Supporting Champions on Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champsSteve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steveSupporting Champions on Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-championsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/A reminder if you’re keen to pre-register for the next wave of Graduate Membership enrolments then you can do so at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/membership/If you’re looking for some coaching support or some virtual team development help to support you to get to the next level in work, life or sport then take a look at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/coaching-mentoring/or drop us a note at [email protected] then you can sign up for a free consultation to explore which package is right for you.