Episode 5: David Gleghorn
We're joined by David Gleghorn, founder of mindset and strategic performance company Success is Mental.
Guests: David Gleghorn
In episode five of Where Sharp Minds Compete, host Paul Shields, Partner and Head of our Newcastle office, is joined by David Gleghorn, founder of mindset and strategic performance company Success is Mental, author and speaker, to explore the role our mindset plays in reaching our potential and performing at our best.
Drawing on his work across sport and business, David explores the idea of ‘internal interference’ - the beliefs, stories and inner voice that can hold us back, often without us realising it. He reflects on his own experience of overcoming a fear of public speaking and shares practical insight into how people can challenge limiting beliefs, build confidence and prepare mentally for high-pressure situations.
The conversation also looks at what business can learn from elite sport, from mental rehearsal and building high-performing teams around a shared vision, to the importance of strategic recovery. David explains why consistently performing at a high level isn’t about operating at 100 miles an hour all the time, and why preparing for setbacks and challenges can be just as important as preparing for success.
Blending mindset, sporting insight and practical business thinking, this episode offers valuable perspective for leaders looking to overcome barriers, build resilience and create the conditions for sustained high performance.
