The Allistair McCaw Podcast

'The Mentality of a Champion' with Max Verstappen's Performance Coach, Bradley Scanes

In this episode, Allistair sits down with Bradley Scanes, the Performance Coach to multiple Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen.  During their interview, Allistair asks Bradley what it was like working with 'Super Max', his winning mentality and the mindset phrase they chose for Max's record breaking 2023 season: "Relentless Uncomplaceny".  They also discuss the tireless preparation that goes on behind the scenes, as well as what it was like working within the Red Bull Racing family...

Habits That Make a Champion

In this episode, Allistair shares a podcast epsiode he was recently on with Ed Bowers, host of "The Sports Career Podcast". Ed asks Allistair to elaborate on five key habits from his new book, "Habits That Make a Champion" (released December, 2022 and avaiable on Amazon), as well as diving into the reasons why self-awareness is the key to self-improvement and self-development. Allistair also pays tribute to the late great coach, friend and mentor, Nick Bollettieri. 

Tim DiFrancesco - Former LA Lakers S&C Coach

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with former LA Lakers S&C Coach, Tim DiFrancesco. Tim spent between 2011-2017 with one of the most successful NBA franchises. During his time there he got to work with players such as Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. In this episode, Allistair asks Tim about Kobe's leadership style, his relentless work ethic and much more. He also shares his experiences working for the LA Lakers.  

Marco Panichi - Trainer to Novak Djokovic

In this episode, Allistair gets to sit down with the man responsible for keeping the world's best tennis player Novak Djokovic in peak shape. This interview took place at Novak's tennis academy in Belgrade, Serbia in March 2022.   Topics of discussion: - Working on the professional tour - The importance of having a good connection with players  - What makes Novak so special as a player? - What it's like working with Novak - Working in a team - His experience working for the C...

John Embree - CEO & Director USPTA

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with the CEO of USPTA Tennis, John Embree. John shares with us his highs and lows of well over 45 years in leadership. He also shares his insights into what makes a great leader and the steps to building a culture of sustained excellence. 

Are You Coachable?

It's proven that coachable people get recruited more. Every leader, manager and coach looks for coachable people to have on their team. In this episode, Allistair asks us 5 questions to see if we are coachable. 

Paul Barnett - CEO & Co-founder of The Great Coaches Podcast

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat all things coaching and leadership with Paul Barnett. An Australian living in Romania, Paul is the CEO of a large Brewery as well as the co-founder of very popular "The Great Coaches Podcast". 

Leading From The Jumpseat With Peter Docker

In this episode, Allistair chats with author and speaker, Peter Docker. Together with Simon Sinek, Peter co-authored the book 'Find your Why'. He is also a former Royal Air Force senior officer. For more on Peter, go to www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com 

Lessons in Leadership pt.2 - Best of 2021

In the 2nd part of this series, "Lessons in Leadership - Best of 2021" , Allistair shares some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of the guests he had on the show. You will hear from leaders such as: Mary Pierce - Former 2x Grand Slam Tennis Champion Steve Cooke - Head of Academy at Seattle Sounders  Casey Stoney - Head Coach at San Diego Waves FC Valerie Kondos Field - Former Head Coach of 30 years st UCLA Gymnastics Michael Boyle - Co-owner MBSC  ...

Lessons in Leadership - Best of 2021

In this episode, Allistair goes back to 2021 to select some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of his guests on the show.  You will hear from leaders such as: Bev Priestman - Head coach of Canada Women's Soccer Ivan Ljubicic - Coach of Roger Federer Phil Neville - Former Manchester United player Kate Richardson Walsh - Olympic Hockey gold medal winner Ben Ryan - Olympic gold medal winning coach with Fiji rugby 7's Phil Jones MBE - MD of Brother UK ...

Lessons in Leadership pt.1 - Best of 2021

In the first of this two part series, Allistair goes back to 2021 to select some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of his guests on the show.  You will hear from leaders such as: Bev Priestman - Head Coach of Canada Women's Soccer Ivan Ljubicic - Coach of Roger Federer Phil Neville - Former Manchester United Football Player & Current Head Coach at Inter Miami FC Kate Richardson Walsh - Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winner Ben Ryan - Olympic Gold Medal Wi...

4. Lessons in Leadership - Best of 2021

In this episode, Allistair goes back to 2021 to select some of the best clips on leadership, culture and mindset from a few of his guests on the show.  You will hear from leaders such as: Bev Priestman - Head coach of Canada Women's Soccer Ivan Ljubicic - Coach of Roger Federer Phil Neville - Former Manchester United player Kate Richardson Walsh - Olympic Hockey gold medal winner Ben Ryan - Olympic gold medal winning coach with Fiji rugby 7's Phil Jones MBE - MD of Brother UK ...

My Ten Rules Of Success

In this episode, Allistair shares with us his ten rules for success. 

3. My Ten Rules Of Success

In this episode, Allistair shares with us his ten rules for success. 

Five Ways To Build Unstoppable Confidence

In this episode, Allistair shares with us five ways in which we can build our self-confidence and belief. 

2. Five Ways To Build Unstoppable Confidence

In this episode, Allistair shares with us five ways in which we can build our self-confidence and belief. 

Five Ways To Make This Your Best Year Ever!

In the very first episode of 'The Allistair McCaw Podcast", Allistair shares with us five ways in which you can make this your best year ever. 

1. Five Ways To Make This Your Best Year Ever!

In the very first episode of 'The Allistair McCaw Podcast", Allistair shares with us five ways in which you can make this your best year ever. 

Introduction: The Allistair McCaw Podcast

Talking Formula 1 with Enrique Bernoldi

In this episode, Allistair chats with former F1 Arrows driver, Enrique Bernoldi about this seasons final race in Abu Dhabi and the dramatic showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. 

"What It Takes" with Bev Priestman - Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach of The Canadian Women's National Soccer Team

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Bev Priestman. Bev is the current Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Soccer Team. 

Encounters with Roger Federer - 20x Grand Slam Champion

In this episode, Allistair shares some fun stories of his encounters over the years with the Swiss Tennis Maestro, Roger Federer. 

"What It Takes" with Emilio Sanchez - Former Spanish Davis Cup Captain & World nr.1 Doubles Tennis Player

In this episode of "What it Takes".  Allistair sits down with former Davis Cup captain of Spain and World nr.1 Doubles tennis player, Emilio Sanchez. 

"What It Takes" with Steve Cooke - Head of Seattle Sounders FC Academy

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Head of the Seattle Sounders FC Academy, Steve Cooke. Steve has a wealth of experience having started his coaching career at Sheffield Wednesday before moving onto clubs such as Phoenix Rising, Colorado Rapids, Oklahoma Energy FC and Seattle Sounders. 

"What It Takes" with Steve Cooke - Head of Seattle Sounders FC Academy

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Head of the Seattle Sounders FC Academy, Steve Cooke. Steve has a wealth of experience having started his coaching career at Sheffield Wednesday before moving onto clubs such as Phoenix Rising, Colorado Rapids, Oklahoma Energy FC and Seattle Sounders. 

What Kind Of Team Culture Do You Have?

In this episode, Allistair explains what culture is, and what culture isn't. He also has some questions for team members and players to reflect on. 

7 Habits of Champion Minded Athletes & Teams

In this episode, Allistair shares with us the 7 Habits of High Performing Athletes and Teams. Allistair talks about accountability, resilience, how energy (good or bad) is contagious in a team environment, what separates the good from the great performers and much more... 

7 Habits of Champion Minded Athletes & Teams

In this episode, Allistair shares with us the 7 Habits of High Performing Athletes and Teams. Allistair talks about accountability, resilience, how your energy (good or bad) is contagious in team environment, and what separates the good from the great performers. 

Talking Formula 1 with Enrique Bernoldi - Former F1 Driver

In this episode, I get to chat with my good friend Enrique Bernoldi who raced for the Arrows F1 team. Enrique was the teammate of Jos Verstappen. Enrique shares his thoughts on the Belgium GP at Spa, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and much more.

"What It Takes" with Laura Massaro - Former World Champion & Squash World nr.1 Player

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with former world number 1 in Squash and world champion, Laura Massaro. 

'People With a Passion' with Brad Benedict - Hollywood Actor & Producer

In the 4th episode of the series 'People With a Passion for what they do', Allistair gets to chat with Hollywood actor and producer, Brad Benedict. Amongst his many other movies, Brad has starred in Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' and 'Shark Academy'. 

Dr. Sherylle Calder - Visual Performance Coach to World Class Athletes

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with Dr. Sherylle Calder, a Visual Performance Coach based in South Africa. Dr. Calder has worked with some of the world's best athletes and teams, including the All Blacks, England rugby, Golfer Ernie Els and Mercedes Benz Petronas F1 driver, Valtteri Bottas. For more on Dr. Calder, go to www.eyegym.com 

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Lessons from Failure

Mental Toughness Series Part 3: Mindfulness

In the 3rd and final part of our Mental Toughness Series, Allistair and Ed discuss Mindfulness and its benefits. 

Martin Buchheit & George Perry - Authors of the book "EGOals"

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat to the authors of "EGOals", Martin Buchheit and George Perry. Martin is the former head of performance at Paris Saint Germain Football Club and currently works for Kitman labs. He is based in Spain. George is a Sports performance specialist and sports businessman based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  EGOals webpage: https://egoalsbook.com/ 

Mental Toughness Series Part 2: Building Confidence

In Part 2 of the Mental Toughness Series, Ed Bowers and Allistair McCaw dissect what confidence is, where it comes from and the 3 key ingredients to building it. 

Mental Toughness Series Part 1: What is Mental Toughness?

Mental toughness can have so many different meanings to different people. In part 1 of the 'Mental Toughness Series', Ed Bowers asks Allistair to explain what exactly 'mental toughness' is. 

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Winners Adapt!

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Your Habits Make You

Coachability - Are You Coachable?

In this episode, Allistair describes what a coachable and uncoachable person looks like. 

'People With a Passion' with Matt Haycox - Funding Guru & TV Personality

In the 3rd episode of the series 'People With a Passion for what they do'. Allistair gets to chat with funding guru, investor and TV personality, Matt Haycox.

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Adopt an 'ALL IN' attitude!

"What It Takes" with Ben Ryan - Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach of Fiji Rugby 7's

in this episode of 'What It Takes", Allistair gets to chat with Ben Ryan, the Olympic gold medal winning coach of the 2016 Fiji Rugby 7's team. Ben shares with us how he built the teams culture and shares his philosophies on leadership and high performance environments. 

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Fail Better!

In this episode, Allistair explains why it's important to fail! 

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Managing Your Energy

We all only get 24 hours in a day. But is time our most precious commodity or is it our energy? 

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Self-Discipline

'People with a Passion' with Phil Jones MBE - MD of Brother UK

In the 2nd episode of the series, 'People with a Passion', Allistair gets to chat with the Managing Director of Brother UK Technologies, Phil Jones MBE.

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Keep It Simple!

Sometimes in life we can make things so complicated. In this episode, Allistair shares 5 ways in which we can simplify things. 

'People with a Passion' with Rob Koenig

5 Minute Monday Motivator - Improving The Relationship With Yourself