Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
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Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
S3 EP5: Why is Flow Important? A deep dive on all things flow, complexity and optimal experience with Dr Susan Jackson
Flow Unleashed
58 minutes
1 month ago
S3 EP5: Why is Flow Important? A deep dive on all things flow, complexity and optimal experience with Dr Susan Jackson
In this episode,we delve into the concept of flow, its origins, and future with Dr. Susan Jackson, a pioneering flow scientist. They discuss the essence of flow, originating from ancient practices and formalised by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who described flow as a state of optimal experience. Jackson shares insights from her decades of research on flow in athletes and her collaboration with Csikszentmihalyi. Emphasizing flow's role in enhancing productivity, creativity, and coping with stress, they explore its applications in sports, education, and daily life, and discuss strategies for cultivating more frequent flow experiences. The episode highlights the ongoing relevance of Csikszentmihalyi's work and looks forward to future research integrating subjective and objective measures of flow.
Access more insights and the show notes at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed
00:00 Introduction to Flow
00:18 Historical Context and Origins of Flow
01:09 Flow in Psychology and Everyday Life
03:44 Interview with Dr. Susan Jackson
05:03 Personal Journey and Research Insights
08:16 Skepticism and Understanding Flow
12:11 Defining and Experiencing Flow
20:17 Complexity and Flow
23:38 Flow in Positive Psychology
27:29 The Evolution of Flow Research
28:29 Technological Advances in Flow Measurement
30:16 The Role of Subjective Experience in Flow
32:43 The Importance of Process Over Outcome
41:12 Integrating Flow in Parenting and Personal Life
44:54 Practical Tips for Cultivating Flow
47:25 Impactful Books and Films on Flow
51:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Flow Unleashed
Interested in HUMAN performance? Want to be kept up-to-date with the latest science and practice? Join Cameron Norsworthy, scientist, athlete, and coach to multiple world champions, as he unpacks key topics to peak performance, deep engagement, and health.
After a career-ending injury as an athlete, I became fascinated by human experience; why in one moment, we can be feeling and acting our very best, only to struggle and stress moments later. I studied sports and performance psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and life-hacking, and did my PhD in advancing our understanding and application of flow. I became a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a coach, and found my life’s purpose in helping some of the world’s best athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals find their flow. My drive to keep learning and growing genesis an organisation to innovate human performance and set the standards for performance coaching.
In this podcast, I share everything that I am working on, giving you a window into the skills, insights, research, and practices that I use every day working with elite professionals. Meet experts from around the world and famous performers with unique stories as we unpack specific topics to help you evolve, raise your game when it matters, and help others to find success.
