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 EP8: Igniting Innovation and Freedom of Failure with Inventor, Educator, and Explorer Ed Sobey
Flow Unleashed
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S3 EP8: Igniting Innovation and Freedom of Failure with Inventor, Educator, and Explorer Ed Sobey
In this episode, Dr. Ed Sobey, founder of the US National Inventors Hall of Fame, discusses the significance of fostering innovation and the vital role of hands-on learning in education. Highlighting the need for moving past traditional classroom methods, he emphasizes the importance of active participation and creating a flow state for both teachers and students. Through engaging case studies, such as his projects in Western Australia, Dr. Sobey illustrates how bottom-up learning can transform disengaged students into enthusiastic innovators. He also touches on his diverse and adventurous career, stressing the need for educational reform driven by a collaborative effort from parents and teachers.
Access more insights and the show notes at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed
00:00 Introduction to Innovation
01:38 The Essence of Innovation
02:46 Meet Dr. Ed Sobey
04:27 Hands-On Learning in Action
05:51 Case Study: Western Australia
06:41 Engaging Disengaged Learners
23:08 The Importance of Mistakes
28:47 Systemic Issues in Education
36:12 Grassroots Change in Education
36:54 Empowering Teachers for the 21st Century
38:09 Prototyping in Schools
40:25 Small Bets for Big Wins
42:32 Overcoming Fear in Education
44:42 Personal Journey and Flow
53:29 The Unreasonable Institute and Semester at Sea
56:36 The Transformative Power of Travel
59:51 Expeditions and Personal Growth
01:02:29 Memorable Expeditions and Scuba Diving
01:06:15 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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.
