In this episode, Astle gives host van Beek an insight to a career full of ups and downs:
Chapters
Retirement from Red Ball Cricket (2:53) “Boy Wonder” and dealing with early failures (4:15) Becoming a Leg Spin bowler (9:46) Turning Point – “the day at Sydneham Park (11:30) The ‘Recipe for Success’ when things started to go well (16:02) Making your Blackcaps debut (17:53) Long gaps between Test Matches (21:15) Australia Test Series 2019/20 (22:52) Dealing with untimely injuries/setbacks (26:02) Developing mental skills through the setbacks (30:40) How does a young athlete understand their WHY? Gain perspective and gratitude early? (33:50) Mentors that you have looked up to for advice (36:04) Example of Roger Federer’s mindset during a match. Times when you have been IN THE ZONE? Times when you were too worried about the outcome? (37:35) How do you get IN THE ZONE during a match? (42:57) Letting bad performances go (46:07) Starting INNERSPIN – transitioning out of Professional Cricket and starting a business (49:42) What is the hardest part of Career Transitioning? (54:33) Why People/Businesses/Schools/Sports teams should use INNERSPIN? (55:43) Dealing with different personalities in a team to get them moving in the same direction? (57:34) What are the best qualities of coaches you have had that you will take into your coaching career? (1:00:40).
Todd decided to put more focus into his part time leg-spin bowling and it was a decision that turned (excuse the pun) out to be a smart one. Over the next seven years Todd managed to string together a number successful seasons with the ball which resulted in Canterbury winning five championships and making his debut for the Blackcaps.
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Although the success Todd was having in the domestic competition, he was struggling to nail down a regular starting spot in the Blackcaps. Making nearly twenty appearances for New Zealand across all three formats over his 15-year career. Poorly timed injuries, the pressures of international cricket and selection have been valuable character builders for Astle. These experiences have driven him to start a business called INNERSPIN, Todd has harnessed his experiences and learning’s with his aim to inspire and empower others to maximize their potential.
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