Locker Room Power

Locker Room Power with David Sammel Join author, coach, and performance consultant David Sammel for powerful weekly episodes that sharpen your mindset and unlock your potential. From insightful interviews where guests also interview David - to short, punchy solo shows, this no-nonsense podcast delivers proven strategies, myth-busting truths, and coaching insights that work in the real world. With experience coaching Olympians and international athletes, David brings a unique mix of practical wisdom, storytelling, and humour. Whether you’re chasing goals or clarity, Locker Room Power will get you thinking and taking action. 🌐 www.davidsammel.com

Locker Room Power is a society podcast hosted by David Sammel, with 263 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David Sammel hosts Locker Room Power, a society show with 263 episodes published.

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  Episode #281

  From Bullied to the Boardroom: Ron Cox on Leadership, Resilience & Success

  Oct 1, 202650 min

  In Part 1 of this conversation, David Sammel speaks with Ron Cox about his remarkable journey through adversity, resilience, and leadership. Ron shares how being raised by his grandparents shaped his values, how battling a rare illness led him to Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits , and how his experiences inspired his books, Me and My Best Friend: 30 Stories over 30 Years (2024) and Unbroken: From Bullied to Boardroom (2025). Ron also discusses overcoming serious health challenges, the importance of accountability and having the right people around you, and how he helped transform a struggling organization through better leadership, culture, systems, and putting the right people in the right roles. A powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, leadership, and the importance of never giving up. Connect with Ron: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcdevsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rcdevsolutions Website: https://www.rcdevsolutions.com/ Locker Room Power with David Sammel Mindset and leadership for high performers from an Olympic-level coach. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go inside the locker room. Hit the bell so you never miss a drop. Stay connected with David: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.davidsammel.com/the-sammel-method⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://lockerroompower.podview.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel/⁠

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  Episode #280

  How to Stay Calm and Perform Under Pressure

  Sep 17, 20265 min

  In this solo episode, David Sammel explores why nerves are not something high performers need to eliminate. After 35 years of working with elite athletes, CEOs, and other high performers, David has seen that even the best performers get nervous before moments that matter. The difference isn’t how nervous you feel - it’s what you believe those nerves mean. David explains how to reframe nerves as a sign that you care and your body is preparing to perform, rather than seeing them as a warning that something is wrong. He shares a simple approach for turning nerves into readiness: focus on the evidence that you are capable, remember what you do well, and direct your attention toward the first move you need to make. Nerves with direction become readiness. Nerves without direction become panic. Locker Room Power with David Sammel Mindset and leadership for high performers from an Olympic-level coach. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go inside the locker room. Hit the bell so you never miss a drop. Stay connected with David: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.davidsammel.com/the-sammel-method⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://lockerroompower.podview.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel/⁠

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  Episode #279

  What High Performers Can Learn About Self-Awareness

  Sep 3, 202612 min

  In Part 2 of this conversation, Jonathan Cave flips the mic and puts David Sammel in the hot seat with a series of deep and unexpected questions. David opens up about his deepest fear, what he would change about his past, the lessons he learned through his coaching journey, and the impact of losing his father. He also shares what he would want his descendants to remember and the three words he hopes people would use to describe him. The conversation explores self-awareness, responsibility, confidence, vulnerability, and what it really means to keep growing beyond external success. Jonathan and David finish by reflecting on self-awareness as one of life’s most important journeys. Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cave/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.jonathancave.com/⁠ ️ Locker Room Power with David Sammel Mindset and leadership for high performers from an Olympic-level coach. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go inside the locker room. Hit the bell so you never miss a drop. Stay connected with David: Website: ⁠https://www.davidsammel.com/the-sammel-method⁠ Podcast: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://lockerroompower.podview.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel/⁠

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  Episode #278

  Why High Achievers Struggle With Inner Fulfillment

  Aug 20, 202634 min

  In Part 1 of this conversation, David Sammel speaks with Jonathan Cave about his journey from a successful legal career to discovering the importance of inner alignment, fulfillment, and peace. Jonathan shares what he learned from working with high-performing entrepreneurs, why external success doesn’t always lead to internal fulfillment, and how high achievers can reconnect with themselves. They explore the hidden pressures behind high achievement, imposter syndrome, becoming comfortable with discomfort, and why continually chasing the next mountain may not bring the fulfillment we expect. Jonathan also introduces his approach to discovering your core values, talents, and deepest aspirations, along with a simple question that can change how you start your day: “Who do I want to be today?” Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cave/ Website: https://www.jonathancave.com/ ️ Locker Room Power with David Sammel Mindset and leadership for high performers from an Olympic-level coach. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go inside the locker room. Hit the bell so you never miss a drop. Stay connected with David: Website: https://www.davidsammel.com/the-sammel-method Podcast: https://lockerroompower.podview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel/

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  Episode #277

  Why Successful Leaders Secretly Feel Like Frauds - And The 5 Step Fix

  Aug 6, 20265 min

  In this solo episode, David Sammel explores why imposter syndrome often appears just as you’re stepping up, achieving more, and entering a new level of performance. Rather than seeing self-doubt as proof that you don’t belong, David explains why it can actually be a sign that you’re growing. He shares five practical steps to manage imposter syndrome — from auditing the evidence and speaking your doubts out loud to avoiding unfair comparisons and taking action before confidence arrives. A practical reminder that confidence isn’t the entry ticket; it’s the receipt that comes after you take action. ️ Locker Room Power with David Sammel Mindset and leadership for high performers from an Olympic-level coach. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go inside the locker room. Hit the bell so you never miss a drop. Stay connected with David: Website: https://www.davidsammel.com/the-sammel-method Podcast: https://lockerroompower.podview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_sammel/

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