https://mattbattye.com/blog/ Video conversations with Matt Battye on choices, coaching, team cohesion and first order science, featuring Doug Isles, Matt Armstrong and Professor Barry Ninham. en-AU https://mattbattye.com/insights-into-genius-002-covid-19-solved-with-first-order-science/ https://mattbattye.com/insights-into-genius-002-covid-19-solved-with-first-order-science/ Fri, 08 May 2020 05:05:00 +1000 In 1348, the best minds blamed the plague on the planets. Today, are we making similar errors with COVID-19? Professor Barry Ninham argues that our obsession with genetics has blinded us to the physical chemistry of the lungs. Discover how “lung surfactant” and carbon dioxide nanobubbles might be the real… https://mattbattye.com/insights-into-genius-001-research-without-borders/ https://mattbattye.com/insights-into-genius-001-research-without-borders/ Wed, 06 May 2020 05:10:00 +1000 For over a century, the space between our blood and our cells remained a biological mystery. Professor Barry Ninham reveals the discovery of a “new organ” - a dense layer of carbon dioxide nanobubbles that acts as a natural shield against viruses and bacteria. This collaborative breakthrough, achieved with zero… https://mattbattye.com/choices-ep-02-a-sporting-perspective/ https://mattbattye.com/choices-ep-02-a-sporting-perspective/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:12:00 +1000 Why do children often listen to a coach more than their own parents? Matt Armstrong dives into the unique dynamic of coaching and mentorship. He explains why creating an environment for “self-discovery” is more effective than prescribing solutions and how teaching young people how to think - rather than what… https://mattbattye.com/choices-ep-01-team-cohesion/ https://mattbattye.com/choices-ep-01-team-cohesion/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:14:00 +1000 Why do “all-star” hires often fail when they move to a new organisation? Doug explores the “Melbourne Storm Mirage” and explains why individual brilliance is frequently a byproduct of the system surrounding the player. This video breaks down the “unlearning” process required for new hires and why hiring for character… https://mattbattye.com/the-myth-of-discipline/ https://mattbattye.com/the-myth-of-discipline/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:13:00 +1100 Discipline is often viewed as a badge of honour, but is it actually a lie? In this video, we debunk the myth of “willpower” and explain why what we call discipline is actually just a deep alignment of desire and action.