Lessons from Sport Science & Strengths Psychology for AI-Era Careers

Live Conversation with James Brook, Pioneer in Strengths Psychology, and Marius Barnard, Former ATP Tour Tennis Professional & Executive Coach

What elite sport can teach us about adapting and performing when the rules change

Tuesday 26 January 2027
3:00pm–4:15pm GMT

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Elite Sport & AI-Era Performance

The Rules Are Changing. How Do We Keep Performing?

AI is reshaping jobs, careers and the capabilities people need to succeed. As familiar ways of working change, what helps us adapt and keep performing?

In elite sport, pressure and setbacks are unavoidable. Athletes learn to recover, adjust their approach and use their strengths when conditions shift.

Resilience is not just individual toughness. Self-awareness, continuous learning, trust and supportive team relationships all contribute to sustainable performance.

For broader evidence and context, see the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.

Join James Brook, pioneer in strengths psychology, and Marius Barnard, former ATP Tour tennis professional and executive coach, for a free live conversation on what elite sport can teach us about strengths, adaptability and thriving in the Age of AI.

Marius Barnard playing professional doubles tennis

When the Rules Change

1

Mindset

How we think and respond

2

Skill Set

What we need to learn

3

Tool Set

How we work differently

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Join James and Marius on 26 January 2027 to explore strengths, resilience and performance through change.

The Conversation

From Individual Adaptation
to High-Performing Teams

James and Marius will explore the principles and practices that matter when the environment around us changes, drawing on business psychology, professional tennis and executive coaching.

01

Adapt

Adapt When the Conditions Change

What can elite sport teach us about resilience as a process, recognising our strengths, learning from setbacks and adjusting our approach when what worked before is no longer enough?

02

Perform Together

Build the Conditions for Team Performance

How do trust, complementary strengths, clear roles, open conversations and accountability help teams perform under pressure and respond to change?

03

Enable

Support People Through Disruption

What can leaders and organizations do to build capability and sustain performance, rather than simply expecting individuals to become tougher and manage uncertainty alone?

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