In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Olympic gold medallist Katrina Powell for a powerful conversation about high performance, team culture and what it really takes to reach the top. From growing up in a hockey family to representing Australia on the Olympic stage, Katrina reflects on a career built on discipline, competition and a relentless pursuit of improvement.

Katrina shares the mindset behind one of Australia’s most successful hockey teams, where internal competition, accountability and daily standards drove performance. She explains how success was never just about the end goal of winning gold, but about consistently becoming better each day while keeping the bigger picture in sight. The balance between individual responsibility and team success is a constant theme, with players pushing each other to higher levels.

The conversation also dives into pressure and big moments. Katrina opens up about the nerves of Olympic finals, learning to shift from anxiety to freedom, and delivering when it matters most. Her scoreboard moment, scoring in an Olympic final, captures not just individual achievement but the collective effort of a team built on trust and shared purpose.

Now with a coaching lens, Katrina reflects on the evolution of high performance sport, from more transparent selection processes to the challenges of delivering tough decisions. She speaks honestly about the realities of elite sport, where nothing is guaranteed and athletes must take full responsibility for their journey.

This is a conversation about standards, ownership and the mindset required to perform on the biggest stage. Katrina’s message is clear: be the best player you can be, take responsibility for your path and make them pick you.

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In this second episode of the Scoreboard and Vitalis Institute mini series, we take you deeper inside the realities of high performance.

Host Chris Titley sits down again with Vitalis Institute Co founder Stuart Smith to unpack one of the most talked about ideas in sport and business: trusting the process. Drawing on Stuart’s experience working with elite athletes, teams, and high performers, the conversation explores how process is built, refined, and applied under pressure.

From managing feedback and cutting through noise, to understanding the role of coaches, environment, and ego, this episode dives into the challenges athletes face when trying to stay consistent in a world full of competing opinions and constant information.

The discussion also explores adaptability, resilience, and the importance of clarity, from dealing with setbacks and injury to navigating data overload and social media influence. At its core, this is about understanding what actually drives performance and how elite performers stay aligned when it matters most.

From Cricket to Formula One and beyond, this episode continues the series’ exploration of the mental frameworks, habits, and decisions that underpin sustained high performance.

Tune in as we continue unpacking the mindset, systems, and stories that shape elite performers on and off the field.

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The Vitalis Institute (Vitalis) specialises in performance-based wellbeing programs for individuals and organisations. Our work is built on a simple premise: holistic wellbeing underpins sustained performance. Vitalis helps leaders and professionals better manage themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally—so they can sustain high performance and lead more effectively over time.

Through programs such as the one-day Vitalis Experience and the 12-week Vitalis Reset, participants develop practical tools across the five elements of the Vitalis framework: physical health, mental clarity, personal agency, relationships, and recovery—helping them build the foundations required for sustained performance in work, sport, and life.

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Chris Titley sits down with Adam Voges to explore the journey from elite player to high performance coach and the lessons that carry across both roles. From winning Big Bash titles to earning a Baggy Green later in his career, Adam reflects on the mindset, resilience and understanding of the game that shaped his success.

Adam shares how his greatest strength as a batter was reading the game and understanding what it required in different moments. That same skill now underpins his coaching, where clarity of role and empowering players to make decisions are central to building high performing teams. He explains how modern coaching has evolved, with more staff, better resources and a greater focus on creating environments where players can thrive rather than simply being told what to do.

The conversation also dives into leadership. Adam reflects on stepping straight into a head coaching role, the early challenges of finding his own voice, and the importance of authenticity over trying to replicate others. He speaks openly about tough conversations, managing relationships with former teammates and helping players navigate both opportunity and disappointment.

There is a strong thread around development and purpose. For Adam, success as a coach is not just measured by trophies but by helping players grow, whether that is a debut cap for a young cricketer or seeing players reach the international stage. He also shares his passion for the longer form of the game and his hope that Test cricket and the Sheffield Shield continue to thrive alongside the global growth of T20 leagues.

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