How do you turn a passion into a full-time career?In this episode of Locker Room Power, Melissa Maddock shares how her journey from competitive tennis and coaching led her to become a full-time social media creator, traveling the world to famous film locations.What started as posting Harry Potter filming locations during lockdown turned into millions of monthly views, partnerships with film studios, travel boards, and global brands.Melissa explains how discipline from tennis, consistency, and smart decision-making helped her build a career doing what she loves.In this episode:• How lockdown unexpectedly changed Melissa’s career path• Turning viral videos into real business opportunities• Discipline and consistency from sport applied to social media success• Managing pressure, deadlines, and creative performance• Using analytics to improve content performance• Building confidence and turning passion into a careerThis episode is perfect for creators, athletes transitioning careers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build a career around what they love.FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO

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What if everything you’ve been told about success and the music industry isn’t the full story?In this powerful rerun episode, X Factor winner Matt Cardle joins David Sammel for an honest conversation about fame, artistic freedom, and staying true to yourself in an industry driven by pressure and expectations.After winning The X Factor, Matt made the rare decision to walk away from the commercial machine to protect his creative identity. Years later, his journey shows what it truly takes to build a career on your own terms.From surviving serious childhood illness to navigating the highs and lows of global success, Matt shares raw insights into resilience, creativity, and trusting your own path.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How Matt’s first guitar teacher changed his life forever• Why Kate Bush shaped his artistic mindset• The event that completely shifted his worldview• Why artistic freedom matters more than fame• How to stay true to yourself in a noisy industry• A mindset shift that frees you from external validationThis conversation isn’t just about music. It’s about identity, courage, and choosing authenticity over approval.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, athlete, or creator, this episode will challenge how you see success.🎧 Listen closely. It might change how you see your own path.David Sammel Contact: INSTAGRAM

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In Week Two of this conversation, Marcus Daniell turns the tables and puts David Sammel in the hot seat to talk about one of the most sensitive and misunderstood areas in sport: parenting young athletes.

David shares decades of experience working with elite performers and junior players, breaking down the most common mistakes parents make, from guilt, pressure, and emotional blackmail to confusing effort with outcomes.

This episode explores:

• Why pressure makes young athletes shut down
  

• The danger of shaming and emotional manipulation in sport
  

• How parents can support growth without destroying confidence
  

• Why sport should be seen as an investment in character, not results
  

• The difference between discipline and damaging pressure
  

A powerful conversation for parents, coaches, and anyone guiding young performers through high-pressure environments.

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In this powerful Week One conversation, David Sammel sits down with Olympic medallist and High Impact Athletes founder Marcus Daniell to explore what it really takes to perform when pressure is highest and how elite athletes translate that mindset into life and leadership beyond sport.

Marcus shares his journey from growing up on a farm in New Zealand to winning on the world stage, the psychological framework he used to handle pressure moments, and how purpose, clarity, and responsibility shape high performance both on and off the court.

This episode dives deep into:

• Performing under pressure when everything is on the line

• Why acceptance beats fear in high-stakes moments

• The mindset shift from chasing success to creating impact

• Life after elite sport and building purpose-driven leadership

Where Elite Sport Meets Executive Performance.

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In this solo episode, David Sammel breaks down what elite performers do differently when pressure is highest and why clarity, not motivation, is the real competitive edge.

Drawing on decades of experience with world-class athletes, Wimbledon champions, and Premier League organizations, David shows how top performers think, decide, and execute when it matters most and how the same principles apply to business leaders and entrepreneurs.

This episode sets the mindset for Serve Your Business, David’s upcoming high-performance workshop, where elite sport meets executive decision-making.

🎯 Serve Your Business High Performance Workshop Private. Focused. Built for leaders who operate under pressure.

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Where elite sport meets executive performance.

In this episode, Adam Maddock interviews David Sammel on what truly separates elite performers from the rest.

David explains why focus is often misunderstood, why great players obsess over their base level, and how consistency, not intensity, drives long-term success.

A practical conversation for athletes, coaches, and high performers who want clarity, not clichés.

What does it really take to build a sustainable coaching career?

Adam Maddock joins David Sammel to discuss his path through junior tennis, elite academies, and leadership roles, sharing honest insights about development, mentorship, and why most people underestimate the time required to grow.

A grounded conversation for coaches, athletes, and leaders navigating transition and responsibility.

In this solo episode of Locker Room Power, David Sammel reflects on self-awareness, belief systems, and the quiet choices that shape our future.

As the year closes and a new chapter begins, David explores why examining our beliefs isn’t optional it’s a responsibility. Drawing from life transitions, family, and decades of experience in high-performance environments, he shares why meaningful change doesn’t come from force, but from reflection, refinement, and conscious choice.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reassess what you’ve inherited, and decide what’s truly worth carrying forward.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and take one step closer to living your own script.