HR in Review 21 – Pro Sports Lessons For HR and Employees with Graeme Close

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham speaks with Graeme L. Close, Head of Nutrition at DP World Tour Golf, Nutrition Consultant to England Rugby, and Professor of Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University. They discuss the relationship between nutrition, physiology, and performance, both for elite athletes and in the workplace. They also explore the shared characteristics of top business leaders and successful sportspeople, and how a dedicated mindset contributes to success.

Guest: Graeme L. Close
Graeme is an expert in nutrition and human physiology, with a career spanning over 160 published papers and keynote presentations worldwide. He works with top athletes and sports teams, including the European Ryder Cup Team, England Rugby, and several Premier League Football clubs. Graeme is a fellow of both The European College of Sport Science and The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

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Questions for Graeme Include:

  • Where does nutrition and physiology fit into maximizing performance in sports?
  • How can a poor diet impact employees, and how does it harm happiness, concentration, and productivity?
  • You’ll be presenting at DisruptHR London on July 6th. Why DisruptHR? What can attendees expect from your session on The Simplicity of Elite Human Performance?
  • If you could pass on one crucial lesson you have learned in your career, what would be your top tip for other professionals?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: Graeme L. Close, Head of Nutrition at DP World Tour Golf
Graeme is a leading expert in nutrition and human physiology, working with top athletes and sports teams around the world. His research and practical applications have helped elite athletes perform at their peak, and he brings the same principles to business and leadership.

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Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. He has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

 

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