Developing performance habits: Enjoying the journey; The richness of life through sport; Unpacking the puzzle of performance; Dealing with the unexpected death of her husband; Managing through change and bereavement; Transitioning out of sport; The importance of the team around you; Building back high performing transferable skills and so, so much more…
I particularly like the following quote Rowena shared which I think is really relevant in the changing and uncertain world we are in.
”Never compare your beginning to someone else’s middle or end”
Rowena represented Great Britain in the 1996 Olympics, and is a former European Judo Champion and National Coach. She then went to on to coaching the coaches, working with a wide variety of performance sports coaches.
The lessons learnt through high performance sport have served her well, providing her with a framework to lean on when life throws one of those curved balls. She also continues to enjoy practising a bit of judo in the local club.
On reaching her 50th year, Rowena chose a change of direction, retraining as a financial adviser. In this role she coaches individuals and businesses on their financial fitness. As part of their team, she brings financial planning expertise to the table, advising on financial resilience, efficiency and performance to align with and help achieve their wider goals.
Rowena’s motto is “Be serious with a Smile”, that is be serious about what you do, but never forget to have fun along the way.
Success Quote or saying:
“Be serious with a Smile”
”Never compare your beginning to someone else’s middle or end”
Quick fire questions:
The books that you would recommend are?
Riders by Gilly Cooper (very relaxing!!!) Mindfulness Guide for the frazzled by Ruby Wax Becoming: A guided journal for finding your voice by Michelle ObamaWhat is the most useful and or valuable Technology you use (apps, equipment etc…)?
Zoom, as being connected and continuing to train with friends is really important
How do you relax and re energise yourself to enable you to perform at your best?
Do less rather than more, trust what I know and look after the basics. (Rest, food, Exercise and contact with friends)
In one sentence – What advice would you give to your teenage version of yourself?
Enjoy the journey!
Who has made a big impact on you?
· My husband Ryan (Got on with no Procrastination)
· Steve Pullan (My coach who coached the person)
· My Mother
Whos’ Sport Story would you be really interested in hearing?
· Jessica Ennis Hill
Coaching questions I would like to pose:
1
What small steps do you need to put in place to begin forming new positive habits?
2
How are you going about solving the [work or life] ‘puzzles’ you are faced with and how could you become more effective?
Contact info:
Website
https://www.prestfieldwm.co.uk
rowena.birch@sjpp.co.uk
linkedin.com/in/rowenabirch
Ian Braid - MD and Founder DOCIA sport and former CEO British Athletes Commission
Jason ’Dizzy’ Gillespie - Former Aus. Cricketer, Sussex and South Aus. Redbacks Head Coach
Sanjiv Arora - Former FIFA Sports Lawyer And Founder/CEO AFM
Paul Smith - (5/5) Ex professional cricketer & England 6s World record holder now Writer, Author, Speaker
Steve Avory - Academy Manager at Charlton Athletic Football Club
Chris Cook - Former Double Olympian, Double Commonwealth Champion and founder of Swim Buddies
Mark Bennett MBE - International Coach Developer and founder of the PDS system
Kurt Lindley - Ultra Marathon runner, Experienced Developer of People and Founder of Be More L&D
Paul Smith - Former Professional Cricketer and now Author
Kevin Bowring - Internationally recognised coach developer and former Wales Rugby Head Coach
John Stanworth - England Women’s Performance Programme Head Coach (ECB)
Arran Pugh - Academy Performance and Operations Manager at Exeter City Football Club
Bob Reeves - Former RFU President and Founder of the Foundation for Leadership through Sport
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Nathan Wood - Specialist and International Coaching Lead at the England Wales Cricket Board
Sara Symington - Performance Director England Netball and Double Olympian - Cycling
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