Tom Scollay is the founder of the famous Cricket Mentoring, one of the most successful cricket academies in the world. He is a coach, mentor, and former professional cricketer for Middlesex in England. After an early career of incredible highs, including playing at Lord’s, and tough setbacks, Tom dedicated himself to becoming the mentor he wished he’d had.In this conversation, we decode his journey: the mindset it takes to succeed in professional sport, why talent alone isn’t enough, the lessons he learned from failure, and how to stay grounded while chasing big goals.

We also explore:

🧠 Why mindset is more important than talent

🏏 What went wrong during his pro career — and what he’d do differently

🎯 How to embrace fear and failure without losing confidence

🌱 Building Cricket Mentoring and helping young athletes thrive

🔄 The “story you tell yourself” and how it shapes your performance

💡 Why it’s more important to focus on the basics than to chase perfection

If you’ve ever struggled with self-belief, fear of failure, or the pressure to perform — this episode is for you.

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Xara Jetly is a professional cricketer from New Zealand who plays for Wellington Blaze and is on pursuit to represent the New Zealand White Ferns at the highest level. In this episode, we explore her journey as a female cricketer playing both women’s and men’s cricket, overcoming bias, staying resilient through injury, balancing her career with content creation, and the mindset that fuels her determination and self-awareness. This was one of my favourite conversations so far - Xara opens up with honesty and depth about her motivations, her training philosophy, and what it takes to navigate the highs and lows of professional sport while staying true to herself.

What we cover in this episode:

🏏 Breaking barriers: playing men’s and women’s cricket in New Zealand and England

🚫 Facing and overcoming sexism in cricket

💪 Staying resilient through her first serious injury — physically and mentally

🗓️ Balancing professional cricket, university, a corporate career, and content creation

🌱 Why she chooses to be vulnerable on social media

🔁 Her training philosophy and what it really takes to keep improving

🎯 Managing expectations, self-awareness, and confidence versus ego

🌟 Her inspirations and outlook on life as an athlete and creator

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Instagram: @xara.jetly

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*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.

From episodes 11 to 20, I’ve learned a lot - from my guests, my own reflections, and quiet moments in between. In this special milestone episode, I break down the 10 biggest lessons that stuck with me. From overcoming fear and building a legacy to understanding the price of inaction, these lessons are simple but deeply powerful.

If you're building something, trying to grow, or just need a nudge in the right direction - this one's for you.

🔑 Topics covered:

• The “Keep Going” curve
• Resistance & awareness
• Legacy vs. moments
• Gratitude > Greed
• The cost of inaction
• Confidence through action
• And much more.

Check out the ‘Keep Going’ Curve here: https://visualizevalue.com/blogs/visuals/keep-going?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKW27lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp2Y69FSzbnzrNf4KAviIwwgewEEbu0mVEccJwa95S6DdM3_EbVZNRz2DyqS-_aem_csFJVjUMUxTRlFoe8RK8OA

Episodes referenced:

EP14. Amit Vengurlekar: https://youtu.be/Kp3z0JH6jQw?si=PzsYqAkWFv-oZu-v

EP15. Virat Kohli: https://youtu.be/-sFlRTAOyLk?si=u_j5t0a0J637e_HS

EP16. Handreen Hussian: https://youtu.be/7EaBxr1E5U0?si=WaYS8La78Je-j35x

Let me know which one hit you hardest.

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*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.