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Live on the Expresso Show Monday 4th of May at 6am – Building a Steady Mindset

The second half of 2026 is almost here - are you ready to finish strong? Stay Focused, Stay Moving: Watch Dr. Steve Harris Joins live on the Expresso show this coming Monday morning at 6:00 am, the discussion will also be joined by Kirsty Melmed. He’ll be sharing his expertise on maintaining momentum and

By |2026-05-03T04:14:59+00:00May 1st, 2026|Blog, TV Show Interviews|

Mental Toughness: The Force Multiplier That Separates Winners From the Rest

Mental Toughness: The Force Multiplier That Separates Winners From the Rest Most professionals are playing the same game at full speed. Reacting to market shifts. Adjusting to client pressure. Trying to stay ahead of internal politics while keeping results on track. It is exhausting. And for most people, it never really stops. The few

By |2026-04-17T09:11:39+00:00April 17th, 2026|Mental Toughness|

When the Blindfold Goes On, Real Team Building Shows Up

Can Your Team Lead Someone Who Can't See? There is a moment in every meaningful team building experience when the noise drops away and something honest surfaces. For the participants of one of Dr. Steve Harris's most talked-about workshops, that moment arrived the second their blindfolds went on and they stepped onto a football

By |2026-04-01T13:25:41+00:00April 1st, 2026|Blog, Mental Toughness, Team Building|

Mental Toughness Examination: Proteas vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final

Mental Toughness Examination: Proteas vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final From: Dr Steve Harris (Mind Doctor)For: Proteas Coach The Proteas did not freeze under pressure. This was not the traditional South African “choke” where players become immobilised and opportunities slip away. Instead, the match exposed a more nuanced challenge in elite sport: mental toughness

By |2026-03-10T09:39:50+00:00March 10th, 2026|Blog, Mental Toughness|

Mental Toughness Examination: Stormers vs Lions

Mental Toughness Examination: Stormers vs Lions From: Dr. Steve (Mind Doctor) For: Stormers Coach Coach, We lost. So, the mental toughness lens isn’t there to “find positives”. It’s there to locate where mind-management slipped, because that’s where performance leaked. Elite rugby is rarely decided by talent alone. Research consistently shows that psychological control under

By |2026-03-02T13:58:46+00:00March 2nd, 2026|Blog|

Mental Toughness in Rugby: France vs Italy – A Performance Breakdown

Mental Toughness in Rugby Elite sport is rarely decided by skill alone. At international level, physical preparation is assumed. What separates teams is mental toughness, the ability to execute under pressure with clarity, composure and control. France’s victory over Italy was not chaotic dominance or emotional overdrive. It was controlled authority. The defining feature

By |2026-02-23T14:14:26+00:00February 23rd, 2026|Blog, Mental Toughness|

Mental Toughness Breakdown: Scotland vs England

Mental Toughness Breakdown: Scotland vs England When two rivals like Scotland and England meet, the game is never just tactical, it’s psychological. This Six Nations clash was a clear case study in mental toughness under pressure. Here’s a structured mental performance analysis of where the game was truly decided. 1. Concentration Purpose clarity • Strategic

By |2026-02-20T07:28:24+00:00February 17th, 2026|Blog|

Steve Harris: The Mental Architect Behind the Springboks’ Winning Edge

Steve Harris: The Mental Architect Behind the Springboks’ Winning Edge Former Springboks mind coach and manager, Steve Harris, is a leading motivational speaker in South Africa, known for transforming teams through mental toughness, innovation, and high-performance strategies. Drawing on years of experience coaching and mentoring elite athletes, Harris now brings the same principles to corporate

By |2026-02-20T07:30:06+00:00January 10th, 2026|Blog|

Start 2026 Strong – Book a Motivational Workshop With Dr Steve Harris

Book a Motivational Workshop or High-Performance Team Building Session With Dr Steve Harris and Start 2026 Strong If you’re planning ahead for 2026 or integrating new team members, early-year workshops can make a powerful impact. Now is an ideal time to schedule in your kick-off motivational workshop or high performance team building session for the

By |2025-12-09T04:35:06+00:00November 18th, 2025|Motivational Workshops, Team Building, Teamwork, Workshop|

Thanks and appreciation from N2P and all Hog Day Conference 2025 delegates

Inspiring Peak Performance Through Mental Toughness   When South African organisations need to re-energise their teams and inspire lasting motivation, they often turn to Dr Steve Harris, a leading motivational speaker and performance coach known for his engaging, research-based approach to mental toughness. His recent keynote at the Hog Day Conference 2025,

By |2025-11-06T05:58:18+00:00November 4th, 2025|Blog, Reviews|
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