Stuart Armstrong
@stu-arm.bsky.social
Fascinated by how humans learn and become skilful. Coach Developer, Workforce Innovation Consultant, Ecological Explorer - Host of the Talent Equation Podcast. https://linktr.ee/stu_arm
Some writing based on my recent 'Dog Walk Diary Podcast' 'Beware of research with catchy 3 line slogans'. www.thetalentequation.co.uk/single-post/...
Beware of research with catchy 3 word slogans
A number of years ago, a famous scientist who made massive contributions to the world of expertise science and skill acquisition passed away. Anders Ericsson's research was pioneering in suggesting th...
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April 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Some writing based on my recent 'Dog Walk Diary Podcast' 'Beware of research with catchy 3 line slogans'. www.thetalentequation.co.uk/single-post/...
This is a fabulous video from @intrinzen that draws on a new paper by @MadhurMangalam that rips apart the notion of correct movement technique.
Must Watch!!
youtu.be/PIBZDv_EvDU?...
Must Watch!!
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The death of “Correct” biomechanics?
YouTube video by Panther Flow (Panther Flow)
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April 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
This is a fabulous video from @intrinzen that draws on a new paper by @MadhurMangalam that rips apart the notion of correct movement technique.
Must Watch!!
youtu.be/PIBZDv_EvDU?...
Must Watch!!
youtu.be/PIBZDv_EvDU?...
"But when you make different assumptions about the way that the brain works... instead of it being a linear, processing machine, you instead think of it as a dynamic system...So our consciousness is an emergent property..."
April 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"But when you make different assumptions about the way that the brain works... instead of it being a linear, processing machine, you instead think of it as a dynamic system...So our consciousness is an emergent property..."
How to avoid becoming a 'puppeteer coach'.
From my conversation with Jeffrey Wagman and Julia Blau (authors of 'An introduction to ecological psychology')
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From my conversation with Jeffrey Wagman and Julia Blau (authors of 'An introduction to ecological psychology')
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Y6kNO9...
Apple Podcasts:
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Youtube:
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April 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How to avoid becoming a 'puppeteer coach'.
From my conversation with Jeffrey Wagman and Julia Blau (authors of 'An introduction to ecological psychology')
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Y6kNO9...
Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Youtube:
www.youtube.com/@thetalenteq...
From my conversation with Jeffrey Wagman and Julia Blau (authors of 'An introduction to ecological psychology')
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Y6kNO9...
Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Youtube:
www.youtube.com/@thetalenteq...
My recent podcast with Steve Whelan where we explore his journey away from traditional tennis coaching and the challenges of working ecologically in a sport full of culturally resilient beliefs youtube.com/watch?v=RH69...
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March 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
My recent podcast with Steve Whelan where we explore his journey away from traditional tennis coaching and the challenges of working ecologically in a sport full of culturally resilient beliefs youtube.com/watch?v=RH69...
Why do sports leaders undervalue investing in coaching and workforce development? 'The Eighth Waste' www.thetalentequation.co.uk/single-post/...
The Eighth Waste
During my early morning dog walk, with Flo wearing her flashing collar in the darkness, I found myself reflecting on some recent conversations with people in workforce development roles that have high...
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February 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Why do sports leaders undervalue investing in coaching and workforce development? 'The Eighth Waste' www.thetalentequation.co.uk/single-post/...
Reposted by Stuart Armstrong
In this episode we explore so many spaces, thinking out loud with #coaching topics like talent development, nonlinear pedagogy and fun.
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Ep 168 - Alex Lascu - Learning Designer & Re-searcher
Talking Performance · Episode
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February 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
In this episode we explore so many spaces, thinking out loud with #coaching topics like talent development, nonlinear pedagogy and fun.
open.spotify.com/episode/5afL...
open.spotify.com/episode/5afL...
New podcast exploring how coach developers can enhance their impact…
‘The Eighth Waste…’
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‘The Eighth Waste…’
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Dog Walk Diary - The Eighth Waste
Podcast Episode · The Talent Equation Podcast · 02/02/2025 · 34m
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February 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New podcast exploring how coach developers can enhance their impact…
‘The Eighth Waste…’
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
‘The Eighth Waste…’
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Reposted by Stuart Armstrong
Yes, Cognitive Psychology advocates HAVE systematically kicked the can down the road - it's a "science" based on faith that someday, someone else will bridge the gaps identified by everyone from Bergson and James to Deleuze and Guattari - see cognitioninaction.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/7.-g...
January 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Yes, Cognitive Psychology advocates HAVE systematically kicked the can down the road - it's a "science" based on faith that someday, someone else will bridge the gaps identified by everyone from Bergson and James to Deleuze and Guattari - see cognitioninaction.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/7.-g...
Reposted by Stuart Armstrong
January 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“In most western societies...'vocational learning is for the thick kids'.”
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Why do you coach the way that you coach?
I must have asked this question to more than 10,000 coaches in my career. To me it is one of the most fundamental questions..."why do you do what you do the way that you do it".
The answers tend to ...
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January 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“In most western societies...'vocational learning is for the thick kids'.”
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www.thetalentequation.co.uk/single-post/...
@dannyhatcher.bsky.social debunks a recent academic paper that tried to make criticisms of the ecological approach to learning and skill development…
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Why sports drills are a waste of time?
YouTube video by Coach Danny
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January 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
@dannyhatcher.bsky.social debunks a recent academic paper that tried to make criticisms of the ecological approach to learning and skill development…
youtu.be/R_wCHF_vfQQ?...
youtu.be/R_wCHF_vfQQ?...
Reposted by Stuart Armstrong
Podcast by @stu-arm.bsky.social with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby, two authors particularly targeted in this paper
January 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Podcast by @stu-arm.bsky.social with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby, two authors particularly targeted in this paper
Should high performance ex athletes be able to short cut coach education?
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Should ex athletes be able to short cut coach education?
It is a sporting story as old as time...the legend of the game that gets a job as head coach in a prestigious elite role... or the ex elite athlete that gets the job in the academy role, or as the school Director of Sport... While the dedicated lifelong coach that has spent decades honing their craft and skill never gets a look in. And yet, more often than not, the ex player / athlete fails in the role...but the cycle keeps repeating itself. The question is...why do employers keep thinking th
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January 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Should high performance ex athletes be able to short cut coach education?
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