Gavin chats with performance coach James Short about the self-awareness, discipline and consistent habits behind lasting success.

James shares practical insights on motivation, accountability, goal setting, leadership and the connection between personal wellbeing and professional performance.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 – 05:00
James’ background, early life, sporting influences and starting his first business at 17.

05:00 – 10:00
Building and selling his fitness businesses, losing an identity and discovering coaching.

10:00 – 15:00
Breaking into real estate coaching, working with industry leaders and recognising the power of consistency.

15:00 – 20:00
Why discipline comes down to hunger and habits, and how pain and purpose drive intrinsic motivation.

20:00 – 25:00
Self-awareness, changing limiting patterns and building habits that support high performance.

25:00 – 30:00
Writing down goals, visualisation, execution and regularly reviewing your progress.

30:00 – 35:00
James’ “rewards and non-rewards” strategy for creating genuine ownership and accountability.

35:00 – 40:00
Leading teams moving at different speeds, empowering others and the traits of elite performers.

40:00 – 45:00
How unresolved trauma and unconscious patterns can affect performance, relationships and leadership.

45:00 – 50:00
Measuring progress, knowing your numbers and why even top performers need coaches and support.

50:00 – End
The direct connection between health, energy and professional performance—and the importance of balance.

Gavin chats with performance coach James Short about the self-awareness, discipline and consistent habits behind lasting success. James shares practical insights on motivation, accountability, goal setting, leadership and the connection between personal wellbeing and professional performance. Episode Breakdown 00:00 &ndash; 05:00 James&rsquo; background, early life, sporting influences and starting his first business at 17. 05:00 &ndash; 10:00 Building and selling his fitness businesses, losing an identity and discovering coaching. 10:00 &ndash; 15:00 Breaking into real estate coaching, working with industry leaders and recognising the power of consistency. 15:00 &ndash; 20:00 Why discipline comes down to hunger and habits, and how pain and purpose drive intrinsic motivation. 20:00 &ndash; 25:00 Self-awareness, changing limiting patterns and building habits that support high performance. 25:00 &ndash; 30:00 Writing down goals, visualisation, execution and regularly reviewing your progress. 30:00 &ndash; 35:00 James&rsquo; &ldquo;rewards and non-rewards&rdquo; strategy for creating genuine ownership and accountability. 35:00 &ndash; 40:00 Leading teams moving at different speeds, empowering others and the traits of elite performers. 40:00 &ndash; 45:00 How unresolved trauma and unconscious patterns can affect performance, relationships and leadership. 45:00 &ndash; 50:00 Measuring progress, knowing your numbers and why even top performers need coaches and support. 50:00 &ndash; End The direct connection between health, energy and professional performance&mdash;and the importance of balance.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. His unparalleled commitment to excellence makes him one of the most sought-after property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, this extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. His unparalleled commitment to excellence makes him one of the most sought-after property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White&rsquo;s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, this extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Thinking outside the box with Gavin Rubinstein

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.