Sandy Gordon

Partner
Coach | Facilitator

Background

Sandy is a Registered Sport Psychologist, Fellow member of the Australian Psychological Society (FAPS), and Member of the APS College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists and Coaching Psychology Interest Group.  Accreditation also includes Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, and Advanced and Professional Development Executive Coaching certificates.

Formerly a Professor at The University of Western Australia, his research examined mental toughness and resilience in sport, psycho-social interventions in rehabilitation from sport injuries, career transitions, and strengths-based approaches to coaching psychology in various performance settings.

My why

His personal purposive motive is his family (wife and 2 children). However, Sandy’s professional purpose motive can be summarised in 5 words – performance enhancement and personal growth. He likes helping people enjoy getting better at whatever they do.

How I work

To facilitate self-awareness among individual clients Sandy often administers one or two diagnostics he is accredited in using followed by multi-sourced (360 degree) feedback procedures. He then coaches clients using appropriate coaching frameworks. He uses a similar approach to group work and has significant experience working with teams and organisations.

What I do

Sandy has delivered coach education programs in several countries and has consulted with the Cricket Boards and national teams of Australia, India, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe and also Perth-based Australian Football League (AFL and WAFL), Hyundai A-League, National Basketball League and Rugby teams. He has also consulted with wide ranging business clients including local and State government departments (Sport & Recreation, Health), banks, and resource companies. He currently consults with Ascend Physiotherapy, PGA, and WAIS.

What I love

I love watching my wife and children enjoy sport, our pets, reading, live music and golf.