Declan O'Connell
Coach and performance consultant with over 20 years' experience working across elite sport and executive teams, and a doctoral researcher at Dublin City University focusing on developing adaptability and adaptive expertise in high-performance environments.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 49min
#340 Declan O'Connell - Adaptive Expertise
Declan O'Connell, coach and performance consultant with 20+ years and a PhD focus on adaptability. He breaks down adaptive versus routine expertise. He outlines four pillars: self-awareness, flexing to connect, contextual sensitivity, and accelerated learning. Conversations cover mentorship, reading the room, curiosity, reflective practice, and practical steps to build adaptability in high-pressure settings.
