Pillars of High Performance : Building Soul-Aligned Excellence | Robin Uthappa | TEDxEmirates Hills
In this talk, Robin Uthappa shares the five foundational pillars that create consistent, soul-aligned excellence in high-pressure environments. Drawing from personal experiences in professional cricket, including winning World cup & both the Orange Cap and IPL championship in the same season, he reveals how identity, clarity, process, integrity, and creating room for growth transformed his approach to performance.
Learn why doing the right thing when no one's watching matters, how setting a baseline of getting just half a percent better each day compounds into extraordinary results, and why the will to succeed must always outweigh the fear of failure. This is a practical framework for anyone seeking to elevate their performance while staying true to themselves. Robin Uthappa is a former international cricketer for India, a T20 World Cup winner, and IPL champion with over two decades in professional sport. Now based in Dubai, he is the founder of TRUE, a company focused on men’s mental health, high-performance coaching for children, and leadership mentoring. Beyond the field, Robin has become a sought-after voice, sharing insights as a cricket commentator, speaking at corporate events, and engaging audiences on resilience, purpose, and growth. His journey reflects humility, hard work, kindness, and empathy, values that shape his mission to help others unlock their potential and live with intention. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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