In any industry, there are people who progress quicker than others. It is no different in our industry of performance nutrition. These people appear to effortlessly gain experience, credibility and respect from other practitioners and athletes. They seem to stand out, but why is this?

The Performance Nutritionist lifts the lid on 10 well-respected performance nutritionists, practitioners, and researchers, all of whom in my eyes are successful in their careers. With hundreds of publications, gold medals, winning performances and podcast episodes between them, the 10 individuals in this book provide genuine golden nuggets in the areas of:

• Career navigation in academia, research and applied practice
• Standout moments which have defined them
• Key characteristics required in our industry
• The importance of mentors
• Influential factors which have led to their successful careers
• Biggest challenges to date
• Biggest recommendations to their younger selves
• Areas that are not taught on degrees which are fundamental for a career in performance nutrition
• The future of performance nutrition
• Key principles which they follow daily

And finally, the question which I have enjoyed asking the most...

What makes a successful performance nutritionist?