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#23 More NQs than Qs? (Getting to the bottom of your disappointment)
We live in a “coin-operated” world: put something in, get something out. So when we put in the work but don’t see the results it gets frustrating fast! This week I use a coaching client as my muse and share how to get...
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#22: Your "big event" is no biggie (assuming you're ready - ha)
The most common mistake people make with “big events” is to put them on a pedestal and make them somehow more important. While this may be kinda true, it messes with our heads big time! In this episode, I talk about...
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#21: Mind your own biscuits (the trap of comparison)
It’s almost too easy these days to judge your own happiness by someone else’s social-media-curated successes. Both our dogs are three so my dog is obviously behind. It’s a trap and it will steal your joy in an...
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#20: Stuck in the couch? Been there!
It’s true, competing with dogs is like having another job. From all the training to the many appointments to trialing, it can all seem like a lot - especially on days when you’d rather just chill and stream a guilty...
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Can you imagine befriending pressure?
As this episode airs, I’m putting the finishing touches on a new Masterclass all about how we perform under pressure. What I’ve come to believe is that we actually perform WITH pressure as there is a way to befriend...
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Squirrel! Err, Taming distractions
Distractions can hit at some really inopportune times! But before we can tame them, it helps to uncover why they are popping up like whack-a-moles in the first place. In this episode, we go into the root and realize...
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On deck? Get present FAST!
This week I’m giving you a shiny new tool you can use anytime you’re feeling unfocused or like you’re getting “carried away.” Do this on the way to a trial or when you are on deck - you can even involve your dog! This...
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Hey, “control freaks,” this one’s for you!
I’ve often referred to myself as a control freak - after all, I like everything the way I like it. And I’ve also done a lot of coaching around understanding the difference between what we CAN control and what we...
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Got Ring Nerves? (or why the Lizard doesn’t get to drive)
Whether you call it ring nerves, performance anxiety, or butterflies gone wild, we’ve all felt anxiety before we walk into the ring. Knowing what’s happening in your body is half of the battle, but employing the tools...
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Feel like an imposter? (Spoiler alert: you aren't!)
As high-achieving, goal-oriented types, it's likely you've felt like an imposter a time or two. Heck, I felt like an imposter in starting this podcast! So this week we'll unravel some of the common triggers that may...
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Reasons we choke (and how not to!)
“Choking” is kind of an old concept, most often applied to the kicker who misses the last-second field goal, or the batter who strikes out with bases loaded. Regardless, it applies to our inability to perform when the...
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Getting into the coveted "zone" isn't just for Olympians
As the summer Olympics near, there are more spotlights on our elite athletes. Soon there will be interviews with Team USA which inevitably lead to questions about their mental prep - I can’t wait!! As a kid, the world...
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