My Channel 3 Video Interview on “The Parent Effect”
I recently was asked to do an interview on Channel 3 on “The Parent Effect.” Â It was a great segment and I am looking to do more with channel 3. Â Enter the full blog then click the video play button and Enjoy!
September 2, 2009
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Tags: Expectations, performance coaching, positive attitude, positive thoughts, Pressures of performance · Posted in: Athlete Performance, Family Performance
“The Parent Effect” – How parents impact athletes
There are many studies on the positive and negative effects that parents have on their children as young athletes. However, the research stops once child athletes become collegiate or professional athletes. Parents of collegiate or professional athletes can actually have a greater impact on their children, and unfortunately, it’s usually in a negative way.
This negativity comes in the form of pressure and expectations. It can be the most dangerous form of negativity because it usually can’t be pinpointed when it’s happening. Often, athletes create the expectations that they “think” their parents have for them, and this creates negative pressure [...] Continue Reading…
August 18, 2009
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Tags: performance coaching, positive attitude, positive thoughts, power of the mind · Posted in: Athlete Performance
Six Things Every Athlete Should Know About the Power of the Mind
Most athletes know how important mental preparation is directly before a competition. What most don’t realize is that mental preparation isn’t something you can master on your own. You need a mental coach, just as you would need a strength coach, nutrition coach, technique coach, etc. It can be extremely beneficial to get an outside perspective on the mental game. I don’t say this because I’m a mental coach (although it is convenient). I say it from experience. When I was in college, I found much success in athletics. However, knowing what I know now, I have realized that [...] Continue Reading…
August 12, 2009
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Tags: breathwork, controlled breathing, imagination, performance coaching, power of the mind, visualization · Posted in: Athlete Performance
A PR Firm helped me go within and find more of myself
When I talk about business performance, I normally come from the position of our mindset and how we can change it to make things better. Today I have a different twist.
Sometimes you have to go outside of yourself in order to find what you need inside yourself. This personal experience on how to better my business (including my mindset) starts with my decision to hire a public relations (PR) firm. For many people, PR firms are ambiguous entities that are only reserved for big businesses or famous celebrities. However, they have a real purpose for any individual or business [...] Continue Reading…
July 28, 2009
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Tags: positive attitude · Posted in: Business Performance
What is Attitude
When you ask many people what attitude is they usually say: your mindset or personality. The dictionary says it’s a manner, feeling, disposition, or position.
Your attitude is actually your thoughts. That’s it. A simple thought is the start of your attitude, in fact it’s a series (or string) of thoughts put together consistantly and that is what creates your attitude. This is important to understand because depending on whether your thoughts are positive or negative will determin what type of attitude you have.
Attitudes are not permanent. This is good news if you have a negative one. All you have [...] Continue Reading…
June 15, 2009
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Tags: positive attitude, positive thoughts, power of the mind · Posted in: Athlete Performance, Business Performance, Inspirational Thought, Personal Performance
