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246 How To Deal With The Highs And Lows Of Sport

Demystifying Mental Toughness - July 12, 2024 05:30 - 16 minutes
Emma Raducanu is a great example of someone whose career was on an upward trajectory, after winning the US Open tennis championship in 2021, aged 18 years old.  Since then, her career has been dogged with setbacks and challenges.  At Wimbledon this year it was nice to see her perform near to her...

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245 How To Overcome The Fear Of Winning

Demystifying Mental Toughness - July 05, 2024 05:30 - 10 minutes
During the Wimbledon tennis tournament this week there will many players who are faced with great opportunities to win matches yet will struggle to close out victory.   Future thoughts will fill their head about the draw in the next round or the importance of the next point.  Their attention may...

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244 How To Deal With Playing Out Of Position In Football

Demystifying Mental Toughness - June 28, 2024 05:30 - 14 minutes
Currently the European Football Championships are taking place and there has been a lot of talk in the media and with fans about some of England’s footballers playing out of position. With many venting their frustration! In today’s episode I offer my thoughts as a sport psychologist on the cha...

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Episode 274 - Marketing and Finance: The Dream Team

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - June 21, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Frank sits down with Laurie Lumish, Principal and Director of Marketing and Business Development at Degenkolb Engineers, and CFO Maury Ballif to explore the secrets of building a strong working relationship that sets a new industry standard. In this engaging conversation, you'll gain practical a...

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243 How I Would Help Rory McIlroy Win The British Open

Demystifying Mental Toughness - June 21, 2024 05:30 - 10 minutes
On Sunday June 16th at Pinehurst Golf Course in North Carolina, Rory McIlroy had a great opportunity to win the US Open and break his 10 year major trophy drought.  Sadly, it didn’t happen for him and two missed short putts on holes 16 and 18 in the final round cost him the win. Bryson DeChambea...

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242 What Is The Difference Between Mental Toughness And Resilience #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - June 14, 2024 05:30 - 12 minutes
We’re now 4 years on since the creation of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast therefore David Charlton the host of the podcast made the decision to go back to basics and share an important message busting a myth that exists, that resilience and mental toughness are the same concepts.  T...

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Episode 273 - Mastering Your Company's Conference Presence

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - June 07, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In this follow-up episode, Frank and Deirdre dive deeper into how companies can effectively plan and execute their presence at conferences. Learn how to set SMART goals, craft a compelling message, and equip your team with effective conversation topics. Frank and Deirdre also discuss creating a ...

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241 How To Cultivate A Limitless Mindset #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - June 07, 2024 05:30 - 10 minutes
In this BITE-SIZED episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally recognised sport psychologist who has supported US Men’s and Women’s Open Golf Champions and many other elite professional athletes across a variety of sports joins me.  He goes on to tel...

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240 How To Transfer Your Skills From Training to Competitive Situations #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - May 31, 2024 05:30 - 10 minutes
Why do athletes work with a Sports Psychologist? One of the biggest reasons is that they struggle to transfer their skills from training to competitive situations.  Which provides the topic for today’s episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast. Former professional basketball player ...

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Episode 272 - Optimizing Your Professional Conference Experience

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - May 24, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Frank and Deirdre share their insights on making the most out of your professional conference experience. They discuss strategic networking, setting realistic expectations, and engaging effectively with speakers. You'll also learn about the importance of taking notes and adhering to proper confe...

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239 How To Overcome Batting Woes In Cricket #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - May 24, 2024 05:30 - 11 minutes
Cricket is a unique sport where despite being a team sport it can also be argued to be an individual sport.  One of the biggest challenges is batting and dealing with the aftermath of low scores and the walk of shame.  In this BITE-SIZED episode, Tom Jones, a highly qualified youth cricket coach...

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238 Are You Really Committed To Your Craft? #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - May 17, 2024 05:30 - 11 minutes
Penny Mallory was the first woman to drive in the world rally championships.  On her way to do so she showed immense commitment to her craft and made lots of sacrifices in pursuit of success.  In this bite-sized episode she goes on to share her secrets and the mentality that took her to the top ...

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237 How To Distance Yourself From Your Thoughts #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - May 10, 2024 06:00 - 7 minutes
Do you ever believe you are your thoughts? Do you often take your thoughts way too seriously?  If so you’ll enjoy today's podcast episode as my guest, Keagen Hadley author of Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury talks about using Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a ...

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Episode 271 - Leader Advocate

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - May 03, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Coffman Engineers is known for having some of the most talented, long-standing, happy marketers in A|E|C. And Chad Heimbigner, COO, and Board Director, is part of the reason why. From his heartfelt servant leadership to collaborative partnerships to lifelong learning, Chad embodies the best trai...

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236 How To Use ACT and Mindfulness When You’ve Got Lots Of Time To Think #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - May 03, 2024 05:30 - 20 minutes
In different sports such as golf and cricket, athletes can be placed in situations where they have a lot of thinking time. Too much thinking time for some!  Due to their high level of motivation, focus of attention, fatigue, emotions and many other factors this thinking time can create havoc in ...

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235 How To Use ACT To Improve Your Coaching In Sport #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 26, 2024 05:30 - 14 minutes
Many athletes, golfers or people in everyday life take their thoughts too seriously.  They then get caught up overthinking and it causes havoc with their decision making.  In golfing terms, paralysis by analysis can take over, when the pressure is on and the result is often poor shots and missed...

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Episode 270 - Advice to My Younger Self

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - April 19, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to your younger self? Deirdre Booth and Kate Robinette swap professional and personal advice in this fireside chat. If you have advice to share, please post to our social media pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram #psmshow! Resources:...

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234 How To Combat Overthinking In Sport #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 19, 2024 06:00 - 12 minutes
How often in sport do you see an athlete make the wrong decision under pressure? Often I’d say! Even at the highest level in elite professional sport.  Indecision, overthinking, paralysis by analysis, having too much time to think of the consequences, a lack of trust in skills or fear are often ...

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233 How To Help A Young Footballer Overcome Fear

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 16, 2024 05:30 - 8 minutes
In the last of this 3 part series created for parents of young adults and kids who play football or soccer I discuss how fear can wreck a youngsters fun and enjoyment on the pitch.  Common responses to fear before matches include performance anxiety, physical sickness, feigning injury and refusi...

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232 How To Remain Composed As a Goalkeeper Under Pressure #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 12, 2024 05:30 - 10 minutes
What is the most mentally challenging position on the football or soccer pitch?  Many people would argue it’s the goalkeeper.  Common psychological challenges goalkeepers face include; coping with mistakes and bouncing back strongly, dealing with tough and physical opponents, playing the ball ou...

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231 The Relationship Between Self Esteem, Fun and Football Performance

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 09, 2024 05:30 - 9 minutes
In the second of 3 episodes created for parents of young people who play football I carry on the conversation about enjoyment on the football pitch.  Where on this occasion I introduce the relationship between enjoyment in football, the impact of playing poorly, performance levels and self-estee...

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Episode 269 - Enter, Stage Right

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - April 05, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Two theater kids walk into an AEC firm… Kathryn Ness visits Kayla McCause from Dragonfly AEC and Kate Robinette of GO Strategies about how they apply their performing arts training and experiences to their work in marketing and business development. These three get serious about play and the t...

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230 How To Help Perfectionists Recapture The Fun Part Of Their Sport #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 05, 2024 05:30 - 11 minutes
Today, with my colleague Dr Alessia Bruno we discuss the downsides to perfectionism and how many athletes can get obsessed by their sports, training harder and harder, pushing themselves to the limit.  The result can then be burnout, playing in fear or a lack of enjoyment. Enjoy tuning in! Key...

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229 How To Help a Kid Who Isn’t Enjoying Their Football

Demystifying Mental Toughness - April 02, 2024 05:30 - 7 minutes
This is the first of 3 episodes created for parents of kids who play football with their enjoyment and the possibility of quitting playing football the topic I discuss today.  When thoughts of quitting are considered, it can be very challenging for some parents to navigate as they try to decide ...

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228 Lessons From Overconfident Golfers That Can Help You Perform Better

Demystifying Mental Toughness - March 29, 2024 06:30 - 11 minutes
A lot of golfers lack confidence and trust in their ability to execute shots and putts and shoot the scores that they are capable of.  As a result, they often cause themselves problems by the decisions that they make.  Common things I notice are over practicing, reactively practicing, an over re...

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227 How To Improve Football Coaches And Player Relationships

Demystifying Mental Toughness - March 26, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes
A football coaches role is multi-faceted from being knowledgeable about tactics and technical aspects of the game to being well versed in their understanding of physical attributes and diet.  Psycho-social aspects also form a big part of the role too.  Developing, managing and disciplining playe...

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Episode 268 - Just Show Up: Building the Life You Want With Discipline

PSM: Professional Services Marketing - March 25, 2024 21:09 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
**Recorded live at the 2024 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference in Portland, Oregon** Ryn (Kathryn) Bennett, MPH, is a non-binary 40 under 40 award winner, world-record-holding strongman competitor, celebrated TEDx and Ignite speaker, and advocate for developing mental toughness. They are the aut...

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226 Helping Athletes Who Have Strong Physiological Responses To Fear #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - March 22, 2024 06:30 - 15 minutes
Fear is evident in every sport and affects athletes and performers differently. From overthinking to strong physiological responses in an athlete’s body.  Decision making is then naturally impeded, impacting performance levels. In today’s episode an inspirational Olympian, Dan Steele offers in...

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225 How To Offer Footballers Process Driven Feedback In Training

Demystifying Mental Toughness - March 19, 2024 06:30 - 8 minutes
It’s very easy as a football coach to offer short snippets of praise such as “great goal” or “good pass.”  However, is this actually helpful for the footballer?  In this episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness, the second of a 6 part series I argue that yes it is helpful, especially for those p...

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224 How To Help Professional Rugby Players Perform Better Under Pressure #BITESIZE

Demystifying Mental Toughness - March 15, 2024 06:30 - 13 minutes
In episode #224 of Demystifying Mental Toughness, I share part of a conversation with Aaron Walsh a Mental Performance Coach with many Elite Professional Rugby Players.   We discuss whether elite professional rugby union players view mental toughness as something that they can develop, our role ...