Brainstorming is the popular approach to discover creative new ideas. We’ve all been in team meetings where you’ve been encouraged to share your thoughts, no matter how trivial they might seem, without any judgment from others. Just get your idea out uncensored, share it with the group, because even the most off-beat idea could [...]
Let me be honest with you
May 16, 2012 By
Strategy. Discovery. Stepping out of the box. Some of my favorite things. I meet with a group of private local clients monthly. The focus for our gatherings is to discover the actions steps they can be taking to reach their goal. The discovery process is revealing. Too often we minimize our expectations, make excuses or [...]
How Triathletes Can Avoid a Fast Start – Part 2
May 9, 2012 By
Jean’s goal was to approach this season differently. Within a couple minutes of talking it was clear that Jean has a big heart, goes with the flow and is a joiner. She has been this way as long as she could remember. Caring for other people and volunteering time toward worthy causes is highly satisfying [...]
The #1 Solution for Fear, Doubt and Worry
April 27, 2012 By
Art and sports. The differences are obvious. What would you notice if you were to look for the similarities?
I’ve been immersed in culture this past week. Ashland, Oregon is the home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Even if you don’t like Shakespeare, there are exceptional plays offered during the season.
While attending two plays and a drumming concert this weekend my mind wandered. I began looking for the similarities between the arts and sports. What qualities lead to mastery?
Athletes Prepare to Release Pre-performance Anxiety
April 25, 2012 By
Pre-race jitters are brutal. The confidence gained during practice quickly disappears. It’s replaced by all sorts of crazy thoughts along with feeling out of sorts. Athletes from all sports are prone to pre-performance anxiety during their competitive career. The anxiety cycle prior to the race is enough to throw off your warm-up routine. When focus [...]
Are Elite Athletes Ready to Fail?
April 18, 2012 By
What if failure and winning go hand in hand similar to peanut butter and chocolate? At first glance it appears to be an odd match. So many highly talented athletes needed to experience failure in order to become great. Whether it is in sports, business or life, failure is necessary for the really BIG goals. [...]
Athletes Conquer Concentration Obstacles – Part 2
April 11, 2012 By
“Athletes Conquer Concentration Challenges”
Serious competitive athletes realize there is no room for distraction if they want to win events. Developing laser focus is possible, can be done and is necessary for reaching your BIG goals. When you are training for high performance unbreakable concentration is required. Consciously training your mental game provides you an edge over your competition.
Beth, a triathlete developing her race strategy for the season, decided to take on a big challenge. Although it felt like a significant leap, she decided to train in order to win a qualifying spot for the Kona Ironman. Stepping up to this challenge required a tighter training plan, self confidence to achieve her goals and unshakable determination.
Elite Athletes Successfully Conquer Distractions – Part 1
April 4, 2012 By
Most athletes who train to compete spend most of their time preparing for ideal situations. Well if you have been competing long enough you know that eventually you will hit a perfect storm. I’m not talking about where everything works out just as you expected. What I mean is you are going to experience the unexpected, challenging your ability to maintain focus during your event.
What do you think are the two words which shut you down from deeper learning?
March 30, 2012 By
Go ahead and take a guess. You hear it all the time. “I know!!!” This simple phrase just brings learning to a complete halt. The things you believe you know about the most are the very things where you probably need more practice. I know (no pun intended), because I used to do that too. [...]
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