Under the shimmering lights of a packed arena, P!nk took the stage, her voice powerful and raw, diving from the rafters of the coliseum to the stage floor to kick off the show and leave the crowd excited for what was to come. Thousands of us,...
Have you ever felt so immersed in an activity that you completely lost your sense of time? Maybe you were working on a project and the hours seemed to fly by in what felt like minutes. Or perhaps you were so deeply focused on the game your team...
The sun was beating down on the tennis court as I stepped up to serve the first game of the second set. I had just lost the first set 4-6. During the set changeover, I took a minute to reflect on my strategy and why I had lost the opening set. The...
Have you ever felt your heart racing before a big game or performance? That rush of energy, sweaty palms, maybe even a bit of jitteriness? Often, we label these sensations as 'nervousness,' but what if I told you that these feelings could actually...
After two decades of studying high performance, and coaching individuals from the C-suite to professional athletes, I've had the unique opportunity to observe the common threads that weave through the tapestry of their success. These individuals,...
The world of sports is no stranger to the mysterious and frustrating phenomenon known as "the yips." Often considered a mental block, the yips affect athletes across various disciplines, from golfers and baseball pitchers to tennis players and...
We've all heard the saying, "It's the little things in life." Yet, how often do we really pause to appreciate those tiny moments? A smile from a stranger, a first-row parking spot, or even the beauty of a setting sun? A little over a year ago, I...
In the world of sport, coaches play a pivotal role in shaping an athlete's performance and development. However, the expectations and labels that coaches have and apply to their players can have profound consequences. It is not uncommon for...
When are you at your best? What are your emotional triggers? How do you reset? When do you need to reset? I ask these exact questions and questions like these when I am working with a client who is looking to improve their performance. ...
As a coach to high performers or those wishing to be high performers, I believe it is important that I also continue to develop my craft and be the absolute best version of myself that I can be. Growth is also a core value of mine and one way that...
As I was reflecting on the various topics that I could select to write about for this "one-thing" article, I have to admit that I was struggling in narrowing it down. This week, I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time...
This is the first of "The One Thing" blog articles. The premise around these articles is a reflection of the one thing I learned this week that stood out or resonated with me the most. 'Love of learning' is my dominant character strength...
