What the heck do I do now? A normal question athletes ask themselves when the applause stops and the lights go out. Watching the extreme example of Chris Nilan of the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens in the show “Gladiators” recently on TV, and working in the field with active and retiring athletes, I understand the potential…
Values, Values, Values. When you start talking about values, eyes glaze over and attention turns to smart phones and checking messages. Values aren’t sexy. The “new” leadership buzzwords and fresh new concepts get the attention, headlines and blog posts. Fundamentals and foundation just aren’t real attention grabbers. The problem with values isn’t the values themselves.…
I am asked often to visit corporate teams or sports teams to help with motivation. A lack of motivation or apathy exists within the team so I am hired to create some perspective and point the team in the right direction. I am always happy to meet the requests of the client and create a…
The hermit crab lives in a shell. When it outgrows a shell, it must leave that shell, find another and expose itself to predators. This is an ongoing process for the hermit crab – in order to grow, it must make the choice to leave its shell and start again. As an athlete transitioning from…
At some point you will be a coach, whether you know it or not! If you’re a parent or have anything to do with kids, this blog post applies to you. I sit many days and watch elite athletes perform. In all cases, the coach is a big part of this performance. I have the…
Playing professional golf for a number of years, I know the concept of “Squirrel!” – distractions left and right pulling me away from what was fundamentally important. Everyone seemed to have a theory in golf – and if you have a look at the number of books written about the game – you’ll find a…
Identity – the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others The greatest athletes in every sport are original. They each have a very specific identity they bring to their sports. Think about the current, dominant athletes – and how they bring something very different to their sports and do…
In the Ryder Cup in 2014, American Tom Watson and Irishman Paul McGinley led their Ryder Cup teams. Two Ryder Cup Captains that couldn’t be more different. Watson – the iconic figure in American golf – the winner of eight major golf championships. McGinley – the little engine that could – a blue collar player…
What is the doorway to your performance? How can all performers create a solid stable mental/emotional foundation to insure consistent performance? The more I work with athletes, artists or executives on elevating performance, helping them get to where they want to go, the more the importance of self-awareness is clear to me. It gives high…
Everyone needs an Emotional Caddy. Each one of the athletes, executives, performers that I work with has one and benefits greatly from having this “friend” in their corner. What is an Emotional Caddy? Let me explain … A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to play professional golf at the highest level. “Caddies”…