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In the past 20 years, my company, John Haime Performance, has assessed most of our participants in both our corporate and athlete coaching practice, in our own work with our clients – or at conferences where we are hired to speak. The results show that approximately 82% of the participants do not have an adequate level…

The “Secret Weapon” in Performance is Being Challenged If you are a business performer or leader, you know that confidence can be your secret weapon. There is no sweeter feeling than knowing that, no matter what the situation or degree of pressure, that you or your team have what it takes to get the result…

The second part of a series on LinkedIn re: sharing experience in corporate coaching. Part 2 re: Perception vs. Reality: Take Action to Shine a Positive Light on Your Brand.   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/perception-precedes-reality-part-2-take-action-shine-john-haime/

Is perception in an organization important? You bet. It often determines your path forward. Self-Awareness if a key in recognizing perceptions and vital in your career. New article on LinkedIn to help with perception …   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/perception-precedes-reality-self-awareness-matters-more-john-haime/

How a Simple Emotion Can Elevate High Performance What are you grateful for? That might seem like a strange question to ask a high performing athlete, but the emotion of gratitude can help take your performance to the next level. Let me explain … Research has linked the emotion of gratitude to better overall physical…

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”…

Physical metrics are critical to understand what an athlete can do … “the 40”, “the mile”, “the benchpress”, “the vertical jump” – all important in assessing an athlete. But is it possible to look inside and learn about how the athlete might perform under the pressure of competition? Is it possible to learn how a…

Much of my business happens as a result of parents, agents, coaches or others calling when a player is struggling with “confidence” or “they don’t know why he/she is not playing well.” I am happy to help these players – the stakes can be high if the player is in a contract year, the player…

“I lost my confidence.” “I’m losing my confidence.” “He/She is not confident.” These are a few statements you and I have heard many times from leading and talented athletes. Is it possible to “lose” confidence all of sudden or over a short period of time? It is my experience working with leading athletes, professionals and…