The Human Behind The Performance

Paige Bringolf
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The Human Behind The Performance dives into how you think, feel + lead is how you perform — in every arena of life. Hosted by Paige Bringolf — a Professional Golfer turned Performance Coach with a background in Psychology + Sport Science, years competing on tour, and lived experience as a coach, mum + high achiever herself. This is the podcast for high achievers ready to master the human side of high performance. If you’re ready to ditch the excuses and step up as the solid f*cking human who performs their best.. you’re in the right place. Let's build the human + unlock your performance!

Episodes

  1. 08/12/2025

    6. The Thing High Achievers Avoid Like The Plague

    High achievers aren’t burned out from doing too much—they’re exhausted from never letting their brain switch off; silence is the missing performance edge. Key Takeaways: Silence exposes unprocessed thoughts and emotions—but processing them reduces their power over you.Constant stimulation (scrolling, noise) trains the brain to crave dopamine and keeps the nervous system in fight/flight, spiking cortisol and mental fatigue.Micro‑pockets of silence (2–5 minutes) help regulate the nervous system, improve clarity, and reconnect you to intuition and values.Better energy and performance come from subtracting noise, not adding more hacks; silence becomes a superpower across roles (parent, partner, athlete, leader).Topics Covered: 00:00 Why silence feels scary; dopamine, distraction, and addiction to stimulation04:00 Mental impacts: reactive vs reflective mode; processing vs suppressing thoughts06:00 Physiological impacts: sympathetic activation, cortisol, sleep disruption, “fake burnout”08:00 Energetic impacts: battery metaphor, intuition disconnect, chasing stimulation10:00 Micro practices: 2–5 minute silence reps; grounding cues; daily integrations12:00 Outcomes: clearer decisions, better presence with family/clients, improved performanceNotable Quotes: “When you suppress your thoughts, your thoughts get louder… when you acknowledge them and process your thoughts, they actually get quieter.”“Silence is one of the fastest ways to bring your nervous system out of overdrive.”“Stop adding more to your plate. Start subtracting the noise—give your brain a chance to breathe.”“Silence used to terrify me… but it’s now my superpower.”Actionable Tips: Insert 2–5 minute “silence reps” during driving, walking, shower, pre‑social scroll, or morning coffee.Use grounding tools: slow breath, hands on heart, soften shoulders, feel feet on ground; notice without judgment.Watch for intuition signals; create space to hear them and act. Work with Paige 1:1 or Team Based ⁠⁠⁠Book a Human Reset Call ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Paige on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Message Paige on Instagram or email theperformancepaige@gmail.com to enquire about 1:1/team performance coaching

    14 min

  2. 30/11/2025

    5. Your Environment Is Making or Breaking You

    Paige Bringolf's podcast episode emphasizes the significant impact of one's environment on personal performance and fulfillment. She argues that individuals often stay in environments that validate their excuses and keep them stuck, leading to a victim mentality. Paige introduces a five-step framework for transformation: taking radical honesty, auditing one's environment, making small changes, choosing identity over comfort, and creating a high-performance inner circle. She stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive, challenging individuals and taking ownership of one's life to achieve personal growth and success. Work with Paige 1:1 or Team Based ⁠⁠Book a Human Reset Call ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Paige on Instagram⁠⁠ Message Paige on Instagram or email theperformancepaige@gmail.com to enquire about 1:1/team performance coaching

    16 min

  3. 23/11/2025

    4. When Life Throws A Tantrum (You're about to lose it)

    Paige Bringolf, a former professional golfer turned performance coach, discusses the challenges of balancing parenting and professional life. She shares a personal story about her 10-month-old daughter, Scarlett, and the emotional and physical toll of parenting. Paige emphasizes the importance of regulating emotions, prioritizing tasks, creating productive pressure, and choosing habits that regulate rather than numb. She advises high achievers to view setbacks as feedback for growth and to maintain presence and patience under pressure. Paige offers her coaching services to help individuals perform their best under stress. Work with Paige 1:1 or Team Based ⁠Book a Human Reset Call ⁠ ⁠Follow Paige on Instagram⁠ Message Paige on Instagram or email theperformancepaige@gmail.com to enquire about 1:1/team performance coaching

    14 min

  4. 16/11/2025

    3. How You Treat Yourself is Sabotaging Your Results

    Paige discusses how self-treatment impacts various aspects of life, including parenting, business, relationships, and sports like golf. They emphasize the importance of energy management, highlighting the mind-body connection and the concept of interception. Using examples from motherhood and personal experiences, they illustrate how poor self-care, such as dehydration and lack of sleep, can lead to irritation and projection of negative feelings onto others. Paige also notes that stress and poor self-care can negatively affect performance in high-pressure situations, like golf or business presentations. Paige advocates for better self-care practices, such as hydration, sleep, and emotional regulation, to improve overall performance and well-being. Work with Paige (1:1 or Team Based) ⁠Book a Human Reset Call ⁠ ⁠Follow Paige on Instagram⁠ Message Paige on Instagram or email - theperformancepaige@gmail.com to enquire about 1:1 or team based performance coaching

    15 min

  5. 09/11/2025

    2. Prioritising YOU

    Paige Bringolf, a former professional golfer turned performance coach, discusses the importance of self-prioritization in various roles, using her transition to motherhood as an example. She highlights common pitfalls parents face, such as neglecting their own needs to focus solely on their children. Paige emphasizes the necessity of self-care, sharing her personal struggles with meal skips, lack of sleep, and increased caffeine intake postpartum. She advocates for incorporating small, manageable self-care practices like journaling, meditating, and preparing nutritious meals into daily routines. These steps, according to Paige, enhance personal energy levels and prevent projection of negative emotions onto others, ultimately leading to better performance across diverse areas of life. Work with Paige Book a Human Reset Call Follow Paige on Instagram Message Paige on Instagram to enquire about 1:1 coaching

    13 min

  6. 01/11/2025

    1. MY STORY - From Pro Golfer to Performance Coach

    Paige Bringolf, a former professional golfer turned performance coach, shares her journey on her new podcast. At 33, she reflects on her early passion for sports, particularly cricket and golf. Despite excelling in cricket, she chose golf, leading to a professional career. Paige discusses her struggles with glandular fever, chronic fatigue, and performance anxiety, which led to a pivotal realization about the importance of rest and mindset. She also recounts personal challenges, including relationship breakups and her decision to focus on self-love and personal fulfillment. Paige emphasizes the importance of building a solid human to unlock performance in all aspects of life. Work with Paige ⁠Book a Human Reset Call ⁠ ⁠Follow Paige on Instagram⁠ Message Paige on Instagram to enquire about 1:1 coaching

    22 min
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The Human Behind The Performance dives into how you think, feel + lead is how you perform — in every arena of life. Hosted by Paige Bringolf — a Professional Golfer turned Performance Coach with a background in Psychology + Sport Science, years competing on tour, and lived experience as a coach, mum + high achiever herself. This is the podcast for high achievers ready to master the human side of high performance. If you’re ready to ditch the excuses and step up as the solid f*cking human who performs their best.. you’re in the right place. Let's build the human + unlock your performance!

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