8 episódios
Let's Go Mental! Barbara Cortella
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- Crianças e família
In our podcast, we leverage the powerful world of sports and athletes to empower our kids, lifting them above the rest and reshaping our parent-child dynamic. We hold the unique opportunity to be our kids' first Mental Coach, guiding them through their Mental Game while simultaneously working on our own lives – truly walking the talk! Too often, we find ourselves unprepared, missing opportunities to make a lasting impact, or mishandling situations. Let’s equip ourselves with the knowledge and strategies necessary to make a positive difference.
Join us on a Mental Journey as we delve into attitude, mindset, habits, dark work, growth, and much more – one episode at a time! Every week we dive into mini-solo episodes, with the flexibility to adjust our frequency and format as we evolve. Along the way, we invite coaches, experts, athletes, and parents to deepen our exploration. There's no better way to grow personally than by supporting our kids and nurturing our relationship with them. Let's embark on this mental adventure together – Let's Go Mental!
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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Power of Pre-Game Routines
In the world of sports, unlocking peak performance often is hidden on the power of pre-game routines. This episode delves into the importance of mental preparedness before competition and how athletes can build resilience through strategic pre-performance preparation. By implementing visualization, positive affirmations, breathing techniques, and body awareness activities, athletes can create a focused and controlled mindset in their mental changing room. Discover the secrets to crafting success through effective pre-game routines and laying the groundwork for peak performance.
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Try out Ready! 4 Strategies for Success
The podcast episode delves into the mental journey of tryouts, providing valuable insights and strategies to overcome stress and excel during this crucial period. How?
By reframing the language used around tryouts
Focusing on character development
Transforming expectations
Utilizing visualization techniques
athletes can approach tryouts with confidence and determination.
The importance of preparation, staying present, and creating a safe emotional space for athletes is emphasized, highlighting the holistic approach required for success.
Whether preparing for team tryouts or individual competitions, the episode offers a comprehensive guide to navigate the challenges of tryouts effectively. -
Goals Mastering: the Four Step Formula
Mastering the Four Step Performance System for Goal Achievement is crucial for young athletes looking to enhance performance. In this episode, Barbara delves into setting goals, scheduling with intentions, measuring progress, and reflecting on success. The system provides structure and guidance, making it easier to maintain consistency and motivation.
Contact me:b_cortella@yahoo.it
4 Step Formula for Goal Achievement
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First steps into the Goals Mastery.
In this episode we delve into the crucial topic of goal-setting for parents and young athletes. You will gain insights into the difference between long-term process goals and short-term performance goals, This episode equips parents and athletes with tools to redefine parenting, foster intentional communication, and empower young athletes to achieve their dreams through daily actions. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of goal mastery in parenting and athletics!
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Performance Daily Checklist
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Process Over Outcome - Daily Performance Check List - part 2 -
In this episode we explore the concept of adopting a "process over outcome mindset" from another angle. I introduce a simple strategy that is based on this approach: creating a not-negotiable check-list of small actionable steps that can support your athletes on a daily basis to reach the long-termprocess of becoming. Small seeds to structure their growth. Using this strategy to bond with them you can see a shift in your relationship with them as well.
You can grab your sample of the 'Daily Performance Checklist' here.
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You can send me an e-mail at b_cortella@yahoo.it
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Process Over Outcome - part 1 - Control what you can, let go of the rest.
In this episode I will talk about the powerful concept of Process over Outcome where I will challange the traditional mindset of 'Winning is everything" (accomplishment/outcome) and explore the path for growth, improvement, resiliance (becoming/process).
In this episode I will share one strategy to get grounded on the process-focused mindset starting with awareness and acklowledgment: understanding what our athletes can control and what they cannot, is a powerful way to decide where to put their focus, attention and energy. This is the first step to empower our kids to thrive both in and off the field.