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The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon Julie Bacon - The Q Coach
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From goal setting to getting control of ring nerves, Julie Bacon, The Q Coach, champions handlers who are on a mission to achieve big goals. Julie Bacon is The Q Coach, a mental skills coach who works with dog handlers across various venues of competition. Mindset coaching is hardly new; the best of the best have always valued the mental aspects of competition. Thankfully, this type of performance coaching is available to all of us who are serious about achieving our goals with our dogs. No matter what ring is your preferred venue, you can strengthen your mental game! Each episode focuses on an aspect of building mental performance in and out of the ring. Julie shares lessons, insights, personal stories, and tools you can use during your next trial, show, or test. For show notes and more information visit https://www.theqcoach.com. Consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach.
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#113: Comparison is a sneaky b*tch. (Eyes on your own paper.)
A couple of recent examples have shown me that comparison often shows up wearing sheep’s clothing - that is, dressed as something else. Sometimes we even rationalize why comparing ourselves to another is a good thing (spoiler alert, it’s not). Let’s go through two specific examples of how comparison steals our joy and takes us off our own plan.
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#112: How would you score your walk-throughs? (Hint: I think we can do better.)
Many sports have a walk-through of some sort. It’s that chance to create a plan and get up close and personal with the obstacles and sequences. But are you getting the most out of your walk throughs? Do you walk into the walk with your goals in mind? Or are you compartmentalizing? From my conversations with handlers, we can all be getting a LOT more out of this precious time!
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#111: Can ring nerves remind you to breathe? (Let’s build better associations.)
The fancy term would be neuropathways, but basically we want to have better responses to getting nervous or triggered by a situation. We want to use the feelings of getting nervous, for example, to remind us to do our breathing instead of making us think we will fail. Let’s flip the script in our brains for the better!
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#110: In defense of superstitions. (And jinxes and lucky shirts.)
Many of us are superstitious about one thing or another - it’s how we grasp for predictability in an unpredictable world! And while for decades I considered myself a very superstitions person, I now have a different - and more empowering - take. Spoiler alert: It all comes down to our intentions and the stories we tell ourselves.
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Got a question for me? I’m bringing back the advice column (kinda). Check it out: https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ
Don't forget, if you want more support, check out the Q-membership! https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership
The planner is out!! WooHoo! https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged
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#109: Trouble bouncing back? (You’re not alone.)
My Q-Members will recognize this episode from our February lessons :) Everyone has trouble “bouncing back” from setback or disappointment - few of us just pop back up and carry on. In facts, we should be processing our “bummers” to see what we can learn instead of pretending they didn’t happen. In this episode I help you develop strategies to bounce back faster!
Really like this episode? Say thanks with a coffee or slice of pizza! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach
Got a question for me? I’m bringing back the advice column (kinda). Check it out: https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ
Don't forget, if you want more support, check out the Q-membership! https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership
The planner is out!! WooHoo! https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged
Get on my email list: https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page
And here's the link to my favorite inflammation fighter and secret performance weapon! Summit Joint Performance: https://summitjp.com/?u=juliebacon
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#108: 5 Ways to strengthen your mindset. (Everyone loves lists!)
These aren’t necessarily “hacks,” but this episode talks about five things you can do to strengthen your mindset and improve your mental game. They also just happen to be the most popular themes in my coaching and membership. Commit to these five practices and you’re confidence and consistency will improve!
Really like this episode? Say thanks with a coffee or slice of pizza! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach
Got a question for me? I’m bringing back the advice column (kinda). Check it out: https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ
Don't forget, if you want more support, check out the Q-membership! https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership
The planner is out!! WooHoo! https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged
Get on my email list: https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page
And here's the link to my favorite inflammation fighter and secret performance weapon! Summit Joint Performance: https://summitjp.com/?u=juliebacon
Want some cute Q-Merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-q-coach
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.
Customer Reviews
Exactly What I Needed
I discovered this podcast at just the right time. When I listen, it’s as if Julie is speaking right to me. She breaks things down in a very digestible, actionable manner. I walk away with ideas to implement from each episode. I love the humor Julie brings - a little levity to something that I can get a tad too serious about. Thank you Julie!
Wiley flat coats
Just love everything Julie talks about. Many people think agility is just about teaching the obstacles but then you get sucked into the game and realize how much mental management is required.
Perfect Timing!
Brilliant podcast topic and perfect timing! Just what I need as I begin my journey in agility together with my boy. I’ve listened, I’m subscribed, and I will be taking notes. Thanks Julie!