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In this episode, Karl Morris interviews Dr. Craig Farnsworth, an optometrist turned renowned putting coach. Dr. Farnsworth discusses his journey from eye training to coaching elite golfers like Nick Faldo and Bernard Langer. He highlights the importance of visual skills in better aligning putts and overcoming mental barriers. Dr. Farnsworth shares insights into improving pace control and alignment through perceptual accuracy and visualization. He emphasizes the mental aspect of golf, utilizing visualization, attention training, and stress management techniques to enhance performance. Coaches and players are encouraged to view putting as a set of puzzles to solve, focusing on developing strong perceptual skills alongside technical ability. Dr. Farnsworth also mentions his books, "See It and Sink It" and "The Putting Prescription," which delve into his methodologies. 00:00 Opener 03:17 Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:23 Early Career and Notable Collaborations 04:08 Insights on Bernard Langer 06:09 The Journey from Optometrist to Putting Coach 09:02 The Importance of Visual Skills in Sports 10:30 Techniques for Improving Putting Alignment 14:26 Pace Control in Putting 22:35 Mental Aspects of Golf 27:49 Transformative Impact of Dr. Farnsworth 28:32 Training Techniques for Golfers 29:23 Visualization in Putting 31:39 Common Mistakes and Solutions 33:54 Managing Anxiety on the Green 35:44 Pre-Shot Routine and Focus 38:37 Feedback Devices and Practice 40:57 Mental Game and Stress Response 43:30 Final Thoughts and Resources Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
Andrew, the author of 'The Overthinker's Guide to Life,' shares his unconventional career path, starting from health psychology to becoming an advertising creative and stand-up comedian. During the discussion, he delves into his struggles with overthinking, how it impacted his professional and personal life, and the insights he gained from his experiences. Andrew explains how learning to trust his instincts and stay present has enhanced his creativity and performance. He also provides practical advice on overcoming overthinking, drawing connections to sports, and the importance of letting thoughts flow without over-control. Finally, he touches on the significance of being in tune with one's body and environment to cultivate a more relaxed and effective mindset. • 00:00 Opener (4'22”) • 04:22 Introduction and Guest Welcome • 04:55 Andrew's Unconventional Career Path • 07:31 Exploring Overthinking and Anxiety • 09:45 Transition to Coaching and Writing • 10:54 The Creative Process and Writing the Book • 12:31 Parallels Between Sports and Overthinking • 15:11 Practical Steps to Overcome Overthinking • 30:54 The Power of Adaptability and Trust • 45:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
In this insightful episode, Susie Meyers, author of 'Golf from Point A,' delves into the philosophical approach of her book, which emphasizes the importance of treating each shot, each day, and each moment as a new beginning akin to the letter 'A' in the alphabet. Meyers shares compelling anecdotes about golf and life, drawing parallels between the game and broader life lessons on adaptability, emotional resilience, and the significance of letting go of past burdens. She also reflects on her experiences coaching players with disabilities, highlighting the profound impact of golf on personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this conversation offers valuable insights into the mental and emotional aspects of the game, urging golfers to focus on process over results and find peace and joy in their journey. 00:00 Opener 02:55 Introduction and Warm Welcome 03:18 Exploring the Concept of Point A 03:47 Philosophy of Point A in Golf 05:48 Emotional Attachment and Control in Golf 08:01 Adaptability and Flexibility in Golf 10:02 Mindfulness and Quieting the Mind 11:59 Training the Inner World 15:46 Observing Thoughts and Emotions 20:43 Simplifying Golf Instruction 30:05 The Joy of Playing Golf for Its Own Sake 30:42 A Unique Approach to Teaching Golf 31:25 The Waldorf School Influence 32:28 Coaching the Most Brilliant Student 33:02 The Essence of Golf and Human Development 34:19 Challenges and Joys of Coaching 36:29 The Emotional Journey of a Young Golfer 37:48 Golf as a Metaphor for Life 39:11 Coaching a Golfer with Disabilities 39:48 The U.S. Adaptive Open Experience 42:35 The True Meaning of Golf 49:21 Embracing the Present Moment in Golf 52:12 Practical Tips for Playing from Point A 56:20 Final Thoughts and Resources Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
From Early Beginnings to Professional Golf Success with Tom McKibbin In this episode, Tom McKibbin shares his journey from starting golf at age eight to becoming a professional golfer. He talks about early competitions at Hollywood Golf Club, the significant role of his long-term coach Johnny Foster, and the transition from amateur to professional golf. Tom discusses his experiences on tour, including his first win, dealing with different courses, and the invaluable influence of playing alongside top players like Rory McIlroy. He also offers insights into training routines, the importance of short game improvement, and advice for young golfers aspiring to turn pro. Finally, Tom reveals his top golf courses in Ireland and his deep love for the game. 00:00 Opener 02:55 Introduction and Welcome 03:03 Early Days in Golf 04:18 Coaching and Development 06:41 Competitive Junior Golf 09:46 Amateur Golf Journey 11:09 Turning Professional -1 5:18 Winning on Tour 21:04 Life on Tour 33:24 Golf Philosophy and Enjoyment 42:11 Favorite Golf Courses Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
This episode features a deep dive into effective golf training with Peter and Stuart, founders of Practice Thinkers. The conversation explores how golfers can rethink their day-to-day training practices to challenge existing norms and improve performance. Stuart discusses the importance of aligning practice with actual game conditions and addressing performance anxiety through appropriate training methods. They emphasize understanding the intrinsic dynamics of one's golf swing, using practical examples to highlight the adaptation needed for effective play. The discussion extends to the role of training aids, drills, and the significance of understanding individual beliefs in sports practice. With insights into the emotional aspects of golf, the show concludes with practical advice for club golfers on how to optimize their practice and see the course differently. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:10 Exploring Practice Thinkers 01:36 Challenging Traditional Training Methods 02:36 Adapting Practice to Real-World Scenarios 04:50 Understanding Movement Patterns 08:04 Effective Use of Training Aids 10:38 The Role of Context in Training 19:48 Intrinsic Dynamics and Stability 25:11 Optimal Coaching Environments 28:14 Driving Range Coaching Strategies 28:57 The Evolution of Coaching on Tour 29:33 Understanding the Brain as a Computer 30:27 Adapting Practice to Real Course Conditions 33:44 Emotional Impact on Golf Performance 35:48 Training Approaches for Young Golfers 42:21 Practical Tips for Club Golfers 51:42 The Importance of Hitting the Sweet Spot 53:59 Practice Thinkers: Programs and Offerings Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
In this episode, Karl welcomes PGA Tour coach Ralph, a specialist in putting, to discuss his extensive experience and insights into improving golf performance. Ralph, who has been coaching on the PGA Tour since 2009, shares his journey and highlights, including coaching notable players like Cam Davis and Johnny Vegas. The conversation delves into Ralph's approach to putting, the common misconception of misreads and putt execution, and the development of his green reading system, the Tour Read app. Ralph emphasises the importance of proper feedback, technique, and green reading, providing listeners with valuable tips to enhance their golf game. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 Ralph's Coaching Journey 01:00 Success Stories and Notable Players 02:52 Coaching Philosophy and Specialization in Putting 04:03 Understanding Putting Mistakes 05:42 Improving Green Reading Skills 16:41 The Importance of Acceptance in Golf 18:32 Lessons from Mo Norman 25:54 The Power of Simple Swing Thoughts 26:55 The Importance of Focusing on the Shot 27:46 Memories of Playing Golf with Mo 30:28 Introduction to the Tor Reed App 30:54 How the Tor Reed App Works 34:00 Practical Tips for Green Reading 43:30 Effective Putting Practice Protocols 47:05 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/
In this insightful episode, Karl interviews Howard, who shares his long journey in the world of golf. They reminisce about their early days, discuss Howard's influential book 'The Making of a Coach,' and delve into the inspiration behind it, catalysed by personal loss. Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/ Howard narrates his life filled with valuable lessons learned from family, the impact of influential figures in golf, his experiences with player coaching, and his time at various prestigious golf clubs. His stories highlight the evolution of golf coaching, the importance of understanding individual player needs, and the profound impact a coach can have on a golfer's personal and professional life. The episode also touches on Howard's late-in-life reconnection with his faith, bringing full circle the theme of life's purpose and the lasting influence of dedicated mentorship. 00:00 Introduction and Early Friendship 00:42 Inspiration Behind the Book 02:36 Early Life and Family Background 04:19 First Steps in Golf 06:17 Challenges and Lessons Learned 08:50 Turning Professional 15:09 Coaching and Mentorship 16:34 Impact on Irish Golf 28:57 Mastering the Short Game 30:40 Lessons from Henry Cotton 32:19 Innovative Coaching Techniques 35:16 The Importance of Impact 37:24 Holistic Approach to Golf 49:45 The Role of Faith in Life and Golf Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
In this episode, Karl Morris invites Howard, a seasoned radio host, comedian, and avid golfer, to discuss the intricacies of the mental side of golf. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Howard shares insights from his multifaceted career, his experiences in various golf competitions, and how he transformed his approach to the game from one of frustration to enjoyment. The conversation delves into the parallels between performance in comedy and golf, the importance of being present, and the journey of separating self-worth from performance outcomes. Howard also highlights key influences like Dr. Raymond Pryor and Fred Shoemaker on his mental game and offers listeners practical advice on embracing the challenges of golf with a positive attitude. 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:00 Howard's Diverse Career Journey 03:51 The Mental Side of Golf 05:43 Personal Growth and Golf Epiphanies 12:06 Stand-Up Comedy and Golf Parallels 17:13 The Importance of Presence in Performance 24:21 A Tough Day at the Qualifier 24:48 Embracing Positivity and Encouragement 25:29 A Heartfelt Email and Personal Growth 26:11 Reflecting on the Journey and Achievements 26:39 The Paradox of Selflessness in Golf 27:13 Learning from Mentors and Personal Evolution 28:30 Finding Joy Beyond Scores 30:15 The Art of Practicing Golf 32:02 Facing Fears and Embracing Challenges 32:56 Overcoming Self-Loathing in Golf 34:04 The Importance of Enjoying the Game 35:48 Tinkering with Technique and Equipment 38:27 The Philosophy of Golf and Life 43:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
The Essence of Being: Insights on Authentic Self and Performance Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ In this thoughtful conversation, host Karl Morris welcomes Garrett Kramer to discuss recent developments in Garrett's life, including personal projects and the release of his latest book. The dialogue delves deep into the philosophical and practical aspects of self-awareness, the search for fixes in sports and life, and the pursuit of excellence. Garrett elaborates on the role of coaching, the illusion of seeking external validation, and the true nature of human consciousness. The discussion highlights the importance of expressing one's true self, the misinterpretation of insecurity, and the holistic connection between mind, body, and nature. Through engaging anecdotes and profound insights, Garrett emphasises the difference between seeking external success and finding inner peace and fulfillment. 00:00 Welcome Back, Garrett! 00:19 Life Updates and Exciting Projects 01:08 Golf Memories and Family Moments 02:47 The Endless Search for the Next Fix 06:58 The Role of Coaching and Pursuit of Excellence 09:10 Understanding True Self and Inner Peace 10:12 The Coach as a Guide and Mentor 11:37 The Illusion of Fulfillment in Achievements 16:26 Exploring the Nature of Self 29:24 Expressing True Self Through Sport 35:17 Superman's Realization and Insecurity in Sports 35:52 Federer, Nadal, and the Spirit of Competition 36:34 Golf as a Cooperative Challenge 37:39 Embracing Adversity on the Golf Course 38:51 Personal Golf Anecdotes and Lessons 41:16 Expressing Self vs. Seeking in Golf 44:49 The Illusion of the Outside World 47:01 Strategies and the Purpose Behind Them 59:04 Knowing Thyself: The Ultimate Goal 01:03:00 Conclusion and Book Information Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today on the show we are joined by former European Tour player and coach Paul Affleck Paul played for a number of years on the main tour after winning the Challenge Tour to secure his playing rights. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi We had a wonderful conversation about his development as a player from the early years as an assistant at Heswall Golf Club under the tutelage of Alan Thompson Playing in the Open whilst still working in the Pro Shop Life as a tour player and how using an ‘Inner Game' technique gave him access to his best skills How searching for better ‘technique' with a well known coach took his game completely off track The development of a really great short game and how this was SHOT lead Paul is a really deep thinker about the game and has been heavily influenced by the time he has spent with multiple time Mind Caddie guest Kendal McWade The courage to do things differently Why you might consider a 10 finger Baseball Grip Exploring different ways to apply the club to the ball Hovering the club above the ball and the freedom this creates The joy Paul has now on the golf course being creative Exploring shots not just swings Enjoy listening to a top player and a top coach Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Laura Carey and Caesar Bayliss from Perception Sport Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi Laura has conducted some amazing research around putting over the past number of years in particular around gaze control and also brain activity prior to actually hitting the putt. What she has uncovered has the potential to transform the way putting is both learned and performed. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ The conversation will REALLY get you thinking about the way you approach your game on the greens. In our time together we looked at: The difference in brain activity just before the stroke is made between successful and unsuccessful putters. Why doubt over the ball is so detrimental to performance How this increases brain activity which then compromises your stroke Why a line on the ball may not be the most effective strategy Why practicing with putting aids and gadgets can be of limited value The role of the eyes in supplying information for your putt The value of ‘quiet eye' Busy eyes make for a bust brain How to train to then perform Why you shouldn't just keep hitting putt after putt when you are training This is a really refreshing and far reaching conversation that could potentially apply to the whole of your game A lot of what Laura and Caesar had to say resonated with many of the ideas presented by Gary Nicol and myself in the Lost Art of Putting Caesar Bayliss has been a PGA professional for over 20 years and specializes in putting. He coaches at The Wisley and other venues across the UK Dr Laura Carey is a Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland and a HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. She has worked as an applied sport psychologist for over 15 years, offering support to a range of athletes, coaches and teams. Laura's PhD was in golf putting, titled "Investigating Perceptual-Cognitive Expertise, Visual Gaze, and Neural Activity in Golf Putting". The website: https://www.perceptionsport.co.uk/ The Conversation: https://bit.ly/3SeWdA2 Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
How ‘Socratic' questioning could help transform your game Today we have on the show internationally renowned coach Nick Bradley who has written a fantastic new book called ‘The 50 secrets to GREAT GOLF you don't know about YET!' Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi One of the secrets really stood out to me Socratic questioning and how being prepared to ‘go into' the problem you have with your game could actually help find a solution What would you ‘need' to do to slice the ball? Can you actually experience what you would need to do to deliberately create the ‘mistake'? This area of enquiry was just one of the fascinating topics that we managed to cover in a really wide ranging conversation: Why trying to get rid of the ‘ego' is the ultimate ego trip Playing to your strengths as a coach The uses and misuses of technology Becoming more of a SHOT coach Giving our shots a ‘name' The problem with ‘Method Coaching' and why this is perhaps the least effective coaching model The dangers of relying on our memory Nick has had a very long and distinguished coaching career, studying with some of the world's best coaches like David Leadbetter and then going on to coach top players such as Justin Rose He is a deep thinker about the game and is refreshingly honest and forthright in his opinions of what we need to do to get the best from our game To find out more about Nick go to https://www.bradleygolf.com/ Get a copy of his latest book ‘The 50 Secrets to Great Golf you don't know about YET' Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today on the podcast we are joined by author and executive coach Becky Hall who has written a wonderful book called ‘The Art of Enough' Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi During a very wide ranging conversation we to a deep dive into the concept of ENOUGH What is enough? In a world where we it is constantly being reinforced that we are not enough and we need more of just about everything it was so refreshing to chat with Becky and to look through a different lens. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ We are often overloaded with demands on time How can we get better at focusing our attention on the RIGHT things? The current epidemic of burnout Self doubt and how even the very best can experience this on a regular basis What is REALLY driving the feeling of not being ‘good enough'? Coming from a position of SCARCITY and LACK Needing external validation for what we do Quietening the inner critic and allowing yourself to seek excellence Following a path that really matters to you Mastering and exploring your craft Why ‘Enough' isn't just sitting back and doing nothing The need to REST and RESTORE How to avoid the trap of ‘working harder' in terms of your training as opposed to training efficiently Within the theme we have of looking at the game differently Becky provides a refreshingly alternative perspective. Nothing in the conversation suggests we shouldn't aim to maximise our skills but it does mean coming at it from a position of ‘enough' as opposed to a position of lack. Becky Hall is an experienced EMCC executive coach, leadership consultant and facilitator. She has worked one to one with senior leaders and executive teams across all sectors for over twenty years. Her new book is called ‘The Art of Enough' Contact Becky at https://presence.uk.net/ Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today I am joined on the show by my good friend and colleague Andrew Knott. Andrew is the head professional at the All Thailand Golf Centre in Bangkok which in amazing location dedicated to providing one of the best environments for learning and development in South East Asia. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi I met up with Andrew recently when I was asked to speak at the PGA International Conference in Thailand. We have known each other for many years and as well as golf we share a passion for the game of cricket. Andrew was heavily influenced in his development by the legendary England wicket keeper Alan Knott. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ He has always had an intense passion for learning and development and has built a very impressive reputation in Asia for being one of the most forward thinking professionals. We had a wonderful conversation about the game but not least about the effect of our environment on our game. Often an area that gets overlooked as we seek out more and more information about technique Who are you spending most of your golf time with? What effect are they having on you? Is the role of the coach being overstated? What do you actually DO with the information you receive? What does a great training environment look like? 150 Tour winners used or trained at Andrews facility What tough environments can do to enhance CREATIVITY What are you trying to achieve and how can your environment do to support that? How can you utilise your own golf course to set some new challenges? The long term benefits of DELIBERATE MISS Make your games relative to what you want to achieve Make sure you PERSONALISE your drills Does your practice session fully ENGAGE you? The balance between working on your strengths and weaknesses A great conversation with a very deep thinker on the game. Enjoy To contact Andrew directly
Today on the show we welcome back a great guest in Jayne Storey who has just published a new book called ‘The athlete's ascent'. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi We had again a wonderful conversation about her work on what it can mean for you and your game. Jayne has a wealth of knowledge and experience of martial arts spanning many years. Her work is taken from her own DIRECT experience. Experience gained from DAILY application. She has created so many wonderful programs and written numerous books. One of her previous books Breath Golf is an absolute must read. It is so practical and applicable to the game of golf Jayne's new book explores key principles to get the absolute most from the mind body connection in ALL sports. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ In particular we discussed the need for a DAILY PRACTICE How a meditation practice done on a daily basis can make such a difference to the quality of your mind How to play the game from a quiet mind Why in a world of quick tips and fixes a daily practice is more important than ever How the intellect has been given too much prominence in skill development What to learn and understand from the great masters of martial arts Why the best players in the game are able to let movement emerge As always a fascinating conversation with a really experienced coach who has worked with players at all levels of the game. To find out more about Jayne Storey go to https://www.chi-performance.com/
Today we have the opportunity to spend some more time with coach Kent Osborne. He is the author of the book ‘Scratch Attitude' Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Here is a great quote from his website "You see … before I became a golfer I was a pioneer in the executive coaching field, My experience working with professional athletes and corporate leaders revealed this truth: Feelings precede thoughts. Or, to put it differently, you can't think positive when you feel negative." Kent is a good golfer in his own right and he charts his own personal experiences of the game with a big following of players. The first time we spoke it was clear that Kent and I shared many similar trains of thought. In particular the importance of JOURNALING We had a truly memorable conversation discussing the numerous benefits of being a regular journal taker. It is something we have spoken about on this show and promoted heavily in the Mind Caddie app We discussed The difference between THINKING about gratitude and actually FEELING it The ability to be playful when you are hitting your shots Why journaling can help us to balance out the overload of information that is coming at us in the modern world Why evolution got us to focus on the negative and our mistakes How our thinking patterns become so habitual and how journaling can help shift this Why BALANCE is so important from an evolutionary perspective Why journaling can help us to still get something out of a bad outcome day on the course The ability to develop spontaneous acceptance and to be able to be NEUTRAL to the variety of outcomes. The importance of acknowledging the GOOD shots and the good experiences If this was your LAST round of golf how would you want to experience it? So much of what Kent says is based in real world experience and makes for that most elusive of qualities common sense. When you listen to him you realise just how precious this NEXT opportunity is to play the game. Take the plunge and embark on a year of journaling and just see what it can do for your game. To find out more about Kent go to his website https://scratchattitude.com/ Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at www.themindfactor.com
The Skill of ACCEPTANCE and why it is SO important to develop – Karl Morris Why you will always fall short of your true capability without this skill Thanks for joining me on today's Brain Booster which is a solo run from me. I wanted to take the opportunity to bring together some of the key concepts from the previous months and some of the recent guests. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ At the heart of so much of what we have been discussing is the SKILL of acceptance. If we are not willing to be ok with the variability of potential outcomes the game can throw at us then we will always be at less than our best. Acceptance is NOT resignation. We are not trying to pretend to be happy after a bad shot or a missed putt but we ARE willing to deal with the reality and move on So many people are sold the idea that this swing fix or this ‘secret' will PROTECT them from a poor outcome yet in reality NOTHING will ever protect us from the need to develop a robust relationship to undesired outcomes Acceptance is an ongoing set of skills that requires a diligent and consistent approach Today I will share with you the building blocks of acceptance Skills that have helped many players at all levels to ACCESS their current skills Why the skill acceptance begins well before the round starts Why ‘contamination' of your shots is such an issue The value of journaling Why making a commitment to develop acceptance is so important What acceptance does to your physiology Why the expression of your technical skill is dependent on your acceptance skills An opportunity for you to really bring together and clarify some of the key Brain Booster concepts of the previous few months HOW you can actually take action and release more of your capabilities ....Enjoy! Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
It is great to welcome back onto the podcast my good friend Randy Joyner. Randy is one of the top coaches in the US and works with a host of great players including PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst We have spent many hours in the past discussing how his coaching shares so much similarity with the concepts of the Mind Factor. Join us in Manchester in November and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR COACH – or simply come to improve your own game, go to : https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Randy has been kind enough to say how much the Mind Factor certification has helped his own evolution as a coach In his development into being a top coach Randy spent many hours immersed with the philosophies of the ‘Golf Machine'. The legendary book written by Homer Kelley in the late 1960's which has influenced so many of today's top coaches. On first impression the Golf Machine would seem to be totally at odds with many of the ideas we have discussed over the past few years on the Brain Booster. Yet with this conversation with Randy he gave me real clarity as to why it became such an important book and how with a clearer understanding it is actually much more simple in its practical application to the golfer. Also more importantly for Brain Booster listeners it becomes apparent listening to Randy how you can apply the principles of INTENTION ATTENTION and ATTITUDE within the framework of the Golf Machine We discussed : The THREE key principles of the Golf Machine The role of the RIGHT arm The benefit of RIGHT ARM only swings How to use ‘pressure' in the golf swing How you can link ATTENTION to right finger pressure throughout the swing How the SHOT links back to Golf Machine principles What is THE ultimate simplification? A wonderful communication demystifying the mystique that often surrounds the GOLF MACHINE To find out more about Randy Joyner and his coaching go to https://www.tourtechniques.com/ To get a copy of the new ‘Lost Art of Putting' video program go to www.themindfactor.com To claim your 20% discount put in the Brain Booster code of TLA20 To join us in Manchester in November and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
A coach and his journey to excellence Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by top coach Anthony McCarthy the author of a wonderful book called ‘The Golf Coach' which is all about the business of golf coaching and the multi dimensional approach a great modern day coach must embrace to be the very best version of themselves. Find out more about The Mind Caddie App here: https://apps.apple.com/app/mind-caddie/id1567910600 We had a great conversation about the influences that have driven Anthony especially the legendary footballer Johan Cruyyf the pioneer of TOTAL football The mystique of how he coached One of his quotes: ‘There is no higher praise than being acclaimed for your style' It is not ONLY about the result but the WAY the result is achieved Understanding how important it is to EXPRESS your capabilities The variability of outcomes and why we shouldn't attach everything to them What the vast majority of golfers REALLY want to achieve Why it is SO important to really understand a player's UNIQUE desire Why we should hold back our ASSUMPTIONS How your coaching philosophy should EVOLVE Beginning with the SHOT and working from there Becoming obsessed with the BALL FLIGHT When to dive into technique and when NOT Is your intervention actually improving IMPACT? John Jacobs ‘Golf is what the BALL does' Spending more time observing players ON the COURSE Why you shouldn't have to ‘get worse to get better” A great session with an extremely knowledgeable coach who has immersed himself in the development of his craft To find out more about Anthony go to www.golfcoachinstitute.com To get a copy of the new ‘Lost Art of Putting' video program go to www.themindfactor.com To claim your 20% discount put in the Brain Booster code of TLA20 To join us in Manchester in November and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com
How to CENTRE Mind and Body to free up your performance Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster a good friend of the show Jayne Storey Jayne has been a pioneer in the field of bringing ancient martial arts wisdom into the modern world of performance sport She is someone who actually embodies and practices herself all of the concepts she teaches We get to talk about some of the origins of martial arts as they emerged from India and the practice of Kalari The relationship between INTENTION and ACTION and how conscious intervention can be so damaging for our touch and feel on the greens How the analytical mind does NOT play good golf How the mind is being force fed with SO much technical information which stops us holing putts on the golf course How the Martial arts can provide some balance with this issue The fundamentals of ACTUAL movement Why a ‘busy' mind shouldn't be overloaded with more ‘mental game' tools Did the great Jack Nicklaus have a TOUGH mind or a QUIET mind? How the line and pace will REVEAL itself from a mind that is quiet The importance of a DAILY practice How ‘self observation' can be so transformative and allows you to understand the repetitive nature of the mind The FOUR FUNDAMENTAL ACTIONS How movement emerges from the ground Rooted in the feet, moves through the waist and expressed with the hands. The essential nature of BALANCE Why you shouldn't try to putt from the shoulders How movement emerges from the ‘dantien' Jayne Storey, Movement and Performance Coach is the founder of Chi Performance. Her background includes 35 years training and teaching in the Eastern arts, including formal Buddhist meditation and the Taoist arts of chi kung and tai chi which she has streamlined into a PERFORMANCE PRACTICE helping those who love sport and the arts, to perform under pressure. Jayne is the author of several books including Breathe Golf; The Missing Link to a Winning Performance and The Practice of High-Performance; 10 Essential Keys to Mastering Pressure. She has been featured on BBC Television and Radio, The Sunday Times and in a number of golf and other publications including Women's Golf Journal, Golf International, Atlantic Golf and Lifestyle, Kingdom, Sports Coach, Cosmopolitan and Zest. To get a copy of CONNECTED PUTTING go to https://www.chi-performance.com/product/connected-putting/ To get a copy of the new ‘Lost Art of Putting' video program go to www.themindfactor.com To claim your 20% discount put in the Brain Booster code of TLA20 To join us in Manchester in November and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com
How Tiger Woods learned to embrace the CHAOS It is good to be back with you again on the Brain Booster and today we have a special guest in the company of Claude Harmon. Claude has coached some of the game's greatest players including Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepke. He provides us today with some wonderful insights from both a coaching and playing perspective. Mind Caddie APP: A new weekly highlight for training this winter. Every week Karl provides theory along with practical exercises you can use to improve your game during the off-season https://apps.apple.com/app/mind-caddie/id1567910600 A great perspective on LEARNING Claude vividly describes his unique coaching apprenticeship. By his own admission he never played the game to any great level but had perhaps the ultimate coaching environment in which to learn. To be able to watch his father Butch Harmon coach day in and day out must have been something else. Watching Butch coach the likes of Steve Elkington and Greg Norman in the early days which then led to his association with Tiger Woods and then on to players like Phil Mickelson and Ricky Fowler. Claude describes how he was actually there when Butch gave the very first lesson to a young Woods. He provides some real nuggets on how to keep a difficult game simple. We discuss: Solving the coaching puzzle Looking for the ONE thing that will have the most impact How we can easily become overloaded with technical data Being smart enough to keep it simple Why many coaches invest in making the game DIFFICULT Not falling into the ‘aesthetic trap' The perfect position MYTH When to leave a golf swing alone The difference between ‘technique' and ‘execution' Learning from the Tiger Tiger Woods incredible honesty about his game His desire to LEARN, how he loved the RANDOM nature of the game. His overall philosophy for the game and how he LOVED the chaos A great session with a coach at the top of his game. Claude has a wonderful podcast himself called ‘Son of a Butch' find it here: https://podfollow.com/1561803455 To find out more about Claude Harmon and his work go to https://butchharmonfloridian.com/claude-harmon-bio To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com
Today we welcome on to the show an extraordinary guest in the shape of Ward Jarvis. Ward has become a really well know performance coach on the PGA Tour with his work the likes of Brendan Todd and Lucas Glover. In their time together Brendan Todd went from 2045th in the world to as high as 39th. Ward has an extraordinary life story. From dealing with and overcoming stuttering and how he then utilised this knowledge by bringing it to the performance arena in golf. To then becoming a fire fighter and what that did for his perspective on life. This Episode: The role of memory and how big an influence it has on your performance The effect of your environment and how it CUES your behaviour Seeing the mental game as ‘movement' Exposure theory and how you can LEARN to become comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Recreating uncomfortable situations in practice Is your practice REALLY taking into account the way you FEEL on the golf course? How to access your best performance in PRESSURE situations How Ward helped Brendon Todd create some order in what is a chaotic game Expanding on the idea of what is GOOD enough to play effective competitive golf Why our brain craves CERTAINTY and how we can utilise this quality on the golf course. The OUTCOME feedback and how you can best use it A really interesting session with Ward Jarvis, a man who has dealt admirably with so many challenges life has thrown at him but come through the other side with a great body of knowledge that he is now passing on to other people. Enjoy the session Why trying to ‘block out thoughts' can be counterproductive To find out more about Ward Jarvis and the work he does go to https://www.wardjarvis.com/about To find out more about becoming a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com
Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by world renowned coach Andrew Rice who amongst many other achievements created the ‘Wedge Project' The passion for coaching resonates in every word that Andrew speaks He has developed into a highly sought after coach as a result of a rich background in his coaching development. He worked for a number of years with David Leadbetter During our time together we took a deep dive in to all elements of the process of becoming a great communicator and great coach Why ‘themes' and ‘concepts' are the driving force behind genuine improvement. We looked in particular at Andrew's great passion: Wedge play The ‘Cone of Contention' becoming REALLY good from 20yds to 100yds How Andrews ideas emerged as a result of extensive research using actual numbers from Trackman not just anecdotal theory. Building your wedge TEMPLATE Should you hit draws or fades with your wedges? Establishing your pitching ‘zones' with each of your wedges The importance of CLEAN clubs He shared some absolute nuggets of gold about how to go about developing this vital area of your game. Andrew is the Director of Instruction at The Club at Savannah Harbor, located at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa. In 2019, Andrew was named one of Golf Digest's 50 Top Teachers in America and #1 in Georgia. Andrew is a Golf Pass Staff Instructor, a TrackMan Master and one of nine TrackMan University Partners in the world, He is also a Swing Catalyst and Arccos Ambassador. To find out more about Andrew and his work go to www.andrewricegolf.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com
Make the Winter Count – Adam Young Don't waste another winter!! What are you going to DO for your golf game this winter? Are you going to make the most of the opportunity or just let the time drift by? Some old actions lead to the same old results. Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back one of our most popular guests from the past in the shape of Adam Young. Adam is a highly regarded coach and author of the best selling book ‘The Practice Manual'. He has produced so many great programs over the years such as ‘The Strike Plan' and ‘The Accuracy Plan'. He also co hosts a wonderful podcast called ‘The Sweet Spot' with Jon Sherman In our session we looked in detail at what you can do for your game during the winter months. A time you can either let drift by or a time you could make a genuine transformation in your game IF you apply yourself in the right way. What is the right way to go about GENUINE winter improvement? How can you best make use of your precious time? How you can easily be led into working on the wrong things just to make your swing LOOK GOOD. The mistake of FORM over FUNCTION What DO you need to be working on to improve? What are the BIG THREE? This is such a VALUABLE insight. The really critical areas to look at to make lasting progress with your golf skills How to become aware of YOUR own unique patterns What have your patterns been through the season? What is ACTUALLY happening on the course Keeping track of statistics that are actually RELEVANT to your score Being able to develop SHOTS that are functional on the golf course How to work on your game indoors Great putting games you can do ANYTIME A really great session with such a well informed and thoughtful coach. If you commit to working on what Adam talks about in this podcast you WILL make genuine progress with your game this winter. To find out more about Adam and all of his great programs go to www.adamyounggolf.com Become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach: To find out more about The Mind Factor go to www.themindfactor.com
It was very sad to hear of the passing of Brian Sparks a few months ago. Brian was a guest on the show a few years ago and we had a wonderful conversation about his book ‘Positive Impact Golf' and the video he became famous for called ‘The Easiest Swing in Golf'. Today we get chance to listen to his brother Philip Sparks who is carrying on his marvellous legacy and has created a wonderful online community called ‘The Easiest Swing Club' The video Brian produced a number of years ago called ‘The Easiest Swing in Golf' was a real one off. No instruction, no fancy camera work just Brian doing his thing and swinging the club in a totally effortless and relaxed way. The video has had hundreds of thousands of views. People got in touch with Brian from all over the world. The video had a lasting impact. Showing the possibility of swinging the club in an effortless manner with the absence of technical information but an emphasis on relaxation. With Philip we go into detail about the concepts behind the Easiest Swing in Golf and what it could potentially do for your game. How you don't have to conform How you can let your body move in a flowing and graceful way What is the ‘La Danse du Golf'? The 3 Deadly Don'ts The value of really great questions The remarkable story of a stroke survivor and how Brian's concepts helped his recovery A really heart warming and life affirming conversation about a man dedicated to coaching the game to help people ENJOY the special experience that is golf. To find out more about the Easiest Swing Club go to www.easiestswing.com or www.easiestswing.club The discount code for Brain Booster listeners is KMESC25 with the first 100 subscriptions getting a lifetime 25% discount off membership (full price $299 pa or $36 pcm). 25% Discount to the first payment thereafter using the same code applicable to either monthly or annual subscriptions before 31.12.22. To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com To find out more about the golfer's health screen with Pall Mall Pall Mall's health screen packages assess your blood profile, highlight any markers for certain cancers, check your heart health, stroke risk, other major organ health and much more. You can even have an MRI scan – with no waiting list– to check on any golfing ailments or dodgy joints. Let's face it, we all have some aches and pains and we all need to be aware of our health. Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you've something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game. Golfer health screens at Pall Mall start from £249 for the “well man” or “well woman” check-up for anyone 40+. There are additional packages with more extensive scans and tests, including one where you can have help with your mental performance from yours truly. Learn more about Pall Mall's Golfer Health Screens by: visiting the latest news section at https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ scroll to the footer of their home page) Give them a call Or by clicking on the link in our Brain Booster Podcast description :http://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ppc/medical/golf-health-screen/
Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by former European Open Champion and supporter of the podcast Andrew Murray to discuss the ‘state of the game' and what that means for you and YOUR game. The session was recorded a few weeks ago just after the 150th Open at St Andrews but the content of our conversation is very relevant to your game today. We talk about Open champion Cameron Smith and his wonderful approach on the greens The difference between working on HOW to get the ball to the hole as opposed to WHERE you want the ball to go The absolute heart of the ‘Lost Art of Putting' How Rory has freed up his short game with the help of Brad Faxon Tiger Woods and his legacy to the game What impact has he REALLY had? How we can truly grow the game of golf We seem to be at the moment in something of ‘crisis mode' with the game as we hear so much about the detrimental effect that LIV is having on our game. But could there be some positives? Could we look to see how the game and the experience of the game can be improved? How could YOU get involved in growing the game at the grassroots level? Stay in the game What you can do to make sure you KEEP playing golf As ever with Andrew the conversation was wide ranging and informative. To find out more about Andrew Murray go to https://andrewmurraygolf.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com To find out more about the golfer's health screen with Pall Mall Pall Mall's health screen packages assess your blood profile, highlight any markers for certain cancers, check your heart health, stroke risk, other major organ health and much more. You can even have an MRI scan – with no waiting list– to check on any golfing ailments or dodgy joints. Let's face it, we all have some aches and pains and we all need to be aware of our health. Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you've something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game. Golfer health screens at Pall Mall start from £249 for the “well man” or “well woman” check-up for anyone 40+. There are additional packages with more extensive scans and tests, including one where you can have help with your mental performance from yours truly. Learn more about Pall Mall's Golfer Health Screens by: visiting the latest news section at https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ scroll to the footer of their home page) Give them a call Or by clicking on the link in our Brain Booster Podcast description :http://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ppc/medical/golf-health-screen/
Today we welcome back a great friend of the podcast Kendal McWade Founder of Instinctive Golf A great coach who has had such a huge impact on so many players and coaches Looking at the game in a different way A man with a true passion for his craft We discuss: The learning state What is it and how can we get there more often The limitation of formula and how it can holed you back No freedom in formula How we fall into the trap of ‘doing it right' Finding the authentic Kendal McWade Why is it that SO many right handed golfers swing left? The visual illusion created at set up Why we need to create the CLARITY of the task How we can then fit the way we hold the club and address the ball based on that clarity Why good ‘basics' doesn't mean we will play good golf Developing skills through awareness, slower swings, shorter swings As usual with Kendal a really thought provoking and engaging conversation Enjoy To find out more about Kendal go to https://instinctivegolfcoaching.co.uk/who-we-are/ To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com To find out more about the golfers health screen with Pall Mall Pall Mall's health screen packages assess your blood profile, highlight any markers for certain cancers, check your heart health, stroke risk, other major organ health and much more. You can even have an MRI scan – with no waiting list– to check on any golfing ailments or dodgy joints. Let's face it, we all have some aches and pains and we all need to be aware of our health. Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you've something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game. Golfer health screens at Pall Mall start from £249 for the “well man” or “well woman” check-up for anyone 40+. There are additional packages with more extensive scans and tests, including one where you can have help with your mental performance from yours truly. Learn more about Pall Mall's Golfer Health Screens by: isiting the latest news section at https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ scroll to the footer of their home page) Give them a call Or by clicking on the link in our Brain Booster Podcast description :http://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ppc/medical/golf-health-screen/
Welcome again to the Brain Booster podcast. I just had to get him back on the show after the feedback from our first conversation. Dr Izzy Justice the neuroscientist who has worked with some of the worlds very best players and is the creator of the ‘Brain Trackman' and author of the wonderful book GYRA Golf This podcast could make a HUGE difference to your game On today's show we go deep into the neuroscience of great PUTTING What is actually happening in the brain when we putt well and perhaps more importantly what is happening in our brains when we get in our own way and putt poorly? Why is putting so mental? What happens in your brain when it realises the FINALITY of a putt? Why your brain wave frequency is so crucial to you holing more putts How a decrease in brain wave frequency can actually change your putting stroke How your focus of ATTENTION is so crucial to good putting Why a wandering brain will cause you to miss so many putts Why a short missed putt is THE most expensive shot in golf How the ‘language of putting' is so misleading What putting actually means to your brain The TRUE definition Why many putting gadgets will actually make you worse Why it is SO important for your to HOLD the target What and how to practice to improve your game This is a SUPERB session that will make a TREMENDOUS difference to your game Join us for our FREE webinar with Dr Izzy Justice on Friday August 12th at 5pm UK ‘The Neuroscience of GREAT GOLF' To get your Zoom invitation e-mail us at info@themindfactor.com To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com To find out more about the golfers health screen with Pall Mall Pall Mall's health screen packages assess your blood profile, highlight any markers for certain cancers, check your heart health, stroke risk, other major organ health and much more. You can even have an MRI scan – with no waiting list– to check on any golfing ailments or dodgy joints. Let's face it, we all have some aches and pains and we all need to be aware of our health. Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you've something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game. Golfer health screens at Pall Mall start from £249 for the “well man” or “well woman” check-up for anyone 40+. There are additional packages with more extensive scans and tests, including one where you can have help with your mental performance from yours truly. Learn more about Pall Mall's Golfer Health Screens by: isiting the latest news section at https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ scroll to the footer of their home page) Give them a call Or by clicking on the link in our Brain Booster Podcast description :http://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ppc/medical/golf-health-screen/
Today we have a great show lined up as we welcome back Rupert Spira. This session is a recording of a live webinar I did with Rupert recently discussing the nature of the ‘Zone Experience' As ever with Rupert it was a wonderfully engaging and thought provoking session full of insight to be applied to all areas of your life. Rupert Spira is the author of numerous books including ‘Being Myself' and ‘Being aware of being aware' His most recent book is ‘You are the happiness you seek' As a spiritual teacher he explores the concepts of ‘Non Duality' and the ‘Direct Path' to experience. He travels worldwide hosting retreats and teachings around the nature of being and experience. What is the Zone? More importantly how can we access its qualities on a more frequent basis How do we interact with the environment? Do we see the course as a ‘friendly place'? What place does ambition have in the Non Dual approach? Being completely absorbed in something you LOVE to do Are we seeking happiness in all the wrong places? A truly great conversation that will engage your mind to ask some deeper questions. Enjoy!! To find out more about Rupert Spira go to www.rupertspira.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ To find out more about the golfers health screen with Pall Mall Pall Mall's health screen packages assess your blood profile, highlight any markers for certain cancers, check your heart health, stroke risk, other major organ health and much more. You can even have an MRI scan – with no waiting list– to check on any golfing ailments or dodgy joints. Let's face it, we all have some aches and pains and we all need to be aware of our health. Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you've something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game. Golfer health screens at Pall Mall start from £249 for the “well man” or “well woman” check-up for anyone 40+. There are additional packages with more extensive scans and tests, including one where you can have help with your mental performance from yours truly. Learn more about Pall Mall's Golfer Health Screens by: Visiting the latest news section at https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk scroll to the footer of their home page) Give them a call Or by clicking on the link in our Brain Booster Podcast description :http://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/ppc/medical/golf-health-screen/
How you can use statistics to get the VERY best from your game What REALLY makes a difference to your scoring? Today we are joined on the Brain Booster with a wonderful guest in the shape of stat wizard Lou Stagner. A self-proclaimed ‘golf nut and data nerd', Stagner has become an influential figure in the golf data space by combining a lifelong passion for the game with his background as a business intelligence and analytics executive. He has a really strong presence on Twitter where he posts many valuable and insightful statistics to really make you think about your game. So many of us place undue pressure on our games because of the expectations we carry around with us. The perception of what is a ‘good' shot or a ‘makeable putt' is often completely distorted and out of touch with the actual reality of the game. The very best players in the world miss more putts than they hole from 8 feet. They miss 1 in every 3 greens. Yet we fall into so many perception traps that harm our state of mind on the course. We make poor decisions based on our perceptions of reality as opposed to the actual truth. We explore Why it is vital to know YOUR actual shot patterns and habits The biggest myths surrounding statistics How trying to find the ‘right side' of the fairway could be costing you lots of shots What are THE most difficult putts? The best strategy for par 3's, 4's and 5's What TIGER focused on at his very best The difference between a 90 shooter and a scratch player. It's not what you think. The often overlooked element of FUN and why it is so important to your game Such a great session with so much to get you thinking about your game To find out more about Lou go to Lou Stagner (Golf Stat Pro) (@LouStagner) · Twitter https://twitter.com/LouStagner To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com
Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster my good friend Vin Harris. The previous shows with Vin and the discussions around mindfulness have been so well received and I believe this one will be no exception. We get the chance to look at chaos, uncertainty and impermanence in your game and in the game of life. We seem to be living now in such a chaotic world. Nothing seems to be solid and reliable and the old models seem inappropriate. Uncertain economics, worrying international conflict. So many changes which can be really disturbing. Our thoughts can become so unsettled. We can end up in a ‘sea of thought' and this type of thinking can easily follow us out onto the golf course When our mind is so busy it becomes increasingly difficult to be PRESENT to the next shot in front of you. What can we do about it? How can we begin to have a different relationship to our thinking so we can NOTICE our thinking as opposed to being lost in the endless flow of images and sensations. Vin provides us with a CALM and SAFE voice of reason to help us navigate the uncertainty. When we make peace with the uncertainty things seem to settle down We look again at GRATITUDE and how this idea is not just a flaky concept but an essential element of great performance How to care without worrying How to get out of the way of ourselves How to basically be a better friend to ourselves both on and off the course. A wonderful session with a man who has trained with some of the foremost Buddhist and Meditation teachers over the past 40 years or so As always you will gain so much listening to the wise words of Vin Harris Vin Harris was involved in writing and editing “Mindful Heroes – stories of journeys that changed lives”. The authors share their inspiring stories of how mindfulness has been applied to a variety of setting across Education, Health, Business, Sport, Creative Arts and Community work. The book includes Vin's chapter “Its Golf…but not as we know it: Golf as a mindfulness practice and a metaphor for life” and an introduction to the Sport section by Karl. Vin has offered to send listeners to the Brain Booster Podcast the eBook versions of these two chapters. To claim your free chapters or if you want to learn more about Mindfulness for Golfers you can contact Vin by email vinharris.hkt@gmail.com For details of an annual golf week that Vin helps to facilitate go to Home - Fairway to Heaven (spiritualgolf.com) To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach Come and join us either in Manchester or at the Olympic Club in San Fransisco Go to www.themindfactor.com
I absolutely guarantee you will find today's Brain Booster one of the most valuable sessions you have ever heard from all the shows we have done. We are joined by top neuroscientist Dr Izzy Justice the author of GYRA Golf who works with numerous PGA Tour players on their mental game. Dr Justice explains how the most cutting edge discoveries in neuroscience can make a MASSIVE difference to your game and the execution of your shots. Our conversation moved in so many fascinating directions and many ‘missing pieces' were put in place for me with what he had to say. Izzy is the creator of the ‘Brain Trackman' a device that allows him to measure a golfers brain activity both before, during and after a shot. The Brain Trackman takes away the guesswork and gives us an actual concrete and factual insight into what our brain do when we perform well and perhaps more importantly when we get stuck and in our own way. During the session we looked at: The myth of ‘muscle memory' and how it is your brain that creates every single golf shot or putt How high brain wave frequencies are THE key reason why you do not perform at your best Alpha and Theta Brain waves as an entry point into the zone What ACTUALLY happens in your brain when you take a golf lesson and why you need to REALLY understand both learning and more importantly RETRIEVAL How Sleep is such a vital element to improving your game Why the way MOST golfers practice does NOTHING to help you in the retrieval process Why practicing AFTER you have played golf could actually be damaging your game Why PUTTING training aids are largely ineffective from a neuroscience perspective What you should be focusing your attention on to hole more putts Dr. Izzy Justice is a Sports Neuroscientist who has authored 8 books over the course of 30 years on the topic of Emotional Intelligence. He was the first to integrate EQ into sports and athletic performance. He has trained and certified over 300 coaches in EQ in a wide array of sports disciplines worldwide. He has worked with athletes, coaches, and teams in NASCAR, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, Lacrosse, Basketball, Triathlon, NFL, MLB, Olympians, and many collegiate level programs. Dr. Justice's primary work is working in Corporate America with leaders of companies integrating EQ into the workplace Contact Dr. Justice: drjustice@gyragolf.com To find out more about Dr Izzy Justice go to www.gyragolf.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
It is great to be back with you again on the Brain Booster. Today we have with us a good friend and colleague from Ireland David Kearney I have known David over 20 years and in that time he has forged for himself a great career at the top of the coaching ladder. We get the chance to discuss his work for the Women's National Team in Ireland He has recently published a wonderful book called ‘The Golfing Buddha' It is a remarkable read detailing his journey as a coach culminating in a journey to the Olympic Games in Japan with the Irish Women's team The book has so many qualities but perhaps most of all the honesty with which David shares with us his journey as a player and coach The highs and the lows The good times and the not so good At times the frustrations in trying to get the best out of himself and the players he has worked with We get the chance to talk about the role mentors have played in his life The good people along the way The value and impact a single sentence can have on the trajectory of your career or your experience of the game David is extremely well read and has experienced working with some of the top coaches in the game The influence of Buddhism on his thinking and attitude The concept of ‘right action' How mentally we fall into traps that create so much suffering Mindfulness and the ability to be able to notice your thinking as opposed to just reacting to your thoughts Developing equanimity Working with junior players The tough role of being a parent How coaches can best support promising junior players You will find a tremendous warmth and wisdom in David's book which shines brightly in this podcast. Find out more about David here: https://www.davidkearney.golf To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Get your Mind Caddie App from the App Store
Today we welcome onto the Brain Booster one of the top performance psychologists in the world Dr Raymond Prior He works with numerous PGA Tour Players as well as top athletes from a wide cross section of different sports He is also in big demand from corporate executives and show biz entertainers He and I have recently been guests on the Hal Sutton podcast ‘Be the right club today' where I heard him speak and felt it was essential to get him onto the Brain Booster We both have a similar view of the importance of ACCEPTANCE and the huge benefits potentially to your game We got the chance to discuss What is acceptance? More importantly what is it NOT? It doesn't mean we don't care It doesn't mean we are resigned to our fate How acceptance is actually the gateway to the present moment The link to a high performance state of mind How acceptance allows you to deal with the REALITY of what is Being able to play THIS shot in THIS moment from a neutral state of mind Why your brain is TERRIBLE at multi-tasking Why our brain is designed to move away from perceived danger Playing freely when we are present to our experience How brain wave frequency is the critical key to performance Releasing your CURRENT skills is all about being able to create stable brain wave frequency. Why practice in a high brain wave frequency is a total waste of time Embracing the chaos BEFORE the game as a way of reducing brain wave frequency What ‘negative surprise' does for our game A really wonderful session with Raymond that will leave you with some REALLY special tools to help your game. To find out more about Raymond Prior go to www.rfpsport.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Get your Mind Caddie App from the App Store
Thank you for joining me on the Brain Booster and on today's show we have a solo session. I often get asked to do these episodes and I wanted to share with you a concept dear to my heart and one that I believe can be really valuable to you. Jordan Peterson has called it a ‘Noble Aim' Deciding what is important to you What is truly important about the direction you want your life to take So important that you are prepared to invest fully your time and life energy To get real clarity on this is SO important Yet once you have this clarity it is then vital that you ‘bury the goal' It seems a PARADOX Yet this is THE Key to improvement Because when you ‘bury the goal' you can then absorb yourself in TODAY To have the skill of ACCUMULATING GOOD days This sounds easy Yet VERY VERY few truly have the skill to do this We let the days drift by We don't make the most of the single opportunity THIS day provides To gain excellence at GOOD DAYS you need to understand the importance BEGINNINGS and ENDINGS The START of your day will determine SO much about the quality of your day What do YOU do in the first hour? Does it set you up for success? The devil is in the detail Be forensic about what you actually DO Not what you think you do but the actual patterns of your behaviour Make your habits TRULY productive in that first hour Do you get your brain ready to take on the day? Do you hydrate? Change the first hour of the day and you could potentially transform your world Start the day well You then have a chance to continue Can you embrace GRATITUDE? Can you get yourself to appreciate just how precious THIS day is? Endings Bruce Lee said ‘Research your own experience' You can only research your experience when you REFLECT well Reflect well and consistently Specific suggestions to make the most of your reflections Be able to reinforce the GOOD things you do Adjust the elements that need to change The more consistent your reflections the better and more productive your ACTIONS will become What is your NOBLE AIM ? Do you have the right support around you? Do you have someone you can be accountable to? What is the value of a great MENTOR? A thought provoking session that can really turbo charge your season Go to work To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Joining us this week on the Podcast is renowned former European Tour coach, TrackMan Master, Certified Mind Factor coach and co-Author of the Lost Art trilogy Gary Nicol. Gary spends his time talking about life working with Tour Pro's, the lost art series of books and his ongoing coaching work at Archerfield.
Jeff Pelizzaro is the host of the wonderful podcast 18 Strong. A podcast that continues to go from strength to strength He is a great friend of the Brain Booster and is always a requested guest so we decided to get him back. In our discussion we looked at simplicity and how it is so effective in both physical training as well as golf development Complexity vs Simplicity We looked into group accountability and how powerful a force it can be to help you achieve your goals How we actually yearn to be part of a group The importance of movement EVERY DAY Find out what YOU need to do to get your body moving more efficiently How DAILY actions lead to increased SELF BELIEF You cannot bull….t yourself You EARN the self belief You build it daily How to train your body in a MINDFUL way How to be more in tune with your body AND your mind How you can so easily miss out on the joy of the present moment when you are walking To tune in to the body allows you to develop present moment awareness that you can then transfer to the golf course You are then training BOTH Mind and Body A great session with an outstanding coach To find out more about Jeff and his ‘Move Every Fre….n Day Program https://18strong.com/podcasts/ To find out about the Mind Caddie Go to the app store (IOS and Android) To discover how you can become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com
It is exciting to announce that we have just finished the final book in the ‘Lost Art' trilogy. The Lost Art of the Short Game will be available in the autumn so it seemed a really good idea to get back onto the Brain Booster fellow author Gary Nicol. Gary has a wealth of experience in coaching from his time on the European Tour working with some of the best players in the world to his current position of coaching from one of the most beautiful golfing locations on earth Archerfield in Scotland We have both been greatly touched by the feedback we have received from the two previous books, The Lost Art of Putting and the Lost Art of Playing golf. It seems we have been able to connect a number of golfers back to the source of the joy of creating shots and putts. Creating shots and putts in YOUR way as opposed to a prescribed method engineered by someone else. On today's show we dive a bit deeper into all things Lost Art What have we actually LOST? More importantly how do we FIND it again? How we lost connection with the real heart and soul of the game Looking more specifically at the SHORT GAME We had the great honour to have the legend of wedges Bob Vokey write the introduction for us to the book. He stressed the importance of knowing what the club in your hand is meant to do and HOW to use it. Gary describes this perfectly This simple understanding will make a BIG difference in your ability to go out and CREATE some great short game shots We look into the role of imagination The often over looked aspect of the game A great session with Gary his wisdom and practical common sense always shine through in his words To find out more about the books go to www.thelostartofgolf.com To find out more about Gary Nicol go to www.performanceprinciples.co.uk To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com
Today on the Brain Booster we have one of the true legends of the game of golf Bob Vokey. One of the game's great golf club designers with a special focus on the short game. You will have heard of Vokey wedges. You will have seen Vokey wedges in many pro's shops you have visited. You may even own some of his wedges yourself. If any of you have an interest in lower score out on the course then Bob's wisdom will help you in your quest. Bob's incredible PASSION for the game has always endured. We take a wonderful trip from the early days of his career. The influence of his father The time spent with some of the greatest short game players of all time like Lee Trevino, Lanny Wadkins and Tom Kite Most wonderful of all the time spent with Seve Ballesteros How he listened to these great players to develop his own ideas and design The importance of LISTENING Again a common theme on the Brain Booster the effect of being around GOOD PEOPLE and the influence they can have on us Sliders and Diggers – Which one are you? The importance of getting fitted for your short game clubs The need to understand EXACTLY what BOUNCE actually is How to adapt to differing course conditions Different grasses, different challenges How we can get so off track if we don't understand how to actually use the tools in our hand To find out more about Bob, his life story and his clubs go to: www.vokey.com To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR course Go to: https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training/
Today on the show we have Mind Factor client Laurie Canter Laurie is a European Tour Professional Up to last year his best finish on the European Tour order of merit was 154th yet in 2020 he made a stellar progress to finish in 19th spot We get the chance to really look into life on tour and the way that Laurie has dealt with both success and failure The good days and the bad The inevitable highs and lows How his early days had him playing lots of varied sports Developing all round ability How he had a natural gift of copying others in sports such as cricket The progress through the amateur ranks The early challenges once out on Tour Falling into some well established traps of spending too much time on the range and not enough time on the golf course The curiosity to want to improve his Mind Factor Working on the 90% The time in between shots that we don't pay enough attention to The principle of ACCEPTANCE and how this has been such an important theme for Laurie The shot creating the swing The spectre of EXPECTATIONS The incredible buzz of competing for the DP World Championship in Dubai All in all a great insight to life on tour and the challenges of developing your game at the highest level To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today on the Brain Booster we get to spend time with top coach Stuart Campbell Stuart is a certified Mind Factor coach who brings a wealth of experience to our session together. We had a wonderful wide ranging conversation. The key points Stuart raised are so valuable to your game. We look back on the early days for Stuart The serendipitous events in his youth that led to him becoming a top coach The development of his game on the GOLF COURSE Working with great coaches and being an assistant at Prestwick Golf Club to the legendary Frank Rennie It was a great trip down memory lane The key concepts that have shaped Stuarts coaching The influence of Kendal McWade The importance of attentional focus The external focus on the GOLF CLUB How the body organises around a clear INTENTION The magic of self organising Ultra simple drills that are so effective The ONE single focus that has the potential to transform your game Do not be misled by the simplicity of Stuarts coaching philosophy That is where the brilliance lies It is simple but far from simplistic Listen and enjoy To get in touch with Stuart Instagram: @stuartcampbellgolf E-mail scampbellgolfpro@gmail.com Lessons at Lavender Park Golf Centre 01334 893344 To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today we have on the show Dicken Bettinger We go into some fascinating areas discussing the power of thought and the effect it has on your game and on your life. We discuss the origins of the THREE PRINCIPLES as proposed by Syd Banks Dicken became a licensed clinical psychologist in 1983 and retired his psychotherapy practice after working as a psychologist for 31 years. Twenty-eight years ago he met Sydney Banks who had an enlightenment experience where he realized the Three Principles that underlie all human experience. Dicken had finally found universal principles that he could teach anyone. He was grateful to find something that was simple in nature yet had the profound effect of raising the quality of a person's life. He feels fortunate that for 23 years he was able to learn directly from Sydney Banks. In 2008 Dicken received a Certificate of Competency from Mr. Banks authorizing him to teach the Three Principles. We discuss: How thought creates our reality The nature of our mind How it is futile to try to ‘control' your mind To be able to let the mind just ‘be' and get on with the task at hand How the wisdom of the body can be encouraged The freedom of PLAY This is a wonderful session with Dicken He is clearly a man of great integrity and you can pick up from the delivery of his words just how much he embodies the work of Syd Banks You can only gain by enjoying the episode To find out more about Dicken go to https://3principlesmentoring.com/bio.html To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training/
Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by one of the world’s greatest sports photographers Dave Cannon. To pay tribute to the legendary Seve Ballesteros. Dave has produced a masterpiece of a book called ‘Seve – His life through the lens’ containing some of the most wonderfully iconic pictures of the great man. From his early days in Perdrena, Spain through a wonderful career on the European and PGA Tour to the tragic loss of his life ten years ago to the ravages of brain cancer. Perhaps the single most iconic golf picture of all time, the ‘matador pose’ as Seve holed the winning putt on the final green at St Andrews in 1984 was taken by Dave Cannon. He shares his anxiety of wondering if he had ‘got’ the picture in the pre digital technology days of rolls of film and dark room development. We get to look back on Dave’s amazing career and how almost by accident he became a great sports photographer. The people who helped him along the way. The building of his skill and his craft. So many parallels to building skill in your own game or your own business. The link with his own golf and then ultimately to the great friendship he developed with Seve Ballesteros over many glorious years. We discuss a very moving story of Dave spending a day photographing Seve on the beach at his home in Pedrena. Going back to the place where it all began. Learning to play the game with a rusty old 3 iron on the beach in Northern Spain The sheer delight Seve had recreating those iconic moments as he made his own ‘golf world’, of self made holes and flags on the windswept beach. It is a moving, funny and sad story all at the same time as we ponder the cruel way he was taken from us at such an early age. As we have said before on the Brain Booster reminding us all of our mortality and the absolute precious nature of time and opportunity. How much of a dedicated family man Seve was and how he loved to spend time with his own children. His radiant smile was never to be forgotten and his legacy to the game of golf will stand for all time. It is important to keep the memory alive for the current generation to understand just what an influence he was. The book is literally a work of art. Seve – His life through the lens. To get a copy of the book or the magnificent collector’s edition go to www.sevethebook.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training/ To do the Mind Factor Mindfulness Certification go to https://themindfactor.net/product/the-mind-factor-mindfulness-program/
Today we have on the Brain Booster a wonderful man in the shape of Peter Ballingall. Peter has just recently released a great book called ‘Trust and Let Go’ A collection of his thoughts about coaching over the past 50 years or so. The title is wonderful and sums up what we could all consider as a useful direction to go with our game and indeed our life. Trust and Let Go! With Peter I had the chance to discuss his great career and the influence of certain people along the way. Not least the great John Jacobs Peter had the opportunity as a young golf pro to work for and with John. It must have been an incredible time. Yet Peter took that opportunity with both hands He made the most of an opportunity presented by fate. It is a great message to us all When the chance comes along to take it with both hands Trust and Let Go! Peter went on to run incredibly successful golf schools over many years at Barnham Broom in Norfolk He was a pioneer in the world of golf schools More recently he has been in Spain at El Rompido A beautiful part of the world still coaching as enthusiastically as ever In our session Peter’s passion shines through His insights are very valuable You will gain a lot from listening to his wise words To get a copy of Peter’s book on Amazon UK go to https://tinyurl.com/vkr3s9my To become a Certified Mind Factor coach Go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back my good friend PGA Tour coach Randy Joyner Randy has been having some amazing results with his coaching of late with PGA Tour Players, College Players as well as club players We get the chance to discuss how Randy has used Mind Factor techniques to really make a difference The conversion in his teaching from one of being technique driven to PLAYING driven Spending time on the GOLF Course Creating shots How the SHOT can create the swing IF you know the right ingredients How IMAGERY can be used to unlock your potential as a golfer The amazing impact that EXTERNAL focus has on results Why there is so much more freedom when you develop the skill of ACCEPTANCE It was incredible to hear Randy talk about his evolution as a coach and what YOU can learn from this either as a player or a coach How saying very little is perhaps the ultimate goal as a coach How we need to understand the role of FORGETTING Why simple is not simplistic A really great session I could have discussed golf with Randy for hours but within this 45 minutes there are pure nuggets of GOLD Randy Joyner PGA Tour Coach Certified Mind Factor Coach Director of Instruction at Ballantyne CC in Charlotte, NC Played events on both the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour Coaches several PGA Tour winners and numerous playing on both tours Coaches high level juniors and collegiate players from the top ranked schools in the US 13-time PGA Carolinas Section Teacher of the Year Nominee Coach to numerous professional athletes in all major sports from MLB, NFL, NBA, and NASCAR Website here: TourTechniques.com To find out more about the Golf Schools Randy mentioned e-mail him direct at Email: Randy@RandyJoynerGolf.com Mind Factor To become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/
Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by coach Dylan Bawden I caught up with him to discuss the contents of his great book ‘Hit the Ball’ What a GREAT title for a golf book!! We discuss the problems and limitations of coaching with models The ‘scientific method’ of thinking which is so entrenched in the West and for so many can lead to endless frustration. Over emphasis on what is ‘right’ Instead of exploring what is right for YOU ‘Hit the Ball’ it should be as simple as that but we find ever more ingenious ways to make the game more complicated. Dylan has some great ideas to remedy this. You will enjoy and get a lot from the session Dylan Bawden has been awarded Fellow membership of the PGA, trained with Vivien Saunders OBE, British Open Winner. Studied Batchelor of Science in Golf at Kingston university. After 20 years of research in the Art of Learning golf he has finally published the book Joseph Dylan Educure. It’s a story about the origins of Western Education and how it has been a problem for Golf learning. Dylan is based in Vienna, Austria at GC Spillern. www.dylangolf.com To become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training/
Today we have a great guest on the podcast Dr Bob Winters. We had a great time recording this session for you We talked about: Arnold Palmer and how he had such a big influence on Bob’s career His legacy and what can be learned from his attitude to the game A true definition of charisma Simplicity and why it is so important The role of the eyes in great putting Why confidence is so important and more importantly HOW you can go about developing more for yourself Dr. Robert K. Winters is the Resident Sport Psychologist with David Leadbetter at Champions Gate, Florida. He is an internationally renowned sport psychologist; author and professional speaker who brings 45 years of golf knowledge via playing, coaching and scientific research into assisting players achieve peak performance. His educational and playing background combines scientific research, applied coaching and playing perspectives, and a simple, yet positive approach to the game. Dr. Bob Winters provides a unique approach to mental skills training that anyone from a beginner to tour player can implement and use to create long-term golf improvement. Because of his tremendous success with golfers of all levels, Dr. Winters is recognized as one of golf’s foremost authorities in golf psychology, putting psychology, sports vision and golf performance enhancement. Dr. Robert Winters is a popular motivational and educational speaker as well as an established author. He is the author of “Mistake Free Golf – First Aid for Your Golfing Brain“, The Ten Commandments of Mindpower Golf”, co-author of the books, “The Mental Art of Putting: Using Your Mind to Putt Your Best!” and Golf Fitness and is the co-author of two audio-cassettes, “Great Putting – Right Now! and “Golf Confidence for Women.” He is also the co-author of an audio CD specifically created for young golfers entitled: “Golf Confidence for Juniors.” Dr. Winters is also the creator of a computer CD entitled “Putting Genius” that places the learner in an advanced mental state. Dr. Winters was also the mental game consultant for NBC Sports Network and the internet family for NBC golf.com. Dr. Winters is currently a contributing consultant for The Golf Channel, Golfweek and Golf International Magazine. To find out more about Bob and his work go to https://www.drbobwinters.com To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/
It is wonderful to welcome back to the podcast good friends Piers and Andy from Me and My Golf. They are YouTube superstars and have created a wonderful business. They have some of this highest following on the Internet with their online golf coaching. They have worked with some of the best players in the world on their channel including Dustin Johnson and Rory McIllroy. Even better they have been the coach of European Tour star Aaron Rai since he was a junior player We discuss the building and development of their business and coaching In particular we drill down into WHY the partnership works so well The dynamics of the two individuals and how they produce such great results We look in depth at the concept of accountability You will gain so much just from this one element of our wide ranging discussion It is gold!! We also look into the future of the game from an online perspective and what opportunities still abound PURPOSE and the real genuine reasons for doing something you care about Me and My Golf deliver good quality and thoughtful content to a huge audience worldwide. At the very heart of what they do is a passion to get more people playing the game of golf and enjoying the experience of developing their game. Enjoy a great session To get 30% of Me and My Golf programs just punch in BRAIN at the checkout Go to meandmygolf.com To take ACTION and become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/
Today’s Brain Booster is a great session with highly renowned Canadian coach Shawn Clement He has some wonderful points to make about WHERE you focus your attention when trying to improve your game. A common theme on the Brain Booster He has some wonderful insights at his website www.wisdomingolf.com As Shawn said: The most important tool that started me properly on this journey was the experience I had from age 17 with the Canadian Ski Patrol and their relentless passion in making sure you knew what you were doing when treating a victim with a broken limb on the ski hill before transporting to hospital with vital information for the Emergency MD. This information helped guide me through the maze of golf instruction that was based purely on opinions that were based on assumptions of how the human body works. To this day, we do not have any documents, seminars, manuals on basic anatomy in the field of golf instruction which is very disturbing considering we are on the front lines of your abilities to learn this game and play for life! WISDOM IN GOLF, where the secrets to your best golf game bliss are backed by science, neurology, medicine, and all other sports and disciplines. We discuss: Why focusing on body part manipulation will always end in disaster. Discover that simply changing your focus to simple tasks will help your performance soar, especially under pressure! How you are NOT DEFECTIVE and how you have been portrayed as needing to be fixed all these decades! Why YOUR ANATOMY WAS MADE TO PERFORM GOLF MOVEMENTS. To find out more about Shawn and his work go to https://wisdomingolf.com/about/ To become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/
Many of you may remember Louis Oosthuizen and the RED DOT! Winning the British Open in 2010 The use of colour in performance has always fascinated me and today we welcome to the podcast John Glenn who will take that exploration to another level. How could the use of colour potentially transform your game? John has spent the best part of 20 years involved in the golf industry looking at ways to enhance learning and performance. In November 2016 together with PGA Professional Kevin Merry, they would spend a lot of time experimenting and look for a way to simplify how Golf was being taught, as they felt it was becoming too technical for many golfers. This would lead them to design and develop their very own Teaching Concept using a unique externally focused colour coded system that would prove to change the way people play, gaining instant feedback and fast track results. Kevin and John would progress their ideas from a few prototypes to a reality and shortly after then forming the company Colour Path Golf. They both decided to leave their coaching roles in 2018 to focus full time on developing the concept on a global scale. Johns mission is to bring more people into the game and make starting and improving at golf a whole lot easier through simple to follow visual instructions which to date is proving to make a huge difference with the teaching concept being delivered by a team of Colour Path Golf certified instructors worldwide. John has a clear objective in the world of coaching, to continue to build on developing the ultimate coaches community/networking group where best practice and new creative ideas are shared regularly through teaching in the language of colour. There is a special offer to all Brain Booster listeners Save 10% of your level ONE certification plus 2 Free Bonus Products https://www.colourpathgolf.com/pages/the-brain-booster-podcast-special-offer To become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach Take action NOW and make the most of the current opportunity to learn https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/
Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by a VERY special guest Doug Lemov. Doug is a former teacher and school principal. He helped found Uncommon Schools, a network of high performing schools in under privileged communities. His book ‘Teach like a champion 2.0’ describes techniques used by exceptional teachers. It has sold more than a million copies and been translated into a dozen languages. His other books include ‘Perfect Practice : 42 Rules for getting better and ‘Reading Reconsidered’. He played football at Hamilton college where he says he was the worst player of the decade! His latest book which we discuss today is called ‘The Coach’s Guide to Teaching’ Doug has had a major influence on many teachers around the world and our discussion today can only help you in your quest to be better at ANYTHING. We had a wonderful chat around some key elements of Doug’s book. Most notably the area around ‘forgetting’. As coaches and players we ignore this crucial element at our peril. The fact is we forgot most things. Most of our learning does not stick. To be efficient on the field of play learning needs to be embedded into our long term memory. We want and need to be on auto pilot to be able to perform at our best. Trying to hold strategy in short term memory is a poor way to perform. Doug reveals some brilliant strategies to make learning stick. To make your training session more effective. This is so important to consider. A great session with a great teacher!! To find out more about Doug go to https://teachlikeachampion.com/blog/ To Learn in Lockdown To become a Certified Mind Factor coach NOW go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/
Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by Certified Mind Factor coach Michel Put (50) is a PGA Golf professional, certified Mindfactor coach, entrepreneur, golfer, guide and organizer of various music events near Amsterdam. As a coach, he has been looking for the Holy Grail in golf instruction for over a quarter of a century. How to make golfers more consistent. Achieving more joy and happiness in their game. In 2015 he came into contact with a concept that turned out to contain this holy grail. A concept with which everything that is complicated can be simplified. MOT, Moment Of Truth, since 2019 transformed into: True Groove | Het Nieuwe Golfen….The new way to play golf.. Unfortunately, as a cross thinker he was also denounced, mocked and even banned from the sports world. And the more he stood for his philosophy, the more he appeared to stand for it alone. Yet he also managed to find his way there. Because he says; "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Recently his company teamed up with Cobra/Puma golf. The concept of ONE Length golf clubs completes the philosophy of the method of True Groove | Het Nieuwe Golfen. And fits perfectly with our core values: innovative, fun, liberating and rebellious. In this podcast When the light bulb was invented in 1878, the world was turned upside down. Candle manufacturers were angry, and many consumers were skeptical. In this podcast I am going to talk to Michel Put. Someone who comes up with a similar story some 140 years later. Together with Joost Steenkamer, colleague professional and Dutch Golf Federation talent coach, he developed a new way of playing golf. And this time too the world is turned upside down. And this time too, people are angry. What did the gentlemen discover? Listen to Michel's remarkable story and learn how to get more joy in your golf and in your life. You will also learn in this podcast: The components of Deep Practice. Why you should make training more difficult than reality How to accelerate your learning process ten times faster/Myeline Why you don't see what you don't know Got excited and want to know more about True Groove? Feel free to contact Michel! mobile 0031652476419 info@true-groove.com www.true-groove.com To become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor Mindfulness Practitioner you can take action and sign up NOW! Go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-mindfulness-practitioner-certification/
Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by Performance coach Kelvin Kelley Kelvin is a Class A PGA golf professional in San Francisco, California. He has taught at some of the top golf clubs in the Bay Area, which include The Olympic Club and Sonoma. He has also written several instructional articles for Golfwrx.com and Secret Golf. Kelvin works with his students to develop efficient motion. Besides swing and short game instruction, Kelvin works with his players a LOT on the GOLF course. As we discuss seeing the golfer in the TRUE environment. Seeing how a player actually reacts. This includes mental preparation, developing practice routines and course strategizing. www.kelleygolf.com We discuss how you can develop your game with better training. How if you do wish to change some of your motion it is better to do as much as possible in the set up to TRIGGER better motion as opposed to consciously trying to manipulate the club into various positions. How the set up can dictate so much of your active motion Hitting angles and their effect How the downswing should be a reaction not a recovery Working with an impact bag A great session and a perfect time of year to look at some of these concepts Do YOU want to become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach? Do you want to take advantage of LOCKDOWN LEARNING Join us for a wonderful THREE days LIVE on ZOOM Go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/
Today we are joined on the ‘Brain Booster’ by Professor Damian Hughes Damian is an international speaker and best selling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport. He is the author of EIGHT best selling books including Liquid Thinking and Liquid Leadership. He is the co host of the High Performance Podcast with Jake Humphries. A podcast I would highly recommend. He is currently serving as a member of the coaching team for Scotland Rugby Union and Canberra Raiders We had a fantastic discussion looking at Damian’s approach in numerous sports such as Football, Rugby and Boxing. We talked at great length about his upbringing and how the world of boxing had such a deep imprint on his philosophy. How the ‘environment’ of the boxing world shaped his own behaviours. The impact of ‘stories’ The genius of simplicity How to shape your culture How to avoid being lost in outcomes Damian has invested so much in his own development as a coach. Being prepared to travel to spend time with some of the legends of sport such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Jonny Wilkinson We talk about ‘non negotiable’ behaviour and how this simple premise can have such an impact on your life and your results. A great session with some nuggets for you to take away. Do you want to invest in yourself ? Do you want to become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach? Join us for the LIVE STREAM Go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020
Today on the Brain Booster we have an extra special guest in the shape of former US Open champion Graeme McDowell. I have worked with G Mac now for the best part of 18 years and what a journey it has been. It was wonderful to take the time with Graeme to look back over the story so far and for him to reflect so honestly about the key lessons he has learned in his time out on the PGA and European Tour. I promise you the insights he shares with us have the potential to make a BIG difference to the way you think about your game. We discuss : The key influences in the early days of his career – the vital role of mentors The role of his environment Growing up on the beautiful links of Royal Portrush and the effect that had Wanting to get better and being prepared to work at his ‘mental game’ The role ‘strong images’ have played in his mind. This ONE insight alone is GOLD How under the most extreme pressure of Majors and Ryder cups how he has still been able to function despite the discomfort We talk about how and why effective routines have proven so important. What he has learned about ‘tendencies under pressure’. This again is a KEY element if you want to improve your game. When he had lost his putting and in danger of losing playing status how ONE simple technique turned things around It was a really great conversation Time flew The topics flowed You will gain a LOT for your own game and your desire to get closer to your true ability Enjoy To take action NOW and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/
Over the past number of weeks on the Brain Booster we have had a reoccurring theme. That of ACCEPTANCE. Steven Yellin mentioned it as a pre requisite for the emergence of fluid motion. Dr Joe Parent mentioned it as a requirement to experience Zen Golf. I wanted today then to take the opportunity to dive deeper into what acceptance is and perhaps more importantly what it isn’t. So much of the benefits of acceptance are paradoxical in nature. We need to be careful we don’t confuse acceptance with resignation. We are also not in any way saying acceptance is not about aiming for good results. The Brain Booster is all about performance. What I do firmly believe is that acceptance can be a ‘reverse engineering’ of results. It can actually provide you with the environment whereby results emerge. In today’s show I look at how acceptance can actually help you to swing the club better Get more from your coaching Develop other areas of your life with acceptance How acceptance leads to ACTION How you create true freedom Hopefully today’s show brings together lots of the key concepts we have been discussing for many months on the Brain Booster Acceptance needs commitment and DAILY intention It is really beneficial to create accountability with a coach or mentor Do you want to become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Now you can ANYWHERE in the world Join us via a Live Feed for the ONLY certification this year 27th -29th November Take ACTION Go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/
Today we joined on the Brain Booster by Dr Joe Parent. He is the author of one of the most successful mental game books of all time. Zen Golf was published over twenty years ago and still continues to sell worldwide. A new generation of players are enjoying a book published well before they were born! I had a great conversation with Dr Joe about the origins of the book and the influences he has had to his work. Joe teaches from a Buddhist philosophy applied to golf. The principles of mindfulness, meditation and awareness are key factors to his work. The great aspect to his teaching is he clearly comes from a practical and applied background. All of his ideas have been tested in the laboratory of real life. Out on the golf course, in the boardroom, real life experience not just theory. We got the chance to discuss his work with Vijay Singh and the journey to World No 1 when the game of golf was being totally dominated by Tiger Woods. What Vijay applied from the book that made such a difference to his game. How many of the key principles of mindfulness can be so helpful to your game? This is fundamental wisdom that has been around for many thousands of years but often ignored in the modern world of complexity for complexity sake. Why there is still a reluctance to look at the mental game and how it is too easy to blame all bad shots on your technique when in fact the ‘state’ you are in does not ALLOW you to access the swing you already have. The concept of ‘being present’ sounds so simple yet so few really understand what it actually means. Joe talks about specific ways to BE on a golf course. The opportunity golf gives us to learn so much about ourselves. How the breath is one of the single most potent areas of focus to release your performance. It was a delight to speak to Dr Joe. His wisdom will make a difference to your game. To find out more about Dr Joe Parent go to www.zengolf.com If you want to become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach then take ACTION and go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/
I just had to get Ryan Phillips back again. The level of interest was very strong. We had a great response to the show with Ryan Phillips talking about M.A.T. (muscle activation technique). A lot of interest. A lot of questions. A lot of potential opportunity. Ryan is one of only two trainers certified in M.A.T. in the UK He was trained by Greg Roskopf in the USA who has had amazing results with athletes for a number of years. Most noted for his recent work and the body transformation of Bryson DeChambau. Today we explore more about a fascinating subject of how simple isometric exercises can reactivate muscles that have been dormant or imbalanced for years. Muscle imbalance is a crucial area to consider. It is at the heart of EFFICIENT movement. Muscle imbalance creates a LOT of issues. It is why so many people are training in PAIN Why so many golfers have to stop playing. Why there are diminishing returns on your training efforts. We also look into the possibility of how your current training or stretching COULD be making things worse if you have a muscle imbalance and you are forcing yourself through a range of motion with compensations. However, once you have activated and balanced your muscle structure with M.A.T. you then potentially make tremendous progress as you can now GAIN so much from whatever mode of training your favour. I would go as far as to say that anyone who is really keen to get the best from their game should explore the potential with M.A.T. Essentially what you are doing is providing a tremendous foundation for all of your movement. You are working from a really solid foundation. Fascinating area to explore. To find out more about M.A.T. and the work of Ryan Phillips go to https://www.phillips-fit-brighton.co.uk/muscle-activation-techniques To take ACTION and BECOME a Certified Mind Factor coach go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/
It is good to be back with you again on the Brain Booster and today we have a VERY special guest with us. In the current situation facing us all of our daily lives have just been hit by a barrage of changes. Things we have taken for granted forever have been compromised and challenged. Our daily routines have been obliterated. Yet potentially this situation gives us a once in a lifetime opportunity to do some things that once we get out the other side COULD change our lives forever. We have the chance to really ask ourselves what are our GOOD HABITS and what are our BAD HABITS? Then more importantly to reflect on what we WANT our lives to look like when we emerge into whatever ‘normal’ becomes in the months ahead. We have a unique opportunity to REFLECT. Then to decide WHAT to change. This is why our guest today is so important one of the world’s LEADING experts on habit formation and control. Wendy Wood is a research psychologist who has devoted the last 30 years to understanding how habits work. She is Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California. A 2008 Radcliffe Institute Fellow, and 2018 Distinguished Chair of Behavioral Science at the Sorbonne/INSEAD in Paris, Wendy has advised the World Bank, the Centers for Disease Control, and industries such as Proctor & Gamble and Lever Bros. Wendy completed her graduate degree in psychology at the University of Massachusetts. She went on to be the James B Duke Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. Having published over 100 scientific articles, she received numerous awards for her research and teaching. In a wonderfully wide ranging chat we got the opportunity to discuss such issues as Why ‘friction’ is so important in the formation of your intended habits Why location matters more than we can possibly imagine How ‘understanding’ why you should change a habit does very little to make it happen Why disruption CAN be really beneficial All of the ideas that Wendy proposes are so practical but above all APPLICABLE Enjoy her wisdom To find out more about Wendy Wood and her work go to www.goodhabitsbadhabits.com To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach get in touch with us as www.themindfactor.com
How SuperSpeed golf can improve your distance in your own back garden Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by Matt Masters from SuperSpeed golf. Matt is a PGA Professional and Certified Mind Factor coach. Whilst most of us are in this lockdown period and really wanting to be back out on the course I wanted to bring Matt on to the show to explain what you CAN still do in your own home to gain extra distance once you get back on to the fairways. The key principle of the Mind Factor still applies in the sense of finding ways to get the best out of the 24 hours in front of you even in the most challenging of situations. How CAN I still improve my game? This at the moment is a far better question than ‘When are we going to play again?’ The first question you have 100% control over the second you have ZERO control. SuperSpeed golf training has been taking the golf world by storm over the past few years with so many top players using the product and gaining incredible results. It is a science based protocol that involves a specific number of reps every other day. There is a clear and sequenced progression that you follow. More importantly this can be done in your own home. The idea behind SuperSpeed golf comes from extensive research and alignments with other sports such as baseball in terms of speed training. From a Mind Factor perspective, I also found many of Matt’s ideas and thoughts intriguing. Ideas that can be of benefit not just in terms of increasing club head speed but the freedom with which you play the game. When you embark on the SuperSpeed training you create a THOUGHT free flow of motion. You just LET GO You experience a great sequence in your swing as you are not trying to ‘place’ the club in various positions. I know you are going to gain a lot from spending time with Matt as we cover a lot of fascinating ground concerning game improvement. There is a SPECIAL offer for BRAIN BOOSTER listeners if you are interested in purchasing a set of SuperSpeed Golf Just e-mail Matt with the title BRAIN BOOSTER at Matt@superspeedgolf.com To join us on the FREE Zoom call for Brain Booster listeners e-mail me at karl@themindfactor.com This is limited to 50 places
We are living through some really challenging times at the moment. We are in unchartered territory. Life may well never be quite the same again. At times like this the value of a MENTOR could prove enormous. Today we have with us Performance Coach Ian Peek to discuss some truly fascinating areas. Why elite amateur players can often fail as professionals The support network and how vital this is The need to look at the WHOLE picture and not just the golf swing in isolation How a mentor can REALLY make a difference How those around us have such a tremendous influence on u The secret ingredients of How to get better as a coach The need to get very clear on your WHY For players why course time is so important The role of the coach on the GOLF COURSE Ian Peek’s vocation is that of supporting his clients in reaching their professional goals and assisting with their personal well-being. He achieves this by helping his clients develop a fuller understanding of their own ‘life-jigsaw’ and how that life-jigsaw impacts upon their business life and down-time. Having begun his career as PGA professional, Ian’s passion for people and achievement led him to establish his transition & performance coaching services in 2016. As well as being a coach, parent and husband, Ian is also a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Birmingham, England. His PhD research focuses on the varying social and psychological influences behind successful PGA European Tour golfers. Ian can be contacted at the following Ian Peek MSc.,MPGA www.tandpcoaching.com Email : mail@nms-golf.com Do you want to use the time you have and become a CERTIFIED Mind Factor coach? In your own time and at your own pace? Go to www.themindfactor.com
On today’s show we are joined by Mike Malone from TrackMan I have known Mike for a number of years we have spent a lot of time doing workshops and golf clinics together and we have stood on many practice grounds at European tour events. Time with Mike is always very engaging and more importantly informative. Today we get the chance to discuss what knowing the truth about your impact conditions can do for your game. Yes, video analysis can be useful but the way your golf swing looks is always open to the interpretation of another set of eyes. With a launch monitor such as TrackMan you just get the opportunity to find out exactly what your patterns and habits are. These patterns are CRUCIAL to your performance. Once you are armed with this information and knowledge you can take direct action to improve your game by improving the only thing that matters in your golf swing which is the conditions of impact. We also go the chance to discuss better ways to practice. More efficient use of your time and some really simple but effective thoughts on developing more skills in your game. I used to think that using launch monitors would make players become even more technical about the swing yet I have discovered over the past number of years spending time with people such as Mike when they are used correctly the opposite is actually true. With the correct use of launch monitors you can become so much more focused on creating shots as opposed to be endlessly obsessed with dissecting the positions in your swing I have gained a lot from Mike’s knowledge and his ability to interpret data in a simple but profoundly affective way and you get that very same opportunity today on the brain booster. To contact Mike mm@trackman.com Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Go to www.themindfactor.com
Today’s Brain Booster is a very special episode We are joined by Bruce Devlin multiple winner on the PGA Tour He won over 40 international tournaments and also won on the Champions Tour In a glittering career Bruce played with some of genuine legends of the game Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino In particular Bruce spent a lot of time with Ben Hogan For over 7 years they played practice rounds together at each tournament venue We get some fascinating insights about Mr Hogan His ability to control the ball Create golf shots His ability to switch concentration on and off How the great man had multiple interests outside of golf Can you imagine playing practice rounds for seven years with Ben Hogan? Bruce talks about how he was helped by Jack Nicklaus in the early part of his career Why Lee Trevino was such a great player with consummate self belief Also Bruce shares with us the funniest Trevino story I have ever heard It is so unbelievable that it has to be true!! We get the chance to discuss Bruce’s career as an outstanding course designer and what he looks for in a great course. He has built and designed over 150 courses worldwide including Australia, Japan, Scotland and the Bahamas The time I spent with Bruce Devlin was wonderful He was so kind with his time and the wisdom he passed on can only be of benefit to your game Timeless wisdom from a true gentleman Enjoy To find out more about Bruce and his foundation go to www.thedevlin.org Have you got YOUR Breakthrough Program yet? Join many other Brain Booster listeners who are having tremendous success www.themindfactor.com To sign up to this year’s Mind Factor course and become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2019/
Today we have a fascinating show in the company of Kieran Blay Kieran is a co Director of a company called Adeki (www.adeki.me) He specialises in the application of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in performance settings. Kieran is a qualified cycling and fitness coach, with certificates in HRV training from Heart Math, First Beat and Elite HRV and has trained in the use of HEG technology for addressing attention disorders. Prior to Adeki, Kieran enjoyed a long career in Formula One and motorsport while also competing up to a national level as a racing cyclist. He still cycles for the top domestic racing team, TAAP Cervelo How does stress affect your performance? Do you know your own personal stress responses? How is your performance being held back by the stressors in your life? From poor sleep habits, diet and a poor training regime. How your game may be affected by stress for three to four hours prior to performance and surprisingly for three to four hours after a performance is over. With Kieran we get the chance to look at how heart rate variability can now be measured. As he says in the show unless you can measure something you cannot improve it. We discuss his own experiences in cycling and he shares some great ideas on how to improve your performance. How breathing is such a potent force in the battle to be in the right state to perform. What is the best breathing protocol for you as an individual? How you can use visualisation as a powerful tool before and after competition. How coaching teams with a ‘cookie cutter’ approach can be very limited. How and why it is so important to look at where each individual actually is to put together an effective training regime. A really interesting episode of the Brain Booster that will really get you thinking about your approach to excellence. To find out more about Kieran Blay go to www.adeki.me Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Go to www.themindfactor.com to find out how
In today’s episode, I have a return guest on the show. It really was a pleasure to sit down with Gary Nicol, former European Golf Tour coach and current professional golf coach and co-author of the best-selling golf book The Lost Art of Putting. Gary has a very distinct style that he brings to his coaching that is very much focused on asking rather than telling. Gary sets out to ask the right questions and by asking the right questions, he can get his clients to dig more deeply into their patterns of thought and habits that they might bring with them to the golf course. He does this to unlock answers within themselves in an effort to better understand their own golf games and the mindset that have developed and how this mindset might need to change or shift in order to bring about an improvement in their game. Even if you are not a golfer, you will benefit from hearing this episode as you will see Gary’s unique style come alive in this conversation. With 16 years experience on the European Golf Tour, Gary had the chance to coach some of the game’s greats and to learn alongside them. The framework that Gary brings to his coaching is about finding clarity and decluttering the mind in order to simplify the game and in doing so, help each of his clients genuinely experience more joy on the course. The game of golf is a lifetime pursuit that is meant to keep people physically active in their lives for as long as possible. Gary does a great job helping his clients understand this. However, when coaching the world’s elite golfers, it’s about giving them the edge they need to perform at their best in competition. Even with the elite that he has coached, he steers clear of being a swing technician and making the focus of his coaching specifically on technique. He works more on mindset, imagery, and creating success through the art of paying attention and being present with oneself. Much of Gary’s work is deeply rooted in the building blocks of peak performance psychology, mindfulness, and sports psychology. I want to thank Gary for his time, energy, and insight. He’s a quality person who embodies everything it means to be a lifelong learner. Hope you enjoy the episode with Gary. Thanks for listening. About Gary Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Tour Pro Experience Golf Schools, Gary has been coaching golf since the late 1980’s. Since then he has helped thousands of golfers around the world including over 30 European Tour Professionals and numerous Ryder Cup players, amassing 10 wins as a coach. He has coached at all the Majors and loves to share the knowledge and expertise gained from these experiences with visitors to TPEGS in his own inimitable style. Gary combines his personal experience with the latest, V1 video analysis, SAM Putt Lab and Trackman precision swing and ball flight analysis to help golfers unleash their true potential. Gary works closely with TrackMan co-hosting training seminars and workshops and is a certified TrackMan University Master as well as a Certified Mind Factor coach. Look out for Gary’s instruction in Today’s Golfer magazine. Connect with Gary Twitter: @garynicol67, @archerfieldgolf, @tpegsgolf Links to Gary’s Work: http://www.tpegs.com/ Themes Discussed: The Power of Questioning, Intention and Purpose, Singular Point of Attention, Imagery, Empowerment, Mindset, Mindfulness
What could the ancient philosophies of the likes of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius have to do with your game in the modern world? Well maybe EVERYTHING These ancient philosophers may have made there utterances over two thousand years ago but they are more relevant in my opinion in today’s world than they have ever been. We look into a book called ‘The Daily Stoic’ by Ryan Holiday and reveal some absolute pearls of wisdom. ‘The circle of control’ We may have heard many time such clichés as ‘control the controllables’ but do we REALLY understand and apply the concepts on a daily basis? The Stoics would tell us that it is VERY simple in that there is really only ONE thing in your circle of control Not other people, not the economy, not your opponent and not even your body. The only thing we really get to have control over is THE MIND We then understand that central to this is our CHOICES The choices we make on a daily basis. The outside world will present ‘stuff’ to us That is a fact The weather is bad The person you are playing with is an idiot Play is slow The ball bounces to the left instead of the right We can go on and on Non of this is under our control BUT We can CHOOSE how we RESPOND It is in the choosing that we then take RIGHT ACTION We go from drowning in thought to TAKING ACTION We DO what we need to do in this moment here and now Does this mean we will win the tournament? NO But what it does mean is we win the more important battle The battle against ourselves We make informed choices about how to life THE GOOD life Enjoy the show today I had a great time putting it together and I hope you will find more than a few ideas that will make a BIG difference to you and your game Whatever that game is Do you want to become a Certified Mind Factor coach and make a BIG difference? Do you want to coach or play at a better more satisfying level? Come and join us in Manchester 23-25th November You will leave with tools and techniques to TRANSFORM yourself and others Go to themindfactor.com for details
In today’s show we have an EXEPTIONAL guest. Ed Coughlan is one of the world’s leading experts in SKILL ACQUISITION and his insights will prove incredibly beneficial to your quest in becoming better at almost anything. Based at the Cork institute of technology Ed has spent time with some of the leading practitioners of skill acquisition. He is both fascinating and engaging We had a wonderful discussion devoid of any ego just sharing information to help players improve. Ed’s route to Skill Acquisition started over 20 years ago as a coach and accelerated during his degree in Sport Science at Dublin City University (DCU) and his PhD in Skill Acquisition at the Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). He has studied under some of the world’s leading Skill Acquisition specialists; Dr Rick Shuttleworth, Dr Paul Ford and Prof. Mark Williams. In Liverpool he further developed his skills in performance analysis, eye-tracking technology, video analysis and skills testing. He had the opportunity to work with the EIS, GB Shooting, UEFA, Chelsea FC, St Helen’s RLFC, Scottish Curling and many more. He lectures in Sport Science in the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). And is also a guest lecturer in Skill Acquisition at University College Dublin (UCD). In the session we discuss how liberating it is to realise that so many skills CAN be learned if you put yourself in the right environment and your training is geared to transferability. We explore that fundamental question ‘does your practice transfer into the REAL world?’ We talk about developing the skill of resilience The ability to DEAL with whatever the game throws at you We talk about the limitations of trying to work on pieces of your technique from a bio mechanical perspective Creating rich learning environments Accumulating ‘good days’.. Ed has a very similar philosophy about maximising each and every day to move your game forwards How you CAN teach and old dog new tricks What the research says about learning skills as you get older IF the practice and the environment is set up correctly I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Ed and I recommend you sit back listen and enjoy the words of a true expert Ed can be contacted at Dredwardcoughlan.com Do YOU want to become a Mind Factor coach? For details of becoming a Certified Mind Factor coach go to themindfactor.com
Nick Edmund – A story of hope and inspiration We have talked many times on this show about ‘your story’ The way you construct your world based on how YOU interpret it Your story will dictate your effectiveness in life Today we have an extraordinary story from and extraordinary man A story to inspire you and help you can clarity on your own perspective of your life, your work and your game Nick talks about going ‘From the Bar to the 19th Hole’ How he gave up a successful law career to become a golf writer A prolific golf writer He has so far written 27 golf books including 14 editions of ‘Following the Fairways’ He then changed career again and went to work with golfing legend Nick Faldo in his golf course design business This took Nick all around the world and he had chance to get to know at first hand Britain’s greatest ever golfer He describes how Nick’s passion for detail and preparation allowed him to become a great course designer Then the story takes a unique twist Nick decides to go on a LONG WALK A long walk up the Himalayas to re evaluate his life The walk up the Himalayas was organised by a cancer charity Little did Nick know that during the walk he would find out that HE had cancer himself Truly devastating news BUT As you will hear Nick DECIDED to construct a story about his own cancer How he would respond How he would get the most from his life He set up ‘Global Golf4 Cancer’ and as you will find the number four is linked inextricably with both cancer and golf Nick describes his adventures with his walks and how despite the devastating blow of cancer he has shaped his attitude and now he feels he gets more out of life than ever A fascinating insight about how someone RESPONDED to some awful news and made a promise to get the very most from life and to make a difference to others You will be INSPIRED INTRIGUED MOTIVATED To take action NOW For more about Nick and his charity go to globalgolf4cancer.org To get a copy of the ‘Lost Art of Putting’ go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Art-Putting-Gary-Nicol-ebook/dp/B07FCS2WYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1535196586&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lost+art+of+putting To become a Certified Mind Factor coach Go to Themindfactor.com
Regardless of our profession, we must remain open and receptive to new learning as it’s this new learning that not only helps us excel within our chosen field, but also makes a genuine difference in the work that we do. In this episode, I interview, Gary Nicol, a golf coach who worked on the European tour coaching some of Europe’s finest professional golfers for 16 years. Great coaching has many parallels to great teaching. We dig deep into Gary’s fundamental teaching philosophy identifying specific principles that he has put into action in his personal and professional life that help him to constantly refine his craft and raise the performance of those around him. Gary shares a number of different strategies and approaches that he uses in order to better understand each golfer that he coaches. In better understanding them, he is able to differentiate his instruction in order to maximize the impact he has on helping them improve their games. There are many gems of insight that he shares that easily transfer over into the world of education. Whether you are a golfer or not, you are sure to learn some valuable takeaways in this episode that are applicable to the work that you do. About Gary Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Tour Pro Experience Golf Schools, Gary has been coaching golf since the late 1980's. Since then he has helped thousands of golfers around the world including over 30 European Tour Professionals and numerous Ryder Cup players, amassing 10 wins as a coach. He has coached at all the Majors and loves to share the knowledge and expertise gained from these experiences with visitors to TPEGS in his own inimitable style. Gary combines his personal experience with the latest, V1 video analysis, SAM Putt Lab and Trackman precision swing and ball flight analysis to help golfers unleash their true potential. Gary works closely with TrackMan co-hosting training seminars and workshops and is a certified TrackMan University Master as well as a Certified Mind Factor coach. Look out for Gary's instruction in Today's Golfer magazine. Connect with Gary Twitter: @garynicol67, @archerfieldgolf, @tpegsgolf Links to Gary’s Work: http://www.tpegs.com/ Themes Discussed: Self-Directed Learning, The Power of Questioning, The Importance of Listening, Intention and Purpose, Singular Point of Attention, Visualization, Data Informed Learning, Mindset
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