Just about anyone today can call themselves a coach. Michael traces this trend back to its source and finds out that the secret to effective coaching lies not in retraining the body, but the mind. We meet the original guru of “the inner game”: Timothy Gallwey, author of the 1974 classic, “The Inner Game of Tennis.” We find out how mental skills coaches only need one coaching toolkit to work with everyone from New York City firefighters, youth softball players, professional musicians, and even writers with a podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W. Timothy Gallwey, an esteemed author known for exploring the psychological aspects of sports performance, delves into the concept of the 'inner game' in tennis. He highlights the conflict between the critical 'Self 1' and the intuitive 'Self 2,' advocating for players to focus on the process rather than just outcomes. Gallwey shares techniques like mindfulness and visualization to quiet the mind and enhance performance. He also emphasizes self-discovery and awareness, urging athletes to observe their own movements to achieve greater mastery.

In this session, performance coach Dave Alred, sports psychology pioneer Timothy Gallwey, and renowned psychologist Jim Loehr dive into the transformative power of pressure. They explore how mastering body language enhances focus and sharpens performance. With their combined expertise, they reveal techniques for adopting a 'command posture' to tackle anxiety head-on. This conversation is packed with strategies to harness pressure as a tool for excellence, making you rethink how you handle stressful moments.