Confidence Coaching

04/27/2017

The science behind your breath and how you can generate calm and ease in your mind and body. A great daily practice for any athlete!

"Vagusstoff (acetylcholine) is like a tranquilizer that you can self-administer simply by taking a few deep breaths with long exhales. Consciously tapping into the power of your vagus nerve can create a state of inner-calm while taming your inflammation reflex.

Healthy vagal tone is indicated by a slight increase of heart rate when you inhale, and a decrease of heart rate when you exhale. Deep diaphragmatic breathing—with a long, slow exhale—is key to stimulating the vagus nerve and slowing heart rate and blood pressure, especially in times of performance anxiety."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201607/vagus-nerve-stimulation-dramatically-reduces-inflammation

Stimulating the vagus nerve reduces inflammation and the symptoms of arthritis.

04/24/2017

The blog is here!

Posted: 23/04/2017 I just joined Twitter. I committed to only following positive people, athletes and businesses, or others who are doing the great work of coachin...

04/23/2017

The cold wind in my ears irritated me on my walk today. Then I remembered how great it was to be walking. https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2016/12/21/how-to-train-your-brain-to-go-positive-instead-of-negative/

Our brain is not designed to create happiness, as much as we wish it were so. Our brain evolved to promote survival. You can end up with a lot of unhappy chemicals in your quest to stimulate the happy ones, especially near the end of a stressful workday.

04/04/2017

Last week I recieved my most recent testimonial from a Women's Basketball Coach. Based on her feedback I've decided to launch Team Confidence Coaching, offering tools and support for teams that want to build confidence and WIN! Here's her review:

"We had worked with a sport psychologist before which led me to be a little leary of the process. As a coach we always want to do what's best for our players and our program. For me it was a great experience of self examination and goal setting. I believe Confidence Coaching can help our players on and off the court in their journey as young women. I look forward to having our players and our team participate in the future.

The positive nature of the process along with goal setting is a great combination to help one breed confidence. I also enjoyed that the goals were kept simple but still had great value in the process. The reflective nature of the process meant that it was also player/client driven so there is also more accountability in the process. I enjoyed the positive and upbeat nature of the coach, which led me to feel more comfortable in my thoughts and goals, which then led to more attainable, better goals." - Erin O'Hare, Monterey Peninsula College Women's Basketball Coach

www.coachingconfidentathletes.com/services

03/14/2017

One thing I hear consistently from my clients is how they feel their bodies tense up when they experience a lack of confidence. Athletes and non-athletes alike: enjoy this 15 minute exercise to relax your body and practice positive thinking. https://soundcloud.com/user-435214637

I'm a Yoga Teacher and Confidence Coach

01/24/2017

As a little girl I dreamed of playing college basketball. I had a strong skill set and a natural talent for the game. In high school my confidence levels plummeted, and it wasn't until I worked with a confidence coach that my game turned around completely. I had my magic back! That season determined whether or not I would get to achieve my goal of playing college sports. This photo is from my senior year of college, a starter, team captain, recipient of the Outstanding Leadership award, and NCAA Academic All-American. Real change can happen when we get positive, set realistic goals, and change the way we think. Sign up for your FREE 30 minute Confidence Coaching call today!

01/18/2017

First mini-newsletter: check!

Welcome to Confidence Coaching, a highly effective program for athletes who want to build the confidence to generate personal and athletic excellence! This week, one of my clients reported that she and her team have turned a major corner in their performance. Her personal statistics have improved dr...

01/10/2017

Starting something new takes a lot of support. As I grow my practice as a Confidence Coach I want YOU to be my team! In order to hone in my services over the next few months I will be working with test clients - anyone who wants to advance their performance in a sport or physical activity - who are willing to fill out a feedback form after being coached. You get coached, I get feedback! For the month of January, these test clients get a FREE Confidence Coaching session to work towards their athletic and performance goals. Limited to 5 clients for the month of January! Contact me directly for more details.

01/03/2017

Confidence isn't always about feeling fearless. Confidence often comes alongside moving through fears and showing up honestly and openly, exactly as we are.

The highlight of my holiday vacation was bouldering for the first time with this positive and supportive group of friends. Before starting I had a story in my mind that I wouldn't be strong enough to climb. I showed up anyway and scaled several walls that day! Each boulder had routes identified by color that indicated the level of difficulty. By meeting myself exactly where I was, expecting nothing more or less, I experienced the thrill of being pushed to my edges, and am now confident in my ability to scale walls!

12/12/2016

When I crossed the hanging bridge in this photo, I felt totally alive with my heart beating out of my chest! I felt adrenaline and pure joy crossing the sky. It brought me into a state of confidence in my ability to step into scary and unknown spaces and I felt powerful. As I prepare for Confidence Coaching sessions today I am reminded of how thrilling it is to step into what we only dream as possible. This morning I am offering a special to launch you into 2017 with a bang! Take 25% off all Confidence Coaching Visioning sessions when booked by December 31st. Get a taste of who you are at your best, and what it would feel like to truly perform at the top of your game. Visit www.coachingconfidentathletes.com to book!

12/06/2016

Here I am in 2001, celebrating with teammates and coaches a big win sending my high school basketball team to the Washington State girl's basketball Championship round. What an experience! And today I celebrate granting a full Confidence Coaching scholarship to a brilliant and dedicated young woman wanting to see real results to improve her performance over the next three months of her basketball season. Let the good work begin! Stay tuned!

12/01/2016

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for a full Scholarship for 12-weeks of Confidence Coaching! Please share this online application with any athletes who wants to build confidence and improve performance. http://www.coachingconfidentathletes.com/forms