January 10, 2024
How to Master Your Golf Brain in 2024 with Michael Leonard and Wicked Smart Golf
Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & PerformanceAbout this episode
This is an interview of Kathy as a guest of the Wicked Smart Golf Podcast with Michael Leonard. In this episode ,she emphasizes the importance of managing your brain to improve performance. She also explains how to shift from negative self-talk to a positive mindset, how to practice mind management, and why one should believe in themselves before seeing results. She suggests that off-season golfers should focus on managing their mind, developing awareness of their self-dialogue, and minimizing negative thoughts. You don’t want to miss this episode as there is such a great variety of valuable content that you are assured to relate to. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:41 Guest's Journey into Golf 04:34 Transition from Player to Coach 05:29 Challenges in Teaching Golf 08:49 Incorporating Mental Aspects into Coaching 13:22 Applying Life Skills to Golf 18:27 Managing Emotions on the Golf Course 21:29 Understanding Frustration and Anger in Golf 23:06 Dealing with Frustration on the Golf Course 23:44 Processing Emotions and Managing Stress 24:25 Expectation Management in Golf 25:00 Reality of Professional Golf vs. Perception 25:28 The Importance of Asking Powerful Questions 26:43 Managing Expectations and Performance 28:17 The Impact of Attitude on Performance 29:26 The Role of Confidence in Golf 29:33 The Challenges of Tournament Golf 31:56 Dealing with Pressure and Opinions of Others 44:46 Improving Your Mental Game in the Off-Season 47:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Make sure to check out Wicked Smart Golf on one of the links below: Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com Website: KathyHartWood.com