#68: [Inside the Mind] Leo Herrera III: Staying Connected, Reframing Nerves, and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I welcome Leo Herrera III, known as "The Connected Golfer," to discuss how presence, confidence, and staying connected to yourself and the game can elevate your performance on and off the golf course. 

Leo shares how his journey in competitive sports and martial arts shaped his quiet confidence and explains the mindset practices, meditation, and self-talk techniques that fuel his game. 

From his unique connected pre-shot routine to thriving under pressure, Leo offers invaluable insights to help you unlock your limitless potential.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• How competitive sports and martial arts shaped Leo’s confidence and mindset.
• Why presence and body language are key to cultivating confidence on the course.
• The role of meditation, visualization, and grounding in maintaining connection.
• How to reframe nerves and pressure as opportunities for growth and creation.
• The power of positive self-talk and how it can shape your reality.
• How Leo’s "connected dance" enhances his focus, rhythm, and performance.
• Actionable steps to develop confidence and maintain connection in your game.

Get your pencils ready and start listening. 

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More About Leo

• https://theconnectedgolfer.com/about/
• @theconnectedgolfer

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He has over 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential.

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Key Takeaways:

• Presence Is Power: Cultivate presence through body language, self-belief, and mindfulness to exude quiet confidence on the course.
• Positive Self-Talk Is a Weapon: Speak as if you are already the golfer you aspire to be, and watch how your words shape your reality.
• Pressure Is a Privilege: Reframe nerves as opportunities to create and embrace the energy as a sign you’re alive and ready.
• Daily Practices Build Connection: Meditation, grounding, breathwork, and visualization help you stay connected to your potential.
• Prepare for Big Moments: The pressure-filled situations you prepare for today will shape your ability to perform tomorrow.
• Stay Authentic: Develop your unique pre-shot routine or mindset practices that feel natural and empower you to perform.
• Embrace Limitless Growth: You are capable of far more than you realize—stay connected to your inner potential and let it guide you.

Key Quotes:

• "Presence is felt without needing to say anything—it’s energy, confidence, and poise."
• "If you’re not connected to yourself, you’ll never see what you’re truly capable of."
• "Pressure is a privilege; it’s an opportunity to create and become more."
• "The words you use are a commandment to the universe as to what you want."
• "Stay connected by developing a relationship with your inner world—inner empires create outer empires."
• "When the pressure hits, use breathwork to channel energy and stay present."
• "You’ll never reach your full potential, but that’s the beauty of being limitless."

Time Stamps:

• 00:00: The Journey of Confidence
• 02:55: Cultivating Presence and Energy
• 06:10: Flipping the Switch: Performance Under Pressure
• 09:00: Embracing High-Pressure Situations
• 12:06: The Power of Preparation and Self-Talk
• 15:00: Staying Connected to Source Energy
• 18:11: Daily Routines for Inner Connection
• 20:49: The Path to Authenticity and Performance
• 24:04: The Importance of Patience in Growth
• 26:47: Positive Self-Talk as a Tool for Success
• 30:07: The Connected Pre-Shot Routine
• 32:53: Goals and the Flow State in Golf