In this enlightening conversation with Charlie Unwin, a renowned performance psychologist with a diverse background including military service, we unpack the psychological aspects crucial for mastering equestrian sports. 

We explore the importance of personal leadership, the subtle differences between emotions like excitement and fear, and how understanding these can drastically improve training and performance in competitions. 

The conversation touches on the balance between technical and psychological coaching, the role of personal beliefs, and strategies for maintaining consistency under pressure. 

Unwin shares insights from his experiences across sports, business, and the military, highlighting psychological techniques such as visualization and managing internal systems to enhance performance. 

Additionally, the importance of focusing on controllable elements and developing a competition mindset during training is emphasized, providing valuable strategies for both athletes and coaches. 

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Cerntre 10: https://www.centre10.com/
Charlie's website: https://www.performancelegacy.com/
Dynamic Performance: https://www.dynamicperformancehub.com/

To buy Charlie's book ''Inside Out'' click HERE

TIMESTAMPS

01:05 Meet Charlie Unwin: A Journey from Military to Equestrian Psychology

03:20 The Role of Sports Psychology in Equestrianism

05:20 Consistency: The Key to Equestrian Success

08:00 Overcoming Mental Challenges in Equestrian Sports

08:36 Harnessing the Power of Visualization and Flow States

14:27 The Psychological Impact of Horse and Rider Relationship

20:31 Personal Leadership and Focus in Equestrian Sports

31:11 The Importance of Control and Focus in Equestrian Performance

38:14 Transferring Training Success to Competition

40:32 The Psychology of Performance: Navigating Fear and Focus

42:45 Creating a Competition Mindset in Training

44:14 The Power of Precision: Training Beyond the Basics

45:29 Elevating Training with Intensity and Focus

01:06:33 Building Confidence Through Controlled Challenges 

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