Today we are joined on the Brain Booster again with my good friend and fellow author from the ‘Lost Art’ series, Gary Nicol. Gary has a huge wealth of coaching experience at all levels of the game from Ryder Cup stars to club players. He is based at the wonderful Archerfield Links on the East Coast of Scotland. Together with Gary over the past four years we have written 3 books ‘The Lost Art of Putting’, ‘The Lost Art of Playing Golf’ and ‘The Lost Art of the Short Game’ The response to the books has been nothing short of incredible. So many players have got in touch with us to say the books have given them a new lease of golfing life. In today’s wonderful conversation we go in to detail about how we can become better at coaching others and perhaps more importantly OURSELVES.  Why much of the current coaching methods are ineffective Why we need to get better at asking good QUESTIONS instead of pretending to have all the answers The crucial role of INTENTION, ATTENTION and ATTITUDE and how you can build your whole season around these 3 words The value of problem solving The best way to use technology The difference between hitting ‘balls’ and playing ‘shots’ The great Peter Thompson’s formula for success and how it could help you win YOUR major championship How we can become so much more in tune with the GOLF COURSE and the questions it is asking you How to play the ACCUMULATION game instead of the AVOIDANCE game and what a difference it can make to your mental game approach How would you be if TODAY was your last round of golf? What approach would you have? The myth of ‘owning a score’ whilst you are out on the course  A re confirmation of the value of GRATITUDE A really wonderful conversation with a VERY experienced and knowledgeable coach who is smart enough to keep the game SIMPLE To find out more about Gary and his coaching go to https://tpegs.com To get a copy of the new ‘Neuro Putting’ program with Dr Izzy Justice and Karl Morris go to https://themindfactor.net/shop-new/      

The Lost Art of Coaching – How we could become better at coaching ourselves and others – Gary Nicol #244

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Today we have a slight change in focus with our guest but one that nevertheless you will find fascinating and a great inspiration Mike Moir. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions:  Download Mind Caddie Here Mike is the CEO of the highly renowned clothing brand FENIX I met Mike recently at the PGA Conference in Thailand He was one of the main speakers and what he had to say had the whole audience in the palm of his hand. He gave a very emotional description as you will hear today about how he managed to build his business despite tremendous personal and social challenges. Issues with his own health and then a global pandemic that tragically took the life of one of his extremely valuable team members.  Mike’s story is one of resilience and determination He was a very promising young player in the north of Scotland Went to America on a scholarship but struggled to make the progress he wanted Eventually turned his attention to business and began a journey of self discovery The journey to South east Asia We talked about what it takes on a day to day basis to ‘stay on the path’ The importance of valuing other people Building a great team ethos around you Having clarity of PURPOSE  Listening to Mike you will be inspired to get clarity on your own purpose and what it takes to succeed in the tough world of business To find out more about Fenix and their incredible clothing brand go to https://www.fenixxcell.com/ To book your place on this year’s Mind Factor Certification course go to www.themindfactor.com

Mental toughness in the real world of the golf business – Mike Moir #310

On today’s show we have former BBC sports presenter Simon Mundie who has recently released a tremendous book called ‘How to find success without losing yourself’ Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions:  Download Mind Caddie Here Simon has spent many years interviewing and being around some of the greatest names in sport. People who have achieved what others may think as being the ‘ultimate’ experience Yet often he detected there was an underlying dissatisfaction Champion Thinking is a counter to the ‘success evangelism’ that is so prevalent. Typically, we think we’ll be happy when X happens (the job, house, relationship, World Cup win, Olympic gold medal). However, frequently people reach the top of their success Everest and feel underwhelmed or even empty. But the experience of flow is inherently enjoyable. Why is that? Because as thoughts about past and future drop away, so does our identity and sense of self. And we love it when that happens! The trophy is just a symbol of that moment. That’s why we love losing ourselves – in sport, music, conversation, books, dance – the portals are vast. While we think we want to become a ‘somebody’, we are happiest when we experience being ‘nobody’. On that level, we are always at peace, whole and fulfilled. The trick then is to embody this recognition, even when we are not 'in flow', and this book can show you how. This is a great conversation exploring some of the deeper topics around our experience.  What is ‘non duality’? How can we incorporate this in our everyday life? What is the difference between our ‘thinking mind’ and our ‘observing mind’? How to create some separation from our thoughts so we don’t get so caught up in the content of our thinking What are the best way to set goals? What does make us truly happy? A really thought provoking session from someone who has been able to see through the illusion of ‘I will be happy when”  To find out more about Simon and his book and podcast: https://www.simonmundie.com/book BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence                C Champion Thinking is a counter to the ‘success evangelism’ that is so prevalent.  Typically, we think we’ll be happy when X happens (the job, house, relationship, World Cup win, Olympic gold medal). However, frequently people reach the top of their success Everest and feel underwhelmed or even empty.   But the experience of flow is inherently enjoyable. Why is that? Because as thoughts about past and future drop away, so does our identity and sense of self. And we love it when that happens! The trophy is just a symbol of that moment. That’s why we love losing ourselves – in sport, music, conversation, books, dance – the portals are vast.  While we think we want to become a ‘somebody’, we are happiest when we experience being ‘nobody’. On that level, we are always at peace, whole and fulfilled. The trick then is to embody this recognition, even when we are not 'in flow', and this book cg is a counter to the ‘success evangelism’ that is so prevalent.   Typically, we think we’ll be happy when X happens (the job, house, relationship, World Cup win, Olympic gold medal). However, frequently people reach the top of their success Everest and feel underwhelmed or even empty.    But the experience of flow is inherently enjoyable. Why is that? Because as thoughts about past and future drop away, so does our identity and sense of self. And we love it when that happens! The trophy is just a symbol of that moment. That’s why we love losing ourselves – in sport, music, conversation, books, dance – the portals are vast.   While we think we want to become a ‘somebody’, we are happiest when we experience being ‘nobody’. On that level, we are always at peace, whole and fulfilled. The trick then is to embody this recognition, even when we are not 'in flow', and this book can show you how.  

How to find success without losing yourself – Simon Mundie #309

Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster my good friend Jim Waldron. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions:  Download Mind Caddie Here Jim has had a BIG input on players who listen to the show and I wanted to get him back to talk at more length about a subject that is unfortunately very relevant to a LOT of golfers the YIPS. We had another wonderful conversation about how to dig yourself out of the doldrums if you are being affected by the yips in certain parts of the game.  We discussed why the yips are becoming more and more prominent these days. Why an overload of technical input can be so damaging to your game How poor chipping concepts are often the cause of the yips to start Why we tend to fall into the trap of extremes Being able to find the ‘middle way’ How your unconscious mind is trying to PROTECT you from outcomes Separating your sense of self from golfing outcomes How golf can be a vehicle for psychological transformation Letting go of the sense of ‘I am not good enough’ Peer group approval  and why it is hard wired into us The journey of golfing evolution The process of self contemplation  A wonderful conversation with a truly great coach who has made such a difference to golfers and their experience of the game To find out more about Jim Waldron go to https://balancepointgolf.com/ BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence                

More on the Yips – Jim Waldron #308

Why IDENTITY is so important to your development as a golfer Facing up to your FEARS and shattering the illusions of what the game means to us Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions:  Download Mind Caddie Here Today we have a wonderful conversation with Jay Carter who is the National Coach of the New Zealand golf team. Why does New Zealand punch above its weight in terms of producing great sports men and women? The influence of the ALL BLACKS It was a very open conversation about his own struggles as a player and some of the deep thinking he has done about what actually makes a difference to players who want to make the very best out of their development Why context is so important and how the brain responds differently depending on the environment you are in  The limitations of data taken out of context The need for curiosity and exploration Why your IDENTITY as a golfer is so important and will influence everything you do Being clear WHO you are What have been your influences? What about your ancestry? Your culture? Can you see golf as an opportunity to explore? Can you be creative with what you do in your TRAINING? Could you get out onto the golf course with more purpose and engagement? Why do people make such good progress in Martial Arts and yet often stay the same in golf? Separating SKILL from technique Ryan Fox and the influence of the conversations around the All Blacks  A really interesting conversation with a top coach who is passionately involved in trying to help golfers get better. Take a listen to Jay on his podcast ‘Talking Performance’ BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence        

Being clear WHO you are as a golfer – Jay Carter #307

On today’s Brain Booster we have one of the world’s leading experts on hypnosis, Dr David Spiegel. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions:  Download Mind Caddie Here  David Spiegel is one of the United States’ most respected experts in the clinical uses of hypnosis. He is Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and directs the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and Center for Integrative Medicine. David has over 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and health, pain control, sleep, hypnosis, and psychotherapy for cancer patients.  We had a fantastic conversation with David about what hypnosis is and perhaps more importantly what it ISN’T  The origins of modern hypnosis   Why hypnosis can work when other modes of therapy may not  Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention  Cognitive flexibility – trying out being a ‘different person’to solve the problem  How Tiger Woods developed his mental game with hypnosis  How could you utilise hypnosis for your game?  How you can begin to trust your BODY more instead of always interfering  How you can devlop a program of self hypnosis  The benefits in making changes with hypnosis  A wonderful conversation with a leader in his field      To find out more about Reveri go to  https://www.reveri.com/   BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence           

The Lost Art of Coaching – How we could become better at coaching ourselves and others – Gary Nicol #244

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