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Mindstrong:Mindstrong:Performance Mind CoachingPerformance Mind Coaching

Presented By:Presented By:

Erik VermeulenErik Vermeulen

Leader Motivation SystemsLeader Motivation Systems

Some house rules (to keep order (relatively))

1. No swearing – unless you use the “S”

2. Cell phones – off please unless you wanna wrap!

3. Feel free to be YOU – it’s YOUR CHOICE

4. Go Big or Go Home!!

5. If it is to be, it’s up to me!

Success

Money

Energy

Determination

Set Goals

Persistence

Enthusiasm

Relationships

Take Risks

Discipline

Action Plan

PassionFocus

Fitness

Health Have fun

Time Management Attitude

5 year oldEnergy

“Why?” / “Dof”

Set Goals (dreams)

Friends (relationships)

Money

“Stickability”

Take risks

Passion

ImaginationAdventurous

Have fun Creative

Success5 year old

Money

Energy

Set Goals

Persistence

Enthusiasm

Relationships

Take Risks

Discipline

Action Plan

Passion

Health Have fun

Time Management

Attitude

“The biggest influence on the 21st century will not be new technologies, but the number of choices that ace us and the decisions we

make.”

Every action begins first with a thought.

Every result originates from an action.

Attitude

What is Attitude?

Where does it come from?

The Mind

Conscious

Sub-conscious

The Mind

1. Sub-conscious mind never sleeps

2. Your mind is like the soil

3. Your mind can only hold one thought at a time

4. Your mind will move your body in the direction of your dominant thought

5. Your mind cannot distinguish between what’s real and imaginary

Attitude

What is Attitude?

Where does it come from?

Who / What controls Attitude?

Does Attitude affect Results?

Comfort Break…Comfort Break…Have a drink / smoke / stretch & lunch…Have a drink / smoke / stretch & lunch…

See you in 20 mins.

Activation and your Pre-Event Activation and your Pre-Event RoutineRoutine

The Numbers Game

Getting into the ZoneGetting into the Zone

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Mental / Physical BalanceMental / Physical Balance

Zone CharacteristicsZone Characteristics

• Disturbed sense of time.

• Loss of control: Shift from internal to external locus if control.

• Change in emotional expression.

• Body image change: OBE. Become an observer.

• Perceptual distortions.

• An inability to adequately express what has happened.

• Feelings of rejuvenation.

Zone Anchor Words (Physical)Zone Anchor Words (Physical)The Zone Choking

Loose Tight

Relaxed Tense

Solid Shaky

Balanced Unsteady

Strong Weak

Light Heavy

Energetic Tired

Effortless Hard

Fluid Choppy

Smooth Awkward

Anchor Words (Psychological)Anchor Words (Psychological)The Zone Choking

Controlled Beaten

Confident Scared

Powerful Weak

Commanding

Dominated

Calm Upset

Tranquil Panicked

Peaceful Worried

Easy Rushed

Clear Confused

Focused Overloaded

Getting into the ZoneGetting into the Zone

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Mental / Physical BalanceMental / Physical Balance

Pre-event RoutinePre-event Routine

Goal Setting and FocusGoal Setting and Focus

You “win” by not trying to.You “win” by not trying to.

QualityQuality

Internal & External ControlInternal & External Control

The “Performance Wheel”The “Performance Wheel”

Internal / External FocusInternal / External Focus

Building Unwavering Self- Building Unwavering Self- ConfidenceConfidence

Use words wiselyUse words wisely

Thoughts = Beliefs

“I’m Sexy”

My lover tells meI’m sexy.

I look good in jeans

I work out every day

I drive a 4x4

Power Vocabulary“Words can produce illness; words can kill. Therefore, wise physicians are very careful about the way they communicate”

““Ordinary” wordOrdinary” word New “Great” wordNew “Great” word

LikeLike RelishRelish

QuickQuick ExplosiveExplosive

LovingLoving PassionatePassionate

MotivatedMotivated JuicedJuiced

OkayOkay PerfectPerfect

Power Vocabulary“Words can produce illness; words can kill. Therefore, wise physicians are very careful about the way they communicate”

““Ordinary” wordOrdinary” word New “Great” wordNew “Great” word

ComfortableComfortable SmashingSmashing

DeterminedDetermined UnstoppableUnstoppable

FastFast BallisticBallistic

FortunateFortunate Unbelievably Unbelievably blessedblessed

GoodGood DynamiteDynamite

Power Vocabulary“Words can produce illness; words can kill. Therefore, wise physicians are very careful about the way they communicate”

““Ordinary” wordOrdinary” word New “Great” wordNew “Great” word

GoodGood VibrantVibrant

GoodGood Better than Better than excellentexcellent

GreatGreat ExhilaratedExhilarated

HappyHappy Stoked, hypedStoked, hyped

InterestedInterested EnthralledEnthralled

Building Unwavering Self- Building Unwavering Self- ConfidenceConfidence

Use words wiselyUse words wisely

BelieveBelieve

Set internal achievement mechanismsSet internal achievement mechanisms

Focus on the PositiveFocus on the Positive

Celebrate successCelebrate success

Visualization and RelaxationVisualization and Relaxation

Brain AnatomyBrain Anatomy

Brain FunctioningBrain Functioning

Complexity of TaskComplexity of Task

QRT CDQRT CD

Managing to Relax

20Hz - Awake20Hz - Awake

30 – 40Hz - Stressed

4 – 7Hz - Theta State (relaxed)

5 Rules for Success5 Rules for Success

If you can’t name it, you can’t claim it.If you can’t name it, you can’t claim it.

Success requires direct action.Success requires direct action.

Success is always preceded by discomfort.Success is always preceded by discomfort.

You, and only you, are responsible for You, and only you, are responsible for

what you get.what you get.

Passion produces Product.Passion produces Product.

• Count your blessings

• Live everyday like it’s your last

• Focus on the positive

• Play to your strengths

Self - Motivation

• Decide today what I want to do / need to do tomorrow

Thank YouThank You

For more, or for continuous coaching contact:For more, or for continuous coaching contact:

011 327-1414011 327-1414

www.leadermotivation.comwww.leadermotivation.com

erik@leadermotivation.comerik@leadermotivation.com