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From the Field to the Boardroom: How Performance-Based Identity Can Hinder Your Next Big Move
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From the Field to the Boardroom: How Performance-Based Identity Can Hinder Your Next Big Move

Athletes are often celebrated for their incredible skill, determination, and performance under pressure. But what happens when the spotlight dims, and it's time to move from cleats to corporate? For many, this transition is challenging, partly because they've tied their self-worth to their athletic performance. This mindset, known as a performance-based identity, is not just risky on the field, but can also be a stumbling block as you pivot into a business career.

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Stop the negative chatter, please!
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Stop the negative chatter, please!

Stop the negative chatter, please!

If you've ever struggled with a negative voice in your head taking you places you don't want to go, don't worry, you're not alone. In this post I talk about the negative chatter we all struggle with and provide you with a tool that will help you turn it around.

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Embracing Change: Your Stepping Stone to Personal Growth
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Embracing Change: Your Stepping Stone to Personal Growth

Let's get real. Change can be scary. It's like that moment you're on the diving board, looking at the pool below, unsure of what will happen when you jump. What if you belly flop? What if the water's too cold? But here's a mindset shift: What if you don't jump? You'll never experience the thrill of diving, the freedom of the water, or the new perspectives that come from taking a risk.

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Warriors of Change: The Champion's Guide to Embracing Change
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Warriors of Change: The Champion's Guide to Embracing Change

Change is like a rollercoaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and, yes, a little scary. But just like a rollercoaster, it's an experience you'll remember. It's the very thing that makes life exhilarating. If rollercoasters aren't your thing, don't worry; the safety bars are down, and we're in this ride together!

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Leveraging Your Athlete Brand for Business Success: Networking Strategies for Smooth Transition
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Leveraging Your Athlete Brand for Business Success: Networking Strategies for Smooth Transition

Transitioning from athlete to business professional is a challenging but rewarding journey. By harnessing the power of your athlete brand, mastering the art of networking, and embracing new skills, you can seamlessly pivot from the field to the business world. Your determination, discipline, and resilience as an athlete have prepared you for this next chapter. So, go ahead and score big in the game of business – your future self will thank you for it!

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The power of Awe and Wonder
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The power of Awe and Wonder

The Power of Awe and Wonder

I took some time out to go for a bike ride and came across a deer grazing in the woods. I thought I would stop and record this as it struck me how much I was in Awe and Wonder in that moment. Not just because of the deer but also because of how beautiful it was.

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What reality are you creating?
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What reality are you creating?

What reality are you creating?

If it is full of stress and anxiety, struggle and hardship, then it's time for you to take back control and do something about it.

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Conquer your change through Tiny Habits
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Conquer your change through Tiny Habits

Conquer your change through Tiny Habits

You know what it's like to be at the top of your game, you've worked hard to get there. But when change happens, it can wipe clean everything that provides us with our sense of identity.

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Transitioning from Play to Prosperity: Unveiling the Power of Play for Athletes
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Transitioning from Play to Prosperity: Unveiling the Power of Play for Athletes

Hello, extraordinary athletes and future business leaders! It's My Personal Best Coaching here, your partners in navigating the exciting transition from the sports arena to the dynamic business world. Today, we're here to delve into a topic that holds immense significance as you embark on this new chapter: the remarkable power of play and its influence on your journey to success

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Elevate Your Transition with Power Skills from the Playing Field
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Elevate Your Transition with Power Skills from the Playing Field

Hey there, trailblazers of the sports world, and welcome to a game-changing guide for your career transition! Moving from the court, field, or track to the business arena might seem like a whole new ball game. But guess what? Your athletic journey has equipped you with some epic skills that will level up your career transition and set you on the path to success like never before.

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Embracing the Game of Life: Athlete's Guide to Perseverance and Career Transition
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Embracing the Game of Life: Athlete's Guide to Perseverance and Career Transition

Hey there, fellow athletes! Life's full of twists and turns, just like the games we love. As we transition from the sports arena to the next chapter, we've got a powerful asset in our toolkit: perseverance! Read on, and let's discover how pushing through challenges with a dose of humor can lead to incredible rewards in the game of life.

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The myth we are sold about success
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The myth we are sold about success

The myth we are sold about success

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -- Winston S. Churchill

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The power of the voices in our head
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The power of the voices in our head

The power of the voices in our head

As we navigate our professional journeys, we must remember the power of our internal narrative. The thoughts and beliefs we hold about ourselves and our abilities can shape our actions and ultimately determine our success.

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Overcoming fear by controlling your thoughts
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Overcoming fear by controlling your thoughts

Overcoming fear by controlling your thoughts

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience, and rightly so, it serves to keep us alive.

The problem is, there isn't a great deal in today's world looking to take our life.

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Embracing Acceptance: A Guide for Athletes Approaching the End of Their Careers
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Embracing Acceptance: A Guide for Athletes Approaching the End of Their Careers

Moving toward the end of your career can be a difficult time filled with emotions and uncertainty. Not only do you have to accept that your physical abilities may be declining, but you must also come to terms with the changes that transition brings.

Acceptance is crucial to move forward and become content with your new reality.

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