How to Master Your Golf Brain in 2024 with Michael Leonard and Wicked Smart Golf

Published: Jan. 10, 2024, 9 a.m.

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This is an interview of Kathy as a guest of the Wicked Smart Golf Podcast with Michael Leonard.\\xa0

In this episode ,she emphasizes the importance of managing your brain to improve performance.\\xa0

She also explains how to shift from negative self-talk to a positive mindset, how to practice mind management, and why one should believe in themselves before seeing results.\\xa0

She suggests that off-season golfers should focus on managing their mind, developing awareness of their self-dialogue, and minimizing negative thoughts.

You don\\u2019t want to miss this episode as there is such a great variety of valuable content that you are assured to relate to.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:41 Guest's Journey into Golf

04:34 Transition from Player to Coach

05:29 Challenges in Teaching Golf

08:49 Incorporating Mental Aspects into Coaching

13:22 Applying Life Skills to Golf

18:27 Managing Emotions on the Golf Course

21:29 Understanding Frustration and Anger in Golf

23:06 Dealing with Frustration on the Golf Course

23:44 Processing Emotions and Managing Stress

24:25 Expectation Management in Golf

25:00 Reality of Professional Golf vs. Perception

25:28 The Importance of Asking Powerful Questions

26:43 Managing Expectations and Performance

28:17 The Impact of Attitude on Performance

29:26 The Role of Confidence in Golf

29:33 The Challenges of Tournament Golf

31:56 Dealing with Pressure and Opinions of Others

44:46 Improving Your Mental Game in the Off-Season

47:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Make sure to check out Wicked Smart Golf on one of the links below:\\xa0

Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

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