• 123. Danielle McDonough: The power of mindset on athletic performance

  • May 15 2024
  • Duración: 35 m
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123. Danielle McDonough: The power of mindset on athletic performance

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  • In episode 123 we explore the world of sports and mindset mastery with Danielle McDonough, a former professional ice hockey player turned mindset coach. Danielle shares her journey from the ice rink to coaching, emphasising the importance of overcoming self-doubt to achieve peak performance. Host Sue Stockdale talks to Danielle about athlete psychology, imposter syndrome, and practical strategies for reshaping our thinking in challenging situations.About Danielle McDonoughDanielle McDonough started skating at age 4 and playing hockey at age 5, and later received a BA in Sociology from Providence College while on full athletic scholarship for ice hockey. She played in the National Women's Hockey League (WNHL) for 2 years and professionally in Lugano, Switzerland for 2 years. After retiring from professional sport Danielle gained a MA in Sport & Exercise Psychology and is now CEO of Peak Performance Training LLC working with athletes, coaches, and parents on the mental side of performance. She is the official Mental Skills Coach for the USA Hockey National Development Camp and author of The Empowered Athlete—Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Worth: An Athlete’s Guide to Excellence.Connect with Danielle McDonough: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | get her free e-bookPlease complete our short listener survey to give us your feedback about the podcast. (3 questions it takes less than 1 minute)Key Quotes "As soon as I step on the ice, I'm just free in a way. I really love that about it.""I like the full contact aspect. I like the hitting piece.""Your mind can sabotage everything. It doesn't matter how physically fit or capable you are. If your mind isn't right, you can talk yourself out of everything""I thought I was the only person on the entire face of this earth who was experiencing these things.""Diaphragmatic breathing is so powerful and so important and can change your state of mind and the way that you're feeling in your body in as little as three deep breaths.""If we're not making mistakes, if we're not failing, then ultimately we're not really growing because we learn in making these mistakes."Time Stamps04:40 - The Only Girl in an All-Boys Team05:11 - Forming a Girls Team and Being Recruited07:57 - Mental Challenges and Imposter Syndrome08:17 - Psyching Out and Overcoming Mental Hurdles12:41 - Transitioning to Professional Sports and Pressure15:20 - Identifying with Imposter Syndrome16:40 - From Professional Athlete to Mindset Coach20:02 - Breathing as a Fundamental Tool21:59 - Visualising Success and Overcoming Fear of Failure29:10 - Using Mental Skills in Personal Life31:12 - Top Tips for Mindset Management in Sports and BusinessConnect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn If you are enjoying this and would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale Sound Editor: Matias De EzcurraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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