Coaching Psychology

Dr. August Leming and Dour Hatten bring together over 40 years of coaching and fitness industry experience, and well over 40,000 hours of individual and group coaching to bring to you a first-of-its-kind approach to the psychology of health and fitness. The fitness industry is an industry of change. Our clients want it and our success depends on the delivery of a growth experience. In the Psychology of Coaching you will find the missing piece to delivering the growth experience that your clients so badly need.

Spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of human identity and shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and achieve happiness and self-realization.

The new 3rd edition of this highly valued and popular textbook offers updated behavior change models, theories and essential healthy lifestyle information with the biometric data coaches need to know. Also included: comprehensive, actionable lessons for the key competencies needed for the NBHWC exam; new guidelines for group coaching, a vastly improved index; coaching templates for doing intake sessions, initial meetings, ongoing sessions, motivational interviewing, and for closing the coaching relationship; client agreement forms; and several types of Wellness Wheels for use with clients. ...

Can happiness and optimal performance be learned? Positive psychologists say yes! As decades of research and hundreds of studies have now shown, people who express their strengths tend to be happier, more resilient, more engaged, less stressed, and higher achievers. Jewelers spot diamonds in the rough. Art dealers identify potential masterpieces. Coaches groom stars and create the conditions for people to flourish.

THE ONLY SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WORKBOOK THAT’S EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR WRESTLERS TO BUILD MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND BOOST THEIR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Athletes hear it all the time… "Wrestling is 90% Mental, and 10% Physical” "It's All in Your Head" "The Only One that Can Stop You is You" "You have to be Mentally Tough!" But what exactly do those sayings mean??? Without something concrete, it's difficult for athletes to understand what it specifically takes to have a mental approach primed for success. And rather than have a debate with someone who knows nothing about mental training or sports ...

Tired of the Worry? Reclaim Your Peace of Mind, Transform Anxiety into Strength: Build Resilience, Find Joy Are you tired of feeling trapped by the relentless cycle of worry and overthinking? Every anxious thought, every sleepless night, every missed opportunity due to fear – anxiety is a relentless thief. It steals your joy, stifles your potential, and robs you of the vibrant life you deserve. Does this sound familiar? The constant hum of worry draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and on edge. Overthinking spiraling out of control, making even simple decisions feel agonizing. ...

What if just 10 seconds could change everything? It can. Do you ever feel like you’re saying yes when you really want to say no? Procrastinating on the things you don’t want to do, or worrying what everyone else thinks of you? Or that there’s too much to do and not enough time? While making lasting change isn’t instant, the first step is.

“This enjoyable, inspiring book gives you a series of practical ideas you can use to bounce back from any adversity, and become unstoppable.” ~ Brian Tracy Your life will be a series of ups and downs, successes and failures, no matter what you do to guard against them. Peter Drucker, the management guru, said that the one thing that is inevitable in the life of the leader is the crisis. The only thing that matters is how you respond to the unavoidable crises that you will have on a regular basis. The great historian, Arnold Toynbee, after studying the twenty-six great civilizations of ...

This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)—the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust—for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. Revealing why conventional ways of giving feedback and addressing conflict are often counterproductive, this audiobook presents tried-and-tested methods for getting through to athletes and helping them to thrive.

You are standing at the edge of victory. The pressure is intense. Your heartbeat echoes in your ears as silence surrounds you. In that moment, it is not just your stroke that matters—it is your mind. Every great pool player knows the difference between a good shot and a winning mindset. The mental game is what separates consistent champions from casual players. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or just starting out, The Mental Edge gives you the tools to master the internal battles that decide the outcome of every match.

THE ONLY SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WORKBOOK THAT’S EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR FIGHTERS TO BUILD MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND BOOST THEIR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Boxers hear it all the time… "Boxing is 90% Mental, and 10% Physical” "It's All in Your Head" "The Only One that Can Stop You is You" "You have to be Mentally Tough!" But what exactly do those sayings mean??? Without something concrete, it's difficult for players to understand what it specifically takes to have a mental approach primed for success. And rather than have a debate with someone who knows nothing about mental training or sports ...

What is the new, revolutionary way people are becoming skillful? How is sports practice and coaching becoming more creative and fun—giving athletes the opportunity to explore and support their own individuality and creativity? A look at the exciting alternative approach to how we learn to move and its implications for practice design, coaching, keeping kids engaged in sports, injury prevention, developing training technology, using analytics, and more.

Are your emotions holding you back from success, balance, and fulfillment? Learn how to take control, communicate with confidence, and build stronger relationships with the power of emotional intelligence. Do you struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome? Are you overwhelmed by stress and burnout? Do you wish you had the tools to navigate difficult conversations and set healthy boundaries? Jess Pryce—an accomplished aerospace engineer, senior executive, and leadership expert—knows what it takes to succeed in high-pressure environments while maintaining emotional resilience.

If you've always wanted to master Pickleball but feel intimidated by the rules and worried about looking foolish on the court, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of watching others have fun on the pickleball courts while you sit on the sidelines? Have you tried jumping into games but felt lost with the scoring system and confusing rules? Do you finally want to say goodbye to pickleball anxiety and discover a step-by-step system that actually works for complete beginners? If so, then this book is for you.

CONVERSATION IS AT THE HEART OF ALL WELLBEING WORK AND THE NATURE OF THOSE CONVERSATIONS AFFECT CLIENT OUTCOMES. Based on Berrett-Koehler’s bestseller, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, this book focuses on the kinds of conversations clinicians, case workers, coaches, and other wellbeing professionals have with clients. Our approach is grounded in emerging research in positive psychology, neuropsychology, mindfulness, and post-traumatic growth. Drawing upon decades of experience in the field, we illustrate the power of ...

If you don't know how to communicate properly, you are going to have problems in both your intimate and your family relationships. You are going to be ineffective in work and business situations. It's going to be troublesome managing employees or getting what you want from your boss or your clients on a daily basis. Overall, effective communication is like an engine oil that makes your life run smoothly, getting you wherever you want to be.

Unleash your strength: Build unshakable confidence and thrive in sports—even when the odds feel stacked against you. Ever feel like you have to work twice as hard just to be taken seriously? Do expectations, comparisons, and bias leave you questioning your place in the game? Have you wondered how top female athletes stay resilient and confident under pressure? Created for female athletes, The Confident Competitor gives you tools and mindset shifts to rise above doubt, silence your critic, and compete with power.

Joe Ehrmann's coaching philosophy was described by Jeffrey Marx in the best seller Season of Life, and since the publication of that book, thousands of coaches have looked to Joe for advice about putting his philosophy into practice. InSideOut Coaching provides the critical information and tools they've been waiting for - the information to help coaches everywhere create more meaningful experiences for themselves and to maximize their impact on the lives of the athletes they coach.

Have you ever wondered why some people are persistently successful, while others continually fail? Has it ever happened to you that you wished to achieve some goal and you achieved it just as you imagined? Why is it that sometimes our desires are fulfilled as if by magic, and at other times the opposite happens? Is there a method to materialize everything we want? What do you want most? Maybe to be happier, healthier and richer? To become a magnet for everything you desire, including money, opportunities and people? Happiness, love? Throughout history there has been a Great Secret that has ...

Are you interested in exploring your full potential and overcoming the challenges of your everyday life? Do you want to lead a truly satisfying and meaningful existence? Maybe you’re looking for a simple but highly effective formula that can help you to feel better in any situation? Self-Coaching with Logosynthesis® reveals how to apply the revolutionary Logosynthesis® model and create a new reality through the power of words. Logosynthesis was developed by renowned coach and psychotherapist Dr. Willem Lammers and represents a major advance in the evolution of self-coaching. The ...