Taylor Interview about Managing Our “Perfect Storm” of Crises
I was interviewed recently about my latest book, How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen, by Rob Kochanski, the host of the Local First Podcast. In the podcast, I describe what a crisis is, how the current covid-19 pandemic is a “perfect storm” of crises, how affects us in so many ways, how […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Motivation is the Most Important Mental “Muscle” in Triathlon
Motivation, simply defined, is your determination and drive to achieve your triathlon goals. To perform your best, you must want to begin the process of developing as an triathlete and you must be willing to maintain your efforts until you have achieved your goals. Motivation lies at the foundation of everything you do as an […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #28-Comfort to Risk
Episode #28: Comfort to Risk of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the third of four in which I explore the importance of mindset in how you respond to a crisis. “Mindset,” is an essential and little addressed contributor to athletic success and a mental area that has only come to light in my work […]
Read MoreTaylor Interview on Coaching Leadership
I was recently interviewed by The Coaches Network about how coaches develop their leadership style (Spoiler alert: There is no such thing as leadership style). In the interview, I suggest that coaches’ leadership is a reflection of who they are as people. I describe how coaches can figure out who they are and how that […]
Read MoreOffer Taylor Zoom Workshops to Your Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
The ski racing season (and the start of other sport seasons) appear on the horizon and we all have our fingers crossed that Covid-19 won’t derail all of the amazing efforts of sports organizations, from local to international. Now is a great time to offer your club’s or academy’s community workshops that will provide deep […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #27-What is Focus?
Episode #27: What is Focus? of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of two episodes in which I explore the impact of focus on sports performance. Focus is the most misunderstood mental factor among athletes. Most athletes think of focus as concentrating on one thing for a long time. Simply […]
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