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What helps you show up as your best self when pressure, self-doubt or a difficult moment gets in the way?
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New Compete With Confidence: Caryn Bird on Sports Hypnosis and the Champion Switch
How can athletes access confidence and focus when the pressure is on?
In this episode of the Sports Mindset Academy Podcast, John McKean talks with his mentor, Caryn Bird, creator of Attitude of a Champion and Win With Hypnosis. Caryn shares insights from more than 20 years of working with athletes, from young competitors to elite performers.
They discuss why confidence, nerves and the desire to perform well show up across different sports; how a simple physical cue can help an athlete switch into performance mode; and how hypnosis can help reinforce mental skills. They also explore visualisation, what parents and coaches can say before competition, and how athletes can reset after a difficult match—especially during a long tournament.
Whether you compete in BJJ, wrestling, another individual sport or a team sport, this conversation offers practical ideas to help you prepare, trust your skills and return your focus to the next moment.
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New The Champion Switch: A 3-Minute Preview with Caryn Bird
How can athletes access confidence when the pressure is on? In this preview, John McKean and sports hypnosis mentor Caryn Bird introduce the idea of switching into a focused, confident performance state.
Hear a short extract from their conversation about competition mindset, physical cues and hypnosis—and listen to the full episode of the Sports Mindset Academy Podcast for more.
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