#5: Georgia Miller, Performance Coach - Find Your FLOW, Win the Mental Game

In this episode, Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler speak to Georgia Miller, mental performance coach for Peak Performance Sports. Miller discusses her approach to coaching, particularly in terms of improving an athlete's mental game, the importance of understanding your process to achieve success, and the transferability of sports psychology skills to other aspects of life. She also talks about the difference between superstitions and routines in sports, the significance of goal-setting, and the role of parents in an athlete's mental development.(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Interview with Georgia Miller, Mental Performance Coach(03:11) Discussing High Pressure Moments in Sports(05:47) The Importance of Mental Process in Sports Performance(06:22) Practical Examples of Mental Process in Sports(10:58) The Role of Self-Talk in Sports Performance(13:52) The Importance of Self-Awareness in Sports Performance(14:42) The Impact of Mental State on Sports Performance(28:41) The Role of Fun in Sports Performance(28:59) The Role of Parents in Young Athletes' Performance(34:54) The Importance of Goal Setting in Sports(36:03) Understanding Your 'Why' in Sports(36:54) The Importance of Love in Sports(38:02) Transitioning from Practice to Competition(38:36) Overcoming Mental Challenges in Sports(42:09) The Role of Superstitions in Sports(47:41) Adapting to Different Sports(53:45) Overcoming Fear of Failure in Sports(01:03:27) The Importance of Routines in Sports(01:06:27) ConclusionMental Coaching with Georgia Miller: https://www.peaksports.com/Social & WebsiteWebsite: https://www.performanceinitiativepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceinitiativeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@performanceinitiative