Aspiring High Performers is the podcast for you if you're looking to achieve greatness without sacrificing your well-being or happiness anymore. If you are slightly obsessed about to personal development and growth and know you still have some potential left to explore - join host Saana Koljonen, a former professional athlete from Finland and now a mental performance coach and breathwork facilitator in Denver, Colorado, as she connects with experts, thought leaders, and inspiring individuals from the worlds of sports and high performance.
Uncover the stories, tools, and insights you need to craft and improve your own High Performance Lifestyle. Whether you're a semi-pro, pro athlete, student-athlete, a weekend warrior, business executive, sports-minded entrepreneur etc., you'll find something valuable on the Aspiring High Performers podcast. Let's stay driven! You are one step away from your next breakthrough!
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Mental skills needed to become an elite athlete faster and healthier
What would you tell your younger athlete self if you could? Two former pro athletes, Saana Koljonen and Sanna Kämäräinen, talk about the mental skills we wish we had learned sooner in our sports careers.. and what it cost us when we didn’t.
We start with self-criticism and harsh self-talk, and how being hard on yourself can slowly wear down your confidence (for both of us it was a learned habit, and we honestly believed it was the reason we got better).
Then we get into emotions in sport, fear of failure, and how to stop carrying the last bad game into the next competition. We also talk about mental training, why it has to be practiced as consistently as physical training, and why at the elite level it’s so often what makes the difference between athletes with similar skills.
This one is for athletes and coaches, and for anyone whose performance gets evaluated all the time. We also share what we’d do differently now, like listening to our bodies before an injury makes the decision for us.
What do you wish you had known sooner? Tell us in the comments, we might build a future episode around it :)
Keywords: mental training for athletes, mental performance, self-talk, self-criticism, fear of failure, confidence under pressure, pro athlete lessons, mental skills, performance coaching
- Free webinar with Saana:
Perform at your best when it counts ror pro athletes & pros in sports, sales and business https://www.saanakoljonen.com/whenitcounts
- Free webinars with Sanna in Finnish:
Mental strenght for athletes https://www.henkisestivahva.fi/kilpailija
Mental strength for work life: https://www.henkisestivahva.fi/tyo
4 Nov 2024
Future-Self Visualization for Athletes: Build Resilience and Confidence
Today, we’re diving into something special—a powerful visualization that’s designed to help you tap into your resilience, boost your confidence, and connect with a future version of yourself that’s already living out your highest potential. Get ready to close your eyes and let your imagination guide you where you need to go today! :)
28 Oct 2024
3 Ideas For High Performers Who Are Tired Of Feeling Tired - Go From Worn Out to Winning Again
In this Momentum Monday, we explore the often-overlooked keys to sustainable high performance: clarity, "balance", and the mind-body connection. Learn why overthinking can stall progress, and discover practical tools like breathwork to reduce stress and boost focus. With real insights and techniques, this episode will help you reach better heights in your performance without burnout. Ready to make this fall your most fulfilling yet? Listen in to align your efforts where it matters most.
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