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The Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your Goals

The Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your Goals

Hosted by: Kate McCauley | Mindset Coach for Student-Athletes & Coaches, Educators and Leaders

Are you a student-athlete, parent, or coach looking to break through mental barriers and perform at the highest level? Welcome to The Champion Within, the go-to podcast for youth sports psychology, mental toughness,...

Episodes

Speedy Sunday: The Power of Mudras in Sports Psychology

Season #3

In this conversation, Kate McCauley discusses the importance of combining mudras with positive self-talk to enhance focus and confidence in student athletes. She explains what mudras are, how they work, and provides...
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Pro Lacrosse Mindset: Mental Toughness Lessons from a Former Pro Player

Season #3

Set Up a Champion Within Workshop:  Click here for a quick chat about your team for a virtual or in person session!   In this episode, Kate McCauley interviews Bill McGlone, a former professional lacrosse player who...
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Speedy Sunday: Give Your Athlete Some Grace!

Season #3

Speedy Sunday: Talk Less and Listen More. If they want to quit the sport they love--consider if the possibility that they could be burnt out. Kate McCauley is a mindset coach, keynote speaker, and workshop...
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Creating Community through Social Dancing

Season #3

Created By Kate Click here: A FREE resource: From Nerves to Confidence: A Parent’s Worksheet  Help Your Athlete Manage Nerves & Build Confidence     In this conversation, Kate McCauley and Ricardo (Rico) Topete...
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Speedy Sunday: Try Journaling to Start Your Mindset Routine

Season #3

Click here: A FREE resource: From Nerves to Confidence: A Parent’s Worksheet  Help Your Athlete Manage Nerves & Build Confidence Today, we’re diving into a simple but powerful tool to shift your mindset and build...
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NBA Success Secrets: Inside the Boston Celtics Locker Room

Season #3

Click here: A FREE resource: From Nerves to Confidence: A Parent’s Worksheet  Help Your Athlete Manage Nerves & Build Confidence In this conversation, Kate McCauley interviews Isaiah Covington, a performance coach...
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Speedy Sunday: The Roadmap to Athletic Success

Season #2

Get the From Nerves to Confidence: A Parent’s Guide to Help Your Athlete Manage Nerves and Build Confidence! https://www.kate-mccauley.com/pl/2148575826   In this conversation, Kate McCauley emphasizes the importance...
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Unlocking Your Flow State

Season #2

In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, Kate explores the concept of the flow state, a mental state where individuals can achieve peak performance and productivity. She discusses the science behind flow,...
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Speedy Sunday Episode: Lighting the Way for Female Athletes

Season #2

Speedy Sunday Episode: Lighting the Way for Female Athletes In today’s Speedy Sunday episode, we dive into a powerful story about competition and teamwork—especially for young female athletes. It's time to reframe the...
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The Power of Mindset and Self-Talk

Season #2

WORKSHOP FREE CREATION CHAT: https://shop.danunow.com In this conversation, Kate McCauley shares a personal experience of being asked to give a pep talk to a cheerleading team during their lunch break. She emphasizes...
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Why it's important to celebrate wins BIG and Small

Season #2

In today’s Speedy Sunday episode, we’re diving into the power of celebrating wins—big AND small! This isn’t just a feel-good habit; it’s a crucial mindset skill for your teen athlete.   Connect: Kate McCauley, CEO of...
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Teaching Mindset Tools

Season #2

In this episode, Kate McCauley discusses the reticular activating system (RAS) and how it affects our mindset and ability to achieve our goals. She explains that the RAS is like a gatekeeper in our brain that filters...
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