Game Changer: Mastering the Mental Edge in the MLB and Business (Ft. Geoff Miller)
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Game Changer: Mastering the Mental Edge in the MLB and Business - Ft. Geoff Miller
The Power of Mental Coaching
In this insightful episode of 'Kelly Minds Her Manors,' host Kelly Robinson engages with Geoff Miller, a trailblazer in sports psychology within Major League Baseball. The conversation covers Geoff's pioneering journey, from proposing mental skills coaching to MLB teams to his impactful career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. Geoff shares personal stories, including overcoming setbacks, the importance of authenticity, and influential figures like Dennis Rogers and Jim Colborne. He discusses his mental coaching firm Dots Miller, approaches like the 'hold the ball' technique, and applying sports psychology principles to corporate settings. The episode explores broader mental health issues, the pandemic's impact, and supporting retired athletes in finding new purpose. Lastly, Geoff's empathetic coaching philosophy, challenges, and innovative methods offer listeners valuable lessons in resilience, persistence, and leveraging mental strength.
Show Notes and Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome to Kelly Minds Her Manors
00:26 Introducing Geoff Miller: MLB's Mental Skills Pioneer
02:40 Geoff's Early Influences and Passion for Baseball
06:58 Challenges and Lessons in Corporate Coaching
08:24 The Job Paradox and Overcoming Self-Doubt
11:01 The John Smoltz Story: A Career-Defining Moment
13:56 Persistence Pays Off: Breaking into MLB
20:55 The Turning Point: Meeting Brian Graham
29:42 From Winning Minds to Dots Miller: A New Chapter
35:35 Choosing a Business Name: The Story Behind Dots Miller
36:45 Incorporating Sports into Corporate Coaching
38:05 The Power of Holding the Ball: A Lesson in Patience
43:31 Writing Intangibles: Inspiration and Process
49:31 Applying Baseball's Mental Game to Life and Business
56:13 The Role of Technology in Mental Coaching
59:34 Helping Retired Athletes Find Purpose
01:03:09 Fearless Five Questions: Insights and Reflections
01:08:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Closing
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Connect with Geoff Miller:
Dots Miller, LLC
https://twitter.com/WinningMindGEM
https://www.instagram.com/dotsmillerllc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-miller-cmpc-9a646/
Intangibles book
https://www.bytelevelbooks.com/books/intangibles.html
Optimize Mind Performance app
https://optimizemindperformance.com
Connect with Kelly:
@KellyMindsHerManors @kellyrobinsonnewyork
www.kellymindshermanors.com www.oneglobaladvisory.com
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