Performance Coaching
Are you tired of not living up to your true potential?
Is fear of failure holding you back?
Do you experience crippling anxiety and nervousness when it comes time to execute?
Does something always go wrong no matter how well you prepared?
Maybe you put in the work, you know the subject matter inside and out, and you can go through your routine in your sleep—but as soon as it comes time to show up and execute, your mind goes blank. The anticipation of the moment takes over when it matters, and you find yourself stumbling through your words or actions. It feels like failure and you know you absolutely could have done better.
Whether your anxiety is related to a speech, a pitch, a trial, a presentation, an athletic competition, or any other task, it may be time to see a coach who specializes in helping people overcome fear of failure and approach performances with greater confidence.
Underperformance often goes hand-in-hand with low self-esteem
Because of your inability to perform under pressure, you might get passed over for promotions or miss out on exciting new opportunities. Deep down, you know you are capable of getting to the next level of your profession, which makes these missed opportunities all the more frustrating.
Eventually, continual underachievement can lead to depression and shame. You might define yourself based on your struggles and feel like your entire world hinges on the outcome of your performance. As a result, your self-esteem might suffer and you may find yourself falling into a negative spiral of unhealthy thought processes and coping habits.
If you want to overcome fear of failure and start living up to your true capabilities, I encourage you to pursue coaching with us. Our coaching program is designed to help high achievers like you dive deep into the underlying fears affecting their performance and gain practical skills for enhancing their preparation routine.
If this sounds like a good fit, all you have to do is fill out this form to get started.
Underperformance is a common phenomenon across many disciplines
Throughout our lives, all of us face defining moments that can have a lasting impact on our future trajectories. Sometimes we land a rare opportunity that we need to show up for—other times, we find ourselves in a discipline that requires us to perform on a regular basis.
However, the threat of failure, falling short, or disappointing ourselves can often overwhelm us and cause us to underperform. We might fear that our reputations will be tarnished, our mistakes will be broadcast all over the internet, or we will never be viewed the same way.
If you find yourself drawing a blank or freezing up every time you perform, the good news is that you are not alone. These challenges afflict individuals from a wide variety of disciplines and careers—athletes, musicians, actors, corporate leaders, and many others.
No one likes showing weakness or fear, especially at the upper levels of a profession
In many work and athletic environments, there is often intense pressure to keep up appearances and act as though you are on top of everything. As a result, you may not feel comfortable sharing your anxiety with your manager, boss, colleagues, or teammates. After all, many of them may depend on you and hold high expectations for your success.
This is why it is so important to have someone you can talk to about your challenges. As unbiased professionals with nonjudgmental approaches to coaching, we are able to hold space for clients’ deepest insecurities while giving them the skills to increase their performance abilities.
Coaching can help you overcome fear of failure and achieve peak performance
Knowledge is power, and the more you know about your own fears and inhibitions, the better you will be at confronting, managing, and overcoming them. In coaching together, we will take a closer look at the fears affecting your performance. We will discuss questions such as:
Where do your fears come from?
What does your performance mean to you?
What does failure mean to you?
What do you stand to lose at the time of failure?
What do you stand to gain at the time of success?
Once we are able to answer these questions, we will work on developing skills for attaining success, reducing fear of failure, and building self-compassion no matter what your outcomes are.
What to expect in performance coaching sessions
So much about performing well depends on resource management leading up to the event. In performance coaching, we will teach you how to manage your time, set your priorities, establish healthy boundaries, and make time for drilling down on fundamentals. We will help you be mindful of how you spend your time and energy, ensuring that you are putting as much as you can into your efforts during the lead up.
Additionally, you will learn to regulate your emotions before, during, and after the performance. This way, you will be able to perform without freezing up or getting too far in your own head.
Coaching also focuses on recuperating when performances are done. This involves showing self-compassion for any slip-ups, learning to review your performances objectively and comfortably, and recognizing what went well and what can be done differently next time.
Ultimately, we want you to learn valuable skills for enhancing your performance abilities, but we also want you to learn to show kindness to yourself when mistakes happen. No one can perform up to perfection all the time, and once you accept this truth, it becomes easier to perform with a relaxed and confident mindset.
You may have some questions about performance coaching…
How will mental health coaching help me if my challenges are skill-based?
At the end of the day, your mind is your greatest asset. Whether your struggle is related to public speaking, sports, creativity, or anything else, you will not perform at your best if you have been neglecting your mind. It needs rest, recovery, exercise, and care. If we can set you up so that your mind is prepared, clear, and in the moment, you will do the best you can possibly do. As coaches, our role is to help you understand mental and practical elements of performance so that every other aspect of your work is easier for you.
What if I have a short window of time before the performance?
One of the great advantages of our coaching program is flexibility in terms of session length and frequency. We can meet for as long and as many times as you need. While a more steady, consistent approach is recommended, we can push through frameworks and implement strategies on an accelerated basis if time is truly short. Either way, meaningful change is possible.
What kinds of performers do you specialize in helping?
Our coaching services are open to musicians, athletes, public speakers, working professionals, and anyone else who wants to reduce their anxiety and achieve peak performance. Essentially, the program is for anyone who has a performance to give and a limited time in which to prepare for it.
Although we may not have experience in all of these disciplines, there are psychological skills that are universally applicable to virtually any type of performance. As long as we can see how you are showing up and the factors affecting you from a mental perspective, we will be able to provide constructive insights and feedback.
Perform under pressure with confidence and peace of mind
Whether you are looking for help related to work, sports, music, or another passion or discipline, our performance coaching program will benefit you. To learn more about our services, all you have to do is fill out a contact form. We look forward to working with you!
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in Wausau
300 N 3rd Street
Suite 302
Wausau, WI 54401
Virtual services are also available across Wisconsin.