Learning from Anthony Robbins

Always keen to learn more, I went to Anthony Robbins "Unleash the Power Within" last week-end in Sydney. It was wonderful to watch Tony's artistry in using the skills and techniques that I commonly use in my coaching. He reminded me of the power of using your body posture to influence your emotions. Often we allow our emotions to dictate our posture, and this can accentuate the emotion - positive or negative. Think about how you sit when you are depressed and when you joyful. Two very different body positions, aren't they?
How does your body posture affect your ability to train, play and/or compete. When things tight or not going your way, is your body responding in the same way? Or are you using your body to life yourself up and hold your head up high so that you can start getting back into the game or competition.
It's not always easy to get onself out of a bad mood or down state, so next time you find yourself feeling negative, sit up, pull your shoulders back and put your head up. If you're game, you might even try curling up the corners of your mouth - aah yes, there it is, a smile!

Michelle Wie playing against the men again

The Women's British Open commences this week and yet Michelle Wie has once again chosen to play against the men - a tournament in Reno. There is much speculation as to why Michelle continues to test herself in this way - is it for her sponsors? is it bad advice from her management? is it Michelle's own decision? Perhaps the focus is on a long-term plan developing Michelle's game against tough competition for future success on the LPGA tour?
But could Michelle get this same development competing against the women? This week's British Open would have given Michelle a final chance to play against golf legend Annika Sorenstam, who is reported to be retiring after this event.
18 years old and with a long golf future ahead, is it time for Michelle to start producing the goods that her potential has been screaming for. Is it enough to have the potential to be great? Michelle might be thinking she has the experience and maturity to make these decision and hopefully she will be able to look back in future years and know that she made the best ones for her own success. If anything, it is an opportunity for her to learn and grow in ways beyond her sport.