The number one performance obstacle in every area of life and the biggest thing I work with every client on. The biggest battles we face are often the internal ones with ourselves. We must have the courage to identify our fears and become aware of them if we are to overcome them. Many of them quietly run the show and prevent us from reaching our full potential.

We are faced with this decision multiple times every day. Do we become the fighter, or do we come the victim? The fighter takes responsibility, looks at himself first, embraces discomfort, works harder and is open to learn. The victim is full of blame, excuse and resentment. They moan, gossip, have limiting beliefs and stay in the comfort zone.

Many athletes and business owners come to me wanting help letting go. They are anxious, uncertain and fear the unknown. This often leads to a tighter grip of control. We all want to perform under pressure, worry less and to let go of all of the things that are out of your control. It isn't easy, but it's possible.

To be authentic is to be you. No mask. No pretence. It takes vulnerability and courage. To expose all of you. To express your opinions, beliefs and values without fear of judgement. Are you saying yes when you want to be saying no? Are you suppressing parts of yourself to fit in? Or to avoid confrontation?